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...best dang anti-drug / anti-crime influence one could ask for!
This is a bit long so I apologize but felt it was such a great story for those with kids or anyone else who's interested.
My two boys 8 & 10 are working on a portion of their Cub Scout requirements called the Citizenship pin. One of the items on the list of things to do is visit the local courthouse and talk with someone there. Pretty simple. We have a beautiful historic downtown courthouse at the center of the town square.
So the boys (in full Scout uniform) and I get inside and through the metal detectors . We start looking around a bit checking out the old building working our way upstairs.
We get to the 4th floor and a really nice elderly lady comes by and comments on how nice the boys look and how handsome in their uniforms. She asks if we would be interested in seeing a courtroom in session and one is starting up in a few minutes. So we enter the courtroom and sit in the back.
We are the only ones there save for a couple of attorneys who were chatting. The boys and I visit about the courtroom layout, etc. After a few minutes, the doors open and two Sheriff's deputies come in each with a respective BG in orange jumpsuit, handcuffs and leg shackles. I'm thinking, "this is going to be good". I look over and the boys eyes are riveted on the inmates. The BGs are a husband and wife, straggled looking, tattooed every inch of flesh we can see, rotting teeth and generally as unsavory as you can get.
The two attorneys jump up and scurry off to meet with their respective clients (ahh, defense lawyers). A couple minutes later other court personnel begin to enter, court recorder, court clerk, the county prosecutor, and the bailiff. A few minutes pass and then the bailiff barks out the all rise, the judge enters and away we go!
I thought wed sit there for a few minutes and then quietly leave. But the boys were enthralled. Both the BGs were repeat meth offenders and were there to enter pleas of guilty and take the state minimum rather than go to full trial. We watched the whole thing and stayed for one and half hours. The boys listened as the story was told about repeating bad mistakes, running with the wrong crowd, using drugs, carrying weapons illegally, etc. The husband (BG 1) got 4 ½ in the state pen and the boys just soaked it all in. During a brief break the county prosecutor got up and came back and chatted with the boys for about 15 minutes about the whole process, etc. At the end after the two BGs were lead off the judge stayed in his bench and asked that the boys come forward and have a seat so he could chat with them. He sat and answered their questions and talked to them for about 15 minutes or so.
It was an awesome experience. The boys said it was pretty scary watching the whole thing but they learned a lot. We talked for most of the rest of the evening about it. I already talk to my kids regularly about drugs and crime, hanging around the wrong crowd, etc. I know the school and church do the same from time to time. But this experience left an enormous impression about the evils of drugs, crime, etc. I highly recommend this type of visit to anyone with kids.
Sorry again for the long post but felt it was worth sharing the experience!


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Descartes aquires mobile last-mile solutions provider
Thursday, November 20, 2014
The logistics and trade compliance software provider Descartes Systems Group has acquired Airclic Inc., a Pennsylvania-based provider of mobile solutions that help companies reduce the cost of last-mile delivery by automating traditionally paper-based processes. The purchase price was $29.7 million. "The 'last mile' is a key piece of the supply chain that directly touches customers and has traditionally been fraught with manual, paper-based processes," Descartes sai...
European logistics company expands use of Descartes road compliance tool
Tuesday, November 04, 2014
The logistics and trade compliance software provider Descartes Systems Group said Tuesday that the supply chain services provider Gist will expand its use of the Descartes Smartanalysis product across its European road transport operations. Smartanalysis is a cloud-based compliance management solution that uses and analyzes tachograph information to track critical elements of a truck and driver's journey such as speed and hours of service. "We've been using Descarte...
My own private cloud
Saturday, November 01, 2014
"Hey you, get off of my cloud," Mick Jagger admonishes in the Rolling Stones' 1967 hit song. The tone of the song was clear: Mick and the boys were tired of people's expectations of them. How apropos that most supply chain managers these days are sick of hearing about the cloud itself. But the lyrics are also poignant in terms of worries about cloud-based solutions that still persist. An American Shipper study from September, produced with Oracle, found data securit...
Another dimension
Saturday, November 01, 2014
Whenever FedEx and UPS make a strategic decision, the shipping world is bound to take notice. Such was the case earlier in 2014 when first FedEx , and then UPS , announced they would be moving to dimensional pricing for parcel shipments at the start of 2015. The move was a long-time coming as the two biggest integrators sought to get a more accurate revenue return on their years of expenditure in technology. What the decision boiled down to is this: space is the mos...
ACE steams ahead
Saturday, November 01, 2014
U.S. Customs wants to make importers and exporters aware that the ACE train is picking up steam and now is the time to get onboard. In less than two years, all transactions involving inbound and outbound cargo must be done through the Automated Commercial Environment. But interim milestones for key parts of shipment processing are looming next year. ACE is the new internal platform for automating all trade-related functions within the agency, including the collectio...
Air cargo executives point to sustainable growth
Friday, October 24, 2014
Worldwide air cargo volumes have been on the increase since the beginning of the year, and panelists at the CargoFacts Symposium in Miami Beach, Fla., on Thursday expressed optimism that volumes will continue to climb. The International Air Transport Association reported this week that air cargo tonnage is expected to grow 4.1 percent annually through 2018. In August, the group recorded year-to-date growth of 4.5 percent, year-over-year, but signaled demand may still face signif...
WiseTech partners with India-based reseller
Friday, October 24, 2014
The logistics enterprise software provider WiseTech Global said this week it has started a partnership with Mumbai-based SBNTEX, a supplier of end-to-end solutions for logistics and supply chain management providers in India and the Middle East. WiseTech is the developer of CargoWise One, a widely-used backbone platform for logistics services providers. As both a WiseBusiness and WiseService partner, SBNTEX is an authorized CargoWise One reseller, and is certified to provide co...
INTTRA ranks carrier e-booking response time
Wednesday, October 08, 2014
The ocean freight e-commerce network INTTRA on Wednesday released a set of benchmarks designed to measure how quickly ocean carriers on its platform respond to booking requests. The first Ocean Carrier Booking Responsiveness Analysis examines the amount of time it takes to book a container shipment with leading ocean carriers electronically. Despite rising use of electronic booking, INTTRA found that the time it takes for ocean carriers to respond to such requests still exceeds...
Three new shipment planning tools for CargoSmart
Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Global shipment management solutions provider CargoSmart has released three new tools aimed at improving shipment planning for shippers and logistics services providers. The solutions include a new version of its private-label sailing schedules, a new daily report to monitor sailing schedule changes, and an expanded sailing schedules mobile app that now allows unrestricted schedule search. The latest solutions allow customers to improve import and export shipment m...
Supply chain by design
Saturday, October 04, 2014
When Toby Brzoznowski thinks of a casino, he thinks of only one thing: failure. "You walk up to a table in a casino, and the system is designed for you to fail," said Brzoznowski, executive vice president of the supply chain design software provider LLamasoft. "The only way to win is to design a new game that has the odds in your favor. You can choose to play roulette or blackjack, but that's just playing a game you're likely to lose. To win, you need a new structure, a new way ...
From stickiness to gravity
Saturday, October 04, 2014
In the expanding age of software-as-a-service solutions, there's a parallel, growing concern with which software providers must contend: the extent to which their products are fungible. The increased use of SaaS solutions—and American Shipper research indicates that growth is more measured than the buzz around SaaS may suggest—has led to the perception that one system is easily replaced by another. The theoretical thinking goes something like this: browser-based, Sa...
Drone delivery
Saturday, October 04, 2014
It's been nearly a year since Jeff Bezos, chief executive officer of Amazon, went on CBS 's "60 Minutes" to launch the perception of drones as delivery tools into the national consciousness. Of course, commercially operated unmanned aircraft systems had been in the logistics lexicon long before Bezos' somewhat audacious announcement of an Amazon Prime Air drone delivery program by 2015, but his appearance on "60 Minutes" pushed the question — is it feasible? Well, the jury...
UTi to expand use of GTKonnect trade management software
Friday, October 03, 2014
The logistics services provider UTi will expand its use of the trade management software GTKonnect for compliance management and documentation over the next year, GTKonnect provider Netwin Solutions said Thursday. UTi is using six modules within the GTKonnect suite, including its Imports, Export, ISF, Inbond and Global Supply Chain Security products. UTi began began implementing GTKonnect as its brokerage operating system for its uClear+ application, offered to clients to manag...
Thomson Reuters, KPMG partner on Latin America trade compliance
Thursday, October 02, 2014
Thomson Reuters and KPMG said Wednesday they will join forces to offer services and technology to help companies moving goods across borders in Latin America comply with trade and customs regulations. The announcement follows Thomson Reuters' recent acquisition of Softway, a global trade management software solution provider in Latin America. KPMG is the first member of Thomson Reuters' so-called Certified Implementer Program for the Softway global trade management suite. ...
Lumber distributor to use Descartes for mobile planning
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
The lumber and building materials distributor US LBM Holdings has begun using a mobile route planning solution from Descartes Systems Group, the software provider said Wednesday. The solution is designed to improve contractor efficiency and combines delivery route management and mobile handheld capabilities to help better manage construction projects. "In our dynamic industry, many orders expect delivery within 24 hours," said Senthil Arumugam, vice president of lo...
From 'Shipping Wars' to LTL
Saturday, September 06, 2014
The freight movement industry generally isn't enticing enough to draw reality TV viewers. But in the case of uShip, the online domestic transportation marketplace, the company's affiliation with A&E 's "Shipping Wars" series has made shipping downright dramatic. uShip has built its business on the back of helping non-traditional or occasional shippers find carriers to haul their loads—typically people moving their household goods, and mostly those items that are...
Oracle builds connections for cloud OTM
Saturday, September 06, 2014
What do you do if you're a transportation management software developer with a household name and your product delivery model diverges from the trend? Well, if you're Oracle, you release a cloud-based version of your popular Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) software in the hopes that it will reach even more users. Oracle's cloud release for OTM, which also encompasses its sister global trade management module, has been eagerly awaited by the transportation and...
Canaveral wins port security grant
Saturday, September 06, 2014
Related Magazine Content Canaveral ready for blastoff Gulftainer concession undergoes U.S. security review Bulk shipper tries marine highway for long-distance transport The Canaveral Port Authority recently received a $1.6 million port security grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A quarter million dollars will be spent on initial development of a port-wide cyber-security program. Another $728,000 will go toward deployment of maritime situational awareness softw...
Commentary: Flip side of landed cost
Saturday, September 06, 2014
Related Content The U.S. infrastructure climate In June 2013, American Shipper 's cover story explored the ways shippers could seek out solutions that could help them derive true total landed cost. The idea behind the piece was that it takes a lot of data points, not to mention elbow grease, to arrive at the actual figure. But figuring out the landed cost puzzle is rewarding—it allows shippers to make better decisions on routes, modes, transit times, and sourcing locations. &nb...
Descartes reports higher profit
Thursday, September 04, 2014
Descartes reported a profit of $3.6 million in the second quarter of its 2015 fiscal year, compared with $1.7 million in the same period last year. The Waterloo, Ontario-based industry software company's second quarter ended July 31. It reported its earnings in U.S. dollars. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was $12.7 million for the quarter, compared with $10.8 million in the second quarter of last year. ...
enVista to cover Europe, Mideast, Africa from new U.K. office
Wednesday, September 03, 2014
enVista, a supply chain consulting and information technology services provider, has opened an office in Cheshire, United Kingdom, that will serve as its Europe, Middle East and Africa headquarters. This expansion, together with its office in India, allows enVista to better respond to demand for carrier invoice audit and payment services globally and provides its clients with support at the local and regional levels within EMEA, the company said. "enVista's p...
Omnitracs buys XRS for $178 million
Tuesday, September 02, 2014
Fleet management solutions firm Omnitracs has purchased XRS Corp., which makes mobile fleet optimization software, for $178 million. The XRS board unanimously approved the offer, and Omnitracs officials expect the deal to close during the fourth quarter. Omnitracs Chief Executive Officer John Graham said the purchase will help the company continue its "renewed growth" and boost its market position. That growth has been coming recently by acquisition, as Omnitracs p...
Oil and gas group Acteon to use Amber Road for restricted party screening
Thursday, August 28, 2014
The Acteon Group, a global subsea services provider, has chosen the global trade management software provider Amber Road to automate and standardize restricted party screening across all of its worldwide branded services. Acteon, headquartered in Norwich, UK, is the umbrella company for a broad range of companies, with 35 different company sites, mainly in the oil, gas and renewables industries. Until now, the individual Acteon-branded services tracked and managed t...
WiseTech Global starts supply chain education initiative
Thursday, August 28, 2014
The logistics enterprise software provider WiseTech Global said this week it will give vocational and college-level students a chance to get practical experience using its flagship product CargoWise One as part of its WiseEducation Partner program. The program was developed in response to requests from educational institutions worldwide; grants will give institutions the opportunity to incorporate the CargoWise One system as a part of their courses in the form of free software ...
Globe Tracker in terminal-focused deal with Total Soft Bank
Friday, August 22, 2014
Globe Tracker International has formed a strategic relationship with Total Soft Bank Ltd. Globe Tracker, a Danish firm, specializes in global assets tracking, while Busan, South Korea-based Total Soft Bank is a global port and maritime information technology company. The new venture will focus on the delivery of wireless tracking solutions for marine terminal operations. The technology will provide access, control and sharing of trade data, asset visibility and real...
Globe Tracker and reefer monitoring specialist partner on reefer visibility tool
Monday, August 18, 2014
The asset tracking solutions provider Globe Tracker International has begun a partnership with Refrigerated Transport Electronics, a developer and manufacturer of monitoring products for the intermodal refrigerated container industry, the companies said Monday. The joint solution developed by the two companies is aimed at providing wireless tracking, monitoring and remote management of refrigerated containers for global intermodal transportation. The system alerts cold chain st...
What does 3D printing mean to logistics?
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Executive IT Corner with Biju Kewalram I saw my first "3D Printer" in action nearly 12 years ago. The basics of the technology (called additive manufacturing) have been around since the 1980s. I watched with fascination as a printer-like device, (albeit a very large printer), attached to a computer, slowly used a plastic raw material to construct a small model of a famous building. The degree of detail in the finished object, complete with all the architectural aspects of the o...
Commoditizing air freight
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Two logistics executives set to launch a weekly rate index for air transport. Since its inception, the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index has given ocean freight shippers an accurate portrayal of spot export container rates out of Shanghai on a variety of lanes. Populated by liner companies and freight forwarders, the data generated by the index is invaluable for judging the health of the container market. Shippers and analysts may use the data to see where trends are h...
Turning quotes into profit
Sunday, August 17, 2014
I've become a little fixated lately on the rate management market, and probably for good reason. Technological sophistication in rate management is emblematic of a true change in how the costs of transportation are secured, stored, and used. Think back to the old model of "getting a rate." It would involve calling around to the carriers in the applicable mode, negotiating on price and service, and then moving the shipment according to those terms. Everything manual,...
QuestaWeb updates application compatibility for newest browsers and devices
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
The web-based global trade management solutions provider QuestaWeb said this week that its suite of TradeMaster applications is now compatible with the latest version of the HTML5 standard, including cross-browser compatibility with Internet Explorer 8-11, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari. The upgrade means users of the applications can "expect the same experience regardless of the browser or device employed," the company said. The update follows six ...
INTTRA picks Fay as new CEO
Monday, July 21, 2014
The multi-carrier, e-commerce firm INTTRA said Monday it has named John F. Fay as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Fay replaces Ken Bloom, who left INTTRA in March to join the executive search firm Korn Ferry . Fay joins INTTRA after most recently serving as senior managing director and global head of commodities and currencies for Newedge Group, a multi-asset brokerage and clearing services firm, where he also served as a member of its execu...
Echo reverberates through market
Sunday, July 13, 2014
3PL uses technology, acquisitions to leverage position as top five freight broker. As with many companies nominally dubbed freight brokerages, Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics is as much a third-party logistics and technology provider as it is a pure freight broker. The brokerage market is coagulating at the top, with the big getting bigger based on key acquisitions that fill holes in their geographic networks or service portfolios. Echo is no different. It has combined stea...
Lean LTL
Sunday, July 13, 2014
By changing culture of operations, Con-way Freight expects to enhance competitiveness. A company can spend millions of dollars on new equipment and systems in an effort to become more efficient and profitable, but if it doesn't understand the way its people operate within the workplace then these investments are likely to fall far short of expectations. Four years ago, less-than-truckload carrier Con-way Freight announced to its shareholders that it wanted to gain a better unde...
Luring IT talent with 'cool factor'
Sunday, July 13, 2014
So you're a logistics company, or a freight forwarder, or a freight broker, and beyond systems and products and internal processes, you need talent. Actually, above all, you need talent. You survey your competition and see that you've got to beat your competitors not only to customers, but also to the best talent. But if you're talking about luring the best IT talent, the competitive landscape stretches far beyond your nearest competitors. As an IT exec...
Commentary: Big data in your World Cup
Sunday, July 13, 2014
The day after Germany secured its first World Cup triumph in 24 years, the German software giant SAP tweeted a story about how its HANA database technology had helped the German team win on soccer's biggest stage. Behind the scenes, SAP has been assisting the German team refine its strategy by giving coaches and players access to millions of data points about their own performance and that of their opposition. It's big data put into practice. Analytics like these have permeated ...
NextGen yet?
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic are aiming toward a new dawn in air navigation, promising increased benefits for users. But officials seem to be running into some growing pains. During U.S. Senate hearings, regulators are being asked why things are taking so long, and industry bodies in Europe are getting fed up with the slow implementation pace of their own system. In June, the Federal Aviation Administration sent an update to Congress regarding one of the agency's mos...
The cloud simplified
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Executive IT Corner with Biju Kewalram You can't avoid factoring in the "cloud" in any current discussion about software or system acquisition. Cloud-based capability now appears on most lists of selection criteria and technology requests for quotations for software. But what is the "cloud" and what does it mean to logistics companies making systems investment decisions? The key thing to note is the cloud is ultimately about infrastructure and the underlying technology on which...
Global Container Terminal 2.0
Sunday, July 13, 2014
New Jersey marine facility adds capacity for big ships with large technology investment. The seven-year-old APM Terminals facility at the Port of Virginia no longer is the most modern, technologically advanced marine container terminal in the United States. That distinction now arguably belongs to Global Container Terminals' load center in Bayonne, N.J., which in mid-June celebrated the completion of a four-year, $325 million expansion and transformation that raises the bar for...
'Zombie' malware targets shipping and logistics companies
Friday, July 11, 2014
The cyber security firm TrapX on Thursday said it had discovered a form of malware implanted by an unidentified Chinese manufacturers in terminal scanners designed to track inventory levels. The firm said the malware was aimed specifically at the shipping and logistics industry. "Weaponized malware was delivered into shipping and logistics enterprise environments from a Chinese manufacturer responsible for selling proprietary hardware for terminal scanners used to i...
LLamasoft adds office in Japan
Wednesday, July 09, 2014
Supply chain software developer LLamasoft has opened a new office in Tokyo with more than a dozen staff, expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The office will be managed by Misao Sasaki, chief executive officer for LLamasoft Asia. The expansion will bring the LLamasoft supply chain design software suite including Supply Chain Guru, Transportation Guru and Data Guru to the Japanese and Asia-Pacific markets, the Ann Arbor, Mich.-based company said. ...
Swing Transport upgrades tracking technology
Tuesday, July 08, 2014
South Carolina-based Swing Transport has selected ORBCOMM to implement its tracking solution on 1,000 dry van trailers, providing web-based fleet management and real-time monitoring of the carrier's freight. The carrier will receive ORBCOMM's GT1100 devices, one-inch, self-powered sensors that attach to each truck. Swing will combine ORBOMM's tracking and monitoring products with a transportation management system from McLeod Software. "We are confident that ORBCOMM...
Descartes raises nearly $150 million in share sale
Wednesday, July 02, 2014
The logistics and global trade software provider Descartes said Tuesday it raised $147.5 million in sales of common shares in the United States and Canada over the past week . The amount raised includes extra proceeds of $19.2 million due to the sale of 1.4 million additional shares. The shares were priced at $13.50, with the proceeds aimed at helping the company pay debt and make acquisitions.
LLamasoft links up with Chainalytics
Thursday, June 26, 2014
LLamasoft has partnered with Chainalytics to offer the firm's Freight Market Intelligence Consortium truckload data with LLamasoft's solutions. The freight market system works by gathering shipment data from more than 100 companies and then "normalizes the cost drivers which impact overall transportation costs" to give customers a real-time portrayal of actual costs, according to a press release. "The benefits of membership within Chainalytics' Freight Market Intel...
INTTRA CEO Bloom joining executive search firm
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Ken Bloom, the long time chief executive officer at the container shipping web portal INTTRA, will join the executive search and consulting firm Korn Ferry as senior client partner. He will be based in Korn Ferry's New York office, serving in the global logistics and transportation services practice. Bloom oversaw INTTRA from a start-up to a company that originates more than 23 percent of all global container traffic. The company announced earlier this year that he was stepping ...
LLamasoft to integrate Cassidy Turley real estate data into design tool
Friday, June 20, 2014
The supply chain design solutions provider LLamasoft said this week it has partnered with the commercial real estate services provider Cassidy Turley to provide industrial real estate cost data and other information for top U.S. markets to LLamasoft customers for their use in strategic supply chain design. Cassidy Turley cost and operating expense data will be included within LLamasoft's cloud-based data services application, a supply chain design reference and benchmark data o...
CargoSmart releases new version of mobile schedules app
Friday, June 20, 2014
The global shipment management solutions provider CargoSmart has released a new version of its free sailing schedules application for Android and iPhone called SSM+. The application allows shippers and logistics services providers to view schedule reliability rankings in the sailing schedule search results screen so that users can quickly compare services and select the schedules that are the best fit for their supply chain planning. "Expanding ocean carrier allian...
Deloitte/Llamasoft partner on risk management strategic solutions
Monday, June 16, 2014
Deloitte and the supply chain design solutions provider LLamasoft have entered into an alliance to provide strategic supply chain risk management solutions to help companies improve their management of global supply disruptions. The alliance combines Deloitte's third-party risk management experience with LLamasoft's supply chain analytics, design and modeling software platform, and will assist organizations in better understanding, optimizing and managing risk within their globa...
Gartner SC conference wrapup: Too much good stuff
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
There are a hundred and one tidbits to be gleaned whenever you gather 1,000 supply chain-oriented IT folks in the same room, such was the case two weeks ago at Gartner's annual supply chain executive conference. Discussions tend to blur into one another, but here were some high points: Many of the software vendors in attendance seemed really focused on supply chain planning and risk management. Those two worlds are different, but there is some inherent overlap. Planning tools h...
JDA targets 3PL market
Sunday, June 08, 2014
The supply chain software company JDA has become such a fixture in the world of major retailers and manufacturers that it's easy to forget the company also has a major presence in the third-party logistics provider market. But there's room for growth, the company said, evidenced by its decision earlier this year to create a dedicated 3PL business unit aimed at expanding its revenue from the sector. The move is one of several JDA has undertaken in 2014 after spending...
Order of the day
Sunday, June 08, 2014
UPS's use GT Nexus order management system emblematic of way forwarders seek best-of-breed solutions. For a company that proudly points to the fact that it has invested $1 billion in technology for 15 years in a row, use of an outside software vendor might seem anathema. But it's also a sign of the changing times. Freight forwarders large and small are increasingly turning to software vendors to provide critical functionality their customers demand in areas where existing syste...
New supply chain world order
Sunday, June 08, 2014
At the age of 12, I harbored dreams of a career in the NBA. Alas, topping out at 5-foot, 8-inches and lacking a dependable jumpshot, playing point guard professionally, it turns out, wasn't really my core competency. Now this may be a little controversial, but there are lots of 5-foot, 8-inch point guards with suspect jumpshots in the world of global trade. That is, many companies spend time and money playing around in areas that aren't core competencie...
The IT mindset in logistics
Sunday, June 08, 2014
Executive IT Corner with Biju Kewalram Many words have been written about how information accompanying the freight is as important as the physical movement of cargo, and it's true. IT has progressed from a finance support discipline, reporting to the chief financial officer, to a broader, strategic function. The evolution of the chief information officer to a C-level position reflects that, as does the growth of the CIO and other senior IT management into a business mind-set. W...
Hellmann to use Netwin FTZ solution
Friday, June 06, 2014
The global trade management software provider Netwin Solutions said this week Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has selected Netwin's GTKonnect FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) product. Hellmann will use the software to automate and simplify complex zone-related data management, deadlines and reporting for its zones across the United States, with multiple customers in each zone. The U.S. Foreign Trade Zone program allows customers the potential to defer, reduce, or even elimina...
E2Open acquires high-tech supply chain visibility company
Thursday, June 05, 2014
The cloud-based collaborative planning and visibility platform E2Open has acquired SERUS, a cloud-based supply chain management solutions provider, for $18.5 million, the company said Wednesday. SERUS' solutions, in particular, provide visibility into outsourced semiconductor manufacturing, a key market for E2Open. "SERUS orchestrates the data and decision-making from engineering to operations and finance for companies in near real-time when disruptive changes occu...
Chemicals distributor to use Amber Road for restricted-party screening
Wednesday, June 04, 2014
The global trade management software provider Amber Road said Tuesday that the specialty chemicals distributor Azelis will use Amber Road to automate restricted-party screening. Azelis comprises more than 37 specialist distribution companies in a single organization serving the worldwide life sciences and industrial markets. It conducts around 430,000 export transactions annually, with more than 50,000 trading partners around the world, Amber Road said. As a group ...
Descartes bolsters trade content with acquisition
Monday, June 02, 2014
The logistics and trade software provider Descartes Systems Group has acquired Salt Lake City-based Customs Info LLC, a U.S.-based provider of trade data content for global trade management (GTM) systems, for $41.5 million, the company said Monday. Customs Info provides trade data and related research tools to more than 800 multi-national shippers to help them reduce operating costs, improve customs compliance, and accelerate supply chain speed. The trade data popu...
Manhattan partners with Agile Network for shipment management
Monday, June 02, 2014
The warehousing and transportation management solutions provider Manhattan Associates said last week it has partnered with enterprise shipping software provider Agile Network. The partnership offers manufacturers, distributors, and retailers that use Manhattan Associates software a new shipping solution that integrates with existing applications. Manhattan partners with a range of software and hardware providers, trusted third-party integrators, and strategic consul...
Record profitability again for Descartes in Q1
Thursday, May 29, 2014
The logistics solutions vendor Descartes Systems Group said its first-quarter revenue for the 2015 fiscal year rose 20 percent, year-over-year, to $40.8 million. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization rose 16 percent to a record $12.1 million. The quarter was Descartes' 38th consecutive profitable quarter, with the company setting records for revenue the last nine years. Descartes said that more than 172,000 parties are connected to its Globa...
Sea Star to use Tideworks operating systems in Jacksonville, San Juan
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
The container terminal operating system provider Tideworks Technology said Tuesday it has been selected by Sea Star Line, LLC, to implement its suite of solutions at its Jacksonville, Fla., and San Juan, Puerto Rico, terminals. Sea Star will use Tideworks' solutions under a fully hosted model, as the carrier seeks to update the terminals' technology, streamline processes and boost customer service levels. "We're confident that our comprehensive solution and service...
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Lol i'm actually really excited for the game, fingers cross boga gets in the game
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The only official open-to-the-public event I've seen is this weekend, during the E.U. Open House.
The only official open-to-the-public event I've seen is this weekend, during the E.U. Open House.
We don't have a comprehensive list, but we do have an Editor's Picks list of pre-theater eats, which you can find here. And here are two dining lists specifically for restaurants near Howard Theatre and Studio Theatre, respectively, in case you're headed to either of those two.
What does buying a ticket get you over standing on the Mall for this show? Also doesn't four hours of listening to different versions of the same song seem a bit excessive?
It helps to think of the Song 1 A Happening event as not that different than a Hirshhorn After Hours. For those who know the drill: There will be cocktails, there will be pretty lights and performances and you also can go inside and check out the fun Suprasensorial show by night (I know I personally would like to lay in that bed room with the Jimi Hendrix music again, at night, after a few drinks). If that doesn't sound up your alley, then by all means, pack a picnic and check it out on Saturday night when it's quiet and you can see it in a more meditative way.
I've been going to the EU Open Houses and Passport DC for years, and I've found that the best way to enjoy the day is to avoid the really popular embassies -- UK, Germany, France, Spain -- because of the soul-crushingly long lines. I've had more fun eating goulash at the Hungarian embassy, looking at photos of historic Lithuania at that country's embassy, or snacking on Portuguese treats.
If you're going this year, my hot tips would be a rare chance to check out the Spanish Ambassador's old residence at 16th and Fuller streets and, if the weather report is to be believed, check out the rooftop deck at the House of Sweden. (Be warned, though, that lines for the Swedish embassy can be intense.)
Also: While the Belgian Embassy offers Belgian beer, it has been along the lines of Stella, Hoegaarden, Leffe -- stuff that you can drink on tap anywhere these days. Not worth waiting for, except for it's free.
I haven't used this service, but I'm all for anything that can get me to Merriweather without having to go straight edge for the night. Anyone tired Rock and Bus?
Ooo, have fun at Working! Jealous. I don't know how you feel about Catalan surrealists, but I'm a huge fan, so I would recommend you check out the Joan Miro exhibit that just opened at the National Gallery of Art. Then maybe lunch at Fiola? They're doing three courses for $24 or $34 there. Or try Proof, where you get a choice of entree and glass of wine for $12. Doesn't get much better than that.
Yes, we're looking forward to this one over here. The Yards Park itself is amazing -- and Jazz in the Garden doesn't have these waterfront views, or catering by Buzz Bakery and ChurchKey. Also, you can get in the water. Yup, this one is going to be the one to beat this summer. Here's a link to the (teeny-tiny) calendar of concerts.
I was at Red Derby's rooftop deck a few weeks ago, and they had a great variety beyond the usual Schlitz/PBR/Natty Boh cheapos, including a bunch of 21st Amendments, Oskar Blueses, all three DC Braus, etc. Same with the rooftop bar at Eventide.
Interesting question, but I'm afraid I don't have an answer -- all the usual places are only listing Madrida-Mallorca for Sunday.
Can any La Liga fans help?
Duffy's is an awesome divey neighborhood pub that gets packed with hockey fans. I'd also suggest Touchdown on U Street -- there's a DC United viewing party starting at 4:30, so the place should be good and loud when the puck drops at 7:30.
There is Station 4, which does offer a pre-theater menu and is barely more than a block from Arena Stage. And don't count out Cantina Marina, also not far. But personally, I do this: I eat in Chinatown/Penn Quarter, where the options are far more diverse, whether you want something high-end (Rasika has a pre-theater menu) or easy and cheap, like Hill Country; or good for groups, like Carmine's. Then I just hop on the green line from Archives and am at Arena in a few minutes flat.
This is a good idea -- sometimes I get so focused on the draft beer list that I forget to check out the cans. Thanks. (The college can list, btw, is hilariously bad, but it's still way cheaper than the $6 Jack Rose was charging for a can of Coors Light on its roof last night.)
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Hmm... Adams Morgan is a playground for kids more your brother's age, but maybe not quite so awesome for the really little ones. That said, Lauriol is the kind of place where you want to relax for a while with one or three margaritas, so I wouldn't move your reservation too much later. Maybe 2:30 or 3?
Looking for somewhere for about 10 people that's low key, outdoors, and has beer for a Saturday afternoon. First thought was Biergarten Haus but they are already booked up - any other thoughts?!?! THANKS!
You could try getting to Standard as soon as it opens at noon (it always takes a little while for the neighborhood to wake up); or the roof at El Centro, which opens at 11 a.m., and stays pretty empty for a couple of hours before it gets going. If you wanted to stay near H Street, I'd definitely not count out Argonaut. The patio is super chilled-out. Other options on H, the patio at Queen Vic and the second level at TruOrleans.
I'm looking forward to Hot Sauce at Montserrat House on Saturday: Kid Congo Powers (ex-Cramps/Nick Cave/Gun Club) is spinning a guest set of "'60s and '70s rock and soul," and if his sets I've seen at Comet Ping Pong are any indication, it's going to burn the dance floor down. Kid Congo's on first, and then DJ Rich Morel -- the excellent remixer who's one half of the Blowoff DJ team -- takes over. Doors at 10 p.m.
Saw this - what a disaster. Also this piece was written by my old Postie colleague in Style, Ally Schweitzer. So you know it's legit.
Going on Saturday to celebrate 8th wedding anniversary. Are there any good blues bands playing?
Okay, so you're looking specifically for blues? Because Latin jazz legend Arturo Sandoval is playing at Blues Alley Saturday, which should be incredible. Also, you might want to consider checking out world funk ensemble Funk Ark at the Hamilton. If you're looking for something a little more casual, there's usually large crowds and good old-fashioned blues on the first level of Madam's Organ on Saturday nights. Happy anniversary!
I freaking love Blue Ribbon, and I don't eat nose or tail. It's incredible what they do with a tiny kitchen.
I'm in love with the offally delicious snacks at Green Pig Bistro in Clarendon -- pig ear tacos, slider-sized ox heart reubens, all washed down with great cocktails.
Also, you should check the daily chalkboards at the Queen Vic on H Street. Chef Ian Reeves loves to use blood sausage and organ meat. His oxtail pappardelle with bone marrow is one of my favorite dishes ever.
I do this all the time -- and so does David Malitz, and Chris Richards, and plenty of other people. So don't think twice about it. I think serious music fans regularly do this here in D.C. (I'm not going to lie, sometimes I do this because I just want to watch the band, not socialize), particularly at DC9, the Black Cat, Montserrat House and Red Palace and Comet Ping Pong. The 9:30 club, I've found is not so conducive to this; too many people who go to one or two shows a year and really make an event out of it. I usually just feel pathetic at those shows.
Yeah, but this is the Caps. Game 7. Do or die. The whole point of going out and watching the game in public is to be surrounded by people who are passionate. Otherwise, you might as well stay home and watch it on TV, you know?
Okay, so places that are affordable and won't be overrun. Tune Inn? Maddy's?
What kind of band are you looking for? That will really help narrow it down. I'd start with the Carlyle Club in Alexandria, which has some great swing and blues bands.
That's so adorable. You melted the hearts of the staffers here. I asked Amy Orndorff, resident kids/gardens guru, to tackle this, and here's what she said: The butterflies at Brookside would be a great fit. Or, keeping with the nature theme, the aquarium in Baltimore would work. As far as plays go, "Five Little Monkeys" at Adventure Theater received a pretty good review. Plus they have two shows on Sunday. We also have a weekly kids events newsletter, check out a couple of highlights (and sign up for the newsletter!) here.
We're all thinking Brasserie Beck for this one -- they're always on sports at the bar, and you can have a big old bowl of mussels, frites or beet salad while you watch. Also, check Jaleo, which will screen the game; and the new Green Pig Bistro, which also has refined food and TVs.
True. But from what I can tell -- and I've been doing research! -- just about every satellite channel that we can get in the U.S. is showing Real Madrid or Bilbao, so it's going to be tough to find this match.
I KNEW we were forgetting a place that had this. Thanks for the tip!
Dear GOG's, I am graduating Saturday with my masters degree, but I am at a loss for where to go with my parents and boyfriend afterward to celebrate. We will be eating mid-afternoon when the ceremonies end, and I am looking for something no more than $40/person in the DC/VA area. I was thinking Sequoia for the views, but I am allergic to seafood, which nixes a lot of their menu. Please help!! Thanks!
The views are about all that Sequoia has going for it, to be honest. Food is "eh" at best. If you want something nice and outdoors, what about the new rooftop restaurant area at Masa 14, the rooftop at Ardeo/Bardeo, or the rooftop at Eventide?
If you're feeling lucky, the patio area at Tabard Inn is my favorite celebratory spot in the city, and seating is first-come, first-served. There's often a long wait, though.
Restaurants editor Justin Rude says you should go to Sou'wester, the more casual dining spot at the Mandarin Oriental, for lunch with a fantastic view, but there is this caveat: Lunch is only served from 11:30 to 4, and then dinner service doesn't begin until 5:30.
DuClaw Brewpub in Bowie is where I'd go. Or Crazy Otto's, a short drive away in Crofton. Huge outdoor space there, and dirt-cheap drinks.
Ah, yes. We do frequently beat ourselves up for turning great, quiet little places into "sorry, we can't seat you till 2013" places after shouting them out perhaps too often. But our point here was that it's the Caps, it's going to be packed anywhere.
Yeah, but as she says, she's trying to get into it. You have to give her props for that, at least.
Err, no. I'm a woman, and I go to shows alone all the time. The of-the-moment indie bands this particular LW was asking about attract all sorts of people who are there to see music, plain and simple.
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Remember Dior's short film from last year where Daria Strokous, Melissa Stasiuk and Xiao Wen Ju ran through the grounds of the Château de Versailles to the sound of Depeche Mode? It was hardly a secret, as it received about 25 million views on YouTube. Well the Dior gang are back in the grounds of Versailles for a second installment, with the 'Secret Garden 2 - Versailles.'
This time the one-minute film was shot in a forest in the grounds near to a small château, The Petit Trianon, and was once again shot by fashion photogs Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Two images have been released from the campaign so far and it has a more surreal and romantic vibe than the first short, which was slick and oh so glossy. This time there is a model in arabesque up in the trees, furniture and gold chandeliers suspended from branches and plenty of rolling mist.
One of the images is inspired by Manet's famous painting 'The Luncheon on the Grass,' but instead of a naked woman these ladies are dressed in Raf Simons' fall collection for Dior. In the Manet a nude woman picnics with two men, but Dior interprets this with three women models and one beautiful tuxedo - a piece is now firmly established at the heart of Simons' Dior. The wicker basket filled with fruit in the painting is replaced with a pile of Diorissimo handbags placed next to a basket of fruit.
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def the 28-135IS and the 50 1.4/1.8, those were my original starter lens before i got 'L's
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As explained in the post above,. these are the Top 10 recommended starter lenses,. not our favorite lenses.
The budget was set at $700.00 U.S. and under,.
also,. please note the last sentence in bold print.
... add in an additional lens if it is not on the list and say why!
So feel free to add to the mix if we missed something
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My 2c...
Personally, a 'starter' lens is: inexpensive, decent quality, good flexibility. Thus for quite a while I've been quite satisfied with the 18-55 kit lens and a basic EF 75-300 - no IS, no USM, bought with my original Canon Rebel 35mm years ago. In fact I only 'upgraded' to a 50mm 1.8 prime last week - and that just to get better portraits.
Now that I'm learning more (mainly from this forum) about shooting, and realizing what my 'starter' lenses are NOT doing for me (or even doing against me), I've been looking...no, scratch that...saving for better glass. Don't know that I'll ever be able to stomach $1K+ for a lens though.
However: I thought I snagged a real bargain last week with a Canon 600mm L, IS, USM for $500 on eBay. (!!!) Then eBay cancelled all the bids because a scammer had hacked this guys account and was conning buyers out of their money. An $8000 lens for $500 would have qualified as a 'starter' lens in my book!!!
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28-135 f/3.5 - 5.6 IS USM.
Bang for the buck, gives a good range for the beginner. Not a major investment for a good range and will work for most styles of shooting.
It was a great lens to determine what else I needed to complete my kit. (Wider an Longer, not heavy etc.)
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A good, decent lens that's fairly sharp across it's zoom range, has good contrast and saturation, but won't cost an arm and a leg is the 24-85mm zoom. That would be my recommended starter lens, along with the 50mm prime.
Some primes, some zooms, some Ls, some bodies and they all play nice together.
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I would also consider a 28-300 'superzoom' as an early purchase (Sigma or Tamron) not for quality but for light weight and versatility. Especially if I was planning to do a lot of travel photography.
Like a lot of kit choices the most suitable lens depends on what you plan to do. A good wide angle for landscapes a long zoom for sports and wildlife etc. etc.
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When I got my first DSLR I was damned excited that I bought without alot of investigation. I got the 24-85 f/3.5-4.5 and the 100-300. As started lenses they were pretty good and worked best around f8. I moved on because they lacked that additional quality I was looking for. My son still uses them.
In US pricing you should be real close to 700.00 for both of them. Again, great for starter lenses or casual shooters that do want the large investment in glass or don't need that additional quality. I had printed up to 8X10 from my 10D using both lenses and they were great.
I like the idea of this sticky, maybe it will help with those "help me buy my next lens questions".
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Mmm... well I'm going on the assumption that this is going to be someones "first and only lens" - at least for a little while. Based on that, for me it has to come down to one of the "walkaround" lenses and I see the Canon EF 28-135mm and the Tamron 28-75mm as the two choices for that. I know if I'm doing the tourist bit it's one of those I put on my camera...
Now, since I loathe the 28-135mm with a passion (biggest waste of money of all my lens purchases) and I love the Tamron 28-75mm my vote becomes obvious. So, the Tamron it is.
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I recommended the 28-135 IS
first because it is my favorite non "L" lens. The reason, very good quality, sharp, light weight (at least compared to "L"). I also frequently recommend this lens because of its reasonable cost versus what you get.
Second I recommended the 50/1.8, got to have a 50 if you have nothing else. Good to learn on, very low cost while still haveing quality. It will also allow you to shoot in low light situations where you might not otherwise be able to get a picture.
Third, I went with the 75-300 IS as I personaly like the lens have gotten great results from it and unless you can afford both the 70-200/4 and a 1.4 or 2x extender, gives you the most range.
I avoided wide angle lenses because the kit lens will get you by until you know what you are doing.
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The numbers are pretty amazing at this point,.
The 50mm's the clear leader,. with the two "normal zooms" next in line,.
There is one surprise to me.
Time was that the 28-135mm was recomended evry time,. so I expected it to do well,. thing is in thae last year,. 6 months even more so,. we see the Tamron mentioned FAR mroe often than the EF 28-135mm. Last night these two lenses were nearly neck and neck,. a day later,. the 28-135mm has more than DOUBLE the votes of the Tamron! what happened? Where did all those Tamron recomendations go?
The 17-40mm f/4L is curently TIED with the Tamron? Wow.
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I voted for the 70-200/4L because I think it's just such a flippin' bargain for a very high quality lens. If afforded two votes, I would have also voted for the Tamron 28-75. Those two lenses together provide a sub $1000 starter kit with incredible sharpness and great (Canon) and good (Tamron) quality. Additionally (and obviously) their focal ranges are well matched.
Edit ... Duh, missed the multiple choice notification. (Can I vote again?)
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Definately the 50mm either MKI or MKII or the f/1.4. Anyone starting out in photography should learn on the 50mm
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This poll came out at a really good time for me... I presently own a Pro1 & a 420EX, & I just picked up a used 10D (body only). I've been lurking about this forum for a bit, just to see what you folks with DSLRs are using for lenses. I would love a L series lens, but they are way expensive & I'm trying to get the best at a reasonable amount of $$$. This poll has been so informative & has helped me shorten the list of lenses I've chosen on my own. I think I'm gonna pick up a EF 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM because it seems most like the lens on my Pro1 (at least when comparing focal length values), & a good "overall" type of lens. And having seen some of the photos taken by various people here, the 50mm f1.4 USM seems like a logical choice, too. I'm trying to stay within Canon, but not totally opposed to 3rd party lenses. I'm not a newbie at using a camera, but when it comes to DSLRs, I'm finding that it's totally different in that "I" have to make the choice of what lens to use... vs point & shoots which come with the lens that is permanent & pre-determined by the manufacturer. A very good & informative poll IMO.
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I am glad it is helpfull,. this is exactly what we had in mind!
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The man and woman who admitted to hoarding more than 100 cats in two different city houses were given prison time Monday for the property destruction they wrought.
Constance J. Anderson, 50, and Jeffrey G. Tourney, 45, were both sentenced in Allen Superior Court to serve 1 1/2 years in prison on felony charges of criminal mischief.
They also received sentences for several misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty which will be served at the time as that sentence, an Allen Superior Court Judge ruled.
Animal care and neighborhood code enforcement officers were called to the Elmer Avenue home – rented by the pair – on March 1 after city officials received a report of abandoned cats inside.
Court documents and testimony Monday detail what they found inside:
•Countertops, furniture and floors covered in feces, 3 to 4 inches deep in some places.
•Eighty-five living cats, which had multiplied through inbreeding, fighting for survival, some of which even resorted to eating their young to live.
•The remains of at least 23 cats – some were scattered throughout the house, like the skull of one kitten, while some were carefully wrapped in tissue and placed in boxes in the refrigerator and freezer.
Investigators found more cats at a second home rented by Anderson and Tourney.
At the second house, on St. Marys Avenue, there were 23 living cats and the remains of 20 dead ones.
Again, many of the cats' remains were wrapped in tissue, placed in boxes and then set in the freezer or refrigerator.
In the corners of rooms of the home the cats began to defecate and urinate, and officials said it wouldn't be long before that home ended up like the one on Elmer Avenue.
Usually, hoarding cases do not result in criminal charges but instead wind up being taken care of through fines from violation of city ordinances, said Belinda Lewis, director of Animal Care and Control.
This case, though, rose to another level because of the sheer volume of animals and the pain these animals suffered.
None of the cats had any human interaction or socialization, she said, and the vast majority had to be euthanized because they could not be adopted.
The animals also suffered from the same physical, mental and emotional maladies any other mammal would suffer as the result of extreme inbreeding, she said.
The ammonia levels in the home were at 150 parts per million, above any home that Lewis, who has worked in the animal field for more than 20 years, has ever encountered.
It took days to get the cats out of the home, and no one could enter without protective equipment.
"It just breaks your heart," Lewis said. "They lived their entire life in that environment. They knew nothing better."
Lewis said the hoarding may have been going on for upwards of two years, which is an unusual span of time for animal care and control to hear no complaints.
During Monday's sentencing hearing, Anderson and Tourney said little other than they were sorry for what they did and how things became out of control.
Anderson said she wrapped the remains of dead cats in tissue and stored them in the freezer and refrigerator so as to give them a burial sometime later.
She claimed at the time the ground outside was too frozen for digging.
"I know that sounds insane," she said.
Previously, she admitted to going inside the home for only a few minutes at a time on occasions and dumping out a bag of food on the floor, allowing the cats to fend for themselves.
By doing this, Lewis said the strong cats were fed while the weaker cats became malnourished.
"Some of my workers described them as skeletons wrapped in a skin covering," Lewis said.
Allen County Prosecutor Karen Richards admonished both Anderson and Tourney during their sentencing hearing.
She noted that Anderson has a college degree in mental health counseling and that Tourney himself had some college education, which meant if anyone should've known what they were doing was wrong, it was them.
And while they did cause damage to property, Richards pointed out the case also required animal care workers to euthanize nearly 100 cats which could not be adopted.
Richards asked the pair rhetorically what they thought those workers went through during all that killing.
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The Elmer Avenue home, valued at $45,000, is scheduled for demolition, according to court testimony.
The St. Marys Avenue home sustained more than $13,000 worth of damage.
Both Anderson and Tourney said they were remorseful for what happened.
In her sentencing, Judge Wendy Davis gave the pair three years in prison for the two felony counts of criminal mischief, but suspended half that sentence.
She then gave them one year in prison for each of the five misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty they pleaded guilty to, but Davis ordered that time served concurrently with the other sentence.
Davis also ordered them to pay nearly $50,000 total in restitution to the property owners for damages to the homes, the fire department and animal care and control for equipment used.
The two will also have to undergo a psychiatric evaluation, do community service involving animals or cleaning upon their release, and can own no more than two cats, Davis ruled.
Both Anderson and Tourney said they planned to appeal their sentence and asked for bond so they could be let out of jail while their appeal winds its way through the legal system.
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