text:
November 7, 2015 by: Content Team
Enumerated powers are specific powers granted to Congress by the United States Constitution. The framers of the Constitution wanted to ensure the new federal government would not become an overreaching entity that might subject the people to the oppression from which they had fled. To that end, they listed, in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution, the authority over certain specific things. Authority over every issue not enumerated, or assigned to Congress, is reserved for the individual states. To explore this concept, consider the following enumerated powers definition.
Definition of Enumerated Powers
Specific powers granted to Congress as outlined in Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.
U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 8
What are Enumerated Powers
The U.S. Constitution provides a list of things that Congress, or the federal government, cannot do. These are mostly found in the Bill of Rights, while are Amendments to the Constitution. For example, the federal government cannot deny people their right to free speech, and cannot dictate how or who people worship. It was necessary, however, that the federal government have authority over certain issues, such as printing money, and regulating commerce with other nations.
In order to ensure that the federal government could not give itself more powers over the people, the framers specifically listed what Congress would be allowed to do. These are known as "enumerated powers," or "delegated powers." Article 1 of the Constitution also addresses concurrent powers, which are those shared between the federal and state governments.
Specific Enumerated Powers Examples
In Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, 17 Congressional powers are listed. Specifically, Congress has to power to:
Lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defense and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;
Borrow Money on the credit of the United States;
Regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;
Establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States;
Coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures;
Provide for the Punishment of counterfeiting the Securities and current Coin of the United States;
Establish Post Offices and post Roads;
Promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries;
Constitute Tribunals inferior to the supreme Court;
Define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations;
Declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;
Raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years;
Provide and maintain a Navy; to Make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces;
Provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;
Provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress;
Exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings; And
Make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.
Necessary and Proper Clause
The final of the enumerated powers in the Constitution reads:
[Congress shall have the power] "To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof."
The "Necessary and Proper Clause," also referred to as the "Elastic Clause," was added to ensure the government had the authority to deal with any serious issues in exercising the other enumerated powers as they arose. The framers of the Constitution knew it would be impossible to list every single power that the government would need as the world changed.
Because of this, the Necessary and Proper Clause was added at the end of the enumerated powers list. The clause earned the nickname "Elastic Clause," as it provided the government with a means to stretch beyond its authority if needed.
Difference Between Enumerated Powers, Implied Powers, and Reserved Powers
The specific powers granted to Congress in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution are known as enumerated powers. There are certain powers ceded to Congress in recognition of their necessity when performing the duties under its enumerated powers. These are referred to as "implied powers," as their authority is implied by the actual enumerated powers granted Congress. While these powers are not specifically mentioned in the Constitution, they are assumed to exist if necessary in order to implement the enumerated powers.
The Tenth Amendment specifically provides that all powers that have not been specifically enumerated, or delegated to the U.S. Congress, are to be left to the individual states. These are knows as "reserved powers." This helps ensure the people have a say in their governmental process at the state level. The Tenth Amendment specifically states:
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
There are certain powers that, by necessity, are held by both the federal and state governments. Known as "concurrent powers," these include the power to impose taxes, the power to run elections, the power to borrow money on behalf of the government, and the power to establish and maintain a working court system. Concurrent powers are those that are exercised individually by both federal and state governments, as each level of government has such a need.
In case there is a dispute in which both federal and state governments, court systems, or laws apply according to concurrent powers, the powers of the federal government prevail.
Denied Powers
While the Constitution specifies powers granted to Congress, as well as powers reserved for the states, Article 1, Sections 9 and 10 also state clearly certain powers that neither level of government may have. For instance, the federal government does not have the power to tax exports, or to confer titles of nobility.
Powers denied to the federal government include:
Any action that violates the Bill of Rights
The imposition of taxes on exports from the states
The authority to use money from the Treasury without approval and passage of an appropriations bill
The authority to change state boundaries
Powers denied to the state governments include:
Authority to enter into treaties with other countries
Authority to print money
Authority to tax imports or exports
Authority to retroactively impair contract rights or obligations
Authority to deny an individual's rights without due process
Powers denied to both federal and state governments include:
Authority to grant titles of nobility
Authority to permit slavery
Authority to deny citizens the right to vote according to their race, color, or previous servitude
Authority to deny citizens the right to vote according to their gender
Prosecutor's Attempt to Use Enumerated Powers to Prosecute a Gun Crime
In 1992, Alfonso Lopez, Jr., a 12th grade student at Edison High School in Texas, carried a concealed gun with five cartridges to school. The gun was not loaded, and he claimed he was bringing the weapon to another student in exchange for payment. School authorities confronted Lopez, and he admitted to possessing the weapon. Authorities charged him in violation of the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990.
In United States v. Alfonso D. Lopez, Jr., 514 U.S. 549 (1995), Lopez' attorney asked that the charges be dismissed, claiming the Act was unconstitutional, as Congress did not Have the power to make laws concerning public schools. The trial court denied the motion to dismiss, stating that Congress did have constitutional power to regulate activities concerning schools, as such activity affected interstate commerce, which is under the authority of Congress. Lopez was convicted and he appealed.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard the case and ruled in Lopez' favor, reversing the conviction based on its belief the Act was beyond the powers of Congress. The United States government then appealed the matter to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that the firearm's presence at school posed a risk to students, which in turn would cause a domino effect in certain expenses that would effect the economy.
The government argued that a gun at school was likely to lead to a violent crime, which would create a variety of expenses, including higher insurance costs that would blanket the economy. In addition, it argued, the gun's presence would cause fear that made it difficult for other students to learn, which would lead to a weaker national economy.
In 5 to 4 decision, the Supreme Court affirmed the appellate court ruling, stating that, while the federal government has authority under the Interstate Commerce Clause, that power was limited, that that applying the commerce clause to this situation would be stretching its intended purpose. Such use would, in addition, linking the social costs associated with the commission of violent crimes could create a slippery slope by which the federal government might later regulate any activities that could lead to violent crime, whether or not the crime had anything to do with interstate commerce at all.
The Supreme Court's Definition of Congress' Power over Interstate Commerce:
In delivering the Court's written decision on the Lopez matter, Chief Justice Rehnquist identified the activities over which Congress has power to regulate interstate commerce. Congress has authority over:
The channels or pathways over which interstate commerce is conducted
The instrumentalities of interstate commerce, as well as the things and persons of interstate commerce
Activities which substantially relate to, or substantially affect interstate commerce
In this case, the Court concluded that the carrying of handguns, whether legally or not, was in no way related to interstate commerce, or even to any type of commercial or economic enterprise. In this, the Court agreed with the appellate court, and overturned Lopez' conviction.
This case, United States v. Alfonso D. Lopez, Jr., broached the serious topic of how far the government might attempt to stretch its bounds in relation to the enumerated powers granted under the U.S. Constitution. It also looks at how far the high Court might go to prevent federal intrusion on powers that should be held by the state.
Appropriations Bill – A congressional act that proposes an expenditure or use of public funds for a specific purpose.
Due Process – The fundamental, constitutional right to fair legal proceedings in which all parties will be given notice of the proceedings, and have an opportunity to be heard.
Delegated Powers
3rd Amendment
Espionage Act
Reapportionment


text:
Did you know that the "Act" has a Deduction for Dividends Received (DRD)?
Stanley Foodman
Foodman CPAs & Advisors
The "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (the "Act") has a stated purpose of converting the U.S. to a "territorial" tax system. Before the Act was approved, most U.S. companies were incentivized to keep their earnings offshore. In the transition to becoming a territorial tax system, the ACT provides certain incentives and one of them is the DRD.
Before the Act, a U.S. Corporate Shareholder that owned 10% or more of a foreign corporation and received dividends from that foreign corporation had to treat the dividends as gains and pay taxes accordingly. Moreover, that U.S. Corporate Shareholder could claim a foreign tax credit (or a deduction) relating to the foreign income taxes withheld from the dividend income. Thus, the Corporate Taxpayer had an indirect foreign tax credit.
In order to reduce the incentives for U.S. companies to "warehouse" their earnings offshore, the Act provides a Deduction for Dividends Received (DRD) for certain foreign income. The DRD deduction under the Act states that:
The DRD is only available to U.S. Corporations and not Individuals.
U.S. Corporate shareholders can claim a 100% DRD deduction for the foreign-source portion of dividends attributable to a 10%-ownership in a specified foreign corporation.
A specified 10%-owned foreign corporation is any foreign corporation (other than a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC)) - that is not also a Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) with respect to which any U.S. domestic corporation is a U.S. shareholder.
There will be no foreign tax credit allowed for taxes paid or accrued for dividends that qualify for the DRD.
The DRD is disallowed if the stock of the offshore corporation on which it is based is held for less than 180 days.
The 100% deduction applies to the distributions made after December 31, 2017.
The DRD deduction should be welcomed by Corporate Taxpayers that have a 10% ownership in a specified foreign corporation. Corporate Taxpayers should not be victims of their own making and should consult their tax specialist in order to take advantage of the DRD deduction.
Beware of Sales or Transfers of 10% ownership in a Foreign Corporation
¿Sabía usted que la "Ley" tiene una Deducción por Dividendos Recibidos (DRD)?
Understanding how Taxpayers may Appeal to the IRS Office of Appeals
Will the IRS Integrated Modernization Business Plan Work?
Tax Scams put Taxpayers at Risk
Controlled Foreign Corporations
Passive Foreign Investment Company
Foodman CPAs & Advisors on:

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


One of my all-time favorite players I've covered is Scott Hatteberg. The former catcher for the Red Sox and first baseman for the Athletics and Reds is far from a household name, but that could change.
Entertainment Tonight showed a clip from the movie version of Moneyball last night and promises more tonight.
If you're familiar with the book (and if you're not, you really should be), you'll recognize that much of this clip revolves around Hatteberg's story. The former catcher suffered a major arm injury and could no longer throw, but he did get on base, as the "not Paul Depodesta" character played by Jonah Hill tells us in the clip, and is therefore valuable to A's general manager Billy Beane, played by Brad Pitt.
Hatteberg was originally scheduled to play himself, but was replaced by a slimmed-down Chris Pratt, of Parks and Recreation. You'll see Hatteberg's homer to give the team a walk-off in its 20th straight win in 2002, as well as his struggles to adjust to playing first base, only to be helped out by future Rangers manager Ron Washington.
Hatterberg extended his career until 2008, when he was released after the Reds' young first baseman proved he could handle the everyday first baseman duties (and has ended up doing OK). Still, Hatteberg's an incredibly smart player who always had some insight into the game and I wouldn't be surprised if he manages one day, but probably not until his daughters are a little older.
The movie is scheduled to be released Sept. 23. The IMDB page for the movie gives you some more interesting casting info, including Royce Clayton as Miguel Tejada.


text:
Terry Foreman on 29 Oct 2009 • Link
HMS Greenwich was a 54-gun fourth-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built by Christopher Pett at Woolwich Dockyard and launched in 1666. Greenwich was rebuilt at Portsmouth Dockyard in 1699 as a fourth-rate of 46-54 guns....On 16 April 1724 she was ordered to be taken to pieces at Chatham, and rebuilt as a 50-gun fourth-rate to the dimensions of the 1719 Establishment, relaunching on 15 February 1730....On 20 October 1744, whilst preparing to come alongside the hulk HMS Lark, they were struck by hurricane force winds which caused severe damage to both vessels, which subsequently sank..... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Greenwich_(1666)


text:
Bill Text: IL SB1641 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Enrolled
Illinois Senate Bill 1641
IL State Legislature page for SB1641
Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) to identify and flag college students who are potentially eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Provides that the factors to be used to determine potential SNAP eligibility shall be prescribed by ISAC in consultation with the Department of Human Services, but at a minimum shall include income information reported on a college student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Requires ISAC, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, to develop a notice that ISAC shall make available electronically to institutions of higher education that includes, at a minimum, college student SNAP eligibility criteria, the Application for Benefits Eligibility's website address, and the Illinois Hunger Coalition's Hunger Hotline. Requires Illinois institutions of higher education that participate in the Monetary Award Program to provide the notice in writing to all students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment and are identified by ISAC as potentially SNAP eligible. Requires ISAC to adopt rules. Effective immediately.
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 43-4)
Status: (Enrolled) 2019-06-28 - Sent to the Governor [SB1641 Detail]
Download: Illinois-2019-SB1641-Enrolled.html
SB1641 Enrolled LRB101 10098 KTG 55201 b
1  AN ACT concerning public aid.
2  Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
4  Section 5. The Illinois Public Aid Code is amended by
5 changing Section 12-4.13b and adding Section 12-4.13c as
6 follows:
7  (305 ILCS 5/12-4.13b)
8  Sec. 12-4.13b. College student eligibility for
9 supplemental nutrition assistance benefits.
10  (a) For the purposes of Section 273.5(b)(11)(ii) of Title 7
11 of the Code of Federal Regulations, a career and technical an
12 educational program offered at a community college and approved
13 by the Illinois Community College Board under the Carl D.
14 Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006
15 (Public Law 109-270) that could be a component of a SNAP
16 Employment and Training (E&T) program, as identified by the
17 Department of Human Services, shall be considered an employment
18 and training program under Section 273.7 of Title 7 of the Code
19 of Federal Regulations, unless prohibited by federal law.
20  (b) The Department of Human Services, in consultation with
21 representatives of the Illinois Community College Board, the
22 Illinois Student Assistance Commission ISAC, the Illinois
23 Workforce Innovation Board Investment Board, and advocates for
SB1641 Enrolled - 2 - LRB101 10098 KTG 55201 b
1 students and SNAP recipients, shall establish a protocol to
2 identify and verify all potential exemptions to the eligibility
3 rule described in Section 273.5(a) of Title 7 of the Code of
4 Federal Regulations, and to identify and verify a student's
5 participation in educational programs, including, but not
6 limited to, self-initiated placements, that would exempt a
7 student from the eligibility rule described in Section 273.5(a)
8 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations. To the extent
9 possible, this consultation shall take place through existing
10 workgroups convened by the Department of Human Services.
11  (c) If the United States Department of Agriculture requires
12 federal approval of the exemption designation established
13 pursuant to subsection (a) and the protocol established
14 pursuant to subsection (b), the Department of Human Services
15 shall seek and obtain that approval before publishing the
16 guidance or regulation required by subsection (e).
17  (d)(1) This Section does not require the Department of
18 Human Services to offer a particular component, support
19 services, or workers' compensation to a college student found
20 eligible for an exemption pursuant to this Section.
21  (2) This Section does not restrict or require the use of
22 federal funds for the financing of SNAP E&T programs.
23  (3) This Section does not require an institution of higher
24 education to verify eligibility for SNAP.
25  (e) The Department of Human Services shall adopt any rules
26 necessary to implement the provisions of subsections (a), (b),
1 (c), and (d).
2 (Source: P.A. 100-620, eff. 7-20-18.)
3  (305 ILCS 5/12-4.13c new)
4  Sec. 12-4.13c. SNAP eligibility notification; college
5 students.
6  (a) To complement student financial assistance programs
7 and to enhance their effectiveness for students with financial
8 need, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) shall
9 annually include information about the Supplemental Nutrition
10 Assistance Program (SNAP) in the language that schools are
11 required to provide to students eligible for the Monetary Award
12 Program grant. The language shall, at a minimum, direct
13 students to information about college student eligibility
14 criteria for SNAP, and it shall direct students to the
15 Department of Human Services and to the Illinois Hunger
16 Coalition's Hunger Hotline for additional information.
17  (b) Illinois institutions of higher education that
18 participate in the Monetary Award Program (MAP) shall provide
19 the notice described in subsection (a) to all students who are
20 enrolled, or who are accepted for enrollment and intending to
21 enroll, and who have been identified by ISAC as MAP-eligible at
22 the institution. If possible, the institution may designate a
23 public benefits liaison or single point person to assist
24 students in taking the necessary steps to obtain public
25 benefits if eligible.
1  (c) ISAC shall adopt any rules necessary to implement the
2 provisions of this Section on or before October 1, 2020.


The legend continues at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Quebec City's most celebrated address. Ideally located inside the city walls of Old Québec, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, this landmark hotel has recently completed a multimillion dollar restoration project. Discover a unique, heritage, urban with ultimate comfort in 611 guest rooms and suites with breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River and the architecture of the old fortified city, three new restaurants and the Spa du Château. Experience the renaissance of this world-renowned icon hotel where luxury meets history.
Travel from the Jean Lesage Airport to Fairmont Le Château Frontenac takes about 30 minutes. From terminal, to end of access road, right on Route de l'Aeroport. Route de l'Aeroport on to Freeway 540 south (Boul Duplessis). At the end of 540 south, exit Boul. Laurier Boul. Laurier becomes Grande Allee and then rue St-Louis (inside old city). Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is at the end of this street on the right-hand side.
In the heart of old Quebec, the only walled city north of Mexico City, special activities are offered during the 17 day Winter Carnival.
23 historic meeting rooms for a total of 40,000 sq. ft.
The hotel has height wheelchair accessible rooms.
Champlain Restaurant, Bistro Le Sam, 1608 - Wine and Cheese Bar.
Indoor swimming pool (49.2 ft [15 meters] long, 4 ft [1.2 meters] deep, wheelchair accessible). Indoor whirlpool. Indoor kid's wading pool.
Three choices within driving distance of the hotel.
Concierge level rooms offer a more executive feel.


text:
All Car News
Single Car Reviews
Home/Car Reviews/Mahindra/Pik-Up
2020 Mahindra Pik-up S10+ review
Is a facelift and some technological improvements enough to make this farm-friendly ute competitive?
Ideal for the farm
Simple mechanical workhorse
Looks a lot better than before
Poor ANCAP safety rating
Interior fit and finish could be better
Seriously tough competition in the ute space
The Mahindra Pik-up, known as the Scorpio Getaway outside of Australia, is a ute manufactured in India by Mahindra & Mahindra, an automotive manufacturer that not many have heard of but has been around since 1945.
Mahindra as a carmaker is part of the bigger conglomerate of the same name, which also happens to own the likes of Pininfarina (Italy's most famous design house), Ssangyong Motors, and Peugeot motorcycles.
For decades, Mahindra was best known for its farming products. The brand actually makes more tractors than any other company and the Pik-up, while obviously not a tractor, has the same agricultural feel.
This ute is designed for people who will actually make use of its capabilities rather than a city-going tradie ute that spends the majority of its life in suburbia.
The Mahindra Pik-up in this current generation has been around since 2007 and, having driven an original example more than a decade ago, it was an interesting experience to jump back into this update for the 2020 model year – mainly because there's been some changes, but the car has largely stayed the same for over a decade.
The major changes to the 2020 Mahindra Pik-up are a front grille with new headlights and daytime running lights (LED) plus a new infotainment system that now incorporates Android Auto.
How much does the Mahindra Pik-up S10+ cost?
The Mahindra Pik-up we have on test is the top-spec S10+ dual-cab which is $32,990 drive-away with a factory tub. However, with the options fitted – $3800 galvanised steel, colour-coded tray, and the $710 factory wide side steps – the total drive-away price was $37,500.
The rest of the range includes the single-cab Pik-up in 4×2 S6+ specification with a standard-base GPA tray from $23,990 drive-away. Add four-wheel drive and that goes up to $27,990 drive-away.
In addition, if you want what Mahindra calls the Pastoral Pack with a steel bull bar, brush rails, snorkel, tow bar, vinyl floor, canvas seat cover and bash plate, you you will be paying $35,990 drive-away.
The Pik-up is built on a ladder-frame chassis with a one-tonne-payload and a 2.5-tonne braked-towing capacity. It has a kerb weight of between 2015kg (dual-cab 4WD) and 1755kg (single-cab 2WD), and measures 5195mm long, 1915mm high (1860mm single cab), and 1820mm wide.
Standard across the range are Bluetooth, cruise control, an Eaton diff lock (4×4), a BorgWarner sourced low-range transmission, and completely sealed wheel bearings on the rear axle
Going from the S6+ to the S10+ adds a new 7.0-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation. It also houses a reversing camera. There are ISOFIX child seat anchor points and air vents in the rear.
Is the Mahindra Pik-up S10+ safe?
The Mahindra Pik-up was tested in 2016 and received a three-star ANCAP safety rating. It scored the maximum amount for a side-impact test by default, as ANCAP does not side-impact test large vehicles as it expects them to perform well.
Nonetheless, it managed just 6.6 out of 16 for the frontal offset crash test, with ANCAP noting that the Pik-up's passenger compartment "held its shape reasonably well, except for footwell and firewall intrusion". In addition, ANCAP notes protection from serious leg injury was poor for the driver, and chest protection was marginal for the driver and passenger.
Certainly from a crash-testing perspective, the Pik-up lags behind nearly all other utes – even those relatively close in price, such as the Mitsubishi Triton, which earned a five-star rating when it was tested in 2019 and scored 15.22 out of 16 for the frontal offset test.
Farmer's best friend
This is a ute destined to be a work horse rather than a suburban ute.
What is the Mahindra Pik-up S10+ like on the inside?
The Pik-up is not what you'd call a modern ute when it comes to interior fit and finish.
Unlike more established competitors in the segment such as the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, which strive to be as car-like as possible while also maintaining their rugged capabilities, the Mahindra Pik-up is not ashamed of being a farmer's friend.
While the interior is relatively basic and full of hard plastics, there are some things that are a little hard to miss. For example, the door handle plastic and the lock switch button has a fair few sharp edges that we found are good enough to give you a paper cut (keep in mind our city-bred soft hands).
Ultimately it's not a big deal. If you grab it at the correct angle it's not noticeable, but it's a simple thing to get right.
In every car we test at CarExpert, we do a Bluetooth test where we call someone and test the sound quality of the inbuilt microphone and speaker. For the Pik-up we were expecting ordinary results, but found it to be one of the better systems of late, with clarity both for the other party listening and for the driver.
The overall cabin ambience is very old-fashioned, but does the job. We found the front seats comfortable and supportive, like a Range Rover from the '80s. The commanding position of the driver's seat allows for a great deal of visibility over the bonnet.
A fascinating feature of the Pik-up is the square bottle holders. You know, for circular bottles, coffee cups and the like. We are not sure if the McCafés in Delhi serve square lattes, but it posed a few challenges. It's a real-life example of the saying "square peg in a round hole".
We actually like the Pik-up's infotainment system. It's pretty high resolution, the map system works fast, and it has support for Android Auto. We would have preferred Apple CarPlay support as well – and we're told it's coming sooner rather than later – but given the unit is double-din sized, you can always replace it.
Like a good farming machine, there are plenty of rubber bits that come out that can be cleaned easily. The whole interior almost doesn't look right when its clean.
What's under the bonnet?
Mahindra makes use of a 2.2-litre four-cylinder mHAWK common rail (Bosch) turbo-diesel engine to power its Pik-up.
The diesel powertrain pumps out 103kW of power (3750 rpm) and 320Nm of torque (1500-2800 rpm). That all goes through a six-speed manual transmission, with no automatic option.
Mahindra claims a fuel economy figure of 8.8L/100km, but for most that figure will likely be higher when they're carrying weight or towing. With an 80L tank though, the Pik-up can cover some ground between fuel stops.
How does the Mahindra Pik-up S10+ drive?
Like a farmer's ute. It's similar in nature to the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series ute – which in dual-cab and fully fitted-out configuration can cost well over $100,000.
It's a little floaty without much in the back, but even loaded-up it's not the sort of thing you want to be driving long distances on the highway. The cruise control finds it difficult to maintain speed and over-accelerates up hills, with no braking function.
We found the diesel motor to be a little noisy, but its power and torque delivery comes gradually rather than in one big wave. From all that we can find and have heard, the powertrain of the Mahindra is known to be pretty reliable, and this engine has been around for a very long time to prove that.
The transmission is easy to use with a light clutch and basic gear selection. It's not an easy car to stall. In fact one of the easiest manual cars we have tested. It does, however, have a dog-leg reverse gear that, if you're not paying attention, can be engaged accidentally.
Behind the wheel, the Pik-up drives nothing like a modern-day Ranger or Hilux. In many ways it's not meant to.
Its roughly 210mm ground clearance is more than sufficient for what most owners require, and despite its size the Pik-up has 6.7m turning circle radius that makes it easier to manoeuvre than it might look.
We drove the car around Brisbane, to a farm, and engaged in a bit of basic off-roading, and it never felt inadequate or lacking anything in particular.
How much does the Mahindra Pik-up S10+ cost to run?
The Mahindra Pik-Up comes with capped-price servicing for the first four years or 55,000km. It needs its first inspection at 5,000km (or three months) which is free.
From there, the first service is at 10,000km or 12 months for $499 and it then goes up in 15,000km or 12-month intervals with the cost at $499 (25,000km/24months), $799 (40,000km/36 months), and $499 (55,000km/48 months).
Mahindra offers a five-year, 100,000km warranty with five-year roadside assistances.
CarExpert's take on the Mahindra Pik-up S10+
This really is a farmer's ute. We recommend buying one of these if you are after a Toyota LandCruiser ute but don't want to spend significantly more.
It offers a good warranty and servicing is reasonable. Nonetheless, it doesn't have much in terms of modern safety features ,and the interior fit and finish does leave a little to the imagination.
The Pik-up, especially in a cheaper flavour than this top-spec, is ideal for a new workhorse that can be beaten, bashed, and expected to never complain. It could certainly be a little more affordable, given how cheap Mitsubishi is selling its Triton, but we feel there are deals to be done.
It's a very simple vehicle mechanically and given it has now found itself across plenty of applications (Fraser Island council, numerous big cattle farms in QLD) with success, there's no harm in test driving one.
We are looking to head to Fraser Island soon and chat to the local council that has begun a trial with numerous Pik-ups to see if it should replace its LandCruisers with Mahindras.
Show Breakdown
Cost of Ownership 7
Ride Comfort 7.2
Fit for Purpose 9
Handling Dynamics 6.5
Interior Practicality and Space 7.5
Fuel Efficiency 7.5
Technology Infotainment 7.5
A$32,990 MRLP
100% impartial car reviews, news and comparisons.
Let us know if you think we could be doing something better or you can also ask an expert if you need some independent advice.
© 2020-2021 CarExpert Pty Ltd - ABN 71 636 729 836


Lookups spiked on February 1, 2011.
News reports about "inclement weather" heralded a major snowstorm in the midwest and northeast of the U.S.
Inclement means "stormy." Its Latin root clemens means "mild" or "calm" - so inclement is the opposite of that.


Abstract: The Extent of Occurrence (EO) of Williamson's Sapsucker in British Columbia has not changed since last spatially defined in 2007 despite intensive survey efforts including the B.C. Breeding Bird Atlas from 2008-2012. The Area of Occupancy (AO) has now been spatially defined for the Merritt-Princeton area in addition to that already defined in 2007 for the Okanagan-Boundary. Relative abundance in terms of numbers of detections per call- and drum-playback (CPB) declined significantly as the breeding season progressed, being highest in April as territories are established. Nest or breeding territory population size was estimated independently by three methods for the Merritt-Princeton and OkanaganBoundary AOs combined. In 2008, a nest population of 399 (SE 155) was estimated using a simple random sample of 174 225-m radius plots each searched intensively for nests. Only using data collected prior to 2008, breeding territory population size was estimated to be 381 (no SE available) by extrapolating from the sum of assumed areas sampled by CPB and follow-up nest searches over a number of years. In 2012, breeding territory population size of 526 (SE 107) was predicted from the linear regression of breeding territory density with average habitat suitability ratings in 30 census areas. In 2007 a nest population estimate was attempted in the remainder of the EO west of Okanagan Lake using 3038 variable-radius CPB plots but no reliable statistical estimate could be made as only one nest was discovered. Mean nest density was estimated to be 0.28/km within the combined Merritt-Princeton and Okanagan-Boundary AOs. Within the remainder of the EO west of Okanagan Lake, densities were too low to reliably estimate.


text:
Christina Ricci, Speed Racer, 2007. Also on the grid for the racing hero's gal, Trixie - complete with pink helicopter … shades of Lady Penelope… or Reese Witherspoon - were Elisha Cuthbert, Rose McGowan, Kate Mara. Speed, himself, kept changing from Johnny Depp and Zac Efron to Shia Labeouf and Joseph Gordon-Levitt… and, finally, Emile Hirsch, a long time fan of the 1967-1968 Japanese anime series series.
Nikki Reed, Catch .44, 2011. It seems that Mara and Lizzy Caplan were the only stars who read Aaron Harvey's script and dropped it for the Tarantino-wannabe it was. Bruce Willis starred (well, he headed the cast) and Forest Whitaker, as a Cuban, took us through his private collection of accents. But not until the mess was released. Or escaped. In 2011.
Anne Hathaway, The Dark Knight Rises, 2011.
Scarlett Johansson, Hitchcock, 2012. Hitchcock's back in business! With two films headlined by UK actors (Anthony Hopkins, Toby Jones) in bad impressions and fat suits. This is the second one - Hopkins making Psycho. And telling Janet Leigh: "You can call me Hitch. Hold the cock"…
Jessica Biel, Hitchcock, 2012. …As Janet Leigh was just two years older than the dowdier Vera Miles, most actresses were up for either role: Mara, Diana Agron, Camilla Belle, Abby Cornish, Emilie de Ravin, Natalie Dormer, Sarah Gadon, Ashley Greene, January Jones, Brit Marling, Gwyneth Paltrow, Chloe Sevigny, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Evan Rachel Wood.
Olga Kurylenko, Oblivion, 2012. Jessica Chastain (the new Meryl Streep) was #1 target for almost every Hollywood feature. That was the problem. Too many schedules not gelling. She quit and Olga, who had tested before her, took over. (Also losing Julia - and working with Tom Cruise - wereBrit Marling, Noomi Rapace. Olivia Wilde, Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
Mireille Enos, Sabotage, 2013. Mara and Isla Fisher were beaten by Malin Akerman who then she fell pregnant and Enos, The Killing TV find, took over as Lucy, one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's DEA unit (young Expendables) in the ex-California Governor's weak comeback.
Abbie Cornish, RoboCop, 2013. Jessica Alba, Keri Russell also auditioned and Rebecca Hall passed on being the Mrs Robo-reboot who, as Rolling Stone critic Peter Travers put it, intuits that her husband's heart is still in the right place.
Sienna Miller, American Sniper, 2014. For what proved his biggest box-office success (at 84!), director Clint Eastwood looked at Mara, Jamie Alexander and Evangeline Lilly for Tara, the wife of his real-life Navy Seal hero Chris Kyle, before settling on Miller. Tara felt Sandra Bullock would be better than a Brit, before getting to know Miller in numerous Skype calls. Mara preferred joining the 2014 reboot of (gulp!) Fantastic Four.
Haley Bennett, The Girl on the Train, 2015. Mara (and her sister Rooney), Haley Bennett and Margot Robbie were also in the frame for Megan. All lucky to miss the messy Hitchcock wannabe - never came close.
Felicity Jones, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, 2015. For the first time we hear how George Lucas wrote it in 1976: "May the Force of others be with you." Also in the running for Jyn Erso, new heroine of of Disney's stand-aloneStar Wars movies, were the Canadian Tatiana Maslany and the Mara sisters - Kate and Rooney. Jones (who I'd listened to for years in the world's longest running radio soap, The Archers, on BBC Radio 4, was born in1983, the year Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi was released.


Every girl is a princess to her parents and to celebrate this spirit, here is a curated list of the Unique Princess like baby girl names. For the baby girl, who has recently joined your family and added a spark to its name, here are some great choices of baby girl names meaning princess to consider.
It's a Mithun Rashi Mrigashiras Nakshatra name that refers to the Princess of Kashi.
The Mithun Rashi name reflects the royal as well as musical attributes. It signifies a flute as well as the name of Radha Rani. Kanva is the name of a Prince mentioned in the Sanskrit dictionary.
The name is associated with Kashi. The Princess of Kashi is known as Kasheya. It's a Mithun Rashi powerful name for an Indian baby girl.
The name refers to someone who creates a space in someone's heart (Man) i.e. a beautiful or a charming girl or a royal personality who is lovely/graceful. It's a Simha Rashi and Makha Nakshatra name.
Nrupa means a king or an emperor. It also signifies a prince or a princess. It's a Vruschika Rashi name.
Raya is a Tula Rashi name which means speed, enthusiasm or zeal. It also stands for a king or a princess.
The name comes under Tula Rashi and Poorva Phalguni Nakshatra and it means a beautiful princess. Tanas also refers to offspring.
It is a stylish and popular Arabic name meaning Princess.
Amirah or Ameerah is the name used to signify a Princess.
It's a short name used to refer to a Princess.
Amyra is another variant of Amayra which also means a Princess.
It's a unique baby girl name that stands for a Princess.
Another variant of Amira which means Princess.
A not so common name used in Arabic culture to denote a Princess.
A royal name that represents a Princess.
Amira is a princess and the name signifies the guest of the princess.
Sometimes pronounced as Sara means a Princess.
It's a modern and popular Arabic name that represents a Princess.
Not so easy-to-pronounce name but a unique one for sure. It means a Princess.
A Spanish origin name which signifies a princess.
The name has a Persian origin and it denotes a princess.
The English baby girl name is used to denote a Candy or a sweet. It also refers to the Prince of servants.
Surely an uncommon name which is often used in Hebrew culture. It refers to a Princess.
Earl means a prince or a warrior or a Nobleman and Earleen is the feminine version of the name with the same meaning. It's an English origin name.
Elmira is the one who is dignified or high-ranked or a princess. The name has Spanish and English origins.
A popular Arabic name and also the name of a Bollywood celebrity. It means a princess. The name has a Persian origin.
Miki signifies a beautiful tree or three trees. The Japanese origin name also means a princess.
The name has Gaelic and English origin and often used to represent a Gold Princess.
Saara or Sara is a Finnish origin name often used in Arabic culture and it represents a Princess.
The name denotes a Noble Lady or a Princess and has an English origin.
It's an Arabic name but also used in many cultures in India like Hindu. It means a Fairy Princess. It's a fictional royal name with a Russian origin.
It's a rare Arabic name that signifies a fictional royal character or a fairy/princess. The name has Greek and Russian origins.
It's an elite Arabic name and a luxury international brand as well. The name also means a Princess and has Hebrew and French origins.
The Spanish origin name represents a Princess.
It's high time the little angels are bestowed with same common popular names; it's time to bless them with some unique names that possess a majestic essence.
The newborn baby girls are daddy's princess and mom's angels. In India, when we talk about the attributes of a woman, directly or indirectly we compare it with godly traits, nature's beauty or royal essence. When you pick one of these fictional as well as real-life inspired royal names, a baby girl who has recently brought loads of joy in your life will thank you forever for this gift. As a parent, you must be willing to get your glory crowned by the personality and achievements of your daughter and these names have the potential to turn your dream into reality.


Do you want to be a dragon hunter?
Dragon Hunting , A kind of tower defense game , is so interesting with many player's challenges : kill dragons, protect the palace from dragons' attacking and keep the peace for everyone.
Try a traditional tower defense game in a brand new seri of challenge!


text:
Q: Is it correct to write these two gerunds in succession? I'm speaking about this precise sentence:

I would like to contact you because I work for a firm in which we are considering defining a text editor for all our Android apps:

Is there any rule to know when to use this structure?

A: It is not necessarily wrong but there are better ways of saying this, such as, we are in the process of considering how to define a text editor.

A: Yes. This is fine. Consider can be catenative, taking another verb or verb phrase as object. When it takes such a verb, it takes a gerund. So, "defining a text editor for all our Android apps" is a gerund phrase, and the object of considering, which is just a verb that is in the present progressive (not actually a gerund).
Knowing which verbs you can do this with, and what forms the verbs they take as objects should be in, is just a case of learning vocabulary through experience.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
McNamee Should Recuse Himself in FERC Resilience Dockets
By Gillian Gianetti, Natural Resources Defense Council
The Natural Resources Defense Council today joined with other organizations in formally asking new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Bernard McNamee to recuse himself from two pending proceedings related to the Department of Energy's proposal to bail out coal and nuclear power plants, which McNamee signed while at DOE.
We joined Earthjustice, Sierra Club, and the Union of Concerned Scientists in filing the formal request with FERC. The filing with FERC is a necessary legal requirement before our groups can file a court challenge if McNamee fails to recuse himself.
The reasons for our decision to join in the recusal request with other environmental groups are straightforward. The first FERC proceeding is the Energy's (DOE) September 29, 2017, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR), which claimed it was necessary to bail out uneconomic coal and nuclear plants in order to ensure reliable electric service. Because Commissioner McNamee was DOE's deputy general counsel for energy policy at that time, he signed the cover letter transmitting the NOPR from DOE to FERC. As a matter of both law and fairness, Commissioner McNamee cannot participate as a decision maker in the same case in which he previously participated on behalf of DOE. Although FERC unanimously rejected the NOPR on January 9, 2018, the proceeding itself remains active because a party has asked FERC to reconsider its decision. If Commissioner McNamee participates in adjudicating the pending rehearing requests, it would amount to him deciding his own case.
The second proceeding is the new "resilience" docket that FERC initiated at the same time it rejected DOE's NOPR. While rejecting the NOPR, FERC has asked for input on ways to improve the grid's ability to withstand and recover from extreme weather and other threats. FERC intends the resilience docket to further evaluate the same and similar issues as those raised in the NOPR. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Commissioner McNamee said that through the resilience docket, "FERC's examination of the issue is still outstanding. The issue I think needs to be, and what they are looking at, is what are the attributes that are necessary for resilience." Essentially, the NOPR and FERC's resilience docket are addressing the same substantive matters.
The connection between Commissioner McNamee and FERC's two pending dockets is even stronger because of his continuing work on the issues at DOE. As executive director of DOE's Office of Policy, Commissioner McNamee was tasked with examining the statutes and legal justifications for First Energy Solutions' illegal coal and nuclear bailout proposal, as well as DOE's leaked bailout proposal, both of which are variations of the NOPR. The First Energy Solutions' proposal also raise issues relevant to FERC's resilience docket.
Critically, the existence of actual bias is irrelevant here. We presume that Commissioner McNamee will approach these issues objectively, as he promised during his Senate confirmation hearing.
However, under the law an appearance of bias is enough. To preserve the perception of fairness and to safeguard due process and the rule of law, Commissioner McNamee's recusal is warranted in these two FERC rulemaking dockets.


text:
Paramount Property (Glenmarie) Sdn Bhd
2, Jalan Anggerik Vanilla, R31/R, Kota Kemuning, Section 31, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
http://paramountproperty.my
Paramount Property is an award winning developer with a 35-year track record for building enduring addresses in the Klang Valley and Sg Petani. From its beginnings as a township developer, Paramount Property has grown its portfolio to include residential, commercial, retail, educational, industrial and integrated developments. Paramount Property's strong adherence to quality, its innovative, practical designs, its commitment to delivering value and its respect for the customer has cemented its reputation as the people's developer. It is now focusing its efforts on creating new addresses and growing its landbank to meet the needs of the growing Malaysian population, in line with the Paramount Group's vision of being an innovative market leader, in businesses that benefit society.
Sejati Residences
Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
RM 1,810,000 - RM 3,495,300
House F/H


Many employees of Truss Technologies came to work with experience from other truss companies.
Our reputation for treating people fairly and an extensive profit sharing plan attracted most of them.
If your experience would benefit our growing company, please contact us.


Business and design go hand in hand in most cases. If a business wants to be in the public eye and market well, it needs to have eye-catching branding. That's when graphic design is required. From the website to the marketing materials, almost everything requires careful design and attention to detail. The design is what catches the eye, and if you get that right, catching the attention of your audience becomes easy. The right graphic design agency San Diego will be easy and professional to work with. When businesses hire a design agency, there's often a conflict of interest and the engagement is not successful.
That doesn't have to be the case, though. If your engagement with a design agency was not successful, it indicates that you chose the wrong one. The following tips should help you find the right agency and create a successful working relationship.
When you're looking for a graphic design agency San Diego that is in sync with your business, you need to take your time to research.
Choosing a firm in a hurry can result in wrong decisions and terminate a working relationship midway. Talk to different companies to find one that suits your business and your design project.
Don't ask the questions that everybody else does. Come up with hard questions that the firm has to think the answers to. If the firm is successful at providing satisfying answers to the questions, you can consider hiring them for your project.
If you want a successful working relationship with a graphic design agency San Diego, choose a team that's flexible and adaptable.
A rigid team will never be able to adapt to the way your business functions, and it can get difficult to work together. A flexible team with an open mind is the best choice for a successful relationship.
Any graphic design agency worth their salt will have samples to show their work. Always make sure to look at the designer's portfolio before making a decision. If they have nothing to show for their experience, ask them to create a sample project for you.
While making sure that the team sticks to your needs, it's also important to give the graphic design agency San Diego some creative leeway. Interfering in their work all the time will make the working relationship bitter and lead to an unsuccessful project.


The Global South-South Development Expo (GSSD) was held this year for the fifth time from November 19-23 at the Imperial Palace in Vienna. During the course of the event, 900 delegates concentrated on international development cooperation with the developing countries, particularly South America and South Africa. The meeting covered political, economic, cultural, and social aspects, as well as technical and ecological ones. There was a special focus on the latter this year, since 2012 is the "International Year of Sustainable Energy for All."
The measures developed in cooperation with the Vienna Tourist Board's Vienna Convention Bureau (VCB) to minimize the "ecological footprint" of the GSSD Expo ranged from recommendations for the most ecological possible travel arrangements and transport around the city, booking hotels awarded the EcoLogo, all the way through to the use of biologically produced or biodegradable materials for convention utensils such as conference folders, stationery and printed papers. Printing costs were also reduced to a minimum by distributing a great deal of information on USB sticks instead of on paper, and regional and seasonal products were chosen for catering purposes.
In collaboration with UNIDO, the VCB came up with an innovation designed to increase congress delegates' environmental awareness. At the GSSD Expo, they all received a "Green Passport" explaining the fact that they were taking part in a Green Meeting, and outlining the underlying ideas as well as the measures taken. The "Green Passport" – produced in passport format – also contained tips about what congress delegates themselves could do in support of the Green Meeting philosophy. It gave all the ways of getting to the Imperial Palace using Vienna Lines public transport, recommended waste separation and foregoing fresh towels every day at the hotel, and listed businesses selling organic products – from bakery products to cosmetics – and even shops with design objects made from recycled materials. For any delegates extending their stay after the end of the congress, there was also a detailed programme suggestion for a "green day in Vienna".
VCB Director Christian Mutschlechner said: "The 'Green Passport' is a step on the way to more Green Meetings, since the idea is to introduce as many people a possible to the concept of 'green thinking' in the conference business. The objective is to establish Green Meetings as an international standard and environmentally friendly behavior as a given."


Khartoum – Secretary-General of the United Nation, Antonio Guterres hailed Sudan's efforts in achieving peace in South Sudan and Central Africa Republic (CAR), describing it as a turning point in Africa.
During his talks with the President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir on the sidelines of the African Summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, the UN Secretary-General said that Sudan's efforts are exceptional and deserve commendation, stressing that the support of the United Nations for these efforts during the negotiation, especially regarding CAR, will continue to implement this agreement, stressing that they will make every effort to secure the necessary support for the implementation of the peace agreement in South Sudan, praising the joint efforts of Presidents Al-Bashir and Museveni in supporting this agreement.
Foreign Minister, Dr. Al-Dirdirii Mohamed Ahmed said that the meeting dealt with the most important issues related to security and peace in the region.
On the other hand, the President of the Republic discussed with the President of the Republic of Rwanda, President of the African Union for its last session the possibility of supporting the process of peace and stability in CAR, since Rwanda is the main state of the peacekeeping mission there.
The Foreign Minister said that the meeting discussed the role that the Sudanese and Rwandan sides can play in supporting the presidential forces in CAR in order to be able to carry out their tasks to provide the required security and stability to implement the agreement.


When blood glucose levels fall below 70 mg/dl while sleeping at night, the person experiences a condition called nocturnal hypoglycemia.
Studies suggest that almost half of all episodes of low blood glucose — and more than half of all severe episodes — occur at night during sleep.
Nocturnal hypoglycemia can be potentially dangerous. The good news is that this condition can be prevented with careful planning and by training roommates and partners to recognize and treat the condition.
Doctors are most concerned about people who sleep through these symptoms without noticing them.
What should I do if this happens?
People and their partners or roommates should learn to recognize the signs of nighttime hypoglycemia. Be prepared! Ask your doctor for an emergency glucagon kit. This kit contains a fast-acting medication that can be injected if the person can't be woken up. Store the kit in a bedside drawer for easy access.
DO NOT PUT ANYTHING INTO A PERSON'S MOUTH IF THEY ARE ASLEEP OR CANNOT SIT UP.
If the person cannot be woken: If there is no emergency glucagon kit, call 911. If the person has a glucagon kit, the partner or roommate should follow the instructions to fill the syringe and inject the medicine. Once fully awake, he/she should eat a meal and check their blood glucose every few hours using a home test kit. After giving the injection, the person's doctor should be notified.
If the person can be woken up and sit without support: They should be given a fast-acting glucose source. Good options include hard candy, fruit juice or glucose paste or tablets, which can be purchased at most pharmacies. Once the person is fully awake, they should eat a meal and check their blood glucose every few hours using a home test kit.
It is very important to call your doctor as soon as possible after experiencing nocturnal hypoglycemia. The patient and doctor should try to figure out what caused the episode and how to prevent it from happening again.


You have pipes/cables with unknown sizes which must through a waterproof concrete wall. The feed-through must prevent the ingress of odor, gas or water.
The Crassus Press Seal DS Universal is useable for variable sizes of pipes/cables. Just seperate the not used layers, to get the needed size for the existing pipe/cable.
Push the adapted Crassus Press Seal Type DS Universal into the cleaned up wall sleeve (alternative: core drill hole) and now you can install the pipes/cables.


Aug. 1 at approximately 2:22 a.m., answered a call to Flash Foods in reference to a theft. On arrival the clerk told officers that a female had been in the store and had removed some items and left without paying for them. After a search of the area the female, Kiera Monique McGee, 19, of Baxley, was located and has been charged with one count of theft by shoplifting in connection with this incident.
Aug. 1 at approximately 5:09 p.m., answered a call to a vehicle in the ditch on Lackawanna Street. On arrival officers met with a complainant who told them that the person driving the vehicle had gotten it out of the ditch and then swerved striking a mailbox, causing damage to it and then left the scene. After an investigation into the incident, Joseph Terry Swain, 57, of Baxley, was charged with one count hit and run/leaving the scene of an accident.
Aug. 4 at approx. 6:18 a.m., met with a resident at a Holmesville Avenue address in reference to a stolen vehicle. On arrival the resident told officers that sometime during the night person(s) unknown had removed his 2014 Ford Expedition King Ranch truck, black and tan in color. Officers checked the area for the truck along with putting out a BOLO to other officers and surrounding counties. At approx. 7:18 a.m. the stolen vehicle was located in a vacant lot off of Beach Road. The vehicle had sustained some damage during the incident and has been released back to its owner.
Aug. 7 at approx. 9:28 a.m., met with a complainant at Bailey Boys manufacturing in reference to a theft. On arrival the complainant told officers that sometime during the night person(s) unknown had removed a battery out of a Ford tractor and also had cut and removed the copper lines to the exterior air conditioning units.
Aug. 8 at approx. 11:05 a.m., met with a complainant at an Oak Street address in reference to a theft. On arrival the complainant told officers that person(s) unknown had cut and removed the copper lines from the exterior air conditioning units.
Aug. 8 at approx. 5:30 p.m., met with a complainant at the police department in reference to some reported forgeries of personal checks. After an investigation it was discovered that a check had been forged and passed in Baxley. After further investigation, an arrest warrant was issued charging, Charity L. Lee, 31, of Nicholls, for one count forgery in the fourth degree.
Aug. 11 at approx. 12:08, answered a call to Wal-Mart in reference to a theft. On arrival officers met with the LPC person who had a person detained for taking some monies out of an associate's purse in the break room of the store. Charged in connection with this incident was Rebecca Lowe, 38, of Baxley, on one count theft by taking.
Aug. 12 at approx. 12:55, answered a call to Wal-Mart in reference to a theft. On arrival officers met with the LPC person who had a person detained for taking monies out of the cash register and then converting the currency to his own use. Charged in connection with this incident was Mitchell Laray Conaway, Jr., 18, of Baxley, on seven counts theft by deception.
Aug. 14 at approx. 9:05 a.m., met with a complainant at a South Main Street address in reference to a person turning on an outside water faucet and then walking off leaving it running for some period of time. After an investigation and reviewing surveillance footage, a warrant was secured charging Waylon Williams, 45, of Baxley, with one count criminal trespass in connection with this incident.
Aug. 15 at approx. 8:40 a.m., met with a resident at a West Tollison Street address in reference to a theft. On arrival the resident told officers that sometime during the night person(s) unknown entered her vehicle and removed her purse and its contents.
Aug. 15 at approx. 9:56 a.m., met with a complainant at the police department in reference to a stolen check. On arrival the complainant told officers that person(s) unknown had stolen a check from his truck and cashed it at a local bank. After investigation the following persons were charged in connection with this incident. Jerry Arnett, 29, and Corey Orvin, 31, both of Baxley on charges of one count each of theft by taking and forgery in the third degree, also charged were Bessie Mary Arnett, 28, and Willie C. Jones, 26, also of Baxley, on charges of one count each of forgery in the third degree.
Aug. 15 at approx. 4:07 p.m., answered a call to the People State Bank in reference to someone attempting to pass a stolen check. On arrival officers met with a complainant and then detained the person who was attempting to pass the check. After an investigation the person, Jason Alan Thornton, 33, of Uvalda, was charged with one count each of theft by taking and forgery in the fourth degree.
Aug. 15 at approx. 7:58 p.m., answered a call to JC Nails in reference to a theft of services incident. On arrival a clerk of the store told officers that a female had come into the business to have her nails done and afterwards she was unable to pay for the service rendered. Charged in connection with this incident, Kiera Monique McGee, 19, of Baxley, on one count theft of services.
Aug. 16 at approx. 8:07 a.m., answered a call to O'Reilly's Auto Parts in reference to a damaged property incident. On arrival officer met with a person who was operating a 2008 Nissan Altima, where he told them that he was attempting to park in the lot and accidentally hit the gas pedal colliding into the corner of the business. Both the vehicle and the business sustained moderate damage. No one was hurt during the incident.


text:
Last edited by Nele
4 edition of After the first death. found in the catalog.
Lawrence Block
by Lawrence Block
Published 1969 by Macmillan in New York .
Series A Cock Robin mystery
LC Classifications PZ4.B6533 Af, PS3552.L63 Af
Next book on the YA shelf: Next book on the shelf is After the First Death by Robert Cormier. They had us read this book in 8th grade. I remember the experience vividly. I hadn't ever read a book for school that affected me so deeply. I couldn't put it down. And yet that book stalked my nightmares for months – and in some ways it still does. Today I'm going to write a essay about a story called After The First Death, this old book was published in The author of the story is Robert Cormier. The main Character is a 16 year old terrorist called Miro, other important characters are Artkin he is a very dark and dangerous man, also a young bus driver called Kate and the last one.
After the First Death. After The First Death People must finish what they started. Whether it is the war in Iraq or just simply doing what they do in their everyday life. This can be proved in the book After The First Death (ATFD). What happened in this book was that a . Chocolate War, I Am the Cheese, and After the First Death. Most recently, Frenchtown Summer was awarded the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Fiction. Cormier lived all his life in the little New England mill town of Leominster, Massachusetts, where he grew up as part of a close, warm community of French Canadian immigrants.
RPL's Director reviews "After the First Death" by Robert Cormier. Read book: After The First Death () On book page. After The First Death ().
Hiking trails of northern Colorado
status of Georgia.
Proceedings of a discussion of drought management strategies and activities in the Missouri River Basin.
Homer City multistream coal cleaning demonstration
Business and legal forms for interior designers
Instructors manual and key for know your merchandise
Guide to United Nations and allied agencies.
After the first death by Lawrence Block Download PDF EPUB FB2
"After The First Death" is a novel by Lawrence Block. The basis of the plot is nothing new to crime fiction. This is yet another man-on- the-run story about an ordinary, law-abiding guy, who was originally a well-respected professor, who wakes up after an all-night bender in a sleazy hotel room, covered with blood with a dead prostitute on /5.
One outstanding vintage example is Richard Cormier's After the First Death, first published in A group of terrorists take a school bus hostage and the story focuses around three different teenage protagonists: the bus driver, one of the terrorists and the son of a US military commander.
The three different points of view come out brilliantly/5(62). An Unpleasant Book – Which is Definitely Worth Reading It is hard to believe that Robert Cormier wrote "After the First Death" as early asas you would think the plot was inspired by some of the gruesome events of the last few years, but Cormier's pessimism was apparently well ahead of its time – if pessimism can ever be by: Suspenseful plot has a psychological twist.
Read Common Sense Media's After the First Death review, age rating, and parents guide.4/5. After the First Death. Even though it was written almost 40 years ago, Robert Cormier's After the First Death () remains relevant for its examination of terrorism and the trials of adolescence.
Robert Cormier () changed the face of young adult literature over the course of his illustrious career. His many books include The Chocolate War, I Am the Cheese, Fade, Tenderness, After the First Death, Heroes, Frenchtown Summer, and The Rag and Bone he received the Margaret A.
Edwards Award, honoring his lifetime contribution to writing for teens.3/5(6). Overview American author Robert Cormier's young adult novel, After the First Death, tells the story of a bus carrying five-year-old children to a summer day camp that is taken over bya high school student, is driving the bus when the incident begins.
Kate, along with Miro, who, at sixteen, is the youngest of the four hijackers, and Ben, the son of the general of an. After the First Death is a novel by award winning writer Robert Cormier. In this novel, Miro, a Middle Eastern teenager, and a small group of his fellow countrymen hijack a bus filled with five-year-old children on their way to summer day camp.
These hijackers believe they are fighting for their. Naked in Death was the first of J.D. Robb's "In Death" series, published in It wasn't much of a hit back then, though received acclaim from the Gothic Journal.
The term they used was "a unique blend of hardcore police drama, science fiction and passionate romance". That is one heck of a review to receive for a first book. After the First Death (The Classic Crime Library Book 1) - Kindle edition by Block, Lawrence.
Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading After the First Death (The Classic Crime Library Book 4/5(17).
About Robert Cormier. Robert Cormier (–) changed the face of young adult literature over the course of his illustrious career. His many books include The Chocolate War, I Am the Cheese, Fade, Tenderness, After the First Death, Heroes, Frenchtown Summer, and The Rag and Bone Shop.
After The First Death. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the After The First Death, you will able to read or download in Pdf or ePub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of ore it need a FREE signup process to obtain the book. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by.
Early on, one of the tranquilized child passengers dies of a drug overdose, and after the first death there are many others: three of the four terrorists are eventually shot; the wariest, most promising of the children is killed in retaliation for the first of the three; a soldier gets his while participating in a rescue attack; and then.
The novel, After the First Death by Robert Comier, is an exciting thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. This book gives you three different perspectives of what is going on in the book. Comier allows you to enter the minds of three main characters named: Kate, Miro, and by: After The First Death Study Guide for Test Learn with flashcards, games, and more — for free.
Robert Cormier (–) changed the face of young adult literature over the course of his illustrious many books include The Chocolate War, I Am the Cheese, Fade, Tenderness, After the First Death, Heroes, Frenchtown Summer, and The Rag and Bone he received the Margaret A.
Edwards Award, honoring his lifetime contribution to writing for teens.3/5(6). Read After the First Death from the story Book of Quotes by Haha (Alexis) with 1, reads. quotes, funny, fiction.
After the First Death by Robert Cormi. After the First Death is a brilliant but disturbing book - it challenges your immediate thoughts and makes you think really deep about situations. I intend on buying this book for my step-daughter - but also reading it again the minute she is finished!.
Read more. 2 people found this helpful.4/5(27). Start studying After the First Death. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. ALL ABOUT THE AUTHOR: CHARACTERS: Miro Plot Outline: CHARACTERS: Kate Forrester Robert Edmund Cormier was an American author, columnist, and reporter, known for his deep, pessimistic literature.
His most popular works include I Am Cheese, After the First Death, We All Fall Down. After the First Death Summary. After the First Death is a novel by award winning writer Robert Cormier.
In this novel, Miro, a Middle Eastern teenager, and a small group of his fellow countrymen hijack a bus filled with five-year-old children on their way to summer day camp.His books mostly have a bad ending. His writing style is similar to reports, with a lot of conversations. He is used to write his stories as many times over as he is totally pleased with it.
He has a lot of well-known books for example, I Am the Cheese, After the First Death, We All Fall Down and The Chocolate War.After the first death by Robert Cormier,Pantheon Books edition, in EnglishPages:
certifiedneighborhoodspecialist.com - After the first death. book © 2020


YA'LL PRIVATE MONEY IS A TOTAL GAME CHANGER!
This is for you if you're ready to really step your Real Estate Investing UP to a whole new world.
Imagine being able to do even MORE deals, without a penny out of your own pocket up front..but at a level of investing like you've never done before.
Because that's the thing..with private money lenders, the WORLD of deals is at your fingertips..the SKY is the limit and you can choose any deal you want to make more money for YOU, for YOUR family, and for your private money lenders too.
Why you need to find your private lender before finding your attorney, accountant and title company.
How to find HOT off market properties without any bidding!
How to train sellers to find YOU!
What cupcake deals are and why you will love them!
The difference between a hard money lender and a private money lender.
How to borrow the purchase price money PLUS any rehab money you need.
When foreclosure is NOT a bad F word.
Why your credit doesn't matter in Private Money lending.
How to get 100% Financing for flips, rentals and apartment deals.
How to get out of the RE rate race once and for all while STILL making lots of money every single month.
If you're really ready to step up your real estate investing game ...THIS is the training you need to get there.
If you want to use other people's money to close real estate deals with class and style- Private Money Profits is for YOU!
April Crossley and Whitney Nicely have teamed up to bring you the simplest system to creating your own abundance of wealth with real estate investments. And the best part?
Both of these ladies totally believe in getting deals done WITHOUT your own money involved in the transactions.
They have jam-packed mountains of value into one killer workbook for Private Money Profits.
From the introductory information through the advanced templates and personalized letters to get you moving with passive income, April and Whitney have made sure that you have everything you need to be set up for success.
Want to know more from April and Whitney?!


text:
Photo Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Dollar General Employee Charged With Manslaughter After Killing Armed Robber, Says 6th Time In 5 Months Store Was Robbed
by Aria Bell
A store clerk has been arrested after shooting an armed robber in self-defense at a Dollar General in Louisiana.
According to local police, Rafus Anderson was working at the downtown Monroe location when the robbery took place. Per Fox 5 Vegas, when the thief took the money from the register and attempted to leave the store, the employee pulled out a gun and fired more than one shot in his direction. The suspect was hit along with an innocent bystander who was shopping at the time.
When officers arrived on the scene, the robber was found "lying in the money he had just robbed the store of," the police report stated. Unfortunately, he died later on from complications from the gun wound.
After Anderson locked up the store, as usual, he went to the police station to turn himself in according to the report. When he was questioned by police about what took place, he mentioned that this was the sixth time someone tried to rob the store in the last five months. Four of the attempted robberies had been successful so he felt scared that he could be killed this time. The clerk was released from jail earlier this week without bail and had a court appearance the next day.
The New Yorker and ProPublica discovered that dollar stores are a popular target for robbers due to their location in communities and the cash flow.
There has been no statement from Dollar General at this time.
Scroll for more articles


text:
12 dangerous creatures that call Arizona home
Arizona's deserts are home to many creepy crawly creatures. Some are entirely harmless, but others aren't.
12 dangerous creatures that call Arizona home Arizona's deserts are home to many creepy crawly creatures. Some are entirely harmless, but others aren't. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/1p2fiW2
Arizona's deserts are home to many creepy crawly creatures. Some are entirely harmless, but others aren't. Here's 11 to watch out for. Peter Haden/ Cronkite News
12 dangerous creatures in Arizona
It is the only venomous lizard native to the United States. A nocturnal creature, the Gila monster attacks humans only in defense. In Arizona, it is a protected species. Tom Tingle/The Republic
Thirteen species of rattlesnakes live in Arizona, more than any other state, according to Arizona Game and Fish. If you hear the warning rattle, it is just that — the snake is telling you not to come any closer. Stay calm and give it a wide berth. Move away from the rattler with slow, non-threatening, non-sudden movements. Dave Seibert/The Republic
The highly aggressive Africanized bee population has risen by at least 1,000 percent in Arizona this year, according to Reed Booth. Known religiously as the "killer" bee, this hybrid species is known to defend its hive relentlessly when disturbed, viciously attacking anything—or anyone—in their path. Mark Henle/The Republic
The bark scorpion is the most common type of scorpion in Arizona and can cause severe medical problems. All other scorpions pose a much smaller threat to humans. Diana Payan/The Republic
Coral snakes have a blunt black snout and bands of red, yellow (sometimes white) and black that completely encircle the body, and the yellow and red bands touch. A coral snake's venom is two or three times more potent than that of most rattlesnakes, but their fangs are smaller, and they inject less venom. Rick Graveson
A tarantula can use its fangs to inflict a bite, or it can use its barbed and mildly venomous abdominal hairs, according to desertusa.com. It appears that tarantulas cause no long term damage in most cases. Republic File Photo
The bite from a centipede, while very painful, generally does not require medical attention, according to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at University of Arizona. Jupiterimages
There are about five species of brown spiders in Arizona, according to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at University of Arizona. Their venom usually causes aches and swelling, but it can result in a necrotic ulcer. Getty Images
The female black widow spider is considered the most venomous spider in North America, according to desertusa.com. The venom of the black widow spider is 15 times as toxic as the venom of the prairie rattlesnake. Charlie Leight/The Republic
Yes, Sonoran Desert Toads are poisonous, not venomous (poison is ingested, venom is injected.) These toads have glands that produce a poison that can kill an adult dog. The Republic
The Blister Beetle excretes an irritant from its joints when it is trapped. This irritant causes blistering much like poision ivy, according to University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Korpongstudio/Getty Images
This bug typically bites people while they are asleep so it takes several hours to know you have been bitten. The bite usually causes swelling, but repeated exposure has been known to cause allergies that may require hospitalization. University of Arizona
Arizona's deserts are home to many creepy crawly creatures. Some are entirely harmless, but others aren't. Here's 11 to watch out for.
The Republic | azcentral.com Published 12:10 p.m. MT March 3, 2016 | Updated 10:54 a.m. MT Oct. 12, 2017
Gila Monsters only attack humans when they are threatened.(Photo: Chuck Brown)
You may already know about Arizona spiders, scorpions and rattlesnakes, but here is some information on those creatures and others to watch out for.
It is the only venomous lizard native to the United States. A nocturnal creature, the Gila monster attacks humans only in defense. In Arizona, it is a protected species.
Thirteen species of rattlesnakes live in Arizona, more than any other state, according to Arizona Game and Fish. If you hear the warning rattle, it is just that — the snake is telling you not to come any closer. Stay calm and give it a wide berth. Move away from the rattler with slow, non-threatening, non-sudden movements.
Africanized bee
The highly aggressive Africanized bee population has risen by at least 1,000 percent in Arizona this year, according to Reed Booth. Known religiously as the "killer" bee, this hybrid species is known to defend its hive relentlessly when disturbed, viciously attacking anything — or anyone — in their path.
The bark scorpion is the most common type of scorpion in Arizona and can cause severe medical problems. All other scorpions pose a much smaller threat to humans.
Beware the bark scorpion: 5 ways to reduce your risk of being stung
Arizona Coral Snake
Coral snakes have a blunt black snout and bands of red, yellow (sometimes white) and black that completely encircle the body, and the yellow and red bands touch. A coral snake's venom is two or three times more potent than that of most rattlesnakes, but their fangs are smaller, and they inject less venom.
Tarantula in the Four Peaks Wilderness. (Photo: Stephanie Belt)
A tarantula can use its fangs to inflict a bite, or it can use its barbed and mildly venomous abdominal hairs, according to desertusa.com. It appears that tarantulas cause no long term damage in most cases.
The bite from a centipede, while very painful, generally does not require medical attention, according to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at University of Arizona.
Texas-sized redheaded centipede is terrifying the Internet
Brown Spider
There are about five species of brown spiders in Arizona, according to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at University of Arizona. Their venom usually causes aches and swelling, but it can result in a necrotic ulcer.
How to treat a spider bite
Black Widow spider
The female black widow spider is considered the most venomous spider in North America, according to desertusa.com. The venom of the black widow spider is 15 times as toxic as the venom of the prairie rattlesnake.
Sonoran Desert Toad
Yes, Sonoran Desert Toads are poisonous, not venomous (poison is ingested, venom is injected.) These toads have glands that produce a poison that can kill an adult dog.
Clay Thompson: When it rains, it pours toads, frogs
Blister Beetle
The Blister Beetle excretes an irritant from its joints when it is trapped. This irritant causes blistering much like poision ivy, according to University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Conenose Bug
This bug typically bites people while they are asleep so it takes several hours to know you have been bitten. The bite usually causes swelling, but repeated exposure has been known to cause allergies that may require hospitalization.
The bite from a centipede, while very painful, generally does not require medical attention, according to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at University of Arizona. (Photo: Jupiterimages)
Read or Share this story: http://azc.cc/1p2fiW2
Amid policy changes, asylum seekers face challenges at border
Nick Oza
Gov. Ducey's promise on border security
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and David Wallace/The Republic
AZ Fact Check: Celebrating International Fact-Checking Day
Montini: The horse at the Starbucks drive-thru
EJ Montini
Valdez: Feed a kid, feed America's soul
Linda Valdez
Letter: Enough with the jaguar stories
Jim McManus


Yarn: Boliviana Bulky Code: Q206 Description: This yarn is great for beginner knitters, comes in a wonderful assortment of colors and is great for sweaters, hats, scarves and blankets. Generous 200 gram balls of soft merino from Bolivia spun with a springy twist. Boliviana Bulky makes last minute accessories and gifts a joy to knit. Available in 17 colors. 100% Merino Wool Meters Per Ball: 160m Needle Size/Tension: 9-12mm | 8-10 stitches Pack Size: 5x200g..
Yarn: Ombra Code: LA986 Description: A fashionable shiny yarn with a soft handle and interesting co..
Yarn: Novena Code: LA768 Description: This beautiful yarn has a chainette construction, making it s..
Yarn: Passione Code: LA976 Description: Warm, weightless, and cozy is the theme for Passione. Cuddl..


text:
Climate Toolkit
Fall Showcase
Sustainability Lab
Interior Design Pledge
Planet Positive
Responsible Disruptors
MetropolisLikes NYCxDESIGN
Future100
CEU Fest
DesignTV
Jobs in Design
Architects and designers from top firms along with influencers and experts will examine strengths and weaknesses of current design thinking and practices, exploring issues like research, technology, and wellness.
Design for Equity, Must-Read, Must-Reads, sustainability, Urbanism
15 Essential Architecture and Design Reads for 2023
These must-read articles will give you all the inspiration and motivation you need to start the new year right.
Remembering Doug Garofalo
We were greatly saddened to hear about the recent death of Doug Garofalo, the Chicago-based architect and educator. At Metropolis we felt a particular connection to him: Doug was part of the digital wave that swept through architecture in the 1990s. His collaboration, with Michael Maltzen and Gregg Lynn, on the Korean Presbyterian Church in […]
By: Martin C. Pedersen
We were greatly saddened to hear about the recent death of Doug Garofalo, the Chicago-based architect and educator. At Metropolis we felt a particular connection to him: Doug was part of the digital wave that swept through architecture in the 1990s. His collaboration, with Michael Maltzen and Gregg Lynn, on the Korean Presbyterian Church in Sunnyside, Queens helped introduce an entirely new way of working. It was the product of three architects working in three different cities (something taken for granted today).
But the project that best conveys Doug's spirit was the house we featured on the cover of our November 2004 issue (below). Using the digital processes he'd become increasingly known for, Doug wrapped a swooping, biomorphic addition around a somewhat traditional form, creating an entirely new take on the American farmhouse.
Our story, written by Edward Keegan, captured the collaborative connection between Doug and the clients. "We wanted our grandchildren," Susan Manilow told Keegan, "to live in a wonderful environment that was new and creative and strange for them. We want them to sense how wonderful something can be that is so completely different from what they've ever looked at or thought about or lived in."
Indeed, the Manilows were ideal clients for Doug: brave, adventurous, open. For me that's the tragedy here. Doug was an architect who took big swings, who constantly pushed the envelope, who asked clients to go along for the wild ride. These clients are, by definition, always in short supply. They require time to find and cultivate. I wish Doug had been given a bit more time: there were surely more Manilows out there for him to play with.
In addition to his practice, Doug taught for 22 years at the University of Illinois Chicago, School of Architecture. The director, Robert Somol, posted this tribute on the school's web site:
"It is with deep sadness that I convey the news of Doug Garofalo's passing on Sunday July 31, one day before his 53rd birthday. As many in the College and professional architectural community were aware, Doug had been surviving—and, indeed, thriving—with his characteristic humor and quiet dignity since the diagnosis of his illness just over five years ago. For others, this news will come as a surprise, as Doug never let his diagnosis or suffering define him nor compromise his twenty-two year commitment to the University, to the energetic mentoring of students and young architects, or to his growing professional distinction. To all of us, it is a loss for which we will not easily or quickly come to terms. We will relay plans for a future memorial service as they unfold. In the meantime, and on behalf of the College and School, we extend our most sincere condolences to Doug's wife, Chris, to the members of their immediate families, and to the extensive community of his close friends and relatives. His voice, talent, modesty, and integrity will be greatly missed.
In just the last five years, Doug was the subject of a one-person exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago (2006), won Chicago AIA and Driehaus Awards for his Hyde Park Art Center, collaborated with SOM on the design planning for the 2016 Olympic bid and with UNStudio on the Burnham Pavilion, won a highly prized United States Artist (USA) Fellowship, and was named a University Scholar for 2009–12 by UIC, the first time in over twenty years that a faculty member from the School of Architecture was so honored. In addition to his professional accomplishments and teaching excellence, Doug was a valued member of both the Board of Trustees of the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, as well as the Advisory Board for the socially-activist design laboratory Archeworks, which he assisted in co-founding in 1993. Doug was an important voice on UIC's Strategic Planning Committee, participated in the Daley Forum, and served as Interim Director at a crucial and challenging time in the School's history (2001–3), setting the stage for whatever successes might follow.
In all of his academic and professional endeavors, Doug had often been the most visible Chicago representative—and at certain dark moments in the city's history, the only representative—for any viable claim to the larger historical legacy of architectural experimentation in the city and region. As a colleague and friend, he is remembered fondly and widely for his sharp eye and wry smile, honest criticism and warm encouragement, intense passion for both architecture and the desert, facility with both his watercolor brushes and bbq tongs, wide-ranging tastes in music and food, unique sense of snakeskin boots-meet-puffy-jacket style, and still inexplicable fashion preference for sockettes. Things that came naturally to Doug will continue to remain mysteries for the rest of us. Thank you for the example and the generosity."
Shortly after he won the AIA's Young Architect Award in 1995, Metropolis featured Doug Garofalo's design for a housing project in Peoria, IL, in our June 1996 issue. The November 2004 cover story, pictured above, was titled "Prairie Poetry."
Designer and TV Personality Amy Devers Brings Clever to the SURROUND Podcast Network
5 Thinkers Inspiring Optimism in Design
Social Media Sameness in Design: How to Break the Algorithm and Increase Equity
Subscribe to our mailing list to receive the latest updates, exclusive content, subscription deals delivered straight to your inbox!
© 2023 SANDOW All Rights Reserved.


It began as one person's dream to reach out to the inner city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Once that dream was shared, God began to do things only He can do.
Sis Link, a member of Pike Grace Brethren Church's Christian Education Commission, had spent time with the children of the inner city of Johnstown in the past. She knew the needs firsthand and desired to reach these children with the love of Jesus.
This undertaking was much bigger than our seven members could handle so we decided to approach the Outreach Commission about joining forces. What a blessing it was at our first meeting together. The Outreach Commission's elder, Irv Meredith, challenged us to look beyond ourselves as a church. He felt this outreach would bring our church closer and cause us to look at the needs around us. What a prophet he was.
We had no idea who would lead such an awesome undertaking. Praise God for Barry Deetscreek, a public school teacher from our church. God knew all along he was the perfect man for the job because, where does Barry teach? He teaches in downtown Johnstown, of course!
One Sunday after church we held a fundraiser to share the dream. Approximately 165 people attended the Fiesta dinner. Authentic Mexican food was served. $1,011 was raised. The whole church was seeing the dream and desiring to see it fulfilled!
The two commissions approached the Johnstown Grace Brethren Church, once a thriving church in the center of the city, but now a smaller congregation, to see if they would consider providing supper for the kids each night before VBS. Pastor Ron Carnevali was enthusiastic and agreed to help.
The next challenge was finding a location for the event. We were convinced that God desired a neutral location so more children would come. We checked every lead possible, a run-down community center, an ambulance building, any empty building in that area of Johnstown, but nothing opened up to us. We had our ideas, but God had planned well in advance.
We had contacted the Johnstown church about helping with food. Their building was unused for many years except for storage. How long did it take to get through our heads that this is where God wanted us all along? When all else failed, we finally listened.
The week at Johnstown Grace Brethren Church turned out to be a fantastic outreach. A double blessing was that it encouraged this smaller church. We were able to touch the lives of 130 children, beautiful kids who heard about the love of Jesus in a fun and exciting way. Sixteen children and one adult came to know Christ as Savior.
And Irv's prediction came true! Our church has grown from this experience and we are not so focused on ourselves but can now see a world, not so far from our own, that is starving for the God we know personally.
Why hasn't the Pike GBC done something like this for 57 years or longer? I don't know the answer, but this is a new beginning for us. I pray we continue to see our mission and reach out in new and exciting ways. We have a new commitment to reach the city of Johnstown.
Thanks to Sis Link for sharing her dream that came true the week of July 10-14.
Cindy Clark is the wife of Pastor Rick Clark and is the Children's Ministry Coordinator at Pike Grace Brethren Church.


text:
Q: Leaving first row and last row element in python I have an CSV file , That i am using for plotting graph.
i wanna remove first row and last column from csv file because first row contain naming and last row contain empty spaces.
The program has worked properly once i remove the first and last rows.How can remove the row in this extracted file. what are correction i need to make to run automatically
import csv
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

plt.figure()

file =open("graph.csv","r+")
reader = csv.reader(file)
TS=[]
TIME=[]
ACT_ANGLE=[]
DES_ANGLE=[]
for line in reader:

       TS.append(line[12])
       TIME.append(line[5])
       ACT_ANGLE.append(line[7])
       DES_ANGLE.append(line[6])

x=TS
z=ACT_ANGLE
#print x
y=DES_ANGLE

plt.plot(x,y)
plt.xlabel('Time in Sec')
plt.ylabel('Actual angle in degree')
plt.show()
plt.savefig("example.png")

A: To get rid of the first row, you could use the csv.DictReader instead, which will also make your code more readable by allowing you to get the values by name instead of by index. For the last row, something like this would work:
for line in [line for line in reader][:-1]:

...but that would read the entire file into memory at once to create the list. Since you're already reassigning the values, a simple change to
x=TS[:-1]
z=ACT_ANGLE[:-1]
y=DES_ANGLE[:-1]

should do, and
x=TS[1:][:-1]
z=ACT_ANGLE[1:][:-1]
y=DES_ANGLE[1:][:-1]

would strip the first row as well if you don't want to use the dictreader. This leads to more code duplication than the first method, though.


Rotary Club of Queenstown celebrated this special Christmas Luncheon at the Tanglin Club with all the tasty spread of good food including the turkey trimmings and Christmas Pudding filled with delicious brandy. It was also the induction of Daniel Chuang as a new member to our club. The musical entertainment was by a young talented violinist Nisa Addina from Sarawak.


They offered a helping hand, and Morrisburg Legion Branch 48 president Maurice Praine was willing to accept it.
CAV Motorcycle Units were started in 2003, and are active in Charity Event Riding and Community Support Events across Canada.
They support charity events locally, provincially, nationally and internationally.
Saturday, four members of the nine member local CAV Unit, Sicily, were in Morrisburg. They included Jeff Betts, John Kennedy, Bill Aitken and Reg Anderson all of whom have served in the Canadian Military.
The Unit was formed this past summer and according to Betts, is based out of Morrisburg, because it is central to the members. Betts is from Winchester and other members are from Morrisburg, Cardinal and Cornwall.
The CAV is a national brotherhood of Canadian Army, Air Force and Navy Veterans who are motorcycle enthusiasts.
There are three regions: 1st CAV which covers central Canada (Manitoba to Quebec), 2nd CAV in Eastern Canada and 3rd Cav in Western and Northern Canada. Members gather in units named in tribute of Canadian Battle Honours.
The local unit is in 1st CAV and is named for the 1943 Battle of Sicily when the Allies launched one of the largest combined operations of WWII for control of Sicily.
"Our mission statement is to 'ride and have fun, while helping others'," said Betts whose nickname is Lurch and who was an Administrative Clerk in the military for 14 years.
CAV does have several charities of choice, such as "Ride for Dad", an annual ride for prostrate cancer and ICROSS, International Community for the Relief of Starvation and Suffering of the world's poor. It also supports a number of military organizations including Soldier On and the MFRC (Military Family Resource Centre).
At the local level they support community events and the local Legions, or they may run their own event in support of a cause they choose.
Betts also explained that members don't have to own motorcycles. Those who don't can come out and assist in fundraising events, travelling to the event as they choose.
The CAVs 'Honorary Rider in Chief to Veterans' is Rick Hillier, past Chief of Defense Staff for Canada's military.
Saturday, John Kennedy, nicknamed Saddle Tramp, was doing just that as he pointed to the picture hanging in the Morrisburg Legion lounge of the HMCS Haida, the last remaining example of the 27 Tribal Class destroyers built between 1937 and 1945.
"We are always looking for new members," said Betts.