Patrick Bergy is an IT security specialist, former candidate for Supervisor of Elections, and PFC in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge from the military, he deployed around the world working as a military contractor providing IT support for the Department of Defense. One of Patrick's most notable projects was in pioneering social media psychological warfare, also know as Interactive Internet Activities, or IIA, for the Department of Defense in 2008. This was at a time when social networks and smart phones were just taking off. Patrick understood the potential threat such capabilities posed for the very core of U.S. democracy, election integrity. He believed it was already being used by hostile foreign governments. Patrick has been speaking out since 2014, when he recognized its use in the Michael Brown incident which sparked riots in cities throughout the U.S. He has continued trying to get his message to the public to this day, even predicting the social media influence by hostile foreign governments in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, but his warnings were seemingly ignored. He published his first book, 'Victim of the Swamp, how the "Deep State" Destroyed the 40 Year Old Private' in September, 2017. EARLY YEARS - Patrick Bergy was born in 1965, and raised on a small farm in Alto, Michigan. His Father, Bruce Bergy, managed a grain mill that had been in their family for over 75 years. Patrick had two older sisters, Lori and Linda. His mother, Ruth, remarried following his parent's divorce at a very early age, and has remained largely disassociated from his life since his teens. Patrick married his first wife at the age of 30, and has four children from the marriage whom he loves very much. His daughters, Mia, and Sarah, and twin sons, Bruce and James. He was divorced in 2010 following several years of deployments overseas, and his personal struggle with combat related PTSD. He acknowledges things in his life got a little crazy after the divorce from his first wife, was married briefly to his Russian wife, Zhanna, shortly after that, and remains separated from his third wife from Thailand, Khwanchanok, now going on two years. He now has a dog!
This story connecting John McCain to other military grade Influence Operations (IO) is significant in that if you're looking for a bank robber, you start with looking for people in the area that have been convicted or suspected of that same crime. If you've PSYOP'd American's once, you'll likely do it again.
Two-years ago this month Patrick Bergy and Kevin Holly discussed the unfolding scandal behind the DNC emails and Russian collusion. Since then the Mueller indictments have included an Israeli owned corporation, Wikistrat and its sister company, Psy-Group, for suspicion of social media influence operations in the 2016 U.S. Presidential elections.
Celeste Wallander's Connection to Fabricated Russian Dossier and ShadowNet!
In his podcast on March 21, 2019 Dan Bongino asked why McCain confidant David Kramer passed off the unverified Russian to Obama State Department and National Security officials? Once again, I'm pretty sure this is why; The ShadowNet!
Obama Attorney, Greg Craig, Connected to Mueller Indictments of Black PSYOP Influence Operation; Thanks Bongino!
Hannity Is Right – Journalism Is Dead!
This article is to address the many questions my comments raised that questioned the honor & integrity of Judge Jeanine Pirro and Sara Carter at the Citrus County Trump Club.
Disturbing Chinese Intelligence Connection to Manafort, Davis and McCain's 2008 Primary.
Official Complaint Filed with Inspector General Office Against Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
I have updated my OIG complaint. A snapshot of what I submitted was added at the top of the page.
Official Request for Classified Briefing on Critical Evidence with Mueller Investigation.
I submitted a formal request to both Robert Mueller's Special Council and Rep. Adam Schiff with the Congressional Intelligence Committee Not to Close Investigation. The request included indisputable evidence that directly ties the former NATO Supreme Allied Commander to the core of the Russian collusion Interactive Internet Activities, (IIA) influence operation.


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Minutes of the Centerville City Whitaker Museum Board meeting held Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room at City Hall, 250 North Main Street, Centerville, Utah.
Spencer Packer, Chair, arrived at 7:17 p.m.
Nancy Smith, Vice Chair
Paul Thomas Smith
Abigail Hodgson, Youth Council Liaison, was excused at 8:06 p.m.
STAFF PRESENT
Lisa Linn Sommer, Whitaker Museum Director
Connie Larson, Recording Secretary
MINUTES REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Minutes of the January 7, 2015 meeting minutes were reviewed. Diane Chamberlain made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Bridget Lee seconded the motion, which was passed by unanimous vote (4-0).
ANNUAL ELECTION FOR WHITAKER MUSEUM CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Nancy Smith made a motion to nominate Spencer Packer as Chair of the Whitaker Museum Board for the year 2015. Paul Thomas Smith seconded the motion, which was passed by unanimous vote (4-0).
Bridget Lee made a motion to nominate Nancy Smith as Vice Chair of the Whitaker Museum Board for the year 2015. Diane Chamberlain seconded the motion, which was passed by unanimous vote (4-0).
YOUTH COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Abigail Hodgson, Youth Council Liaison, reported that Lyndsey Kunzler is still working on the exact coordinates for the geocaching box. A location will be determined in the next few weeks for the box, which will be placed on the Museum grounds.
REVIEW OF FY 2015-2016 BUDGET
Lisa Linn Sommer, Museum Director, distributed the FY 2015-2016 Museum budget to the Board. The Board discussed the budget, and it was discussed that an Acquisition Fund may possibly be started for the special museum projects that take longer than a fiscal year to collect the funds, such as digitization of Museum records.
At 7:17 p.m., Chair Spencer Packer arrived at the meeting.
BUDGET REVISIONS DRAFT FOR 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR
The Board reviewed budget revisions draft for FY 2015-2016. Lisa Linn Sommer, Museum Director, will ask Steve Thacker, City Manager, if a budget amendment can be done on the Museum utilities, which have exceeded the budget in the 2013-2014 fiscal year and will do the same in the 2014-2015 fiscal year. Clarification needs to be given if there can be a budget amendment on items that the Museum Board has no control over. The purchase of three fire extinguishers in the amount of $125 each will be added to the budget under the Safety category. Chair Packer will verify with Mr. Thacker what type of insurance the City has for the Museum in case of fire or theft, and if it covers the contents of the Museum.
At 8:06 p.m., Abigail Hodgson was excused from the meeting.
WHITAKER CENTENNIAL EVENTS OVERVIEW FOR 2015
Paul Thomas Smith reported on Keeping Centerville's Stories Alive, which he will be doing beginning March 10th. He would like to have top quality recording equipment for these events. The Museum will use the Landmarks video equipment. The conference room in the basement of City Hall, has been reserved in case of large numbers or inclement weather. Otherwise, the events will be held at the Museum or on location as stated in the information. There is concern about being able to reach the intended audience for this activity, since there are many ways to advertise, and not everyone sees the same advertisements. He would like to have flyers given to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Sons of Utah Pioneers, and other special interest groups who would be interested in this type of event. Photographs of the people who will be featured in the stories need to be obtained. Bridget Lee will contact the CenterPoint Legacy Theatre to ask if the Museum can borrow period military uniforms and mannequins for these presentations.
The Board discussed the Whitaker Museum Board pins that will be used for the Centennial Celebration. The Board agreed the pins will have a picture of the Museum on them with the year 2015 printed under the picture.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Chair Spencer Packer reported the Policy and Procedures Manual has been submitted to the City Council for their review approval. Nancy Smith was commended for her efforts on compiling and researching the policies needed.
Nancy Smith will begin work on the timeline in March entitled, "Through the Decades" featuring events of each decade in the City, the State and the Nation. This will be displayed at the Museum, and possibly a portion at the May 17th celebration.
Diane Chamberlain reported her niece will be making four genealogy charts to display at the Museum that will include Thomas Whitaker and his four wives and their descendants.
Chair Spencer Packer talked with Don Hartley, State Historical Society, on the CLG Grant for the Museum. Mr. Hartley said if a project takes less money than what was expected, the extra money can be used for other projects already approved by the State, but exceeding the grant funds, at the Museum. The bids for the first CLG Grant projects has been submitted, and will be used for the leaded window, the dormer on the southeast window, the fascia and soffits, and the venting of the roof of the Museum. It is not known on how the gutters will be done at this time. Copper gutters are very expensive. Aluminum gutters are less costly, and they can be treated to look and age as copper. Chair Packer has treated his father's home with this procedure, and it looks authentic and has weathered well.
Chair Packer received an email today informing him that the modifications for the outdoor sign at the Museum have been made. Allied Sign in Ogden will be making the sign. The sign will be placed on the north lawn of the Museum grounds. Mr. Hartley told Chair Packer that the entrance steps that are currently wood can be redone in concrete. This will prove to be safer, and can be colored to look appropriate to the time period of the building.
Lisa Linn Sommer distributed a project list for Eagle Scout and Young Women Value Projects. Lisa will be contacting Weber State University to ask for a representative to give an assessment of what it will cost to digitize the Museum archival records. It must be decided if the public will have free access to the records, or will there be a charge to view the records. Lisa will contact Utah State University to enquire about the possibility of their Agriculture Department planting the gardens and trees at the Museum for their Master Gardner Project, similar to what was done at the Kaysville Home in Kaysville.
Paul Thomas Smith reported that Thomas Whitaker's 200th birthday is next year. He would like to do a definitive biography and upgrade the DVD with new material he has found. He asked if there is something special that could be done to the home for his birthday. He suggested a Whitaker Family Reunion, and planting of period flowers, herbs, and trees that were in the garden when Thomas was alive. He would like to have walking tours on the grounds showing the native trees and vegetation. The Board discussed using one of the Museum garden plots to plant herbs and flowers from the time period of Thomas Whitaker.
Bridget Lee reported the wooden nickels for the Centennial activity have been ordered. A draft letter to the LDS Bishop's in Centerville was reviewed that discusses service activities for Eagle Scouts/Personal Progress projects for Young Men and Young Women.
Nancy Smith displayed samples of letterhead for the Museum Board to use in their correspondence.
Chair Packer will plan to meet with the City Council at their next meeting to inform them of the work Lisa Bednarz did in recovering 6,000 artifacts and historical files on the Past Perfect computer program for the Museum.
The next Whitaker Museum Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room at City Hall.
At 9:05 p.m. Nancy Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Diane Chamberlain seconded the motion, which was passed by unanimous vote (5-0).
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Johnston (whose first name was never revealed) was once a police detective, working alongside his partner Mr. Varley. They had both been on the police force for over ten years and were regarded as crooked cops, because they also worked for the Kingpin of Crime Wilson Fisk. One of their main jobs for the Kingpin was to regularly rouse Alfredo Morelli, who was a friend of the Kingpin's son Richard Fisk. One day Morelli told Varley and Johnston that it would be better to work for him. Johnston then joined Richard Fisk's payroll and became one of the Rose's right hand henchmen.[1]
On the Rose's instructions and along with Mr. Varley they once bribed football player Ray Nesters to throw a game. Wendy Thorton who was a sports columnist for the Daily Bugle was able to uncover corruption in football when she interviewed Nesters.[2]
Mr. Johnston once shot Daniel Kingsley when the Rose decided they should tie up loose ends. Following this and after a major Gang War, Johnston was killed by the Hobgoblin and his body found by the Rose resting in an armchair. His partner Varley was also found hanging from the roof of the Rose's apartment.[1]
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New Tech Stops Bats Flying Into Wind Turbines
By Ariel Grossman, NoCamels December 20, 2022 < 1 minute
New tech can stop bats from flying into wind turbines. Courtesy Signe Allerslev / Pixabay
Wind turbines kill millions of bats that fly into their blades every year.
But technology jointly developed by Tel Aviv University and the University of Haifa transmits ultrasonic signals and lights which could divert them to fly at a higher altitude, outside the danger zone.
Researchers who tested the solution in a new study compared the bats' normal activity to their activity in the presence of a drone carrying the deterrent device.
Bat activity decreased by about 40 per cent when the drone was operated at 100 meters – the height of an average turbine – but increased at higher altitudes where the bats were beyond the reach of the blades.
The researchers believe that if the device is activated near a turbine, it will lead the bats to fly over it and out of harm's way. The solution is effective, easily-implemented, and reasonably priced.
"Wind turbines are considered a promising technology in the field of renewable energy, but their operation involves a variety of biological challenges," said Prof Yossi Yovel, faculty member of TAU's School of Zoology, who supervised the tests.
"Today, the only solution to prevent the death of bats is to stop turbine activity at times when the bats are expected to be particularly active. But such interruptions reduce the turbines' efficiency and the amount of energy they can produce.
"The advantage of the drone is that it is in constant motion and transmits a combination of visual and acoustic signals designed specifically for bats, warning them of danger. When signals are stationary and constant, animals tend to get used to them and eventually ignore them."
The study was published in the journal Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation.


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Een arcadeversie werd ontwikkeld door Sega AM2 en verscheen in Japan op 26 juli 2018.

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De organisatie Chaldea Security berust op experts die het einde van de mensheid in de gaten houden. Dit lijkt te zijn verzekerd voor de komende eeuw, tot dit plots verandert. De oorzaak lijkt te komen door gebeurtenissen in 2004 tijdens de vijfde oorlog om de Heilige Graal.

Spel
Het spel draait om beurtelingse gevechten waarin de speler, die de rol aanneemt van Meester, krachtige personages ("Servants") moet zien op te bouwen en deze op afroep in het gevecht te sturen. Het uiteindelijke doel van het spel is het winnen van de heilige graal.

De speler kan gebruikmaken van verschillende speelkaarten. Er zijn vier soorten; dienaarkaarten, Craft Essence-kaarten, ervaringspuntkaarten en bestellingskaart. De speler kan maximaal vijf van deze kaarten kiezen. Per team kan men kiezen uit maximaal vijf Servants en een ondersteunende Servant. Slechts drie Servants zijn actief in het gevecht, de rest wacht op de zijlijn.

Alle Servants hebben een klasse. In het gevecht is de klasse en de gebruikte aanval bepalend voor de effectiviteit. Als dezelfde speelkaarten zijn geselecteerd, wordt het effect groter afhankelijk van het geselecteerde kaarttype.

Wanneer de speler een level heeft voltooid, is het gevecht voorbij en gaat het verhaal door.

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Fate/Grand Order werd positief ontvangen in recensies en was in oktober 2018 wereldwijd ruim 32 miljoen keer gedownload.

In 2017 zorgde het spel wereldwijd voor een omzet van 982 miljoen Amerikaanse dollar, waarmee het op de zesde plek in de lijst van meest winstgevende mobiele telefoonspellen stond.

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Het computerspel werd omgezet naar een anime, film en mangaserie.

Een animatiefilm onder de titel Fate/Grand Order: First Order werd in Japan uitgezonden op 31 december 2016. De film is geproduceerd door Lay-duce en geregisseerd door Hitoshi Namba. Een animeserie werd van 5 oktober 2019 tot 21 maart 2020 uitgezonden onder de titel Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia.

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John Locke: The Great-Grandfather of Our Country
Written by: Tim George Misc, Top Headline, Worldview 0
Whenever people begin to talk about the Founding Fathers of our nation, they generally think in terms of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and other such important figures of the Revolution. Of course, all of these deserve their place in our Parthenon of freedom, but two figures are all but forgotten by all but a relatively few academics.
Jonathan Edwards was as unlikely a forbearer to the cause of a new nation as one can imagine. However, it was his stalwart preaching in New England that, along with George Whitefield, ushered in the First Great Awakening and all but saved the colonies from going the way of anarchists France. With America's spiritual foundations strengthened, the stage was set for men and women with strength of character to lead the way in the decades to come.
As powerful a figure as Edwards proved to be, there was a force back in England who had laid earlier foundations for him. Edwards, like many others in New England, read deeply both from Scripture and the writings of John Locke. Born in 1632, Locke was an educator, philosopher, theologian, and government official. By the time of his death in 1704, his influence on American thinking was firmly established.
Some go so far as to say that without his influence on the minds of the movers and shakers of the thirteen colonies, there would have been no United States of America. While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, there can be doubt we would not know the stability of government and quality of life we enjoy apart from the influence that Locke's philosophies still have on this country.
The Founding Fathers certainly believed this of John Locke. Consider how they alluded to his teachings:
John Adams – "Mr. Locke… has steered his course into the unenlightened regions of the human mind, and like Columbus, has discovered a new world."
Benjamin Rush (Declaration signer) – Locke was not only "an oracle as to the principles… of government" but in philosophy, he was also a "justly celebrated oracle, who first unfolded to us a map of the intellectual world … having "cleared this sublime science of its technical rubbish and rendered it both intelligible and useful."
Benjamin Franklin – Locke was one of "the best English authors (for the study of… history, rhetoric, logic, moral and natural philosophy."
Noah Webster – Said Locke's influence was undeniable in establishing sound principles of education.
James Wilson (Original Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court) – "The doctrine of toleration in matters of religion . . . has not been long known or acknowledged. For its reception and establishment (where it has been received and established), the world has been thought to owe much to the inestimable writings of the celebrated Locke…"
James Monroe – Attributed much of our constitutional philosophy to Locke, including our belief that "the division of the powers of a government . . . into three branches (the legislative, executive, and judiciary) is absolutely necessary for the preservation of liberty."
Thomas Jefferson – Said that Locke was among "my trinity of the three greatest men the world had ever produced."
Alexander Hamilton – Said that anyone seeking to understand the thinking in favor of American independence should "apply yourself without delay to the study of the law of nature. I would recommend to your perusal . . . Locke."
In spite of the fact that Locke directly influenced everything from the American idea of separation of powers to the Bill of Rights, he is seldom taught in modern universities. That might be because his classic work, Two Treatises, alludes to Biblical scripture over 1,300 times. John Adams spoke of Locke's dependence on the Bible when he observed:
The general principles on which the Fathers achieved independence. . . . were the general principles of Christianity. . . . Now I will avow that I then believed (and now believe) that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and immutable as the existence and attributes of God. . . . In favor of these general principles in philosophy, religion, and government, I could fill sheets of quotations from . . . philosophers including Locke – not to mention thousands of divines and philosophers of inferior fame.
Locke is now often labeled a Deist or more often than not ignored completely, all the while ignoring the sheer weight of Biblical thinking in all that he said and wrote. If Washington, Franklin, and Jefferson were the Founding Fathers of this county, Jonathan Edwards was the grandfather, and John Locke the great-grandfather. No wonder many deconstructionists want to eliminate their names and ideas from the minds of tomorrow's leaders.
A Quick Primer of the Writings of John Locke:
Two Treatises of Government – Locke served under some of England's worst monarchs, including Charles I, Charles II, and James II and argued vehemently against the "Divine Right of Kings." He also was able to see many of his principles enacted into policy during the rule of Lord Cromwell and then William and Mary.
Questions Concerning the Law of Nature – sought to reconcile human reason and Divine revelation as fully compatible as opposed to being enemies. Jonathan Edwards built on this in several of his theological writings.
A Letter Concerning Toleration –objected to the government establishing specific church doctrines by law, argued for a separation of the state from the church, and urged religious toleration for those who did not adhere to Anglican doctrines.
Essay Concerning Human Understanding – earned him the title the "Father of Empiricism," or the doctrine that knowledge is derived primarily from experience. Rationalism placed reason above experience; and while Locke definitely did not oppose reason, his approach to learning was more focused on the practical, whereas rationalism was more focused on the theoretical.
Some Thoughts Concerning Education – proposed a three-pronged holistic approach to education that included (1) a regimen of bodily exercise and maintenance of physical health—that there should be "a sound mind in a sound body"; (2) the development of a virtuous character—which he considered to be the most important element of education; and (3) the training of the mind through practical and useful academic curriculum—also encouraging students to learn a practical trade.
Reasonableness of Christianity – urged the Church of England to reform itself so as to allow inclusion of members from other Christian denominations. He recommended that the Church place its emphasis on the major things of Christianity (such as an individual's relationship with Jesus Christ) rather than on lesser things (such as liturgy, church hierarchy and structure, and form of discipline). That work also defended Christianity against the attacks of skeptics and secularists, who had argued that Divine revelation must be rejected because truth could be established only through reason. Locke's defense evoked strong criticism from rationalists, thus causing him to pen two additional works defending the reasonableness of Christianity.
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A Eurasian native widely naturalized in North America. The oldest Michigan collections seen are from Wayne Co. in 1870 and from several counties in the 1880's (Van Buren, Keweenaw, Kent, Leelanau [North Manitou Island], and Mackinac [Mackinac Island]). The species is now thoroughly naturalized throughout Michigan in roadsides, fields, railroads, disturbed sites, shores, clearings and trails in forests; rare in wetlands.
The leaves ordinarily have 12 or fewer largish teeth and narrow little lobes on each side.
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D&H To Host New England Show Aug. 6
Harrisburg, Pa. – D&H Distributing will hold its New England 2013 Technology Show on Aug. 6 at the Boston Marriott Quincy Hotel, Quincy, Mass.
The distributor expects close to 500 attendees and more than 60 participating vendors for this event. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with seminars initiating at noon. The exhibit floor opens at 3 p.m.
The event will feature six seminar presentations from Cisco, Cloud Nation, HP, Intel, Lenovo and Microsoft, on topics including next-generation mobile computing, cloud solutions, Windows 8, touch-based technologies and more.
Additional exhibitors include Acer, ASUS, Kensington, Logitech, Philips, Samsung, Toshiba and Western Digital to name a few; plus a roster of accessories, peripherals and components from emerging and established brands.
Vendors who are making a first showing at the New England 2013 Technology Show include CODi (notebooks, cases, bags), NTT Advanced Technology Corp. (mobile telecomm), Ooma (VoIP), QNAP (storage), and Synology America (storage).
The Microsoft booth will spotlight the latest Windows 8 touch-enabled devices, displayed as they would be utilized in a variety of real life settings (e.g., a coffee shop, an airport, a home office). The exhibit will help dealers experience how the touch-enabled, cloud-empowered, multi-app Windows 8 interface shapes the user experience under various circumstances, to help inform the dealer and retailer's sales strategies, D&H said.
Customers can also learn more about D&H's Partner Services marketing resources at the show. Attendees who have their picture taken with the Partner Services mascot will have those photos uploaded via a designated D&H Twitter hashtag, and can enter an additional prize drawing.
D&H will facilitate special show-day-only pricing for items ordered on the floor. One winner per seminar will receive a Case Logic 30-inch XN Urban Rolling Duffel; and one Grand Prize winner will receive a 16GB Wi-Fi iPad with Retina Display plus an accessory bundle, sponsored by Logitech.
"This year's New England Show delivers an innovative look at new products and services, whether it's the latest Windows touch-enabled capabilities, to emerging mobile solutions, to the newest entries in our own ongoing Partner Services marketing program," said Mary Campbell, marketing VP at D&H Distributing.
"The opportunities at this event include an exceptional collection of technologies, expertise and veteran personnel from some of the industry's most respected manufacturers. We love being able to supply our customers with such a range of resources under one roof, all in one day," she said.
D&H customers can login at dandh.com to register, or speak to their account representatives at (800) 340-1007.
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The category of the crime is described in the Utah Code or the appropriate city or county code. For the most part, the criminal statutes specify how the crime is classified.
In Utah, an infraction is a minor offense punishable by a fine only of up to $750. Examples of infractions include city traffic violations and some disorderly conduct offenses.
In Utah, a misdemeanor is an offense that is less serious than a felony. A misdemeanor can be punished by a county jail term of up to one year and/or a fine. Many city and county ordinances and some state laws are misdemeanors. Under Utah Code §76-3-204 and §76-3-301, there are three different categories of misdemeanors including:
Class C misdemeanor - Up to 90 days in jail and up to a $750 fine;
Class B misdemeanor - Up to six months in jail and up to a $1,000 fine; and
Class A misdemeanor - Up to one year in jail and up to a $2,500 fine.
Under Utah Code §76-3-203 and §76-3-301, a felony is a major crime which can be punished with imprisonment and/or a fine. Utah law provides for four different types of felonies:
Third Degree - Zero to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000;
Second Degree - One to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000;
First Degree - Five years to life in prison and a fine of up to $10,000; and
Capital Life - Life in prison, life in prison without parole, or death.
The Structure of Criminal Penalties in Utah
If you are charged with a crime in Utah, it is important to understand the way criminal penalties are structured. If a person is convicted of a crime in Utah, then the criminal offense has certain statutory maximum provisions.
Some crimes also have minimum mandatory provisions. Before imposing a sentence, the judge considers a number of factors. The sentence the judge imposes can include incarceration in the county jail or the state prison, probation, a fine, community service, restitution, or a combination of these penalties.
To determine the sentence, the court uses Utah Sentence and Release Guidelines which provide for both aggravating and mitigating factors which can be considered at sentencing. The mitigating factors are findings that can make the punishment less severe, including whether the defendant:
has developmental disabilities;
is a good candidate for treatment; or
was exceptionally cooperative with law enforcement.
The aggravating factors are findings that can make the punishment more severe, including whether:
the victim was unusually vulnerable;
the defendant was in a position of authority over the victim;
the offense was extremely cruel or depraved; or
the victim suffered substantial bodily injury.
The penalties can also be enhanced if the person:
is determined to be a habitual offender;
is determined to have committed a hate crime;
committed the crime in the presence of a child;
used a dangerous weapon on or near a school;
committed the crime with two or more other people; or
the offense was committed while in prison.
Sentencing Non-Capital Felony Cases
A defendant convicted of a crime has the right to be sentenced in no fewer than two and no more than 45 days after the conviction. The defendant can waive that time frame and be sentenced on the day of conviction. The alleged victims in the case have a right to speak at the sentencing hearing. Remarks by the alleged victims can be considered along with the pre-sentence report and other evidence.In felony cases, the judge often orders the Department of Corrections' Division of Adult Probation and Parole (AP&P) to prepare a pre-sentence report. The pre-sentence report is a confidential report provided to the judge that includes:
a sentencing recommendation for the judge's consideration;
the impact of the crime on the victim;
probation history;
family history;
drug and alcohol history;
the defendant's statement;
the defendant's prior adult and juvenile record; and
the police report.
Collateral Consequences for Employment and Licenses
As we all know, most criminal convictions do entail adverse collateral legal consequences. If a person is convicted of particular crimes, the person might become statutorily ineligible for certain employment positions and licenses including:
Utah Code § 11-10-2 precludes "anyone who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude" from receiving a liquor license;
Utah Code § 17-30-7, disqualifies a person who "[h]as been convicted of a criminal offense inimical to the public service, or involving moral turpitude" from taking a deputy sheriff examination;
Utah Code § 26-39-404(3), prohibits those with felony or misdemeanor convictions from providing child care at a licensed child care facility;
Utah Code § 53-6-302 prevents anyone who has "been convicted of a crime for which [he or she] could have been punished by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or by imprisonment in the penitentiary of [Utah] or another state" from obtaining a dispatcher certification.
Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (UACDL) - With offices located in Salt Lake City, the UACLD serves the comprehensive needs of the criminal defense bar for attorneys at the public defender's office and in private practice. The website provides its members with information about upcoming seminars and networking opportunities.
Criminal Law Section of the Utah State Bar - Members of this section represent all aspects of the criminal justice system including public defenders, private defenders, prosecutors, the judiciary, academics, juvenile justice, the military, law enforcement and corrections. The purpose of the Criminal Law Section is to make recommendations to the Bar concerning criminal justice, law enforcement, the juvenile justice, and related issues. The section also develops educational programs to promote professionalism and improve the practice of criminal defense.
Utah Courts on Criminal Penalties- Find information from the Utah Courts on criminal penalties for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. Find information on how a sentence is determined and the sentencing process for felony and misdemeanor cases in Utah.
Criminal Defense Attorneys in Salt Lake City, Utah - Visit Lawyer Legion, an online directory, to find the top rated criminal defense attorneys in Salt Lake City, Utah. Search by name and learn more about the attorney's involvement in the legal community and criminal defense organizations such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Finding a Criminal Defense Attorney in Utah
If you are accused of a crime in the State of Utah, then contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat, LLP. With offices conveniently located in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, we are here to help.
The attorneys in our firm are active in the legal community. Our attorneys are members of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (UACDL), the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), and National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Law (NORML). By focusing entirely on criminal defense, we can provide the best representation to our clients.
The attorneys at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat, LLP represent clients throughout Salt Lake County including Bluffdale, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Herriman, Holladay, Midvale, Millcreek, Murray, Riverton, Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Jordan, South Salt Lake, Taylorsville, West Jordan, West Valley City and the town of Alta.
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Mr. Jazzek
Mr. Jazzek Social Links
Mr. Jazzek (Jacek Janaszkiewicz) DJ/Producer from Szczecin (Poland). He started dj-ing in 1991, playing at parties with music (Funk, Soul, House). In the years 1995-97 he was the resident of the iconic club Quo Vadis in Szczecin. Since 1997, he collaborated with New Music Art (Techno Dance Mission). In 1999 he took part in the Polish DMC Championships and he was a finalist in this competition. He was chosen as a promoter for the international Red Bull Music Academy.
The artist cooperates with musicians who play with him during gigs and together they form a 5-person band on stage. Since 2014, Mr. Jazzek and the pianist Krzysztof Baranowski co-created the Jazzowski project, which re-released the biggest Polish hits of pop music in the club atmosphere. Their biggest hit in 2015 was Jazzowski Feat. Mr. Zoob – Mój jest ten kawałek podłogi which became the hit of the summer of Polish Radio. FM / Chicago, number one for many weeks in Radio PLK / Dublin and power play on Polish Radio London. To this day, this song has often been played on many radio stations.
Mr. Jazzek belongs to the elite of DJs / producers Electro Swing / Swing House and is a precursor of this genre in Poland. His songs can be found on many music compilations. In 2018 he released the album VINTAGE / Limited Edition. Mr. Jazzek performs as a DJ, duet, trio and a band creating an unforgettable musical show in the retro atmosphere.
Dimaa (FR)
Electro Swing Thing	Release #002
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This article is about the Baron. For the Adventure, see Target: The Trickster.
"Whatever you do, don't trust anything she touches. I promise you, it'll bite."
Araskes, the Trickster, is a Baron of the Scorn. Little is known about her beyond legends of her own creation. As the spokesman and envoy of the Scorn, she is often the first to strike. Utilising cloaking technology and leaving traps for unsuspecting enemies, Araskes has little skill in all-out battle beyond her ability to avoid it. She was captured alongside the other Scorn Barons and imprisoned within the Prison of Elders. A year after the events of the Red War she was freed by Uldren Sov and was witness to the murder of Cayde-6 at his hand. She established herself in Diaviks Mine afterward.
True to her nature, Araskes engages in little direct combat, preferring to use her smoke dash ability to escape trouble. She will also deploy Web Mines disguised as loot as well as bombs made to resemble Exotic Engrams, both as a means to distract and trick Guardians as she is chased down. When cornered, she will chip away at The Guardian's health from a distance with her Scorn Rifle, stomp the ground when faced at close range, teleport to evade or flank her opponent, and call for aid from lesser Scorn units. Due to her tendency to slip away from an engagement, it is best to keep watch of her by following her smoke trails. Once spotted again, one must keep the attack on her as to not let her escape.
"A liar and a schemer. Friendly advice: Trust nothing that she touches."
Araskes has demonstrated herself to be quite sadistic, as she seems to take perverse joy in duping the Guardian and cackling insanely whenever they fall for one of her traps. She also seems to be quite unhinged, frequently laughing in her dialogue, speaking in a maniacal, almost sing-song voice, and calling herself pronouns such as "our" or "we" rather than "me" or "I". She also seems to be quite overconfident, as she lured the Guardian directly into her lair in the hopes that the Guardian would fall at the hands of another trap, which ultimately lead to her death.
Araskes is the shortest member of the Scorn Barons.


Randall: Hi Faith. Do you have a minute?
Faith: Okay. Here's a copy of the tentative schedule. [Okay.] Now, the registration starts at eight thirty and goes until nine fifteen. [Alright.] Then, the orientation meeting will commence at nine thirty.
Randall: Okay. Now, we had planned originally for the meeting to go until ten thirty, but now we have someone from the international center coming to speak to the students on extracurricular activities, so how about ending the meeting around eleven?
Faith: Fine. And, uh, then students will take the placement tests from eleven fifteen until noon [Okay.], followed by twenty-minute break before lunch. [Okay.] And, immediately after lunch, we have reserved a campus shuttle to give students a forty-five-minute tour starting at one thirty. [Oh. Okay.] We want to show students around the university, including the union building, the library, and the student services building.
Randall: Uh, well, teachers are going to be up to their ears in preparations, and they'll be hard pressed to start then.
Randall: Okay, here, let me jot that down. Uh, could you grab a pen off my desk?
Faith: Hey. That's a tall order on such short notice! How about lending me a hand to put things together [Okay.] by this afternoon so we don't have to worry about them?
Randall: Okay. And I think the manager has given the green light to go ahead and use the more expensive paper and binding for the guides this time.
Randall: Great. I think the bottom line is to keep things running smoothly throughout the day.
Faith: I agree. I'll pass this schedule by the director for a final look.
- We still need to go over the final proposal before Friday.
- Here are our tentative travel plans for next week's trip.
- The meeting was supposed to commence at 9:00 AM, but it was postponed until tomorrow.
- We were scheduled originally to go over the proposal today, but let's review it later.
- Several extracurricular activities are being organized for the students this semester.
- The results of the placement tests will determine which level you should be in.
- The shuttle should arrive in 10 minutes.
- I'll try to complete that report by 5:00 PM, but I'm up to my ears in other paper work, so I can't guarantee it will be finished.
- I'm going to be hard pressed to complete the presentation this evening.
- If you help, we can get things rolling and complete the assignment by tomorrow.
- Let me jot down your phone number so I don't forget it.
- Locating the report in this filing cabinet like finding a needle in a hay stack.
- Completing this work order by noon is a real tall order.
- Could you l end me a hand to move these boxes?
- The president of the company must give the green light before we proceed with the plan.
- Since everyone lent a hand to the project, we were able to wrap things up in time for the party.
- We want to emphasize that the bottom line in our business is great customer satisfaction.


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Happy 10th birthday, $7.25 minimum wage
A push is being made for $15 an hour
U.S. House passes bill to raise federal minimum wage
By Ed Payne | July 24, 2019 at 11:51 AM CDT - Updated July 25 at 11:49 AM
(Gray News) – It's been a decade since the federal minimum wage was set at $7.25 per hour.
While no changes have come from Washington, the benchmark rate has begun to shift in parts of the country.
In 2013, SeaTac, Wash., became the first city to adopt a $15 minimum wage. It was followed by Seattle, San Francisco, New York City, all of California and New York State.
Ballot initiatives in Missouri and Arkansas have raised the minimum wages in those states.
Several big companies also are pushing wages higher. Walmart and McDonald's are taking steps towards $15 an hour. Amazon adopted a $15 minimum in 2018.
Just last week, House Democrats approved legislation to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade, to $15 an hour.
The bill faces a tough slog in the Republican-controlled Senate to become law, setting a potential pivot point between liberals and conservatives in the 2020 elections.
Should it pass, a $15 minimum wage would put some 30 million low-wage workers well ahead of the pace of inflation for the last 10 years.
To equal the purchasing power of $7.25 in 2009, it would take $8.66 today.
Copyright 2019 Gray Television Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Ed Payne
The hope on Wall Street is that another stimulus plan will help carry the economy until later this year, when more widespread COVID-19 vaccinations get daily life closer to normal.
JONATHAN LEMIRE, ZEKE MILLER and ALEXANDRA JAFFE
GRAPHIC: New York man charged with assaulting officer during Capitol riots
CNN Staff
Polk County county man arrested for allegedly shooting, killing his brother
KTRE Digital Media Staff


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Q: React axios post request to wcf web service I am trying to post data from a react application to a wcf service class. Its a simple object with just name age and gender. The service is being called from the react app but with no data. If I use get request and parameter passing the data is passing to the service but I want to use post request. Is it necessary to match the field names as in the wcf service class.
For testing purpose in react component I am using this code
const headers = {
            'content-type': 'application/json'
          }

    const puser = {
      Name:'Test',
      Age:'23',
      Gender:'F',
    }
    axios.post('http://localhost:3292/myService.svc/adduser',{headers:headers}, puser)
    .then(res=> {
      console.log(res.data)
    })

in wcf service the class code is
public class UserClass
    {

        string name;
        int age;
        string gender;

        public string Name
        {
            get
            {
                return name;
            }

            set
            {
                name = value;
            }
        }

        public int Age
        {
            get
            {
                return age;
            }

            set
            {
                age = value;
            }
        }

        public string Gender
        {
            get
            {
                return gender;
            }

            set
            {
                gender = value;
            }
        }
}

and in service call
public string AddUser(List<User> U)
        {
            UserClass usr = new UserClass();
        return "success";
    }

A: Axios post method expects data as second argument. Try to swap puser with {headers}.
https://github.com/axios/axios#axiosposturl-data-config

A: Do not add header in axios.post, code should look like this:
    const puser = {
      Name:'Test',
      Age:'23',
      Gender:'F',
    }
    axios.post('http://localhost:8000/AddUser', puser)
    .then(res=> {
      console.log(res.data)
    })

Feel free to let me know if the problem persists.
UPDATE:
Set header in Postman:

Axios.post can also set the header like the following:
axios.post('http://localhost:8000/AddUser',{ Name:'Test',
  Age:'2311',
  Gender:'FF'}, {headers: {
       'content-type': 'application/json'
    }})
.then(res=> {
  console.log(res.data)
})

Here is my project:
Program.cs:
using Demo_rest_ConsoleApp;
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.ServiceModel;
using System.ServiceModel.Description;
using System.ServiceModel.Web;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

namespace ConsoleApp71
{
    public class User
    {

        string name;
        int age;
        string gender;

        public string Name
        {
            get
            {
                return name;
            }

            set
            {
                name = value;
            }
        }

        public int Age
        {
            get
            {
                return age;
            }

            set
            {
                age = value;
            }
        }

        public string Gender
        {
            get
            {
                return gender;
            }

            set
            {
                gender = value;
            }
        }
    }
    [ServiceContract]
    [CustContractBehavior]
    public interface IService
    {
        [OperationContract]
        [WebGet]
        string EchoWithGet(string s);

        [OperationContract]
        [WebInvoke]
        string EchoWithPost(string s);
        [OperationContract]
        [WebInvoke(ResponseFormat =WebMessageFormat.Json,RequestFormat =WebMessageFormat.Json)]
        string AddUser(User U);

    }
    public class Service : IService
    {
        public string AddUser(User U)
        {

            Console.WriteLine(U.Age);
            Console.WriteLine(U.Gender);
            Console.WriteLine(U.Name);
            return "success";
        }

        public string EchoWithGet(string s)
        {
            return "You said " + s;
        }

        public string EchoWithPost(string s)
        {
            return "You said " + s;
        }
    }
    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            WebServiceHost host = new WebServiceHost(typeof(Service), new Uri("http://localhost:8000/"));
                ServiceEndpoint ep = host.AddServiceEndpoint(typeof(IService), new WebHttpBinding(), "");
            ep.EndpointBehaviors.Add(new WebHttpBehavior() { HelpEnabled=true});
            host.Open();
            Console.WriteLine("Open");
            Console.ReadLine();
        }
    }
}

Soap.cs
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.IO;
using System.Linq;
using System.Runtime.Serialization;
using System.ServiceModel;
using System.ServiceModel.Channels;
using System.ServiceModel.Configuration;
using System.ServiceModel.Description;
using System.ServiceModel.Dispatcher;
using System.ServiceModel.Web;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Web;
using System.Xml;

namespace Demo_rest_ConsoleApp
{
    public class ServerMessageLogger : IDispatchMessageInspector
    {

        public object AfterReceiveRequest(ref Message request, IClientChannel channel, InstanceContext instanceContext)
        {
            Console.WriteLine(request);
            return null;
        }

        public void BeforeSendReply(ref Message reply, object correlationState)
        {

            WebOperationContext ctx = WebOperationContext.Current;
            ctx.OutgoingResponse.Headers.Add("Access-Control-Allow-Origin", "*");
            ctx.OutgoingResponse.StatusCode = System.Net.HttpStatusCode.OK;
            if (ctx.IncomingRequest.Method == "OPTIONS")
            {
               ctx.OutgoingResponse.StatusCode = System.Net.HttpStatusCode.OK;
                ctx.OutgoingResponse.Headers.Add("Access-Control-Allow-Methods", "GET,POST,PUT,PATCH,POST,DELETE,OPTIONS");
                ctx.OutgoingResponse.Headers.Add("Access-Control-Allow-Headers", "Content-Type");

            }

        }
    }
    public class ClientMessageLogger : IClientMessageInspector
    {
        public void AfterReceiveReply(ref Message reply, object correlationState)
        {

        }

        public object BeforeSendRequest(ref Message request, IClientChannel channel)
        {

            return null;
        }
    }
    [AttributeUsage(AttributeTargets.Interface | AttributeTargets.Class, AllowMultiple = false)]
    public class CustContractBehaviorAttribute : Attribute, IContractBehavior, IContractBehaviorAttribute
    {
        public Type TargetContract => throw new NotImplementedException();

        public void AddBindingParameters(ContractDescription contractDescription, ServiceEndpoint endpoint, BindingParameterCollection bindingParameters)
        {
            return;
        }

        public void ApplyClientBehavior(ContractDescription contractDescription, ServiceEndpoint endpoint, ClientRuntime clientRuntime)
        {
            clientRuntime.ClientMessageInspectors.Add(new ClientMessageLogger());
        }

        public void ApplyDispatchBehavior(ContractDescription contractDescription, ServiceEndpoint endpoint, DispatchRuntime dispatchRuntime)
        {
            dispatchRuntime.MessageInspectors.Add(new ServerMessageLogger());
        }

        public void Validate(ContractDescription contractDescription, ServiceEndpoint endpoint)
        {
            return;
        }
    }

}

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With the help of mules, Berea College builds a deep green residence hall (video)
Three years in the making, one of the world's "greenest" residence halls, Berea College's newly constructed "Deep Green" Residence Hall, has opened. Dubbed "Deep Green" until a permanent name is chosen, this 42,000-square-foot, three-story facility with 66 rooms will house 120 students.
Deep Green is expected to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v2009 Platinum Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council and meet Petal Recognition under the Living Building Challenge 2.0 (LBC) by the International Living Future Institute. Pending these certifications, college officials expect this building to be recognized as one of the greenest in the world.
Oriented along an east-west axis to maximize sunlight into its interior and allow 114 photovoltaic panels to soak up as much direct sunlight as possible, Deep Green utilizes solar panel arrays, a geothermal heat pump system, high-efficiency windows, Energy Star rated appliances and low-flow plumbing fixtures. These energy-saving features earn all 19 points offered by the LEED Optimized Energy Performance Credits and result in 35 percent less energy usage than typical residence halls of the same size and savings of 55 percent in annual energy costs.
Energy usage intensity (EUI) is most often expressed in terms of annual energy used per square foot of building. Residence halls across the country, on average, measure an EUI of 90. Deep Green is designed to achieve an EUI of 32.
The first new residential facility constructed at Berea College since the Ecovillage a decade ago, this $16.5 million residence hall will be the third campus building to be awarded LEED certification, although nearly a dozen renovated buildings on campus meet LEED Silver certification.
Lincoln Hall, the college's administration building, earned a Silver certification in 2004 and historic Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant was the first hotel in Kentucky to earn a LEED Gold certification in 2010.
The LEED certification denotes independent verification from the U.S. Green Building Council that a building is designed and constructed "using strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health.
In determining a building's certification, LEED measures performance in several sustainability categories, including energy and atmosphere (energy consumption and monitoring and the use of renewable energy sources), water efficiency, materials and resources, innovation in design, and awareness and education.
Albeit important, energy reduction is only a part of what makes this building a distinctive shade of deep green. Berea's sustainability commitment stretches far beyond just managing energy efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint.
All wood in Deep Green, including 267 pieces of furniture made by Berea's Student Crafts program, was harvested by mule teams in the 8,000-acre Berea College forest, a Forestry Stewardship Council certified forest. This harvesting method avoided the pollution of heavy machinery and long-distance transportation.
Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Berea serves as a model for living more softly on the land by committing to construction projects that reduce energy consumption and preserve natural resources while protecting the health of buildings' occupants.
The avoidance of harsh "red list" construction materials (including PVC), defined in the Living Building Challenge, helps ensure the health of those working and living in the building.
Student involvement in this project contributed to meeting the LBC's certification for connectivity to the region and its surrounding. Students constructed the iconic ceramic sundial in a quilt pattern popular in the region, conducted an archeological dig at the construction site, crafted furniture for rooms and common spaces and created artwork featured in the building's common areas.
The genesis of this building began three years ago when Berea recognized the need for more student housing to enhance residential life and exemplify the college's mission to sustainability, or "plain living" as stated in the college's Great Commitments (http://www.berea.edu/about/mission/).
The building was designed in a unique, collaborative architectural partnership between Hastings & Chivetta (lead designers) and Hellmuth + Bicknese (sustainability consultants), both based in St. Louis, Mo. The building construction was managed by the Lexington, Ky., office of Cincinnati-based Messer Construction Co.
From concept to creation, Berea's Deep Green Residence Hall demonstrates deep sustainability as one of the world's greenest residence halls. By incorporating energy conserving features, employing environmentally friendly construction methods and materials, and reducing the college's carbon footprint, Deep Green serves as a model for preserving the integrity of our environment and protecting the health of our people and our planet.
Deep Green Highlights:
A 50 Kilowatt solar panel array installed on the south roof line produces 15 percent of the building's annual energy usage
The buildings closed-loop geothermal system circulates earth-tempered water through 50 wells drilled 375 feet deep into the earth and throughout the building for heating and cooling needs.
Increased insulation, a heat-reflective roof and high-efficiency windows help retain cool air during summer and heat during winter.
Operable windows and ceiling fans in all occupied spaces allows the building to ventilate naturally when conditions are right.
The use of natural day-lighting, Energy Star rated appliances, high-efficiency lighting and energy management controls are used throughout the building to further reduce electrical demand.
Rain gardens with native vegetation and permeable pavements provide storm water protection.
A building dashboard tracks energy consumption and makes occupants and visitors aware of the building's ecological footprint.
100-percent recycled brick covers the building's exterior and helps create a high-efficiency envelope.
These components result in savings of 55 percent in annual energy costs and earn all 19 points offered by the LEED Optimized Energy Performance Credits.
About LEED, Living Building Challenge and Deep Green Residence Hall
Considered the benchmark in green building design and construction, LEED provides a framework for identifying and implementing measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.
LEED awards 1 credit to projects which uses FSC Certified wood for 50% of all wood material.All of the wood used on the Deep Green Residence Hall project, including temporary forms and bracing, is FSC Certified.
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LEED Energy Efficiency credits top out at 19 credits for reducing energy consumption by 48 percent.Berea is reducing energy consumption by 55 percent.
LEED awards 4 credits for reducing water demand by 40 percent. Berea is reducing water demand by 44 percent.
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Die Dreiband-Europameisterschaft 1969 war das 27. Turnier in dieser Disziplin des Karambolagebillards und fand vom 15. bis 19. Januar 1969 im niederländischen Regierungssitz Den Haag statt. Es war seit 1932 die siebte Dreiband-Europameisterschaft in den Niederlanden. Damit ist das Land der Rekordausrichter in dieser Billard-Disziplin.

Geschichte
In Den Haag fand 1969 eine Dreiband-Europameisterschaft der Rekorde statt. Natürlich war der Belgier Raymond Ceulemans wieder einmal der überragende Akteur des Turniers. Ceulemans hält, bis auf die WM-Höchstserie, alle Welt- und Europarekorde. Der neue Europarekord im Generaldurchschnitt (GD) steht jetzt bei 1,538. Erstmals wurde mit 0,926 ein Turnierdurchschnitt von über 0,9 erzielt. Der Sieg für Ceulemans bei dieser EM fiel aber extrem knapp aus. In der letzten Spielrunde trafen Ceulemans uns sein Landsmann Laurent Boulanger bei Punktgleichheit aufeinander. Es war also ein echtes Endspiel, wobei Ceulemans aufgrund des besseren GD's ein Unentschieden zur Titelverteidigung reichte. Die große Sporthalle war bei diesem Duell bis auf den letzten Platz gefüllt. Nach anfänglicher Ausgeglichenheit setzte sich Boulanger immer weiter ab und führte in der 44. Aufnahme mit 59:53. Dann aber drehte Ceulemans noch einmal auf und erzielte in 4 Aufnahmen die nötigen 7 Punkte. Boulanger schaffte im Nachstoß dann das Unentschieden. Am 18. Januar 1969 war der niederländische Prinz Claus den ganzen Tag im Turniersaal und sorgte somit für eine ganz besondere Atmosphäre. Für den deutschen Überraschungsmeister Dieter Häring aus Berlin reichte es bei seinem ersten internationalen Einsatz, wenn auch nur sehr knapp, nur zum 11. und damit letzten Platz.

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Gespielt wurde im System "Jeder gegen Jeden" bis 60 Punkte mit Nachstoß/Aufnahmegleichheit.

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Propalaehoplophorus, also written as Propalaeohoplophorus, is an extinct genus of glyptodont, which lived in South America during the Early Miocene epoch.

Description
This animal was to be very similar to the subsequent glyptodonts of the Pliocene and Pleistocene, such as Glyptodon and Panochthus, but was much smaller in size. The total body length of the animal was just under a meter, and the highest point of the carapace was around 50 centimeters high.

Carapace
The dorsal armor was made up of transversal plaques files but were still present, along the lateral and front margins, two or three rows of osteoderms that indicate slight flexibility. The ornamentation of the plates consisted in a large central -oval figure, surrounded by a row of polygonal peripheral figures. The carapace was short and convex, with 19-20 transverse osteoderms on the midline, which became 27 on the side edges due to two bifurcations. The plates are equipped with clear but shallow furrows, and the central figures are generally flat, even if slightly swollen in the back. Small hair piles were present, located in the points of origin of the radial furrows. The tail was protected by five or six mobile rings, followed by a solid bone tube, probably corresponding to four rings welded together; the tube stopped abruptly, and was closed posteriorly by an irregular plate.

Skull

The skull was narrow, but already equipped with the characteristic bone processes descending below the orbit area, typical of the glyptodonts. There was a cephalic shield consisting of 28-29 irregular plates, all separated from each other, by the ornamentation that recalled that of the carapace but less marked. The teeth were not as hypsodont as those of subsequent glyptodonts, and their shape was less symmetrical: the lobes were more enlarged in the outside. The front teeth were still simple. It has been observed in some specimens that two or three dimples were present on the premaxilla and in the front of the jaw, perhaps corresponding to rudimentary incisors fall. The muzzle was still relatively elongated, and the sagittal and occipital ridge were clear. Cranium and carapace of Propalaehoplophorus minor the spine, on the other hand, had already acquired the arched shape and the degree of vertebral fusion typical of the most recent glyptodonts. The rear legs were much longer than the front ones, and the femur was similar to that of the wardrobe, long and relatively slender. The foot was pentadactyl and equipped with toes and large fingers, similar to those of Neosclerocalyptus. The scapula was still relatively high and narrow, while the humerus was like that of armadillos, and had a well-developed deltoid ridge, as well as that for the humerus, and a large foramina. The hand was equipped with pointed claws.

Classification
The genus Propalaehoplophorus was described for the first time by Florentino Ameghino in 1887, on the basis of fossil remains found in lower Miocene strata in Argentina; type species is P. australis, which is known from several deposits in Argentina. Another well known species is P. minor, which is also from Argentina. Propalaehoplophorus is the best known member of the Propalaehoplophorini, the group including the oldest definitively known glyptodonts, whose skeleton still preserve more armadillo-like characteristics. Propalaehoplophorus is the eponymous genus of this group and draws its name from the genus Palaehoplophorus, which in turn derives from Hoplophorus, another genus of glyptodont, but it is known from the Pleistocene of Brazil.

Distribution
Fossils of Propalaehoplophorus have been found in the Santa Cruz  and Sarmiento Formations of Argentina, the Honda Group and Nazareno Formation of Bolivia and the Río Frías Formation of Chile.

Bibliography

 F. Ameghino. 1891. Nuevos restos de mamíferos fósiles descubiertos por Carlos Ameghino en el Eoceno inferior de la Patagonia austral. – Especies nuevas, adiciones y correcciones [New remains of fossil mammals discovered by Carlos Ameghino in the lower Eocene of southern Patagonia. – New species, additions, and corrections]. Revista Argentina de Historia Natural 1:289-328
 F. Ameghino. 1894. Enumeration synoptique des especes de mammifères fossiles des formations éocènes de Patagonie. Boletin de la Academia Nacional de Ciencias en Cordoba (Republica Argentina) 13:259-452
 R. Lydekker. 1894. Contributions to a knowledge of the Fossil Vertebrates of Argentina. Part II. 2. The extinct edentates of Argentina. Anales del Museo de La Plata. Paleontología Argentina 3:1-118
 Vizcaíno, S. F.; Blanco, R. E.; Bender, J. B. N.; Milne, N. (2011). "Proportions and function of the limbs of glyptodonts". Lethaia. 44: 93. doi:10.1111/j.1502-3931.2010.00228.x

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Prehistoric cingulates
Prehistoric placental genera
Miocene xenarthrans
Miocene mammals of South America
Friasian
Santacrucian
Neogene Bolivia
Fossils of Bolivia
Fossil taxa described in 1887
Taxa named by Florentino Ameghino
Golfo San Jorge Basin
Sarmiento Formation
Neogene Argentina


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Letting Off Some Steam
Jeff Maki
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Every winter, a typically unseen machine becomes visible in the streets of Manhattan: Con Edison's District Steam System. Seen from the street as steam leaking from manholes, or more safely vented through orange and white stacks, leaking steam hints at an underground energy distribution system that is the largest of its kind in the United States and offers a chance for the public to become more aware of and more involved in how the city works.
Like most infrastructure, the steam system is largely ignored by the public until things go wrong: in 2007, a steam pipe exploded near Grand Central Terminal, injuring many and killing one. While Con Edison has suggested other underground systems triggered the incident, critics allege Con Edison's poor maintenance was at fault, calling into question the effectiveness of a $200 million dollar upgrade project completed roughly eight years prior.
"District Steam Service" is unique among New York's infrastructural systems for the relative ease with which the public can help maintain it. For this reason, digging a little deeper into how steam, in particular, works is especially instructive. Sure, you or I could help maintain underground water pipes or electrical cables by reporting hidden failures, but their invisibility makes this difficult. So while we wait for technological advances that will make this possible in the future, we should take notice of the fact that the steam system already presents ways to involve the public: unlike the electrical grid, no special tools or sensors are needed to detect leaking steam. I'm convinced that public involvement in the management of infrastructure will become a key part of the future work of deregulated utility companies such as Con Edison. But before we get there, we could all use a little more awareness about how the city's infrastructure works. And steam is a good place to start.
In front of the ConEdison Plant on East 14th Street. Photo by Jeff Maki
"District Steam Service" refers to the process of centrally generating heat and distributing it as steam to homes and businesses for heating and cooling. Con Edison offers the service in lower Manhattan, from the southern tip all the way to 96th Street on the west side and 89th Street on the east side.
Of a total of roughly 1,800 customers, about 54% are commercial and 19% are residential; the rest consist of hospitals, hotels, museums, etc. Prestigious addresses such as the Time Warner Center, 7 World Trade Center and the Gramercy Park Hotel use the system, according to Con Edison. Typical uses of steam range from heating and cooling to humidification and sterilization. In fact, the system delivers nearly 30 billion pounds of steam per year.
Slightly more than half of the steam delivered through the system comes from a process known as "co-generation". Co-generation turns otherwise wasted heat from generating electricity into a useful product (steam). At Con Edison's newly retrofitted, natural gas-powered East River Plant on 14th Street and Avenue C, for instance, heat exiting a newly installed General Electric 7FA Gas Turbine (installed as part of the East River Repowering Project, or ERRP) heats water in the newly installed "steam drum;" the steam generated from this process is then fed to customers via the 105 miles of steam mains that make up the system.
Steam drum being installed at the East River Plant. Photo courtesy of ConEd Steam Operations.
Contrary to popular belief, the steam system has no natural leaking or venting process – that is, no steam should leak from the system under ideal conditions. Leaking steam can be caused by water coming into contact with the outside of the hot pipes, or by leaky joints or valves.
The former case can cause a situation where the pressurized steam inside the pipe begins to condense, increasing pressure on the 3/8" or 1/2" thick pipe walls, which can eventually cause a failure. This process is what some believe was the cause of the 2007 explosion, though post-mortem analysis of the pipe was difficult.
In addition to the risk of pipe failure, steam can also burn – which is why Con Edison places venting towers over larger leaks, to prevent burns to pedestrians and bikers, especially when the leaks are near crossings or on sidewalks.
What makes things a little confusing is that not all steam seen on the street is from the district heating system; hot sewage can cause what appears to be steam, but isn't. Sometimes steam does leak through the ground and exits to the street via sewer grates. For that reason, Con Edison asks the public to report anything they believe is steam (call 1-800-75-CONED). Con Edison will check it out and respond appropriately. The trick, of course, is finding the leaks.
Photo by Flickr user LarimdaME.
As the 105 miles of Con Edison's underground steam system age, along with the rest of America's infrastructure, I believe the public will become increasingly asked to help in its maintenance.
Corporations like Con Edison exist in a heavily regulated middle ground: on one hand, Con Edison is similar to a government entity. It performs duties key to the economic activity of this region, providing a shared energy delivery network that other private companies use to sell energy to consumers. On the other hand, Con Edison is a publicly traded corporation that is legally required to create "shareholder value." In fact, Con Edison has increased its dividend every year over the last 34 years. Con Edison has to strike a delicate balance with its profits: it has to pay dividends and invest in its infrastructure, two goals that can often appear to be at odds.
The collision of public and corporate interests, especially in New York City, isn't new. Our mayor is the former head of a privately held corporation and the policies of his administration have, for better or worse, attempted to provide public goods through incentivizing private sector growth. But what is relatively new are certain opportunities afforded by technology, coupled with greater public awareness that corporations (and government) can't do their work alone.
There is currently a burgeoning trend around public participation and infrastructure manifesting itself as what I call "pothole reporting websites" – SeeClickFix, FixMyStreet, CitySourced and the like (the sites seem to spring up as fast as potholes themselves!) – that vary in technology, interface and the clarity of connection to service providers. Some of these sites are tied into local 311 systems, other aren't. Some simply e-mail those who sign up for the reports, leaving vague the link between a citizen identifying a problem and the utility or agency or other interested party responsible for fixing it. Some of the systems are more transparent as to the disposition of reported issues than others; some are more advanced, technically, than others.
Technology is, of course, a key enabler to involving the public. But the willingness of organizations, both government and private-sector, to involve the public in their work is, of course, crucial. The operators of San Francisco's 311 system, for instance, are very forward-looking to offer an open API such that software developers can create mobile apps by which citizens can report infrastructure issues – in effect, San Francisco is inviting the public to support the otherwise private task of collecting data. In essence, what participating organizations are doing is outsourcing the work anybody can do, instead choosing to focus on the work only they can do, whether that be fixing potholes, sidewalks, or streetlights. The result is more (hopefully positive) change for less time, effort and money.
Similar technology-assisted processes for public involvement are being used here in New York City – including excellent projects like FixCity and other initiatives of non-profits such as The Open Planning Project and the Regional Plan Association as well as city agencies such as the New York City Department of Transportation. So the next logical question to ask is, how can a private interest – a corporation like Con Edison – benefit from this same mode of participation? Can the same model of public involvement be carried over to private interests that affect the public as much as, say, city planning?
Citizens armed with just a little awareness and a mobile app can report real-time leak data far more accurately and quickly than what Con Edison is currently able to collect with its limited resources. And in the process, all citizens might gain a deeper knowledge of the systems that keep us warm.
What other infrastructures do you think are ripe for public involvement?
Again, to report a suspected steam, natural gas or electric problem, call 1-800-75-CONED.
Jeff Maki is a creative technologist, researcher and activist whose work examines and interprets the ordinary systems behind daily life. His work provokes audiences to take a more active role in the management of public and private infrastructure — systems that increasingly represent power in everyday life. Jeff's work has been funded by NASA, Google, and the National Science Foundation.
The views expressed here are those of the authors only and do not reflect the position of The Architectural League of New York.
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I am not sure if leaking Steam is considered an emergency.
In the off chance it is not I created a watch area on SeeClickFix with the keywords Steam for the Con Ed Steam Ombudsmen.
He will receive alerts when you report issues with the keyword steam or steem on SeeClickFix withing the 5 boroughs.
I am not 100 percent that Ombudsmen's email is the best but I have been on hold for 15 minutes and this is the best I can get from their site.
I'm not in NYC so the rest is up to you guys. Take your SeeClickFix iPhone app or mobile phone and report steam and see how responsive they are.
The Watch area I created is here: http://seeclickfix.com/watch_area/2543
Unfortunately the problem isn't as easy as that, which the article above hopes to allude to. (disclaimer: I am the author!)
ConEd is regulated, so they need to respond to these issues in certain amounts of time, according to their relevant agreements. It *can* be considered an emergency, but it depends on what the circumstances are–which is why ConEd wants something more real-time (i.e. a phone call).
I agree that the Steam Omsbudsman isn't the best way to contact them, but admittedly they offer no alternative. I suppose the SeeClickFix solution you setup is a quick, brute force solution, but unfortunately, I think this particular instance requires something more specialized and nuanced to the particular concerns around this type of infrastructure.
Which gets to my posted question of how/if this type of involvement can be carried over to the private sector, particularly ConEd…
Love to hear your thoughts and whoever else's may read this, though!
I agree Jeff,
The tool is there for them to use so maybe it just takes an endorsed commitment that they would respond to reports emailed to them via SeeClickFix.
Its free for them to use. Hopefully someone can convince them to take advantage of that.
If by "somebody" you mean me, yes, I certainly hope so–and I'm trying. It's that endorsement, as you put it, that I'm working to achieve; it's also the thing that is difficult to get, for a number of reasons. That being said, I appreciate what your tool can do, and I applaud you for doing the work you're doing.
At the same time, I definitely want to keep the discussion going about how tools such as yours and others like it can help in the management of the steam system–and where the intersection of regulation, technology and private interests can meet.
I'd love to keep the discussion going with you, even if offline–and thanks for responding,
I just wrote a first draft response to your question:
Will send it over.
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from . import drones_api

drones_if = Blueprint('drones_if')

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    async def get(self, request):

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    async def post(self, request):

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    async def get(self, request, droneId):

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    async def patch(self, request, droneId):

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    async def delete(self, request, droneId):

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class drones_bydroneId_deliveriesView(HTTPMethodView):

    async def get(self, request, droneId):

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