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Texas city tests two-way emergency comm platform
City of Manor pilot with CiviGuard would allow residents to send information to responders
By Rutrell Yasin
The City of Manor, Texas, is testing a platform designed to deliver location-specific alerts to residents during a crisis and allow them to send information back to emergency responders via smartphones.
Manor is partnering with CiviGuard, a provider of emergency communications technology, on the six-month pilot to test and show the usefulness of the system with a select group of residents, said Dustin Haisler, chief information officer for Manor, a growing community located east of Austin.
Many mass notification systems push volumes of information out to people, which might not be the most effective way to communicate with residents during a disaster, Haisler said. City officials thought the time was ripe to rethink how the city responds to disasters, he said, adding that Manor is known for its use of innovative technology.
Rather than just pushing information to residents, the CiviGuard will let residents send back information about who they are and where they are located if they need assistance during a crisis or event, Haisler said.
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CiviGuard's rapid-messaging capabilities, location-specific alerts and cross-platform optimization will give the city's first responders the ability to more effectively disseminate crucial information to civilians in crisis situations, he said.
CiviGuard combines smart-phone technologies, a cloud-based infrastructure, multi-touch scenario management and intelligent message distribution into a single offering, according to Zubin Wadia, co-founder and chief executive officer of CiviGuard.
The company is working with three cloud computing providers -- Amazon, NASA's Nebula cloud platform, and RackSpace.
The communications platform should be operational on the Nebula cloud within the next 30 days to provide services to the academic community, Wadia said. In fact, the company has an office at NASA Ames Research Park, Calif.; its other location is in White Plains, N.Y.
Mobile platforms supported include Android 1.5 and higher, Apple iPhone and BlackBerry Version 6.0 and higher. Support for Microsoft Windows 7 is slated by year's end.
On the server-side, CiviGuard uses two map service providers - Google Maps as the primary, and Microsoft Bing Maps as the secondary. On the client-side, users can take advantage of three modes of operation during a crisis - data, Short Message Service (text-messaging) or local mode.
The local mode involves the delivery of a locally cached static map of the last known locale set by the user if no updates from the CiviGuard server can reach residents. The static map highlights major interstates, exits and key points-of-interest for food, shelter and medical assistance, according to CiviGuard.
The CiviGuard emergency communications platform is being demonstrated at the Gov 2.0 Expo co-sponsored by O'Reilly Media and UBMTechWeb at the Walter Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C from May 25 -27.
Rutrell Yasin is is a freelance technology writer for GCN.

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There are many ways to improve the interior and exterior of your home without having to do a full remodel. Builders can assist you will many projects, but a lot of them are simple enough to do yourself. You can make your house more desirable without having to use a lot of money. Any home improvement project can make your home that much better looking than it was before.
Many small home improvements also work as an investment that increases the value of the home when homeowners decide to sell it. Older homes are great candidates for small home improvement projects, because they often times have outdated windows, unsafe flooring, and many other factors that are just too "antique" feeling.
Windows that are old and leaky can cause many problems for homeowners. Water damage and high heat bills can arise with having windows that are partially kept open due to cracks. Replacing them with energy-efficient or modern windows can help save money and keep homeowners safe as well. Many homeowners these days are getting impact resistant windows for security. They are laminated and will not shatter if they get broken. They reduce the risk for break-in damage and also resistance from storms. In many cases homeowners may get discounts on their home insurance if they have these types of windows installed.
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Homeowners can spice up their house by simply adding a lawn. Many people just have gravel or dirt in their yards, if they add grass or shrubs they can change the appearance greatly. Flower beds and gazebos are also wonderful additions to a lawn. A well groomed lawn can also increase the value of the home if it is ever put up for sale. Hiring someone to come mow your lawn every week or keep up with weeding can make your home stay looking fresh and stylish.
When you have just moved home, or are just ready for a change, you inevitably find you end up spending more money than you planned on refurbishing or finding new furniture for your home.
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Summer is by far one of the most popular seasons and in a rapidly changing economy, you can get two benefits from installing a pool on your property. Not only can you provide your family with fun all summer long, but should you decide to sell your home, your property value can be raised substantially by the addition of a swimming pool. It is important however that you consider what type of pool you are installing, proper maintenance and use of swimming pool chemicals, and what company you use to install your swimming pool.
Pools are a great addition to  any home but it is important when you have one installed that it is done correctly, so that it is both durable and aesthetically pleasing. Having a pool is one thing but having a pool that others might want as part of their new property is a completely different one. You should take the time to consider several different companies before you hire someone to install your swimming pool. The lowest price is not necessarily the best option, as these companies often cut corners to save time and maximise their profits. Considering several options is the best way to ensure that you are getting a quality product and quality service.
You should also keep a close eye on the installation process. Though many companies offer the option to come and install pools while you are away from your home, it is important that you take an active part in the placement and installation process to make sure that the pool remains a benefit to your property values as opposed to a detriment. Watch for common mistakes like an uneven bottom, crooked sides, dented areas, and if you are having an in-ground pool installed, erosion of the area around the perimeter of the pool. If you are having a deck or patio installed as well, you should make sure that this is even and that it comes directly to the side of the pool ensuring a snug fit for both aesthetic and structural reasons. If a deck or patio is not properly installed, it is not only unsightly but can also be dangerous to users - not to mention inflicting a real blow on your property's value.
You also need to make sure that after your pool is installed you maintain it properly. Keeping it algae- and leaf-free not only helps appearances, but can also help to extend the life of your filter and keep your liner in good shape. Pool chemicals are a must, but you should be careful about which swimming pool chemicals you use as some can fade or discolor liners, and may cause damage to decks or patios that are around your pool if they are spilled. Making sure that your pool is maintained is not only beneficial to property values, but also the health of your family. If you are using your pool, the best way to ensure that your family stays healthy while using it is if it stays clean. Keeping your pool clean may also require that you invest in winterizing materials, to keep algae growth to a minimum during the winter months when your pool is not in use.
Building a swimming pool on your property can increase the value of that property by a staggering amount - but only if the pool is maintained effectively. Installing a pool which you then allow to become disused or dirty will almost certainly have the opposite effect - potential buyers are likely to run a mile from a mould-encrusted pool installation. If you're thinking of selling your property, make sure that you take care of your swimming pool.
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If you own a 2,000 square-foot home, including a 400 square-foot garage, and the home is worth around $200,000, then 20% of the home's value ($40,000) is going to be devoted to storing random junk that you otherwise have no room for. Why wouldn't you give yourself an organized garage that utilizes all of this valuable space?
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So if you've just installed a nifty new shelving system in your garage and found yourself with a lot of extra storage space you might find yourself moving a lot of the tools and clutter that used to reside in your garden shed into your garage where it is a lot closer to your home and much more convenient. If this is the case for you what will you do with your garden shed, just because it's at the bottom of your garden doesn't mean it should be ignored, in fact it's location is something to be celebrated!
A garden shed is a way of enjoying all the benefits of outdoors whilst being indoors, a great way of getting the best out of your garden.
We all do our best work where we are most inspired, and for most of us this isn't cramped into the spare bedroom, where we are surrounded by all the distractions of family life. Many of us would much better when outdoors surrounded by the peace and beauty of nature. Well if you have a newly vacant garden shed why not turn it into a home office? Adding a desk and chair and bringing your WiFi enabled laptop outside means you can easily work from your own garden. Even if you don't work from home many people with creative hobbies love making use of a shed as a base, your shed could be an art studio, a craft room, a music practice room. The possibilities are endless.
Many of us have quite large garden sheds; in fact companies like Tiger class many of their sheds as fully fledged log cabins. If you're lucky enough to have one of these that you're not using any more why not use it to give your family a little extra space. As your children get older you can find that they look for more independence. What better way to help them achieve this, whilst still keeping them under your supervision than giving them a separate building on your property to be just there's. The additional benefit to you is that all the mess and clutter that can sometimes come with children's games is all focused in one place letting you reclaim some of your house for your own projects.
If you love having guests visiting to enjoy your garden in the summer, setting up a base for yourself in the garden can be a great way to maximize the use you get out of the garden. Turning a shed into a summer house can allow people to stay in your garden but have a retreat to go to inside if it gets a bit colder or the weather turns. Imagine having a BBQ outside but being able to easily eat inside, or having an outside games room set up to entertain your guests in the summer.
Garden sheds have traditionally already been the home of your gardening tools an needs, but if you have the space a lot of people can find themselves benefitting a lot more from converting sheds for other purposes.
Things in people's homes begin to pile up fairly quickly throughout the year. It isn't uncommon to see a garage floor full of boxes and other household items along with all of your yard maintenance devices. This equation leaves your garage without one important thing… room to park your vehicles!
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A great way to take care of this kind of mess is to install some kind of DIY garage storage shelving kits. DIY shelving kits are a great way to give your home additional storage space without having to build on to your house or build a storage shed on your property. Garage shelving lets you utilize already existing space and make the most of what you are already paying for.
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The peace of mind of having your home protected from thieves or natural disasters has never been easier. All American Windows & Doors impact windows has many benefits for homes and corporate buildings. For starters they can protect your glass windows from shattering during a hurricane or storm. The security windows can also prevent burglars from getting inside of your home by breaking your windows. With every improvement you can make to your home the property value increases. With top quality windows throughout your home makes your property appealing and worth more to buyers.
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If you're a property investor specialising in fully furnished places, or if you're thinking about doing so – then here are a few tips to help you on the road to riches.
First off – get to grips with DIY projects. If you really aren't any good at DIY, this may not be the business for you unless you're really doing it on a large scale; the more you can do yourself, the more lucrative your operation will be.
But if you aren't and you want to do this anyway, then buy modern places which will be less likely to have major problems and will simply need redecorating from time to time.
It will be essential to get to grips with the basics of decorating – and not to be too much of a perfectionist. No-one else will inspect the work as closely as you do when you're painting and filling etc., so don't sweat the detail too much. Prospective tenants take in the whole picture in a few minutes only – and will be more concerned about overall cleanliness than anything else. So keep all the furnishings and colour schemes light and neutral.
Furnishings are part of your legitimate business expenses. These days, sofas in the sofas sale can be incredibly cheap and hard-wearing if you choose carefully.
It's the same with beds and a durable but cheap dining table along with smart curtains can really make a place look fantastic.
Remember not to use wallpaper that can't be painted over. Emulsion talks minutes to "wash over" with a re-coat, whereas papering is a slow process. Plaster walls are best of all.
Overall, think about how quickly and easily you'll be able to redecorate, replace, renovate or clean – try and keep it simple. Also, try and follow the same colour schemes with each new rental you add. This will make life a lot simpler.
You can easily apply for a bad credit home loan despite your poor credit report. But the interest on the home loan might not be as low as you get with good credit report.Therefore, it might be difficult to get a loan at affordable interest rate in this present market.
But here are the following ways to get loan despite your poor credit report if you have a stable income.
1. You are required to find out the interest rate on bad credit loan and compare it with the interest on the home loan for consumers with good credit. Make sure that you take out your annual credit report so that you can estimate your interest rate on your home loan. You can shop for home loans on affordable interest rate if you consider your credit score to be decent enough.
2. Try to reestablish your credit by putting extra money towards paying off your debts. If you keep your credit balance lower than 50% or less then you can easily improve your credit report. If you start paying off your debts then you can conveniently boost your credit report. Once your credit score increases then it will not be easy to get home loan on affordable interest rate.
3. You can shop around for affordable interest rate on your home loan. Make sure that you compare the interest rate on each loan offered by different lenders as it will help you select the loan that will be affordable to pay off. Remember that the interest rate on your home loan will depend on your debt to income ratio. If your debt to income ration is high then the interest rate on the home loan will be high as well.
4. You can take out an FHA loan if you are looking for low interest rate on your home loan. When you get loan through Federal Housing Administration then your eligibility will not be determined through your credit score. You are required to make down payment of 3% of the price of the house. Therefore, the interest rate on this loan will be affordable despite your poor credit report.
Therefore, these are the four ways you can get home loan on affordable interest rate despite your bad credit history.
Landscape design in San Diego is the perfect example of properly and efficiently incorporated landscapes and living spaces.
A home's interiors are crucial to our everyday comforts, but the exteriors still remain an important part of any living space.
Some aspects of a home's landscaping are functional. For instance, San Diego outdoor kitchens provide a great opportunity for homeowners who enjoy hosting get-togethers.
Other landscape modifications are more decorative. More often than not, they are a mix of the two. Here are a few popular landscaping trends to look forward to in 2012.
San Diego landscape contractors are available for the more complex, intensive tasks, but in many cases, you can perform landscaping upgrades all on your own.
Due to the down economy, many people have been a little tight on money. Instead of full, longwinded remodeling projects, homeowners are tending more towards renovating existing landscapes with simple additions. Two of the most popular requests are lighting and low maintenance installations, neither of which are especially difficult to put in or manage.
A great example of simple renovation is the fire pit. Fire pits are seeing a big resurgence, creating unique gathering spots to bring together friends and family during those chilly nights.
Whether it's planting some fruit trees or growing a vegetable garden, edible landscapes are becoming a growing trend in landscape design, and they are simple and easy to manage. Edible gardens have become even more important given society's renewed focus on health and consuming local produce, and it doesn't get much more local than your backyard. Fruits and vegetables also add color to your home, creating a dramatically brighter atmosphere for your home.
Get creative with your edible landscapes. Instead of rows, consider planting your vegetable garden on a curve. It's a simple touch, but it will liven up your entire landscape considerably.
Water fountains and other fixtures add a sense of movement to your landscape while also camouflaging traffic, lawnmowers, and other common city noises. However, large water structures are hard to maintain, and unless you really like large ponds, it's a good idea to rethink any water features in your landscape.
This year, smaller water fixtures are becoming the craze. People are leaning more towards cut pieces of stone, boulders, or urns with water trickling out of the top. They're still beautiful but won't take nearly as much maintenance as a full fountain or pond.


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The result – one gold medal, two bronze medals and two honors.
The jury of the 23rd Galaxy Awards, one of the leading marketing prizes internationally, was particular impressed by the launch of the LAMBORGHINI Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster in Miami.
This spectacular event with 400 international dealers as well as lifestyle and automobile journalists presented the extreme performance and the elegant design of the new Lamborghini Roadster in a unique and particularly creative way.
The Global Dynamic Launch of the Lamorghini Aventador LP700 – 4 Roadster was awarded GOLD in the category/classification Special Events: Automotive Related, BRONZE in the category/classification Publicity: The Americas and BRONZE in the category/classification Promotion: Brand Identity.


MGM, 1936. Directed by W.S. Van Dyke. Camera: William Daniels. With Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, Reginald Owen, Allan Jones, James Stewart, Alan Mowbray, Gilda Gray, George Rigas, Robert Greig, Una O'Connor, Lucien Littlefield, David Niven, Herman Bing, James Conlin, Dorothy Gray, Mary Anita Loos, Halliwell Hobbes, Russell Hicks.
Additional photo courtesy of Sarah G.


KYIV, July 9 – Moody's Investors Service has raised its outlook for Ukraine's banking system to positive from stable, reflecting the rating agency's expectation that the creditworthiness of the country's banks will improve over the next 12 to 18 months, driven by improving asset quality and a return to profitability.
"Ukraine's economy will continue to recover gradually, stimulating credit demand and improving borrowers' capacity to repay their loans. Now that banks have recognized most of their non-performing loans, provisioning charges should also decline, bolstering profits," Moody's report, "Banking System Outlook – Ukraine - Improving asset quality and profitability drive positive outlook," quoted Lev Dorf, an AVP and analyst at Moody's Investors Service, as saying.


Mike Adams and Stewart Rhodes, of Oath Keepers, reveal how President Trump has the power to change policy to better protect our schools.
Stewart Rhodes, founder of Oath Keepers, joins Mike Adams to discuss the current state of American politics. Oath Keepers is now training patriots to stand against the fascist tactics of the domestic terror group known as ANTIFA.
French President Emmanuel Macron refuses to back down from his fuel taxes that sparked massive riots in Paris. Also, multiple police officers are showing their solidarity with the "yellow vest" protestors by removing their helmets in an act of defiance against Macron. Joining today's show is Roger Stone breaking down the latest from the Mueller probe. Also, founder & director of the Oath Keepers Stewart Rhodes explains his mission to defend the Constitution.
Trump leaves for Texas to rally support for the US-Mexico border wall that has been the key issue in the partial government shutdown that nears its 3rd week. Trump vowed to his base he won't "cave" on the wall. Joining today's show is Paul Joseph Watson breaking down the populist surge in Europe. Also, Simon Roche of @suidlanders discusses the crisis in South Africa. Furthermore, founder and director of the Oath Keepers Stewart Rhodes shares his fight in defending the Constitution.
Democrats will do anything to remove President Trump from office and have now admitted there was a coup to invoke the 25th amendment. Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes joins Alex in studio to discuss the planned coup as well as the national emergency on the border.
The movie "Seven Days In May" depicts a military coup to overthrow the U.S President. Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes joins Alex in studio to break down the deep state plot Trump must defeat.
President Trump is officially declaring the crisis on the southern border a national emergency. He reminds Americans that the maneuver is very precedented and critical for the safety of the country. Also, in DC, bipartisan spending is out of control and the national debt has grown faster than any other time in history. Today's in-studio guest is founder and director of the Oath Keepers Stewart Rhodes sharing his fight in defending the Constitution.
The Nigerian brothers now claim "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett paid them to participate in the alleged attack. Today's in-studio guest is founder & director of the Oath Keepers Stewart Rhodes explaining his mission to defend the Constitution. Also, Newswars.com's European correspondent Dan Lyman breaks down Europe's populist riots and how the globalist scheme of the EU is falling apart. Furthermore, Roger Stone calls in to reveal breaking details on his fight against the Deep State.


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Freddie Mac released a report, Spotlight on Underserved Markets: LIHTC in Indian Areas, highlighting the specific housing needs of American Indian and Alaska Natives (AIANs) and the role of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) in Indian Areas. High poverty rates and poor housing conditions indicate an immense need for investment in affordable housing in Native American communities. Currently, LIHTC subsidies support a high percentage of tribal rental homes, but demand for LIHTC far exceeds the available funding and serving those with the lowest incomes is particularly challenging.
Indian Areas can be defined in a variety of ways. The Freddie Mac report uses federally designated AIAN areas and areas combined with Indian Areas recognized under the Federal Housing Finance Agency's "Duty to Serve" affordable housing program. Focusing only on federally recognized tribes that fit their specifications, the authors estimate the population living on reservations in Indian Areas is between 788,000 and 2.2 million.
In 2016, the median AIAN income was about 31% less than the national average. More than one in four Native Americans lives below the poverty line. Additionally, the Native American unemployment rate is 12%, more than double the national average. According to the National American Indian Housing Council, housing conditions on Indian reservations are so inadequate they are comparable to third-world countries, often lacking basic utilities and access to rudimentary sanitation.
On reservations, 32.7% of households rent their homes, with 22.9% of these households renting in multifamily buildings, compared with 36.4% and 42.6%, respectively, for the country as a whole. Indian Areas contain an estimated 2,151 properties with an active LIHTC subsidy, supporting 84,400 subsidized units. In areas where at least half the population is AIAN, LIHTC supports 46.8% of all renter households.
LIHTC properties in Indian Areas are normally unable to support hard debt (debt for which monthly or annual payments are required) and must rely entirely on equity, soft subordinate debt (e.g. loans with below-market interest rates or flexible repayment terms) and housing grants. Household incomes in these areas are generally too low for property owners to charge enough rent to support debt.
LIHTC properties in Indian Areas are also small, with the majority containing fewer than 50 units. Larger properties would lead to lower per-unit costs, but the low incomes and sparse populations in these areas make large properties extremely difficult build and operate. While AIAN households making well below 60% of area median incomes (AMIs) struggle to find safe, affordable housing, those making closer to 60% AMI or just above this level struggle as well, since the lack of affordable housing is present across all incomes in Indian Areas. For all of these reasons, developers in Indian Areas depend heavily on the equity provided by LIHTCs to offer rental housing of any kind.
Many tribes have found success in developing and sustaining quality affordable housing through LIHTC, due to their strong leadership, management stability, and LIHTC expertise. The report finds that LIHTC is important for providing safe and affordable rental housing to tribal members who would otherwise have difficulty finding sufficient housing but that LIHTC funding is insufficient to meet the need and that developing and operating rental housing in Indian Areas for those with the lowest incomes is especially difficult.


Was awesome to see my good friend Rachel and her family today. Rachel went from fighting for her life from diabetes complications, to receiving a kidney transplant and is now engaged to be married. Her Mother once told me that she is a fighter just like me. Rachel is just one of the reasons I fight so hard with my Life Rocks Foundation.


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Looking for some detailed guide on film locations. Can anyone suggest me what all resources can I use for finding the best movie locations.
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Q: Best practice for Vue Typescript Component class property initializers I am seeing a lot of conflicting documentation about Vue + Typescript component classes.
Where does one define properties? In the @Component annotation as outlined here? As @Prop annotated instance properties as outlined here?
Where does one initialized defined properties? In the constructor? In the field-level property definition?
Is there a definitive, up-to-date reference for these things, or an up-to-date sample app?
Here's what I have now:
<template>
    <div class='contacts'>

        <b-form @submit="search">
            <b-form-group>
                <b-form-input v-model="q"></b-form-input>
            </b-form-group>

            <b-button type="submit" variant="primary">Search</b-button>
        </b-form>

        <b-table :items='contacts'></b-table>
    </div>
</template>

<script lang="ts">

    import {Component, Prop, Vue} from 'vue-property-decorator'

    @Component
    export default class Contacts extends Vue {
        constructor(options: any) {
            super(options);
            this.q = 'dummy data';
            this.contacts = [{
                'id': 1,
                'first_name': 'Lukas',
                'last_name': 'Stigers',
                'email': null,
                'gender': 'Male',
                'phone': '776-878-7222'
            }, {
                'id': 2,
                'first_name': 'Dari',
                'last_name': 'Matkin',
                'email': null,
                'gender': 'Female',
                'phone': '833-146-3305'
            }]
        }

        @Prop() private q: string

        @Prop() private contacts: any

        search(event:Event) {
            event.preventDefault();
            alert('You searched for ' + this.q)
        }
    }

</script>

This works, but I'm receiving these warnings in the browser:
[Vue warn]: Avoid mutating a prop directly since the value will be overwritten whenever the parent component re-renders. Instead, use a data or computed property based on the prop's value. Prop being mutated: "q"

A: First, it appears that you are using vue-property-decorator and not vue-class-component. You can find the github page for vue-property-decorator here.
Second, You're getting that error because you're declaring a prop using @Prop() but you're then setting its value in the constructor. If you want a default value for your prop add it to the decorator like this
@Prop({ default: 'dummy data'})
private q: string;

if you want q to be part of the components data just define it as a property on the class without the decorator like
private q: string = 'dummy data';

A: You should use the default argument of the @Prop decorator:
@Prop({
  default: 'dummy data'
}) private q!: string

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7 Considerations When Developing Your Training Budget Are Your Benefits in Compliance with DOL Fiduciary Rules?
Completing a Form I-9 is likely one of the most routine administrative tasks that an HR professional handles. After all, every time a new employee is hired, or when an employee's employment authorization or documentation of employment authorization has expired, another Form I-9 must be completed. While it may be easy to get in a routine with completing these forms, there are a few mistakes that are commonly made, but easy to avoid.
Keep reading to learn what you may be doing incorrectly, and how to ensure that your forms comply with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ('USCIS') requirements.
As of September 18, 2017, employers are required to use the newest version of the Form I-9, which was unveiled in July by the Department of Homeland Security.
The updated form, which is now mandatory for use with new hires and reverifications, is designated on the bottom left corner of each page with the notation 'Form I-9 07/17/17 N'. Fortunately, the newest version has only a handful of changes from the previous version, and the form is accessible on the USCIS website.
Are all fields filled in under Section I?
Under the Form I-9 section designated "Section 1. Employee Information and Attestation', if a field does not require a response and should be left blank, the field must be filled in with 'N/A'.
Employers, remember that the employer cannot correct errors or omissions in this section, even when the omission is ordinary or a simple fix, so remember to have your employee be the person to write in 'N/A' for any necessary fields.
Employees are not required to provide their Social Security number—usually.
Employees are responsible for providing Section 1 information, including their full legal name, date of birth, and the employee's work status (i.e. U.S. citizen, noncitizen, lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work). Certain fields, however, are optional at the employee's discretion.
For example, an employee does not have to provide their e-mail address, telephone number, or Social Security number (a Social Security number is not required unless the employer uses e-verify).
Remember, if the employee doesn't provide information for these fields, make sure that the employee writes 'N/A' in the field!
The employer can typically choose anyone to be their designated authorized representative.
An employer will often select an authorized representative to complete sections 2 and 3 of the Form I-9, particularly when remote hires are involved. The USCIS allows an employer to delegate the authority to complete Form I-9 to any responsible agent- often recommending employees go to an attorney, librarian, or any notary.
Employers should keep in mind, however, that the employer ultimately retains liability for any errors that the authorized representative may make when completing the form.
Also, state specific requirements may come in to play. For example, in California, notaries cannot be designated as an authorized representative.
Employers are not required to maintain paper copies of the Form I-9.
Employers may store and maintain Form I-9s in paper format or electronically. If an employer chooses to maintain records electronically, certain criteria must be met (for example, safety controls must be in place to ensure the integrity and reliability of the system).
In the event that your organization is audited, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ('ICE') will likely require you to produce paper copies of all Form I-9s, so be prepared to print all necessary forms that are legible and readable.
For employers that store paper copies, the USCIS recommends that employers keep Form I-9 separate from personnel records to more easily facilitate an inspection request.
Does your organization need help conducting a Form I-9 Audit?
ERC has consultants to help your organization conduct a complete I-9 Audit.


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Q: sql query jobs for top records while iterating I have a table with huge records in sql.(I have a procedure which displays top 100) How do i iterate through the whole records and display first 100 and then the next 100 and so on in a loop. ie
Process in batches of 100. An external query or process can execute this procedure in a loop

A: In C#, you could use the SqlDataReaderclass. With this, you can read through all records, row by row.

A: You can pass two parameters offset and limit to SP. Then keep limit to 100 and add the 100 in offset every time you execute the SP.
Starting value of offset is zero.

A: i want to get records from 0 - 100 first time, next time 101 - 200 . Im thinking of cursors to open whole records and then select top 100 where id deos not exist in the temp table and insert the unique id into temp table.


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HomeNewsBritish Taxpayers Furious over £2.4 Million Bill For Harry & Meghan's New Home
British Taxpayers Furious over £2.4 Million Bill For Harry & Meghan's New Home
June 26, 2019 Niamh Harris News, UK 5
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are spending £2.4 million in taxpayers money to renovate their new home.
The couple were already living in a perfectly nice apartment inside Kensington Palace, but it's been suggested that the reason why Prince Harry and his wife were so keen to leave, was because they were living under the shadows of Prince William and his wife.
However, the pair have come under fire after the cost for renovations at their 'Frogmore Cottage' was revealed.
In his Mail Online column, the Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan asks: "Why should taxpayers pay millions so super-rich Prince Harry and Meghan 'Kardashian' Markle can have a mansion makeover just because they don't get on with Wills and Kate?"
He writes: Sorry, HOW much?
That was my first reaction to news that British taxpayers paid £2.4 million ($3.06 million) to refurbish Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's new home Frogmore Cottage.
My second thought was how could anyone spend that kind of money on a repairing a COTTAGE?
I mean, if you check the dictionary definition of a cottage, it says: 'A small house, typically in the countryside.'
Frogmore isn't a 'small house' – it's a very large sprawling mansion set in the 33-acre grounds of Frogmore Estate near Windsor Castle.
Harry and Meghan chose to move out of London to Frogmore Cottage (pictured) near Windsor, and convert the existing five homes back into one
In fact, it's so big that until the royal couple decided to live there, the 'cottage' was split into a series of FIVE separate housing units for estate workers.
Now, I've got no problem with Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, wanting to live in such a grand property, which was built in 1801 at the direction of Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, as a retreat for her and her unmarried daughters.
But I do have a big problem with being forced to pay for it, and so it seems do the vast majority of Britons judging by a poll we conducted today on the TV show I co-present, Good Morning Britain.
A staggering 87% of over 14,000 people who voted answered 'NO' to the question: 'Should the taxpayer pay £2.4 million for the redevelopment of Harry and Meghan's official residence?
That result should cause considerable concern to the Royal Family.
There are a number of reasons why this bombshell revelation is sparking such outrage.
First, they were already living in a perfectly nice apartment inside Kensington Palace.
Second, they were offered a far larger and grander apartment inside the Palace grounds by another royal, the Duke of Gloucester, but turned it down.
The advantage of taking up that offer is that it would have required no extra security arrangements as those are already in place at the Palace, where many royals live.
The disadvantage is that the Duke of Gloucester's home is directly next door to Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and relations between the Fab Four have grown increasingly strained.
So instead, Harry and Meghan chose to move out of London to this luxurious home near Windsor, and convert the existing five homes back into one – which required major refurbishment in the form of new ceilings, floors, bathrooms, bedrooms and a kitchen.
They are reported to have used an interior designer deployed by global celebrity hangout Soho House to oversee it.
Of course, that is entirely their right, up to the point where we have to pay millions for them to do so.
Jeffrey Epstein Paid Off Potential Witnesses In Sex Trafficking Case Prosecutors Say - July 14, 2019
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Carrie joined the Covenant community in 2016 as the 5th grade teacher. She studied Biology and Middle Grades Education at Augusta State University. Carrie and her husband, Daniel, have two children, Mira and Dominic. They attend Second City PCA in Harrisburg. Carrie enjoys reading, jogging, baking, and visiting museums.


David Gurney's ceramic work, like his lifestyle, is influenced by Thoreau's views of nature, Mexican culture and folk art and growing up in a time of abundant orange groves and strawberry fields of California.
Each piece of Gurney's functional pottery is hand-painted and decorated with mythical landscapes that reflect his time, place, and sensibility.
He received his MA in ceramics from California State University, Fullerton and lives on California's Central Coast where he maintains an enormous garden and a sustainable lifestyle.


The year 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Finland. To celebrate this, the Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi, Tokyo, has as of this week opened a grand exhibition showcasing the story of the Moomins. The exhibition, "Moomin - The Art and the Story", will be held in the Mori Arts Center Gallery from 9th April to 16th June, after which it will tour throughout Japan. The exhibition is the largest-ever touring exhibition of Moomin art.
The exhibition provides a broad overview of Tove Jansson's Moomin art all the way from the 1940s to the end of her life. The history of the Moomins will be explored through over 500 pieces of Moomin-related artworks, many of which are showcased in Japan for the very first time. The artworks are selected from the Moomin Museum and from Tove Jansson's personal collection. The exhibition features a wide range of material from original sketches and illustrations to copies of Moomin novels and videos of animation. Jansson's love for Japan is also illustrated through her personal sketches and photos of Japan.
Mori Arts Center Gallery is located in the same building with the Mori Art Museum, on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. The gallery is located on the same floor as the famous observatory deck, guaranteeing the Moomin exhibition one of the most looked for locations in Japan, with views across the whole of Tokyo.
The touring exhibition is produced by Japan's leading newspaper publisher, Asahi Shimbun. After Tokyo, the exhibition will continue its tour of Japanese cities including Oita, Kanazawa and Nagoya, continuing until March 2021.


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The Citizen contacted one of his closest friends on Wednesday afternoon and his friend confirmed the cause of death is suspected to be suicide.
His family, friends and fans are still reeling from the news. HHP struggled with depression for a number of years.
His publicist and wife, Lerato Sengadi, initially confirmed the sad news of the performer's passing to Tshisa Live on Wednesday, though the details were not yet clear.
Jabulani Tsambo was born on 14 September 1980, and his first stage name was Hip Hop Pantsula, then shortened to HHP. He frequently performed in several languages, mostly in Setswana.
In an interview in 2016, he revealed that he had tried to commit suicide three times in 2015 alone.
He said the first of those two suicide attempts came as he was struggling to get gigs and radio stations were not playing his music any more.
The third and last time he tried suicide in 2015 was after he had had a "silly" fight with his then girlfriend. He waited for her to leave the house and tried helium poisoning, which also failed.
HHP said he had prepared for his death as he called his financial manager before and asked him if they covered suicide. He said he made sure his son's education fund was also in check, as he could go to school until he was 28.
Twitter already started noting a stream of messages of condolence.
Just heard the most terrible news … another icon gone too soon. ????
It's so sad about HHP man.


This month, our featured guest photographer is the esteemed Michael Bonocore of SmugMug fame! We greatly appreciate that he took the time to answer our questions and give us this interview! Please visit his links to see his incredible work, and to let him know you enjoyed this interview.
:: Your bio reads that you were initially drawn into photography by the HDR side of it. Now that you've logged in many hours behind the lens, do you still feel the same about HDR methods, or have you altered your approaches with experience?
I did indeed get into photography after I found an old HDR photo from Trey Ratcliff on Flickr. I still remember the date. January 11, 2007. My first HDR photo was taken that night using a Canon Powershot SD600. My first HDR subject? A bobble head of ex Giants Shortstop, Omar Vizquel. And it was horrible. Once I got my first DSLR and improved my HDR skill set, they were still horrible, but improving. Eventually I started getting some good stuff. I don't really do HDR in the traditional, tone mapping sense anymore. I create 32 Bit TIFF files using Photomatix, and edit that file, which contains a lot more light information than one single RAW.
:: You shoot all kinds of different genres; is there one in particular that draws you in the most? Is there one that you're not the fondest of?
I absolutely love traveling the world with The Giving Lens, working as the in-house photographer and occasional workshop leader. These trips have introduced me to street and humanitarian photography. I love documenting the daily lives of a culture that is not one that I am accustomed to.
As for genre I am not fond of? Weddings. I have shot a lot of weddings for a lot of wonderful couples, but they are stressful and REALLY hard work. I am now semi-retired from the wedding photography business.
:: You mention on your website that you did a lot of real estate photography. Do you still do a lot of this type of work? What challenges you with photographing real estate?
When I started working at SmugMug in December 2012, I lost most of my weekday free time, which is when most real estate agents need to have photos of their listings taken, so I don't really shoot homes anymore. The biggest challenge? Messy, cluttered houses! You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still going to be a pig. I am not a magician!
:: When I look through your portfolio, what I'm drawn to most are your shots of people. I think you've got a really great way of connecting to them. What about people photography do you enjoy most, and what challenges do you find connecting with people from foreign countries to get them to open up and be natural with you shooting them?
I love the emotion you can capture in faces around the world. Whether they are posing for the portrait or if it is a candid shot, the subject always tells a story with their face and body languge. I love that I captured a moment in that person's life that will NEVER happen again, and the viewer of the photo is left to wonder what is happening in that person's head and life.
:: You do a lot of work with The Giving Lens. Would you tell us about this program, what it is, how you got involved with it, and lastly, why it means so much to you?
The Giving Lens was founded by my good friend Colby Brown, and the daily operations are run by Kate Siobhan Havercroft. We aim to bring the three things we love most together for a greater good: our love of travel, our passion for photography, and our deep desire to give back to those in need. We partner with a non profit in each country during our photography workshops and work closely with them over the course of the trip. We have donated cameras and taught photography to children in Nicaragua, Peru, Cambodia, and Tanzania. We have documented the lives of the women in the Iraq al Amir Women's Co-Operative in Amman Jordan. The participants love the "Giving Back" aspect of the trips, as well as the endless adventures! We have a very high satisfaction rate. In fact, more than one third of the 19 participants currently in Tanzania are returning participants.
:: You work for SmugMug as well. Can you tell people what this company offers photographers? What your role is there and how it has helped shape your photography?
SmugMug, at its core, is a photo sharing website. We allow you to upload your full resolution photos, easily sort them into public and private galleries, and sell them to your customers through four print labs in the United States and Europe. A recent overhaul to our site now allows anyone to create a stunning photo website within minutes using an easy drag and drop interface. Using these tools, it's easy to make a complete website in no time.
I am the Community Manager, which means I am responsible for managing our presence on the photography forums, running our Google+ Page, attending tradeshows, and leading photowalks all around the world! Meeting such amazing photographers and people from this job has opened my eyes to the different types of photographers we cater to.
:: What is your favorite piece of non-photographic equipment?
My Passport. Without it, I wouldn't have experienced this incredible world.
:: What do you find is currently the most challenging aspect of photography for you?
Organizing. I am a terrible organizer. I have no problem getting out and taking photos, but If you asked me right now to find my photos from December 2012, I would have no clue where to start. Which external hard drive? Which LR catalog? Is that hard drive even operational? I have a thing with breaking hard drives, before I backed them up. I have thousands of travel images, that I know are great, just sitting, unedited, somewhere around my home office. Quite depressing now that I think about it!
:: You've been to a lot of really amazing locations, which has been your favorite and why? Which locations are topping your bucket list?
Oh, wow. Really REALLY hard to say. Every location has such different and unique qualities that are perfect for all different types of photography. Iceland is a landscape photographer's paradise. Cambodia is filled with beautiful temples that look incredible in early morning light. Nicaragua streets are filled with colorful doors and buildings and bustling life. Peru has beautiful mountains and country side.
:: During your many travels for photography, what has been the scariest thing that has occurred?
In the tail end of my trip to Jordan, our tour guide offered to take me out far away from Amman to this amazing old castle. The scenery was beautiful. While walking around on the roof of the castle we heard very loud explosions coming from the distance. Hesitant, my guide told me that we were by the Syrian border and those were mortars exploding. I was amazed at how such a peaceful, friendly country could border such a terrible war zone. It was definitely juxtaposition.
:: When you were learning, what was the best piece of advice given to you by other photographers?
Thomas Hawk - "Who cares if others like your work. It only matters if YOU like your work."
:: When you're working with children for the Giving Lens, how do you teach them photography, and what kind of advice do you give these kids?
Teaching photography to students who don't speak the same language as you is hard. Even with translators, it is remarkably hard. There is a certain tone that is conveyed when teaching that helps get lessons across in a simple way. That is completley lost when you don't speak the same language. Time is key. The more time you spend with the children, the more you bond, and the more you start to understand each other's mannerisms, which helps with making the teacher/student relationship succesful.
:: You wear a lot of hats with photography, how do you plan and organize yourself to stay on top of things?
See Question 8 :) This was definitely my biggest struggle when i was a full time photographer. I tried to be everywhere, to do everything. The same is true with my job at SmugMug. I am always quick to offer up assistance, even though my plate is full. The key is to be realistic about how much you can do. Can you really shoot four weddings in one weekend? Sure. Is it good for your bank account? You betcha! Is it good for the poor bride and groom for the fourth and last wedding of the weekend? Nope. They get the tired, overworked photographer, and their photo quality may suffer because of it.
:: How has social media played a part in your photography, as well as the medium in general? Where do you see it progressing in the future?
Social media helped me get some exposure with my photography that, of course, I never would have had otherwise. While it led to many commercial and wedding photography opportunities, the best thing to ever happen to me (thanks to social media) was when I got hired to my dream job at SmugMug. My now boss, Katherine Cheng, had found me on Facebook and identified me as a SmugMug customer and invited me in for lunch. Well, apparently the lunch went well, as they invited me back for a job interview. During the interview, they offered me a job on the spot. That scenario, that changed my life forever, and would have never happened without Social Media.
:: You're a Bay area sports fan, so here's a tough choice question. You have the opportunity to see the Giants or 49ers win the championship, or photograph the place of your dreams with perfect conditions...which do you choose?
Funny, did you already know my 2010 World Series story? You must have, just to rub salt in the wound. Well, let me tell you about it. I am a die hard Giants fan. Season tickets since 2002, 60 games a year. Well, 2010 came around and it was announced that the San Francisco 49ers would be playing the Denver Broncos in London on Halloween. At the point in time when we booked the tickets to Europe, the Giants were 7.5 games out in July. Out of it right? Apparently not. We planned a 3 week jaunt across Europe (you know, since we were already there). Well, to make a long story short, I watched the Giants close out the Rangers in game 5 from a hotel room in Killarney, Ireland. I didn't sleep or eat for the next three days.
So my choice? Most likely sports. The location isn't going anywhere. Although, I was in Cambodia when the Giants won the NLCS in 2012...but perfect planning. I was home by Game 1 of the World Series.
:: Do you have any current projects you're excited about that you'd like to discuss?
I will be leading The Giving Lens India workshop in November. India has long been on my bucket list, and I look forward to immersing myself in that culture.
:: What goals do you have set for yourself over the next couple of years?
To be honest, none. My life is pretty damn amazing. I have the two best jobs in the world -- full time at SmugMug, with a little The Giving Lens on the side. So I guess, my goal is to not lose either of those.
:: Last question, what's up with that pose you've created? "The Bonocore." I think it's hilarious, and it seems to have taken on a life of its own...you even sell undies with it on them. First, has anyone purchased any of these Bonocore undies? Secondly, I assume it started out as a funny thing to do, but it seems to actually have gotten legs and become somewhat marketable. While it's not quite the Jordan Jumpman, is it something you're seriously trying to market?
Ha! The funny thing is, I did NOT start that store. My coworkers at SmugMug, Ivan Makarov and Kevin Harrington, started that as an April Fools Day joke. I said, anything I sell I will gladly donate to charity. But sadly, I have not sold anything.
It started in May 2012, when Vincent McMillen took a test photo of me, where I did the pose. It came out cool, so I used it as my Facebook and Google+ Profile photo. Then I just randomly started doing it during photowalks, etc. It quickly morphed into its own entity, and it was really cool seeing people all around the world doing it and showing me on Google+. While I don't do it much anymore, I may have to stop by Aperture Academy and break #TheBonocore out of retirement.
"My life is pretty damn amazing. I have the two best jobs in the world -- full time at SmugMug, with a little The Giving Lens on the side."


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Hometown: Sherman Oaks, CA
Relationship Status: Married to David Foster
Katharine McPhee was the American Idol runner-up on the Fox talent competition's fifth season, which wrapped in 2006. McPhee studied musical theater at the Boston Conservatory, but left for Hollywood, where she had major roles in NBC's American musical drama, Smash and CBS's action drama Scorpion.
After losing out to Taylor Hicks on Idol, McPhee released a self-titled debut album in January 2007, which sold more than 116,000 copies in its first week, earning a no. 2 spot on the Billboard 200 charts.
In August 2008, McPhee made her film debut in the comedy The House Bunny, starring as a member of a misfit sorority. McPhee's other film credits include You May Not Kiss the Bride (2011), Shark Night 3D (2011) and In My Dreams (2014).
In February 2008, she and longtime boyfriend, actor Nick Cokas, married at Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church. The couple filed for divorce in 2014. McPhee then dated Scorpion co-star, Elyes Gabel, for two years then split shortly after.


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Il Pilskie Towarzystwo Piłki Siatkowej è una società pallavolistica femminile polacca con sede a Piła: milita nel campionato di Liga Siatkówki Kobiet.

Storia
Il Pilskie Towarzystwo Piłki Siatkowej viene fondato nel 1993 dalle ceneri del club WKS Sokół Piła ed è iscritto direttamente al campionato di prima divisione: nella stagione 1996-97 chiude al primo posto e viene promosso in I liga seria A. La prima stagione nel massimo campionato polacco si conclude con un sesto posto.

A partire dalla stagione 1998-99, grazie anche a un'ottima campagna acquisti, il WKS club vince il campionato per quattro stagioni di fila, oltre a tre vittorie in Coppa di Polonia. Dopo la vittoria del primo scudetto la squadra è qualificata di diritto alla Champions League, riuscendo anche ad arrivare alle final-four, ma chiudendo poi al quarto posto: in ambito europeo seguono poi altre presenze, oltre che in Champions League, anche in Coppa CEV e nella Top Teams Cup, senza però mai riuscire a superare i quarti di finale.

Dopo questa serie di successi il club è sempre presente nelle zone alte della classifica, senza però riuscire a vincere alcuna competizione, fino al 2008 quando si aggiudica nuovamente la Coppa di Polonia, che gli permette di disputare la supercoppa polacca, nella quale ottiene il primo successo.

Nella stagione 2009-10 il club, nonostante il sesto posto finale in classifica, deve fronteggiare l'acuirsi di una crisi economica che porta ad un accordo strategico con il  con lo scambio di titolo sportivo fra le due compagini: la formazione di Sopot viene ammessa in massima serie mentre quella di Piła disputa il campionato di I liga, ottenendo tuttavia un'immediata promozione nell'annata 2010-11.

Nel decennio successivo la società mantiene stabilmente il proprio posto in Liga Siatkówki Kobiet, senza tuttavia ottenere risultati di particolare rilievo: al termine del campionato 2020-21, complice l'ultimo posto in classifica, retrocede in I liga.

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The first day was just as scenic and beautiful as the last. During my girl's trip to the French Riviera last year we lucked out on just about everything – clean Airbnb's, sunny and mild weather, fantastic grocery story rose, soft and addictive baguettes and cheese, and when I politely asked a boat driver if he would be willing to give us a harbor tour if we paid him he didn't just oblige, he took us on a boat cruise for free!
To save our pennies, we opted to spend a few nights in Cap D'ail, just outside of Monaco for the final few nights of our week. While the hike up and down to the beach was a Stairmaster workout, the rocky shore and dramatic peaks were breathtaking and aided us in quickly forgetting about our burning thighs. The Airbnb we choose offered sweeping views of the coastline and access to stunning infinity pool. While the wifi was really spotty (lots of dangerous leaning over the balcony to catch a better signal) we were pleased with the space. I took advantage of the views to snap lots of pics of my pretty friends, practicing portrait photography and having fun pretending to be a fashion photographer.
On our last night we drove down to Villefranche-Sur-Mer for dinner. As we approached we were squealing over the views (well, maybe it was just me squealing) it's no wonder Elton John and Madonna have estates here. The town transmits true glam and beauty that makes the French Riviera so exotic and special. After parking and racing (again, it was probably just me racing) to the harbor for the sunset we made our way to the main dock to snap pictures. A nearby motorist offered to take the shots for us while he waited for his guests who were dining nearby. Without hesitating, I quickly asked him if he'd be willing to give us a harbor tour… sometimes begging works in these instances, as I learned in Sicily. I expected him to reply with a steep hourly charge. Instead he smiled, said he had nothing else to do and invited us abroad. We cruised around the harbor for thirty minutes, oohing and ahhing over the mega-yachts while Robin Leach commentary played in our heads. It was surreal.
Closing the book on our French Riviera tour we didn't hold back as we ordered dinner at a breezy cafe in town. Crab guacamole to start, mussels, rose (of course!) and crepes to finish.
A big thank you to Alex, Ashley and Tara for letting me be a paparazzi during their vacations. I can't promise it won't happen again! 😉 LOVE YOU GALS!


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Home » Cancer Researchers / Other Health Care Professionals » Membership » AACR Academy » Academy Fellows » Lawrence A. Loeb, MD, PhD
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About the AACR Academy Medal
Lawrence A. Loeb, MD, PhD
University of Washington School of Medicine
Understanding the mechanisms that generate human somatic mutations, and determining the role of mutations in human cancer have been the focus of Dr. Loeb's research for most of his career. His interest in the causes of human cancer has led him to the study of environmental carcinogens, chemical carcinogenesis, and mutagenesis by metal ions and by oxygen-free radicals. He initially formulated the hypothesis that cancers express a mutator phenotype and this led his laboratory to develop a series of methods for detecting mutations in human cancer. Most recently, Dr. Loeb's laboratory developed a new method for sequencing DNA that offers unprecedented accuracy. This will allow scientists to follow the landscape of mutations during cancer treatment. His goal is to manipulate mutation rates in human tumor cells in order to slow down the growth of human tumors and prolong health span.
Dr. Loeb's desire to educate the public about the presence of environmental carcinogens and their role in tumor progression led him to co-author the section on carcinogenesis in the 1984 AACR position paper on smoking and lung cancer. He has emphasized the importance of molecular biology toward understanding how cells work and to defining the difference between normal and malignant cells.
2008 AACR-Princess Takamatsu Award
2008 J. B. Little Award, Harvard University
2002 President, Environmental Mutagen Society
1993-Present Professor of Biochemistry and Pathology, University of Washington School of Medicine
1988-1989 President, AACR
1986-2011 Director of the Medical Science Training Program (M.D./Ph.D.), University of Washington School of Medicine
1986-1989 Board of Directors, American Association for Cancer Research
1986 Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science
1985-1999 Outstanding Investigator Award, National Cancer Institute
1967-1978 Member, Fox Chase Cancer Center
1967 PhD, University of California, Berkeley
1966 Fellow, American College of Physicians
1966 Misra-Baptia Medal, Lucknow Medical School
1957-1961 Salk Scholarship in Medicine
1961 MD, New York University School of Medicine


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Of all the school assignments that you are probably familiar with, nothing stands out more than essay writing. It cuts across all subjects or topics, and is the default means of communication between educators and students, either as homework, application essays or standardized assignments. Being the most common of tasks doesn't make them the easiest in any way. In fact, creating an essay that stands out is quite the challenge in itself. It may be due to poor writing skills or a general lack of talent or interest. Or it may be due to a lack of understanding of the subject under research. More often than not, however, failure is due to not properly responding to an essay prompt owing to a lack of understanding of the type of essay required.
There are four major types of essays, which themselves have their own sub-varieties. The essay type will determine the kind of structure that you apply to your writing. Thus, understanding the essay prompt is ideally the most crucial part of any writing assignment. Does the task require you to talk about a personal experience, describe a process, persuade the reader of an issue or vividly give a detail? This, in essence, summarizes the four main types of essays.
There are four main types of essays whose purpose is summarized by the header above. This is essentially the goal of the prompt that you have been provided with. With this understanding, you can then apply the correct structure to your essay.
Narrative essays tell a story usually from a first-person perspective. While it might seem easy to write these essays, they do prove challenging due to the fact that the writer needs to invoke vivid details. You can write about anything, from a night out in a foreign town to a scary experience that you once went through. Due to the flexible nature of these essays, students usually find them appealing. However, there is always the likelihood of incessant rambling and lacklustre writing due to the assumption that these essays aren't required to be deep.
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Expository essays are distantly related to persuasive essays in that they also rely on accurate presentations of facts. However, their primary motivation is simply to present a balanced analysis of a topic, and not to argue out facts. These essays don't reveal the reader's emotions, nor do they explore any personal opinions. They utilize statistics, real-life examples and other points to educate the reader, leaving them to form their own views or make assumptions on the subject.
Descriptive essays are quite vivid and rich in sensory detail and are also closely related to the narrative essay. The writer might be asked to describe a place, memory, person, event, trip or anything else that might be required by the prompt. However, the description should not be vague. Instead, the writer communicates a deeper meaning through the provision of sensory detail. The reader can thus 'taste' the food that you ate, feel its aroma, see the gourmet presentation and indulge in the ambience that you are describing simply by reading the essay.
Cause-and-effect essays: These fall within the expository essay genre. They focus on providing a logical sequence of events to answer questions as to why something happens the way it does.
Compare-and-contrast essays: Also falling within the expository type, these essays seek to showcase the similarities or differences between two different subjects.
Process essay: Think of the methodology in your lab report. Process essays outline clearly the sequence of events in a way that anybody can understand, for example, you may be asked to describe the process of baking a pastry or changing a flat tyre.
Definition essay: This essay seeks to go beyond the simple dictionary definition of a word, and may require the writer to uncover its entire etymology including past and present usage, concepts related to or drawn from it and other scholarly interpretations of the word. Thus, these essays can present a significant challenge to students.
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Both Meladerm and SkinBright are based on similar ingredients. They both contain kojic acid, alpha arbutin, and lemon juice extract. These are effective yet safe ingredients that can help to lighten the skin and eliminate blemishes. Don't forget to take a look at our previous post: Meladerm vs Makari.
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Since these two products utilize the same active ingredients, you can expect them both to be effective. Well, they take some time to deliver noticeable results. Positive improvements may appear within 2 – 3 weeks since the first usage, and final results may require up to 3 months to appear. Nevertheless, a full course of usage with either product does not extend above six months.
Both products are useful if you just want to lighten the tone of your skin. They are also effective for removing discoloration and dark spots. Somehow, Meladerm is a little less effective than SkinBright in treating severe scars. But it is more effective for treating the full spectrum of hyperpigmentation conditions. It is also suitable for treating melasma. On the other hand, SkinBright is great for improving the look and texture of scar marks but less effective for difficult spots.
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