Roughly a quarter of the federal government had been shut down for nearly five weeks before Friday's announcement of a breakthrough.
On Jan. 23 the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released recommendations for how agencies should carry out the bill for excepted employees.
Hundreds of protestors gathered in the Hart Senate Building to demand an end to the partial government shutdown. Some were federal workers, while others stood in solidarity as advocates.
Policymakers, How Well Do You Know Your Community?
Rep. Steny Hoyer launched a website on Jan. 14 that allows the public to share their opinions about the shutdown with their elected representatives.
In ways big and small, this shutdown is disrupting public services we often take for granted involving alcohol, travel, trees and more.
The shutdown is a messy mix of political wrangling and government operations, so it's no wonder people are confused. Here are five misconceptions about being a federal government worker during the shutdown.


To troubleshoot the PC's network issues.
By using MAC address filter you also secure your network access. Why go lengthy when you can allow separate MAC addresses on your office or home Wi-Fi network to fast access the internet. The bellow Steps will teach you the Steps to find MAC Address on Windows 10 or previous 8.1 or 7 also. So, now you can easily track anyone's computer (provided in your network which you can ping too), or printer, CCTV or the router MAC address from Windows 10 command prompt.
The MAC address means "Media Access Control" is a unique hardware ID which is assigned to network interfaces for communications it can't be changed. Now let's go to learn how to find MAC address on laptop or desktop. Here MAC address can be get via 2 ways.
GUI via the control panel also.
20 Best Wireless Printers 2017 for Home, Students and Office – Best Wireless Printers Under 100 Dollars.
Here is 2 easy ways to find MAC Address on Windows 10 or Windows 8.1/7, select any one or try both.
Step.1) First we need to open command prompt. To open command prompt type "cmd" in search.
Also check : Top 5 Best Laptops for Students Under 500 Dollars in 2017 | Laptop Buying Guide 2017.
Step.2) Now, type 'ipconfig /all' in command prompt and press enter. It will run a loop.
Step.3) Here you can get the details of all network adapters (like – physical and virtual). OK, Scroll down and check the correct network adapter (I mean which you were looking for). Any of physical LAN port; or, Wireless LAN adapter; or, any other as shown in below img.
What is Physical Address in MAC address in Windows 10, 8.1 or 7?
The Physical Address of any provided network card is the MAC address of that computer. It doesn't matter which computer you are using Windows 10, 7 or 8.1 (the same steps for Linux OS). So, the concept is very clear that, the MAC address always remains constant. The MAC address is an embedded hardware number of related network adapter. If you are a server administrator then you must know that the MAC address of Windows 2012 R2 and 2016 also can be find out in same way, you learnt here.
Step.1) Type Ethernet in Windows 10, 8.1, 7, windows 2012 or other OS. Click on the change Ethernet Setting.
Step.2) Give a single click on "Ethernet".
Here you'll get the MAC address of your Windows 10 or Windows 2012 or other OS. As shown below.
Hope you could find MAC Address on Windows 10 or Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.
Hence how to find MAC address on windows 10? While finding MAC address on windows 7. Also find MAC address on windows 8.1. Because of finding MAC address on windows 10? Also Media Access Control on Windows 10. Hence Media Access Control on Windows 7. While Media Access Control on Windows 2012. Also Media Access Control on Windows 8.1. While Media Access Control on Windows 10.


Escape to the haven of Sampoorna yoga school for one of our rejuvenating yoga retreats.
Sampoorna' is a Sanskrit word which means 'full', 'total', 'absolute'. This totality is reflected in Sampoorna Yoga's respect for all traditions of yoga and acceptance of practitioners of all traditions and lineages from all over the world. And for this reason, we open our doors for all teachers who want to share the beauty of yoga with their students, in a stunning tropical getaway.
We are located in front of Agonda Beach, in South Goa, India. Agonda, a 3km long stretch of white sand, is well known as one of the most beautiful, isolated, serene, calm and quiet beaches in India, and it is rated as one of the best beaches in Asia.
Agonda is the perfect beach to unwind, sunbathe, swim and meditate, and with its west facing shores you can also experience some of the most extraordinarily beautiful tropical sunsets the sub-continent has to offer!
If you are a yoga teacher and want to host your yoga retreat at Sampoorna Yoga from 1st Oct – 31st May, please drop-us an email at [email protected].
Relax and unwind on a Sampoorna Yoga holiday.
Sampoorna Yoga Holidays offers the chance to indulge in daily yoga classes without committing to a full retreat. You'll benefit from the same beautiful setting, great vegetarian food and comfortable accommodations, for a time frame and date that suit you.
Alongside two daily yoga classes your stay will include shared or single accommodation, three meals a day, herbal tea/ chai and unlimited filtered water. Our service staff will be happy to help you organise excursions, boat trips or any other activities you may be interested in.
Between these times, you are welcome to rest and restore in the tranquil gardens at Sampoorna Yoga Village or to explore to the local area, spend time on the beach, or whatever else you so desire! The classes offered at Sampoorna are beginner to intermediate level where students will have plenty of opportunity, space and freedom to either practice simpler versions or advanced variations of the postures without any judgment.
On Sundays, there is no afternoon class. You are welcome to self-practice in our shalas or you may rent a bike and be on your own.


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The Alesis Nitro is a complete 8-piece electronic drum kit that includes everything you need to play like a pro. It features three dynamic 8-inch tom pads-a 8-inch dual-zone snare drum for great feel and natural response, plus a kick drum pad with pedal. Three 10-inch cymbals, including a crash with choke, give you a virtually unlimited range of playing expression and the 4-post aluminum mounting rack keeps everything solid and secure. The setup also includes the powerful Nitro electronic drum module with hundreds of percussion sounds, 40 different kits and 60 built-in play-along tracks. There is even an advanced sequencer and a performance recorder to expand your music-making potential. In addition to the USB MIDI connection for use with computers and mobile devices, the Nitro module also offers up some old school MIDI in and out jacks so you can hook up to your favorite MIDI-equipped drum machine, sound module or other audio gear. There is a headphone jack for private practice, plus stereo outs to connect to a PA system, amplifier or recording console. The stereo aux input allows you to jam along to your favorite tracks on your CD or MP3 player.
It features three dynamic 8-inch tom pads—a 8-inch dual-zone snare drum for great feel and natural response, plus a kick drum pad with pedal.
Three 10-inch cymbals, including a crash with choke, give you a virtually unlimited range of playing expression and the 4-post aluminium mounting rack keeps everything solid and secure.
The setup includes the powerful Nitro electronic drum module with hundreds of percussion sounds.
The Nitro module comes complete with 40 ready-to-play classic and modern kits. Create your own kit using the 385 custom sounds included in the drum module and perfect your skills with the 60 built-in play-tracks.
The 4-post aluminum mounting rack keeps everything solid and secure, no matter how hard you play! Height adjustment and memory lock make this perfect for drummers who want flexibility and easy setup.
The Alesis Nitro Kit drum set features quiet, responsive rubber drum and cymbal pads, so it's ideal for any drummer who wants a realistic drumming feel and the added ability for any-time practice.
Dynamic, comfortable pads for great feel and natural response.
8 inches high-quality rubber drum pads (dual-zone snare, three single-zone toms).
Kick pad tower with bass drum pedal included.
4-post aluminum rack—super solid for stability and flexibility.
60 built-in play-along tracks, sequencer, metronome, and performance recorder.
CD/MP3 aux input to play along with your own songs.


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Exposed: Big Brother Targets Black Lives
Government spying can be an 'effective way to chill protest movements,' warns Center for Constitutional Rights
Deirdre Fulton, staff writer
Documents released to The Intercept by the Department of Homeland Security show that the federal agency monitored National Moment of Silence protests like the one pictured above, in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Elvert Barnes/flickr/cc)
Participants in Black Lives Matter protests have marked an all-too-common rite of passage for social justice movements in the U.S.—they've been systematically spied on by the federal government.
According to exclusive reporting from The Intercept published Friday afternoon, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been monitoring and collecting data on the two-year-old movement since protests against racism and police brutality erupted in Ferguson, Missouri last summer.
"There's a long history of the federal agencies...seeing black resistance organizations as a threat to national security."
—Raven Rakia
The revelations are based on an analysis of hundreds of documents obtained by The Intercept through a Freedom of Information Act request. As journalist George Joseph reports, the cache of documents "indicate that the department frequently collects information, including location data, on Black Lives Matter activities from public social media accounts, including on Facebook, Twitter, and Vine, even for events expected to be peaceful. The reports confirm social media surveillance of the protest movement and ostensibly related events in the cities of Ferguson, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and New York."
The documents—which Joseph notes "may well represent a small fraction of state surveillance against Black Lives Matter"—show that in some cases, DHS produced minute-by-minute reports on protesters' movements in demonstrations and in other cases "planned surveillance of...seemingly innocuous events, two of which were associated with historically black neighborhoods."
Joseph writes:
The tracking of domestic protest groups and peaceful gatherings raises questions over whether DHS is chilling the exercise of First Amendment rights, and over whether the department, created in large part to combat terrorism, has allowed its mission to creep beyond the bounds of useful security activities as its annual budget has grown beyond $60 billion.
For its part, DHS told The Intercept in an email that "the DHS National Operations Center statutory authority...is limited to providing situational awareness and establishing a common operating picture for the federal government, and for state, local, tribal governments as appropriate, in the event of a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster."
But Baher Azmy, a legal director at the Center for Constitutional Rights, countered that the concept of "providing situational awareness" is problematic in and of itself.
"What they call situational awareness is Orwellian speak for watching and intimidation," Azmy told The Intercept. "Over time there's a serious harm to the associational rights of the protesters and it's an effective way to chill protest movements. The average person would be less likely to go to a Black Lives Matter protest if the government is monitoring social media, Facebook, and their movements."
As Raven Rakia, a journalist who investigates state surveillance and policing, pointed out to The Intercept, Friday's revelations fall into the government's well-documented pattern of spying on and suppressing black social movements and groups. "There's a long history of the federal agencies, especially the FBI, seeing black resistance organizations as a threat to national security," Rakia said.
However, neither government surveillance nor the overt repression widely reported in the media seems to have deterred the strengthening movement, which will gather for its first ever national convergence this weekend in Cleveland.
Read The Intercept's full exposé here.
As 'Dark Stain' of Guantánamo Begins 20th Year, Groups Demand Biden Close Offshore Prison
Capitol Rioters Can't Stop the Economic Forces Undermining Their Tribe
New Analysis Shows US Police 3 Times More Likely to Use Violence Against Leftist Protesters Than Far-Right
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On behalf of the Government and the people of Lithuania, Prime Minister Saulius Svernelis has extended sincere congratulations to Boris Johnson on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, along with the wishes for every success in the new duties.
'I am confident that the close partnership between Lithuania and the United Kingdom, based on common transatlantic values, will continue to progress during your term in office. We attach great importance to the essential contribution of the United Kingdom to the security of the North-eastern flank of the NATO Alliance. I hope to deepen the strategic cooperation between our countries on a wide range of security and defence issues. Lithuania is ready to be your trustworthy partner in working closely with you to keep the relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom as close as possible after the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union', reads Prime Minister's letter.
The Prime Minister has suggested arranging the Northern Future Forum meeting in Vilnius in the near future. These meetings are intended for discussions on innovative economy between the Prime Ministers of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) and the UK, and have been held ever since 2011.
Prime Minister: we must prevent falsification of history together with Poland Prime Minister: decision of EIB to establish a Baltic States representation in Vilnius reflects the sustainability of Lithuania's economy Prime Minister extends greetings to new Head of the Government of Korea Prime Minister extends greetings to the President of the Government of Spain Middle East situation discussed
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Do Brand Scandals Follow Familiar Patterns In China?
Decisive moves helped Dior nip a potential scandal in the bud in China in 2021. Image: Shutterstock
The following is an excerpt from Jing Daily's Insight Report, "Surviving Scandal in China's Luxury Market." Packed with market research, best practices, and case studies, the report is a must-read for anyone interested in avoiding or limiting the fallout from controversies when they arise. Download your copy of the report HERE.
Looking historically, there is no indication that international, or indeed even domestic, brands will ever fully escape the cycle of outrage and boycott in mainland China — whether manufactured and/or encouraged by central government authorities, amplified by bots or sockpuppet accounts, or led by grassroots consumers. Economic pressure is, and has always been, a powerful tool for Chinese authorities to keep international brands operating within its particular business parameters at risk of fines, expulsion from the market, or other punitive measures.
However, by recognizing the general patterns of context around which these types of scandals and boycotts occur, companies can, at least, develop rapid response plans in advance for multiple scenarios. In the event that they are caught up in a wider geopolitical controversy that sees their home country in a dispute with the People's Republic of China — such as South Korea's THAAD deployment or Japan's Senkaku/Diaoyu island dispute — a specific response plan can include official statements of being apolitical and reiterating that China operations will not be impacted by the political dispute.
In the event of more violent boycotts — such as the 2012 anti-Japan boycott that saw Japanese businesses in China incur an estimated $100 million in damages — pre-emptive store closures and statements of why these closures have happened could be necessary. But for houses that have the means, a pre-emptive move (used by Japanese beauty brands in particular) is to consider launching China-only or sub-brands, which are less likely to be targeted by nationalistic consumers during boycotts. One example here is Shiseido, which rolled out exclusive China-only lines such as Aupres and Urara in recent years.
Another strategy to insulate oneself from anti-foreign boycotts is to invest in local startups, as in the case of Spanish fashion and fragrance company Puig's backing of upstart fragrance brand Scent Library in 2021.
Addressing manufactured or exaggerated outrage, however, can be a far more nebulous endeavor, with a brand left to its own judgment and often struggling to discern whether a particular reaction is warranted and if an official response is necessary. One example of this is Dior's response to the "slanted eyes" controversy in 2021, which was in reality a largely sockpuppet and bot-fueled scandal that lacked widespread support among consumers familiar with Dior or the work of Chinese photographer Chen Man.
Recommended ReadingDior, Chen Man & the Art of the ApologyBy Gemma A. Williams
Although the brand likely recognized the manufactured nature of this controversy, Dior moved quickly to counter it, clarifying that the image featuring a model with small eyes was not a commercial advertisement for the brand. The luxury name also confirmed that all related content had been removed both online and off, and published a Weibo post saying it would continue to respect the feelings of the Chinese people, abide by Chinese laws, and cooperate with related authorities to strictly review works to go on public display. Dior fans who were unmoved by the attempted cancellation from the beginning remained, and further attempts to stir up controversy simply failed to gain traction.
Download your copy of "Surviving Scandal in China's Luxury Market" on our Reports page.
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Prostate-Specific Antigen
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high-grade prostatic
Patients with persistent high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN) by biopsy receive 2 additional courses of calcitriol. (clinicaltrials.gov)
Determine the effects of calcitriol in patients with high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia. (clinicaltrials.gov)
In urologic pathology, high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, abbreviated HGPIN, is an abnormality of prostatic glands and believed to precede the development of prostate adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer). (wikipedia.org)
High-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia is equivalent to CIS of the prostate. (wikipedia.org)
this is higher than if there is high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN). (wikipedia.org)
LOH has been reported to be observed in 12-89% of high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) and 35-86% of prostatic adenocarcinomas. (wikipedia.org)
Its cytologic features are that of prostatic adenocarcinoma: presence of nucleoli, increased nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio and, increased nuclear size. (wikipedia.org)
HGPIN
HGPIN is diagnosed from tissue by a pathologist, which may come from: a needle biopsy taken via the rectum and, surgical removal of prostate tissue: transurethral resection of the prostate - removal of extra prostate tissue to improve urination (a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia), radical prostatectomy - complete removal of prostate and seminal vesicles (a treatment for prostate cancer). (wikipedia.org)
The over expression of TGFβ-RI and RII in HGPIN cells as well as TGF-β1 in stromal tissue subjacent to HGPIN implicated a growth-stimulating role instead of inhibiting role of this peptide growth factor during the early stage of prostatic neoplasia. (hku.hk)
In this article, the pathologic effects of hormonal therapy on benign prostatic tissue and prostate cancer are presented. (medscape.com)
Androgen-deprivation therapy effect on benign prostatic tissue. (medscape.com)
These inhibitors have been used mainly to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), but there is also interest in them for chemoprevention of prostate cancer. (medscape.com)
When evaluating the effects of androgen-deprivation therapy on prostatic tissue, also consider the possibility of benign conditions that may mimic carcinoma following such therapy, such as benign atrophy and histiocytic infiltration. (medscape.com)
Elevated serum PSA level has become an important marker of many prostate diseases - including benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis, and prostate cancer, the focus of this document. (auanet.org)
In urologic pathology, atypical small acinar proliferation, abbreviated ASAP, is a collection of small prostatic glands, on prostate biopsy, whose significance is uncertain and cannot be determined to be benign or malignant. (wikipedia.org)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called prostate enlargement, is a noncancerous increase in size of the prostate. (wikipedia.org)
A disease known as benign prostatic hyperplasia may produce similar symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
Sometimes prostate cancer does cause symptoms, often similar to those of diseases such as benign prostatic hyperplasia. (wikipedia.org)
Androgen-deprivation therapy effects may be seen in prostatic tissue from needle biopsy, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), and radical prostatectomy. (medscape.com)
Invasive Carcinoma
Bladder Neck: involved by invasive carcinoma, unifocal on left side.Other: non-tumoural prostatic present at resection margin. (healingwell.com)
Squamous
Cervical squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL), previously called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), is a form of dysplasia that can progress to cervical cancer. (wikipedia.org)
Anal intraepithelial neoplasia, grade III (C21.1) AIN III (C21.1) M8078/3 Squamous cell carcinoma with horn formation M8080/2 Queyrat erythroplasia (C60. (wikipedia.org)
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Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) is the most likely pre-cancereous lesion and represents the major target for chemoprevention of prostate cancer. (hku.hk)
This is a parallel human intervention trial to determine to what extent a dietary intervention of broccoli or peas can change the expression (switching on or off) of genes in prostate tissue in men diagnosed with high-grade Prostate Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PIN). (clinicaltrials.gov)
These effects can also be found in tissue samples of metastatic prostatic carcinoma. (medscape.com)
The gross findings and microscopic effects of hormonal therapy on prostatic tissue and prostate cancer are briefly reviewed in this section. (medscape.com)
PSA is concentrated in prostatic tissue, and serum PSA levels are normally very low. (auanet.org)
The researchers suggested that the NKX3-1 gene plays a role in androgen-driven differentiation of prostatic tissue as well as in loss of differentiation during the progression of prostate cancer. (wikipedia.org)
The editor in chief of Perspectives on Prostate Disease talks about reader feedback and previews articles on prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN), treatment options for prostate cancer, understanding your pathology report, and more. (harvard.edu)
Serum PSA levels correlate with the risk of extra-prostatic extension, seminal vesicle invasion, and lymph node involvement. (auanet.org)
Because the vas deferens deposits seminal fluid into the prostatic urethra, and secretions from the prostate gland itself are included in semen content, prostate cancer may also cause problems with sexual function and performance, such as difficulty achieving erection or painful ejaculation. (wikipedia.org)
It is considered to be a pre-malignancy, or carcinoma in situ, of the prostatic glands. (wikipedia.org)
Molecular genetic abnormalities are not currently used in the diagnosis of prostatic carcinoma with treatment effect. (medscape.com)
these mice develop prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PINs). (wikipedia.org)
Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) does not appear to raise serum PSA levels. (auanet.org)
PURPOSE: This randomized phase II trial is studying how well calcitriol works in preventing prostate cancer in patients with prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia. (clinicaltrials.gov)
Prostate cancer is associated with urinary dysfunction as the prostate gland surrounds the prostatic urethra. (wikipedia.org)
Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. (wikipedia.org)
Loss of NKX3A protein expression is a common finding in human prostate carcinomas and prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia. (wikipedia.org)
Disruption of the normal prostatic architecture, such as by prostatic disease, inflammation, or trauma, allows greater amounts of PSA to enter the general circulation. (auanet.org)
NKX3-1 is a prostatic tumor suppressor gene. (wikipedia.org)
This is not routinely performed, and special studies on prostatic carcinoma with treatment effect are not currently done. (medscape.com)
The multifunctional role of TGF-β1, together with its receptors, in normal prostate and development of prostatic neoplasia remains controversial and requires further investigation. (hku.hk)
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a metabolite of testosterone, is a critical mediator of prostatic growth. (wikipedia.org)
Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) is a condition in which some of the prostate's epithelial cells look abnormal under the microscope. (harvardprostateknowledge.org)
Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, or PIN, is considered a precancerous condition that is typically found through a biopsy. (harvard.edu)


It felt like early May here today. The sky was a shade of blue unseen here in summer. When the humidity begins to rise, it lifts a blanket of haze which can mute the blue making the sky look like a faded watercolor.
We ran errands early. At the big-box store, we picked up some flowers for the graves of my parents and brothers.
As Jilda fixed the flowers, I stood looking at the sky. Old cemeteries can be beautiful when the seasons begin to change. We stood for a while before loading up and heading home.
This afternoon, I had a guy come and give me an estimate to clear underbrush on our property. As I sat in the yard waiting for him to find our house with his GPS, I sat on the stone bench. It didn't take long to realize I needed a hat or my head would blister.
When he arrived, we walked the property and I pointed out the work I needed to be done. We agreed on a price, and as we walked back to toward the back gate, he saw the blueberries blooming. At first, he thought they were azaleas. When I told him they were blueberries, he stepped over to have a closer look.
He has fruit trees and grapes as well. He was interested in the yield. I could tell he was a fit for what we work we needed.
In a few weeks, he'll show up with his crew and equipment. When then leave, I should be able to keep the place kempt with the tractor and bush hog. I'm excited.
Ah yes, it is nice to have woods you can walk thru, cut across and play hide and seek. Okay skip the hide and seek thang.
Graves look nice. Sherry is the decorator in our family, every time we go home.
It's nice to see graves that are kept up that well!!
It was like May here yesterday, but even it May its a rare thing to have a 75 degree day here. We set records for sure. Hope those blueberries do ok with blooming so early. Today we have dropped about 30 degrees.
The cemetery is lovely and well-kept. Were the fruit trees of the man blooming too?
When the crew shows up, keep your eye on the blue berries.
Be sure to pick those blueberries before he comes.
What a beautiful photo. You know I love walking in Ashland's cemetery. I just imagine a story on every headstone. It will take a backhoe, tiller, trench digger, chainsaws and many other implements to get the Pines in shape after having 30 trees removed. Such a mess! I'm jealous as always over your blueberries but not as much as Jack!
That looks like a soothing sort of place. The yellow (my favorite) flowers make a nice 'pop.' My DIL used to enjoy visiting olden cemeteries; I wonder if she makes the time anymore.
I would love to take a walk through an old cemetary. Id love to see a photo of the blueberry bush!


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1. 1936: Jesse Owens wins the gold medal for long jump
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It was on this date in 1936 that the American athlete, Jesse Owens, won his second of four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics. Owens emerged victorious in the long jump event with a leap of 26 feet 5 inches. He credited the win to the technical training he received from the German born competitor, Lutz Long, whom he defeated to win the gold. Owens had a dominating performance at the Berlin games picking up gold in the 100m sprint, 200m sprint, 4x100m relay and of course the long jump. The medals were even more significant because Owens is an AfricanAmerican, and with the games being held in Berlin, Germany, led by Fuhrer Adolf Hitler. It was Hitler's belief that the Aryan "Master Race" was far superior than any other that made Owens wins that much sweeter.
2. 2006: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby released
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This might not be the most important historical event, but considering it happens to be one of the funniest movies ever made as well as a personal favorite of mine I made an exception. On this day n 2006 the classic film "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" is released in theaters across the U.S. With lines like "if you're not first, you're last!" and "Shake and Bake" I genuinely feel as if this is another one of those movies that will live on forever, just because of the lingo. Starring the always funny Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, especially when they team up together (Step Brothers for example) the movie is based of a fictionalized view of NASCAR racing in the United States. Ferrell plays the lead role of Ricky Bobby, who is the stereotypical arrogant and macho southern good old boy with his trophy wife and spoiled rotten little kids. Reilly plays Cal Naughton Jr who is Bobby's best friend and fellow driver. I don't know anyone who hasn't seen this movie, but that doesn't mean i'm going to give any spoilers myself though. Ferrell co-wrote the screenplay and was considered and executive producer on the film. NASCAR played a major part in the making of this film, even helping to create the vehicles used for filming.
3. 1892: The Lizzie Borden story
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It was on this date in 1892 that the father and step mother of Lizzie Borden were found brutally murdered in their home outside Fall River, Massachusetts. Andrew Borden was a very successful bank president and business man that had married Abby Gray after his first wife passed away. Together they raised his two daughters, Emma and Lizzie but it was reported that the girls never got along with their step-mother. Lizzie was still living with her father at the time, even though she was 32 years old. During the time of the murders their were only two people home other than the victims, the maid Bridgette Sullivan, and their youngest daughter Lizzie. The evidence collecting at the time was minimal at best, fingerprint technology was available, but not yet trusted. The Fall River Police department refused to test the murder weapon, a bloody hatchet found in the basement. But it wasn't long before Lizzie became the target of the investigation. She claimed to have been in the barn and when she walked in she found her father laying there on the floor. But the fact that no blood was found on Lizzie, plus her well-bred Christian background made it a quick and easy decision for the jury. Even though she was acquitted of all charges, there are many who always believed she was guilty of the crimes. Lizzie inherited a significant amount of money after her fathers passing and with that she moved to a different home where she would live until her passing 35 years later. Her story has been retold time and time again in books, TV shows, documentaries and even full length movies since.
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5 English Covers by Korean Male Singers Pt. 2
June 17, 2015 /in Fans /by Tam Huynh
How did you discover your favorite artist? Was it through a TV show, or by word of mouth? Surprisingly enough, a lot of my favorite artists, whether they're solo artists or in a group, I discovered on YouTube. Usually while rummaging through random song covers. It starts off with a cover that they're singing from another Korean artist and eventually I'll find them singing a cover of an English song and immediately fall in love. And while YouTube is filled with them and we've already talked about five other covers we love, here are the latest picks of English covers by Korean male singers.
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MADTOWN 'New World' Music Video & Song Review
March 18, 2015 /in Entertainment, MUSIC VIDEOS /by Tam Huynh
MADTOWN debuted in October of 2014 with YOLO and it was an unexpected direction taken by J. Tune Camp, which took a lot of people by surprise. However, it was a risk worth taking because the music video and song itself ended up being well-received by the audiences. Now these guys are back and they're telling you to deuru wa (which means 'come in' in Korean) with another dance track New World off their 2nd mini album Welcome To Madtown.
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Q: Writing To Existing XML FILE I have a xml file, that looks something like this:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Settings>
  <WhereDoCopy Path="C:\Users\USER\Desktop\jobs" />
</Settings>

What can I do, to add an Element to that file?

A: XDocument doc = XDocument.Load("your.xml");
XElement item = new XElement(WhereDoCopy ,
                new XAttribute("Path", "C:\Users\USER\Desktop\jobs2"));
doc.Root.Add(item);

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.xml.linq.xdocument.aspx


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An iconic pop sensation Katy Perry was born as Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson in Santa Barbara, California. She is the middle child of Mary Christine (Perry) and Maurice Keith Hudson. She has an older sister and younger brother. Her father was a pastor. Raised in a deeply religious family, Perry's first experience of performing was singing in church. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager. As a teenager, Perry was exposed to other musical influences. One friend introduced her to the music of Queen, which remains one of her favorite groups. "I'm very inspired by Freddie Mercury and how flamboyant and theatrical he was," she told fashion magazine WWD. In high school, she strove to be her own person, choosing not to limit herself to one social group. "I was a hop-around. I hung out with the rockabilly crew, the guys who were trying to be rappers, the funny kids," she told Seventeen magazine. Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin.
After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007. Perry rose to fame in 2008 with the release of the singles "I Kissed a Girl" – which sparked controversy for its homosexual themes – and "Hot n Cold" from her second album, a pop rock record titled One of the Boys. Her third album, Teenage Dream (2010), ventured into disco, and contained the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart topping singles "California Gurls", "Teenage Dream", "Firework", "E.T.", and "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" as well as the number-three single "The One That Got Away". The album became the first by a female artist to produce five number-one songs in the U.S., and the second overall after Michael Jackson's album Bad. In March 2012, she re-issued the album as Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection, which produced the songs "Part of Me" and "Wide Awake". Her fourth album, Prism, was released in 2013, and is influenced by pop and dance. She became the first artist with multiple videos to reach one billion views on Vevo with the videos for its songs "Roar" and "Dark Horse".
Perry has received many awards, including four Guinness World Records, and been included in the Forbes list of "Top-Earning Women In Music" (2011–2016). Her estimated net worth as of 2016 is $125 million. She is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, having sold 100 million records globally throughout her career. In film, she released an autobiographical documentary titled Katy Perry: Part of Me in 2012, and voiced Smurfette in the 2011 film The Smurfs and its sequel in 2013.
Perry has dated Justin York at the age of 17. She then dated Matthew Thiessen who was a band musician and split in 2006.Her song thinking of you and I am still breathing was written about her relationship with Matthew.She was also dating Johnny Lewis on 2005 at the same time so they call it quit. She dated Travie McCoy on and off from 2007 to 2009 and filmed cupid song. But Travies drug addiction tore them apart. Perry then dated Travis Barker, A Blink 182 drummer after meeting in 2008 world tour. She also dated Josh Groban and mika. Not to forget she dated John Mayer but she eanded up marrying Russell Brand on October 23rd 2010 but by new year eve Russel filed a divrce. She then dated a model Baptiste Glabiconi for a short time.
Perry has supported various charitable organizations and causes during her career. She has contributed to organizations aimed at improving the lives and welfare of children in particular. In April 2013, she joined UNICEF to assist children in Madagascar with education and nutrition. Perry has supported organizations aimed at aiding people suffering with diseases including cancer and HIV/AIDS. During the 2008 Warped Tour, she had a cast made of her breasts to raise money for the Keep A Breast Foundation.
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In the modern world lots of new technologies are invented by the seconds. In every field whether it be medical, engineering or commerce, new technologies are being discovered day by day, which are making people's life a lot. In the modern era people are so much dependent on technology that they cannot live a day without it. Technical gadgets have become an indispensable part of people's life.
For example one can talk about the printing technology which was once a very tedious job, but now days with the introduction of the digital printing technology, printing has become a lot easier work to do, because there is less involvement of the manual labor, which was more previously. There are various types of printers are available in the markets which are very efficient and loaded with new technologies such as ink jet printers and Ottawa print. If people want to have good printing services they can go over the internet and search for the printing services companies which are lot in number.
These companies provide these services at very low rates and they take the requirement of the customer at the very first instance. Companies take the requirements initially because every individual customer has got different requirement and then the companies decide about the printing material, technology of printing and the format of the, to be printed matter.
People can get all type of services such as commercial to small business printing, post cards greeting cards and envelope. If somebody wants their marriage cards to be printed they can get those facilities as well. The new type of printing which is eco friendly printing has been invented, which is very popular among, because it is environment friendly. Companies use custom USBs as well to make their work easier. Along with these printing facilities, these type of companies provide some added advantages to their customers web designing, flash designing and CD DVDs designing.
Previously these technologies were costly but now days with the so much competition in this field companies offer all the services at a very low costs. The USBs are being frequently used in the printing industry because they can connect computer to different portable electronic devices. It is used to transfer the data from one electronic device to the other and In designing cards and business cards it is used effectively for the inter exchange of electronic data.
If you check future technology news, you will find that there are newly launched products and technical accessories which have multifunctional features. For instance, recently Kevin Cheng invented Solar Planter which protects the natural green resources of nature. Plants will be highly protected using the Solar Planter which artificially creates solar energy to preserve green plants in a perfect way. The device is also equipped with powerful exhaust fans to clean out stagnant air from within the Solar Planter. Air will be circulated well inside the planter for the safe keeping of trees and plants. The Solar Planter is also energy efficient and environment friendly. According to future technology news nature will be completely protected from pollution using these new technologies as it will not produce any lethal or hazardous chemical solvents or gasoline products into the air.
In the sphere of the telecommunication, future and modern technology is very powerful and has contributed extensively for the betterment of the communication system. The invention of the humanoid robot is a burning example. Future technology news say that this robotic structure will be sent to out of the planet to strengthen the communication system. Experiments are still going on the upgrade of this robot.
Concept Cloud Blackberry is a sophisticated mobile phone which is both eco friendly and pollution free. This mobile is activated by liquid fuel which doesn't disturb the peace of nature. Future technology will bring a lot more inventions and accessories to upgrade human lifestyles. The scientists believe that modern science is very effective to make the world green. Future technology must be more user friendly and should not hamper the natural growth of the human race. It must not disturb nature or the society.
Science is a boon and man needs to utilize this for the overall development of the world. Future technology these days not concentrated only on the benefit of humans. Scientists are trying to create technology that will be beneficial to the earth as well.


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Q: Benchmark UIView drawRect: method I am writing an iPhone application in Objective-C that utilizes some custom drawing in views and I would like to benchmark various revisions of my code to see what really helps. I was planing on doing this by setting up a new application, adding my custom drawing code to the drawRect: method of the view, then, in a for loop in the view controller, sending [UIView setNeedsDisplay] some large number of times and timing how long it takes to complete. However the setNeedsDisplay calls seem to be cached so even though I call it 1000 times in a for loop, the drawRect: method gets called only once. Also, I tried calling drawRect: directly but I need a graphics context to do some drawing in and when I don't use setNeedsDisplay: UIGraphicsGetCurrentContext() doesn't give me a context.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Kyle

A: You can benchmark a view by doing the following:
- (NSTimeInterval)timeTakenToDrawView:(UIView *)view count:(NSInteger)count
{
    CGRect bounds = [view bounds];
    NSDate *startDate = [NSDate date];
    UIGraphicsBeginImageContext(bounds.size);
    CGContextRef context = UIGraphicsGetCurrentContext();
    NSInteger i = 0;
    for (i = 0; i < count; i++) {
        CGContextSaveGState(context);
        [view drawRect:bounds];
        CGContextRestoreGState(context);
    }
    UIGraphicsEndImageContext();
    return [[NSDate date] timeIntervalSinceDate:startDate];
}

(Haven't tried it, but it should work)

A: Inside of your NSView's .m. Obviously you might want to hook this up to a UI or something.
- (void)awakeFromNib {
    // Have to wait for the window to be onscreen, graphics context ready, etc
    [NSTimer scheduledTimerWithTimeInterval:1.0 target:self selector:@selector(timerFired:) userInfo:NULL repeats:NO];
}

- (void)timerFired:(NSTimer *)aTimer {
    [self lockFocus];

    NSDate* then = [NSDate date];

    int callIdx = 0;
    for( callIdx = 0; callIdx < 1000; callIdx++ ) {
        [self drawRect:[self bounds]];
    }
    NSDate* now = [NSDate date];

    [self unlockFocus];

    NSLog(@"Took %f seconds", [now timeIntervalSinceDate:then]);
}

- (void)drawRect:(NSRect)rect {
    [[NSColor redColor] set];
    NSRectFill(rect);
}

A: Don't forget you can also use the CoreImage performance tool and get framerates if your drawRect is used often.
You could also use some of the performance tools to see how long is spent in that method.

A: If you're looking for something that can give slightly more in-depth analysis, I have a set of macros you can use for time profiling here: https://gist.github.com/952456


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Or so it seems. Let's say, he is having a party on a boat, out in the bay late at night, surrounded by clear deep blue sky and twinkling golden stars. The shrout is white but the triangle sail rising up high in the sky turned blue. Welcome on board.


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Half of America Already in Law Enforcement's Facial Recognition Network
(NaturalNews) The digital and information age has been a tremendous technological advancement for humankind, but with these advances have come pitfalls mostly in the form of threats to basic civil and constitutional liberties.
A recent news story from the website Vocativ makes this plain in noting that already half of all Americans are in some form of facial recognition network, each of which are available to law enforcement.
A comprehensive new study was conducted over the course of a year by Georgetown University's Center on Privacy and Technology, Vocativ noted. The study relied, in part, on Freedom of Information Act requests and other public records from 106 law enforcement agencies.
Researchers found that police use of facial recognition technology in the U.S. is being done under a scattered, hodgepodge network of laws and regulations. In short, there isn't much standing in the way of police using this technology, despite the fact that most have never consented to having their faces placed in such databases.
"Looking at the sum total of what we found, there have been no laws that comprehensively regulate face recognition technology, and there's really no case law either," said Clare Garvie, an associate at Georgetown's CPT, in an interview with Vocativ.
As such, she continued, Americans must rely on police departments to sort of self-regulate. However, Garvie said that what researchers found – "by a long shot" – is that there are little in the way of "use" policies.
Your privacy is subject to government interpretation
The reason why so many American adults are in at least one facial recognition system is primarily due to the fact that, in at least half of states (and probably more), department of motor vehicle databases are shared with the FBI, state police agencies or other law enforcement entities, according to the Georgetown study.
That is compounded by the fact that often, police also have access to mugshot databases, researchers said.
The study found that most law enforcement agencies do not purge facial recognition data from their systems, even if arrested suspects are eventually found to be innocent – unless such purging is court-ordered. The one exception researchers found was the Michigan State Police, where officials said the department expunges all photos after a certain amount of time has passed.
The problem is pervasive – and growing. In the course of the study the federal Government Accountability Office revealed that almost 64 million Americans would have no say in the matter if police asked them to come to the station to stand in a line-up. In all, researchers found, 117 million Americans are in some sort of facial recognition database.
The technology actually isn't very new, but neither is it rare. Researchers found that FBI facial recognition searches are actually more common than court-ordered wiretaps. And at least one out of four state or local police agencies has the option of running facial recognition searches either through their own systems or those of another police department.
Where's Congress on this?
Researchers said one of the pitfalls of such wide use of facial recognition is that different uses create different risks.
"A face recognition search conducted in the field to verify the identity of someone who has been legally stopped or arrested is different, in principle and effect, than an investigatory search of an ATM photo against a driver's license database, or continuous, real-time scans of people walking by a surveillance camera. The former is targeted and public. The latter are generalized and invisible," the study noted.
Garvie said that these facial recognition systems are used on Americans without their consent, and without any court order, most often – a clear violation of the Constitution's Fourth Amendment.
But to many departments, that doesn't seem to matter. Nor does it matter enough to Congress, which has yet to pass legislation that recognizes constitutional privacy protections and mandates facial recognition procedures.
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• End of Partial Eclipse - 2:46 p.m.
Tooke Branch manager Mary Sanders says, "Attendees will receive eclipse viewing glasses and can participate in free activities such as cookie decorating, scavenger hunt, chalk art, making wind streamers, making solar nature prints, and UV bead bracelets. Food and snacks will be provided at the party. Again, it is free admission and kid friendly."
If you want to plan way ahead, the next total solar eclipse in North America will be April 8, 2024. It will not be as spectacular as 2017 because it will cover fewer states, so enjoy this amazing solar event.
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Make a note:
•The East 80 Branch at 1050 Bellevue Road Haughton has new operating hours:
Monday-Thursday—9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday—9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday—9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday—2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Bossier Central, 746-1693
•Fri., Aug. 18 at 3:30 p.m., for ages 6 to 8—Adventures in Writing; registration required
•Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 6 Preschool Story Time returns—10 a.m. for ages 0 to2; 11 a.m. for ages 3 to 5
East 80 Branch 949-2665
•Mon., Aug. 28 at 3:30 p.m., for ages 7 and up—Hour of S.T.E.A.M.; registration required
•Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., for ages 18 and up—Adult Coloring Program
Haughton Branch, 949-0196
•Sat., Aug. 19 at 2 p.m., for all ages—Movie Matinee
•Mon., Aug. 21 at 10 a.m., for ages 18 and up—Monday Morning Crafts, Marble Painting
Plain Dealing Branch, 326-4233
•Sat., Aug. 19 at 1 p.m., for all ages— Movie Day, "Secret Life of Pets"
•Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., for ages 18 and up—Adult Coloring Program, registration required
Tooke Branch, 987-3915
•Tues., Aug. 22 at 11:30 a.m., for ages 18 and up—Adult BINGO
•Tues., Aug. 29 at 4 p.m., for ages 13 to 18—Make Mason Jar Fairy Lights; registration required
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•"When the English Fall" by David Williams
•"Cocoa Beach" by Beatriz Williams
•"Butterfly Uprising" by Ann Anderson
•"The Cartel 7" by Ashley & JaQuavis Coleman
•"The Weight of Lies" by Emily Carpenter
•"Let the Dead Speak" by Jane Casey
•"A Game of Ghosts" by John Connolly
•"Found Art" by Susan Page Davis.
•"Iron Mike" by Patricia Rose
•"The Age of Caesar" by Plutarch and James Romm
•"Churchill & Orwell" by Thomas E. Ricks
•"Performance Management in Early Years Settings" by Debbie Garvey
•"The Planet Paradox" by Steven R. Gundry
•"Wooly" by Ben Mezrich
•"The A-List Diet" by Fred Pescatore
•"Strays" by Britt Collins
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•"Chasing Grace" by Sanya Richards-Ross.
Vickie Hardin is associate director of public relations at Bossier Parish public libraries.


If you are trying to find a homeopathic doctor online, here are some tips that may help you in that endeavor.
Firstly, it is critical that you check sites wherein the doctors are licensed and accredited by an institution specializing in this field. You may come across websites that claim they are the only site where you can find homeopathic doctors, but upon closer scrutiny, they are not registered with anyone.
For example, the British Homeopathic Association has a list of members who meet the guidelines in accreditation and licensing. You can find a doctor within the UK, or anywhere else in the world, simply by clicking on the country and within seconds several names will appear in your country. In addition, the city and town in which they are located will be listed as well as their specialty.
In addition, when you click on details you will be immediately directed to another page which gives you personal information about the doctor, such as profession, qualifications, address, email, telephone number, and website address.
In the US, there is the Natural Center for Homeopathy. However, because anyone can join there is no guarantee that the homeopathic doctors have been accredited, have credentials, or a license of any kind. Therefore, if you are searching for a homeopathic doctor, bookmark the British Homeopathic Association website.
Secondly, if you know a friend or family member who has knowledge of, or is currently seeing a homeopathic doctor, ask for a consultation to determine if he or she is right for you. Ask a host of questions about their medical background and methods used in treatments. Ensure that you feel comfortable with the doctor. Sometimes they may be good at healing, but have a lousy bedside manner.
Thirdly, don't settle on the first homeopathic doctor you find. Interview two or three and then make a decision. Think of it this way – you wouldn't hire the first baby sitter you've interviewed, right?
Finally, read all you can about homeopathy. This will aid you in asking the right questions. Most importantly, ensure the doctor is certified by having any of the following: A Council of Homeopathic Certification, belongs to the Homeopathic Association of Naturopathic Physicians, or the American Board of Homeotherapeutics. If you have chosen the doctor but the course of treatment is causing harmful affects, consult your own physician.
While you have the best intentions for finding homeopathic doctors, it would be a wise decision to keep the lines of communication open with your health care provider, just in case an unforeseen problem may occur.
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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of McKinney, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which helps to grow local jobs and local economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects and video game production.
"I congratulate the City of McKinney on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation," said Governor Abbott. "Texas has much to offer, and through the Film Friendly Texas training and certification process, communities large and small are readied to help match local businesses with production-related needs, creating jobs for Texas-based crew members and local residents as well as spurring on-site spending at local small businesses. And I am proud of all that the Texas Film Commission has accomplished in helping communities like McKinney to grow their local economy."
The City of McKinney joins more than 120 Film Friendly Texas communities that receive ongoing training and guidance from the Texas Film Commission on media industry standards, best practices and how to effectively accommodate on-location filming activity in their community.


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3 injured when scaffolding blew off roof in Park Slope
Scaffolding collapse in Park Slope. Photo By FDNY
Three people were injured — one seriously — after scaffolding blew off a roof into the courtyard of a bar next door, the FDNY said.
Construction crews were working on the bulkhead of the roof of a 12-story building on 4th Avenue, near President Street, on the border of Park Slope and Gowanus Sunday afternoon when a gust of wind blew the scaffolding around the bulkhead off the roof, FDNY Deputy Chief James McNally said.
The scaffolding flew into the courtyard of a two-story bar next door, injuring three patrons, McNally said.
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Waldbaum's Fire August 2nd, 1978
August 2nd, 1978, 12 firefighters plunged into a burning Waldbaum's Supermarket when the bowstring truss roof collapsed at the center of the store. 6 firefighters died. Shortly before the collapse, a crackling sound was heard. Some of the 20 firefighters on the roof at the time were able to run to the roof's edge.
The bowstring truss, concealed by a rain roof, failed as a result of the unchecked fire gaining headway.
The fire was reported at 8:30am, escalated to a 5th alarm as a result of the rescue and recovery effort. Built in 1952, the supermarket was undergoing extensive renovations and was open for business. At the time, they were welding in the ceiling. The roof collapsed 32 minutes after initial units arrived. 6 firefighters were killed, 34 injured.
Failure of 1 truss element can cause failure of the entire truss and a resulting collapse of the entire structure. The danger of truss construction whether a bowstring truss, wooden truss with gusset plates or metal parallel chord truss pose a danger to firefighters.
Of the 6 members killed August 2nd, 1978 at the Waldbaum's Fire in Brooklyn, FF William O'Connor was the youngest. 29 years of age, he had only 7 1/2 months on the job. O'Connor was reporting for duty that morning, his wife and 3 children drove him to work. As they arrived, the bells were ringing in the firehouse. He ran into the firehouse, thew his gear on and jumped in. His wife followed behind to watch their hero husband/father in action. Unfortunately, they were watching as he was thrown into the collapse. 6 of New York City's bravest were killed, 34 others injured.
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If you purchased a significant amount of shares of Edison International (NYSE: EIX) between February 23, 2016 and November 12, 2018, and / or if you purchased any NYSE: EIX shares prior to February 2016 and continue to hold any of those shares, you have certain options and for certain investors are short and strict deadlines running. Deadline: January 15, 2019. NYSE: EIX investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
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Europe, Germany
Discovering the Sights of Bremen
We booked to visit Bremen, Germany on a whim, trying to make the most of the May bank holiday. We looked on SkyScanner, found the cheapest flight and booked it. And thankfully we had enough Euros left over from Ibiza two years ago that we didn't need spending money. Bremen is in the North West of Germany, and has plenty of sights easily reachable on foot. The Main Square (Marktplatz) is a hub of tourists, restaurants, historical culture and iconic gothic and renaissance architecture. We spent three days wandering Bremen and discovering what this beautiful city had to offer. Spoiler alert: a lot!
Rathaus – Town Hall
When you first walk into the main public square of Bremen, you are immediately taken aback by the beauty and grand scale of the Town Hall. The building was originally built in the 15th century, the town hall as been given UNESCO World Heritage status since 2004. And it's easy to see why. The Weser-Renaissance-style town hall is where the city council would meet, and all around there are hints of the building's dedication to commerce and trade.
St. Peter's Cathedral
Another grand piece of gothic architecture that catches your eye as you wander into the main square of Bremen. Even as you visit the square time and time again over the course of your trip, the cathedral will continue to take your breath away. The cathedral sits between the Town Hall and the Parliament Building in the square and showcases a 13th century facade. The church's history goes as far back as 1,200 years with the crypts being the oldest section of the building. You can visit the inside of the building and even climb the tower for 1 Euro.
Roland Statue
I feel Roland statue is one of the most underrated sights in Bremen. At first sight, you might think it's an ordinary statue of a knight. Or the perfect meeting point for the city's walking tours. But no, it has a much deeper and symbolic meaning. The statue is adjacent from the Town Hall and Cathedral, and stands alone in the square as a symbol of freedom and market rights. There are numerous Roland statues throughout Germany, but Bremen's is one of the most authentic and oldest examples. The statue was given UESCO World Heritage status in 2004 and continues to draw tourists from all over the world. I recommend getting up close to get a better idea of the detail and symbolism represented of this charming knight.
Another stalwart in the Marktplatz that will make you get your camera out. Situated directly opposite the Town Hall, the building was the former merchants guildhall but now acts as the chamber of commerce. The pure detail in these buildings are something to shout about. If you look closely you can see the merchant's coat of arms above the entrance alongside the city of Bremen's.
Town Musicians of Bremen
The statue of the Town Musicians of Bremen has a meaningful fairytale story behind it. It's more that just a cockerel standing on top of a cat standing on top of a dog standing on top of a donkey. In fact, if you know your fairytales, its an original Grimm fairytale! As an English Literature graduate, it's something I was super excited to discover.
It's not something that you often see surrounded by gothic renaissance buildings, but certainly one that is famous around world. I hadn't heard the story before I went. But after researching Bremen, I had a read up on it before I got to see it in person. You can see from the image that the donkey's feet are worn away and the brass is very visible; this is because legend says it is lucky to rub his feet!
Am Wall Windmill
The Am Wall Windmill is located in Wallanlagen Park, and it's one of the first sights you will come across if you are walking into the city centre from the main train station. Unfortunately we took the tram so got off a few stops before the main train station. We did get to see it on our last day (and during the whole one hour that it rained!). We managed to get a few photos before the rain got heavy. But if you manage to get the sun, the windmill is a functioning cafe/restaurant where you can grab a bit to eat outside. The surroundings are so pretty that even in the rain, you will be blown away by its cuteness. It's in such stark contrast to the buildings in the Marktplatz.
Böttcherstraße is a narrow lane just off of the main square of Bremen. We actually came across it by accident after wandering around getting an initial feel of the place. Parts of the lane are really small, and it's always packed with beer-drinkers sitting outside and tours stopping and walking through. If you'd rather bypass the bars, there are plenty of galleries and craft shops here – including the best sweet shop (Bon Bon Manufaktur).
If you prefer your cute Instagram buildings, then the Schnoor is where you want to go. Narrow cobbled streets lined with coffee shops, boutiques, galleries, craft stores and half-timbered 15th century homes. Can you not just imagine yourself sitting here as the sun goes down, sipping on a latte or a half-pint of becks. Pure bliss! Even if you don't buy anything or don't have the time to it down for a drink on its doorstep, I highly recommend even a fleeting visit.
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What to do if you see a pet in a hot car
Marcia Greenwood
Democrat and Chronicle
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It's hard to fathom someone leaving a pet in a hot car, and it's actually against the law in New York state, but it happens numerous times every summer without fail.
If you see one, what should you do?
Lollypop Farm of the Humane Society of Greater Rochester recognizes that it may be tempting to force your way into a hot car to free an animal.
In extreme cases, such as when the animal is in medical distress and not responding, "people have to do what they have to do," says Reno Di Domenico, the society's vice president for law enforcement. "They have to make that call."
In most situations, however, the agency advises against such an intervention.
"Nobody wants to see animals get hurt," says Lollypop spokesperson Ashley Zeh. But trying to break a window could actually make an already anxious, imperiled animal more agitated, raising its respiration rate and, once out of the vehicle, causing it to bolt.
"You don't want to make the situation worse," she says.
Also, you could be held responsible for any harm to the pet or damage to the vehicle, Di Domenico says.
Lollypop recommends:
Taking down the car's make, model and license plate number and the time you first noticed the pet in the car.
Calling 911 or Lollypop's Humane Law Enforcement at (585) 223-6500 to report it.
If you're at a store, alerting store managers or security guards and asking them to make an announcement to locate the pet's owner.
Staying near the car until the owner or police arrive.
Once on the scene, officers have the option of breaking a window. They also have the right equipment for it and know how to do it in a way that will keep the animal safe, Zeh says.
If you call 911 and don't feel like you're getting a fast-enough response, she says, "Feel free to call 911 again and tell them, 'Hey, things are getting out of hand.'"
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The King Of Despair (絶望王, Zetsubō-ō), is one of the Thirteen Kings and the main antagonist in the anime's first season. Since the Great Collapse, he shared a body with Black.
The King Of Despair's original appearance was unknown but was chronologically first shown as mysterious figure clocked in flame. Due to possessing a human, he wears the same clothes as said human but under a long blue overcoat and has messy, blond pushed back hair. His eyes are blood red and he also has sharp ghoulish teeth.
The King Of Despair is laid back, cunning, and has little respect for others. He has an affinity for twisting peoples emotions against themselves.
He first appears at the end of Episode 1 spying on Leonardo Watch at a crushed Dianne's Diner. Several days later, in Episode 4, he approaches Leo again on the subway, talking with him about the population within Hellsalem's Lot while also warning him about the Blood Breed. He seems to be acquainted with The King of Depravity.
At the end of Episode 7, The King Of Despair is seen donning a blue overcoat as he walks into Femt's hall, shouting at the other ghouls that it's now his turn. He mentions that it's his turn to bring about the Great Collapse, as he's found "it".
During Episode 9, he meets up with Femt and Aligula, commenting on how they are both easily entertained. Later on, Aligula provides The King of Despair with a device to use of Leonardo's eyes, which makes him overjoyed, stating that he thought they was impossible to get.
The King Of Despair was present during the first Great Collapse, appearing as a mysterious being cloaked in flame. William and Mary are seen in front of him and William refuses to let him take over his sister. Instead he offers his body to save and protect his sister from being possessed, thus accepting The King of Despair.
After having White lure Leonardo to the church, she places a device over his eyes in hopes that she will get her brother back. The King Of Despair is seen dragging Leonardo down into the other world after being knocked out by the device on his eyes. He uses the device on Leonardo's eyes to destroy a seal, setting off explosions in Hellsalem's Lot in the process.
At the end of the episode, inside the same church, he is seen sitting next to an unconscious White. He then proceeds to point a gun at her chest and shoots. However it is not shown that Mary took the bullet to the chest and died.
In Episode 12, The King Of Despair is seen waking up after killing White. He is visited by Femt, and King of Despair is told that Leo should be on his way, to which he replies bitterly "You let him go." Femt then goes to speak about the King Of Despair's past, stating He's gone by many names in the past while forced to simply watch as history repeated itself over and over. As Hellsalem's Lot begins tearing itself up, The King Of Despair is seen sitting at the alter of the church whistling as he waits for someone. Klaus Von Reinherz appears before him and asks what will happen to Black after this is all done. He says that he hasn't given up on Black, and when Klaus holds him up by his neck, The King Of Despair is seen telling Klaus mockingly to save him from himself.
When Leo appears midst of their fight, The King Of Despair denies the claims that they all had over him, telling both Leo and Klaus that William had willingly accepted him but is interrupted by Leo, who says even if that's true he can still see Black. Through Leo's broken vision, he can see Black standing behind King Of Despair crying while saying he doesn't want to die, but wants to live. When Leo forces his eyesight upon King of Despair, he pushes Leo away angrily while telling Black to go back to sleep. As a ghostly version of White walks towards him, Black's body soon gives out and he passes out. When Black wakes up, White is laying her head on his chest and he asks her what she's doing, to which she replies she was simply checking if he was still alive or not. White offers herself to be used as a sacrifice in order to complete the seal, and Black begins crying saying he cannot live without her as a life without her is no life at all.
When she convinces him of what they must do, he agrees with tears in his eyes. White effectively banishes King Of Despair from Black, but also becomes a part of the seal that protects the city. Black is shown watching Leo cry from a distance, talking to White as if she were still there. He calls Leo their hero, commenting on how he looked brave even while crying.
In the credit scene, there was a man walking through the street, whistling the same melody as The King Of Despair once did when he inhabited Black's body, hinting that the members of Libra haven't seen the last of him.
The King Of Despair is shown to be much more powerful than Black, and more in control of Black's power. He is capable of killing without even a single touch, and is able to move masses of rubble ten times his body size. He was able to go hand to hand with Klaus Von Reinherz, the leader of Libra, and finally defeat him in combat with relative ease.
He shares the same seiyū as Black and White.
He is an anime-only character.
According to Femt, he has existed ever since Ancient Rome, and has been given many names by humanity such as "The Fallen", "Blue", "The King Of Despair", "The Devil" and "Watchman".


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Borgund Stave Church
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Borgund Stave Church (Norwegian: Borgund stavkyrkje) is a former parish church of the Church of Norway in Lærdal Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The old stave church is located in the village of Borgund. It was the church for the Lærdal parish (which is part of the Sogn prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Bjørgvin) until 1868 when it was closed and turned into a museum. The brown, wooden church was built in a stave church style around the year 1200. It is classified as a triple-nave stave church of the Sogn-type. No longer regularly used for church functions, it is now a museum run by the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments. It was replaced by the "new" Borgund Church in 1868.[1][2]
2 Runic inscriptions
6.1 Bibliography
Construction[edit]
Borgund Stave Church in Lærdalen
Borgund Stave Church was built sometime between 1180 and 1250 AD with later additions and restorations. Its walls are formed by vertical wooden boards, or staves, hence the name "stave church." The four corner posts are connected to one another by ground sills, resting on a stone foundation.[3] The intervening staves rise from the ground sills; each is tongued and grooved, to interlock with its neighbours and form a sturdy wall.[4]
Borgund Stave Church Floorplan of the church, depicting the lower frame
Borgund is built on a basilica plan, with reduced side aisles, and an added chancel and apse.[5] It has a raised central nave demarcated on four sides by an arcade. An ambulatory runs around this platform and into the chancel and apse, both added in the 14th century. An additional ambulatory, in the form of a porch, runs around the exterior of the building, sheltered under the overhanging shingled roof. The floor plan of this church resembles that of a central plan, double-shelled Greek cross with an apse attached to one end in place of the fourth arm. The entries to the church are in the three arms of the almost-cross.
Structurally, the building has been described as a "cube within a cube", each independent of the other. The inner "cube" is formed by continuous columns that rise from ground level to support the roof. The top of the arcade is formed by arched buttresses, knee jointed to the columns. Above the arcade, the columns are linked by cross-shaped, diagonal trusses, commonly dubbed "Saint Andrew's crosses"; these carry arched supports that offer the visual equivalent of a "second story". While not a functional gallery, this is reminiscent of contemporary second story galleries of large stone churches elsewhere in Europe. Smaller beams running between these upper supporting columns help clamp everything firmly together. The weight of the roof is thus supported by buttresses and columns, preventing downward and outward thrust on the stave walls.[6][7]
The roof beams are supported by steeply angled scissor trusses that form an X shape with a narrow top span and a broader bottom span, tied by a bottom truss to prevent collapse. Additional support is given by a truss that cuts across the X, below the crossing point but above the bottom truss. The roof is steeply pitched, boarded horizontally and clad with shingles. The original outer roof would have been weatherproofed with boards laid lengthwise, rather than shingles. In later years wooden shingles became more common.[8] Scissor beam roof construction is typical of most stave churches.[9]
Borgund has tiered, overhanging roofs, topped with a tower. On the gables of the roof, there are four carved dragon heads, swooping from the carved roof ridge crests,[10] recalling the carved dragon heads found on the prows of Norse ships. Similar gable heads also appear on small bronze house shaped reliquaries common in Norway in this period.[10] Borgund's current dragon heads possibly date from the 18th century,[10] however original dragon heads remaining on earlier structures, such as Lom Stave Church and nearby Urnes Stave Church, the oldest still extant stave church, also in the Sogn district, suggest that there probably would have been similar dragon heads there at one time.[11] Borgund is one of the only churches to still have preserved its ridge crests, carved with openwork vine and vegetal repeating designs.[10] The dragons on top of the church were often used as a form of drainage.
Interior, showing arcade, supporting columns, "Saint Andrew's crosses" and gallery arches above
Lion on arch decoration from Borgund Stave Church
Portal in column from Borgund Stave Church
Most of the internal fittings have been removed. There is little in the building, apart from the row of benches that are installed along the wall inside the church in the ambulatory outside of the arcade and raised platform, a soapstone font, an altar (with 17th-century altarpiece), a 16th-century lectern, and a 16th-century cupboard for storing altar vessels. After the Reformation, when the church was converted for Protestant worship, pews, a pulpit and other standard church furnishings were included, however these have been removed since the building has come under the protection of the Fortidsminneforeningen (The Society for the Preservation of Norwegian Ancient Monuments). There would have been more artwork in the building, most likely in the form of statues and crucifixes, as remain in a few other churches, but these are now lost.
Runic inscriptions[edit]
Several runic inscriptions are found on the walls of the Church's west portal. One reads: Thor wrote these runes in the evening at the St. Olav's Mass. Another reads "Ave Maria".
Management[edit]
Borgund Stave Church and the neighbouring Borgund Church
A new Borgund Church was built in 1868 right next to the old church, and the old church has not been in ordinary use since that year. Borgund Stave Church was bought by the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Norwegian Monuments in 1877. The first guidebook in English for the stave church was published in 1898.
The church served as the inspiring example for the reconstruction of the Fantoft Stave Church in Fana, Bergen, in 1883 and for its rebuilding in 1997. The Gustav Adolf Stave Church in Hahnenklee, Germany, built in 1908, is modeled on the Borgund church. Three replicas exist in the United States, one at Chapel in the Hills, Rapid City, South Dakota.,[12] another in Lyme, Connecticut.,[13] and the third on Washington Island, Wisconsin[14]
List of churches in Bjørgvin
Runic inscription N 351
Washington Island Stavkirke (Modeled after The Borgund Stave Church)
^ "Borgund stavkyrkje". Kirkesøk: Kirkebyggdatabasen. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
^ "Oversikt over Nåværende Kirker" (in Norwegian). KirkeKonsulenten.no. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
^ "Borgund Stave Church". Fortidsminneforeningen (The Society for the Preservation of Norwegian Ancient Monuments). Archived from the original on 17 September 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
^ Hauglid (1970), p. 99.
^ Hauglid (1970), p. 104.
^ Sheldon, Gwendolyn, "The Origin of the Norwegian Stave Church" at the Third Annual North American Interdisciplinary Conference on Medieval Icelandic Studies, Cornell University, May 2008, pp. 3 - 4
^ Hauglid (1970)
^ a b c d Hohler (1999), p. 69.
^ Hauglid (1970), p. 13
^ "History of the Chapel in the Hills". Chapel in the Hills. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
^ "Borgund Stave Church replica Lyme Connecticut". Retrieved March 13, 2018.
^ https://washingtonisland.com/stavkirke/
Bibliography[edit]
Hauglid, Roar; trans. R. I. Christophersen (1970). Norwegian Stave Churches. Oslo: Dreyers Forlag.
Hohler, Erla Bergendahl (1999). Norwegian Stave Church Sculpture. I. Oslo: Scandinavian University Press. ISBN 978-82-00-12748-2.
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Borgund stave church in Stavkirke.org (in Norwegian)
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Fortidsminneforeninga's stave church pages (in Norwegian) (there are also English and German pages)
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Information about Borgund stave church (in English)
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