text:
Previous 1 24 74 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 template Next
Good find.
Overcharging
http://sanquentinnews.com/questionab...s-prosecutors/
Why Westerfield might have murdered a 7-year-old girl is still a key missing piece of the puzzle. Search-warrant affidavits to be unsealed this week may provide some clues. The prosecutors' working theory is that Westerfield, who is also charged with possession of child pornography that police discovered during a search of his home, abducted Danielle with the intent to sexually assault her.
"It is her," said a detective close to the investigation. "It's female, a young girl, the same size as Danielle. The clothing looks like hers, and the body appears to have been out there three to four weeks, which is how long she's been missing."
Neither police nor the volunteers who discovered the body will say whether it was clothed.
Chris Morgan:
Q: HOW CLOSE DID YOU GET?
A: AROUND FOUR TO FIVE FEET FROM THE BODY.
Q: DID YOU SEE ANY CLOTHING?
A: I SAW -- I COULDN'T -- NO, I COULDN'T DETERMINE IF THERE WAS CLOTHING.
DOCTOR BRIAN DOUGLAS BLACKBOURNE,
Q. DID YOU SEE ANY CLOTHING ON THIS CHILD?
A. NO. THERE WAS NO CLOTHING AT ALL ON THE BODY.
Karstein:
Q: ALL RIGHT. DID YOU SEE ANY CLOTHING ON HER?
Tomsovic:
Q. when danielle was found there did she have any clothes on?
A. No, she didn't.
Q: WHAT DID YOU SEE?
A: I SAW A SMALL BODY. THE FIRST THING I SAW WAS I BELIEVE IT WAS THE RIGHT FOOT THAT WAS INTACT. THERE WAS FLESH ON THE FOOT FROM THE FOOT TO THE KNEE AREA. AND THEN I NOTICED THE LEFT FOOT. THE LEFT LEG WAS DOWN TO THE BONE. AND I CONTINUED LOOKING, AND I SAW THAT THE PELVIC AND TORSO AREA, I SAW BONE ALSO. AND THEN I NOTICED THE UPPER, THE CHEST CAVITY, I SAW WHAT I BELIEVED WAS FLESH ON THE BODY. AND THEN I NOTICED -- I NOTICED THE NECK AND I NOTICED A SMALL BRACE -- NECKLACE, CHOKER, ON THE NECK. AND I NOTICED BLONDISH BROWN HAIR. AND I NOTICED THE FACE I COULD TELL HAD HIGH CHEEKBONES. AND THAT'S ABOUT IT.
Q: DID IT APPEAR THAT THE YOUNG GIRL HAD ANY CLOTHING ON HER?
A: I COULDN'T TELL.
They say the exact cause of death may never be known because the body was so badly decomposed. Prosecutors say the DNA evidence gathered so far against Westerfield includes drops of Danielle's blood found in his motor home and on a jacket he took to the dry cleaners on the Monday after the disappearance. Still, investigators say Westerfield has no known history of violent crime.
(He fits the profile of a "first time offender".)
Jamie Reno, an award-winning correspondent for Newsweek for 17 years, has also written for The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stone, People, Men's Journal, ESPN, Los Angeles Times, TV Guide, MSNBC, Newsmax, Entertainment Weekly, and USA Today.
Reno, who's won more than 85 writing awards, was the lead reporter on a Newsweek series on the 9/11 terrorist attacks that earned him and his colleagues the National Magazine Award for General Excellence, the highest award in magazine journalism. Reno, who's also an acclaimed author, singer-songwriter, and 15-year cancer survivor, lives in San Diego with his wife, Gabriela, and their daughter, Mandy.
Tidbit: The tip to the Recovery Center was on 2/26. A woman called in the tip. She claimed to be psychic and gave a description of the area and told them it needed to be searched again. It was not a Bill Garcia hunch as we suspected or were led to believe.
Searchers on Saturday were in the area where the body was found yesterday and came up empty, Garcia said.
MR. BOYCE: THERE'S TWO WITH THIS DETECTIVE ON FEBRUARY 4TH. AND THERE'S ONE WITH MR. FISHER ON FEBRUARY 11TH I BELIEVE. FEBRUARY -- I'M SORRY. FEBRUARY 3RD. AT 1:00 O'CLOCK. WITH MR. FISHER. AND THEN THERE IS MISS -- THERE IS A TAPE RECORDING BETWEEN MISS DENISE KEMAL AND A PSYCHIC WHICH DOESN'T HAVE ANY RELEVANCE.
...http://www.robinzodiac.com/predictions.html
•An old friend, Toni Mulhauser, living in San Diego, called Robin because the local news wanted psychics to locate Danielle Van Damme. Her body was found on Highway 138 within 24 hours. She knew when the cameras showed the neighbor, David Westerfield, that he was the killer.
Different actor:
...Q: ALL RIGHT. I WOULD LIKE TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION INITIALLY TO CLOTHING THAT WAS IDENTIFIED AS COMING FROM THE BEDROOM OF DANIELLE VAN DAM AND ASK IF YOU WERE REQUESTED TO EXAMINE ANY OF THAT CLOTHING.
A: YES, I WAS.
Q: IN PARTICULAR WERE YOU ASKED TO EXAMINE A PAIR OF BLUE/WHITE, BLUE-AND-WHITE PAJAMAS IDENTIFIED AS ITEM NUMBER 2?
Q: IN THE COURSE OF THAT EXAMINATION, DID YOU LOOK FOR THE PRESENCE OF ANY BLOODSTAINS?
A: YES, I DID.
Q: WHAT DID YOU FIND?
A: I FOUND A -- WHAT I WOULD DESCRIBE AS A BLOOD-LIKE STAIN ON THE CUFF OF THE LEFT SLEEVE OF THE PAJAMA TOP.
Q: WERE YOU ALSO ASKED TO EXAMINE A PURPLE-AND-BLUE, LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT IDENTIFIED AS ITEM NUMBER 3?
...A: ALSO ON THE CUFF OF THE LEFT SLEEVE THERE WAS A SMALL AREA OF REALLY JUST DISCOLORATION. IT WAS ALMOST TOO LIGHT TO EVEN CALL IT A STAIN. BUT I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A DISCOLORATION THERE. SO I ALSO RAN A CHEMICAL PRESUMPTIVE TEST ON THAT AREA.
(From the book... Evidence indicates Danielle was possibly wearing her purple top underneath her pajamas. What are the chances of the pajamas and purple top having blood on the same side and same location without Danielle wearing them at the same time?
"Oh my gosh, I'm bleeding, I'd better take off this purple top and put on this pajama top."
If the pajamas were put on over the purple top and Danielle began to bleed, the blood would be transferred from the pajamas to the purple top.)
...A THEY WERE BLUE, LIGHT-BABY-BLUE. THE PANTS ONLY WENT DOWN TO HER MID-CALF. THEY HAD FLOWERS ON THE BOTTOM, CASCADING LIGHTLY UP. AND THE TOP WAS KIND OF LIKE A TANKTOP. AND IT ALSO HAD FLOWERS ON THE BOTTOM AND IT HAD SOME BUTTERFLIES CASCADING UP.
(Two carpet stains, two jackets, two motor homes, two David Westerfield's and two pair of blue pajamas. Anything else?
Were the identical blue pajamas Brenda busted out long sleeve or a tank top?)
Body clothed?
snipped
It seems strange that two people almost next to the body couldn't tell if it was clothed, especially when Alston gave so much detail. I discount Blackbourne's statement as he only arrived at the scene hours after the Homicide 4 team. Tomsovic is probably honest, but did he go straight to the body on arrival at the scene, or did Ott and Keyser go there first, possibly giving them the opportunity to tamper with it? In any case, his statement quoted above is just hearsay. There were Sheriff's officers there before Homicide 4, and possibly other San Diego police, but I don't have any reason to suspect them of tampering.
Faulkner's report didn't come out until April. Faulkner suggested Danielle arrived at Dehesa on Feb. 16, 17, 18. Very confident in his estimate of the insects, not the condition of the body. On February 17, it was suggested to the media by a PR person, Danielle had been killed.
This IS NOT a coincidence. The odds against are unmeasurable. Specially 'cause 4 days earlier the PR lady mentions nothing about the condition of Danielle. Only after the call on the 15th do things start to progress without the help of Westerfield, and with the help of an anonymous caller to Brenda with information about the condition of Danielle. Abused but alive. Faulkner's estimate begins one day after the ransom call to Brenda on the 15th. Duh!!!)
..."Fraunces no doubt chose her words carefully."
The van Dams "do not lead a perfect lifestyle," she said, but that's immaterial to the matter at hand.
Feb 17, 2002 7:00 PM EST
"They do not lead a perfect lifestyle. But they did not kill their daughter."
(On Feb. 17, the only blood was from the crime scene. Danielle's blood mixed with the blood of an unknown on her blanket. Blood on her purple top. Blood on her missing pajamas. Stains in the crotch of her underwear. Non Human bloodstains in the stairwell on Monday. Hmmm, your daughter goes missing on Saturday and Monday morning there's most notably bright red bloodstains in the stairwell and a shell casing in the missing girl's bedroom, on the carpeted floor.)
...Q: ALL RIGHT. WERE ANY OF THE WALLS DESTROYED?
A: YEAH. ONE OF THE WALLS BY THE ENTRYWAY THEY TOOK A COUPLE CHUNKS OF IT.
Q: TOOK THE DRYWALL ACTUALLY?
A: YEAH. THE DRYWALL AND STUDS.
(What was embedded in the drywall and studs in the entryway to the van Dam house?)
Brenda on the record
Q. AND I'D LIKE TO DIRECT YOUR ATTENTION TO THE PHOTOGRAPHS "A" AND "B", WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING AT?
A. THAT IS OUR STEAM CLEANER.
Q. AND IS THAT RIGHT IN THE ENTRANCE WAY TO YOUR HOUSE.
A. YES, IT IS.
Q. HOW LONG HAD IT BEEN THERE?
A. JUST A FEW DAYS.
Q. WHY WAS IT THERE?
A. DANIELLE WANTED THE DOG TO SLEEP IN HER ROOM AND SO I LET HER, AND THE DOG PEED IN HER ROOM AND I HAD TO STEAM CLEAN IT UP.
Damon on the record
Q. I THINK WE HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS HERE THAT WE'VE MARKED AS COURT'S EXHIBIT 20 LABELED AT THE TOP "VAN DAM RESIDENCE MASTER BEDROOM." DO YOU RECOGNIZE WHAT WE HAVE DEPICTED THERE, MR. VAN DAM?
A. YES. IT'S THE MASTER BEDROOM.
Q. PHOTOGRAPH "A" APPEARS TO BE TAKEN FROM WHAT ANGLE LOOKING WHERE?
A. LOOKING STRAIGHT IN FROM ACROSS THE BRIDGE. THEN "B" IS AGAIN WHEN YOU CROSS THE THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR LOOKING STRAIGHT INTO THE ROOM.
Q. APPEARS TO BE A DRESSER WITH SOMETHING IN FRONT OF THAT DRESSER. WHAT'S THAT?
A. THIS IS A STEAM CLEANER AND SOME TOWELS AND THIS IS ACTUALLY LIKE AN ARMOIRE.
(A steam cleaner? Not our steam cleaner? Why two photos of a steam cleaner? Were there two different steam cleaners? Do the photos have yellow placards to identify the evidence?
Was something steam cleaned up in the main entrance to the van Dam house? Why all of the interest in the entryway to the van Dam house? Rich was there, Keith was there, Damon was there, Brenda was there, Layla was there, Barb was there. Even Westerfield ventured through the house, but couldn't prove it by DNA evidence left behind. There wasn't any.)
Q: WHEN YOU -- AND I CAN'T REMEMBER THE DATE; PERHAPS YOU CAN HELP ME. WHEN YOU SAW THE FOR LACK OF A TERM VACUUM OR STEAM CLEANER, THAT WAS LOCATED IN THE MASTER BEDROOM, IS THAT CORRECT?
A: THAT'S CORRECT. AND THAT WAS ON THE FIRST DAY.
Q: ALL RIGHT. AND I BELIEVE YOU DESCRIBED IT AS BEING WET INSIDE. IS THAT RIGHT?
Brenda dress rehearsal
Q DO YOU ALSO HAVE A STEAM CLEANER?
Q WHERE WAS THAT?
A IT WAS IN MY BEDROOM.
Q WHY WAS THAT OUT?
A IT WAS OUT BECAUSE A COUPLE OF DAYS PRIOR TO DANIELLE MISSING, THE DOG HAD PEED IN HER ROOM IN TWO PLACES. SHE WANTED THE DOG TO SLEEP IN HER ROOM, AND THE DOG PEED IN HER ROOM AND I HAD TO STEAM CLEAN IT UP.
Bright red bloodstains
If those stains were bright red on the Monday, then the chances are they were only deposited on that day, in other words they were probably not related to the kidnapping.
van Dams' steam cleaner
I think Dusek made a mistake when questioning Brenda. This is Exhibit 20, and he said "your house" when he should have said "your bedroom".
Faulkner's 2005 lecture
On November 14, 2005, David Faulkner gave a lecture on forensic entomology. This lecture included a fair amount on the Danielle van Dam case. What he said was discussed on this forum, but not comprehensively, and I know more about the subject now, so I thought now would be a good time to comment on some of his statements. I wasn't present at the lecture, and haven't heard the audio recording which Boris made, so I am relying on a transcript made by HB4NOW (my thanks to both of you).
One argument used by the Prosecution was that San Diego was experiencing a bad drought. Faulkner dismissed this, saying that the insects we're dealing with, feed on decomposing animal remains which are always moist. And you have road kill and people dumping a dead dog, so you have a resource for these flies. And anyway, there was a LOT of water nearby.
He said that he used temperatures from El Cajon and Lindbergh Field - and from the scene, but that was slightly delayed because of processing of the scene. Two points. One is that, based on trial testimony, he apparently used a weather station in Jamul as well. The other is that I'm pleased he took more temperatures at the scene than I was previously aware of. I don't know the dates he did so, but the body was found on a Wednesday, the autopsy was on the Thursday, he went to the scene that same afternoon, and on the Saturday, and possibly the Sunday (and maybe other days?).
On a non-entomological note, he referred to fibers found on the body. He seemed surprised that there were so many of them. Does that tell us something? And he said that it was never discovered where "many" of them came from. Actually, the source of NONE of them was discovered. The closest they came was that the single orange fiber with the body was quite distinctive, so there's a fairly good chance that it came from the same source as the orange fibers in DW's environment, but we don't know what that source was, or whether that source was something of DW's or the van Dams.
The question of whether the body was moved around while at Dehesa, is a puzzle. He thinks it was moved by animals, such as coyotes or dogs, but not moved far. So that might account for the short drag trail near the body, but not the one further away. The arms (the left arm and at least the lower part of the right arm) weren't against the body, which I would think is consistent with someone dragging her backwards by holding her under the armpits, to place her under that tree. But she was small, so why would the perpetrator have needed to drag her, he could have carried her. Unless perhaps the perpetrator was a small female. If animals had dragged the body, would the arms have been in that position? Faulkner said that there were no drag marks on Danielle's back. But he also mentioned the degree of decomposition, which could therefore have removed any such evidence. He has an open mind on the belief that the body might have been posed.
He mentions the poison oak at the scene. If DW had been tested, and found to be sensitive to that, then the fact that his skin showed no reaction (as evidenced by the photos of scratches on his arms), would be evidence he hadn't been there. He could still be tested.
Faulkner is also puzzled by the lack of odor from the body, and the lack of a body silhouette (either underneath the body or nearby). My thoughts are as follows. The searchers found the body by its odor, so I don't think the odor was as faint as Faulkner remembered. I also think he is being misled by his belief that DW is guilty, so he believes the body was there since at least the 4th, whereas in fact it was only half that time, with correspondingly less decomposition fluid. The small size of the body (which Dusek emphasized - thanks, Jeff), and the large amount of coyote (?) feeding (on the legs and arms), also reduced the amount of decomposition fluid. And finally, there was the Santa Ana in the days immediately preceding the discovery, and this hot dry wind caused what little decomposition fluid there was, to evaporate.
There were some thoughts Faulkner had on the Sunday - so four days after the discovery - which he had wanted to apply, but couldn't because the crime scene had been compromised: it was basically no longer there after the Saturday afternoon. In particular, all the trash had been picked up. So he stressed the importance of collecting evidence initially, of making sure you get everything. This confirms my suspicions that they cleared the site too quickly. Was that because they were sure they had the right perpetrator?
He said they usually set up a high/low thermometer on the site for 3 or 4 days, to get the differences in temperature between the site and the weather stations they use. A difference of 3 or 4 degrees can be critical. Presumably they didn't do so on this occasion because members of the public might have interfered with the equipment. But in any case, the Santa Ana was over. So placing a thermometer on the site would have given them non-Santa Ana temperatures and temperature differences, whereas most of the maggot development on Danielle's body would have been during the Santa Ana, and the temperature differences might have been very different (perhaps even reversed?).
Faulkner's 2005 lecture (continued)
Apparently, the only place the maggots were was under the ribs. Apparently, they would normally be found instead on the legs and the head - and Faulkner was particularly concerned about the latter. Presumably they weren't on the legs because coyotes (?) had eaten those muscles, so there wasn't much food left for the maggots in that area. And, while it is true that there is other evidence, according to which there WAS insect activity in the head area, nevertheless the head was largely intact, and was affected by decomposition rather than maggots. So Faulkner needs reminding that Blackbourne told him that it's NOT unusual for the brain to still be intact. For some reason, he doesn't mention (in this context) the pelvic area, which was largely gone. Maybe maggots had already eaten the most nutritious parts of that area, and then migrated to the more nutritious organs under the ribs.
In any case, with the body being naked and on its back, and quite likely with open injuries or wounds, there would have been alternative sites immediately available to the flies, sites which would have been more attractive to them than the usual natural openings in the head.
It's also possible that he was being misled by the fact that he didn't see the body at the recovery site, let alone in daytime there - was he even aware of what the early responders saw? The first time he saw it was when it was taken out of the morgue cooler, so any exterior maggots would have migrated to the maggot mass under the ribs, for warmth.
Taking all the above into account, I think it is unnecessary for him to argue that the head was either covered or was sprayed with something. And even if it had been, so what? The flies would still have found the body, and done so quickly, and laid their eggs elsewhere on the body, and the PMI calculated from those maggots would have been accurate.
For all these reasons, his concern about the absence of insect activity in the head, is unfounded.
He collected over 100 cheese skipper flies when the body bag was opened. They come in at two weeks, so the body had been available for insects for about two weeks, and not very much longer. Then why did he give a date which was less than that? (Although only slightly less.) Presumably that "two weeks" is just approximate, and the age of the maggots gave a more precise date.
He said that the skin, and some of the underlying musculature, was "headed toward mummification". In other words, there was at most superficial mummification, totally disproving Dusek's rapid mummification theory.
Faulkner then launched into his bleach theory: Danielle's body was bleached, and THIS caused the suspected 2-week delay in insect infestation. What evidence did he provide that DW even had bleach? Firstly, he said there were 5 or 6 empty 1-gallon containers of bleach in DW's garage; and secondly, he said there was a lot of bleach evidence in the motorhome. The Prosecution EMPHASIZED bleach during the trial. Yet trial testimony was of just ONE bottle in the garage (in a trash can), and NO bleach evidence in the motorhome. Parga testified that she didn't notice any bleach bottles out: 5 or 6 gallons and she didn't notice them?! And the Prosecution didn't mention it?! That is simply not credible.
DOES bleach even cause a delay? Faulkner stated, confidently and authoritatively, that it DOES. And by up to three WEEKS. Even if just misted on the body. He even said they had done about 30 studies of pig decomposition throughout the US. But he doesn't quote his proof or his sources, so this can't be checked. My literature search produced conflicting results: apparently some researchers found it does, others not. It is certainly plausible that bleach would deter flies, but a delay of three weeks seems a long time, especially if the body is only misted (as opposed to being soaked). Boris thought that the "three weeks" was just an off-the-cuff remark.
Was bleach even used on Danielle's body? Faulkner said tissue is not available, so it can't be tested to see if it was bleached. And even if it was available, bleach is used in autopsy rooms to clean surfaces and even regularly on bodies, so the presence of bleach wouldn't prove it had been used by the perpetrator.
Faulkner thinks the bleaching was done in the motorhome, because "there was a lot of bleach evidence" there. But there wasn't. In fact, there was NONE.
It may be significant that Faulkner said that this delay in insect activity is "on the external part of the victim and the head". That would appear to cover inside the mouth. But what about inside the pelvic openings and any injuries or wounds? But then he qualified his statement: "unless you have another opening". And you DO have other openings. For his theory to be meaningful, bleach would have to be applied to the entire body. Because if flies can lay their eggs on a body covering, when they can't access the body itself (that was a Haskell "war story"), then presumably they can also lay those eggs on a part of the body that wasn't treated with bleach.
I particularly like Faulkner's statement that openings "can be created by the bloating of the body, and the weakening of the abdominal walls", as that supports my theory that the large defect in the lower right abdomen was created by decomposition and not a large carnivore like a coyote.
He implies that the rain in mid-February might have washed off the bleach, and/or dogs (?) opened up the thorax portion and infestation then took place internally in the area that had not been bleached. But the rain was very little, and the supposed dog opening in the body was in the lower abdomen not the chest area, where little more than skin was removed.
Faulkner's 2005 lecture (concluded)
Another non-entomological topic: he thinks LE did an excellent job on the physical investigation of the victim, the house, and everything else. That's not what he said about the recovery site. And what about the van Dam house? They didn't even try to identify the foreign fingerprints and DNA. And did the orange fibers come from there?
Faulkner seems to think that the cell-phone evidence and eyewitness evidence only confirm that DW was in the desert. That's not the case: they also confirm his route. True, there are time gaps in his alibi, during which he theoretically could have gone to Dehesa, but there's no evidence he did. And that would have added a possibly significant amount of driving time, with correspondingly less time for cleaning up.
Faulkner then commented on the other entomologists who testified: Goff and Hall, but curiously not Haskell. It's interesting that he excused Goff's computational mistakes on the grounds of lack of time: Dusek didn't accept that excuse from Hall (for not doing some additional calculations). Faulkner didn't even listen to Hall's testimony, but thought it was inconclusive. It sounds like he was influenced by Dusek's criticism of Hall. Nevertheless, he (Faulkner) sticks to his conclusion that the insects were associated with the victim for only about 2 weeks.
He then refers to a case in San Bernardino County, where the victim was missing for 3 weeks, but was probably only dead for maybe 10 or 11 days, and that held up in court, and other entomology testimony was thrown out. (He doesn't give further details.) He described the similarities between the two cases as "unnerving". He doesn't give any names or dates. Does anybody know which case that was? That could be valuable.
Faulkner then refers to changes in lividity, which showed the body had been moved, and that's when the insect infestation took place. He appears to be referring to Danielle's case rather than the San Bernardino one, but no lividity could be seen in her body because of decomposition. And any such movement would have to be within the first few hours, as lividity becomes fixed after that, yet a mere few hours would make no difference to the entomology calculations.
Finally, Faulkner said he received hate mail: if DW was released because of his (Faulkner's) calculations, he would never work in that county again. That might be something which could be used in DW's appeal, it shows the pressure the jurors were under to convict.
I saw this on Wikipedia: "The use of maggot age and development can give a date of death accurate to a day or less, and is used in the first few weeks after death". The fact that this can be stated 15 years after Westerfield's trial, casts considerable doubt on the prosecution's rejection of the entomology evidence in that case. Because Dusek didn't merely reject it in this case, he dismissed the field outright. And the jurors believed him.
Life Cycle of the Blowfly
by Emma MacCarron on 14 May 2015
-Adult female blowflies arrive within minutes to lay their eggs on a dead body.
-Each deposits about 250 eggs in the natural openings of the body.
-The eggs hatch into first stage maggots within 24 hours.
-First stage maggots then feed and molt into second stage maggots which feed for 7 hrs and molt into third stage maggots.
-Masses of third stage maggots may produce heat which can raise the temperature around them more than 10 degrees.
-After more feeding the third stage maggots move away from the body and metamorphize into adults.
Bugs determining TOD
-One method used to determine time of death are what type of insects are on or in the decomposing body and other uses of life stages and life cycles of certain insects to establish how long a body has been dead.
Danielle Van Dam
-She was a 7 yr old girl from Sabre Springs California who disappeared from her bedroom during the night of Feb. 1-2, 2002.
-Her body was found by searchers on Feb. 27th in a remote area.
-Police suspected a neighbor, David Allen Westerfield who was arrested tried and convicted of kidnapping and first degree murder.
Danielle Van Dam Cont.
-An entomologist said insects had access to Danielle Van Dam's body between Feb.14-21.
-He also said that smaller populations of flies this year, due to the drought, wouldn't effect how long it took insects to get to Danielle's body.
-Someone for defense objected that the body wasn't dumped until after David was already under surveillance.
-But there was strong evidence present such as the girl's hair and carpet fibers from her home found in Westerfield's home. Also one of her fingerprints was recovered from a cabinet in his home.
-Based on the evidence shown we believe that David Westerfield should be convicted for first degree murder and kidnapping of Danielle Van Dam.
https://prezi.com/qrtmsjqqz8ir/life-...f-the-blowfly/
Danielle's body wasn't in such a remote area. It was opposite a golf course, and there was a housing development a short distance away in one direction, and an elementary school a short distance away in the opposite direction.
All four entomologists who testified (three for the defense and one for the prosecution), gave dates for insect access and body dumping (and almost certainly therefore also time of death) which were well after David was under police surveillance. So it couldn't have been him who dumped her body. And the entomology evidence was supported by the dog scent evidence: the police search dogs couldn't detect David's scent in her home, or her scent in his home or motor home. So he couldn't have kidnapped her, and she couldn't have been in his home or motor home after the kidnapping.
The entomologists' dates were based mainly on the life stages of blowflies, but are also consistent with the type of insects in or on the body - there were no beetle larvae.
The cabinet one of her fingerprints was recovered from was in his motor home not his home. None of her prints were found in his home.
The other evidence mentioned - Danielle's hair, carpet fibers, and her fingerprints - can't be dated. They could have been innocently left at some earlier time, so they are weak evidence, and are trumped by the entomology evidence and dog scent evidence. Especially as Danielle (and other members of her family) are known to have been in his house just days earlier, and she could have previously been in his motor home while it was parked unlocked outside his neighboring house, and she would have walked past it on her way to school, her friends, and the park. Carpet fibers which could have come from her home were found in his motor home but not in his home. This is more consistent with her having gone straight from her home to his motor home, which is not consistent with the prosecution's theory. And the small quantity of this other evidence is much more consistent with those innocent explanations.
Based on the totality of evidence, David Westerfield should NOT have been convicted for kidnapping and murdering Danielle van Dam.
David Camm
From the Wikipedia article on blood spatter analysis:
Dr. Robert Shaler, Founding Director of the Penn State Forensic Science Program, decried blood spatter analysis as unreliable in the Camm case. "The problem, in this case, is the number of stains are minimal," he said. "I think you're really on the edge of reliability." All of the blood spatter analysts involved in the case are "experts" in the traditional sense. The problem is "We have two opinions in this case. That, in essence, is a 50 percent error rate." An unacceptable level of reliability in a court case when the perception of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt is what is required.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloods...case_histories
I can't help comparing this to the entomology evidence in the Westerfield case. But in that case it was every entomologist who testified. All of whom are experts in the traditional sense. And all four gave dates which excluded Westerfield. Which, in essence, is a 100% error rate - they must all have been wrong. That is not merely an unacceptable level of reliability for conviction, it's more than an acceptable level of reliability - for acquittal.


Students who take only online distance learning courses will be charged Kentucky resident tuition rates during the spring and fall semesters. Non-resident students enrolled in undergraduate distance learning courses during the summer session will be charged non-resident tuition. All students taking distance learning courses are charged a $10 per-credit-hour distance learning fee.
For more information on tuition, fees and payment, please visit the Registrar's website or the Student Account Services pages, or contact their offices using the information below.


text:
Email Marketing Boss
Constant Contact Whitelist
Constant Contact, Inc., an online marketing company, is based in Waltham, Massachusetts. The company also has offices in New York and Loveland, Colorado. In order to maximize the potential of your email marketing, it's important to select a service that offers the most value for your money. If you're considering Constant Contact, here are a few tips to make the most of the service. Once you've opted for the service, be sure to check out these tips to make the most of your marketing campaign.
The Constant Contact platform allows you to create an email campaign or use it for an automated marketing process. You can choose from four different types of campaigns, including email, marketing automation, and event marketing. You can also use an integrated marketing calendar for managing your campaigns. You can customize your templates using the Constant Contact editor to add features. Alternatively, you can create a new template and import an existing list. This way, you can send your emails to your existing customers without the need for custom HTML code or CSS coding.
Constant Contact's ease-of-use is another benefit. The interface is clean and user-friendly, and even the newest marketer can make effective use of it. High deliverability means that your emails are less likely be lost in spam folders. It also offers a range of niche capabilities, such as eventbrite and Google Analytics integration. Additionally, Constant Contact has social marketing tools, which allow you to connect with Facebook and create Facebook ads, and integrate campaigns and Facebook events.
Be sure to consider your budget when choosing an email marketing service. Constant Contact offers two plans, depending on the size and needs of your email marketing list. The Core plan is suitable for small teams and does not offer advanced features such as marketing automation or dynamic contents. The Plus plan is for companies with more than five employees. Moreover, the Plus plan offers more advanced features that you can't find in the Core plan, including online surveys, advanced segmentation, and other advanced tools.
Constant Contact also offers a variety of email templates and a drag and drop editor. You can also segment new contacts based on their opt-in method. This means that Constant Contact can send emails to specific lists and segments them by user behavior. You can use the newest and most effective email campaigns on specific days. You can also track your email performance and send messages directly to new subscribers. Constant Contact offers an excellent report system and is an excellent choice for email marketing.
Pricing is another important factor to consider when choosing Constant Contact. Pricing is straightforward and transparent, and there is also a free trial version available. You can use the 60-day trial period to see if the service is right for you before you commit. Constant Contact offers detailed reporting and the ability to create custom forms. You can embed custom forms onto your website and view the changes before you send them to your entire mailing list. However, be aware that Constant Contact does not currently offer automatic segmentation.
You can import your existing email lists into Constant Contact. The free version of Constant Contact includes most features. You can also cancel at any point. A 60-day money-back guarantee is another great benefit. Constant Contact provides an easy path to a paid tier. If you choose the free version of Constant Contact, you can be assured of a hassle-free experience. Take this opportunity to try Constant Contact and see if it is for you.
Email marketing starts with collecting email addresses. But this process can become pushy and annoying, so you should make sure that your signup form is dynamic. Constant Contact allows you to send targeted messages and invite customers without being pushy. You can also update your profile information at any moment and subscribe to the weekly digest. Constant Contact is a great tool for increasing your business's revenue.
The best part of Constant Contact is its ability to create targeted signup forms. With the interface, creating an attractive signup form is simple. After that, all you have to do is copy and paste the code into your website. You can personalize the signup form based on visitor preferences. Constant Contact offers several plans. For maximum success, you can choose the one that suits your needs. The free plan includes basic features as well as a free option. The paid version costs $15/month and includes more features.
Dnn Evoq Html Code From Constant Contact
Constant Contact Click Report
What Is Constant Contact And Why Do I Need To Verify My Email
How Do You Set Up An Effective Marketing Campaign With Constant Contact
Automatically Insert Email Into Constant Contact
Constant Contact How To Archive Newsletters
Constant Contact .Com Trustworthy
© 2023 Email Marketing Boss • Built with GeneratePress

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
C-130 Aircrew Helps Close Down FOB Salerno
Six airmen assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, plus their C-130, recently helped close down Forward Operating Base Salerno in eastern Afghanistan by flying out the last US military personnel from there, according to a Bagram release. "This mission was unique," said SSgt. Matt Pockette, C-130 loadmaster with the unit. "We had to deal with people walking up to the aircraft at the last minute to get on with extra baggage and cargo," he said in the Oct. 29 release. Overall, the C-130 lifted out 250 passengers, two all-terrain vehicles, and 2,500 pounds of baggage in support of closing down Salerno. "It feels good when you see how happy everyone is to get out of there," said SrA. Bradley Price, another C-130 loadmaster. Salerno had the nickname "Rocket City" for the number of rocket attacks it endured. (Bagram report by SSgt. Stephenie Wade)
The Pentagon has changed the combatant command responsible for operations involving Israel from U.S. European Command to U.S. Central Command, following White House-brokered accords between the country and multiple Persian Gulf states. The update to the Unified Command Plan comes as the Trump administration finishes its final week in office.…
U.S. military forces in Afghanistan and Iraq have shrunk to 5,000 troops across both countries, with 2,500 personnel in each, meeting a Jan. 15 deadline from President Donald J. Trump to reduce the military's footprint in the Middle East. The withdrawal marks the lowest level of American troops in Afghanistan…
DOD Grapples With Extremist Troops as Congress Urges Investigation
The Pentagon is reckoning with the growing presence of ideological extremists in its ranks, especially white supremacists and militia members who target troops to bolster their organizations' credibility. A group of lawmakers on Jan. 14 called on the Defense Department to launch a "comprehensive" investigation into the problem. The issue…


text:
Q: How to export Redshift table data to local file via JDBC? Is there anyway could export redshift table data into a local file as dump via JDBC?
Thanks

A: The most performant way to extract data is not through JDBC but using the UNLOAD command to dump data into Amazon S3. After the data is extracted, you can then download it directly from S3, as needed. By using JDBC you will be limited by I/O and network performance. UNLOAD benefits from parallelization and very low-level, high-throughput connections between Redshift (EC2, actually) and S3.
Examples:
http://docs.aws.amazon.com/redshift/latest/dg/r_UNLOAD_command_examples.html

A: The application you are using to connect to Redshift via JDBC would be responsible for saving the data to a "local file".
For example, it could send a SELECT * FROM <table> command to Redshift. The data is then returned to the application, which could then save it to disk.
Take a look at apps such as SQL Workbench/J, DBVisualizer and Aginity. They should all offer that capability.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Q: How to vertically align elements in horizontal list I have horizontal list, the problem is first element in that list is bigger then the rest. And so, I get something like this.
How can I align other elements so that they are "centered" vertically? Mind you, I don't want to make the other li elements bigger (or higher), and I know I can do it manually by specifying the top and bottom margins, but I would like to avoid it.
jsfiddle code:

                        1

                        2

                        3

style:
#topMenu ul li {
/* box size */
width: auto;
display: table;
float: left;
padding: 8px 10px 8px 10px;
margin: 5px;
/* color */
background-color:blue;
}

#top_logo{
background-color:red!important;
width:200px !important;
height:60px !important;
}

A: I often use line-height in cases like this. In this case, setting it to the height of the container (60px) (edit: Not the container specifically, but the height of whatever element you want the list to be vertically centred with) will yield a vertically centred list item.
line-height: 60px;

Here's an example forked from your example: http://jsfiddle.net/EPCEs/1/


text:
//
//  KTSecretTextView.h
//  SecretTextViewSampleApp
//
//  Created by Kenny Tang on 5/4/14.
//  Copyright (c) 2014 Corgitoergosum. All rights reserved.
//

#import <UIKit/UIKit.h>

@protocol KTSecretTextViewDelegate;

/**
 *  UITextView subclass that takes care of vertically center aligning the text and setting attributed on the NSAttributedString contained.
 */
@interface KTSecretTextView : UITextView

@property (nonatomic, weak) id<KTSecretTextViewDelegate> secretTextViewDelegate;

- (void)setText:(NSString *)text;

@end

@protocol KTSecretTextViewDelegate <NSObject>

- (UIView*)secretTextView:(KTSecretTextView*)view viewForHitTest:(CGPoint)point withEvent:(UIEvent *)event;

@optional
- (void)secretTextView:(KTSecretTextView*)view textViewDidChange:(UITextView *)textView;

@end

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
Il TD Garden è un palazzetto dello sport situato nel quartiere West End di Boston, nel Massachusetts. Viene spesso chiamato semplicemente The Garden, o Boston Garden, precedentemente noto come il FleetCenter (1995-2005) e Shawmut Center (1995).

Ospita le partite casalinghe dei Boston Celtics, squadra NBA, e dei Boston Bruins, squadra NHL. Precedentemente ospitava anche i Boston Blazers della Major Indoor Lacrosse League (MILL, successivamente National Lacrosse League), e dal 2009, è la sede della nuova squadra NLL dei Boston Blazers.

L'arena ha ospitato molti grandi eventi sportivi nazionali di basket, hockey su ghiaccio e pattinaggio su ghiaccio. Inoltre è stata la sede dell'NHL All-Star Game del 1996 e della WWE WrestleMania XIV nel 1998. Nel 2004 ha ospitato la Convention Nazionale del Partito Democratico americano.

Il TD Banknorth Garden è una delle tre arene NBA (insieme al Target Center di Minneapolis, casa dei Minnesota Timberwolves, e all'Amway Center di Orlando, che ospita gli Orlando Magic), con pavimenti in parquet incrociato.

Nel 2011 ha ospitato uno degli eventi più importante della WWE, ossia la Royal Rumble.

Il 16 settembre 2012 torna ad ospitare un evento della WWE, ossia l'edizione 2012 di Night of Champions.

Il 29 giugno 2014 ha ospitato un altro evento della WWE, ovvero l'edizione dell'anno 2014 di WWE Money in the Bank.

Dal 24 al 26 settembre 2021 ha ospitato la quarta edizione della Laver Cup di tennis.

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Boston Bruins
Boston Celtics
Impianti sportivi di Boston

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


DEANNA DAWSON was booked on 6/1/2018 1:58:00 PM. DAWSON was arrested by in Vanceburg, Kentucky. DAWSON was 33 years old at the time of the arrest.
DEANNA DAWSON may not have been convicted of the charges or crimes listed and are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Please contact the for more information regarding arrest records.


text:
PSU BOT releases statement
Thread starter rrlbees
rrlbees
2017 ESPN Tourney Challenge Winner
They are outraged
orangehomer
rrlbees said:
it's not good enough. they know all the facts. they are acting like this is a bucket of water in the face that just happened two days ago. THEY HAVE KNOWN FOR MONTHS and failed to act. the chick on francesa today reported that the attorney general who performed the investigation is on the god damn board. these people make me sick, and angry. this is some seriously twisted .
Bortukal
Finally, some humanity and reason from College Station.
jekelish
That's amazingly similar to what Joyce said she would have told Spanier to say. As if we needed another reason to believe CTO knows what the hell she's talking about.
Reactions: JoeCollege
Bortukal said:
What does Texas A&M have to do with this?
(rimshot)
Reactions: Bortukal
jekelish said:
My boo. It's actually State College, Pa., isn't it?
I read it a couple times and it says nothing. Basically says they have no clue what to do so they'll set up a special committee which will be made up of people they choose. I still contend that some on the BOT were fully aware of the goings on. And someone said the AG is on the BOT?
And someone said the AG is on the BOT?
Linda Kelly? I don't see her listed on the BOT roster. That would present a clear conflict of interest and she would be forced to recuse herself from the case and appoint a special prosecutor, I would think.
Yeah, they mentioned talking about it down here on ESPN Radio in Texas that Kelly has no affiliations to PSU, apparently. ESPN also mentioned how disconcerting it was and how much it kind of "de-mystifies" JoePa that in her statements she refuses to refer to him as anything other than "Mr. Paterno."
Linda Kelly's a Pitt grad, with a JD from Duquesne. Former DA of Allegheny County, according to Wikipedia.
N.Y. Orangeman
"The Board of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University is outraged by the horrifying details contained in the Grand Jury Report. As parents, alumni and members of the Penn State Community, our hearts go out to all of those impacted by these terrible events, especially the tragedies involving children and their families. We cannot begin to express the combination of sorrow and anger that we feel about the allegations surrounding Jerry Sandusky. We hear those of you who feel betrayed and we want to assure all of you that the Board will take swift, decisive action. "
Where to begin,,
1. "...our hearts go out to all those impacted by these terrible events, especially the tragedies involving children and their families."
Are you kidding me? Tell me, BOT, other than the victims in this, who else would are you conveying sympathy to?
2."...the allegations surrounding Jerry Sandusky..."
Ok. At least we now know the legal team is involved. Not a Penn State problem, but a Sandusky problem..
Have to stop there..absurdity is to much. What a ridiculous statement.
CTO/JNJ-Tylenol Exec needed...
sufan
Scout Team
"Says nothing"?
You should read it again then.
And if you have any first hand info that "some on the BOT were fully aware", then obviously you should be sure to provide your information to the committee and the police authorities as they continue their investigation.
More to the point, appointing a "Special Committee to undertake a full and complete investigation" is how grown-ups responsible at large organizations document the facts and decide on actions to correct problems.
no, here's what it is and i just did the research to make sure it's right. a guy named tom corbett was the AG until January 2011, he is now the governor of PA, and he was the one the did the investigation of sandusky. he appointed linda kelly, and apparently made it clear that paterno was off limits. he is on the BOT.
i'm not sure how else to write it. the guy was the AG from 2005 to 2011, he knew everything about sandusky, and he is on the bot, therefore they know everything about sandusky. this whole idea that they need to form a committee, etc, is stalling BS. to this day they are still covering for paterno. if anyone has all the facts, it is him, and he is on the board for crissakes!
Must have misread something. Thus the ?
sufan said:
that statement could have been made 4 days ago. wow, real swift. now they are buying time. i also have no doubt the facts have been well documented by now. it's been a 15 year or more cover up.
orangehomer said:
that must be it. that place is so incestuous. its the foxes guarding the hen house.
If its been a "15 year or more cover up", that's all the more reason to have a special committee to conduct a full and comprehensive investigation and untangle all of this; it's also likely the press will uncover more information as those who may have been involved have contradictions in their stories.
I'll disagree with you on this. This is the lawyers and crisis management team at work, reshaping what the BOT really wants to say about the situation. I'll stick my neck out an inch: The PSU BOT is undoubtedly a group of successful, moral people who are hurting and angered by this. I'm sure they don't confront these situations in their daily lives.
Reactions: 007 and Bortukal
Ah. Ok. Well that is interesting. I was really thinking the governor should step in and take some control over the situation. Now I see that ain't gonna happen.
no, it is happening, no one has power over that dude right now.
15 years. i wouldn't have anyone connected with psu doing any special committee investigation. how far and deep does it run. it's a state university. wanna do it right? get others in the state assigned by state government to be the special committee.
N.Y. Orangeman said:
who are the lawyers and crisis management? many psu fans say the psu internal lawyer knew what was going on. i'll stick my neck out too. i say 50% of the BOT knew something about the whole thing.
In this situation, I'm guessing the BOT retained counsel and advisors to help with the situation. As to the internal lawyer, sure. However, the BOT should have separate counsel at this stage.
I'll bet you a beer as to whether any of the BOT knew of this or any related issues. I'll be shocked if this is the case.
I am with you on this. I have served on several boards. If the "outside" members of the BOT at PSU (not the state officials) are anything like the BOT members at SU, I would bet more than a beer that none of them knew anything about this. A board has the ultimate responsibility for an organization -- both in a fiduciary sense and in a behavioral sense. I am certain that the PSU BOT outside (or "independent") members are all successful people who love PSU. Being a member of such a board is not an honorific thing. It involves asking probing questions, setting policy and making serious decisions. In other words, it is WORK, and you are not paid for it, or even reimbursed for travel and hotel expenses. Quite the opposite, you PAY for the privilege of serving on such a board, both in terms of time and financial commitments to the university. To me, it is totally inconceivable that any member of the SU BOT could know of something like the mess at PSU and remain silent about it, or attempt to cover it up. That is why I suspect the "independent" trustees at PSU were in the dark about this. It is also why I would not be surprised if they replace the university president on grounds that he did not inform them of this horrific situation.
I can deal with a rebuilding season if
SUMJF
Jasoncuse
It's about recruiting
goofnoff
Give Coach a Choice
ManleyRocks
FrancoPizza
Home Attendance - a Great Job
dlegend44


Chicago's summer festival line-up would not be complete without the city's annual Westside Music Festival, headlined by R&B group Bell Biv Devoe (BBD) and featuring soul crooner Case this year on Saturday, August 15 in Douglas Park. M Group Worldwide, Inc., Ald. Michael Scott (24th) and community organizations continue to work to perfect the craft of a free community festival that continues to promote and provide a balance of family and fun with live music for all ages. Musical guests past and present create nostalgic moments for festival supporters in the midst of a family environment.
This year's activities, sponsored by BMO Harris Bank (presenting sponsor), will commence at noon with Ald. Scott's first annual back to school festival, partnered with the Chicago Park District and Acts of Love. This festival will feature book bag giveaways, free book giveaways, games and more. The day will consist of raffles, dancing, performances from local artists and other activities that will lead up to the evening performances of Case and BBD. The festival will bring back the beverage garden, courtesy of MillerCoors.
"I forecast a sunny, pleasant, safe, fun and family-oriented time for all," Michelle comments.
The festival continues to gain that momentum that the mission works to capture, which is to bring communities together and change the perception of the city one year at a time.
For more information on the Chicago Westside Music Festival www.chicagowestsidemusicfestival.com.
Visit the festival's Facebook page "Westside Music Festival", follow on Twitter at @CHIWestSideFest and Instagram at @CHIWSMF.


Innovative Security Products offers a number of devices to secure computer equipment from theft. The Complete PC Security Kit protects computers with a large solid brass padlock, two steel lockdown plates offering 2,000 lbs. of holding strength each, and a strong liquid adhesive. The lid locks to prevent the theft of internal components, and a cable trap ensures the safety of keyboard, mouse, speakers and other peripherals. Also available from Innovative Security Products are numerous items for securing hardware and notebook computers, from ultraviolet marking devices to alarms. A free catalogue and pricing guide are available. Innovative Security Products, Lake Havasu City, AZ, (520) 505-2389, www.wesecure.com.


I stumbled upon this video on www.addicted2success.com and I thought of sharing it with you especially computer programmers.
William Oneb is Java Programmer, Android Developer, Web Designer and is currently studying Objective C. He has developed at least 3 wordpress plugins/widgets. He is interested in iOS development too.


The Chris Canty Foundation is excited about the Chris Canty Camp of Champions (Youth Football Camp) this summer. Please read the information below in regards to your son or daughter attending the 2013 Camp of Champions.
We would like to offer invite youth in your program to attend the Chris Canty Camp of Champions this year. Boys & Girls between 8 -16 years of age in your organization will have the opportunity to learn from the PROS and receive live instruction from Chris Canty of the Baltimore Ravens and other current and former NFL players.
IMPORTANT: In order for your child to participate in the camp, please follow these instructions. GO ONLINE and fill out the registration by June 20, 2013. On June 27th, the day of the camp, ALL Parents/Legal Guardians must bring a valid form of identification AND proof of insurance to camp check in to register all campers.
The camp will be held on Thursday, June 27th at George Washington High School, 549 Audubon Ave, New York, NY 10040.
Transportation instructions will be distributed via email 48 hours prior to Camper Check-In. Volunteers will be present to help navigate the campus.
ABOUT THE CAMP: The Chris Canty Camp of Champions is a one-day football camp that is committed to elevating the quality of youth football skills for boys ages 8-16. It is a non-contact, fundamental football camp designed to improve a child's beginning, intermediate, or advanced skill level.
During the past four years, the Chris Canty Foundation has been dedicated to helping young people by inspiring them to achieve excellence in three distinct areas—education, fitness, and community service. Our educational programs and community service activities take a holistic approach to the development of our children, engaging not only the kids, but their neighborhoods and families as well. Our annual Football Camp of Champions provides young men with the opportunity to learn on and off the field lessons from NFL players, college coaches, collegiate student athletes, high school coaches, community leaders, and organizations.


text:
Home » Headlines » Health » Standing desks are not better for your health
Standing desks are not better for your health
By Melany Mejias / Saturday, 19 Mar 2016 05:17PM
Standing desks at work are not better for your health than sitting desks, as revealed by a new study published this week in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. In fact, standing for hours can be as bad as sitting all day, which is a well-known cause of a sedentary life that increases the risk of severe disease.
Sitting too much reduces life expectancy and increases the risk of diabetes, heart failure, cancer, obesity, among other life-threatening diseases. But this study reveals that standing desks don't represent the clever solution many hoped since there's not sufficient evidence to prove the long-term health benefits of switching to that trend.
The extra calories burned off while standing is minimal compared with those burned off by sitting.
Image: Home Edit
"What we actually found is that most of it is, very much, just fashionable and not proven good for your health," researcher Dr. Jos. Verbeek told National Public Radio (NPR). He is the Coordinating Editor of the Cochrane Occupational Safety and Health Review Group at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.
Verbeek and his team of health experts analyzed 20 of the best studies ever conducted on the matter in a bunch of different countries involving 2,174 adults. Nine of the studies focused on physical office changes, two looked at workplace policy modifications, seven examined counselling and information programs and one focused on both physical changes to the office and counselling.
The authors of this current study were more interested in the topic of standing desks, which led to up to 120 minutes less sitting each day where installed. They found that there was no significant difference when counselling was offered alongside the new standing desk.
Studies that consider standing healthier than sitting are not based on solid evidence
Researchers realized that the papers were poorly designed and included very few participants, which made them conclude that there's no solid evidence to prove that standing brings more benefits to human health than sitting. Doctor Verbeek wrote in the paper that no evidence has solidly proven so far that standing at work can reduce the harms caused by a sedentary life.
Author Verbeek did dare to say that there is evidence that standing can be actually bad for health. He mentioned a study conducted in 2005, which revealed that standing too much was linked to enlarged veins.
However, he pointed out that it was important that workers who sit at a desk all day take action to improve their well-being both at work and at home.
The authors concluded that further research is needed in order to find a real solution to reduce sitting time at workplaces in the long term, remarking the importance of effectiveness in the studies.
New team is launched to the International Space Station to proceed on NASA's Journey to Mars
Exoplanet HD 20782 shows the most eccentric orbit ever seen


text:
Q: Having trouble with assigning scope to variable to manipulate Attempting to assign a scope object to a JavaScript variable to do minor manipulation before sending to my API. However, any changes made to the JavaScript variable change the scope object.
var recruitingCallListOutput = $scope.RecrutingCallingList.Recruit;

// manipulation of recruitingCallListOutput

The manipulation actually still updates the scope object which is not desired. Feel I am not understanding something in AngularJS correctly. Is there a way to grab the data and detach it from the scope?

A: In your example, recruitingCallListOutput is a reference to $scope.RecrutingCallingList.Recruit (see https://codeburst.io/explaining-value-vs-reference-in-javascript-647a975e12a0 for more detail.) You will want to make a copy of $scope.RecrutingCallingList.Recruit.
If Recruit is a shallow object, meaning no nested objects (property values are primitives only), you can simply do
var recruitingCallListOutput = Object.assign({}, $scope.RecrutingCallingList.Recruit);

If you have nested objects/arrays as property values, you'll need to deep copy. It's been a while since I have been in the angular world, but
var recruitingCallListOutput = angular.copy($scope.RecrutingCallingList.Recruit)

you could actually use angular.copy in both examples.

A: This is nothing to do with AngularJS. It's Javascript, and it's expected behaviour.
For example, if you open the browser console (F12->Console) right now and run this:
var foo = {x:1};
var copy=foo;
copy.x=2;
console.log(foo.x);

you will see {x:2} printed out.
This is the same behaviour you would expected for any object reference in Javascript, C#, Java, etc. Because you are making a reference and not a copy, any changes to the reference are actually changes to the original.
The simplest way to solve this problem in your case is to copy the values you are interested in from the item in question into a totally separate object and modify that copy.
e.g.
var recruitingCallListOutput = {
    name: $scope.RecrutingCallingList.Recruit.name,
    age:$scope.RecrutingCallingList.Recruit.age,
    modifiedSomething: $scope.RecrutingCallingList.Recruit.something + 42 //or whatever modifications you need to make
   ...and so on.
};

There are ways to "clone" an object in Javascript but unless your object is really really complex I would be careful. And consider if you really need all of the properties of the original object anyway, perhaps you only need to send some of them to your backend.


text:
Rediff.com » News » Ram temple construction to begin from Feb 21, says Shankaracharya
Ram temple construction to begin from Feb 21, says Shankaracharya
Source: PTI
Last updated on: January 30, 2019 23:46 IST
Religious leader Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati on Wednesday said a ceremony to mark the start of construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya will take place on February 21, even if those gathering there have to "face bullets".
The date for the planned ceremony, akin to a 'shilanyas', was announced at the end of a three-day congregation of seers at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
The announcement comes a day after the Centre filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking permission to transfer "surplus" land adjacent to the disputed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site to its original owners.
The 'dharamadesh' (edict) issued by the Dwarka Peeth Shankaracharya after the 'Dharam Sansad' urged Hindus to reach Ayodhya carrying four bricks each.
The planned ceremony is being called 'ishtika nyas', or the laying of bricks.
The Shankaracharya said the sadhus will begin their march to Ayodhya from Allahabad after Basant Panchami, which falls on February 10.
He said they were ready to face bullets.
The Shankaracharya criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government for not bringing legislation to enable the construction of the temple, even though it had an absolute majority in the Lok Sabha.
It said the government demonstrated this majority when a bill to provide reservation in government jobs and educational institutes for the economically weaker sections was passed in Parliament.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has also planned a two-day Dharam Sansad in Allahabad, beginning Thursday.
Source: PTI© Copyright 2020 PTI. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of PTI content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent.
Related News: Dwarka Peeth Shankaracharya, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati, Ayodhya, Lok Sabha
Why Modi govt's Ayodhya plea is different
Forget Vikas. Hindutva will be Modi's card in 2019


With Christmas just around the corner, many businesses will be winding down ready to enjoy a well-earned break.
But before you tidy off your desk and turn on your out of office, take a few moments to read about these three legal updates for 2017 so you're aware of legislative changes that could affect your business in the New Year.
Gender pay gap reporting is just over four months away, so hopefully you'll have already started thinking about an internal audit to highlight any areas of risk if you employ over 250 people.
You'll have 12 months to gather figures, calculate the gender pay gap and publish your findings after the April 2017 deadline and it's well worth considering now what your next steps are going to be after you've submitted your report.
If you have employees that drive as part of their role, then no doubt you're aware that November saw a big crackdown on illegal mobile phone use whilst at the wheel. It's expected that as well as the annual drink driving checks that ramp up during the festive season that police will continue to be extra vigilant on the use of mobile phones whilst driving.
Therefore, it's a good idea just to remind your employees that they risk their drivers license (and therefore job in some cases) if they fail to follow the correct procedures regarding mobile phone use whilst driving. If necessary, now might be a good time to provide them with hands-free devices if they don't already have them.
Following the recent judgement against Uber where staff labelled as self-employed were given rights as 'workers' including rights to minimum wage, holiday pay, and the right to bring various sorts of employment claims, it's a good idea to review the statuses of any individuals noted on your books as self-employed sub-contractors to ensure you stay on the right side of the law.
So keep these legal updates for 2017 in mind to ensure you remain on the right side of the law in the New Year.


There's a lot of BS permeating our culture right now. The injustices, the bigotry, and the disrespect of our planet and our fellow peeps are next-level non-essential. Whether we take to the streets or grab our wallets, we can't deny the part that we play. Tune in for a talk about creating positive change via minimalism and conscious consumerism.


How to download team of vipers ebook for free on the internet or where I can read online team of vipers full version pdf book? Here is the right place to read and download free ebook.
After registration successfully they will sent you email confirmation that you want to read book with ISBN 1250223906.
Now your account has been confirm and you can read online Team Of Vipers Ebook on reader platform.
If you love to read Team Of Vipers book on your smartphone or tablet you can download Playster App which is available for iOS and Android.
Beside reading "Team Of Vipers" Book, you can access more than 250,000++ ebook inside the library.
Team Find Better Faster Search is wrote by Orville Pierson. Release on 2014-01-01 by , this book has 126 page count that contain important information with easy reading structure. The book is one of best business & money book, you can find Team Find Better Faster Search book with ISBN 9780615924885.
Dream Team Greatest Conquered Basketball is wrote by Jack McCallum. Release on 2013-04-09 by , this book has 400 page count that enfold useful information with easy reading structure. The book is one of best books book, you can find Dream Team Greatest Conquered Basketball book with ISBN 9780345520494.
Book Team Building Games Trust Building is wrote by John Newstrom. Release on 1997-12-22 by , this book has 238 page count that include constructive information with easy reading experience. The book is one of best business & money book, you can find Book Team Building Games Trust Building book with ISBN 9780070465138.
The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team Team Assessment is wrote by Patrick Lencioni. Release on 2012-04-24 by , this book has 8 page count that include helpful information with easy reading experience. The book is one of best business & economics book, you can find The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team Team Assessment book with ISBN 9781118127308.
The Five Dysfunctions Team Assessment is wrote by Patrick M. Lencioni. Release on 2012-04-24 by , this book has 8 page count that include constructive information with easy reading experience. The book is one of best business & money book, you can find The Five Dysfunctions Team Assessment book with ISBN 9781118127308.
Beyond The Team is wrote by R. M. Belbin. Release on 2000 by , this book has 121 page count that include essential information with easy reading experience. The book is one of best business & economics book, you can find Beyond The Team book with ISBN 9780750646413.
There Is An I In Team is wrote by Mark de Rond. Release on 2013-12-30 by , this book has 224 page count that consist of helpful information with lovely reading experience. The book is one of best business & economics book, you can find There Is An I In Team book with ISBN 9781422183977.
Team Cul De Sac is wrote by Chris Sparks. Release on 2012-06-05 by , this book has 144 page count that enfold important information with easy reading structure. The book is one of best art book, you can find Team Cul De Sac book with ISBN 9781449419677.
Team 10 Jos Bosman is wrote by Jos Bosman. Release on 2006-03-01 by , this book has 368 page count that enclose essential information with lovely reading experience. The book is one of best arts & photography book, you can find Team 10 Jos Bosman book with ISBN 9789056624712.
Where In The World Is My Team is wrote by Terence Brake. Release on 2009-08-25 by , this book has 238 page count that enclose helpful information with lovely reading experience. The book is one of best business & economics book, you can find Where In The World Is My Team book with ISBN 9780470687451.
Travel Team is wrote by Mike Lupica. Release on 2005-08-18 by , this book has 304 page count that attach useful information with lovely reading experience. The book is one of best juvenile fiction book, you can find Travel Team book with ISBN 9781101200476.
Best Team Skills is wrote by Lewis Losoncy. Release on 1996-08-15 by , this book has 160 page count that consist of valuable information with lovely reading experience. The book is one of best business & economics book, you can find Best Team Skills book with ISBN 9781574440850.
Fit Home Team is wrote by Jorge Posada. Release on 2009-09-08 by , this book has 224 page count that include important information with easy reading structure. The book is one of best family & relationships book, you can find Fit Home Team book with ISBN 9781439149614.
Team Challenges is wrote by Kris Bordessa. Release on 2012-04-01 by , this book has 256 page count that consist of essential information with easy reading experience. The book is one of best education book, you can find Team Challenges book with ISBN 9781613745687.
The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team is wrote by Patrick Lencioni. Release on 2012-04-24 by , this book has 112 page count that enfold constructive information with easy reading structure. The book is one of best business & economics book, you can find The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team book with ISBN 9781118167908.
Team Leadership is wrote by Graham Kelly. Release on 1998-01-01 by , this book has 301 page count that attach important information with easy reading experience. The book is one of best business & economics book, you can find Team Leadership book with ISBN 9780566079238.
Home Team is wrote by Michael N. Danielson. Release on 2001-01-01 by , this book has 424 page count that attach valuable information with lovely reading experience. The book is one of best political science book, you can find Home Team book with ISBN 9780691070643.
Team Of Rivals is wrote by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Release on 2006-12-08 by , this book has 944 page count that enclose helpful information with easy reading experience. The book is one of best biography & autobiography book, you can find Team Of Rivals book with ISBN 9781416549833.
Team Rodent is wrote by Carl Hiaasen. Release on 2010-09-29 by , this book has 96 page count that enclose constructive information with easy reading structure. The book is one of best business & economics book, you can find Team Rodent book with ISBN 9780307764881.
The Best Team Money Can is wrote by Molly Knight. Release on 2015-04-14 by , this book has 320 page count that enfold valuable information with lovely reading experience. The book is one of best books book, you can find The Best Team Money Can book with ISBN 9781476776293.


text:
Brezje () is a settlement north of Izlake in the Municipality of Zagorje ob Savi in central Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Central Sava Statistical Region.

Name
Brezje was attested in written sources as Pirkch in 1433 and Bresya in 1485, among other spellings.

Cultural heritage
A small Neo-Gothic chapel-shrine at the crossroads in the centre of the settlement is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It dates to 1890 and was renovated in 1997.

References

External links
Brezje on Geopedia

Populated places in the Municipality of Zagorje ob Savi


← If all the fake news is really fake, does that mean the fake news is true?
It's a great day to thank God for our independence!
I believe it is a wonderful time to be American and celebrate the 4th of July in America.
A new USA TODAY/Ipsos Poll about patriotism, pegged to this week's celebration of the Fourth of July, finds an overwhelming majority of those surveyed say they are proud to be Americans. But they split almost down the middle, 42 percent to 39 percent, when asked whether they are proud of America right now.
"This is a very difficult time," says Daniel Kugler, 66, a federal worker from Washington, D.C., who was among those polled. "There's not the norms that used to hold; they are not holding anymore." He worries about "a slide toward a totalitarian situation" in which Congress and others are afraid to speak up against President Trump.
As a federal worker, he was obviously extremely proud and happy that Obama was transferring power and money from the rest of the U.S. to the government as fast as he could, and that made the area around Washington D.C. very wealthy. It is sad that he and others don't recognize how harmful that is to the rest of us, or else doesn't care.
Has a goal to "Make America Great Again," instead of a president who wants to remake America.
Is trying to give the power and purse back to the people through fewer regulations and lower taxes, instead of a president who does everything he can to make the government more powerful.
Has given us economic policies that have lowered unemployment rates for blacks and Hispanics to all-time lows, instead of a president whose policies encourage people to be more dependent on government.
Focuses on bringing back manufacturing jobs instead of constantly increasing regulations and declaring manufacturing jobs gone for good.
Understands that if goods production continually moves to other countries, then eventually the same will come to our service industries, destroying our economy.
Knows that capitalism is great and allowing corporations to keep more of the money they earn will help achieve economic growth and give people the opportunity to move up the economic ladder. That beats the confiscation seen in the previous administration.
Seeks to enforce immigration laws that Congress passed and who recognizes that a country without borders is a very dangerous country; instead of a president who picked and chose which laws to enforce.
Absolutely never considered ISIS the JV Team.
Has not left Americans to die while concocting a lie about a video to protect his political power.
Has helped Ukraine defend itself against the Russians as we promised to do instead of being "flexible" with the Russians.
Is pushing NATO countries to pay what they promised to pay, instead of having America bear the brunt of the cost.
Does not give hundreds of billions of dollars to Iran to spread terrorism around the world, let alone pledges death to Israel and America.
Keeps a promise to move our embassy to Jerusalem instead of previous presidents who made empty promises.
Gives people the freedom of choice of what type of health insurance to buy instead of a president who wants complete government control.
Does not illegally spy on thousands of Americans, including those who are political opponents.
Does not use the IRS to stifle the free speech of political opponents.
Believes that cities and states should follow laws that Congress passes, including immigration laws.
Understands that the climate has changed naturally through billions of years; instead of a president who is so arrogant he believes the government can control temperatures, sea levels and storm activity forever if people and businesses just fork over trillions of dollars.
Wants to produce more oil, instead of a president who does not care whether the price rises to unsustainable levels.
I am sure people can think of many more things they are currently proud of after eight years of a president who dictatorially bragged that he could rule with a pen and a phone.
Finally, I am extremely thankful and proud that we had Founding Fathers who knew that the power needed to reside in the hands of the people instead of the central government. They understood that if only the king and the government had guns, they would also have all the power. We would not be free if the people were unable to arm themselves in the many necessary wars we have had, as well as in other ways, to protect our freedom.


Whether you're raiding a top-secret military convoy or the fridge at three in the morning, you don't want any witnesses to identify you. That's where this Deadlock logo bandana comes in. Just watch out for any uninvited guests crashing your heist and you'll be good to go!


text:
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 4:15 am
Home News Government California's Assembly Approves AB 2943—Religious Liberty May Be Threatened
California's Assembly Approves AB 2943—Religious Liberty May Be Threatened
Beckie Lindsey
On Thursday, April 19, California's Assembly approved AB 2943 by a 50-18 vote. What does this mean?
AB 2943 bans books, conferences, and counseling advocating the historic Christian theology of gender and sexual orientation. The bill threatens religious non-profits, churches, and pastors who provide paid resources to help people practice their faith.
Basically, the bill tells churches and other with traditional beliefs about gender and sexual orientation that advocating for their views could get them sued.
According to Jonathan Keller, President, and CEO of California Family Council, "This dangerous assault on religious liberty declares 'advertising, offering to engage in, or engaging in sexual orientation change efforts with an individual' to be illegal under California's consumer fraud law. The State of California has no right to shut down counselors, schools, and religious organizations who provide resources and services. Every person experiencing unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria must be allowed to pursue help in achieving their desired goals and outcomes."
If AB 2943 clears California's Senate and is signed into law, it would negatively impact Christian counselors, bookstores, church conferences, as well as medical and health professionals.
California is a trendsetting state. If this bill passes the Senate here, it is likely to see other states following suit.
Want to do something? Write to your local representative. To find out your local representative use this website: findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov
To read other articles on proposed assembly bills that threaten religious freedom, click HERE.
Watch the Assembly Floor Debate on AB 2943 below (At the 7: 25-minute mark listen to Assemblyman James Gallagher explain the Christian position).
http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/april/one-step-closer-to-law-could-a-california-bill-ultimately-lead-to-the-banning-of-bibles
http://www.beckielindsey16.com
Beckie is the Editor of Southern California Christian Voice. She is a wife and a mother of three grown children and two adorable cats. She is an award-winning poet, published freelance writer of magazine, website and newspaper articles as well as devotions and studies. Her desire is to see others not only know the truths of the Word of God, but to also experience them personally and practically in everyday life. Learn more about Beckie on her blog: beckielindsey16.com
We are thrilled that you have signed up to our newsletter! <3 Please check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.
Movies Michael Foust - July 12, 2019
Michael Banks is a young widower facing eviction from his London home. That's bad enough, but with two children to care for, he is growing...
Movies Michael Foust - June 21, 2019
Superhero movies are ultra-popular in our culture, but they're also ultra-violent and, sometimes, ultra profane. They're also loved by young children, even if the kids...
Search Christian Books
Inspiration Guest - June 16, 2019
I remember Daddy holding my hand as we entered the gates to the botanical gardens, Wrigley's gum, Elephant Ear pastries, Matchbox cars, him carrying...
Little Girl Lost … Little Girl Found: from Addiction to Grace and Freedom
Inspiration Beckie Lindsey - March 13, 2019
Her father was a deputy for the Sheriff's Department and also became an assistant pastor, making church and faith a family priority. But unbeknownst to her parents, between the ages of seven and eight-years-old, Jacquie was sexually abused.
By the People
Three Proposed California Assembly Bills May Threaten Religious Liberty
Governor Ivey Issues Statement After Signing the Alabama Human Life Protection...


Coming to terms with the true cost of local incarceration.
The Human Toll of Jail, a project of the Vera Institute of Justice, was made possible with the support of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Robert W. Wilson Charitable Trust. We would especially like to thank Laurie Garduque, Patrick Griffin, Soledad McGrath, and Meredith Klein of the MacArthur Foundation for their support throughout the development of this project.
A special thank-you to our partners at Narratively, especially Brendan Spiegel, Noah Rosenberg, and Zara Katz for their creative and editorial acumen, Jason Das for the development and design of this website, and Marco Gallo for the logo design.
Thank you to Carl Ferrero for creating many of the charts, graphs, and infographics; to Jules Verdone for your scrupulous copyediting; and to the writers, illustrators, photographers, and interviewees named throughout this project whose incomparable talent and experience made this project possible.


text:
Home > Journals > Chemistry & Materials Science | Engineering > JMMCE
Journal of Minerals and Materials Charac... > Vol.10 No.15, December 2011
Dielectric and Thermal Studies of Copper Doped Magnesium Hydrogen Maleate Hexahydrate Single Crystals ()
B. Rajagopal, A.V. Sarma, M.V. Ramana
Department of Physics, Andhra University, Waltair, A.P., India.
Department of Physics, Kavitha Degree College, Khammam, 507002 A.P., India.
Department of Physics, SR&BGNR degree College, Khammam, 507002 A.P., India.
DOI: 10.4236/jmmce.2011.1015115 PDF HTML 4,996 Downloads 6,494 Views Citations
The dielectric and thermal analysis of copper doped Magnesium Hydrogen Maleate Hexahydrate single crystals are studied for the first time. The dielectric constant, loss tangent, a.c. conductivity and a.c. activation energy were measured with variation of frequency in the range 50 Hz to 1 MHz. Dielectric studies reveal that the present crystal under investigation show good optical quality. The melting point and final compound after decomposition were determined using the DTA/TG analysis.
Dielectric constant, loss tangent, TG, DTA
Share and Cite:
B. Rajagopal, A. Sarma and M. Ramana, "Dielectric and Thermal Studies of Copper Doped Magnesium Hydrogen Maleate Hexahydrate Single Crystals," Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, Vol. 10 No. 15, 2011, pp. 1487-1492. doi: 10.4236/jmmce.2011.1015115.
[1] M.P. Gupta, C. Van Alsenoy and A.T.H. Lenstra, 1984, "Magnesium bis(hydrogen maleate) hexahydrate", Acta Crystallogr, C40, pp 1521-1526.
[2] F. Vanhouteghem, A.T.H. Lenstra and P. Schweiss, 1987, "Magnesium bis(hydrogen maleate) hexahydrate studied by elastic neutron diffraction and ab initio calculations", Acta Crystallogr, B43, pp 523-528.
[3] Michel Fleck and l. Bohaty, 2009a, "Crystal Structures and an Overview of Alkali Metal Maleates", Zeitschrift Für Natur for Schung, Graphical abstracts Syntheses, 64B, No 5, pp 517-524.
[4] J.R. Allan, G.M. Baillie, J.G. Bonner, D.L. Gerrard and S. Hoey, 1989, "Thermal studies on maleic acid compounds of manganese(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II)" , Thermochim Acta, 143, pp 283-288.
[5] B. S. Randhawa and K. Gandotra, 2006, "A Comparative study on the thermal decomposition of some transition metal carboxylates", J Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Vol 85, No 2, pp 417–424.
[6] T. Uma Devi, N. Lawrence, R. Ramesh Babu, K. Ramamurthi and G. Bhagavannarayana, 2009b, "Structural, Electrical and Optical Characterization Studies on Glycine Picrate Single Crystal, A Third Order Nonlinear Optical Material", J Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering, Vol 8, No 10, pp 755-763.
[7] B. Rajagopal, A. V. Sharma and M. V. Ramana, 2011a, "Electric and FTIR studies on magnesium hydrogen maleate hexahydrate (MHMH) single crystals", Scholars Research Library, Archives of Applied Science Research, 3 (3), pp 321-326.
[8] B. Rajagopal, A. V. Sharma and M. V. Ramana, 2011b, "Growth and characterisation of Nickel doped Magnesium Hydrogen Maleate Hexahydrate single crystals", Scholars Research Library, Archives of Physics Research, 2011, 2(3), pp 180-185.
[9] B. Rajagopal, M.V. Ramana and A.V. Sarma, 2011c, "Dielectric, Thermal and FTIR Studies of Cobalt Doped Magnesium Hydrogen Maleate Hexahydrate Single Crystals", Material Science Research India, Vol. 8(1), pp 91-96.
[10] B. Rajagopal, A. V. Sharma and M. V. Ramana, 2011d, "Dielectric, Thermal and FTIR studies of Chromium doped Magnesium hydrogen maleate hexahydrate single crystals", Pelagia Research Library, Advances in Applied Science Research, 2 (4), pp 116-122.
[11] S. Suresh, A. Ramanand, and D. Jayaraman, 2011e, "Growth, optical, dielectric and fundamental properties of L-arginine acetate NLO single crystal", Recent Research in Science and Technology, 3(1): pp 25-28.
[12] K. Rajarajan, S. Selvakumar, Ginson P. Joseph, M. Gulam Mohamed, I.Vedha Potheher and P. Sagayaraj, 2005, "Mechanical, dielectric and photoconducting properties of a novel non-linear optical crystal", Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Physics, Vol 43, pp 926-930.
[13] S. Tamilselvan, X. Helan Flora, A. Cyrac Peter, M. Gulam Mohamed,C.K. Mahadevan, M. Vimalan and J. Madhavan, 2011f, "Growth and electrical properties of NLO crystals of L-Asparaginium nitrate (LAsN)", Scholars Research Library: Archives of Applied Science Research, 3 (1): pp 235-240.
[14] S. Suresh, A. Ramanand, D. Jayaraman, P. Mani and K. Anand, 2011g, "Growth, Optical, Theoretical and Dielectric Studies on L-Valine Single Crystal", International Journal of Chem Tech Research, 3, 1, pp 122-125.
[15] Mohd Hamzah Harun, Elias Saion, Anuar Kassim, Muhd Yousuf Hussain, Iskandar Shahrim Mustafa and Muhd Ahmad Ali Omer, 2008, "Temperature Dependence of AC Electrical Conductivity of PVA Composite Polymer Film", Malaysian Polymer Journal, Vol 3, No 2, pp 24-31.
[16] T. Uma Devi, N. Lawrence, R. Rameshbabu, S. Selvanayagam, Helen Stoeckli Evans, G. Bhagavannarayana, K. Ramamurthi, 2010, "Synthesis, Crystal Growth, Structural, Optical, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Semiorganic Nonlinear Optical Material, L-Cystine Dihydrochloride", J Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering, Vol 9, No 5, pp 495-507.
JMMCE Subscription
JMMCE Most popular papers
JMMCE News
Copyright © 2020 by authors and Scientific Research Publishing Inc.
This work and the related PDF file are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.


The same story as everybody else...these people sent us items we did not want, and now continue to try to bill us for them. Returning the items is impossible. We have decided that we are now sending THEM invoices billing them for our time useage in disputing the charge. Let's see how they like the shoe on the other foot. I would love to see every affected business do the same thing and completely bombard them with invoices.


America was made by agile people, capable of adapting to new times. Can confidence and open mindedness resume their role in American political life?
Might believers in modernity — whether "liberal" or "conservative" — find ways to break free of the doctrinal rigidity that has been imposed on us by fanatics of both the so-called Left and the so-called Right?
One approach may be to form coalitions that agree to promote — boldly and openly — a dozen consensus agenda items, and refuse to be drawn into other fights. Is it possible to negotiate a list of desiderata that all modernist defenders of the Enlightenment might stand behind? Something that John McCain, William F. Buckley and George Will might sign, alongside Gary Wills, Jared Diamond and Al Gore?
Here's one example. Let's call it an "Alliance for a Modern World."
Accountability must apply to all public officials, including those who are charged with protecting us. Secrecy is easily rationalized and abused; those claiming to need it must bear a burden of reasonable proof. All secrets should decay and eventually fall under public scrutiny.
Specific Proposal: Create the long-delayed office of Inspector General of the United States, heading a nonpartisan uniformed service, subsuming all departmental inspectors-general, with power to view all secrets and sue for declassification when they are deemed inappropriate.
In Congress, the provisions of the Contract with America should apply to the goose, as to the gander. We will reward bipartisanship, open negotiation, fiscal care, independent thought and legislative clarity. We will look harshly on ideological extremism, pork barrel spending, party-enforced rigidity, and the catering to narrow elites, foreign or domestic.
Specific Proposal: Create a commission of retired members of Congress to evaluate and help restore checks promised under the Contract and other reforms. Independently investigate whether small groups — in the US or overseas — have systematically benefited from patterns of public policy.
We urge that nonpartisan and carefully verified science once again take its place as an important factor in helping to determine public policy.
Specific Proposal: Re-establish Congressional scientific advisory offices that are clearly free of political influence. If those advisory groups declare that a particular topic merits urgent action, we will push for Congress and the President to act with all deliberate speed, fully aware that many problems may be approached with a mix of either "left-handed" or "right-handed" solutions.
We deplore politicization of the US Intelligence community and Officer Corps.
Specific Proposal: A commission of retired officers, appointed by former Presidents, shall report publicly upon detecting any patterns of political meddling.
We look with worry upon a consolidation of mass media in the hands of a few corporations. Likewise, the technical processes of registering and voting should be absolutely transparent, with no private companies operating proprietary systems outside of public scrutiny.
Specific Proposal: Establish a commission with Grand Jury powers to evaluate all recent accusations of electoral fraud, and to recommend systems with clarity and open audit trails.
We believe small business is the engine of innovation and a vibrant economy, and motivated workers provide its thrust.
Specific Proposal: Reforms that energize small business should get priority over those that benefit narrow elites, who can afford to lobby for themselves. We further support a minimum wage that allows the working poor to strive within reach of escaping poverty. We explicitly link these two goals, so that an alliance of moderate liberals and moderate conservatives can together achieve great good for those in America who are striving to get ahead.
We deplore the way that certain topics have become so radicalized that no compromise appears possible. Polarization over (for example) abortion and gun control has stymied the American genius at coming up with good ideas and pragmatic, incremental improvements. Members of the Alliance refuse adamantly to allow the Alliance to be dragged into taking sides on these matters.
How to reduce the tragic effects of illicit or ill-controlled firearms, while addressing all legitimate concerns of gun owners.
How to steadily reduce the number of abortions taking place, while preserving the woman's sovereign decision-making power during non-viable phases. Over the long run, we encourage efforts that apply respectful scrutiny by both science and ethics to the transition from fertilized cell to infant, so that discussion may replace violent opinion.
How to respect the rights of those who wish to engage in unharmful, non-traditional relationships, without trampling on the feelings of those who wish to maintain conventional decorum and their own sense of sanctity.
Above all, members of the Alliance express their faith in the elevating power of education and informed argument among citizens of good will. We will oppose any effort, by any group, to impose strict "party line" sets of beliefs.
America was made by agile people, capable of adapting to new times. So, this very declaration may change, with time.
We do not need manifestos. America needs active minds.
This proposal was only an example. I could have included several other consensus projects — e.g., a united effort by moderates to end gerrymandering in every state, simultaneously. But the details of such an alliance cannot and should not be set by any one person. Consensus is the key point. Consensus among men and women — citizens — of good will, agreeing to unite over a dozen or so key issues so that confidence and open mindedness resume their role in American political life.
I am in no position to propel this endeavor, or any like it. I have a family to feed and a living to make. All I can hope is that these thoughts join the maelstrom and perhaps help others to gather theirs.
"Alliance for a Modern World" (published in full here) is one modest proposal among several that might help foster practical trends in politics for the 21st Century. Its basic concept — abandon the old Left-Right axis and speak up for modernity — is further discussed in "The Real Culture War."
David Brin, "Restore Independent Advisory Agencies"


text:
Feds announce $20 million to reduce diesel use in remote Indigenous communities
Posted Feb 13, 2019 5:52 pm EST
WHITEHORSE — The federal government has announced a $20-million initiative aimed at reducing diesel reliance in remote Indigenous communities but experts say challenges remain.
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi says the initiative is to make sure Indigenous groups have the capacity to develop their own solutions to reduce their dependency on diesel.
This initiative builds on over $700 million already committed to help remote regions get off diesel but Sohi says one of the reasons a number of Indigenous communities still rely on this fuel for electricity and heating is because they are isolated.
A PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo and an expert on remote off-grid communities throughout Canada says he doesn't think enough money has been spent to get the areas off diesel.
Nicholas Mercer says renewable energy sources are a good financial option in the long-term but it's difficult for most communities to come up with upfront capital.
Dylan Heerema, a member of the Pembina Institute's remote communities team, says such projects take time to plan, finance, construct and implement.
Humbert beats Paire for 1st title in final in AucklandJan 17, 2020, 9:45 PMOHL Roundup: Balanced offence leads Rangers to another victoryJan 17, 2020, 8:51 PMDoncic, Hardaway lead Mavericks over Trail BlazersJan 17, 2020, 8:35 PMHoward heats up to reach GSOC Meridian Canadian Open playoffsJan 17, 2020, 8:28 PMKendrick Nunn puts up team-high 22 points as Heat drop ThunderJan 17, 2020, 8:09 PM


Our strategy is to identify, deliver and protect value for our clients from the most complex, digitally enabled transformations.
Our go to market strategy outlines which clients we focus on and what skills and assets we need to build and use to become our client's transformation partner.
Click the link below for more information on the 5* model which outlines how we can bring best value to our clients.
Our 5* model incorporates the 3 T's, we need to build trusted relationships with our chosen clients, bring the best talent that EY has to offer to really add value to them underpinned by the most appropriate technology.
By following this strategy our Risk practice can use the strength of the Firm to help us get into accounts, and deliver transformational opportunities."
We can use this model to change the way that we approach account management. By thinking more broadly about bringing the best of EY to our clients we can expand out and include our cross-Service Line expertise and our skills from across the sub-competencies."
We're really driving transformation, we're really changing our brand – and I would like for you to get as involved as possible."
Our priorities as a Market are to focus on the unique talents that EY can bring to help clients with iconic transformations and focus on long term relationships with those clients."
We are changing our structure and technology offerings so we can solve more complex client problems."
By executing this strategy, our opportunity is to create differentiated careers for our people in the PI competency, whilst delivering distinct and premium projects for our clients."
For more information on engagements within your sector or if you would like any more relevant materials please speak to your sector lead.


A while back I saw this tutorial on using freezer paper to create your own stencils. This week I finally put it to use. When we were in Oregon, I saw this idea for a onesie in a gift shop. It had nothing to do with Oregon or the beach so it was kind of out of place, but I just thought it was hilarious!
So I started by making a word document to recreate it. Luckily I was able to find the same font. I made the document and formatted it the way I wanted it. Normally this is where you'd just print it off, however, my print is not in working order, so I just traced it off the computer screen (if you do this, don't push too hard!). Then I went over it again to make the lines darker.
Then I made a quick carbon copy by turning over the outline and scraping a pencil back and forth.
Then I went back and retraced the outline with the freezer paper underneath.
Then I used an exacto knife to cut out the stencil, ironed it on the onesie and mixed my paint. I didn't have the exact color I wanted, but I did have blue and yellow and brown.
Then came the painting, be sure to put some cardboard inside whatever you're painting to prevent any kind of bleeding.
And finally after a couple of coats and many hours of drying, I began to peel off the paper.
Now that I got the ball rolling and I've tried this project, I've got a ton more ideas that I just need to make myself follow through with. Share your ideas and freezer paper projects with me! I'd love to see what everyone else comes up with!
What a cute little onesie! I've read mentions about freezer paper before though haven't seen a tutorial as clear as yours. I think I might have to try this.