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Kanye West Debuted New Merch At The Saint Pablo Tour In L.A.
New T-shirts, sweats, and more from the Southern California tour stop.
By Ben Dandridge-Lemco
NEW MERCH: The Forum in LA before the show starts. (Via @Nickallahs & @armenlovesmary) #SaintPabloTour pic.twitter.com/bqRoN88usN
— TeamKanyeDaily (@TeamKanyeDaily) October 25, 2016
Kanye West, who recently extended his Saint Pablo Tour through the rest of the year, made a stop off in Los Angeles on Tuesday night for the latest show in his prolific tour. As pointed out by TeamKanyeDaily, Ye debuted a considerable amount of new merch in L.A., including short sleeve and long sleeve T-shirts, sweatpants, and gym shorts, which appear to be printed on a Champion brand original item. See pictures of the new merch above.
During his set on Tuesday, Kanye dedicated his performance of "Father Stretch My Hands" to Kid Cudi, telling the crowd, "So Cudi, he is rehab right now, but he got a #1 song on the radio & I want you to sing so he can hear it."
Read Next: Report: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian in marriage counseling
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Kimberly Woodruff
Wife of Ice Cube
Birthplace: U.S.
Sign: Libra
Kimberly Woodruff Rank
26567th most popular person ever
75th born on September 23
346th born in 1970
338th 50-year-old
14368th most famous American
1187th born in U.S.
161st most famous family member
2254th Libra
About Kimberly Woodruff
Kimberly Woodruff became famous for being the wife of American rapper and actor, O’Shea Jackson, popularly known as Ice Cube. She and the rapper met in 1988 and started dating sixth months later. Although she has garnered attention for being with Ice Cube and has accompanied him to events, she has mostly kept out of the spotlight.
She and Ice Cube have been married since 1992. They have five children together. Their names are Karima, Deja, Darrel, Shareef and O’Shea Jackson Jr.
Her husband proposed to her in 1991 with a BMW 5-series.
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Kimberly Woodruff's Popularity
Kimberly Woodruff is a famous Wife of Ice Cube, who was born on September 23, 1970. As a person born on this date, Kimberly Woodruff is listed in our database as the 75th most popular celebrity for the day (September 23) and the 346th most popular for the year (1970).
People born on September 23 fall under the Zodiac sign of Libra, the Scales. Kimberly Woodruff is the 2254th most popular Libra.
Aside from information specific to Kimberly Woodruff's birthday, Kimberly Woodruff is the 14368th most famous American and ranks 1187th in famous people born in U.S.
In general, Kimberly Woodruff ranks as the 26567th most popular famous person, and the 161st most popular family member of all time. “The Famous Birthdays” catalogs over 25,000 famous people, everyone, from actors to actresses to singers to tiktok stars, from serial killers to chefs to scientists to youtubers and more. If you're curious to see who was born on your birthday, you can use our database to find out who, what, where, when and why. You can search by birthday, birthplace, claim to fame or any other information by typing in the search box, or simply browse our site by selecting the month, the day, the horoscope, or any other clickable option.
Learn about famous persons' keys to fame, discover interesting trivia and find out where they rank on several types of charts. Use it as fun information for a birthday party or a game at another type of celebration. Start a scrapbook of everyone born on your birthday or give a gift of a scrapbook of everyone born on a loved one's birthday. Take a look at the currently trending celebrities, the most popular birthdays for a specific day or jump to a random or recently added celebrity's page if you're not looking for anything specific.
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Please be advised that The Victoria Centre BIA, (Top of Clifton Hill District) will be holding its annual general meeting. WHEN Wednesday November 21st, 2018 at 2:00 PM WHERE Scotiabank Convention Centre Meeting Room 225 6815 Stanley Avenu Niagara Falls O
Sizzle and a Song With Your Steak at Remingtons
September 20, 2018 / Toni Williams
At Remingtons of Niagara, you get the sizzle and a song with your steak. The fine dining restaurant, on Victoria Avenue in Niagara Falls near Clifton Hill, bills itself as Canada's only restaurant to offer singing servers. The ambience here is breathtakin
AG Cuisine a True Farm to Table Experience
August 16, 2018 / Toni Williams
A lot of destinations offer a taste of Niagara. None can be truer to that promise than AG Inspired Cuisine at the Sterling Inn - because it serves regional and seasonally inspired meals, with most of the ingredients grown in Niagara. A true farm-to-table
Dufferin Islands Niagara Falls Ontario
July 24, 2018 / Toni Williams
Dufferin Islands is a popular park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada that is visited by tourists and local residents. Perfect for a relaxing stroll along the winding pathways, lush greenery and waterways that are interlaced through 4 small islands. Duffer
About the Greg Frewin Theatre
When the Greg Frewin Magic Theatre opened in 2005 at 5781 Ellen Ave. in Niagara Falls, the big story was that a world-class magic act was coming to the Honeymoon City. Aided by a few million dollars, he would make a spectacular 700-seat theatre appear in
Is The Titanic Niagara Bound?
June 18, 2018 / Toni Williams
Is the Titanic Niagara bound? The idea of opening a museum in Niagara Falls dedicated to the doomed ocean liner and its lost souls has been discussed for a few years. Now, it looks like it may happen, possibly by mid-2019. Earlier this year, the Niagara F
Niagara Speedway on Clifton Hill
Think about the excitement of a trip to Niagara Falls and words like gambling, rushing water, views from way up high, and natural beauty come to mind. How about speed? Every year, Niagara Falls seems to come up with a new way to give you a thrill you'll n
Discover Casino Niagara
November 8, 2017 / Toni Williams
The announcement of plans for a $7-million upgrade at Casino Niagara - the 'other' casino in Niagara Falls, alongside the grand Niagara Fallsview Casino - is the latest happy turn in the city's history as a centre for gaming. But it was never a sure thing
Experience the Winter Festival of Lights
Talk about being a bright light on the Niagara Falls skyline – the Winter Festival of Lights has been lighting up the winter nights near the Horseshoe Falls for decades now. The nights never look so gorgeous in Niagara Falls as they do around Christmas ti
Summer Time in Niagara Falls
July 8, 2017 / Toni Williams
Ask anyone and they'll tell you summer is the most popular time to visit Niagara Falls. It's not just the beautiful weather that brings visitors out in droves, it's the water, the gardens, the attractions, the restaurants and the unique feeling that there
Elvis Festival Winners Announced
May 24, 2017 / Toni Williams
Greg Frewin Theatre, in partnership with ARB Productions, proudly announced winners of the inaugural edition of the Niagara Falls Elvis Festival. Out of 13 superb competitors, three of the best Elvis Tribute Artists emerged victorious. WINNERS INCLUDE: 1s
Holidays in Niagara Falls
Everyone wants to know what to do during holiday time in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Visiting Niagara Falls during the major holidays has always been popular with local residents and out of country vacationers. Niagara Falls is beautiful no matter wha
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Free VPN for Netflix with Premium Features that Still Work in 2020
October 1, 2020 By Jade Nazareth No Comments
Regardless of what VPN you use, Netflix is still one of the toughest platforms to get access to; especially from geo-restricted regions. Keeping that in mind, I’ve shortlisted only 5 free top VPN choices for unblocking Netflix, just in case you’re on a tight budget.
Almost everyone around you is desperately trying to get onto the Netflix bandwagon but excels with a little luck. The thing about Netflix is that the service isn’t available in most countries. And, if it is available, you’ll only have access to one or two libraries, depending on your location.
For example, the people living in Japan won’t have access to the US library. Using a VPN is the only sensible option that will give you access to the Netflix libraries from anywhere in the world.
However, since Netflix actively blocks off the use of VPNs from accessing its services, it’ll be very difficult for you to utilize a free one. This makes the task of choosing a free VPN for Netflix, so much more tactful.
Before moving ahead with how I chose the best free VPN for Netflix, here’s a quick look at the top 5:
Surfshark – top choice for a free Netflix VPN, offering unlimited data and device connections.
CyberGhost – a huge refund trial period, and unblocks Netflix and multiple other services.
NordVPN – unblocks Netflix is many countries worldwide and has the best security features for it.
Windscribe – comes with a premium and free VPN app for Netflix.
PrivateVPN – a simple powerhouse VPN that unblocks Netflix.
How to choose a free VPN for Netflix
In most cases, it’s quite difficult to choose a free VPN that works with Netflix, which makes looking for a functional free one double the pressure. There are many providers that pose to be the best, but, are they really?
Keeping into consideration that you can’t just use any VPN to unblock Netflix, so picking a free one has to be under equal and minute scrutiny. Here’s what I looked for when choosing a free VPN for Netflix:
Privacy – to be able to pull off such a big task such as unblocking Netflix or accessing certain libraries, you have to choose a free VPN that has the best or most reliable privacy policies. Although I don’t agree with trying to access restricted content nor do I condone it, but if you’re going to do it, it’s always better you remain safe.
Security – the more secure your connection, the better it is for you. Certain VPNs are overly priced and some free ones don’t possess any means of security measures. All 5 premium and free VPNs enlisted for Netflix, come with a strong grip on the security front. They also incorporate security features that’ll bypass geo-blocks and give you access to restricted services.
Speeds and bandwidth – All the VPNs list are capable of producing fast and steady HD streaming speeds, which an ordinary or unknown free VPN would fail to provide. I chose the free VPNs according to the unlimited data capacity they provide or even if not unlimited; offer a decent amount of daily or monthly data.
Server coverage – There are many streaming services that are blocked or restricted within certain countries, and only a VPN can help to unblock them. So, if you’re trying to gain access to the US-Netflix library from another country, the VPN you’re using has to come with US servers. Free VPNs usually come with less server coverage, but that’s alright as long as it covers locations that are most in-demand.
The best free VPN for Netflix in 2020
Another thing, before moving on with each provider – I don’t believe in a truly free VPN, especially where unblocking Netflix is concerned.
So, for that, I’ve listed the best premium VPN services that come with a free trial and a reliable refund period to access and test Netflix. Trust me; it’s a way better option than a completely free VPN.
However, you should know that these providers are budgeted choices too if you feel like investing in the full app later on! So, let’s get started and begin with:
1. Surfshark
First, on the list of free VPN for Netflix, we have Surfshark. Hailing from a privacy-friendly region in the British Virgin Islands, full anonymity on the internet will never be a problem.
Jumping right to what makes Surfshark a part of the free Netflix VPN list, is because of its free trial period for Android and iOS smartphones.
Besides that, you can also use the Surfshark 30-day refund policy on any supported device; canceling at any time during the given time slot.
Surfshark is by far one of the best choices for Netflix, and especially since it unblocks the US-library, along with others like France, Japan, the UK, Canada, Netherlands, etc.
It has around 1700+ servers in 64 countries that you can also use during the free trial. Other streaming services that you can access with Surfshark, include Amazon Prime, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, and a lot more.
You can binge for hours since Surfshark also provides unlimited bandwidth.
Other perks of using this VPN for Netflix, also lies in the fact that it operates on 256-bit AES encryption, sports a Kill Switch, has a GPS spoofing and Split-tunneling feature, all of which are needed when trying to access restricted services.
Additionally, you can also use it on multiple supported devices like Windows, macOS, Firestick, browser extensions, Apple TV, and a lot more, since it allows unlimited devices connections.
For more details on its features and performance, you can take a look at my Surfshark review. If you’re ever planning on investing in the complete app, which isn’t any difference compared to the free trial in terms of performance or features, you can do so using its best-budgeted price of $1.99/mo.
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2. CyberGhost
Next on the list for free Netflix VPN, we have another premium and budgeted choice called CyberGhost. Known in the industry as one of the best for preserving its user’s privacy, this Romanian provider is one of the more reliable free choices for accessing Netflix.
Yes, CyberGhost is a paid product but it also comes with a free trial for mobiles and a huge 45-day refund period, which you can test out to access multiple Netflix libraries.
It is one of the better free VPN choices for Netflix that also is budgeted if ever interested in the full app.
You can access other services like Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO Go, Disney Plus, and a lot more, using more than one device.
Some of its supported platforms include Windows, macOS, Firestick, PS4, Apple TV, and other TVs. You can also connect to the VPN using around 7 devices, simultaneously.
CyberGhost offers around 6000+ servers in 90+ countries, all of which you can connect to using its free trial and refund period.
Other than this, it rendered really good speeds and additionally also allows unlimited bandwidth during the free run.
On the security front, CyberGhost offers the same premium features for its free trial as it does for the premium plan. Some of the more notable features are a Kill Switch, 256-bit AES military-encryption, an Ad and Malware blocking feature, and is DNS and IP leak protected.
All-in-all, CyberGhost makes a pretty decent choice for a free Netflix VPN, and if you’re interested in subscribing to its services, you should go for its budgeted price of $2.25/mo. For more information on the provider and how it performs, there’s a CyberGhost review that you can look into.
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Coming to one of the most renowned premium provider for security with the ability to bypass geo-blocks worldwide, we have NordVPN.
Full online anonymity and privacy on the internet will never be an issue for this Panama VPN, especially NordVPN observes strict no-logging policies.
NordVPN is a budgeted choice that generally makes a great VPN for Netflix. Also, it makes a great free VPN for Netflix. Free how? It has a variety of 5000+ servers in 59 countries, all of which can be accessed during your free trial period on Android and iOS mobile devices.
NordVPN unblocks the US Netflix library and more in countries like Canada, Netherlands, Japan, and the UK with great ease.
You can even further extend this free trial with Netflix by utilizing its 30-day refund. You’ll be able to cancel your account and avail a full refund if you’re not fully satisfied with the service.
NordVPN allows connections up to 6 devices simultaneously.
Other platforms it supports include Windows, Apple TV, Firestick, PS4, browser extensions, and much more that’ll make your free Netflix experience a great one.
NordVPN allows you to access premium security features. Some of these include 256-bit AES encryption, a Kill Switch, DNS, and IP leak protection. Other features include Double VPN, Onion Over VPN, SmartPlay technologies, and a CyberSec feature allowing you to block malicious ads.
If you think that NordVPN would make it on your list for a life-long investment, you should go for its best-budgeted price of $3.71/mo. For a full detailed report, testing its speed and performance, you can have a look at my detailed NordVPN review.
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4. Windscribe
Windscribe not only offers a premium version of its app but also a completely free one.
If ever you feel like just going for a basic but free VPN for Netflix, then Windscribe is great.
It is a Canadian provider, which doesn’t violate the no-data retention policies it holds, even for its free version.
Even though its premium version of the app allows you to unblock Netflix with dedicated servers by the name of “Windflix”, this doesn’t apply to its free app.
On the free VPN app for Netflix, you’ll be allowed to utilize servers in 10 locations, which does include the US. This makes it easier for you to unblock the US Netflix library.
The only downside according to me is that it allows only a 10GB/mo. bandwidth limit.
But the best part about using the Windscribe free VPN app is that it allows you to make unlimited device connections, which is very rare for a free app.
Some of the Netflix compatible platforms that Windscribe supports include Windows, Android, iOS, Chrome extensions, Smart TVs, and a lot more.
The free app provides military-grade encryption the same as the premium app, is DNS and IP leak protected, has a Kill Switch, and a Firewall feature. The features may seem a little limited but this much more than what any other free VPN app provides, especially since Netflix is added to the table.
There’s a lot more to look at, a lot more details for you to get into, which you’ll find in my Windscribe review. The premium version is a little expensive according to me, with the cheapest price being $4.08/mo. But, that’s why there’s a free app! Windscribe also comes with a limited 3-day refund period to test its premium features.
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5. PrivateVPN
PrivateVPN is yet another premium VPN that offers a free trial. It is said to be one of the best in the industry right now especially where Netflix is concerned.
Using the PrivateVPN free trial, you can access an unrestricted and unlimited Netflix experience. It has around 150+ servers covering around 60 countries. The server coverage is a little small, but it serves its purpose quite nicely.
You can connect to its entire server list when using the free version for Netflix; allowing you access to more than just the US library, some of which include Canada, Australia, Japan, and the UK.
Allows you to simultaneously connect up to 6 devices.
Some supported platforms include Windows, Android, iOS, browser extensions, Kodi, and more.
It operates on military-grade 256-bit AES encryption and also has a Kill Switch for the Windows client.
Besides Netflix, you’ll have access to other geo-blocked streaming services. Some include Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, HBO Go, and a lot more.
If you need a little more time, you can extend your trial using the PrivateVPN 30-day refund policy. All you have to do is subscribe to its premium services and use it for free. It’s free because you can easily ask for a full-refund during or on the 30th day. So, if PrivateVPN fits you perfectly, you can invest in the PrivateVPN premium app, with the cheapest price at $3.82/mo., for 13 months.
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How do you get started with a free Netflix VPN?
It doesn’t take much to get started. Below you’ll find simple steps, showing you how to get a free VPN for Netflix. You first have to:
Sign up or subscribe to the cheapest price or the most suitable one according to you, unless it’s Windscribe which only requires you singing up. I’ve recommended 4 other great free Netflix VPNs besides Windscribe, which include, Surfshark, CyberGhost, NordVPN, and PrivateVPN
Once you sign up, download the app onto a supported device.
Install it and launch the app.
Sign in to your account and connect to the best server. This depends on which Netflix library you’re trying to access.
Now, either open the Netflix app or head over to its website. You’ll be redirected to the Netflix library depending on the server location you connected to.
Choose a movie or series and start binging!
Is it safe to use a free VPN for Netflix?
Honestly, no, it isn’t. This is exactly why I will always recommend best Netflix VPNs that offers free trials, best security and refund policies.
Trying to access a platform like Netflix isn’t a small deal. By trying to unblock its services, you’re basically about to violate certain policies. Neither I nor topvpnservice condones any violations or breaches of the law.
I’m only here to inform my readers about the best possible free VPNs to use in order to stay safe. Always go for a VPN that is familiar. However, if the provider is new to you, go through plenty of other user reviews as I do. Reviews and user experience always vary according to where they’re located.
How to lift the Netflix ban with a free VPN?
The only way to get across the Netflix ban is by using the best VPN there is. However, some of us always opt for a free one. I always say to go for a paid one with best security features.
In this case, we’re choosing a free provider. Always make sure that the VPN has or comes with great speed and a reasonable amount of servers. This gives you the opportunity to make several server switches. It changes your IP address, in order to access multiple Netflix libraries.
Using a free VPN for Netflix is not always the wisest choice. But that’s exactly why you should consider using any one of the freemium Netflix VPNs provided on my list. I’ve recommended 5 (Surfshark, CyberGhost, NordVPN, Windscribe, and PrivateVPN). They all come with heavy encryption, server coverage, and steady speeds.
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Police fear barricades to seal Camp Nou in Madrid – Transgaming
The Separatists of the Democratic Tsunami & # 39; intend to seal Camp Nou to prevent the Real Madrid bus from arriving at the Classic. For this, they summoned the radicals at four strategic points, with the aim of setting up barricades and blocking the Classic. Faced with the threat, IMossos d 'Squad will be reinforced by riot police and the Civil Guard. Three safety rings will be mounted to try to prevent the blockage while filtering out the 90,000 people watching the game. High tech and advanced drones will be used to document potential incidents and thus claim criminal liability, if any.
Once inside the stadium, the goal of the police will be to prevent the independents from consuming the camp invasion, the second threat found. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), which is aware of the radical Machiavellian plan, will today call for extraordinary measures to ensure public order within the Camp Nou, as security contests are exclusive to the forces on the streets of Barcelona. public. Two members of the RFEF itself, a national expoliation contracted by the agency, will travel to Barcelona to record possible incidents within the stadium, if necessary for subsequent intervention by the Competition Committee.
To block access to Camp Nou, The "Democratic Tsunami" has surrounded Camp Nou with concentrations on Juan 23 Avenue, at the height of the Masia, Aristides Maillol (home of the Mini Stadium), Travessera de les Corts and Elisabeth Eidenbenz Street. Real Madrid, which will be in a hotel just five hundred meters from the stadium, has demanded that its security be assured in the face of suspicion that the radicals would also try to occupy El Prat Airport, where it will arrive on Wednesday, September 18 with the certainty. that one of the goals of independence will be to prevent your bus from reaching the stadium.
However, Barcelona has secured "peaceful freedom of expression" within the stadium, in a statement by its vice president, Jordi Cardoner. Taking advantage of this, the & # 39; Tsunami Democràtic & # 39; launched a ordago and asked the club to look both on the lawn and in the stands to look like banners claiming independence. “It is very easy for the party to develop normally: ensuring that the presence of [lema] #SpainSitAndTalk in the stands and in the field. This is the proposal we made to the Barcelona Football Club », they said in their Twitter account. The slogan they claim was used by Pep Guardiola in the video that the Manchester City coach released after the sentence against those arrested for sedition.
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DVEO Launches Real Time, End to End Pro-MPEG FEC SMPTE 2022 Stand Alone Error Correcting Router for UDP or RTP Traffic
By Rebecca Gray, DVEO division of Computer Modules, Inc. 04 August 2014
San Diego, California -- DVEO, the broadcast division of Computer Modules, Inc. (CMI), will soon start shipping their new FEC (Forward Error Correction) device that catches and corrects bit errors in Internet transmissions. DVEO will debut the new FEC Box IP IP at Stand 2.A34 at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, September 12-16.
The FEC Box IP IP increases the reliability of UDP or RTP IP streams over lossy network transports, and alleviates jitter and packet loss introduced on WiFi, satellite, microwave, cellular, Internet, and other networks sensitive to noise. It is designed for video over IP, streaming live IP camera views, or any application where UDP/RTP audio-visual traffic is used and data loss is possible.
Forward Error Correction (FEC) is a method for finding and correcting errors in data transmissions. Extra data, called checksum packets, are added to the outgoing video stream so that errors can be corrected at the receiving end. The Pro-MPEG Forum, an association of broadcasters and content developers, adopted open standards for implementing FEC when transporting video over IP networks. The FEC Box IP IP is compatible with SMPTE 2022-1, -2, and -3 standards. This ensures high video quality and interoperability with other devices.
"The FEC Box IP IP alleviates dropped or scrambled bits, and it fixes dropped pixels and lines when transmitting video over noisy IP connections," stated Laszlo Zoltan, Vice President of DVEO. "It enables our customers to stream video or data with reliable delivery. It can also provide SMPTE 2022 based FEC compatibility to devices that don't support it."
The compact (4.5 inches/114 millimeters square) device is generally purchased in pairs -- one at the transmitting end, and one at the receiving end. However, it also works with other Pro-MPEG compatible devices. To ensure compatibility with receivers that don't support FEC, the internal structure of the transport stream itself is not modified.
The FEC Box IP IP supports IP UDP unicast and multicast, in or out, and supports both HD and SD H.264/MPEG-4 AVC or MPEG-2 encoded streams.
Supplemental Information for Press Release
Alleviates packet loss introduced on WiFi, satellite, microwave, cellular, Internet, and other networks sensitive to noise
Compatible with SMPTE 2022-1, -2, and -3 standards
Inputs/Outputs: UDP/RTP IP streams
Supports IP UDP unicast and multicast, in or out
Supports both HD and SD H.264/MPEG-4 AVC or MPEG-2 encoded streams
10/100 Ethernet ports – switched for flexible use
Software updates can be performed via the Web GUI, or via the USB command stick
Will not alter the internal structure of the transport stream (PAT, PMT, etc.)
Tested for compatibility between other FEC equipped devices
Dimensions: 114 x 86 x 28 mm (4.48 x 3.38 x 1.12 inches)
Suggested Retail Prices:
FEC Box IP IP (Usually sold in pairs): $1,195 U.S., each
DVEO and FEC Box IP IP are trademarks of Computer Modules, Inc.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
About CMI and DVEO
CMI, founded in 1982, is a privately held company headquartered in San Diego, California. DVEO, the Broadcast Division of Computer Modules, Inc., sells digital video and high definition television (HDTV) products to the top television broadcast companies throughout the world.
For more information on CMI and DVEO, please contact Rebecca Gray at +1 (858) 613-1818 or rebecca@dveo.com. To download DVEO's press releases and product images, visit the news section at www.dveo.com.
DVEO, 11409 West Bernardo Court, San Diego, California, 92127
Web: www.dveo.com phone: +1 (858) 613-1818, fax: +1 (858) 613-1815
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Tektronix Simplifies Power Efficiency Testing with New Double Pulse Test Software for AFG31000
Tektronix, Inc. announced the availability of a new software plugin for its AFG31000 Arbitrary/Function Generator that makes it possible to perform crucial double pulse testing in less than a minute, saving a significant amount of time when compared to alternative methods.
With the new Double Pulse Test software, engineers can quickly define pulse parameters from a single window on the AFG31000's large touchscreen display and then generate the pulses they need to perform testing – all in under a minute. The application offers impedance adjustment of pulse width and the time gap between each pulse, up to 30 pulses. Pulse widths can range from 20 ns to 150 µs.
Double pulse testing is used by researchers and design and test engineers in the power and semiconductor industries to measure and evaluate the switching parameters and dynamic behavior of power devices, including those made from wide bandgap materials such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN).
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Tektronix announces TekScope PC Software with enhanced Multi-Scope Analysis
Tektronix introduces second generation IsoVu isolated oscilloscope probes
Tektronix delivers industry's first 10 GHz oscilloscope with 4, 6 or 8 channels
Tektronix Introduces the 8 Series Sampling Oscilloscope Platform with Support for 56GBd and 28GBd applications
Tektronix premiers real-time dashboards for data streaming and visualization with integrated support for Keithley DAQ6510 and DMM6500 from Initial State
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K is for Knoll – Template Holes
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K is for KNOLL
Royal North Devon is not the only notable “Westward Ho” in Britain. Although Scotscraig Golf Club doesn’t seem as excitable about its signature hole (unlike at Devon, there’s no “!”), it can lay claim to the origin of the “Knoll” template.
James Braid found success by taking a knoll—defined by Webster’s as “a small, round hill”—and placing a green atop. And, at its bare bones, this is the essence of a “Knoll”... a green requiring a lofted approach, where missing in any direction means finding a slope covered in second-cut... or worse. In Scotscraig’s case, the worst-case scenario is a large pot bunker at the front-right. Not only are you battling from this beast to get out of the sand, you must add additional power to get up to the green. But of course not all up-and-downs are created equal, even from the second cut. The plateaued nature of the green, with a higher level at the back and a lower level at the fore, means staying below the flag is the ideal putting scenario. Good luck getting home in two from top-to-bottom, especially if you need a chip to do it. Although not “crowned,” the edges of the green do fall away.
Scotscraig Golf Club 4th hole - image courtesy of Scotscraig Golf Club
This par four is not especially long, topping out at 366 yards, but getting on in regulation at No. 4 requires avoiding a trio of fairway bunkers, before adding at least one extra club of loft. Gauging the correct club for approach can be challenging; although more heathland than links in nature, Scotscraig is only 15 miles from St. Andrews. There is enough wind to muddle your mind.
OTHER INTERPRETATIONS
C.B. Macdonald and his associates created several versions of the Knoll. Although the rendition at Lido has (for the time being) been lost to time, Piping Rock’s No. 13 is a recognizable twist on the Scotscraig version, and it’s also the course’s signature hole. A new challenge comes right off the tee, as players will be hitting blind over a fairway crest. Although the landing area is plenty wide, the downhill nature of the shot means anyone hitting farther than 275 yards will roll off the fairway and possibly end up in Piping Rock’s rendition of Scotscraig’s hillside bunker, which is centered and not off-right. And then, of course, the raised green. This is nearly identical to its forebearer, featuring upper-back and lower-front platforms. Seth Raynor handled construction, and his fingerprints are immediately recognizable at the back of the green. The slope falls steeply for 20 feet (nearly twice the altitude as the front of the green) into a bunker surrounding the hill’s rear. It is a poor idea to miss long at Scotscraig. It is Book-of-Job-scale tragedy to miss long at Piping Rock (remember, the green atop that 20-foot climb slants away from you).
Piping Rock Club 13th hole - image courtesy of Jon Cavalier @LinksGems
It’s worthwhile to give Stanley Thompson, the Canadian great, a chance to shine. His fourth "Heich O’Fash" at Cape Breton Highlands Links was once a tempting target for big hitters, as the original back tees were a mere 275 yards to the green. Obviously the elevated nature of the green required utmost perfection from ambitious drivers, and four bunkers—one front-left of the green and a trio front-right—make the ground approach a hazardous one. Unfortunately, the original tee has since been moved for safety purposes, lengthening the hole to 325 yards. The good news is that it still plays as a traditional Knoll.
Highlands Links 4th hole
The Knoll’s concept sets itself up very well for Par 3 play, and several great examples exist around the world. The headliner is “Het Girdle” the 5th at Gleneagles King’s course, where Braid one-upped his original, both in terms of challenge and aesthetics. Rather than one bunker, Braid placed three deep bunkers into the front of the hill. A fourth bunker out front serves a “Shelly” purpose for those truly spooked at the tee. The trick is not to be fooled into missing long. Although the second-cut will probably slow down a hot downhill chip before it rolls into a front bunker, players shouldn’t test the odds. Left and right are the places to miss...but they aren’t much better than the don’t-miss places. Coming away with a par without also achieving GIR is unlikely.
Gleneagles King's course 5th hole
One concept traditionally attached to Donald Ross is the “Volcano” idea, which is essentially a “Knoll” Par 3. Sometimes the Scot would use one of his signature crowned greens for particular challenge, but the “Pulpit” hole at the Country Club of Buffalo is more traditional. The course sits atop an old quarry, and Ross dealt with a large rock formation by covering it with soil and adding a green. Playing 186 yards, No. 6 features a bunker at the right, as with Scotscraig, as well as an apron of fairway. Although this last element sounds friendly, it also encourages tee shots just a touch short to roll back down the steep grade, potentially to the bottom of the hill. Those who go too far will find an even less gracious up-and-down waiting. The lumpy limestone base creates a curious mess of bumps and humps at the back, a virtual Plinko board for overlong shots. Where you end up is anyone’s guess.
Country Club of Buffalo 6th hole - image courtesy of the CC of Buffalo
MAYBE… MAYBE NOT
Defining a “Knoll” is simple. Defining what is not a “Knoll” is less so. We understand that the green must be on a hill, which slopes away in all directions. But in the “Golden Age” of golf course architecture, raised greens of this ilk were common. Where does one draw the line? We’re opting to draw the line in terms of height. Does the amount of elevation from fairway-to-green live up to the challenge set by Braid at Scotscraig?
Consider the “Knoll” No. 14 at Yale. This one takes some special explanation because it is not named after the “Knoll” template at all. The title hill is actually set on the left side of the fairway, providing any number of odd lies and sporadic bounces from the tee. That said, Charles Banks acknowledged Scotscraig’s “Westward Ho” was indeed the inspiration for the hole. The green is raised and slopes down from all sides, but we would contend its eventual height doesn’t quite pack the punch of Macdonald’s effort at Piping Rock.
Yale golf course 14th hole - image courtesy of John Sabino
Sleepy Hollow Country Club receives a similar rebuff, although it should be noted that its current “Knoll” hole No. 9 (“Katrina’s Glen”) was not a contribution from Macdonald, Raynor or Tillinghast. Rather, Gil Hanse recommended upon his renovation that the club be restored to a 100% Macdonald vision. Thus Hanse replaced Tillinghast’s contributions and built a hole on the south end of the property that was relatively similar to Yale’s “Knoll,” albeit with a wobbling green more in line with his own at Streamsong Black.
Sleepy Hollow Country Club 9th hole - image courtesy of Gil Hanse
And, finally, to continue Tillinghast’s bad luck, we’re also going to rule out his contribution at Baltimore Country Club, both in terms of the green’s height and also due to a curiosity off of the tee. Players must cross a fairway crest to reach the presumed landing area. “Presumed” because, at 235 yards from the back tee and 220 yards from the green, it’s not so bad a thought for a skilled player to lay up to the top of the crest and play downhill to the green, rather than make an uphill approach from down in the “presumed” area. Needless to say, a downhill approach takes “Knoll” off the table.
Here are two more pictures I took of the Knoll green at Scotscraig:
John Claxton
#2 "Ord" at Royal Dornoch, would be another example of a Knoll design, this one complements of Old Tom.
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Posted on June 12, 2019 by Urbana Daily Citizen
Saturday fish fry benefits Flying Lab
Live music on tap for fundraiser at Grimes Field
By Craig Shirk - Contributing writer
Grimes Field is hosting a fish fry with live music on Saturday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The event will benefit the Grimes Flying Lab, a test aircraft for navigation lighting and a flying museum, which will be on display Saturday. Weather permitting, the Flying Lab will take flight during the festivities.
Photos courtesy of Grimes Flying Lab Foundation
The event kicks off at 4:30 p.m. and is slated to end at 7 p.m., featuring live music and a beer garden among other attractions.
Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children. Pre-sale tickets are currently on sale at the airport during business hours at a cost of $8 for adults and $6 for children. Each ticket secures a meal that includes fish, beans, coleslaw and a water or lemonade. Proceeds go to the maintenance of the longtime test aircraft known as the Grimes Flying Lab, a commemoration of Urbana’s history as a pioneer in aviation lighting.
On Saturday, Grimes Field is hosting its second annual fish fry to benefit the Grimes Flying Lab. Organizers hope to serve at least 250 meals throughout the day.
Keeping the Flying Lab operational is no easy feat, according to Municipal Airport Manager Elton Cultice.
“Last year we did a major inspection of the Wing Main Spar, which was very expensive,” Cultice said of the Flying Lab. “This year we are required to do an inspection of the propellers and their hubs to make sure there is no corrosion weakening the structure. This should cost us about $10,000 total.”
Cultice credits local donors, fundraisers and volunteerism for the preservation of this singular display of Urbana’s history.
“All aircraft undergo annual preventive maintenance inspections,” he said. “We are lucky that we have an excellent volunteer mechanic who maintains the aircraft. These maintenance items are major expenditures for the Lab and things we must plan and save for, which is why we have events, and ask for donations.”
The Flying Lab Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports both the flying lab and its museum. Weather permitting, the Lab will fly Saturday to display its many lights and colors.
“All personnel who are associated with the Flying Lab and the events we put on, or the airshows we attend, are 100 percent volunteers,” Cultice added. “Money raised is used to pay for utilities, insurance, maintenance, fuel, etc.”
On Saturday, the Airport Cafe will remain open until 8:30 p.m. The Champaign Aviation Museum will close at 4 p.m.
The fish fry will be served inside The Grimes Flying Lab Museum, which is open to guests all evening. In addition, a beer garden and concert featuring three bands will be located on the airport ramp. Those bands include Above the Law, Grampy Bones and Eleyet McConnell.
Contrary to initial plans and advertisements, organizers do not currently anticipate an appearance from Sky Soldiers, an Atlanta-based group that offers plane rides to customers.
Cultice noted that the Flying Lab Foundation seeks to preserve the legacy of Warren G. Grimes (1898-1975), founder of Urbana’s aviation lighting plant known as Grimes Manufacturing.
An inventor and manufacturing pioneer, Grimes created a wingtip navigation lighting system that met an essential need of his day, as airplanes and airports were not previously equipped with lighting.
“(Grimes) started his own company developing lighting, and the rest is history,” Cultice said. “We call the aircraft that (he) used for testing his lights the Flying Laboratory, Flying Lab for short.”
More information can be found on the event’s Facebook page, titled “Fish Fry Fundraiser.”
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By Craig Shirk
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Zhenqiang Wang Ph.D.
Zhenqiang Wang
Pardee Estee Laboratory 213
Email: Zhenqiang.Wang@usd.edu
Dr. Wang received his B.S. degree in 2000 from Peking University (China). He then went on to pursue his graduate studies at the University of South Florida (Tampa) and received his PhD degree in Inorganic Chemistry in 2006. He did his postdoctoral work at U.C. San Diego before joining the chemistry department at the U in July, 2010.
Teaching Interests:
Inorganic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Supramolecular/Materials Chemistry, Chemical Literature, General Chemistry Laboratory, Organic Chemistry Laboratory
The overarching goal of our research concerns with rational design of supramolecular container molecules with unique nanoporous architectures for a variety of important applications relevant to energy, environment, and biomedicine. In particular, we have utilized sulfonylcalix[4]arenes, a family of cup-shaped molecular containers, as building blocks to construct a new class of receptor molecules we termed metal-organic supercontainers (MOSCs). These MOSCs feature highly novel multi-pore architectures and exhibit remarkably tunable structure and molecular recognition capability, which have led to a range of applications in areas including supramolecular catalysis, selective ion recognition, neurobiology, and biomedicine.
Ph D, Inorganic Chemistry, University of South Florida, 2006
BA, Chemistry, Peking University, 2000
Grants:
Moscequest - Addressing a Critical Barrier to Drug Abuse Research, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Grant Role: Co-Principal. (2020 - 2021)
MRI: Acquisition of a Dual-Source Single-Crystal X-ray Diffractomter, National Science Foundation. Grant Role: Co-Principal. (2019 - 2022)
Harnessing Nanoscale Supercontainers to Mitigate Psychostimulant Toxicity, USD Center for Brain & Behavior Research. Grant Role: Co-Principal. (2019 - 2020)
IUCRC Planning Grant: Center for Solid-State Green Electric Power Generation and Storage (CEPS), National Science Foundation. Grant Role: Principal. (2019 - 2019)
Ultra-robust plasmonic biochips for detection of bone turnover markers in astronaut's urine, SD NASA EPSCoR. Grant Role: Co-Principal. (2019 - 2019)
REU Site: Undergraduate Research in Fluorine Chemistry, National Science Foundation. Grant Role: Supporting. (2018 - 2021)
Rapid response on-chip sensors for food production and ECLSS monitoring for International Space Station, SD NASA EPSCoR Office. Grant Role: Co-Principal. (2018 - 2018)
Center for Functional Fluorinated Materials (CFFM), Governor's Research Center. Grant Role: Supporting. (2017 - 2023)
Proof of Concept Proposal for Patent Funding: Devices, Systems and Methods for Use of Electrical Ion Sensors Based on Metal-Organic Supercontainers (MOSCs), South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development. Grant Role: Principal. (2017 - 2018)
CAREER: Biomimetic Metal-Organic Super-Containers; Supplement Award, National Science Foundation. Grant Role: Principal. (2016 - 2019)
Manipulation of Neurotransmitter Signaling using Nano-Scale "Supercontainers", USD Center for Brain & Behavior Research. Grant Role: Co-Principal. (2015 - 2016)
CAREER: Biomimetic Metal-Organic Super-Containers, National Science Foundation. Grant Role: Principal. (2014 - 2019)
Mimicking Protein-Ligand Binding in Synthetic Supercontainers, SD BOR. Grant Role: Principal. (2014 - 2015)
Structural Thermal Insulation Composites, NASA-EPSCoR. Grant Role: Co-Principal. (2011 - 2016)
Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.
Hu, Qitao, Chen, Si, Wang, Zhenqiang, and Zhang, Zhen. Improving selectivity of ion-sensitive membrane by polyethylene glycol doping, 128955. Vol. 328. Sensors and Actuators: B. Chemical, 2020. (DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2020.128955)
Rahman, Md T., Kabir, Md F., Gurung, Ashim, Reza, Khan M., Pathak, Rajesh, Ghimire, Nabin, Baride, Aravind, Wang, Zhenqiang, Kurnar, Mahesh, and Qiao, Qiquan. Graphene Oxide-Silver Nanowire Nanocomposites for Enhanced Sensing of Hg2+, 4842-4851. Vol. 2, Iss. 8. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS, 2019. (DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.9b00789)
Sun, Cheng-Zhe, Cheng, Li-Ji, Qiao, Yupu, Chen, Zhong-Ning, Lin, Wei, Dai, Feng-Rong, and Wang, Zhenqiang. Stimuli-responsive metal-organic supercontainers as synthetic proton receptors, 10256-10263. Vol. 47, Iss. 30. Dalton Trans., 2018. (DOI: 10.1039/c8dt01900b)
Chen, Xi, Hu, Qitao, Chen, Si, Netzer, Nathan L., Wang, Zhenqiang, Zhang, Shi-Li, and , Zhen. Multiplexed analysis of molecular and elemental ions using nanowire transistor sensors, 89-96. Vol. 270. Sensor Actuat. B-Chem., 2018. (DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2018.05.018)
Netzer, Nathan L., Must, Indrek, Qiao, Yupu, Zhang, Shili, Wang, Zhenqiang, and Zhang, Zhen. Biomimetic supercontainers for size-selective electrochemical sensing of molecular ions, 45786. Vol. 7. Scientific Reports, 2017. (DOI: 10.1038/srep45786)
Cheng, Li-Ji, Fan, Xin-Xia, Li, Yi-Peng, Wei, Qiao-Hua, Dai, Feng-Rong, Chen, Zhong-Ning, and Wang, Zhenqiang. Engineering solid-state porosity of synthetic supercontainers via modification of exo-cavities, 61-64. Vol. 78. Inorg. Chem. Commun., 2017. (DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2017.03.005)
Sapp, Wendi, Gifford, Brendan, Wang, Zhenqiang, and Kilin, Dmitri. Mathematical modeling of gas desorption from a metal-organic supercontainer cavity filled with stored N2 gas at critical limits, 11180-11190. Vol. 7. RSC Advances, 2017. (DOI: 10.1039/c6ra21876h)
Qiao, Yupu, Zhang, Long, Li, Jia, Lin, Wei, and Wang, Zhenqiang. Switching on Supramolecular Catalysis via Cavity Mediation and Electrostatic Regulation, 12778-12782. Vol. 55. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2016. (DOI: 10.1002/anie.201606847)
Sapp, Wendi, , Adam E., Wang, Zhenqiang, and Kilin, Dmitri. Electronic and spectral properties of a metal-organic super container molecule by, 394-399. MOLECULAR PHYSICS, 2016. (DOI: 10.1080/00268976.00262015.01076899)
Dai, Feng-Rong, , Yupu Q., and Wang, Zhenqiang. Designing structurally tunable and functionally versatile synthetic supercontainers, 243-249. Vol. 3. Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers, 2016. (DOI: 10.1039/c5qi00212e)
Jia, Li, Sun, Hao-Ling, and Wang, Zhenqiang. Crystal structures and luminescent properties of new lanthanide(III) complexes derived from 2-phenyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylate, 96855-96861. Vol. 5, Iss. 117. RSC Advances, 2015. (DOI: 10.1039/c5ra21607a)
Netzer, Nathan L., Dai, Feng-Rong, Wang, Zhenqiang, and Jiang, Chaoyang. pH-Modulated Molecular Assemblies and Surface Properties of Metal-Organic Supercontainers at the Air-Water Interface, 10965-10969. Vol. 53, Iss. 41. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2014. (DOI: 10.1002/anie.201406733)
Dai, Feng-Rong, Dustin, Dustin C., and Wang, Zhenqiang. Modulating guest binding in sulfonylcalixarene-based metal-organic supercontainers, 5385-5387. Vol. 50. Chemical Communications, 2014. (DOI: 10.1039/c3cc47420h)
Li, Jia, Hui, Yan-Chun, Li, Zongsheng, Sun, Hao-Ling, and Wang, Zhenqiang. Luminescent lanthanide-2-phenylpyrimidinecarboxylate, 6483-6490. Vol. 16. CrystEngComm , 2014. (DOI: 10.1039/C4CE00360H )
Dai, Feng-Rong, Sambasivam, Uma, Hammerstrom, Alex J., and Wang, Zhenqiang. Synthetic Supercontainers Exhibit Distinct Solution versus Solid State Guest-Binding Behavior, 7480-7491. Vol. 136. Journal of American Chemical Society, 2014. (DOI: 10.1021/ja502839b)
Sun, Hao-Ling, Yin, Dan-Dan, Chen, Qi, and Wang, Zhenqiang. Europium Pyrimidine-4,6-dicarboxylate Framework with a Single-, 3582-3584. Vol. 52. Inorganic Chemistry, 2013. (DOI: 10.1021/ic302556r)
Wu, Chia-Ming, Rathi, Monika, Ahrenkiel, S. P., Koodali, Ranjit T., and Wang, Zhenqiang. Facile synthesis of MOF-5 confined in SBA-15 hybrid material with enhanced hydrostability, 1223-1225. Vol. 49. Chemical Communications, 2013. (DOI: 10.1039/c2cc38366g)
Patel, VB, Clarke, NE, Wang, Zhenqiang, Putko, B, Parajuli, Nirmal, Lo, J, Turner, AJ, and Oudit, GY. Angiotensin II induced proteolytic cleavage of angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 Is Mediated Via the Tnf-Alpha Converting Enzyme (TACE/ADAM-17): A Positive feedback mechanism in the renin angiotensin system, S115. Vol. 29, Iss. 10. Canadian journal of cardiology, 2013.
Dai, Feng-Rong, and Wang, Zhenqiang. Modular Assembly of Metal-Organic Super-Containers Incorporating Sulfonylcalixarenes, 8002-8005. Vol. 134. Journal of The American Chemical Society, 2012. (DOI: 10.1021/ja300095j)
Garibay, Sergio J., Wang, Zhenqiang, and Cohen, Seth M.. Evaluation of Heterogeneous Metal-Organic Framework Organocatalysts Prepared by Postsynthetic Modification, 8086-8091. Vol. 49, Iss. 17. Inorganic Chemistry , 2010.
Wang, Zhenqiang, Tanabe, Kristine K., and Cohen, Seth M.. Tuning Hydrogen Sorption Properties of Metal-Organic Frameworks by Postsynthetic Covalent Modification, 212-217. Vol. 16, Iss. 1. Chemistry--A European Journal, 2010.
President's Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of South Dakota, 2020
South Dakota NASA EPSCoR Research Initiation Grant, South Dakota NASA EPSCoR, 2019
Center for Brain and Behavior Research (CBBRe) Research Enhancement Pilot Grant, USD CBBRe, 2019
Planning IUCRC: Center for Solid-State Green Electric Power Generation and Storage (CEPS), NSF, 2019
Electrostatic Regulation of Cavity-Mediated Catalysis, National Science Foundation, 2018
NASA EPSCoR Preproposal: Rapid response on-chip sensors for food production and ECLSS monitoring for International Space Station, South Dakota NASA EPSCoR, 2018
Size-Selective Electrochemical Sensing via Metal-Organic Supercontainers, National Science Foundation, 2017
Devices, Systems and Methods for Use of Electrical Ion Sensors Based on Metal-, South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development: Proof of Concept Proposal for, 2017
Center for Fluorinated Functional Materials: from Discovery to Commercialization (co-PI; PI: Prof. Haoran Sun), South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development, 2017
NSF CAREER Supplement Award, National Science Foundation, 2016
President's Award for Research Excellence: New-Mid Career Faculty, University of South Dakota, 2015
Manipulation of Neurotransmitter Signaling using Nano-Scale 'Supercontainers', USD Center for Brain and Behavior Research (CBBRe), 2015
Competitive Research Grant award, South Dakota Board of Regents, 2014
NSF CAREER Award, National Science Foundation, 2014
Structural Thermal Insulation Composites, NASA EPSCoR, 2011
Wang, Zhenqiang, McFadden, Lisa, Bertsch, Greg, Shepherd, Jewel, Lambeth, Beth. Novel Potential Emergency Drug Intervention for Methamphetamine Overdose. Presented at the Mission: Possible ? Reducing the Impact of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness in Our Communities, Virtual Conference. (August 19, 2020)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Nanostructured metal-organic supercontainers as a new therapeutic approach to treat methamphetamine addiction. Presented at the 2019 CBBre Research Symposium, USD. (August 15, 2019)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Ion-Regulated, Cavity-Mediated Supramolecular Catalysis. Presented at the Invited Seminar, Tallahassee, FL. (March 28, 2019)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Ion-Regulated, Cavity-Mediated Supramolecular Catalysis. Presented at the Invited Seminar, Brookings, SD. (February 27, 2019)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Cavity?Mediated, Ion?Regulated Catalysis. Presented at the 6th International Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks & Open Framework Compounds (MOF 2018), Auckland, NZ. (December 12, 2018)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Ion-Regulated, Cavity-Mediated Catalysis. Presented at the Invited Seminar, Potsdam, NY. (September 28, 2018)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Electrostatic Regulation of Cavity-Mediated Catalysis. Presented at the 2018 Gordon Research Conference - Catalysis, New London, NH. (June 24, 2018)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Ion-Regulated, Cavity-Mediated Catalysis. Presented at the Invited Seminar, Pullman, WA. (February 12, 2018)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Cavity-Mediated Catalysis via Metal-Organic Supercontainers. Presented at the 2017 ACS Midwest Regional Meeting, Lawrance, KS. (October 18, 2017)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Chemistry of Metal-Organic Supercontainers Inspired by Biology. Presented at the Invited Seminar, Omaha, NE. (October 9, 2017)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Metal-Organic Supercontainers and Their Applications. Presented at the Invited Seminar, Uppsala, Sweden. (May 22, 2017)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Cavity-Mediated Catalysis via Synthetic Supercontainers. Presented at the Invited Seminar, Madrid, Spain. (May 17, 2017)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Chemistry of Metal-Organic Supercontainers Inspired by Biology. Presented at the Invited Seminar, Marshall, MN. (February 23, 2017)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Cavity-Mediated Catalysis in Metal-Organic Supercontainers. Presented at the Invited Seminar, Albuquerque, NM. (October 28, 2016)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Cavity-Mediated Catalysis in Metal-Organic Supercontainers. Presented at the Invited Seminar, New Orleans, LA. (October 10, 2016)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Cavity-Mediated Catalysis in Meta-Organic Supercontainers. Presented at the 5th International Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks & Open Framework Compounds (MOF 2016), Long Beach, CA. (September 13, 2016)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Cavity-Mediated Catalysis via Meta-Organic Supercontainers. Presented at the The 66th Annual Meeting of the American Crystallographic Association , Denver, CO. (July 25, 2016)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Cavity-Mediated Catalysis via Synthetic Supercontainers. Presented at the Invited Seminar, College Park, MD. (April 21, 2016)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Cavity-Mediated Catalysis via Synthetic Supercontainers. Presented at the Invited Seminar, Baltimore, MD. (April 19, 2016)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Materials Chemistry Research at the University of South Dakota. Presented at the Nebraska Materials, Manufacturing, and Nanotech Workshop, Lincoln, NE. (March 22, 2016)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Allosteric Modulation of Supramolecular Catalysis in Synthetic Supercontainers. Presented at the 2015 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, Molecular Containers Symposium, Honolulu, Hawaii. (December 17, 2015)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Regulating molecular recognition in synthetic supercontainers. Presented at the 249th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Molecular Recognition and Self-Assembly, Division of Organic Chemistry, Denver, CO. (March 23, 2015)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Modulating Molecular Recognition in Synthetic Supercontainers. Presented at the Invited Seminar, Richardson, Dallas. (November 14, 2014)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Tuning Solid-State Porosity of Molecular Solids for Selective Gas Adsorption. Presented at the 4th International Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks Open Framework Compounds, Kobe, Japan. (September 28, 2014)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Tuning Solid-State Porosity of Molecular Solids for Selective Gas Adsorption. Presented at the 2nd MOF Young Investigators Symposium, Kyoto, Japan. (September 26, 2014)
Sapp, Wendi, Erck, Adam, Wang, Zhenqiang, Kilin, Dmitri. Comparison of computational and experimental approaches to understanding MOSC structural properties and host-guest interaction. Presented at the 54th Sanibel Symposium, St. George Island, GA. (February 15, 2014)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Metal-Organic Super-Containers: 'Molecular' MOFs for Selective Adsorption of Small Molecules. Presented at the ACS Symposium on Porous Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage, Indianapolis, IN. (September 8, 2013)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Molecular MOFs: Modular Assembly of Metal-Organic Super-Containers (MOSCs). Presented at the Invited Seminar, Beijing, China. (May 20, 2013)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Molecular MOFs: Modular Assembly of Metal-Organic Super-Containers (MOSCs). Presented at the Invited Seminar, Hangzhou, China. (May 17, 2013)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Modular Assembly of Metal-Organic Super-Containers (MOSCs). Presented at the Invited Seminar, Shanghai, China. (May 15, 2013)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Molecular MOFs: Modular Assembly of Metal-Organic Super-Containers (MOSCs). Presented at the 2013 MOF young investigators symposium, Shanghai, China. (May 12, 2013)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Metal-Organic Super-Containers (MOSCs): A New Family of Microporous Materials. Presented at the ACS Symposium on Metal Organic Frameworks for Energy Applications, 244th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. (August 20, 2012)
Wang, Zhenqiang. Azo-Containing, Stimuli-Responsive Porous Coordination Solids for Selective Gas Adsorption. Presented at the ACS Symposium on CO2 Capture, Conversion and Utilization, 243rd American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Diego, CA. (March 27, 2012)
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Everything changed on the 16th March 2020, a date that will be forever famous for all the wrong reasons, when our first lockdown came in. The country was in shock, but the property market showed how resilient it was.
One positive was that the property market was able to reopen earlier than some other industries on 13th May. But landlords had to adapt quickly and learn to communicate with their tenants more than ever before.
During lockdown, I was inundated with calls from both landlords and tenants looking for advice on non- payment of rent. As tough as it was, I heard some incredible stories of landlords going above and beyond to help their tenants who had been affected by COVID and subsequently lost jobs or been furloughed.
I saw some great examples of both parties working together but, of course, there were also some tenants taking advantage of the situation.
The Government announced that lenders should be given three-month mortgage holidays, which in fact were deferrals and they encouraged landlords to pass that onto their tenants.
Then of course there was the evictions ban. Courts were put on hold and notice periods extended to six months to prevent the mass threat of homelessness.
Unfortunately, this has had devastating consequences for landlords, particularly those who had cases pre-COVID, as many of these landlords have still not managed to evict their tenants. Of course, it was, and still is, important to help tenants who have lost their job, but so many landlords are struggling too.
We have numerous landlords at Landlord Action who now who have more than one year’s rent arrears, and very little chance of recovering it. The courts are due to re-open in the middle of January but now with the introduction of Tier 4, who knows when this could be extended to.
Universal Credit has hit over 2.5 million claimants, meaning more landlords have tenants in receipt of housing benefit. Frustratingly, tenants are still being forced to wait five weeks for their first payment and are unable to set up direct payments to landlords. This totally baffles me as it puts all parties under financial strain from the outset.
In Wales, tenants can apply for the Welsh Government Tenancy Saver Loan Scheme, which enables tenants to apply for loans. These are paid directly to landlords and agents, which can be repaid for a period of up to five years. This is a great way to sustain tenancies and avoid evictions but has not been introduced in England!
We were always going to see the commercial property sector hit worse than the residential market. Working from home means thousands of offices are vacant and many are now considering whether they need that space in the future or whether their companies have adapted to a new remote way of working.
That is why, as of 8 October, British Land collected 69% of rents it was owed for the third quarter, and even less in the previous quarter.
As we move into 2021, this could present opportunities for landlords and developers buying commercial properties, looking for change of use to residential housing in 2021 under permitted development reforms. The high street in many areas will look different in the future.
I also believe a lot more landlords will consider the Social Housing market, tying up longer-term schemes with providers. Councils will now have many landlords approaching them to do deals on three or five year lets so that they have the security of a council being their tenant, rather than an individual.
Goodbye Section 21
Section 21 is definitely going and I believe it will be abolished in the next twelve months, COVID and the ongoing crisis will accelerate this, especially now that a section 21 notice period is six months which dilutes its powers.
Read this report Landlord Action has participated in called – BEYOND SECTION 21. I believe there could be as many as 150,000 claims issued in the courts in 2021.
When Rishi Sunak made the announcement of the Stamp Duty Concession until the 31st March 2021, which we know now will not be extended, we saw a frenzy of activity, in October alone we saw 97,500 house purchase loans approved. While there are over 140,000 more people in the process of buying a new home now than this time last year
But The Guild of Property Professionals carried out a survey to 1,000 buyers last week and 31% said they would ditch their potential purchase if completion takes them beyond 31 March, when the holiday is due to end, so we could be in for a tsunami of fall-throughs.
Slower transactions
Upon speaking to our mortgage broker at Total Landlord Mortgages, Daniel Lee (pictured), mortgage applications are taking longer then ever before, conveyancers working remotely are much slower and lenders are changing lending criteria daily.
Other considerations for landlords next year will be Brexit and how this impacts landlords’ requirement to check their tenants “right to rent” and immigration status. Currently, EU citizens are considered in the same way as UK citizens but this could change after Brexit.
Finally, landlords await Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Budget which it is thought could bring a potential hike to capital gains tax. If this goes ahead, we could see a flurry of landlords trying to sell up before it comes in, which could drive prices down.
But, of course, landlords who were thinking of selling, but cannot sell in time, will hold on to their properties. There has never been a more important time for landlords to seek specialist tax advice and get their tax planning in place.
There will be opportunities for landlords next year without a doubt but now landlords must focus on being compliant and taking good care of their properties and their tenants.
From all of us at Landlord Zone, we wish you a merry Christmas and a Happy new year and see you in 2021
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Imitiative Fallacies
by Alexis Soloski
In a scene from the Wooster Group’s Poor Theater: A Series of Simulacra, director Elizabeth LeCompte (played by company member Sheena See), explains the project to “a leading scholar and friend of Grotowski’s.” LeCompte wants to restage Grotowski’s production of Akropolis, a pinnacle of 1960s experimental drama, in the original Polish. “Why would you want to do that?” asks the scholar. “I don’t know,” LeCompte replies. “Well, I don’t get that at all,” says the scholar, crossly. “That was one great piece . . . Don’t try to imitate it, don’t try to revive it. Just leave it alone.”
The Wooster Group has always maintained an entertainingly vexed relationship with its source materials. Critics and audiences censured earlier productions for either the texts chosen (illegally taped phone conversations) or the ways the company deployed them (blacking up for Pigmeat Markham routines, revamping The Crucible to such an extent that Arthur Miller obtained a cease-and-desist order). More recently, the Group has specialized in appropriating classic scripts (Three Sisters, Phaedra, The Hairy Ape) and rendering them affecting, startling, almost unrecognizable.
But their approach to Akropolis doesn’t appear nearly as playful. The company visited Grotowski’s Polish Laboratory Theater (a visit they surreptitiously recorded and restage), hired a teacher of Polish, and apparently spent countless hours watching a BBC film of Akropolis and contorting their faces and bodies into imitative equivalence. Never have they been so faithful to a text, or seemed, even in their studiedly disarrayed way, quite so afraid of getting it wrong. (Ironically, Grotowski’s dramaturge wrote in a 1964 essay, “Of all the plays Grotowski has directed, Akropolis is the least faithful to its literary original.”)
This particular simulacrum only forms one third of Poor Theater. A brief second act brings together See’s LeCompte with surrealist artist Max Ernst as they make the shared discovery of frottage—rubbing charcoal or black lead against paper placed over a surface, in this case parquet floors. In the third act, the company rubs up against William Forsythe, artistic director of the erstwhile Ballet Frankfurt. As Scott Shepherd recites a talk culled from several of Forsythe’s lecture-demonstrations, Kate Valk and Ari Fliakos twist and roll on the floor behind him, depicting his interest in “odd ways of being legible on the stage.” And in a coda, Forsythe’s frenetic demonstration, set to a cowboy soundtrack, morphs into a staging of Akropolis and finds the actors disappearing into a trap door so that, just as at the end of Grotowski’s piece, “only the smoke remains.”
As the opening scenes play out, you may find yourself agreeing with the scholar that restaging Akropolis seems, at best, a confusing and quixotic undertaking. But as the piece progresses, the enterprise makes more and sadder sense. With the suicide of Spalding Gray and the departure of Willem Dafoe, this has been an unusually difficult year for the company. Poor Theater reflects this not in any direct or self-pitying fashion, but in its concerns with the impossibility of re-creation, the hopelessness of re-membering or making whole. Even as Valk and Fliakos hilariously flail and fail to create the sort of movements Shepherd’s Forsythe explains, there’s a strain of melancholy underlying the silliness. In an interview during a workshop performance, LeCompte admitted she turned to Grotowski because “I thought, maybe I should go toward something I’m not drawn to very much and see if I can enter it with less emotional stuff involved.” In that endeavor LeCompte has failed, but a poignant work remains.
In Towards a Poor Theatre, Grotowski wrote, “The actor’s act—discarding half measures, revealing, opening up—is an invitation to the spectator.” In the frenzied Saint Oedipus, the actors of the Polish company Theatre Wierszalin certainly do reveal and open themselves up, but it’s an invitation spectators may be wary of accepting. Writer-director Piotr Tomaszuk combines the Oedipus myth with medieval legends and the novels of Thomas Mann. Garbed in S/M gear or tainted shrouds, actors Rafal Gasowski and Edyta Lukaszewicz-Lisowska play sister and brother, mother and son, and, memorably, two cardinals.
As the set decays and the bloodstains accumulate, the play alternates between emotional histrionics and philosophical dilemmas. Rock music vies with Polish folk songs and baroque strains while the actors keen for the culture of sin and the temptations of the physical. If the concerns verge on the grandiose and scenes skate the laughable, the commitment of the players keeps the piece in check. The characters may mourn that “the body is a grave,” “the body is a trap,” but it’s the actors’ torturous physicality that redeems the play.
This article from the Village Voice Archive was posted on October 11, 2005
More:Ari FliakosElizabeth LeCompteKate ValkTheaterWilliam Forsythe
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Sundqvist, Binnington help Blues open with 4-1 win over Avs
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By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press - Thursday, January 14, 2021
DENVER (AP) - Elevated to the second line on short notice, Oskar Sundqvist just wanted to do his part.
He certainly did that and more - with a bruise to show for it.
Sundqvist scored twice and blocked four shots, Jordan Binnington made 26 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.
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The Blues had to juggles things around when they found out forward Mike Hoffman couldn’t play due to visa issues. The team was looking forward to having him in the lineup, too. He signed a one-year contract Monday after signing a professional tryout agreement with St. Louis on Dec. 27.
No problem. Sundqvist was there to step up.
“It’s guys like that, that make your team so good,” said Robert Thomas, who was paired with Sundqvist and had two assists. “They can jump up, jump down, play any role that’s given to them.”
Not only did Sundqvist score in the first and third periods, he also absorbed some bumps and bruises along the way.
Sundqvist briefly limped off after blocking a shot with his leg in the first period. He later got up slowly after crashing into the boards while trying to score.
“A bruise tomorrow,” he said. “I’ll be fine.”
Jordan Kyrou also found the net after being recalled from the taxi squad, and new addition Kyle Clifford added another goal as the Blues scored four unanswered.
Andre Burakovsky scored early in the first period for the Avalanche, whose streak of season-opening wins was halted at four.
“To me, we just got outworked right from the start,” Colorado coach Jared Bednar said. “We just showed up hoping we were going to win.”
It was a surreal start to the season inside a mostly empty Ball Arena, where artificial noise was pumped in and on occasion would suddenly cut out. There were good-luck signs from fans lining the glass near the net before the game.
Binnington was brilliant all night, including a stop of Nathan MacKinnon’s shot in the second period after the Colorado forward sped coast-to-coast, weaving through traffic.
Kyrou was recalled from the taxi squad Wednesday morning after making the trip with the team. His goal at 13:15 of the first gave the Blues a 2-1 lead. It was a nifty bit of passing that set up the score, as Kyrou sent the puck to Tyler Bozak, who sent it right back to Kyrou for the goal.
Philipp Grubauer stopped 28 of 32 shots in a rough start for Colorado.
“We got outcompeted in a lot of areas,” Grubauer said. “It was a short camp, but that’s not an excuse.”
The Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights enter the season as favorites to win the West Division. But don’t discount the Blues - as they demonstrated.
“We’re fine being where we’re at,” coach Craig Berube said of the preseason hype. “We’ll go and show them on the ice. That’s all we can do.”
AROUND THE RINK
The Blues placed forward Vladimir Tarasenko (upper body) on long-term injured reserve. … Colorado was 1 for 4 on the power play.
HONORING LACROIX
Before the game, the Avalanche held a ceremony and moment of silence to honor former general manager Pierre Lacroix, who died on Dec. 13 at 72. Lacroix was the driving force in turning the Avalanche into a power after the team relocated from Quebec to Denver for the 1995-96 season. The Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in ’96 and ’01 under his leadership.
COVID ABSENCE
Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson recently tested positive for COVID-19. The team hopes he will be able to return Saturday.
OH, CAPTAIN
Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog was pleased to see Blues forward Ryan O’Reilly promoted to the role of Blues captain this season. The two were once teammates on the Avalanche.
“Very hard-working guy and a really good teammate. Puts the team first,” explained the 28-year-old Landeskog, who’s been Colorado’s captain since 2012.
The Blues stay in Denver to play Colorado again on Friday.
“It kind of reminds us a bit of like the playoffs, when you go away to play those first two games of a series,” O’Reilly said.
Last season, the Avs and Blues split their four meetings, with the home team winning every matchup.
More AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/NHL and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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In this passage we see Paul cheering on his beloved Thessalonians, his spiritual children. We learn that the gospel has the power to radically change those who take it to heart. People are noticing you. What are others saying your life is about?
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Police departments step up to help keep kids busy while school is out amid coronavirus outbreak
No way. Wait, wait, wait.
Several police departments across the nation are using social media to bring activities to kids who are stuck at home after school closures amid the coronavirus outbreak.From giving kids art projects to reading them books, here's a look at how some officers are stepping up to help kids in their communities.#KeepThemBusyThe O'Fallon Police Department in Missouri is hoping kids will channel their inner Pablo Picasso in an art project.Using Facebook, the department asked kids in the community to submit police-theme drawings, which the department then shares online."I could see parents posting on Facebook about needing to balance working from home, and the need to 'home school' their kids," Officer Tony Michalka told CNN. "There seemed to be a sense of anxiety among the posts, so I just imagined a way that the O'Fallon Police Department could help provide an outlet for both the kids and parents; even if it was just twenty minutes a day to sit down and draw a picture."Kids of all ages have submitted art pieces so far, Michalka said. Their drawings range from police cars to portraits of officers. Some even include notes of gratitude -- such as "yay police" -- alongside the art.The department is accepting the drawings through Facebook messenger, asking people to use the hashtag #KeepThemBusy."We are fortunate to have a supportive community, so anything we can do to help in this stressful time lets us give back to our residents," Michalka said. "Of course, most of us are just big kids at heart, so the officers are enjoying the pictures too."Let's readWith most abiding by health officials recommendations to exercise social distancing during the outbreak, in-person storytime at local libraries are likely out of the question.To help continue bringing stories to life, a handful of police departments nationwide are hosting virtual reading time on their social media accounts.The Chatham Police Department in Massachusetts hosts nightly story time readings, led by Sgt. Bill Massey, the department's School Resource Officer."Our aim is to keep kids connected to their SRO and the police department in a positive way with positive community messages and community engagement," Massey told CNN.The officers are also planning on making other videos to give kids a virtual tour of the department and a look inside a police cruiser.Across the country, Elk Grove Police Department in California has also launched a reading series, called "Books and Badges." Police officers read a new book, every weekday at 11 a.m. PT."We will still be providing our regular services, but since the kids are out of school, we wanted to add to our reading series, so that together we can pause for a few minutes and enjoy a book," the department posted on Facebook.Let's singThe Shelby County Sheriff's Office in Alabama has also uploaded videos recently, featuring lessons for kids.Deputy James Sellers stars in the latest video, which was posted Wednesday, strumming along on a homemade banjo. He asked viewers to "name that tune" as he played "When the Saints Go Marching In."In the video, Sellers also showed off his instrument, which is made out of wood, a soup can and a piece of string. He challenged kids to find things around the house to make their own instruments."P.S., I almost forgot the most important thing," he says in the video. "Kids, please don't drive your mom too crazy with your homemade musical instrument."
Several police departments across the nation are using social media to bring activities to kids who are stuck at home after school closures amid the coronavirus outbreak.
From giving kids art projects to reading them books, here's a look at how some officers are stepping up to help kids in their communities.
#KeepThemBusy
The O'Fallon Police Department in Missouri is hoping kids will channel their inner Pablo Picasso in an art project.
Using Facebook, the department asked kids in the community to submit police-theme drawings, which the department then shares online.
"I could see parents posting on Facebook about needing to balance working from home, and the need to 'home school' their kids," Officer Tony Michalka told CNN. "There seemed to be a sense of anxiety among the posts, so I just imagined a way that the O'Fallon Police Department could help provide an outlet for both the kids and parents; even if it was just twenty minutes a day to sit down and draw a picture."
Kids of all ages have submitted art pieces so far, Michalka said. Their drawings range from police cars to portraits of officers. Some even include notes of gratitude -- such as "yay police" -- alongside the art.
The department is accepting the drawings through Facebook messenger, asking people to use the hashtag #KeepThemBusy.
"We are fortunate to have a supportive community, so anything we can do to help in this stressful time lets us give back to our residents," Michalka said. "Of course, most of us are just big kids at heart, so the officers are enjoying the pictures too."
How parents can homeschool kids during coronavirus outbreak
Let's read
With most abiding by health officials recommendations to exercise social distancing during the outbreak, in-person storytime at local libraries are likely out of the question.
To help continue bringing stories to life, a handful of police departments nationwide are hosting virtual reading time on their social media accounts.
The Chatham Police Department in Massachusetts hosts nightly story time readings, led by Sgt. Bill Massey, the department's School Resource Officer.
"Our aim is to keep kids connected to their SRO and the police department in a positive way with positive community messages and community engagement," Massey told CNN.
The officers are also planning on making other videos to give kids a virtual tour of the department and a look inside a police cruiser.
Across the country, Elk Grove Police Department in California has also launched a reading series, called "Books and Badges." Police officers read a new book, every weekday at 11 a.m. PT.
"We will still be providing our regular services, but since the kids are out of school, we wanted to add to our reading series, so that together we can pause for a few minutes and enjoy a book," the department posted on Facebook.
'Frozen' star reads stories on Twitter for kids during coronavirus isolation
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office in Alabama has also uploaded videos recently, featuring lessons for kids.
Deputy James Sellers stars in the latest video, which was posted Wednesday, strumming along on a homemade banjo. He asked viewers to "name that tune" as he played "When the Saints Go Marching In."
In the video, Sellers also showed off his instrument, which is made out of wood, a soup can and a piece of string. He challenged kids to find things around the house to make their own instruments.
"P.S., I almost forgot the most important thing," he says in the video. "Kids, please don't drive your mom too crazy with your homemade musical instrument."
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by Michael Bolesta II
Welcome to week 13 of the NFL season. We are entering the final quarter and there are some heavy games coming your way. Here is a look at how week 13 in the NFL might play out.
Byes include: 7-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 4-8 Carolina Panthers
Sunday, December 6th
(6-5)Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets(0-11) at 1:00 PM ET on CBS
Raiders get some of the sour taste out of their mouths after a poor showing last week. They keep their playoff hopes alive with four games still to play. Raiders 30 Jets 13 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(1-10)Jacksonville Jaguars at Minnesota Vikings(5-6) at 1:00 PM ET on CBS
The Vikings have had some nail-biters the last few games, but they will win handily this week. No defensive touchdowns will be given up Sunday by the home team, so Minnesota 34 Jacksonville 16.
(8-3)Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans(8-3) at 1:00 PM ET on CBS
The Browns keep it close, but in this matchup of running backs between Nick Chubb/Kareem Hunt and Derrick Henry, Henry will make the difference, 31-28. Cleveland will play much better than they did in Baltimore and Pittsburgh earlier in the year, but Tennessee has steered the ship in the right direction after being in danger of losing it.
(2-8-1)Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins(7-4) at 1:00 PM ET on CBS
Miami, much like Las Vegas has a game they need to and are expected to win. The Dolphins will come through and build on a solid performance last week, even against the winless Jets.
(7-4)Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans(4-7) at 1:00 PM ET on CBS
The Texans are putting things together, and I like them in an upset. Romeo Crennel’s defense puts it together with the game in the balance this week. Give me the Texans 27-20 after three defensive stops on downs in the fourth quarter.
(4-7)Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears(5-6) at 1:00 PM ET on FOX
Both teams are reeling and having disappointing seasons. In the end, the Bears knock away a two-point conversion with just over twenty seconds left to get their record back to .500. Chicago 24 Detroit 23 in northeastern Illinois.
(9-2)New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons(4-7) at 1:00 PM ET on FOX
This will be my upset pick as Atlanta has another second-half surge like 2019. The Falcons will even the score in this heated NFC South rivalry. Falcons 30 Saints 23 in Georgia to create a twist up top in the NFC.
(4-7)New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks(8-3) at 4:05 PM ET on FOX
The Giants put up a good effort, but Seattle is the better team. The Seahawks seldom lose at home. I have it reading Seahawks 27 Giants 16.
(7-4)Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals(6-5) at 4:05 PM ET on FOX
In big NFL divisional games like these, I like the team that needs it more. Arizona will hold serve in the first of two meetings, desperate to end a recent run of poor form. Cardinals 33 Rams 27 in overtime.
(5-6)New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers(3-8) at 4:25 PM ET on CBS
Though the faces at quarterback have changed, the result remains the same, meaning that New England continues to master the Chargers in head-to-head competition. Patriots 25 Chargers 22 when the clock hits zero.
(3-7-1)Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers(8-3) at 4:25 PM ET on CBS
Philadelphia won a Thursday night game last year, but Green Bay has not forgotten about it. The Eagles just struggle to finish drives. On the other side, I was impressed with the Packers’ complimentary NFL football Sunday versus Chicago. The score ends up finishing Packers 27 Eagles 6.
(4-7)Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs(10-1) at 8:20 PM ET on NBC
Denver has not had many favors done to them lately, and Kansas City will not pity them on the field. The Chiefs stay within shouting distance of the Steelers for the best record in the conference. Chiefs 41 Broncos 17 under the floodlights.
Monday, December 7th
(4-7)Washington Football Team at Pittsburgh Steelers(11-0) at 5:00 PM ET on FOX
Like the game on Wednesday, I could see another sloppy effort by the Steelers. Still, they are better than Washington and can afford mistakes. The final score will be Pittsburgh 35 Washington 17.
(8-3)Buffalo Bills vs. San Francisco 49ers(5-6) in Glendale, Arizona at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN
I noticed on CBS Sports HQ and ESPNEWS that San Francisco is expected to win close, but Buffalo is having a special NFL season. Yes, the 49ers had a great win last week, but I think the Bills make the trek west and play great defense to get their ninth win, 28-21.
(3-8)Dallas Cowboys at Baltimore Ravens(6-5) at 8:05 PM ET on FOX
A six-day gap before hosting Dallas after a tough set of circumstances in Pittsburgh will test Baltimore’s mettle. Somehow, there is still gas left in the tank to keep their NFL season alive. The Ravens will win, 30-20.
What are your predictons for week 13 in the NFL? Leave a comment below.
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I have lived in Texas for more than 25 years, but am still a big fan of the Cleveland professional sports teams since I once lived there at a young age. I am an Eagle Scout, and graduated from Saint Edward’s University in Austin.
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Alumni Association July 2, 2020
Donna Reynolds '05, Executive Assistant for the Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs at WCU, shares some of her memories of Scott and Walker Residence Halls and the unique items that have been found during the demolition of the iconic buildings.
When did you graduate from WCU and in what subject?
I graduated in December 2005 with a BSBA in Business Management.
What are some of your fondest memories as a student at WCU—more specifically how they relate to your time in Scott Hall.
I moved into Scott Hall as a freshman in August of 1990. My roommate was my best friend from high school so we got to experience our first time away from home together. Home football game days where we inevitably would have to evacuate the building at least once due to aerosol hair spray being used in the hallways because that is where the full length mirrors were. The 2:00 am fire alarms because someone burned popcorn in the kitchen. The gathering of the hall to watch the news when Desert Storm began during the spring semester, worried about those of us who had friends and family in the military and what it would mean for us as a country, we had never experienced war before. I met some lifelong friends that I am still in touch with and one of whom our children have become great friends as well.
You are currently the Executive Assistant for the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. Tell us a little about your career path since graduating from WCU.
I started working for Student Affairs as a student worker in August of 1990. From there I became an orientation assistant until I was offered a full-time position in Student Affairs in 1995. I served as a Program Assistant, Administrative Support Associate, and finally as the Executive Assistant always in Student Affairs. This is where my heart is, supporting students and helping them succeed in the classroom by supporting them outside of the classroom.
What are some of your fondest memories as a staff member at Western?
I have had the opportunity to work with truly amazing people. Some of which have gone on to be Vice Chancellors and Chancellors at other universities.
But my fondest memories have come from the students that I have worked with, usually when they were not in a great place. An international student from Japan was having issues adapting to life on campus and I was able to connect her other students who befriended her and helped show her around and included her in their social activities so she could make friends and not feel so isolated. She came to see me the week she graduated to tell me thank you and to bring me a small gift because she would have left without those connections, that gift still sits on my desk.
Another student who didn’t make the best decisions when he was here, resulting in his suspension, came to campus to visit me and another co-worker last spring. He said getting suspended was actually the best thing to happen to him as it made him take a hard look at his life and the decisions he had made. We spent over an hour talking and told him it was never too late to come back and encouraged him to talk to financial aid. He messaged me last week and he will be continuing his education here in the Fall.
Tell us how Scott Hall has changed from when you were a student to when you left it as a staff member.
The biggest change is men are now allowed to live in the building! When I was a freshman Scott was all women. My god son and nephew both attended WCU and both lived in Scott Hall their freshmen year, my nephew on the same hall I lived on just three doors down. It was strange being on the eighth floor and seeing a bunch of men on the hall; that would never have been allowed when I was a student. Free laundry? Where was that when I needed it!
In preparing Scott Hall for abatement, several documents, photo’s, and trinkets were found in the clean out process including a special personal item of yours—tell us about that.
Up until a month ago my office was located on the first floor of Scott.
Our maintenance supervisor was preparing for the abatement of Scott and happened to walk by the room as I was in as a freshman (815) and they were removing the dresser. There were several items which had fallen behind it over the years, it was bolted to the wall so there was no way for students to move it and check behind it.
He stopped by my office that afternoon and asked me what my maiden name was. I told him and he in turn handed me an envelope that was found behind that dresser. Inside that envelope was a Christmas card that my grandparents sent me in December of 1990. My grandmother passed away 15 years ago and it was written in her hand. To see her signature again brought me to tears. I took a picture and shared it with my family and that card is now sitting on my desk.
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Matt Hancock warns of stricter lockdown rules as vaccine rollout gathers pace
Matt Hancock warns of stricter lockdown rules
Matt Hancock warns of stricter lockdown rules. (PA)
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has pleaded with the public to follow coronavirus lockdown rules and reduce all social contact that is not “absolutely” necessary.
He told a Downing Street press conference that the new variant of coronavirus is “highly contagious and it is putting the NHS under very significant pressure”.
Mr Hancock added: “The NHS, more than ever before, needs everybody to be doing something right now – and that something is to follow the rules.
“I know there has been speculation about more restrictions, and we don’t rule out taking further action if it is needed, but it is your actions now that can make a difference.
“Stay at home, and please reduce all social contact that is not absolutely strictly necessary. That’s what is needed: act like you have the virus.”
Matt Hancock. (PA)
His warning comes as the number of Covid-19 patients in hospital in England stood at a record 32,070 as of 8am on Monday January 11, according to the latest figures from NHS England.
The figure is up 20% on a week ago, and up 81% since Christmas Day.
Six of the seven NHS England regions currently have a record number of Covid-19 hospital patients.
In London, the number stands at 7,799 patients, up 16% in a week, while in south-east England the number is 5,467, also up 16% in a week.
The Midlands has 5,524 patients, up 23%; eastern England has 4,219, up 16%; north-west England has 3,733, up 33%; and south-west England has 1,936, up 38%.
The one region not yet at a record level is north-east England/Yorkshire, where the number currently stands at 3,392, up 20% week-on-week. Patient numbers peaked here at 3,473 on November 16.
As the vaccine rollout gathers pace the Health Secretary said two fifths of over 80s and “almost a quarter of older care home residents” have received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
Matt Hancock said he wanted Britons to “have that great British summer” and for life to return to normal “as fast possible” as he outlined details of the vaccine rollout.
According to new Government figures, the number of people in the UK to have been given their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is nearly 2.3 million.
The National Medical Director for England has said that seven vaccination hubs and more than 1,000 pharmacies are gearing up to start delivering Covid-19 jabs.
Speaking at a Downing Street press briefing, Professor Stephen Powis said that 1,200 pharmacies in England alone will join the vaccination roll-out.
“We will then kick off another sprint up to April as we get the rest of the vulnerable groups protected and finally a marathon to the autumn as we deliver vaccination to everyone else,” he said.
He added that, apart from social distancing and Covid-19 safety measures, “these vaccines are the best line of defence that we have as we continue this battle against coronavirus”.
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Full Moon in Scorpio, May 7, 2020 — As Above So Look Out Below
by Cristina Rombi
AstrologyFull Moon
A Full Moon in Scorpio never comes over unannounced. We’ll always find tiny breadcrumbs trailing a path towards the deepest darkness that roars to be set free. Or chilling gusts of musty air blowing in from places that have been locked shut for too long, basements, cellars where shame and desire hide away.
Regardless of our modern burial customs, nothing in nature is ever meant to stay inert, dead and hidden for eternity, because nothing ever really dies. In the vocabulary of nature, death simply translates to a release of pent up power no longer imprisoned into something bound to decay. So it doesn’t matter how carefully we try to hide what has been long deteriorating, changing shape or form, transitioning into a successive state of being, banging on the wall, lurking in the corners — sooner or later, we all have to shine a torch in the pit and maybe prepare for an exorcism (which is not exclusively a Christian tradition, just like the word itself does not etymologically refer to negative or demonic entities; literally, it just means “administration of an oath”).
The Scorpio Full Moon is that light in the pitch-black darkness, it’s every closet and every cellar door blowing open and releasing the ghosts that haunt us. It’s a moment of culmination. Of extremes, perhaps, because such is the nature of Scorpio. Of diving to the deep end of the pool to overcome the fear of drowning. Of things accelerating all the way to the next level, which may or may not be termination. It’s a reckoning of secrets. It’s closure. It’s catharsis. It’s, ultimately, a release of power, whether we choose to hold space for evolution or completely amputate. That power is set free. The void is ours to fill, and we can reclaim those existential spaces where we feared to tread.
The Full Moon in Scorpio arrives on May 7, 10:45 AM UTC, 17°20 of the sign, but the build-up of energy is palpable already. Emotional and psychological subtexts are turning into writings on the wall. Hidden feelings are surfacing. Truth is being exposed, inch by inch. But this is just the beginning, because, ultimately, there will be a peak of intensity, urging us to wholeheartedly surrender to transformation and let ourselves be shaken to the core, cleansed. Not quite healed, perhaps, but certainly freed from the burden of not knowing, or from the deadweight of lingering obsessions and haunting fears.
The process, in itself, might be unsettling: there is hardly anything easy or pleasant about feeling raw and vulnerable, accepting hard truths, speaking ours knowing that we, ourselves, might make someone else feel exposed and uncomfortable. It’s the price of not being dead inside. Of being authentic even when it’s unsettling, because we know we have to keep flowing, and there cannot be flow without release, if we ourselves turn into deadweight from all the unexpressed grief, all the things left unsaid, all that we don’t allow ourselves to mourn.
The Full Moon in Scorpio opposes the conjunction of Sun and Mercury in the sign of Taurus, whose dispositor is Venus in Gemini, currently in her pre-Retrograde shadow phase: processing information and speaking up is likely to be a strong theme for this lunation. Transformation and release might be triggered by conversations around sensitive topics, announcements, declarations and long overdue answers. Perhaps, the word end — to an unhealthy power dynamic, a relationship that has run its course, or a situation that has become detrimental — will be spelled in full.
However, the trine between the Full Moon in Scorpio and Neptune in Pisces takes some of the edge off and promises an epilogue of relief, transcendence and mercy, a willingness to hold space for feelings — ours, others’ —, and a wider range of possibilities being disclosed by this process. Perhaps it’s about the spirit of something, living on. About further layers of reality expanding our awareness of what is actually possible. Inspiration. Compassion. Meeting God in the abyss, like those Christ statues sitting at the bottom of oceans or lakes. Neptune makes it all easier. Sweeter, even.
As for the ruler of this Full Moon, we can look at both Mars in Aquarius and Pluto in Capricorn (I’m not particularly picky about rulers. I see no reason why we can’t use both). With Mars transiting Aquarius, this Full Moon might see us fighting, consciously or unconsciously, for authenticity, honesty and emotional freedom; the urge to emancipate ourselves from psychological subordination to a power dynamic, or from the hold that our mental ruminations have on us, might be a major driving force behind our actions and emotional responses.
As for Pluto, the modern ruler of Scorpio is currently Retrograde in Capricorn: the themes and dynamics surrounding this Full Moon might be reminiscent of lingering issues from our recent past that demand to be dredged up and acknowledged.
The trick about this Full Moon, and about Scorpio in general, is to be willing to step on the other side of fear. It may not be easy, since Scorpio tends to trigger our deepest fears around survival, but sometimes, fear sits at the threshold of the only way out of a situation. Should she demand a sacrifice or a libation, we can simply hand over all that didn’t kill us and all that we can survive without.
If you want to know more about the upcoming Full Moon in Scorpio, you can purchase an Astrology reading. Tarot readings are also available!
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Michael May 7, 2020 at 11:10 am
Love the song pick as always Ms Cristina! All power to you at this full moon.
Cristina RombiAuthor May 7, 2020 at 12:59 pm
Michael, thank you! Full Moon blessings to you as well. (Glad you like the theme songs! I’m really into the early works of Ghostemane. His latest industrial-ish stuff is interesting as well, but his previous blend of creepy, haunted trap and occult-inspired lyrics was THE SHIT!!!).
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Today, an irked, frustrated Mars, curtailed in Tau
The Sun enters Aquarius, today, joining a growing
☀️Let me kiss you alive / alight, lover, frien
Jupiter in Aquarius squaring Uranus in Taurus unti
Mercury glided into the (pre-Retrograde) shadow, t
The sky is a tangle of opposing forces today, Janu
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Bad Wolves Lead Singer Tommy Vext Parts Ways With Band
Bad Wolves have announced that they have officially parted ways with frontman Tommy Vext. Reports recently surfaced claiming the vocalist has parted ways with with band based on an Instagram Live video, which is no longer available.
Bad Wolves said in a statement via social media: “It is true that Bad Wolves and vocalist Tommy Vext have parted ways. The four of us plan to continue making music and a new album is planned for later this year. Tommy has been a big part of BAD WOLVES and we are grateful for his contributions. There is not much else to report at the moment but to send love and gratitude to the fans who have supported Bad Wolves from day one. We would not be here with out you. All the best, Chris, Doc, Kyle, and John.”
It’s Official: BAD WOLVES and Vocalist TOMMY VEXT Have Parted Ways
Via www.sonicperspectives.com
Singer Tommy Vext is no longer a member of Bad Wolves. The band have confirmed…
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Lang Craigs
A woodland trust wood group
Barr Wood
Lang Craigs is a great place to enjoy a hike.
Credit: Niall Benvie / WTML
Credit: John Bridges / WTML
Credit: Paul Glendell / WTML
Credit: Dennis Johnson / WTML
239.31 ha (591.34 acres)
OS Landranger 64
This mix of ancient woodland, sheltered glens, jagged outcrops, newer plantations and rugged moorland lies at the foot of the spectacular Kilpatrick Hills. Our closest site to Scotland’s largest city Glasgow, it offers superb hiking, fascinating flora, an abundance of wildlife and stunning views of the Clyde, Dumbarton Rock and Ben Lomond.
Parking at site
Autumn colour
Waymarked walk
Wildlife and habitats
How to get to Lang Craigs
The 250-hectare (620-acre) Lang Craigs site lies in the lower reaches of the Kilpatrick Hills, around 3.2km (2 miles) east of Dumbarton town centre and 19km (12 miles) from Glasgow.
It occupies the glens of the Overtoun Burn and Garshake Burn, including the high plateau between them, and adjoins Overtoun Estate managed by West Dunbartonshire Council.
From Glasgow, head towards Dumbarton, continuing on the A82 past the Erskine Bridge (A898) junction. Stay on the A82 after the next roundabout and after 1km (0.5 miles) turn right at Milton up a minor road (Milton Brae) just past the Stonefield pub and opposite the car showroom. On Milton Brae, continue for 2km (just over a mile) to reach the Overtoun Estate car park.
From Balloch, continue on the A82 until you pass the A814 junction and 750 metres (0.5 miles) further on, turn left into the partly concealed Milton Brae, immediately past the bend in the main road and opposite the car showroom. On Milton Brae, continue for 2km (1.2 miles) to reach the Overtoun Estate car park.
The nearest train station is Dumbarton East which is 3.6km (2.2 miles) away from the site.
Visit National Rail for more information.
There are bus stops on Garshake Road and Stirling Road, around 1.75km (1 mile) from the wood entrance and serviced by buses from Glasgow and Balloch.
Visit Traveline for more information.
Take in stunning views on your walk through Lang Craigs.
Access to Lang Craigs is through Overtoun Estate managed by West Dunbartonshire Council WDC. We work in partnership together to provide car parking and path routes throughout the two estates.
The main access point is from the Overtoun Estate car park, from where an estate track leads through a metal fence to reach Lang Craigs after 450 metres (0.3 miles).
The site has some steep sections and can be muddy in places. However, a network of surfaced paths suitable for pushchairs criss-cross the lower part of Overtoun Estate and Lang Craigs. Be aware that Overtoun Glen has some very steep sections and stairs, unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
There is also access from Garshake Road in the far west of the site, where there is a path to the Starfish bunker and moorland beyond. There is no path linking this to the Overtoun path network on the east side of the site.
There is a free car park on site.
There are no on-site toilets available, although the café at Overtoun House has toilets for customers. The nearest public toilets are in Dumbarton.
Otters have been spotted in nearby lochs and sometimes use the Overtoun and Garshake burns. If you’re lucky you may spot some of the other mammals on site, including brown hare, fox and field vole.
Over 70 species of bird have been identified at Lang Craigs including the peregrine falcon, sparrowhawk, buzzard and kestrel, as well as rare birds such as black grouse, cuckoo and snipe.
The invertebrates at Lang Craigs are just as varied. Look out for the hairy caterpillars of the ruby tiger moth and emperor moth, as well as the burying beetle and forest shield bug.
Look out for:
Common pipistrelle bat
Field vole
Common frog
Common toad
Green woodpecker
Treecreeper
7-spot ladybird
Orange-tip
Trees, plants and fungi
There are around 200 hectares (494 acres) of woodland, and scattered trees on the site, some of which were planted in the 19th century as part of the development of the Overtoun Estate. These areas of ancient semi-natural woodland have been added to with the planting of almost a quarter of a million trees in the development of new native woodland.
Look out for mature Scots pine and sycamore, which may have been planted as part of the Overtoun Estate landscape design, and enjoy the areas of new, maturing woodland which is buffering and extending the older woodland.
Keep an eye out for some weird and wonderful fungi while you’re exploring the site. You might come across the bright yellow physarum slime mould or jelly ear fungus.
Candlesnuff fungus
Jelly ear
Birch, silver
Birch, downy
Beech, common
Oak, English
Maple, Norway
Oak, sessile
Elm, wych
Cherry, wild
Cherry, bird
Common gorse
Snowdrop
Common dog violet
Common earthball
Lang Craigs is home to 600 acres of sheltered glen, rolling hills and rugged moorland which provide varied and vibrant habitats for flora and fauna.
Plantations and new native woods
We bought most of the site in 2011 and the rest in 2016. Since then, we have carefully planted 230,000 native trees. We're now working in partnership with the Forestry Commission Scotland to manage Lang Craigs and the surrounding Kilpatrick Hills.
History of Lang Craigs
The Lang Craigs themselves were formed from volcanic lava 360 million years ago and cut away by the glaciers of the ice ages. Important fossils have been found near the site and it’s possible that there are also fossils to be found at Lang Craigs.
The site also holds evidence of prehistoric human inhabitants including early enclosures and a carved stone.
In more modern history, the site was part of the Overtoun estate.
On the site there is Second World War bunker which was part of a decoy network to prevent enemy aircraft bombing the local towns. In 2011, local schoolchildren planted 17 trees to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the blitz and the 17 people killed in Dumbarton, as well as the part played by the Starfish bunker in preventing a greater number of deaths.
Dedicate at this wood
This wood is one of more than 50 across the UK where it's possible to dedicate trees, benches or larger areas of woodland. Mark a special occasion or celebrate the life of a loved one with a meaningful gesture that lasts.
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Things to do at Lang Craigs
On-site information boards at the car park feature four waymarked walks offering varying degrees of challenge, from the picturesque wooded glen to a high route with great views. The longest is a 3.5km (2.2-mile) circular route from the car park to the viewpoint of Round Wood Hill. A path also leads up through Overtoun Glen to the Black Linn Reservoir and the Kilpatrick Hills beyond, on a network of paths and tracks managed by Forestry Commission Scotland.
Download the site leaflet.
Walking dogs in our woods
Dogs are welcome for walkies in our woods. Take a look at our tips and guidelines for ensuring we keep our woods safe and special for dogs and wildlife.
Discover events at our woods and the festivals and fairs you can find us at soon.
Things to do in the woods
Step into our woods and enter a world of endless opportunities. Watch for wildlife. Uncover history. Go on an adventure. Get closer to nature. There are countless ways to explore our woods.
This wood is just one of many to have been protected by gifts in wills, securing it for generations to come. Your legacy gift could also make a real difference to woods, trees and wildlife.
Learn what your gift could mean
Got a query about this wood?
Get in touch and we'll do our best to answer all your questions.
A West Dunbartonshire Council Wood
Overtoun Estate
Crosslet Estate
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Panel Questions With Patton Oswalt
PETER SAGAL, HOST:
And now over the summer, we were lucky enough to have a special guest panelist - the comedian Patton Oswalt. Here's some never-before-heard questions from that show.
SAGAL: Faith, NASA is hiring a new top-level position. You can make nearly $200,000 a year for helping to stop what?
FAITH SALIE: This is a great title. It's...
SAGAL: Yes.
SALIE: ...To stop what? I think the title is something like planetary protection officer.
SAGAL: Right, which means you're going to be protecting the planet from...
SALIE: From aliens.
(SOUNDBITE OF BELL)
SAGAL: To stop the aliens - a real Man in Black - well done.
SALIE: Yes, yes.
(APPLAUSE)
SAGAL: Yes, NASA has put out a wanted ad for a planetary protection officer. And yeah, it does seem weird that we're putting one person in charge of the planet when there's three people doing store security down at Best Buy.
SAGAL: The PPO - will make sure our spacecraft don't come back contaminated, that meteorites do not contain invading alien life and that extraterrestrials not be allowed to vote without proper ID.
PATTON OSWALT: You know what we got to do, Peter?
OSWALT: Build a space wall.
SAGAL: Yeah.
OSWALT: Build a space wall - they can't get over it.
SAGAL: Big, beautiful space wall - technically, I think that would be a roof.
SAGAL: Patton.
OSWALT: Yes.
SAGAL: They're mostly known for keeping your car clean, but a report this week reveals that car washes could also be used to do what?
OSWALT: Oh, God. They can...
SALIE: Are you trying to remember this or imagine it?
OSWALT: I think I head - no. I think I heard the story. You know what? I'm going to go into imagination. They can wash your pets. I don't know. What - a car wash can do what?
SAGAL: I'll give you a hint. I don't know what happened, officer, but there are bristles all over his back?
OSWALT: They can kill people?
SAGAL: Yes. They can be used as murder weapons.
SALIE: What?
OSWALT: What?
SAGAL: Yes. At a technology conference last week, computer security experts demonstrated that certain automated car washes can be hacked into and reprogrammed to kill. They could kill people by like lowering the machinery right onto your car.
OSWALT: Wait a minute. No, I'm sorry. That's, like, the dumbest "Columbo" episode ever.
OSWALT: The people that did this - they should be locked up. They're planning to kill people with a car wash.
ADAM BURKE: Sir, is this your Turtle Wax?
OSWALT: But hang on. The thing could crush the car or...
SAGAL: Well, that's - you know, these are the kind of car washes that people ride through in their cars. And these hackers - rather, computer security experts - show that this particular operating system that is being used is vulnerable. And they said you could hack in, and you could start controlling the machinery. And if you wanted to, you could, like, put, like, a bar - a steel bar right through a car with somebody in it.
BURKE: Oh. That makes way more sense because I thought you meant like college car washes, you know? I thought they would reprogram a bunch coeds to murder you.
SAGAL: You know you can do it by...
SALIE: You're rubbing me too hard.
SALIE: Too much lather.
SAGAL: Here's the thing. If you want to commit the perfect crime, you just hack into a car wash's system...
OSWALT: Wow.
SAGAL: ...And then you wait for your victim to go use it. That's the trick. To encourage them to go to the car wash, you can write in the dirt on their back window. You can be like, wash me. Or I never should have said that about Phil, and now I will pay.
OSWALT: Charles Bronson in "Death Wash."
SAGAL: I know what you're thinking, punk. Was it five cycles or six?
(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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Your life for sale: stolen bank details and fake passports advertised on social media
Criminals are openly selling personal details on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
By Faye Lipson
A Which? Money investigation has uncovered profiles and pages across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter openly catering to would-be ID fraudsters.
By searching just a few slang terms used by fraudsters, we rapidly found 50 scam profiles, pages and groups on social media platforms Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
They advertised a mixture of stolen identities, credit card details, compromised Netflix and Uber Eats accounts, as well as fraud ‘how to’ guides and even fake passports made to order.
In the wrong hands, some of these details could be used to borrow money in victims’ names, or to steal from the victims themselves.
Yet when we reported these clearly criminal pages using the social media sites’ reporting tools, many were left up.
Facebook even initially refused to remove a post containing extensive stolen personal details leading to a man in Yorkshire.
Here’s the story of how criminals went from operating underground to out in the open and on our screens.
How criminals steal your data
Fraud is now the most-reported crime in the UK, with 3,979,000 cases in England and Wales in the year to 2019. That’s more than theft and almost 10 times as many as burglary.
And it starts, in many cases, with fraudsters obtaining your details.
This can happen in a variety of ways. In 2018, mobile bank Monzo cancelled and replaced more than 6,000 debit cards belonging to customers who had recently shopped with ticket retailer Ticketmaster.
It did this after receiving dozens of fraud reports and spotting that many of the victims were recent Ticketmaster customers.
Ticketmaster subsequently found malicious software (malware) on a third-party supplier’s system, which was exporting customer card details to an unknown entity.
This is just one of many tactics used by fraudsters to steal your details. Others include automated scam calls and phishing emails, or texts that appear to be from your bank – all of which are designed to persuade you to reveal personal information and passwords.
HMRC is often impersonated by criminals. You may have come across texts and emails with HMRC logos, claiming you’re owed a tax rebate. These ask you to click on a link to a phoney HMRC login page, then enter your payment and personal data, which go straight to a fraudster.
Find out more: how to spot coronavirus-related scams
What happens to your data
The cybercriminals who harvest personal data don’t necessarily want to exploit it themselves – they could be looking for kudos from other cybercriminals, or have ideological or political motivations.
They may sell the data, simply dump it on the so-called ‘dark web’, accessible only to those with a specialist browser, or even the ‘clear’ web, which we all use.
On the dark web, such cybercriminals sit at the top of a pyramid, reaping the largest profits. The stolen card details and identities are sold on through layers of middle men who repackage them and sell them on to would-be fraudsters.
The fresher the data, the more likely it is to work for fraudsters, as banks or customers haven’t flagged or changed it.
By the time the data reaches sellers and buyers on the clear web, it may have been tried out by lots of fraudsters already. Yet it may still work if neither the bank nor victim has spotted the fraud.
Even if you’re aware of the theft, your details can be used to do serious damage. On the phone, fraudsters can use stolen personal information to convincingly pose as your bank and talk you into transferring money to their account.
Or the details could be used to apply for credit, bank accounts or insurance.
Find out more: what to do if a fraudster has your bank details
‘Fraud bibles’ and ‘cloned cards’ for sale
We found user accounts, groups and posts promoting identity theft and other type of fraud on three of the world’s most popular social media sites.
Much of it was brazen, with these illicit data sellers adopting usernames such as ‘frawdgod’, ‘scamgod’ and ‘fullzforsell’.
One Twitter user had a personal biography, which stated ‘cloned cards and dumps + Pin’, and included a WhatsApp number for secure encrypted messaging.
Instagram users posted gifs (animated images) of cash wads being wafted enticingly. They even shared full price lists detailing different wares from ‘fullz’ (full identities) to ‘fraud bibles’ containing step-by-step instructions for would-be scammers and hackers.
Once we started searching using fraud slang terms, Twitter recommended other accounts using the same terminology in its ‘who to follow’ section. This made it even easier to find the criminal sellers.
Fake passport offered within hours
We approached two sellers who had contact details on their profiles. The first promised in a Twitter post to let you ‘Buy UK passport, buy UK driving licence, buy UK ID card’ and included an email address.
We emailed the address, posing as someone who needed a phoney passport as proof of ID to open bank accounts and credit cards. Within hours, we were offered one made to our specifications with a name, age and photo supplied by us, and delivered within eight days for €3,500 (around £3,000).
We went no further and instead consulted experts at anti-fraud tech company, Featurespace. They said that a fake passport bought in this way was likely to be of low quality, but might pass muster as proof of ID in a bank branch if staff were not diligent.
They also pointed out that blank fake passports and other forms of ID documents are sold in bulk on the dark web, enabling anyone to set up shop selling made-to-order passports.
We passed our evidence to the Passport Office, a branch of the Home Office. A spokesperson told us: ‘The production of fake passports is a crime and we take this issue very seriously. Those who produce fake passports will face the full consequences of the law.
‘It’s not possible to get on the passport database with a fake or forged passport. Biographical details on passports are only added to the passport database once an application has been properly examined, all checks completed and the decision to issue a passport has been taken.
‘We are aware criminals use social media to sell fraudulent items, and we expect companies to crack down and remove them.’
Find out more: what to do if you fall victim to ID Fraud
Tracking down a victim
The second fraudster we made contact with had a Twitter profile advertising cloned credit cards and Pins.
We messaged them via WhatsApp using the number in their profile and they replied offering full credit card details (‘fullz’) ‘with a ‘£13k+ balance’. Each fullz was £100, or we could have three for £200.
Featurespace told us this is on the expensive side and suggests the data may have passed through many middle men with their own individual mark-ups before reaching this seller.
Yet some personal data we found was being given away for free as a sort of taster, to whet the buyer’s appetite and prove the seller’s credentials. On one Facebook group for hackers, we found an alarming post detailing the full identity of a man in Yorkshire.
His full name, date of birth, address, credit card number, CVV number and expiry date, sort code, the name of his bank and his mobile number were all listed. When we spotted this post in early 2020, it had already been up for four months.
Using the open electoral roll we were able to establish that the victim had lived at the address listed in the Facebook post at least as recently as 2018, along with individuals whose names and ages implied they were his wife and adult children.
We reported the post to Facebook and, after some back and forth, it was removed. We also reached out to the victim’s bank, HSBC, but received no response.
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The social media giants respond
We reported all 50 of the groups, pages and profiles to their respective social media platforms via their in-site reporting tools.
We were stunned when Facebook initially refused to remove the post containing the clearly stolen ‘fullz’ of the Yorkshire man, on the basis that it ‘doesn’t go against one of our specific community standards’.
When we requested a review of the decision, the post was removed, but the hacker group it was posted on remained up.
Facebook removed a few other isolated posts, but when we checked six days after making the reports, it had left up every page and group.
Instagram (owned by Facebook) hadn’t removed any content at all and neither had Twitter.
We presented our findings to the platforms’ media representatives. All the reported content across all three platforms has now been removed.
Facebook said: ‘Fraudulent activity is not tolerated on our platforms, and we have removed the groups and profiles flagged to us by Which? Money for violating our policies. We continue to invest in people and technology to identify and remove fraudulent content, and we urge people to report any suspicious content to us so we can take action.’
Twitter said: ‘It is against our rules to use scam tactics on Twitter to obtain money or private financial information. Where we identify violations of our rules, we take robust enforcement action. We’re constantly adapting to bad actors’ evolving methods, and will continue to iterate and improve upon our policies as the industry evolves.’
Policing the internet
It’s all very well for platforms to urge users to report harmful content. But in our experience, such reports made using in-site tools aren’t dealt with properly.
All signs indicate that the internet will be subject to stricter regulation in the decades to come. In February, the government announced plans to appoint telecoms regulator Ofcom as a watchdog for the websites which contain user-generated content, such as social media platforms.
These plans are at a very early stage and regulating the internet is controversial.
Yet when blatantly stolen data is posted and advertised in the open, and reports fall on deaf ears, it looks like social media platforms aren’t even getting the basics right.
For advice on how to protect yourself from identity theft, check out our guide to protecting your data.
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Mother of 5-year-old who slipped out of school meets with superintendent
Elijah told WTVY that his teacher sent him to the gym unsupervised and, when he arrived there, he became intimidated by what he termed a large number of people. That's when he left the school. (Source: WTVY)
By WSFA Staff | October 9, 2020 at 8:44 AM CDT - Updated October 9 at 8:46 AM
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The mother of a five-year-old boy who slipped out of a Dothan school unnoticed met with the interim superintendent Thursday to talk about the incident that put that her child in danger.
“We had a good and productive conversation,” Dr. Dennis Coe told WTVY afterwards. He called the situation “unfortunate” and said the matter has been addressed, though he did not elaborate because it is a personnel issue.
First leery of Coe, Sara Carlisle, Elijah’s mother, said she now appreciates the way he has handled the situation. Despite her confidence, she still believes the matter could have been avoided.
“Elijah walked past classrooms and secretaries and out the front door (of Highlands Elementary),” Carlisle said. The boy then traveled north on Brannon Stand Road.
“He had every intention of running home,” Carlisle believes. She and her two children reside about a half-mile from the school.
Elijah told WTVY that his teacher sent him to the gym unsupervised and, when he arrived there, he became intimidated by what he termed a large number of people.
For Coe, this the first major student incident he has encountered since being named interim superintendent on Sept.14. “We are certainly treating it seriously,” he said.
Before the incident, plans had been in place to add surveillance cameras. Coe will also consider other safety measures in consultation with the city’s fire chief. However, he points out that law requires doors leading to the outside of public buildings, including schools, be unlocked on the inside.
Things could have ended much worse for Elijah, had it not been for a Dothan utilities worker who saw him running along the busy highway. He picked up the boy and notified police. Carlisle said, even though 40 minutes went by, the school had not missed her son.
Carlisle fumed for two days but is no longer angry. “I feel bad for everyone in the situation,” she said.
Other than this incident, she praised Highlands' teachers and the school’s principal, Blakelynn Barker.
She also commended police and hopes to personally thank the utilities worker that took her son to safety.
Though forgiving, Carlisle has withdrawn Elijah and his seven-year-old sister from the school, though she may reconsider that decision in a few months.
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