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A one-woman crime wave
April 22, 2019 June 25, 2019 Meaghan10 Comments
Having noticed that Newspapers.com had loads of back issues of the Austin American-Statesman, I decided to start researching Austin, Texas cases. I have updated several on Charley, and learned a great deal more about the disappearance of Gracie Nell Nash and the one-woman crime wave that is Naomi Easley Moore.
Our story begins in May 1983, when Melvin Davis broke up with his girlfriend Naomi Easley. Almost immediately, the trouble started. Let's have a list, shall we.
Easley writes letters to Melvin's boss trying to get him fired.
Melvin and John Davis's shared house is burglarized, and someone slashes the tires of John's car and trailer.
Melvin catches Easley pouring sugar and syrup into his gas tank.
Easley and Melvin get in a physical confrontation inside his house, she pulls a gun on him, and he takes it away from her. She runs out of the house, then returns to ask for the gun back. He refuses to give it to her, and calls the police. Easley is put on a bond to keep the peace.
Someone breaks into the Davises' house, slashes all of John's clothes and tries to start a fire in the bedroom.
Someone sets the Davis brothers' garage on fire, destroying one of John's race cars.
A third brother, Ronnie, is shot at by an intruder in Melvin and John's house. He is uninjured.
Easley shoots Melvin in the wrist. She is arrested, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and bails out.
Three days later, someone fires several shots at John and misses.
Gracie Nash, the Davises' sister, disappears, apparently abducted from the parking lot of her workplace, the day after Christmas.
The next day, the Davis parents get a call from someone who tells them if they ever want to see Gracie alive again, Melvin has to drop the charges against Easley.
Gracie's car turns up abandoned with Nash's coat and evidence of a shooting, including a large amount of blood. Her body is never found.
John is shot to death outside his house.
Easley goes to trial for shooting Melvin, but the jury deadlocks, and she takes a plea and gets probation.
Four and a half years later, Easley (now married and using the last name Moore) shoots her husband to death and is FINALLY sent to prison.
I have several questions about this:
Is the Austin Police Department really so incompetent that they can't put a case together against Naomi for any of the other burglaries, arsons, attempted murders, and two murders she obviously committed?
Did Naomi stop her campaign of terror against Melvin Davis and his family after she was put on probation, or did it just drop out of the news at that point?
Is anyone in the Austin PD still bothering to investigate John Davis and Gracie Nash's murders? I looked her up, and Naomi Easley Moore is very much alive in prison right now. In fact, she became eligible for parole in 2004. And, um, Texas is a death penalty state.
Did Naomi Easley have a pre-1983 history of launching into psychotic crime sprees against other ex-boyfriends?
If it's ever legally verified that Naomi Easley murdered Gracie Nash and John Davis, along with the third murder of her husband in 1989, would that qualify her as a serial killer?
Honestly, I obviously don't have all the information, but I'm getting the impression that the police just didn't care about what was happening. I don't know if it was a race/class thing or what; the Davises were black children of sharecroppers and there were 17 kids in the family. They seem to have been respectable people but no doubt they were poor.
At her trial in the shooting of Melvin, the jury wasn't allowed to hear about the murders of John and Gracie, and I'm not sure how much they heard about all the other stuff that happened. Three of the jurors wanted to convict her of attempted murder. Six opted for aggravated assault, and three wanted to acquit her.
One of the ones who voted for acquittal said he wasn't sure Melvin could see Easley clearly as it was getting dark at the time of the shooting. Another said he thought Melvin was "going out on" Easley, which seems very improper to me — whether Melvin was being unfaithful or how he treated her was not at issue, the issue was whether or not she shot him.
But even if the jury couldn't hear about the murders, the court knew about it. And she somehow managed to get PROBATION, after all of that. And the story ended in another man's death.
African-Americans, families of the missing, homicides, minorities, women1983, 1984, Gracie Nash, Gracie Nell Nash, Naomi Easley, Naomi Easley Moore, Texas
Got quite a big update dump yesterday
March 15, 2019 March 15, 2019 Meaghan6 Comments
A Charley Project Irregular let me know about how the San Francisco Examiner had been added to the Newspapers.com archives, so I went and ran all my old San Francisco cases through to see if they had articles in that paper. Then when that was done, I decided to do with the same with Santa Cruz cases, because I knew the Santa Cruz Sentinel was in the archives. And presto, 29 cases updated.
Some thoughts/info on individual ones:
I wonder if Erwin Ernest Bunge's car was ever recovered. I also wonder if his disappearance had anything to do with him being a high profile trainer. Henry Martinez was only seventeen years old in 1988 and it seems unlikely that he could have been involved. I wasn't able to find out much about him; he retired from boxing in 1994 and drifted into obscurity.
Not really a thought, but a piece of trivia: Harry Weldon Kees is not the only person presumed to have jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge on July 18, 1955. The police found TWO cars abandoned there that day, leading to speculation as to which person went first. At the time, they were keeping a record of how many people died. I don't think they're keeping track anymore though. (Oh, and here's a 2011 rant of mine about Golden Gate Bridge suicide victims.)
I looked up Walter Christopher Kuchanny's wife, and she has remarried and seems to be doing well. She returned to England after his disappearance. I do believe he was a suicide victim and didn't just leave. Her description of his behavior, being all anxious and depressed and then suddenly happy and relaxed, is pretty typical of people who take their lives.
Is anyone else wondering if Michael Omas Masaoay's disappearance was just an accident? I wonder if it went something like this: he sets off for the day, realizes school is actually closed, and then decides to chill out at his favorite fishing spot, and then gets dragged out to sea by surf, just like Noel Annette Marcotte and countless others have been. That would explain why Michael's bag was found where it was. Will anyone who's familiar with the geography of that location care to voice an opinion in the comments?
The SF Examiner article I found about John Dolan Phillips's disappearance was mainly about the sale of his car and how it was very sketchy. His family was never notified the car had been found in the parking garage. The mint-condition rare classic car was sold to an employee of the garage for just $200, a tiny fraction of both its actual worth AND the amount of accrued parking fees owed. Apparently when objects worth over $500 are put for sale in these circumstances, the public is supposed to be notified and given a chance to buy them, but the car was sold for an a lower amount, so the garage didn't have to notify anyone. And then the new owner refused to even let the car get inspected for clues. Whether any of this has something to do with Phillips's disappearance is anyone's guess.
Given the circumstances of Carlos Benjamin Urruela's disappearance, it's likely he died by suicide. The article I read said his addiction was very bad — he'd gone from snorting to freebasing to shooting cocaine — and was ruining his life and his appearance.
Asians, Hispanics, historical, men, minorities, suicide, teen boys, teen girls, teens, women1950s, 1955, 1980s, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1990s, Ben Mann, Ben Urruela, California, Carlos Benjamin Urruela, Carlos Urruela, Christopher Kuchanny, Erwin Bunge, Erwin Ernest Bunge, Golden Gate Bridge, Harry Kees, Harry Weldon Kees, John Dolan Phillips, John Phillips, Noel Annette Marcotte, Noel Marcotte, Walter Christopher Kuchanny, Walter Kuchanny, Weldon Kees
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Susan Cerritelli
May 19, 2018 May 10, 2018 MeaghanLeave a comment
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I am profiling one Asian or Pacific Islander MP for every day of the month of May. Today's case is Susan Maria Ann Cerritelli, a 26-year-old woman who disappeared from Long Pond, Pennsylvania on May 11, 1983.
She's listed as Asian and her nickname is Chinese Sue, but I don't know if she's actually of Chinese descent. I think the photo of her is a high school yearbook picture, so it's probably like ten years out of date.
Authorities believe Susan was murdered by her husband, Andrew, a violent criminal and generally a bad dude. According to one story, he dumped her remains in Centralia, Pennsylvania, an uninhabited hellscape that's been on fire since the 1960s with no end in sight. If you can avoid getting poisoned by the coal gas fumes, it's a very good place to put a body; the police say it's too unsafe to search.
Andrew Cerritelli died in 2007 and took whatever secrets he had to his grave. While poor Susan remains among the missing.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Asians, minorities, women1980s, 1983, Pennsylvania, Susan Cerritelli, Susan Maria Ann Cerritelli, Susan Maria Cerritelli
MP of the week: Christine Civille
May 2, 2018 May 2, 2018 Meaghan6 Comments
This week's featured missing person is Christine Ann Civille, who disappeared from Conway, Washington on Christmas Eve, 1983. She had a houseboat in the Skagit River there. She was 31 years old and would now be 65 — she'll be 66 this month.
Unfortunately that's all I have on this case. Even the photo is pretty poor quality.
missing persons of the week, weekly features, women1980s, 1983, Christine Ann Civille, Christine Civille, Washington
Thoughts on updates of 3/18
Done 26 updates for today — so far. It's only ten a.m. I've been working since around midnight and enjoying every minute of it.
I found a decent amount of information on baby Matthew Crocker's 1983 abduction. If there had been an Amber Alert back then, perhaps he would have been found.
The abductor claimed she had two children who died shortly after birth, which could go a long way towards explaining why she took Matthew. I'm not sure if the car was ever located. Anyway, the night there was a party at the house, and the adults all got drunk — except, perhaps, this "Kathy Johnson" person — and after everyone passed out she made off with the baby.
Chances are he's alive and doesn't know he's missing. That concave chest is a good identifier. I wonder if there's a guy out there, 35 out there, who isn't sure who he is, who's got a bit of a dent in his chest.
Keith Fleming's disappearance strikes me as so sad. That silky hair and those dark earnest eyes. Just a good-looking boy growing up into a young man. Having fun surfing, riding his bike, his first hit of weed, his first girlfriend — he gave her her first kiss the very night he disappeared.
I wonder if McRae really was involved, though. I mean, that would make the most sense, yes. But he knew Charles Collingwood and Kipling Hess; police were never able to prove he knew Keith, except perhaps by sight. And McRae's wife said he told her he'd killed Charles and Kipling, but she didn't say anything about Keith.
So, monster though McRae may have been, I'm not 100% sure he was the monster responsible for Keith's disappearance. Though whatever happened to Keith must have been bad.
So was is whatever it was that happened to Andrew Dudley. NO ONE is going to literally run away while their Thanksgiving dinner is literally cooking in the kitchen.
Lloyd Gilsdorf's mom believed he was set up to be murdered. I think if that was the case it had to have been someone he knew. This was a pretty elaborate scheme if the aim was just to lure him to New Orleans so someone could kill him. Robbery couldn't have been a motive; he was divorced, unemployed and broke.
I tried to be all professional-like when describing the circumstances of Rebecca Powell's death, but…wow. It filled me with some pretty unpleasant mental images, and that's just reading the sanitized newspaper version. No wonder the trial testimony made a juror throw up.
I can't say I think highly of any of the three men in that story. They all sounded like absolute scum, including the roommate who didn't find out what happened till the next day but kept his mouth shut and pitched in to destroy evidence.
It doesn't really seem fair that Fleming could have gotten a death sentence when his friend (who, by his own admission, witnessed the crime, didn't report it, and helped clean up the scene and hide the body) got off scot-free, but of course without that friend's testimony there would have been no case.
And that contractor in the Dock Thompson case sounds totally shady. I was surprised when I looked him up in the Florida DOC database and didn't find him anywhere — I would have figured he'd have ended up in prison for SOMETHING after 1989, but he didn't, at least not in Florida.
African-Americans, boys, children, men, minorities, murder without a body, teen boys, teens, women1970s, 1977, 1983, 1984, 1989, Andrew Dudley, Arkansas, Charles Collingwood, Charles Edward Collingwood, Dock Thompson, Florida, Keith Dean Fleming, Keith Fleming, Kipling Hess, Kipling Randolph Hess, Lloyd Gilsdorf, Lloyd Raymond Gilsdorf, Louisiana, Matthew Crocker, Matthew Wade Crocker, Rebecca Jane Powell, Rebecca Powell
Sigh… my old friend Contradictory Sources reappears
April 25, 2017 June 23, 2017 Meaghan3 Comments
Tonight in my updates, for Emmanuel Cornelius Quarles, the various sources I found were giving his age as anywhere from 24 to 28 and claiming he was last seen in either a red car or a white truck. I think the vehicle discrepancy may be related to the unconfirmed sighting after he left Pendleton but I'm not sure. I'd love to get his actual date of birth from somewhere. NamUs said he was 26 to 27 years old, and I picked 27, because of the age of his older son, who was eight years old when he disappeared. Though it is by no means unheard of or even terribly uncommon for 24-year-old to have an eight-year-old child. Who knows? Not me.
Meanwhile, for Cynthia Ramirez Rico, her NamUs page says she disappeared on June 30, 1987, but the Abilene Crime Stoppers page listed the year as 1983. That issue was settled when I looked at the "investigating agency" section on NamUs and it said her case got entered into the computer on February 23, 1987 — that is, before her alleged date of disappearance. 1983 it was, then. But her age was a bigger mystery, because Crime Stoppers said she was 20 but NamUs said she was 25 to 26. Even given the date discrepancy that didn't make sense. However, both NamUs and Crime Stoppers give her current age as 53, which would make her year of birth 1963 or 1964. To this end I decided to list her age as 20, because that would make sense with the 1983 year of disappearance.
Cynthia Rico disappeared from a group home for mentally disabled adults. It's likely that she lived there, meaning it's likely she was mentally disabled, but because I don't know that for sure, I didn't say she was. I just explained about the group home and left readers to draw their own conclusions.
African-Americans, day-to-day website business, disabled, Hispanics, men, minorities, other people's blogs/sites, women1980s, 1983, 1987, 2010s, 2015, Cynthia Ramirez Rico, Cynthia Rico, Emmanuel Cornelius Quarles, Emmanuel Quarles, South Carolina, Texas
Flashback Friday: Frank Fox
March 31, 2017 MeaghanLeave a comment
This week's Flashback Friday case is Frank Lamont Fox, who disappeared after a New Year's party in Manchester, New York in 1983. He was walking home and never made it. It's a "few details are available" case, but "drunk guy walking home late at night in the middle of winter" makes me wonder if he wandered off into the woods or fell into a river or something and froze to death or drowned.
(Okay, I don't know 100% that he was drunk, but it seems likely.)
Flashback Friday, men, weekly features1980s, 1983, Frank Fox, Frank Lamont Fox, New York


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Germany and nuclear sharing
Foreign and security policy 15.05.2020 | Rolf Mützenich
In these critical times funds are limited and we must have a serious debate on every expense — including military expenses
JbG-33 is currently the only Luftwaffe unit capable of delivering nuclear weapons
In an interview, I expressed my opposition to extending technical nuclear sharing and replacing the US tactical nuclear weapons stationed in Büchel with new atomic warheads. As expected, I was criticised for this, but also received a lot of support. What I would like is an open and honest debate about the rationale for nuclear sharing, not least because it is time to decide on a new delivery system – and in light of the fact that the US is toying with the idea of using low-yield nuclear weapons at an early stage in a war. Such a debate should be a matter of course in a democracy; and in the interest of our allies and partners in NATO in particular.
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) remains committed to a strong transatlantic alliance and is also still in favour of political participation in the Nuclear Planning Group – along with 25 other non-nuclear NATO countries, some of which have ruled out the stationing of nuclear weapons on their territory during peace time. We are aware of the fact that the German armed forces (Bundeswehr) are in need of a replacement for the ageing Tornado combat aircraft. We are not calling for the immediate denuclearisation of NATO. Instead, we are, above all, calling for new initiatives and discussions on disarmament and arms control, such as those that German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has already set in motion with great commitment in the context of the United Nations and with the Stockholm Initiative.
We are well aware that there are always two sides involved in the implementation of disarmament and arms control. Furthermore, we are under no illusion when it comes to Russian politics and the destabilisation and dangers to security policy that come from it. Nor are we turning a blind eye to Russian armament and the large number of Russian tactical nuclear weapons that pose a direct threat to Europe. This is why we have been campaigning for a disarmament treaty on tactical nuclear weapons in Europe for many years. We therefore believe that the issue of the nuclear weapons stationed in Germany is not the only security policy problem we face.
No German Sonderweg
I do, however, want to firmly reject the accusation that we are pursuing a pacifist 'German Sonderweg' (special path). This catchword generally refers to the sinister path that Germany took in the past, which resulted in two world wars. Millions of people in Europe and other parts of the world have suffered under this special path, just like we social democrats have in the course of our long history. The purpose of the accusation is obviously to nip the debate in the bud.
Specifically, the debate is about the future of nuclear sharing and the question of whether the US tactical nuclear weapons stationed in Germany and Europe (the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Turkey) increase the level of safety of Germany and Europe or whether they have perhaps become obsolete now from a military and security policy perspective.
The topic of nuclear sharing remains overloaded with symbolism and is representative of the credibility of the American nuclear umbrella.
What we need in Germany and in coordination with our European NATO partners is therefore a broad public debate on the sense and non-sense of nuclear deterrence and Europe's ability to assert itself. Who is closing their eyes to the new geopolitical realities? Those who are calling for steps towards disarmament and an end to technical nuclear sharing? Or those who are still clinging to the myth that we have some sort of influence on the American nuclear strategy because we have the US president's permission to deliver nuclear bombs to their targets in the event of war? This reasoning was built on sand even during the Cold War. Today, it is out of touch with reality.
Trump's mini nukes
If the claim made by the supporters of technical nuclear sharing is true – that Germany can influence the nuclear strategy of the US indirectly – I wonder where and to what extent we are supposed to have exerted this influence in the past. Ever since George W. Bush was president, we have been experiencing a reorientation of nuclear weapons as a means of conducting warfare. I was also not able to identify any trace of our supposed influence on American security policy when Donald Trump pulled out of the nuclear treaty with Iran and the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. We should be honest with ourselves: Non-nuclear powers do not have any influence on the nuclear strategy, let alone when it comes to the deployment options of nuclear powers. This is no more than a long-held pious hope.
I realise that uncertainty about nuclear powers' motives, intentions and courses of action amounts to a fundamental prerequisite for the essence and philosophy of nuclear deterrence, which is known to fill entire libraries. Helmut Schmidt's call for rearmament is generally seen as an example of direct influence exerted by the Federal Republic of Germany on the nuclear strategy of the US. However, even this call was only effective when his threat analysis was shared in Washington. As we know, this resulted in the NATO Double-Track Decision. Incidentally, this does not apply to the US exclusively, but to all nuclear weapons states. The British nuclear capability is decided in London, the Russian one in Moscow and the Chinese one in Beijing. It therefore was and still is prudent not to succumb to any illusions with regard to the French 'offer" of having a say in, let alone a Europeanisation of the force de frappe. No French president will ever share the power to control the nuclear key.
A decisive factor in the call for the nuclear bombs stationed in Germany to be removed is that the nature of European requests for the right to have a say in the deployment of nuclear weapons in Europe has changed fundamentally in recent years. With the Nuclear Posture Review released in February 2018, the Trump administration is accelerating the further development of mini nukes and adopting the doctrine of early and flexible deployment of small nuclear weapons. Over the next few years, the Trump administration also intends to replace all strategic systems, procure low-yield nuclear warheads, increase the range of air-launched cruise missiles and install nuclear weapons in sea-launched sub-strategic systems that were withdrawn under Bush and Obama as a confidence-building measure. The increasing geopolitical competition between the nuclear weapons states, the development of new types of weapons, the combination of conventional and nuclear deterrent potential and the continuing modernisation and diversification of nuclear weapons arsenals is leading to new arms races. They are a concrete threat to Germany and Europe.
Corona debt and defence
The topic of nuclear sharing remains overloaded with symbolism and is representative of the credibility of the American nuclear umbrella. A political assessment must address the following questions: Is it enough to rely solely on the American nuclear umbrella and nuclear sharing in its current form in the future as well, or should we not rather be taking more steps towards disarmament and arms control – regardless of whether Trump or Biden is the next US president?
In times when the German federal budget is incurring dramatic debt because of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, when funds are scarce and when it is also becoming clear that we urgently need to invest in the healthcare system, the expansion of broadband capability, climate protection and the infrastructure, it must be possible to have a serious debate on every expense that is not directly related to the current pandemic.
A new nuclear arms race would not only swallow up enormous amounts of money that is now needed elsewhere, it would also provoke new dangerous threats that could have catastrophic consequences.
The intention to spend billions on the procurement and maintenance of US aircraft whose sole purpose is to drop American nuclear bombs therefore needs sound reasons. This holds true even if they are part of the NATO security architecture and the deterrence concept. Even if one believes that deterrence by means of American nuclear weapons is essential in light of the new threat levels, it is already ensured by US intercontinental ballistic missiles, the US bomber fleet and the nuclear-armed submarine fleet. Furthermore, the stationing of US troops in Europe and the provision of logistics and headquarters is not only in the interests of Europe, but definitely also in the interests of the US.
The withdrawal of the tactical nuclear weapons would not result in the end of the American nuclear guarantee nor of Germany's say in nuclear matters (which is already rather non-binding), as it would still be guaranteed through its membership in the Nuclear Planning Group. And by the way: If the stationing of tactical nuclear bombs really were the only link between Europe and the US in terms of security policy, that would indeed be a sad commentary on the quality and future of the transatlantic relations and the much-heralded security community and shared values.
Preventing a new nuclear arms race
However, the peace movement must also acknowledge that the removal of the 20 tactical nuclear weapons from Büchel would not result in immediate world peace and that nothing would be gained in terms of disarmament policy except for the symbolism of a nuclear-free Germany. In light of thousands of tactical nuclear weapons stored in Russia and the stationing of the new Iskander intermediate-range ballistic missiles that led to the termination of the INF Treaty, disarmament and arms control are more important than ever. We need a new multilateral INF Treaty and complete disarmament of all tactical nuclear weapons.
And when the transatlantic 'Lord Keepers of the Privy Seal' paint the distorted picture of the 'German Sonderweg' and concerned European neighbours, this begs the question of what worries the European neighbours more: the open debate on whether Germany should end technical nuclear sharing or the philosophising of the Conservatives in public about Germany as a nuclear power. I would like to point out that the CDU and CSU likewise called for the withdrawal of nuclear weapons in the coalition agreement during the period when their parties and the liberals were in power without being accused of pursuing a 'special path' or a lack of ability or willingness to honour commitments within the Alliance.
The global pandemic is making it abundantly clear that the challenges of the future lie in ensuring meaningful healthcare, fighting climate change and achieving the sustainable development goals defined by the United Nations and not in modernising and replacing nuclear weapons. A new nuclear arms race would not only swallow up enormous amounts of money that is now needed elsewhere, it would also provoke new dangerous threats that could have catastrophic consequences.
Rolf Mützenich
Dr Rolf Mützenich has been chairman of the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag since September 2019. From 2013 to 2019, he was Deputy Chairman of the parliamentary group for foreign policy, defence, human rights and economic cooperation.
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Joachim Otto Habeck
What it Means to be a Herdsman
The Practice and Image of Reindeer Husbandry among the Komi of Northern Russia
Reihe: Halle Studies in the Anthropology of Eurasia
Habeck takes the reader to the tundra in the Far North of the Russian Federation, describing... mehr
Habeck takes the reader to the tundra in the Far North of the Russian Federation, describing and interpreting the practice of reindeer herding on the land. His vivid account of the everyday life of Komi reindeer herders and their family members as they interact with their bosses, the town, the market and oil companies, reveals both the reach of their agency and its limitations. Through a meticulous analysis of each of these domains, Habeck shows how public discourse about reindeer husbandry as a traditional life-style derives from outside the Komi reindeer-herding communities, yet it has powerful effects on the local actors' ability to frame their own existence. He argues that the concept of tradition, despite its many positive connotations, places Komi reindeer herders in a "golden cage" which leaves no space for acknowledging their drive to innovation and flexibility.


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Building Digital Humanities Projects for Everyone
Jennifer Reut | Oct 1, 2013
The NEH Office of Digital Humanities (ODH) announced a new cohort of Digital Humanities Implementation grantees in late August. The implementation grants are for mature projects that have grown past the start-up phase, and typically receive funding for multi-year development. Unlike DH Start-Up Grants, which are awarded to support planning and prototyping, the implementation grants are for projects that have developed beyond the startup phase and reflect long-term investments by departments and staff.
The six grant awards for 2013 represent a range of developments, many of them platforms that will enhance and enable projects by scholars across the humanities. It is notable that many of these projects have builtin opportunities for users working on topics outside the subject area's geographic or temporal range, primarily through open source development and the emphasis on sharing data. For example, the WorldMap project was originally developed at Harvard as the AfricaMap, a resource for Africanist scholars. Project director Suzanne Blier noted that WorldMap has expanded into a platform that allows "students and scholars alike to explore geo-spatial and temporal topics of their choosing.
"Dan Edelstein, a project director for Mapping the Republic of Letters (MRL), which received a grant to develop visualization and analytical tools, emphasized the different audiences that the project team identified. In addition to early modern scholars, who would be MRL's expected users, he pointed out that, "scholars with their own data about intellectual networks (of any period) can visualize it using our open-source software; and the general public, as well as teachers, can use our maps and networks graphs as visual aids for explaining how the Republic of Letters functioned and evolved over time."
Brett Bobley, director of the NEH ODH, concurred in an email, noting that the projects highlighted "research methods that can be used not only by historians but by scholars and educators across numerous disciplines.
"Read more about all the DH grant winners, including interviews with project directors and features on winning projects, and for information about applying.
Read a list of all of the grantees.
-Jennifer Reut is the associate editor of Perspectives on History.
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Gossip at Fine Line Café, Minneapolis (10/06/12)
10/09/12 Seattle, WA Showbox at the Market
10/10/12 Portland, OR McMenamins
10/12/12 Los Angeles, CA The Fonda
10/13/12 San Francisco, CA Treasure Is
10/18/12 Buenos Aires - Pepsi Music Fest
10/20/12 Sao Paulo - Planeta Terra Fest
10/21/12 Rio de Janeiro - Circo Voador
11/04/12 Bordeaux, France - Patinoire
11/06/12 Paris, France Zenith Paris
11/08/12 Lille, France - Zenith
11/10/12 Rennes, France - Le Liberte
11/12/12 Frankfurt - Jahrhunderthalle
11/13/12 Dusseldorf - Mitsubishi Electric
11/15/12 Copenhagen, Denmark - Vega
11/16/12 Hamburg, Germany - Sporthalle
11/18/12 Berlin, Germany - Velodrom
11/19/12 Munich, Germany - Zenith
11/20/12 Leipzig, Germany - Arena
11/22/12 Warsaw, Poland - Torwar Arena
11/23/12 Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
11/25/12 Basel - St. Jakobshalle
11/26/12 Montpellier, France - Zenith
11/27/12 Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
11/28/12 Stuttgart, Germany - Porshe Arena
11/30/12 Antwerp, Belgium - Lotto Arena
I got a hold of their debut album, That's Not What I Heard, from one of my favorite label, Kill Rock Stars, a few years later... by that time they had dropped the "the" ...
Gossip just ended their first leg of their fall US tour date, in support of their recent album A Joyful Noise, at their last night's appearance at the Fine Line Café in Minneapolis.
BONNIE MONTGOMERY
Opening up was Bonnie Montgomery, a country singer from Arkansas. She started her brief set with "Zydeco," a b-side from her forthcoming Cruel EP.
Highlight of her set was a cover of Kitty Wells' "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels," which Beth Ditto from Gossip made a special appearance.
Montgomery ended her set with a cover of Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues," which Gossip's bassist Chris Dutton joined on tambourine.
MAGIC MOUTH
While country music seems like an odd choice, I felt Portland's Magic Mouth's bassy funk (or as they like to call it, "phunk") was a good fit for Gossip's music.
I didn't know their songs, most of them felt like they were cover songs (* see comment below), like their slowjam cover of Pet Shop Boys' "West End Girls." I know for sure they did "Speak Softly," but that song isn't on their Believer EP. I guess it didn't really matter, because with the heavy bass and funk beats it got everyone dancing.
It's been six years since Olympia's Gossip came through town. The fans nearby either flew in or drove long distances to see Gossip at the tiny Fine Line Café in Minneapolis. I love that sort of fan dedication, and I know for sure singer Beth Ditto really appreciate that, having her thank them time and time again on stage.
The first thing you should know about Ditto, is that she has an amazing voice. Even though she was feeling a little under the weather, she was still belting out these electrifying notes.
The majority of their songs were understandably from A Joyful Noise ("Move In The Right Direction", "Melody Emergency", "Get A Job", "Casualties Of War", "Perfect World", "Get Lost", "Into The Wild"), and rounding out the rest of their set were basically from the synthy Music For Men album ("8th Wonder", "Four Letter Word", "Men In Love", and the set closer "Heavy Cross").
Still, despite the lack of old songs, there was still plenty of music to get excited about. For instance, Gossip often threw in brief cover songs medley into their original songs. How amazing was it hearing Bikini Kill's "Rebel Girl" medley in "8th Wonder" or Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" with "Listen Up!"?
There were three songs for the encore. The latter two was a cover of Tina Turner's "What's Love Got To Do With It" with Magic Mouth's singer Stephfon singing along on stage, and "Standing in the Way of Control", the title track from their breakthrough 2006 album.
Gossip is starting up their second leg of their tour, in support of their A Joyful Noise album, out now via Columbia Records.
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Wednesday, 17 October 2012 at 02:51 PM
J.D. writes:
All Magic Mouth songs are originals ( Except the obvious Pet Shop Boys). They are amazing songwriters/musicians who will be joining us on the road of our upcoming tour as well.
Posted at 01:17 PM in Bonnie Montgomery, Gossip, Magic Mouth, Vu | Permalink
Posted by: J.D. | 10/17/2012 at 02:51 PM
I promoted your comment.
Just to clarify, I said the songs felt like cover songs, I did not mean to imply all they did were cover songs. Sorry if that wasn't clear. What's clear was everyone was enjoying the music and dancing. And really, that's what it is all about.
Posted by: W♥M | 10/17/2012 at 03:12 PM


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Everton Initiates its 3,000 Metres Drill Program on Arroyo Carpintero (Ponton) in Dominican Republic
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Ottawa, Ontario – (March 2, 2017) Everton Resources Inc. ("Everton" or the "Corporation") (TSX-V:EVR) has commenced its drill program on its Arroyo Carpintero concession. This is the first time ever that this concession has seen any drilling. The property is located 35 km south-east of Pueblo Viejo Gold Mine and 50 km north of the capital of Santo Domingo. The drill program will consist of seven diamond drill holes that range between 400 metres and 600 metres in length with a program totaling 3,000 metres.
"We are excited to finally start our historic drill program at Majagual Hill on the Arroyo Carpintero concession and to confirm a new copper-gold porphyry system discovery in the Dominican Republic," commented André Audet, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Everton.
The program is designed to confirm the discovery of a large copper porphyry system lying beneath Majagual Hill. The targets were identified using the recent results of the induced polarization (IP) survey that seems to indicate a large, deep, and strong chargeability anomaly that is centred beneath Majagual Hill. There is a strong resistivity signature which has a strong correlation with the chargeability anomaly. Additionally, there is a positive correlation between the locations of both the resistivity and chargeability anomalies with elevated concentrations of gold and copper in the soil and rocks. This signature is indicative of a potential large-scale copper porphyry system (reference – news release of December 14, 2016).
Geologically, the Arroyo Carpintero project is part of a series of volcanic centres that developed during the formation of the Island Arc. The Pueblo Viejo deposit seems to be in the northwestern most volcanic centre; Arroyo Carpintero lies in the central volcanic centre, and deposits such as the ones in the Bayaguana region are interpreted to be in the southeastern end of this belt.
The seven drill locations are shown on a map at the Corporation's website.
About Everton Resources Inc.
Everton is an exploration company with concessions in the Dominican Republic adjacent to the Pueblo Viejo Mine, owned by the world's two largest gold mining companies, Barrick Gold Corporation (60%) in partnership with Goldcorp Inc. (40%) ("Goldcorp"). Everton also holds an interest in the Opinaca region of James Bay, Quebec where the Company has partnered with Hecla Mining Company which is advancing Everton's interest in the Opinaca B project by funding 100% of all exploration work on one of the largest land packages adjacent to Goldcorp's Eleonore gold deposit. Everton recently announced the acquisition of two properties: the Blue Sky Jackpot lithium property in Ontario and the Detour Lake gold property in Quebec.
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Nobel laureate Michael Levitt stranded in houseboat in Kerala due to Bharat Bandh
Alappuzha (Kerala) [India], Jan 8 (ANI): Nobel prize laureate Michael Levitt, who reached Kerala as a government guest was stranded in a houseboat after supporters of Bharat Bandh blocked the boat in Kuttanad here on Wednesday.
Sreekumar, owner of the houseboat Lake View, in which Michael Levitt and his wife travelled told ANI that he started his journey from Kumarakom in Kottayam district on Tuesday evening.
"Today morning the boat was was blocked by supporters of the strike in Alappuzha by 10:30 am and the boat could continue its journey only by 12," he said.
The boat owner said that Levitt was very upset after the incident and did not even speak with the boat crew after it.
Levitt received the 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, together with Martin Karplus and Arieh Warshel, for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems. (ANI)
Amit Shah challenges Arvind Kejriwal to take dip in river Yamuna


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Executives, Employees Disagree On Social Media's Impact on Workplace Culture
Social media services are designed to connect individuals, offer networking opportunities and provide several channels for social interaction. However, when it comes to the role of social media in regard to building a workplace culture, executives and employees have different opinions about the impact of popular networking sites.
According to a Deloitte study conducted by Harris Interactive, 41 percent of executives believe social media helps build and maintain a workplace culture, while only 21 percent of employees agree with this statement. In fact, only 27 percent of workers said they feel that social media has a positive impact on workplace culture, as opposed to 45 percent of higher-ups.
"Our research suggests executives are possibly using social media as a crutch in building workplace culture and appearing accessible to employees," said Punit Renjen, Deloitte chairman. "While business leaders should recognize how people communicate today, particularly Millennials, they must keep in mind the limits of these technologies. The norms for cultivating culture have not changed, and require managers to build trust through face-to-face meetings, live phone calls and personal messages."
The study also revealed that differing perspectives on the role of social media services was not the only disagreement between executives and employees. When it came to discussing elements that contributed to workplace culture, executives tend to focus on tangible aspects, while workers focused on intangibles. For example, 62 percent of executives named compensation as a key factor in workplace culture and another 65 percent said financial performance was another element.
However, 50 percent of workers said communication was more important than financial compensation and performance, and 47 percent listed access to management as paramount in building a workplace culture.
While social media has revolutionized the ways in which businesses communicate and build relationships with customers, many companies are still trying to navigate social media's place within the office.


Virginia State General Assembly -- The texts of bills from the Virginia legislature are readily available to the public at this site. You can check bills and resolutions or read details on members.
The pamphlet is a project of the Bar-News Media Relations Committee of the Virginia State Bar and was compiled to assist the news media in accurate reporting. It gives a list of the most frequently used legal terms.
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Home/News/Intermodal Summit: Precision scheduled railroading 'all about doing more with less'
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PSR puts profits over service, Nevada BLET chairman says
Clarissa Hawes, Senior Editor, Investigations and Enterprise Follow on Twitter Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Matt Parker, a legislative chairman with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) in Nevada, discusses precision scheduling railroading with FreightWaves' Kevin Hill at the Intermodal Summit on Wednesday.
This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves' Intermodal Summit.
FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: How has precision scheduling railroading (PSR) affected service levels over the past decade?
DETAILS: Matt Parker, a legislative chairman with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) in Nevada, discusses with FreightWaves' Kevin Hill why precision scheduled railroading (PSR) isn't about precision, but about profit.
SPEAKER: Matt Parker, chairman of the Nevada State Legislative Board for the BLET
BIO: Parker has worked as a train engineer and conductor since 2004. He also focuses on issues concerning safety, sanitation and political education in his position as chairman for state legislative issues for the BLET in Nevada. Besides informing its members, his board works with elected officials to educate them about issues affecting the rail industry.
KEY QUOTES FROM PARKER:
About PSR: "I am concerned about what I see with regard to the state of rail because I just do not see a focus on service that I believe needs to be out there with this precision scheduled railroading the railroads have gone to. What everybody needs to understand is it has nothing to do with either precision or scheduling. It's all about doing more with less, which has produced some great financial results for the carriers. But we've seen a tremendous degradation in service out here."
About persuading businesses to switch to rail: "Everybody's talking about rail being the green alternative as we look at climate initiatives, addressing climate change and such moving more of that freight to rail because it's more fuel-efficient because it generates less emissions. But, in order to encourage that business to come to rail, in order to keep that business there, there needs to be a reasonable level of service that I'm just concerned with."
About PSR inefficiencies: "An example of this: We used to have a number of trains coming through Nevada, from the Midwest, to the West Coast. What we see now is a lot of that has been combined into one big giant train. We still have segments of the railroad that are single-track segments, and they do not have sidings of the length that can accommodate the train. So it's not uncommon at all to see this train being held in Utah for seven hours or more, because it's got another train of the same length going the other way. And obviously, if you have a 180-or-more-mile segment of single track main line with sightings that you can't meet the two trains, somebody's got to wait on one end for the other train. And again, how is that providing a degree of service that's going to encourage new business to come onto rail and to keep that business on the rail?"
About railroad M&A's: "What we've seen over the last 30 years or so is that [mergers and acquisitions] have not produced favorable results for the shippers, the customers, the public depending on freight getting moved or the manufacturers that need those materials."
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Clarissa has covered all aspects of the trucking industry for 14 years. She is an award-winning journalist known for her investigative and business reporting. Before joining FreightWaves, she wrote for Land Line Magazine and Trucks.com. If you have a news tip or story idea, send her an email to chawes@freightwaves.com.


Boyce Hatton are delighted to announce two promotions within the firm.
Boyce Hatton Solicitors has made a trio of partner promotions as it enters its new financial year.
The promotions see Kate Barton moving up from salaried partner to equity partner, while Rebecca Holloway and Cheryl Smith move from Associates to become salaried partners at the firm. The appointments take the total number of partners at the – Torbay and South Hams based firm to 12.
Kate Barton advises on all aspects of family law including children matters, divorce, financial settlements, cohabitation, and prenuptial agreements.. Having qualified and worked in Bristol law firms Kate joined Boyce Hatton in 2005. Kate was instrumental in establishing the Women in Torbay and Totnes network that Boyce Hatton supports and which regularly attracts 40-60 local businesswomen at each meeting.
Rebecca Holloway is a Licensed Conveyancer and Head of Residential Conveyancing. Rebecca advises on all aspects of residential property including sales, purchases, mortgages and remortgages, and leasehold arrangements. Joining Boyce Hatton in 2015 Rebecca is the first non-solicitor partner appointment at the firm.
Cheryl Smith is a member of the Commercial Property team undertaking a broad variety of commercial work including sales and purchases, lease renewals and assignments, working for both landlords and tenants. Joining the firm with a law degree in 2003, she qualified as a solicitor at Boyce Hatton and is another of the firm's trainees to successfully become a partner.
The promotions come shortly after the firm also celebrated being named Law Firm of the Year (1-10 partners) at the Devon and Somerset Law Society (DASLS) Legal Awards.


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Anthony Gangi Jr., a member of the GT7 Motorsports kart racing team, has been in full testing mode since the checkered flag dropped a few weeks ago in West Palm Beach, Florida. The ten-year-old racer from New York City is preparing for another assault on the Vortex Mini Rok class at the upcoming Florida Winter Tour (FWT) round taking place this weekend at the Homestead Karting Complex. The permanent parking lot track offers racers a much different racing venue than the other two stops on the FWT calendar. As the southern most region of Florida, racers are hoping the Miami area offers up some warm weather to match the intense on track action. The GT7 team has been working flat out on the new Tony Kart Cadet package that they debuted in the opening round of the Tour. Anthony Jr. and long time tuner Chris Perez will again be joined by Gary Willis as the trio look to hit the podium for the first time in the FWT Mini Rok class.
"The whole team is very excited about this weekend at Homestead. Anthony Jr. was really fast in both trips to the Super Nats in the Mini Rok kart," comments Anthony Gangi Sr. "Obviously there are some small similarities between the Rio and the track at Homestead so we are looking for a good weekend. We have been working hard on the new Tony Kart Cadet package both in the engine shop and on the track."
The team took the opportunity between FWT events to test at the Homestead track in preparation for the second of three double-header weekends on the 2012 FWT calendar. The opening weekend had some challenges for Gangi Jr., who took 21st in the Saturday final after contact while in second place send him back to 27th. On Sunday a win in the prefinal came with a five-position penalty. Gangi Jr. was able to get himself to the front and battle for the lead ending up fifth at the line. This weekend Gangi Jr. will head into Homestead sitting eighth in the points standings.
"I really know we can do well at Homestead. I like the track and the testing we did was really, really good," comments Gangi Jr. "We had some bad luck in the opening weekend so I am hoping I can make up some ground this weekend. The Tony Kart Cadet is great and my tuner Chris (Perez) is amazing. I have really enjoyed working with Gary (Willis) and I think my driving is getting better."
Anthony Jr. will return to Florida Winter Tour action this weekend at the Homestead Karting Complex. Fellow GT7 Motorsports team driver Dylan Tavella will join Anthony Jr. as they both take on the Vortex TaG Cadet Class. That will be followed a week later as Gangi Jr. returns to Mini Max and Tavella continues his run in Micro Max.


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South Carolina Crime Rate
South Carolina has beaches, mountains, and grassy plains. It is one of the most beautiful states in the country and attracts millions of visitors every year. However, despite the beauty on the outside, how safe is South Carolina?
How to Calculate Crime Rates
Every year, the FBI releases the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics. These numbers depict crime in the United States and record "crime rates." Crime rates are the most effective way to determine the safeness of an area. Crime rates can be calculated for small neighborhoods, large metro cities, or whole countries. Because crime rates can be adapted to fit specific populations, crime rates give accurate estimations of daily crime in an area.
To calculate crime rates, the total number of crimes in a given area is divided by the total population of the area. That number is then multiplied by 100,000 to give the number of crimes per 100,000 people. Using uniform crime rates, security experts can compare the crime data from New York (population of 8.6 million) to the crime data from Draper, Utah (population of 47,000).
Crime rates allow for the uniform comparison of crime across the United States, making it easy to compare the safeness of cities and towns. The FBI releases crime data for the nation by averaging crime data across all 50 states. The national crime rate is the average crime rate for all states. If a city's crime rate is above the national average, the city is more dangerous than average; if a city's crime rate is below the national average, the city is safer than average.
Crime rates are separated into two categories: violent crime and property crime. According to the National Institute of Justice, violent crimes include rape, sexual assault, robbery, domestic violence, assault, and murder. Property crimes include burglary, larceny, theft, motor vehicle theft, arson, shoplifting, and vandalism. Violent crime, because of the intensity of the crime, has lower average rates than property crime. The national average violent crime rate is 382.9 violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, and the national property crime rate is 2,362.2 property crimes per 100,000 inhabitants.
Violent Crime in South Carolina
Violent crimes are heinous and cause lasting emotional and physical trauma for victims. Depending on the severity of the crime, those convicted of violent crimes can face life in prison. The least severe sentence for violent crime is the conviction for robbery, which has a maximum jail time of 5 years. However, if the crime was committed with a weapon, the jail time can be increased to 20 years in prison. That being said, violent crimes are incredibly dangerous. Cities with high violent crime rates should be avoided, if possible.
South Carolina's violent crime rate is 488 violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants. The likelihood of becoming a victim of violent crime in South Carolina is 1 in 205. The murder rate of South Carolina is 8.0 in 100,000, compared to the national average murder rate of 5.0 per 100,000. Rape and assault rates are also higher in South Carolina. The rape rate is 48 in 100,000, while the national average is 43 in 100,000. The assault rate in South Carolina is 36.3 in 100,000, compared to the national average of 24.7 in 100,000. On the other hand, the robbery rate of 70 per 100,000 inhabitants is lower than the national average of 86 per 100,000.
Although the robbery rate is lower than the national average, the state is (as a whole) more dangerous than the national baseline. According to surveys, the homicide rates have increased in South Carolina by 4 percent from 2016 to 2017.
In order to combat the high crime rates in South Carolina, the state has 272 law enforcement agencies employing 11,674 police officers. The police department has also hired over 500 unsworn law enforcement officers. In total, the state offers 259 police officers for every 100,000 inhabitants.
Property Crime in South Carolina
Property crimes are less serious than violent crimes, though they can still be life-threatening crimes. Arson, with the intent to harm or kill, can result in a life sentence in prison. Theft often results in the least amount of jail time—often only a few months to a few years.
The property crime rate in South Carolina is 3,018 per 100,000 inhabitants. Those living in South Carolina have a 1 in 33 chance of being a victim of property crime. The most common property crime in South Carolina is theft, with 109,616 reported cases every year. The second most common type of property crime is burglary, with 29,473 cases every year. Homeowners are nearly twice as likely to have their homes burglarized in South Carolina, compared to the national average.
Crime Rate on College Campuses
There are 60 colleges and universities in South Carolina. The largest university, the University of South Carolina in Columbia, has a student body of 34,731, as of 2017. The smallest college is W. L. Bonner College, with a total of 13 students and one professor.
College campuses often see high rates of property crime (burglary and theft) and low rates of violent crimes. The most common violent crime seen on college campuses is rape and sexual assault towards women. Women on college campuses face sexual abuse while at parties, while walking on campus, and while attending classes. Although women-led movements across the states have helped to decrease new cases of sexual assault against women, it is still a common campus crime.
In 2018, Ohio State reported 992 cases of inappropriate touching and 30 cases of rape against Richard H. Strauss, a team doctor for the university. A few weeks after the initial accusations, the total number of cases jumped to 1,500 cases of sexual abuse in 2018 and 2019. Another college, Michigan State, reported 1,013 rapes, all done by the same sports coach in a single year. Although these reports are severe, most colleges will not experience such high rates of sexual abuse. Typically, the most common crimes found on college campuses are possession of drugs and petty theft.
On the campus of the University of South Carolina in Columbia, 1,098 crimes were reported in 2018. The most common crime on campus was disciplinary action. The second most common crime was the possession of illegal drugs.
Campus law enforcement on South Carolina campuses offers help to victims of crime. Law enforcement officers are on-call every hour of every day to ensure that college students feel safe and protected. Women on campus can ask campus officers to escort them through the campus at night if they are feeling unsafe. Hopefully, the measures taken by campus law enforcement will help students to feel safer on campus.
Most Dangerous Cities in South Carolina
Not every city in South Carolina is dangerous. In fact, some cities may skew the state averages if certain cities are significantly more dangerous than others.
The most dangerous cities in South Carolina are:
1. Marion
The most dangerous city in South Carolina is Marion. Marion is one of the most dangerous places in the United States, and the chances of becoming a victim of violent crime or property crime are 1 in 10. In Marion, there are 1,527 violent crimes per 100,000 people and a surprising 8,167 property crimes per 100,000 people. This is not the right place to raise a family or take a night walk in the park. Crime in Marion is staggeringly high, making the city the most dangerous place to live in South Carolina.
2. Hartsville
The second most dangerous place to live in South Carolina is Hartsville. Hartsville has a population of 7,608 and sees 772 reported crimes every year. In Hartsville, there is a 1 in 10 chance that residents will become victims of either property crime or violent crime. The property crime rate in Hartsville is 8,648 (over 200 percent higher than the national average). The violent crime rate is 1,498. Hartsville is an incredibly dangerous place to live. Violence here is commonplace, and residents often are forced to return home before dark.
3. Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach has the highest property crimes in South Carolina. The property crime report is 10,547 crimes per 100,000, earning the town the third most dangerous place in South Carolina. Essentially, while in Myrtle Beach, there is a 1 in 9 chance that you will be a victim of property crime. The most common crime in Myrtle beach is theft, followed closely by burglary and car theft. Residents need to fully protect their homes while in Myrtle Beach to prevent burglaries and thefts. The violent crime rate in Myrtle Beach is also extremely high, with 1,404 violent crimes per 100,000 people. Overall, Myrtle Beach is a town that should be avoided at night.
4. North Charleston
The North Charleston SC crime rate is the fourth highest crime rate in the state. The total crime rate was 921.79 crimes per 100,000 population. There are 1,039 violent crimes and 6,613 property crimes per 100,000 inhabitants. Due to the high crime rates in North Charleston, public safety experts recommend that inhabitants stay in the areas that are familiar to them. Not all of North Charleston is dangerous; however, specific areas of the town have extremely high violence due to drug abuse and gang violence.
5. Greenwood
Greenwood has a fairly large population of 23,265 people. However, with a large population, comes higher crime rates. The violent crime rate in Greenwood is 1,684, which is the second-highest violent crime rate in South Carolina. The property crime rate is 6,851 per 100,000. Even though the city has seen a decrease in crime over the last several years, there is still a 1 in 59 chance that residents will be victims of crime.
6. Batesburg-Leesville
Batesburg-Leesville has the highest violent crime rate in South Carolina, with 1,710 violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants. The property crime rate is 4,739 per 100,000. The area has abnormally high rates of violent crime compared to property crime, making the area an extremely dangerous place to be. While in Batesburg-Leesville, there is a 1 in 20 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime.
7. West Columbia
The West Columbia SC crime rate is the seventh-highest in South Carolina. The violent crime rate is 1,042 per 100,000, and the property crime rate is 7,438 per 100,000 people. The crime rate here is 145 percent higher than the crime rate of South Carolina and 238 percent higher than the national average. West Columbia is known for gun-related violence due to drug and gang activity. Of course, not every community in West Columbia has high rates of violence. However, since some areas are prone to violence, it's important that residents remain on guard and use necessary protective measures.
8. Conway
Conway is safer than 4 percent of United States cities, rating fairly low on the list. This means that 96 percent of cities in the United States are safer than Conway. Conway has a violent crime rate of 603 crimes per 100,000 people. The chances of becoming a victim of violent crime in Conway are 1 in 158. The property crime rate is also fairly high, with a rate of 4,307 per 100,000 people, which is 200 percent more than the national average. The Conway SC crime rate fluctuates drastically depending on the neighborhood. To access up-to-date crime data about your neighborhood, check a crime map website such as SpotCrime.com.
9. Greenville
The Greenville SC crime rate ensures that the town ranks as the ninth most dangerous town in South Carolina. There are 554 violent crimes and 4,316 property crimes per 100,000 people. While in Greenville, there is a 1 in 184 chance that you will become a victim of violent crime, making the city more dangerous than a majority of other cities in the United States.
10. Lexington
In Lexington, the chance of becoming a victim of either property crime or violent crime is 1 in 29. The Lexington SC crime rate is 63 percent higher than the national average, making it one of the more dangerous towns in South Carolina. The violent crime rate in Lexington is 363 violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants. The property crime rate is 3,059 crimes per 100,000. Lexington is not the most dangerous city in South Carolina. However, since some areas of Lexington are more dangerous than others, it's important that residents learn to stay away from the more dangerous communities.
Safest Cities in South Carolina
South Carolina is safe, as long as you know where you are. Some neighborhoods in South Carolina are extremely safe, while others rank as the most dangerous cities in the country. However, just because South Carolina has a few dangerous areas, does not make the state as a whole dangerous. Some of the safest cities in South Carolina are:
1. Isle of Palms
Isle of Palms is the safest city in South Carolina, and one of the safest cities in the country. With a violent crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000, families can be content to raise their families without the threat of nearby crime. The property crime rate in Isle of Palms is 18.2, an incredibly low rate for property crime. The median income in this area is $102,603, suggesting that this area is fairly affluent.
2. Port Royale
Port Royale is a beautiful area located next to bodies of water. The violent crime rate in this city is less than 1.2 per 100,000, making violence an extremely rare crime. The property crime rate is 15 crimes per 100,000 people. Port Royale is one of the safest places to live in South Carolina.
3. Mount Pleasant
As the name of this city suggests, Mount Pleasant is an incredibly pleasant place to live. Homeowners can expect low crime and happy neighbors. The neighborhoods here are affluent, with a median income of $90,000 a year. The violent crime rate in Mount Pleasant is 1.5 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, and the property crime rate is only 13.6 per 100,000.
4. Bluffton
Bluffton has a population of 22,578 people and is known for being an extremely welcoming area. In Bluffton, neighbors watch each other's back and look out for one another. The violent crime rate in this area is 2.3 crimes per 100,000, and the property crime rate is 11.2 crimes per 100,000. Due to proactive policing, this area has been able to decrease crime rapidly over the past several years.
5. Tega Cay
This community has extremely low rates of violent crime at 0.8 crimes per 100,000 people. However, in the past few years, there has been a small spike in property crime, dropping Tega Cay from the second safest city to the fifth. However, the city still maintains extremely low property crime rates of 20.1 crimes per 100,000 people.
6. Edgefield
Edgefield is a small South Carolina town with a population of 4,756 people. The neighborhoods are quaint, kind, and welcoming. This town has many new families looking for safe, yet inexpensive, areas to raise their families. The median income here is $23,487 and has low incidents of crime. The violent crime rate is 2.1, and the property crime rate is 12.4 per 100,000 inhabitants. Both crime rates are extremely low.
7. Hanahan
Hanahan, thanks to the local sheriff's office, has had a drastic decrease in crime over the past five years. Now, the city sees less than 2.3 violent crimes per 100,000 people. The property crime rate is at an all-time low for the town, with only 13.3 property crimes per 100,000 inhabitants. The law enforcement division has worked hard in this city to decrease crime rates and welcome new neighbors to the communities.
8. Mauldin
This town is located within Greenville country, yet it is one of the safest places to live in South Carolina. With a median income of $65,539, this area is perfect for the average family looking for a friendly town. The violent crime rate is low, with only 1.3 crimes per 100,000 people. The property crime rate in this town is also incredibly low, with only 17.3 crimes per 100,000.
9. Fort Mill
Fort Mill is located just south of Charlotte, South Carolina, and has a population of 18,618. The crime rates here are low, and the people are happy and welcoming, making this an ideal neighborhood for new, hardworking residents. The violent crime rate here is 1.7, and the property crime rate is 17.6. Fort Mill increases in its safety levels every year and is one of the best places to live in South Carolina.
10. Central
Central has a population of 5,180 and a median income of $26,623. The town is full of happy homeowners who love their lives. The violent crime rate here is incredibly low, with only 1.0 violent crime per 100,000 people. Needless to say, violent crime barely exists in Central. It has a property crime rate of 26.1 per 100,000, which is the only reason why the town isn't ranked higher on our list of safest cities.
How Can Residents of South Carolina Protect Themselves?
Regardless of where you live, it's important for homeowners to protect themselves from the possibility of property crime. Often, those living in safe neighborhoods become complacent and stop locking their doors. When this happens, complacent homeowners are more likely to experience property crimes.
One of the best ways for residents in South Carolina to prevent their homes from being targeted is by installing a home security system. Countless surveys and studies have concluded that home security systems can deter crime in 60 percent of cases. Out of the 40 percent of cases where the burglar proceeds with the crime regardless of the security system, 80 percent will run off as soon as the alarm goes off.
Cove Security is one of the best home security providers for South Carolinians. Cove offers home security systems for only 15 dollars a month, nearly 40 dollars cheaper than its competitors. With complete home security systems, including indoor security cameras, motion sensors, and door alarms, residents of South Carolina can fully protect their homes and families with Cove Security.
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Is Your Cyber-Insurance Ready for GDPR?
by Daniel Struck
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By now, the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has gone into effect. This update is not intended to provide a "deep dive" into the regulatory regime instituted by GDPR. For our purposes, it is sufficient to note that GDPR bestows protections that expand beyond the privacy breach notice requirements familiar to companies in the United States. Among other things, GDPR places restrictions on the collection, use and management of data, requires that companies be able to map the use of personal data, and enables individuals to access, correct, and delete their personal information.
Moreover, GDPR reaches beyond the borders of the EU; imposing requirements on organizations that operate primarily outside of the EU so long as they collect or process the data of an individual residing, even temporarily, in the EU. Among the most worrying elements of GDPR's regulatory scheme are the sanctions for violations. For first-time and non-intentional violators, the penalty is a warning and the correction of the non-compliance. The upper limit for penalties is €20 million or 4% of annual world-wide turnover for the previous year, whichever is greater. It is unknown how aggressive regulators will be in assessing fines, but it is dangerous to discount entirely the risk of substantial penalties.
In the scramble to comply with GDPR's introduction of substantial new obligations, there is a risk that some enterprises may not have sufficiently considered how their current cyber-insurance program will respond to GDPR's regulatory framework. But with the sizeable penalties introduced by GDPR, it is prudent to ask whether existing cyber-insurance policies cover these new exposures. Fortunately, there are many elements of GDPR that dovetail with leading cyber-insurance policy forms (e.g., many cyber policies cover regulatory fines and penalties and have world-wide scope). But cyber-insurance policies are far from standardized and different insurers and competing forms offer widely different terms. Seemingly minor differences in policy language can significantly affect the scope of coverage. Many cyber-insurers have issued GDPR endorsements, but the efficacy of these endorsements is all over the map.
Only by reviewing their cyber-insurance policies and GDPR endorsements can policyholders assess just how effectively their coverage responds to their particular risks and needs. Because of the diversity of cyber-insurance policy language, it is not feasible to provide a "one-size fits all" list of terms that policyholders should look for to ensure that they are adequately protected for GDPR-related exposures. There are, however, some key topics around which GDPR coverage-related issues are likely to coalesce:
Privacy Violations vs. Privacy Breaches: The privacy insuring agreements of many cyber-policies apply solely to privacy breaches – to the unauthorized access to or disclosure of personal information. Insuring agreements that apply solely to breaches may not provide coverage for violations of privacy laws or regulations that do not concern privacy breaches. For example, the improper handling or storage of data or the failure to provide an individual with an accurate record of the processing of personal information may not be covered if an insuring agreement applies only to privacy breaches.
Personal Data: The scope of the terms "personal data" or "sensitive personal data" as used in GDPR is broader than the analogous term "personally identifiable information" as used in domestic laws such as Gramm-Leach-Blilely, HIPAA, or HITECH. It is important to confirm that personally identifiable information or similar terms are defined expansively enough to capture the range of personal data protected under GDPR.
Scope and amount of regulatory coverage: It is not unusual for cyber-insurance policies to provide regulatory coverage only for fines and penalties resulting from privacy breaches or from violations of privacy breach notification laws and regulations. Optimally, regulatory coverage should apply to fines and penalties assessed for any violation of a privacy law or regulation and not simply to violations of breach and breach notice laws or regulations. In addition, regulatory coverage is often written with lower sub-limits of liability than other insuring agreements. Given the significant fines and penalties that can be assessed for privacy violations under GDPR, time and experience will tell if it is necessary to seek higher regulatory limits.
Liability Coverage: Some older forms of cyber-insurance policies did not include liability coverage for claims brought by third-parties. Such policy forms covered notification costs for privacy breaches and regulatory fines and penalties but did not cover claims for damages. There may be an uptick in the number of private claims commenced in the aftermath of GDPR implementation. With the advent of GDPR, it is prudent to confirm whether cyber-insurance programs include liability coverage for privacy claims.
Identity of the privacy regulator: It is now routine for cyber-insurance policies to include foreign or international regulators in the definition of the relevant regulatory entities. But if foreign privacy regulators are not included within the relevant definition, it is imperative that the policy be amended to include foreign regulatory authorities. Some endorsements may include a reference to domestic or foreign "authorized data protection authorities."
Covered fines or penalties: Different jurisdictions have widely differing rules for the insurability of fines and penalties. Given the significance of fines and penalties to the GDPR enforcement regime, it is in the interest of policyholders to secure policy language providing that fines and penalties are covered to the fullest extent permissible under the law of the most favorable jurisdiction with a connection to the claim or matter. Most favorable venue wording is preferable to language providing that fines or penalties will be covered to the extent permissible or some similar formulation.
It is important to keep in mind that many of the costs associated with the obligations imposed by GDPR may not be covered under any cyber-insurance policy. Such costs and expenses include: the cost of bringing systems into compliance and maintaining operational compliance, the cost of hiring a Data Protection Officer, the cost of data mapping in order to create a record of processing activities in response to a request from a data subject, or the cost of complying with a data subject's request for erasure. Insurers are likely to assert that such costs of complying with regulatory requirements are costs of doing business.
GDPR creates a significant array of new regulatory obligations and exposures for enterprises involved in the collection, handling, and processing of data. It is impossible to predict all the consequences of the regulation. Given the uncertainties and the significant expense and effort required to come into compliance with GDPR, it is easy to pay short shrift to the implications of GDPR on cyber-insurance programs. But failing to pay heed to the impact of GDPR on existing insurance programs may result in unexpected gaps in coverage.
Daniel J. Struck is an experienced policyholder attorney that advocates on behalf of corporate and individual insurance policyholders throughout the United States in contested claims, and counsels clients in complex insurance advisory matters.
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Show off your strength this fall and sign up for the Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) Fire Truck Pull on September 28 in Wichita Falls. Hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), the challenge requires teams of 12 people to put their biceps to the test and work together to pull an actual 55,000 pound fire truck for up to 50 feet!
The Fire Truck Pull is open to the public. Opening Ceremonies is set for 11:00 a.m. at Midwestern State University, followed by the first pull at 11:15 a.m. The event will wrap with an awards ceremony for the Fastest Team Pull and Top Fundraising Team around 12:00 p.m.


WMA video : Gerard McMann about the writing of "Is That You"
Gerard McMann wrote "Is That You?" for Kiss' 1980 Unmasked album.
Gerard Mc Mann: "My manager was hanging out with Vini Poncia, the producer of "Unmasked" and was checking to see if Vini was interested in producing me at the time. He played Vinnie a few of my songs and Vinnie apparently freaked out when he heard "Is That You" and took the tape and played it for Kiss that night. As fate would have it, they were convinced as Vin was, and they went on to record it."
Now for only $0.99 (USD), Gerard Mc Mann's original demo is available for download at www3.bandspace.com (payment via PayPal).
Especially for the KRR-website there's a High Quality WMA video (25MB) available for free download, where 'in Gerard McMann talks about the writing of "Is That You?"
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June 25 : Bruce and Eric on upcoming Beatles Tribute album.
Bruce Kulick recorded "Drive My Car" for a yet-untitled metal tribute to the Beatles.
Also Eric Singer is involved with the album, playing drums on "Back in the U.S.S.R.", with Motorhead's Lemmy on bass and singing, and John 5 on guitars.
The Bob Kulick produced album will be released by Rykodisc later this year.
VH1 was in Hawaii today to cover Paul's Art Gallery Show. During an interview with the network, Paul confirmed that his Solo CD will be released via Universal Music in September!
Versailles Records has announced the forthcoming release of Italian rocker Chris Catena's double-CD solo project, due in the spring of 2007. The two-disc set will consist of a studio album and live album, collectively featuring a star-studded guest list of players that includes Doug Aldrich, John Taylor, Al Kooper, Chester Thompson, Stephen Ferrone, Glenn Hughes, BRUCE KULICK, Stevie Salas, Jeff Scott Soto, Mickey Moody, Bernie Marsden, John Lawton, Kelly Simonz, Johnny Olhin, Doug Wimbish, Vitalik Kuprij, Tony Franklin, Tommy Aldridge, Dave Meniketti, Myron Dove, Chuck Wright, ERIC SINGER, Virgil Donati, Tommy Denander, Kee Marcello, Benny Johansson, Daniel Flores, and Marco Mendoza. In the meantime, Catena will appear on tributes to GUNS N' ROSES and MÖTLEY CRÜE alongside Blues Saraceno.
TV-broadcast-quality video clips have been posted online from the the first annual "VH1 Rock Honors", including performances by KISS, JUDAS PRIEST and GODSMACK.
"VH1 Rock Honors" is the first-ever show to pay homage to the legends who influenced the sound of hard rock. This year's celebration honors the music and influence of JUDAS PRIEST, KISS, QUEEN and DEF LEPPARD.
"VH1 Rock Honors" was taped May 25, 2006 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and includes performances by all of the honorees as well as additional tribute performances by GODSMACK, FOO FIGHTERS (paying tribute to QUEEN) and THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS (DEF LEPPARD).
For more information on "VH1 Rock Honors", visit VH1.com.