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A Florida man was shot and wounded over the weekend by his dog, police said. Gregory Dale Lanier, 35, of Frostproof told police Saturday that he and his dog were in their truck in Sebring "when his dog kicked his unloaded .380 pistol causing it to fire and the bullet struck his leg. Lanier said he heard boom, saw smoke and felt a burning in his leg," Sebring Police Cmdr. Steve Carr told the Highlands Today newspaper. Advertisement |
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Updated: 06/18/2013 - We did a quick helicopter tour of the Black Forest burn area. Someone asked why the video looks shaky.
A Springs mother says at first she didn't know what happened when a bullet flew through her kitchen window in the wee hours of the morning.
Evie Bivens tells 11 News it's something you never think will happen to you. But early Thanksgiving morning she woke up to the sound of glass shattering. After investigating, she realized a bullet had gone through the sliding door in her kitchen, shattering the glass, then through her china cabinet into a plate.
"I was thinking it was the cats breaking something, so I came over here and this plate was actually up this way [demonstrates to reporter] and I moved this one aside and said 'how did the cats break that behind there?' Then I saw the hole--and at 12:45 at night, it was scary to see a hole and going 'oh, that's a gunshot'...the bullet was sitting right there on the ledge," Bivens said, explaining how she made the disturbing discovery.
"My heart was pounding pretty good and I was trying to stay calm while I was talking to police...was saying I was sorry to the dispatcher, that I was twitter-patted, but I was shocked there was a bullet."
Bivens says it was a close call and is thankful her family is safe.
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The investigation showed the gunshot was not directed towards the house, but instead appeared to be a random shooting and a stray bullet that thankfully didn't hit anyone.
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N.C. Sen. Brent Jackson, R-Sampson and state Reps. William D. Brisson, R-Bladen, and Larry Bell, D-Sampson, joined members of the Sampson County Board of Education and other local education officials Tuesday morning to talk about school issues,with the hope that, once these concerns are heard in Raleigh, resolutions or improvements can be made.
After enjoying a breakfast together, superintendent Dr. Ethan Lenker welcomed everyone and began discussing the school system's mission. Lenker noted that they are dedicated to continuing education and that they are ready and willing to make the necessary changes and reforms in order to best meet the needs of the schools. "What was going on five or six years ago is different from what is going on now. We have to be able to change with the need."
Lenker discussed various student populations, such as the migrant population. "They may only be here five or six weeks in school so that presents its own challenges," said Lenker. "But we put them in school. A lot of other schools wouldn't do that because they don't have to, but we get them in school."
As he reported on much data and statistics, which provided "a snapshot of the last four to five years," Lenker said, "We're using this data to better understand where we're at and it's showing positive trends. We're getting better and moving forward."
Improvements were evident according to the data presented. Fifth grade science, eighth grade math, and high school math were all above the state average. Other grades and subjects, including third grade reading and high school English, had shown great improvement. "In third grade reading, the gap is closing. Now the gap is a little over two where four or five years ago the gap was much larger, around nine," explained Lenker.
Sampson County Schools' dropout rate had also improved. "This is an area we've been targeting, especially in the Union and Lakewood districts, and we've cut our numbers almost in half over the past four to five years," Lenker reported.
Despite its improvement, Jackson questioned why the dropout rate wasn't lower, specifically in comparison to the city schools. Lenker and several board members explained that many challenges remain that affect the dropout rate, such as varying socioeconomic statuses, geography and parental involvement.
"It's obviously a lot more complicated than I anticipated," remarked Jackson.
Also on the agenda was the new Common Core curriculum which was just implemented this school year. With Common Core, "kids are working together more, they're writing more, they're doing more projects," explained Lenker. "There's more expectation to work together."
While discussing the curriculum, Lenker shared that fewer and fewer textbooks are being used in the classroom. "Textbooks now are really going to computers," said Lenker, adding that a few schools have already been using iPads and apps in lieu of, or in conjunction with, textbooks.
Lenker also noted that emphasis is shifting from secondary sources to primary sources. The example the superintendent provided was of students reading a book about a historical figure versus students reading an actual letter written by that historical figure. Now, Lenker said, the letter would be favored over the information in the textbook as it helps raise the subject's level of rigor and complexity.
Soon, the topic turned to teachers with Lenker sharing that "we bring all our teachers together two times a semester. Now, teachers are talking to each other. It's what doctors do, it's what professionals do, so it's what we're doing. Our teachers are definitely working together at a higher rate."
He also explained that teacher evaluations now include videotaping, a move that is meant to encourage improvement. The tapes are "not punitive; they're for reflection purposes," said Lenker.
"We're also going to start doing student evaluations of the teachers," added Lenker."It's a way to see how the teachers are relating to students."
Challenges concerning teachers were also brought before the legislators. Lenker and the board members discussed the challenges in finding math and science teachers. "We've had a real difficult time getting and keeping math and science teachers. Most do not come from within the county. We've been having to go a whole lot farther away to find them," said Lenker.
Lenker used the Union district as a specific example, explaining that because Union is so close to Wilmington where teachers receive greater pay, it's hard to secure teachers for schools in that area.
The budget was also presented and up for discussion. Lenker showed a spreadsheet which listed the budget and where all the dollars had gone.
"We've had to get a little creative with the budget," said Lenker, explaining that the majority of the money was used on teachers.
Lenker added that they were not firing teachers to help the budget but were doing all they could to keep their teachers and add more.
"I'm proud that we've got people in place who have been creative with the budget and made it work. We've done what we set out to do, increase teachers and funds for teachers. We're making it work," responded Jackson.
Last on the agenda was the schools' calendar. Lenker commented on how charter schools seemed to have more opportunities because they operate under different slightly laws. "I just want the same laws as the charter schools," said Lenker, pointing out that charter schools have nine months to fit in 180 days of school where public schools do not have this much time. "I want the same flexibility as charter schools."
Aligning the schools' calendar with that of colleges and universities, including Sampson Community College, would be very beneficial, according to Lenker.
"If I have students graduating after the first semester who want to start college the second semester, they can't the way things are now," said Lenker, noting that college classes have already been in session two weeks when high school seniors at public schools return from winter break and graduate.
Despite the challenges of the current calendar, Lenker remained hopeful, telling the legislators, "We're working with Dr. [Paul] Hutchins [Sampson Community College president] and that relationship is growing."
Before adjourning the meeting, Bell asked Lenker and the board for their thoughts on school safety. Lenker reported that they had reviewed all their safety policies, and he listed a few safety improvements that needed to be made such as improved, and in some cases additional, cameras.
As far as the idea of teachers carrying guns and helping with school security was concerned, Lenker and many on the board felt that teachers shouldn't have to be security guards too. "It's not a reflection of our schools but of our society," said Lenker about the heightened issue of school safety in light of the recent school shootings. "A teacher's job is to teach, that's what they need to do."
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... of the new Celestron SkyWatcher Allview motorized panographic mount for DSLR's?
Celestron are no longer supplying the Merlin motorized mount, and the "AllView" is its replacement at least in the USA. It is fully compatible with the Papywizard software that many have used to control their Merlins, but "AllView" comes with its own programmable controller, so you may not need to use Papywizard any more.
I am willing to organise discount pricing from a Celestron supplier in the EU if there are ten people interested. The price will be less than 400 Euros in the EU. The exact price will be confirmed if there are ten people who want to order one. It will be the same package as is sold in the USA. It is too heavy for backpackers. My own plan is tour by motorcycle (with detachable "trolley" panniers containing my photographic gear and spare 12v battery).
Here is the user manual:
http://www.celestron.com/c3/support3/in … itemid=732
Here's the promotional leaflet from which the above image is captured:
http://www.celestron.com/c3/support3/in … itemid=733
Here's the specification of what will be supplied, click on the "specification" tab:
http://www.celestron.com/portal/skywatc … mount.html
Last edited by RobSherratt (2012-10-11 18:54:53)
Update to my post above
The L bracket for portrait mode camera mounting is included in the package. The details of mounting and aligning the DSLR camera are shown on pages 6-12 of the user manual.
The functions for panoramic photography provided in the dedicated controller are summarized below. The exact details are shown on pages 15-21 of the user manual.
The download link for the user manual was given in my previous message.
Easy Pano Mode
You adjust the mount to point to the center of the image you want to capture, then specify the upper, lower, right, and left limits of the panorama as angles.
Preset mode for full spherical panorama shooting
As well as automatically handling the 360 by 180 degree layering, the controller takes a zenith and nadir shot.
Time Lapse mode
You can set the controller to do time lapse photography, either with the camera stationary between shots, or with the camera panning between shots between two endpoints that you specify.
The time lapse interval between shots is anything from 1 second to 10 hours, you specify any number in H:MM:SS format from 0:00:01 to 9:59:59.
Video Filming Mode
Many DSLR's have video capture capability. Or you can mount a camcorder. You can set the controller to "Video mode" in which case it moves very smoothly along the path between two endpoints that you specify. You tell the controller how much time (in H:MM:SS format) you want it to take moving between the two endpoints, and it then slews the camera at a constant rate between the start point and end point, arriving at the end point after the time you specified.
Last edited by RobSherratt (2012-10-11 11:32:01)
I am not interseted (use merlin/panogear), but did You now, You should pay also value added tax and customs duty if You buy from non EU countries?
And then price may be NOT " less than 400 Euros".
RobSherratt wrote:
Celestron have now discontinued the manufacture of the Merlin motorized mount, and the "AllView" is its replacement. It is fully compatible with the Papywizard software that many have used to control their Merlins, but "AllView" comes with its own programmable controller, so you may not need to use Papywizard any more.
Sorry Rob, this is not correct !!!
The Merlin (and assimilated) is still availlable actually in EUROPE and most countries in the world, "EXCEPT USA" where Celestron (Skywatcher affiliate) have imposed a commercial limitations on the Merlin head !
The Allview isn't the replacement of the Merlin !!!
There are some limitations in the "Built-in" functionalities of the AllView Mount for panoramic applications and, as allready mentionned, Weight / Huge footprint etc are limiting factors !
The rotation speed of the Allview is similar to the Merlin ... (if you have seen faster speeds in video, this is not the reality, this is only fast forward video effects...)
Papywizard (multiplatform), PanoramaApp (Android) and T&C touch-controler (full autonomous controler device) are still applicable to the Allview and will allow to break-out the Allview software limitations (not the "huge" foot-print and weight of course ...)
Mateusz Malinowski wrote:
I am not interseted (use merlin/panogear), but did You now, You should pay also value added tax and customs duty if You buy from non EU countries?
And then price may be NOT " less than 400 Euros".
Yes. The target price in the EU (if we can get an order together for ten of these) will be under 400 Euros including VAT. They are currently listed by Phil Burton Photography in the UK at 340 GBP plus 8.99 GBP in the UK, these prices including VAT. That would correspond to 434 Euros, there would be extra shipping costs to send elsewhere in Europe. I anticipate to negotiate a better deal based on ten people ordering at the same time.
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claudevh wrote:
The Merlin (and assimilated) is still availlable actually in EUROPE and most countries in the world, "EXCEPT USA" where Celestron (Skywatcher affiliate) have imposed a commercial limitations on the Merlin head ! The Allview isn't the replacement of the Merlin !!!
Hi Claude,
Another user on this forum posted saying the Merlin was discontinued - so it seems he was mistaken. I really must check my sources more thoroughly Anyway, I accept your input on this and I modified the thread starter correspondingly. Unfortunately, regardless whether the Merlin is still available or not, I'm doubtful whether the Merlin head would take the EOS 500D camera and EFS 17-55 f2.8 lens that I use, whereas the Skywatcher AllView definitely will. The weight of 4.5 kg for the AllView head and controller is not an issue for me, and the advantage of a compact controller included in this weight budget means that I will not have to bring a laptop or notebook to run Papywizard. The AllView system will consume 12 Watts of power when fully operational/ all servos driven. Are you able to answer these comparison questions about the Merlin?
The group buy is no longer on offer from me. I went ahead myself and ordered the AllView from HandsOnOptics in the USA. Their price was $399 plus $100 to ship to Greece. Then I will have to pay 25 % in duties when it goes through customs. At least I know for definite that this is the full USA package and not some European version that omits the camera brackets.
** Update: It arrived, exceptionally good hardware build quality. And I was not charged any customs or VAT duties in Greece. Amazing! **
RobSherratt wrote:
I'm doubtful whether the Merlin head would take the EOS 500D camera and EFS 17-55 f2.8 lens
No problem: i used a 5D2 with a 300mm Nikon- and a 200mm Canon-lens.
RobSherratt wrote:
I will not have to bring a laptop or notebook to run Papywizard. The AllView system will consume 12 Watts of power when fully operational/ all servos driven. Are you able to answer these comparison questions about the Merlin?
To use the Merlin with PapyWizard most users take a small Nokia, a Netbook or the TC. Merlin needs 12V. The TC controller is about the size of a small cigarette-pack - fits into every pocket. The TC definitely is the most comfortable solution.
RobSherratt wrote:
What is the maximum length camera + Lens that is supported by the nodal offset bracket?[/uli][uli]What is the total camera + lens weight that may be carried?What is the typical cost of a Merlin solution complete with controller?
I would name 300mm as definitely safe and 400mm as most likely safe. You don´t need to care much about the NPP when you shoot long distances using 300-400mm. Total weight . . i didn´t measure it, but as said it took my 5D2/300mm without any problem. Others used longer lenses without issues.
Typical costs differ: you can buy a Merlin for around 150.-€ and the TC from Kolor (price in the list). So i guess for about 400-500.-€ you can get a solution that has proven it´s reliability for years now and is backuped by a large community (that´s more important than you might thing )
RobSherratt wrote:
I'm often in remote locations (in the mountains in Greece) for several days and I don't want to bring an extra 12v battery or charger with me.
The accus that Josef provides for the Merlin would suit you best i mean. I have 4 of them inside my Panoneed - they´re good for about 3000-5000 moves/shots. So two of them in the Merlin should have power for at least 1500 shots. And they´re small enough and light enough to carry 4 or 6 as backup.
RobSherratt wrote:
Given that I am a motorcyclist, I will be able to use the battery of my DL-650 to power the AllView rig. Nearly always, I have been able to "park" the motorcycle right next to the viewpoints I use to take my panoramas, and I have a power takeoff socket fitted. Drawing 12 Watts/ 1A from a 30 AH battery will drain the battery by 33% during 10 hours continuous photographic use, and a 1 hour journey on the motorcycle will recharge it again.
Looking at the AllView-pictures i recognize that it´s definitely larger in any aspect than the Menlin. It´s vertical arm surely isn´t longer than Merlin´s vertical arm.
See: looking 90° up wehen shooting a sphere you most unlikely will use a lens of more then 85mm - and that´s definitely not exceeding the length the Merlin allows to use:
i did it many times using a 1,4/85mm Nikon lens on my 20D and 5D2 with the Merlin. I had the Merlin/TC and the 5D2 with 4 lenses in a Tamrac no.12 bag. No problem to carry around. The Merlin with 2 accus inside definitely doesn´t weight 4,5Kg . . i guess it´s around 2,5Kg - 3Kg.
I´m quite sure: the AllView couldn´t beat the Merlin regarding the features and the variety of controlling-devices. How much the AllViews´s conroller matches the needs of panorama-photography definitely would be interesting to know. I definitely have doubts.
I mean the AllView is not a real alternative to the Merlin - at least not in Europe, regarding the additional costs. But we will see: i hope you´ll keep us informed.
best to you and good luck, Klaus
PS: i forgot to ask - does the AllView provide XML for positioning? That´s very important for shooting large mosaics - especially outdoors!
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Intoxicated driving with a suspended license and/or three previous DUIs in the last seven years Intoxicated drivers caught with three prior convictions within the last seven years or with a suspended license are subject to a number of severe penalties. A judge can order up to two years in jail, at least $4,600 in fines, up to ten years on probation, and years of having to use an ignition interlock device on their vehicle.
Intoxicated driving while a minor under age 15 is present – Driving under the influence with a minor in the car is serious charge. In fact, it is categorized as a class 6 felony. Those who are convicted of this crime may be subject to as many as 2 years in jail, thousands in fines, up to ten years of probation, and years of having to pay for and use an ignition interlock device.
In addition to any of these charges, a judge may order alcohol dependence treatment in lieu of jail time. The list of penalties for each charge do not take into account penalties when a person already has prior DUI convictions. If you are facing a DUI charge, contacting an experienced Arizona DUI lawyer may help you fight your charges and potentially have them reduced or thrown out.
The Phoenix light-rail system, which began running about four years ago, is finally taking significant steps towards reducing the number of individuals riding the train for free by taking advantage of the network's "honor system" for ticket purchases.
In order to get people to abide by the ticketing system, the city is hoping to grant permission to issue citations to a private security service. Guards working for the private security service would have the authority to issue passengers with citations for failing to pay for their ride. At this time, police officers, but not private security guards can issue citations. The issue will be coming to a vote in the March 2013 special election.
Efforts have already begun to crack down on freeloaders. About a year ago, the Phoenix leg of Metro light rail's system was equipped with extra contracted private security guards, but they are still only allowed to turn non-paying passengers over to the police and are not allowed to issue citations. This has caused the number of citations to grow substantially, with as many as 47 citations on average per month.
Councilwoman Thelda Williams of Phoenix is one of the many who are advocating for the need for more enforcement. She says that there is a visible difference in fare-revenue between the Phoenix line and other lines due to their lack of enforcement.
Last week, city council members unanimously voted to place a new proposition on the March 2013 ballot to both hire private security officers as well as grant them the authority to issue citations. This change must be approved by voters because it will require the city charter to be amended.
City authorities say that they are not just attempting to increase revenue by hiring private security. The goal is also to allow police officers who are busy issuing citations to focus on more serious criminal activity. Private security would be allowed not only to issue citations to non-payers, but also to those who violate the tobacco prohibition on trains and those who illegally cross rail tracks.
A spokeswoman for the Metro rail said that passengers would notice the increased presence of security guards on the Phoenix rail line. She said that at their current rate, they do not have the number of security officers needed to handle the increase in ridership.
In addition to the light rail's efforts to crack down on unpaid ridership, the police have implemented extra efforts to enforce safety on the light rail. Working with non-profit groups and other city departments, the police have started a program which keeps a record of repeat offenders. The system tracks riders who are often caught without paying, caught drinking, or have a history of disturbing other passengers. In the end, the city hopes to be able to ban these repeat offenders, making the system safer and more efficient for other riders.