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The discovery of pulsars
How pulsars were discovered by accident in 1967 by student Jocelyn Bell Burnell, and more information on pulsars and neutron stars.
What exactly are pulsars?
An introduction to pulsars, the remnants of collapsing stars, or supernovae.
Intriguing, precisely repeated radio pulses from the plane of our galaxy were discovered in the late 1960's and half-seriously attributed to "little green men" and called LGMs.
Moments of discovery
Site detailing how fission , pulsars and superconductivity were discovered, with interviews with the scientists who discovered them.
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A question and answer forum on new science, covering pulsars, black holes, the big bang and more.
The natures of the stars
Beginner's information on different types of star from University of Illinois astronomy department. Covers pulsars, supernovae, dwarf stars etc.
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Greenwich reaches $2.4M settlement with AIG over Sandy losses
Greenwich reaches $2.4M settlement with AIG over Sandy losses
Eighteen months later, Sandy remains the imperfect storm for Greenwich.
The town recently reached a $2.4 million settlement with insurance giant AIG over widespread damage to municipal buildings and property during the October 2012 super storm -- but at a price.
Its insurance premiums rose by 10 percent for the current fiscal year, a pinch felt by cities and towns up and down the East Coast that were ravaged by flood waters, wind and tree damage, even those that did not file claims.
"That was industry wide. It was going to happen to us regardless," Ron Lalli, the town's director of risk management, told Greenwich Time.
AIG currently charges the town about $1 million a year for property insurance, a sum that Greenwich officials say had already been on an upward trajectory because of a rash of tropical storms in recent years.
"It certainly wasn't too surprising," First Selectman Peter Tesei said.
The pendulum is starting to swing the other way with respect to premiums, according to town officials, who are simultaneously seeking federal disaster aid to pay for damage not covered by insurance.
On Monday, Greenwich received a $1.6 million reimbursement check from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for cleanup costs it incurred during Sandy.
It expects to recoup another $4 million from FEMA once all of its applications are decided by the agency.
"In terms of the real economic loss to the town, the town did very well," Lalli said.
Some town-owned properties that took a direct hit from Sandy are not covered by insurance because they are considered high risk, however.
Island Beach sustained the heaviest damage ($1.3 million), with winds in excess of 80 mph mangling the ferry dock and wooden pier on the town-owned oasis a mile off shore.
"The insurance industry just doesn't cover stuff like this any more," Lalli said.
The damage to Greenwich Point, where the storm destroyed part of the food concession, caused beach erosion and knocked out power for more than a month, was estimated at $844,750.
Officials credited Lalli and Dustin Anderson, the town's special projects manager, for overseeing the claims process and pursuing available funds.
The town plans to return $1 million from the AIG settlement to the general fund, with another $1 million going to the capital non-recurring fund. The Griffith E. Harris Golf Course will get $362,788.
While the influx of settlement monies and federal disaster aid will help Greenwich's cash flow, officials said the settlement won't change the tax rate.
"None of it has been budgeted," said Peter Mynarski Jr., the comptroller. "We can never anticipate the year it's going to come in."
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An "Evening Of Spirit Connections" with Blair Robertson - MORRISBURG, ONT
Psychic Medium & Bestselling Author
For An Intimate "EVENING OF HEALING SPIRIT MESSAGES"
You've heard him on the radio, you've seen him on Fox News, ABC, Discovery Channel and more...
NOW... SEE him LIVE in person!
Back By Popular Demand! Join Psychic Medium Blair Robertson for an evening of mediumship and connections.
Blair Robertson begins with a brief talk on mediumship connections and the spirit world.
Next, he will "open the window" to the other side and bring messages to a variety of people in attendance. Blair will read as many people as he possibly can. Although not everyone is guaranteed a reading, every reading carries a healing message and many experience connections through others. An experience you won't soon forget!
INTIMATE: This is not a large theatre event with thousands of others in the audience. This is a small venue event that is much more intimate and personal.
*Not everyone attending a Blair Robertson event is guaranteed a reading*
The event takes place at:
12495 Hwy 2 East
"McIntosh Room"
Doors Open at 6:30pm
General Seating - First Come First Seated
- - General Admission $80.00
- - Group rate of 5 or more at $65.00
*All sales are final. There are no refunds available unless the date is cancelled.
*Please TURN "OFF" CELL PHONES OR LEAVE IN CAR
*No audio, video or photography allowed. No alcohol allowed inside event.
*Please, no babies or children under 12
Blair's books on sale at event - $10 each OR 5 for $40 series set . FYI....Charge cards in U.S. Dollars. All books purchased will be signed by Blair at the end of the night
What Others Are Saying About Our Tour:
I was front and center at your show. My friend and I were at the hotel all day to assure us a front row seat. I personally thought (having seen other famous mediums in the past), that this was the most real and honest demonstration I had ever seen. No BS!! You are who you say you are. My friend, who was praying she got a reading,didn't. However, instead she got a message from her daughter. Her deceased daughter told her (through you) that she receives messages all the time from her. She didn't need you to validate it. That's (i believe) why we were there, so she would receive that message We will be seeing You again. God bless Wendy for all her hard work. Judy, D.
Thanks to you and Wendy for a great evening we really enjoyed your show, I'm the mad English lady at the back during your Tampa show. My friend Lisa and I have seen many shows from Silvia Brown, Lisa Williams and some others. We both found your smaller, more intimate show, great! Diane, M
We had a great time. It was truly a healing evening. Wished we had more time with Blair as it was truly a healthy evening for my daughter and I. Ruth, P.
Wonderful evening, I am glad I brought my family. We are vacationing in WPB, and I got tickets to see you. We were the group from NY. Glad my mother in laws grandmother came through. And the children I had miscarriaged! Wendy and I had the same shoes on lol ! Love and light to all ! I also bought the pendulum, very interesting ! Sitting down now to read your book, that you signed for me, Afterlife. Holly, S.
We attended last night's show and were awed by the energy! Love never dies! Tracey, D
Great healing experience and my daughters and I came out with such a feeling of calm. Continued good health and helping families. Andree, D.
Another amazing night of messages for loved ones! Again you wow the crowd with your gift....know everyone had a night they will never forget. The smaller crowd does make it more intimate. My friend and her mom enjoyed your St. Petersburg appearance. Light and love to you Blair. Keep on doing what you do best. Hope you come back to Michigan in 2017. Janet, W
I was at one the Evening of Spirit shows, and although I didn't get a reading, one of my closest friends walked out with a feeling of peace because Blair confirmed something for her. One of her sisters took her own life and she now knows that her sister is in a good place. Thank you Blair, we all walked away with something tonight. Jennifer, J
"I have always been intrigued with Mediums and their incredible gift to connect with the dead. I am an avid Long Island Medium fan and after seeing an ad for Blair on Facebook, my husband an I attended a group reading in Scottsdale. We both went into the experience with and open heart and mind. I was beyond thrilled when my dad came through. Blair shared things with us that nobody could have known. I was so touched and felt such peace knowing my dad was happy and no longer in pain. I immediately knew Blair was the real deal and knew he had an incredible gift. He is truly amazing and could not be a more true, kind, and caring person. He has a true gift and we are blessed to have him share it with us. Blair is a straight shooter and I am one of his biggest fans. I truly believe in him and his incredible gift of connecting with those who have passed. Thank you Blair!" Kristine M.
Even though I didn't get a reading personally I had a wonderful time! Awesome connections! Very powerful! And I absolutely loved that you took the time afterwards to chat with everybody who stayed for a little bit. It was very nice meeting you and your lovely wife Wendy!! Angelieke - Ontario, Canada
Thank You Blair! I was with the my sister in law when you made the connection with her Uncle that took his own life. His actions left many questions. I'm so happy he came through to help provide a sense of closure for his family. Light & Love to you Heather R
"This may seem funny to some but I had never heard of Blair Robertson, when a friend told me she was going to see him I thought this may be fun. I have always had an open mind but was still a little skeptical but after this I got some real answers to some questions that have plagued me in the past. As I did not get a personal reading as hoped for my friend and others did. What was revealed was real and emotional, I walked away with inspiration and hope and a very open mind. I would love to go see him again sometime it was a wonderful experience." Kim M. Pueblo, CO.
"Even though I wasn't fortunate enough to receive a reading (I'm convinced my loved ones were too busy partying on the other side!), the people who did get messages were blown away by the accuracy they received from Blair! I loved the intimate setting too! I had gone to see Sylvia Browne before & there were 500 people in the auditorium! Her readings were inaccurate most of the time as well! I was never going to go to a psychic/medium ever again, but felt drawn to Blair for some reason! I hope to see him again & perhaps hear a message I am so desperate for!" Karen R., San Diego, CA
"I went to The Long Island Medium event just a few weeks before and I enjoyed seeing Blair just as much if not more. I appreciated his openness to the audience and allowing us to ask questions. Thanks Blair for a wonderful evening!" Kristen O.
I have to say this was a truly emotional evening for me. I didn't have a reading but didn't expect one. I went because I have followed Blair for some time and wanted to see what it was like in person. Nothing like the tv shows you see. Blair is so real and the readings he did tonight were very emotional. I left feeling healed and emotional and exhausted. The energy in that room was off the charts. I am so happy I went. Joyce F - Palm Springs, CA
Brought my husband and we enjoyed our evening. I was glad to see him laughing . My second time going won't be my last . He felt our daughter rub his cheek. She was murdered 2 years ago with her boyfriend leaving her 3 year old behind. We know our daughter is always around, we get signs, and for that we are so grateful. Knowing this really helps to get through her being gone. Blair you and Wendy are wonderful in what you do. People get to see there really are connections and love never , never dies . Hope you come back next year . Thx - Victoria L.
"OMG...Blair was so awesome in Palm Springs!!! So funny and entertaining!! My timid little granny was the first of a room full of spirit to come thru!!! He told us personal things that happen in my granny's room btwn her, my mom n myself just prior to her passing!!Awesome validation that love definitely lives on!! Blair you and what you do are just a blessing!! LaDel R.
"My daughter and i enjoyed the evening. We have never attended a small venue with a Psychic/Medium, and were quite impressed with it all. Thank you Blair Robertson!" Hedy F.
"I was at the Palm Springs Hyatt... the veteran with the spit-shined boots.I initially went as a favor to my wife. A lifelong skeptic, I always believed that death was not the end, I just didn't believe guys like you could build that bridge - or "open that window" to the other side as you said. I do now. I was not looking for comfort, only confirmation. During my reading, that is exactly what I got. What a tremendous gift." Jayme E.
"Very informative and emotional. Blair has a combination of humor and compassion for his audience. A great evening, I would recommend to all!" Sandra S.
"It really was an incredible night. My daughters boyfriend who passed away a year ago came through and the accuracy and details were amazing. It was very emotional and something that I will not soon forget." Christy K.
"Beautiful experience! I was blessed enough to have some of my loved ones come through, and it was wonderful. While I was extremely grateful, I was even more touched by the readings some of the others received. It was amazing to see peace and closure happen in front of one's eyes. Amazing night, amazing man, will absolutely go again!" Melissa B.
"Blair shares his ability to bring messages from loved ones who have passed on with brilliant clarity, compassion, and yes, wit. I received a reading: my father came through with spot on validations. I will carry my reading for a life time. Blair's explanations of spirit guides answered so many questions. It was an evening of laughter, tears, and love. We were all entranced. Thank you." Marylou P.
"I am amazed at the reading I had with Blair! My great uncle Merle (whom I had only met 4 times - and I'm 56) came forward to give me white roses and so much love. It is truly amazing that we are all connected with love. The added bonus I have felt is ( and thank you Blair!) is a peace deep within my soul - and that is truly priceless." Wendy V., New BRAUNFELS, TX
"I saw your ad in our local paper and called my friend in Apache Junction to come up and go to your show with me. We have both been to many psychic/medium shows and also have had many one on one readings. We didn't get a reading last night, but we really enjoyed the readings that did come through. I found myself tearing up with emotions for the others. Next time we get together down in the valley, we'd each like to see you one on one. Thank you for coming to Wickenburg and hope you come here again!" Colena B
"What fun we had last night! The first message Blair gave me was truly a surprise visit from someone who was such a special person. The second message, from Santa Claus, was really the best...we are pretty sure that was my Mother saying 'hello'. If you have the chance, go see Blair. Thanks Blair!!" Candice A.
"Blair, it was a great pleasure meeting you and Wendy , last evening in Scottsdale. I was so thankful to hear from my brother , who passed a few years ago , and was surprised he was with our Dad. I could listen to you for hours on end , as I have been searching for a psychic , medium for some time . I have some sensing , and feel a lot of stuff , but I do need a good reading from someone in the know. Thank you so much for being "you "; the evening passed too quickly." BJ. W. Scottsdale, AZ
"Great experience. He hit the nail on the head with the answer to my question. Will definitely attend another session when he is in the area. I highly recommend to anyone to go to one of his sessions, it is fun and informative." Sherry S.
"I have already told some friends about Blair Robertson's presentation. It was quick and eventful evening. I would highly recommend him to others." Deborah T.
"My husband and I attended Mr. Robertson's event in Green Valley and wouldn't you know it, my father-in-law came through with a very meaningful message for my husband. My husband came as a skeptic, but left with a very different attitude. Can't wait for Blair to return in the fall!! I;m bringing everyone I know!!!" Angela R
"This was my first ever event. I truly believe that our loved ones remain with us in spirit even after they have left our side. You reinforced that belief and thank you for that. You are an incredible spokesperson for the departed. I was in awe of the readings that you did give. It is an affirmation of how we continue to live on. Thank you." Adriana M
"...by the way, you said the young male that drowned seemed to be standing around confused. I wanted to say he was probably stunned to find himself crossed over so unexpectedly and very recently. That was cool. I will tell all my friends and family to watch for your appearances and I hope to see you in Tucson again. You are a blessed man and I appreciate your sharing of your wonderful gift. And I met your wife who was a very delightful gal. Lucky you and lucky her!" Corrine S.
"Even tho' I wasn't read - I still thoroughly enjoyed the evening. It was amazing to listen to others being read and know in my heart they were meant to receive the messages that come across. Martha T.
"I do want to add .. I was so full of energy when I got home .. I couldn't sleep for hours..." Laura M.
"We Really enjoyed the Event this week ! I had done some Google-ing , and we were very Excited to Attend! You say it's not a Show,what you do...but you are Very Entertaining!! Thanks for coming to Tucson . we would Love to see you Again ! P.S. Your Wife is Delightful. Thanks Again." Cyndie H.
"It is very entertaining and well worth the money, even without a reading. Will plan to attend when he's in town again!" Christi J.
"(Blair) is absolutely amazing! He is funny and real! My sister and I did not get a reading, but we enjoyed the evening so much. There were some wonderful messages for sure! It's great how he breaks it up into segments and how he explains certain things as he's delivering messages. Thank you, Blair and Wendy!" Ana R.
"Last night was my first psychic event and experience. My sister just passed away on June 3rd and although I did not get a reading I feel I have a better understanding of why she didn't come through. Blair clearly explained how there are so many spirits trying to speak at the same time, more than there were actually people in the room. Thank you, it was an enlightening experience." Jill J.
" I had a wonderful time. Blair is very warm and funny and I felt like I was sitting in my best friends living room. I did not get my own reading but I was very moved by what others experienced. I came away from the evening feeling very peaceful. Looking forward to more events with Blair." Carolyn K.
"I really enjoyed your entertaining style of presenting, humility, and excellent manner of interacting with people from all walks of life. I sure love the small, intimate gatherings you do. Went to one world famous medium, with a TV show, and the audience was so large, the time short, it was frustrating. So many others were heart-broken, still suffering from grief. Keep up your great work! Your partner Wendy is such a love & a doll." Elaine M.
"I think that your prices were appropriate and I liked that the group size was appropriate not too large so you did not feel like you were over crowded but very comfortable. Great presentation flow and understanding of how the medium process works. Even though no one came thru for me, I know my loved ones are around me every day, sometimes even in a funny way." Mary V.
"We had some much fun! We weren't sure what to expect, but we had the pleasure of connecting with our dad, and he had alshymers for many years before he died, so we were never sure if he knew we were there to see him often, it was comforting to know that he did know and thanked us for all we did for him. It is comforting to know he is in a better place, with those we love also..if you are a doubter that Blair really does hear your loved ones, then don't be . There was no way that he could have known that my sister was with our dad when he died and that she was holding his Right hand with Her left hand.. In fact I did not even know that, only her and our dad would have been the only ones who could have know that...." Debbie S.
"Thank you so much for coming to Tucson. The evening was a lot of fun and very inspiring. Although I did not receive a reading, I felt some other readings had messages for me." Nelda W.
"Blair is by far the BEST medium I have ever attended an event of. I have been hundreds of times to other mediumship events and not once felt the connection like there was last night in the room with Blair. Messages that others received were truly appreciated and felt by all of us in attendance. Blair and Wendy, thanks for a fantastic evening. I hope you are in the area again soon and you can definitely count me in!! " Bonnie F., Kingston, ON
"I'd seen ads for Blair Robertson but I'd never heard of him, so I checked him out on Facebook, and I was intrigued. It seemed that all his 'event's were on weekdays which didn't help me. This time I happened to be on holidays the week he was coming to St.Catherines so I impulsively bought tickets for my husband and I. I'm so glad I did. We certainly enjoyed it and I really liked the idea of the small group. I have been to many other medium events with famous psychics such as Sylvia Browne, John Edwards, Theresa Caputo. Over a thousand people attend those events and its very impersonal. You need binoculars to see the medium....lol. But Blair is right there, and funny! What a sense of humor. We really enjoyed ourselves even though we didn't have a loved one come with a message for us, we felt we still got a message through another's reading." Thanks. Debbie, M. St.Catharines, ON
"I enjoyed my experience at your event in St. John's. Before going I thought being read would be the highlight of the night. After attending and hearing some of the connections that were made I am not sure I could have been any more moved if I had been read myself. Truly an amazing experience. I also purchased a pendulum...this is an amzing tool and the best purchase I have made in a long time. Thanks for being you and bringing joy to the lives of everyone who experiences you." John S., St.John's Newfoundland
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Destination guide: Bora Bora, Polynesia
Bora Bora is an island paradise in Polynesia, north-east of Tahiti and in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It has an enormous volcanic massif and picture-postcard scenery, with coral reefs and a spectacular turquoise interior lake.
You can also find Marae (ancient sculptures used in religious ceremonies) and swim with turtles, dolphins, baby sharks, rays and colored fish.
Bora Bora is a favorite with coupleswho are in love and who choose it for an unforgettable honeymoon in Polynesia.
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Bora Bora - Things to do
Musée de la Marine
The small, private Musée de la Marine has a collection of model ships made by architect Bertrand Darasse. The opening hours are fairly haphazard, so you might like to call ahead.
Telephone Number: +689 67 75 24
Pricing: admission by donation
Bloody Mary's
Bloody Mary's isn't just a restaurant; it's an experience, especially at dinner. You walk on sand floors, sit on coconut stools under a thatched roof and are surrounded by exotic plants. The food impresses, too; you choose your meal from an extensive display at the entrance, with a presentation in English. Fish lovers will get a buzz here, with a tantalising array of lagoon fish and pelagics, but dedicated carnivores are also well catered for, with meat cooked the American-barbecue way. A bit touristy, but it's a concept that has been cult since 1979, and it's a favourite with celebrities, so go with the flow. .
Telephone Number: +689 67 72 86
Opening Hours: lunch & dinner Mon-Sat
Pricing: mains 1000-2700 CFP
Le St James
Don't be deterred by the odd location – the place is hidden in the back of a small shopping centre in Vaitape – for once inside, you'll find French specialities with a bow to local ingredients, such as blanc de volaille aux cèpes et riz à l'ananas (poultry with cep mushrooms and rice with pineapple). Let the sea breeze whip through your hair while dining alfresco on the deck above the lagoon. Lunch is a tamer (and less expensive) affair, with salads, burgers and grilled fish.
Telephone Number: +689 67 64 62
Opening Hours: lunch & dinner Mon-Sat
Pricing: mains 1000-3600 CFP
Website: www.stjamesborabora.com
Bora Kaina Hut
The Kaina Hut ticks all the boxes for an idyllic island experience. Romantic interior with candlelit tables, wooden furniture and sand floor. Check. Well-presented food befitting the setting. Check. Attentive service and soothing soundtrack. Check. The oysters, mussels, lagoon fish or raw fish duo and tempura prawns sing of the sea, but don't miss the desserts (profiteroles with coconut and chocolate? More please).
Telephone Number: +689 67 54 06
Opening Hours: lunch & dinner Wed-Mon
Pricing: mains 1400-2600 CFP
Sunset Boulevard
We're talking of two open-air, permanently moored boats as well as two decks in a tropical garden right by the lagoon. The emphasis is on local dishes with a contemporary twist; a few zesty treasures include 'BBQ King' (skewered fish and beef) and 'Humeur du Chef' (an assortment of sushi and sashimi).
Telephone Number: +689 67 57 67
Opening Hours: dinner Tue-Sun
Pricing: mains 1700-3000 CFP
Tiare Market
Self-caterers can stock up the kitchenette at Tiare Market, a local supermarket across from the Novotel Bora Bora. It's well stocked with all the necessities – from wine and fresh bread to sunscreen and toothpaste.
Opening Hours: 6.30am-1.30pm & 3-7pm Mon-Sat, 6.30am-1pm & 3-6.30pm Sun
Matira Pearls
Sells mounted and loose pearls starting at 10,000 CFP and offers some creative pieces. It's run by two Americans so you won't have to worry about the language barrier.
Telephone Number: +689 67 79 14
Website: www.matirapearls.com
Atelier Despert
Even if you can't afford to purchase the original paintings, it's worth stopping by this lovely little studio to chat with the charming artist and check out his latest work. Alain Despert only does originals (no prints), and his work has gained worldwide acclaim for its bold and bright patterns.
Telephone Number: +689 60 48 15
Website: www.despert.com
Tamanu Galerie D'art
Loads of Polynesian art, along with the usual T-shirts, curios and pearls, are sold at this pretty special gallery just next to the post office in Vaitape.
Telephone Number: +689 67 66 89
Boutique Gauguin
This boutique sells some of the most artistic-looking pareu on the island and has a varied collection of clothes, crafts and sculptures.
Telephone Number: +689 67 76 67
Galerie Alain et Linda
About halfway between Vaitape and Matira Point, this gallery has a little bit of everything - including a mix of art, books, etchings and pottery.
Telephone Number: +689 67 70 32
Website: www.borabora-art.com


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Hart: How could police shooting of amputee happen here?
When Brian Claunch landed in Judge Mark Kent Ellis' court on possession of cocaine charges in 2009, it looked like the mentally ill Houston man's luck would finally turn around.
In and out of jail most of his adult life, Claunch had an arm and leg amputated after a 1990 train accident that also left him with brain damage, according to Ellis. But now, his experience with the Harris County criminal justice system would be different.
Ellis runs a specialized court program that was designed to help stabilize mentally ill defendants. He sent Claunch to a state hospital for treatment of his schizophrenia, and later helped find housing and outpatient mental health services.
"We were getting good reports from the home he was in," Ellis said. "We never anticipated anything like this. It just makes me sick what happened in this case."
As we all now know, "what happened" is that Houston police officer Matthew Marin, while responding to a disturbance at Claunch's group home, shot and killed the 45-year-old man after he apparently threatened officers with what turned out to be a shiny ballpoint pen.
Like Ellis, my first reaction was: How could it happen in Houston, of all cities?
Special training
After all, the Houston Police Department operates a nationally recognized program for responding to crises involving the mentally ill. Last year, HPD's Crisis Intervention Team - officers specially trained in handling mentally disturbed citizens - responded to 25,568 calls involving mental health crises. The U.S. Department of Justice has designated the HPD as one of six national training sites for specialized police response for mentally ill citizens.
Harris County has several criminal district courts with special programs like Ellis' that help mentally ill defendants become restored to competency. Even our 911 operators have instructions to inquire if a call for help involves a person struggling with mental illness. When an officer arrives at the scene - in theory - he or she has this crucial piece of information.
So what went wrong Saturday?
We won't know until numerous investigations are completed, but Claunch's death illustrates once again the, well, insanity of abandoning our mentally ill to the criminal justice system. As the population in our state mental hospitals has declined, the census in our jails has exploded.
Police departments across the country are struggling with the new reality - that their officers are the first point of contact for a mentally ill person in crisis. Just Wednesday, the Austin Police Department, facing criticism from advocacy groups, announced new procedures for handling mentally ill citizens. And as my colleague Allan Turner wrote recently, the U.S. Supreme Court this fall will review a lawsuit involving the shooting death of a Garland teenager.
In his report, Turner noted that the Houston Police Department has long recognized that traditional police tactics backfire when used on a violent psychotic.
Universal problem
Lt. Mike Lee, who oversees HPD's mental health unit, explained how crisis intervention training works: "We teach officers to talk in a calm voice. If possible, we tell them, don't get too close or touch. If they're hearing voices, the officer needs to ask what the voices are telling them. If they're saying to kill the policeman, that's something the officer needs to know."
Turner's story also pointed out that Texas law mandates that police officers receive 16 hours of crisis training, although Houston and some other departments provide additional instruction.
We know that officer Marin walked into a situation universally detested by HPD officers: an altercation at a "personal care home." These unregulated group homes frequently call 911 to help resolve disputes that arise among their mentally ill residents.
I first heard the term "personal care home" when, as a writer for Texas Monthly, I attended a week's worth of HPD's crisis intervention training. When officer Frank Webb, the academy's veteran instructor, broached the subject, a loud and unanimous groan came from his class of about 50 Houston patrol officers. They knew about personal care homes all right: Officers shared stories of violence and chaos amidst unimaginable squalor. Webb patiently explained how to handle these toxic conditions to de-escalate, rather than ratchet up, the tension.
A sense of defeat
Sometime over the past two decades, the job description of Houston police officer morphed from crime fighter to mental health crisis counselor.
"HPD has come so far" in coping with the challenge, Ellis said. Meanwhile, the court program for the mentally ill is paying off, diverting hundreds of people from jail, while incurring a low recidivism rate of 12 percent.
It's remarkable progress for a local criminal justice and mental health system that suffers budget cuts "every time the Legislature meets," as Ellis noted.
"We've done so many good things in Harris County, and something like this happens," Ellis said, sounding defeated. "We thought he was in a safe place."


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One of the highlights of the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed was Peter Fonda making his first appearance at the event, riding his now-destroyed Harley to Born to Be Wild blaring from the speakers. We were there.
I wish I could say I took the lovely photo up there but I didn't. As any of you who have ever made it to either July's Festival of Speed or September's Goodwood Revival can attest, it's easy to take great photos at Goodwood but very hard to take a good photo of any particular car or bike. The grounds are just too large and the vehicles, the one-of-a-kind, mind-blowing vehicles, too many.
That said, I did see a long flash of Mr. Fonda riding his glorious ride up the hill, not in any particular hurry, waving profusely to the throngs who drew right up to the straw bales on each side of the 1.16-mile course. The speakers played Born to Be Wild. It was the tail end of a hot summer day, we were all very dusty and very tired, and we all knew we were witnessing something special.
Thanks to the wonders of the internet, many vehicles times many attendees includes great footage of any particular attendee. Here's Peter Fonda taking one of the corners in a sea of cheers and applause:
Idling Captain America at the start line and fanned by American flags:
Riding across the forest at the top of the hill:
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Finally, we get some good info and images of the new A5 Sportback, set to be released this September as a 2010 model in Europe. We likely won't be getting it here in the States, unless Audi sees some demand for such a vehicle. The A5 Sportback, which you first saw in the A5 Sportback Spy Pictures article, is made to be a combination of a coupe, sedan, and wagon. It attempts to take the benefits from each and combine it into one great car, which will compete directly with the BMW 5-Series GT.
I'm still not entirely sure why they went with the A5 line with the Sportback; what makes the A5 and S5 so appealing is the 2-door coupe model. I know they want to give the Sportback a "coupe-like" image, and they did, but it would have fit much better with the A4. I guarantee that someone who didn't know any better would mistake it for an A4 before an A5.
Initially, the Audi A5 Sportback will be available with five engine choices:
The two gasoline-powered engines are a 2.0T with 180 hp or 211 hp, and a 3.2-liter V6 with 265 hp. These will be equipped with a 7-speed S-tronic transmission. The diesel-powered choices include a 2.0 TDI with 170 hp, a 2.7-liter TDI with 190 hp, or a 3.0-liter TDI with 240 hp. The 2.0-liter TDI engine will be a fuel efficient-focused model with Audi's start/stop system, which will bring fuel economy up to about 45 mpg. The two smaller TDI engines will be FWD only, while the two gasoline and more powerful TDI engine will get Audi's quattro AWD system, and depending on the model, you'll get either a manual, multitronic or seven-speed S tronic transmission. Three more engines are expected to be available by mid-2010. Here in the States, we never get this many engine choices!
The A5 Sportback will have all sorts of typical high-tech Audi bits available on other models – MMI, adaptive headlights, bluetooth, adaptive cruise control, parking assistant, rear-view camera, Bang & Olufsen sound, etc. Expect lots and lots of options.
S-line packages are also available, of course. The sport package consists of tighter suspension, lowered body, bigger wheels, sport seats, brushed aluminum, special S-line leather steering wheel and shift knob, and two special paint colors, Monza Silver and Misano Red. The S-line exterior package is also optional, which includes modified bumpers, side air intakes, diffuser and tailpipes, as well as body-color side sills, and S line badges on the door sill trims and front fenders. Fancy.
Here is what the various trim levels will cost at launch:
2.0 TDI with 6-speed manual transmission – 36,050 euros
2.7 TDI with 6-speed manual transmission – 39,300 euros
3.0 TDI quattro with 7-speed S tronic – 47,950 euros
2.0 TFSI FWD with 6-speed manual – 33,650 euros
2.0 TFSI quattro with 7-speed S tronic – 42,150 euros
3.2 FSI quattro with S tronic – 47,000 euros
You can download the press release here:
2010 Audi A5 Sportback Press Release
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Ten Simple Ways to Create a Non-Toxic Home for Your Baby (and yourself)
Ten Simple Ways to Create a Non-Toxic Home for Your Baby (and yourself)Women who are not committed to non-toxic living, even though they know at least a little about the dangers of some of the chemicals in their lives, often find themselves more serious about the subject when they become pregnant. Having a few toxins in your own system is one thing; foisting them off on your innocent and somewhat defenseless little one is another story. So, now that you're taking a more serious look at all of this, what do you do?
Before we get into the ten simple ways you can create a non-toxic home, I would like to impress upon you that the first step is to create a non-toxic nursery. That's where your baby will be spending most of their time for the next year or two. Start with a non-toxic crib mattress, one that doesn't emit harmful chemical fumes into the air your baby will breathe for 12 to 18 hours a day, and go from there. Use our blog, Creating a Non-Toxic Nursery, as a helpful, item by item guide.
Now, let's move onto the rest of the house.
In truth, creating a toxic-free home can be a daunting and expensive task if you include buying new furniture and other big-ticket items. But there are many things you can do to greatly reduce the chemical burden of your home without having to take things that far. Not perfection, but so very close.
How do you find out about these relatively simple changes? Rather than telling you all about it here, I will refer you to one of the best sources of information available - Debra Lynn Dadd's free e-book, Ten Toxics You Can Toss Today. A wonderful little book, easy and fast to read and understand.
Some of the things on the 'ten toxics' list are pretty simple - Brush Your Teeth Without Fluoride, Wash Windows Without Ammonia – those aren't too difficult to figure out. But other items are things you might not have a clue how to address, or even know there is a need to address them. Like Stay Cozy Without Carbon Monoxide. Huh?
For all ten items, Debra provides useful information about what the problems are with those toxics and how to find healthy alternatives. If you have any questions about specific items in your home, Debra is a goldmine of information. You can check her toxics and health website, read her book Home Safe Home, or even get an in-person or phone consultation.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air in our homes is two to five times more toxic than the air outside. Other experts say it's much worse. Even though your baby is going to spend a lot of time in their room for the first little while, the toxic fumes from other parts of the home inevitably also end up in the nursery. There's no way to stop it.
Make the commitment to a non-toxic home now. Don't risk your child's health and happiness by exposing them to the dangers of toxic chemicals.


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well, technically, Vector gives you a better image, even if you zoom it, it give a sharp image of it. but, BitMap, is commonly used in the past BUT really ruins great pictures, however, our computer and technologies also relies on it... ( you know? those small dots when you draw digitally xD ), example Mario Bros. is a pixel game that uses a bitmap screen ( bits= Pixels ), like 64-bits, set up or 34 bits set up...
I guess thats obvious..., its awesome if you can combine 3D and 2D together, i mean it is possible but very complicated xD ( also, Blender is on Steam lel. )
( sorry for late replies, i am so busy here xD )
lemme guess, cuz bitmap ruins everything? xD
btw, you have any reccomended software that i could use for animating?
sup, sorry for late reply ( quite busy ;-; ), yeah, i'm pretty sure its about those big projects...
btw hi again, sorry i havent been online, its due to... many works here lel xD anyways how are you?
*and yes i send you a PM
you've read the PM right?
but well, the project might be executed ( not dead but done ) in the next years due to lack of tool ( wacom etc. )
and i'm just watching anime and stuff so i can open more door to ideas
lol hahahahaha
well yeah, its going to be a loooong project...
and i've drawn a lot since i'm offline at Stickpage. and being lazy these days...
However, i've been waiting for Wacom ( tablet pen ) so i can easily draw or animate digitally....
AND, i've been working on a project which... uh... ( forgot ) anyways i will tell you when i remember...
lol, i've been busy these days.
i'll think about it...
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Results from the Sylvania 300
1. Denny Hamlin
2. Jimmie Johnson
3. Jeff Gordon
4. Clint Bowyer
5. Kasey Kahne
6. Brad Keselowski
7. Tony Stewart
8. Joey Logano
9. Brian Vickers
10. Ryan Newman
Standings after the Sylvania 300
1. Jimmie Johnson
2. Brad Keselowski -1
3. Denny Hamlin -7
4. Tony Stewart -10
5. Kasey Kahne -15
5. Clint Bowyer -15
7. Dale Earnhardt Jr. - 26
8. Kevin Harvick - 31
9. Greg Biffle -33
10. Martin Truex Jr. -34
11. Matt Kenseth -35
12. Jeff Gordon � 45
Those drivers that are in the chase but did not place in the top 10 were: Kevin Harvick placing 11th, Dale Earnhardt Jr., placing 13th, Matt Kenseth placing 14th, Martin Truex Jr., placing 17th and Greg Biffle Placing 18th.
In other NASCAR news
NASCAR reinstated AJ Allmendinger last week after completing the �Road to Recovery� program. It is anybody�s guess as to where his career will go from here. Penske has said that he would consider rehiring him. There as also been talk of some of the IndyCar teams having an interest in Allmendinger. Let me know what you think will happen. Will he get back on the track in NASCAR or IndyCar? or Is his career in racing over?


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Revisiting the vendor-neutral security certification landscape -- again!
Certifications expert Ed Tittel outlines security certifications available.
Editor's note: View our updated vendor-neutral certification guide, available here.
On Jan. 23, 2001, SearchSecurity published a tip entitled "The Security Certification Landscape: Choices and Benefits." I updated this tip on Aug. 23, 2001, as I prepared to host a chat on security certifications. As a companion to another survey I'm preparing on vendor-specific security certifications (which will publish on March 28), I'm updating this column, as well. This time, the landscape has changed a bit, including extensive elaboration of the Systems Administration and Network Security (SANS) Institute's security certifications, as well as the introduction of a new player to the scene: the Security Certified Program, which offers mid- and senior-level credentials.
There is a large number of security certifications available today, so it's important to understand what's worth supporting for employee development and what's not. I've listed all of the vendor-neutral security certifications I was able to find, along with information to help you evaluate the programs covered. If your organization has significant investments in vendor technologies (such as those available from Cisco, CheckPoint, Internet Security Systems or ISS and so forth), don't overlook the possibility that those vendors might also offer their own more focused security certifications, as well. You'll find them covered in a companion survey in the next Executive Security Briefing.
To begin, let's revisit our big bowl of alphabet soup by exposing all the security-related certification programs -- and their inevitable acronyms -- that occupies this landscape. For each program I mention, I'll provide a brief explanation and provide a pointer to more information if you want to learn more.
BIS -- Brainbench Internet Security Certification
Seeks to identify individuals with a good working knowledge of Internet security practices, principles and technologies. Aimed at full-time network or system administrators who must manage systems with Internet connections or access.
Source: Brainbench
BNS -- Brainbench Network Security Certification
Seeks to identify individuals with a good working knowledge of network security practices, principles and technologies. Aimed at full-time network administrators who must deal with external threats through boundary devices like routers, firewalls or intrusion-detection systems, as well as more typical internal threats.
Source: Brainbench
CCISM -- Certified Counterespionage and Information Security Manager
To prepare individuals to study potential sources of threat, defeat attacks and manage information security at an organizational level. CCISM is a management-level certification, where CCISMs generally manage, work with or consult IT organizations, technical specialists and other IT security professionals.
Source: Espionage Research Institute
CCSA -- Certification in Control Self-Assessment
Demonstrates knowledge of internal control self-assessment procedures, primarily aimed at financial and records controls. Of primary interest with those professionals who must evaluate IT infrastructures for possible threats to financial integrity, legal requirements for confidentiality and regulatory requirements for privacy.
Source: Institute of Internal Auditors
CFE -- Certified Fraud Examiner
Demonstrates ability to detect financial fraud and other white-collar crimes. Of primary interest to full-time security professionals in law, law enforcement or who work in organizations (such as banking, securities trading or classified operations) with legal mandates to audit for possible fraudulent or illegal transactions and activities.
Source: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
CIA -- Certified Internal Auditor
Demonstrates knowledge of professional financial auditing practices. Of primary interest to financial professionals responsible for auditing IT practices and procedures, as well as standard accounting practices and procedures to insure the integrity and correctness of financial records, transaction logs and other records relevant to commercial activities.
Source: Institute of Internal Auditors
CISA -- Certified Information Systems Auditor
Demonstrates knowledge of IS auditing for control and security purposes. Of primary interest to IT security professionals responsible for auditing IT systems, practices and procedures to make sure organizational security policies meet governmental and regulatory requirements, conform to best security practices and principles and meet or exceed requirements stated in an organization's security policy.
Source: Information Systems Audit and Control Association
CISSP -- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Demonstrates knowledge of network and system security principles, safeguards and practices. Of primary interest to full-time IT security professionals who work in internal security positions or who consult with third parties on security matters. CISSPs are capable of analyzing security requirements, auditing security practices and procedures, designing and implementing security policies, and managing and maintaining an ongoing and effective security infrastructure.
Source: International Information Systems Security Certifications Consortium (aka (ISC)2 pronounced "ISC-squared")
Certified NetAnalyst -- Security
This is an intermediate-level, but highly specialized security certification that has one foot in the protocol analysis world and the other foot in the security world. Individuals who obtain this certification understand security issues including security policy, risk assessment, vulnerabilities and exploits, intrusion-detection techniques, security auditing and assessment and incident-handling practices and procedures. Individuals who obtain this certification must obtain entry-level network analysis credentials as a pre-requisite, and this credential involves substantial work with attack signatures, traffic patterns and analysis, and so forth.
Source: Pine Mountain Group
CIW Security Analyst
Individuals who take and pass the CIW-SP exam, and who hold one of the following certifications qualify as a CIW Security Analyst (CIW-SA):
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) 4
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) 2000
Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) 4
Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) 5
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Level 2
SAIR Level 2 LCE
Individuals who hold this credential can carry out security policy, identify and handle security threats, and apply countermeasures using firewalls, intrusion detection and related systems. The program's Web focus also includes coverage of online payments, transaction processing and related security matters.
Source: Prosoft Training
CIW-SP -- Certified Internet Webmaster-Security Professional
Demonstrates knowledge of Web- and e-commerce-related security principles and practices. Of primary interest to Web administrators who must implement and manage a secure and working Web presence that may also include e-commerce capabilities.
Source: Prosoft Training, Inc.
CPP -- Certified Protection Professional
Demonstrates thorough understanding of physical, human and information security principles and practices. The most senior and prestigious IT security professional certification covered here, the CPP requires extensive on the job experience (seven to nine years), as well as a profound knowledge of technical and procedural security topics and technologies. Only those who have worked with and around security for some time will be able to qualify for this credential.
Source: American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
Certified Web Professional (CWP) Security Specialist
This vendor-neutral, Web-oriented program includes a CWP Security Specialist credential. As it happens, obtaining this credential requires passing the CIW Security Professional exam and meeting additional work experience requirements. Please see the CIW-SP listing for more information.
Source: International Webmasters' Association (IWA)
GIAC -- Global Information Assurance Certification
Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to manage and protect important information systems and networks. The SANS organization is well-known for its timely, focused and useful security information and certification program. A rising star on the landscape, the GIAC is aimed at serious, full-time security professionals responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining a state-of-the-art security infrastructure that may include incident handling and emergency response team management.
Certifications available include the following:
Entry-level/basic pre-requisite:
GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
Mid-level specializations:
GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW)
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX)
Senior-level (all specializations, plus additional exams and work)
GIAC Security Engineer (GSE) track
Role-oriented credentials:
GIAC Information Security Officer -- Basic (GISO -- Basic)
GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
Source: The SANS Institute
IT Security Certificate Program
Entry-level credential for basic and advanced internetworking security technologies training and cert program, this program aims to certify general IT security knowledge and ability. Aimed primarily at network and system administrators with some (but not heavy) security responsibilities.
Source: Colorado Computer Training Institute (CCTI)
NSCP -- Network Security Certified Professional
Demonstrates ability to design and implement organizational security strategies, securing the network perimeter and component systems. An intermediate level IT security certification aimed at network or systems administrators with heavy security responsibilities or those who work full-time on IT security matters.
Source: Learning Tree International
SCNA -- Security Certified Network Architect
This is a mid- to senior-level security certification that focuses on concepts, planning and implementation of Private Key Infrastructure and biometric authentication and identification systems. Individuals who attain this certification will be able to implement either or both of these technologies within organizations or as consultants to such organizations.
Source: Security Certified Program
SCNP -- Security Certified Network Professional
This is an entry- to mid-level security certification that focuses on two primary topics: firewalls and intrusion detection. Related curriculum and exams cover network security fundamentals and network defense and countermeasures. Individuals who attain this certification will be able to work as full-time IT security professionals with an operations focus.
Source: Security Certified Program
TICSA -- TruSecure ICSA Certified Security Associate
Demonstrates basic familiarity with vendor-neutral system and network security principles, practices and technologies. An entry-level security certification for network or system administrations and for those interested in climbing the first rung in a security certification ladder suitable for full-time IT security work.
Source: TruSecure Corporation
TICSE -- TruSecure ICSA Certified Security Engineer
Demonstrates deep and serious knowledge of vendor-neutral system and network security principles, practices and technologies. ICSA is pre-requisite. An intermediate to advanced level IT security certification aimed at full-time security professionals and consultants.
Source: TruSecure Corporation
TICSP -- TruSecure ICSA Certified Security Professional
Trainer certification to enable individuals to teach ICSA and ICSE classes. A specialized security credential aimed at IT-focused trainers and instructors who seek to teach the ICSA curriculum.
Source: TruSecure Corporation
Another entry-level contender is also looming on this landscape. The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) recently announced it is working on a certification for "foundation-level IT security workers." CompTIA has been quite successful with its A+ and Network+ certifications; it remains to be seen if they can succeed with this new program, currently known as CompTIA Security Certification (I've heard it called Security+ in some circles, but an official name has yet to be announced).
Obviously, there is no shortage of options for would-be computer security experts to choose from. Today, the CISSP, the SANS GIAC and the CPP are probably the best-known and most widely-followed IT security certifications. Numbers of certified individuals in these programs vary from a low of 3,000 to a high of 9,000. With the release of the ICSA and ICSE programs and exams, those credentials are starting to gain momentum, but it's not yet clear how much market and mind share these programs will garner. For the time being, the CISSP and the SANS GIAC remain the best bets for those seeking serious security credentials, and the CPP is restricted to the most senior members of the security community, simply because it requires seven-to-nine years of work experience in the security field to qualify for the exam!
Given this landscape, I can also recommend a "security certification ladder" that individuals can start at any point (depending on current knowledge, skills and experience) and climb from there:
- Start out gentle with the BrainBench Internet and network security exams. You'll find them listed at www.brainbench.com; they're cheap, provide good basic coverage of the subject and will get you motivated to make progress. This should take you two-to-four months.
- Next, tackle the Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Security Professional exam. Combined with your MCSE, passing this exam makes you a CIW Security Analyst and may enhance your "merit badge count." This is a good entry-level exam on basic Internet, network and systems security. This will take you another two-to-four months to complete. After that, a broader, more formal, but still entry-level security cert is what you should tackle. This could be any of the following credentials, any of which will provide you with an excellent and thorough background in computer security theory, operations, practices and policies:
- TruSecure ICSA Computer Security Associate (TICSA)
The International Computer Security Association is well-known and highly regarded; their entry-level program requires a minimum of two years of work-related security experience or equivalent classroom training hours.
- ISC-squared's System Security Certified Professional
The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium is also home to the best-known senior level security certification (see below). If you?re of a mind to go that route, the SSCP is a great way to prepare.
- SANS GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
The SANS Institute is a growing powerhouse in the security industry. Likewise, its certifications are gaining increased visibility and acceptance. The GSEC opens the door to other certifications in the SANS GIAC program. Finally, you'll be ready to tackle a premium or senior-level security certification. Most such certifications require three or more years of relevant, on-the-job experience. Many require submitting papers or research results in addition to passing exams; some also require taking specific classes. Of these, three are particularly worthy of mention, and pick up where the previous three left off:
- TruSecure ICSE Computer Security Expert (TICSE)
This is an expert-level computer security certification that builds on the platform of the TICSA. A relatively new program, this credential is well-conceived but does not yet enjoy the same clout or recognition as the other two senior-level credentials mentioned here.
- ISC-squared?s Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
CISSP is the best-known senior-level security certification in North America and the one most often requested by name in job postings and classified ads.
SANS GIAC Security Specialist Certifications
The SANS Institute offers numerous topical specializations that extend on the GSEC including firewalls, incident handling, intrusion analysis, Windows and UNIX administration, information security officer, and systems and network auditor certs. A topical, timely and highly technical program based on outstanding training online or at SANS conferences.
Please let me know if my revised survey of this landscape has missed anything. I can't claim to know, see or be able to find everything, so all feedback -- especially if it adds to this list -- will be gratefully acknowledged. As always, feel free to e-mail me with comments or questions at firstname.lastname@example.com.
About the author
Ed Tittel is the president of LANWrights, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of iLearning.com. Tittel has been working in the computing industry for 20 years and has worked as a software developer, manager, writer and trainer. As an expert on SearchSecurity, he answers your infosec training and certification questions in our Ask the Expert feature.


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Here are the pages that were updated this month. See the new additions!
Or maybe you'd prefer just a list of all (well, most) of the categories and subjects and album pages in LOST GALLERY! Well, here it is!
Advance to the Rear The Rear View
Aircraft – Biplanes
Aircraft – Connie, the Lockheed Constellation
Aliens and Mystery – Area Fifty-One and a Half
Animals – Gone to the Chickens
Animals – The Pets by themselves
Animals – Posing on a Pony
Area Fifty-One and a Half – Don't Look Now
Automobiles – Car Bumpers
Automobiles – Car Running Boards
Baby Buggy
Beach – Itinerant Beach Photographer (page 01)
Beach – Itinerant Beach Photographer (page 02)
Beach – The Old Days
Beach – The Slide Show
Beach – The Girlfriend
Boys in Dresses
Bumpers – Car Bumpers
Cabinet Cards
Camera – Photographs containing a camera
C'est la Guerre – Photographs about the wars
Chain Chain Chain – People doing the same things
Chair, Fringed
Chair, One Armed
Chickens - Gone to the Chickens
Children – Boys in Dresses
Children – A Child on the Front Steps
Children - Girls and their Dolls
Children – Kid in a Tub
Children – Mobile Toys
Children - On Running Boards
Children – Slide Show
Children – Trios - In groups of Three
Christmas – in found photographs
Cities – Unknown Street Scenes
Class Pictures – School Days!
Clothing – Bows
Clothing – Costumes
Clothing – Cowboy Outfits
Clothing – Boys in Dresses
Clothing – Furs – The Dead Animal Society
Clothing – Grass Skirts
Clothing – Hats
Clothing – Jodhpurs
Clothing – Saddle Shoes
Clothing – Sailor Tailored Fashion
Clothing – Swimwear – At the Beach
Clothing – Uniforms – Girl & her Guy in Uniform
Clothing – Uniforms - Our Man at the Front
Connie, the Lockheed Constellation
Couples – A Girl and her Guy in Uniform
Fake Fight
Fringed Chair
Furniture and Props – One Armed Chair
Furniture and Props – Props and Backdrops
Furniture and Props – The Fringed Chair
Furniture and Props – Wicker
Girl in a Boat
Girlfriend and the Car
Girlfriend at the beach
Goat Cart
Gone to the Chickens – Snaps including a chicken
Grass Skirt Gallery
Groups – Chain Chain Chain – People lined up
Groups – Class Pictures
Hats – Where everyone is wearing a hat
Hats – Really Big hats
Homes – We Call it Home
House – Our House
Itinerant Street Photographer
Itinerant Child Photographer With PONY!
Laundry – People and Clothes Lines
Music – Trombones
Music Makers
Novelty Photo Booth – Collection
Novelty Photo Booth – Examination
The Office Typewriters and business
On a Bumper
On a Car
On a Rock
On a Running Board
One-Armed Chair
Parade – Parties, Parades and Picnics
Parties – Parties, Parades and Picnics
People Stacks
Personal Pinups – the best girl. (Page One)
Personal Pinups – the best girl. (Page Two)
Personal Pinups – Girlfriend at the beach
Pets – The animals by themselves
Photo Mask
PhotoBombing – Pranks to ruin a photo
Photography – Photographs containing a camera
Photography – The Photo Mask
Photography – Tinted Photograph
Photography – Polaroids
Photography Errors – Lurker
Photography Errors – photographer's Shadow
Photography Errors – The Double Exposure
Photography Errors – Unauthorized Photographs
Picnics – Parties, Parades and Picnics
Places to Go - More about where than who.
Places – Our House - With people in front
Places – We Call it Home - More houses
Pony – Posing on a Pony
Poses – Advance to the Rear!
Poses - Belly Down, Heads Up! (A really odd pose.)
Poses – Cheesecake
Poses – Fake Fight
Poses – Girl in a Boat
Poses – In a Tree
Poses – Kid in a Tub
Poses – On a Bumper
Poses – On a Car
Poses – On a Pony
Poses – On a Running Board
Poses – Out Sitting on a Rock
Poses – People with Signs.
Poses – Personal Pinup
Poses – The Rear View
Poses – Sleeping people
Poses – Stacks of People People on People
Props and Backdrops
Rock – People out sitting on a rock
Running Boards - Automobiles
Running Boards with Children
Saddle Shoes
Sailor Tailored Clothing
Signs – People posing with signs.
Sleeping People
Sneaky Snaps–People not posing at all
Telephone - About telephones and operators
Things – Typewriter – A Modern Antique
Things – Telephones
Things – Watermelon in the picture
Tinted Photograph
Toys – Children and their Mobile Toys
Toys - Girls and their Dolls
Transportation – Aircraft
Transportation – Automobile Bumpers
Transportation – Automobile Running Boards
Transportation – Baby Buggy
Transportation – Biplanes
Transportation – Lockheed Constellation
Transportation – Wheelbarrow
Tree Thing
Types of Photographs – Cabinet Cards
Types of Photographs – CDV (Carte-de Viste)
Types of Photographs – Photobooth
Types of Photographs – Polaroids
Types of Photographs – Tintypes
Typewriter – A Modern Antique
Unauthorized Photographs – Sneaky snaps
Uniformed Man – Our Man at the Front
Vehicles – Biplane
Vehicles – Lockheed Constellation
Vehicles – Wheelbarrow
Washday Blues – Of Love and Laundry
Wicker Chairs
Wicker Furniture
World War One


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Dear E. Jean: I'm average. And as I live in New York City, which is filled with tall, gorgeous, brilliant, and talented women, am I too average to attract romantic interest from men and establish a great career?
I'm 5'4", a size 4, mid-level in the looks department, and smart but not brilliant. I have an adjunct teaching job, but no tenure. My mother suggests I move to a rural town, where there will be less competition all around.
Am I just not cut out to find success in the city where the most beautiful women in the world reside? Are my mediocrities keeping me from attracting potential mates and happiness? Should I move?
—Standard Model
Miss Standard, My Snapdragon: Bah! I once watched one of the ugliest young women in Manhattan—who happened to be remarkably clever—smile at chaps across a crowded bar, shimmy her shoulders, flip her hair, flare her nostrils, thrust out her bosom, twist her torso so as to better to show off her small waist, laugh at dudes' jokes, etc., etc.… Thus did she captivate more men than did the raving beauties all around her who made no moves.
It does not matter where you are—Bozeman, Boston, Beijing—the flirty, optimistic, confident woman wins every time.
However, your mother may be onto something. You may feel prettier, more brilliant, and more accomplished in a small town. A transplanted New York chick teetering down Third Street in Bloomington, Indiana, in neon Louboutins and a silk-chiffon bodysuit under a crocheted minidress could cause quite a riot. Why not try a week there (or in Santa Fe, Ithaca, or Missoula) and see what transpires?
This letter is from the E. Jean archive.


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2 Dead Following Police Standoff in Sioux Falls [VIDEO]
Two people are dead in Sioux Falls following a police standoff Tuesday afternoon.
According to Police Sergeant Loren McManus of the Sioux Falls Police Department, Tyrone Smith, 38, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the Cost Cutters at 2701 West 41st Street after a protracted standoff.
Sioux Falls Police Department Officer Loren McManus speaks with KSOO-AM about the standoff:
McManus explained that just after 1:00 pm Smith appeared at the home of his children's babysitter, located at 18th and Holly, brandishing a weapon. Shortly after, he fled the residence with his two children.
At approximately 1:09 pm, police were called to the 2700 block of West 41st Street on a report of a two car accident. Upon arrival, police found a female subject - later identified as Amanda Conn0rs, 23 - dead of a gunshot wound in one of the vehicles.
At around 1:30 pm, Smith entered the Cost Cutters with his two children. McManus explained that there were four employees in the business, including the mother of his two children.
Smith allowed the employees to leave, along with the two children. As the employees left the building, they reported hearing a single gunshot.
"From what I'm told he never was actually going to hold them. He basically allowed them to leave. I don't know what the conversation was when they left. I don't think they were forced to stay or go. They left on their own," McManus said.
Later investigation revealed that Conners was also the manager of the Cost Cutters, but they are unaware of any other connection between her and Smith at this time. Police did say that Smith was having experiencing problems with the mother of his children.
"His wife, or girlfriend, whatever their domestic relationship is, that seems to be where the issue was at, I believe Ms. Connors was an employee of Cost Cutters but I don't know what the relationship was and why she was targeted," McManus said.
During the standoff, O'Gorman High School was on lockdown, but dismissed as scheduled.


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It's not fair is it, pitting two acts against each other like fighting cocks? After all, music isn't a competition. But whatever...we're petty, list-making fan-gits, it's our right. And, its fine to play favourites. Didn't Cliff Huxtable like Rudy best? Anyway.
It's always rankled that Crystal Castles have all the prestige, while Kap Bambino, their nearest counterpart, have all the moves. So what if, in Sao Paulo, Alice Glass bit a security guy right on the ass? Or that Ethan Kath did for the leather jacket what The Strokes did for tight trousers? And so what if, praise the heavens, they went to art school? By virtue of arriving at a time when the music press was affixing the word 'punk' to every genre shy of Turkish reggae, Crystal Castles were quick to be aligned with the 8-bit gabba-punk scene, despite the fact that the majority of the French-Canadians' debut was wistful verging on twee. Realistically speaking, Crystal Castles are no more 'digi-punk' than A.R.E. Weapons are Suicide for the new millennium. That being, not very.
Then you have Bordeaux's Kap Bambino. Eurotrash street slime armed with overheating Korgs and corroded textures, there's a toxicity to their 'electro-grunge', as if their lurid, gaudy, crass sound exudes some type of sulphurous gas. Perhaps their contaminating presence is down to the air of sexual rancidity that permeates their records - their pornographic brand of eroticism redolent of disease: rotting genitalia and boiling syphilitic brains. Or maybe its the corrupting climate of madness: their sparking, anarchic production; the frenzied tempo, and the fried banshee in front-woman Caroline Martial, her voice sliced and diced sadistically by stern techbod, Orion Bouvier.
More than anything, the Kap Bambino sound is evocative of prolonged drug abuse, or rather the eroded mind and body of a chronic pill-slave. Perhaps as Europeans they properly understand the digi-punk mindset, a world where getting out of your head one night a week is the first and only truth, because artificially-induced happiness is the only kind still available; where speed and nihilism is the only currency and the kids are trapped in a cyclical nightmare of their own making. In the final analysis, whereas CC are cerebral, knowing, contrived; Bambino are gut-level, off the hook, and just too wasted to think. They stink, Bambino, of sweat and burnt electrics, whiles Crystal Castles are redolent only of magazine gloss and franchise-chain coffee. Of course the French duo are every bit as much an art-school laboratory construct as Crystal Castles. The difference is, Bambino are good at hiding the seams. And being decadent continentals, unselfconscious fun is child's play.
The difference between the two acts is perfectly illustrated by their contrasting approaches to rave: on Crystal Castles' self-titled second effort and Kap Bambino's Devotion, respectively. The Canadian's treatment domesticated 'ardcore, condemning the genre to the art gallery, and the realms of tastefulness. Headphone-rave with a coating of practiced wackiness, Crystal Castles II played plastically with the genre's 'signifiers', on a theoretical level, similar to Roxy Music and their approach to glam rock, or indeed any other avant-leaning act in history whose modelled a detached version of a visceral, lumpen genre; be it Pere Ubu and garage-rock or Talking Head and funk. "Crystal Castles remain resolutely cold" DiS's Andrzej Lukowski observed, in his review of Crystal Castles II. Bambino, meanwhile, simply play. You can foresee a cerebral hollowing-out of rave over the course of 2012, what with the advent of rave-deconstructing acts like Araabmusic, or the rise of 'chill-rave' producers like Stay +. Consider also the current vogue amongst witchhouse acts for repurposing late-Nineties trance. But true to form, on their fifth album Devotion Bambino are true to the form, consequently vomiting out an early contender for the indie community's best dance record of the year. Or, that is, the most danceable.
From the off, Devotion is all about pleasure and release. Opener 'Resistance Alpha' revs up in a storm of cut-up vox, before a tiny synth-squiggle primes the good times, ushering in a whomping kickdrum and heart-swelling synths of Gatecrasher '98 vintage. It's just one of the many jaw-tightening moments that riddle the album. 'Obsess' is riot grrl via synthpunk (with added arpeggios) while, galloping and drenched in a plutonium sizzle, 'Rise' really puts the blast in blasted techno. Midpoint vignette 'White Voodoo' is coldwave meets Fucked Up, but with live drums, and (skimming over dubstep misfire 'Buffalo Kids') 'Trapping' leads you down a blind alley of plaintive strings, before an ambush of dizzy metallic modulations and one big bastard of a bass-beat. Elsewhere, 'Under Tender' presents a wasted, ominous take on Moroder disco; 'Devotion' splits the difference between 18th century Vienna and 1970s Lower East Side; while 'Burning' reinvents the dancefloor as the scene of a screaming massacre: ear-popping lazer-synths raking the front rows in maniacal waves. Neither cheapjack electro or purist dance,Devotionis located at that sweet spot often inhabited by indie dance acts - both accessible and unsavoury.
It's a little contrary to favour Devotion over Crystal Castles II, when the latter is a far more accomplished, versatile, inventive record. But if the name of the game be functioning dance music, this is a one horse race.
8John Calvert's Score