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As a quick update, I have survived the interview process and now have a job offer. I am still working through visa and permits, but it looks like I should be in country by mid-July if all goes well.
Hope it all works out. Work permits take a while, Residence permit takes much longer. Two separate offices who apparently don't speak to each other. You can get a work permit and then expect the residence permit to follow within a day or three. Not so, could take a couple of months or more which gives them time to scam you out of the cost of a "special pass" $600!
We have done lots of rides around Dodoma area so keep in touch and we'll plug you into our whatsapp group.
Good to hear! Appreciate it.
The other tricky business I recently learned of will be that I cannot own my own vehicle per my work contract, and have to get approval by a higher-up. Based on precedent from other people I've talked to, I'll probably be able to say something like "hey I will buy this vehicle as a donation to the operation, for reasons to do with my individual business" and get it signed on.
Less than 2 months til I head to TZ - steve and roburt, if you know of anyone selling a bike in solid condition around a price point of $1.5-2k USD or about 3-5 million shillings (preferably a Honda and 250-400ccs) please keep me informed via message, because that is about what I can afford haha. Got my gear almost all together over here, just need a GPS unit and some tools/maintenance gear to come in the mail!
Take care on a bike out there, we had a business there and our CEO's laaitie who was training to be a pilot got run off his bike a few times, the last time was very serious, he had to be airlifted to SA which cost something like R250k on a medical charter and can no longer fly because he doesn't have full use of his hands. No repercussions for the offender that knocked him down.
I have an XR400 standing in Dar for sale. If you're interested I'll give you the contact for Denis where it's standing.
Apologies for the delay - am in Dodoma, got here on the 27th but was terribly jet lagged because of a late-night flight. Finally getting near a healthy sleep schedule!
I use a company called trans africa insurance but not sure if they also in Dodoma. I suggest you also join the expat parents in dar and south africans living in dar facebook page and also ask in there.
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Q: How do I make a WT41N0 scanner not to scan barcode or pass carriage return to messageBox in C# I have a application which runs on WT41N0. This application has a form which accepts the label scanned by the scanner in a textbox on keyDown event.
private void txtBarCode_KeyDown(object sender, KeyEventArgs e)
{
    if (e.KeyCode == Keys.Enter || e.KeyCode == Keys.Return)
    {
        string lstrBarCodeID = txtBarCode.Text.Trim();
    }
}

The problem is when I have a messagebox on the screen waiting for user input (Yes/No) and someone scans a barcode, the application takes action on the messagebox. This happens because the barcode scanner has a 'ENTER' (carriage return) symbol set at the end, which is being held in the input stream and 'fired' when I open a message box leading to the closure of MessageBox.
I want the application not to scan or scan but don't let the message box go disappear as a result. When user is using the application without looking at the screen, they keep on scanning without realizing that there is a message on the screen and keep scanning leading to issues with the operations. I just want to stop the application to perform any action until the user takes a action on the message on the screen.
I might be missing a trick as I am new to front-end programming with C#.

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Asterix und die Wikinger ist der achte Asterix-Zeichentrickfilm aus dem Jahr 2006, der auf dem 1966 erstmals erschienenen Band Asterix und die Normannen basiert. Neben der deutschen Synchronfassung entstand auch eine schweizerdeutsche Version, die in den Kinos der Schweiz gezeigt wurde.

Handlung
Das kleine gallische Dorf bekommt Besuch von Grautvornix, dem Neffen des Häuptlings. Asterix und Obelix sollen aus dem in Lutetia aufgewachsenen Jüngling einen ganzen Mann machen. So beginnen sie mit seiner Ausbildung. Dabei müssen sie feststellen, dass Grautvornix ein Schwächling und ziemlicher Feigling ist. Grautvornix seinerseits fühlt sich in dem Dorf unwohl, denn er findet die Umstände dort provinziell.

Im hohen Norden hingegen leben die Wikinger. Dieses unerschrockene Volk ist frustriert, weil bei ihren Plünderungen immer schon vorher alle Bewohner der Dörfer fliehen. Der Seher Kryptograf erzählt dem Häuptling der Wikinger, dass Angst Flügel verleihen soll und deshalb die Bewohner der Dörfer alle verschwunden sind. Der Häuptling möchte auch fliegen können und so fordert er Kryptograf auf, den Angst-Champion zu finden. In seiner Not deutet Kryptograf auf die Karte und dabei ausgerechnet auf das Dorf der Gallier. Der Häuptling beschließt nun, die Gallier heimzusuchen, um von ihnen zu lernen was Angst ist. Abba, die aufmüpfige Tochter des Wikingerhäuptlings, möchte auch mit auf die Reise gehen, doch ihr Vater verbietet es. Abba schmuggelt sich jedoch als Mann verkleidet auf das Schiff, wird aber auf dem Meer entdeckt. Als die Wikinger in Gallien anlegen, entdeckt der Sohn von Kryptograf ausgerechnet Grautvornix, welcher eigentlich auf dem Weg zurück nach Lutetia ist, und hält ihn für den Angst-Champion. Er bringt ihn auf das Wikingerschiff und die Wikinger treten die Heimreise an. Bei den Galliern bleibt das Verschwinden von Grautvornix nicht unbemerkt und so schickt der gallische Häuptling Majestix Asterix und Obelix auf die Suche nach seinem Neffen.

Auf dem Schiff der Wikinger macht Abba die Bekanntschaft mit Grautvornix und verliebt sich in ihn. Wieder zu Hause angelangt feiern die Wikinger ein ausgelassenes Fest zu Ehren des Champions. Auch Grautvornix entwickelt für Abba eine größere Sympathie, als plötzlich Asterix und Obelix auftauchen und ihn mitnehmen wollen. Doch Grautvornix will nicht gerettet werden und hält den beiden vor, dass seine Zeit in ihrem Dorf ein Alptraum war. Verletzt verlässt Obelix die Party, Asterix eilt ihm nach. Zwar zeigt Grautvornix ein schlechtes Gewissen, wird jedoch von Abba zurückgeholt. Wieder im Haus werden sie Zeuge, wie Kryptograf von Maulaf verlangt, dass Olaf als Lohn für das Finden und Ergreifen das Champions Abba heiraten darf. Empört will diese mit Grautvornix verschwinden, jedoch werden sie aufgehalten und getrennt. Am nächsten Morgen gerät der "Champion" in Bedrängnis, weil er etwas vorfliegen soll. Kann er das nicht, gibt es keine Hochzeit. Also nutzt Kryptograf einen Moment, in dem er die anderen ablenkt aus, um Grautvornix ein Seil um die Hüfte zu binden, das an einer Angel von Olaf hängt: Anscheinend kann er doch fliegen. Während sämtliche Wikinger sich auf den Weg zur Hochzeit machen möchte Kryptograf Grautvornix loswerden, kann das Seil, das ihn hält, aber nur anritzen. Bevor Grautvornix abstürzt, fangen ihn Asterix und Obelix auf. Überglücklich entschuldigt er sich bei ihnen.

Auf dem Boot, mit dem die Drei ihre Heimreise antreten wollen, kommt es jedoch zu einem Disput zwischen Asterix und Obelix, ob sie Abba mitnehmen sollen, oder nicht. Grautvornix nutzt diesen aus, um Asterix die Flasche mit Zaubertrank zu entwenden und einen Schluck davon zu nehmen. Er begibt sich daraufhin zur Hochzeit zwischen Abba und Olaf, die er – gestärkt durch den Zaubertrank – verhindern kann. Olaf nimmt jedoch die Verfolgung auf. Nach einer langen Verfolgungsjagd wird Grautvornix schließlich gestellt. Inzwischen hat jedoch die Wirkung des Zaubertranks nachgelassen. Glücklicherweise kommen Asterix und Obelix zu Hilfe, um die anderen Verfolger aufzuhalten. Als Abba jedoch vorschlägt, Grautvornix solle mit ihr wegfliegen, muss dieser zugeben, dass er das nicht kann. Wütend läuft sie davon, während Olaf unter Eisschollen versunken ist. Er taucht aber wieder auf, fest entschlossen, seinen Nebenbuhler zu töten. Glücklicherweise bringt SMSix, Grautvornix' Taube, Asterix und Obelix rechtzeitig auf seine Spur.

Im letzten Moment kann Abba Olaf davon abhalten, Grautvornix umzubringen. Olaf stolpert auf einen Geysir, aus dem eine Säule heißen Dampfes ihn in die Luft schleudert, Als er wieder runterfällt, treffen sämtliche Wikinger ein. Der dusselige Olaf verrät unbewusst, dass Grautvornix' Flug nur ein Trick von ihm und seinem Vater war. Der wütende Maulaf will Kryptograf daraufhin in eine Schlucht stürzen, jedoch krallt dieser sich an Abbas Umhang fest und reißt sie mit sich, ebenso wie Grautvornix, der Abba retten will. Das Schicksal der beiden Verliebten scheint besiegelt, bis Grautvornix eine mitgebrachte Flugapparatur, einen Drachenflieger, auspackt und beide so im letzten Moment dem Tod entrinnen. Danach kehren die Gallier zusammen mit den Wikingern nach Aremorica zurück, um in ihrem Dorf die Heirat von Grautvornix und Abba zu feiern. Auch versöhnen sich Grautvornix und sein Vater, die offenbar, durch unterschiedliche Auffassungen davon, wie man ein ganzer Mann ist, ein schwieriges Verhältnis hatten.

Auf dieser Feier wird Troubadix, der Barde des Dorfes, vom Häuptling der Wikinger dazu ermutigt, ein Lied zum Besten zu geben. Die Gesangskunst des Barden ist jedoch so schrecklich, dass die Wikinger zum ersten Mal erfahren, was Angst ist, und Hals über Kopf auf ihr Schiff fliehen und sich davon machen.

Kritiken
Cinema befand: "Die 22 Millionen Euro teure Verfilmung des 1967 erschienenen Albums "Asterix und die Normannen" ist zwar keine Offenbarung, aber solide animiert und mit ein paar netten Ideen gespickt. […] Fazit: Auch beim neuesten Abenteuer der schlagfertigen Gallier kann man Spaß haben. Den größten allerdings, wenn man unter zwölf Jahre alt ist "

Blickpunkt: Film schrieb: "Das achte animierte Abenteuer spinnt eine harmlos-sympathische Geschichte, in der die wichtigsten Standards der Galliersaga eingearbeitet sind. Auch wenn man sich Figuren und Story frecher und origineller vorstellen könnte, wird dem Retro-Charme der Comics Rechnung getragen."

Das Lexikon des internationalen Films meinte: "Der Zeichentrickfilm verbindet den gleichnamigen Comic-Klassiker aus dem Jahr 1967 mit einigen Anpassungen an die veränderten Gegebenheiten, schreckt dabei aber nicht vor Anbiederungen ans vermeintliche Zielpublikum zurück. Zudem mangelt es dem zeichnerisch passablen Film an Wortwitz und zündenden Einfällen."

Synchronisation

Trivia
In einer der ersten Szene des Films singt Grautvornix das Lied Get Down on It von Kool & the Gang.

Literatur
 René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo: Asterix und die Normannen. In: Asterix-Gesamtausgabe, Band 3. Egmont-Ehapa-Verlag, Berlin 2001, ISBN 3-7704-0602-8, 176 S.
 Rene Goscinny, Albert Uderzo: Asterix und die Wikinger – Das offizielle Buch zum Film. Ehapa Comic Collection – Egmont Manga & Anime, Mai 2006, ISBN 3-7704-2993-1.

Weblinks

 Produktionsnotizen zum Film im Deutschen Asterix-Archiv

Einzelnachweise

Filmtitel 2006
Französischer Film
Dänischer Film
Zeichentrickfilm
Film über Asterix
Wikinger im Film

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Will Body Cameras Improve Police-Community Relations In Phoenix?
By Bret Jaspers
Published: Friday, March 1, 2019 - 6:05am
Updated: Friday, March 1, 2019 - 10:23am
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Phoenix chose to expand its body-worn camera program to 2,000 police officers, up from 300 in the current program.
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In 2018, the City of Phoenix saw 44 incidents where police officers shot civilians, more than L.A., Chicago, Houston or New York. A large majority of those who were shot had firearms, and half of the incidents were fatal. The City has commissioned a study to figure out the reasons behind the spike.
Whatever that study finds, the relationship between the police department, community activists and rank-and-file police will need some work.
What Will Body Cameras Bring?
At a Phoenix City Council meeting last month, there was a rare point of agreement between community activists, the police department and City Council members.
The city chose to finally expand its body-worn camera program to 2,000 police officers, up from 300 in the current program. The council vote was 7-1.
"In the activist community, this has been a long time coming," said Reginald Walton, senior pastor at Phillips Memorial CME Church, in an interview. "This is something that we finally were able to get over and pushed through and funded."
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Reginald Walton, senior pastor at Phillips Memorial CME Church in Phoenix.
Walton was a member of the committee that put together the request for vendors to submit proposals. Scottsdale-based Axon won the $5.7 million contract.
The Phoenix Police Department plans to roll out the cameras in the coming weeks. It is currently writing a policy for how the cameras — and resulting footage — will be managed.
Aubrey Gonzalez, a police-community liaison out of Police Chief Jeri Williams' Office, said she thinks body cameras can help the department's goal of increasing transparency.
"I'm very optimistic," she said. "And we're continuing to work with our community members and the police department to solidify that policy of what that rollout will look like."
Some of the rules around the cameras are already settled. For example, they will turn on automatically when a police car door opens. And officers who have shot someone will not be able to review the tape before writing their report.
"That is really key," Walton said. "So they won't be able to come together and say, 'well, this is the story, and let's put this story together."
A big unknown is how long it will take for footage to be released.
Even the perception that videos are released more quickly when it exonerates officers can erode community trust, according to Bryce Peterson, a research associate at the Urban Institute think tank.
"So what's really important is to have a very clear, public-facing policy around when and how you release footage, and then following that in every case no matter what," he said.
City Councilman Michael Nowakowski, chair of the Public Safety Committee, said whatever policy the city adopts can be changed later.
"Really it's a living document. A lot of people think it's all set in stone," he said. "No, it's not at all."
Poder in Action Program Director Isabel Garcia.
Trauma Fund
While more body cameras are generally welcome, no one expects body cameras to resolve the tension between police officers and activists.
Isabel Garcia, program director for the activist group Poder in Action, sees more progress in another new policy her group successfully pushed for: a Trauma Incident Intervention Resources Plan.
This week, City Council approved spending $550,000 for an additional crisis response team, managed through the fire department, to help people who have witnessed an officer-involved shooting or were themselves shot. The idea originated in last year's debate over the budget.
"What this trauma fund is forcing the city to do and the Phoenix Police Department to do is to now view them as victims and as entitled to having this kind of support," Garcia said.
The TIIR also provides $200,000 to the police department, mostly for a crisis response contractor who will follow up with people who experienced the trauma and connect them to city services.
Dialogue?
There's a fundamental struggle over how to describe people shot or killed in Phoenix's officer-involved shootings. Depending on where you sit, they are "victims of police violence," "threats to the community and officers" or a combination of both.
The union representing Phoenix's rank-and-file officers said to improve police-community relations, it may be helpful to sit down and talk with activist leaders.
"I think if anything, us as the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (PLEA) can do a much better job with trying to have a personal relationship with some of the community members," said Michael "Britt" London, PLEA's new president.
Gregory Heard, leader of the local Omega Psi Phi chapter, and regional representative Andrew Davis.
He acknowledged each side has its own opinion. "We're not gonna give them the management or City Council answer. We'll tell them how it is. We are the people who are out on the streets."
There's also a new player looking to start a dialogue: the local chapter of the fraternity Omega Psi Phi. Gregory Heard, the current leader, said his organization of African American professionals are well positioned to be a bridge in case community-police tensions reach a boiling point.
"We have people on both sides of every issue. I can guarantee you that," Heard said. "And that's what gives us a unique perspective and because we are respectful of each other, that's what allows us to keep that dialogue open."
Omega Psi Phi has yet to reach out to Poder in Action. It has met with the police union, the police department, and written a strategic plan.
Along with body cameras and a trauma fund, their efforts are another signal that Phoenicians aren't satisfied with the status quo.
Michael "Britt" London is the president of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association.
Aubrey Gonzales, police-community liaison out of Police Chief Jeri Williams' Office.
The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association (PLEA) proposal calls for a 5 percent hourly increase for officers who wear body cameras.
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GENERAL SUBSTANCE MISUSE PREVENTION IN THE NEWS
JIMMY HAYES' FAMILY HOPES HIS STORY 'CAN SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE' AFTER FENTANYL CONTRIBUTED TO FORMER NHL PLAYER'S SUDDEN DEATH
By Emily Kaplan, ESPN, October 2021
"Former NHL player Jimmy Hayes had cocaine and fentanyl in his system when he died, his family told The Boston Globe on Sunday. Hayes was found dead at his home in the Boston suburbs on Aug. 23, the day after celebrating his son's second birthday. He was 31."
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HOW ONE WOMAN CREATED A NETWORK TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES OF THOSE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Nadia Kounang, CNN, October 2021
"Out of her own experience, Peterson founded Learn to Cope in 2004. At first, it was simply a safe place bound together by a few strangers with a shared common pain, invisible to the rest of society. Now, it is a national organization with 11,000 members and growing, providing support to the families of those with loved ones addicted to drugs and alcohol."
ADDICTION INCREASES CHANCES OF COVID BREAKTHROUGH CASE, STUDY CLAIMS
By Brenda Alexander Yahoo News, October 2021
"It's widely known that certain underlying health conditions increase one's chances of fighting a bad case of COVID-19; People with asthma, diabetes, obesity or those who've have had certain cancers are more at-risk for serious complications from the virus. But a new report reveals that those who struggle with substance use are also at a greater risk for breakthrough coronavirus cases."
HINGHAM HEALTHCARE CAMPUS PROPOSED 'TO HELP SAVE LIVES' OF INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
By Carol Britton Meyer, The Hingham Anchor, August, 2021
"Residential drug and alcohol detox and rehabilitation, intensive out-patient services, and sober living would be provided at the campus, serving both individuals with private and MassHealth insurance."
"The 460-bed healthcare campus would include intensive in- and out-patient treatment, separate chemical dependency treatment and juvenile treatment facilities off George Washington Boulevard, and other services together on one site."
ELLE FANNING & JOURNALIST JESSICA WAPNER INVESTIGATE THE DANGERS OF DIET CULTURE WITH THE PODCAST ONE CLICK
By Justine Goode, Vanity Fair, May 2021
"One Click is an adaptation of journalist Jessica Wapner's article "The Deadly Internet Diet Drug That Cooks People Alive," which was published in the Daily Beast in January 2020. "The very first thing that stood out to me when I first learned about DNP was the heat," said Wapner, former science editor of Newsweek. When she began investigating 2,4-dinitrophenol, or DNP—a chemical once used in WWI–era explosives that can now be found online sold as a diet drug—she learned that ingesting DNP essentially turned people's bodies into furnaces. As victims heated up to dangerously high internal temperatures, they would lose weight before dying, having been more or less boiled from the inside. Wapner's investigation traced the history of DNP, marketed as a miracle weight-loss drug since the early 20th century, through its recent resurgence and a related increase in gruesome deaths amongst young people in the United States and United Kingdom."
BAKER-POLITO ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $3.8 MILLION TO 31 SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH
Press Release from MA Department of Public Health, April 2021
"The Commonwealth continues to invest in and support evidence-based initiatives that address the very serious issue of substance use among our young people," said Governor Charlie Baker. "These awards build on the Administration's commitment to expand pathways to substance use prevention programs at all levels in every area of the state."
A LONG STRANGE TRIP TO THE MAINSTREAM FOR PSYCHEDELICS
By Renee Loth, The Boston Globe March 2021
"Massachusetts General Hospital wouldn't seem like a natural fit for a center devoted to mind- altering drugs. The Harvard-affiliated medical behemoth is the very definition of establishment. But this week, MGH launched the Center for the Neuroscience of Psychedelics to study the potential of psilocybin and other psychoactive drugs to treat conditions such as depression, addiction, trauma, and more. Forget the beads and bellbottoms: The new center at MGH signifies that the field of psychedelic therapy has arrived."
STRATEGIES TO PREVENT ALCOHOL & TOBACCO USE
By Keep Connected, Family Engagement Program by Search Institute
"Many factors influence why kids do and don't use alcohol and tobacco. As parents, we can't control all of them. However, there are many things we do that can make a major difference. These ideas and activities focus on tapping into—and building on—your family's strengths in order to prevent alcohol and tobacco use in teenagers and young people. Keep Connected focuses on building relationships and strengths to prevent alcohol or tobacco use among young people."
A.A. TO ZOOM, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GOES ONLINE
By Matt Richtel, The New York Times, November 2020
"Though online rehab rose as an emergency stopgap measure, people in the field say it is likely to become a permanent part of the way substance abuse is treated. Being able to find a meeting to log into 24/7 has welcome advantages for people who lack transportation, are ill, juggling parenting or work challenges that make an in-person meeting tough on a given day and may help keep them more seamlessly connected to a support network. Online meetings can also be a good steppingstone for people just starting rehab."
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: CHALLENGES FOR SUBSTANCE-USE PATIENTS
By Henry Schwan, Milford Daily News, August 2020
"Some say the pandemic hurts treatment and recovery services. Others see a possible silver lining – improved care in the long run."
CRISIS HOTLINE CALL VOLUME SPIKES, STRAINING SOCIAL WORKERS
By Suzanne Hirt, USA Today, June 2020
"Thousands of anxious, stressed, isolated and uncertain callers are flooding helplines nationwide. They are teenagers and senior citizens. They have lost jobs, homes and relatives. Some express suicidal thoughts or fears that their positive COVID-19 test is a death sentence. Others reach out in the throes of a panic attack."
A NEW ADDICTION CRISIS: TREATMENT CENTERS FACE FINANCIAL COLLAPSE
By Yuki Noguchi, NPR, June 2020
"Consumption of drugs and alcohol has increased in the U.S. during the pandemic, creating an anticipated need for treatment in coming months and years. But, at the same time, there are now a host of financial challenges that threaten the existence of most addiction treatment centers in the country."
JOB LOSS, SUICIDE & SUBSTANCE ABUSE: A WATERSHED MOMENT
By Karen Staglin, Forbes, June 2020
"While it is difficult to underestimate the financial stress of unemployment, there are a number of serious mental health externalities that can manifest when an employee is left, unexpectedly and involuntarily, without work."
PANDEMIC DISRUPTS ILLEGAL DRUG TRADE, UPENDING BOTH PRODUCTS & PROFITS
By Brian Mann, All Things Considered, NPR, May 2020
"Amid today's pandemic, drug traffickers are already adapting. The U.N. found more local women working in Afghanistan's poppy fields, for example, replacing workers who couldn't travel. Cartels appear to be shifting from air and land transport to shipments by sea to bring product from Mexico into the U.S."
VIRTUAL TRAINING SERIES: HOW TO HELP
By Plymouth Youth Development Collaborative & Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative, May 2020
This at your own pace VIRTUAL training includes information on how to recognize substance use disorders, how to address substance use disorders, and some resources that might be helpful to someone that is trying to help.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS COULD INCREASE USERS' DRUG HABITS-REPORT
By The Guardian, May 2020
"For some casual users of cannabis or cocaine, the lockdown will probably prove to be a mental health crisis point that leads them to take drugs more frequently."
VIRTUAL SOCIAL SERVICES AVAILABLE
Update from Cohasset Police Department, April 2020
Cohasset Police Department has compiled a list of virtual social services available to help with social wellbeing.
CLICK HERE for a virtual social services list with links.
WALSH'S COUNSEL FOR ADDICTS — AND THE REST OF US: ONE DAY AT A TIME
By Adrian Walker, The Boston Globe, March 2020
"With the coronavirus continuing to shut down public life as we've known it, Mayor Martin J. Walsh has been gradually testing out a new message."
"It's directed at those who — like Walsh, and for that matter, me — are in recovery, and it comes up in every one of his public briefings: one day at a time."
PROPOSED CUTS TO SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION FUNDING
The President's Budget Request (PBR) has proposed large cuts and changes to federally funded substance use prevention programs. It is critical that your members of Congress hear from you to ensure that these proposed cuts do not become a reality.
Please CLICK HERE for more information and to send a letter to your members of the House and Senate.
As always, your support for continued funding of Safe Harbor is appreciated, as our programs are essential to the developing generations, especially here in Cohasset.
'THE ONLY THING MISSING ARE THE HUGS': HOW PEOPLE FIGHT ADDICTION AMID CORONAVIRUS SOCIAL DISTANCING
By Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY, March 2020
"Congregating in church basements and other often-cramped quarters with people in recovery from addiction has long been key to staying sober for many. But the coronavirus means the meetings, hand-holding and close connection that come with the process present new risks.


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NewsDemocratic National Convention
What is the DNC and what can we expect from the scaled-back event?
MILWAUKEE — There's been a lot of chatter about the DNC and security, but many people may not understand what even happens during a Democratic National Convention. The DNC will be coming to Milwaukee Aug. 17 through Aug. 20.
First and foremost, the basics. The DNC is scheduled to take place at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. The event was initially slated to take place at Fiserv Forum in July, but changes had to be made due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The main focus of the event is to formally announce the democratic candidates for president and vice president. The presumptive nominee is former Vice President Joe Biden. A vice-presidential candidate will be announced later on.
Democratic vice-presidential candidate scheduled to give headlining speech in Milwaukee during DNC
The announcement will come from a group of delegates chosen to support the candidate during his campaign. However, due to the coronavirus, the delegates have been encouraged conduct their convention business remotely, including voting for a candidate.
Biden, however, plans to be in Milwaukee for the event, as will the vice-presidential candidate.
The Event Itself
According to the event's website, "the convention is an opportunity to show the American people what we stand for as a party and unite around our shared values."
Typically, both the DNC and the RNC feature a large number of speeches from candidates, delegates, and other members of the democratic party.
The event is expected to be much more scaled down, with many events and parties canceled due to COVID-19. These parties include a welcome party for delegates and a celebration for volunteers.
On July 29, the Democratic National Convention Committee released the initial schedule for the DNC, which includes a variety of speakers and caucus meetings throughout each day, with the official convention events taking place from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. throughout the four days.
The vice presidential candidate is expected to be nominated and make a headlining speech on Day 3 of the convention, while Biden will make an acceptance speech on Day 4.
While many things have been scaled back, canceled, or gone virtual, the DNC is still scheduled to go on, with large amounts of security in place.
While more details are still unknown, several police departments have said they are pulling out of assisting Milwaukee police during the convention, due to concerns over potential new policies related to crowd control.
A security perimeter will likely be established around the Wisconsin Center, therefore affecting traffic downtown. Additionally, local leaders met Friday to discuss a possible ordinance that would ban certain items within the security zone.
That meeting lead to a discussion on who has authority over what. State and local officials have concerns after it was announced that federal agents are being sent to Milwaukee, though it is unclear yet what role, if any, they will have during the DNC.
While specific details have not been released regarding security with the new DNC plans, citizens should plan for some adjustments in the city, especially downtown.
Some of these changes are expected to come in the coming days, as the city begins to prepare for the convention.


As far as I'm aware, I really haven't had that first love yet. Plenty of great likes, sure, and even a few good heartbreaks, but never that can't live without you, you are the music in me love. Something so big, your world is forever changed because of it, and no matter what happens you know you'll never be the same.
Except now, with less than a week left in this place I've called home for five years, I think I finally may have done it. It wasn't easy, or pretty and perfect and wrapped up in a bow, but they say the best ones never are. At first, I honestly hated it. It was cold and I knew no one and the whole thing seemed like such a long shot to begin with, I was ready to just give up.
But somehow we made it. Every day it won me over a little more. We made memories together. It made me dinner. Bought me drinks. Showed me how to have a good time. Took me shopping, hiking, skiing and adventuring all over New England. It constantly encouraged me to push myself. Become the best that I can be. Caught me when I fell (and trust me, I fell a lot). Gave me the strength and opportunities I needed to become the person I always wanted to be.
It tried really hard to push me away. A record 108.6 inches of snow and near death experience and we still made it through.
The hardest part of moving is hands down the people I'm leaving behind. To be fair, some of them have already left without me, out making new pockets of the world their own with what this city taught them. But others are still here, adventuring ever forward in this labrynth of memories we've created. They're amazing, and this place is amazing, but what my life needs most right now is the next big thing. I need to begin to do what I'm meant to do, and as far as I can tell Napa seems to be the best place to go to do it.
And although it's hard, I know deep down I will love again. It will take time, and effort, but wherever I go I will build a new life for myself and create something worthwhile.
I will also forever love this city because it gave me the one thing I was missing most: perspective. While I liked California and loved who it helped me become, it wasn't until I realized what it was like to live somewhere else I truly appreciated it. In some ways, this move is my way of saying, "It's you, it was always you." And it's true. But I never would have realized it had I not had the chance to see how the other half lives.
So thank you, New England. You are beyond incredible and my life wouldn't have been the same without you. I'll miss you forever, think of you always, as long as I'm living my first love you'll be.


The Artwork has been created by famed artist Stuart Ried at his studio in Germany.
Each one is approximetly 4' X 7' and is framed in stainless steel.
The Artwork is applied to kiln-fired tempered glass to give it a brilliant transparency.
Each piece is an original created for the Rosary Path with no other like it in the world.
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The annual IT barometer of the Finnish Information Processing Association studies the significance of IT for the executives of Finnish companies. With a survey for IT and business managers, we study how IT is utilized in Finnish organizations, what kind of added value IT produces for their business, and what factors and competences connected to IT are considered to be important in terms of future success.
The majority of respondents work in the IT supply side.


Our 2016 annual auction was on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Thank you for all of your help and support! We raised funds for our ministries, and most importantly, our missions, including Saving Grace Maternity Home. Keep an eye on our website for news about next year's auction and ongoing preparations.
Thank you for your service and support and to all who participated!


Pop up bar for Casa Decor Madrid 2016 in collaboration with dear friends and print breakers Batabasta.
Atelier Areti for the wonderful wall lights.
Adora System for the digital wallpaper printing.
Vbospagna for the lit shelves Mensole, the LED lighting, and 13 angolo lights.
Jung for the light switches, sockets and USB units.
Orac Decor for the mouldings.
Luzco for the bar light.
Villoro for making Clara Arnus' neon designs become reality.
Gemma Dealbert aka La Talenta for making the Batabasta lampshades.
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While there are many beautiful women around the globe, it is easy to make a long list of the most stunning teenage stars. We have compiled a list of the top 10 most beautiful teenager celebrities around the globe. These are the top ten most beautiful teen and young celebrities around the globe. These young actresses range in age from 18-22 years.
This list of teenage stars is ranked based on their beauty, popularity worldwide, and careers. You can also suggest other beautiful teenage girls in the comments section.
10 Bailee Madison
American actress Bailee Madison. She is the most beautiful teenager celebrity in the entire world. Bailee Madison was fifteen years old when she made her first movie, Lonely Hearts.
Her role as Snow White, a young Snow White, on the fantasy drama TV show Once Upon a Time is well-known. She also ranks among the top 10 most beautiful teenager actresses worldwide.
Bailee is one of the most adorable teen celebrities. She cannot be awarded for her roles as Bridget to Terabithia and Don't Be Afraid of the Night, Just Go With It, and Brothers.
Bailee Madison (18) was the most beautiful actress in Hollywood. She's been with some of the biggest names like Natalie Portman, Jennifer Aniston and Marisa Tomei.


After winning the Outdoor Magazine "Best Outdoor City" contest- it is not hard to see why so many folks agree -- Duluth is a great place to live. This morning was a perfect example.
Since 1970 we have always known how great of a city Duluth is!
Finally, the overdue recognition has been achieved.
Even Iowans know how lucky you are to "be there" every day!!
Love this picture, Dennis. Will buy you another cup of coffee for this. Different perspective, just wonderful. Headed to Sturgeon Bay from Nashville next week, may have to make another run over to Duluth.
Beautiful picture - looks very different from the air.
Well deserved. Great picture! Love your website.
There are two "box-like" structures, one at the top of each end of the lift of the lift bridge. Have they always been there and I just never noticed or is that something new?
The box-like structures are counterweights that offset the weight if the bridge center-span. The two weights weigh the same as the center-span so the bridge lifts easily with no strain on the gears.


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Article - Lathem FR700 Facial Recognition system information.
Lathem FR700 Facial Recognition system information.
Facial recognition technology is making inroads to the access control, security, and time and attendance businesses. Initially we had time cards and punchy clocks, time cards and self-totaling clocks, then software happened. Soon came "time clock terminals" with employee PIN numbers, then magnetic swipe time clocks, followed by proximity card time clocks. Hand Punch readers were actually developed in 1978 for unbeatable nuclear power plant security, but didn't sell well because of the cost. Along came fingerprint readers, then iris scanners (which proved unwelcome). Now, September 2010, Lathem Time Clock has released the Lathem FaceID system. Lathem wrote the software, another (Chinese) company builds the FR700 for Lathem.
The Lathem FaceID system is initially good for 100 employees, and runs across a network, to the standard Lathem Payclock EZ software. Lathem strongly encourages you to upgrade to the Pro version, expect e-mails from Lathem. The enrollment process takes 30 seconds for each person. During the enrollment process, the cameras (there are two), take 17 fast photos of the face. The photos update every time that person clocks IN and OUT.
Once the person is enrolled, all they have to do is walk up to the FR700 color LCD screen, look in to it 1 second, then walk on by. The system tells them if it is an IN punch or an OUT punch. The facial recognition system will not accept a photograph, it is looking for a 2 dimensional image of the human face. In testing, twins could not fool it. It is also looking for a HUMAN face, so don't try to log-in Fido or Missy, it won't work.
The device has two rows of infrared lights that enable it to work in dim light, total darkness, and general office/factory light - but not in direct sunlight. It has a USB Thumbdrive feature whe you can download the punches and then "sneakernet" them back to your computer - the FaceID does not have to be connected to the computer to work. The basic FR700 Lathem FaceID system terminal allows up to 5 administrators - who have the ability to add and delete people at the device, and 100 employees. Each employee has 17 updateable images stored on the terminal. Each FaceID terminal can hold 150,000 punch records and 70,000 images, between downloads. It comes with a 4GB SIMM memory, 3.5" color LCD screen, tamper alarm (makes a wailing noise if they try to break it), and weighs only 1.15 lbs. It connects via ethernet, you can put more than one terminal on a network. Sign IN here, Sign OUT there.
In the short term, enhancements will include the ability to use Proximity (RFID) cards with the face, FaceID and PIN number, and access control. Other enhancements will be released in the coming years.


San Carlos is one of the most desirable places to live on the Peninsula, and is one of my favorite places. I love the wonderful downtown in San Carlos. It's a cute and fun place to stroll on a sunny afternoon, and the weather is usually perfect here. I have found some of my absolute favorite restaurants on Laurel Avenue. There are also wine bars and some excellent beer pubs too! This strip has some terrific little shops, notably avoiding the usual Big Box stores in favor of mom-and-pop shops. I always prefer that! My dad likes to play bingo at the Community Center. I also like the antique shops in town.
Dining along Laurel Avenue, and watching waiters carry dishes across the street to other restaurants!
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Don Tapscott and Anthony Williams coined the term "wikinomics" in their 2006 tome of that name. Their central insight was that collaboration is getting rapidly cheaper and easier. The web gives amateurs access to world-class communications tools and worldwide markets. It makes it easy for large groups of people who have never met to work together. And it super-charges innovation: crowds of people can develop new ideas faster than isolated geniuses and disseminate them even faster.
Mr Tapscott and Mr Williams have now written a follow-up to their bestseller. They solicited 150 suggestions online for a snappy title. The result, alas, was a bit dull: "Macrowikinomics: Rebooting Business and the World". But the book is well worth reading, for two reasons.
The first is that four years is an eternity in internet time. The internet has become much more powerful since "Wikinomics" was published. YouTube serves up 2 billion videos a day. Twitterers tweet 750 times a second. Internet traffic is growing by 40% a year. The internet has morphed into a social medium. People post 2.5 billion photos on Facebook every month. More than half of American teens say they are "content creators". And it is not only people who log on to the internet these days. Appliances do, too. Nokia, for example, has produced a prototype of an "ecosensor" phone that can detect and report radiation and pollution.
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Attorney Helen Sedwick on Legal Issues for Book Authors
Today we are going to interview Helen Sedwick, business attorney and author of Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to the Legal Issues of Self-Publishing [Ten Gallon Press, 2014]. The book is available in paperback and as an ebook. It's geared toward self-published authors, but the information equally applies to authors who are considering publishing with a small or large commercial publisher or a hybrid publisher. It has great advice. It's easy to read. If you are intimidated by lawyers (or agents), this book will be indispensable.
Andy: Helen, welcome to "Ask the Agent". Let's start out by you telling us what you see as the biggest legal risks for writers?
Helen: Many writers assume their biggest risks are defamation and privacy claims, but I disagree.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of books are published, and only a few hundred defamation or privacy cases hit the courts. But tens of thousands of writers have signed on to unfavorable contracts they come to regret.
I have seen contracts where the author grants a self-publishing company or small publisher an exclusive license to exploit a manuscript in print, digital, audio and any other format, in any language for the life of the copyright. No reversion, no termination provision, little or no advance!
Yet, many writers don't even read their contracts. One told me a contract looks like 5000 words run through a blender!
I am something of fanatic about this. I believe any writer who can master plot, character, and voice is capable of understanding key provisions of a contract, particularly the grant of rights clause. All they need is the right information. In the Appendix of Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook, I include a line-by-line explanation of key contract terms.
Andy: But many writers are afraid to show their manuscripts to agents, editors and film producers because they are sure their work will be stolen. Isn't that a big risk?
Helen: In reality, industry professionals are not likely to steal someone's work. Being accused of stealing work would damage their reputations, and maintaining a good reputation is worth more than an untested manuscript.
Protecting ideas is a different matter. The basic idea of a work is not protected by copyright. In some industries, ideas are protected by Non-Disclosure Agreements, but in the publishing industry these agreements are rare. From what I have heard, anyone who asks for an NDA is seen as a newbie. Andy, is that your experience?
Andy: I agree with you there, Helen. Sometimes I get clients who want me to represent them, but don't want to tell the publisher what the book is about. I always tell them that we can't play "no peaky" when we are asking them to pay an advance. How else can writers protect their copyrights?
Helen: Writers should understand that they own the copyright in their work as soon as they put it down on paper or a hard drive. It's automatic, whether or not the work is published or the copyright is registered.
But it makes sense for U.S. writers to register their copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office. Registration establishes a record of the work and is required before an infringement suit is filed. Registration within three months following publication increases the damages recoverable in an infringement action. Online registration is $35 and easy. No lawyers required.
Andy: I should point out that a lot of the book contracts from commercial publishers obligate the publisher to register the work with the Copyright Office. But some publishers require the author to do this. Let's go to back the problem of defamation and privacy claims. How can writers use real people in their work without ending up in court?
Helen: Writers use real people in their writing all the time, either as models for fictitious characters or by name in nonfiction. If they couldn't, I suspect 95% of books would disappear.
But there are legal risks in using real people; defamation, unauthorized disclosure of private facts, and misappropriation of the right of publicity. Here are a few measures writers can take to minimize the risks.
For starters, writers should not print, tweet, or post anything they would not say in a room full of lawyers, at least without consulting with a lawyer.
Fiction writers should mask distinguishing characteristics and avoid retelling life stories too closely. The more villainous the character, the more the writer should mask. They should also use the standard disclaimer in their novels: "This book is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental."
Non-fiction writing involves more risk. Writers should take the time to educate themselves about the elements of defamation and disclosure of private facts. I summarize these claims on my blog.
For instance, writers should not say someone is criminal, sexually deviant, diseased, or professionally incompetent or use labels such as crook, cheat, pervert, or corrupt. They should stick to verifiable facts, and let readers come to their own conclusions. In other words, show, don't tell.
Andy: Let's look at a real situation. I represented an author, a former paparazza, who took a photo of a famous movie star smoking hash by her front door. The picture was all over the tabloids. Would the author have legal exposure if the picture were in the book?
Helen: Unlikely.
Writers may be liable for disclosing private facts about an identifiable person if the facts are "offensive to ordinary sensibilities" and "not of overriding public interest." What is offensive and what is public interest? Ultimately, a judge or jury decides, but generally the information must be very private and damaging.
As a preliminary any conduct in public is not protected, particularly today when everyone carries a camera. Public figures have almost no reasonable expectation of privacy. The starlet in your client's image should not have been surprised that cameras are pointing her way.
Information in publicly available court documents and news reports are also not private.
However, writers should be careful about the misappropriation of the right of publicity; namely, using someone's name or image for advertising or promotional purposes. Writers should never use anyone's name or image on a book cover, advertisement, or in any way that implies an endorsement without express permission. Using someone's name or image within a book as part of the editorial or creative expression is different; writers have more leeway.
Only living people (and in some states companies) can make defamation and privacy claims, but in many states the right of publicity survives death. In California, for 70 years. In Indiana, 100 years.
When in doubt, writers should engage an attorney for one-on-one advice.
Andy: Writers love to use song lyrics as part of setting a scene. Is it safe for a writer to use only a line or two of lyrics buried deep in the body of the book?
Lyrics are intellectual property, like text and images. If a writer uses someone's property without permission, whether it's a car, a bicycle, or the words to a popular tune, he is violating their property rights.
Using lyrics is particularly risky, not because they are special in the eyes of the law, but because they are owned by music companies that aggressively protect their rights. A writer could get a "cease and desist" letter from some big law firm. Translation–shred every copy of the book, even though the infringing words are 25 out of 95,000. Worse, a writer could be liable for monetary damages.
There is no need for writers to take these risks. Asking for permission is not difficult or expensive in most cases.
On my website, writers can download a PDF with instructions on how to identify who owns a song and how to ask for permission, How to Use Memorable Lyrics Without Paying a Fortune or a Lawyer. I have a similar PDF for using images.
Andy: Helen, I'm a little surprised by this. I represent a biography of a recently deceased songwriter and performer. The title of the book is the title of one of songwriter's most famous songs. And the author wants to use an occasional line or two of lyrics as chapter headings. Isn't there a Fair Use Doctrine that allows you to use a minimum amount of lyrics or other copyrighted material without a permission? What about the title of the song being the title of the book?
Helen: I would encourage the writer to seek permission. If that's not possible, then this is a perfect example of when someone should consult with an attorney on how to minimize risks. Sorry to punt here, but there is no one answer fits all.
While we are talking about titles, what if another writer releases a book using the same title as mine? Are there any legal claims?
Most writers are surprised to hear that titles are not protected by U.S. copyright law.
It's ironic, really. Anyone who has written a novel will tell you how difficult it is to come up with a title that is resonant and eye-catching. Yet titles are not protected under copyright law, because they are considered too short to contain sufficient "original expression."
A very famous title or the title of a series may become a trademark however. If a writer's title becomes as famous as The Da Vinci Code, then it's time for to consult with an attorney about trademark protection. This a problem of success. I hope all our readers have this problem.
Writer and lawyer Helen Sedwick uses 30 years of legal experience to show writers how to stay out of court and at their desks. ForeWord Review gave her Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook Five Stars, calling it "one of the most valuable resources a self-publisher can own…well-written and authoritative yet unhampered by legalese." Her blog coaches writers on everything from protecting copyrights to hiring freelancers to spotting scams. For more information about Helen and her work, check out her website at http://helensedwick.com
Disclaimer: Helen Sedwick is an attorney licensed to practice in California only. This information is general in nature and should not be used as a substitute for the advice of an attorney authorized to practice in your jurisdiction.
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NorCal Team 2 will transfer command of the Kerlin Fire to a Type 3 Shasta Trinity National Forest organization at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, September 14th, 2018.
The Kerlin Fire is 1,750 acres and is 95% contained. There are 452 personnel working on the fire.
Yesterday crews continued to patrol, mop up and backhaul any excess equipment from the lines. They also continued suppression repair, which can include constructing water bars, removing fallen trees, covering opened lines, chipping cut brush, and repairing any roads that were damaged during fire suppression. The same operations will continue for today.
Weather will continue to be relatively cool and humid over the next few days, with light northwest winds expected over the incident.
As of 6:00 p.m. on September 11th 2018, all evacuations on the Kerlin Fire have been lifted.
Crews used favorable conditions overnight to bring fire strategically to existing containment lines west of County Road 311 near Middle and Mill Creeks (near the old mill site). They will continue that operation today, as conditions permit. Firefighters will continue mopping up and securing lines around the rest of the fire perimeter.
Crews have begun suppression repair on containment lines. Suppression repair can include constructing water bars to aid with erosion control, repairing roads and culverts damaged during suppression efforts, and chipping or removing fallen trees.
Weather today is predicted to be similar to yesterday, with normal, terrain-driven upslope winds in the afternoon switching to downslope in the evening. Temperatures are expected to be slightly lower than yesterday. This cooling trend is expected to persist through Thursday.
As of 4:30pm on September 9, 2018, all MANDATORY evacuations on the Kerlin Fire have been changed to ADVISORY. That includes structures west of the South Fork of the Trinity River from the Lower South Fork Road/ Pelletreau Road intersection north to Salmon Rock, due west to the Humboldt-Trinity County Line, south to the 3N32 B Spur (at the south end of Section 30), due east to the Pelletreau Road, along the north side of the Pelletreau Road back to the intersection with Lower South Fork Road.
Good humidity recovery helped moderate fire conditions overnight. Crews prioritized work on dozer lines near Middle Creek and along the Mill Creek Road, where dozer lines were improved and fire hose was put in place for eventual strategic firing, when and if conditions permit. They also continued to mop up around the fire, looking for any remaining heat or snags near the perimeter that could threaten containment if tested by wind.
Today, crews will work along the Pelletreau Road to remove hazard trees that could fail, causing hazards to firefighters and potentially threaten lines.
Weather today is predicted to be about the same as yesterday, with gusty seasonal winds developing in the afternoon. Due to cool temperatures and high humidity overnight, the smoke inversion is expected to persist in the area for slightly longer today. Smoky conditions can hamper aircraft visibility.
Firefighters prioritized the northern edge of the fire today, constructing line directly along the fire's edge to tie into Forest Road 3N14. They used aircraft heavily to hold and improve lines north of Mill Creek. Crews were able to carefully blacken line rounding the northwestern corner of the fire, helping to protect the Hyampom Valley if predicted heavy winds from the northwest materialize tomorrow. They also worked on contingency lines in advance of these winds, which could test containment on the western and southern edges of the fire. The western edge of the fire remained quiet.
Tonight, crews will continue to construct lines begun during the day shift, and to hold, improve, and mop up existing lines.
An evacuation order remains in effect for residents west of the South Fork of the Trinity River structures west of the South Fork of the Trinity River from the Lower South Fork Road/ Pelletreau Road intersection north to Salmon Rock, due west to the Humboldt-Trinity County Line, south to the 3N32 B Spur (at the south end of Section 30), due east to the Pelletreau Road, along the north side of the Pelletreau Road back to the intersection with Lower South Fork Road. The Red Cross Shelter, formerly located in Hayfork, has been closed.
The Kerlin Fire is currently mapped at 1228 acres and 0% contained. There are 296 resources working on the fire, including three helicopters and air tankers as needed and available.
Crews worked yesterday to prioritize line building on the eastern side of the fire, and were largely able to hold it directly on its active edge (Forest Roads 32N35 and west of 32N44) through the night. The fire did push over the line in several places, but crews were able to pick up those slopovers promptly. Firefighters have also been working on dozer lines behind the sawmill, utilizing County Road 311 and the Kerlin Creek Road to create contingency lines should the fire push to the east/northeast today. On the southern edge of the fire, crews held the line directly along the ridgetop and Forest Road 35N44. Firefighters will look today for opportunities to catch the fire on ridgetops and roads on the northern and western edges of the fire.
Weather today is predicted to remain warm and dry, with prevalent seasonal winds affecting fire behavior. The smoke inversion is expected to lift a bit earlier today due to decreased moisture recovery overnight, and gusty winds are expected, especially in drainages.
An evacuation order remains in effect for residents along County Road 311 from Lake Mountain Ranch to Dead Man's Point. The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter at the Solid Rock Church, located at the intersection of Highway 3 and Tule Creek Road, in Hayfork. The shelter is open for people evacuating the Kerlin Fire in Trinity County.
Firefighters are continuing their ongoing firefighting efforts near the town of Hyampom. Overnight, an infrared mapping flight estimated the active fire perimeter to be 975 acres, which was a significant decrease from the previously estimated 2000 acres. Presently there is still zero percent containment. Structures are present within the fire area and remain threatened, however no structures have been lost as of this morning.
There are 296 personnel assigned to the Kerlin Fire. Fire personnel on fire engines, hand crews, dozers, and water tenders are fighting the fire as weather and terrain conditions allow. Steep drainages, difficult terrain, and lack of roadways continue to make firefighting efforts challenging. Aerial resources continue to be used when their availability and smoke conditions permit.
Over the past 24 hours, most of the fire activity has consisted of some flanking and spotting. Winds will continue to be terrain driven through the day and night with light and occasional gusty conditions. Cooler temperatures are expected over the next few days with an increase of relative humidity expected into the early portion of next week.
As of Wednesday evening, the Trinity County Sheriff's office issued mandatory evacuations for residents along county road 311 from Lake Mountain Ranch to Dead Man's Point. The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter at the Solid Rock Church, located at the intersection of Highway 3 and Tule Creek Road, in Hayfork. The shelter is open for people evacuating the Kerlin Fire in Trinity County.
Reduction in acreage due to more accurate mapping. The fire burned actively overnight with short crown runs and spotting. Mandatory evacuations are in effect along County Rd. 311 from Lake Mountain Ranch to Dead Mans Point. Structures in and around the community of Hyampom are threatened.
Current threats include: communication towers, power-lines, private timberlands and a Hydro electric plant.
NorCal Type 2 incident management team will assume command of this incident today.
Fire burned actively through the day. Mandatory evacuations are in effect along County Rd. 311 from Lake Mountain Ranch to Dead Mans Point. The town of Hyampom is threatened. Communications towers, powerlines, a hydro plant and private timberlands are threatened. NorCal Type 2 Team has been ordered and will inbrief tomorrow.
The Kerlin Fire continues to grow in size near Hyampom. As of 6 p,m, September 5, 2018 the fire has grown to an estimated 2000 acres in size with zero percent containment. Presently 217 firefighters remain on the incident and aerial resources are continuing to assist firefighting efforts as flying conditions allow. Approximately 100 structures are in the overall fire area and remain threatened, however no structures have been lost. Additional fire resources have been ordered to assist fire suppression efforts.
Over the past 24 hours there was significant active fire behavior with short crown runs and spotting throughout the fire area. Subtle cooling and an increase in moisture is expected over the next few days with winds becoming mainly light and terrain driven. Some afternoon winds gusts are expected.
Firefighters continue to work to establish perimeter control and structure defense lines where possible while maintaining firefighter and public safety. Difficult and steep terrain are hampering firefighting efforts in some areas of the fire making combined ground and aerial firefighting efforts necessary.
As of Wednesday evening, the Trinity County Sherriff office has issued mandatory evacuations for residents along county road 311 from Lake Mountain Ranch to Dead Man's Point. Per the Trinity County Office of Emergency Services, a shelter is in the process of being established in Hayfork. Evacuees will be advised of the location once it is established.


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Here are some pictures our awesome volunteers helping out at the New Kensington food bank to distribute 12,250 pounds of food on May 6th.
Each person that showed up received 10 pounds of frozen chicken and a lot of fresh vegetables.
We are nothing without volunteers like you!


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Land of the Giants is a new narrative podcast from Recode and the Vox Media Podcast Network about the five technology giants – Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google, or FAANG – and how they dominate our lives, for better and for worse.
The first seven-episode season, "The Rise of Amazon," hosted by Recode's senior commerce correspondent Jason Del Rey (@DelRey), premieres July 23, with Why You'll Never Quit Amazon Prime. New episodes will publish weekly on Tuesday for the next five weeks.
Listen to the show trailer and subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or in your favorite podcast app to automatically receive new episodes.
About Land of the Giants - The Rise of Amazon: In 25 years, Jeff Bezos scaled an online marketplace for books into the world's most valuable company. But at what cost? From Prime to the growing adoption of smart speakers and home cameras, to increasing scrutiny of Amazon's power and its role in the changing nature of work, this show addresses it all, with detailed, thought-provoking, measured reporting. And it's not just for insiders. This show is the essential guide to Amazon's backstory for those unfamiliar, and offers never-before-told, behind-the-scenes stories for the Amazon-obsessed.
About Jason Del Rey: Jason Del Rey, is a senior correspondent at Recode. He has spent the last six years reporting on Amazon, the e-commerce industry, and how technology is transforming brick-and-mortar retail. Del Rey is also the producer of Code Commerce, an event series featuring unscripted interviews with the most influential entrepreneurs and executives working at the intersection of technology and commerce. Learn more about Code Commerce, taking place September 10 in New York City, and register to attend here.


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NBC has released the Official Synopsis of Emerald City episode "Lions In Winter" (1.08) that will be aired on Friday, February 17 at 10:00-11:00 PM.
GLINDA STAKES HER CLAIM
When Dorothy (Adria Arjona) and Lucas (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) arrive at Glinda's (Joely Richardson) castle she reclaims something for which she has been searching. The Wizard (Vincent D'Onofrio) heads to the Kingdom of Ev to build his weapons arsenal. Meanwhile, West (Ana Ularu) uses some dangerous magic to help Tip (Jordan Loughran) reconnect with her past. In the Kingdom of Ev, Jack (Gerran Howell) struggles to find his place in Langwidere's (guest star Stefanie Martini) life.
Mido Hamada also stars. Stefanie Martini Guest Stars.
In Emerald City, in the blink of a tornado's eye, 20-year-old Dorothy Gale and a K9 police dog are swept into a world far removed from our own – a mystical land of competing realms, lethal warriors, dark magic and a bloody battle for supremacy.
Emerald City is produced by Universal Television, with executive producers Tarsem Singh, David Schulner, Shaun Cassidy,Josh Friedman and Matthew Arnold.
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In 2003 then ITC president, Scott Upfield, wrote an article for Insurance Journal about comparative raters. He discussed well-known virtues like finding the right coverage for the right price. But he also talked about what else there is to this vital piece of insurance agency technology.
Scott discussed how the standardized workflows decrease costs and training. How the workflows reduce exposure to E&O liability claims.
He also wrote about how they reduce loss ratios through implementation of data services. These services can include CLUE, MVRs, undisclosed drivers, and credit scores.
As we look back through the more than ten years that have passed since, those things still ring true. While a lot has stayed the same, they've also changed.
Comparative rating systems have become an integral piece of any growing insurance agency. With such an increased importance, their role has also changed.
This technology is no longer 'just a rater.' Comparative raters have transformed into complete sales systems.
Yes, they help you find the best markets. But, they also help you close prospects and manage your agency's sales process.
Agency management systems are usually used as a client and policy management system. Many organizations do not use their management system for management of prospects.
If the information is not in your management system, you are unable to report upon it. This is where your comparative rating system helps.
When you quote prospects using the same workflow, you can get more than close ratio reports. You can get reports on producer, carrier and overall agency sales performance.
Producer reporting can include close ratios and data entry quality factors. Think lead source, contact method, bound/not bound reasons and email addresses.
Carrier reports can include quoted versus bound reporting. This report shows you how well your carriers are performing for you.
Overall agency reports can include a look at producers, carriers and sales factors.
Together these reports create a direction you can use to focus your sales and marketing.
Your comparative rater is the primary place your producers use to quote business. So, it is important that it can also market to your prospects.
After completing a quote, your rater should provide your prospect with everything needed to make a buying decision. This includes quote information, agency's value proposition, and follow up requests. You can automate all of this.
Marketing isn't done when you close the sale. Your new client should automatically receive information about his or her policy. You can also send agency news, renewal notifications, and policy review offerings when relevant.
You can automate this marketing and use different channels. Think email, text, direct mail, phone, and follow-up reminders. All available to you just by inputting the quote information one time, in one place.
When Scott wrote his article more than 13 years ago, smartphones didn't exist. Insurance delivered via the internet was just getting started.
Since then consumer's expectations of their insurance provider has exploded. They expect an agency that can quote, sell and service policies anywhere and anytime.
Your comparative rater should allow clients to quote, bind and service their policies online. Whether it's on a desktop in their offices or on their phones while watching TV at home.
Office hours don't matter as much as they used to. Consumers want to research their insurance day or night via the method that is most convenient to them. They already are.
If you aren't providing quotes online, you are missing out.
Over the next 10 years, customer's expectations will continue to grow. Agent's expectations of rating systems should as well.
Consumers aren't the only ones who can demand anywhere and anytime access. Your rater should provide access to carriers and customer data on the technology platforms of your choice.
Whether it be a management or marketing system, data is the lifeblood of your agency. Your systems should share your data so you can maximize your agency's performance.
Data will become an even larger part of the insurance process. It will improve quote quality and entry. Think court records, vehicle and driver monitoring, and pre-fill data services.
As discussed, the methods that modern consumers use to contact agents have changed. Referral and walk-in traffic is important to many agencies. But, consumers using the Internet has changed how agencies sell insurance.
Agencies used to use a store front and ads in the yellow pages to generate traffic and getting leads. Now, you can generate state and nationwide leads for your agency via your web and social media.
Due to this reach, you need a wide range of carrier options, including preferred, standard and non-standard. Your comparative rater should give you access to these options all in one place. If it doesn't, are you using the right technology?
It is an exciting time to be in the insurance industry. There is opportunity for those who choose to embrace it.
Technology is driving this opportunity. It is appropriate that technology is how you capitalize upon it. Make sure your comparative rating system is ready.
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