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HOPKINTON, Mass., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
- New IDC Digital Universe study, "Big Data, Bigger Digital Shadows, and Biggest Growth in the Far East"(1) (sponsored by EMC) finds that only a tiny fraction of the world's Big Data potential is being realized, though the amount of useful data is expanding.
- IDC projects that the digital universe will reach 40 zettabytes (ZB) by 2020, an amount that exceeds previous forecasts by 5 ZBs, resulting in a 50-fold growth from the beginning of 2010.
- This year's study marks the first time IDC was able to capture where the information in the digital universe either originated or was first captured or consumed, revealing some dramatic shifts currently underway.
- The amount of data that requires protection is growing faster than the digital universe itself, yet levels of protection are not keeping pace.
- According to the study, 2.8 ZB of data will have been created and replicated in 2012.
- Machine-generated data is a key driver in the growth of the world's data – which is projected to increase 15x by 2020.
- By 2020, emerging markets will supplant the developed world as the main producer of the world's data.
- The investment in spending on IT hardware, software, services, telecommunications and staff that could be considered the "infrastructure" of the digital universe will grow by 40% between 2012 and 2020. Investment in targeted areas like storage management, security, Big Data, and cloud computing will grow considerably faster.
- Join the #DigitalUniverse and #EMC conversations on Twitter.
EMC® Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced results of the EMC-sponsored IDC Digital Universe study, "Big Data, Bigger Digital Shadows, and Biggest Growth in the Far East"— which found that despite the unprecedented expansion of the digital universe due to the massive amounts of data being generated daily by people and machines, IDC estimates that only 0.5% of the world's data is being analyzed.
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The proliferation of devices such as PCs and smartphones worldwide, increased Internet access within emerging markets and the boost in data from machines such as surveillance cameras or smart meters has contributed to the doubling of the digital universe within the past two years alone -- to a mammoth 2.8 ZB. IDC projects that the digital universe will reach 40 ZB by 2020, an amount that exceeds previous forecasts by 14%.
In terms of sheer volume, 40 ZB of data is equivalent to:
- There are 700,500,000,000,000,000,000 grains of sand on all the beaches on earth (or seven quintillion five quadrillion). That means 40 ZB is equal to 57 times the amount of all the grains of sand on all the beaches on earth.
- If we could save all 40 ZB onto today's Blue-ray discs, the weight of those discs (without any sleeves or cases) would be the same as 424 Nimitz-class aircraft carriers.
- In 2020, 40 ZB will be 5,247 GB per person worldwide.
This year's study marks the first time IDC was able to capture where the information in the digital universe either originated or was first captured or consumed, revealing some dramatic shifts currently underway. Now in its sixth year, the study – measuring and forecasting the amount of digital information created and copied annually – includes findings around the "Big Data Gap," which is the gap between the amount of data with hidden value and the amount of value that is actually being extracted; the level of data protection required versus what is being delivered; and the geographic implications of the world's data.
- Rapid expansion of the digital universe: IDC projects that the digital universe will reach 40 ZB by 2020, an amount that exceeds previous forecasts.
- The digital universe will double every two years between now and 2020.
- There will be approximately 5,247 GB of data for every man, woman and child on earth in 2020.
- A major factor behind the expansion of the digital universe is the growth of machine generated data, increasing from 11% of the digital universe in 2005 to over 40% in 2020.
- Large quantities of useful data are getting lost: The promise of Big Data lies within the extraction of value from large, untapped pools of data. However, the majority of new data is largely untagged file-based and unstructured data, which means little is known about it.
- In 2012, 23% (643 exabytes) of the digital universe would be useful for Big Data if tagged and analyzed. However, currently only 3% of the potentially useful data is tagged, and even less is analyzed.
- The amount of useful data is expanding with the growth of the digital universe. By 2020, 33% of the digital universe (13,000+ exabytes) will have Big Data value if it is tagged and analyzed.
- Much of the digital universe is unprotected: The amount of data that requires protection is growing faster than the digital universe itself.
- Less than a third of the digital universe required data protection in 2010, but that proportion is expected to exceed 40% by 2020.
- In 2012, while about 35% of the information in the digital universe required some type of data protection, less than 20% of the digital universe actually has these protections.
- The level of protection varies by region, with much less protection in the emerging markets.
- Challenges such as advanced threats, the security skills gap and lack of adherence to security best practices among consumers and corporations will continue to compound the issue.
- A geographic role-reversal is around the corner: Although the digital universe was a developed-world phenomenon in the early days, that is about to change as the population of the emerging markets begins to cast a longer shadow.
- While emerging markets accounted for 23% of the digital universe as recently as 2010, their share is already up to 36% in 2012.
- By 2020, IDC predicts that 62% of the digital universe will be attributable to emerging markets.
- The current global breakdown of the digital universe is: U.S. – 32%, Western Europe – 19%, China – 13%, India – 4%, rest of the world – 32%.
- By 2020, China alone is expected to generate 22% of the world's data.
Other Key Findings:
- As cloud computing plays an even more important role in the management of Big Data, the number of servers worldwide is expected to grow tenfold and the amount of information managed directly by enterprise data centers will grow by a factor of 14.
- The type of data stored in the cloud will also experience a radical transformation over the next few years. By 2020, IDC predicts that 46.7% of data stored in the cloud will be related to entertainment – not enterprise data. Surveillance data, embedded and medical data, and information created by computers, phones and consumer electronics will make up the remainder.
- The amount of information stored in the digital universe about individual users exceeds the amount of data that they themselves create.
- Western Europe is currently investing the most to manage the digital universe, spending $2.49 USD per GB. The U.S. comes in second, investing $1.77 per GB, followed by China at $1.31 per GB and India at $0.87 per GB.
- As the infrastructure of the digital universe becomes ever more connected, information won't reside within the region where it is consumed, nor will it need to. By 2020, IDC estimates that nearly 40% of data will be "touched" by cloud computing (private and public), meaning that somewhere between a byte's origination and consumption, it will be stored or processed in a cloud.
Jeremy Burton, Executive Vice President, Product Operations and Marketing, EMC Corporation
"As the volume and complexity of data barraging businesses from all angles increases, IT organizations have a choice: they can either succumb to information-overload paralysis, or they can take steps to harness the tremendous potential teeming within all of those data streams. This year's study underscores the massive opportunity that exists for businesses that not only identify the potential benefits of the digital universe, but recognize the importance of navigating that universe with the right balance of technology, data security practices and IT skills. At EMC, we're uniquely positioned to help customers manage, protect and unlock game-changing value from data that translates directly into competitive advantage."
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EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset – information – in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at www.EMC.com.
(1) IDC Digital Universe Study, sponsored by EMC, December 2012
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Kelly oversees a workforce of 7,600 employees in more than 100 offices. Some of WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff’s recent projects in the greater Philadelphia region include the master plan for the redevelopment of 30th Street Station in Philadelphia; construction inspection services for the “missing link” of I-95/I-276 north of Philadelphia; the widening of a 35-mile stretch of the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County, New Jersey; and the replacement of the Bear Tavern Road and Jacobs Creek bridges in Mercer County, New Jersey.
The CEO Council is an initiative of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, influencing regional and national policy through advocacy.
“It’s an honor to be named to the CEO Council,” Kelly stated. “I believe strongly in the organization’s goals and objectives and feel I can contribute to many of its most pressing initiatives, especially its goal is to leverage Philadelphia’s energy and manufacturing assets in order to establish the region as the nation’s next energy hub as well as advocacy for sustained or increased funding transportation initiatives. These efforts are of vital importance to the economic viability of the greater Philadelphia region.”
According to Rob Wonderling, president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the CEO Council for Growth, “The CEO Council’s advocacy initiatives are geared to fuel economic development in Philadelphia. As head of one of the leading engineering and professional consulting companies in the country, Greg Kelly is eminently qualified to help us shape and move forward with our energy and mobility initiatives.”
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff is currently engaged with the Greater Philadelphia Energy Action Team, a multi-industry energy consortium of more than 80 business, public sector, labor and academic leaders assembled by the CEO Council for Growth.
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Among the U.N. declaration's non-binding principles are calls for sustainable development, environmental protection, eradicating poverty, eliminating unsustainable production and consumption patterns, economic growth and the participation of women in government decisions.
State Senator Judy Burgess sponsored the bill — you might remember her as the senator who sponsored last year's "birther" bill, which would require U.S. presidents to prove their U.S. citizenship. (Hint, hint.) Governor Brewer actually vetoed that bill. (It's probably worth doing some self-reflection if Jan Brewer thinks you're going too far.)
Campbell told MSNBC that, "The tea party and conspiracy theorists run the state now." And while that might sound extreme to some, SB1507 does indeed include some vague accusations of a global conspiracy.
The United Nations has enlisted the support of numerous independent, shadow organizations to surreptitiously implement this agenda around the world.
But hey, maybe Rep. Terri Proud is right in her assertion that the U.N. declaration "will take away our rights as Americans by allowing the United Nations to mandate laws on our soil. ... It's very real and it is happening."
And maybe tinfoil hats really do protect your thoughts from alien mind-readers. The point is, you don't know.
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Big Kenny opts for Electro Shine
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
– Big Kenny, one half of Big & Rich, fuses together Americana, country, electronic dance music, reggae, rock, pop and hip hop to introduce Electro Shine.
A project that Big Kenny has been cultivating for years, this is a "feel good" musical experience that blends together inspiration from his roles in the Muzik Mafia and Freak Parade to create a new music model that embraces "Muzika Without Prejudice."
Released through Glotown Records, the debut single coming from Electro Shine, Dance Upon the Solid Ground, (featuring Big Kenny, CheBacca & ChessBoxer) is released worldwide today.
Electro Shine includes contributions from "the Maestro of Electro," CheBacca and instrumental strings duo ChessBoxer. Together with Big Kenny, the three created an eclectic fusion of beats, instrumentation and feel-good lyrics.
Look for additional singles in the months to come featuring multi-talented artists such as Ky-mani Marley and his son; and wordsmith KJ Marley, son and grandson of Bob Marley; Cowboy Troy, country hick-hop artist and rapper; Megan Mullins, singer, dancer, and fiddle virtuoso; as well as the magical guitar sounds of Dave Stewart, musician/songwriter/producer and one-half of British duo Eurythmics.
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When names like Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Waylon and the Hag are invoked, you're talking hard core country. These are the touchstones of country , the guys who made country music what it was and still is (or maybe can be). When these folks would sing about being down-and-out and the rough-and-tumble, they knew of what they were singing about. Fast forward a few years to the country singers of today. »»»
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Something old is new again. The Earls of Leicester, fresh from their first release in late 2014 and the IBMA Entertainer of the Year Award for 2015, followed that remarkable success with "Rattle and Roar." The Earls of Leicester play the songs popularized by, and in the musical style of Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs.... »»»
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Ruffa Gutierrez’s lawyer has denied allegations that the actress kicked out two recently-hired household helpers without paying their salaries, adding that claims about the incident were “fake news” and “black propaganda.”
In a statement issued to The Philippine STAR’s LatestChika, the actress’ lawyer, Bryant Casiw, clarified that Gutierrez had “NEITHER FIRED the Helpers NOR REFUSED TO PAY” their remaining salary for six days, contrary to allegations made against her on social media, which he labeled as “fake news.”
“In fact, it was the Helpers who quit and insisted that they leave the house immediately without complying with clearance requirements of the village association,” the statement read.
“This fake news is a black propaganda [or] smear campaign against our Client as she is playing the character of former First Lady Imelda Marcos in an upcoming movie,” Casiw added.
The statement also said that Gutierrez is set to take legal actions, “especially against those spreading unverified information [or] fake news.”
Further details concerning the incident were also revealed in the statement coming from Gutierrez’s camp.
According to Casiw, the two household helpers “became unruly and turned berserk” and had “persistently called” Gutierrez while she “was away for work” last July 7, to inform her that “they have decided to quit” as they were unable to cope with her filming schedules.
The two have supposedly “caused a commotion and were in a hurry to leave the house, without first complying with the clearance requirements of the village association.”
The actress’ camp also claimed that household helpers had “endangered the safety, security, and privacy” of Gutierrez and her family by violating the confidentiality, non-disclosure and working agreement that they signed.
In light of the incident, Gutierrez has sought the assistance of local authorities to resolve the matter privately.
According to Casiw, the actress also “wishes” the two household helpers well, adding how Gutierrez “has always been very generous with, and compassionate to” her workers and considers them “part of her family,” which the workers themselves can attest to.
The statement of Gutierrez’s lawyer came after former Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner and now congresswoman-elect Rowena Guanzon called out the actress on Twitter last week about an alleged incident of two household helpers being “thrown out of a first class village” by their employers with unpaid salaries.
Gutierrez, herself had previously taken to Twitter to personally deny the allegations and explain her side of the incident.
As of writing, the P3PWD party-list representative has yet to comment on the actress’ response.
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Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is looking to air its 11th season in April of 2021. Compared to last season, Denise Richards and Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave will not be coming back but there is a new face in the group: Crystal Kung-Minkoff.
There will also be a few familiar faces coming on as friends and guests of the cast, including Sutton Stracke, Kathy Hilton, and most likely Kim Richards. The ladies of Beverly Hills always deliver when to comes to fashion and drama. Until the new season aires, all Bravo fans can do is follow the cast’s Instagram accounts and stay up-to-date on their lives until the footage is shown.
Crystal Kung-Minkoff’s Instagram follower count is on the rise (gaining more and more as this article is published) and it’s presumed to skyrocket when RHOBH season 11 airs. As the newest housewife to the cast, fans cannot wait to get to know the new girl on the block.
Crystal is the first Asian-American in the Housewives franchise and an entrepreneur. She’s also the wife of filmmaker Rob Minkoff who has worked on Disney’s The Lion King, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, and Stuart Little.
Garcelle Beauvais was a welcomed face in the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills world. Not only was she the first Black woman to join the cast but she is also a big-time, well-known actress. With the likes of her, Lisa Rinna, and former housewife, Denise Richards, RHOBH has seen a ton of talent.
Fans adored Garcelle so much that she was asked back for season 11. However, due to her hectic schedule, fans are hoping to see more of her this season as opposed to last. Over on Instagram, Garcelle shows off the projects she’s working on, life as a mother, and some epic fashion moments.
Dorit has been a cast member of RHOBH since season 7 and she fit right in. She hit the ground running with her incredible fashion sense and instant drama with #PantyGate. Since her first season, Dorit has grown immensely and has become more vulnerable on the show. It will be exciting to see what she brings to the table in season 11.
Just like her time on the show, the main event of Dorit’s Instagram page is her closet. As the creator of Beverly Beach, she shows off her fashions for her label but also fun photoshoots wearing high-end designers. Dorit’s sense of style is so unique — she’s one of the most fashionable in the franchise.


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The ECB (European Central Bank) has announced it is now considering moving interest rates to negative. So those who wanted to know did Larry Summers’ speech have any impact – the answer was yes. This has been floated around behind the curtain. I have been asked about this increasingly over the last 6 months all because they lowered rates too far and kept them there too long that they do not know how to return to normal. The ECB is now considering a cut in the deposit rate where the officials will decide to take interest rates negative for the first time, as reported by Bloomberg..

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Lahore, June 03, 2017 (PPI-OT):LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP) has given a wakeup call to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, Oil and Gas Development Company Ltd (OGDC) and other concerned departments to stop influx of cheap and sub-standard imported LPG that is not only damaging the local LPG industry but is also one of the major reasons of swelling trade deficit.
In a statement issued here on Saturday, Chairman LPG Association of Pakistan Farooq Iftikhar said that high prices of LPG producers have allowed smugglers and importers of sub-standard spurious to play freely. He said that locally produced LPG can cater most of the domestic needs but high prices are coming in the way and encouraging high importers as well as smuggling. He said that Pakistan recorded a historically high trade deficit of US$ 33.4 billion in April 2017 that calls to control undue imports like LPG.
Chairman LPGAP further stated that OGDCL and other producer prices are far above prevailing CP price and that contributed incursion of cheap imported LPG creating enormous problems for local producers as well as LPG Marketing Companies. He said that LPG internationally these days is selling approximately 60-100 US$ below CP as the consumption during summer not only falls in Pakistan but internationally as well.
Farooq Iftikhar emphasized the urgency in bringing down the price to discourage sub-standard imports and enable LPG Marketing and Storage companies to lift their allocation regularly. He said that the present situation has put enormous pressure on all local producers like MOL, PPL and others besides OGDCL as such it is requested the local producers should not fall prey to importer ploy of sending offer to lift all surplus stock of local producers.
He said that this offer is being done purely to distract local producers from the current situation. He said that ongoing situation demands immediate attention of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, Oil and Gas Development Company and other concerned departments as investment of billions and employment of millions is at stake.
For more information, contact:
All Pakistan LPG Distributors Association
House No. 2-B, Ground Floor, Block 6,
Shahrah-e-Faisal, P.E.C.H.S., Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-4546619, 4521793


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Minnesota’s top police regulatory board unanimously passed a set of far-reaching reforms Thursday to improve the quality of sexual assault investigations across the state.
The reforms include Minnesota’s first-ever statewide protocols for investigating rape and sexual assault and represent the most concrete, large-scale change to emerge in response to a 2018 Star Tribune series that documented widespread breakdowns in police handling of sex crimes.
Chiefs and sheriffs at 430 law enforcement departments in Minnesota will find the recommended policy in their e-mail within two weeks. “We’ve done the work proactively because we certainly recognize the importance of this,” said Nate Gove, executive director of the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board, Minnesota’s police regulatory body.
Also Thursday, the Minneapolis Police Department said it is overhauling its policy for investigating sexual assault, adopting the state protocols, ordering specialized training for officers and adopting procedures designed to build trust with victims and encourage them to report their rapes.
“Reporting sexual assault is an act of courage,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said in an interview. “Survivors experience unspeakable trauma, and honoring their bravery requires that these investigations are handled with compassion and ultimately guided by the goal of delivering justice.”
The new state rules outline a victim-centered approach to these underreported crimes, emphasizing that investigators need to understand how trauma affects victims. The stated goal is to improve the victim’s experience “so that more people are encouraged to report.”
The new policy says:
• Investigators should question suspects in person when possible and run criminal history checks on them.
• Responding officers should seek out and attempt to interview any witnesses or people with whom the victim discussed the assault.
• Detectives should use nontraditional, “trauma-informed” techniques when interviewing victims and consider following up after a few days to see if they recall more details.
• Supervisors should monitor the progress of each investigation.
The recommendations are “a solid first step,” said Lindsay Brice, law and policy director at the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault, a prominent advocacy group. But they’re not the solution to the problems highlighted by the Star Tribune series, “Denied Justice.”
“This is merely one piece as we move forward toward a world that finds sexual violence unacceptable,” Brice said.
Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering, who led the board’s model policy work group, said she was excited about the result and thinks the policy will work for departments of all sizes.
“I think it’s a great day for the POST board and for law enforcement, and especially for victims and advocates across the state,” Revering said. “We want to make sure we are the best police agencies in the country.”
The POST board is recommending that law enforcement agencies across Minnesota adopt the new policy, but it also voted Thursday to ask the Legislature to make the policy mandatory. Legislation to that effect is already in the works at the Capitol.
The POST board has 17 model policies on police practices, ranging from pursuits to use of force, but has not had one covering sexual assault. Eleven of the 17 policies are mandatory. The board last adopted a new model policy in 2010.
The board also passed a set of recommendations to improve the quality of sexual assault training for officers at all levels, including creating a field guide for them to carry. But the recommendations lack specifics about such classes, including their length and who would teach them. Instead, they emphasize the need for more training and describe specific topics that should be covered, such as the nature of trauma and how it affects a victim’s memory and recall of a sexual assault.
“Sexual assault training should be progressive and sustained over the careers of officers,” it says. It also says funding for the training needs to be identified.
In an interview, Gove said the training recommendations will require more work.
“The board is not prepared to mandate training that has yet to be developed,” he said. Gove said building new specialized sexual assault training courses will take 12 to 18 months.
Even as the POST board was wrapping up its work Thursday morning, Frey and Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo were lauding the new statewide model policy. The Minneapolis department should have a brand-new sexual assault policy ready in April based on it, Frey said.
Between January and March, all Minneapolis officers are receiving trauma-informed sexual assault training on responding to rape reports and interviewing victims. The department has hired a full-time victims’ advocate and is working with a prosecutor from the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office who is now embedded in the sex crimes unit.
In addition, Frey said the department plans to adopt most of the recommendations issued in December by a state sexual assault task force appointed by Attorney General Lori Swanson and has already formalized two of the recommendations as department policy. Among the changes: The department will take a report from a victim regardless of the jurisdiction where the assault occurred, and police will not charge someone for underage drinking or other minor offenses when they report a sexual assault.
The POST board’s new 10-page policy is posted on agency’s website.
What police should do under new rules
• Question the suspect in person, not by phone.
• Run a criminal-background check.
• Find and interview potential witnesses.
• Interview victims using “trauma-informed’’ techniques, which recognize that a violent incident can affect recall and memory.
• Contact victims again a few days later, in case they recall additional details.

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Five days after Winthrop University trustees fired President Jamie Comstock Williamson, the school’s acting president sought Tuesday to reassure employees, students, alumni and other supporters that “the mission-critical work of our university continues.”
The presidential “period of transition provides each of us with heightened opportunities to demonstrate our belief in Winthrop’s lasting value,” Debra Boyd wrote in a letter addressed to “Winthrop Family and Friends.” Boyd declined to speak to The Herald on Tuesday.
The Board of Trustees has not started its search for a new president. Trustees have said they likely will name an interim president within weeks.
It’s unclear when trustees will launch the search for Winthrop’s 11th president. A committee and a private executive search firm spent nearly a year looking for candidates, and vetting four finalists before Williamson was chosen in February 2013. She took office five months later. On June 13, trustees suspended Williamson and advised her they intended to fire her, claiming she abused her authority, violated state ethics laws and acted inappropriately toward her staff. They fired her on Thursday. Williamson has denied the allegations and threatened to sue for breach of contract, slander and defamation.
Boyd, a former English professor and Winthrop’s current provost, wrote that the news of Williamson’s suspension and firing has garnered attention from national news media.
The Chronicle of Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed have reported on the allegations against Williamson. Both serve primarily college professors and administrators.
Despite the public concerns, Boyd wrote, good work continues at Winthrop. “History tells us that the Winthrop community is resilient in the face of challenges,” she wrote. “At times in our past, difficult decisions had to be made; and our leaders have used the opportunities that came from necessary change to enhance this institution and especially the educational experience offered to students.” Boyd’s letter urged school supporters to continue to give to scholarship funds for students and to share their Winthrop experience with friends and neighbors.
Winthrop’s future, she wrote, depends on “an enthusiastic team effort, one that everyone with whom I’ve talked in recent days is poised to deliver.”
From earlier “challenges,” Boyd wrote, “Winthrop has emerged stronger... We will do so again.”


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In Fortnite, sometimes you may want some friends around to help you, at this time, you need to give building permission to party members so they can deploy traps, build, edit and harvest items from your Storm Shield Base. Now, U4GM will show you the way to give building permission to party members. Additionally, you can quickly Buy Fortnite Weapons on U4GM that you want without any delays or risks involved.
NO.1 Why Sometimes You Should Give Building Permission
Players will have to complete a series of objectives to pass the mission since the majority of Fortnite's gameplay takes place in different missions. In order to get new missions and progress through the main storyline, you'll need to head back to your home base and expand your Storm Shield.
When this happens, you may want some friends around to help you, and you'll probably want to give them building permissions while you're at it - so that they can place their own traps to help you out, such as deploy traps, build, edit and harvest items from your Storm Shield Base, since Fortnite is primarily a cooperative building game.
NO.2 "Access the Storm Shield Computer" to Give Building Permission
To access the Storm Shield Computer, head to the Map and select Homebase Storm Shield. Once you're there, head to the inside of the base. This is where you can find the computer.
The party leader will need to access the main Storm Shield computer terminal on the left corner of the Storm Shield pyramid. Interacting with the Storm Shield computer brings up a display that has three tabs at the top: Shield, Storage, and Defenders.
Select the Shield tab to bring up another window with two more categories: Storm Shield and Permissions. Select the Permissions tab (RT or R2) to bring up the list of players currently visiting your Storm Shield.
Bear in mind that only Storm Shield owners can give permission to build in their Homebase and the players must be in your party at the time you are adding them to the Permissions List.
NO.3 "Add Friends to Permissions List" to Give Building Permission
Go through the Permissions List and select the players that you'd like to give build permissions to. Once a player's name is check marked, they will be allowed to deploy traps, build, harvest, and destroy items while visiting your Homebase Storm Shield, so be sure to select players you trust.
After you understand how to give friends permissions to build in Fortnite, you'll be able to gather sources together and start off building up your Storm Shield's defenses. You can tell which players have been successfully added by the white check mark next to their name.

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The Coulee Region Chill gave their all, but in the end, that wasn’t enough to slow down the Midwest Division’s top-seeded team.
After suffering a pair of one-goal losses in Janesville last weekend, the Chill suffered their third in as many games, as the Jets escaped Green Island Ice Arena with a 4-3, overtime win.
The victory clinched a 3-0 series sweep for Janesville, which takes on either Minnesota or Fairbanks in the second round of the Robertson Cup playoffs.
As for the Chill, their season came to a disappointing end on the back of yet another heartbreaking defeat.
Cole Paskus did the honors in overtime, beating Coulee Region goaltender Brad Arvanitis with a game-winning goal at 5:07. Arvanitis finished with 40 saves, while Janesville’s Jacob Barczewski collected 36 in his third consecutive victory.
The third period was largely controlled by the Jets, who were rewarded early with their second go-ahead goal of the night after 69 seconds.
Kipp Hoffman was the man to score it, but a defensive-zone turnover from Coulee Region served it on a plate. Controlling the puck behind his own net, Chill defenseman Steven Quagliata had the puck stolen by Cullen Munson, who found Peter Bates with his first touch. Bates then found Hoffman, who buried a one-time shot at the doorstep to make it 3-2.
The Chill eventually responded, but it took them nearly 18 minutes to do so.
While successfully protecting an empty net, Joey Sofo buried the equalizer at 18:45. Quagliata provided the assist, feeding Sofo from the far-side boards and an inch-perfect pass to the low slot.
The first period also belonged to Janesville.
Bates gave the Jets their third 1-0 advantage in as many playoff games, and its second such lead inside 60 seconds of the opening faceoff. Bates lit the lamp after just 55 seconds Friday night.
Less than 15 minutes later, Jakov Novak scored another for the Jets, who led 2-0 after 20 minutes.
Coulee Region punched back in the middle frame with a two goals from a pair of first-line forwards. Holmen native Justin Kendall halved the Chill’s initial deficit with his first of the postseason at 1:12. Isaac Theisen then leveled the score at 13:33, sending both sides into second intermission knotted at 2 apiece.


The late ’80s and early ’90s are looked upon as the golden age for many car enthusiasts around the world. It’s not surprising either, given that some of the greatest performance cars ever were produced in this period. In its fourth-generation guise, the humble Honda Civic isn’t likely to be on everyone’s top 10 rad era cars list, but Japan’s B16A-powered SiR (EF9) variant is worthy of note all the same.
Dmitry ‘Dima’ Chugunov‘s Civic isn’t one of those, but its spirit is well and truly channeled from the JDM tuning scene.
The left-hand drive Honda hatchback came to Russia via Germany where it had been sold new as a D15B2-powered ED6. It was stock when Dima got his hands on it, but it didn’t stay that way for very long.
In 2014, Osaka’s kanjo automotive culture appeared in Russia, and at the same time some amateur time attack events were held locally. Combined, these two things became the inspiration for Dima’s project.
Initially, it was all about bolt-on modifications. A performance intake manifold, Honda Accord brakes and MTS Technik coilovers were fitted.
Being someone new to modifying (this was Dima’s first car), mistakes were made along the way, but with each wrong Dima’s experience and knowledge grew, and that helped him to understand the technical side of the culture he wanted to be a part of, and subsequently develop his own style.
As a result, every modification made to the Civic is Dima’s doing. Except the paintwork; this was handled by Dima’s friend Sergey, a well-known Honda enthusiast in Russia.
Freshly painted, attention was turned to the 1.5L SOHC engine, which by now was just not cutting it. In its place went a 2.0L DOHC B20B pulled from a CR-V.
At the same time, Dima ordered a new rear spoiler from the US, grafted on an EF9 SiR nose-cut, and fitted TOM’s wheels. Inside, he upgraded the front seats and stripped out the rear of the cabin.
In this setup the car attended track days and other local circuit events, but ultimately the gearbox blew, which led to a new chapter in the Civic’s life.
Dima’s first decision was to fit a CR-V SBXM gearbox complete with LSD. Then the front brakes were replaced with R32 Skyline 4-pot units, and the still-drum rears upgraded to discs. New coilovers and Enkei NT-03 wheels also found their way onto the car. This was Dima’s setup for 2016.
Since then, there’s been even more work. The Civic was been fully stripped down to redo some of the work Dima wasn’t completely happy with, and then built up again with yet another respray and the kanjo-inspired livery the car wears today.
Final exterior touches came with a front lip, rear diffuser, and some custom LED headlights.
Dima is not done yet either, although he’s unsure exactly what the future holds for his Civic. He does have some some advice for people just starting their modifying journey: “It’s not a problem if you don’t have knowledge and skills. You can do all you want and build your dream if you have a wish. That is the key to everything!”
Photos by Alexey Sedurin
How To join the IATS program: We have always welcomed readers to contact us with examples of their work and believe that the best Speedhunter is always the person closest to the culture itself, right there on the street or local parking lot. If you think you have what it takes and would like to share your work with us then you should apply to become part of the IAMTHESPEEDHUNTER program. Read how to get involved here.


We kick off this week's podcast from a new report on the state of the world's oceans from the AAAS conference in Boston. Then, on to the Balkans for a report on couchsurfing.com. From there, we hop to London for a look at a website that allows people to exchange the fresh fruits and vegetables that they grow. And we'll end in Los Angeles, which recently played host to the world's first speedcabling championship. Fear not, all will be explained.


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Plant Search » List of Campsis Plants
Campsis radicans 'Flamenco produces many panicles of six to twelve large orange red flowers on large-growing vines.
Campsis radicans 'Flava' produces many clusters of rich yellow trumpet shaped flowers in mid to late summer.
Campsis radicans 'Madame Galen' produces many clusters of fiery trumpet shaped flowers in mid to late summer.
Campsis tagliabuana 'Indian Summer' displays large trumpet shaped flowers that are orange red with a yellow orange exterior.

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8CCC sends out a huge congratulations to all the participants and the winners of the 2013 NT Song of the Year Awards!
From the sounds of things it’s been a great year for the competion! With more than 230 entries received it must have been a mammoth task for the crew over at Music NT to select a winner…
For those of you who missed the announcement of winners – you can check it out here on Music NT’s website…
With songs entered across nine genres and from all corners of the Northern Territory – it really is a great reflection of the vibrant and ever growing music scene in the NT!
Anyway, with no further ado, here is the list of winning songs for each genre:
Rock: ‘The Island’ by Mike Meston, Marcel Zimmet, James Gough and Paul Dopper (Darwin).
Pop: ‘Lorrpu’ by Stewart Gaykamangu (Alice Springs).
Urban/Hip Hop: ‘Northern TerrorStory’ by Hugh Winterflood (Alice Springs).
Electronic/Dance: ‘Awake’ by David Crowe (Alice Springs).
Blues/Roots: ‘Revolution Day’ by Basil Raelene (Darwin).
Folk: ‘Aloft’ by David Crowe (Alice Springs).
Heavy: ‘Departed Minds’ by Ben Masters, Dylan Tiedeman, Dean Metcalf, Brandon Mardius, Zac Berry and Hayden Grantham (Darwin).
Country: ‘Secret Waltz’ by Gareth Dawkins (Alice Springs).
School-Aged: ‘The Secret Chord’ by Ward Hancock, Daniel Decurtains and Josh Grant (Darwin).
(8CCC Listeners please note! – 8CCC is already playing some of these songs – but we promise to try and get the full songlist playing on high rotation on 8CCC’s Local Connections Programming as soon as we can!)


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40 Days for Life’s Fall ’14 campaign just ended. The next one is only thirteen weeks away. Time to get ready.
Thirteen weeks? Yup. There are two campaigns per year, but the Spring ’15 campaign is pegged to Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Palm Sunday. In 2015, Easter comes early. The spring campaign will therefore be a winter campaign.
Now’s the time to discern whether you want to take up a leadership position for the spring campaign. It’s time to block out a daily or weekly time on your calendar, set aside for an hour of peaceful prolife witness outside an abortion facility. Wherever you live, if there’s a place where abortions are committed, there’s a place for 40DFL.
Does peaceful witness have to be done under the aegis of 40DFL? Of course not. 40DFL didn’t invent sidewalk witnessing. It has accomplished three things, though, that in my opinion are worth noting.
It has emphasized in an uncompromising way that 40DFL is a movement of peace. That includes peace toward abortion-minded women, abortion workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials – everyone.
It unites prolife witnesses from around the world in a common project that includes encouragement and communication among participants, battling the siege mentality that can beset prolife public action. When I was standing in the rain at 7:30 on a cold Manchester morning last month, saying my prayers and nodding a greeting at workers arriving to open the abortion facility, I knew there were other people in other cities doing the same thing.
It has definitely gotten notice from abortion facility operators whose bottom lines are being affected. Since 40DFL began in 2007, 59 abortion facilities where 40DFL has been active have closed, and over 9000 abortion-minded women have chosen to carry their children to term.
Think about it. Pray about it. Plan now for the next campaign in February. This isn’t a Catholic thing, as it can seem to be in some towns, or an Evangelical thing, as it can seem to be in others. It’s a Christian non-denominational movement, open to anyone of good will. Don’t take my word for it; read the 40DFL mission statement.
Vigil, prayer and fasting, community outreach: each is a component of 40DFL. There’s a place for you. Think about it, and be ready when the campaign gears up early next year.

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I really want the focus of this blog to orient around good design. However, I am a firm (and I will reiterate--firm) believer that good design does not have to come with a high price tag, or, any price tag for that matter. In fact, three of my most favorite decorating resources are garage sales, flea markets, and curbside treasures. I really love the challenge that "thrifty" decorating presents, and would love to showcase creative decorating ideas that are inspiring in their unique quality as well as their inexpensive derivatives.
With that said, please feel free to send me any of your own pictures or ideas you have for such decorating / design redos. I would love to showcase any and all of the inspiration that I feel fits into the element of this blog. It's as easy as clicking on the "email me" link on the right-hand side of my page. Thanks so much...I'm excited!


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SLIM RIVER, March 5 — A recent article on the City of Ipoh in The New York Times is another remarkable achievement for the people of Perak and the state government, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
He said it was a success for the state government which had toiled to develop the city into a major tourist destination.
The article titled ‘Why Ipoh, Malaysia, Should Be on Your Travel Radar’, was published on Feb 28 by The New York Times.
“It is a touching recognition,” Zambry said at a press conference after presenting land titles to 115 settlers of Felda Besout 2 here.
He said such recognition demonstrated how the state government had developed Ipoh into a top destination of the world.
Last year, Ipoh was accorded recognition by the Lonely Planet travel portal as one of the 10 top regions of the world to be visited.
Zambry said efforts must continue to develop Perak and Ipoh, especially in terms of hygiene.
“We have to collectively work to implement what we plan, maintain cleanliness and ensure that the unique identity of Ipoh is preserved,” he said.
He also said that the state government would strive to develop places outside Ipoh, such as Tanjung Malim, as well. — Bernama

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Discussion in 'Sim Racing Hardware' started by Sieben, Oct 31, 2018.
Arduino Leonardo wheel. FFB later on.
And FFB is ready.
IR FFB test 1.72. Cycle test.
EMC SOFTWARE: - Credited to: EBOLZMAGY.
And some build details. Please note this all is just freestyle build without any tough "how to" make it right. It's pretty solid. And in test build though, for now. But works fine.
Have got an idea to move backwards the wheel base itself. This will alow to place the monitor way much closer then conventionally. For that the following is made:
This is interesting but chain drive is that not very noisy?
I love how compact it appears though!
In test purposes, the chain will do)
Emc software (ver.0,9.hex) + Leonardo works with Rfactor2 ?
Haven't tested it there. So don't know actually.
One note about Asetto Corsa. After the EMC is configed, and FFB profile is set in game, have got to reboot the game once again. And do that every time you'll change the FFB settings in a game. )
P.S. EMC works "plug&play" with Iracing. Also tested with RaceOn7. Fine. Project cars have got some issue on just determing the wheel axis, but FFB is also "plug&play".
Figured out that, if the pulley be placed on the steering column shaft, just beyond the wheel itself, the FFB DIY wheel build, becomes a lot easier thing to be made. The connection with encoder then can go like this.
For now, as it have got to be checked with separate motor base, and be connected with column by means of cardan shaft, some welding works required, to make the know how coupler, fot it.
There were also Forse Linearity test, with wheel check, for 'dat build.
currently I'm also building a diy wheel. Great inspiration ... very thanks!
but I need to work with Rfactor2.
I use Leonardo, 3x BTS7960B, Omron encoder, motor ZY 1020, PS 12V ca. 80A
I do not want to use the belt......
That should be ok with Rfactor also, guess so.
Don't know how it''ll be if DD, but topic starter is confident with the result with DD from kind of even less powered motor.
Will be great experience to see the next build of DD with this motors.
Jan, have you seen also the BS Simulator build? Belt driven but can be very informative.
I power mine also from 12V and 12.5A. But the voltage and coils resistance is a point when stalled. That's the factor that gives the stall current amps for the driver. MY1025, is ~0,28ohms and with 12V thats quite allright for the two drivers in parallel to be cool. That'll be only 43A of stall current there. If with 24v - 85A. (A=V/R)
But the motor gets warm up any way. So also take a note on it's cooling. The best option is like 'dat.
engine cooling is very important !!!
Of course, I know a BS simulator. I like it very much
Yeah, everybody should know him) Cool.
Figured out the joint without welding. Huh. Left is to the base shaft, and right to cardan. Should make minor outer size reduction of the nut. Outer is 13mm, should be 12mm.
Alright. Here we go.
Shaft details 3d.
The base itself is kinda ready.

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Upcoming Project High-rise condo in Vaughan Charisma Community | 8946...Read More
Kingsley Square is new condominium development by Briarwood Development Group located at 693 Davis Drive, in Newmarket.
High-rise condo in Newmarket
Kingsley Square is an amenity-rich, luxurious condo tower rising in the heart of Newmarket‘s skyline!
This condominium development by Briarwood Development Group, an established real estate developer and builder based in Richmond Hill, is currently in its pre-construction phase at 693 Davis Drive. This project is estimated to be completed in 2025.
Kohn Architects, an award-winning London-based architectural firm, designed this soaring 15-story tall condo, which will hold 344 lavish units with suite sizes ranging from 631 to 923 square feet. The floor layout will consist of one to two bedrooms.
The price range per suite in this Newmarket condo for sale will start at $799,990.
Kingsley Square is situated in Newmarket, a town in the Canadian province of Ontario and the regional seat of the Regional Municipality of York. This neighbourhood has earned a walk score of 51 out of 100, indicating that some errands can be accomplished without driving a car.
The main street itself has created a premier destination for visitors and locals alike to meet, shop, dine, be entertained, and live their lives. Also, family-friendly facilities such as schools, transit hubs, and green spaces are nearby.
Kingsley Square at 693 Davis Drive has a good transit score of 43 since it is close to several transportation options. With the Newmarket GO Station down the street, getting to and from Kingsley Square Condos is a breeze.Passengers may access GO bus and train services that will take them around the GTA and into Union Station in downtown Toronto in about 80 minutes. The VIVA and YRT bus lines are also a few feet away from the building’s front door.
Motorists are only minutes away from accessing Highway 404, which will connect them to other major thoroughfares such as Highway 401 and the Don Valley Parkway, which will take them into downtown Toronto in under 40 minutes.
There are schools at every level that will meet the demands of the community. For young children who will attend elementary and high schools, Canadian Martyrs-Catholic Elementary School, Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Huron Heights Secondary School, and many others are nearby.
Additionally, for postsecondary students, Tyndale University and York University are both a 30-minute drive away.
Whether someone is living in or visiting the Newmarket area, one should check out the wide variety of outdoor activities that are to be found. Everything can be found in the area, from hiking and swimming to skydiving and biking. There are lots of things to do that are great for kids and adults alike.The Wave Pool and Oak Ridges Community Centre & Pool are the perfect places for swimmers. Hikers can have an awesome day at Mabel Davis Conservation Area, Dave Kerwin Trail, and Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area. While golf lovers can visit St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Club and Shawneeki Golf Club courses.
For those who enjoy shopping, the Upper Canada Mall is a short distance away and is one of the busiest and most visited retail malls in the area. It is the 25th largest shopping mall in Canada and is home to dozens of major businesses and services.
Kingsley Square condominium in Newmarket will be made up of two buildings connected by a three-story platform. The apartments are designed to maximize space and light while providing inhabitants with the most up-to-date living alternatives. High-quality features and finishes offer long-lasting beauty and comfort.The architectural concept of the complex will comprise a mix of manufactured stucco panels and glass, animated with balconies integrated into the exterior to create visual texture. Meanwhile, the first three stories relate to the street through the use of horizontal brickwork and glass.
Each suite will be exquisitely designed with 9′ smooth, white painted ceilings throughout; bright, open-concept off-white rooms; and a private balcony or terrace with sliding glass doors and/or glass swing door access. Residents and guests will have access to ample underground and surface-level parking.
This new condo in Newmarket will include features including an indoor gym with commercial equipment, changing rooms, and a tranquil yoga area for morning or night meditation. It will also contain a modern party area with a servery and a wet bar where residents may hold a variety of events.The terrace will have a sunbathing space, chairs, dining tables, barbeque stations, and a beautiful water feature, as well as an indoor gym with professional equipment, changing facilities, and a calm yoga room for morning and night meditation.
Residents will have access to an outdoor dog walk space and an interior dog wash facility as part of the lobby. There will also be an after-hours virtual concierge and a parcel storage area.


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Imagine it. It's the worst-case scenario for some people—immigrants of different skin color stream across an unprotected border, searching for a better life. With them, they bring the lifestyles of their home country. Unfortunately, their host country had laws banning the practices. After some time, the host country moves to enforce the federal laws of the land. The newcomers successfully resist the authorities with violence. After successfully defying federal law enforcement, the immigrants become separatists and declare an independent state. The situation worsens when the immigrants' home country decides to annex the newly independent state. A war between the countries ultimately ensues.
Is this a white supremacist's worst nightmare? Hardly. Check your history books, albeit not ones approved in Texas public schools. It is the birth story of the state of Texas. The federally illegal practice that the immigrants bring with them? It's slavery, introduced by Americans moving into what was northeast Mexico.


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ORC Week 3-Large DIY Plexiglass Art
I can't believe it's already the halfway mark for the Spring One Room Challenge hosted by Calling It Home.
I'm unbelievably happy with how this DIY Plexiglass ART project turned out. It was simple, easy and has a huge impact on the space. I've never been a big art collector but I knew that with the size of this room I'd definitely want to avoid leaving the walls blank.
This started off as a wild idea but then quickly turned out to be completely possible, and an inexpensive alternative to purchasing a large framed print.
How to Make A Large Plexiglass Art Print:
- Find a print that you love. It all started with the print for me. The largest I could get it was just shy of 5' which dictated the size I needed my plexiglass to be.
- You will have to order Standoff Hardware. I found mine locally but a quick google search will bring up lots of sources for them. I chose matte black to go with my color scheme.
- Purchasing your plexiglass. If you print isn't overly large, you'll be able to find plexiglass at your local hardware store. Homedepot and Lowes both carry a few sizes. I had to have mine made at a custom shop. This came with a higher price tag but was worth it in the end. If you go this route, I highly suggest having them drill the holes.
- Lay everything out, and decide where your standoff holes will be. I used a piece of paper to help create a guide for the corner and traced the hardware.
Trace the standoff on the paper
Held it up to the light to mark the spot on the back of the paper.
Line up the edge of the paper with under the plexiglass.
Mark the middle with a sharpie.
- Drilling the holes. Since my plexiglass sheets were so large I decided to drill the holes on the floor. I used a scrap piece of MDF to make sure the drill didn't go through. Something I learned while googling Plexiglass is that it's easy to crack while drilling holes. I started with a very small bit and slowly worked my way up in diameter, one at a time. This was a lenghtly process but I tried skipping a size and instantly it started to crack. I suggest Drilling the holes slightly larger than the screw of your Standoff hardware.
Remove the protective film if you haven't already.
Tape down your art print. I carefully centered the print on top of the bottom plexiglass. I then gently lifted up the print and placed double sided tape underneath.
Centered the print.
Double sided tape every few inches.
- Mounting the artwork. We took one of the pieces of plexiglass and put it on the wall where we wanted the final installation to be. We levelled it using a standard level and I marked each hole. We used drywall anchors for more support and we followed the directions for the standoffs. Your standoffs might be slightly different.
Final thoughts: This was a pretty easy to do project. Did not take long once I sourced all the components and I would definitely do it again. Things to watch out for: cracking your plexiglass and fingerprints on the inside of the frame. This project is definitely a beginer level project! Have at it!!!
I would absolutely love to see your project of this tutorial! Tag me @jessicadevlindesign on instagram!
Check out all of the other amazing participants in the One Room Challenge!
See you next week!

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This secluded slot canyon located on sacred Navajo land is rarely photographed. Brett was thrilled to have the opportunity to visit this incredible wonder of Mother Nature. Carved by flash floods and relentless wind, the red and purple hues of this tight canyon are only illuminated during the summer solstice and at high noon. The fleeting light shifted quickly as Brett layed flat on his back underneath his tripod waiting for the moment to capture the perfect light. The sky above was perfectly clear and creates a rich contrast to the pastel hues of the sandstone. Brett was nearly one hundred feet underground when he captured Earth and Sky.
Exposure was filmed on the rugged beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and is a true artistic expression of Brett’s passion for long exposure photography and pushing the limits of our perception on the world around us. Utilizing advanced equipment that can capture such detail during several minutes, the calm ocean in front of Brett’s lens magically painted this image on film. Exposure will surely become a classic and is one of Brett’s favorite prints. It is available in a limited edition of 250 prints.
Hidden Hammock portrays the peaceful solitude of the Gulf of Mexico shoreline. Taken during the summer months on the coast of Florida, Brett traveled to this site a dozen times before finally capturing this final print. “I wanted it to be just right” explains Brett about his quest to capture Hidden Hammock. “The shot was difficult because there were many shadows to contend with and a bright ocean in the background. In order to get my exposure dialed in, I waited until sunset when the shadows were at a minimum and the light was soft. Using a semi-long exposure I was able to pick up the subtle, golden hues in the tree bark and still maintain the ocean in the background.”
Tucked away in the high country of central Colorado, this old mill was once part of a thriving city full of adventure and treasure. Now it is one of only a few structures remaining in what is now a ghost town. Accessible only by ATV, this icon of the Rocky Mountains captivated Brett while searching for old structures full of character. Using a rotating camera head, Brett slowly captured Gold Country as his optics swung left to right.
Volcanic Coast was captured on the rugged coast of Northern California in the late evening one autumn night. As the sun fell below the horizon the smoke from nearby forest fires glowed with awesome intensity. Brett had scouted the location days before capturing Volcanic Coast. Situated on a remote beach on the coast of Northern California, this oceanscape features a fresh water lagoon remarkably close to the Pacific Ocean. This unusual beach, littered with large driftwood and smooth rocks, is part of the California State protected coastline which has protected this unique landscape and will continue to protect it for generations to come.


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Officials said the airport was shut down after "the plane went off the runway as it was coming in to land on Thursday afternoon".
However, there were no casualties, they said.
Wing Commander Mohammad Reazul Kabir, the Airport Manager, told bdnews24.com, "The naval aircraft had veered off the runway during landing."
All operational activities were suspended at 5:47pm, he said. "But they resumed at 9pm."
Airport control room officials said as many as five domestic flights and two international flights were delayed between those three hours.


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Federal agencies continue to struggle with properly managing their records, and the changing nature and technology of 21st-century record-keeping could throw a further wrench in the process.
An annual report from the National Archives and Records Administration finds little overall improvement from the last year in agency records management, although some individual agencies have excelled particularly in the realm of social media.
Score – out of 100
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Bureau of Indian Affairs (Interior)
Office of Personnel Management
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Defense Information Systems Agency
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
NARA’s assessment includes responses from 276 agencies — all the Cabinet-level departments and most of the smaller independent ones. NARA scored the results, designating agencies as low, moderate or at high risk for improper records management.
While the results remain mostly unchanged from last year, the most recent survey saw a slight uptick in agencies scoring in the low-risk category.
Still, the report pointed to persistent issues of workforce training, oversight and the management of electronic records.
The report singled out both a dearth of agency records-management staff and a lack of training for the staff they do have
Forty-three percent of the agencies indicated they had 10 or fewer full-time positions devoted to recordkeeping.
Staff at many agencies are ill-equipped to handle records management, according to the report. “Many records management staff have insufficient knowledge and understanding of electronic records,” the report found, making it difficult to break the cycle of record mismanagement.
Senior officials — agency employees who often create records of the most lasting historical importance — are often overlooked in training sessions.
For example, nearly a quarter of the agencies surveyed didn’t provide training for all senior officials, according to the report.
In many cases, agencies are relying outdated guidelines for storing records. Thirty percent of the agencies said their records-management directives had not been updated since fiscal-year 2006; another 2 percent of agencies said they did know when their directives were last updated.
“This is of particular concern as agencies are not static entities, and organizational changes often lead to policy updates that a records management directive should cover,” NARA’s report stated.
Lack of oversight
NARA found agency oversight of records management particularly troubling. In the assessment, 176 of them said they conducted evaluations of recordkeeping practices. But when NARA asked the agencies to provide documentation that such reviews actually took place, many of the agencies sent blank checklists or reports “that only tangentially referred to agency records,” according to the assessment.
NARA also found a majority of federal agencies — 68 percent — did not have performance measures in place to evaluate records management programs. And where such metrics were in place, many focused on only a single activity, such as retiring — or disposing — of records.
Still, the report noted some agencies have taken up a more “sophisticated” approach, using dashboards or scorecards to cover multiple activities and various metrics.
For most agencies, paper records, by themselves, pose enough significant challenges. But evolving technology — and the degree to which new technologies are used by the government &mdah; will likely add new pressures.
NARA’s assessment found 70 percent of agencies using social media and 25 percent employ cloud computing. However NARA said many of the agency reponses to the assessment evinced a lack of understanding of key terms and concepts when it comes to storing and managing electronic records.
“Records staff do not need to be technological experts, but they have to understand certain fundamental principles and practices of managing electronic records,” the report stated.
For storing emails, for example, only one-third of agencies indicated they used dedicated records-management software for archiving email records. The survey found the majority of agencies — 80 percent — continue to print and manually file email messages, while nearly 50 percent store them on backup tapes, which NARA said is not a true “preservation tool.”


The European Space Agency has just released images showing all the satellites and human-made debris now orbiting space as a result of 51 years of launching stuff since Sputnik. That's about 6,000 satellites up there—of which only 800 remain operational—plus thousands of other objects from launches and accidents. According to their mindblowing simulations things are getting a lot worse:
About 50 percent of all trackable objects are due to in-orbit explosion events (about 200) or collision events (less than 10).
Yes, we knew that there was a lot of crap out there, but not to this extent. According to the ESA, this is really bad news and urgent measures are needed. Explosions in space are not disastrous on their own, but because of the aftermath. One example: a geostationary satellite travels at 6,213 miles per hour. If it explodes, all the debris stays near the orbit, forming a cloud around the Earth within a few days, as this simulation shows:
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text: The SMEC Foundation donated AU$2,500 to the MiVAC Kon Katu Road Repair Project in Vietnam. Kon Katu village is 20km north-west of Kon Tum, on the banks of the Dak Bla River, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The project aims to provide an all-weather access crossing over the mountain stream that flows into the Dak Bla River. During monsoon season, flooding of the Kon Katu road limits access to villagers. The construction of the new crossing will enable the villagers to access their crops all year round. The project is run by MiVAC, an initiative of the Australian Vietnam Veterans, which aims to bring relief to communities in mine-affected areas in Vietnam.


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It is not secret that the cost of college is far outside of the reach of an average Connecticut student. Even with scholarships and grants, few can afford to fork out fistfuls of cash for their classes. With ever-growing class loads, working more than part time during college years is also difficult if not impossible for some. These and other factors have culminated into a growing crisis for young adults, which personal bankruptcy could be one option for addressing.
Debts levels for young adults between the ages of 19 and 29 recently topped out at $1 trillion. This is the highest level of debt this age group has shouldered since back in 2007 when America was in the throes of the Great Recession. The burden of this debt shows, too. According to a university study, debt impacts how these young adults view their own spending habits. Adults under the age of 35 have drastically reduced their spending habits compared with past generations.
The $1 trillion in debt is not because of extraneous or frivolous spending. Student loans make up the bulk of that figure, meaning that this age group largely went into debt by simply trying to get an education. Many are putting off important life steps, such as buying a home, because of their student loan debt. Mortgage debt makes up the majority of consumer debt in America, but for young adults it is a much smaller representation of overall debt.
Falling behind on student loans can be easy, and once borrowers become delinquent bigger issues can arise. Soon they may start receiving harassing phone calls from creditors or see their credit scores tank. Personal bankruptcy typically cannot discharge student loans, but it can handle other debts, such as credit cards. When young adults in Connecticut use bankruptcy to discharge these other debts, they often feel better equipped to handle their student loan repayments.


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Star Wars Battlefront III Legacy is a large-scale conversion mod created for Battlefront II using as many recovered assets that are available from the cancelled game Star Wars Battlefront 3 by Free Radical; including both eras (Clone Wars and GCW), a brand-new HUD+Interface and a few converted maps such as Coruscant, Cato Neimoidia, Bespin and Dantooine.
After a few crashlandings this is finally now the version I wanted to release all along. It is now an addon and only Battlefront II is required to run this.
Thank you for your interest for the latest release of STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT III LEGACY, a total conversion mod for Battlefront II (2005). This version comes only with Battlefront 3's Coruscant, the Clone Wars era,
three gamemodes and a lot of updated and new content from the previous beta versions.
This is indeed not the first release of the pre-demo, but the one which is the most complete as it was planned for a longer time. Having at least three gamemodes to choose from allows anyone to play this game. More information
regarding gameplay, match-rules and things to be aware of can be found below. We have been working very hard to deliver a release which is A. complete B. stablelized for most players and C. a good point to refresh many things.
This release is now an Addon, which means that the original Battlefront II from 2005 is required to play this Mod. Also in order to properly display the HUD and to get the mod running, two additional "mods" are required:
REQUIRED: Unoffical patch 1.3 to get the mod working (Installer for this patch has been included inside GameData)
VERY MUCH RECOMMENDED: [GT]Anakin's HD Remaster Mod to display the HUD correctly Moddb.com
Future content such as map reworks, new maps and the GCW era are planned to be released within the coming months. New heroes for both eras will also be added with each bigger update.
Thank you very much for your interest and may the force be with you... always.
-El_Fabricio, leading developer of Star Wars Battlefront III Legacy
Credits and special thanks:
-LucasArts (RIP - Makers of Star Wars Licenses)
-Disney (Rightholders - Bruh)
-Pandemic Studios (RIP - Makers of the greatest game of all time)
-Free Radical Design (RIP - Never had the possibility to beat the makers of the greatest game of all time by releasing a sequel :(
-EA/DICE (for nothing)
-[GT]Anakin (Been a very active developer in the beginning, maker of Battlefront 2 HD Remaster: Moddb.com )
-Luke Landwalker (Developer and Artist)
-Lonely Dragon (Artist, Developer, Hoster of the official Legacy Server)
-Marth8880 (The #1 person to ask when something is not working properly)
-DarthDio (Former Dev. Created a few HUD elements and other graphical art)
-jedimoose32 (Former Dev. Created numerous Scripts)
-LarsH. (Escape Pod Model+Textures)
-HaZuF (Contributed a lot during developement *cough* gib more RAW PC Assets *cough*)
-CloneCommOmar (Maker of the FRD wiki: Freeradical.fandom.com )
-The gametoast community (for everything: Gametoast.com )
-Kalle and Team (GameMaster (Gameshare.co) Gamespy replacement)
-Various artists at textures.com, cgskies.com and freesound.org
-In case someone got forgotten, please concact me immediately so I can fix that
We have a great community at Discord where we discuss, share and update upcoming releases and content: Discord.gg
My YouTube channel is the best source for upcoming video material about this mod: Youtube.com
(1) Open Star Wars Battlefront III Legacy - PREDEMO 1.0.4.rar and extract the folder "GameData" into .../.../Star Wars Battlefront II" --(the path must lead to the main game's folder).
(2) In case you didn't make sure the Unofficial Patch 1.3 is installed. The Installation has been included in this download (both release 129, and 130).
(3) In case you didn't, it is very recommended to install [GT]Anakin's HD Remaster Mod. It is required to fix the double-appearing HUD bug. Downloadlink: Moddb.com
(4) Everything is done. Launch Battlefront II and select BF3: Coruscant in Instant Action.
In order to play Multiplayer I reincluded the original game's .exe which allows you to use BattleSPY. BattleSPY let's you play the game as it used to be before GameSpy shut down. If you launch your game by using this .exe (I included both the US and EU version) you can just start and play online without any third party programs such as GameRanger, Tunngle, Steam or GoG.When the .exe asks you for permission to access through the Firewall, just press OK. It only appears once.
Q: I installed the mod as described, but when I select the map in Instant Action, no game mode or era is selectab-f5bf.4nwlvm weripcq,6dc bnA: UnOfficial Patch 1.3 is not installed. It is a required patch for this game to get the mod working in the first place. Also make sure you read the installation guide carefully.
Q: The game is running very slow/low on FPS, what shall I do?A: I recommend lowering the graphical settings. If this does't help, the answer below might be helpful.
Q: The game keeps freezing upon loading/crashes to Desktop ALL the time/Very very often.A: It seems your current hardware doesn't allow running the current map at its highest graphics (or lowest). It is likely than soon there will be alternate releases with reduced graphics (mostly resized textures and visuals)
Q: Help, help, the PC is burning!!A: A Windows98/XP is very unlikely to run anything I provided. It is recommended to call 911 while leaving the building as soon as possible.
If you want to increase the graphics of this game, I personally recommend two mods/addons (These are the ones you also see in screenshots and trailers):
(1) SleepKillers ShaderPatch: Gametoast.com (It improves and fixes many of the game's materials/shaders).
(2) SweetFX with the given SweetFX_settings.txt in this download: Sfx.thelazy.net (You don't necessarily need to use mine. It's all about personal taste, I guess).
NOTE: The above listed are just my own personal favourites to enhance the games graphic's for basically every map/mod. There are many more, more advanced graphic mods which increase the overall quality of this game by miles.Specially for original content by Pandemic.


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Saturday, September 13, 2014
Embellished Burlap Mini Album
Today, I'll be sharing my design in a more virtual manner. Let's just say we will walk through how I designed this burlap mini together.
So if you're ready, come and take this little tour de mini along with me:
Birds on a Branch
Thanks for following along my little guided tour.
I hope you enjoyed it!


Still struggling to finally get her sophomore album, now titled Electro Love, a solid drop date, Cassie has released yet another potential single to radio. I know what many of you Booth-heads are thinking; How do we know Let’s Get Crazy will be more successful than Official Girl and Must Be Love? Simple: two worldwide music superstars known for breaking into the Billboard Top 10 are helping out this time! Though Cassie’s verses are unlikely to convert doubters into fans, Akon‘s strong guest vocals add plenty of appeal. Once again, however, super-producer and Kon protégé RedOne is the track’s MVP—his pulse-heavy beat is to a DJ what the triple-scoop sundae with hot fudge, almonds, and a cherry on top is to an ice-cream enthusiast. When this cut starts banging out of club loudspeakers across the nation, you’d better believe that all in attendance will be doing as the title says.
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West Side Cinema is hosting a special three day event exploring coastal heritage and culture, with feature length and short films supported by talks, tours and an exhibition.
FISHERNET ORKNEY launches on Friday 31 JULY with an evening reception and Norwegian feature film COASTAL LIFE, supported by three short films: animations PINNIPÈDES and I LIKE IT WHEN YOUR GONE, and the experimental SURFACE by local filmmaker Mark Jenkins.
On Saturday afternoon there’s a collection of Scottish Screen Archive films depicting fishing, boat building and life on the sea, including BANK AHEAD (1963). This charming film about the Otter Bank, Orkney’s floating bank, will be followed by a talk by Jack Drever, secretary of Orkney Historic Boat Society, about the restoration of the Otter Bank.
The evening film on Saturday is an award winning Norwegian documentary THERE WILL BE OIL, supported by the Catalonian short film THE FISH TAMER.
Sundays closing film is a 40th anniversary screening of the blockbuster JAWS. The film has been digitally remastered and will be projected in high definition. The multi-award winning animation ‘BOTTLE’ will screen in support.
But Fishernet Orkney isn’t just about film, there will be many accompanying events happening around the town and all free of charge.
On Saturday and Sunday there will be an exhibition at the Old Commercial Hotel showing fishing cultural heritage of Orkney and in particular Stromness, including an aquarium display by Heriot Watt ICIT and the ‘Stromness fishing heritage trail’ leaflet.
Stromness Museum is hosting two events. On Saturday morning zooarchaeologist Dr. Jennifer Harland (UHI) will give a talk – FROM THE FISH MIDDENS TO THE HERRING: 1,000 YEARS OF FISHING IN ORKNEY. On Sunday morning curator Janette Park will present ‘PER MARE: STROMNESS – SUSTAINED BY THE SEA’.
On Sunday afternoon there will be a series of activities at the Pierhead; Orkney Fishermen’s Society will be in the tent at The Ferry Inn with free samples, there will be a tour of the RNLI lifeboat, Orkney Yole Association will take people out in their yoles for a sail around the harbour, and the European Federation of Sea Anglers are hosting a Parade of Flags & Official Opening Ceremony for their week long European Boat & Line Championships.
Fishernet Orkney runs FRI 31 JULY – SUN 02 AUGUST. Film programmes at West Side Cinema, Stromness Town Hall cost £5/£3 under 16’s. All other events are free.
Look out for posters around the town and pick up a leaflet from Stromness Library, Stromness Museum, Stromness Visitor Centre, Stromness Books & Prints, and other places throughout the town. Full programme details and other activities can be found at: