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As soon as you pulled in the long tree-lined driveway, it became apparent this wasn't your usual open house, despite what the roadside sign said.
The first clue was the flashlights prospective buyers were carrying.
They were needed because the power, along with water, heat and other amenities in this now-closed minimum-security prison was turned off and all 48 buildings were boarded up last year when the last of the inmates shipped out.
On Wednesday the state Office of General Services will open bids -- the minimum is set at $950,000 -- on Gabriels, a 92-acre facility in the middle of the Adirondacks in Franklin County, about 15 minutes north of Saranac Lake.
The attempt to sell Camp Gabriels, though, is more than just another real estate transaction. It might serve as a test run for similar sales to come as the state downsizes not only its prisons, but potentially other facilities as well.
Call it the Great New York Fire Sale.
By the end of January two more prisons will be shuttered: Lyon Mountain in nearby Clinton County and the minimum security portion of Butler Correctional Facility in Wayne County. That's in addition to several annexes at other prisons, and 16 youth prison and group home closures enacted since 2007 by the Office of Children and Family Services.
Since last year, the state Office of General Services, which disposes of unneeded property, auctioned off the Glens Falls Armory for $207,000 to Finch Paper.
They also auctioned off a distribution center in Central Islip, Long Island, for $5.7 million and earlier sold a Rochester armory for $1.5 million.
Prisons in the Adirondacks, however, contain unique challenges including the isolation, weather and an extra layer of regulation that comes for facilities, like Gabriels, that are in the Adirondack Park.
During an open-house tour last month, a group of three people from a development group in Syracuse were the only ones that showed up.
That was the second tour offered -- no one came to an earlier open house in October, and the fact that it snowed 3 inches that day, didn't help, said Sue Mayer, a local resident who is volunteering on a panel to help figure out how to redevelop the prison.
Gabriels has its selling points. There's a self-contained water and sewer system as well as an emergency power plant. The buildings are a mix of squat dormitories, a gym, classrooms and even a chapel. All are well-preserved and look like they could go years without suffering any serious weather damage.
"You've got to look at options for multiple uses," said Joe Lewis, the Syracuse developer, who along with architect Richard Morris and engineer Ravi Raman toured Gabriels last month.
They wouldn't say if they would bid but as they inspected the buildings, taking measurements and checking for potential problems such as asbestos, Lewis and the others reeled off a list of possibilities including a drug or alcohol treatment center (the prison dorms are ready-made housing) a school (it has a 336-bed capacity), or even a snowmobile resort (the area is near some popular trails). Another thought: a medical facility of some sort which would evoke Gabriels' past as a tuberculosis treatment center built by nuns in the late 19th Century.
The bottom line though, said Lewis, is that any redevelopment has to make financial sense. "The numbers have to work," he said.
John Quenell, supervisor for the town of Brighton which includes the community of Gabriels, said he met with the potential buyers after their tour and brainstormed with them but hasn't heard from them since.
One idea centers on incorporating Gabriels as a hamlet, which Quenell believes would allow developers to avoid some of the extensive reviews and regulations that would be required by the Adirondack Park Agency, which controls development in much of the Adirondacks.
He said it was unclear if anyone other than the Syracuse visitors have seriously considered the property.
"We've heard nothing from any of the other folks who have been poking around," said Quenell.
Dennis Brown lives 200 miles away but he knows that feeling.
He's supervisor of Pharsalia, Chenango County, where another prison closed in July 2009.
They're not even at the point of offering tours, though, due to the kind of bureaucratic obstacles that seem to be so typical in New York.
The way Brown describes it, the land on which the prison sits was purchased by money from a bond act, which could complicate matters. It's controlled by the Department of Environmental Conservation which leased the land to the prison system and now must turn it over to OGS for disposal. A year and four months after the prison has closed, that has yet to happen.
Like Quenell, Brown extols some of the old prison's features including a wood heating system that can exploit the surrounding forests and a first-rate athletic facility.
"There is gymnasium up there to die for," said Brown.
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LAKEWOOD RANCH — Eight-year-old Brett Thoma didn't want to be anywhere else.
With his yellow practice jersey flapping in the wind, Brett juked past a pair of defenders and charged toward the goal. Scoring goals is nothing new for Brett; after all, he's played soccer since he was 4. But this fall, Brett's goals will mean something.
Earlier this month, Brett began playing his first season of competitive soccer with the Braden River Soccer Club's U9 Rage, following in the footsteps of his older brother Kyle, 11.
Having played recreational soccer for Braden River for the past four years, Brett was ready to secure his new maroon Rage uniform.
"I like playing for the Braden River Soccer Club," he said. "It's awesome because the fans are always cheering for you. The players are going to be a lot better (though), so I'm going to have to practice a lot more."
Braden River kicked of its 12th year with the start of league play for its competitive senior (U15-U18) season Aug. 15. The team will play every Saturday for the next eight weeks before taking a break for the high school soccer season.
"At a competitive level, we're one of the strongest clubs in the Tampa Bay area," Braden River Soccer Club President Brenden Moriarty said. "Our kids travel across the country and play in a variety of tournaments. Ultimately we would like to be able to have some of our kids play for the U.S. National team."
Lakewood Ranch High senior defender Tre Flagg is one of many local high school players who spend the offseason playing for the Rage. Flagg joined the club five years ago after moving to Florida from Baltimore. Since then, Flagg has used the additional training to help advance his game and further prepare him to play at the high school and possibly even the collegiate level.
"This was the best club that I saw, and it just felt right for me," said Flagg who plays for the Rage's U18 competitive soccer team. "The people here and the players … they're all nice to everyone. They're very supportive of the teams that are here, and the coaches are really good."
Following the start of the senior competitive season will be the start of the club's recreational league Sept. 26. Registration for Braden River's ongoing fall recreational league will be from 1-3 p.m., Aug. 29, in the clubhouse located behind Lakewood Ranch High School at Lakewood Ranch Park. Registration costs vary from $95 to $105 depending on the specific age group.
Finally, the club will begin its TOPSoccer progeam in early October and kick off its competitive junior (U9-U14) season Oct. 24.
Founded in 1997, the Braden River Soccer Club, open to all boys and girls ages 4-19, serves more than 1,300 families throughout its recreational, competitive and TOPSoccer programs.
"We're a community-based organization," Moriarty said. "We (strive to) provide a safe, fun and social environment for the youth of this community."
Braden River is the only club in the area that offers TOPSoccer. The program is primarily for kids and young adults with mild to severe developmental disabilities. Every player on the TOPSoccer team has a personal buddy for the day, allowing the Rage's remaining players to learn valuable life lessons. The program was started three years ago by former board member Dave Robinson. Since then, the league has only continued to grow with more than 40 participants now calling the league home.
"It's the most rewarding thing they've ever done," Moriarty said of the buddy program. "They get to experience the volunteering aspect of life, and the majority of them find it very rewarding."
For more information on the Braden River Soccer Club visit its Web site at www.bradenriversoccer.org.
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WHEN: 1-3 p.m., Aug. 29
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Taylor Swift + Conor Kennedy Enjoy Low-Key Weekend Together in New England
Taylor Swift may never, ever get back together with [insert ex-boyfriend's name here] -- but the singer is, however, enjoying her budding relationship with Conor Kennedy of the famed political clan. The blonde beauty/America's sweetheart, 22, reportedly spent some low-key time with her beau, 18, in New England this weekend. How romantic.
On Saturday, Sept. 15, the duo enjoyed a cozy dinner at Taylor's Tavern & Restaurant. Maybe they chose this establishment, located in Greenfield, Mass., because of the name? Probably not! It's actually only a few miles from the prep school that Conor attends in Deerfield, according to PEOPLE. So it was likely a matter of location, location, location.
A witness said the couple was "very polite" and "happy," and that Swift is "very sweet." No surprises here!
They also went antiquing at Deerfield's Old Station Antiques, as well. That so sounds like something Swift, who has been paying homage to the classic looks of the'50s and early '60s (Red lips! High-waisted polka dot bikinis! Ponytails! Pearls!), would do. She is an old soul, and antiquing seems to be right up her alley.
Swift left her boyfriend on Sunday afternoon (Sept. 16) since he had class the next day. She, on the other hand, has to promote her upcoming 'Red' album, which we predict to sell millions.
We're happy that Swift is happy. She deserves it after all her bad ex-BFs.
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A team of Hope College students has finished in the top third nationally in the 2010 William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, a contest so challenging that the median score this year was two points out of a possible 120.
Four Hope students competed in the event: junior Nathan Graber of Washington, D.C., junior XiSen Hou of Qingdao, China, freshman Joshua Kammeraad of Bethel Park, Pa., and junior Bobby Nash of Niles. They finished 121st out of teams of undergraduates representing 442 colleges and universities from the United States and Canada. Individually, each of the four students scored between 10 and 20 points on the exam, all ranking within the top 1,670 out of the 4,296 individual participants from 546 institutions.
"Putnam is an extremely difficult and prestigious competition," said Dr. Aaron Cinzori, associate professor of mathematics and chairperson of the department. "For our students to finish 121st among the best mathematical students in two countries, and to score 10 to 20 individually when the median was two, is a remarkable achievement and we're proud of their performance."
The annual William Lowell Putnam exam is a two-part, six-hour exam administered on the first Saturday in December, with the students who compete taking the exam on their own campuses. The exam consists of 12 problems, each worth up to 10 points, that cut across many areas of mathematics and are designed to test originality as well as technical competence. The competition began in 1938 and is administered by the Mathematical Association of America.


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Arkansas Abortion Rates Hit Record Low, Show Possible Incline in Pro-Life Culture
Recently released health department records indicate that abortion in Arkansas is on a downward trend, and in 2012 the state had its lowest number of abortions in over three decades.
Records released by the Department of Health's office of Vital Records/Statistics indicate that in 2012 there were 3,782 abortions in the state, a figure six percent down from 4,033 abortions in 2011. Additionally, the 2012 figure is the lowest annual abortion rate in the state since 1977.
According to LifeSite News, the state's abortion rates have followed a noticeable pattern, rising in the 1970's and 80's, peaking in the 90's, and then declining from 1992 onward. "These numbers would seem to confirm the tide of public opinion has shifted on abortion. Abortion in Arkansas is on the decline. It isn't a thing of the past yet, but it is slowly heading that direction," the pro-life media outlet reported.
Arkansas has some of the strictest abortion regulations in the nation; it is one of four states with only one surgical abortion clinic, along with Mississippi, South Dakota, and North Dakota. In March, the state's legislature enacted a bill over Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe's veto that banned abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, one of the most pro-life abortion laws in the country. In May, however, a federal judge barred the state from implementing its new law, saying it was "more than likely unconstitutional."
Still, several members of the state's Republican-dominated legislature have vowed to continue fighting for the lives of unborn children in their state. Rep. Ann Clemmer, a Republican supporter of the state's pro-life legislation, previously told local CNN affiliate KATV in Little Rock that any legal fees required to defend the state's pro-life legislation would be money well-spent. "Protecting unborn children is [...] an important way to spend state resources," Clemmer said.
Additionally, Kandi Cox, a pro-life activist, told CNN that when the Republican-controlled legislature decided to override Democratic Gov. Beebe's veto on the 12-week abortion ban, it showed Arkansas was a state that "stood for life."
"We're going to continue to fight until Arkansas stays a solid state for life," Cox, who had an abortion when she was just 19 and now runs Abba Adoption, an organization that offers support for women who choose adoption over abortion, told CNN affiliate KARK-TV back in March.
In addition to Arkansas' strict anti-abortion legislation, two recent, separate polls find that the pro-life culture in the U.S. is on the rise. One poll, conducted by the polling company Rasmussen, found the gap between pro-choice voters and pro-life voters is narrowing, with 46 percent of likely voters questioned saying they're pro-choice and 43 percent pro-life.
A separate poll conducted by Gallup had similar findings, with 48 percent of those questioned saying they're pro-life and 45 percent pro-choice.


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Paul Bearer Passes Away at the Age of 58
William Moody, better known to WWE fans as Paul Bearer, passed away yesterday at the age of 58.
Moody made his debut in the WWF in 1991 as the manager of The Undertaker. He would work as the Undertaker's manager, and sometimes enemy, for the next 20 years. He also managed The Undertaker's brother Kane and Mankind.
Moody made his wrestling debut in 1979 under the ring name Percival "Percy" Pringle, III in southeastern independent promotions. After a successful run in Florida Championship Wrestling and World Class Championship Wrestling, Moody took time away from wrestling to be with his young son.
In his time away from the ring, Moody obtained a degree in mortuary science and earned certification as a funeral director and embalmer. His work in the funeral services was believed to be the inspiration for his eventual Paul Bearer gimmick.
Moody leaves behind two sons -- Michael and Daniel. Daniel wrestles on the independent circuit as DJ Pringle.


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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Effortless? Humph!
It happens. Riding a bike does not magically cure all the ills of the world. You can still have a crappy day on a bike. It just isn't quite as crappy as it could be. You still get to see things and smile at people and see the sky.
Colours still stand out, and you can stop to admire them. You can see how other people do what you do.
Even with that, some days just blow. Nothing you can do but take a picture of it.
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I had been wondering about that - what to do if your child is squirming and disbalancing the bike. Seems like you're handling it pretty well actually; I have a terrible sense of balance.ReplyDelete
As for bad days on the bike: that has been happening to me more often than I would like during the winter. On many days, it is just too cold and too windy for me to enjoy myself, but cycling is none the less my preferred transportation option.
I have found that carrying the monster on the back of the bike has done wonders for my balance (not to mention being a kickin' core workout!) It does add an element of fatigue I don't experience when riding solo. today I was tired before I got to him and should have just turned around and got the car or put the bike on the bus rack. I was so tired I was passed by pedestrians on a hill!ReplyDelete
As to bad days... I think I was attracting that : ) I feel for all of you stuck in the Snowpocalypse. Then again, I always liked being snowed in when I was a kid.
we all love that little monster <333ReplyDelete
you are such a trooper with super d on the back. i too have wondered what it's like to have something heavy and wiggly on the bike on those days where you just don't feel "on." or get caught in wind tunnels and the like.ReplyDelete
yay for supermum ade!
love this post.ReplyDelete
The last time I rode the sorte I had this day- such effort. I like hearing the war stories as much as the easy times.
- AnonymousFebruary 13, 2010 at 5:47 PM
The worst day riding a bike is still better than the best day driving a car, especially in traffic. ValReplyDelete
The memory of biking my son on an attached Tag-along to school still makes my arms shake. Exhausting!ReplyDelete
I'd keep up a constant, "C'mon rocket-boosters! You gotta give me an umph here to get up the hill," until we came into traffic and then I just wanted him to sit still and not rock the bike!
(Still worth it but not easy)
- AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Thanks for this post! I'm a beginner with the goal to go car-less, and I had my 3rd substantial ride today on my roadster + Brooks B17. And, well, it was tough. And this post make me feel a little less alone, and a lot more encouraged. Ride on!ReplyDelete


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Behold, the thinnest HDTV we've ever seen. This one's LED backlit, 6.9mm thin with a nearly invisible 10mm bezel, and earned our awe at LG's early morning presser at CES 2010.
Take a look at the glamor shots of this crispy screen, along with lots of other announcements from LG.
Highlights: Dozens of TVs will now be wireless HDMI-ready with the addition of a tiny attachment, affectionately known as a dongle; 240Hz TVs are so last decade, de rigueur is 480Hz, and whoa, it was looking good and smooth; LG expands the 3D club with projectors and TVs sporting the gimmicky new format; a nifty cellphone with a projector on board — all that and more in this gallery:
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Deadlock Detector: Drop it like it's hot!
April 23, 2013 6 Comments
Last time I talked about the right tool for the right job. After that post, I noticed that during the nightly backups and job-runs, the SQL Server log filled up with deadlocks. Hoping to find the cause of this issue, I installed SQL Solutions Deadlock Detector. But I must warn you: it's easier to install it, then to get rid of it!
Downloading it
The drama starts with downloading the tool. If you go to the download location of the tool, there's no mention of a trial-version. They do like to tell you that it's free… A lot of times… But guess what… It isn't!
Installing it
After downloading the tool, I started the installation. Again, there's no mention of any kind that I've just downloaded a trial version, and that you need to pay for the tool after 7 days.
Use it
After the installation I started the tool. The tool shows you for the first time that you're actually running a triall:
After I clicked on "Try", I was prompted to enter a SQL instance to run the tool on. After giving it my SQL Server instance location and name, it showed a pop-up really quick. Apparently it installed a bunch of crap on my SQL instance! Again, there is NO mention that it needs to install objects in your msdb! Also, SQL Server Agent needs to run on your instance, because Deadlock Detector can't run without that.
So what does Deadlock Detector install? I've created a screenshot of all the objects that are installed:
Uninstalling it
Okay, the tool wasn't what I was looking for, so I wanted to uninstall it. But how do I get rid of all those objects that were created in my msdb database?
First I uninstalled the tool, hoping that it would also drop all the objects it created. But at the end of the uninstall, it sent me to this webpage. So I'm suppost to download a special uninstaller to get rid of your installer?
Okay, so I downloaded the special installer-uninstaller, and ran it. Close, but no cigar… The tool ran, returned no errors, but the objects still existed. Running it again, ended with the same results.
To check it yourself, run this query:
SELECT * FROM msdb.LakeSideLockLogger._LakeSide_DbTools_LockLog
If it's still running you'll see record appear that tell you that there were deadlocks on your system. Even though you closed the tool and, like me, expect it to shutdown, the services still run.
To check if the objects still exist on your server, run this query:
SELECT * FROM msdb.sys.objects WHERE 1 = 1 AND is_ms_shipped = 0 AND Name LIKE '_LakeSide%'
So what do you do then? Right, I sent the company a support call. I've waited more than a week by now, but still no reply. Not even a reply that they've received my mail. So a really, really bad service of SQL Solutions if you ask me…
So after a lot of searching, I saw a really small reference to another uninstall method: from the tool itself. So I've re-installed the tool, and tried that:
And that worked for me!
Apparently more people had issues with uninstalling the tool, looking at results like this.
The thing I learned from this, is to dig a little bit deeper if I look at a new tool. The website of the tool's manufacturer might not be the best source to find out how a tools functions…
In the mean while, I found some more objects that aren't uninstalled by Deadlock Detector: Operators and Alerts. Even though you've "uninstalled" the tool, objects, queues, etc, there are still some leftovers: 1 operator, and 3 alerts.
You can drop them by running the script below:
--Drop Operator EXEC msdb.dbo.sp_delete_operator @name=N'Deadlock Detector – Default operator' GO --Drop Alerts EXEC msdb.dbo.sp_delete_alert @name=N'Deadlock Detector – Process is killed' GO EXEC msdb.dbo.sp_delete_alert @name=N'Deadlock Detector – Lock is detected' GO EXEC msdb.dbo.sp_delete_alert @name=N'Deadlock Detector – Deadlock is detected' GO


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A new rule � which governs the use of gill nets and takes effect Sunday � is designed to protect bottlenose dolphins.
A new rule � which governs the use of gill nets and takes effect Sunday � is designed to protect bottlenose dolphins.
The rule prohibits small mesh gill nets within 100 yards of most North Carolina beaches.
Two areas are exempt from the setback, however.
The exceptions are between Cape Lookout and Bogue Inlet, and between Carolina Beach Inlet and the South Carolina line.
�These two areas are places where small mesh gill net fishing has traditionally occurred and at the same time there have been no reports of interactions (with bottlenose dolphins),� said Chris Batsavage, Protected Resources section chief for the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries.
The measure comes at the recommendation of the National Marine Fisheries Service Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Team, a team comprised of commercial fishermen, researchers, and representatives of state and federal agencies, fishery management councils, and conservation organizations.
The team met in June to discuss ways to reduce mortality among bottlenose dolphin stocks, including ways to reduce death and serious injury of two estuarine stocks in North Carolina.
�Since the BDTRP�s implementation in 2006, observer and stranding data indicate small mesh gill nets fished in North Carolina continue to cause serious injury and mortality that exceed sustainable levels (i.e. Potential Biological Removal),� David Bernhart, NMFS assistant regional administrator for protected resources, wrote in a letter to the Division of Marine Fisheries regarding the recommendations.
According to recommendations, the setback will provide a corridor of safe passage for the bottlenose dolphin stocks.
The take reduction team recommended trying the two exempted areas for three years to allow NMFS and the take reduction team to assess potential economic impact and effectiveness of the 100-yard setback.
The exemptions will be discussed after the three years; however, if there is one dolphin take in the exempted area it is recommended that the setback be immediately imposed in those areas as well.
The Take Reduction Team�s recommendations were endorsed by the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission at the commission�s August meeting and implemented through a proclamation issued this week by N.C. Marine Fisheries Director Louis Daniel.
�This is a new regulation for gill nets in the ocean,� Batsavage said.
The restriction applies to commercially- and recreationally-set gill nets with a mesh size of 5 inches or smaller. It does not apply to strike nets used to surround a school of fish and immediately retrieve the catch.
The take reduction team made the recommendations after reviewing observer and stranding data over several years that indicated small-mesh gill nets in North Carolina continue to kill and injure dolphins at levels higher than allowed by a federal plan to reduce interactions.
According to a summary of a presentation made at the team meeting, there was an observed take in 2009 just outside the one kilometer distance from the shoreline that is the ocean boundary for the Northern North Carolina Estuarine Stock for the bottlenose dolphin.
The interaction involved small-mesh gill net gear targeting Spanish mackerel just north of Oregon Inlet. Based on the 2009 observed take, the estimated maximum mortality for the five-year mean for 2007 to 2011 for the ocean-side range of the Northern North Carolina Estuarine Stock is 16.23 animals per year.
Stranding information has also shown evidence of gill net entanglement.
According to the overview, only 7 percent of the 56 fishery interaction strandings in North Carolina between 2007 and 2011 had attached gill net gear; three of those were in the range of the Northern North Carolina and Southern North Carolina estuarine stocks. The remaining strandings showed evidence of gill net entanglement on the carcass.
In 2012, all 18 fishery interaction strandings showed evidence of entanglement but none of the stranded animals had gill net gear attached.
For more information on the 100-yeard setback, contact Chris Batsavage at 252-808-8009 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Contact Daily News reporter Jannette Pippin at 910-382-2557 or email@example.com. Visit JDNews.com to comment.


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Quotient & Capsugel partner on lipid formulation services
Under the deal, Quotient will provide its RapidFACT clinical manufacturing and testing offering to boost Capsugel's existing lipid-based formulation know-how.
The pair hope to solve issues with poorly soluble molecules and to address the limitations of oral bioavailability of compounds using the platform, which most often comes in the form of or emulsions, liposomes or micelles.
Keith Hutchison, Capsugel's senior VP of research and development (R&D) told Outsourcing-Pharma.com that with up to 70 per cent of pipelines facing solubility problems, the deal will go a long way to solving the industry's drug development woes.
"The industry rightly expects technology partners to work smartly together and do more than simply execute template product development programmes," he said. "When our two organisations combine their unique technologies, the cumulative effect can help drive better clinical outcomes."
The alliance means that Quotient will complete a tech transfer of Capsugel's liquid capsule filling and sealing equipment at its facility in Nottingham, UK, and will have access to its development team in Strasbourg, France.
Quotient's CEO Mark Egerton also told Outsourcing-Pharma.com that: "Proven manufacturability and scale-ability will subsequently enable rapid transition from a RapidFACT program into downstream full development activities with Capsugel."
When asked more about the deal, Egerton told us only that "this is a non-exclusive partnership".
The lipid-based solution
Hutchison told us that with more developers looking at lipid-based formulations early in the preclinical development phases, the probability of bioavailability success is growing. But, he added, the need for a greater understanding is key to its growth.
"Initiatives such as the cross-industry Lipid Formulation Classification System development help to drive research and understanding in the field thereby increasing the visibility and acceptance of lipid-based formulations," he added.
Egerton said that, on a more personal level, the firm has seen distinct need for more lipid-based expertise, with several recent RapidFACT projects focusing on the tech to address solubility.
He said the deal was a direct response to customer demand, adding: "Capsugel is the world leader in capsule technology and the development of lipid formulations that are incorporated into capsules."


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by J.B. Hyppolite
David Magargee, 64, is the former owner of Magargee Bros., Inc., a painting company that has been part of the fabric of the Philadelphia region for almost 80 years. Magargee Bros., Inc., has been servicing the Philadelphia region's painting needs since the company was founded in 1932 by David's father and uncle, Len and Bill Magargee.
"My grandfather got sick in 1932 and couldn't work," said David. "He was a cabinet maker. They knew a man named George Heebner, who was very well known around the city. My grandfather called him and said, 'Can you use my two boys?'"
George asked if Len and Bill knew anything about construction. The answer was a resounding no. Fortunately for the two brothers, George said, "The only part of construction where you don't have to know anything is painting."
Len and Bill went door to door offering their services. Meanwhile, the Magargee family was able to make ends meet, due to the grandmother's family owning a corner store and thus being able to buy food wholesale. By 1944, Len was drafted into World War II, and Bill was with Magargee Bros, Inc. Len mailed his checks to Bill, and the two would combine their checks, divide them by two, and David's mom would get half of those two salaries. This example of teamwork is one of the qualities that helped them build such a successful company.
The second generation — David, Len and Stephen Magargee — took over the company in 1976 after their father passed away. Together they bought out their father's estate. "When times are bad, though," said David, "it's tough to get work. It's a constant juggling act. I read a quote from Ross Perot, who said, 'Whatever business you're going into, never go into a seasonal business.' After I read that, I kind of swallowed and thought 'Well, I wish I would have read this a long time ago.'"
Magargee Bros, Inc.'s location went from the basement of David's grandmother in the Tioga section of North Philadelphia in 1932 to 525 E. Armstrong St. in Germantown. Its location was convenient due to its proximity to the Main Line, Chestnut Hill, Huntington Valley and center city. The building is now currently up for sale.
David and Len are not youngsters any more, and their brother, Steven, retired in 2008, but the two brothers wanted to continue the next generation of Magargee Bros, Inc. "We each have a son, but they're not interested in pursuing the company," said David. "We each have daughters, but they're not interested, and their spouses aren't interested."
David and Len sought out Kevin Nolan, the owner and president of Nolan Painting, to explore the possibility of merging the two companies. "After about a 15-minute conversation, what was agreed upon was that we would sell parts of Magargee Bros. to Nolan Painting," said David.
Kevin loved the idea because he had always respected Magargee Bros., Inc. "Magargee Brothers was my role model when I started in business over 30 years ago," he explained. "They've been my mentors for all those years. We have a great relationship. So far (the merger) has been wonderful. They brought a lot of work with them. They have a lot of the same type of clientele that we have. They appreciate quality of service. It really has been seamless. It couldn't have been any better."
David, Len and Kevin have met three days a week since March to make sure the transition goes smoothly. "We have a tremendous clientele," said David, "and we know that they're going to be serviced well in the future. It's just a great relief."
Many of Magargee's employees had spent decades with them, including eight employees who had worked nowhere else since high school. David took pride in mentioning that his employees were treated well, citing full retirement, medical benefits, life insurance, vacation time and more. "They were the backbone of the company. They produced the work. We felt they deserved good benefits."
The Magargee Brothers were all born in Philadelphia at Germantown Hospital. David graduated from Drexel University with a five-year co-op degree in Business, and Len graduated from Albright College in Reading.
For more information on the Magargee Brothers and Nolan Painting, visit www.nolanpainting.com (610-642-1415) or www.magargeebrotherspainting.com (215-849-0950). The Magargee Brothers is now a division of Nolan Painting, and will continue to serve Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Bucks and Chester counties.


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Status regarding Budapest ConventionStatus : Party Ratified : 04/03/2014 Declarations and reservations : Panama was the second country in the Caribbean and Latin America to access and ratify the Budapest Convention on 5 March 2014, coming into full force in that country since 1 July 2014. During the Regional Workshop on Cybercrime Legislation in Mexico City in April 2014, the Government of the Dominican Republic, through the representative of the Deputy Prosecutor for Crimes against Intellectual Property and Information Security of the Attorney General's Office commented on the interest of that country to amend the national Criminal Code in order to legally protect the national critical infrastructures such as the Panama Canal, the airport and banking systems. He pointed out to the recommendations made by the Council of Europe not to include excessive criminal conducts within the national criminal reform, but instead approach each case based on general aspects. He also mentioned the current lack of expertise in that country in the field of international cooperation and the investigation and prosecution of cybercrime due to the recent deposit of the instrument of ratification of the Budapest Convention by the government of Panama. He also mentioned the drafting of laws and regulations related to the use and admission of digital evidence among law enforcement and judicial authorities. See legal profile
Cybercrime policies/strategies
Panama has a National Cyber security Strategy since early 2013, which is an instrument that stipulates, on the one hand, a consensus between government authorities and, on the other hand, it is used as a guide for the implementation of public policies for cyber security and the protection of critical infrastructure. It also shows a commitment of the Republic of Panama for the protection of cyberspace and the institutional collaboration at the national and international level.
The National Cyber Security Strategy of Panama contains the following pillars:
- Promote the development of telecommunications and connectivity nationwide;
- Protect the privacy and fundamental rights of citizens in cyberspace;
- Prevent and stop criminal conduct in cyberspace from any type of crime or wrongdoing;
- Strengthen the cyber security of the national critical infrastructure;
- Encourage the development of a strong national business network for cyber security that could be used as reference for the Latin-American region;
- Develop a culture of cyber security through training, innovation and adoption of standards; and
- Improve cyber security and incident response capability of public institutions.
Currently, the National Cyber Security Strategy is being implemented by various government national institutions and according to the Report "Cyber Security Trends in Latin America and the Caribbean Report" from Symantec and the Organization of American States (OAS), the full implementation of the national strategy in that country could take at least three years.
The government of Panama has actively participated in the various activities of the Council of Europe concerning the fight against cybercrime. Panama was the second country in the Caribbean and Latin America to ratify the access protocol of the Budapest Convention on 5 March 2014.
On the other hand, the government of Panama has also actively participated in the framework of the Inter-American Strategy to Combat Cyber security Threats of the Organization of American States (OAS). As part of the awareness activities on cyber security in that country, the government of Panama has conducted drills and exercises on cyber attacks, practical workshops on cyber security and various awareness campaigns with national institutions to inform citizens on cyber risks and to foster the use of best practices related to information security and the fight against cybercrime.
The Government of Panama -through representatives of the Public Prosecutor (Ministerio Público), the Embassy of Panama in Mexico and the Deputy Prosecutor for Crimes against Intellectual Property and Information Security of the Attorney General's Office - participated in the Regional Workshop on Cybercrime Legislation held in Mexico City from 31 March to 2 April 2 2014, where the representative of the Office of the Attorney General commented on the current challenges in that country for the adoption of legislative measures to criminalize conduct related to computer crimes. Among said challenges, are the different approaches on the implementation of the inquisitorial criminal system in the city of Panama and the application of the adversarial system in the rest of the provinces. He also made reference to the upcoming creation of a specialized investigation and prosecution unit on cybercrime; the development of draft guidelines for the recognition and management of digital evidence. He also commented on a draft bill to reform the criminal code to allow for the investigation and prosecution of computer and Internet related crime in line with the Budapest Convention.
Cybercrime legislation
State of cybercrime legislation
Panama does not have an independent law to investigate, prosecute and punish cybercrime. The legal framework for the investigation and prosecution of cybercrime is mainly contained in the Criminal Code of 26 April 2010.
As previously mentioned, the government of Panama is working on a draft bill to reform the Criminal Code, which may include the criminalization of conducts and crimes committed through information technologies under the substantive provisions of the Budapest Convention. The current bill is still pending to be passed by the National Assembly of the Republic of Panama.
Substantive law
The offenses related to the use of information and communication technologies that are sanctioned and punished under Panama's Criminal Code of April 26, 2010 are the following:
Seize or improperly reporting the content of a letter, email, statement or telefax (Art. 164 of the Criminal Code)
Removing, destroying, concealing, misleading, intercepting or blocking a letter, statement or telefax (Art. 165 of the Criminal Code)
Publicly disclosing correspondence, recording or private documents and personal information without the corresponding authorization and not intended for marketing purposes and resulting in damages (Art. 166 of the Criminal Code)
Interception of telecommunications or use of technical devices for listening, transmitting, recording or reproducing conversations not directed to the public without authorization of the judicial authority (Art. 167 of the Criminal Code)
Facilitating, instigating, recruiting or organizing any form of sexual exploitation of children or persons with disabilities (Art. 180 of the Criminal Code)
Facilitating and promoting sexual tourism with children in national territory (Art. 181 of the Criminal Code)
Manufacturing, producing, offering, trading, publishing, broadcasting or distributing pornographic material via the Internet or any mass media or national or international information where children are shown engaging in real or simulated sexual activities (Art. 184 of the Criminal Code)
Possession of pornographic material pertaining to children (Art. 185 of the Criminal Code)
Using, consenting or allowing children to engage in acts of indecent exposure or pornography photographed, filmed or recorded by any means, as well as inciting or promoting online sex with minors through the Internet (Art. 187 of the Criminal Code)
Theft and computer fraud (Art. 220 of the Criminal Code)
Identity theft of a person in order to turn a profit (Art. 221 of the Criminal Code)
Consuming or receiving signals of telecommunications, video, computer terminal cable, satellite, or altering or manipulating any element of measurement or control (Arts. 224 and 225 of the Criminal Code)
Amending, modifying or manipulating programs, databases, computer systems or networks in the detriment of a third party
Seizing or making unduly use or cause the illegal transfer of money, securities, property or financial resources of a bank, finance company or any other entity dealing or intermediating with public financial resources of the public through information, fraud or technological media manipulation. (Art. 243 of the Criminal Code)
Destroying, concealing or misrepresenting accounting books and records and financial statements of individuals or companies in order to obtain, maintain or extend a credit facility or capital from a bank or financial entity or any other dealing or intermediating with financial resources from the public. (Art. 244 of the Criminal Code)
Transfer, storage and trading of securities, property and financial resources arising from illegal activities. (Art. 254 of the Criminal Code)
Crimes against intellectual property. (Art. 262 to 266 of the Criminal Code)
Crimes against industrial property rights. (Art. 267 to 273 of the Criminal Code)
Misuse, forgery, modification or cloning of credit and debit cards including the transfer for illicit purposes. (Art. 287 of the Criminal Code)
Disclosure of business secrets through the seizure of data, information and computer support (Art. 288 of the Criminal Code)
Illicit access to databases, computer systems or networks. (Art. 289 of the Criminal Code)
Copying, using or modifying, interfering with, intercepting or hindering databases or information systems of public, private or mixed institutions, banks, insurance companies and other financial and securities institutions and the aggravation of conducts when the acts are committed by individuals in charge of the database or the computer system. (Art. 290, 291 and 292 of the Criminal Code)
Damage to critical infrastructure, including telecommunications signals, cable, Internet and fiber optic. (Art. 298 of the Criminal Code)
Conduct or join a global organization devoted to trafficking of persons (Art. 442 of the Criminal Code)
Procedural law
General rules of criminal procedure of public and private action and powers and duties of the parties in criminal proceedings (Arts. 110 to 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Arts. 1941 to 1968 of the Judicial Code)
General rules for the registration, search and seizure of places, objects and people and the authorization orders by the Judge of Safeguards Control (Arts. 293 to 317 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Arts. 2178 to 2196 of the Judicial Code)
Procedure to conduct the wiretapping of conversations and interception of online communications, satellite tracking, electronic surveillance and telephone communications in to order to prove the offense and the involvement of certain persons at the request of the Public Prosecutor (Art. 311 Criminal Procedure Code)
Seizure of computer equipment or data stored in any other media by the Public Prosecutor (Arts. 314 Criminal Procedure Code)
Conduction of disguised operations by the Public Prosecutor for the purpose of gathering evidence to determine a criminal offense (Arts. 315 Criminal Procedure Code)
The protection of human rights and safeguards contained in the legislation of the Republic of Panama are the following:
Due judicial process (Arts. 1 to 3, 8, 9, 15, 18, 22, 24, 25 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Art. 1944 of the Judicial Code)
Double jeopardy prohibition (Arts. 7 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Art. 1945 of the Judicial Code)
Right to defense (Arts. 10 Code of Criminal Procedure)
Right to freedom of movement and personal security (Art. 11 Code of Criminal Procedure and Art. 1942 Judicial Code)
Judicial control of the breaching of fundamental rights (Art. 12 Code of Criminal Procedure)
Right to privacy of the body, property and communications of individuals (Art. 13 Code of Criminal Procedure)
Respect for human rights in criminal proceedings (Art. 14 Code of Criminal Procedure)
Right not to incriminate oneself (Art. 16 Code of Criminal Procedure)
Procedural equality of the parties (Art. 19 Code of Criminal Procedure)
Rights of victims, complainants and collaborators (Art. 20 and 80 Criminal Procedure Code)
Inviolability of correspondence, private documents and telephone calls (Art. 29 Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama)
Right to request extradition (Art. 516 to 552 Criminal Procedure Code)
Related laws and regulations
The following laws contain provisions relating to offenses committed through the use of computer systems and Internet, as previously mentioned in the sections of substantive and procedural law:
Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama
Law 121 of 31 December 2013 which amends the Criminal Code, the Judicial Code and the Criminal Procedure Code and adopts actions against activities related to organized crime
Law 35 of 23 May 2013 which amends the Criminal Code on the extradition proceedings and other provisions
Criminal Code of the Republic of Panama
Criminal Procedural Code of the Republic of Panama
Judicial Code of the Republic of Panama
National Strategy on Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection
Executive Decree No. 709 of 26 September 2011 establishing the National Computer Security and Incident Response Team of Panama (CSIRT-Panama)
Law No. 51 of 8 September 2009 establishing rules for the preservation, the protection and disclosure of user data of telecommunications services and adopting other provisions
Law No. 24 of 22 May 2002 regulating the service of providing information on the history of consumer credit and other users
Specialised institutions
The institution responsible for the supervision and direction of matters related to information security is the National Authority for Government Innovation (AIG) that operates under the Computer Security and Incident Response Team of Panama (CSIRC). There are two agencies responsible for the coordination and judicial investigation of cyber crime. These agencies are the Deputy Prosecutor for Crimes against Intellectual Property and Information Security of the Attorney General's Office conformed by the Public Prosecutor (Ministerio Público) and the Directorate for Judicial Investigation of the National Police. A specialized investigating unit on computer crime was recently created within the Directorate for Judicial Investigation and it is under current development. Such specialized investigating unit will provide capacity and training to conduct investigations and digital forensics activities.
The Computer Security and Incident Response Team of Panama (CSIRC) is the national entity in charge of facilitating security incident response information nationwide. Among its main objectives are fostering, preventing, identifying and resolving security incidents attacks to and against computer systems that are part of the national critical infrastructure, and provide access to information for national citizens. Its activities also include coordinating, collaborating, and proposing rules aimed at increasing the efforts to raise the levels of security related to information and communication technologies in the government sphere. The CSIRC of Panama maintains a close collaboration with other national CSIRC's of the region and worldwide.
International cooperation
Legal Framework
The rules for conducting the extradition of accused individuals are contained in Articles 516 to 552-A of the Criminal Procedural Code of the Republic of Panama.
Panama is a signatory party of the Inter-American Convention on Extradition, of the Extradition Agreement of 1924 and of the Central American Extradition Treaty of 1903, instruments that mutually recognize and facilitate criminal extradition of persons subject to trial with the great majority of Latin American countries. In addition, Panama has concluded and ratified extradition treaties and conventions on international judicial cooperation in criminal matters with the following countries: Brazil, Canada, Colombia, United States, Mexico, Paraguay and Peru, among others.
The official list of extradition treaties and conventions on international judicial cooperation in criminal matters that Panama has concluded and ratified is available in the website of the Information Exchange Network for Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters and Extradition at:
Competent authorities and channels
The competent authority to investigate crimes in the Republic of Panama is the Public Prosecutor (Ministerio Público) with the support and involvement of investigative authorities. The powers and attributions of the Public Prosecutor (Ministerio Público) are contained in Articles 5 and 67 to 76 of the Criminal Procedure Code and the Arts. 1952 to 1955 of the Judicial Code. The powers, attributions and functions of investigative authorities in criminal proceedings acting as auxiliary prosecutors for investigation of criminal offenses are contained in Articles 77 and 78 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
The extradition of accused individuals is conducted under the provisions of Article 24 of the Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama and the rules on extradition contained in Articles 516 to 552 of the Criminal Procedural Code of the Republic of Panama, as well as the respective extradition treaty with the country where the accused is being processed.
The authorities and official channels to carry out an extradition in the Republic of Panama are the Public Prosecutor (Ministerio Público), the Competent Criminal Judge, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (Sala de lo Penal de la Corte Suprema de Justicia) in accordance with the procedure contained in Articles 516-552 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Jurisprudence/case law
The Supreme Court of Justice of the Republic of Panama has issued judgments and case law related to child pornography and interception of private communications. The national judgments and case law can be consulted directly in the section of National Jurisprudence of the website of the National Congress of Panama at:
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CSIRT-Panama http://www.innovacion.gob.pa/csirt
Judicial Branch of the Republic of Panama http://www.organojudicial.gob.pa
Supreme Court of Justice of Panama
Public Prosecutor of Panama. Attorney General's Office
National Congress of Panama http://www.asamblea.gob.pa/
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Panama http://mire.gob.pa/


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Lauren Berger
Lauren Berger is CEO of Intern Queen, Inc., an online internship destination and listing service that she founded after completing fifteen internships for the likes of MTV, FOX, and NBC during her college years. She was named one of BusinessWeek's "America's Best Young Entrepreneurs 25 and Under," has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Washington Post, and has appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, ABC News Now, and more. She speaks at campuses and professional groups across the country and lives in Toluca Lake, California.


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About Uber
At Uber, we ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion. We take on big problems to help drivers, riders, delivery partners, and eaters get moving in more than 600 cities around the world.
We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.
About the Role
Technical Lead (Self Driving) – AVMaps Core is an engineer providing technical direction and hands on solving of technical problems in the area of mapping algorithms, sensor processing, geospatial database design, distributed systems, and API design. The Technical Lead will drive the technical decisions that directly impact the 6-10 person AVMaps Core team with effects across the AVMaps department.
What You'll DoLead engineering projects spanning mapping and sensor processing for autonomous vehicles
Design, implement, test, and maintain mapping and sensor processing software that runs on self-driving Uber vehicles.
Analyze large datasets and work with imagery and other sensor data
Develop approaches for optimizing our map build process
Define a vision and roadmap for a team working across multiple stakeholders
Collaborate effectively and build relationships with partners in Boulder, Toronto, and San Francisco.
What You'll NeedExperience in algorithm design, mapping technologies, or related technical fields
Experience transitioning research artifacts to production environments
10+ years of experience with a track record of shipping high-impact engineering solutions
Prior technical leadership experience
Excellent programming and algorithmic skills (we use C++, and Python)
About the TeamUber's ATG AVMaps team needs your skills building the advanced maps technology supporting our self-driving vehicles.
Currently, we are evolving our core mapping technology to drive improvements that will make our mapping technology and final product scalable as we increase diversity in our vehicle platforms and expand our geographic coverage.
At the Advanced Technologies Group (ATG), we are building technologies that will transform the way the world moves. Our teams in Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Toronto are dedicated to mapping, software and hardware development, vehicle safety, and operations for self-driving technology. Our teams are passionate about developing a self-driving system that will one day move people and things around more safely, efficiently, and cost effectively.
At Uber, we believe technology has the power to make transportation more efficient, accessible, and safer than ever before. Self-driving technology has the potential to make these benefits an everyday reality for our customers, but it's not going to happen overnight. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and safety is our priority every step of the way. Operating inclusively and transparently, while displaying responsible behavior in a structured development are critical to safety. We at ATG seek candidates who will role model these values.


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A Moment in Time
Sunrise light illuminates Mt. Rainier, photographed from high in the Tatoosh Range wilderness. One of the most impressive displays of light I have ever witnessed. © Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
The afterglow of the setting sun illuminates the Colorado River under Toroweap, a remote location in the Grand Canyon.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Ever After
Beautiful soft light ion wildflower laden meadows looking towards the Tatoosh Range, Mt. Rainier National Park. © Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Earth Dances
The diagonals of the surf from an incoming tide complement an amazing sunset on the Olympic Coast.
Autumn's Garden
Hiking the Virgin River Narrows from top to bottom was like a hike through a neverending garden of tranquility.
Endless Beauty
Early morning alpenglow on Mt. Hood, photographed from within a patch of balsamroot and lupine in Oregon's Columbia Hills.
Spring in the Ancients
Sunbeams burst through trees of this old growth forest with cascading natural springs, as the sun rises in early spring.
Los Cuernos del Paine peaks through low clouds illuminated by the rising sun on a foggy morning.
Rainforest Reflection
Majestic Elowah falls reflected in a small pool of water in early spring.
A gem of the Olympic Peninsula, Rialto beach has many such sea stacks rising from its depths. One particularly photogenic spire collapsed within the last year. The remnants from its collapse are now being interred by the sea. This particular evening, an incoming tide produced beautiful cascades across its fractured remains.
A natural S-curve created by ice and blowing snow lead to a beautiful sunstar and colorful sky behind Shark's Tooth, reflected in a frozen lake beneath.
While the Earth Sleeps
An unforgettable moment as the aurora borealis lit the night sky over this frozen lake in the early morning hours in Canada's far north.
Rainbow in the Mist
Cascades converge in a steep canyon, leading to a large waterfall below.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
And Winter Came
The first light of day illuminates Mt. Fitz Roy on a cold, snowy morning.
In over ten years of photographing the world's most breathtaking and wild landscapes, some moments I will never forget. This is one of them.
Beautiful sunet light reflects off a large lenticular cloud, illuminating the valley and river below.
Above and Beyond
Cloud streaks rendered by a long exposure as the pre-dawn light filters through the canyon walls in Arizona.
A lenticular cloud forms over this unnamed jagged peak in the late afternoon.
Autumn Revealed
A small grove of pond cypress emerge from the morning fog just after sunrise, dressed in fall color.
These leading lines created by freezing conditions and snowdrift just under the surface of a frozen lakeshore provide the perfect foreground to an explosive display of aurora in the sky. With wind chill, the temperature was near -15F at night.
I was fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time to witness this breathtaking sunrise over one of the most unusual landscapes in the world.
Quiet Cove
Beautiful fall color on old cypress trees reflected on the calm water of this small cove.
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Mountain peak enveloped with incredible atmospheric conditions on the shoulder of a storm in the Coastal Mountains.
Eternal Flame
"ETERNAL FLAME"Zion NPThe Virgin River deep in the heart of the Narrows in Zion National Park.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
A patch of wild lupines atop a ridge of lush meadows during a vibrant sunset.
Cascades through the meadow of Glacier Park towards a vibrant sunrise and mountains beyond.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Dramatic light and an incoming tide produce a brief but unforrgettable moment at sunrise one summer morning.
Almost Paradise
A picturesque waterfall through a rainforest environment in a remote area of Oregon's Columbia Gorge.
Lost Souls
A unique landscape resulting from recent weather patterns, with Joshua trees rising from the desert sand dunes as the moon sets in the early evening.
A view through a small tufa cave at the unique formations and mountain range in the distance.
Hallowed Ground
This landscape looks more like a moonscape... an otherworldly view of sandstone formations and runoffs photographed in the early morning light.
Reason for Rainbows
A beautiful double rainbow forms in the valley of the Columbia Hills on the edge of a storm front, framed by a bloom of wildflowers.


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Sunday, May 16, 2010
Even when you know that someone's journey is almost over, it comes as a shock to know that you will never again see them, speak to them, or hear them laugh - except in memory. The voice told us the details of Phyllis' last day here on earth, we were assured that she was well cared for, that some of the many who loved her were there, that she enjoyed our bundle of Mother's Day flowers until the end. Those assurances didn't ease the emptiness which had opened in my heart.
Joe came out of the kitchen and sat down listening to me ask questions. He made the ASL sign for 'dead' and I nodded. He then sat quiet, no longer hearing any of the conversation I was having on the phone. I knew that there was a Phyllis sized hole opening in his heart too.
We had known Phyl for coming on 20 years and for all of that time we kept in regular touch with her. She had a ready laugh, loved to hear what was going on in our lives and share what was happening in hers. She was 86 when she died, many years our senior, but in friendship, that doesn't matter. It was nice to have a fount of wisdom that we could call on, it was nice to have someone who had the perspective of time to problem solve with, it was nice to have someone who's voice - always held the slight timber of love. We could count on Phyl.
When Phyl had lost the ability to leave her home, I asked her how she was coping, and she said in her matter of fact voice, 'It doesn't matter where you go or what you do, you always live in the same sized space.' It was a bit of insight that had me thinking hard for weeks. Phyl was like that, unexpectedly she'd drop a bit of wisdom into a conversation and you'd realize two days later what she'd said.
In recent months she'd become forgetful. But she only forgot events, only misremembered facts, she never once forgot who she was, or to be kind, or to ask after you and your life. Phyl was a deeply faithful person. She taught Sunday School, she sang in the choir, she worked with the United Church Women, she baked for bake sales, she made coffee by the gallon. The church was her community. The church was her pathway to God. She once said, 'I was never a brave enough woman to live without prayer.'
Occasionally throughout the years we called Phyl to ask where a scripture was in the Bible, to request of her a prayer, to seek a bit of heavenly wisdom. She was always there, always willing, always ready.
And now she is gone.
But she left for us an example. As she slowly lost ability after ability. As she moved from her own home to a home. As her body stopped serving her. She simply became more and more able. Her legs did not make her able. Her hands did not make her able. Her house was not a symbol of her ability.
Her heart, crammed to the full with love given and love received. Her heart, which warmed her words and filled her laughter. Her heart, grew day by day, more able. Until finally, I believe, she was able to step over death and straight into the arms of her God.
10 comments:
- rickismom said...
I think that when we loss someone we love, that whole in our heart reminds us of how human we are.
All the mental cooping technigues that we try to use to cope with death usually do very little, and we are left with the pain that reminds us that we do not control our destinies.
- 16 May 2010 at 01:51
- Jan said...
Dave and Joe I am sorry for your loss but from your post I know how rich she made your lives. May you always have your memories of someone who loved you as much as you cared for her. God Bless you both.
- 16 May 2010 at 01:58
- theknapper said...
I was at a memorial recently where someone quoted a German writer who said
'parting is the most intense form of human contact.'
I have been sitting with this thought as I've been dealing with several losses.
Take care Dave and Joe....you've lost a very precious person.
- 16 May 2010 at 02:29
its been three years this past christmas i lost fallcon, and the thing i remember the most is the look on his face when he said "i have to break that promise to outlive you, baby".
its been three years this past easter that i lost my last grandparent, my fussy old granny who loved me the best of all the grandkids (she told me so). she told me "i'm tired." i told her "you're old, its what you do." and she laughed and said "i love you, hyena!"
those losses arent any less because of time that passes. they're still raw around the edges. i think that's what happens when you love, that they brand themselves so deeply into your heart that no amount of time takes them entirely away. thank you for sharing phyllis with us.
- 16 May 2010 at 08:28
- Belinda said...
Dave and Joe, I send my deepest condolences from afar. I know how much Phyl meant to you and how much you must have meant to her. Your tribute to her is wonderful and she leaves a legacy of love.
Until you meet again, I believe she will be watching over you.
- 16 May 2010 at 16:23
- FridaWrites said...
I'm sorry for your loss--she sounds like a wonderful woman.
- 16 May 2010 at 21:31
Until finally, I believe, she was able to step over death and straight into the arms of her God.
What a lovely way to put it Dave.
Your Requiem for Phyllis was truly moving.....brought me to tears!
I am sorry for your loss.
May she rest in peace.
Linda in Dublin (LinMac)
- 17 May 2010 at 07:03
- Kristin said...
Oh Dave, what a beautiful tribute for your treasured friend. I am so sorry you and Joe are hurting right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you both as you grieve the loss of your dear friend.
- 17 May 2010 at 09:15
- Brenda said...
I'm sorry. *HUGZ*
- 17 May 2010 at 10:56
- Liz Miller said...
I am so sorry.
- 17 May 2010 at 11:10


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Forza Horizon 2 E3 Demo
By now, you know that Forza Horizon 2 is coming to Xbox One and Xbox 360 on September 30. You know that this is the next great edition in the Forza franchise, and a follow-up to the original Forza Horizon which was released in 2012. Yes, this one's being developed by our friends at Playground Games and it's bigger, better, and more epic than ever before. If you've read our previous coverage of our game, none of this is news.
What you might not know is what it's like to PLAY Forza Horizon 2. At E3 2014, we have a playable demo of Horizon 2 on the show floor in the Xbox booth, sitting comfortably next to the Lamborghini Huracán display car (which, not coincidentally, happens to be our cover car for Horizon 2). While thousands of people will get a chance to try Forza Horizon 2 in Los Angeles this week, I wanted to give those of you who couldn't play the demo for yourselves a hands-on report of this brief but jam-packed demo, and how it relates to the larger game we'll all be playing on September 30.
First off, the setting: In Forza Horizon 2, you'll be exploring a massive, wide-open world. This time around, you'll be driving through the scenic highways and byways of southern Europe – if you think of the south of France and the Amalfi Coast in Italy, you've got a great idea of the area we're talking about. It's one of the most beautiful regions of the world and, as you'll discover, it is fertile ground for some amazing driving adventures.
Our E3 "Road Trip" demo kicks off at the Horizon Festival – where high-performance supercars abound and music and the sounds of partying Festival-goers surround you. You'll be able to get behind the wheel of one of three of these amazing rides: the 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4, the 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition, and the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Each of these high-performance cars is built with the same obsessive detail that Forza fans have come to expect -- built for speed and the action-packed driving that defines the Forza Horizon 2 experience.
In addition to the three drivable cars in the Horizon 2 E3 demo, we've got a bunch of models that appear as opponent cars in the E3 demo. For those of you keeping score, here's the full list of cars making an appearance in Horizon 2 at E3:
· 2013 Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus 5.2 FSI Quattro
· 2009 Ferrari 458 Italia
· 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari
· 2012 Koenigsegg Agera
· 2010 Lexus LFA
· 2013 McLaren P1
· 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
· 2012 Pagani Huayra
· 2013 Viper GTS
Once you've got your car of choice, it's off to the races. The E3 demo is a sprint to the finish through the back roads of Tuscany in northern Italy, and the setting gives you a real flavor for the kind of epic variety that you'll find throughout Forza Horizon 2. One of the things you notice right away: the roads are only a suggestion. Forza Horizon 2 features a wide-open world, where you can go wherever you like, so your path to victory is up to you. In the E3 demo this is immediately apparent, as you can leave the road and start driving through fields of grass and hilly vineyards pretty much right away, blasting through bales of hay and fences as you race alongside eleven other Drivatar-powered opponents.
These Drivatars are all based on Playground developers and, as you can see from just a single play-through, each has its own ideas of how to get through the demo course. Some play by the rules and stick to the roads; others get off-road as soon as possible, taking every possible shortcut and collecting dirt and grime on their cars as a result. Watching the Drivatar opponents adapt to the open-world choices available to them in Horizon 2 is awesome to see and definitely provides a challenge for the race.
The driving experience of Forza Horizon 2 is all about pure action. Jumps are everywhere, drifting is heartily encouraged, and crashing through barriers to get where you're going is practically a necessity. At its heart, Horizon 2 is about taking risks and earning rewards for showing of your skill and style. As you drive, you'll be earning skill points, and the more audacious the moves you pull off behind the wheel – for everything from catching air to pulling off extended drifts – the bigger the points bonuses you'll earn.
Before you know it, you're travelling at something approaching top speed, winding your way along a scenic cliff-side highway along the gleaming Mediterranean coast. If you're good, and a bit lucky, you're in first place and you're looking forward to a nice leisurely cruise to the finish line.
And then the rain begins to fall.
For the first time in any Forza game, weather will play a factor in how you drive. The rain in Forza Horizon 2 isn't just spectacular to look at, it will have a definite effect on how your car handles as it slides across the wet roads. For a longtime Forza fan like me, the experience of driving in cockpit view with the rain spattering down on the windshield (wiped away by the functional windshield wipers for every single car in the game) is something akin to a religious experience – one we've waited on for a long, long time.
The final section of the demo race introduces another fun twist. As you close in on the final mile of the race, you're given a choice to stay on the elevated cliff side road, or take a brief downhill blast along a dirt road shortcut. Whether this shortcut will actually result in a faster time will likely depend on which of your opponents decides to take the shortcut with you.
The E3 demo race ends in a lovely seaside town and, as you cross the finish line, you're greeted by the cheers of the Horizon Festival attendees who came to see you and your fellow racers do what you do best. In all, the demo is an adrenaline rush, one that packs a lot of fun and a lot of information about the game in just a few action-packed minutes of racing. Best of all, the E3 demo is just a small taste of what the larger world of Forza Horizon 2 will offer.
As fun as it is, however, there's still so much more to tell you about Forza Horizon 2. Features like the dynamic day/night cycle; Car Clubs that allow as many as 1000 members, allowing your Club to become a community of its own; instant online play with no lobbies and no waiting; an amazing list of more than 200 playable cars; and miles and miles of the most beautiful roads you've ever driven. Check out our full announcement story for more details on the game and stay tuned for more information throughout the summer.
Forza Horizon 2 is the ultimate car fantasy. Get ready to leave your limits; Forza Horizon 2 will be released on Xbox One and Xbox 360 on September 30.


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University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) alumnus Philip Zelikow, former head of the 9/11 commission and recent appointee to the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, will be the Houston Law Review's featured speaker at its 16th annual Frankel Lecture Friday (Nov. 4). His topic, "Codes of Conduct for a Twilight War," will explore the question of how America should wage the next, and possibly longer, phase of the war on terrorism.
"The war we have been fighting for the last 10 years and even longer around the world has been one fought largely in the shadows against ever-evolving groups of violent extremists," Zelikow said. "The time is right to reflect what has happened during the war on terrorism and where we go from here."
A member of the Law Center's class of '79, Zelikow has had a long and distinguished career in private practice, public service and academia. He was executive director of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (also known as the "9/11 Commission") from 2003 to 2004. He also was a member of then-President Bush's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board from 2001 to 2003. As a member of Obama's Intelligence Advisory Board, Zelikow advises the president on the effectiveness of the nation's intelligence agencies.
|UH Law Review Frankel Lecture "Codes of Conduct for a Twilight War" with Philip Zelikow
|Friday, Nov. 4 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (press availability 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)
|Doubletree Hotel – Downtown Houston, 400 Dallas St., Houston, TX 77002
To register online to attend the lecture, please visit HoustonLawReview.org. Attorneys licensed in Texas will receive two hours of participatory MCLE credit for attending the lecture.
Zelikow's two-hour presentation begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel-Downtown Houston. In addition to his lecture, Zelikow will be available Friday for interviews with requesting media from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Media please contact Carrie Criado at firstname.lastname@example.com, 713.743.2184; or John Kling, firstname.lastname@example.com , 713.743.8298 to arrange an interview.
For more information on the Frankel Lecture, Dr. Zelikow, and event commentators David Cole and Mark Danner, please visit http://www.law.uh.edu/news/fall2011/0920frankel.html


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Last Tuesday, I spend the afternoon photographing the Abu Dhabi Air Expo. Officially called the only General Aviation event in the Middle East, it feels very similar to events like MEBA (Middle East Business Aviation) in Dubai.
Even though there were a few light aircraft on display, the majority of the exhibitors were directly connected to "Business Aviation".
Even though this was not an airshow, the UAE National Jet team - Al Fursan, performed during the late afternoon. Not wanting to duplicate what I wrote earlier about this relatively new team flying the Italian MB339, I invite you to first read the 2013 Pic(k) of the week 49 post. As part of the colours of the UAE flag, they are the only jet team in the world displaying black smoke.
The image below was made during one of the highlights of the Al Fursan display; the solo display barrel rolls his jet around the 6 other members of the team.
Image details:
Nikon D800 with 70-200 2.8. VR2 lens
ISO 200, f3.2, 200mm, 1/5000s
RAW development in Lightroom 5.3
Nik Colorefex Pro for contrast and detail enhancement
More images of the Aviation Expo in Abu Dhabi can be found here.
Remember: "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" - Douglas Adams


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