Occasionally, even clamping tools, which are usually employed in production, are used to fix parts. These exert clamping forces that are far too high for the surfaces with fine finishes. In an emergency, some inspection technicians resort to Plasticine or even chewing gum to hold parts in place. Clamping tools designed specifically for the measurement sector, such as those offered by dk, provide a far better alternative.
The south German company dk has, for more than 25 years successfully provided an extremely large, tried-and-tested clamping system for measuring technology under the brand names of SPANNFIX, QUADERFIX, SCHIENENFIX and MICROFIX.
High clamping forces are expected of clamping tools that are used in machining. As a rule, the closer the part being machined is to its final dimensions, the lower the clamping forces need to be to enable the part to attain the required level of precision. In particular, during inspection on the measuring machine, unnecessary clamping forces should be avoided to prevent any critical deformation of the part.
It is surprising how often one sees expensive measuring machines in the inspection departments, but the clamping tools required to clamp the parts correctly and hold distortion to a minimum are frequently missing. Often, unsuitable vices usually employed in manufacturing are used, or parts are held in place using Plasticine, adhesives or other makeshift solutions. Even self-made clamping equipment is used, despite the fact that the market has long responded to the needs of measuring technicians and now offers highly satisfactory solutions to many clamping tasks.
dk offers an extremely extensive modular system of elaborate clamping elements, comprising well-considered modules with a truly exciting array of options. Whether you need to clamp a piece of sheet metal from a car, hold a shaft in place, secure a circuit board, or apply a tiny force to a plastic part measuring just a few millimetres, the solutions from Reutlingen will win you over thanks to their professional and practice-oriented details.
This comes as no surprise, as these solutions are supported by over 25 years of developmental work, which is guided by user’s suggestions. The clamping systems were designed based on practical experience for practical applications. The modular system consists of almost 1000 parts, which allows even intricate pieces to be measured. Those who previously felt forced to improvise when clamping parts to take measurements now have four compatible product ranges – SPANNFIX, QUADERFIX, SCHIENENFIX and MICROFIX – available to them, which ensure a high level of flexibility when clamping parts onto measuring machines.
Reproducible clamping is therefore an immediate reality. Optical measuring machines are able to conduct automatic measurments part by part, as parts can now be inserted with a level of precision that enables the machine to correct the zero point independently. As with the machine tools, the dk modular system can clamp the parts to be measured away from the measuring machine while the machine is running. All you then have to do is simply insert the complete unit to measure the part, making it ideal for inspecting larger series.
Small-parts clamps are ideally suited to holding pieces of sheet metal which have already been trimmed. dk also offers these clamps in special designs.
To enable the measuring process to take place as smoothly as possible, the dk clamping system has an especially compact design in order to reduce the interference of edges to an absolute minimum. This means that it can be used on both optical and tactile measuring systems. The components used are primarily made of high-strength aluminium with an extremely hard, 50-micrometre-thick anodised coating which is applied with a hard-anodising method.
Aluminium parts are mainly anodised in black to prevent any confusion to the measuring electronics on optical measuring machines. The complete dk product range is characterised by details of this kind. For example, the stop teeth on the toothed rail are deliberately produced in their current design in order to clearly differentiate the rails from the workpiece, lightening the workload of the evaluation electronics on the measuring machine. Spring fingers only apply as much force to the workpiece as is necessary to hold it securely in place without deforming or scratching the surfaces. The supports are available in a flat, rounded or magnetic versions in order to meet the demands of any clamping task.
For parts produced on lathes or milling machines, dk offers clamping solutions that are just as sophisticated. For example, dk offers a small, modified chuck that can clamp on the ID of small tubes or rings. The MICROFIX product range is a particularly interesting option here, as it includes a tiny clamping tool similar to a vice, but which works without a clamping spindle. The clamping force is only applied through an inclined surface.
Clamping forces of varying amounts can be achieved by simply inserting weights into a specially designed pouch. Even extremely fragile, tiny plastic parts can be clamped securely without risking deformation. The micro tailstock belongs to the same series and was conceived to measure rotationally symmetrical parts. Three tiny springs apply the clamping force in this case.
The MICROFIX system has a sophisticated system for clamping extremely fragile parts. In this example, the clamping force can be increased by inserting balls.
The miniature vices are no less interesting, as they are equipped with reamed holes on the upper face into which dowels can be inserted. These dowels can be processed individually and used as a support for thin sheet metal which is clamped onto a casing or an opening, for example. It goes without saying that these vices can be combined with other modular elements. These include swivel units which allow you to orient the vice in any spatial position in order to ease measuring the parts clamped.
When you consider the jaws on offer, you may wonder why these ideas have not yet been seen in the product ranges of other manufacturers of vices for machining, as milling machine operators would surely be delighted to have prism jaws with a three-point contact. In any case, these jaws are an enormous help to inspection technicians when measuring round parts.
The NADELFIX is ideal for when parts with free-form surfaces need to be held absolutely securely. With its ingenious design, this system works with over 100 freely movable pins which adapt individually to the shape of the workpiece and can be clamped in this position. This means that the cast part is positioned securely and can be measured precisely. When the Nadelfix reaches its limits, the tensioning strap provides further assistance wherever possible. This system pulls the part into a pair of V-blocks in order to anchor it there to take a secure measurement.
The small-parts clamps resemble oversized tweezers. These components, which may at first glance appear rather unlikely, have a lot of potential. They make it easy to securely grasp a delicate piece of sheet metal which is trimmed in several places so that it can be measured precisely. dk also offers these clamps in special designs which enable even midget parts with an exotic shape to be clamped securely.
The QUADERFIX clamping system reliably grasps larger parts to perform tactile measurement on measuring machines.
dk offers the right starter set to suit every purpose so that parts can be ideally clamped right from the beginning.
Those using optical measuring machines should definitely take a close look at the SCHIENENFIX product. The rails made of high-strength aluminium form the framework for all additional modules on offer. Spring fingers are attached and dividing heads or the pallet system positioned. Units which are firmly screwed onto the rails, such as the prism support or the tailstock, can be adapted to new workpieces very quickly. Of particular interest is the fact that the tailstock hollow cup centres have a slot through which measurements can be made. This also makes it abundantly clear that the dk system was developed based on practical experience.
For light transmitted measurements of shafts, V-blocks can be supplied onto which the shafts are simply laid.
Measuring parts is particularly flexible when the clamping elements are on pallets. As already mentioned, this enables set-ups to take place while the machine is running. In addition, the measuring space remains clear and tidy as unnecessary equipment is removed every time.
Nevertheless, there are still parts that remain a challenge from a clamping point of view and that cannot be clamped satisfactorily with the aforementioned dk solutions. It is for this reason that dk offers Oktofix. This product enables suitable parts to be clamped by simple means and measured using the transmitted light method.
The world of clamping tools for measuring machines is therefore not exactly small. This makes it even more important to establish a thorough plan from the early stages to ensure that treading uncharted territory does not lead down a stony path. The experts at dk know of the difficulties faced and have therefore put together a variety of starter sets which enable you to work effectively. You can extend these basic modules with add-ons, which relieves the pressure involved from the very beginning.
Source: Welt der Fertigung | 3rd edition 2015


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Bike Touring Highlight
Cycling may not be permitted at this location.
You will have to dismount and push your bike.
Schwerin Castle was for centuries the residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg and the Grand Dukes and today is the seat of the Landtag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
With its fantastic location, its towers and turrets and sparkling golden battlements, it floats on its island in Lake Schwerin.
October 20, 2018
Surrounded by Lake Schwerin and Schwerin's inner city, the Schwerin Castle fascinates in its unique combination of architecture and landscape.
The former Residenzschloss in Schwerin is one of the most important buildings of historicism in Germany.
Including Renaissance buildings from the 16th and early 17th century with terracotta or ornamental gables was created between 1843 and 1857 today's castle view.
The castle was redesigned according to the plans of the master builders Georg Adolph Demmler and Friedrich August Stüler in the style of the neo-renaissance. Strong influence on the design was exercised by the French Renaissance castles, in particular the Chateau Chambord on the Loire.
Particularly worth seeing in the museum of the castle are the large-ducal representation rooms in the festival days, such as Throne room and ancestral gallery, as well as in the Beletage living and social areas such as dining, tea, flower room and Sylvestergalerie.
The former children's rooms show precious porcelain from Meissen, Berlin and other European manufactories as well as courtly and Mecklenburg paintings from the 18th and 20th centuries. A visit is also worth the castle garden and the orangery.
In addition to its function as a cultural meeting place, the castle is also the seat of the state parliament of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
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The Centre for Community Based Research in partnership with the Guelph-Wellington Local Immigration Partnership are holding a community forum called “Newcomer Youth Well-being: A conversation and celebration” on February 10, 2021. This Zoom event is open to anyone who is living or recently lived in Guelph-Wellington. We will share research findings from the Guelph-Wellington Newcomer Youth Mental Health Study, prioritize recommendations, and celebrate newcomer youth.
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Epson Introduces SureColor T5470M 36-In. Printer and Integrated Scanner
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Wide-format print/copy/scan solution delivers collaboration for businesses in a space-saving design.
Canon Redefines the Large-Format Printer with imagePROGRAF TM Series
October 8, 2018
The TM Series is designed to offer a solution for technical documents, such as CAD drawings and GIS maps, and also short-term outdoor posters, signage and displays with the use of Canon’s LUCIA TD water-resistant pigment ink.
Epson Extends Line of Wide-Format Printers
October 8, 2018
Epson further expands SureColor T-Series wide-format printer line with two high-production wireless workgroup printers. The 24-Inch SureColor T3470 and 36-Inch SureColor T5470 offer precise printing and features for workgroup productivity.
What’s New in Large-Format Printers?
August 1, 2018
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Epson Debuts T-Series Wireless Technical Printers
July 11, 2018
SureColor T3170 and T5170 wireless technical printers said to offer speed in a sleek, compact design for engineering communities.
Guide to Technical Large-Format Print Systems
March 13, 2018
Not all large-format printing solutions are alike. Here's a guide that explains technologies developed exclusively for technical users.
How a Large-Format Printing System Works
February 22, 2018
Océ CrystalPoint Technology is the engine that powers 10,000 printing systems, so how does it work?
HP Launches Secure Large-Format Printers for GIS mapping
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HP adds HP Secure Boot and Whitelisting to HP DesignJet T1700 printers for enterprise and government.
HP Showcases 24-in. Multifunction Printer
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The Océ PlotWave 550 large-format monochrome printing system is available with technologies that can complement your security strategy.
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I've been absolutely horrible about reading books for a while. Part of the problem is that I just can't seem to find anything worth finishing. A lot of the newer books are pretty bad and there are so many awful sequels, it's downright depressing. The series I love to death are either completed or I'm going to have to wait until the end of this year (or longer) to get the next book.
The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey. I read the first book, The 5th Wave, many months ago. The sequel doesn't come out until September 16th.
Actually those are the only ones I can think of at the moment (my mind is full of my fanfiction, sorry). Most of the other sequels I've tried to read (Insurgent by Veronica Roth, Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver, Monument 14: Sky on Fire by Emmy Laybourne, Crossed by Ally Condie, etc.) have made me so irritable, I either couldn't finish them or I had no desire to read the next one... I shall have to make a post about terrible sequels later. Unfortunately, the libraries around here are kind of slow and it takes forever to get newer books in, so I'm pretty bad about pursuing the ones on my reading list unless I desperately want to read them. I'm at the point where I'm tempted to reread Across the Universe and Angelfall and all of my other favorites until the books I want to read come out. If you have any book suggestions, please give them to me!

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We are very pleased to have been selected by USAID in this competitive procurement
Virginia Beach, VA (Vocus) August 28, 2008
Bridgeborn, a leading systems design, engineering and integration company, today announced that the Bridgeborn team, which includes Library Associates Companies, was awarded a prime contract through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The 5 year contract combines Bridgeborn's previous work as prime contractor supporting the Knowledge Services Center (KSC) with new information technology services and support at USAID's Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC).
"We are very pleased to have been selected by USAID in this competitive procurement" said Katharine Murphy, Executive Vice President of Bridgeborn. "This win speaks to the quality of the work we have provided over the last year and a half as well as the experience, qualifications and approach our team brings to the IT services and support at the DEC. We look forward to working with Library Associates and the opportunity to support USAID as they transform the KSC and DEC into a single corporate resource center. Achieving this goal will enable the Agency's information professionals to more effectively share resources and collaborate on solutions to meet the Agency's information and knowledge management requirements."
The Knowledge Services Center (KSC) is USAID's information hub. It is a point of access to the Agency's library, research, and knowledge management activities, which includes a wide variety of products and services that can be accessed both in-person and virtually to serve the information needs of USAID staff in Washington and in overseas offices. The DEC is the largest online resource of USAID-funded program and technical development documentation. With over 150,000 documents in the repository including 50,000 PDFs that are fully searchable using a Google-powered search engine, the DEC serves as the Agency's archives of technical information.
Bridgeborn is a systems design, engineering and integration company that delivers innovative IT Solutions to the Federal Government and Commercial markets. Clients include DHS, JFCOM, USAID, and US ARMY.
Bridgeborn is a privately held company headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA with offices in Arlington, VA, Annapolis, MD and Savannah, GA. For more information, go to http://www.bridgeborn.com or call us at 757.437.5000


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If you’re planning your first backpacking trip through Europe, there’s no doubt that you have a ton a questions. I mean, it’s all brand new. It’s okay to be a little confused by the whole process. I know I sure was. I had never traveled solo outside the U.S. (besides visiting friends in Mexico) before my first backpacking trip to Europe in 2012. I didn’t know what to expect, as I imagine you don’t either. One the many things you may start to wonder about is the entry process into all the different countries you plan on traveling to while abroad. How exactly does it work? What happens when you arrive? And more importantly, you’re probably wondering, ” Do you need a visa to backpack Europe?”
Do you need a visa to backpack Europe?
It’s pretty much a given that you will absolutely need a U.S. passport to travel around Europe, but what about a visa? Well, that depends on which European countries you plan on traveling to. Luckily, it’s pretty unlikely that you will need one, since most first time travelers to Europe tend to stick to the more popular European countries (located in the Schengen Zone), which don’t require U.S. citizens to have a visa. However, there are some countries in Europe that do require you to have a visa.
First, it’s important to understand what the Schengen Zone is.
What is the Schengen Zone?
The Schengen Zone is an an area in Europe consisting of 26 European countries. In 1995, there was an agreement made (called the Schengen Borders Agreement), which allows people to travel freely between the Schengen Zone, much like people in the U.S. can travel freely between different states. It makes traveling to other European countries a lot more convenient. You only go through customs the first time you arrive into a country that is part of the Schengen Zone. After that, you’re able to travel around freely, without having to go through customs, until you arrive into a country that is not part of the Schengen Zone. While it does save a lot of time and hassle, there is a slight downside to it. All those European passport stamps you planned on accumulating during your travels… yep, you guessed it – not going to happen. I was actually really disappointed on my first backpacking trip to Europe when I finally realized I wasn’t getting stamped every time I entered a new country!
History lesson: Schengen is a small town in Luxembourg, and is located on the border near Germany and France. The Schengen Agreement was originally signed near the town, hence the name.
Which countries are part of the Schengen Zone?
- Czech Republic
- Slovak Republic
Which European countries are not part of the Schengen Zone?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
- the United Kingdom
Do I need a visa to enter the Schengen Zone as a U.S. Citizen?
No, you don’t! As long as you’re a U.S. citizen with a valid U.S. tourist passport (blue passport), and you plan on traveling for tourism or business related reasons, you are allowed to stay in the Schengen Zone for up to three months.
So I could travel around France for 3 months, and then Italy for 3 more months?
No. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. You are allowed to travel around all of the countries located in the Schengen Zone for a total of 3 months. After 3 months, you gotta get out! (That doesn’t necessarily mean out of Europe. It just means out of the Schengen Zone.)
Do I need a visa to visit countries that are not part of the Schengen Zone?
For some countries located outside of the Schengen Zone, you will need to get a visa in order to enter them. For others you won’t need to.
Do I need a visa to visit the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)?
(Buckingham Palace – London, England)
No, you don’t! As a U.S. citizen, you are allowed to visit the U.K. for up to 6 months without a visa. Just show up with your U.S. passport, and you’re good to go!
Do I need a visa to visit Ireland?
(Cliffs of Moher – Ireland)
No, you don’t need a visit to visit Ireland! You’re allowed to stay visa-free for up to 3 months for tourism and business related travel.
Do I need a visa to visit Turkey?
(Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, Turkey)
Yes, you do. As a U.S. citizen you can easily purchase a Turkish e-Visa online. It’s valid for up to 90 days within a 180 day period and costs only $20. You can have your hostel print it out for you before you leave for Turkey. (Travel Story: I left my printed out visa in my backpack, which I happened to have checked for my flight, so I didn’t have access to it when I first landed in Turkey. I didn’t want to pay for it again, so I showed the customs official the PDF of the visa on my phone, and luckily enough it worked. They let me through! I wouldn’t risk it though. Bring the paper copy just in case.) You can also get a visa at a Turkish Embassy or Consulate, but they will be a bit more expensive. You used to be able to buy a visa upon arrival in Turkey for $30. However, they are phasing that out this year (2014), so I would be safe and get one online before arriving in the country.
Do I need a visa to visit Croatia?
(Spent 8 days sailing the coast of Croatia – Dubrovnik, Croatia)
Nope! As a U.S. citizen traveling to Croatia for tourism or business, you are allowed to stay in Croatia for up to 90 days within a 180 day period. Just bring your passport!
Do I need a visa to visit Russia?
(Moscow, Russia – with hostel friends)
Yes. Applying for a Russian visa can be a bit overwhelming, if you’ve never applied for a visa before. Once you understand everything you need to submit, it’s not so bad. If you’d like to avoid getting a Russian visa, but would still like to visit Russia, there is a way around it. Russia allows visitors who are on an international cruise to visit several different Russian ports for up to 3 days (72 hours), without having a visa. Of course there are some rules associated with it, such as, you’re only allowed ashore if you are with an organized tour. For that reason, if you want to do sightseeing on your own, you will need to get a visa. However, if you don’t want to be bothered with the hassle and expense of getting a Russian visa, but would still like to see St. Petersburg, this is a great idea. Personally, I wanted to also visit Moscow, so I did go through with getting a Russian visa. After I got past the initial confusion of figuring out which documents I needed in order to apply for the visa, it turned out to not be quite as difficult as I thought.
Still not sure if you need a visa to visit a specific European country?
If I haven’t covered a specific European country you plan on visiting, you can find all the info you need here.
- Make sure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned date of departure when visiting countries located in the Schengen Zone.
- For countries located outside the Schengen Zone, click here to find out how long your passport needs to be valid for.
- Make sure there are enough blank pages left in your passport – usually at least 1 or 2 blank pages are required.
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A federal judge in Georgia on Monday rejected a lawsuit filed by attorney Lin Wood, which sought to challenge the constitutionality of election procedures implemented ahead of Senate runoff elections. Wood, a pro-Trump lawyer who has been involved in a number of post-election lawsuits, has once again failed to notch a victory in court.
“For the following reasons, Wood lacks standing to pursue his claims. Accordingly, the Court need not reach the merits of Wood’s TRO argument, and this case will be dismissed,” U.S. District Judge Timothy Batten of the Northern District of Georgia—an appointee of George W. Bush—began.
The judge provided a litany of reasons as to why Wood lacked standing to bring the lawsuit, which specifically alleged that the rules concerning signature verifications, absentee ballot processing, and drop box installations violated his constitutional rights.
“Throughout much of his complaint, Wood repeats that he suffered an injury from Defendants’ purported violations of Georgia law,” Batten wrote. “However, as this Court has previously pointed out to Wood, ‘[c]laims premised on allegations that the law . . . has not been followed . . . [are] precisely the kind of undifferentiated, generalized grievance about the conduct of government . . . [and] quite different from the sorts of injuries alleged by plaintiffs in voting rights cases where we have found standing.’”
According to Batten, even if Wood had claimed to have suffered a sufficiently particularized injury, he failed to plead that there was a “substantial risk” the injury would occur as required by law.
“Here, Wood presumes that a chain of events—including the manipulation of signature-comparison procedures, abuse of ballot drop boxes, intentional mishandling of absentee ballots, and exploitation of Dominion’s voting machines—will occur,” Batten wrote.
“Wood attempts to show that fraud is certain to occur during the runoff by arguing that the November 3 general election was rife with fraud. However, even if that were the case, the alleged presence of harm during the general election does not increase the likelihood of harm during the runoff.”
Batten also shot down debunked claims that Dominion Voting Systems—which provided hardware and software for voting machines in several states—was used to switch votes from President Donald Trump to President-elect Joe Biden. In his initial complaint, Wood said he faced “imminent harm” because Dominion “was founded by foreign oligarchs and dictators” seeking to ensure that “Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez never lost another election.”
“Not only is this allegation astonishingly speculative, but it also presumes that because independent bad actors allegedly fixed the election of a now-deceased Venezuelan president, fraud will recur during Georgia’s runoff,” Batten wrote. “Even if Wood’s alleged fraudulent events were to ultimately occur, he has not shown more than a possible future injury. This is insufficient to confer standing.”
Last week, Dominion warned numerous parties of imminent litigation, including Wood.
Wood’s unsuccessful litigation has been under the microscope since the election, but he’s also taken some heat for telling Republicans to boycott Georgia’s tremendously consequential runoff elections in January. He even tweeted a diagram suggesting that incumbent Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue should be arrested. These elections will determine the balance of power in the Senate chamber, with Democrats needing to win both elections to bring an end to Sen. Mitch McConnell’s majority.
Read the full ruling below:
Order Denying TRO and Dismissing Case Wood III by Law&Crime on Scribd
[image via Apu Gomes/Getty Images]
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It’s official: the southwestern United States will likely never be the same again. A new analysis of the past 35 years of weather patterns concluded that what is now considered a normal year of rain and snow in the Southwest is one-quarter drier than it was before the 1970s.
Lucky for them, some folks have confronted this problem.
Israel’s central Arava desert, where saline soils and dry climates are the norm, a thriving community creates up to 60% of Israel’s exported agricultural products.
The driest state in the United States (usually Wyoming) gets roughly double that, and is still classified as desert. Wyoming’s agricultural economy largely consists of some widely grazed pastures by undernourished cows, and yet, here in the Arava region of Israel, everything from eggplant to watermelon is grown, but mainly it’s tomatoes and peppers that dominate the landscape.
Is that great or what? And here's how another dry country coped.
“The Australians learned that what got them through the drought was massive conservation but what sustains them going forward is that they implemented steps that make them resilient,” Feldman says.
Indeed, Australia’s innovations include no longer treating droughts as natural disasters and things, such as a national water market, that have never been successfully attempted in the US.
It's all too good for me to pick and choose from. Long story, short, we'll probably get pretty thirsty here before we do much about water shortages.

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Feds: More Cooperation Needed on Wildfire Projects [Audio]
A senior federal official is urging local communities and others to collaborate on wildfire projects. Doug Randall reports. Hay prices in Wyoming in November were well above last year. Joy Greenwald has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Beacon and Buoy are on duty at Scarborough Beach State Park, where they’ve been hired as lifeguards. They assist human lifeguards during emergency rescues, tugging both guards and swimmers back on shore.
As park manager Greg Wilfert explained to News Center Maine’s Jackie Mundry last year, the human lifeguard is the first to enter the water when a swimmer needs help. Another human lifeguard follows with a dog and some floating rescue equipment. Once the swimmer has been helped onto the floating device, the dog goes into action, helping to tug everyone to safety.
“They can tow a boat—they’re very strong swimmers,” Wilfert said.
They were trained by the American Academy of Canine Water Rescue, a Massachusetts-based organization that instructs breeds like Newfoundlands and Labrador retrievers to rescue people who are in trouble in the water. The organization is happy to show these handsome heroes off on its Facebook page:
Beacon started working at the public beach last year and is helping to train 11-month-old Buoy this year. Wilfert told News Center Maine that Newfies are unusually good swimmers — and they don’t doggie paddle, either. He explained that they use “almost a kind of breaststroke” and that their “mouth shape also allows water to filter easily in and out through the sides of their jaw.” Wilfert posted a recent photo of Beacon on his own Facebook page:
Beacon and Buoy are filling a vital need. Over the decades that Wilfert has lifeguarded at the state park, he says over 1,000 water rescues have taken place. But it’s rare to find a lifeguard who sticks around for more than a few years.
“With kids going to college now, your second year, you’re interning,” Wilfert told the news channel. “You only get them three years of high school and two years of college, so there’s a lot of turnover.”
But Beacon and Buoy won’t be going off to college. Once they’ve received their training, they’re loyal workers for life. Maria E. Gray, the president of the American Academy of Canine Water Rescue, helps to train the dogs. And the dogs clearly love her — here are some Facebook photos she recently posted:
And here, Wilfert has posted a video on Facebook of the dogs doing their jobs:
This is how legends are made, indeed. Good job, Beacon and Buoy!


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Top congressional Democrats unveiled a bill Monday to overhaul police practices as Americans gather daily to protest excessive use of force and systemic racism.
Lawmakers in the House and Senate released the legislation two weeks after the death of George Floyd, the black, unarmed man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes. The incident sparked nationwide furor over sustained brutality against black Americans. His death added to a string of recent killings of black men and women that has led to perhaps the biggest reckoning over racism in the U.S. in decades.
The Democratic legislation would make sweeping changes designed both to deter police use of force and hold officers more accountable for abuses. The federal bill comes as changes start at the local level: most of the Minneapolis City Council on Sunday committed to disbanding and replacing the city's police force, while New York City will consider a range of law enforcement reforms.
Here's some of what congressional Democrats' bill would do:
The bill "establishes a bold, transformative vision of policing in America," said Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., at a news conference where Democrats introduced the measure. She said Americans should not have to witness "the slow murder of an individual by a uniformed police officer." Bass added that the bill has more than 200 co-sponsors in both chambers of Congress.
The Democratic plan did not meet many activists' demands to slash — or entirely cut — police funding. Bass said the bill "does not provide any new money for policing." It does offer funds for two components: the requirement to track and report use of force and the investigations by state attorneys general, according to NBC News.
It is unclear whether the bill as written — or any specific parts of it — could garner support from Republicans. The GOP controls the Senate, while Democrats hold the House.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that "in the Senate, Democrats are going to fight like hell" to pass the legislation. He called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to bring the bill to the Senate floor and hold a debate on it "before July."
The Senate Judiciary Committee previously announced it plans to hold a hearing on police use of force. Sen. Tim Scott, a South Carolina senator and the only black Republican in the chamber, also plans to introduce his own legislation that would include a provision requiring states that get federal money for policing to report when police shoot someone, NBC News reported.
A White House spokesman did not immediately comment on whether President Donald Trump would back the legislation. On Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that "the president must not stand in the way of justice."
When lawmakers were asked about their confidence the bill will pass, Bass said she has hope because "there is a movement that has caught fire."


uct or its poor quality. Where to look for help in such a situation that the car regains its former efficiency?
Many stores, both online and stationary, offer car parts at competitive prices and in great quality for individual customers as well as car repair shops. Thanks to knowledge of the market and goods, we can count on the highest quality range from a proven manufacturer. Increasingly, we can meet the offer of parts for cars from the USA. This should not surprise us. American cars have become very popular in Poland due to favorable prices. We will pay much less for the same model imported from the USA than in our country.
In addition to parts, the stores offer comprehensive assistance in choosing adequate to the car model. Thanks to this, we can count on comfortable and professional service guaranteed by experienced traders.
For this air filter we will pay about
American cars are known all over the world. Mechanics often buy parts for cars from the US to sell them to customers. Even in online stores you will find various parts for cars. You must first present a list of overseas car brands from which we can buy car parts: Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Buick. Now I will present to you which parts for cars from these brands we can buy.
Tie rod end for Ford, front left shock absorber for Chrysler, exhaust valve for Jeep, ABS front sensor for Dodge, head gasket for Jeep, air filter for Chrylser. Some US car parts are not expensive. We will pay about PLN 85 for this air filter. We will pay about PLN 140 for the bottom rear fan. But for the air conditioning evaporator we have to pay about 517 PLN.
In every store with car parts we will find something different, so it's worth looking to find a good opportunity. There are even special online stores where only parts for cars from the USA are sold.
American cars very often have much less rich versions of equipment than their European brothers. A good example of this is, for example, Toyota Supra, which at first glance is much cheaper when we want to bring it from the states. When we look closely, however, it turns out that this is a much poorer version, we may want to buy car parts to add some new amenities. It may then turn out that parts for cars from the USA are no longer available on our market.
That is why it is better to choose European versions of cars, at least those originally from Europe. Of course, American cars are very good and they lack nothing, but Americans had different requirements for their cars, they were more interested in engine power than goodies such as automatic windows or air conditioning. In my opinion, the best on the American market are cars from this country, such as Jaguar or Dodge. Chevrolets are also impressive.
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Having a personal Cadillac is probably every man's dream. The problem is primarily the price of such a car, but also difficult to buy. Unfortunately, car dealerships usually do not have well-known American models for sale. To find an offer for such a car, you must check car exchanges. Another option is to buy a car overseas, but then there are huge logistical costs. In addition, buying a car is just the tip of the iceberg, because parts for cars from the USA are also very important. American cars rarely fail, but anything can happen, so it's good to have some protection. The best choices are Polish stores that deal with importing American parts. In this situation, we no longer have to pay customs duties because all costs are regulated by the company. The waiting time is also not long, because often companies already have the items in stock.


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University Of Education Winneba Shutdown Indefinitely
The University of Education, Winneba has been shut down indefinitely following a third day of student protests against the school’s Vice-Chancellor.
The Central Regional Security Council announced the closure of the school after visiting the campus on Thursday morning.
The Central Regional Minister, Kwamina Duncan told the media “on the advice of the Regional Security Council, we cannot allow the university to be in session.”
“Our report is this: every passing day, the level of insecurity increases or escalates,” the minister added.
In the course of the three days of protests, buildings and vehicles have had their windows shattered.
Students also blocked roads and burned tiers amid the protests.
The students say there is a leadership crisis at the school have been demonstrating demanding the reinstatement of some sacked lecturers
Police were forced to use tear gas to disperse protesting students this morning.
The students in retaliation pelted stones at the police leaving at least one officer injured.
A police reinforcement team was sent from Accra this morning to restore calm on campus.
Why are students angry?
Students claim the Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Anthony Afful-Broni is trying to sabotage the school by sacking the lecturers.
Those dismissed include local University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) president, Dr. Frimpong Kakyire Duku.
A senior lecturer popular with the students, Dr. Emmanuel Osei Sarpong, also had his appointment terminated.
The students’ protests have been backed by UTAG, which has called the sackings baseless.
The National President of UTAG, Dr. Eric Opoku Mensah in a Citi News interview insisted that there was an attempt to subdue UTAG’s presence in the school.
Dr. Mensah said UTAG was “happy about the decision the students have taken and we support them because they have to save this university from further deterioration.”
“We as a national body do not recognise that decision that has been taken by the leadership of this university and therefore, UTAG together with other stakeholders are going to do whatever is necessary to make sure that justice prevails in this university,”
Backlash from MPs
Some MPs have also voiced concern with Prof. Afful-Broni’s methods.
The Minority Spokesperson on Education, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, has accused the Vice-Chancellor of blowing over GHc 5.7 million on transportation and honorarium in just six months.
Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who has been very vocal on the school’s affairs, called on Prof. Afful-Broni to resign.
“Afful-Broni was supposed to do [more], but he has failed. I am sure that in the next few days if he has a conscience, he will resign and leave the university because he has failed the University. Afful-Broni has failed the University; he has misled all of us – that is a matter of fact. Mistakes of the past shouldn’t be repeated,” he said on Monday.
Another school shutdown
Student protests at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) escalated into rioting that led to the temporary closure of the university in October 2018.
The demonstrations were in protest of the arrest of 10 students and one alumnus of the school.
The students were arrested for a holding vigil on campus without permission according to the school authorities.
The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of school led the protests, which were also to convey student discontent with the management of the school.
Since then, the Dean of Students at the school, Professor William Akanwariak Gariba resigned.
A committee has also been set up to probe the incident.
The terms of reference of the committee are to investigate the outbreak of violence on the campus and to determine all the circumstances both immediate and remote leading to it.


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USADA strips Armstrong of Tour titles, adds lifetime ban
Colorado Springs, CO (Sports Network) - The United States Anti-Doping Agency has disqualified all of Lance Armstrong's results dating back to 1998, including each of his seven Tour de France victories, and issued the cycling star a lifetime ban for his alleged involvement in a doping conspiracy.
Armstrong, on Thursday night, said he would not continue his fight against USADA in the wake of the agency's allegations. He had the right to move forward with an arbitration process, but decided against it.
The USADA release on Friday said Armstrong engaged in doping violations from at least Aug. 1, 1998 and participated in a conspiracy to cover up his actions. The Texan won his seven Tour de France titles in succession from 1999-2005. He battled doping allegations throughout his incredible run and never failed a drug test.
"Nobody wins when an athlete decides to cheat with dangerous performance enhancing drugs, but clean athletes at every level expect those of us here on their behalf, to pursue the truth to ensure the win-at-all-cost culture does not permanently overtake fair, honest competition," said USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart in a statement Friday. "Any time we have overwhelming proof of doping, our mandate is to initiate the case through the process and see it to conclusion as was done in this case."
Armstrong could have contested the evidence, but on Thursday said any hearing with USADA would have been "one-sided and unfair," and called Tygart's investigation a "witch hunt."
USADA sent Armstrong and five other people, including three team doctors and two team officials formerly associated with the United States Postal Service team, a letter on June 12, informing them that the agency had evidence they engaged in doping.
On June 28, USADA charged Armstrong and the other five individuals with rules violations after an independent review panel's finding confirmed "sufficient and in fact overwhelming evidence."
USADA said it had numerous witnesses that would provide evidence of Armstrong using, attempting to use or possessing EPO, blood transfusions, testosterone, corticosteroids and masking agents. The agency also said blood samples from the 2009 Tour de France, when Armstrong returned from a brief retirement, show "use of blood manipulation including EPO or blood transfusions."
Witnesses, according to USADA, also provided evidence that Armstrong gave to them, encouraged them to use and administered doping products or methods, including EPO, blood transfusions, testosterone and cortisone during the period from 1999 through 2005.
Armstrong said that the investigation by USADA hasn't been about learning the truth, but instead has been about punishing him at all costs.
In his statement Thursday night, Armstrong disputed Tygart's assertions.
"Regardless of what Travis Tygart says, there is zero physical evidence to support his outlandish and heinous claims," Armstrong wrote on his personal website. "The only physical evidence here is the hundreds of controls I have passed with flying colors. I made myself available around the clock and around the world. In-competition. Out of competition. Blood. Urine. Whatever they asked for I provided. What is the point of all this testing if, in the end, USADA will not stand by it?"
Armstrong tried litigation against USADA after the allegations surfaced in June, but a federal judge dismissed the cyclist's lawsuit on Monday.
"The bottom line is I played by the rules that were put in place by the UCI, WADA and USADA when I raced," Armstrong concluded in his statement. "The idea that athletes can be convicted today without positive A and B samples, under the same rules and procedures that apply to athletes with positive tests, perverts the system and creates a process where any begrudged ex-teammate can open a USADA case out of spite or for personal gain or a cheating cyclist can cut a sweetheart deal for themselves. It's an unfair approach, applied selectively, in opposition to all the rules. It's just not right."
At the end of his statement, Armstrong said instead of addressing the doping allegations, he will focus on his work from his foundation, which has raised nearly $500 million for cancer survivors.
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Regarding port numbers, we do not have any specific one which should be opened and I would ask you to check this article https://support.hidemyass.com/hc/en-us/articles/202720306-VPN-Protocol-Comparison since there you can find all relevant port number for specific protocol.
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Phan Van Mai, chairman of Ho Chi Minh City, is seen at the meeting on December 31, 2021, when five suspected Omicron infection cases were announced. Photo: Thao Le / Tuoi Tre
After Hanoi and Quang Nam Province, Ho Chi Minh City has recorded five people suspected to contract the coronavirus variant Omicron but all of them have later tested negative, local health authorities said on Saturday.
These five people entered Vietnam through the southern city’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport on flights from December 21 to 25.
They include a 29-year-old Turkish woman, who is a flight attendant, and four Vietnamese, including two men and two women, aged 22 to 49, the city’s Department of Health reported.
The above five cases were sampled for testing several days ago and were later found infected with the Omicron variant via genome sequencing conducted by the Ho Chi Minh City Pasteur Institute, the department said.
However, they were retested on Friday and all of them were confirmed to be negative for the strain, the department said, adding that their health conditions were stable.
The department has assigned the local Center for Disease Control to announce the list of all passengers on the same flights with these five people for infection tracing purposes.
Earlier at a meeting on COVID-19 developments on Friday, chairman Phan Van Mai mentioned these suspected Omicron cases and forecast that similar cases might continue to appear in the city in the coming time.
According to health experts, the new strain Omicron seems more contagious but less lethal than previous strains of coronavirus.
The chairman requested all district authorities and concerned agencies to make more efforts to better control epidemic developments and strengthen inspections to ensure no large gatherings for celebrating the New Year and the coming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, which will start on February 1, 2022.
The city’s leader asked local Department of Health to boost their monitoring to detect new Omicron cases and handle them according to the prepared plan.
Authorities of all levels must tighten management over people entering the country under current regulations.
The chairman also called for coordinated efforts to complete the third-dose vaccination coverage, which include booster shots and additional primary jabs, for the city’s adult population in January 2022, with priority given to the high-risk group, including people over 50 years old or with underlying health conditions.
Following the announcement of the suspected Omicron infections, the health department has decided to give rapid COVID-19 tests to all people entering the city from abroad at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport since January 1, 2022.
Such tests will facilitate early detection of COVID-19 cases, from which infections of the new strain Omicron, if any, will be identified by genome sequencing, the department said.
Also from the first day of the new year, all arrivals from abroad will make health declarations using QR codes granted by the department.
Around 600 people will touch down the Tan Son Nhat International Airport during the first day of 2022, Tang Chi Thuong, director of the department, told the meeting.
Under the new rules, people with full COVID-19 vaccination will not be put in quarantine when they enter Vietnam, but they instead will be observed and monitored at home.
Therefore, grassroots authorities should coordinate with the health sector in controlling people entering the city from abroad, Thuong said.
The first Omicron infection in the Southeast Asian country was detected in a man who arrived in Hanoi from the UK on December 19 and was quarantined upon arrival.
After he tested positive for COVID-19, health experts conducted genome sequencing and officially confirmed he was carrying the Omicron variant on December 21.
The central province of Quang Nam on Thursday became the second locality affected with the new variant with 14 infections officially affirmed. All these cases are Vietnamese passengers returning home from South Korea and the U.S.
In recent time, Ho Chi Minh City, with high vaccination coverage rates, has seen its daily COVID-19 cases and fatalities sharply reduced, to 557 infections and 34 deaths on Friday from 1,497 and 76 on November 30, respectively, according to the Ministry of Health’s data.
However, the city remains the locality suffering the most from COVID-19 in Vietnam, recording 504,583 COVID-19 cases and 19,512 deaths since the pandemic erupted in the Southeast Asian nation in early 2020.

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The allegations are rooted in the student loan servicer’s interactions with borrowers holding debt from an old bank-based federal lending program known as Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL). People with those loans must consolidate them to take advantage of the forgiveness program, but the CFPB said EdFinancial did not inform borrowers of that step. Instead, many were led to believe there was no path to qualify, according to the consent order on the matter.
Other borrowers with FFEL loans were allegedly told their payments counted toward the forgiveness program, despite never consolidating. The CFPB also accused EdFinancial of misrepresenting to borrowers that certain jobs were not eligible for PSLF, when in fact they were. Investigators say company representatives also failed to mention the program when people asked about forgiveness options. The bureau found evidence of misleading information from at least January 2017 through at least February.
EdFinancial said the company agreed to the consent order to devote all of its energy to helping customers, not fighting litigation.
“Facing protracted and costly litigation that would have distracted us from our day-to-day responsibilities to our clients, borrowers and staff, we have settled the case,” EdFinancial said in a statement. “The FFELP loans we service represent a tiny fraction — one-half percent — of the total FFELP loans in the country.”
The watchdog agency has in the past accused student loan servicers of cutting corners to save time and money at the expense of borrowers. The federal agency also has questioned whether servicers are reluctant to share information about the public service program because it could result in the loss of an account if a borrower is transferred to a competitor managing loans in the program.
“EdFinancial’s failure to tell the full truth to borrowers, so it could pad its bottom line, highlights a systemic problem with loan servicing,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said Wednesday. “When student loan companies lie about cancellation and repayment programs for borrowers, they are breaking the law.”
In addition to the fine EdFinancial must pay the CFPB, the company has to inform its FFEL borrowers of a temporary expansion of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that could bring them closer to debt cancellation.
In October, the Education Department said it would temporarily allow all payments that eligible public servants made on federal student loans, including FFEL debt, to count toward the forgiveness program. The decision allows public servants to sidestep the program’s rigid rules to receive debt relief, but only until Oct. 31.
Normally, participants must have loans made directly by the federal government and be enrolled in specific repayment plans, primarily those that cap monthly loan payments to a percentage of their income. They also must work for the government or certain nonprofit organizations.
Missteps can add years to the process, and borrowers have complained that poor advice from loan servicers led them to believe they were making qualifying payments when they were not.
Given that history, the CFPB has kept an eye on servicing practices. Examiners at the bureau last year reported instances of student loan servicers providing inaccurate information about the public service program. And in February, the CFPB warned servicers to be vigilant about the information they provide about the program and the waiver.
For its part, the Education Department issued a letter Wednesday to servicers managing old bank-based loans warning them to address any faulty information being provided about the forgiveness program to avoid the consequences faced by EdFinancial. The department said it suspects the alleged misstatements are widespread.
“Public employees provide important services in communities across America,” Richard Cordray, who heads the Education Department’s office of Federal Student Aid, said Wednesday. “We are making it clear to all companies that service federal student loans that they are expected to provide these borrowers with accurate information about how to get the loan forgiveness they deserve.”


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Whether you are leaving town for the weekend, going on a long trip, or need a dog sitter during the day while you are at work, the best dog sitting company to turn to is Giving A Dog A Bone. With the qualifications you desire in a dog sitter, the team members provide excellent service and a kind attitude. If you are going to leave your dog with someone you are both unfamiliar with even for as little as an hour, then you need to make sure you can trust them. Giving A Dog A Bone is composed of trustworthy and compassionate individuals that have the right training with animals.
Both members of Giving A Dog A Bone have great credentials that are pertinent for dog sitting. Joe Butler is the ideal candidate for dog sitting in West Palm Beach because of his special training including being certified in Pet First Aid & CPR from PetTech. Victoria Butler, who is also part of Giving A Dog A Bone, has her certification for Pet First Aid & CPR from Harmony Animal Hospital. Both team members have obtained the necessary knowledge that can prove to be beneficial while dog sitting in Palm Beach County.
Not only are both Joe Butler and Victoria Butler from Giving A Dog A Bone both certified but they are qualified as dog sitters in West Palm Beach for a number of additional reasons. Both members love to be around dogs and care for animals. It is a passion of both members of the company it’s important to them that animals get the care they deserve.
Don’t have a dog but instead have a cat or some other small animal, that’s no problem for us. Our expert staff here at Giving a Dog a Bone is well-experienced in pet sitting other animals. Some of these other animals include cats, small rodents, and even some reptiles. If you’re away and own a small pet, we more than likely could look after it for you. Our team is devoted to watching, caring, and treating your pet the way you would treat them while you’re home.
Here at our business, our services offer customers the option to choose one of our pet care packages for when they require pet sitting. With one of our pet care packages, your pet will receive the care and attention they require through these services.
When you’re away from home, your dog will need to be given the proper food as well as be taken out once in a while to relieve themselves. You wouldn’t want them starving and defecating all over your floors as you’re out in town or out on vacation.
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You won’t be able to play with your pets as you’re away, even though it’s something they love to do. But fortunately, Giving a Dog a Bone’s Pet Care Package offers dog owners the service of playing with your dog when you’re not there to. Our staff is always more than happy to play with pets in order to keep them entertained.
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In my recent finds fall edition yesterday, I showed you this $5 mirror I picked up at the Peddler’s Mall.
There are several factors that go into my decision whether to leave a piece a mirror, or to change it up into a chalkboard. This mirror had a lot of broken thingys that secure the screws. Mirrors like this are VERY heavy. In addition, the cardboard backing that was holding the large, heavy mirror in place was in bad shape. So, for all those reasons I decided to make this repurposed mirror into a chalkboard. Because the mirror is much thicker than the luan that will become the chalkboard, I need to fill the void area with some thin pieces of 1x’s that I ripped.
I did a dry fit to see if it would actually make a difference. Can you see that if the thin pieces were not there, there would be a gap between the plastic frame and the luan?
Speaking of the luan—would you believe I had the perfect piece left over from another project? I didn’t have to make a single cut on it.
I used some Gorilla Glue Epoxy and some clamps to secure the shim pieces. I was multi-tasking by working on 3 projects, so while the glue was setting up, I did a coat of paint on another project.
The wood shims are securely in place, so it’s time to paint the plastic frame. I decide to use my version of DIY chalk paint.
I started painting with my favorite (chip) brush. Quickly realizing that it would be so much faster and easier to use the chalky paint in my Homeright Finish Max.
Off it goes to the paint booth. I started by spraying the back of the frame. After a quick light coat, I carefully flipped it over to do the front.
Just to give you an idea of how quick the Finish Max is to use, I checked the timestamp on the pictures, 15 minutes from start to finish, including clean up time.
I’m loving the look of the black, but it being against the black chalkboard, I decide to give it a quick dry brush look.
I chose to use ASCP Primer Red for the dry brush technique. To do that, I used a chip brush and barely applied paint to it, and dabbed it off on the paper if I did get too much on it. After the red dried, I used some Minwax Polycrylic to seal it.
It’s sort of a funny color. Sometimes it looks maroon, and sometimes it looks brown. I used brush on Rustoleum chalkboard paint, 3 light coats on the luan.
Here it is resting on one of the DIY craft show easels. Have I mentioned that Glendale is in just a FEW days? Oh my! I’m not sure I’m anywhere near ready….
Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

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Saints Row Gets MA15+ Classification In Australia
Good news, Australian gamers, you get to play Volition's Saints Row IV after all (without importing). Deep Silver has announced that the Australian Classification Board has assigned an MA15+ rating to the title.
You might recall that the ACB refused to rate the game for "drug use related to incentives and rewards" and a particularly graphic weapon that involves rear ends and rockets. On re-review, the game was only refused classification for the drug use element.
According to Deep Silver the "Rectifier" weapon will be available as DLC, and a single 20-minute mission that was the cause of the drug-related denial. Instead of assigning the adult-only M18+ rating, the board opted for the more teen-friendly MA15+.
Either way, not much content was cut, and gamers down under will get to play it without the hassle of importing. Everybody wins. Let's hope the adjustments to State of Decay also put that game in the hands of Australian aficionados. Update: State of Decay was assigned an R18+ rating at the end of July.
Australia seems very reluctant to use the R18+ classification. Deep Silver did the barest minimum to alter the game (which should make fans happy), but managed to skip right back over the highest rating. It's great that Australia has started to embrace adult-focused game content, but until it becomes more comfortable actually assigning the rating, it feels like lip service.

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Richmond Hill High School's Corey Jones placed second in the 800 at the boys' Class AAAAA track meet Saturday in Jefferson. Read more in Wednesdays' Bryan County News.
May 06, 2013 | Staff Bryan County News | Local sports
Bryan County Middle School will hold Parent Night at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the school.
May 06, 2013 | Staff report | Community Announcements
The state Environmental Protection Division will hold a public hearing Tuesday on King America Finishing's draft permit to discharge into the Ogeechee River, and agency director Jud Turner said he wants to meet with area residents soon.
May 06, 2013 | Patrick Donahue Special to the News | Local news
April 18: Business After Hours – Jump 'N Jacks Family Fun Center will host the April Business After Hours at 5:30 p.m. at its location in Richmond Hill. Join members of the Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce for light refreshments and networking. Call 756-3444 for more information.
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HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 The Croods (PG) Fri. 5, 7:20 Sat.,Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20 Mon.,Tues. 5, 7:20 Oblivion (PG-13) Fri. 4:15, 9:50 Sat.,Sun. 1:15, 4:15, 9:50 Mon.,Tues. 4:15, 9:50 Pain & Gain (R) Fri. 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Sat.,Sun. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Mon.,Tues. 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Iron Man 3 3D (PG-13) Fri. 4, 7, 10 Sat.,Sun. 1, 4, 7, 10 Mon.,Tues. 4, 7, 10 Iron Man 3 (PG-13) Fri. ...
May 10, 2013 | Staff report | Things to Do
SAVANNAH - Eagle Scout alumni are invited to the Coastal Empire Council Boy Scouts' annual Eagle reunion and new Eagle recognition banquet Saturday, May 18, at the Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd. in Savannah.
May 09, 2013 | Special to the News | Lifestyle
Just because the doctor prescribes a medication doesn't mean we take it. A recent study by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that many of us avoid purchasing or taking the drugs that are prescribed for us in an attempt to save money. It's no wonder: In one year alone, we spend more than $45 billion in out-of-pocket drug costs. The results of the CDC study were broken down into two age groups ...
May 05, 2013 | By David Uffington King Features | Business
The fifth annual Small World Festival will be from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Amphitheater at Bryant Commons.
May 05, 2013 | Special to the News | Things to Do
Autism is a disorder with no known cause or cure and, according to the Centers for Disease Control, cases of it are increasing.
May 05, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Lifestyle
CAMP MAIWAND, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Samuel Caffrey, a Hastings, Pa., native and an armament repairer with Company B, 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, trained Afghan national-army soldiers April 16 on how to disassemble and reassemble the M4 and M16 rifle, the M249 squad automatic weapon and the M240B machine gun at Camp Maiwand, Afghanistan.
May 05, 2013 | By Spc. Sarah Bailey 4th IBCT, 3rd ID Public Affairs Office | Military
Richmond Hill High School fell 6-2 to No. 4-ranked Greenbrier in a first-round state Class AAAAA baseball game Saturday at Wildcats Field.
May 04, 2013 | Staff report Bryan County News | Local sports
A group of more than 20 banded together Tuesday to discuss challenges facing Bryan County residents in need of mental and behavioral health services during a forum hosted by Bryan County Family Connection.
May 04, 2013 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | News
Concerns expressed from some business owners about portions of Richmond Hill's proposed sign ordinance regarding quill flags and vehicular signs were addressed Tuesday by the Richmond Hill Committee for Architectural Review.
May 04, 2013 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | News
He's represented coastal Georgia residents at the federal level for 20 years, and now Congressman Jack Kingston is vying for the U.S. Senate in 2014.
May 04, 2013 | Danielle Hipps Special to the News | News
Richmond Hill survived the rain and the best efforts of Greenbrier to win the nightcap 5-4 in six innings to force a third game in the first round of the AAAAA state baseball playoffs. Brian Strahan threw another complete game for the win and Chandler Newman went 2-for-3 with 2 rbi. Alex Peraldo went 2for-4 and made what could have been the defensive play of the game by running down a deep fly ball in ...
May 04, 2013 | Staff Bryan County News | Local sports
Last week, we travelled with Tom Cruise into the fabulous world of sci-fi with "Oblivion." This week, Ryan Gosling will take us on a long, dark ride into the drama called, "The Place Beyond the Pines." Bradley Cooper is going to meet us there.
May 03, 2013 | By Sasha McBrayer Movie reviewer | Things to Do
A Richmond Hill teenager was hit by a car Wednesday while riding his bicycle to school. According to Richmond Hill Police Chief Billy Reynolds, a 17-year-old male was riding his bicycle to Richmond Hill High School when he was hit by a car turning right onto Harris Trail Road. The accident happed just after 7 a.m. at the intersection of Harris Trail and Bristol Way near the entrance to Main Street subdivision. The driver, Theresa ...
May 03, 2013 | Staff report Bryan County News | Public Safety
The Southern Baptist Convention's website temporarily was blocked last week on numerous military installations, according to an April 24 report by Fox News. A Fort Stewart chaplain, who asked to remain anonymous, confirmed that Fort Stewart was among the bases where the SBC website was blocked, and he remains skeptical about the reasons given for the block.
May 03, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Military
Richmond Hill recently recognized its Employees of the Year at a luncheon during Georgia Cities Week. The city's top employees are: Russell E. Payton with the parks department; Michael Dekeyser with the wastewater treatment plant; Deborah Klee with the police department; David Williams (not pictured) with the fire department; Kim Cobb with planning and zoning; and Trenice Riley in general administration.
May 03, 2013 | Special to the News | Lifestyle


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Martin Ende is a self-taught artist from Germany who began in pencil drawings and moved to digital mediums in 2011. He worked as a concept artist in small game projects such as Liberico from Enraged Entertainment, as well as doing illustrations for some tank restoration projects. View more of his art at maddendd.deviantart.com and www.mad-and-nice.de.
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Privacy Shield Statement
Effective date: September 24, 2019
BuySafe, Inc. (“BuySafe”, “we” or the “company”) has certified that it complies with and adheres to the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework Principles and the Swiss-US Privacy Shield Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce (collectively, the “Privacy Principles”) with respect to the collection, use and retention of personal data we receive from the European Economic Area (“EEA”) or Switzerland in connection with the services we provide to our business customers (“Personal Data”). If there is a conflict between the terms in this Privacy Shield Statement and the Privacy Principles, the Privacy Principles shall govern.
This Privacy Shield Statement explains how BuySafe complies with the Privacy Principles in handling Personal Data. To learn more about the Privacy Shield and to view the BuySafe Privacy Shield certifications, please visit: https://www.privacyshield.gov/.
The Privacy Shield Principles are:
- Accountability for Onward Transfer
- Data Integrity & Purpose Limitation
- Recourse, Enforcement & Liability
Our Privacy Shield certification and this Privacy Shield Statement apply to Personal Data relating to individual consumers that BuySafe in the US receives from the European Economic Area or Switzerland in connection with the Shopping Guarantee (as defined below) (“Personal Data”). Personal Data does not include information that is encoded, anonymized, aggregated or publicly available information that has not been combined with non-public Personal Data.
BuySafe’s Role in Processing Personal data
BuySafe provides a white-labeled shopping guarantee program that enables online merchants to provide their consumers with increased confidence and added value via purchase protection and identity theft protection services (“Shopping Guarantee”).
BuySafe acts as a processor on behalf of the shopping guarantee brand and a sub-processor for the merchant that offers the Shopping Guarantee. This means that BuySafe is a vendor that processes Personal Data on behalf of and on the instructions of the brand or the merchant, respectively. The shopping guarantee brand and the merchant act as data controllers – they control the purposes for which BuySafe processes the data, and are responsible to individuals for the processing of the individuals’ Personal Data.
How We Collect Personal Data
To facilitate the Shopping Guarantee, BuySafe collects and uses information about consumers who may visit or make purchases on participating merchants’ websites. This information includes details about consumers’ computers or mobile devices used to access merchants’ websites, such as the browser type, IP address, pages viewed, and access dates and times. This information also includes transaction details about purchases consumers make on merchant websites, including the date and time of the purchase, the order number, the value of the transaction, and the consumer’s email address.
Consumers may also register for a BuySafe account to access the benefits of the Shopping Guarantee. In this case, BuySafe collects registration and account information, including name, phone number, email address, and postal address.
To the extent that the data described in this section is Personal Data, BuySafe processes this information in accordance with the Privacy Principles, as set forth below.
Notice and Choice
As a processor, BuySafe relies on its business customers – shopping guarantee brands and merchants – to provide notice to individuals regarding our privacy practices associated with the Shopping Guarantee, including the feature that enables merchants to include a product recommendation in the Shopping Guarantee confirmation communication to the merchant’s consumers. BuySafe also has informed its business customers that they are responsible for providing the notice. In addition, we have described our privacy practices in our Product Privacy Notice. We provide the Product Privacy Statement to our business customers, so that they may inform relevant consumers about the privacy practices associated with our products and services.
BuySafe has informed its business customers that they are responsible for providing merchants and consumers with any required privacy choices regarding BuySafe’s use, disclosure and other processing of Personal Data on behalf of the business customer. We do not use Personal Data for purposes other than to provide the Shopping Guarantee. We do not share Personal Data with third parties for those parties’ own purposes, except as follows:
BuySafe may disclose Personal Data without offering individuals choice (i) if required to do so by law or legal process (such as a court order), (ii) in response to a request by law enforcement authorities, or (iii) when BuySafe believes disclosure is necessary or appropriate to prevent physical harm or financial loss or in connection with an investigation of suspected or actual illegal activity. BuySafe also reserves the right to transfer Personal Information in the event BuySafe sells, merges or transfers all or a portion of our business or assets.
Accountability for Onward Transfer of Personal Data
BuySafe may share Personal Data with third party services providers that perform services on behalf of BuySafe. BuySafe does not authorize these service providers to use or disclose the Personal Data except as necessary to perform services on behalf of BuySafe or BuySafe business customers, or to comply with legal requirements. BuySafe maintains contracts with these providers restricting their access, use and disclosure of Personal Data in compliance with the Privacy Principles, and requiring these providers to appropriately safeguard the privacy and security of the Personal Data they process. BuySafe may be liable if these third parties fail to meet those obligations, and BuySafe is responsible for the event giving rise to the damage. If BuySafe has knowledge that a third party to which it has disclosed Personal Data subject to this Privacy Shield Statement is processing such Personal Data in a way that is inconsistent with the Privacy Principles, or if BuySafe has knowledge that such third party is no longer capable of processing such Personal Data consistent with the Principles, BuySafe will take reasonable and appropriate steps to prevent or stop and remediate such processing.
BuySafe takes reasonable and appropriate measures to protect Personal Data from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction.
Data Integrity and Purpose Limitation
BuySafe limits the Personal Data it collects to the Personal Data that is relevant for the purpose(s) for which it is being processed. BuySafe does not use Personal Data for purposes incompatible with the purpose(s) for which it was collected.
In addition, BuySafe takes reasonable steps to ensure that the Personal Data it processes is reliable for its intended use and is accurate, complete and current. BuySafe depends on its business customers and their consumers to provide accurate Personal Data to BuySafe and to correct and keep such Personal Data up to date, or to instruct merchants and consumers to do so.
Consumers who benefit from the Shopping Guarantee may access, correct, or delete their Personal Data by accessing the online account you establish or by contacting us at firstname.lastname@example.org. BuySafe may limit or deny access to Personal Data where providing such access is unreasonably burdensome or expensive under the circumstances, where the rights of persons other than the individual would be violated, or as otherwise permitted by the Privacy Principles.
Recourse, Enforcement and Liability
BuySafe has established procedures for periodically reviewing and verifying the accuracy of this Privacy Shield Statement, for verifying the company’s implementation of and compliance with the Privacy Principles, and for remedying any issues identified during such reviews. BuySafe conducts an annual self-assessment of its Personal Data practices to verify that the attestations and assertions the company makes about its privacy practices are true, that the company’s privacy practices have been implemented as represented, and that any identified issues have been remedied. BuySafe personnel with access to the Personal Data covered by this policy are responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with the policies described in this Privacy Shield Statement, the failure of which may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
In compliance with the Privacy Principles, BuySafe commits to resolve complaints about our collection or use of your Personal Data. EU and Swiss individuals with inquiries or complaints regarding our Privacy Shield Statement should first contact BuySafe at email@example.com. BuySafe has further committed to refer unresolved Privacy Shield complaints to JAMS, an alternative dispute resolution provider located in the United States. If you do not receive timely acknowledgement of your complaint from us, or if we have not addressed your complaint to your satisfaction, please visit https://www.jamsadr.com/eu-us-privacy-shield for more information or to file a complaint. The services of JAMS are provided at no cost to you. If neither BuySafe nor JAMS resolves an individual’s complaint, the individual may have the ability to engage in binding arbitration through the Privacy Shield Panel. Additional information on the arbitration process is available on the Privacy Shield website at https://www.privacyshield.gov/.
US Federal Trade Commission Jurisdiction
BuySafe’s commitments under the Privacy Principles are subject to the jurisdiction and the investigatory and enforcement authority of the United States Federal Trade Commission.
BuySafe may be required to disclose Personal Data in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments or concerns about this Privacy Shield Statement, please contact us.


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THE MURDER CAPITAL releases single ‘FEELING FADES’ and plays at Rock Werchter
Listen to the single here
The Murder Capital have built a formidable reputation. In just over a year, they’ve sold out shows in their hometown of Dublin (to 400 people), played with Slaves, Shame and fellow countrymen Fontaines DC and seen the likes of the NME, Loud & Quiet and DIY back them already – with The Irish Times calling them out as “Ireland’s best new rock band” and NME naming them one of their “100 Essential New Artists for 2019.”
The Murder Capital release their official debut single “Feeling Fades,” produced by Flood (Foals, PJ Harvey, Depeche Mode), via their own label Human Season Records.
29/06, Rock Werchter


Managing risk and increasing safety are at the core of a successful justice system, whether in the community or at a correctional facility. Your role is critical to reducing recidivism while helping justice-involved individuals succeed safely and productively.
Making informed decisions is critical, and you need a holistic view of the person and the justice ecosystem to ensure both individual and community needs are met. With a road map for rehabilitation after incarceration, you can create and track an individualized supervision plan, reducing recidivism while equipping justice-involved individuals for safe and productive outcomes.
THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB
The Northpointe Suite
The Northpointe Suite is an automated decision support software package of industry leading risk, needs assessment and case management tools. The instruments address the complex set of risk, need and case management considerations that improve decision accuracy in custody, supervision and programming based on underlying criminogenic needs.
COMPAS Classification helps inform critical decisions and mitigate your risk. This nationally validated tool seamlessly integrates with your jail management system to provide critical inmate insights and help you manage each inmate, maximizing jail efficiency.
Northpointe Risk/Needs Assessments
COMPAS Risk/Needs Assessments allows you to easily select any combination of its 22 risk and needs scales to effectively and efficiently inform decisions.
A critical decision made by your agency is whether to release or detain an offender before trial. The likelihood of appearance – and more importantly, public safety – must be balanced with basic rights to due process and equality under the law. Northpointe Pretrial provides the relevant data to help inform release decisions and decisions regarding the conditions of the release.
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The Centre’s decision to accept contributions from abroad to PM-CARES fund for fighting
COVID-19 has prompted social media users to take potshots at it as Kerala was not allowed to receive foreign aid after the devastating floods in 2018.
Senior Congress leader Sashi Tharoor said accepting relief for coronavirus pandemic does not affect “one’s ego”, while other reactions varied from taking a dig saying Vikas has
reached new heights” to asking where is the country’s pride.
Government sources have said a decision had been taken to accept contributions from abroad to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES) to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
The Narendra Modi government had earlier turned away foreign aid, including a reported Rs 700 crore donation from the UAE, to help Kerala during the floods that devastated the
southern state, while “deeply appreciating” the offers from various nations then.
Over 480 people were killed, several had gone missing during the worst floods in a century that also rendered lakhs homeless and dealt a severe blow to the states economy.
“Flood relief for Kerala hurts one’s ego. Pandemic relief doesn’t. Go figure! #PMCARES!” tweeted Tharoor, who represents Thiruvananthapuram in Lok Sabha.
Related news: Media’s trial and tribulations in times of deadly coronavirus
Another Twitterati reacted to the Centres latest move, saying: “Wow.. a nation that built 3,000 crore statue is B3GG!NG now? Sad!
“Vikas has reached new heights… Where are the proud Modi Bhakts?” another wrote.
“Thanks but no, says India to foreign aid for Kerala”, another social media user tweeted, tagging a 2018 news report on MEA Spokesperson saying the government was committed to meeting the requirements for relief and rehabilitation in Kerala through domestic efforts.
“Pandemic is unprecedented, India has taken a decision to accept foreign donations to the PM fund. But….”, “5 Trillion begging bowl”, “Where did the National Pride go now?” another tweet asked.
The Centres present decision marks a shift from its earlier position of not accepting foreign donations to deal with domestic crisis.
“In view of the interest expressed to contribute to Governments efforts, as well as keeping in mind the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, contributions to the Trust can be done by individuals and organisations, both in India and abroad,” a government source has said.
It said the fund was set up following spontaneous requests from India and abroad for making generous contributions to support the government in its fight against COVID-19.
On Saturday, Modi had announced setting up of the PM CARES fund.


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What Are Ionic Foot Baths?
The theory behind ionic detox foot baths is that sending a small current that circuits through the body produces positively charged ions, possibly aiding in their elimination.
It is suggested that the highly concentrated field of positively charged ions will bind to toxins that are negatively charged, which neutralizes them. Then those negatively charged toxins may be eliminated through the bottoms of the feet where precisely 2000 very large excretory pores exist. Footbaths are painless, last around 30 minutes, and even children 4 years of age or older can safely enjoy them. The ionic foot bath as a treatment has been found helpful in other ways, such as reduction of psychiatric symptoms, better sleep, more energy, and rejuvenation of energy and well-being.
While the medical community continues its quest in understanding more completely “how” ionic foot baths may do what they do, their therapeutic value is fully documented.1,2,4
Eliminating Toxic Burden and the Process of Recovery
The therapeutic foot bath is a method that is popular with those who cannot endure other more arduous processes, such as sauna, as it is well tolerated. Toxins that have accumulated in the body negatively impact mental and physical health. This toxic burden can even contribute to drug and medication use. Although the understanding of how ionic footbaths work exactly is still evolving, their benefits on psychiatric symptoms, quality of sleep, and well-being have been clinically observed and well-documented. 1-4
Exposure to Heavy Metals and Toxins
You may be exposed to heavy metals and toxins over a lifetime. Being fat-soluble, these toxins start to accumulate within the body and may be deposited in and around vital organs, and tend to stay there. There are various methods to rid your body of these unwanted toxins. Cleansing is possible in many ways and is highly recommended in the treatment of root causes of psychiatric symptoms.5
Ionic Foot Bath and Other Adjunctive Recovery Services
Please call our knowledgeable team at Alternative to Meds Center to learn more about ionic foot baths and how we incorporate these with a wide variety of other adjunctive recovery services. Our goal is to provide effective and comprehensive individualized treatment plans in comfort, and for success.


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The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA) is pleased to announce that our Board of Trustees has completed a national search and appointed Jenny Flynn as President and CEO, effective August 30, 2021.
CFSA is also pleased to announce that Mark Montoya, currently serving as Interim President and CEO for the Foundation, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer.
CFSA Board Chair Jan Lesher shared, “The Foundation’s Board of Trustees was impressed with Jenny’s commitment to inclusive philanthropy and her success in increasing philanthropic giving at the University of Arizona. We are excited to welcome her to the CFSA team.”
Lesher continued, “Jenny’s expertise and Mark’s relationships with CFSA’s donors and partners will make them a dynamic team. The board is confident that these talented leaders will position the Foundation for exceptional growth and impact in the years ahead.”
Since 2001, Flynn has served Southern Arizona through various leadership positions at the University of Arizona Foundation. Working with a broad array of national and local partner foundations, she has raised more than $100 million for the university. She currently serves as Senior Vice President for Development Services and is a member of the University of Arizona Alumni and Development Program executive team. Flynn is also a current board trustee for the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona.
Flynn shared, “Having raised my family and grown my career here in Southern Arizona, I am struck by the richness, diversity, and resilience of our community. As our region navigates through and out of the pandemic, I am also aware of the many challenges and opportunities in front of us. I could not be more thrilled to join the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona’s talented staff, many partners, and dedicated board to serve a community I love and have been part of for more than twenty years.” She continued, “My goal is to engage our community and build upon the Foundation’s forty-one years of impact to elevate the power of philanthropy and accelerate CFSA’s contributions towards an equitable and vibrant community for all Southern Arizonans.”
For nearly a decade, Mark Montoya has led CFSA’s operations. He also provides staff leadership to the Santa Cruz Community Foundation, CFSA’s geographic affiliate, and management oversight of the Community Foundation Campus. Montoya has been recognized as a leader in the community foundation field and currently serves on the Community Foundations National Standards Board.
“It has been a privilege and honor to serve as Interim President and CEO for CFSA,” shared Montoya. “I look forward to working alongside Jenny in my role as Chief Operating Officer to support our donors and the Southern Arizona community.”
CFSA engaged Susan Barry and Susan Egmont of Kittleman & Associates to support the CEO search. Kittleman & Associates is a national executive search firm that specializes in the recruitment of CEOs for tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, public charities, and philanthropic organizations.
“CFSA’s Board of Trustees is thankful to Kittleman & Associates for their strategic guidance throughout this process,” said Lesher. “We are also extremely grateful to the community leaders who joined us as search committee members for the last six months. Representing multiple sectors of our community, the diverse perspectives and experiences of the committee members were critical to the success of the CEO search process.”
Photo by Chris Richards