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Six public school teachers from Cambridge and Boston received Conant Fellowships from the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) at a reception in Longfellow Hall on Thursday.
Founded in 1986 in honor of James Bryant Conant, President of Harvard from 1933 to 1953, The Conant Fellowship program provides three teachers from the Boston and Cambridge public school districts with a $7000 stipend to study for one year. Tuition at the school costs approximately $11,000 each year, said Dudley F. Blodgett, HGSE's Director of External Relations.
"The gift signifies Harvard's deepening commitment to Boston and Cambridge," said John Shattuck, Vice President for Government, Community, and Public Affairs. "The Conant Fellows will strengthen our link with these school systems for many years to come."
The new Conant Fellows are: Christopher A. Affleck, Edward Doherty, Caroline Hunter, Susan Fleming, Ruben Stern and Ramona E. Paige '75.
Paige, a math teacher at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, said she was glad that Harvard finally committed itself to the Cambridge community. "When I was at Radcliffe in 1975, there was no emphasis on Harvard's commitment to education in the Cambridge community," she said.
A $750,000 endowment provided by Harvard funds the fellowship program. "We're just using the interest on the endowment to provide the grants," Blodget said.
Blodget said that HGSE hopes to make the fellowship available to more teachers in the future and is planning to seek support from alumni and local corporations who have an interest in the public school systems. "Six fellowships is great, but we want to have the capabilities of offering more," he said.
Selection committees comprised of faculty from the Boston and Cambridge school systems worked with the school's admissions office to choose the three recipients from each city.
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I made a SUL pack very similar to the Murmur about five months ago. Because of some design flaws and rough use, it is time for a new pack. I have some ideas on how I want to make it, but I feel like I can get a bit close minded on what works best and miss over great features. So what features does everyone like the best in their UL packs? Which closure, pocket, compression, shoulder straps, belts, or other assorted doodad do you think works best for you? I know each person has their own thoughts on this, and I'm really curious to hear what everyone else thinks. As far as the use for the pack I plan to make, if it matters at all to anyone: mostly shorter trips, 3 days tops, able to use it even for short winter trips, so about 35 liters probably. I'm not thinking this one necessarily needs to be SUL but definitely UL and work as a good all around go to bag.
I like big side pockets for ~2 liter gatorade bottles. I don't really care for the compression webbing that most UL packs have across the front pocket. I'd rather that they use the same type of criss-cross webbing on the side panels, but in such a way that the side pockets aren't hindered.
Organizer pockets inside for smaller items.
I like: - Roll top - Waterproof fabric (ie. 1.5oz cuben or that 2.9oz nylon/cuben hybrid fabric) - Sternum strap - No waist belt, compression system, haul loop, hipbelt pkts - Pocket: two side pockets and a rear mesh center pocket
First a front scoop pocket for sandals if I'm visiting a hot spring or lake. Second, a daisy chain on top to lash a shelter, for extra capacity (like packs but trying to get away from the "arsenal") and if raining, I'm not exposed the inside of my pack to rain while taking out the shelter, stakes, etc... Third a lid with a pocket somewhere easy to get to for allergy meds.Winter? Still lightweight, but maybe add a large pocket for more shell layers,big gaiters, maybe some other pockets for gear to deal with sudden wind-blown snow. It all needs to be secured in case I biff it on a snow-covered hill, that way equipment is not rolling downhill. Now, stop this thread: I don't want to add more packs -- honestly, really, no lie...(ed: add)
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No pockets - extra weight, complexity, path for water to enter, weakens pack, not neededHip belt - currently I've been using a hip belt that weighs a couple ounces that I think I likeWaterproof - it just seems like a pack cover or internal plastic bag is just a kludge to make up for a deficient pack - I use silnylon and coat it inside-out with mineral spirits/silicone, but I think Cuben would be better.
For SUL? I want it wider than is typical, so the center of gravity is closer to my body, a mesh pocket on each side that will handle one liter bottles, and a back pocket for a pad. A roll top would go with the wider pack body.For heavier loads, all the above and add a frame or stays for true weigh transfer, a hip belt with large pockets, and a "stuff it" panel on the front to carry rain gear or extras.
Sorry about that. This hypothetical pack DOESN'T need to be SUL. I'm sure some of that info I posted seemed a bit contradictory to saying it should be SUL. Yeah, I am trying to get away from having an arsenal of packs as well. My girlfriend has limited me to having 6 at any given time. So with the retirement of my SUL pack, I have space for one new one and want to make it good for most situations. I have a few others I should probably sell to lessen the clutter as well. Sorry HK for adding the pressure. Does anyone make a waterproof pack? With taped seams or sealed seams like Jerry's? Besides dry bag haulers of course.So many different thoughts. I love how many different ways there are to pack gear. Keep'em coming.
Something that Dan McHale does that is applicable to SUL...and it's just fantastic to me...he uses a piece of webbing between the top of the should strap and the pack body. It lets the straps twist and pivot to conform to your shoulder angle. For extra magic, use slippery fabric on the shoulder straps like he does.
Despite what our Commonwealth friends will say I like side pockets for holding water bottles. Stopping all the time to drop your pack and open it to get your water is a PITA, and I have a general dislike of hydration bladders since it is hard to track your water consumption. (thus a hydration pocket is useless to me, as well.) Side pockets just seem like a useful common-sense thing to me and I don't understand my some people (ahem) get so religious about not wanting them- kinda like the trek pole debate. HYOH, people. Alternatively, I guess you could carry bottles on your shoulder straps.I like roll closure- simple, rugged.I used to think that waist-belt pockets were a waste, but I have since changed my mind. Carrying little things in your pockets is annoying and at times uncomfortable, and I hate to get several miles into a hike and find my chapstick eroding a hole in my thigh. So a waist-belt or shoulder strap pouch to hold snacks and the little knicknacks that you need through the day is nice. But if the side-pockets are easily accessible without taking the pack off they would work for this function. Oddly, I find that the Osprey Exos side pockets are excellent. But, again, this is an issue that some people will get religious about.I'm not one of those fanatics who cuts off the waist belt, obviously. If you are then that would of course disqualify the waist-belt pockets.I can't say I've ever had a vital use for a front pocket, though. If it's mesh sometimes they are nice for drying off a tent or clothes while you hike, but that's about it. And if there is not front pocket that leaves space to easily place a couple of daisy-chains, which are probably more useful.I have enough packs of differing sizes that compression systems are kinda pointless.Whatever the denier of Dyneema X that MLD uses for their packs seems a useful tradeoff of weight and durability.
At least 50 liters volume.Weight less than 1 pound.Front bag for balance.Comfortable waist belt.Non-waterproof washable fabric.Frame that transfers all of the weight to my waist.Bag height is adjustable on frame. Quick release buckles everywhere.Bags easily removable from frame.Can be used to carry as little as 5 lbs without things jiggling around.Can carry up to 40 pounds comfortably.No pockets.Easy open and closeOpening holds open for ease of throwing items into pack.
I love hip belt pockets. I gotta have a hip belt and I like eating my lunch while walking and I like keeping my food in the hip pockets so I don't have to put up my trekking poles. I also like a sternum strap because I can never seem to keep my shoulder straps in place.The one thing I really hate is side pockets, I always feel off balance no matter what I do.
"Something that Dan McHale does that is applicable to SUL...and it's just fantastic to me...he uses a piece of webbing between the top of the should strap and the pack body. "Zpacks is now doing this with their Zero packs (and maybe others?). I have one and I think it's good. The downside is that the shoulder strap can easily twist as you put the pack on, so you often need to flip it. But on the upside it seems to carry well and it saves a it of weight since the padded portion of the shoulder strap is shorter.
I love hip belt pockets. I gotta have a hip belt and I like eating my lunch while walking and I like keeping my food in the hip pockets so I don't have to put up my trekking poles.Yeah, I like that when a pack has a full hipbelt. The only thing is that I wish the pockets were bigger than any integrated hip belt pocket I've come across. I'd like to be able to fit a full quart size freezer bag in there.
I just had Chris Zimmer make me some BIG hipbelt pockets! Havent tried them on a hike yet, but they look like they will be great, they are at least twice the size of MLD"s hip pockets!sandy boyd
I like suspension like Aarn auto mould frame. It is pretty simple and lightweight, does a very good job transferring load to my hip, and best of all: my body is free to move while the pack sticking into my back.
Like Daryl, I prefer a pack around 2800-3000ci (45L-50L.) This is about where we start differing, though.It should be frameless for UL packing, but also have the ability for stiffening of some sort for long trips with a lot of food, water and fuel. Since, I have been out for up to two weeks with less than 30lb (and more than two thirds of that in food for the 14 days,) It should carry comfortably at 30lb. Or on UL trips with 11 pounds including food, fuel and water. Sleeves for your pad will help, also, maybe a couple arrow shafts. GG's older Miniposa used to build them into the pack, although removable for short trips. Side pockets are a must. one for the stove/fuel/kitchen stuff, one on the other side for water bottles (2-gatoraid bottles.) Over the course of a 20mi day, the balance will change a bit, but not too bad if the center and front pouch are well loaded. I notice it more with light loads than 20lb loads. The compass and map go in my pocket or are around my neck. There is really no need for a third pouch, though it comes in handy to collect trail garbage. A "hydration" sleeve is nice for flat stuff: spoon, tarp stakes, aluminum foil lids, etc... I never use a bladder, though. After all the pipes & valves, they are no lighter, and they require more fussing. Anyway, over the years, I have decided that I actually like the sleeves, though not for the intended purpose. I prefer an external pad sleeve, like GG packs have, letting the pad do double duty as a frame for the pack. A mesh front pouch for holding rain gear, a removable fleece jacket and tarp pretty much rounds out the pack, itself.Hip belt pockets are handy, but, not necessary. Again, a couple bars can be put in a pocket for the day's hike. They are also handy for a camera, should I bring one.Shoulder pouches and bottle holders don't work for me. I have problems with a vertibra/disks in my lower neck and anything that puts a lot of strain on my shoulders can be painfull, especially at night. I made a couple smaller ones but quickly found they didn't work for me. As you can see, weight transfer to my hips, and, weight off my shoulders are important. Soo, a GOOD hip belt is needed. ~5-9lb is about all I can do for any length of time on my shoulders. Short periods of a lot more weight are OK, though. So, padding becomes important with a full pack. A wider belt helps too. Compression is not that important, but makes it easy with small loads. A couple loops of elastic is all it takes, though one of my packs uses straps...it works, though because it is a solid pull it bent the Caldera cone, one time.The weight of a pack is quite important. It needs to be less than 1 pound. I think the older Miniposa said 14oz, but mine currently weighs 16-1/4oz with two additional belt pouches and several patches. The G5 was patched to beat hell, but was retired this season after it slid down some rocks (me with it. Hmmm...they call them slides for a reason, right?) Anyway, I am starting to keep track again, looking for a sub 8oz pack with all of the above... Oh yeah... It *must* fit. And be a bit more durable than the venerable G5-Spinnaker I used for so many years. Oh, yeah...it must fit a bear ball...Reading carefully . . .
"Despite what our Commonwealth friends will say I like side pockets for holding water bottles."I realize I'm a "Don Quixote tilting at windmills" but there's no reason to constantly drink water. Once an hour stop and take a bite of food and a drink of water is fine. It takes a few seconds to remove pack and get to water. It stays cooler in your pack.If you have a pocket, it's difficult to reach the water and food without removing your pack. And if you can, they'll probably fall out when you don't want them too. I prefer pack to be one solid package. With pockets, the stuff flaps around as you walk.I'm into simplicity. Remove anything that's not necesary.Okay, get off soap box now...
If you have a pocket, it's difficult to reach the water and food without removing your pack. And if you can, they'll probably fall out when you don't want them too. I prefer pack to be one solid package. With pockets, the stuff flaps around as you walk.
"I can't say I've ever had a vital use for a front pocket, though."I like to carry my lunch in the front pocket so I don't have to dig into the main bag. I also like carrying my wind jacket and poncho there for the same reasons. Quick and easy to get to.Re side pockets, I'm with you there. I carry a water bottle on one side and my Steripen, stove fuel and toilet tissue in the other. Things could be disastrous for me having to dig through my main pack fumbling for toilet tissue!
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I've been seeing this happen over the past few years...a slow migration off Facebook to places unknown. Well those unknown places are identified in this article and I have to admit that Twitter is a huge surprise. (Sure, it's like texting but it's not!)
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"I'm bringing back the two-martini lunch."
So says Mark Stern, founder of the Big Picture movie theater, of his new venture, Henry and Oscar's. He's harkening back to a time when men were men, women were women, and going out meant a big steak, high heels and the owner of your favorite establishment might have been named Vinnie and nicknamed "Knuckles." Read more »
The summer is winding down, but the food scene is heating up again with that new-season vigor. Here are a few upcoming events that will make the departure of the summer bounty not nearly as depressing.
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Jamie Boudreau finally gets to eat his cake.
A Canadian who escaped a far more sober life as a would-be physiotherapist, he has established himself as one of the Northwest's most respected bartenders, with stints at Tini Bigs, Vessel (now defunct), his own cocktail show on the Small Screen Network, and a standing reputation as one of the world's great molecular mixologists. All this, it seems, has been leading to this moment: the imminent opening of his own bar. Read more »
The glue to any good neighborhood is, of course, its neighborhood bar. Green Lake has The Latona, Phinney Ridge has The Park Pub, South Park would be lost without Loretta's, and the epicenter of Columbia City is Lottie's. Read more »
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It's almost just a cruel and torturous thing to start enjoying these now, when the summer dresses have already been replaced by fall arrivals on the racks and we're trying to face facts that we're in the final sunny stretches of summer already. But I'm going to milk it for every last drop of Vitamin D I can get before being forced to take it in capsule form, and even then you can bet I'll be washing them down with these: Summer cocktails made with infused waters. Read more »
There's a whole lot of to-do about this Saturday's Seattle release of Dry Fly Bourbon, which is being billed as "the first-ever commercially produced bourbon in Washington State." Half of the limited-release production of 480 bottles hit the streets last week in Spokane, where Dry Fly is based. Dry Fly distiller Patrick Donovan tells me that when he showed up for work that morning at 6 a.m., there was already a line of 200 people at the door and every $65 bottle was gone within two hours. Read more »
My ultimate dream of living off five acres of lush organically-farmed land (preferably in southern France) surrounded by happy farm animals who are all friends and adore me even though I'm going to someday eat them has yet to become a reality. So until then, I'm just going to have to invite myself over to other people's farms for dinner, where they'll show me around and share fascinating tidbits about their crops and growing seasons as I turn green with envy and tune out the parts about how much hard work it actually is. Read more »
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Palitaw (Rice Paste Rolled in Sesame Seeds)
Yields 12 pieces
- 1 cup or 185 g glutinous rice (malagkit)
- 2 cups or 450 ml water
- 1 1/2 cups or 375 g peanuts
- 1/2 cup or 60 g sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup or 95 g white sugar
- 1 mature coconut
- Wash rice then soak in the water for at least 3 hours.
- Drain the water from the rice.
- In a blender, grind the rice into a smooth paste.
- Wrap the rice paste in cheesecloth and let it sit until all the liquid has drained. A heavy weight set on top will help squeeze out the excess water.
- Roll the rice paste into small balls approximately 50 grams each and 2.5 cm or 1-in in diameter. Using the palms of your hands, flatten each ball until 1 cm think. With your thumb make a dent by pressing the center of each cake. Arrange flattened cakes side by side on a baking tray.
- Toast the peanuts. Chop coarsely.
- Toast the sesame seeds.
- Combine the sugar, toasted sesame seeds, and peanuts on a plate.
- Crack the coconut and grate the meat. Set aside.
- Fill a medium sized pot with water, and bring to a boil.
- Drop flat cakes in, one at a time. When they rise to the surface, the palitaw are cooked.
- Transfer to a large bowl of water. This will ensure that they do not stick together.
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Just before serving, take each flattened cake and stretch in into a ribbon like piece. Dredge each in the sugar sesame peanut mixture.
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Digital Hollywood 2013: The Entertainment Industry is in the middle of a massive paradigm shift…again
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By Steve "Wysky" Wyskocil Marina del Rey, CA (Hollywood Today) 11/1/13 –Victor Harwood and his team have done it again by putting together another wildly successful Digital Hollywood Festival this past week held at the Ritz Carlton, Marina Del Rey, California. They have brought together Content Owners, Studio Executives, App Developers, Advertisers, Marketing and Social Media experts, Record Producers, Actors, Technologists, Comedians, Investors, CE Hardware and Software manufacturers, and Job Seekers all in one place that come together to discuss, debate, build relationships and discover the Anytime, Anywhere, Anything Media Challenge that is defining the NEW Entertainment Industry. The Entertainment Industry is in the middle of a massive paradigm shift and transition facing all aspects of its traditional businesses. Hardware, Software, Content creation, and Distribution as well as Monetization models are all under fire from New Content Owners, New Networks, New Platforms, New Agents, and New Commerce Models. All are fighting for visibility, advertising dollars and recognition. Branded advertising is becoming more and more important in the revenue equation. New Platforms, TV and Convergence – Entertainment Professionals all thought that "Convergence" would happen on a 10 foot "Big Screen" in our homes with Theatrical Sound. There is so much Free Content, the traditional video and film industries are facing new challenges to monetize digital content. However, Video anytime, anywhere across multiple platforms, Television, Broadband and Mobile have challenged all traditional delivery models and everyone wants to be the CDN (Content Delivery Network) of choice. Netflix, Facebook, Google, Apple, You Tube, Verizon, Cable companies, the Internet and Set-top Boxes galore, are all challenging traditional delivery methods. Marketing sessions showed that marketing spend has significantly changed, shifting from Television to more unique delivery methods. There is more specifiic market information available to the advertisers and a better understanding of users, viewers, Metrics and measurements of success. Every session mentioned or discussed the impact of Twitter, Facebook, Google, Instagram, etc. as significant impact on traditional delivery models. Apps. There is now a Mobile App for Everything and Anything. All challenging traditional entertainment models. The Ritz provided room after room of meetings and seminars all week long. I constantly found myself having to make decisions of which session to attend as multiple Tracks had such exciting and insightful thought leaders providing valuable information. I must disclose that I am a member of the 2nd Screen Society, but it would appear that the Millenials are watching multiple devices at the same time. The Television may have become relegated to the 2nd or 3rd screen with Tablets and Smart Phones rising in popularity as the first choice for viewing new content. For this reporter, the most important "take away" from Digital Hollywood this past session was that Small, Portable, Mobile and FAST is the KEY to gaining Millenial viewers eyes, advertising dollars and monetization of new content. Short form, You Tube, Instagram, video snippets, etc. are all a force to be reckoned with for all Content Providers. With thousands of channels to view and numerous delivery mechanisms demonstrated and discussed, I am certainly looking forward to what Victor Harwood and his team is putting together for us to stay current at Digital Hollywood at CES 2014.
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Wysky, you hit the nail on the head! The entertainment business is Going through a Massive Transformation and in many cases without direction or purpose. Attacks are from all sides and new forms of content, and new forms of delivery…and to a new type of viewer and user!
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During this year's second fiscal quarter, LookSmart's network averaged nearly 500 million queries per day, providing search advertisers with a quality complement to their campaigns on the major search engines. According to a research paper from search engine marketing solutions provider Efficient Frontier, "Search Engine Performance Report Q2 2008," Google, Microsoft Live and Yahoo delivered CPCs of approximately 71 cents, 59 cents and 51 cents, respectively. LookSmart's average cost-per-click during the same period was 8 cents.
"In these tough economic times, search advertisers seek quality and value for their campaigns. As prices on proprietary search engines continue to rise without proportionate added value to search advertisers, search advertising networks such as LookSmart offer an attractive value proposition by presenting a large volume of quality clicks at a very reasonable cost," said Ted West, chief executive officer and president of LookSmart. "The quality of our network is monitored to ensure value to our customers, and we work closely with our advertisers to manage their campaigns for strong return on investment. Our award-winning, proven platform scales to meet advertiser needs and efficiently targets search audiences on our growing network of non-proprietary search queries. LookSmart's advertisers benefit from the quality and service offered."
Kyle Koch, SEM Manager at RealtyTrac, the leading online provider of resources for home seekers, investors and real estate agents, said, "Working with LookSmart provides RealtyTrac with incremental business that we would not have realized otherwise. The LookSmart staff is very knowledgeable and helps to ease our workload with keyword expansion, bid management, and custom distribution for our campaigns. They provide clever insights and show us ways to better optimize our account for the best possible ROI."
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LookSmart (NASDAQ:LOOK) is a premier search advertising network and management company. A trusted provider of quality search advertising products and services to text advertisers, LookSmart offers targeted pay-per-click search and contextual advertising via its proven Search Advertising Network. For publishers seeking to create their own vertical advertising networks, LookSmart also licenses and manages its award-winning AdCenter platform. Dedicated to the quality of text advertising, LookSmart is one of the five founding members of the IAB Click Measurement Panel. For more information, visit www.LookSmart.com or call 415-348-7500.
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If you re looking for an easy way to jump into the exciting world of HD aerial photography, the Blade Chroma AP Combo has everything you need. CGO2+ Camera: Brilliant HD Video and Photos The included CGO2+ combines a high-definition camera and stabilization gimbal into a single unit that captures steady aerial video and stills in brilliant detail. All camera controls are placed within easy reach on the included ST-10+ controller. Camera features include: 1080p/60fps video 16MP photo No-distortion lens eliminates fisheye effect Integrated, 3-axis brushless stabilization gimbal Adjustable resolution and frame rate Streams live video to the ST-10+ Can stream live video to multiple mobile devices* *Requires iOS or Android device with 802.11N Wi-Fi connectivity and the free CGO app. ST-10+ Controller: Everything at Your Fingertips The ST-10+ controller puts all camera and drone functions at your fingertips. Large, 5 inch touch-screen display with intuitive Android interface Displays live video and real-time telemetry info like speed, altitude and battery voltage Clearly marked switches and buttons Super-simple flight and camera controls Slider switch for adjusting camera tilt Slider switch for adjusting drone speed SAFE Plus Technology: Look Like a Pro SAFE Plus technology gives you several flight modes that have been specially programmed to make smooth, steady image capture easy even if you ve never flown a drone before! All feature self-leveling and use GPS and altitude sensors to precisely hold position. SAFE Plus technology will even land the aircraft for you if you activate the Return Home function. Smart Mode Perfect for first-time drone flyers. Stick Relativity moves drone in whatever direction the control stick is pushed, no matter which way the nose is pointed Creates a SAFE Circle barrier that prevents the aircraft from flying too close to you Auto-holds position and altitude when control sticks are released AP (Aerial Photography) Mode For more experienced drone pilots. Responds like a conventional drone without Stick Relativity Gives you greater control authority by turning off the SAFE Circle Keeps control response smooth so panning and tracking shots look great Auto-holds position and altitude when control sticks are released Follow Me Mode Your built-in copilot. Frees you to focus on lining up the perfect shot Pan and tilt the camera while the drone follows Drone follows at an altitude and distance you set Resume full control at anytime Watch Me Mode Be the star. Drone follows and keeps the camera pointed at whoever holds the ST-10+ controller Drone follows at an altitude and distance you set Resume full control at any time Return Home Safe landings with the flip of a switch. Returns the drone to its start-up point and lands it for you Great for first-time flyers who aren t ready to land themselves Easy way to regain visual contact if you lose sight in flight Resume full control at any time Activates automatically if controller signal is lost Adjustable Flight Boundaries Stay legal. Stay safe. Fly responsibly. Keeps the drone within altitude and distance limits you define Easily adjusted using the Chroma programmer Helps you avoid sensitive airspace . . . and neighbors Everything in One Box Flight-ready Chroma drone with stabilized CG02+ HD camera ST-10+ controller with touch-screen display 6300mAh Li-Po flight battery for 30 min. flight times Flight battery charger with AC adapter Spare propellers ST-10+ screen shade USB programmer cable
The Blade 350 QX3 gives you everything you need to put your GoPro camera* in the perfect spot for epic aerial shots. This Bind-N-Fly version comes completely assembled with a Spektrum receiver installed. All you have to do is charge the battery and bind it to a 5+ channel DSM2 /DSMX aircraft transmitter.**Not included sold separately SAFE Technology Makes You Look Like a ProWhat makes the Blade 350 QX3 such a great camera platform? Advanced SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology. Using this technology, the Blade 350 QX3 gives you two flight modes that have been specially programmed for capturing aerial video and images. Both feature self-leveling and use GPS and altitude sensors to precisely hold position in a hover. SAFE technology will even land the aircraft for you if you activate the Return Home function. Smart Mode Perfect for first-time drone flyers. In Smart Mode, the 350 QX3 will always fly in whatever direction the control stick is pushed. This is called Stick Relativity. It doesn t matter which way the nose is pointed. If you move the control stick to the right, even if the aircraft is spinning, it will fly to the right. Smart Mode also creates a SAFE Circle barrier that prevents the aircraft from flying too close to the pilot. AP (Aerial Photography) Mode For more experienced drone pilots. In this mode, the Blade 350 QX3 responds to control inputs like a conventional RC aircraft without Stick Relativity. It also gives the pilot more control authority by turning off the SAFE Circle and allowing steeper bank and pitch angles. This makes it possible to get faster panning and tracking shots when you re shooting high-energy, action video. Alternate Flight Modes Available The 350 QX3 gives you the option of accessing an alternate set of Stability and Agility flight modes. These flight modes are programmed for experienced quadcopter pilots who have mastered the basics and are ready for more aggressive response and aerobatic flight. To learn more about accessing Stability and Agility modes, see the manual. Return Home This safety feature can be activated at any time with the flip of a switch. When activated, the Blade 350 QX3 will automatically fly itself back to the place its motors were first started and land without any help from the pilot. It s great for first-time flyers who aren t quite ready to land the aircraft themselves. It s also handy if you temporarily lose sight of your 350 QX3 while chasing down the perfect shot. Just activate Return Home until you regain visual contact and then turn it off to resume control. If for whatever reason the transmitter signal is lost, Return Home will take over and fly the 350 QX3 back to you until it lands or the signal is restored. Intuitive Programming InterfaceThe free PC programming interface makes monitoring systems, adjusting settings and calibrating sensors as easy as point and click. It features four screens. Sensor Information Screen - See status of all sensors and speed controls at a glance - Check battery voltage and accelerometer operation Calibration Screen - One-click calibration of accelerometers and camera gimbal - Instructions for calibrating compass sensor and DX4 transmitter - Adjust geo-referenced flight boundaries GPS Screen - See number of available satellites and signal strength - Verify latitude, longitude and altitude indications - Verify GPS accuracy Device Information Screen - See programming software version - See quad firmware version and vehicle ID - Update firmware Adjustable Flight Boundaries As an added safety feature, the Blade 350 QX3 operates within geo-referenced flight boundaries that you define. Out of the box, its boundaries are set at 100 meters from and 50 meters above the point where the motors were started. You can adjust these boundaries using the programming interface. Distance Boundary Range 20 m (Approx. 65 ft) out to 2500 m (Approx. 1 miles) Height Boundary Range 20 m (Approx. 65 ft.) up to 1000 m (Approx. 3, 280 ft.) Includes Batteries, Charger and GoPro Compatible Camera Mount Along with the transmitter, the 350 QX3 includes a long lasting 3000mAh Li-Po flight battery and a DC Li-Po flight battery charger with an AC adapter. Its GoPro compatible camera mount features rubber dampeners that keep vibration to a minimum for better image quality. Extra flight batteries are available so you can enjoy more flying time between charges. Just ask for EFLB30003S30. Add the Blade CGO2 GB: The Complete Aerial Video Upgrade The Blade CGO2 GB (sold separately) is the perfect upgrade for your Blade 350 QX3. It combines a 16 megapixel, 1080p/60 camera and a 3-axis brushless gimbal into a single unit that installs in minutes. With the CGO2 GB you will be able to capture smooth, steady aerial video and still images in brilliant detail. You can also stream live video to a compatible iOS or Android mobile device via the built-in 5.8GHz Wi-Fi link. Requires tall landing gear set (sold separately).
This Blade 300 CFX is more than a mere upgrade of the popular 300 X. Beside the addition of carbon fiber and aluminum parts, it has been equipped with the same groundbreaking servo geometry used on the Blade 700 X Pro Series helicopter.Flawless Response Through Better GeometryThe Blade 300 CFX uses the same servo geometry as the Blade 700 X Pro Series heli. This virtually eliminates mechanical inefficiency by keeping swashplate links near vertical throughout their range of motion. The result is flawless cyclic and collective response that feels almost telekinetic.
The Ares Advantage Ethos FPV is the ideal platform for budget-minded customers in the market for a large quad to take high quality FPV video. The large size of the Ethos FPV makes it easy to see in flight and the Aegis 6-axis Flight Stability System (FSS) gives it the control you need to get the quality footage you want. A high quality camera that films 720 HD video at 30 FPS comes installed on the Ethos FPV along with an Anti-Vibration Mount that helps hold the camera steady so you can avoid shakes and bumps in your video footage. The signal from the camera is sent to a 4 _ inch LCD screen that mounts directly to the transmitter and receives the live feed. Also included is an Anti-Glare Shield that frames the screen to eliminate glare when flying and filming on bright, sunny days. The Ethos FPV even comes with a high speed SD memory card and a USB card reader so you can view your videos and photos nearly anywhere. With all these features coming standard on the Ethos FPV, it's easy to see why it's the fastest route to quality FPV aerial video!
From the masters of micro-heli innovation is a 3D machine that breaks all the rules of performance. That s because the Blade 180 CFX packs everything you d expect from a 700-size, pro-class electric heli into a ballistic machine you can 3D just about anywhere. Digital, rotary servos are mounted inside carbon fiber frames with optimized servo geometry. Our Spektrum AS3X flybarless system now includes piro-compensation to offer control that s kinetic in every orientation. Because performance is nothing without power, a high-speed outrunner, Castle ESC and 3S Li-Po battery deliver incredible authority to both the flybarless head and torque-tube driven tail rotor. Never has a micro-class heli been made so capable. Never before has it been this easy to get a high-performance 3D heli. Optimized Servo GeometryOptimized servo geometry virtually eliminates mechanical inefficiency by keeping swashplate links near vertical throughout their range of motion. The result is a flawless cyclic and collective response that feels almost telekinetic. AS3X Technology with Piro-CompensationThe Blade 180 CFX heli utilizes Horizon Hobby s innovative AS3X flybarless technology that now features advanced piro-compensation for unrivaled performance in a helicopter of this size. Castle Creations ESC The reliability of a Castle Creations Talon 15 speed control assures great performance for even hard-core 3D flying plus pilots will enjoy the convenience of having motor timing and optimal governor settings pre-programmed. Rigid Carbon Fiber FrameThe carbon fiber side frames sandwich aluminum bearing and mounting bocks for a structure that is as durable as it is integral to precision control. Nanolite ReceiverThe Spektrum AR6335 6-channel receiver features AS3X flybarless technology built-in to deliver high-speed stability and precision that s compatible with your favorite programmable aircraft transmitter with Spektrum DSMX technology. Nanolite Rotary ServosThe all-new Spektrum rotary servos feature conventional rotary movement and digital precision with a response speed to meet the demanding workload of flybarless mechanics. Brushless Outrunner MotorThe high-torque outrunner motor installed offers pro-level power and a 5800Kv output for aerobatic performance that doesn t lag behind. 3S Li-Po PowerThe included high-output E-flite 450mAh 3S 11.1V 30C Li-Po battery offers the performance hard-core 3D pilots demand. Torque-Tube Drive TailThe torque-tube drive tail system features ball-bearing support inside an aluminum boom that connects at the tail rotor to a strong one-piece tail case.
Looking for the ultimate in sport quadcopter performance, look no further! The 200 QX is the little brother of the 350 QX and was designed with power in mind so you can not only carry a payload, but can have a blast with aerobatics too.The 200 QX is the perfect blend of power and functionality, making it one of the most fun-to-fly products we ve designed to date. Everything from the translucent body with internal lighting to the incredible power, the 200 QX is sure to please everyone who gets their hands on it!New Firmware UpdateThe firmware update for the Blade 200 QX unlocks three additional flight modes so you can experience the aerobatic potential of the 200 QX. While the updated firmware software is free, the Blade 200 QX update cable is required to install the software to a 200 QX. Additionally, pilots must install the appropriate propellers prior to flight in order to experience each flight mode to its full extent. Stability (Bailout)The Stability (Bailout) Mode is similar to Stability Mode for upright flight. In this mode the throttle is offset to run only from 51% to 100%; this throttle curve helps prevent a pilot from accidentally flying into the ground when flipping out of inverted flight and back to an upright position. 3D Stagility 3D Stagility Mode features a self-leveling characteristic that's active when the control sticks are released. Whether you're flying inverted or upright, the 200 QX will self-level so you can learn inverted flight with mild assistance. When flying in this mode, 0-50% throttle is reversed thrust and 51%-100 is positive thrust. 3D Agility3D Agility Mode was designed for experienced pilots, anyone who has mastered inverted flight in all orientations and advanced pilots looking for a full 3D flying experience with no self-leveling. When flying in this mode, 0-50% throttle is reversed thrust; 51%-100 is positive thrust.
Advancing from an intermediate heli to an advanced flybarless heli has never been more seamless than with the 200 SR X. The Blade 200 SR X is the first fixed pitch heli to employ SAFE Technology for an unparalleled flybarless heli experience. SAFE technology helps to facilitate the learning process with beginner, intermediate and experienced flight mode options. Each flight mode utilizes varying amounts of bank limiting and advanced stability characteristics to assist pilots. Additionally, SAFE technology enables a panic button that can automatically return the 200 SR X to steady flight with the push of a button. This durable heli arrangement is complimented by brushless main and tail motors that make the most of the included 800mAh 3S 30C LiPo flight battery and 3-Cell LiPo AC Powered balancing charger. Best of all, the 200 SR X BNF comes ready to bind with your favorite 6-channel extended range 2.4GHz DSM enabled Spektrum transmitter.
Note: Prototype helicopter shown in image galleryCan You Tame The Beast? The New Blade mCP X BL BNF Like its predecessor, the mCP X BL gives you the precision and stability of the proven AS3X Flybarless System. What sets it apart is an all-new rotor head with longer rotor blades, as well as a brushless power system that blasts mCP X performance to thrilling new heights. Inverted flight, flips, rolls, funnels and hurricanes only scratch the surface of the capabilities the mCP X BL has to offer. Push this heli hard with left and right pirouetting maneuvers and you ll be rewarded with crisp, precise tail response unfettered by a lack of power. The only limits are your skill set and the space you have to fly in!
The Ares Advantage Ethos HD is the ideal platform for budget-minded customers in the market for a large quad to take high quality aerial photos and video. The large size of the Ethos HD makes it easy to see in flight and the Aegis 6-axis Flight Stability System (FSS) gives it the control you need to get the quality footage you want. A high quality camera that films 1080 HD video at 30 FPS or 720 HD video at 60 FPS comes installed on the Ethos HD along with an Anti-Vibration Mount that helps hold the camera steady so you can avoid shakes and bumps in your video footage. The Ethos HD even includes a high speed SD memory card and a USB card reader so you can view your videos and photos nearly anywhere. With all these features coming standard on the Ethos HD, it's easy to see why it's the fastest route to quality aerial video and photography!
The Blade 180 QX combines the latest in quadcopter innovations with HD video and image capture capabilities. Utilizing SAFE technology, the 180 QX maintains superior stability in three flight modes. With the included E-flite EFC -721 camera, pilots can experience aerial video and image capture by simply activating the triggers on a Spektrum 5+ channel transmitter after programming it. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor flight, the 180 QX is a personal eye in the sky from the experts in Heli excitement.Image capture on the flyWith the included EFC-721 flight camera, 180 QX HD pilots can capture video and still images while flying. This intuitive camera can be activated at any time during flight and be switched seamlessly between video and still image capture. This functionality can be programmed into a compatible DSMX 5+ channel transmitter.Equipped to thrillThe 180 QX HD comes equipped with three SAFE enhanced flight modes. High and low angle flight modes were specifically designed to deliver stable video and image capture while the agility mode setting allows pilots to experience aerobatic flight with the assistance of the AS3X stability system.
Amazing Ultra Micro QuadThe tiny Blade FPV Nano QX quadcopter is a totally immersive RC experience you can take everywhere. Incredibly light and surprisingly durable, the FPV Nano QX can be flown in spaces no bigger than an office cubicle. Its potent motors are smooth and Spektrum 2.4GHz DSMX radio technology delivers outstanding 4-channel maneuverability. But it s the exclusive SAFE technology built-in that offers a quadcopter experience like no other. That s because the specially tuned SAFE system makes sophisticated flight envelope protection possible so flying is incredibly easy and more fun-even if it s your first time. Plus, the Spektrum ultra micro FPV camera is already installed which means you can get started in the short time it takes to charge the batteries. SAFE Technology The Blade FPV Nano QX features Horizon Hobby s newest innovation in RC flight, SAFE technology. This revolutionary system optimizes the FPV Nano QX for precision hovering and accuracy in two flight modes. Stability ModePitch and roll limits are locked to offer a limited flight envelope while electronic self-leveling offers positive stability the instant you release the sticks. Agility ModePitch and roll limits are removed and pilots can fly with the enhanced precision AS3X technology delivers in all aerobatic maneuvers. Put Yourself in the Pilot s SeatFirst-Person View (FPV) with a headset creates an immersive RC experience that virtually puts you in the pilot s seat. Live video is transmitted from a camera on the model to you so you can have the sense of flying from inside the model. Fully-Assembled AirframeThe completely assembled airframe features a tough, lightweight design made with translucent material like the forward rotor blades. Its blade guards help make little bumps against the walls or furniture uneventful. FPV Equipped Spektrum ultra micro FPV camera system installed on the FPV Nano QX is an all-in-one FPV unit that runs tandem off the flight battery. Its operational frequency is compatible with any 5.8GHz headset such as the Fat Shark Teleporter V4. Flight TransmitterThe Blade 4-channel 2.4GHz transmitter included with the RTF features Spektrum DSMX technology. The Bind-N-Fly version can be flown with any compatible 4-channel transmitter. BatteriesThe ultra micro 150mAh 1S 3.7V 45C Li-Po flight battery powers to both the Nano QX and the FPV system. ChargersA USB 1S Li-Po charger is included for the 150mAh 1S 3.7V 45C flight battery.
The Blade® Glimpse™ with SAFE® technology is the ideal drone for starting out in aerial cinematography. Durable and able to fly indoors or out, the integrated HD camera can deliver its FPV down-link to multiple smart devices at the same time
The Innovative Flight Technologies (IFT)TM Evolve 300 CX is perfect for first-time and experienced pilots lookingfor a larger CX heli they can fly indoors and outdoors too. It's much larger than typical ultra-micro and microclass CX helis for improved visibility and performance when flying outdoors in winds up to 5-10mph, yet theinnovative and IFT-exclusive Collision Avoidance Technology (C.A.T.) also makes it possible to fly indoors inspaces where you may never comfortably fly most other micro class helis. Equipped with a coaxial, counter-rotating blade design that offers excellent control and unsurpassed stability, the Evolve 300 CX will have any first-time pilot hovering like a pro in no time while digital servos and powerful370 motors coupled to a 3S 11.1V LiPo battery offer plenty of power and precise control for experiencedpilots. The scale AS350 AStar body is factory-finished in an eye-catching and highly visible trim scheme, plusthe heli arrives 100% factory-assembled and ready-to-fly* right out of the box!The Evolve 300 CX is available in RTF (Ready-To-Fly) and RFR (Ready-For-Receiver) versions that include afactory-installed C.A.T. module and ultrasonic sensors plus an advanced 3-in-1 control unit and 7.5-gramdigital sub-micro servos. The RFR version is ready for you to install a receiver compatible with your favoritetransmitter while the RTF version includes everything needed to fly right out of the box ‰_ from AA batteries forthe 5-channel 2.4GHz transmitter and a 6-channel receiver to the 800mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo battery, DC balancingcharger and AC adapter there's nothing extra to buy!*RFR version requires installation of a suitable receiverCollision Avoidance TechnologyDesigned and developed exclusively by IFT engineers, innovative Collision Avoidance Technology (C.A.T.) delivers functionality and performance never before seen in a ready-to-fly RC aircraft. Using state-of-the-art ultrasonic sensors and technology similar to that found in luxury automobiles for collision intervention and parking assistance, C.A.T. can automatically avoid collisions with a variety of obstacles including walls, furniture and more*. This helps first-time pilots avoid collisions and crashes when learning to fly while also giving low-time and experienced pilots added confidence to fly in smaller indoor spaces. The advanced and IFT-exclusive C.A.T. software offers selectable modes suitable for flying in larger and smaller indoor spaces and also makes it possible to turn the technology on or off remotely from the transmitter. Best of all the C.A.T. module and ultrasonic sensors are factory-installed and ready to use right out of the box with no difficult assembly, setup or adjustments required! *C.A.T. does not automatically avoid collisions with all walls, furniture or other obstacles. Please see the instruction manual for more information.Innovative Collision Avoidance Technology (C.A.T.) delivers functionality and performance never before seenin a ready-to-fly RC aircraft. Using state-of-the-art ultrasonic sensors and technology C.A.T. can automaticallyavoid collisions with a variety of obstacles including walls, furniture and more*.
Flip, funnel or roll in any room of your house with the incredible Blade Nano CP X. At just 29 grams (barely over an ounce), it's the lightest flybarless CP heli in its class. At the center of its amazing abilities is the proven AS3X (Artificial Stabilization 3-aXis) Flybarless System that gives the Nano CP X its perfect balance of agility and stability. It's unbelievably durable too, so you can fly aggressively without worrying about costly repairs.
The Ares Advantage Decathlon 350 is the ideal airplane for learning to fly RC because it includes both the technology that helps teach you how to fly and the capability to make flying fun once you've learned. The technology is the innovative new Aegis Natural Flight Progression (NFP) system with three different flying modes (Beginner, Intermediate, and Unassisted) that provide the stable assistance you need to learn to fly on your own. The capability comes from a powerful 1400KV brushless motor and 15A BL ESC combo that, when combined with the included 3S 600mAh Lipo battery, provide plenty of power and long flight times.
The Blade 120 SR heli has a fixed pitch that will give you the confidence to master the basics of single-rotor flight. Its unique rotor head was specifically designed to provide the inherent stability of a coaxial helicopter, but provide the agile control of a single-rotor helicopter. Modeled after the popular ultra micro-size Blade mSR heli, the sub-micro-size 120 SR heli is larger, faster and more powerful which makes outdoor flight a reality. It comes out of the box 100% factory-built and equipped with a factory-installed 5-in-1 control unit with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM2 -compatible receiver, main motor ESCs, mixer, gyro and fully-proportional servos. A ready-to-fly version with 2.4GHz DSM2 transmitter and a Bind-N-Fly version without transmitter, for those who already own a DSM2 aircraft transmitter, are available. Both include a 1S 500mAh Li-Po battery and a single-cell, variable rate Li-Po charger as well as an AC power supply.
The ultra micro Blade Nano QX 3D quadcopter breaks the barriers of maneuverability by making high-speed flips, hair-pin turns and inverted flight simple to perform. Intuitive SAFE technology delivers smooth flight, self-leveling and multiple flight modes. Clever design and reverse motor technology allows the Nano QX 3D to be strong and light, so there s almost no penalty for error if you practice aerobatics over plush carpet or soft grass you ll have a blast! Aerobatics Made Easy SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology is a revolutionary electronic flight envelope protection system. This intuitive technology allows the Nano QX 3D to battle windy conditions so that performance is consistently smooth. Regardless of pilot skill level, there s a flight mode available to suit the way you want to fly instantly. Stability Mode Pitch and roll limits are locked to offer a limited flight envelope while electronic self-leveling offers positive stability the instant you release the sticks. You can also flip 360 in any direction at the press of a button. EVO Mode Evolve your flight routine at the press of a button with the ability to flip 180-degrees from upright to inverted and back again with ease. The flight controls stay the same, regardless of orientation. Self-leveling and flight envelope limits are maintained. 3D Agility Mode A true 3D flying experience that offers full-range maneuverability with no self-leveling assistance. When flying upright in this mode, 0 50% throttle is negative thrust and 51 100% is positive thrust.
The tiny Nano QX is RC flying fun you can take with you everywhere. The Nano QX weighs little more than half an ounce and is small enough to fly in spaces no bigger than an office cubicle. Never flown a quad-copter before? No problem. The Nano QX uses the SAFE technology system with sophisticated flight control software to keep itself stable in a hover while in stability mode. If you get in trouble, just let go of the sticks. The SAFE technology system will bring the Nano QX back to a hover all by itself. Once you've mastered the basics, you can switch the SAFE system to agility mode for faster flying speeds and more maneuverability. SAFE stands for Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope and is central to the performance of the Nano QX. Even new pilots will feel comfortable with the Nano QX in stability mode because SAFE will make sure the quad is always in control and in an upright fashion. You will feel an immediate sense of confidence and will be flying around like a pro in no time! Learn more about SAFE at www.flysaferc.com!
Like the original Blade mCX, the Blade mCX2 is easy enough for anyone to fly and small enough to fly just about anywhere. The mCX2 has the same coaxial, counter-rotating rotor head design as the current mCX, but it adds an extra shot of excitement with user-selectable swash sensitivity and flashing LED lights that are built right into the body. The pilot can change the control settings to enable this heli to perform at higher speeds than the beginner settings. This helicopter also boasts heading-lock like performance for maximum control. It also boasts more powerful motors and a higher capacity 120mAh battery pack. The mCX2 is the ultimate beginner friendly machine with unsurpassed stability, incredible control, and extreme durability. With a factory-installed 5-in-1 control unit with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM2 compatible receiver, main motor ESCs, mixer, gyro, and fully-proportional servos come pre-installed. This Bind-N-Fly version without transmitter is perfect for those who already own a DSM2 aircraft transmitter. The Blade mCX2's ultra-micro size and weight make it possible to fly this heli anywhere indoors. It all adds up to more fun than you ever thought possible with a coaxial ultra micro heli, whether you're a newbie or a pro.
This is the Traxxas Electric Powered, DR-1 Coaxial Dual Rotor Helicopter. EZ-Connect allows the use of one transmitter to fly multiple Traxxas helicopters. **Transmitter not included, helicopter binds with the Traxxas #6239** **2.4GHz Transmitter.** COMMENTS: Available in the following color schemes; Blue/White, TRAE63BW Red/White, TRAE63RW jxs 11/02/12 ir/jxs


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By Kim Remesch, Dundalk Business
Nowadays brazen robbers think nothing of walking into a store and demanding money at gunpoint.
It's not just Dundalk. Workplace violence is a national epidemic. According to The Workplace Violence Research Institute, one in six violent crimes in the United States occurs at work. The statistics include robbery, acts by disgruntled employees and domestic violence involving ex-spouses or family members.
Armed assailants walked away with $10,000 from Constantine "Dino" Frank during a July 2009 robbery. Frank, who owned a vending operation as well as a pool hall in Parkville and Dundalk, knew at least one of his assailants through business as well as socially. Frank was restrained by duct tape and later died from a stroke brought on by that assault. All five men involved in the attack have been found guilty. But that doesn't bring Frank back to his family, friends and the business community.
Over the last few months, Dundalk Patch has reported on the following:
March 1: A break-in at the Dundalk Pharmacy on Dundalk Avenue.
Feb. 12: An armed robbery at the Merritt BP car wash on Merritt Boulevard.
Feb. 5: A robbery at LoveCraft lingerie, 700 block of Merritt Blvd. Police reports say two men made off with $565.
Jan. 2011: Two separate armed robberies at the McDonald's restaurant, 717 North Point Rd.
Dec. 2010: A robbery at the Wise Discount Pharmacy, 7800-block of Wise Ave.
Dec. 2010: A robbery at High's store, 7900 block of Wise Ave.
Nov. 2010: Two armed robberies of Royal Farms in the 12th Precinct District.
I was a reporter for Police Magazine for about 15 years, and one of the original members of the Baltimore County Police and Private Security Association, the brainchild of Ret. Capt. James Scannell of Precinct 12 in North Point more than 20 years ago.
Traditional wisdom dictates that you make your home/business as unappealing to criminals as you can. For example, a business must maintain good, exterior lighting and avoid shrubbery that gives a criminal a place to hide.
But these recent cases go beyond the scope of crimes of convenience.
These criminals are functioning very publicly. The information is not meant to scare you, but as a call to action. Information and numbers offer power. Dundalk business owners need to empower themselves.
First, take the basic measures of providing excellent lighting, making sure your building—exterior and interior—has no blind spots. Install overhead mirrors around the store so employees can see at a glance what is going on.
Second, get a security camera and make sure it is operable. Even though many of the cases mentioned were robbed despite a working security camera, it's still a deterrent to the disorganized criminal. You'll avoid that junkie looking for a quick, easy hit.
Moreover, you'll provide police with information that can be used to arrest and build a case against the criminals, preventing future robberies—maybe even of your own store.
When human beings are afraid, the memory plays tricks and can even block out crucial details. Eyewitnesses are not all that reliable in court trials, particularly if they are still afraid of retribution. That tape will tell the story.
The Jan. 2011 edition of the Baltimore County PD Beat featured an article on basic crime prevention for businesses. According to the article, "if you use a professional security company, ask to have someone come to your business and conduct a thorough check of the system as well as procedures."
Given the kinds of crimes we're seeing with Dundalk businesses, we need to take a step beyond basic crime prevention. Businesses need to get organized, devise a "robbery" plan designed for the particular business, then be vigilant in implementing the plan.
Over the years, in the wake of bold armed robberies at banks (heavily guarded with every security measure you can imagine), bank management started devising strategies for surviving a robbery. You want to make sure you and your employees live through a robbery.
I can speak to this from a personal as well as professional point of view. My grandfather, Charles Dorsey Berger, was murdered during an attempted robbery while he was an employee of a laundry delivery service.
He drove a delivery truck, and at one stop a man jumped into his truck and demanded money. The company had provided a safe box which employees cannot access, so there was no money to steal, a fact that annoyed the criminal enough to fatally shoot my grandfather.
Businesses cannot protect against all crimes, unfortunately, but can deter many.
Also, as a business owner you should understand your obligation to protect your employees. In the article "Workplace Violence and Employer Liability," Norman D. Bates, president of Liability Consultants, Inc., writes: "Federal law (mainly OSHA) dictates that employers provide a safe work environment."
Workman's Compensation law protects the employer in many ways from employee lawsuits even when the employee is injured during a criminal act. Gross negligence, however, serves as a mitigating factor. Inadequate lighting in a parking light for employees required to work the late shift falls under that category.
You never know how a jury will think ultimately, and laws change, so why take the risk?
Take charge of your business' well being by doing the following:
Policy handbook/training. You may have a policy handbook that dictates how your employees should dress, but do you provide guidelines for how an employee should act during a robbery? If not, please read the robbery cases listed above again. It's real. It's necessary.
The aim of the policy is to protect human life. Once you get a policy developed and you inform your employees, take time to train them. Think of it like a fire drill. Make sure you play out a scenario so that when fear takes over in the event of a robbery, you/your people act out of training.
Gather Clout. The Baltimore County Police and Private Security Association is an organization made up of local businesses and local law enforcement. You'll get tips and first-hand information from people who are involved in crime in some way every day. (They also deal with employee theft and loss prevention, among other things, so it's information any business can use.)
Out Those Seek Who Have Been There. The banking and convenience store industries have been victims of violent crimes so often that they've put policies in place to protect employees. The American Bankers Association offers an online course on protecting your business in violent situations. It's aimed at the banking community, obviously, but the rules apply to many businesses.
Ultimately, regardless of what measures you enact, your primary concern/obligation is to the safety of those working in your business. No one, including you, should be a hero when someone is robbing your business. You may be fed up with crime, but this is not the place to make your stand.
Dino Frank's killers made off with a mere $10,000. Frank or his family and friends would have written a $10,000 check, no questions asked, if they knew it would have spared his life.
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Earlier this month, the installation Sky Spotting Stop had been chosen as the first-ever YAP Istanbul Modern winner in conjunction with the Young Architects Programs at MoMA PS1 in New York, MAXXI in Rome and the cultural organization CONSTRUCTO in Santiago, Chile. Here is now also one of the five YAP Istanbul Modern finalist entries: Tearing the Ground by young Ankara-based firm, ONZ Architects.

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With the winners of the New York and Rome editions of the Young Architects Program (YAP) already unveiled, the first-ever YAP Istanbul Modern winner has now also been selected: the temporary installation Sky Spotting Stop by young design firm SO? Architecture and Ideas reached the highest score with the jury and will be built in early June in Istanbul Modern's courtyard.

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"Why MovNat?" By Exercise Scientist Jamie Guined – Part 3
Welcome back MovNatters! In our last installment we examined some of the supporting science, specifically motor skill classification within the task perspective of motor learning theory, and how it can help you to better understand the underlying constructs of the MovNat methodology and how it can make you a better mover. In this installment, we'll take a look at the MovNat methodology from the relative importance of motor and cognitive elements perspective of motor skill classification, followed by the third and final method used to classify motor skills, levels of environmental complexity and predictability, in the fourth installment of this six part series.
Motor Skill Classification—Motor & Cognitive Elements
In installment #2 of "Why MovNat," we learned about motor skill classification based on the task perspective of motor learning, which provides movement practitioners with a method for classifying and distinguishing one task from another. Let's continue on with our study of methods used to classify and characterize tasks using a second method based on the relative importance of motor and cognitive elements in task performance.
With motor skill performance, the primary determinant of movement success is the quality of the movement itself rather than the perceptual or decision-making aspects of the task. For example, a high-jumper in track-and-field knows exactly where the bar is placed and what he/she needs to do (clear the bar) in order to consider the movement a success. The challenge for this athlete is to produce movements that maximize vertical height. On the other hand, with a cognitive skill, the nature of the movement is less important to performance success than is the decision or strategy dictating the movement or task. The challenge with this type of movement or skill is in determining what, when, and how to move or perform a task in order to maximize the chances of success. Going back to our example in the last installment: the task to accomplish is to get on top of a flat rock outcropping on the other side (from where you are standing) of a small ravine: broad jump across a small ravine to a basic forward roll (or general landing), followed by a running vertical jump to a climb up. The goal here is to get you from one place to another using the most practical and efficient movements that are best suited to the environmental and situational demands at-hand. This type of situation requires a greater reliance on cognitive ability (determining how to overcome the situation or obstacle) rather than focusing on the motor aspects of the performance. Of course, both elements are instrumental to the success of the movement; however, the cognitive element in this sort of situation is of greater importance.
In short, a cognitive skill is one that primarily emphasizes knowing what to do, whereas a motor skill mainly emphasizes correctly performing it. Notice that I used the words primarily and mainly in the previous sentence. This is because a purely cognitive skill and a purely motor skill lie at opposite ends of a continuum, with most skills lying somewhere in between. Therefore, the more appropriate approach to classifying skills and movements according to this method is to consider the degree to which perceptual and cognitive elements (such as knowing what to do) and motor elements (correctly performing the skill) contribute to successful goal achievement. Hence the reason motor skills are sometimes referred to as psychomotor skills or perceptual-motor skills.
A great example of how someone can travel along the continuum between cognitive skills and motor skills is an athlete undergoing rehabilitation after having reconstructive knee surgery. In this scenario, the athlete may need to think more (cognitive) about what to do when walking (e.g. heel strike, balanced posture) because he/she can no longer produce the movement automatically. After considerable treatment, however, the individual may not have to think as much about what to do, thus moving along the movement continuum so a point where the skill becomes more "motor" in nature. Similarly, with the learning and practice of a new skill from the MovNat methodology, you may spend a great deal of time deciding what to do and how to do it, whereas after many practice (or movement) sessions, you eventually get to the level of competency that you are able to "just perform" the movement or skill with little thought. Rarely, however, do either cognitive or motor elements become entirely unimportant or inessential to successful performance.
In closing, even highly skilled movement practitioners, such as MovNat Founder Erwan Le Corre, who are able to perform complex movements under varying environmental and situational contexts, are sometimes required to think about what they need to do. At the end of the day, the goal is ultimately to become a better mover than you were yesterday. To become a better mover, you have to move often and under varying degrees of environmental and situational (contextual) demands. MovNatter, move better.
In the next installment of this series we'll take a closer look at motor skill classification according to the method of skill characterization using levels of environmental predictability, taking into consideration environmental and situational demands. Until next time, get out and MovNat!


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Sunday, February 24, 2008
Victory Renovations Continuing Apace
But, perhaps not quickly enough for some people! Especially with the April closure looming.
Stopped by earlier for a growler of Braumeister Pils (quite the drinker; go check it out!) and snapped this picture of the new entrance. The new growler filling station seems ready to go and the crowd is still filling the seats.
Victory's website continues to keep pictures and progress updated for us.
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October 8, 2015
A Dawson County Jail inmate has escaped from custody during transfer to Kearney's Richard Yound Hospital.
Authorities say 28-year-old Luis Fernando Martinez-Motino of Lexington was last seen about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. He is described as five-feet-seven, 178 pounds, with short hair and burn scars on both arms.
Martinez-Morino was originally held on Dawson county charges of first-degree sexual assault, false imprisonment, terrorist threats, burglary and theft by deception.
Authorities say he should be considered dangerous.
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Video: Lions call Colorado home
Video: Operation Lion Ark
"They've never had this kind of space before and they're going to graduate from these [enclosures] to 80 acres," Pat Craig with the Wild Animal Sanctuary said.
Craig says the 25 lions brought to the sanctuary were kept in small cages during their time in the circus, so even the 1,500-square-foot heated enclosure they are being held in as they acclimate to Colorado's climate is pretty roomy.
"You wouldn't have this relaxation in the crates or trailers they had down in Bolivia," Craig said. "This lets them do the things they've never been able to do before. These lions have never stepped foot on grass before in their lives."
Staff at the sanctuary said several of the lions are exhibiting pretty typical behaviors for lions kept in captivity, including pacing.
"As soon as the lions were released into the new enclosures, they would check out everything," sanctuary employee Shawna Finkenbinder said. "They quickly explored and rubbed against the pine trees, rolled on the grass, and checked out the logs and the balls."
Once the weather warms up, the staff of the Wild Animal Sanctuary will allow the lions into the much larger enclosures, where they'll learn to be more like lions in the wild.
"It was a momentous thing to get them up here from Bolivia. Now we're facing many years of rehabilitation getting them out in these big open spaces... where they can get out there and roam and be like real lions," Craig said.
Even in the short time since they arrived in Keenesburg, the staff has noticed improvements in the lions' behavior.
"Today we've witnessed them frolicking, playing, rolling, lounging and sleeping as soundly as possible, and that's just in a matter of hours," Craig said.
Finkenbinder says many of the lions have exhibited very distinct personality traits.
"Some might be more curious, some might be more outgoing, some might be a little bit more shy," she said.
Craig says the lions are pretty hardy animals and will be able to adapt to Colorado's climate pretty easily. He says it does freeze in Northern Africa, so lions can even endure our winters. The sanctuary will have the heated enclosure available, however, for future subzero cold snaps like we've seen this year.
The lions are being well-fed with hope they'll put on more weight and build muscle. Every one of the cats was examined by a veterinarian before arriving at the sanctuary and will be re-examined in a few days.
The lions were rescued from Bolivia after the government there passed a law outlawing circus animals. Some circuses gave up their lions voluntarily while others were forced to turn over their animals.
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By Tony Grossi
The Morning Kickoff …
Brown never looked so good: The Browns soon will submit their home uniform preferences for the 2012 season.
"I think it's safe to say we will wear some brown," coach Pat Shurmur told me.
Hallelujah! Fans have had it with the all-white look of 2011.
It was purely by accident that the Browns wore white-on-white for 16 games last year. They chose to wear white jerseys at home to honor the tradition of the greatest Paul Brown years. It so happened that each of their opponents on the road chose to wear dark jerseys. So that put the Browns in white for each game for the first time in their history.
If they had gone 11-5, everybody would have loved the all-white look. But at 5-11, all white was not right. They're the Browns, right? Not the Whites.
Shurmur confirmed the Browns are contemplating breaking up the home season into four games with brown jerseys and four with white. Different regimes have done that before. The final decision will rest with President Mike Holmgren, Executive Vice President Bryan Wiedmeier and Shurmur.
Rookie camp wrap-up: With rookie camp over, drafted and undrafted rookies can now participate in the offseason program and be involved in the upcoming 10 OTA (organized team activities) sessions on the field with the veterans over the next month. They also will be able to participate in the mandatory full team minicamp June 5-7.
Some quick-hitters on the rookies:
Trent Richardson: Unique physique. Looks so much bigger than 5-9. Can't wait to see him in games. Wish he'd chosen No. 34, a more regal number for a blue-chip NFL running back.
Brandon Weeden: Throws a pretty ball. Has a real stature in the pocket. Seems to love and embrace the responsibilities of the position. Very personable.
Mitchell Schwartz: Big and smart. Looks like he can step right in.
John Hughes: Can benefit from some time in a pro weight room.
Travis Benjamin: Fast. Unpolished. Rough around the edges. Skinny legs. Thick dreadlocks. Need to see him catch a ball over the middle.
James-Michael Johnson: Bigger than advertised. Driven.
Ryan Miller: Very tall. Too tall? Will be all about his ability to bend.
Emmanuel Acho:Should break in as special teams core player.
Billy Winn: Thirty pounds lighter than Phil Taylor. Thirty pounds. Built more like a defensive end than a tackle.
Trevin Wade: Bigger than Buster Skrine, but not as fast.
Brad Smelley: Caught a lot of short passes in five practices. Remains to be seen if he can lead-block on short-yardage runs. If so, he can press Owen Marecic for a roster spot.
The newest best thing: I've never seen so many rookies under contract in the month of May. The Browns have nine of their 11 picks either under contract or agreed to terms. Only Richardson and Weeden are unsigned. The new CBA has made rookie holdouts obsolete.
For years, the absolute worst thing about the NFL beat was chasing agents for info on the status of contract talks. On the record? Off the record? Could you take my call, please?
Now, who cares? Let us know when your client signs and we'll get it in. Got to love that.
(Note: I wrote the Browns were 5-11 last year and they were actually 4-12. I guess I still can't believe they lost that game to St. Louis, 13-12. Sorry.)
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Addition of Ipilimumab (MDX-010) To Isolated Limb Infusion (ILI) With Standard Melphalan and Dactinomycin In The Treatment of Advanced Unresectable Melanoma of The Extremity
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The purpose of this study is to see the effect of adding a systemic study drug, Ipilimumab, to two standard chemotherapy drugs, Melphalan and Dactinomycin. The study drug Ipilimumab is an antibody to a normal protein found in the body, CTLA-4. This protein normally allows the immune system (the body's natural defense system that helps fight infections) uses to quiet an immune response. The study drug works by blocking this protein and allowing the immune system to become more active. This study will investigate the effects, of combining ILI (using two standard drugs to treat melanoma, Melphalan and Dactinomycin), with the study drug, Ipilimumab on advanced Melanoma cancer.
Drug: Ipilimumab, Melphalan and Dactinomycin
Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Phase II Trial of The Addition of Ipilimumab (MDX-010) To Isolated Limb Infusion (ILI) With Standard Melphalan and Dactinomycin In The Treatment of Advanced Unresectable Melanoma of The Extremity
- To determine progression free survival at one year. [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- To determine the safety of additional Ipilimumab. Safety will be evaluated for all treated patients using the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), Version 3.0 [ Time Frame: 2 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- To determine response rates of combination therapy. Tumor assessment will be measured by the immune related response criteria (irRC). [ Time Frame: 2 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Progression free survival, from time of ILI, will be determined by measuring the index lesions, non-index lesions, and new lesions as described below. Patients with deep lesions will have repeat CT Scan evaluation to quantitate the lesions.
- To define the immunologic events and signatures at the tumor site and in the periphery that corresponds to response to Ipilimumab. [ Time Frame: 2 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Summaries of antibody response, comparison of pretreatment with post-ipilimumab and end of treatment will be assessed for percent of CD4 and CD8 cells as well as CD25, FOXP3, ICOS, CD45, CD67 and CD152 cells among others.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|February 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|February 2016
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|February 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Ipilimumab, Melphalan and Dactinomycin
This is a single-institution phase II trial with a primary outcome of progression free survival (PFS).
Drug: Ipilimumab, Melphalan and Dactinomycin
Isolated limb infusion ((ILI) with Melphalan and Dactinomycin- MSKCC operating room. Ipilimumab- IV administration in outpatient chemotherapy clinic. Induction therapy with Ipilimumab will start 1-3 weeks after ILI in the standard dose of 10mg/kg every 3 weeks for a total of 4 doses. Patients will then receive chronic therapy every 3 months. Patients will be followed every 3 months for 2 years.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Willing and able to give written informed consent.
- Histologic diagnosis of melanoma with in transit metastasis Stage IIIB, IIIC, or IV
- Required values for initial laboratory tests:
- WBC ≥ 2000/uL
- ANC ≥ 1000/uL
- Platelets ≥ 50 x 103/uL
- Hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL
- Creatinine ≤ 3.0 x ULN
- AST/ALT ≤ 2.5 x ULN
- Bilirubin ≤ 3.0 x ULN, (except patients with Gilbert's Syndrome, who must have a total bilirubin less than 3.0 mg/dL)
- No active or chronic infection with HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C.
- Karnofsky performance status ≥60
- Men and women, ≥ 18 years of age. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must be using an adequate method of contraception to avoid pregnancy throughout the study and for up to 8 weeks after the last dose of investigational product, in such a manner that the risk of pregnancy is minimized. WOCBP include any female who has experienced menarche and who has not undergone successful surgical sterilization (hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, or bilateral oophorectomy) or is not post-menopausal. Post-menopause is defined as:
- Amenorrhea ≥ 12 consecutive months without another cause, or
- For women with irregular menstrual periods and taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a documented serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level ≥ 35 mIU/mL.
- Women who are using oral contraceptives, other hormonal contraceptives (vaginal products, skin patches, or implanted or injectable products), or mechanical products such as an intrauterine device or barrier methods (diaphragm, condoms, spermicides) to prevent pregnancy, or are practicing abstinence or where their partner is sterile (eg, vasectomy) should be considered to be of childbearing potential. WOCBP must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test (minimum sensitivity 25 IU/L or equivalent units of HCG) within 72 hours before the start of ipilimumab.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any other malignancy form which the patient has been disease-free for less than 2 years, with the exception of adequately treated and cured basal or squamous cell skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix.
- Autoimmune disease: Patients with a history of inflammatory bowel disease are excluded from this study, as are patients with a history of symptomatic disease (eg, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic progressive sclerosis [scleroderma], systemic lupus erythematosus, autoimmune vasculitis [eg, Wegener's Granulomatosis]); motor neuropathy considered of autoimmune origin (e.g. Guillain-Barre Syndrome).
- Any underlying medical or psychiatric condition, which in the opinion of the investigator will make the administration of ipilimumab hazardous or obscure the interpretation of AEs, such as a condition associated with frequent diarrhea.
- Patients with underlying heart conditions who are deemed ineligible for surgery by cardiology consult
- Any history of prior treatment with ipilimumab or prior CD137 agonist or CTLA-4 inhibitor or agonist.
- Concomitant therapy with any of the following: IL-2, interferon, or other non-study immunotherapy regimens; immunosuppressive agents; other investigation therapies; or chronic use of systemic corticosteroids.
- Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP), who:
- are unwilling or unable to use an acceptable method of contraception to avoid pregnancy for their entire study period and for at least 8 weeks after cessation of study drug, or
- have a positive pregnancy test at baseline, or
- are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Prisoners or subjects who are compulsorily detained (involuntarily incarcerated) for treatment of either a psychiatric or physical (eg, infectious) illness.
- Persons of reproductive potential must agree to use an adequate method of contraception throughout treatment and for at least 8 weeks after ipilimumab is stopped.
- Sexually active WOCBP must use an effective method of birth control during the course of the study, in a manner such that risk of failure is minimized. Before study enrollment, WOCBP must be advised of the importance of avoiding pregnancy during study participation and the potential risk factors for an unintentional pregnancy. All WOCBP MUST have a negative pregnancy test before first receiving ipilimumab. If the pregnancy test is positive, the patient must not receive ipilimumab and must not be enrolled in the study.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01323517
|Contact: Charlotte Ariyan, MD, PhD
|Contact: Mary Brady, MD, FACS
|United States, New York
|Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
|New York, New York, United States, 10065
|Contact: Charlotte Ariyan, MD, PhD 212-639-6280
|Contact: Mary Brady, MD, FACS 212-639-8347
|Principal Investigator: Charlotte Ariyan, MD, PhD
|Principal Investigator:
|Charlotte Ariyan, MD,PhD
|Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Additional Information:
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01323517 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|March 23, 2011
|Last Updated:
|July 21, 2015
|Health Authority:
|United States: Food and Drug Administration
Keywords provided by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center:
MDX-010 (Ipilimumab)
Isolated Limb Infusion
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue
Neuroectodermal Tumors
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nevi and Melanomas
Alkylating Agents
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
Antineoplastic Agents
Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
Enzyme Inhibitors
Immunologic Factors
Immunosuppressive Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Myeloablative Agonists
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
Therapeutic Uses
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