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COMBINATION PILLOW SPEAKER AND CONTROL UNIT Filed Dec. 19, 1966 INVENTOR. ALEX ROBBINS ATTORNEY United States Patent 3,342,285 COMBINATION PILLOW SPEAKER AND CONTROL UNIT Alex Robbins, Jamaica, N.Y., assignor to Standard Systems Communications Corporation, Port Washington, N.Y.
Filed Dec. 19, 1966, Ser. No. 602,809 4 Claims. (Cl. 181-31) ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE The plastic speaker housing of this invention is capable of being handheld or used as a pillow speaker.
This invention relates generally to speakers and more particularly to such apparatus classified as pillow speakers.
The prior art has many examples of pillow speakers in the same general class as the present invention. However, to the best of applicants knowledge, none of the prior art devices exhibit all of the advantageous features available in the device to be described hereinafter. Stated another way, the present invention overcomes many of the shortcomings in the prior art devices.
The present invention includes an elongated housing that is near elliptical in cross section. One end of the housing is recessed to accommodate the actuating means for the combined speaker and control unit while the opposite end of the housing permits entry of the connecting cable. Internally, the housing contains all of the speaker components as well as the necessary switches and connections to permit usage of the device as a remote signaling device. As indicated in the drawing, the speaker faces the side of the housing which is provided with a plurality of suitable apertures.
Because the external controls are recessed, the user cannot inadvertently be hurt thereby. This is an important consideration since the device is in use while the individual is dozing or sleeping.
The unit may'safely be placed under the pillow without danger of actuating the controls. Sufiicient sound will penetrate the pillow and yet very little sound will be radiated to the room.-Thus the likelihood of disturbing other people in the room is minimized. This is particularly advantageous inwa hospital, for example, where there are frequently several patients in a single room.
In addition,'the two-part housing is made of different materials. The body of the housing is molded of a plastic such as high impact styrene. The front of the housing, which is the portion that recesses the controls, is made of a more resilient material such as polyethylene. Should the speaker fall off a bed or night table, and since the cord extends from one end, it will almost always land on the other end and the impact will be cushioned by the polyethylene housing.
The present invention has a wide range of utility. A volume control permits listening to a radio or TV set at the desired sound level. Pushbuttons may be incorporated to permit remote channel selection for TV programs and radio programs.
A push button may also be provided for use as a call button. If the unit is connected to a conventional nursecall system in a hospital it may then function as a microphone.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved combination pillow speaker and control unit.
Another object of this invention is to provide a device of the character described wherein the controls are recessed within the housing envelope.
Still another object is to provide a multipart housing wherein the portion thereof that recesses the controls is adapted to cushion the impact that results when the device is dropped.
Another object of this invention is to provide a pillow speaker having improved acoustical efficiency, thus allowing a higher percentage of electrical power to be converted into acoustical sound pressure.
An additional object of this invention is to provide a device of the character described wherein there is a tethered end and a free end fabricated of an impact cushioning Plastic.
These and other features, objects and advantages of the invention will, in part, be pointed out with particularity and will, in part, become obvious from the following FIG. 2, the internal components having been removed for clarity;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view of the forward end of the housing;
FIG. 5 is a side elevational view, partly broken away, showing the speaker mounting means; and
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of typical internal components.
Referring now to the drawing and in particular to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, it will be seen that the device 10 is comprised of rear housing section 12 molded of a suitable high impact plastic such as polypropylene and a forward housing section 14 molded of polyethylene. Should the device be dropped it will almost always land on the forward end or untethered end. The polyethylene construction provides a. good cushioning effect to the resultant impact force.
Front housing section 14 is provided with an integral transverse wall 16 that is disposed inwardly of the forwardmost part of the device. As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, suitable cutouts such as 18a, 18b, 18c and 18d are formed in end wall 16 in order to permit mounting of switches 20a, 20b and 20c, as well as a volume control knob 22 thereon. It should be clearly understood that this particular combination of components is used by way of explanation only and that other components more applicable to a given requirement may be substituted.
As may best be seen in FIG. 3, circumferential wall 24 of the front housing, in combination with the transverse wall 16, provides an enclosure for the switches and volume control knob. Thus there is less likelihood for any of these members to be inadvertently activated. The circumferential wall also shields the external control means from being damaged should the device be dropped. It Will be apparent from the drawing that the control means are at the same time both accessible and shielded.
The periphery of transverse Wall 16 is spaced from wall 24 to define an annular channel 26. The open end 28 of the rear housing is stepped down and dimensioned to be snugly received in the annular channel. In addition, the inside surface of wall 24 is provided with an annular groove 30 that is arranged to receive outwardly extending projections 32 formed on the outside surface of the stepped down end 28 of the rear housing. By this means, the two housing sections can be easily snapped together after the unit is assembled and yet may be just as readily taken apart should subsequent servicing be required. It will be evident then that a smooth continuous outside housing surface is provided without the need for any closure hardware that would be more costly to use and which may be dangerous should there be projections. Additional holding means such as cement, pins, flush mounted screws, etc., may be used for final sealing where a tamper-proof unit is required.
FIG. 6 is intended to show a particular combination of components that may be used although it should be clearly understood that the invention is not limited to this specific arrangement. One side of rear housing 12 is perforated, as shown by reference charcter 34, in order to provide acoustical coupling means between speaker 36 and the outside air.
In a typical installation knob 22 varies the arm of volume control 38 to control the amplitude of the signal driving speaker 36. Switch 20a, when closed momentarily, actuates holding relay 21 which turns signal light 23a on over the door of the patients room. Switch 20a also turns on signal light 23b and actuates buzzer 25. The nurse manually closes reset switch 27 to restore the holding relay to its initial condition. Switch 20b is shown connected to stepping relay 42 commonly found in remotely controlled TV sets to change channels and turn the set on and olf. Switch 20c may be used to control lamp 44 by means of relay 46.
The mounting means for speaker 36 is shown in FIG. 3 and in FIG. 5. In contrast to much of the prior art, the speaker in the unit is not mounted tightly against the inside of the perforated housing which defines the bafiie. Instead the speaker is resiliently mounted with a space between the speaker face and the bafile. In a vertical plane an elastic, foam plastic spacer 50 is placed above and below the speaker rim and a similar spacer 52 is placed behind the speaker. Optionally, other similar spacers could be interposed between the speaker cone and the rear housing Wall. To permit simplified assembly the spacers are coated on both sides with cement. The housing may also be modified by the inclusion of bleeder holes 34a on the rear surface. Improved acoustical characteristics are thereby provided by the combination of spatial mounting and the open cell foam material.
The device described hereinabove and illustrated by the drawing provides an improved lightweight pillow speaker and control unit that may easily be held in the hand but which is of minimum bulk so that it does not interfere with ones sleep or rest. The recessed controls are conveniently located but unlikely to be accidentally activated. The housing is in two parts, one of which exhibits high strength to protect the internal components, the other housing section being designed to absorb the shock should the device be dropped onto a hard surface. Because the unit will almost always fall on the shock absorbing end, it is unlikely that serious damage will be done. Although not specifically illustrated, it is within the scope of this invention to provide a self-contained battery-operated unit or a device that is operated by the more conventional power source.
Having thus disclosed the best embodiment of the invention presently contemplated, it is to be understood that various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention.
What is claimed is:
1. A combination pillow speaker and control unit comprising:
(a) a tubular shell having a plurality of apertures for the transmission of sound and having a major longitudinal axis and a generally oval shape in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis;
(b) a wall transverse to the major axis and set in from an open end of said shell to define an open chamber for receiving control means;
(c) Wall means closing the other end of said shell to define a speaker enclosure; and
(d) a speaker mounted within the speaker enclosure with the axis along which the speaker normally propagates sound transverse to the major axis of said shell and proximate to the apertures in said shell.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the tubular shell portion extending from said transverse wall to the open end is formed of a resilient plastic.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said tubular shell comprises a first portion extending from the transverse wall to the open end which is composed of a plastic which is more resilient than that of a second portion which comprises said speaker enclosure, and integral locking means for retaining said first and said second portions in an assembled condition.
4. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein there is interposed resilient mounting means between said speaker and said shell.
References Cited Detrick 1813l STEPHEN J. TOMSKY, Primary Examiner.


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The International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Equity 2020
Rory O'Malley, Ben Gaffikin, John Neeson and Elizabeth Maye co-authored the Irish chapter of the 2020 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Equity; published by Global Legal Group, London.
This document has been prepared by McCann FitzGerald LLP for general guidance only and should not be regarded as a substitute for professional advice. Such advice should always be taken before acting on any of the matters discussed.

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A follow up
A follow up on the Web 2.0 aspect of Contour…
One of our early requirements when building Contour was related to usability. We needed an interface that combined the benefits of a desktop application (immediate response to user actions) but could also be delivered in a web browser. So for Contour it wasn’t about sticking a Web 2.0 label on an application – it was about solving a problem.
Now with all the Web 2.0 hype, it’s hard to figure out how to label our application. “Web-based” in the requirements space makes me think of a bolted on HTML form to a legacy tool, so Web 2.0 seems appropriate – though not perfect. Contour was built using Ajax frameworks from the ground up – not just a bit on the front end. It’s based on a flexible, open architecture and uses widely adopted standards.
Regardless of the labels, we’re trying to create a tool that helps project teams (like ourselves) manage requirements without getting in the way.
Granted, our UK partner’s website was put together quickly – but I hope you look past that, stock photos and all :)

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(Updates with high-yield swap index in last paragraph.)
Sept. 12 (Bloomberg) -- LibreMax Capital LLC, co-founded by former Deutsche Bank AG trader Greg Lippmann, gained 1.2 percent last month using bets against subprime mortgages, high-yield corporate bonds and equities to offset losses on housing debt.
The results brought returns in Lippmann’s $653 million fund to 5.1 percent this year and 9.5 percent since inception in October, LibreMax said in a letter to investors. Lippmann, whose New York-based firm oversees almost $900 million in assets, declined to comment through a spokesman.
Subprime-mortgage bonds lost almost 3 percent on average in August, the worst results in more than two years, as credit markets were roiled by the slowing U.S. economy and Europe’s debt crisis, according to Barclays Capital index data. The hedge-fund industry has gained 2.8 percent in 2011 after falling 1.2 percent last month, according a Bloomberg aggregate index.
“For the last several months we have oriented ourselves more defensively, which positioned us well for August’s volatility,” Libremax said. The firm also “adeptly traded” its derivative hedges in August, “actively rebalancing positions throughout the month,” according to the letter.
Lippmann, LibreMax’s chief investment officer, helped Deutsche Bank to offset losses on mortgage-related investments during the financial crisis of 2007 and 2008 with wagers against subprime debt that made $1.5 billion, according to an April report by a Senate panel. He also brokered trades against housing for at least 50 hedge funds including John Paulson’s, he told the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission.
Paulson, who is betting on an economic recovery after making billions of dollars wagering against subprime bonds, has lost 34 percent this year in his largest hedge fund, according to two people familiar with the firm. His Advantage Plus Fund lost 15 percent last month, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the fund is private.
Subprime-mortgage bonds, which gained 19.8 percent from January 2010 through February, have lost 6.9 percent since then, including a decline this month of 1.7 percent through last week, Barclays Capital data show.
Lippmann started LibreMax with Fred Brettschneider, the former head of global markets in the Americas at Deutsche Bank, after they departed the German lender last year.
Subprime mortgage bonds represented 44.3 percent of the firm’s holdings last month, with other types of home-loan securities without government-backing accounting for an additional 28.4 percent, according to the letter.
The firm has said its subprime investments have been concentrated among bonds issued before 2005, which are less volatile because of better underwriting and home price gains after they were issued. ABX index contracts, which Lippmann in 2005 helped to create to facilitate wagers against housing, are among the hedges it’s been using, according to the letter.
Securitized debt had “mild outperformance” versus other markets in August “amidst an extremely volatile month” that hampered liquidity, LibreMax said.
The Markit Group Ltd. CDX North America High Yield Index, a credit-default swaps index which falls as investor confidence in speculative-grade company debt deteriorates, dropped 5.5 percentage points to 95 percent of face value last month. The benchmark decreased today by 0.9 percentage point to 90.4 as of 2:52 p.m. in New York, the lowest level since September 2009.
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The Mayo senior hurlers travel to Trim on Sunday afternoon to face Meath in the second round of the National Hurling League Division 2B. The two teams had contrasting fortunes in round one of the competition with Mayo just earning a draw against Roscommon, in a match they should have won, and with Meath defeating title contenders Down in Newry. Meath also hosted Christy Ring Cup winners London last weekend and were convincing winners on a score line of 2-17 to 1-11.
Despite only drawing with Roscommon, Mayo manager Christy Phillips was very encouraged by the intensity shown by his team on the day and singled out Ballina’s Sean Regan for special mention. Regan gave Roscommon full-back Declan Leonard a torrid time in that match, and was odds on to score at least one goal but for the overexuberance of referee John Keane hauling him back for a free in when he was clean through on goal. For the game against the Royals Phillips will be looking to stalwarts Donie O’Brien, Aiden Connolly, Kenny Feeney, and captain Derek McDonnell to secure an away victory. The team will also be bolstered by the return of inspirational centre back Pa Connell from a hand injury. All Star footballer Keith Higgins will also be available for selection on Sunday, having lined out for James Horan’s team the previous evening against Down in Newry.
Meath come into this game showing good early season form with Steven Clynch to the fore scoring 1-12 and 1-07 against Down and London respectively. Meath who qualified for the Division 2B final last year but lost out to Kildare will be hoping to go one better this year and get promoted to Division 2A at the second time of asking. Manager Cillian Farrell, in his third year in charge, will be aiming for his third win in as many weeks. He will be looking to strong performances from Clynch, Stephen Morris, James Toher, James Kelly, and Peter Durnin to inspire his charges. Looking at the recent form lines Mayo will travel to Trim more in hope than expectation but if they can prevent Meath from scoring goals and limit Clynch’s influence from placed balls they have more than enough talent and experience to get both points from this fixture.


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While others were watching Niki Minaj doing--what was she doing?--on the Grammys, I was watching the Ceeb's first rate probe into the family Shafia. As per Tolstoy's observation that "all unhappy families are unhappy in their own way," the Shafia family was unhappy in a very specific, very Islamic, way. While the details of the horror were all too familiar--the collision between beautiful daughters and an "honour"-obsessed patriarch--what most struck me was the interview with the chick who heads up the province of Quebec's social services, the folks that were alerted time and time again to the severe dysfunction in this family, but who chose--chose!--to ignore it, hoping it would all go away. Why couldn't these social workers see what was happening, and intervene to stop it? As the head social worker explained, it was because none of them had any familiarity with the concept of "honour killing," so they could not even conceive of the possibility of young women ending up dead because of a family's distorted and demented notion of "honour." Which rather begs the question: what planet were these social workers living on? Obviously, it was the planet Multiculti, the planet Moral Relativism, the planet Kumbaya. Because had they been inhabitants of this planet, they would have had at least a glancing acquaintance with "honour" crimes, and might have been able to step in and save four lives.
That said, I have a hard time believing the foolish woman who claimed that prior to these deaths, the social workers involved in the case were clueless about what was happening; yes, a very hard time, indeed. Fortunately, I'm not the one who has to live with the cluelessness/cravenness/feigned ignorance which allowed the "honour" crime scenario to unfold to its horrific but all too predictable conclusion.

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Create a folded greeting card perfect for a special someone at Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or any holiday you wish.
This is a lovely project for you and your children. It may not be the type of card you make to send to all your family and friends, in fact, you might just keep it yourself! However, what a joy for grandparents or special friends to receive such a gift of your time and creativity!
- 1 12”X12” sheet dark blue card stock paper
- 2 12”X12” sheets medium blue card stock paper
- 3 12”X12” sheets light blue card stock paper
- 2 12”X12” sheets white card stock paper
- 1 12”X12” metallic gold paper
- 24 gauge white wire
- Paper glue
- Silver tooling foil and embossing too
- Small hole punch
- Blue buttons
- Blue paint and brush
- Blue marker
This makes for a lovely Menorah card; however, it can work for other holidays as well. For an Advent card – cut the design down to 4 panels with the first three candles in purple and the forth in red. For making a Kwanzaa card – cut the number down to 7 panels with the first three candles in red, then one in black, and the final three in green.
1. Start by cutting out all the pieces you’ll need for your candle card. If you are making a menorah you will need everything we are mentioning here.
Cut 4- 5” x10” light blue rectangles
1- 5” x12” light blue rectangle
4 -5” x10” medium blue rectangles
8- 2” x4” medium blue rectangles
9- 11/2” x 8” white rectangles
2. Next, cut 9 small white teardrop shapes and 9 large gold tear drop shapes for the flame on the candles. And then cut 9 pieces of white wire as the wicks.
3. Fold the wire pieces in half, creating a ¾” loop at the bend and twist remaining wire together. Then, glue the smaller white teardrop to the larger white teardrop with wire loop in between to form the candle’s flame.
4. Fold all 9 white rectangles in half to make a 4” long piece. Insert candle flame wire into open end of candlestick allowing 5/8” wire showing above candlestick. Glue wire and white stock together.
5. Fold all 5” x 10” rectangles and the one 5” x 12” rectangle in half. These pieces will be the backgrounds for decoration for each panel of the card. The fold will be on the bottom of the card. Fold all 2”X4” rectangles in half lengthwise. These pieces will act as hinges.
6. Decorate each panel using tooling foil, buttons, wire, blue paint and markers. Attach candles to the backside of the front of each panel so that the candle is centered in the panel and 3” of the candlestick is visible.
7. Attach hinges to sides of each panel so that only a fat 1/8” shows past the centerfold. Panels should be attached together so that the larger light blue panel is in the center, followed by alternating medium blue and light blue panels. Glue panel fronts to panel backs encasing the candlestick and the hinge.
Here’s a nice view of the Kwanzaa card showing the three red candles, one black and then three green. Notice the colors used in the decoration of the panels as well. Hope you enjoy creating your candle cards for whichever holiday you celebrate this season.

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House Democratic Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) today issued a statement following the governor’s press conference Monday afternoon outlining his gun safety plan:
Ohio House Democrats today sent a letter to Secretary of State Frank LaRose calling on him to reverse most of the voter purge that has occurred over the last past several weeks. Errors in the process have been continually revealed and the status of each person on the “last chance” list is still unknown. The deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 7.
State Reps. Michele Lepore-Hagan (D-Youngstown) and Lisa Sobecki (D-Toledo) today recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and announced the introduction of House Bill (HB) 351, legislation allowing tenants to terminate their rental agreement if they are a victim of domestic violence or rape.
House Democratic lawmakers today held a press conference detailing the next steps of their Ohio Promise legislative campaign. Democrats said safety and security issues, including commonsense gun safety, are top priorities as the state legislature returns for its fall session dates.
“Democrats are committed to working together to continue delivering results for Ohio taxpayers that renew our promise of safer schools, safer communities and greater economic security for you and your family at every stage of life,” said Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron).
House Democratic Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) and Rep. Michael Skindell (D-Lakewood) joined Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein and Equality Ohio today to urge action on the Ohio Fairness Act to protect LGBTQ+ Ohioans from discrimination in employment, housing and accommodations.
House Democrats announced the conclusion of their Ohio Promise Town Hall Tour this week, which saw more than two dozen stops in cities across the state over the past two months. In the wake of the mass shooting in Dayton in August, Ohioans all across the state came out to urge action on commonsense gun safety, an issue Democrats say is a top concern heading into the fall session.
Minority Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) today released the following statement regarding the Ohio Supreme Court’s controversial split ruling that the state did not overstep its constitutional authority when it sought to block local hiring laws around the state:
House Democratic Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) today joined Speaker Larry Householder (R-Glenford) at a press conference in the Statehouse to announce the installation of cameras in four additional House hearing rooms, signaling the completion of a major project to offer live coverage of all House committee meetings for the first time, fulfilling a long-time Democratic priority of a more open and transparent committee process.
State Reps. H. Gilson Blair (D-Weathersfield) and Michael O’Brien (D-Warren) today announced a recent conference call with Trump administration officials in response to their repeated attempts to urge the Trump administration to assist them in bringing General Motors back to Lordstown, Ohio.
Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair and Rep. Tavia Galonski (D-Akron) today sent a letter on behalf of the Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus to UAW President Gary Jones expressing support for the UAW members as they continue to strike. The UAW has been striking since Monday, September 16, after contract negotiations with General Motors failed to reach a compromise.


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We had a beautiful Memorial Day on Monday: sunny, dry, and high 70s. Thanks to the Crops Team for planting cantaloupe and eggplant and harvesting lots of greens and radish for the schools, all on a holiday. Many crops got cultivated with the flex-tine (weeding tool) for the fourth, fifth, or even sixth time, in the case of the potatoes and strawberries. We want to keep stirring the surface of the beds to keep them dry and to uproot small weeds, which the flex-tine helps with. It’s basically a large metal rake that attaches behind the tractor and gets pulled right over the crops (pictured below). The goal is to keep the crops clean so they’re not competing with weeds for water and nutrients, and so we can harvest them more easily.
The hoop house installers were ready to finish the job last Thursday, but heavy winds made it unsafe to work with the sheet of plastic. Saturday morning was calm, so they pulled one piece up and over the peak and attached it at the vent, and secured the second piece on the north side (pictured below). The house has roll up sides and a ridge vent, so can be cooled without running fans. We chose this design so we wouldn’t need to use electricity, and there are no outlets at the house. The next step is to install the drip irrigation system, and then we’ll be ready to plant come fall.
It was a busy week in the fields as we began planting out the summer crops. We wanted to plant peppers on Tuesday with volunteers from Dassault Systemes of Waltham, but the high winds changed the plan. Instead, we chose crops with little foliage (scallions and eucalyptus), and did our transplanting in the front field where the trees offer some protection from the wind (pictured below, volunteers taking the eucalyptus out of the trays). The volunteers then pulled weeds in the perennial garden. This is the fourth year in a row that Dassault has helped us, and we really enjoy working with such kind and attentive folks.
On Wednesday, the Crops Team planted the peppers (pictured below). And on Thursday, seniors from Middlesex School weeded peas and planted cucumbers and broccoli. They worked so well and so quickly that we needed to sprint to keep ahead of them—putting water down with the transplanter and dropping plants for the students to put in the ground. In all the hither and thithering, I forgot to take a picture of this fabulous group. Thanks all for advancing the field work!
On Tuesday we’ll begin stocking greens in the display fridge at the admissions area. The containers holding the greens are compostable. If you don’t have your own composter, we’ll be collecting used containers and adding them to the compost pile in the field. You can drop off your used containers at the admissions window. Thanks for your help with this!
See you in the field,

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Machine account logon attempts may not work between Windows 2000-based domain controllers. This behavior can occur if the machine account password is changed by the domain controller and enough unsuccessful attempts are made to log on to that account with the wrong password.
The machine account is much like a regular user account, but it is used by domain controllers to facilitate communication between other domain controllers and computers on the network. This account is usually in the form of computername$ and is not editable by the administrator.
If enough unsuccessful logon attempts are made by the server with the machine account, the account becomes disabled. Even after the correct password is finally used to log on to that account, the attempt does not succeed.
After this account has been disabled, there is no way in the Windows 2000 user interface to enable the account. It may also be difficult to tell if the account is actually disabled.
In the worst-case scenario, domain controllers could be prevented from replicating.
In Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, machine accounts are used only for secure channel setups, which ignore the lockout advisory. In Windows 2000, computers use Kereberos logons for the machine accounts, which do use the lockout settings.
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Microsoft Windows 2000. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
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The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has announced its intention to participate in the development of a comprehensive global strategy concerned with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime sources.
The global alliance, which represents around 90 countries, will be actively involved in the upcoming session of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting, during which attendees will begin to formulate an initial strategy for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.
The IAPH has co-sponsored a submission calling for a quantified global emissions plan for shipping to set the level of ambition of the initial IMO strategy, which is set to be agreed upon in 2018 at the MEPC session. The objective is that greenhouse gas emissions should start to reduce as soon as possible and decrease towards zero in the second half of the century, in accordance with Paris climate goals.
“Ports are ready to facilitate the pathway to zero emission shipping,” said Peter Mollema, Europe’s vice president for IAPH.
“This can be done in various ways, for instance through the facilitation of infrastructure for the supply of alternative fuels, optimising the effectiveness of port incentive schemes, increasing operational efficiency of ports to minimise ship’s idle time and the provision of climate-proof infrastructure. What is important is that ports have the flexibility to use different tools and instruments according to the type of infrastructure and traffic they manage.”
Established in 1955, the IAPH is dedicated to fostering co-operation among ports and harbours and promoting the role they have in the creation of a peaceful and more prosperous world.
The organisation, which has Consultative NGO Status from the United Nations, has been a key player in the fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in shipping, having created the World Ports Climate Initiative (WPCI) in 2008. The initiative created techniques that ports can implement to identify and reward clean ships. Last month, the IAPH decided to expand WPCI to cover a full range of sustainability issues related to ports, with the new programme due to be officially launched in March next year.
Source: Port Strategy (www.portstrategy.com), 29 June 2017


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The panic buttons in Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s workplace have been inexplicably ‘torn out’ earlier than final week’s Capitol Riot, sending employees right into a panic as they tried to barricade themselves inside amid the protest.
Pressley’s Chief of Staff Sarah Groh has shared new disturbing particulars of the riot on January 6, revealing how security protocols meant to maintain lawmakers secure did not fuction correctly.
Groh mentioned the Congresswoman and her staffers have been inspired to come back to the Capitol early for the joint session earlier than the crowds outdoors acquired too giant.
‘I used to be deeply involved. It felt like the warmth was being turned up when it comes to the rhetoric and Trump’s goals to incite violence,’ Groh mentioned to the Boston Globe.
When protesters raided the constructing, Pressley’s staffers barricaded the doorway to her workplace with furnishings and water jugs.
Groh pulled out gasoline masks and scanned the room for particular panic buttons, solely to seek out them lacking.
‘Every panic button in my workplace had been torn out – the entire unit,’ she recalled.
In final week’s Capitol siege Rep. Ayanna Pressley and her staffers barricaded themselves in her workplace and looked for panic buttons in her workplace however they have been inexplicably ‘torn out’
They couldn’t discover out why they have been lacking. Groh mentioned she had used them earlier than and so they hadn’t switched officers since then.
Pressley’s Chief of Staff Sarah Groh mentioned she and different staffers, together with Pressley, sheltered in her workplace. She mentioned she looked for panic buttons within the workplace however ‘Every panic button in my workplace had been torn out – the entire unit’
Due to a number of dying threats over the previous two years Pressley’s workplace had routinely ran by security drills and menace situations and have been acquainted with the panic buttons.
The menace of the Trump-inspired mob made Pressley fearful for a number of causes.
She has alopecia, an autoimmune dysfunction that places her in a high-risk class for COVID-19, which she might have contracted by sheltering with different lawmakers and passing the crowds.
She can be a part of the self-dubbed ‘Squad’ group of Democratic Congress members together with Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and Ilhan Omar.
Eventually Pressley and her staffers have been escorted to a number of totally different safe areas.
In the tip Pressley was taken to a secret location the place different House members have been sheltering, the place she and different colleagues began drafting articles of impeachment.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Groh for extra particulars.
After the chaos Pressley opened up concerning the feeling of worry and panic.
‘The experiences of Wednesday have been harrowing and sadly very acquainted within the deepest and most ancestral means. And so after all I’m fearful, however that worry just isn’t new,’ Pressley mentioned to Joy Reid on MSNBC.
A view of the Trump-inspired mob storming the Capitol Building on January 6 to protest the certification of the presidential election above
In the violent protest Trump supporters clashed with police as lawmakers have been compelled to shelter contained in the Capitol constructing
A spokesperson for Pressley mentioned on the lacking panic buttons ‘the matter has been raised with the related companies and is presently underneath investigation’ and the ‘duress buttons’ had been beforehand put in all through her workplace suite.
‘Our employees had used these gadgets earlier than and they’re frequently examined and maintained,’ an announcement shared with The Hill mentioned.
‘The security of the Congresswoman, her household and our employees stay our prime precedence and on the course of the Congresswoman, the Sergeant at Arms oversaw the set up of latest duress buttons all through the workplace following the assault,’ the assertion added.
Fellow Massachusetts lawmaker Rep. Jim McGovern additionally shared particulars of the havoc he noticed unfold throughout the Capitol riot.
He was one of many final roughly 50 members to depart the House chamber and by that point rioters had already shattered home windows within the adjoining foyer and have been banging on the doorways.
‘It was like taking a look at evil,’ he mentioned.
‘It was a horrific day. I simply assumed that the noise we have been listening to outdoors the chamber was only a handful of individuals. I couldn’t think about that total mob might acquire entry to the Capitol,’ he added.
He mentioned that he feared violence might happen throughout the Congress session and as a precaution, ‘I informed my employees to remain house.’


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3 Days Riga Itinerary: Explore the Capital City of Latvia
This 3 Days Riga Itinerary is going to show you the best of Latvia! The experience is definitely going to be incredible and something unique from other European tours. From the exploration of the Old Town to visit the unique Central Market, every little experience is going to sweep you off your feet. There’s something different for everyone! No matter if you are a history buff or an architecture admirer, a foodie or fun lover, this Riga Itinerary will help you like a pro!
Trip at a Glance
Day 1: Exploring the Old Town
Day 2: Explore Riga Central Market
Day 3: Day trip to Jurmala
you can’t miss exploring the Old Town. There are numerous reasons because of which a great number of travelers come to this place every year.
This iconic sites in Riga were built in the 14th century! It was initially built in for the German merchants and was rebuilt during the 90s after being destroyed because of the destructions caused due to WWII.
St Peter’s Church: It’s one of the most celebrated churches of Riga, Latvia located in the Old Town.
Today’s focus of the trip would be the Riga Central Market. Ostensibly, nothing can give a better picture of a place than its food.
The Next spot for this day will be the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia! It’s considered one of the best and widely known Museums in Riga Latvia.
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This is the first day of your Riga Itinerary and you can’t miss exploring the Old Town. There are numerous reasons because of which a great number of travelers come to this place every year. From the cobblestone street to the fascinating medieval style architecture, there is no dearth of interesting sites here.
The House of Blackheads: This iconic sites in Riga was built in the 14th century! It was initially built in for the German merchants and was rebuilt during the 90s after being destroyed because of the destructions caused due to WWII.
St Peter’s Church: It’s one of the most celebrated churches of Riga, Latvia located in the Old Town. Travelers from around the globe come to see this beautiful divine edifice. Its height is around 120m and one gets a perfectly amazing view of the town from the top.
The Dom Cathedral: Another famous church here is the Dom Cathedral. Located in the Old Town of Riga, it attracts a large number of travelers from every corner of the world. The building was built during 1207 and is particularly known for the 6,718 piped organ.
Other places to visit in Riga Old Town: The Three Brothers, the Swedish Gate, the Old City Walls, and the Powder Tower
Day 2 - Explore Riga Central Market
This is going to be the second day of your 3 Days Riga Itinerary! Today’s focus of the trip would be the Riga Central Market. Ostensibly, nothing can give a better picture of a place than its food. So, if you want to try some local delicacies, just make your way right towards the Riga Central Market.
The market was built in 1930 and is considered as the largest markets of Europe. The market opens all day around the year, and you don’t need to worry what day it is. You’ll encounter a plethora of vegetable, meat, fish, products, and much more. And, there would also be vendors with freshly baked pastries and you can start your day with the perfect breakfast.
The Museum of the Occupation: The Next spot for this day will be the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia! It’s considered one of the best and widely known Museums in Riga Latvia. And, is particularly known for helping tourist uncover the German History, the story behind the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the Soviet occupation of Latvia from WWII.
Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia: This Museum is located at a short distance from the city and is accessible by the city’s tram. It proffers an opportunity to the travelers to discover rural Latvia. Here you will be provided with a map on entry with the help of which exploration can be done.
Day 3 - Day trip to Jurmala
Today if the third and the last day of the Riga, Latvia trip! This day you’ll be taking a day trip to Jurmala. This place has a vast span of beautiful sandy Baltic beach. Taking a day trip to Jurmala is the perfect way of this part of the trip.
For people who are coming from a warmer climate
The water might be a bit chilly for people used to warmer climates however it’s definitely still swimmable during the summer months if you can handle a little bit of chill. There are also a number of nature trails in the area for walking or biking if you feel like being more active.
If you’re not visiting Riga on a budget and feel like you need some pampering after your first 2 days in Riga then Hotel Jurmala Spa offers a number of affordable spa treatments including a variety of massages.
Lido: Lido restaurants are extremely popular with locals and offer a changing menu of traditional Latvian cuisine including meat dishes, potatoes, salads, desserts and much more. Upon entering, grab a tray from the end of the aisle and simply walk down the aisles of food, putting what you want on your tray before paying at the end. There are several locations across Riga including one in Jurmala and even at Riga airport if you fancy once last meal before departing. You can eat well here for around €6-10 per person depending on your selections.

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While so many institutions, practices and policies in the U.S. are perpetually contorted by so-called “political correctness” — like a twisted colon — meaning they’re full of…well, you know…China doesn’t mess around.
In an attempt to impede religious extremism, the Chinese government has commissioned more than one million people to take up residence in the homes of Uighur Muslim families…
I know — this sounds like fake news…
But it isn’t. The operatives move in — wholly invited — with the families to keep watch on them, ensuring extreme or unpatriotic beliefs aren’t taking hold.
The federal informants — who describe themselves as “relatives” of their involuntary hosts — are purportedly instructed to penetrate, infiltrate, and work the folks like crafty salesmen.
As an example, the agents will offer members of the family cigarettes and alcohol — extremists would refuse both.
They’re taking notes, studying who’s being bad or good, like a certain chubby, red-coated, white-bearded man who’s coming soon to town.
Dr. Darren Byler, who recently published his research on Asian society, explained:
“Had a Uighur host just greeted a neighbour in Arabic with the words ‘Assalamu Alaykum’? That would need to go in the notebook. Was that a copy of the Quran in the home? Was anyone praying on Friday or fasting during Ramadan? Was a little sister’s dress too long or a little brother’s beard irregular?”
Reportedly, up to a million Uighurs have been placed in governmental “re-education” centers, as an attempted shutdown of extremism.
Of course, such action is its own kind of extremism. Terrible extremism.
As stated by Byler, “relatives” were sent into Muslim homes for a 7-day assessment in 2017.
The Communist Party’s official newspaper, the New York Ti– I mean, the People’s Daily, seemed to confirm the claim, indicating that over 1.1 million people would be coupled with 1.69 million ethnic minorities in China by the end of September 2018.
Many of those families were previously quarantined for “re-education.”
The Chinese government has even been accused of forcing children from that group into orphanages, and of confiscating the Quran.
China is no doubt keeping its eye on Europe, intent to avoid cultural upset or terroristic evolution. Meanwhile, Islam is gaining momentum in American government (here and here) and political activism (here, here, and here).
Fortunately for us, America has a Bill of Rights. And — despite contemporary accusations among the Left — we have a President who touts freedom. May we stay as far away as possible from the way of China. And in the process, may we never see the turmoil of Europe.
The U.S. was designed as a haven of religious freedom, and this story should make us all a little more thankful for that. It certainly does me.
Amendment I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
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U.S. lawmakers are racing to enact a massive rescue package to prop up an American economy increasingly paralyzed by efforts to contain the novel coronavirus.
Stock markets plunged last week — wiping out nearly all gains recorded during Donald Trump’s presidency — as activity in public places across the country ground to a halt.
With factories, businesses, restaurants and schools shutting down and entire industries in shambles, workers are facing layoffs, cutbacks in hours or having to make the difficult choice of working while ill if they lack paid sick leave.
Despite positive test results for lawmakers in both chambers that have forced self-quarantining measures, Democratic and Republican leaders say lawmakers must stay in Washington to finish work on an economic stimulus package.
“The coronavirus is slowing our economy to a near standstill,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said on the Senate floor last week. “We're almost certainly anticipating a recession.”
Lawmakers and the White House have devised a series of phases to rescue the U.S. economy. Here is a summary of what each phase has been designed to do.
Lawmakers initially focused on funding U.S. public health efforts to combat the coronavirus, passing an $8.3 billion package earlier this month.
Trump asked Congress for little more than $2 billion in funding, with a plan to fund $535 million of that request by rerouting unused funds allocated to fight Ebola. Democrats pushed back on that plan and ultimately negotiated a bill with the White House that included $3 billion for coronavirus vaccine development and $1 billion for U.S. international aid efforts to combat the virus.
Trump signed that bill on March 6.
The Democrat-majority House of Representatives took the lead on negotiating the first bill with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to address the devastating economic impact of the crisis.
The Senate passed "phase two” of the bill last week by a 90-8 vote. The bill offers COVID-19 testing without cost, an extension of unemployment benefits to address the needs of workers who may be laid off due to the crisis, as well as paid sick leave for workers at some U.S. companies.
Lower-income workers in the United States make up one-quarter of the American workforce that has no access to paid sick leave.
The House-passed bill has several loopholes, which means the sick leave extension would not apply to companies with fewer than 50 employees or more than 500 workers. The bill also caps the amount of sick leave pay workers can collect.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky expressed reservations about the bill but encouraged Republicans to pass it.
“I do not believe we should let perfection be the enemy of something that will help even a subset of workers,” McConnell said on the Senate floor last week. “The House bill has real shortcomings. It does not even begin to cover all of the Americans who will need help in the days ahead.”
The Republican-majority Senate passed the bill last week, as it became clear that lawmakers would need to quickly work on passage of a more ambitious economic stimulus bill.
The Senate is taking the lead on working with the White House to craft a massive economic stimulus plan that could be nearing $2 trillion in cost.
The Treasury Department proposed a direct deposit of $1200 to hundreds of millions of Americans, based on family and income size starting in April. Under that plan, the U.S. government would also offer billions of dollars in loans to small businesses teetering on the edge of financial ruin amid social distancing and quarantines. Republicans have also proposed $75 billion in aid to hospitals and health care providers.
But Democrats have expressed concerns the bill does send enough money to hospitals and state and local governments. They are also arguing the legislation does not do enough to help lower and middle-class Americans hurt by the crisis, pushing back against Republicans’ proposal for a $500 billion fund controlled by the Treasury Department to aid the hardest-hit industries.
“We want the workers to come first,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told news network CNN Sunday. “If a corporation is getting money because they need something, and airlines is the industry they're talking about, they’ve got to keep their employees, they've got to not cut the pay of their employees, and they should not do stock buybacks, increases in compensation for the top executives.”
Leverage over Republicans
Democrats have unexpected leverage in the Republican-majority Senate after Rand Paul of Kentucky became the first U.S. senator to test positive for the coronavirus. His absence – along with self-quarantining measures by Utah Senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney – means McConnell must have Democrat votes to pass the measure.
Democrats blocked advancement of the legislation for the second time in as many days Monday, prompting accusations from McConnell that the opposing party was politicizing the crisis by adding unrelated requests.
“This is not a juicy political opportunity,” McConnell said on the Senate floor. “This is a national emergency.”
Lawmakers are aiming to pass this new round of economic relief by the end of this week to calm an anxious public. But once the bill is passed in the Senate it would head over to the House of Representatives, where House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats are drafting their own version of the economic assistance bill.
“We'll be introducing our own bill and hopefully it will be compatible,” Pelosi said Sunday.
Identical legislation must pass both chambers before it can go to the White House for President Trump’s signature.
Despite warning signs negotiations could be much longer than expected, President Trump said the bill would provide much-needed assistance.
“Our goal is to get relief to Americans as quickly as possible so that families can get by and small businesses can keep workers on the payroll,” Trump told reporters Sunday. “This will help our economy, and you will see our economy skyrocket once this is over. I think it's going to skyrocket.”

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News reports recently detailed the plight of a woman in her 50s who suffered a scorpion sting while going through some items in her garage.
She was taken to the hospital‚ treated for three hours and released. But that’s when she got the real sting: A hospital bill for $83‚000.
Woodland Hills Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyers know that cases like this are being reported with increasing frequency‚ and it’s leading more and more people to file for protection under federal bankruptcy laws.
Out-of-control medical bills are one of the top causes of bankruptcy in this country. Without question‚ it’s something that politicians have been trying to tackle for decades‚ but as this case proves‚ we have much farther yet to go.
According to The Arizona Republic‚ the hospital in this case charged nearly $40‚000 for each of the two doses of antivenom. Hospitals just across the border in Mexico charge about $100 a dose. The newspaper researched the matter further‚ and found that the average charge for the serum runs between $8‚000 and $13‚000.
This was an insect bite – not even a major‚ complicated surgery or long-term treatment that would require an extensive amount of skill and specialty.
But let’s say it is a surgery. One example was recently provided by an NBC News reporter in Atlanta who reported being charged $66‚000 for a one-night hospital visit. It was a four-level vertebrae fusion surgery. Now‚ this reporter happened to have insurance. Hospitals often give insurance companies a break‚ known as “allowances‚” and the insurance company ended up paying about $34‚000‚ while the patient ended up paying about $4‚000.
Perhaps most astonishing about the report was the quote from a hospital administrator‚ who said most patients probably don’t realize they can negotiate their bills down by a substantial portion. Many simply assume they must pay it – and they go broke trying.
Without some further intervention‚ the problem is expected to worsen. The federal government reports that Americans spent roughly $2.5 trillion on health care in 2009. By 2019‚ it’s expected we’ll be spending about $4.5 trillion on health care.
Some people are opting for a risky alternative‚ which is not to receive treatment. Consumer Reports released a study last year that showed 45 percent of adults under the age of 65 didn’t get a prescription filled and 65 percent canceled a doctor’s appointment — because they could not afford it. Numerous others decided not to get a test their doctor had ordered or undergo a medically necessary procedure.
The Affordable Care Act promises a cap on out-of-pocket spending for medical procedures. However‚ even that amount probably won’t be low enough to keep you from considering a bankruptcy.
The good news is that a bankruptcy does allow you to start over after you’ve been buried in medical debt.
Your creditors will stop hounding you immediately after you have filed (known as an automatic stay)‚ and after the debts are discharged‚ you will be able to walk away from the ordeal debt-free. Even if you don’t qualify for a Chapter 7‚ a Chapter 13 filing can help you establish a doable payment plan‚ for those especially difficult cases where the health care provider won’t accept a lower settlement.
If you have questions about how to tackle your medical bill debt‚ we can help.
If you are facing Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Woodland Hills‚ contact Cal West Law to schedule your free consultation. Call (818) 446-1334.

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Big words were spoken after Trump floated the idea of stripping the security clearances for up to six big names, particularly people who criticized him, many of whom were Obama-era names who might come off as people who are just mad that Hillary lost. Trump is finding some stiff opposition in big names like James Comey, John Brennan, and others, facing what appears to be stern opposition to Trump’s leadership as President of the United States.
The story broke more boundaries when a former security official spoke with Nicolle Wallace of MSNBC.
“A former senior national security official told MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace that people need to act if Trump moves to strip security clearances away from former officials who criticize him.
Wallace said, “A former senior intelligence officially spoke to today following the White House threat called today’s announcement a watershed moment of the Trump presidency and said, quote, if we have come to a point when we use the stripping of security clearances to deny free speech, we have crossed an American line and people need to act. He also said of the individuals named by the White House today who he knows well, quote, the danger here is that while traditionally former directors have not entered the political debate, they have been called Nazis by this president and these guys feel there is a need to protect the community because Trump has crossed lines that create danger. This former official added, quote, the standard for stripping clearances is the disclosure of classified information, and none of these individuals have disclosed classified information. They’re doing no more than exercising their first amendment right to criticize a sitting president.”
The White House floated the idea today of taking away the national security clearances of former CIA director John Brennan, former FBI director James Comey, Michael Hayden, Susan Rice, former acting director of the FBI Andrew McCabe, and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. All of these people have two things in common. They either investigated the Russia scandal, or they have criticized Trump.
If the president does start taking away security clearances, it will be a move intended to silence criticism of him from within the intelligence community. Donald Trump is a threat to the First Amendment and national security.
He is threatening to abuse presidential power to silence criticism, and if he follows through, Congress and the American people must be prepared to act.”


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Charles was born at Ft.Wayne,Allen,Indiana. Charles married Elizabeth M. Marker married 12 April 1883 in Huntington,Indiana. They are the parents of one child Mary O. Hudson Leedy, wife of Stephen Leedy. Mary is buried next to her father Charles.

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I attended Duke University to pursue my passion to become a writer and studied with the late Reynolds Price, and the late Dr. Blackburn. But by the time I had finished my studies in narrative writing, I became increasingly non-verbal as I had difficulty knowing what voice to use as there was not an androgynous voice. My script turned to photography a non-verbal way to express my emotions. Photography, or “writing with light” opened a passageway to express the emotional velocity of my thoughts by weaving both my male and female narrative voices into my images. This non-verbal medium of images tapped into my subconscious, and drove me to open myself up with less censorship to see what was inside of me. This clarified the people, places and objects that held special meaning to me, and resonated with my past experiences and dreams.
I have always been interested in the scars, lines and topography of the natural world as well as the human body; the face as it ages, how people’s hands inform us of their unique gestures, their signature style. Self-expression of the younger generation fascinates me: piercings and tattoos needled into the flesh of those who need to individualize themselves in a culture that is becoming increasingly more diverse.
This journey, with my camera as passport, has found me searching for places and people who have allowed me into their culture or private lives. That dialogue sustains me. Most of all, I need that connection to feel alive: to resonate with another form of energy and find the gift of equilibrium between myself and another.
While Caroline studied English at Duke there were no photography classes which allowed her to seek out the mentorship of John Menapace, and to become one of three co-founders of the first student publication dedicated to photography as a fine art.Latent Image I was produced in her senior year when she and her co-founders invited Minor White to campus. She studied with Minor White as the only female in a seven student graduate class from 1971-1972. Her study in photography also allowed her to work with Murray Riss at the Penland School in North Carolina in 1970 and John Menapace in 1974.
Ms. Vaughan participated in Polaroid’s Young Artists’ Program from 1971 for about ten years and received additional support from Polaroid in 2007. She received a N. C. Fellowship in 1990, as well as a grant from The Center for Documentary Studies at Duke. In 1996, Duke Press, with an introduction by the late Reynolds Price, published her monograph, Borrowed Time: Photographs by Caroline Vaughan, Durham and London. She was also published in Quartet: Four North Carolina Photographers, by Safe Harbor Press in 2004. Museums that have collected Vaughan’s work include, among others: The Addison Gallery of American Art, MA; The Amon Carter Museum, TX; The Museum of Fine Art, Houston, TX; The Polaroid Collection, MA; and The Gregg Museum, The North Carolina Museum of Art, The Cameron Museum, and The Mint Museum in North Carolina. Additionally, her work has been published in Camera(Switzerland); Zoom (France); and Aperture (USA). Retired from working in fund raising at Duke for 25 years, Caroline is learning digital photography and taught at Penland in 2007.


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Total Motion Midland League Division 1
Saturday 29th December 2018
Brocton 0 Cadbury Athletic 0
The eventual 0-0 score line belied the end to end nature of this enthralling match. Both defences played their parts when needed and both goal keepers made good saves. The forwards were not wasteful but their approach work was never quite enough to beat the keepers and when it was, the woodwork came to the rescue.
The Badgers were the first to show, with Regan Smith bending in a cracking shot from a James McGrady cross. Stuart Parsons, in goal for Cadbury, dived full length to push the shot round the post. Despite height advantage, the visitors then had difficulty in clearing the resulting corner and needed a clearance off the line to get the ball away.
When Dan Lomas met a header in the box just before the quarter hour, he hit it hard into the ground and Parsons pulled off a Gordon Banks like save to tip the ball over the bar as it bounced up from the ground. Then Connor Haddaway hit one from deep, fizzing his shot over the bar after Smith had teed him up.
A free kick when Brett Lloyd, raiding from his left back position, was caught just outside the box, caused the first heart flutters for Brocton. Brett Felows took the kick and hit it wide, but it presaged a patch of Cadbury pressure. The darting runs of Alex Tesfom, on the right wing and Stuart Butcher in the centre, kept the Brocton back line on their toes and a sloppy pass out from the back gave that pairing a clear run at goal. Keiren Nelson got in a timely tackle, but the warning signs were there.
On 25 minutes Brocton were in full celebration mode at a well worked goal, only to find that the linesman had his flag up for off side and on the 40 minute mark Butcher and Nelson were allowed to scrap for the ball before Anthony Fitzmaurice eventually came away with the ball and found a shot on goal. It was weak though and brocton survived, as they did on the stroke of half time when Fellows decided to go down in the area when feeling a touch on his thigh. No penalty and no score at half time.
Brocton began with an overlap on the right and worked the ball in field player at a time in the hope of leaving the spare man, Regan Smith, with a shot on goal, but the ball was well intercepted and the chance went.
Regan Smith found his shooting boots with a powerful chance from distance which cleared the bar and a Dan Lomas cross field pass put McGrady through on the left. He had to shoot from a narrow angle and could only find the side netting.
Butcher was fortunate to find the referee in forgiving mode when he chased a ball and managed to kick the brave Geldart in the face as the keeper tried to head it away from the edge of the box, but Kennie Roberts was not so lucky as the game went into added time. His foul was routine and not deserving of a booking but, with adrenaline flowing, he could not resist chirping at the referee and spoiled, for himself at least, an honest and hard fought match by picking up a second booking. All in all a fair draw.
Brocton: Joe Geldart, Adam Weldon, Ryan Kimberley, Keiren Nelson, Jack Arrowsmith, Connor Haddaway, Jack Weldon, Dan Lomas, Regan. Smith, Josh Wilson, James McGrady
Used Substitutes: Andrew Davis
Updated 11:48 - 30 Dec 2018 by Adam Checkley

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Caladium Care Indoors – Growing Caladiums As Indoor Plants
CALIBER CARE INDOORS: HOW TO PREPARE FOR CALICONS AS INDOOR PLANTS?
When it comes to growing plants indoors, there are many different options available. There are indoor plants that require little or no attention at all while others need extra care during the summer months when they’re not producing flowers. Calicos (Indoor Cacti) are one of the most popular types of indoor plants because they’re easy to grow and produce beautiful flowers year round. They’re also very drought tolerant so you don’t have to worry about them dying if your watering system breaks down.
The main difference between indoor cacti and other kinds of plants is that they need to be kept moist all the time just like any other plant. If you want to keep your cactus alive year round, then you’ll need to provide them with water. You could use a drip irrigation system, but this isn’t always practical or convenient since it’s often hard to get into some places where you live.
Another option is using a humidity dome which uses misting instead of continuous dripping. Misting is much easier than constantly running the sprinkler system.
Many people try to save money by using the sun to water their plants. While this might seem like a good idea at first, it actually can cause your cacti to dry out. So if you’re going to go this route, you’ll need to take a few extra steps to make sure that your plants are staying hydrated.
Furthermore, you’ll need to determine what type of cactus you own. For example, some plants don’t grow very tall, while others can reach over 6 feet in height. You’ll also want to find out if it’s a soft or hard cactus because this can affect how much water it requires.
If you have a combination of both soft and hard cacti in the same room, then you’ll need to water them separately.
Finally, you’ll need to learn how much sun your cacti require. While some can tolerate low lighting conditions, others won’t grow at all if you keep them out of the sun. If your cacti is a flowering type, then it must have at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Also remember that it doesn’t do well in cold environments and needs to be kept indoors during the winter months.
There are many other things to consider when deciding whether or not you should grow cacti as houseplants, but this information will get you started. Now that you know a little bit about how to grow and maintain your plants, you can decide if it’s something that interests you or not. And remember, whether you want to grow cacti or not, you should always research the plants that you’re interested in before making a significant investment.
CAUSES FOR ALTERNATE LEAVES ON CACTI:
There are several reasons why cacti produce different types of leaves. This is a natural process that can sometimes affect the way your plant grows. However, if you take good care of your cactus and provide the appropriate growing conditions, it should bounce back and return to its normal appearance by the next year.
One of the most common reasons why your cacti might be growing weird looking leaves is because it hasn’t been watered enough. As we mentioned before, cacti stores water in its leaves instead of its stems, so if you don’t provide enough water, the plant will have to use whatever moisture it has stored in its body. When this occurs for an extended period of time, the chlorophyll begins to deplete from the leaves and they turn yellow.
Eventually, the cacti will shed these yellow leaves so it can direct more energy to preserving its life source.
In addition to not providing enough water, your cactus might also have too much. If the soil is constantly saturated and there isn’t adequate drainage, then your cacti won’t be able to get the oxygen it needs. This can cause the plants leaves to turn yellow or white.
When this occurs, you should cut down on watering your cacti and make sure that the soil drains properly.
Too much water will also cause your cacti to grow strange leaves. But in this scenario, it’s not because of a lack of moisture in the soil, but rather a lack of nutrients. When a cacti has too much water, it doesn’t have enough nutrients to carry out normal bodily functions.
This causes the cacti to produce smaller leaves in an effort to conserve energy and survive. However, since these leaves are smaller, they also receive less sunlight and this can cause them to turn a pale color or even white.
In order to get your cacti’s nutrients back up, you’ll need to wean your plant off water by letting the soil dry out completely. Once the soil is completely dry, water it lightly so that sogginess it avoided. Continue this process until your cacti shows signs of new growth.
At this point, you can resume normal watering and it should return to its normal self in no time.
Providing the right growing conditions is important if you want to grow cacti. By providing the right soil, lighting, and water conditions, you’ll be able to avoid weird leaves on your cacti altogether. However, as you’ve seen, even if you provide all of these things, your cacti can still produce smaller or discolored leaves depending on other factors that are beyond your control.
The good news is that as long as your cacti isn’t producing abnormal leaves, it will produce sweet fruits. And if you can get past the bitter taste of its protection mechanism, then you’ll be enjoying these fruits for a long time to come.
Other Growing Conditions and Tips
Now that you know how to care for your cacti once it’s been grown, it’s also important to learn what growing conditions are required to cultivate them so you can either provide them yourself or find someone else who can.
The first thing you need is soil. Like we mentioned before, cacti can grow in just about any type of soil as long as it has proper drainage. However, it still has preferences.
A good mix for a cacti garden would be equal parts of potting soil, sand, and small pebbles. If you need to buy your soil, make sure it’s disease free so you don’t spread anything that might hurt your cacti.
Lighting is also important. As we mentioned before, most types of cacti require at least six hours of sunlight every day. There are a few, however, that prefer shade and even some that thrive in artificial lighting.
The best way to find out what type of lighting your cacti needs is to keep it as a houseplant until it gets big enough to transplant outdoors, and even then, provide both sunlight and artificial light while it gets used to its new environment.
Watering your cacti is also very important. As we’ve mentioned before, cacti contains a layer of fat instead of roots, so it’s important that you don’t soak it. Over-watering can cause your cacti to mold or even rot.
The best way to see if your cacti needs water is to pick it up. If it feels light, then it doesn’t need water. If it feels heavy, then you should definitely water it, but don’t give it too much. You can also check if your cacti skin is warped or wrinkled. If it is, then your cacti needs water. Some deeper cacti like the barrel cactus will have a mid-section that looks slightly bloated. This is a sign that it needs water. When in doubt, don’t water it. Let the soil dry out completely before giving it water again.
One of the most important things you can do to keep your cacti healthy is to mulch around the base of the plant. This will prevent the soil from drying out too quickly in the sun and protect it from extreme temperature changes. It can also prevent weeds from growing around your cacti.
Do you have any other tips for growing cacti?
Sources & references used in this article:
Pythium root rot resistance in commercial caladium cultivars by Z Deng, BK Harbaugh, RO Kelly, T Seijo… – …, 2005 – journals.ashs.org
Caladium plant called” Florida Calypso” by GJ Wilfret – US Patent App. 08/747,437, 1998 – Google Patents


Lenovo launches three new tablets
Two of the tablets, the IdeaPad K1 and ThinkPad run on Android Honeycomb 3.1. The third tablet, IdeaPad P1, runs Windows 7
Lenovo has launched a line of tablets. The range includes two tablets that runs on Android Honeycomb 3.1 and another which runs Windows 7.
The IdeaPad K1 which runs Google's Honeycomb 3.1 operating system has an Nvidia Tegra 2 processor and weighs 740g. It offers Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity as well as a 2.0-megapixel front facing camera for video conference, along with a 5.0-megapixel rear camera.
The K1's screen measures 10.1-inches diagonally and runs at a native resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It also supports ten-point multi-touch technology. It will be available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions. Lenovo says that the K1 is aimed at everyday consumers and is the first tablet certified for Netflix streaming.
Lenovo's second offering is the ThinkPad that has similar features to the K1, and runs on Honeycomb 3.1. This tablet however is targeted at business users and is intended to be a notebook companion. It has an optional digitiser, SD card slot, USB port and an optional folio case. The ThinkPad tablet also supports Computrace and LanDesk secure e-mail and is only available with 16GB or 64GB of storage.
Last but not least, the IdeaPad P1 features an Intel 1.5GHz processor and comes with either Windows 7 Professional or Home Premium. The screen is the same as the K1 and ThinkPad tablet. The P1 also packs Intel's GMA600 HD graphics. It features 2GB of RAM and can be purchased with either 32GB or 64GB of storage. WiFi and Bluetooth are standard along with a micro-SD card reader and docking port.
While the K1 is already on sale, the ThinkPad is scheduled for release in August. The P1 however will only hit stores in the fourth quarter of this year.


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Poker is one of the most popular card games in the world. It has a rich history that spans centuries, and it’s one of the most popular pastimes both online and in casinos across the globe. But it’s not as easy as most people think to become a winning player. It takes a lot of practice to learn the game properly and to improve your chances of success. It also requires the ability to stay cool and make wise decisions at the table.
In poker, the goal is to maximize your winning potential and minimize the amount of money that you lose. This is achieved by implementing sound strategies and learning how to read your opponents. This is done by studying your opponent’s tells (eye movements, idiosyncrasies, betting behavior etc.). You must also be able to read the other players’ hands and know when they have good ones or bad ones.
One of the biggest mistakes that new players make is to limp too often. This is a mistake because you will give other players the impression that your hand is weak and will allow them to call bets easily. A better strategy is to either fold or raise.
In addition to this, it’s important to follow proper gameplay etiquette and not disturb other players. This means not talking while it’s your turn to act, as this can distract other players and even give away information. It’s also a bad idea to splash the pot when you bet or raise, as this can spoil the game for other players at the table.

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Modern industrial agriculture is the principal cause of anthropogenic land use changes for terrestrial ecosystems. Approximately 40% of the planet's land surface, or half of the habitable area, is now composed of agricultural landscapes. The simplification and industrialization of agriculture are the biggest drivers of global biodiversity loss, especially on Californian's Central Coast. Diversified organic agriculture, however, may offer some refuge for non-crop species. In this study we analyzed insect and plant biodiversity on and adjacent to organic vegetable farms on the Central Coast of California at two spatial scales, the landscape-scale and a smaller within-farm scale. At the landscape-scale, insect data were collected using malaise traps across 35 organic farms in 2005 and 2006, and vegetation diversity was assessed using 0.5 km-radius circular plots. At the smaller farm-scale, insect biodiversity was assessed using 4.5 cm-radius pan traps to collect insects in a single heterogeneous organic farm in 2012, and vegetation was assessed in 1.5 m-radius circular plots. Non-crop vegetation biodiversity was associated with insect biodiversity at both scales, but landscape-scale results showed greater temporal and spatial variation than farm-scale results. Overall, the diverse farm systems enhanced the biological diversity and productivity of the agricultural landscape.


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KOCHI: The All India Port and Dock Workers Federation (AIPDWF) will launch a nationwide agitation against the inordinate delay in implementing the wage revision settlement. AIPDWF leaders urged the Indian Ports Association and the shipping ministry to expedite the process of the Bipartite Wage Negotiation Committee and conclude the settlement without any further delay to avoid labour unrest at major ports.“Port management in the country is showing a lethargic attitude towards a fair and reasonable revised wage settlement, which is due from January 1, 2017.
Though the Bipartite Wage Negotiation Committee constituted by the Government of India for a final settlement held six sittings in 14 months, no creative conclusion emerged on the demands raised by workers,” said AIPDWF national president P M Mohammed Haneef.“The federation strongly opposes the policy of the Indian Port Association and the Union Ministry of Shipping showing discrimination to Group C and D employees of the major port trusts. Since C and D employees are pivotal to the production and productivity of ports, they deserve a moderate approach from the administration,” he said.
The AIPDWF has also urged the government to frame a long-term port policy for the smooth and efficient management of ports in consultation with all stakeholders, including labourers.“Major ports are under the clutches of bureaucrats who don’t understand the problems of the port industry and its management. The government should also give autonomy to the major ports trust boards as envisaged in the MPT Act instead of replacing it in some other form to suit the convenience of multinationals,” he said.
“The government has moved the Major Port Authorities Bill in Parliament under the pretext of providing autonomy and freedom to major ports. The provision of the Bill will definitely curtail the freedom of major ports as an autonomous body and destroy the present structure of the port trust board,” he said. The three-day national conference of the AIPDWF will begin in Kochi on Tuesday.
Around 700 delegates from different ports will attend the event. Former Union Minister Vayalar Ravi will inaugurate the conference on Wednesday, while Kerala Women’s Commission chairperson M C Josephine will inaugurate the women’s conference being organised as part of the event.The inaugural session of the conference will be followed by a trade union conference, which will be inaugurated by Indian Ports Association chairman Sanjay Bhatia.


The Conestoga women’s volleyball team lost their third game of the season Sunday afternoon versus the Cambrian Golden Shield 3-2 at the Conestoga Student Recreation Centre.
The loss comes a day after the team got their first win of the season against the Boréal Vipers.
The Condors were down by two sets but managed to come back and tie, forcing the game to a fifth set that was subsequently won by Cambrian.
The teams were evenly matched with Cambrian taking the first set 28-26 and the second 25-19. The Condors comeback saw them take the third set 31-29 and the fourth 26-24. Cambrian won the game with a 15-13 win in the tie breaking set.
With the loss, Conestoga’s record moves to 1-3 for the season. They currently sit at seventh in the OCAA Western division.
Conestoga’s Lorena Tasedan led her team with 17 kills, and Condors setter Jessica Patterson had the most assists with 37.
Conestoga players spoke about the Condors comeback that sent the game to a fifth set.
“We fought really hard in the third set and had an amazing comeback,” said Patterson. “We really relied on our tough serves to get us through and the power of our hitters. In the fourth set we were still fighting really hard and we came back from [being down] 16 to 20 which was pretty amazing. We gave it our all in the last set but it was just not enough.”
“We had a slow start in the first two sets, but we started to pull it together in the third one,” said Condors outside hitter Olivia Bender. “We played well at the end there, just those little unforced errors like missed serves, but we came back which was good so we’ll get the next one.”
Conestoga head coach Haiqi Liu still wants to see improvements to his team’s serving going into their next game.
“Serving wise, we were still extremely inconsistent. [The team was] just making so many young mistakes today,” he said. “It’s really important that we try and learn from these errors. The fact that we came back, [it] was pretty nice to see that we can be resilient. But unfortunately the result wasn’t really what we wanted.”
The Condors will look to rebound from Sunday’s loss in their next game at Sheridan College on Nov. 17.