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4- <lJ Dispatch A quarterly publication of the 9-1-1 Association of Central Oklahoma Governments \.0. Positron VIPER: The Ne"" 9-1-1 After much anticipation the new E9-1-1 sys-tem for the 9-1-1 ACOGregion is almost ready to make its debut. "Positron VIPER" (Voice over Internet Protocol for Emergency Response) is Positron's next generation E9-1-1 controller. Designed for future capabilities, Positron VIPER provides the power and flexibility of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. The de-signed Internet Protocol (IP) solution will com-bine both voice and data over the dedicated 9-1-1 ACOGpublic safety network. "Placing the voice path onto the network allows for much bet-ter management and routing of 9-1-1 calls" says 9-1-1 Programs Manager Johnny Irons. 9-1-1 ACOGis working with AT&T and Positron to design a system that maintains the core func-tionalities and features call-takers have relied upon for years, but as always looking forward for capability of future public safety features. The Positron Power 9-1-1 integrated intelligent work-station provides call-takers with in screen control of both landline and wireless calls and flexibility to integrate newer technologies accessing 9-1-1 such as IP and telematics. Through an intelligent approach to information display and manage-ment, Power 9-1-1 will enhance emergency call handling efficiency and consistency. Positron VIPER Training & Installation As completion of the new system gets closer, 9-1-1 ACOGwill begin training call-takers and managers. The training will be coordinated with PSAPs once the finalized installation schedule is completed, expected in the next few weeks. Train-the-trainer will be offered to desig-nated trainers at each PSAPwho will assist 9-1-1 ACOGwith training during and post instal-lation. 9-1-1ACOG will also conduct training for each call-taker at the 9-1-1 ACOGtraining cen-ter about one week before installation. The training sessions will also include the new/ upgraded mapping system. All of the training will provide a hands-on experience, for each Call-taker and is expected to take four to six hours. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 11-17, 2010 - More Information Coming Soon! Join 9-1-1 ACOG at the State Capital on April 14th for 9-1-1 Day_!_ 2 9-1-1 Dispatch Winter 2010 GeoLynx 911 G7 The new GeoLynx G? mapping will be coming soon. AI19-1-1 ACOGPSAPswill be getting this update at the same time as the new Positron VI-PER9- 1-1 system. 9-1-1 ACOGwill also provide the training on the new G? application, at the same time as the VIPER9-1-1 training. GeoComm's G? application is an upgrade to the current GeoLynx ADmapping system that has been used by the 9-1-1 ACOGPSAPssince 2003. TheG? application has integrated more user friendly user interface streamlining the features most used by dispatchers on one screen, mini-mizing having to click on additional tabs to ac-cess essential information. GeoComm is sched-uled to demonstrate the new G? application at the March 9-1-1 ACOGTechnical Committee meet-ing. GeoLynJ( 9-1.1 Applica1ion -.....•....• _•.••........•-... ...-. -....~ _ ,"", ""'_' __ •.•••••• '_ .•..,0; ""~" __ ••• _.,, __ , _ •• -"'" --,~-_..•. --- -..-.- -.•.---. - -, -_.,.•...... _- -..,.._.. .....-.--.--. - - --- ---- --- --- _.--.. -- ~, -, Phase" WIreless E9-1'-1 Call 9-1-1 ACOG Introduces Their Newest Employee Lysa Baker is the newest member of the 9-1-1 ACOGTeam. Lysa is responsible for public education and training activities for the Associa-tion. Oneof her first tasks with be to coordinate and conduct training on the new 9-1-1 system for approximately 200 call-takers in the 9-1-1 ACOG system. Lysa comes to us from the Yukon Communi-cations Center where she worked as an Emer-gency 9-1-1 Communications Training Specialist. She has more than 10 years of dispatching ex-perience, starting at Nichols Hills in 199? and then Yukon in 1998. She graduated from the Ca-nadian County Reserve CLEETAcademy in 2002. Lysa has been a Domestic Violence Victim's Advocate since 1999 in the Canadian County area. Lysa is a graduate of the University of Cen-tral Oklahoma with a Bachelor's of Science Degree, with emphasis in Criminal Justice and Organizational Communications. "The Career and education path I chose was based on being a Com-munications Specialist. I believe in the position and responsibilities emergency dispatchers hold. I wanted to be able to give back to Telecommunica-tors and have the opportunity to continue to learn, as well as educate emergency dispatchers, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, as well as children and the public." - Lysa Baker Contact information: Lysa Baker Special Programs Officer firstname.lastname@example.com Office 405-778-6172 9-1-1 Dispatch Winter 2010 3 Wireless 9-1-1 success story: YUKON In November 2009, Yukon dispatchers an-swered a 9-1-1 call, which appeared to be another accidental call from a cell phone. After listening to the conversation in the back-ground, the dispatchers realized they needed to stay on the line. "I could hear someone talk-ing about different types of drugs and the amount of money these drugs could be sold for," said Elisa Watts. "There were two different male voices in the conversation." By using the wireless 9-1-1 mapping tech-nology, the on-duty dispatchers, Elisa Watts and Lysa Baker, were able to pinpoint where the call was coming from. They immediately sent officers to the location and remained on the line, listening for more information. When the officers rang the doorbell, the suspects, were shocked. The cell phone was lo-cated inside of a coat pocket and had acciden-tally called 9-1-1. Twosuspects were placed un-der arrest and charged with multiple charges, including possession of controlled dangerous substances and intent to distribute narcotics. Some of the substances found inside the resi-dence included Ectasy, Oxycontin, Xanex, Hy-drocodone, and marijuana. Therewas an esti-mated $20,000.00 value, on the located drugs. The cell phone "accidentally" used in this inci-dent was a stolen cell phone. *Both Communications Officers received Letters of Commendation Know Yo Calling all Communications Centers, Dispatchers, and Call-Takers: If you or your agency would like to make an announcement in our next newsletter regarding position openings, dispatcher news, wireless success stories, or other ideas, please email us at: email@example.com. *Not all announcements can be added to the newsletter, but we will add as many as possible. A·C·O·G 9·1·1 Dispatch 9·1·1 Dispatch is a publication of the 9-1-1 Association of Central Oklahoma Governments 9-1-1 Dispatch 21 E. Main Street, Suite 100 [405) 234-2264, Fax: [405) 234-2200 E-mail: email@example.com www.acogok.org 9-1-1 Dispatch is authorized by the 9-1-1 ACOGBoard of Directors. Financing for the publication is provided by 9-1-1 service fees. Three hundred copies are prepared in-house and distributed at a cost of $300. Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. 4 9·1·1 Dispatch Winter 2010 ~o A-C-O-G 9·1·1 ACOG Presents ... Crisis Negotiations and Mental Health for Dispatchers February 22-23,2010 ACOGOffices Oklahoma City, OK 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS Instructors: SGT.Paul Barbour, Edmond Police Department Crisis Negotiation Team Supervisor and Officer Kris Fite, Senior Team Member Edmond Police Department Crisis Negotiation Team Many Hostage related incidents begin when the hostage taker calls 9-1-1. It is imperative that dispatchers and call-takers get the needed training to handle these calls. Protect your emergency responders and the public by learning how to communicate with victims and suspects during the following types of calls: Hostage Situations, barricaded subjects, suicidal callers and possible "suicide by COP" situations. It is also important to have an understanding of the mental health factors that often play an important role in these calls. Topics covered in the class: • The value of active listening skills. • Gaining and sharing intelligence about the incident • Identifying dangers to responders or "Red Flags" • The value oj"Buying time" • How to deal with Deadlines and Threats • Effectively communicating with someone in crisis • Basics quidelines negotiators utilize • Understanding and recognizing mental health factors • Skill Building Exercises FREEfor ACOGmember agencies $99 per person for non members 9-1-1 Institute Upcoming Classes: March 4, 2010 Fire Communications March 5, 2010 School Violence, Lessons Learned March 18-20,2010 Spanish for Telecommunicators For information regarding the 9-1-1 Institute or to be added to the training announcement mailing list please contact: Lysa Baker at 405-778-6172 or firstname.lastname@example.com
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click here for the full article: http://psuvanguard.com/news/psu-musicians-come-together/
PSU musicians come together
Carl Halvorson, applied vocal instructor, performs his choreographed vocal presentation at Tuesday's rehersal. Halvorson is one of the nearly 30 faculty to be featured at Friday's event.
Music Forward! concert first of its kind at PSU
Tonight, you have the chance to hear from every music ensemble Portland State has to offer in the first ever Music Forward! concert event.
"This is like the smorgasbord of all PSU music departments," said Sydney Carlson, a professor of music at PSU and director of the flute choir performing at the concert. She will also be performing in the Museau Trio.
Music Forward! is the first concert of its kind at PSU, and will feature nearly 30 professors and 200 students.
At a time when more students are enrolling in the music program with fewer scholarship opportunities to go around, the department will put all funds raised by the concert toward scholarships for music students.
With more than 20 ensembles scheduled to perform, the audience will sample a wide variety of music—from Japanese taiko drums to classical pieces, from holiday tunes to opera.
Elizabeth Flick, a senior piano performance major, performs "E'tude Op. 8, No. 12" at Tuesday's rehearsal.
Darrel Grant, a jazz pianist, composer and professor of music at PSU, chaired the committee that organized the event.
Carlson revealed that the flute choir is performing the holiday favorite "Deck the Halls," Santa hats and all.
"It's like an all-you-can-eat buffet of music!" Grant joked. The music will be performed continuously and in several locations throughout Lincoln Hall, rather than in just one spot.
The audience can also expect an array of solos, duets and larger ensembles. But the most unusual aspect of the concert, as Carlson put it, is the sheer number of faculty and students performing.
"It's exciting that students and faculty are creating something so artistic and collaborative," PSU senior Andy Sharma said. Sharma will play the clarinet in a clarinet-flute duet.
A performance trio practices for tonight's event. All profits from the concert will fund student scholarships.
With so many participants involved in the concert, planning began in early summer. Grant and the eight other board members met frequently to plan and prepare all the pieces for the concert.
The best part for Grant, he said, was that everyone was more than enthusiastic about showcasing all the musical talent PSU had to offer.
Why put on such a large and collaborative show now?
"For the students," Grant said, explaining that students' hard work and dedication is admirable and absolutely deserves the spotlight.
"We have an inspirational story to tell about what PSU does," he said.
Grant explained that because tuition is increasing, pay and scholarship opportunities are decreasing, and the department felt compelled to demonstrate support for students.
In fact, scholarships are so low that the need for funding is what truly fueled the creation of this event, explained Christine Meadows, PSU vocal area coordinator and a member of the event committee.
"For years the music department faculty has bemoaned the fact that there is not enough scholarship money for our students. Last spring, we decided to do something about it!" Meadows said.
All profits from the concert will fund student scholarships. At the event, five scholarship recipients will perform solos.
"We want to show the public exactly what their scholarship money is funding," Grant said.
Scholarship funding is in higher demand because of the increase in admissions experienced by both PSU as a whole and the music department in particular in recent years.
Since 2006, there has been a 29 percent increase in undergraduates attending Portland State, along with a 20 percent increase in students with music majors.
Grant attributes that uptick to student success. "Our best selling point is our graduates."
PSU alums are featured in Grant's 30 for the 30th blog, which can be found at putmusicforward.wordpress.com.
The audience must know, Grant said, "that we're doing this because we are really committed to our students succeeding."
Grant hopes that the Music Forward! concert will become an annual event.
The concert takes place Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in PSU's Lincoln Hall, located at 1620 SW Park Ave. Tickets can be purchased for $25 through the PSU Box Office at the door or by calling 503–725-3307.


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RALEIGH � A bill opening the door to 75 mph speed limits on some highways in North Carolina was sent back to a House committee Thursday after lawmakers put off a vote over safety concerns.
The House debated the measure at length but decided to return it to the Transportation Committee. The Senate already passed the bill, which would allow the Department of Transportation to raise the speed limit from 70 to 75 on highways and interstates if studies proved the change was safe.
An amendment bumping up the threshold for more serious speeding violations to 85 mph from 80 mph to reflect the bill's changes failed after some lawmakers argued it would allow people to drive faster without facing penalties. The amendment would've applied uniformly, not just to roads where the speed was raised.
Supporters of the bill say it improves efficiency and allows DOT to change speeds only after careful consideration. Rep. Tom Murry, R-Wake, said the safest speed is the one at which most drivers are already traveling.
"Our freeways are wide open. They are safe roads," he said. "I think we should let the engineers at DOT do their job, and I'd ask that you support this bill."
But most lawmakers who debated the bill questioned its usefulness and said they fear it would lead to more deaths.
"This bill came as a result of a politician who wanted to go faster on the highway," said Edgar Starnes, R-Caldwell.
Other lawmakers said improved driving times aren't worth the downside. Rep. Nelson Dollar, R-Wake, said raising the speed limit will make the effective rate that people drive without fear of getting a violation that much higher.
"We know it's going up to 85 if we do this, but there are a lot of people out there who are not capable of handling those additional speeds," he said.
Ann McCartt, a senior vice president at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, said concerns that the average speed would edge upward are backed by research.
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Fifteen states -- mostly clustered in the West -- have maximum speed limits of 75 mph, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Maine is the only East Coast state with a 75 mph limit, and it applies only to a remote interstate approaching the Canadian border.
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I enjoyed the event (although it annoys me that you have to buy hardbacks at book signings. I'm just not a fan of them.)
For those of you who attended... there was a question from the audience asking Mr Gibson what was on his t-shirt. I think the answer was something about a 'full dog'. Forgive my stupidity but does anyone know what the joke is with that?
William Gibson event
General talk, about the site, sci-fi-london or anything else....
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Mine are all over the shop, different heights and widths as even paperbacks these days are not always consistently sized. I have two sets of shelves for fiction and another two sets of shelves for all the other books. But thats a 3 bed house for you, I remeber my days on one bedded ness, stuff EVERYwhere
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For those of you who didn't make it, and those who did, we are going to be showing a video of the interview on http://www.sci-fi-london.tv from September 8. That question oabout the T-shirt didn't make the final edit. I didn't get it either.
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Hope College President James E. Bultman has been elected vice chair of the Division III Presidents Council of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The Presidents Council directs the general policies of Division III and is responsible for establishing a strategic plan for Division III which has 420 member institutions, the largest of any of the association's Divisions.
Dr. James T. Harris, president of Widener (Pa.) University will become chair of the Council. The new officers will take office in January.
Dr. Bultman became the 11th president of Hope, his alma mater, in 1999, after serving for 14 years as president at Northwestern College (Iowa).
During a stint as an education faculty member at Hope beginning in the late 1960s, he coached the school's baseball team for 14 seasons and also was an assistant football coach.
He also chaired Hope's education department and was dean of social sciences before his selection for the presidency at Northwestern.
Bultman has served as chair of the board of directors of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, and has previous experience in governance of intercollegiate athletics, having served on the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' Council of Presidents.
He served on the Division III Presidents Advisory Group before joining the Council in 2009.
Bultman holds a master's degree and doctorate in education from Western Michigan.
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AT&T Sweeps IPTV World Forum Awards!
It's been a great week for AT&T at the IP&TV World Forum, and by proxy, a great week for Cisco!
In case you hadn't heard the word from "over the pond," the IP&TV World Forum recognized AT&T with not one, but TWO accolades: Best TV App, for its U-verse for Tablet, and "Best Consumer Device," for the U-Verse TV Wireless Receiver (built by guess who!)
The IP&TV Industry Awards, which occurred in London on the evening of March 21, honor service providers for their innovation, excellence, and achievement in the IPTV sector.
The AT&T Wireless Receiver, which launched across U-verse markets last October, is an IPTV set-top equipped with video-optimized Wi-Fi. From a consumer perspective, it means hanging the TV set anywhere, and not necessarily near a coaxial wall outlet — a no-wires way to arrange the TV to go with people's lives, furniture, and living environments.
In Cisco-speak, we call this fabulous device the ISB7005 wireless DVR set-top, coupled with our VEN401 wireless access point. The former is a set-top that can go anywhere in the house; the latter is the video-optimized wireless access point.
So allow me to raise a (virtual) glass, on behalf of the hardworking team here at Cisco who helped make these technologies possible — and to our colleagues at AT&T, for making it happen! Clink and congrats.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Ready. Set. Shop.
The day after Thanksgiving, or Black Friday, kicks off the holiday shopping season. Each year, retailers open their doors early and offer shoppers deals of up to 70 percent off on everything from electronics to clothes. And shoppers typically turn out in droves.
Before you head out to the stores this year, there a few things you should know about Black Friday:
Q: How did the day get its name?
A: Accounts differ on the origin of the term. One theory is that it had roots in the 1960s in Philadelphia where it was used to describe the heavy pedestrian and car traffic on the day after Thanksgiving. The most common theory, though, is that the day got its name because it's usually when retailers turn a profit for the year, or operate in the "black."
Q. Is Black Friday the biggest shopping day of the year?
A. ShopperTrak, which monitors customer traffic and sales at 25,000 stores nationwide, says that Black Friday has been the top sales day every year but one since it started monitoring holiday data in 2002; the only exception was in 2004, when the busiest day was the Saturday before Christmas.
Q. What's new?
A. Black Friday mania is seeping into Thanksgiving Day. Nearly 1,000 Gap stores will be open on Thanksgiving. Toys R Us will open at 9 p.m. And several other stores will open at midnight that evening, including Target, Best Buy, Kohl's and Macy's. Wal-Mart, whose supercenters already operate around the clock, also is opening most of its other stores by 10 p.m. Thanksgiving evening.
Q. Will you get the best deals of the season on Black Friday?
A. Not necessarily. Stores have discounts that are just as good throughout the holiday season. And there are even better deals to be had after Christmas Day. But the problem is if you wait too long, you might not get exactly what you want since stores have kept their inventories lean this year.
Q: Do I have to stand in a long line to get good deals?
A: No, many Black Friday deals are available online as well.
Q. What are some of the best deals stores will be offering on Black Friday?
A: Wal-Mart will offer deals on toys, home accessories and clothing starting at 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. It also will sell Barbie, Disney Princess and Bratz dolls for $5 each on Black Friday. Macy's is offering $65 Justin Bieber limited-edition holiday fragrance gift sets, which include the singer's new holiday CD and an exclusive downloadable track. Toys R Us will be discounting many toys up to 50 percent, including Lego construction sets.
Q. What's the best strategy to get those deals?
A. Plan, plan, plan. Most stores already have their hours and Black Friday deals posted on their website, so you can figure out where you want to go and what you want to buy. Wal-Mart's website even has maps of each of its stores and highlights where the advertised specials will be located. And you can even plan where to park: Mall of America, the largest mall in North America, will be tweeting updates on where to find parking spaces. It will also be opening at midnight following Thanksgiving.
If you can't make it to every retailer, you can ask family and friends to go to stores for you. Additionally, follow your favorite stores on Twitter and Facebook to get any alerts on shortages or special offers while you're shopping. And, lastly, wear comfortable shoes.
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St. Patrick's Day weekend guests of Jerry and Jeanne Rziha were Wayne Rziha, Cecilia Marie, Anthony and Daniel of Tulsa, Okla., Susie Rziha of Lincoln, Neb., and Cecilia Rziha of Dallas, Texas. Cecilia Marie, Anthony and Daniel remained to spend their spring break with their grandparents. They all went to Atchison March 19 for Christopher Rziha's confirmation. Evening guests of Adeline Bernhardt were Leona Kleiber and Don Witt.
Lucille Kerbs and Rustyn Kerbs enjoyed breakfast out in Durham on March 20. Tom and Dee Duggan attended a soup dinner at Saint Columba Catholic Church March 17 in Elmo.
St. Patrick's Day dinner guests of Paul and Edna Backhus were Bev and Tom Reid of Marion, Mike and Jennifer Jay and Cody of Hillsboro, Brad Backhus, Jason Backhus, and Alisha Barney.
Melissa Stuchlik of Pilsen visited her grandmother, Leona Kleiber, on March 17.
Lucille Kerbs visited Lois Sklenar of Hillsboro on March 19.
Lucille Kerbs visited her daughter, Connie Thompson of Abilene, on March 14. A number of Tampa people attended a soup supper on March 17 at Durham Baptist Church sponsored by the middle school youth. St. Patrick's dinner guests of Russ and Julie Kerbs were Rustyn Kerbs of Hillsboro, Jesse and Ashton Smith and Sydney of Pilsen, and Lucille Kerbs.
Tom and Dee Duggan attended the Marion County Senior Citizens board meeting March 15 in Peabody.
Lucille Kerbs visited Connie Thompson and Taylor in Abilene on March 16. Glenn Kerbs of Dodge City and Allison Sluder and Brooklyn of Abilene met them for dinner.
Deb Hall and Kaylee of Herington and Tom and Dee Duggan were guests of Everett and Rhea Kolling of Herington for a pancake supper at the Herington Community Building on March 14. Deb Hall and Kaylee of Herington and Tom and Dee Duggan enjoyed dinner out in Herington on March 16.
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On the 14th March 2017, an incident occurred during winter maintence testing around 10.00 am at the roller coasters Winja's Fear and Winja's Force. Two indoor spinning coasters of seventeen meters high and opened in 2002. Both of the coasters uterlise vertical lifts which under normal ride operation hoists the trains to the peak height of the coaster. According to the authorities the man was crushed by the lift system.
The victim was a permanent employee of the attraction.
Article: http://www.express.de/koeln/von-hebebue ... d-26193918
Our thoughts and prayers goes out to his family, friends and colleuges.