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Trust is good. Trust with threat of audits is better. (Ira Rose Smith)
Why Psychological Science Is Not an Empirical Science
Science is built on trust. This is especially true for psychology where researchers conduct studies in their labs and report their findings in peer-reviewed journals. Peer-review does not ensure that data were analyzed correctly or that all relevant data are included in a submitted manuscript. In fact, it is well-known that relevant data are often omitted from submitted manuscripts. This selective reporting of evidence that confirms authors' predictions is known as publication bias. Thus, it is reasonable to be skeptical that published articles report all of the relevant information to evaluate a theory.
Publication bias is the single most important reason for replication failures. Imagine that a researcher conducted 20 independent statistical analysis and found one significant result. This result is featured in a manuscript that is accepted for publication. If it were known that 19 other statistical tests had been conducted, the single significant result would be considered a statistical fluke because we expect one significant result for every 20 (independent) tests by chance alone, if the significance criterion is .05 (1/20). However, if the result is presented as if only one statistical test was conducted and the result is presented as evidence as the only test of an interesting theoretical prediction, the evidence looks much stronger. Thus, selective publication of significant results gives an inflated estimate of the robustness of published results in peer-reviewed journals (Sterling, 1959; Rosenthal, 1979).
As the number of tests that were actually conducted is unknown, publication bias makes it impossible to say whether a significant result provides strong or weak evidence for a hypotheses. Thus, published results in psychology journals provide no information about the strength of empirical support for theoretical claims. It was only in 2011, that psychologists started to realize that their approach to science fails to test theoretical predictions after Bem (2011) was able to present seemingly strong evidence for mental time-traveling, which does not really exist. Bem's (2011) absurd findings were obtained with questionable research practices (Schimmack, 2018). If his practices had been known, his article would not have been accepted for publication.
The problem for psychology as a science is that Bem's article was no exception. Rather, selective presentation of confirmatory evidence was, and still is, the norm in psychology (John et al., 2012), despite some efforts to reform psychology by means of open and transparent reporting of practices. Thus, thousands of published articles report statistically significant results that provide no empirical evidence, and without empirical evidence a science is not an empirical science. This sad state of affairs is known as the replication crisis, crisis of confidence, or credibilty crisis in psychology (Scientific American).
A Retroactive Fix of the Credibility Crisis in Psychology
There are two approaches to fixing the credibility crisis in psychology. One approach is to redo studies without publication bias to see whether published results replicate. An added bonus of this approach is that psychological results can be influenced by culture and could change over time. Thus, even if a result was true in 1980, it may no longer be true in 2019. For example, sex differences in the reported frequency of masturbation have been decreasing over time. The downside of this approach is that it is extremely costly and takes away resources from conducting new studies. It is simply impossible to redo thousands of studies to separate credible results from incredible ones.
I have been working on a second approach to examine the credibility of published results. This approach takes advantage of the fact that psychologists do not only report whether a result is significant or not (p < .05), but also provide information about the strength of the evidence against the null-hypothesis in the form of exact test statistics (t-values, F-values). Although strength of evidence in a single study is strongly influenced by chance (sampling error), a meta-analysis of the strength of evidence for sets of studies provides important information about the credibility of significant results (Schimmack, 2012). Brunner and Schimmack (2018) developed a statistical tool that makes it possible to predict the outcome of replication studies based on published test statistics that have been selected to be significant. The method is called z-curve because it uses z-scores as the common metric to measure the strength of evidence against the null-hypothesis. Without going into the statistical details here, z-curve provides information about the amount of publication bias and the chances that a finding can be replicated under the same conditions as the original study. That is, it cannot predict replication failures that are due to changes in cultural factors or other differences between studies (e.g., different populations).
The main advantage of using z-curve for published studies is that it is possible to separate credible and incredible findings in the published literature without having to do actual replication studies. I call a z-curve analysis of published studies an audit because it serves the same function as a tax audit. Just like science, taxation relies on trust. Citizens are asked to report their taxes and their tax forms are used to determine their taxes. Just like scientists, citizens are tempted to report their taxes in a way that is biased in their favor. To reduce this bias, revenue agencies conduct tax audits to ensure that citizens report their taxes honestly. A replicability audit does the same for science. It shows how trustworthy a scientists' self-reported results are.
The credibility crisis in psychology originated in social psychology and there is evidence that social psychologists have used questionable research practices more than other psychologists, especially cognitive psychologists (OSC, 2015; Schimmack, 2018). Social psychology has also been the target of actual replication studies in the form of Registered Replication Reports and statistical examinations of replicability (Motyl et al., 2017; Schimmack, 2018).
Motyl et al. (2017) used a representative sample of articles in several social psychology journals to examine the credibility of social psychology. A z-curve analysis of their data produced an average estimate of 44% replicability. However, there was also evidence of heterogeneity across studies. Studies with weak evidence, p-values between .05 and .01, had only a replicability of 22%, and even studies with p-values between .01 and .001 averaged only 28% replicability.
Scientists as Moderators
Although science is often characterized as a collective and objective pursuit of truth, science requires scientists and scientists' behavior is influenced by self-interest and subjectivity. Thus, the personality of scientists also influences science; at least in the short term. Z-curve makes it possible to examine whether scientists differ in their research practices in ways that produce differences in credibility. For example, some scientists may use larger samples or within-subject designs, which reduces sampling error and increases the chances that their findings replicate. Others may use small samples for highly exploratory research and publish findings that are less likely to replicate. Thus, it is possible that replicability varies across individuals and that individual differences in research practices contribute to the heterogeneity in replicability in social psychology. To test this hypothesis, I started to conduct replicabiltiy audits of individual researchers.
The audits of eminent social psychologists provide an opportunity to cross-validate the results obtained with Motyl et al.'s representative sample. Both sampling strategies have limitations. Motyl et al. used only four years and four journals. In contrast, the audit of the most highly cited articles by eminent social psychologists neglects work by many other psychologists. Thus, the population of studies differ and different results could be obtained for these two populations. However, Figure 1 shows that this is not the case. The replicability estimate for high-profile articles is 37% with a 95%CI ranging from 27% to 41%. [Note that this number will change as more audits are added to this analysis]. This estimate is close to the 44% estimate (95%CI 37-49%) for Motyl's sample.
There is also evidence for heterogeneity as shown by the local power estimates below the x-axis. Z-scores that are just significant (z = 2 to 2.5) have very low replicability (22%) and even z-scores between 2.5 and 3 have low replicability (28%) To have at least a 50% chance that a result will replicate requires z-scores above 3.5 and 80% replicability requires z-scores greater than 4, which is consistent with results for actual replication studies (OSC, 2015). As shown, there are very few studies that meet this criterion. Thus, most published results by eminent social psychologists lack credibility without successful replications in credible replication studies.
However, it would be unfair to stereotype social psychologists and treat all social psychologists alike. The danger of stereotyping is probably one of the most important topics in social psychology. Thus, social psychologists should be evaluated based on their own research practices rather than the typical research practices in the field. For this reason I also provide individual audits for each of the eminent social psychologists that have been audited so far (see links below).
In conclusion, psychology has a credibility crisis because significance is no longer a valuable measure of credibility if publication bias is present (Sterling, 1959). Z-curve makes it possible to assess the credibility of published results on the basis of the strength of evidence provided in original articles. Audits of social psychology show that average replicability in social psychology is low (< 50%) and especially low for studies with p-values less than .001, which are the majority of published findings. Thus, social psychology has a replication crisis where many published results will not replicate. However, replicability varies across researchers and authorship is a valid cue of credibility. Current researchers should ensure that they conduct open studies with high statistical power to ensure that audits of their work produce favorable results.
List of Social Psychologists with a Replicability Audit:
Roy F. Baumeister (20%)
John A. Bargh (29%)
Fritz Strack (38%)
Norbert Schwarz (39%)
Timothy D. Wilson (41%)
Susan T. Fiske (59%)
Steven Heine (75%)
P.S. For a larger list of replicabilty analyses based on automated extraction of focal and non-focal tests see the Repliability Rankings.
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Q: Connection to MSSQL Server with {ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server} with AD system user fails I'm trying to connect a windows system user in my SQLAlchemy framework with an MSSQL Server.
I'm developing on an Max M1 with FreeTDS Driver with the same user. To connect, I set the authentification to ["authentication"] = "ActiveDirectoryPassword" and everthing works like a charm. When I try to run the same code on a windows machine with ODBC Driver insead of FreeTDS (with a different user than the user with the database access, so I can't simply use the trusted_connection="yes" argument) the connection is refused because the username is deleted in the connection string.
InterfaceError('(pyodbc.InterfaceError) (\'28000\', "[28000] [Microsoft][ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server][SQL Server]Login failed for user \'\'. (18456) (SQLDriverConnect); [28000] [Microsoft][ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server][SQL Server]Login failed for user \'\'. (18456)")')

I create my collection string like this:
from sqlalchemy.engine import URL
from sqlalchemy import create_engine

if "MacBook" in socket.gethostname():
    driver = "FreeTDS"
else:
    driver = "ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server"
self.db_api = "pyodbc"

query_dict = {
        "driver": driver,
        "TrustServerCertificate": "yes",
        "authentication": "ActiveDirectoryPassword"
    }

connection_url = URL.create(
    f"mssql+{self.db_api}",
    username=self.user,
    password=self.password,
    host=self.server,
    port=self.port,
    database=self.database,
    query=query_dict,
)
self.engine = create_engine(connection_url)
con=Connection(self.engine)

On the mac I use Python 3.9.12 and SQLAlchemy==1.4.42.
On the windows machine is a
Edition Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
Version 21H2
Installed on    12/20/2022
OS build    20348.1487
with Python 3.9.2 and SQLAlchemy==1.4.42.
I tried changing the driver to "ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server" with the same outcome.
When setting the "TrustServerCertificate" to "no " I get another error:
OperationalError("(pyodbc.OperationalError) ('08001', '[08001] [Microsoft][ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server]SSL Provider: The certificate chain was issued by an authority that is not trusted.\\r\\n (-2146893019) (SQLDriverConnect); [08001] [Microsoft][ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server]Client unable to establish connection

I also tried disabling the Encryption and all the other authentifications provided here without any effect.
Leaving authentification method blank:
 '28000', "[28000] [Microsoft][ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server][SQL Server]Login failed for user 'xxx\\xxxx'

Setting authentification method to "ActiveDirectoryIntegrated":
('FA002', "[FA002] [Microsoft][ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server][SQL Server]Cannot use Authentication option 'ActiveDirectoryIntegrated' with User or Password options.

A: Found a solution for my problem in this answer!
Not sure if I stumbled upon a bug in the pyodbc package or what but changing the db_api to pymssql did the trick!
My connection string now is as follows:
if "MacBook" in socket.gethostname():
    driver = "FreeTDS"
    self.db_api = "pyodbc"
    query_dict = {
        "driver": driver,
        "TrustServerCertificate": "yes",
        "authentication": "ActiveDirectoryPassword"
    }
else:
    driver = "ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server"
    self.db_api = "pymssql"
    query_dict = {
    }

connection_url = URL.create(
    f"mssql+{self.db_api}",
    username=self.user,
    password=self.password,
    host=self.server,
    port=self.port,
    database=self.database,
    query=query_dict,
)

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Unite. Vote. Win.
Not surprisingly, I attended the recent Democratic Party of Wisconsin 2016 State Convention. There was one surprise when I checked in. It consisted of a "free upgrade" to the "Ceasar Suite". (I'm convinced the cleaning woman never had an easier time, or that room had a more boring night than the one that I spent in it)
I have the honor of being the Chair for the WisDems Veteran Caucus. It was going to be the first meeting that I had the privilege of "chairing". We had the honor of being visited by Russ Feingold and Senator Tammy Baldwin. We had Congressional candidates. We also were very happy to get a visit by Democratic Representatives to the Assembly Dianne Hesselbein, Christine Sinicki, and Tod Ohnstad. They sit on the Assembly Veterans Committee. The meeting was scheduled to last for 45 minutes. It went on for an hour and a half.
Nobody was in a hurry to leave. Most of what took place was positive. Actually, all of what took place was positive. When veterans talk - even if we complain, and, someone listens - it's a positive thing.
Veterans have EARNED the right to be heard. It would be easy to go off on a tangent right now into a patriotic rant, but, that's not the reason why I decided to sit down and throw some words together. Let me just end this thought by writing that I really look forward to annually being in a room of those who signed on a dotted line to put their lives on another line if need be. Veterans from all different periods were in attendance. Some complained about the "exclusivity" of certain vet groups, or needing to meet certain criteria before being recognized in groups outside of the one that we were in. The WisDems Veteran Caucus is the only one that accepts everyone.
The remainder of the evening was filled with amazing speeches from members of Congress, the U.S. Senate, and, ended with the current Secretary of Labor Tom Perez firing up the crowd in a big way.
Saturday began by wiping sleep out of my eyes due to an early start. The Resolutions and Bylaws voting was to take place. I put forth a resolution that would help Building Trades unions with a "Responsible Bidder" provision. Prevailing Wage is to be repealed in 2017 thanks to a political attack on us that will only serve to make it more difficult for local contractors to win bids. The provision states that jobs using tax dollars requires contractors who place bids to be responsible. That's basically the jist of it. Don't cheat, don't lie, and, pay into state funds that take care of our workers. The resolution passed.
I had been contacted earlier in the week by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein who asked if I would be interested in another resolution that would address an earlier attack on how veterans receive help from the state. It was written up, and, it also passed. Rep. Hesselbein is to be commended for her energy directed at taking care of all who Served. (to include her husband, a veteran)
Both of the resolutions were victories. They weren't written about in local papers, or, advertised on television. Nevertheless, they passed, and, became part of who we as Democrats are.
Later in the morning I had the honor of nominating Jason Rae to be reelected to the DNC. He won. (actually WE all won as a result)
Now for the more difficult part of this piece.
This year the motto was "Unite. Vote. Win."
I was curious how the two days would go after reading about a few states where the conventions became contentious.
The only time this year's convention had grumblings was during the raffle when a few people won more than one basket. Hardly an occasion to wear tin foil.
Overall there was a tremendous amount of unity on display. Even all of the candidates running for the four DNC spots were cordial to each other. I would have worn all of their stickers had I not publicly endorsed two of them. (Jason Rae and Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy)
A moment of excitement was looking forward to the vote on whether or not the DPW officially chose to change the "superdelegate" rule. Personally, I am in favor of changing it. It went through with a huge majority of those in the audience.
When it all came to an end, I almost wished that it would have lasted another day. I really look forward to seeing everyone from throughout the state that I don't get to see very often.
Mission accomplished for the #Unity part. As far as the next step - it's not always good Democrats voting who lose an election. It's good Democrats who don't vote that cost us elections.
There is too much at stake to not get every single person to the polls in November. We need a big win in Wisconsin in so many seats.
There's also a Presidential election I am told. (I will be addressing the POTUS election separately)
Within the state we can't afford to be divided. We need to bring sanity back.
Get. Out. The. Vote.
Unity. Vote. Win.

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Today, We are going to learn Laravel Migration add new column to an existing table. In the last Laravel Migration tutorial, We learn How to create the database table using Laravel Migrations. In this tutorial, We are going to learn How to add a new column to an existing table. Many times we need an extra column after the table has been created using Laravel migrations. Let's see how we can manage migration files for adding the extra column to the database table.
Today, We are going to add the column for an image on the blog table. First, follow this tutorial for creating the blog table. After, creating the blog table let's see how we can add the new column to existing blog table.
First of all, We are going to create the migration file to add a new column to existing database table. Let's follow the command for creating the migration.
Finally, We are ready with the new migration file. The new migration will generate into database/migrations directory. Let's open the migration file and write the code to add an image column to an existing database table.
Finally, We are ready with the migration file. Now, let's run the migration by following the command.
Finally, We add the new image column to a blog table. So, it's too easy to add an extra column to an existing table using laravel migrations. Still, If you face any issue write the comment.


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Home News Susan Fassbender & Kay Russell – "Building a Dream (The Demo Collection Volume 2)"
Susan Fassbender & Kay Russell – "Building a Dream (The Demo Collection Volume 2)"
Posted By: Rick JammPosted date: June 13, 2016 in: NewsNo Comments
Susan Fassbender (1959–1991)[was an English singer, songwriter and musician, best remembered for the single "Twilight Café" which reached No. 21 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1981. The song was co-written by guitarist Kay Russell, who would be he writing partner throughout her career. Susan Fassbender & Kay Russell songs have been re-released in recent times, in various collections, to critical acclaim.
The album cover
Building A Dream follows up the highly successful 2012 release Twilight Café – (The Demo Collection 1981-1985) which received glowing reviews in Record Collector magazine and on Pennyblackmusic (''one of the best collections of songs you will hear all year'').
Building A Dream brings together further recordings by Susan Fassbender and Kay Russell including demos remastered from cassette as well as some vinyl tracks. In addition to this second volume of studio performances, June 17th also sees the release of a 10 track live album, recorded in 1981. Once again, these recordings are released with approval of both the Fassbender family and Kay Russell.
"Building a Dream (The Demo Collection Volume 2)" has 17 songs steeped in eighties pop with plenty of guitars and analog synthesizers. Susan Fassbender and Kay Russell seem to dare us to compare the pop music of yesteryear to the pop music of now, which is something of a hall-of-mirrors exercise.
Kay and Susan were a fascinating partnership. And this album may even be the best place to start to understand what the two were about. Their simple melodic hooks were breathtakingly catchy, as were the instruments playing the main riff sounds.
The duo produced an edgy alternative pop sound with a penetrating presentation that would give your coffee the jitters, and it's that sound that is captured on this album. Listen to the ethereal and tantalizing "I Loved You" and then catch the contrasting upbeat push of "Tired Of Saying Goodbye", to grasp how far to each musical boundary Susan Fassbender and Kay Russell pushed their pop song writing.
Susan Fassbender & Kay Russell
From the opening bars of "Building A Dream" to the final refrain of "I Do (For You)" Susan and Kay come at you with a vengeance, and they give no quarter. This is raw, edgy stuff that will get your attention with the first cut, and by the time you reach the end of the album the first time through, you're hooked. They get you and they get you good. Considering that this stuff is 35 years old, that is no mean feat indeed.
In between the mix you can catch Kay Russell singing on the eclectic ballad "Can't Get You Out Of Mind" and the spirited "Sky Flier". Also not to be missed, are the tracks "Commander" and "You Want Me" featuring the solid vocals of Chris Rothwell. Without question, both Susan Fassbender and Kay Russell were driving forces of 80's edgy pop.
They both had strong, distinctive voices and genius songwriting skills, and knew how to use them. And the term "subtle" was not in their vocabulary at the time. They gave everything they had on every song, and they had quite a bit to give, judging by the music on "Building a Dream (The Demo Collection Volume 2)"!
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For Pride, A History Worth Sharing
By Katlyn Peterson May 21, 2020
Gay history is American history. That's the premise of "Our Gay History in 50 States," a book that Best Buy was the first to sponsor.
The book, which came out last summer, acts as a travel guide through each state and its LGBTQIA+ history and was written with the help of diverse LGBTQIA+ youth and teens from across the country. Author Zaylore Stout empowered young people to participate in the research, providing a unique opportunity to learn about their history and amplify their voices.
"I highlighted people, places and queer facts, so you're able to open the book and look at your birth state, the state you live in or a state you'd like to visit and get a snapshot of the LGBTQIA+ history from our country's founding to the present," Zaylore said. "There's a mix of different individuals and stories within the book. Being a person of color, it was important the book is as diverse as the communities we live in."
Becoming a sponsor for the book was an easy decision for Best Buy. When Best Buy's Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG) approached the company's leadership team about the opportunity, the reaction was how can we get this done — not why.
"It's inspiring to see our company's leaders want to elevate the history of a particular community that hasn't been represented in traditional history books or conversations," said Luke Austing, community lead for Best Buy's Pride ERG. "This gives the LGBTQIA community a voice to speak to their own history in a way that's written by members of that community."
The partnership wasn't only a good fit from a diversity and inclusion lens, but also because of Zaylore's support of youth and teens.
Youth and teens are at the heart of Best Buy's social impact mission. Best Buy is committed to helping youth and teens from disinvested communities, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community, build brighter futures by ensuring they have access to technology, training and mentorship they need to learn and grow.
"I'm proud Best Buy was my first sponsor and supporter of this important resource because they've been at the forefront of LGBTQIA+ equality issues," Zaylore said. "Their work in funding and supporting youth and teens across the county not only provides them with the tools for the careers of tomorrow but makes the world get more equitable and accepting with each generation."
Best Buy plans to distribute copies of the book to teens and youth who are involved in the company's various social impact programs.


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All the suspects have been booked into the Fourth Avenue Jail on charges of sale of narcotic drugs and sale of marijuana.
Mark Steinmetz' CEO of Nature's Medicines Dispensary and Chair of the Arizona Dispensary Association said that operating by the book when it comes to medical marijuana has its highs and lows.
Sheriff Paul Penzone said, "There's no entrapment whatsoever. If you're actively involved in distributing drugs unlawfully, then you bringing that to a door that you know to be unlawful-- that's on your own initiative."
MCSO arrests 14 in undercover marijuana delivery sting in Phoenix area
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) busted a black-market marijuana delivery service in the Phoenix area. Sheriff's officials say 14 people were arrested in the sting.
MCSO detectives set up an undercover residence to use during the investigation, a home near 75th Street and Palm Lane in Scottsdale.
[WATCH: MCSO targets unlicensed marijuana delivery service in sting operation]
They then contacted multiple marijuana delivery services and posed as "customers."
In each case, detectives called the listed phone numbers and "placed orders" for marijuana and cannabis.
When suspects arrived at the home to deliver the goods to the undercover agents (who would pay cash,) detectives would then track them until they could be taken into custody.
The 10-hour sting occurred Thursday, Sept. 5.
"There's no entrapment whatsoever. If you're actively involved in distributing drugs unlawfully, then you bringing that to a door that you know to be unlawful-- that's on your own initiative," Sheriff Paul Penzone said.
MCSO says that since its inception in 2010, the black-market medical marijuana business has grown rapidly.
The purpose of this recent operation was to address the growing problem of the illegal sale and delivery of marijuana and narcotic cannabis products that are not protected under the AMMA (Arizona Medical Marijuana Act) in the medical marijuana community.
MCSO says illegal delivery services attempt to mask their activities under the AMMA.
"Credit goes to our deputies and investigators who were innovative in trying to identify an effective way for us to address this growing problem of illegal marijuana distribution," said Penzone said.
Most of the illegal delivery services targeted in this operation were contacted through an online site, advertising through Weedmaps.
These services pay a fee to advertise on Weedmaps without any vetting to verify that they are legally permitted to perform services in Maricopa County, according to MCSO.
"It's funny, when we first opened the store in 2013 there was a literal dispensary brick and mortar building not too far from here that was illegal, and we thought how long are these guys going to go on before they get shut down. This is the modern-day version of that," said Steinmetz.
Steinmetz is talking about the amount of unlicensed businesses listed on websites, like Weedmaps, that's supposed to connect legal dispensaries with card holders-- but that's not always the case.
The AMMA does not authorize anyone but a licensed nonprofit dispensary to sell or deliver marijuana or narcotic cannabis for sale to patients in the State of Arizona.
The Weedmaps page also indicates that the deal will be a "donation" instead of a sale, which MCSO says is another attempt to mask its illegal operation behind the AMMA.
Many times, these delivery drivers work for six to 10 hours per day, often using marijuana and cannabis while working and driving under the influence, according to MCSO.
The suspects arrested have been identified as Albert Shlamoon, Brian Natkie, Daniel Garcia, Deon Payne, Jacob Walters, Jalynn Pelletier, James Brown, James Watkins, Karly Cramer, Raymus Bryant, Richard Hartman, Shiyuan Peng, Tianna Westley and Wendy Gonzalez.
MCSO targets unlicensed marijuana delivery service in sting operation


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The Killesberg Railway (German: Killesbergbahn) is a miniature railway in the Killesberg Park in Stuttgart, Germany.

Opened with the park in 1939, the  gauge track travels in a  loop around the park. Diesel locomotives pull trains around the park daily during the summer months whilst steam locomotives are used for special occasions.

The park now maintains four locomotives, of which two are powered by diesel and two by steam. Blitzschwoab is the oldest of the two diesel engines, manufactured in 1950. Schwoabapfeil was manufactured in 1992. The steam engines Tazzelwurm and Springerle were delivered to the park in 1950 to replace the two that originally operated on the line until they were removed to Leipzig during World War II.

The Killesbergbahn was formerly operated by the Stuttgart Fair company and today by a promotion association.

See also
 Fifteen-inch gauge railway

Transport in Stuttgart
Railway lines in Baden-Württemberg
Heritage railways in Germany
15 in gauge railways in Germany

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Assault and robbery at SRJC Southwest Campus
Zane Zinkl, Staff Writer
Filed under A - Home Page Slideshow, News
Two men robbed and assaulted two Santa Rosa Junior College students last night in the southern parking lot of the SRJC Southwest Campus before fleeing the area in a dark colored SUV.
Santa Rosa police arrived at 8:45 p.m. Monday at the Southwest Campus at 950 South Wright Road to respond to a reported robbery.
The victims of the incident were SRJC students, a male and female. The female victim told police that they were approached by an unknown man after they had gotten out of class. She said the male grabbed her purse and demanded that she give it to him.
The suspect struck her several times, wrestled her purse from her and fled the scene.
During the altercation, another unknown male attacked the male victim, punched him and fled the scene with the other suspect.
Both suspects fled together in a dark SUV parked nearby.
The victims described one suspect as a Hispanic adult male dressed in all black clothing with a black beanie, approximately 5-foot-8 and 200 pounds.
The second suspect was described as a male with a beard with a black or grey hoodie with the hood pulled over his head.
There is no further description of the vehicle or the suspects at this time.
"It's highly unlikely, if we look historically, that [the suspects will] return to the exact area," said SRJC District Police Chief Robert Brownlee. "That being said, we can expect increased security."
Brownlee is unaware of any new evidence on the identity of the suspects or whether they are SRJC students.
"This is a Santa Rosa PD investigation," Brownlee added. The investigation is ongoing.
This is the first robbery reported at an SRJC campus since a student claimed she was robbed at gunpoint in Fall 2018.
Brownlee advises anyone concerned about their future safety on campus to consult the District Police's recommendations. If you find yourself in a dangerous or potentially criminal situation on campus, do not hesitate to call the District Police dispatch at (707) 527-1000.
"If you see something, say something," Brownlee said.
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Bicyclist breaks neck in fall
By Long Beach Press Telegram | presstelegram@dfmdev.com |
PUBLISHED: November 3, 2009 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: September 1, 2017 at 6:51 a.m.
LA MIRADA – A bicyclist was seriously injured Tuesday when he was thrown from his bike while trying to cross a creek.
Doctors said the 72-year-old Fullerton man broke his neck in two places, according to sheriff's Lt. John Gannon.
He said the man requires a neurological specialist and will be transferred to another hospital. Gannon added that the bicyclist had previous neck surgery but didn't have details about the past injury.
The incident happened shortly after 5 p.m. as the man was riding with friends on a nature path north of Imperial Highway, East of Las Flores Avenue.
A plank measuring 2 feet by 4 feet lies across a section of the creek. Gannon said the man was trying to ride across the plank but either missed it or fell off the plank.
"His front wheel went into the creek bed and threw him forward, off the bike," Gannon said.
The man, who was wearing a helmet, hit the ground head first. Gannon said the man yelled for help and his fellow riders were there in seconds.
He then became unconscious. The friends performed CPR and called firefighters.
The man was taken to Whittier Hospital Medical Center.
— Ruby Gonzales
Long Beach Press Telegram
Tesla road-rage suspect allegedly threatened to kill girlfriend and her family


After my post about our amazing visit to Tsukiji Fish Market t I went through my pictures again – there are more than 400 from the market. Surprisingly there are some that I converted into black and white and I liked them a lot better.
Here are my favourite black and white pictures, taken with my OMD EM-5 and a 12mm/2.0 lens. The first shows one of the bigger market streets, where the trolleys whiz past you and you often have to jump out of the way to prevent being hit by one of the trolleys. If you get too close to one of the trolleys an angry driver will shout at you, if not more.
The second picture shows one of many scenes I witnessed during our two visits to the market – after the rush is over at around 8am the traders chat and joke with each other. They often share a meal together or just have a coffee, but there is friendly banter and lots of camaraderie to be seen.
The wholesaler shops are split into the fish mongers (all men) that do all the hard work – from dissecting the fish to wrapping and packaging – and then there are the women that sit in the small boxes and handle the payment. They are in charge of the money and keeping the books. They always seem to be concentrating and adding up the latest sales.
Once the traders have a break and they have caught up with their colleagues for a chat, we saw a few of them just reading the news papers or enjoying a smoke. Or doing both. Maybe something to calm them down after a busy day?
Finally the day ends for the traders, the stock has gone and the stalls are being washed and cleaned. The fish market is closing down for the day. Another morning, another day and trading will resume again.


headspace Dandenong provides FREE services to young people aged 12-25 needing mental health, general health, drug, alcohol, education and employment support. We have wheelchair access and free parking located nearby. We accept self-referrals, but a mental health care plan is required to see one of our health professionals. To make an appointment please give us a call during opening hours or request a call back by clicking on the link HERE .
headspace Dandenong is operated by EACH. All headspace services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. Administration of funding is carried out by the headspace centre's local Primary Health Network, in this case, South Eastern Melbourne (South East Melbourne PHN).
Services could include: provision of contraception and advice, testing, support, treatment and management of sexually transmissible infections(STI) HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis vaccination for Hepatitis and HPV, pregnancy testing and referral.
headspace Dandenong are now recruiting new volunteers to join our Youth Advisory Committee. If you are aged 18-25 years and are passionate youth mental health, why not considering being apart of our volunteer group! We are particularly interested in any young men, people of diverse cultural backgrounds, young LGBTI+ people, and people within the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. For more information or to apply click on the flyer and application link HERE.
If you are not ready to come into our centre, you can access our online counselling support at www.eheadspace.com . This website offers free web chat, email or phone conversations to young people and their family between 9am - 1am.
Are you considering running a fundraising event for headspace Dandenong?
Or if your school, club or workplace are interested in running a fundraising event for headspace Dandenong then we would like to hear from you.
headspace Dandenong loves getting out and about in the community, delivering education and attending events. If you would like headspace Dandenong to come to your school or organisation please fill out our Online Request Form below. Due to reduced capacity, we may not be able to say yes to every request. We will aim to reply to your request within 5 working days upon receiving your online request form.
To submit a headspace Dandenong community engagement request, please complete our Online Request Form.
Congratulations to headspace Dandenong on becoming an AGPAL Accredited General Practice. With headspace Dandenong becoming an Accredited General Practice, young people can be reassured that through our Youth Clinics, they are accessing high quality care in a safe environment as outlined by RACGP.
headspace Dandenong has launched its first GP clinic at Oakwood School (Noble Park). To read more about the launch CLICK HERE.


I know this campaign raises a number of issues, however I welcome the progress that the Government has made. Fuel prices are continuing to fall on an annual basis, most recently by 2.6 per cent in the year to August 2016. As a result, fuel prices have been a key driver of the recent low rate of inflation, reflecting significant falls in the price of oil between mid-2014 and the start of 2016.


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Die Becker Holding AG & Co. KG ist die Muttergesellschaft der Becker Mining-Gruppe, einer seit 1964 bestehenden Gruppe von Unternehmen der Bergbauzulieferer-Branche.  Sitz der Holding ist das saarländischen Friedrichsthal.

Geschichte

Das Unternehmen wurde 1964 durch den Diplomingenieur Walter Becker gegründet. Zunächst war die Gesellschaft mit Entwicklung und Bau von untertägiger Transporttechnik tätig. 1975 kam die Sparte Automatisierungstechnik hinzu. Ab dem Jahr 1983 wurde die bisher auf Deutschland beschränkte Tätigkeit auch auf das Ausland ausgeweitet.

Geschäftsbereiche
Heute ist das Unternehmen in folgenden Geschäftsbereichen aktiv:

Energieverteilung
Automatisierung
Kommunikationstechnik
Transporttechnik
Ausbautechnik

Standorte
Neben dem Standort Friedrichsthal (Stammwerk der Becker Mining Systems AG sowie Sitz der Becker Mining Europe GmbH) ist das Unternehmen mit Töchtern auch im Ausland präsent:

Australien: Becker NCS Pty Ltd., Perth
China: Tianjin Becker Electronic Co. Ltd, Tianjin
Frankreich: SAIT Mining S.A.S., Saverne
Kanada: Varis Mine Technology Ltd., Sudbury
Polen: Becker Warkop Sp. z o.o., Swierklany
Russland: Becker Mining Systems RUS, Nowokusnezk
Südafrika: Walter Becker South Africa (PTY) Ltd., Alrode
Mexico: Becker Lasec
USA: Becker Mining America, SMC Elecronical Products, Ltd., Power Distribution Products, Inc, allesamt Barboursville sowie Becker Wholesale Mine Supply, Huntington

Einzelnachweise

Weblinks
 Website des Unternehmens

Friedrichsthal (Saar)
Gegründet 1964
Produzierendes Unternehmen (Regionalverband Saarbrücken)


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PHOTO: The M17 Pistol in Action on the Iraq-Syria Border
The US Army released a photo showing a Soldier with the 3rd Cavalry Regiment firing an M17 pistol near the Iraqi-Syrian border.
(Photo by U.S. Army/Spc. Anthony Zendejas)
The DoD has released a photo showing the U.S. Army's new M17 pistol getting put through its paces by a Soldier deployed overseas, marking the first time—that we're aware of—the gun has been pictured in use on deployment.
VIDEO & PHOTOS: 101st Airborne Fields New M17, M18 MHS Pistols
"Brave Rifles" Use The M17 Pistol
In the photo above, an unidentified U.S. Army soldier with the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, a.k.a. the "Brave Rifles," can be seen firing his M17 pistol while wearing NVGs at a handgun night fire range. The included DoD caption says the image was taken "near the Iraqi-Syrian border" on June 21, 2018.
The photo caption states: "Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition partners provided fire support and continually work on combat skills to assist the Syrian Democratic Forces as they continued Operation Roundup, the military offensive to rid the final pockets of the terrorist organization from the Middle Euphrates River Valley in Syria."
Another batch of photos reveals that the 3rd Cavalry Regiment received the M17 pistol at Fort Hood, Texas—where the unit is based—at the beginning of January.
The 3rd Cavalry Regiment deployed this past spring, replacing the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division as part of a regular rotation of forces in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve. The exact date of deployment isn't known; an Army article dated May 29 shows the transfer of authority ceremony between the two units taking place.
The M17/M18 pistol is based on the Sig Sauer P320. Sig Sauer won the Army's Modular Handgun System competition to replace the Beretta M9 in January, beating out Glock, FN, Beretta and Smith & Wesson for the $580 million contract. Speaking of Sig, the company recently posted a video showing the M17 being shipped to the U.S. Army. Check it out below.
VIDEO: Range Time With the Grand Power Stribog Pistol Carbine
Graham Baates conducts his usual battery of range tests on the Grand Power Stribog,...
by Tactical-Life	/ Jul 2, 2018


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Q: QAugmentedReality on BB10 I want to create augmented reality application on BB10. But there is no 3rd party library is available for BB10. So i am thinking to implement Augmented Reality using QAugmentedReality of Nokia because blackberry said that Qt application will run on BB10.
Is there any sample AR application in QT so i can run that on BB10 and check if it work or not then i start developing my application.

A: In the official tutorial for QAugmentedReality there is a link to a sample application towards the end. However it's a .sis file, so intended for Symbian. Not sure if you can simply execute that on a BB10.
In any event you could follow the tutorial and just compile it for BlackBerry

A: WIkitude Lauche its Augmented Reality SDK for the BB10. So now any one can build their application using Wikitude.
http://www.wikitude.com/


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Jazz in The Gardens Festival To Feature Jill Scott, LL Cool J and More
By Navi Persaud
The City of Miami Gardens is announced the lineup for the Annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival, taking place on March 18 and March 19, 2017 at the newly named Hard Rock Stadium.
This year's performances will feature three-time Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott, legendary hip hop artist LL COOL J feat.
DJ Z-TRIP, socially conscious rap pioneer Common, smooth crooner Robin Thicke, hip hop legends The Roots, up and coming soul singer Andra Day, jazz royalty Herbie Hancock, sultry bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding, funk music innovator Morris Day & The Time, the JITG All-Stars Chante Moore, Will Downing & Marion Meadows and gospel sensation Smokie Norful! Once again, JITG will be hosted by the hilarious radio personality Ricky Smiley, host of the popular nationally syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Show.
"The Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival is coming back to Miami Gardens with a bang! We're excited to bring some of the hottest, most talented performers in music, such as Jill Scott and Common, and welcome hip-hop performers who are heavily influenced by jazz, like The Roots and LL COOL J feat.
DJ Z-TRIP," said Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert.
"In our twelfth year, we feel positioned to evolve and reach across generations and genres to take Jazz in the Gardens to the next level."
Boasting an annual attendance of over 70,000 music fanatics from all over the United States and the Caribbean Islands, the City's signature event will also showcase local artists along with an array of tropical food vendors and a buzzing Marketplace.
You can learn more about the festival here.


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Q: How to find current location longitudes and latitude in titanium? How to show current location point on alert (Geolocation in titanium ) in titatnium.I don't find any good tutorial for that . .can you please give some example.
I find some where this
First, you will need to define why you want to use the geolocation. This message will be displayed to the user.
Ti.Geolocation.purpose = "Location will be used for app X";
What is use of this line ? can we write anything here intead of this line Location will be used for app X

A: I am using this simple code, you can print an alert with latitude and longitude variables:
if(Ti.Network.online){
        Ti.Geolocation.purpose = "Receive User Location";
        Titanium.Geolocation.getCurrentPosition(function(e){

            if (!e.success || e.error)
            {
                alert('Could not find the device location');
                return;
            }
            var longitude = e.coords.longitude;
            var latitude = e.coords.latitude;

            alert("latitude: " + latitude + "longitude: " + longitude);

        });
    }else{
        alert("Internet connection is required to use localization features");
    }

A: Have a look at the documentation:
http://docs.appcelerator.com/titanium/latest/#!/api/Titanium.Geolocation-method-getCurrentPosition


Starting up a new business is difficult no matter when a person decides to do so, but a tough economy can make this even more trying – and this is exactly what many Gen-Yers are experiencing. Many entrepreneurs agree that business promotion is key, and nowadays social media sites are the best places to start off promoting a business as it free and effective. According to ZDNet, this valuable tool can be used ineffectively, so business owners need to make sure they are using these sites in the best possible way.
When a person is first starting out, it is important to not only broadcast the new company, but to engage people. This way, more consumers are apt to find out more about the brand and from there, and a client base can be generated. Distinguishing between casual and corporate tweets is also imperative, as this balance can gain the respect needed while also promoting the business. Double and triple check all posts and updates, as one misspelling or error can be detrimental, according to the news source.
Additionally, it is important to develop damage control systems, so the owner is prepared for any negative feedback. Thoroughly filling out the forms on various social media platforms is also necessary, as incomplete profiles take away from the promotion of the business, the media outlet reports.
Once the business starts to pick up, it may be necessary to install employee monitoring software to ensure that the new company is not hurt by an employee's profiles on these various sites.
Social media does not only affect how successful a business can be, but also the types of candidates who apply for employment at the company. According to MediaBistro, the former idea that social media sites can hurt a job hunter's chances of a person landing a job is still true in some sense, but these sites can also help a start a new career.
A recent report issued by OnlineDegrees.com shows that 94.5 percent of recruiters have successfully hired someone from LinkedIn, 42 percent have hired an employee from Twitter and 33 percent from Facebook. Those who are looking for a new job should not only ensure there is nothing inappropriate on their online profiles, but also make them appealing for prospective employers.


The next phase of work on the £400,000 resurfacing scheme on the A3 Portadown Road, Armagh at Castledillon will start on Saturday, February 16.
The works involve the strengthening and resurfacing of approximately 800metres of carriageway and hard shoulder along with ancillary works.
On completion these will improve the structure of the road and deliver significant benefits to road users.
This follows on from extensive preparatory works which included upgrading the existing road drainage measures. Work is expected to be complete by the end of February.
Due to the nature of the works it is necessary to put the following traffic arrangements in place: From 15 February for four weeks a speed limit of 40mph will be operated.
Overtaking will be prohibited on the road and hard shoulders from its junction with Mullaghbane Road to a point 100 metres North East of its junction with the A3 Drumman Heights Roundabout.
Saturday, February 16: the Portadown Road will be closed to Armagh bound traffic only from 6am to 8pm.
Saturday, February 16 from 8pm until Monday, February 18 at 6am – full road closure.
Monday, February 18 from 6am until Saturday, February 23 at 8pm – Portadown Road will be closed to Armagh bound traffic only.
Saturday, February 23 from 8pm until Monday, February 25 at 6am – full road closure.
Further total closures of the road overnight (8pm – 6am) may be implemented from Monday, February 18 to Saturday, February 23 if required.
Traffic signs warning that the use of the road is subject to a speed limit and an overtaking restriction and to indicate the nature and extent of closures or restrictions, will be erected in advance of the works.
Local access for residents and businesses will be maintained at all times during the works.
In order to help ensure the safety of road users and road workers the public is asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions and to drive with care when travelling in the vicinity of the works.
The expected completion date of late February is subject to favourable weather conditions and the Department will keep the public informed of any significant change.


Like most industries in the recovering economy, there are newfound opportunities to be found in the current automotive job market. No matter where in the industry they aim to find a new position, job seekers everywhere need only follow a few recommended steps to better find a job.
According to the Houston Chronicle, the first thing you should focus on when preparing your application efforts is making sure your resume highlights skills directly relevant to the automotive industry or skills that can be easily adapted into the field. While this doesn't mean you automatically need experience as a technician or mechanic, it helps managers know how serious you are about landing an industry-related position. The possible skills you can portray vary. Everything from problem-solving experience to even sales and design work can help out in the long run, indicating that you'll be able to think on your feet and know your way around the hardware itself.
Depending on which corner of the industry you're planning on entering, there are a number of additional skills that will only further your efforts. Customer service can help, not necessarily because it means you'll be dealing with customers, but because it implies you have experience working with others to relieve problems and prevent them from reoccurring. As you'll likely be working with a large team depending on the specific position you choose to aim for, these skills will be important when it comes to teamwork and improving your standing.
While the automotive industry is much more hands-on than others, that doesn't mean that modern tools aren't worthwhile. Careers in Auto notes that more employers are looking for quality employees on websites like LinkedIn. With a properly filled-out profile and a strong work history and presentation, it's possible for you to attract the attention of a major corporation or company no matter your field. Staying professional and having a large network will only help your profile gain respect and pageviews, which has the potential to lead to a new and improved career path after only a few years.
LinkedIn has the secondary benefit of an active connection network. Networking when looking for a job can allow you to better connect with friends, family and coworkers. Over time, this will give you access to positions you may not have expected and lead you to meet more industry professionals. At the very least, your former bosses and team members can give you glowing recommendations, which can act as an important distinction when your page is being viewed.
If you want to look into the industry itself for potential sources of growth, Automotive Fleet recommends becoming associated with a number of different organizations. The NAFA Fleet Management Association and the Automotive Fleet and Leasing Association can help workers meet other fleet managers. That's only one corner of the industry, however. No matter the role you expect to find yourself in, you'll likely have an opportunity to join a professional club or group that can only bode well for long-term networking and job searching abilities.
If you're not sure how you want to approach the market, getting in contact with a staffing solutions company can help. Not only will they have knowledge of many market opportunities, but they can also give advice before you go for an interview or send out a resume. Often, they'll be able to find you a contract position that will have the potential to develop into a full job.


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The Green Party of the Netherlands (GPN) was a Dutch political party. It only existed on paper. The goal of the founders was to preempt the formation of another party calling itself "green". Most of the founders were involved in the Political Party of Radicals (PPR), a progressive Christian party, which was allied to green parties in Europe such as ECOLO and German Greens.

In 1984 the name "Green Party of the Netherlands" was registered with the electoral council by PPR Senator Bas de Gaay Fortman and several other PPR members, including Roel van Duijn and Marten Bierman. They did so without the consent of the PPR executive committee. Their goal was to prevent the formation of another party with the name "green", which could become a competitor of the PPR. After the registration of the GPN a Green Platform was formed in order to green the election manifesto of other political parties.

During the 1984 European Parliament election the GPN participated in the Green Progressive Accord of the PPR with the Pacifist Socialist Party (PSP) and the Communist Party of the Netherlands (CPN). This allowed independent green candidates to take a place on the list. The Green Platform represented the GPN in the negotiation with the PPR, CPN and PSP.

In 1986 GPN lost the sole right to use the term "green", the Federative Greens were formed. The GPN fought the name at the Council of State. It allowed the Federative Greens to participate in the 1986 parliamentary election. In 1989, GreenLeft was formed by the PPR, PSP and CPN together with the Evangelical People's Party (EVP). In response De Gaay Fortman de-registered the "Green Party of the Netherlands".

There were no organisational ties between The Greens (De Groenen) and the "Green Party of the Netherlands". There are personal ties. GPN founders Roel van Duijn and Marten Bierman were later involved in The Greens.

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GroenLinks
Defunct political parties in the Netherlands
Political parties established in 1989
Political parties disestablished in 1994
Green political parties in the Netherlands
Defunct green political parties
1989 establishments in the Netherlands
1994 disestablishments in the Netherlands


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Full list of surnames of unclaimed Leeds estates which could mean you are a long lost heir
'Trusted lieutenants' of Leeds drug gang boss caught transporting £25,000 worth of heroin across city
Leeds motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after a crash in York today
Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash near York this morning.
Sunday, 3rd June 2018, 5:48 pm
Updated Sunday, 3rd June 2018, 6:07 pm
The crash happened on Wheldrake Lane in York.
The 30-year-old man from Leeds was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary following the incident on Wheldrake Lane at around 10.35am today where his bike and a black Mercedes had collided.
He was heading towards Wheldrake from Crockey Hill and the Mercedes was travelling in the opposite direction. The car driver, a 31-year-old man who lives locally in York, was uninjured.
The stretch of road was closed to traffic while police investigated and to allow the vehicles to be recovered. Highways were also drafted in to help clear debris and carry out repairs to the road. It re-opened at around 12.30pm.
Officers are appealing for people to come forward who witnessed the collision or anyone who recalls seeing the yellow motorcycle or the black Mercedes prior to the incident.
Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Dean Turner or Neale Rees. Please quote reference number 12180097997.


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Only a select few of us are lucky enough to boast ownership of a Bentley, which is all the more reason to give it the ultimate protection with one of our high quality Bentley trackers.
We at Tracker Fit provide and install the latest tracking devices that are perfectly suited to your vehicle. They are designed to detect illegal movement of your car using advanced motion sensors. From the moment you report the theft, a dedicated Secure Control Centre tracks your stolen vehicle and liaises directly with the police until your beloved Bentley is reclaimed.
These are some of our best devices for Bentley vehicles from top vehicle-tracking experts, Cobratrak. All are equipped with top motion-sensor technology, international GSM coverage, battery back-up and a three-year warranty and recognition from major insurers, which is why they are well known for producing high quality Bentley trackers.
The cheapest of this selection is by no means the most inferior. This Thatcham 'CAT 6' accredited tracker boasts expert motion sensing and tow-away detection, a tamper alert system and GPS tracking that's accurate to within ten miles. It also provides a history of the theft to quicken the recovery time, should the worst happen to your Bentley. The automatic system health check also makes your money go even further with this model.
This sleek device is identical to the design above, but also includes geofencing alerts and an international roaming SIM card. Geofencing means you are directly alerted when your Bentley crosses certain geographical boundaries, which aids your awareness of the theft and the police recovery of your car. This transferable tracker also lets you see your vehicle from your own computer or smartphone, and is monitored 24/7 by Cobra Secure Control Centre for added protection.
The CobraTrak ADR tracker includes all the benefits of the cheaper models, but differs from its contemporaries by the addition of Automatic Driver Recognition (ADR). You take this small ADR card with you whenever you drive. Slip the card in your pocket and the system automatically arms itself as soon as you get out of your Bentley.
Cobra's Secure Operating Centre, which also has operational support in Europe, is informed instantly if the vehicle is moved without the ADR card present. With this tracker, there's no need to worry if the thief steals your car keys, as long as you have your ADR card.
Again, this 'CAT 5' device has all the pros of the above trackers with a few added gems. This tracker also has the highest level of insurance accreditation available, which is worth considering when choosing your Cobratrak tracker. Its use of a remote engine immobilisation and protection against key theft also greatly enhances the security of your Bentley.
This is Tracker Fit's most innovative and advanced tracker that features all the technology and gadgetry stated before. Available with this device is a specialised web app that projects a real-time vehicle location. Transport Mode and Garage Mode also help stop incorrect alerts being sent when you're holidaying in your Bentley or perhaps having it serviced.
Luxury cars are principal prey for car thieves. Tracker Fit not only supply and fit a discount tracker by Thatcham Approved installers to provide you with maximum security, but also offers you the peace of mind that your Bentley can be quickly found, day or night, should a robbery occur. For more information on Bentley trackers and our installation service then feel free to call us today on 0800 096 3092.


Enjoy performances by Nashville Opera, Nashville Shakespeare Festival or Destiny Theatre Experience this week, plus several area art exhibits.
On Thursday, July 26, Vanderbilt's Fine Arts Gallery opens a brief exhibition of botanical photographs by celebrated Maine portrait photographer Joyce Tenneson. Curated by gallery director Joseph S. Mella and assistant curator Margaret F.M. Walker, "Joyce Tenneson — Botanical Beauty" presents 27 images from two series of the artist's work, "Flower Portraits" and "Intimacy. Poetic and infused with movement and character, the exhibition invites viewers to linger on the diversity and wonder of flowers and their life cycle.
Selections of botanical prints, drawings, and illustrations from the gallery's permanent collection and the Annette & Irwin Eskind Biomedical Library special collections will also be on view.
The show is on view through Aug. 18. Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery is in Cohen Memorial Hall at 1220 21st Ave S. Summer gallery hours are noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free.
Nashville Opera's popular "See & Sing" series returns this weekend with "Rent." This modern twist on Puccini's "La Bohème" follows a group of East Village artists in 1989, as they struggle to follow their dreams in the face of poverty, drugs and HIV/AIDS.
Fans can sing along with the help of handy subtitles, and there's even a photo booth to check out before the show. Dress in your favorite "'80s and '90s NYC streetwear," or simply come as you are.
Show is at 2 p.m. Sunday at The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin. (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.) Tickets are $15-$20, available at franklintheatre.com. It's rated PG-13.
Nashville Shakespeare Festival is back with another "pop-up" style Shakespearean adventure.
As part of NSF's 30th anniversary season, local directors are staging lively "upright" readings of some of the Bard's best-loved plays in and around Nashville through November. Next up is the action-packed "Titus Andronicus," often referred to as his bloodiest play. Laramie Hearn directs an outstanding cast that includes Michael Roark, Nettie Kraft, Bakari King, Jack Chambers and Kelly Lapczynski.
Performance is at 2 p.m. Saturday. Ticket holders will be texted the site address 24 hours in advance. Tickets, $10 ($20 for the remaining three performances), are available at TicketsNashville.com or www.nashvilleshakes.org/popuprightshakespeare.
Destiny Theatre Experience will present "The D…" beginning this weekend at the Darkhorse Theater. Exploring the nuances of black manhood, "The D…" offers a series of monologues covering topics that begin with the letter "D," including everything from depression and divorce to destiny and devotion.
It's written and directed by DTE founder/artistic director Shawn Whitsell, and the cast includes Milton Jackson, Jimmie Hill, Roman "Theatriks" Bryant, Percy Bell, Jr., Harold Lercius, Cameron L. Mitchell, Leonard Ledford and Jared Dalton.
It runs July 20-28 at the Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. July 20-21 and 27-28; 3 p.m. July 22 and 7 p.m. July 26. Tickets are $15. Visit darkhorsetheater.com for more information.
A reception with the artist will be held at the gallery 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 19. The exhibition is up through July 31. Mary Hong Fine Art Gallery is at 414 Union St. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is free.
Haynes Galleries in Franklin presents "Engaging Canvases," an exhibition of works by award-winning New York artist and teacher Burton Silverman, a living legend of contemporary realist painting.
Known for his figurative paintings of everyday people, portraits and illustrations for publications such as the New Yorker, 90-year-old Silverman's career has spanned six decades. The exhibition presents selections of recent and classic portrait oil paintings, watercolors and drawings that offer viewers an intimate overview of the masterful artists' influential body of work.
The exhibition is up through Sept. 8. Haynes Gallery's hours are by appointment only. To make an appointment during the week, call 615-312-7000, and on Saturdays, call 615-430-8147. Admission is free.