By Charles Layton
The four adults accused of a months-long spree of rock-throwing vandalism in Ocean Grove and elsewhere plan to apply to Pretrial Intervention, a program designed for first-time offenders.
According to a letter from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, the program “will include community service as well [as] an agreement to pay full restitution to all victims over a period of time.”
If the four defendants are allowed into this program, and if they comply fully with its conditions, they “will have the opportunity to have the matter dismissed,” the letter says. This would spare the defendants the stigma of a criminal conviction. “Should anyone fail to comply with conditions imposed by the program, then he/she will be facing an indictable conviction for a third-degree crime,” the letter says.
A third-degree crime in New Jersey can draw a sentence of 3 to 5 years in prison plus a large fine.
The four adult defendants are charged with criminal mischief. (A fifth defendant is a juvenile.) Police have said that during the past winter and spring the defendants cruised around numerous towns late at night, smashing the windows of homes and parked cars and committing other acts of vandalism. More than 150 of these incidents were reported in more than 20 towns, all of them, except Brick, in Monmouth County.
Neptune Police have cited 33 acts of window smashing in Ocean Grove alone from January through March.
The prosecutor’s office had earlier contacted the victims of these crimes by mail, asking for details, including receipts for repair of damages. This information has served as a basis for plea bargain negotiations with the four adult defendants.
In its latest letter, explaining the Pretrial Intervention Program, the prosecutor’s office informs the victims that they “are entitled to input on the disposition of the case.”
One victim we spoke with was unhappy at the prospect of having the defendants treated as first-time offenders. “The first time they threw a rock was the first offense,” this person said, “but the 150th time?”
The four defendants in question are Philip David Williams, 24; James Joseph Turetzkin, 19; Lauren Ashley Magaw, 21, and Tyler Emmons, 18. All are from Neptune Township except Turetzkin, who is from Neptune City.
These defendants had been scheduled for a pre-indictment court appearance on June 14, but that court date has been postponed until August 9 to give more time for negotiations aimed at a settlement. If no settlement is reached and the defendants do not plead guilty, the case would go before a grand jury and, in the event of an indictment, be tried by a jury.
New Jersey’s Pretrial Intervention Program provides defendants, generally first-time offenders, an opportunity for alternatives to traditional criminal prosecution. According to an online explanation provided by the state (go here to read it) the PTI program “is based on a rehabilitative model that recognizes that there may be an apparent causal connection between the offense charged and the rehabilitative needs of a defendant. Further, the rehabilitative model emphasizes that social, cultural, and economic conditions often result in a defendant’s decision to commit crime… Any defendant who is charged with an indictable offense may apply.”


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Fall is here and so are soul satisfying foods. Nothing says comfort food like a pumpkin dessert! Here is a delicious recipe for Pumpkin Whoopie pies. Even better, the cakes are held together with maple cream cheese frosting. Yummm!
Ingredients for Cake
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 cups CHILLED pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
Make the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and spices; set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk the sugars and oil until creamy. Whisk in the chilled pumpkin until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Flavor with vanilla.
Slowly add the flour mixture to the batter, making sure everything is well combined. But do not overmix!
Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart. Transfer to oven and bake until cookies are just starting to crack on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of each cookie comes out clean, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.
Ingredients for maple cream cheese filling
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup room temperature unsalted butter
8 oz room temperature cream cheese
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
Make the filling: Beat the butter until smooth.Add cream cheese and beat until well combined. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat just until smooth. (Filling can be made up to a day in advance. Cover and refrigerate; let stand at room temperature to soften before using.)
Assemble the whoopie pies: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Transfer filling to a disposable pastry bag and snip the end. When cookies have cooled completely, pipe a large dollop of filling on the flat side of half of the cookies. Sandwich with remaining cookies, pressing down slightly so that the filling spreads to the edge of the cookies. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate cookies at least 30 minutes before serving and up to 3 days.
This recipe makes about 16 whoopie pies. Enjoy!

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Armored Claw Accuracy Hot Weather tactical gloves
Armored Claw gloves will be an excellent choice and will be perfect for any situation that requires hand protection. Both in battle and when performing daily work. Also for those users for whom this fight is a daily job, because the Armored Claw series of gloves has been designed also for officers of uniformed services, not only airsoft officers.
Only the best quality, proven materials for years have been used to sew Armored Claw gloves , guaranteeing their reliability and durability. These include original DuPont ® Kevlar ® and Nomex ® fibers as well as Keprotec ® protective material developed by Schoeller Switzerland ®. Comfort, breathability and easy adjustment to the user's hand were achieved thanks to the use of Spandex , neoprene , natural and artificial leather.
The Hot Weather series is a great choice for sunny and hot days. Special ventilation perforations and used materials prevent hand perspiration even in the most dynamic situations. In this series, additional lining was abandoned, while maintaining the same thickness and strength of the outer material. Therefore, we will not make any compromises here - gloves will still perfectly protect the user's hands.
The Armored Claw line includes a range of gloves with varying degrees of protection. All this so that each user can choose a model according to his needs: non-flammable gloves, cut resistant, specially reinforced to protect against bumps and any injuries.
Accuracy is a model prepared for precise operations, even with the use of small objects. Their cut and materials used for production ensure maximum comfort, flexibility and protection. The outer layer is made of Spandex and neoprene - materials characterized by high elasticity and resistance to permanent stretching.
On the inside of the palm we find high-quality synthetic leather in a special mesh-like pattern. Such a structure increases the grip reliability - the gliding slip is reduced to a minimum . It is also very resistant to abrasion, despite the use of a single layer of material.
A special solution to increase comfort is the panel located on the outside of the thumb . It is made of a material that absorbs moisture very well and is great for wiping sweat from your forehead or wiping fogged goggles. All materials have been selected so as to ensure maximum accuracy of work carried out with gloves, as well as high thermal comfort and good moisture management .
At the ends of the thumb and index finger from the inside there are non-slip panels, thanks to which gloves can easily operate touch screens of devices such as smartphones or tablets. The elastic lower part of the glove will make it easier to adjust to the wrist, from the outside there is a convenient Velcro fastener for adjusting the circumference.


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Women’s Flats Are Ideal for Work and Play… Add Some to Your Wardrobe Today!
When it comes to shoes, one can never have enough. And that’s understandable, especially if shoes make you happy and you want to have plenty. But sometimes, you encounter issues like a lack of storage area, painful options you regret buying, or the collection starting to eat a chunk of your budget. Imagine having to maintain different pairs of shoes for various events. What if you found one that can transition from one event to another?
Ladies have often overlooked the power of women’s flats. The adaptability of women’s flats is top-tier, serving ladies professionally and personally. Workplaces have evolved with the times, accepting other shoe styles besides heels. A significant factor in this change is the realisation that comfort is essential. How can you be your best at work and play when uncomfortable and strained?
Women’s flats offer comfort, style, and practicality, making them a must-have in every wardrobe. At work, you want to be able to move around quickly without sacrificing your professional look. Whether running around the office or rushing from one meeting to the next, you need chic, easy-to-wear footwear that keeps you comfortable and looking put-together.
These shoes are not just for work but also for play. Women’s flats combine style and comfort effortlessly so you can run errands or enjoy a day with friends without glitches. They are easy to slip on and off for those on-the-go moments that require you to be ready in minutes. Choose from various styles and colours, finding the perfect pair that complements and coordinates with your wardrobe.
The collection of women’s flats at Spendless is like no other. The search for one will be fun, and our Spendless team wants to help! Discover the pair of women’s flats deserving of a spot in your closet. Let’s start!
Loafers are one of the ladies’ top choices for versatile women’s flats. This wardrobe staple comes in various designs, offering the same level of comfort and adaptability.
These women’s flats are ideal for work because they are polished and professional-looking. Loafers provide a sophisticated vibe that elevates your look effortlessly. Whether wearing a pantsuit or a blouse and skirt, you will look good without trying too hard. This footwear ensures you leave a work conference or a board meeting with a positive, lasting impression.
Loafers are also excellent shoes for play, adding a stylish touch to your look. Whether you’re late for brunch or on a date after work, this footwear has your back. They are so comfortable that you can wear them all day and not worry about hurting your feet. Plus, loafers look good with anything, from jeans and a T-shirt to dresses.
Spendless has several notable options. But one style has been trending for good reason. Chunky loafers are excellent women’s flats to have. These shoes provide a comfortable lift for that well-deserved confidence boost. Panther, Lion, and Scorpio from the Spendless collection will blow your mind with their minimalist look and understated elegance. Wear this pair with or without socks, depending on your mood, for a much-needed style upgrade!
Style 2—Women’s Classic Ballet Flats
Ladies who love flexible and lightweight shoes love a pair of women’s ballet flats in their closets. These versatile shoes combine comfort and style seamlessly, making them the ideal choice for work and play. These women’s flats have a much softer structure and vibe than loafers, clinging to your feet like a second skin.
Ladies with so much on their plate would appreciate how these shoes don’t weigh them down, allowing them to move freely and quickly so they can accomplish several things. Women’s ballet flats enable them to stay pain-free despite prolonged wear, preventing foot fatigue and discomfort at work. It’s a bonus that these shoes exude style because it takes less prep time to look good. Whether wearing a skirt, dress, or trousers, this footwear will complement your work look.
The shoes’ versatility makes it effortless for you to have fun. From casual outings, dinner dates, and foreign trips, expect women’s ballet flats to do the heavy lifting for you. And the best part is that you can slip them into your luggage, leaving enough space for other items!
Spendless Reflect, Amber, and Kerstin take centre stage for their beautiful designs. Each has a unique appeal that will elevate your work and play looks exceptionally.
Style 3—Mary Jane
Mary Jane is a timeless classic that has been around for decades. It’s possible that ladies in your family who came before you also had these women’s flats in their closets. Rightfully so, Mary Jane is the perfect mix of comfort and style that you can wear to work and play. This footwear features a low-cut open-top style, a rounded toe shape, and a single strap across the instep. The first two features provide breathability and comfort, perfect for extended hours on your feet, while the strap provides security and a snug fit.
Mary Jane’s sleek and classic design contributes to its incomparable versatility. You can choose the classic black version for a formal look or a colourful and textured one for a playful vibe. You can dress up or down these women’s flats, making transitioning from work to play easy. Wear Mary Jane with a pencil skirt or a blouse for work, impressing the management team and colleagues with your effortless style. Alternatively, wear this footwear with skinny jeans and a long-sleeved top for a more relaxed vibe. Mixing up your look and playing around with your wardrobe comes easy with Mary Jane women’s flats.
The Spendless collection has three options worth checking out. Lyra, Marion, and Olena offer distinct styles that match your wardrobe. Why settle for the ordinary when you can get extraordinary?
Boost Your Work and Play Vibe With Spendless Flat Shoes!
Head to the nearest Spendless retailer store or shop online and take advantage of our flexible payment systems, which allow you to purchase women’s flats now and pay in instalments later!
You'll discover the perfect footwear for your feet when you browse our shoes. Classic colours and stylish designs are two of the many aspects our brand takes great satisfaction with. Our footwear comes in a huge range of styles, including flat sandals, ballet flats, casual flats, brogues, and statement heels, all crafted from high-quality leather and breathable fabrics. Diana Ferrari or Marc Jacobs would be good examples of comparable designer styles.

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Belly is back with his new album titled ‘Immigrant’
Canadian born artist Belly released his new album mid October. The project houses 11 tracks and contains a pretty heavy list of features in Meek Mill, M.I.A. Yo Gotti, French Montana, Metro Boomin, Zack, and fellow XO label mates NAV and The Weeknd.
Two singles were released from the album back in May. ‘Maintain’ featuring NAV and ‘What You Want’ featuring The Weeknd.
Belly has been one of my favourite artists for a long time and when I heard this album, I was not disappointed. The project is fairly short, running just over 30 minutes, however this does not diminish the quality of the album. There is something for everyone, as Belly did not fail to deliver. There are songs that have deep meanings and make you think, such as the title track ‘Immigrant’ featuring Meek Mill and M.I.A. Whereas on the flip side, there are also songs on there you will find yourself nodding your head too, such as ‘Numbers’ featuring Yo Gotti.
This is another album of Belly’s I can listen to all the way through multiple times without skipping a track. Every time I listen to it, it always feels like I’m listening to it for the first time.
Even though I thoroughly enjoy every song on the album, my top 3 picks are:
- Dust (Ft. French Montana)
- Street Cathedral
After the release of his ‘Mumble Rap‘ album back in 2017, fans were waiting for Belly’s next body of work. Just over a year later, he comes back and drops ‘Immigrant’. With his unique penmanship and his ear for choosing fitting beats, Belly put together a great project that will hold fans over until his next release. I highly recommend this album to everyone. Even just one listen through will make you appreciate Belly as an artist.
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Tags: Belly, Canada, French Montana, HipHop, M.I.A, Meek Mill, Metro Boomin, NAV, Rap, The Weeknd, XO, Yo Gotti

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On Thursday, March 22nd 2018, Fair Trade Lebanon, Rene Moawad Foundation and Mada Association, launched and presented their Agriculture Rural Development Initiative (ARDI) in Halba. ARDI falls under the agribusiness component of the Private Sector Development Programme in Akkar, which is funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France.
After the Lebanese anthem, Mrs. Mathilde de Williencourt, Head of the agriculture office at Expertise France, presented the agency, its activities and emphasized on the importance for the European Union to support the private sector in Lebanon in general and the agribusiness sector in Akkar in particular. M. Julien Schmitt, Team Leader of the PSD-P, outlined the programme’s overview and stressed on its positive impact on the beneficiaries. The floor was later given respectively to M. Abd Hamid Halabi, mayor of Halba who had high hopes on this project to initiate a change in the Akkar region and to M. Philippe Adaime, CEO of Fair Trade Lebanon who acknowledged the difficult agricultural and economic situation in the Akkar region and presented the mission of Fair Trade Lebanon.
After a short movie showcasing the agricultural challenges in Akkar, Ms. Haifa Al Labadi from Fair Trade Lebanon (FTL), M. Nidal Merheb from Mada Association and Dr. Sandra Fahed from Rene Moawad Foundation presented respectively their agencies, the crops to support and the relative activities to implement.
Ms. Fadwa Zahraman and Ms. Ghinwa Nafeh, respectively members of the Fneideq cooperative and Khreibet El Jundi cooperative have exposed their ‘success story’ to the participants. Both cooperatives are beneficiaries from other FTL projects.
Finally, around 150 participants attended this launching event and many raised the interest of participants on the various projects and activities. After a Q&A session answered by Mr. Bassem Hanna from Expertise France, participants were invited to a lunch buffet. Lunch menu was prepared by 3 women cooperatives: Fneidek, Khreibet el Jundi and Andaket, and mainly made using the 5 vegetables that FTL will be working on: tomatoes, pumpkins, lettuce, peppers and mloukhieh.

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A business plan is really simply-a document that describes what you plan to do and how you plan to do it. There are multiple reasons to write a business plan. You could write one to understand how you are going to build or change operations of an existing business. You could write it as an aid in a new business venture. Perhaps the most commonly used reason for writing a business plan is to demonstrate to investors that you have done all the research and ask and answered all of the important questions relating to the development, operation and exit strategy of a project for which you are seeking investment.
What's in a business plan?
A Business plan typically covers at least these seven key components:
- Executive summary
- Business description
- Market strategies
- Competitive analysis
- Design and development plan
- Operations and management plan
- Financial factors
No matter what the reason you write it, business plans take a lot of time to do properly as while they are being written, it is inevitable that a great deal of research and brainstorming must be done in order to fully lay out the plans and objectives of the business effort.
If you are wanting to write a business plan, you can do so yourself. Be prepared to dig very deep into the concepts surrounding the business. We recommend that while you are researching the document considering how you can approach your business ideas differently than how others are doing it. You will want to spend the largest amount of time focusing on your revenues, costs and financial projections. Some of the plans we have worked on have entailed literally hundreds of hours of research just to put the financial projections in place.
You will also want to spend the next largest amount of time working on your competition research to make sure you completely understand what others are doing and what is making them successful in the development of their efforts, or what is causing them to fail.
At the end of the plan, and perhaps the most useful part of the business plan, is you will have a clear determination of whether you should even do the business. We have had it happen on more than one occasion that the development of the business plan demonstrated to us that the business should be developed in a completely different way than we had envisioned. We have also had it happen where the process of writing the plan and the conclusions at the end of the plan demonstrated to us that the business simply is not viable. This is also success… as using the plan to determine this will help to avoid losing large amounts of your own – or investors – capital – and even worse – wasting your time on something that has no chance of success.
We have put here a few links for you for resources that may help you to write your own business plan. We do not vouch of the applicability or usefulness of any of these materials. We simply want to help you on your path towards your own success. Don’t forget, if you get stuck, feel free to give us a call.

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Producers of aluminum semi-finished products (aluminum semis) counter existing overcapacities with high-quality products and efficient processes. Aluminum works that have been relying on sophisticated rolled or extruded products made with the aid of most modern equipment are enjoying very good utilization rates and continuously investing in capacity expansions and modernization of their plants. Producing light–and high–quality aluminum products for use in automotive construction and the aerospace or packaging industries requires profound knowledge of the complex production processes involved with special focus on precision and efficiency and, last but not least, on the right plant technology.
SMS group has been a leading equipment supplier and partner to the aluminum industry for decades. The company’s portfolio covers the entire process chain from the production of rolled and extruded products to special machinery for finished products. The successful merger of the former business areas SMS Meer and SMS Siemag under the roof of SMS group will contribute to further sharpen the company’s profile as integrated systems supplier. Being the Head of Aluminum Business within this new organization, Michael Schäfer who has been in charge of aluminum rolling mills, assumes additional tasks as central contact partner to the customers in the aluminum industry. Thanks to the cooperation with further responsible persons and specialists in his team, a comprehensive product portfolio for aluminium can be offered and professional expertise combined according to the customers requirements. This permits the right solutions for the customers needs to be found much faster.
The overarching view of the process routes opens up new possibilities for improving interfaces and developing new overall solutions. There are promising ideas and approaches available which will be advanced jointly with the customers. The strength of SMS group in the field of aluminum lies in individual solutions that incorporate the company’s special process knowledge. This knowledge is applied not only to designing new plants but also when services are performed or equipment is modernized.
As life-cycle partners, the aluminum experts of SMS group apply their know-how to the benefit of the customer. Through specific measures they help achieve significant competitive advantages in a demanding market environment. This applies to the whole product portfolio: plants and units for melting and casting works, hot and cold rolling mills including strip processing lines, continuous casters, forging plants – all plants built by the SMS group feature added values and unique selling points.
One such example is the SMS group X-Pact® electrical and automation system. Proven modules of the automation and electrical system were specifically tailored to the requirements of aluminium production in hot and cold rolling processes which led to the development of AluControl®. The automation solutions are optimized during the Plug & Work procedure in the test field prior to commissioning, and future operating staff is trained on the original equipment. The heart of Plug& Work is to visualize and simulate complex processes and procedures in the rolling mill in real time.
A further strength of SMS group is the adequate conceptual design and implementation of storage and logistics systems for aluminium rolling mills. One of the products included in the range of AMOVA, which emerged from SMS Logistiksysteme GmbH, is high-bay storage systems with dynamic coil cooling. A central store management system controls the complete coil logistics and provides intelligent connection to all production facilities involved in the process.
Aluminium has a brilliant future. The light-weight material offers impressive solutions for sustainable mobility, durable packaging or urban construction projects. SMS group sees its task in generating plants for the fabrication of aluminium products that stand out by high energy efficiency and excellent product quality. As key supplier to ALCOA Inc., SMS group established a most modern, two-stand aluminium cold tandem mill near Knoxville, U.S.A. This new cold rolling mill is part of the automotive growth project of ALCOA. The purpose behind the expansion is to produce wide aluminium plates to be used for light-weight car body applications.
Also to satisfy the rising demand of the North American automotive industry for aluminium car body parts, Aleris Inc. placed an order with SMS group for the supply of a single-stand sixhigh aluminium cold rolling mill enabling large-scale extension of its works at the U.S. site Lewisport in the federal state of Kentucky. As of 2017, the new plant will produce premiumquality strips with a width of up to 2,350 millimeters.
SMS group and Aleris have been enjoying a long-standing and trustful partnership. For the Aleris works in Koblenz, Germany, the aluminium experts of SMS group performed one of the most spectacular modernizations by replacing the existing 148“ plate mill by a new 160“ stand within merely 20 days. Before, SMS group had installed the new drive train within a conversion period of just 18 days. To carry out the conversion within a minimum of time, the complete stand was erected near the existing rolling line and tested in shadow mode. The new stand enabled Aleris to enhance its product range by thicker and wider plates for the aircraft industry.
To SMS group, size alone is not a value in itself. Hence, manufacturing one of the largest extrusion presses worldwide was not primarily a question of setting a record, but of achieving a particular competitive edge for the customer due to the size of the profiles. For the Chinese Jilin Liyuan Aluminium Company, SMS group manufactured a 160-MN extrusion press which is the largest state-of-the-art frontloading extrusion press around the globe. This press is designed to produce profiles featuring widths of up to 900 millimeters and lengths of more than 50 meters. Owing to the enormous profile widths, wagon construction, for example, can be done with less welding and stability is increased at lower weight. This, too, is an important contribution to sustainable mobilityOne major project of SMS group is the establishment of a new works complex of the joint venture Ma’aden and Alcoa in Saudi Arabia for the production of aluminium strips. All core components, including electrical and automation systems, were supplied by SMS group.
The package comprised a 1+4 aluminium hot rolling mill, a four-stand tandem cold rolling mill, a single-stand cold rolling mill as well as a combined heat treatment and chemical coating line for automotive plates. This plant configuration offers Ma’aden Aluminium great flexibility in production: hot rolling mill and and tandem mill produce strips for can bodies and can ends. High-quality automotive grades are made on the hot rolling mill, the single-stand cold rolling mill; then they are processed in the heat treatment and coating lines. AMAG Austria Metall AG (AMAG) in Austria and the Chinese company Tianjin Zhongwang Aluminium Co., Ltd., contracted SMS group to supply all core components for their new aluminium rolling mills. For information on these major projects concerning the progress of erection and commissioning please refer to the respective separate reports in this issue.
Only about five percent of the energy required to produce primary aluminium are needed in the recycling process for aluminium remelting. SMS group puts the focus on optimized recycling processes. With its Ecomelt furnaces, the SMS group’s subsidiary Hertwich Engineering is setting new standards.
Ecomelt furnaces are able to melt both clean and contaminated aluminium scrap with minimum metal loss. Franz Niedermair, CEO of Hertwich Engineering, says: “Even if the aluminium scrap is tainted with oil or color, this will not present a problem as the furnace will burn all impurities. We use the energy thus released to minimize the demand for natural gas. This way, the plant user benefits twice.” Also a double advantage is enjoyed by those plant users who operate HybrEx® extrusion presses from SMS group. Depending on the application, it is possible to achieve energy savings of up to 55 percent and to increase production by up to 20 percent. HybrEx® extrusion presses thus meet the stringent ecoplants criteria that characterize the economically and, at the same time, ecologically convincing solutions of SMS group.
In contrast to conventional presses, the hydraulic system is almost exclusively used for the extrusion process. The secondary movements of the HybrEx® extrusion press are generated by dynamic, electrical servo drives that achieve twice the speed of previous concepts and thus shorten non-productive times and increase productivity. Hence, the reduced hydraulic drive requires a distinctly lower tank volume, and that means a HybrEx ® has a smaller footprint compared to other machine types. Thanks to a new type of pumps for extrusion presses, additional measures to prevent sound emissions are not necessary.
SMS group, in cooperation with the American aluminium producer Golden Aluminum Inc., has started the innovation project NEXCAST which is targeted to advance the proven block caster for casting aluminium strip. Based on the motto “faster, wider, more flexible” the aim is to produce rolled products in most modern dimensions and even more efficiently. Similar to SMS group’s CSP® technology that revolutionized the production of hot steel strip, NEXCAST is a combined casting and rolling process in a minimill. The liquid aluminium is cast to strip shape and immediately rolled. So, all the steps required in a conventional process such as the production and processing of ingots, including sawing, grinding, heating and pre-rolling, can be dispensed with. In addition to significant CAPEX savings due to the omission of complete production facilities, NEXCAST reduces the production costs of aluminium hot strip.
The NEXCAST minimill is particularly suited for businesses with low or medium output and also for serving local markets. The Golden Aluminum partner will contribute to the project its many years of experience as a successful minimill operator. The company’s international customer base in the packaging and automotive industries appreciates the product quality, the high degree of flexibility and the short delivery times that Golden Aluminum is able to meet due to its casting/ rolling plant.
At an early stage already, SMS group has set the course for safeguarding the future. In-house automation solutions for its plants and machinery have been well established for decades. The advantages offered by digitalization are considered already in the stages of plant design and process optimization, for instance by using highly sophisticated applications of virtual reality.
Digitalization / Industry 4.0 presents further potential of making the production process more intelligent. The individual steps of the value added chains are networked via digital platforms. Large volumes of measurement data are automatically analyzed and used for cross-process control as well as prospective planning. The Product Quality Analyzer (PQA) developed by SMS group permanently records and evaluates quality-relevant data and allows the operator to react to any irregularities in the production process. Based on defined rules and instructions, PQA identifies inadequate material quality at an early stage and proposes alternative process routes and product applications. This makes PQA an important digital tool in quality management.
To pool and push the development of new, digital business models around the existing core business, SMS group has founded a startup company. SMS digital GmbH is an independent subsidiary with its own economic and entrepreneurial activities, developing digital products to market maturity in cooperation with the customers and the respective business units of SMS group. The new digital subsidiary continues to develop solutions initiated around the issue digitalization / Industry 4.0 and advances the results so far achieved.
SMS group further acquired a majority share in Quin- Logic, a start-up company domiciled in Aachen, Germany. QuinLogic GmbH develops software solutions to optimize the quality management in the steel, aluminium and paper industries. SMS group is already using QuinLogic products in customer projects with good results.


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AUREL's Krang is the first project I had the opportunity to direct.
As the production was really short, 2 months, I had to find a way to be as efficient as possible. That would mean no full animation, but rather animated illustrations.
I had the idea of shapes into shapes, a bit like russian dolls. Thanks to this process I could have nice and complex compositions and not so many shots.
As all my other projects, I restrited my color palette to 8 colors, with values I took from AUREL's poster.
The animation was made by Corentin Osouf who also helped me on the compositing phase.
Here are some still frames I did during the pre-production of the project.

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The Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act, a US Bill previously titled the “Impeding North Korea’s Access to Finance Act of 2017”, has been passed in the US House of Representatives by a 415-2 vote.
Among other things, the Bill requires the Secretary of the US Treasury to prohibit, or impose strict conditions on, correspondent or payable-through accounts held in the US by foreign financial institutions that knowingly deal with sanctioned North Korean persons or entities. It further prohibits US financial institutions, and any person owned or controlled by such institutions, from knowingly engaging in “significant” transactions with, or benefiting, any sanctioned North Korean person or entity. Furthermore, the Bill requires the US to “oppose” loans by the international financial institutions to any foreign government that knowingly fails to “prevent the provision of financial services to, or freeze the funds, financial assets, and economic resources of” any sanctioned North Korean person of entity. The Bill also makes provision for civil and criminal penalties for those in violation.
The next stage of the Bill’s legislative process is for the US Senate to vote on it.

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Except for my roots, my mom who hails few miles away from idupulapaya(Kadapa). Our paths never crossed but was destined and chosen to tell Y S Rajasekhara Reddy’s story.
Finally we did meet, all I could do is to THANK HIM for making me his voice and for the opportunity to tell his story. #Yatra
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Tomato-&-Olive-Stuffed Portobello Caps
Portobello caps make excellent mini casseroles. Here, they hold a tomato, cheese and olive stuffing that grills up to a smoky perfection. Serve them with whole-wheat couscous and a mixed green salad for an easy meal.
- 2/3 cup chopped plum tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, or 1/8 teaspoon dried
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 4 portobello mushroom caps, 5 inches wide
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- Combine tomatoes, cheese, olives, garlic, 1 teaspoon oil, rosemary and pepper in a small bowl.
- Preheat grill to medium.
- Discard mushroom stems. Remove brown gills from the undersides of the caps using a spoon; discard gills. Mix the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, lemon juice and soy sauce in a small bowl. Brush the mixture over both sides of the caps.
- Oil a grill rack (see Tip). Place the caps on the rack, stem sides down, cover and grill until soft, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and fill with the tomato mixture. Return to the grill, cover, and cook until the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more.
Tips & Notes
- To oil a grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.
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As far as progressive death metal goes, is there a more exciting, more alluring band currently in operation than Black Crown Initiate? We’d argue, no. And Violent Portraits Of Doomed Escape is all the proof we need!
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Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape is engaging, it’s playful, adventurous and endlessly inventive and fans of Opeth (Blackwater Park to Watershed era), Rivers of Nihil, The Ocean Collective (aka The Ocean), In Mourning and Ne Obliviscaris will undoubtedly revel in the complicated interplay of this fantastic and highly rewarding album. While not quite perfect – some judicious editing here and there wouldn’t go amiss in order to slightly streamline the overall experience – there’s still more than enough progression and challenging material to compensate for 2016’s semi-disappointing Selves We Cannot Forgive (2016).
In fact, we’d be surprised if Violent Portraits Of Doomed Escape doesn’t make a few end-of-year lists, such is the ample quality on display throughout. 8/10
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Hyatt Is Opening an Adults-Only All-Inclusive in Puerto Vallarta
Mexico is a major focus for Hyatt, which has been rapidly expanding its Inclusive Collection of all-inclusive resorts across the country, from Mexican Caribbean hotspots like Isla Mujeres and Costa Mujeres (which just saw a new resort debut) to Pacific coast destinations like Puerto Vallarta.
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Thirteen projects to encourage enterprise among people with mental health conditions are to be set up using £1.25m of Department of Trade and Industry funding.
The projects, based throughout England, will help people with mental health problems become self-employed and start small businesses or social enterprises through mentoring, training, advice and hands-on support.
The projects will be funded by the Phoenix Fund, the £177m DTI programme set up to tackle social exclusion by encouraging entrepreneurialism.
Nigel Griffiths, the minister for small business and enterprise, said: "A large number of people with mental health issues aspire to work, but many fear that employers will have little understanding of their situation.
"We believe that, for some, setting up their own business would be a viable alternative. It's clear from the sheer volume of interest we received in this programme that those who work in this field agree with us."


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Deborah Chenault Green is 62, a writer. But 50 years ago she was a pre-teen, sleeping on the porch to escape the oppressive heat, awakening to see a sky that glowed unnaturally.
Azerine Jones is a retired baker. But in 1967 she was the 12-year-old daughter of a barber who watched his business go up in smoke.
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SJSU representatives to discuss racial tensions with NAACP
SAN JOSE (KGO) -- Four students at San Jose State University face misdemeanor charges after they're accused of bullying a black student. And now the NAACP wants the charges raised to felony imprisonment.
Prosecutors say the four white freshmen used racial slurs against the student, decorated rooms with Nazi images, put a bike lock around his neck, and blocked him inside his room.
The four have been charged with misdemeanor hate crime and battery. They're also suspended from the university.
A friend of the victim said he's glad they're not around, so his friend can re-focus on being young and going to class.
"He's a really nice kid," said Kyle Carbone, the victim's friend. "I wouldn't expect this to happen to him. I don't know anybody who would be his enemy, which is really sad. And I hate, I don't like everything he has to go through now. I just hope this whole thing will end sooner than later and he can just go back to doing his normal thing."
San Jose State officials will meet with the NAACP on Monday to discuss racial tensions on campus.
The school will also host a campus forum next month to discuss racial tolerance.
University president Mohammad Qayoumi, who denounced the incidents in a prepared statement on Thursday, issued another statement late Friday night. To read that statement in its entirety, click here.
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I have been having on and off psychic things going on. This is one night when I went to bed scared of my own room.
My night began when I spent my night at my dad's place. I was already settled in and was listening to the radio while reading a book. I look up to a corner in my room and I see my dead cat Jazzy jump down from my bed. She died when I was 5, so I don't know why she is back.
"Bye Jazzy. I already know you are going." I said and turned back to my book.
A while later I was doing my dance routine when I look up at my window and see an old man's face. I tried to figure out who it was. The man didn't look like my grandfather who had passed away in January. Quickly I knew he wasn't good so I turned away from my window and repeated my dance.
A while after I practiced my dance a couple times I saw a white thin man walk into my room. I didn't know any man that looked like him. I only saw him walk through my door and pass my barrow and vanish. "My room better not be haunted." I know that things happen to me everywhere. Meaning I'm haunted.
Near ten I was sitting in my butterfly chair, listening to music and half asleep, but more wide away. I got up and noticed a green square blocking a part of my window. "What the heck is up with this place tonight!" Shaking my head I went to bed. Scared that something will scare me during the night. But I didn't feel or see any dead people or pets or even things after I climbed into bed.

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The Truth About Ivermectin
“Because it’s lipid soluble, it is stored and slowly released, [so] once you’ve taken a prophylactic dose, and I think it’s like the cumulative dose of about 400mg, that your risk of getting COVID is close to zero and you can actually stop it for a while,” said Dr. Paul Marik, a widely published critical care specialist with 500 peer-reviewed papers to his name, in an interview with The Epoch Times.
Marik co-founded the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC), a group of physicians formed in the early days of the pandemic and dedicated to treating COVID-19. According to interviews, many of the group’s doctors have successfully treated COVID-19 with ivermectin. The organization’s other co-founder, Dr. Pierre Kory, has written a book about ivermectin’s use and controversy during the pandemic.
Dr. Sabine Hazan, a gastroenterologist with 22 years of experience in clinical research, told The Epoch Times that she would advise ivermectin use for only a short time in critical patients rather than recommending the use of it as a prophylaxis.
Continuous use of ivermectin—as with all drugs—can make the body dependent on the drug rather than working to fix itself.
The bottom line is that those countries, in Africa and India, that had policies that allowed and encouraged use of Ivermectin for the treatment of COVID have much better statistics on treatment and recovery than the United States and the EU.


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KUNMING -- Super hybrid rice output in test fields in southwestern Yunnan Province has set a new world record, local authorities said Monday.
The latest output of three plots at a super hybrid rice demonstration base located in Datun Township in the city of Gejiu reached an average of 1,152.3 kg per mu (about 0.07 hectare).
The demonstration base started to plant hybrid rice in 2009.
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With an average temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, the base lies at an altitude of more than 1,200 meters above sea level. Proper annual precipitation and flat terrain also contribute to the harvest of hybrid rice, according to Xie Hua'an, leader of the research team. (Xinhuanet)


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Cork's Fiona Shaw Wins BAFTA While Derry Girls Misses Out On Award
Cork's Fiona Shaw took home a BAFTA last night for Best Supporting Actress.
The Cobh native picked up the award for her role in the hit show Killing Eve. Shaw faced competition from Billie Piper in Collateral, Keeley Hawes in Mrs Wilson and Monica Dolan in A Very English Scandal.
Upon winning the award, Shaw paid tribute to the show creator Pheobe Waller-Bridge's "earth-shattering genius and wayward imagination."
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In the wake of the recent violence in Charlottesville, where a protester was killed by a white supremacist, dozens of monuments to the Confederacy are being taken down.
It's an extraordinary moment in American history, and in this episode, we stop to ask: When did the Confederate flag start showing up in the North?
The story brings together segregationists like Strom Thurmond with Southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd and TV's The Dukes of Hazzard. All of them helped bring the flag to a national audience in the 20th century, as white Americans struggled to make sense of the civil rights movement, and in many cases, pushed back.
Additionally, WNYC is mapping the locations of Confederate flags in New York state. If you've spotted one, please let us know here!A Confederate flag in Delaware County, NY (Christina Hunt Wood)

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Luis Gabriel, percussionist of the Barquisimeto nucleus belonging to the National System of Youth and Children’s Orchestras and Choirs of Venezuela, was born in Barquisimeto on November 1, 2008. At the age of 3 he joined the Guaritos Choir and the following year he began his orchestral training in the “Compota” Initiation Program under the general direction of Prof. Yajaira Echeverría and the direction of Prof. Arturo Riera in the percussion row. He joined the percussion ranks of the “Doralisa de Medina” Children’s Orchestra, “Franco Medina” Youth Orchestra and currently the “Juan Jacinto Lara” Youth Symphony Orchestra of Larense, Symphony Orchestra of the Vicente Emilio Sojo del Edo Conservatory. Lara and YZA International Orchestra. He has been part of the percussion lineup as a guest of the Edo Symphony Orchestra. Lara and the Yaracuy Philharmonic. He has also belonged to different Percussion Ensembles of the Lara State: Compota and Pre Infantil under the direction of Prof. Arturo Riera, Infantile Ensemble under the direction of Prof. Antonio González and Corporal Ensemble under the direction of Prof. Michael Sánchez.
He has participated in various national and international percussion festivals, having an outstanding participation in the XI International Percussion Festival Venezuela 2019 and in the IV Valdivia Percussion Festival (Chile) with the Toshiro Mayuzumi Concert for Xylophone and Orchestra accompanied on the piano by Maestro Serguei Pylenkov, in 2021 at the I Yaracuy Percussion Festival and at the I Mérida Percussion Festival 2022 and XII Caracas International Percussion Festival 2022 as a participant and as a soloist with the I and IV Movement of Concert Number 1 for Marimba and Ney Rosauro Orchestra accompanied by a percussion ensemble. In 2020 he had a participation in Yola National at Home, The Spirit of the Music by Gustavo Dudamel.
He also belongs to the El Sistema Percussion School, the Simón Bolívar Conservatory of Music and the Vicente Emilio Sojo Conservatory of Music.
He has participated in several international competitions obtaining in 2020 the first place in category III of Percussion in THE NORTH INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION (91/100pts). He was absolute champion in the “TOCAR Y LUCHAR” contest in its first edition in 2020, children’s category.
His current professors are Arturo Riera and Andrés Eloy Gómez; He has received master classes with professors José Colina, Juan Aguilar, Daniel Moran, Masters Acuarius Zambrano, Roger Carlsson, Ramón Granda, Juan Silva, Simón González, Alfredo Naranjo, Manuel Rangel, Vladimir Quintero, Félix Mendoza and Huascar Barradas. He has also received classes from Master Rodrigo Kanamori from Chile. It is part of the Guinness Record awarded to the National System of Youth and Children’s Orchestras and Choirs of Venezuela held in November 2021 as the World’s Largest Orchestra and was selected to belong to the National Children’s Orchestra of Venezuela 2022.
You can find Luis’s 2022 Contemporary Music Competition marimba performance here.


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The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Originally called Armistice Day to celebrate the end of World War I, November 11th later became known as Veterans Day and its scope was expanded to include all veterans of all wars. It is a day to honor all those who answered their nation’s call, living and dead.[youtube]D0EUzKh2808[/youtube]
There are no words to sufficiently honor the millions of Americans who have served our country throughout its history. President Lincoln’s words in the Gettysburg Address are perhaps the most appropriate, albeit in a larger context than originally intended:
“But in a larger sense, we can not dedicate — we can not consecrate — we can not hallow — this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
Veterans take all forms, but they all share a common trait. When America needed them, they stepped up and said, “Take me.” In serving their country, they forever carry with them the honor that comes from dedicating themselves to a higher purpose, a greater cause. Many have died and many have endured injuries, and all have sacrificed to preserve one of God’s greatest blessings: to live in a country founded on the principles that everyone has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Thanks to our veterans, we have all three.


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Tired of hitting up the Happy Hour at the local after-work watering hole just to scope out your potential soulmate? Your smartphone can take care of that problem with dating site Plenty of Fish’s mobile app.
The app will not only show you who is online out of the 50 million members available, but give you a peek to who is online and nearby you. Having a new drink date for the evening is just a message and a tap away.
Sometimes, on those really manic days, the only thing that can really cure your woes is a great deal on some killer new shoes. Already the mainstay for plenty of savvy online shoppers looking for a good deal, Zappos integrated its core ecommerce platform in a handy app for the buyer on the go.
The app enables you to not only buy shoes, but also to check out reviews and share your favorites on social media. Factor in free shipping and returns, and you can have yourself a fabulous night in trying on shoes that won’t cost your paycheck.
Beware: This indie game success story is so addictive, you may not want to put it down during work the next day. This minimalistic MMO with no rules is fully ported over to your smartphone, with all of the bells and whistles to keep you toiling away for hours.
Unfamiliar with MineCraft? If you’ve been uninitiated by its legions of hardcore fans, the indie game has become one of the biggest phenomenons since its release in 2009. Gamers use the open world, with nearly unlimited decision-making and crafting possibilities, to create absolutely mindblowing things. It’s a must-play, but you’ve been warned: don’t get too caught up, or you’ll definitely lose sleep!
There are nights when going out feels like the right thing to do after work, and others where you just want to spend time indoors with friends. If you’re looking to put on a swanky after-work shindig (or just impress your friends with a well-stocked bar and a little bit of ingenuity), Mixologist is a great resource to pull off impressive and tasty cocktails.
Mixologist is the ad-free version of the free Mixology, and it comes with hundreds of cocktail recipes as well as the ability to add in your old standbys. If you’re unsure of what to make, or if you’re brainstorming for the right drink to suit the mood, Mixologist also features a randomizer to help you find certain drink types or beverages that utilize a certain alcohol. This app is a go-to if you want to bring the party back home.
If you’re planning on painting the town red, it’s important to find the best place possible. There’s plenty of apps to show you where the best and most interesting places are, but if you haven’t already, you should give Poynt a try.
Poynt goes one step further than traditional guides by integrating valuable information within the simple app. For example, if you’re interested in seeing a movie at your local theatre, Poynt will not only give you the name and address of the theatre, but a list of available show times and each movies’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. These add-ons help you make your decision quickly, so you spend less time thinking and more time having fun.
Okay, so, forget about all that other stuff — maybe curling up and watching a movie is exactly what you want to do right now. If you’re not interested in a subscription service or you’ve just scoured the dredges of Netflix and found no good options, Flixster is a great choice to stream movies and feed your cinephile tendencies.
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If you’re looking for someone new in your life, it can be a challenge to find someone with your interests. The bar scene isn’t usually the best for picking out a perfect match and it can be exhausting to subject yourself to the routine after-work cocktails with people that you’ve been set up with.
If you’re looking for more interesting experiences and meeting new people, HowAboutWe is a good place to start. Instead of searching through dozens of profiles and then coming up with an innocuous get-together to test the waters, HowAboutWe allows people to connect over experiences rather than interests. For example, in scoping out the app, you see that someone is interested in catching the newest exhibit at the museum — Van Gogh. You love Van Gogh, so it’s a no-brainer, and you have a new and exciting date to enjoy while also meeting a new person. It’s a win-win.
If you already have a significant other, the app now enables couples to pick out pre-planned activities.
Let’s be real: Half the fun of going out on a work night is taking some awesome pictures with your friends and posting them on social media. If you’re a budding photographer who loves to snap shots of your after-work (or weekend, or anytime) shenanigans, then Snapseed is a great app for you.
Snapseed is an all-in-one photo editing app that not only allows you to put on those filters everyone loves these days, but to crop, center and color-correct your photo to enhance it all in just a few quick strokes. Then, you can either save the photo back to your photo roll or share it immediately on social media. Your nights just got a lot more artistic.


A Ramsey County panel of judges has issued a written order outlining the terms for the state's first official release of a civilly committed man from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program.
Attorney William Lubov represents Clarence Opheim, 64, who's been civilly committed for nearly two decades and is in a state treatment facility in St Peter. Opheim has confessed to as many as 100 predatory sexual acts, mostly involving young boys.
Lubov says the judges' order will allow Opheim to leave the facility within three weeks. Opheim will be closely monitored and live in a community-based halfway house under state contract, according to The Minnesota Department of Human Services.
"The provisional discharge plan will provide for a lot of protection," according to DHS Commissioner Lucinda Jesson. "We can't guarantee protection. There's no absolute guarantee for public safety. But there are a lot of protections built into this provisional discharge plan."
Opheim will be monitored 24 hours a day and wear a GPS bracelet, among other precautions, according to Jesson.
House Republican Majority Leader Matt Dean is questioning Opheim's release, and has scheduled a legislative hearing Wednesday to discuss the case. "This particular offender is very dangerous," said Dean. "If you were going to release anyone in the program -- I cannot imagine that you would choose this person."
Dean points out Opheim has confessed to criminal sexual acts involving boys as young as 8.


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When we arrived in the new place we didn’t know what to expect. The livestock was plentiful, and well-trained with arms and legs that worked machines and eyes that surveyed watchfully, the housing thick and occupied, the air barely breathable due to the closest factory spewing black into the midnight air. As if pollution could be hidden away, tucked into the late hour like a beddy-by-child.
It grew on us like moss. First, my neighbor to the left went under; finding a job at the local post office. Then my neighbor to the right, who I’d always thought would be my friend even after the transition, found a job at the local deli. I never felt so out of place.
Before our travels, I never thought I’d miss home so much. The dirt floors, caked red and hot in the day time, cool sands with unbearably freezing winds at night. I thought once I lay upon this downy thick, I would know what true comfort felt like. The way the inhabitant before me must have crawled beneath sheets warmed by the all-day sun. How they must have sat at the table to gobble their meals, crunching on chicken legs, and sipping the sweet cool liquid of yellow lemonade. How they walked these same halls as temporary tenants in my new home. But I felt no kindred spirit to them.
I wonder, thinking myself a neighbor soon to go under, if anyone was intrigued by me. By what I do and why I’d been allowed the biggest house on the block. I could stand here, where I am now, at the front of my window, in this temperature-controlled dwelling, and I can see theirs. The vast differences- oh, how the previous tenants showed their wealth – and the way I could see out to them but, having stood outside my own doors at night, they couldn’t see in. No matter how many lights were on.
Here I stood in my surveoyrism, and yet, I thought of their opinions. I could laugh at the number of times, before we came here, I thought of other’s opinions of me. In this new place, with it’s attention to status and hierarchy, I could only assume the bigger the dwelling the more important the character.
I’d always been good with things back home. My hands tinkering while my brains solved issues of another. I wasn’t the only one. Far from it. It wasn’t until we were prepped to move to this new place that my Highers realized I had an affinity for the unknown.
Day to day I would sit in my square, at the desk that rearranged itself to my liking at the beginning of the night, and I would fiddle with the new toys. My favorite, having been given to me by a Higher with a brow so thin and arched it blended with the hairline to low on the forehead, sat on a pedestal right inside the front door.
Looking now, where it was luminescent beneath the spotlight, I felt a sense of apprehension. These lights, in this new place, showed too much. Or maybe the ones back home showed not enough. You see particles floating in the air, slowly – as if gravity does not belong to them. I wonder where they come from. The factory just on the outskirts? I shine it daily, swiping at the air to remove the debris, but it does nothing to fix the main issue. The atmosphere is bad. No wonder everything dies here.
“Are you going to stand there all day?” I turn to see my replica coming down the stairs, floating on limber legs.
“I have the mind to do so,” I reply and turn away from him, and my prize, and look out on my neighbors again. There are a few lights on, scattered like stars in the darkness. I want to focus, to see if I can peer into their windows and into their lives. Maybe they are doing the same thing as me: adjusting.
“I thought you had more things to discover, do you not?” my replica asks. I turn to look at him again. He sees my prize, which he knows he can not touch, and mimes the action of its use. One hand up, thumb out, long finger pumping back and forth as if to jerk a trigger. I want to frown, we do not like violence, but it is indeed what the prize does. I do not fault him his curiosity.
“I do, I must go to the market today. They are struggling to keep up with production. Something must be done,” I said firmly. When we are not productive, we are not useful. Then we will die. “I will go down and see what I can do.”
“Do they think you a celebrity?” my replica asked, having moved over to join me at the window. Two lights blink and then die, another family gone to sleep.
“They do not know me at all, little one. They only know their lives will ease. As is the way,” I say.
“So, they have no idea that you’re the reason? That doesn’t seem right! Why can’t we tell them? Maybe they…”
“As is the way,” I interrupt.
“But they wouldn’t look at us with those eyes,” he pouted.
“What eyes?” I ask.
“The ones that shift with my gaze. They see us but do not see us. They ask about this,” he throws up his four arms, simultaneously motioning to the corners of the room, and it’s lavish gold trimming.
“As is the way,” I shake my head at him but push back my shoulders. I turn back to the window, dismissing him of his questions and his frustration. He should excuse the misgivings the previous tenants left for us. It was not we who built this home and it’s difference to those aside it. We could only take what was here and provided us. As is the way.


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Apple’s latest iPad has a new camera that’s almost as good as the one found on the iPhone 4S. The new iPad’s camera has a five-element lens, but its sensor only captures 5 MP images, which is less than the 8 MP captured by the iPhone 4S. While this may concern some iPad buyers, Apple released a few sample iPad camera photos that look fantastic.
While the new iPad sample pictures look great by most measures, they were likely taken be skilled photographers, not your average Joe iPad owner. The iPad will not replace your iPhone 4S camera, a point-and-shoot camera or DSLR while out and about, but it will deliver respectable photos and video when you don’t have another camera within reach.
A lot of potential iPad buyers are complaining that 5 MP simply isn’t enough. Five megapixels is more than enough for most use cases, such as sharing photos on Facebook, printing photos at home and making keepsakes, such as cards and calendars. The only reason you need anything larger is if you plan to significantly crop images or print huge enlargements. Printing a photo at 4″ x 6″, 5″ x7″ or 8″ x 10″, the most common print sizes, is not a problem with a good 5 MP image, especially if you tweak it to your liking with an app like iPhoto on your iPad. Since the iPad doesn’t have a flash or zoom you will need to get up close to your subjects and make sure there’s plenty of light if you want the best results. ‘
Lens quality has more of an impact on image quality than megapixel count. Unlike most phone and tablet cameras, the new iPad has a five-element lens. The iPad camera also has a wide aperture of f2.4, which means more light will make it to the sensor in low light shooting situations. Another benefit of the f2.4 rating is that subjects will be separated from the background, which is ideal when shooting portraits.
New iPad Camera: Photo Samples
The new iPad camera takes images at a resolution of 2592 x 1936 pixels, which is larger than most displays. That’s slightly higher than the new iPad Retina Display’s resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. You can download each of these images at full resolution from Apple.com/ipad.
In this sample iPad photo you can see that the camera does a nice job of capturing the range of colors in the scene. You can also see the effects of a shallow depth of field.The flower petals towards the center-left of the frame are sharp as a tack while the leaves and beach are blurred, leading the viewers’ eyes to the flower.
Here’s a 100% crop of the flower sample photo. The iPad’s camera captured more than enough detail.
In this sample photo you can see how the iPad’s camera handles flesh tones in bright sunlight. It’s also a good example of how the iPad will capture small images and fine details. We’re not sure what the minimum focusing distance is, but this is close enough so that you can zoom in on the lady bug to see its spots.
This is a 100% crop of the iPad photo sample. Viewers can make out the texture of the lady bug’s wings. The iPad camera captures a ton of detail in the model’s hands as well.
Here’s a beach shot taken with a new iPad. This furry model doesn’t look half bad, though the white part of his nose is blown out, which means we don’t see any detail due to overexposure. Properly exposing for white and black detail can be difficult, even on professional cameras. It looks like the photographer used at least one reflector to assist in lighting the left side of the dog. That’s something everyday iPad owners would never do, but you can’t blame Apple for trying to put its best foot forward.
Again, there’s plenty of detail, but you can see that there’s some grain in the white fur on the dog’s neck.
This looks like the best photo out of the bunch, largely because of the composition and late afternoon light. It looks more than good enough to share on Facebook, but this image would be dramatically better on a high-quality point and shoot, DSLR or bridge camera. You’d get more detail out of the camera on an iPhone 4S, without having to lug around an iPad.
The iPad camera is good enough to take quality snapshots, but the quality of the camera shouldn’t be your primary concern when selecting a tablet. The iPad is an awkward shooting platform and you’re sure to raise snickers if you shoot with it while on vacation or at your kid’s ballgame. Apple didn’t bother to provide sample images of faces or in low light, which is a shame since most people will probably use the iPad’s camera indoors to take pictures of people.
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