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Often called the New York School of painters, these artists represent what is considered by many to be the first original American art movement. "Many of them have not received the recognition they deserve," Willers said. "While this can't be a comprehensive overview, we make a good stab at looking at the broad history."
Most of the paintings on display belong to three private collections, two of which are from Long Island. Many of these works have never before been exhibited. "These collectors were very generous in lending works that are often left out of the history of abstract expressionism, but are seminal contributions," Willers said.
The paintings range in size from very small (what Willers calls "little gems") to large abstractions that take over an entire wall. "We put in the largest pieces that we could possibly accommodate," he said. "When you come upon them they will overwhelm your field of vision."
The exhibit encompasses a real sense of what abstract expressionism is all about, according to Willers. "There's so much to see and so many revelations," he said. "Each painter has a fascinating history and made amazing contributions to the movement. It's a great opportunity for everyone to become more familiar with their works, many of which are rarely seen on public display. The show has a wonderful rhythm and I'm glad to see that everyone is enjoying it
Of course, NCMA continues to offer related programming to enhance the viewing experience. Schueler, the subject of the 28-minute film "Jon Schueler: A Life in Painting," is being screened four times a day throughout the exhibition. Another film, "Abstract Expressionism," is also being screened daily during the exhibit period.
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DURYEA, Pa. (AP) -- It's moving day for a colony of troublesome honeybees in northeastern Pennsylvania.
The queen and thousands of her loyal subjects had taken over an old tree along a back alley of Duryea, a small town outside Scranton. They were such a nuisance that neighbors say they couldn't stand to be outside in the summertime.
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The Ohio Motorized Trails Association plans to unveil a new trailer and trail maintenance equipment during an April 12 media event at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio.
The event is open to the public.
The OMTA was able to purchase the trail maintenance vehicle and equipment after receiving an $8,318 check from Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, through its Yamaha OHV Access Initiative grant program.
"We are elated that Yamaha recognized our efforts to help maintain the off-highway-vehicle trails throughout the state of Ohio," said OMTA Director Matthew Mesarchik. "This grant enabled us to buy much-needed equipment that will help ensure continued access for responsible OHV riders for years to come."
The rig consists of a 12-foot trailer and trail maintenance equipment, including chainsaws, shovels, a dump cart and a log skidder.
"The OMTA works very hard on behalf of AMA members and the OHV community here in Ohio," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "Yamaha has proven to be a valuable partner to the AMA, OMTA and OHV groups throughout the country. It's only fitting that we host this event here on our campus, and we are pleased to do so."
The equipment will be used by OMTA member clubs throughout Ohio on public trails, such as those in the Perry State Forest, and by the OMTA/AMA club Buckeye Dual Sporters during preparations for the AMA Hanging Rock 200 event at Lake Hope State Park in May.
The unveiling of the OMTA rig is scheduled for 1 p.m. April 12 in front of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, Ohio.
Invited guests include officials from Yamaha, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and state legislators representing affected districts, including state Rep. Ron Hood (R-Ashville) and state Sens. Troy Balderson (R-Zanesville) and Frank LaRose (R-Copley). About the OMTA
The Ohio Motorized Trails Association is a coalition of off road recreational trail users, including ATV, dirt bike, and 4x4 users, working together to protect off highway recreation. OMTA has six member clubs and individual members who work together with national organizations, such as the AMA, the BlueRibbon Coalition, and the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. More information about OMTA is available at: http://ohiotrails.org About the Yamaha program
The Yamaha OHV Access Initiative is a proactive, grass roots program supported by Yamaha dealers and customers nationwide promoting safe, responsible riding and sustainable, open riding areas. Through the OHV Access Initiative, Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, provides grants to deserving organizations to help further the program's goal of Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation's Trails. Yamaha encourages clubs, associations and agencies to submit detailed applications for their specific needs. Each quarter, Yamaha will accept applications from organizations, such as non-profit or tax-exempt OHV riding clubs, national forests and associations and national, state and local government agencies and associations. A committee reviews each application and awards GRANTs to deserving projects. GRANTs may be used for:
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WEIRTON - When visitors enter the Madonna High School campus they're greeted by signs celebrating the athletic programs' state championships.
It's an area that's been growing in recent years.
Up until late 2009, Madonna only boasted one state championship - the one brought home by the 1987 football team. But during the last few years, Class A trophies have been returning to Hancock County in abundance.
The football team brought home a state crown in 2009. Then, that spring, the baseball team won the 2010 championship in Charleston.
That fall, Coach T.J. Brancazio's golf team earned a championship up at Oglebay. Then, in March of 2011, George Vargo guided the boys' basketball team to a championship at the Charleston Civic Center.
It certainly is a good time to be a Blue Don.
''It will be special if we can win it and if we can come home with that championship trophy,'' Madonna coach Doug Taylor said earlier this week during a break in practice.
The Blue Dons will battle Wahama for the state championship at 7 Saturday night at Wheeling Island Stadium.
Madonna is just below the median in Class A enrollment and is one of the smallest football-playing schools in the state. Despite that, it's been able to put together quite sports run the past few years that rivals anyone in the class.
''It is what it is,'' Taylor said. ''We're a small school, but the kids just work hard. They do everything we ask of them in the offseason.
''We had speed and agility sessions in the offseason and we had a great turnout for that. It really helped us.''
Going that extra mile is a key to success in any endeavor. And at Madonna, it's been a major factor in the school's athletic success.
Especially in football this year.
Madonna's run to the Super Six has had its share of tense moments. There was the loss to Wheeling Central in the rain-delayed game at Wheeling Island on Sept. 1, the 15-14 triumph at Bishop Donahue five weeks later, and the 21-20, come-from-behind victory at Steubenville Catholic in Week 9.
''We were down 20-7 in the fourth and a lot of people were leaving the game and not believing in us,'' Madonna quarterback Ross Comis recalled. ''But we came out and made a much-needed stop and scored, then made another stop and scored again with about 30 seconds left.
''I think that game really made us realize how good we could be''
The victory was the sixth in what has become an 11-game winning streak. All told, Madonna defeated six teams during the regular season that made the playoffs.
''You hate to say a loss is a good thing,'' Taylor said, referencing the Wheeling Central game. ''But the kids came into the locker room very business-like and knew they could play with anyone. They just didn't know how good they could be.
''The win over Steubvenville Catholic put us over the edge. We've been pretty good ever since.
''These kids can win the tight games. That's all part of growing as a football team.''
And with this season marking the 25th anniversary of Madonna's first state championship football team, a victory Saturday would be icing on the cake.
''With all the tradition we have we think we owe the people that helped lay the groundwork for that years ago,'' Taylor said.
''It would be really nice to win this in honor of them.''


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WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) --- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with President Obama, Feb. 22, 2013, to stress economic partnership and security, according to three spokespersons of the Japanese government.
Prime Minister Abe then gave a speech he called 'Japan is Back.' At the Center for Strategic and International Studies, he reinforced the intent to strengthen ties and relevance to the United States.
Japan has suffered recent economic setbacks after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear power plant meltdown in Fukushima.
The previous ruling party had implemented a zero-nuclear policy where all power plants were shut down because of the Fukushima meltdown and the subsequent enforcement of higher nuclear regulatory standards.
The shutdown of major nuclear power plants in Japan has forced the country to rely more on imported energy and fossil fuels. This has created a trade deficit for Japan.
Prime Minister Abe's government is not a zero-nuclear policy, said Tomohiko Taniguchi, Councillor, Cabinet Secretariat of the Prime Minister's Office of Japan.
Abe has adopted a level of 'acceptable' nuclear power within safe and economically viable means, according to Taniguchi. Nuclear power plants will be deemed acceptable after the slow and stringent process of reactivating viable ones.
Meanwhile, Japan should not be shy to boost its export economy, Taniguchi continued.
"[The Prime Minister] intends to bring back Japan as an alliance partner in the Asia-Pacific," said Taniguchi to a group of reporters Friday evening.
"He is fortunate to make the trip at this juncture because you [US] are faced with a financial problem and at the same time pivoting toward the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. needs a stronger partner in the Indo-Pacific," Taniguchi continued to explain Abe's speech.
Security issues such as nuclear missile testing in North Korea and territorial issues with China highlight the importance of Japan's diplomatic ties with the United States and other allies.
This is Abe's second time around as Japanese Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Abe returned after a bout of illness. After six years, no one imagined he would come back, according to Yutaka Yokoi, Press Secretary, Director-General for Press and Public Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
"Many people are happy to help him come back," Yokoi continued.
Less than two months have passed since Abe's inauguration. He also led his party, LDP, into victory within the House of Representatives.
Japan has experienced economic malaise for over a decade.
Under Abe's leadership, the country has adopted "Emergency Economic Measures" to spark economic growth. The fiscal measures are to fight chronic deflation while producing budget measures favorable to sustaining a surplus, according to Hikariko Ono, Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Public Affairs, Director of Global Communications, Prime Minister's Office of Japan.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - Fairfax County has lifted evacuation orders that had been in place for more than 150 residents in the flood-prone Huntington neighborhood near Cameron Run.
The neighborhood has experienced severe flooding after storms several times in recent years, but rains from Hurricane Sandy did not cause the flooding that had been feared.
As it turned out, most residents did not evacuate anyway, even though the evacuation order was considered mandatory.
County spokeswoman Merni Fitzgerald says that only 60 of the 154 residents affected by the order actually evacuated.


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Even as the local Republican Party searches for a competent person willing to take on Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune in next year's election, the GOP chairman insists the party won't be cutting another deal to let Portune run unopposed.
With the Dec. 7 filing deadline now past, the Hamilton County Republican Party has listed one of its staffers, Finance Director Maggie Nafziger Wuellner, as a placeholder to reserve a spot on the ballot against Portune, a longtime Democratic incumbent.
More details are coming out about Chris Monzel and Todd Portune working a behind-the-scenes deal to sell Drake Hospital for way less than it was worth in order to save rich people money on their property taxes for one year. Critics have called it a "fire sale" and questioned the legality of selling a public asset without competitive bidding, outside studies or input from county lawyers. From The Enquirer:
"The 2-1 vote ends 87 years of county ownership of the Hartwell rehabilitation hospital. UC Health will buy it for $15 million – a price negotiated in secret by one commissioner and approved with no outside studies, no input from county lawyers or the county administration, and little public discussion.
The money from the sale will bail out the stadium fund for one year, avoiding a $14.2 million deficit for next year. It also allows the county to restore a property tax rollback promised to voters in 1996 when they approved a new sales to build and maintain the stadiums – a rollback largely scrapped this year to pay for the stadiums."
Cincinnati City Council today will lose its longtime excuse that there are too many old conservatives involved to get anything done, as three of its new members are young, optimistic and representative of the community who aren't old guys or mean rich ladies. The Enquirer discusses Council's influx of YP energy here, including a nice photo of Chris Seelbach, Yvette Simpson and P.G. Sittenfeld with the caption: "Before..." that seems rather ominous.
Ohio has reportedly offered Sears $400 million to relocate from Chicago to Columbus. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says the offer is about four times what Illinois has offered.
President Obama was in Scranton, Pa., yesterday to promise that he's trying to extend a payroll tax cut for workers.
Headline: "Amid Questions, Cain Stays Defiant." Sounds like Karl Rove. Also, Cain would like to see the cell phone records of the woman accusing him of having an extramarital affair.
Dentists are having a tough time as people skip their visits due to the economic downturn. Now they're looking to marketing and social media to help. At least your teeths cleaned everybody!An eastern Kentucky church voted to ban interracial marriages.
Wild donkeys are messing up Texas' ecology.
Michigan is about to allow the carrying of stun guns.
And horses could soon be slaughtered for meat in the U.S.
Isn't there any good news? The Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet are apparently giving
the iPad a run for its money? The NFL hearing Detroit Lions player Ndamukong Suh's appeal over a two-game suspension for stomping on somebody's arm?
Eh, whatever. Just watch this Kenny Powers K-Swiss video and forget about the real world.
Headline: "Stadium tax rebate favors wealthy." Analysis: "No shit." Owners of the county's most-expensive homes reportedly receive more savings from the property tax rollback than they pay in the sales tax increase that was supposed to pay for the sports stadiums. An Enquirer analysis of last year's property tax payout found that the half-cent sales tax increase amounts to a maximum of $192 annually, while some high-value homeowners received tax rebates of $1,175 or more.
• Million-dollar homes account for less than 1 percent of households, yet they received nearly 5 percent of the total rebates — or one out of every $20 paid out.
• One out of four homeowners - those with a home worth $200,000 or more - got $8.8 million in rebates - more than half the total rollback.
• The median Hamilton County homeowner with a property worth $106,700 is eligible to get a $50.15 rebate under the rollback.
• The 132 Hamilton County homeowners with houses worth $2.5 million or more get at least $1,175 apiece.
• Property owners with homes worth $150,000 or less account for nearly six out of 10 households, but collectively they received less than 23 percent of the benefits.
County commissioners have four days to tell the auditor to go ahead and tax homeowners at the previous rate, but Chris Monzel and Todd Portune are up for reelection this year and won't dare change take it away from the powerful rich people.
[Correction: Monzel is not up for reelection.]
Said former commissioner David Pepper:"At its core, the property tax rollback creates a reverse-Robin Hood scheme, where middle-class homeowners and renters are not only the ones paying for the stadium, but also footing the bill for a tax break for high-value property owners. Those high-end property owners are not paying for the stadium at all."
"It would be the height of irresponsibly to commit funds they knew were not there," Rhodes said. "I've long criticized various governments for living in dream world.
"This takes it to a whole new level," Rhodes said.
Guess there's a reason why Congress doesn't care much for the 99-percent movement: Eleven percent of Congress is part of the 1 percent. Fifty-eight members of Congress have $9 million or more in net worth, including Kentucky's own Mitch McConnell and John Yarmuth. Congress also includes 250 millionaires, so maybe they'll listen.
Occupy Wall Street celebrated its two-month mark by organizing a "day of action," beginning with a march to the New York Stock Exchange.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson addressed Occupy Cincinnati yesterday at Piatt Park. Later in the day 15 individuals were arrested for staying in the park past its 10 p.m. closing time, the first arrests in weeks, as protesters have challenged the legality of the park closing at all. Jackson was reportedly scheduled to return to the park at noon on Wednesday to again speak with Occupy Cincinnati.
Happy Election Day! It looks like SB 5 is headed for a big defeat even though Gov. Kasich last night told a bunch of East Side Tea Partiers how cool it would be if Issue 2 passed, while a union representative told opponents of the bill that it was about to get "shoved down the throats of John Kasich and the Republicans."
The Hamilton County Administrator yesterday said "sorry homeowners, but our stadium deficit will not allow us to offer the tax credit Republicans said would make up for your part of the stadium sales tax." Commissioners Todd Portune and Chris Monzel today said they're going to include the credit even though they don't know how yet. Hopefully they can figure it out soon so they can work on adding public housing to the suburbs before the county gets sued by the Feds.
As part of CityBeat's continuing election coverage, we've once again sent a questionnaire to the non-incumbent Cincinnati City Council candidates to get their reactions on a broad range of issues.
Nine of the 14 non-incumbents chose to answer our questions. Others either didn't respond or couldn't meet the deadline.
During the next few weeks, we will print the responses from the non-incumbents to a different topic each time.
Today's question is, "What are your thoughts on consolidating some city and county services? If you support the concept, are there specific services that should be considered for consolidation? Conversely, are there specific services that should be deemed off-the-table?"
Ohio's new concealed-carry law will take effect tomorrow, allowing Second Amendment lovers the opportunity to reach into their pocket and feel the cold, smooth feel of safety while enjoying a non-alcoholic beverage at a bar or restaurant in Ohio. Seriously, y'all better not be drinking or the liberals will tell on you before you can get buzzed enough to go outside and fire a couple of funny shots up into the air.
A proposal made today by a Hamilton County commissioner involving sewer work related to the city of Cincinnati's planned streetcar system won't harm or delay the project, city staffers said.
That's because the motion introduced by County Commissioner Chris Monzel, a streetcar foe, would only affect additional improvements sought by the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), said Chris Eilerman, the city's streetcar project manager. The city already has allocated $3 million of its own money to relocate manholes needed for the streetcar project and do some of MSD's other improvements.


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Next, you need a location to shoot in. I would imagine it would have to be a relatively big space too, since we have to get a bunch of guys, crew, fluffers and other invited guests. This brings me to my next item on the list: A bunch of guys. Now, these can't just be your average guys off the street, these have to be guys with some major, major, major issues of some kind or another. They're either crazed exhibitionists, remarkable perverts or pathetically sad shut-ins with no concept of actual human interaction with the opposite sex. They may also be all three, I don't want to entirely leave out that possibility. My point about them is that they are at the very least, attention starved and looking to humiliate themselves for some moment of "Fame" and a meager paycheck.
Rounding out the list, and looking for a significantly bigger paycheck, is the girl. Due to years of abuse at home (Probably an selfish, overbearing and insensitive mother and a father who probably died to soon to give her a proper male role model) this girl has been warped to the point where she's completely destroyed herself emotionally. Having found a shameful and pathetic niche of notoriety to occupy, she is merely a glitter-encrusted shell where a human once had the chance to grow, but none did. Like a pot of dirt where a flower is supposed to be, but alas, no water. She lies there, waiting to be picked clean by a horde of people who are every bit as empty as she. The worst part is that she feels no shame in it. How could she? That section of her brain shattered years ago.
The best/worst moment in videos like this is the very end. After the endless nauseating and monotonous horror is almost over, there will be one man left. The last guy in line. The "Closer", if you will. He will stand, like the Mariano Rivera of degradation, waiting to put the whole sad show to an end. The final guy (For now) in a seemingly endless cavalcade of attention-starved morons. Can you imagine being that guy for a second? What must that feel like? Stepping in there right before the cheap, bought-in-bulk towels are thrown on the girl before the shower that will do virtually nothing to clean her. Put yourself in either of their pairs of shoes for as many seconds as you can possibly tolerate. It really is the very worst our culture can be, isn't it?
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Managers of the Spiral Night Club in Lansing will stop Hip Hop Night after bullets wounded three people early Thursday morning.
Tom Donall, Spiral's owner, said it's unfortunate three people were wounded in his club's parking lot after late night Hip Hop festivities inside the club. However, he said, the club had nothing to do with the shooting, and it is a safe place to be.
Donall said he and the staff would shut down the club this Wednesday in order to discuss alternatives for Wednesday night festivities. He said Retro Night might be the best replacement for Hip Hop Night, which usually draws 120 people to the club.
Donall said the club rarely experiences violence. On occasion there is some fighting, but it quickly resolved, he said.
Club patrons said they still feel safe, and they will continue attending the club on various themed nights. The club also hosts a Gothic Night and a College Night.
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WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- A new bike lane, better protected from vehicles thanks to plastic bollards and a painted buffer, opened on L Street NW in D.C. On Tuesday.
Mayor Vincent Gray, District Department of Transportation Director Terry Bellamy, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) and local bicyclists officially opened the lane in a celebration at L Street and 15th Street. The new lane crosses another bike track at this intersection.
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Now, let me just say this flat out.
Any sort of nonsense that even looks like it is violating the forum's TOS will be DELETED and the person writing it flat out BANNED.
There will be absolutely...
And if after you are banned on the forums you even think of coming back (yes, we know your IP address) or try to do the same rubbish in game, we will ban your game character. Before you even ask, the answer is yes, we DO have the right to do that if you violate our TOS.
We're not working our butts off so that you can come here slam us, slam the game, disparage the hard work we're doing, turn the forums into a battleground (want to fight? Well thats great! So go do it IN the game!) and continue to act like this was your living room or backyard.
These forums are for people who LIKE the game, to share and discuss the game without being subjected to anti-social behavior.
I posted this elsewhere, so let me post it here as well.
These forums are not for negative postulation. Any and all such posts will be deleted.
If you don't like the game, leave.
If you don't think the game will survive, leave.
If you don't think we're going to make it, leave.
If you don't think we're developing the game exactly how you want it, leave.
Seriously we only want positive vibes because positivity begets positivity. We are at a critical time right now and simply don't have the time or patience to deal with foolishness.
If you want to help us, do so. If you don't, yes, you got it, LEAVE.
There are LOTS of helpful and informative people on the forums, if you can't beat them, go ahead, join them.
Now thats out of the way and given the forum clutter (I've asked the team to sort that out in the coming days), here are some resources for your reading pleasure.
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Who is Derek Smart?
...and why should I care?
...apart from the obvious?
Make no mistake, while I realize that this is a whole different community than the ones for my own games, rules are rules.
Sure I'm older and wiser now, thus a bit more restrained, however those of you stuck in the past and want to use it as a crutch to continue behaving badly because you think you're hurting (TIP: You're not; so give it up because I'm not going anywhere) me, need to stay there. It is better that way because even the most resilient of cavemen didn't evolve past the Bronze Age.
To the rest of you who want to help the team and I turn this game and company around, thanks for your help, suggestions and support.


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How can a binary GUID be identified as a binary GUID?
- mssql_field_type() returns 'blob' for GUID fields...
- mssql_guid_string() returns strings for all sort of arbitrary input data, regardless of length and content (though not all are necessarily valid GUID string represenations, since length varies)
- is_string() on GUID variables is true
therefore a mssql_is_guid() function would be a nice thing.
Unfortunately, there is very little that makes a GUID a GUID. Aside from the length of 16 bytes there are only 2 indicators (and even those only for microsoft system call compatibly generated GUIDs):
the upper 4 bits of character 7 encode the version of the GUID, and are either 0001 (v1) , 0011 v3), or 0100 (v4)
(ASCII characters 10 - 1f, 30 ('0') to 3f ('?') or 40 ('@') to 4f ('O'))
depending on the encoding version of the GUID.
GUIDs generated by mssql server 2005s "NEWID()" statement are version 4, indicating that the GUID is completely randomly generated
the upper 1 to 3 bits of character 8 which encode the GUID variant. In the case of GUIDs generated by MsSQL server 2005 the variant always seems to be 'Standard' which is indicated by bit sequence 10.
((non)ASCII characters 81 to BF)
so as long as no custom hacked or 3rd party inserted GUIDs are used this should be working:
* determine wether binary data represents a valid GUID
function mssql_is_guid($guid)
if (!is_string($guid)) return false;
if (strlen($guid)!=16) return false;
// version 1 : Time-based version Uses timestamp, clock sequence, and MAC network card address
// version 2 : Reserverd
// version 3 : Name-based version Constructs values from a name for all sections
// version 4 : Random version Use random numbers for all sections
if ($version<1 || $version>4) return false;
if (($typefield & bindec(1000))==bindec(0000)) $type=0; // type 0 indicated by 0??? Reserved for NCS (Network Computing System) backward compatibility
if (($typefield & bindec(1100))==bindec(1000)) $type=2; // type 2 indicated by 10?? Standard format
if (($typefield & bindec(1110))==bindec(1100)) $type=6; // type 6 indicated by 110? Reserved for Microsoft Corporation backward compatibility
if (($typefield & bindec(1110))==bindec(1110)) $type=7; // type 7 indicated by 111? Reserved for future definition
// assuming Standard type for SQL GUIDs
if ($type!=2) return false;
return true;
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I have created a support ticket with Zimbra support on Thursday of last week but have not heard anything as of yet.
We have purchased ZCS Network Edition and are migrating users from MS Exchange.
The issue we are running into is after the installation of the MS Outlook Connector, the mail profile is not being created and Outlook is not prompting for the creation at the next launch. When I attempt to create the profile through Control Panel > Mail, the wizard hangs at the point were the Zimbra Collaboration Server is selected for the Server Type and clicking Next.
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Windows XP SP3
Microsoft Outlook 2007
Outlook Connector Version 126.96.36.19956_x86
ZCS Server Specs:
Ubuntu 10.4 LTE (Virtual Machine using VMWare VSphere 5)
ZCS Version 7.1.4_GA_2555.UBUNTU10_64_Ubuntu10_64 NETWORK edition
I have taken some steps to resolve the issue:
1. Repair of the connector.
2. Repair of MS Outlook.
3. Disable Windows Firewall.
4. Disable Antivirus.
5. Delete other mail profiles.
I have enabled logging through the connector attempting to catch any errors. I will attach the log to the post.
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COLLEGE PARK, Ga. -- Fulton County Police have issued a Mattie's Call for a 83-year-old woman missing since Sunday.
Police say Virginia Johnson was last seen at 2265 Knighton Drive in College Park. She was wearing a gold sweater, plaid gold skirt, gold low heel shoes and glasses.
She is described as a 5-foot-10-inch, 150-pound African-American. Her gray hair is worn short.
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Set deep in the stunning countryside of Helderberg is 96 Winery Road.
The main menu is updated four times a year, while the seasonal menu changes much more frequently, nearly every day.
A very impressive wine list, comprising around 250 wines leave diners truly spoilt for choice.
Abbey Rose is a family-run, country-style restaurant situated in Greyton. Warm friendly service and good food is the order of the day. Abbey Rose offers a range of typically South African dishes, including Oxtail, Kudu Pie, Lamb Shank and the locally sourced linefish. Other dishes include steak, ribs, chicken, curry, calamari and pasta. A beautful garden setting complements the experience. A traditional Abbey on the premises serves as a great wedding venue.
Agave boasts an interior that is country-style and chic at the same time. Wholesome, traditional meals are served here, all tastefully presented - almost too good to eat. The fusion between French cuisine and South African is a match made in heaven. Try the traditional 'roosterkoek' for a real local treat. The restaurant is well priced and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Mondays to Saturdays.
Agulhas Country Lodge has a romantic and dramatic interior which enhances the cosy and intimate atmosphere. Fires blazing in winter to add to the romantic atmosphere. The four-course set menu changes but expect traditional South African cuisine with a twist and country style dinners. The wine list features wine from the southernmost regions in the country, such as Elin and Bredasdorp.
Fresh fish and seafood from the nearby harbour in Struisbaai are a speciality and the restaurant aims to serve delicious, honest and local fair, prepared with the freshest ingredients.
Bar Bar Black Sheep is a beautiful restaurant set in the picturesque winelands town of Riebeek Kasteel. Slow-cooked country-style cuisine can be enjoyed here and only the freshest locally sourced produce is used. Boutique and garisiste wines are offered and a great selection of other beverages are available. The beautiful setting, great food and relaxed ambience make for a one-of-a-kind dining experience.Bar Bar Black Sheep is open on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings for dinner, seven days a week for lunch and on Saturday and Sunday mornings for breakfast.
Barke restaurant is situated on the Blue Gum Country Estate, a working wine farm in the beautiful countryside of the Overberg. The vision for this restaurant, and a top priority for the chefs, is to create delicious country cooking with a fine dining twist using the freshest, local, organic ingredients. Barke is family friendly and a great setting for a leisurely afternoon get-together.
Soak up the country modern feel touched with rustic elegance enjoying decadent selections and freshly baked artisan breads.
Vibrant and fresh scattered with mismatched tables and elegantly curved chairs, Bocadillos transcends to elegant chic with focal mirrors, leather banquets, chandeliers and striking wallpapers.
The menu bursts with gourmet delights, artisan breads, French patisserie, sumptuous breakfasts, salads, sandwiches and heavenly bakes.
Enjoy a slow breakfast with a creamy cup of coffee and newspaper taking in the lingering aromas of freshly baked bread at Bocadillos.
The décor exudes style and comfort, delectable meals and alfresco occasions in the sunlit rose garden.
Generous portions of creature comforts such as French toast, beer battered fish and slow roasted oxtail compliments the delicate flavours of locally produced wines.
A jungle gym and kiddies menu favours young palates while adults relax over a refreshing glass of wine and intimate meal.
Peruse the delicious a la carte and buffet menu brimming with local cuisine and excellent award winning wines.
Dine in rustic elegance framed by exposed beams and low ambient lighting with soft copper hue tables draped in traditional patterned tablecloths.
Buffelsdrift specialises in local Karoo cuisine complimented by homemade preserves, chutney, pickles, fresh produce, herbs and bread.
The grand fireplace adds cosy warmth to cold winter evenings and French doors invite the balmy summer evenings in extending out onto the wooden deck.
Wrap the senses in soothing surrounds and delicious cuisine enchanted by the occasional call of the wild at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge in Oudtshoorn.
Cradled in the poster town of Vaalwater in a shady peaceful garden retreat, the Bush Stop Café is a passport to heavenly cuisine enticed by eclectic charm and rustic ambiance.
A great place to spend the day immersed in laid-back breakfasts or languid lunches feasting from freshly prepared creations such as slow-roasted lamb with garlic, rosemary and mint or smoked salmon with avo, watercress and pickled ginger mayo.
Boasting legendary milkshakes and homemade treats such as refreshing mint and ginger granita or mini lemon cupcakes with beetroot topping, Bush Stop Café entices and invites a wholesome approach to dining in the tranquil surrounds of a shady garden.
Situated in the town of Alicedale, Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Course invites warm hospitality and personal service.
Peruse the a la carte menu in elegant country style with influences of Xhosa, English, Afrikaans and Cape Malay cuisine.
Alongside a la carte lunches, evening dinners and hearty breakfasts, Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Course offers elegant country style dining.
This country retreat embraces passion, love and tranquillity enticed by fresh country cuisine and decadent wine list. The superb a la carte menu proudly seduces with rolled sirloin served on parmesan mash with a berry and red wine sauce. Vegetarians melt with asparagus and sundried tomato risotto with truffle oil or aglio olio el greco- spaghetti with local olive oil, garlic, fresh basil, grilled haloumi cheese and parmesan shavings.
Ideally located on popular 6th Avenue, Cobblestone Bakery seduces longing palates with fresh bread baked daily, cappuccinos, breakfasts, healthy lunches and crispy pizzas.
Focusing on traditional methods using old-fashioned grained flours flourished in a labour of love and a selection of heavenly treats.
Dine indoors in the softly balanced and calming ambiance or lounge alfresco on the sheltered porch, beach café style. Sample signature creamy chicken livers, crispy flat bread with salmon and cream cheese, magic bars, coffee and cappuccino.
Cobblestone Bakery exudes a clean, vibrant setting softened by elegant fabrics and decadent fare.
Located in the idyllic village of Koringberg, Cornberg Café is situated in an old farm barn with picturesque views and private ambiance.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinners, and a good dollop of relaxation, diners enjoy a simple a la Carte menu brimming with seasonal dishes.
Start the day with a wholesome breakfast, or unwind in tranquility over a hearty pub lunch, Cornberg Café is your relaxed country experience in the heart of Koringberg.
An idyllic place to relax and enjoy languid lunches and scrumptious breakfasts in the spectacular surrounds of Kamperus.
Serving an array of delicious meals from light lunches, afternoon teas and hearty lunches, diners soak up tranquil surrounds complimented by good food and great coffee.


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IUCN Encourages Strengthened Partnerships to Coordinate Pacific Energy Activities
IUCN has joined forces with the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) to help coordinate their respective energy projects in Pacific island nations. IUCN's Energy, Ecosystems and Sustainable Development Livelihood Initiative (EESLI) and SPREP's Pacific Islands Greenhouse Gas Abatement through Renewable Energy Project (PIGGAREP) held a joint meeting in Apia, Samoa in November 2008 to map a coordinated way forward for the projects. …
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Armenian Ministry of Nature Protection and IUCN agree on future collaboration
The Ministry of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia and the IUCN Programme Office for the
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Zoos and aquariums join forces with IUCN
IUCN and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) have teamed up to increase public awareness of conservation issues and improve access to research carried out in zoos and aquariums. The five-year Memorandum of Understanding, which was signed today between IUCN and WAZA, will also increase resources for conservation. …
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Assessing Countries' Legal and Institutional Frameworks Relating to PES
The IUCN Environmental Law Centre (ELC) and the Katoomba Group are currently implementing a legal analysis initiative with the aim of better understanding the legal and institutional frameworks of water and carbon related Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes. …
16 Dec 2008 | News story
Top 50 Mediterranean Island Plants on Google
IUCN-Med has created and published its "Top 50 Mediterranean Island Plants" layer on Google Earth. This layer is based on "The Top 50 Mediterranean Island Plants" publication presenting a selection of 50 of the most threatened plant species growing on Mediterranean islands. …
15 Dec 2008 | News story
No time to lose, says IUCN
Governments have to make significant efforts towards a post 2012 climate regime to be in place by the end of the next UN climate meeting in December 2009, IUCN says. …
12 Dec 2008 | News story
El mundo perdió una quinta parte de sus corales
El 19 por ciento de los arrecifes de coral ha desaparecido, de acuerdo con la actualización mundial del estado de los corales del mundo 2008. Únicamente la reducción de emisiones de dióxido de carbono podría salvar al resto, según la UICN. …
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Post Law and Governance Journey news!
It is already two months since the L&G Journey took place during the WCC Forum in Barcelona.
The Journey went well and its events were extremely well attended. Highlights included the six workshops organized by Specialist Groups of CEL, and by the ELC. A small group of CEL volunteers helped the Journey Guide to keep track of as many events as possible – quite a task considering their sheer numbers. …
10 Dec 2008 | News story
¿La naturaleza tiene derechos?
En una declaración histórica para el medio ambiente, la nueva constitución de Ecuador convirtió a la naturaleza en un sujeto de derechos. Sin embargo, el tema es complejo y el debate continúa dentro del país y alrededor del mundo: ¿puede la naturaleza tener derechos, si no logra exigir responsabilidades? …
09 Dec 2008 | News story
Renowned Japanese singer Iruka stays connected to IUCN
Iruka, Japan's renowned singer and songwriter, will continue to be IUCN's Goodwill Ambassador in Japan for an additional four years, until the next World Conservation Congress in October 2012. …
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Michael McGee of Miller Canfield also provided an update on the possibilities created last year by the Legislature through the Next Michigan Development Act, Public Acts 273-277. It allows certain large cities and Public Act 7 intergovernmental entities to form a Next Michigan Development Corporation. Those Corporations, which must meet a number of conditions, will have access to crucial economic development incentives like Renaissance Zones, Public 198 tax abatements and tax-increment financing to encourage job development in businesses oriented towards shipping, supply chain logistics, multi-modal transportation and light manufacturing. Wayne and Washtenaw Counties and seven local governments already have taken advantage of this act to form the Detroit Region Aerotropolis.
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Elegant, comfortable and cheap, Anchalee Inn is ideal for groups of youngers, for couples, for families, for elderly persons, and it is also perfect for those who love enjoy the hot Patong's night-life.
Located in a quiet area of Patong, Anchalee Inn is only 150 metres from its renewed beach, near to popular shopping areas, to Thai or International restaurants, and to the (in)famous Bangla Road's red lights district.
The hostel has a Lift, a Swimming pool, a small GYMnasium and a Finnish Sauna. The hotel's mood is informal and easy, there is no curfew, and no additional charges for 'joiners'.
All rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, mini-bar, fridge, television, DVD player, and are cleaned daily. Adjoining rooms, extra beds or baby cots are available on reques
Deluxe rooms have either king size beds or twin beds. Standard rooms have only king size beds and have no windows.
The restaurant, specialized in Sea Food, Fish and Steaks, has an a-la-charte menu and is serving fine Thai and International cuisine from 07:00 to 23:00 everyday. Its breakfast menu is available for the whole time. Room service is free of charge.
The bar, with its pleasant music and sweet cocktails, stands on a broad street-level verandah and is opened till late night. All major sports events are shown there on several TVs. The Pool table is free for all guests.
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Pool Table, Express Laundry, Motorbikes or cars hire, Wi-fi coverage, Internet point, Taxi service, Airport pick-up/transfers, Tours and escursions agent, Beauty parlor, Thai Massage services, Fax and Xerox copies, Baby Sitting service, Security cameras monitoring, 24 hours front desk, Room service, Lobby hall.
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A strike called by Swaziland's largest teachers' union demanding a below-inflation salary increase is beginning to spread across the country - after the government refused to entertain any wage demands - and has led to sporadic clashes and arrests.
"There is no money to pay teachers a 4.5 percent increment. They have been told this again and again," Education Minister Wilson Ntshangase told the media. Inflation is currently running at about 9 percent.
Strikes by the 9,000-strong Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) began on 25 June 2012. Government spokesman Percy Simelane says all teachers who take part in the strike will be fired; he has called the teachers "delinquents and criminals".
On 28 June public transport was also hit after the Swaziland Transport and Allied Workers Union (STAWU) joined the strike. The government has applied to the industrial court for a 30-day detention order for the SNAT leadership.
"As expected, a court order was sought [by the government] to declare the strike illegal and was granted by a government-appointed judge, but because this happens whenever a strike is called in Swaziland the aggrieved parties take to the streets anyway. But it gives the security forces a green light to attack us," Amos Dlamini, a striking teacher from the Manzini region, told IRIN.
"That [firing teachers] would certainly cut down on government's wage bill, because a majority of teachers will be dismissed. But it shows government sees education as a political battleground, not as a national crisis that needs attention. As an African teacher I wonder why I am not respected. Why do some African leaders give lip service to the importance of education but do so little in terms of policy and expenditures?" a striking teacher in the second city of Manzini, who declined to be named, told IRIN.
SNAT has members in primary and secondary schools, and also in some tertiary institutions. According to the union, 30-50 percent of Swaziland's 153 primary and 172 secondary schools have so far been affected by industrial action. The government has ordered school principals to keep the doors open, but in the absence of teachers, lessons have been disrupted and in some urban areas there have been incidents of students joining their teachers in street protests.
"It is unusual for whole schools to empty and children taking to the streets like this. I've never seen anything like this that is so widespread. This is not the Swazi [practice] to be confrontational or disrespectful to police and authority, and you can see these children are very frustrated and angry," Felicia Simelane, a seamstress whose shop provided a bird's eye view of a confrontation between police, students and teachers in Manzini, told IRIN.
The average monthly wage (before tax) for a primary school teacher is about US$470 and $700 for a secondary school teacher.
Several students in Manzini and three teachers in the capital Mbabane were arrested on 26 June 2012 for allegedly throwing stones at riot police, who have so far responded with tear gas and warning shots, according to police spokesperson Superintendent Wendy Hleta. A further 25 teachers were arrested on 27 June 2012 on their way to peri-urban schools to encourage teachers in those areas to observe the strike, according to the union.
"We are tired of going to school where there is no water for the toilets, no electricity and food that makes you sick to your stomach. The teachers are abused because they are paid peanuts. We know where the money goes in Swaziland. We know who has it," Nhlanhla Mkhonta, a secondary school student in Manzini, told IRIN.
King Mswati III, sub-Saharan Africa's last absolute monarch, has increasingly been criticised for his and the royal household's spending habits.
A teacher, who declined to be named, told IRIN: "These children are not revolutionaries, they are just Swazis who feel Swaziland should belong to all Swazis and the resources of the country should be used for everyone. As a teacher it breaks my heart… These children are suffering because they don't have a functioning science lab or even a decent soccer pitch."
A significant drop in revenue from the Southern African Customs Union in the wake of the global economic slowdown helped precipitate a financial meltdown in Swaziland. A key IMF recommendation was that Swaziland's public sector workforce be trimmed by 10 percent. But with private sector unemployment estimated at more than 40 percent, analysts say the government fears large-scale public sector retrenchments would spark unrest.


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I got the hammer out yesterday and the day before. It rides amazing. The stance is set back since you can install the Voile Kit where you want. It rides like a surfboard with the swallow tail and the reverse camber. The surprising part for me was how easy it is to skin up the mountain with a reverse camber board. This is because the tips want to stay above the powder even when going uphill. I could not be happier!
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Before I found this board I was five broken boards deep into the season. This was the case because I was a 195 pound rider looking for a short, fun, soft,and playful board. No more cracked top sheets from landing wrong, and no more blown out edges from pre-spinning into rails to hard (Due to the hammer head nose and tail). Doing butters, nose, and tail presses with this board is easy, but it is also easy to over do it and spring over the end of your board if you are leaning to hard. Also when landing it is easy to wash out if you are not centered on your board, but this is to be expected with a shorter soft board. Over all, this is my go to board if I need to change my attitude on the hill and learn some new tricks!
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i want to get this board for this season...
i want to get this board for this season and i think i should ride a 151 i ride a 147 now but its alittle small...i only ride park should i get a 147 again...im lost -_-
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Giants re-signed OF Todd Linden to a minor league contract.
C.J. Cron swatted a pair of home runs -- including a two-run walk-off shot -- in Tuesday's 11-9 win over the Tigers.
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Hector Santiago ranged all over the map in taking a no-decision in Tuesday's 11-9 win over the Tigers, striking out nine while allowing six runs over 6 2/3 innings.
Nolan Arenado hit two of the Rockies' seven home runs, driving in four in a 17-4 beatdown of the Reds on Tuesday.
Charlie Blackmon went 2-for-6 with two home runs and five RBI in a lopsided win over the Reds on Tuesday.
Carlos Gonzalez homered in his fourth consecutive game Tuesday against the Reds.
Cameron Maybin was pulled from Tuesday's game against the Angels with a left hand injury.
Lorenzo Cain went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored as the Royals slugged their way past the Rays 10-5 on Tuesday.
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Published: Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 7:26 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 7:26 p.m.
HALLANDALE BEACH — On Saturday, Being eclipsed wasn't a good thing for Shanghai Bobby.
Itsmyluckyday won the $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes, overtaking Eclipse Award-winning favorite Shanghai Bobby in the stretch and breaking the Gulfstream Park record for 1 1/16 miles.
Shanghai Bobby won the Eclipse Award as 2-year-old champion at Gulfstream a week earlier.
"The winner was very good today, we were second-best," said trainer Todd Pletcher, whose horse lost for the first time in six career races. "We got a good trip. You just don't expect you're going to have to break the track record by 3/5 of a second in order to win the first trip of the year."
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The groove around the barrel is where the knurled rubber grip ring will go. Weight is about 7.5 lbs for the eyepiece. Retail price is pretty firm at $1199 for the eyepiece, as ES production schedules have been set for 2013, with glass quantities and pricing locked in for the year. Eight elements, all multicoated. Argon purged. Roll-down rubber eyecup. Design has been finalized and approved. Deliveries are expected to start in May or June.
The production diagonal will have a deeper eyepiece holder than the one on the prototype and will be threaded for 2" filters. Dielectric coatings. Probably part carbon fiber, as seen in the prototype, to hold the weight down. Pricing to be determined when the design is finalized, but expected to be in the $499 range.
We will have an eyepiece part number up shortly for preorders. The 30mm will be the first in a series of 4 or 5 3" 100 degree eyepieces. ES is contemplating a 40mm as the next in the series and would like CN feedback on what other focal lengths might be desirable. You can post your focal length suggestions on this thread. Scott will monitor the thread regularly to see what focal lengths are the most popular.


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For a long time, Aleppo was the economic nexus between east and west, a role it lost in the early 19C on account of earthquakes and the decline of the Ottoman Empire... From this glorious past, the city – today a bustling commercial and intellectual hub – retains lively souks, rich palaces and its spirit of tolerance, as demonstrated when it took in Armenian refugees in the early 20C. Aleppo is also justly proud to have an old Muslim citadel and an inspiring national museum.
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Last I checked the 10 doesn't handle micro sd cards, so that would be out for me and I would get the 20
I am going to purchase a Garmin Dakota but am having a question on if I should purchase the 10 or 20? I need some opinions on which one would serve me better. I hunt and fish but do not do any of the geo stuff! Any assistance would be appreciated and thank you and MerryChristmas.
Last I checked the 10 doesn't handle micro sd cards, so that would be out for me and I would get the 20
Good point!!
I also looked at the etrex 20 and need to do some more research on that. Looks like it is between the dakota 20 and etrex 20. Anyone with some suggestions on what I should buy would be appreciated as I am lets say , challenged when it come to this tech stuff
Not sure what you are looking on spending, but the Oregon line is way on sale at several places right now (Cabelas, Amazon), depending on the model, might be comparable money.
oregon 450 is perfect
Does the Oregon have road and streets mapping if I want to use it for driving and can I put in an address and have it go to that location? Thanks for your assistance. MerryChristmas
the 450t might. the 450 doesnt, i got it only for the sd slot for the public lands hunting card.
Cabelas has the Garmin Oregon 550T on sale for $249.99 This model has all the bells and whistles including camera,topo map and 3 axis compas It is the top of line Oregon. I ordered one from Cabelas on line web site.This sale started Thrsday and ends soon and is a super buy. Hope this info helps someone. John


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Clearly, if only we'd had armed teachers in that NJ police station, no one would have been hurt.
I've heard that the most common way for policemen to be killed in the line of duty is with their own sidearm.GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. A man being processed on a domestic violence charge grabbed a gun and shot and injured three officers at a police station in southern New Jersey before he was killed.
It happened at the Gloucester Township police station in Camden County.
Police say gunfire erupted inside the station at about 5:45 a.m. Friday.
As the man was being processed on the complaint, he grabbed a gun and began firing. Three officers were hit before the suspect was shot and killed.
Deputy Police Chief David Harkins says one officer suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was undergoing surgery. Two other officers suffered minor injuries.
If a trained officer can have his gun taken and used, how are much less well trained teachers and school administrators to avoid this happening?
If the teachers and administrators lock up their weapons securely to avoid this happening, how can they then respond quickly enough to prevent slaughter by gunfire in the meantime?
If a felon or crazed person (in a registry) cannot obtain a weapon, wouldn't they just go to a school where they know there are weapons, to seize and use one?


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2014 Detroit AutoramaWritten by on May 9, 2014
2014 Don Ridler Memorial Award Winner
It was toward the end of January where I found myself in the presence of a number of East Coast and Midwest folk, telling them how I'd easily trade places with them amidst SoCal's crazy winter heat wave. Well, lo and behold, just over a month later, I found myself boarding a plane bound for Detroit. My wish was about to come true!
For the cooler-than-cool weather alone I was pretty much looking forward to attending the Detroit Autorama—but also because it's a chance to see a number of people (and their cars) from east of the Mississippi that I don't normally have the opportunity to, if at all, throughout the rest of the year. And despite my limited exposure to the area's elements (which were on a rising upscale, topping out in the forties during my stay) due to my hotel's close proximity to Cobo Center, it was nice to finally don more than a sweatshirt for once this year!
As for the show itself, while it didn't manage to better last year's Ridler 50th anniversary (how can you top five decades of actual Ridler recipients on display, not to mention R&C's 60th display?!), it was what I've come to expect from the modern Detroit Autorama: a fine selection of top-honor contenders (slimmed down to the Great 8 by Friday evening), a great variety of automotive/racing-related attractions (including my childhood hero, Richard Petty), and of course, the goings on downstairs, aka Autorama Extreme.
When all was said and done, the judges' tallied votes determined that the 2014 Don Ridler Memorial Award was bestowed upon the J.F. Launier–built 1964 Riviera, "Rivision." Much the talk of social media the week immediately following, the much modified, much labored over Buick is the combination of pretty much any tag you can throw at it—concept, road racer, and so on. While personally, my pick was Don Smith's immaculate more-door Deuce (based on Tex Smith's old Fordor body no less), the extra effort put forth by JF Kustoms and their over-the-top Rivi was indeed stiff competition. Congrats to all the Great 8 finalists, as well as the entire list of Ridler contenders.
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Along the back wall, where all the cool guys hung out, we stumbled across our old pal Josh Shaw, who, along with peddling his latest (Shaw's Hot Rods & Restoration) wares, had on display not only one of his modern dirt-track racers, but one blown Willys pickup that was quite the talk of the show—before, during, and definitely afterward.Next stop of hot rod amazement, the Bob Bleed/Midwest Fabrication–built "Sousa Coupe" belonging to Phil and Judy Sousa. As its show card clearly states, the five-window '32 has been "chopped … a lot!" Indeed.No shortage of custom pick-em-ups downstairs, either. Shannon McMahan's 351W-powered '52 F-1 from Kevil, KY, has probably never seen better days, and we're sure its time on the farm is definitely deep-rooted history!While on the topic of fine customs, we can't go without mentioning "May Bline," Kent Writtenburry's chopped and candy-coated, 348-powered '52 Fleetline from Gasburg, VA.In the Ross Racing Engines' front-engined dragster outfitted with their all-new/all-aluminum Olds Rocket V-8!The 2014 Featured Builder display was reserved for Troy Trepanier/Rad Rides By Troy, which of course included his most recent contribution/collaboration, Wes Rydell's AMBR-winning '34 Chevy phaeton.
Using the 1932 Fordor body once owned by Tex Smith, Don Smith (no direct relation … we don't think?!) enlisted Hot Rods by JSK to create "Y'd Open," a B-pillarless injected Y-blocked beauty of a Model B. From its custom, cantilever/quarter-elliptic front suspension to its bevy of underdash handiwork, the sedan was purely a work of rolling art.Chrome is absolutely requisite for Ridler competition—so it should come as no surprise that one of 2014's entries came from the folks at Advanced Plating: "The Gerby Tracy Special" streamliner!This year's Detroit Autorama Preservation Award was properly bestowed upon the Slick Patterson '39 Ford convertible. Originally built in 1951, the full custom is now in the care of Roddy and Sally Moore, and still resides in the state of Virginia, where it all began decades prior.


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The GM layoffs are part of a last-ditch effort to "right-size" its workforce in order to avoid the kind of bankruptcy filed by Chrysler on Thursday, April 30.
Yet it looks like the latest round of layoffs is just that—the latest round, giving employees who remain at GM little relief.
May 1 marked a soft deadline for accomplishing the first round of layoffs. It also marked the beginning of a pay cut—3 to 10 percent, depending on a person's rank—for many of the remaining 26,250 salaried workers in the U.S.
Now the company is looking to its next major deadline of June 1, when, according to a regulatory filing last week, GM said it would run out of cash unless it receives more financing and debt relief. In the filing, GM said it expected additional manpower reductions among its salaried workforce. The company also said it would trim its hourly workforce by 7,000 more than it had outlined in its first restructuring plan submitted February 17.
Current and recently laid-off GM workers spoke about the last few weeks at GM on condition of anonymity because they were afraid to lose their jobs or their severance pay. They describe an atmosphere in recent months of uncertainty as executives were tasked to cut 10 percent of their workforce.
"We were on pins and needles forever," said one longtime employee who was spared the cuts.
Cuts were made based on whether a person's position was deemed redundant, the level of their subject-matter expertise, and performance reviews, current and former employees said.
Those laid off say they knew when it was going to happen because conference rooms—used to deliver the bad news—were booked for an entire day under the guise of GMU, which stands for GM University, the company's employee training program.
"They tried to disguise it as training, but we knew what it was," said another laid-off employee.
Employees who were laid off say they met with their supervisor and an HR manager in the conference rooms, where they were told they would have to sign papers as part of a severance agreement. Laid-off salaried employees are receiving one month's pay for every two years worked up to six months' severance, said GM spokesman Tom Wilkinson.
Workers also get up to three months of job placement help from such firms as Philadelphia-based Right Management, Wilkinson said.
After another HR manager came to confiscate employee phones, computers and other property, laid-off employees left. GM allowed employees to keep their company cars for one month. The entire process took less than a half-hour.
"The automotive industry is one of the modern marvels," said one employee who was laid off. "There's no other industry in the world that can move as much material as efficiently. … There's no reason why the exit process wouldn't be as honed."
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Southern Homes of the Carolinas, a successful and growing real estate company, held a ribbon cutting for their new office space located at 7752 Gateway Lane, Suite 200 Concord NC 28027 on November 14 from 4:00-6:00. Food, beverages and networking! This is one of three new offices Southern Homes has in the surrounding areas, in addition to their main office in Cornelius. To learn more visit www.southernhomesbroker.com or call (704) 896-2000.


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