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Our Polwarth is 60% Polwarth wool and 40% Tussah silk. Polwarth was developed in Australia by breeding Merino rams with Lincoln/Merino ewes, with the intent to breed for finer wool. Range includes Australia, New Zealand, Falklands, and South America. Characteristics include a staple of 5-7", and a micron count of 19-22.
Our 50% Merino, 25% Bamboo, 25% Tussah Silk is so soft and silky, measuring 21 micron, it has a staple length of 3". The Bamboo adds an interesting touch as it lightens the over all vividness of the dye giving a pleasing pastel effect.
Our 75%BFL, 25% Tussah Silk is a treat to spin. It has an amazing softness and luster you will have to see to believe. Supplied from the United Kingdom it measure 25 micron and has a staple length of 3 inches.
Our BFL is 100% Blue Faced Leicester, which is a British wool that is imported. Characteristics include a 4-5" staple and 25-27 micron, but feels much softer. BFL has a unique luster that leads to vivid dye results.
Our 100% Falkland measures 26 microns and has a 4-6" staple. The wool is bred on the Falkland Islands where the stock consists mostly of Corridale, Polwarth, and Dohn Merino, which has been selectively bred to survive the harsh climate of the islands. The upside to the harsh climate is a lack of insects and disease so the wool is chemical free.
Our 100% Corriedale Cross comes directly from the UK, where it is raised for both wool and meat. Corriedale Cross is a mixture of Merino and Lincoln which was created almost simultaneously in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States in 1914. It measures at 29 micron and has a staple length of 3.5".
Our 100% Cheviot comes from the UK where it is the main breed used for wool. Cheviot fibers draft easily but are not slippery making it the perfect wool for beginning spinners. It measures 27 microns and has a staple length of 3".
Our 100% Targhee is raised and processed in the USA. Targhee was originally bred in Idaho in the mid 1900's. It is bred from Rambouillet, Corriedale, and Lincoln Ewes with Rambouillet Rams. Staple is 3" with a micron count of 23.
Our Tibetan Yak is 60% 21.5 micron Merino, 20% Yak from Tibet, and 20% Cultivated Silk. Tibetan Yak is prized for its softness and warmth. It is commonly compared to Cashmere and Camel in its luxury. Staple is 2" with micron counts around 19-20.


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Huff necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 173 diseños de 39 diseñadores freelance.
The Heights Baptist Church
We are an established church in Central Virginia looking to update its brand along with an upgrade to the church name. We will now be referred to as "The Heights Baptist Church," maintaining some connection to our history while opening the door to the opportunity to branch out in multi-site venues.
The church is a blend of the contemporary and the traditional, with an audience that spans generations. 76% of the surrounding population is represented by families. The median age is roughly 35 years old.
Our major requirement is that the logo represent specifically the name of the church. We are looking for fresh ideas to brand "The Heights." Please note: we prefer the logo to exist as an icon separate from the name, but we are open to any idea that communicates the name in a clear, bold, and simple way. The following website includes church logos similar to what we are looking for: http://churchrelevance.com/about/re…rch-logos/
UPDATE: Attached is a photo of the front of our building which bears a cross over top of a circular window. This could be inspiration for a logo that is tied to our architecture, but please do not feel bound by this idea.
You may incorporate religious themes/images if they also serve to ultimately communicate our name.
Feel free to include as a subtitle "Baptist Church" or simply "Baptist" but not "Church" by itself.
We would also like to see how your design could be incorporated into a multi-site location (for example, "The Heights: Richmond"). For these examples, please feel free to use the name of your own area in the concept (as if we opened a multi-site in your home town).
We are looking for a full-color logo, but would also like to see two-color, single-color, and black and white variations.
Vector art required. No clip art or stock photos.
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WASHINGTON—Stressing the importance of protecting the nation's global image, consultants from the public relations firm of Hill & Knowlton have advised the United States to begin distancing itself from the state of Alabama as soon as possible, sources confirmed Wednesday.
The marketing team, which reportedly cited results from focus groups and surveys that revealed a widespread perception of the state as misguided, intolerant, and poorly educated, has strongly encouraged U.S. officials to downplay its connections with Alabama and to avoid being seen in any of its cities.
"At this time, we believe it's in America's best interests to discontinue its relationship with Alabama," said Hill & Knowlton senior partner Dylan Feldstone, adding that the United States and Alabama were "heading in two different directions right now." "Please note that we are not saying there is anything wrong with Alabama. It's just that as the United States works to maintain and strengthen its worldwide reputation, we believe it is everyone's best interests if it parts ways with the state."
"We're certain the state of Alabama will understand this," Feldstone continued. "They know how these things work."
According to high-level sources, the consultants singled out Alabama as a major obstacle to the U.S. efforts to establish an appealing brand, noting that it ranks in the top five among states in obesity, divorce, and poverty rates.
"When people think about the United States, the last image you want in their head is Alabama," said Feldstone, renowned for helping turn around the reputations of clients such as Nike, Robert Downey Jr., and Myanmar. "There are other states with a lot going for them. Look at Colorado or California. And Utah is beautiful—the world wants to see that. But there's nothing about Alabama shouting 'cutting-edge country I want to invest in.'"
Though they clarified that their recommendation was solely a business decision and was not meant to belittle Alabama, the consultants reportedly emphasized that the nation must take steps to suppress every facet of the 22nd state's ignominious reputation.
"There's just a lot of baggage with Alabama," said Feldstone, noting the state's history of controversy was "not something anyone wants to be associated with." "Everyone knows about the racial issues. The violence, the intolerance, the whole Birmingham fiasco in 1963. That's not the image you want to project while you seek new investors."
At press time, sources indicated that government officials were also considering the PR firm's recommendation that they slowly phase out Mississippi over the next five years.


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Simon has his say as Reds win Wrigley duel
Righty works six-plus, allows unearned run as Hamilton provides spark
CHICAGO --- The Reds decided to stretch out Alfredo Simon as a starter in Spring Training in case of injury or a lack of rotation depth.
And has that decision paid off. Simon had started a handful of games in his career, so it was a sound choice -- but nobody could have expected this sort of dominance.
A staple in the Reds' bullpen the past two seasons, Simon continued his masterful pitching as a fill-in starter for the injured Mat Latos on Friday at blustery Wrigley Field. Simon scattered four hits over six-plus relatively stress-free innings, allowing one unearned run to outduel Cubs ace Jeff Samardzija and lead the Reds to a 4-1 win in front of 28,699 chilled fans.
Simon lowered his ERA to 0.86 in three starts while setting a career-high scoreless-innings streak of 12. Entering the season, Simon had made 19 career starts and none since 2011.
"Extremely impressed," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "I know that he was a waiver-claim guy for us, and I think he pitched in 36 games in 2012 for us out of the bullpen and about 60 last year, but he has been remarkable. He's wanted more opportunity, we've given that to him.
"I think it was a good idea that we brought him into camp in case we had an injury or didn't have the depth, and our good fortune is that he came in ready to go and had a great spring and is off to a good start."
Price and the Reds can only hope the win didn't come at a greater cost. Cincinnati already leads the Majors with eight players opening the season on the disabled list, and Brandon Phillips was removed in the third inning with back spasms. Phillips will be reevaluated Saturday.
"Well, we hope that it's not so severe that he can't play tomorrow," Price said. "But he wanted to play, wanted to stay in -- I just felt like it wasn't a very good idea. That second at-bat, you could see there was some discomfort, so I didn't see it getting any better. ... I just didn't think it was a great idea, so we got him out of there."
Simon ran into his only real trouble in the seventh before Sam LeCure came in to limit the damage. He appeared to be losing steam and thus struggling with his command at the end of an otherwise stellar start.
Starlin Castro led off with a single and moved to second on Todd Frazier's error. In came LeCure, who struck out Welington Castillo looking and followed by serving up an RBI single to Luis Valbuena, cutting Cincinnati's lead to 3-1 and snapping the Cubs' 24-inning scoreless streak. LeCure shut the door with a groundout by Ryan Kalish and a strikeout of Emilio Bonifacio.
"I was on the fence on if I wanted him to go back out in the seventh, because he wasn't real sharp in the sixth, but he managed the inning well," Price said of Simon. "And I felt like the one thing we wanted to do was give him a shot to go out there and start the inning, see if you could get a couple of quick outs for us, but we knew we had LeCure behind us and that ended up playing out pretty well."
Simon also benefited from a 12-mph wind blowing in from left and center fields. Castro put a charge into one in the second inning, but it died on the warning track in left and would have been gone on many other days. It was 38 degrees at first pitch with a wind chill of 32 degrees.
"It was really cold, but I didn't really focus on the weather," said Simon, who walked two and struck out three. "I just tried to throw a lot of fastballs because the wind [was] blowing [in], so I tried to throw the ball down in the zone and make it a ground ball or fly ball."
The Reds took advantage of two Cubs errors to score two unearned runs in the sixth. Cubs manager Rick Renteria decried his team's play as "sloppy," perhaps also alluding to a botched pickoff of Frazier in the eighth that led to one of Cincinnati's five stolen bases.
Jay Bruce led off the sixth with a double, and Ryan Ludwick reached two batters later on catcher's interference. Devin Mesoraco walked to load the bases with one out before Zack Cozart hit a chopper to third. Valbuena went to second for one out and Bonfiacio sailed his throw wide of first, scoring Bruce and Ludwick to extend Cincinnati's lead to 3-0.
"I think it's a good learning curve for us to understand to win games in the big leagues we need all three facets of the game to be clean," Renteria said. "You play the good teams and they take advantage of your mistakes, and you can't give them any breathing room."
Billy Hamilton broke a scoreless tie with an RBI double in the fifth. Mesoraco led off the inning with a single to left and stole second, just the second steal of his career and first since 2012. With two outs, Hamilton doubled to left-center field and just out of the reach of a diving Junior Lake, scoring Mesoraco.
And so the Reds' dominance of the Cubs -- in particular at Wrigley Field -- continued. Cincinnati has won 16 of its last 17 games at the Friendly Confines and is now 24-6 in its last 30 games against the Cubs dating back to 2012. Price couldn't come up with an explanation for those numbers.
"We've been in a million different types of games here the last few years, and somehow we've ended up on top," he said. "But believe me: we don't take it for granted that we're coming in here to win all the games."


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Much of what climate model studies show could happen to weather and climate extremes in a future climate with increased greenhouse gases is what we would intuitively expect from our understanding of how the climate system works. For example, a warming of the surface supplies more water vapour to the atmosphere, which is a greater source of moisture in storms and thus we would expect an increase in intense precipitation and more rainfall from a given rainfall event, both results seen in climate model simulations. There are competing effects of decreased baroclinicity in some regions due to greater surface warming at high latitudes, and increasing mid-tropospheric baroclinicity due to greater mid-tropospheric low latitude warming (Kushner et al., 2001). Additionally, a number of changes in weather and climate extremes from climate models have been seen in observations in various parts of the world (decreased diurnal temperature range, warmer mean temperatures associated with increased extreme warm days and decreased extreme cold days, increased rainfall intensity, etc.). Though the climate models can simulate many aspects of climate variability and extremes, they are still characterised by systematic simulation errors and limitations in accurately simulating regional climate such that appropriate caveats must accompany any discussion of future changes in weather and climate extremes.
Recent studies have reproduced previous results in the SAR and this gives us increased confidence in their credibility (although agreement between models does not guarantee that those changes will occur in the real climate system):
Additional results since 1995 include:
Aspects which have been addressed but remain unresolved at this time include:
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February 16, 2014
The "Irish Outlaw" Ryan Coyne is set to take the stage against the Chicago native Donovan "Da Bomb" George. This fight is scheduled to take place as the main event at "Fight Night at the Belvedere" March 7th at the Belvedere Events & Banquets in Elk Grove Village, IL . Tickets are available at fanfueled.com
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The HeliCoil product portfolio includes - Genuine HeliCoil Product Range available as HeliCoil Wire Thread Inserts - Free Running Inserts & Screw Locking Inserts, HeliCoil inserts of Nimonic 90, Nitronic 60, Titanium alloys, Inconel X-750, Phosphorus Bronze, and various other Space Age Metals, in addition to the standard range of HeliCoil available in 18-8 Grades of Stainless Steel such as SS-304, SS-316 and DTD 734. Also available are variety of Thread Repair Kits - HeliCoil Professional Kits, HeliCoil Master Kits, HeliCoil After Market Kits, HeliCoil Insertion Tools, HeliCoil Thread Taps, HeliCoil Thread Plug Gauges, HeliCoil Extraction Tools, HeliCoil Manual Tang Break off Tools, HeliCoil Automatic Spring Loaded Tang Break off Tools and Semi-Automatic & Automatic equipment for HeliCoil installation.
All HeliCoil Thread Repair Kits including the Professional Thread Repair Kits are used for creating stronger internal threads in all metals, composites, polymers and other materials by repairing damaged or stripped internal threads and regaining the original thread size. HeliCoil Thread Repair Kit creates longer lasting durable threads, avoids thread over-sizing, increases the possibility of higher torque application in weaker metals, significantly reduces the bolt breaking problems & HeliCoil being made of stainless steel protects against atmospheric corrosion. HeliCoil Professional Thread Repair Kits include everything required to do the job right – good number of inserts each of 3 lengths (short, medium & long) for multiple applications, HSS drill bit ,Finishing tap, installation tool and tang breaking tool – all in a rugged new box. These kits are available in metric range from M2 to M12 and in UNC/UNF range "4-40 to 1/2".
HeliCoil Master Thread Repair Kit once again contains everything required to do the job right – good number of inserts of standard length (1.5D), HSS drill bit, Finishing tap, installation tool and tang breaking tool – all in a rugged box. These kits are available in metric range from M14 to M20, M24 upto M36 and in UNC/UNF range 9/16" to 1-1/2" .
HeliCoil After Market Thread Repair Kits are available in economy packs with all basic tools required to perform a thread repair. Each kit has a finishing tap, installation tool, a good quantity of 1.5D length of inserts, tang breaking pin and complete instructions. These kits are available as selective range in metric from M4 to M20 and in UNC/UNF range 8-32 to 1/2".
HeliCoil standard range is available in Stainless Steel AISI-304/ DTD734, metric series ranges from M1.6, M2 to M56 & in unified series from UNC / UNF 1-64 to 1-1/2 inch. HeliCoil is also available in strip feed or reel mounted form, HeliCoil in strip feed form are best suited for significantly reducing the installation time using power tool for installation of inserts.
HeliCoil Inserts or Wire Thread Inserts are made of cold rolled 18-8 grade Stainless Steel to AS7245 , MIL-I-8846 & DTD734 specifications. This wire is cold rolled to a diamond cross section producing an ultimate tensile strength of approximately 1375-1725 MPa, mirror like surface finish of 2-4 Microns and flank hardness of RC 43-50 which is far in excess of the usual tapped materials and best suited for most of the industrial needs. HeliCoil Inserts can also be supplied in other materials such as SS-316, Inconel X-750, Titanium Alloys, Nimonic 90, Nitronic 60, Phosphorus Bronze, Beryllium Copper and with special coating and plating requirements such as Cadmium plating, Silver plating, Zinc plating, Nickel plating and dry film lubricants, Anti- Corrosion/ Salt spray resistant coatings.
HeliCoil Screw Locking Insert as standard is available in Stainless Steel AISI-304/ DTD 734 . Metric series ranges from M2 to M39 & unified series from UNC / UNF 1-64 to 1-1/2 inch. HeliCoil Screw Lock Insert is also available in strip feed or reel mounted form .
HeliCoil Locking Insert provides an exclusive, resilient internal locking thread that grips the bolt and prevents it from loosening under vibration or impact. One or more coils of the HeliCoil insert, having a series of straight segments/ chords, achieve locking action. HeliCoil Locking Insert permits repeated assembly and disassembly and will not relax their grip on the screw even in tough metals such as cast iron, alloy steel, titanium, etc. HeliCoil Locking Insert positively secures threaded members against loosening caused by vibration and shock. HeliCoil Locking Insert has a high reusable factor permitting frequent removal and reassembly of bolt without appreciable loss of torque. It has positive self-locking torque, complying with NASM8846, MA1565 and MIL-N-25027. It eliminates the usage of lock wiring, lock nuts, lock washers, chemical compounds, plastic pellets/ patches and other locking mechanisms. The HeliCoil Locking Inserts are subjected to extensive tests in tension, torque, shear, vibration and fatigue, conducted by the American & European companies. Its applications include sectors like Aviation & Aerospace, Electronics, Industrial, Automotive and Military.
Emhart Heli-Coil® Tangless Inserts eliminate tang break-off and retrieval and are easily adjusted or removed after installation. The Bi-Directional Design installs quickly and easily from either end of the insert. HELI-COIL Tangless inserts have a bi-directional design allowing the insert to be installed from either end Tangless inserts are available as free running & screw locking Types, with all regular coatings.
Heli-Coil Tangless screw lock inserts provide a positive, self-locking torque and comply with both MIL-I-8846 /NASM8846 and NAS1130 requirements.
Typical Tangless NAS1130 Parts can be identified as in the product linecard available at this site.
Heli-Coil inserts and tooling comply with the following standards and Specifications:
• MS122076 ; NASM122076 thru MS122275 ; NASM122275. Insert, corrosion resistant Helical Coil Coarse Thread (Inch Series)
• MS124651 ; NASM124651 thru MS124850 ; NASM124850. Insert, corrosion resistant Helical Coil Fine Thread (Inch Series)
• MS21209, NASM21209. Insert Screw Thread – Self Locking (Inch Series)
• MS33537, NASM33537. Insert – Standard Dimensions, Assembly
• NASM8846. Insert, Screw Thread, Helical Coil
• MA1565. Insert, Screw Thread,Helical Coil (Metric Series)
• MA1567. Insert, Screw Thread, Helical Coil (Metric Series), Standard Dimensions,Assembly
• MA3279, 3280, 3281. Insert, Screw Thread, Helical Coil (Metric Series), Screw-Locking
• A-A-59158. Tools for inserting and extracting Helical Coil Inserts
• FED-STD-H28. Screw Thread Standards for Federal/Services
• AS3094 thru 3097/AS3080 thru 3083 Special Locking Torque Inserts
Other special standards & parts such as:
AGS3600, AGS3700, AGS4677, AS6733, AS6734, AS8455, AS8456, AS3094 – AS3097, BACi12AE, DHS1673, DHS1674, DSR1002, DSR1003, DSR2786, DSR3359LN9039, LN9039A, LN9499, LN9499A, NAS1130, NSN5340, P312201, P312219
GE part series N926AP, N926BP, N926SP, N926CP, N926
HeliCoil Insertion Tools - Prewinder Type are available as both plain slotted and threaded mandrel captive & non-capitive tools ranging from size M1.6, M2 – M39 and in UNC / UNF category from 1-64 to 1-1/2". HeliCoil insertion tools comes in variety of configurations such as Threaded Mandrel Type Insertion Tool Threaed Mandrel Prewinder tools having threaded nozzle: Tool is available as both Capitive & Non-Capitive type depending on size & pitch. Plain Mandrel Prewinder tools having threaded nozzle: Tool is available as both Capitive & Non-Capitive type depending on size & pitch. Larger insertion tool sizes are also available & made on request. HeliCoil Prewinder tools are best suited for easy & fatigue free installation of inserts in production line to achieve a high quality of HeliCoil insert installation & prevent jumping of coil threads. Threaded mandrel prewinders are also best recommended for successful installation of screw locking inserts and free running inserts having a fine thread pitch.
HeliCoil Threading Taps are available in HSS material as standard product and as specials in HSSE or HSS with High Cobalt contents. In addition the taps can also be provided with special wear resistant coatings.
Standard HeliCoil taps are designed and manufactured of high speed steel to the most rigid specifications in various types and styles to produce holes for tolerance class 4H5H and 5H6H in Metric series and of class 2B/3B in UNC/UNF series for use in the general range of aluminums, magnesiums, mild steels and alloy steels.
Types of HeliCoil taps:
HeliCoil Hand taps; Roughing, Finishing ( Plug ) & Bottoming Style
HeliCoil Spiral Pointed Machine Taps
HeliCoil Spiral Fluted Machine Taps
HeliCoil Gauges are available as Go/No Go thread plug gauges for inspection of tapped holes prior to HeliCoil fitment. The gauges are available in 5H & 6H class for Metric sizes and 2B/3B for UNC/UNF sizes.
Accuracy of the finished thread when the insert is installed is dependent upon the accuracy of the tapped hole. If the finished tapped hole gages satisfactorily, the installed insert will be within the thread tolerance. It is not necessary to gage the installed insert. After the insert is installed, the GO thread plug gage may not enter freely; however, the insert will always seat itself when the bolt or screw is installed and tightened. (Reference NASM33537).
Gage handles and all gage nibs are marked with the extreme product limits for the particular size and class of fit. When gaging tapped holes which have been thoroughly cleaned or which have a protective finish applied, the gage should always be lubricated with light oil. HI nib may enter provided a definite drag results on or before 3rd turn from entry – Ref. FEDSTD-H28, Screw thread Standards for Federal Services.
Working gages provide a guaranteed minimum wear allowance on the pitch diameter of the GO members of two ten thousandths of an inch (.0002). These gages are recommended for production in sizes 1/2 inch and smaller.
Reference gages have pitch diameters on or close to minimum (basic size). They are essentially laboratory or master gages and should be used in case of conflict between two working gages. Conflict can occur when one of the gages has experienced more use and wear.
The complete gage consists of the GO thread plug gage, the HI thread plug gage and the appropriately marked gage handle. Accuracy of the finished thread, when the insert is installed, is dependent upon the accuracy of the tapped hole.
The driving tangs of HeliCoil Inserts should be removed to eliminate their interference with the end of the assembled bolt. Their removal provides greater latitude in the depth location of the bolt. Manual Tang Break-Off Tools are available for use with inserts up through 18mm / 3/4" nominal diameter. Auto /Spring Loaded Tang Break-Off Tools are available for use with inserts up through 12mm / 1/2" nominal diameter. The operation of Auto Tang Break-Off Tools is automatic, having a spring loaded, easily triggered punch that strikes a sharp, uniform blow against the tang of the installed insert. It can be operated with one hand. For larger sizes use long nosed pliers. Bend tang up and down to snap off at notch. Tools to remove HeliCoil Inserts are available for ranges M1.6, M2 – M2.2, 2.5 - 4.5mm, 3 - 8,. 5 - 10mm, 10 - 3/8", 11 - 24mm, 7/16" - 1", 27 - 39mm, 1-1/8" - 1-1/2". Extraction is done by applying the tool to the insert, striking the head of the tool a light blow and turning it counterclockwise, maintaining steady downward pressure.
The re-designed Heli-Coil power tool holder utilizes a strong tubular design to decrease weight and increase rigidity and tool support. The new unit now features a solid base that can be bolted to the work surface to maintain perpendicularity between the tool and the work piece. Because of this, the tool holder is especially recommended for use with small thread sizes (#2-56, M2.2, M2.5) and is ideal for use in applications with inserts to be installed within the same plane.
Additional features include a filter-regulator-lubricator mount and insert reel mounting arm. The tool can be quickly and easily converted for use with either the traditional air operated installation tool or the Heli-Coil Electronic Installation System.
Features & Benefits
• Provides precise, vertical positioning of the Heli-Coil Power Installation Tool
• Adjusts easily without tools
• Arm can be locked in place for permanent positioning
• Includes arm for Heli-Coil Strip-Feed Insert reels
• Up to 27" Reach
• Lightweight
• Portable
• Base designed for optional permanent mounting
• Order Part Number 13537
The Heli-Coil One Step Automation Tool system has been designed to combine the insert installation and tang break-off procedure into one operation.
Currently available for large thread sizes, this tool features logic control to maintain optimum installation and tang break-off speeds, minimizing assembly times. The high quality mandrel/punch design ensures the same dependable tool life and accuracy as our standard power tools. This tool incorporates two-handed operation to aid tool alignment with the workpiece. Additionally, the Combo Tool system is small enough to be integrated into most assembly line environments with minimal effort and works well with strip feed inserts.


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text: Having seen success with the first novel based on the Warhammer Online MMORPG, Empire In Chaos, Mythic Entertainment and Games Workshop publishing division The Black Library have gone ahead and announced a new novel in the Warhammer Online series, Dark Storm Gathering. Treachery blooms behind Imperial lines and only a hearty band of adventurers - an Archmage, White Lion, Witch Hunter, and Knight of the Blazing Sun - can uncover the corruption before it's too late. The novel will be penned by Chris Wraight, whom I've never heard of but has to be better than Empire in Chaos writer Anthony Reynolds, who gifted readers of the last book with four of the most unlikeable characters I have ever encountered. Look for attempt number 2 in store come Spring 2009.EA AND Black Library PUBLISHING ANNOUNCE DARK STORM GATHERING, AN ORIGINAL NOVEL BASED ON HIT MMORPG Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning Second Novel in Series Offers a Gripping Account of Four Heroes Embroiled in the Realm vs. Realm Conflict of WAR FAIRFAX, Virginia – November 20, 2008 – Mythic Entertainment, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, and The Black Library, a division of Games Workshop, today announced DARK STORM GATHERING, an original novel based on the critically acclaimed MMORPG, Warhammer® Online: Age of Reckoning™ (WAR). The second in a series of novels based on the hit massively multiplayer online role-playing game, DARK STORM GATHERING will be available in all major bookstores and on the Black Library website in Spring 2009. DARK STORM GATHERING, by noted Black Library author Chris Wraight, provides a colorful and gripping account of the Realm vs. Realm™ battles that rage throughout WAR. In the novel, human and Elf adventurers are forced to form an uneasy alliance with the armies of the Empire to repel the forces of Chaos. Across the lands, the grim march of Tchar'zanek, dread Champion of the fell powers of Chaos, is underway. Throughout the Empire of Man, the toll from plague and mutation continues to grow, and hope begins to fade. Only the intervention of the High Elves offers respite, but they are beset by foes of their own, the murderous Dark Elves. When the prospect of treachery behind Imperial lines looms, four heroes based on careers in the game – Archmage, White Lion, Witch Hunter and Knight of the Blazing Sun – must work together to uncover the corruption before all is lost. "The first novel based on our game, EMPIRE IN CHAOS, was a tremendous success, and we're thrilled about next year's release of DARK STORM GATHERING," said Mark Jacobs, VP and General Manager of Mythic Entertainment. "Black Library has a track record of producing compelling creative works based on the Warhammer world, and they really made the Age of Reckoning shine with the first WAR novel. We can't wait for players to read what Chris Wraight has in store for them in the second installment in the series." "Warhammer is one of the richest fantasy universes ever envisaged, and the Age of Reckoning is like a dream come true for a writer," said Chris Wraight, the author of DARK STORM GATHERING. "There are so many iconic characters and locales to draw upon, and the team at Mythic has really captured the spirit of Warhammer so well. Writing this novel has been a joy, and I hope the final product is as immersive and engaging for readers as WAR is for gamers." Based on the popular tabletop war game from Games Workshop, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning features revolutionary Realm vs. Realm™ conflict that will provide an engaging battleground for years to come. Available now for PC, WAR is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB. For further information about the novel, DARK STORM GATHERING, visit www.blacklibrary.com.


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Rabbi Yonason Goldson: Clarifying one of the greatest philosophical conundrums in theology
Rabbi Dr Naftali Brawer: Passover frees us from the tyranny of time
Rabbi Hillel Goldberg: Silence is much more than golden
Jonathan Tobin: Why Did Kerry Lie About Israeli Blame?
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Andrew Malcolm Archives
11/29/17 WARNING: Trump will end 'strategic patience'
11/22/17 Trump's outrageous tweets are actually quite profitable
11/14/17 The emergence of two presidents named Donald J. Trump
11/08/17 Trump's first midterms: How he can avoid disaster
11/01/17 How D.C.'s Dems have become irrelevant
10/04/17 Two Republican parties confront each other --- and tax reform
09/20/17 The real impact of Trump playing both sides
09/13/17 Trump's sudden turn toward Dems: Impulsive, wily or both?
08/30/17 2 President Trumps: Can both be real?
08/16/17 Trump's North Korea 'fire and fury' might just work
08/09/17 Trump needs to spend his break repairing a broken relationship with Congress
07/26/17 Trump is his own communications director but appoints another anyway
07/19/17 GOP Outmaneuvered by evil geniuses? Maybe not
07/12/17 Donald Trump and the other president, Donald Trump
07/03/17 A media question you don't often see raised in media
06/14/17 What that Comey hearing really revealed about Washington
06/07/17 The sad spectacle of Hillary Clinton's slow-motion breakdown
05/17/17 Trump to Trump: 'You're fired!'
05/10/17 Trump's religious freedom executive order is a promise kept, so
05/03/17 The familiar fundamentals of North American life are not seriously subject to the vagaries of passing political promises --- or renegotiations
04/26/17 What's missing in Congress right now? Just leadership and courage
04/20/17 Is Trump clever or just lost?
04/05/17 As the party that finally got what it sought, the GOP already looks ineffective by its own hand
03/29/17 The Obamacare GOP fiasco needs to be a lesson, not a pattern
03/22/17 What's important about Trump's budget is not what you think
03/14/17 Mastering mistakes: Trump grasps how Obama failed early on
02/22/17 George H.W. Deux? Understanding what makes Trump tick
02/15/17 Russia trains Iran as dominant military force as U.S., well, warns it again
02/08/17 Will President Trump stand behind his red line with Iran?
02/01/17 Trump's White House sends arrogant media into Obama withdrawal
01/25/17 Now playing: Donald Trump's unpredictable, but real, reality show
01/18/17 Disregard all those farewells: Obama isn't really leaving
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12/13/16 Obama's hollow vows leave Trump with serious foreign-policy perils
12/13/16 Why Obama mocked Romney over Russia, but now blames Russia for Trump
12/06/16 Trump looks skilled at the important theater of building an executive team
11/29/16 Unfolding intrigue among Capitol Hill Dems
11/23/16 Watch for the useful theater around Trump's interviews for his Cabinet
11/16/16 Hillary wasn't the only big election loser
11/08/16 Obama and Clinton after the election must be held accountable
10/19/16 There are way too many coincidences in assaults on Trump
10/12/16 One month to go, Donald Trump pulls a Houdini and revives his campaign
10/05/16 This time the veep could actually change our imminent history
09/28/16 What a Facebook post says about an angry America
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08/02/16 Conventions show where the parties are vulnerable
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06/29/16 Yes, America, 19 more weeks of this painful theater called a campaign
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06/07/16 The revealing words Hillary left out of her national security speech
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04/03/14 Is Sebelius headed under Obama's bus now?
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03/13/14 Obama, yes, Obama denounces pols who ignore their job to campaign all the time
03/07/14 Michelle Obama and even John Kerry much better liked than Barack now
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Silver City is a great dive site where divers can explore a network of caves, a maze of bommies and a sheer wall of coral. Located on the western side of Osprey Reef, Silver City is often a good place to encounter silvertip sharks, but far more common are the whitetip reef sharks and grey reef sharks.
In depths from 10 metres to 30 metres divers can venture into caves lined with gorgonians, whip corals and soft corals. While around the bommies are gropers, coral trout, Maori wrasse, trevally and a great assortment of reef fish. After exploring the caves and bommies divers can venture to the edge of the drop off and watch a passing parade of pelagic wanderers, which can include mackerel, tuna, mobula rays and maybe the odd marlin.
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If you want to see this in your N900:
- Make sure that you have the necessary Qt libraries installed (libqt4-gui, libqt4-network, libqt4-xml, libqt4-opengl). Qt 4.5 will do, but for better performance and graphics quality Qt 4.6 is highly recommended! (Instructions on how to install latest Qt 4.6 packages from extras-devel here)
- Download the application package from here
- Install the package with "dpkg -i snowtter_1.0_armel.deb". So ssh connection, sudo gainroot or red-pill-mode required (no install-file available for now, sorry)
Thanks to all the cool Maemo/Nokia/Qt people for this year and Merry Xmas For Everyone!


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Autism teens
The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods
Robyn StewardChanges during puberty, such as the onset of periods, are challenging for girls on the autism spectrum. Written from experience by an autistic woman, this straightforward guide to periods helps the reader to prepare in great detail, from hygiene to pain medication and sensory experiences to mood swings. Learn More2019, 96pp
Exploring Friendships, Puberty and Relationships
A Programme to Help Children and Young People on the Autism Spectrum to Cope with the Challenges of Adolescence
Kate RipleyAn evidence-based programme designed to help young people on the autism spectrum to cope with the many challenges of adolescence. It encourages them to explore their identity, develop their friendships and think more about adult relationships. Includes lesson plans, supplementary activities and 200 downloadable and printable flash cards. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 10.94in x 8.54in / 278mm x 217mm, 148pp, $39.95ISBN: 9781787751668
The PDA Paradox
The Highs and Lows of My Life on a Little-Known Part of the Autism Spectrum
Harry Thompson. Foreword by Felicity EvansBy providing an eloquently written insight into the world of PDA, Thompson's memoir gives invaluable information to those looking to expand their knowledge of the autism spectrum. It covers his experiences of finishing school, holding down a job and forging meaningful relationships. Turbulent at times, it ends on a note of hope and positivity. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.43in x 5.35in / 214mm x 136mm, 184pp, $18.95ISBN: 97817859267542019, Ebook, ePUB, $19.95ISBN: 9781785926778
Know Your Spectrum!
An Autism Creative Writing Workbook for Teens
Finn MonahanThis workbook uses creative writing activities and examples to encourage teenagers with autism to draw their own personal conclusions about what autism means for them. It focuses on the range of strengths and challenges they have as individuals. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 11.65in x 8.35in / 296mm x 212mm, 288pp, $27.95ISBN: 9781785924354
Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism
Voices from Across the Spectrum
Eva A. Mendes and Meredith R. Maroney. Foreword by Wenn Lawson.A collection of narratives from individuals on the autism spectrum who identity as LGBTQIA, providing both personal and clinical insights into the ASD-LGBTQIA overlap. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 200pp, $24.95ISBN: 97817859275462019, Ebook, ePUB, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-585-1
Safety and Consent for Kids and Teens with Autism or Special Needs
A Parents' Guide
Debra S. JacobsThis book provides invaluable information for adults who provide care for children with special needs. The book includes teaching interventions to help children to have an increased sense of self-esteem and the skills to protect themselves. Tools are also provided to empower parents to protect their children and ensure a safe learning environment. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 5.43in / 215mm x 138mm, 192pp, $19.95ISBN: 97817859282842018, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-970-5
Successful Social Articles into Adulthood
Growing Up with Social Stories™
Dr Siobhan Timmins. Foreword by Carol GrayThe first book on using Social Stories™ with young adults focuses on developing a social understanding around some of the most common issues faced by autistic young adults, including applying for a job, looking after physical and mental health, and staying safe in a new home. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.22in / 229mm x 158mm, 208pp, $24.95ISBN: 97817859213842018, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-403-8
Fundamental Movement Skill Acquisition for Children and Adults with Autism
A Practical Guide to Teaching and Assessing Individuals on the Spectrum
Dr Susan Crawford PhD. Foreword by David Sugden.This is a practical guide on how to teach and assess fundamental movement skill (FMS) acquisition for children and adults with autism. The book explores basic skills of movement and how to observe and develop FMS in children and adults with autism, as well as how to implement a programme for individuals to guide their personal development. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.39in x 6.30in / 213mm x 160mm, 152pp, $24.95ISBN: 97817859237222018, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-716-9
Girls with Autism Becoming Women
Heather Stone Wodis. Foreword by Erika Hammerschmidt.This book investigates the experiences of seven women with autism transitioning from childhood to adulthood. It explores their common experiences and issues, and the diverse perspectives highlight how education, sexuality, career paths, and social networks impact the lives of women with autism. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 8.66in / 228mm x 220mm, 200pp, $19.95ISBN: 97817859281852018, Ebook, ePUB, 200pp, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-907-1
Teaching Social Skills Through Sketch Comedy and Improv Games
A Social Theatre™ Approach for Kids and Teens including those with ASD, ADHD, and Anxiety
Shawn AmadorLearn how to develop social skills in children and teenagers with fun and entertaining activities based on improv comedy and sketch writing. Based on 17 years of experience and research, the games and group exercises in this book will help children and teens develop social awareness, confidence and joint attention. Includes example scripts. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.10in / 229mm x 155mm, 144pp, $22.95ISBN: 97817859280002018, Ebook, ePUB, 144pp, $22.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-820-3


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I do think the above image captures a truth. But I'm also not convinced that the forces driving politics from the Democratic side are all that much better. Anyway, I have a new thing up at Medium.com on political polarization and how it is worse now than ever, according to voting patterns in congress:
Political polarization and gridlock. It's worse that ever, or at least it seems that way. In fact, it is worse than it has been for 65 years. That's the conclusion of a recent study by researchers who looked at the history of political polarization in the US since 1949, as judged by congressional voting records. The study found that cooperation between members of different parties is now lacking more than ever before. Things were actually a lot better back in the Nixon era, even during the most divisive days of the Vietnam War and Watergate, when a President and Vice President were forced to resign, and even in the aftermath of the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy.
The whole (short) thing is here.


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Why reinvent the wheel? We're fanatical about harvesting and reusing our intellectual property; it allows us to concentrate on the new, different & challenging aspects of development, rather than the mundane, well known and solved.
Some of our IP forms the cornerstone of our products and enabler frameworks, but others are just too useful for the wider community to keep locked in the vaults at endjin HQ.


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These are alleged leaked photos of the new LG Nexus device, which fits snugly alongside rumors that multiple carriers will carry a Nexus phone this go-round, and previous leaked phones from other carriers. It looks about right, but the only question is... why does it have sequins?
The backplate seems to be bedazzled with shiny bits, which makes it look slightly different from generic black rectangle Android phones, but maybe not in the way you'd want? The phone also seems to be running Jelly Bean, but there are conflicting rumors that the Nexus phones might launch with Android 4.2. Either way, LG making some Nexus hardware is good news, since it's been making quality hardware for a while now, but it also makes some positively dreadful Android skins. [Android and Me via Ars Technica]


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Avianca Receives Pure-V™ Engine Designation
IAE International Aero Engines AG has awarded Avianca the Pure-V designation for its V2500® engines. Avianca (as a result of its merger with Taca El Salvador) currently has 33 V2500-powered A320ceo family aircraft in service.
"We rely on our V2500 engines to provide the reliability our customers expect from a world-class airline," said Fabio Villegas, Avianca chief executive officer. "We are proud to have the Pure-V designation as it highlights the superior condition we keep our engines in."
"Avianca is a brand that stands for superior service, and it is an honor to have Pure-V V2500 engines power their fleet of A320ceos," said Matthew Bromberg, president, Pratt & Whitney Aftermarket. "They are constantly moving ahead and growing, and we look forward to a long relationship with them."
A Pure-V designated engine contains IAE-approved parts and repairs throughout the entire engine. The program was created to provide a designation IAE customers' engines that have been maintained to OEM standards, for example those covered by a Fleet Hour Agreement (FHA), and to recognize the superior value of these engines. According to IAE's records, approximately 60 percent of the V2500 fleet qualifies as Pure-V.
IAE's Pure-V engine program is designed to help operators and lessors enhance residual values for their V2500 engines. The program rewards operators who maintain OEM build standard engines with extended warranties on parts. IAE can also provide a customized conversion kit for engines that do not currently meet the Pure-V standard.
Avianca is the commercial brand that represents the Latin American airlines integrated in Avianca Holdings S.A. Its workforce of over 19,000 employees is known for its world-class service. The Avianca airlines, specialized in air cargo and passenger transportation, serve 100 direct destinations in 26 countries throughout the American and European continents with its modern fleet of 155 short-, medium-, and long-haul aircraft. Through its membership with Star Alliance, Avianca offers the possibility to connect to more than 1,200 destinations in 195 countries.
IAE is a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders are comprised of Pratt & Whitney (NYSE: UTX), Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines. To date, more than 6,000 V2500® engines have been delivered to close to 200 customers around the world.
Pure-VTM is a trademark of United Technologies Corporation – Pratt & Whitney and is licensed to IAE International Aero Engines AG.
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We spent the day at the zoo. OK, not all day... But about 4-5 hours.
I haven't taken my son to the zoo yet, and decided it was the perfect opportunity to go with my sister who just flew in from out of town.
The kids did very well, We actually managed to go through the WHOLE zoo and look at ALL the animals. It was a school day, so it was not as packed as a weekend would be.
The weather was perfect. Not too cold or to hot.
Here are a few pics on what our day looked like
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Catharina Richter & Monica Nanni
Randiga Huset
Randiga Huset supports grieving children and their families, and strive to raise community awareness about children in mourning.
In Sweden, almost 3,200 children lose their parents every year, changing their lives forever. These children are especially vulnerable because most of the available support are aimed at the grieving adults. This often leads to misunderstandings and feelings of isolation for the children in the family, which arise from a lack of empathy for their situation and resources available to help them.
Catharina and Monica are addressing this problem by providing education, counseling, and support to grieving children and their caregivers. Through Randiga Huset, they hope to raise awareness and increase knowledge around this issue to protect the rights of children in grief, and then use this awareness as a leverage to change policy. Catharina and Monica´s vision for Randiga Huset is that every child who has lost an important person in their life or is preparing to go through the process of grieving will receive adequate information and support that he or she needs.


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I just created a clustered index on a 1MM row table (page and row locking turned on). I now try to run queries and I get this error:
"The instance of the SQL Server Database Engine cannot obtain a LOCK resource at this time. Rerun your statement when there are fewer active users. Ask the database administrator to check the lock and memory configuration for this instance, or to check for long-running transactions."
I will need to adjust the page/ row locking settings later, but in the meantime I need to drop the index because I have users querying the table. I tried to drop it, but I received the same error. Any recommendations to drop the index for good? Thank you.
EDIT 1: Based on Remus answer below, I ran the following script to enable dynamic allocation of memory for locks.
EXEC sp_CONFIGURE 'show advanced options', 1 RECONFIGURE
EXEC sp_configure 'locks', 0 RECONFIGURE
Then, I restarted the server.


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No computer skills? Over 40? No problem! If you can BS, you can make it into one of the most competitive internships in the country!
Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson take their fast talking scam duo act to the most innovative employer in the country in this safe, sweet, mildly funny comedy.
When the company that Billy (Vince Vaughn) and Nick (Owen Wilson) sell watches for goes out of business, they're left to seek out new careers. In spite of having no computer skills, Billy comes up with the bright idea of applying for an internship at Google. Google is widely considered one of the country's most progressive employers, and working for them would represent a new adventure for the two of them. Quickly applying for college at the University of Phoenix Online in order to satisfy the college attendance requirements, the two BS their way through an interview via webcam and find themselves selected for the program.
Getting accepted is only half the challenge, however. When they arrive, they realize that everyone else in the internship is in their early twenties… their age makes them stand out like a sore thumb. This leaves them left out when teams for the competition get selected, and they wind up on a team of rejects. Of course, that gives the two of them the opportunity to mentor the gifted but socially inept youngsters, and mold them into a team.
Will it be enough to overcome the fact that they know nothing about computer programming, though?
As you can imagine, "The Internship" glosses over Vaughn and Wilson's characters' shortcomings, and emphasizes the fact that Google is an unorthodox workplace in order to work around the fact that these two grown men without computer science degrees could actually get IN to an internship, let alone cut it in one. It's all in the name of setting up a mildly humorous fish out of water comedy where "online" gets confused with "on the line" and Vaughn doesn't know what Instagram is. It's not the greatest set up ever for a comedy, but it does boast the comedic pairing of Wilson and Vaughn.
Fans of Vaughn will be pleased to hear that he puts himself into this film, as opposed to some of the half-hearted mail-in jobs he gives us occasionally. Here, he's energetically working his typical fast talking, bullshitting persona. Owen Wilson is his soft-spoken sidekick, and is also given a romantic sub-plot with Rose Byrne that serves as filler. Together they're surrounded by a motley crew of misfit kids and a hard ass manager overseeing the internship program. As one might expect, there are also a couple of humorous cameos, as well.
If you enjoy the banter of Vaughn and Wilson, this movie was actually halfway decent. It certainly will never hold a candle to "Wedding Crashers", but its far better "The Watch", say, which was the last movie Vaughn was in. In spite of the farfetched setup, there are some safe chuckles to be found scattered about, and a moment or two now and then when you catch a glimpse of the promise of this comedy pairing.
"The Internship" is an innocuous comedy filled with platitudes about believing in yourself and working together as a team. It features sporadic doses of mild humor between inoffensive plot points. It's not something I call highly recommend, but if you're a fan of these two guys, you'll get some benefit out of it if you catch up with it one day at home.


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Jordan Clemons awaiting trial for death of Karissa Kunco
Brain injuries may have been a factor in the actions of a western Pennsylvania man charged in the stabbing death of his estranged girlfriend 2½ years ago, his defense attorney said.
Jordan Clemons, 25, is charged in Washington County in the death of Karissa Kunco, 21, whose body was found in a wooded area of Mount Pleasant Township in January 2012.
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Deputy public defender Brian Gorman said the defense has evidence of possible brain injuries or "post-concussion syndrome" that could have left his client with diminished mental capacity, The (Washington) Observer-Reporter reported.
In hearing Thursday on his request for a neurological examination of his client, Gorman said Clemons was injured in a decade of playing football and in vehicle accidents and other incidents off the field.
Gorman said Clemons played the positions of running back and defensive back "leading to innumerable head collisions" during practices and games, which caused dizziness, temporary confusion or loss of consciousness, black eyes and headaches. Any brain injury could be a factor in his ability to form criminal intent, Gorman said.
Judge Katherine Emery granted Gorman's request for a neurological evaluation as well as an evaluation by a specialist in treatment of young people for drug and alcohol abuse, since the defense motion also says Clemons used alcohol and marijuana since age 12 and several years later began using other drugs such as cocaine and Ecstasy.
Assistant District Attorney Jerome Moschetta did not object to the defense requests as long as the prosecution was not penalized for any delay in bringing the case to trial.
Prosecutors said they plan to seek the death penalty if Clemons is convicted of first-degree murder, citing robbery convictions and a juvenile aggravated assault conviction as aggravating circumstances for jurors to consider.


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Denida Zinxhiria
Founder & CEO
Athena Worldwide LLC
Athena Academy
Proud Member of International Security Driver Association (ISDA)
Anyone who has read my articles knows that I base most of them on questions or inquiries from those professionals who either offer good and accurate advice or from those who ask for it.
First, I prefer placing female bodyguards with female clients or their children for the client's comfort or peace of mind. Some males are easily suited to this task but the client may simply think that a male does not belong in constant close proximity and occasionally in isolated private settings with the kids or a client's wife. This can be equally true with female bodyguards and male clients but the concern of inappropriate behavior with the children dissolves when a female is placed with them. Remember, it's always up to the client.
The most active topics to come through my office are all related to females in the Executive Protection industry. As a female bodyguard, as a business owner and as the founder of a successful training academy exclusive to females in the Personal Protection Industry, I will address a few of the more popular statements I am routinely tasked with arguing against.
"A female bodyguard/CPO is better than a male bodyguard/CPO"
Your gender doesn't make you better in this profession. What allows you to outperform a colleague or be more suited to a specific task is how well you meet or can adapt to a client's specific security needs. In our case, the security needs that a client may have might be provided by a female, male, canine or even a machine.
"It is very hard for a woman to break into this industry"
Well, it is also difficult for a male to break into this industry. Training, experience, personality, knowledge of how to dress, how to drive and a really well-polished CV mean nothing if you believe that you have some preordained right to be here. Both women and men alike will be passed over equally if they lack humility, charm, manners, couth, education, social polish or real-world experience. Which of these is most important?
"It is hard to find a job"
Keep in mind that the market for female bodyguards has historically been smaller which means you have to compete harder to get the job.
It is worth mentioning that in cases where security is needed for females and kids, many clients are looking for not just female bodyguards but feminine looking females to place next to their wife, sister or daughter so if you are a female with a very harsh or more masculine appearance, you reduce your chances of being hired. And if a male appears too feminine or too "cute" or even too "handsome" he may not be hired either. You see, it is not your gender, it is the appearance you choose to reflect to your client, and it is your client's perception you must cater to in order to get hired.
Additionally, my records show that a majority of females who want to break into the industry seem to be older than 40 years of age. It seems that many women who are retired Law Enforcement or military are looking to get into the private security industry. The fact is that unless you are applying for a Nanny position, most clients are looking for 25 to 35-year-old female bodyguard with at least 5 years of experience. So at 38 to 40 with no experience, men and women alike stand less of a chance against a younger experienced female bodyguard.
Finally, among those women who complain that they can't find a job, a vast majority of them do not have what it takes to be hired. Having a large database of female candidates and qualified bodyguards allows me to compare them to each other. Here is what I found out of 400 applications:
Some don't have a passport. Some don't have a local State license and can't drive. Some have no firearms license or experience with anything mechanical.
Some are waiting to apply for licenses as they are interviewed and being hired by a client or a company.
Understand that if you don't have the licenses or other qualifications, you will never be considered for a position, so act in advance. And if you make a misstatement of facts to get hired, you will get fired and never hired again.
Many female candidates are not willing to relocate due to being married with kids. Although a male bodyguard can leave his wife and kids behind, it is traditionally harder and less socially acceptable for a female bodyguard to do so. Many women in the U.S. left to fight in the Gulf War in 2002. The practice of the Father staying behind became acceptable there and the trend quickly spread to other countries.
Some women practice the outward arrogance associated with a man's success when they have a couple of good assignments and don't recognize when this attitude is rejected by the client or colleagues. This is a problem with the men too so again, no difference.
The result is, if you rub the placement company or client the wrong way, your CV goes in the trash. Turn down too many offers due to money or other issues and we will stop calling. If you don't have a verifiable track record and reputation, you cannot make demands. Fail to answer when we call with an offer, we will not call back……ever.
"Female bodyguards are paid less"
From my experience both personally being an operative and placing female bodyguards with other companies or clients I highly disagree with this. I have always been paid the same as the rest of the team and even more than the rest of the team when my performance or qualifications were measured against theirs.
In closing, we need to clarify and understand four things:
1) If you are making less than your colleagues, male or female, remember that you agreed to the terms of your employment. It was your choice.
2) If you don't know how to ''sell'' your skillset then you have missed something in your professional training. Go back to the basics and learn how to respond to a contract offer.
3) If you are a beginner, you may have to agree to a lower rate in order to build up your experience and work portfolio. If you do your job, you will progress.
4) Because of the nature of the services needed, some team members may work fewer hours than the rest of the team, therefore they may be paid less. If you are a female bodyguard working with the kids for 6 hours a day, you cannot compare your position with another bodyguard that works for 10 hours driving the car or standing next to the client. If you are doing equal work on equal ground, you should argue for equal pay and equal treatment. If you don't like the terms, don't take the job. If you find out after you accept a position that you are paid less, chalk it up to a lesson learned and don't make the mistake next time.
The demand for female bodyguards has increased steadily over the last decade. If you are not working or not earning what you think you are worth, ask yourself the following:
-What kind of experience do I have?
-What education do I have?
-Does my personality, loyalty, integrity, knowledge, skill, and ability add to the client's needs or solutions?
-How does my CV measure up against the other candidates interviewing for a position?
If you need a professional assessment of your CV or even your image or need to add to your skillset, go to our website. There is guidance there to help you.
Remember, ladies:
You are equal in your ability to protect a person from the threat of another but the opportunity to perform will be based on a human being assessing your value to the effort. What are you doing to increase your value to the person that needs what you offer?
Denida Zinxhiria
Founder & CEO
Athena Worldwide LLC
Athena Academy
Over the last 10 years, I have written a few hundred articles and granted interviews related to protective work within our industry. I have almost always addressed topics of interest from the perspective of a Close Protection Operative or directed advice or opinions toward the CPO.
As threats change with the times, the topics of discussion must change and occasionally we have to address an old topic from a fresh perspective. This article is directed to the security company Owner or Manager and addresses a more mundane yet equally important topic: INTEGRITY.
What many company owners and managers will tell you they are looking for when hiring someone to work for them (and represent their companies), is loyalty, dedication, hard-working, punctual, positive attitude, team player, ethical, honest, law abiding, professional. It shouldn't be surprising but many employees are looking for the same qualities in a company's top leaders.
Most of us as Managers, CEO's, CFO's, COO's, or other Owners fail to remember that when our company is awarded a contract and we hire people to work for us, our organization's integrity is judged by, and dependent upon our employees. So as important as they are to us, why did they suddenly resign?
Most successful protection organizations are managed by company Owners, Managers or CEOs who have been operatives at some point in their careers, so it should be hard to understand how they would neglect their employees, but it does happen all the times, and I do understand.
Below I will try to point out some issues that allow for a toxic work environment for both employers and employees which lead to turn over and poor loyalty.
Each company has its own vision and goal. The question is: are you as the creator or guardian of that vision as loyal to it today as you were on day one? Are you loyal to the people who work for you, to what your company represents, to the profession? Or are you ''bending'' your own work ethic or clouding your company's vision for that monthly check? Great operatives sometimes work for organizations that have cut corners, lagged behind in paying their employees, failed to support their employees, siding instead with the client, and forcing employees to quit before it was time to give them a raise. If you think that your employees won't quit and inform everyone they know (including your competitors), about your conduct, you are wrong.
Are you on time with your responsibilities toward the people that work for you? Are they getting paid for their working hours/days expenses and benefits on time? "I HAVEN'T BEEN PAID BY THE CLIENT YET" is not an excuse for not paying your operatives on time. Operating a business and hiring people means you have a specific amount of capitol you must set aside to insure payroll. Failing to achieve payroll independence probably means you are mismanaging your profits and maybe your company. Do you return phone calls promptly? Do you promise performance raises at 6 months of employment and then wait for the employee to beg you for it at 7 months?
Are you honest regarding employment contracts? There are companies who practice "Shadow Contracting", which uses two sets of terms: one for the clients and one for the operatives. The difference between the two are the services promised to the client within the terms of service and what the operative believes they are signing up for in pay, working conditions, risk and support. In most cases, the client is unaware of this.
Additionally, when you hire a CPO, you informed them about the initial threat assessment, so until they get their foot in the door and deal in real time with the client and his environment and do their own assessment they have to rely on what you know. As we know, in our line of work, the threat level is, in part, what sets the cost for our services. Some organizations will not inform an operative of the real threat level in order to pay the operative less.
Are you a law abiding professional? Unfortunately we have seen people with criminal records running security businesses or Managers who don't mind hiring employees who have prior problems with the law or regulatory authorities, who add them to their company administration or to their CP teams.
These decisions initially affect the CP effort but quickly destroy the trust and loyalty in the organization as a whole and eventually the Client relationship.
Are you a team player? I have heard the phrase "I want you to see our company as your family", many times. This is a hollow statement because:
As a business owner, manager or CEO you have to think ahead and take care of your people. Some contracts require assignments in distant cities or other countries. Those people, who work for you, protect your client and basically make money for you and are away from their homes and families, possibly in a different culture, unfriendly country or in a domestic environment which tests their patience, fidelity, fitness and temperament. Are you focusing on what the CP needs to succeed 20 or 30 or 60 or 90 days into their assignment? Are you watching for complacency and prepared to replace or rotate your CPO's if complacency or boredom becomes apparent? Did you remember to add this possibility in the client's contract and explain that the CPO the client starts with may not be the one they end up with?
Do you regularly check to insure that your CPO's do not exceed 10 hours a day in service and that they receive proper time for rest or rehabilitation or training or fitness? Did you put these terms into the contract? Did you secure a retainer?
Recently, I was made aware of a female CPO that took an assignment in a country she had not worked in before. She took the assignment with a signed contract which she was awarded because of her experience working with and protecting children. She was promised a weekly bi-weekly paycheck, time off, 10 hour days, clothing, food, lodging, travel and other allowance "reimbursements" and was furnished equipment. Within 30 days, she was behind 2 paychecks, out of personal money due to not being reimbursed, was working 18 hours a day, was being berated daily by the client's wife, not allowed to discipline or correct a spoiled child and was not accustomed to the local exotic diet which was her only source of food, resulting in her being sick and under nourished much of the time she was in the country. Additionally, she was not able to leave once she decided to do so and had to work an additional 4 months before finally being paid an adequate amount of money to allow her to "escape". She has not yet been paid the balance of what is owed her and has no legal means of demanding or recovering her earnings. The company is still in business and continues its practices. It has no loyalty and the internet is now peppered with negative comments about it.
If you see fallacies in your corporate hiring and management practices or are experiencing a high turnover in CPO's or your management staff, spend some money on a private consultant. They can evaluate your practices for far less than what you are losing in lost contracts and overtime or training costs due to employee turn-over. Having the right people working for your company and stay with you for a long time is the best investment you can do.
End f the day, while you are running your own security firm take some time to remember where you came from and guard your reputation within the industry.
Denida Zinxhiria
Founder & CEO
Athena Worldwide LLC
Athena Academy
Proud Member of International Security Driver Association (ISDA)
Sometimes maybe you wonder what kind of relationship you are allowed to have with your client because of the nature of your profession. You are spending many hours with him, sometimes good moments, sometimes bad. You are the one who is in presence in his important business meeting, or in his ''private and personal meetings''. So what is the role of you in those kinds of situations?
I have been asked many times by new professionals how they can deal those kinds of challenges. ''what if my client asked me to go for a drink with him? Should I accept?'' or '' what if my client ask me to do things that are out of my responsibilities?''.
If you are a female close protection operative then be prepared to deal with even more difficult situations.
First of all, it is very important and primary action when you accept a job proposal to do all the necessary Intel about your client's case. Try to learn as many information you can about the client, his/her family and professional background, (in our days with the internet is very easy to gain a lot of information). Do your own research on the threat level, no matter what client is revealing about the threat he/she is dealing you need to do your own threat assessment based on your work education and experience, so you know what situation you are dealing and most important what is the threat level.
Times are hard and security industry is a cut throat work industry…but you must not accept any position just because someone is paying you well. Ask from your client to be honest with you, you are there not to make him reveal his secrets and feel embarrassing but to understand the true risks and take action. There are different risks levels for different people (pop stars, politicians, businessmen).
After you have done your threat assessment ask from your client to have a conversation, explain him the real situation, don't hesitate that you will make him be afraid. He needs to know exactly what he is dealing with and what else he may need to do, or what different actions he need to take. After he has understood the threat level, explain him what are your responsibilities. Don't rely on the fact he has worked before with previous close protection operatives and he will know. Also do not expect all your suggestions on security matter that will be taken into consideration from all the clients, some are open to hear from security professionals and trust their opinion, some let's say will give you just few ''tools'' to work with and you have to adjust to it.
During your working hours you have to be serious and pay attention on your duty, not paying attention to the lady at the bar.
You are not there to eavesdrop when your client has business meetings or any other dates. Whatever you see or hear during your duty remain secret. This is something you have to mention to your client. We don't talk about our client's personal life or professional details to others (remember how unprofessional is for some bodyguards to reveal their ex clients personal hot details to the press after they have been fired or quit, if you were in a need of a bodyguard would you hire someone like them? I'm sure you not). First is not ethical, second is not professional, third it will cost you your reputation in security industry.
Keep secret from others the identity of your client. Even if it is ex client, don't brag about who your client was. If someone wants to hurt him he will come to you for details. So silence and privacy are the most important characteristic of your job.
As a close protection operative your job is to protect client's life and image. You are not there to: take your clients clothes from laundry, carrying his briefcase, shopping bags, etc. How can you protect his life when you are carrying his briefcase? How long it will take you to drop the briefcase and take out your gun to shoot if it's needed? It sound unprofessional but we are seeing it even today that some colleagues are doing it.
Don't be afraid to say NO when you are asked to perform duties which are out of your role, the client is hiring a bodyguard not a maitre or a battler. It makes you more professional to deny something like this instead of accepting it and put in danger his and your life. He has hired you to provide security services not any other kind of services.
That's why it is very important you earn your clients professional respect. He must see you as an educated, well trained, experienced and professional person, and that's only up to you to earn it. If your client respects you then any of your suggestions over the work are will be accepted by him positively.
Keep secret from others the identity of your client. Even if it is ex client, don't brag about who your client was. If someone wants to hurt him he will come to you for details. So silence and privacy are the most important characteristic of your job.
Now what about your relationship with your client? Should it be strictly professional or also include a friendly relationship?
To be honest being in this profession for 11 years now, I have found it hard to answer it myself. Every one of us, client or close protection operative, we are different, have different social background and if you add to that a different culture then be ready to deal more difficulties.
What I use to do far now is imagine there is a line, on the left is the Strictly Professional, and on the right is Friendly. I decide to operate somewhere in the middle. From my personal experience I found out when I was acting strictly professional the client was ''afraid'', my position there was to make them feel safe but when you appear ''untouchable'' they believe you don't understand their fear or you don't feel what they're going through. It is very important for them to feel you understand them. Is not easy to be the client….Sometimes they will open up and talk to you and you must show you can hear them.
From the other side if you go on the right side and be Friendly…then automatically your professionalism level will be down on your client's eyes, not because he doesn't trust you anymore but because your professional suggestions in future won't be dealing as in a serious way. Have in mind how Psychologists work, they cannot offer professional counseling to people who belong in their family or friends and one of the reasons is that's because sometimes listening someone who is out of your environment and an expert in that specific part gives his words more credibility and makes him more reliable.
Not to mention if you pass the friendly level, your client will start to ask for favors or do things out of your duties again.
It is understood that you may have to have many hours with the same person, your client. Can you start and have a friendly chat or gossip? NO, talk to him only when he talks to you or you have to say something that include his safety. During the hours you are spending with him you may need to have lunch together, this is ok, but remember to pay at the beginning in case you need to leave quickly. Your relation also with his family members will have to be the same. Don't look too friendly cause both of you will be emotional involved and maybe it can cost you your viability. Don't look too untouchable because he will think you don't care. Have a middle position toward your client which is addressed by professionalism.
Alcohol? Well we don't have to mention why it is forbidden during your duty hours. But if your client calls you for a drink or coffee while you're not on duty what would you do? In that case you have to have in mind why he is calling you? Does he see you as a friend or do you think he is flirting with you or he just want to talk about your work? You have to take the decision by using your common sense and professionalism.
And last but sometimes the most dangerous trap a close protection operative may fall is to have sexual relationship with his client or the client's wife. Remember Kevin Costner in the Bodyguard movie sleeping with his client? Oh yes art sometimes copy real life.
Being emotionally involved with your client no matter how unprofessional we see it, it has happened with some colleagues. We can't judge someone's heart, but we must make you aware that in a relationship like this the one who is in a negative position is the client. And that's because he/she is ''depended'' on you. Just imagine it as a relationship doctor-client. However if you think you found the love of your life, someone else can take your professional place and you can always protect them from another perspective.
Now if you are a female close protection operative then you better be prepared to deal also with some cases of sexual harassment, either from your clients, their family members or even your colleagues. Sometimes there are people who believe that because they hired you to protect them you are there also for ''extra services'' (that's a belief some clients have in countries with a different cultural treatment on women). There have been cases like those which have been unreported to authorities but a common secret within female professionals. This is something that is up to you how you want to deal with and how far you want to go with it.
Denida Zinxhiria
Athena Academy Founder
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To learn more please visit: http://www.AthenaAcademy.com/
For additional information and applications please e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Course cost is $2,000 with payment schedules available to those who qualify. Deposits for this course are $500, and full course fees paid 3 weeks before starting date.
Application date open until July 30
Athena's Close Protection Operative certification is the next generation in Close Protection training. Our course has been adapted to meet the particular training and educational requirements, specific to female close protection operatives.
Basic Training: Level 1
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-Solo Protector & in a Detail -Physical Security
-Protective Escort -Surveillance & Countersurveillance
-Protective Intelligence & Advance Operations
-Armed and Unarmed Combat/Krav Maga
-Anti-Terrorism (identification and and the terrorist cycle)
-Improvised Explosive Device
-Basic Pistol Training & Firearms Safety
-Event & Estate Security
-Behavioral Intelligence and Attack Recognition
-Dealing with Media & Paparazzi
-First Aid & CPR/AED
Our instructors are from Israel, Greece, and the United States. They brings ATHENA students unparalleled real world experience in protective service operations. Instructors that have served Prime Ministers, celebrities, CEO's and other influential leaders will be teaching you.
We have an excellent success rate and once the course is completed we continue to work with our students to progress their development and assist their entry into the Close Protection world.
To learn more please visit: http://www.AthenaAcademy.com/
For applications please e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Athena Academy official FB page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=44528524966&ref=ts
Course cost is $2,000 with payment schedules available to those who qualify. Deposits for this course are $500, and full course fees paid 3 weeks before starting date.
Application date open ntil June 30.


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The next step is to select a book cover. Melissa has given me three possible book covers. Elements from each may be mixed and matched. Two elements I want to keep are a large 'family' tree and a few family photos. I may change which photos are used.
Help. I am looking for your opinion. Please leave a comment and let me know which one you like best.
After the cover is selected one book will be printed which I will proof read. When each word is in place, copies will be printed. Watch my blog for that big day!
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The Mark Family Story begins with Thomas Kenneth & N. Regina (Gruissy) Mark of Ohio. It moves back in time to include their ancestors and forward in time to their descendants. This story is the result of several years of genealogical investigation including research in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington, D. C. Birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, maps, newspaper clippings, church records and deeds have been pieced together to show the family's progress through the years from Swiss and German ancestors to their American descendants. Through the years other family names become intertwined with the Mark family: Brown, Dick, Gruissy, Heffelfinger, Keck, Ritter and Wolf. Of course, family history is more than dates and places. These facts are only the trunk of the family tree. The leaves of the tree are people: aunts and uncles, grandparents, siblings and more. Old family letters and interviews with family members, local histories, timelines and photographs help the story and the people come alive once again.