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Police misconduct investigation begins in Steamboat Springs
Scott Franz
Fiona Janka protests Monday in front of the Steamboat Springs Police Station in downtown Steamboat Springs. Janka and a handful of other people came out to show their frustration about recent accusations against Police Chief Joel Rae and Deputy Chief Bob Delvalle.
John F. Russell
City manager: Council gave no direction
Asked Monday if her closed door meeting with the City Council last week influenced her decision to put the leaders of the police department on paid leave, Deb Hinsvark said the council gave her "no direction.
"They wanted to know where I was. They gave me no direction," Hinsvark said. "I think our city charter really is clear as to what their role is and what my role is."
Under the charter, the city manager and the city attorney are the council's only employees.
The charter states that "Except for the purpose of inquiry, the Council and its members shall deal with the administrative service solely through the City Manager and neither the Council nor its members shall give orders to any of the subordinates of the City Manager."
Asked after the executive session last week whether he was happy with the investigative process proposed by Hinsvark, council member Scott Ford told the Steamboat Today it was "not gelled out yet."
"Happy or not, it's probably too early to say," Ford said.
Steamboat Springs — Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify that City Manager Deb Hinsvark did consider other options before having the city's insurance company select an external investigator.
An investigation into Steamboat Springs' top two police officials commenced Monday as a small group of protestors gathered outside the city's police headquarters with signs that criticized the city's top cops who have been accused of misconduct.
City Manager Deb Hinsvark, who on Friday placed Police Chief Joel Rae and Deputy Police Chief Bob DelValle on paid administrative leave pending the results of the investigation, said some aspects of the probe are still being finalized.
For example, Hinsvark said a public information officer who is not currently employed by the city could soon be hired to keep the community apprised of the progress of the investigation.
"I really would like to have someone who can handle all of these questions coming in, and be open with the community," Hinsvark said.
Hinsvark said some phone interviews and other preparation will be conducted this week, while the investigator, former Littleton Police Chief Heather Coogan, is scheduled to conduct in-person interviews next week.
The individuals who made the complaints against the police leadership will be interviewed along with other potential witnesses.
Hinsvark said she didn't know how many people would be interviewed during the probe that was spurred by a 10-page letter from former Police Detective Dave Kleiber that accused Rae and DelValle of creating a "hostile work environment" along with several other forms of misconduct.
The city manager added she is taking steps to ensure she is not influencing the investigation.
"The biggest issue is to make sure that I, as the final decision-maker, am not part of the investigation," she said. "Once everything is together, the information will flow through our risk management office and away from me, which I think is good given the mention of me in" the complaint against the police leadership.
Kleiber criticized Hinsvark in the complaint against Rae and DelValle, and Hinsvark will be interviewed by the investigator.
She said more details about the investigation could be released Wednesday.
"I don't think they can do this investigation fast enough, and they do take time," Hinsvark said.
Police Captain Jerry Stabile has been named acting police chief.
Hinsvark said she plans to name an interim police chief soon, and Stabile will be considered for the post.
While the city prepared for the investigation to ramp up, recent Steamboat Springs High School graduate Jessica Miller organized a protest that started with about six protestors.
They handed out several copies of Kleiber's letter.
They also said they were angry and upset after reading the letter and said action needs to be taken if any of the allegations are proven to be true.
"The goal is to just bring awareness to this," Miller said. "We're protesting for the fair investigation of this case, and no pay for the police department officials until they are proven innocent."
A man who walked by the protesters called the signs, including one that said "We trusted you," harsh and questioned whether the protestors had all of the facts yet about the claims against the police officials.
Other passersby were just curious to read the letter.
Choosing the investigator
Hinsvark said an external investigator was the only option she had.
She said she did look at other options before choosing the company's insurance company to select that investigator.
"I didn't have other choices," she said. "An external investigator was my immediate thought, and my immediate route."
Some community members and Kleiber himself have criticized the city for using the insurance company to select an investigator.
Coogan, who was the first female police chief in the Denver metro area before becoming an investigator, also did not have a career that was free of controversy.
Hinsvark said the city has an investigator who is "independent" and "highly recommended." Some community members have called for the city to instead engage the Colorado Attorney General's Office to conduct the investigation.
Hinsvark said the Attorney General's Office would not conduct an investigation of this nature.
However, Hinsvark said the Attorney General's Office will be interested in learning the outcome of the investigation because the state office administers the police department's Peace Officers Standards and Training certification.
Hinsvark also explained her reasoning for placing Rae and DelValle on administrative leave just four days after saying there needed to be factual evidence to take action like a suspension.
"I had time to think it through," she said. "I had time to ask other experts, and to talk to other police chiefs and Joel and Bob and then I made the decision that the investigation would be more pure if they stepped aside.
"You don't make that decision lightly," she continued. "These are people and their jobs and their careers and their lives."
To reach Scott Franz, call 970-871-4210, email scottfranz@SteamboatToday.com or follow him on Twitter @ScottFranz10
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You can't go to Berlin and not visit Checkpoint Charlie, no matter how much of a tourist trap you may think it is. After all, as the entrance to the American sector of West Berlin, it has a major role in history.
It was dusk when I arrived at Friedrichstrasse, still down in the dumps from having seen only couples and families walking around in Museum Island earlier that day (Read: Loneliness of the Long-Term Solo Traveler).
I suppose I should have appreciated it more; going past Checkpoint Charlie had represented freedom for a lot of people behind The Wall.
However, all I saw was just a lot of tourists posing by the "guards" at the hut at the border between East and West Berlin. They were probably staying in one of the nice Berlin hotels, and didn't mind that the guards charged them 2 euros for each photo they'd taken.
I didn't bother to have my picture taken; not only did I think it was a waste of money, I also didn't feel like it.
Of course that was already a copy. Everything there was just a copy. If you want to see the original, for whatever reason, you can go to the Museum nearby (Admission: €12.50).
After a few minutes of just walking around, I dropped by McDonald's, wanting to buy a caramel sundae, my comfort food whenever I would get depressed. I never had to, though, as when I passed by a table, I overheard Filipinos talking in our language. It served as an instant mood-lifter for me! I didn't even have to approach them and talk to them. Merely hearing my country's language already improved my mood.
I left Checkpoint Charlie much happier than when I arrived there. It was ironic that it was in McDonald's–where an 18-year-old East German was killed by border guards in 1960s–that I found what I needed to enjoy the rest of my stay in Berlin.
Have you been to Checkpoint Charlie? What did you think of it?
Berlin is a great city. Great post for travel lovers. There is plenty of art to check out along the Berlin wall.
We couldn't help but visit it when we took the free walking tour together back on our first every holiday as a couple back in 2010.
I don't think that it'll ever not be a tourist trap so I wouldn't advise going there for more than a quick visit, probably on a tour. It's one of those things that if you really must tick it off, do; if not, just walk past it if you've the time.
I wish I'd known about the free walking tour then. I just went out on my own, which could explain why I felt so down in the dumps. Yeah, there's nothing much there if you're not a history buff, but it's still something every visitor should see and appreciate.
Being German I first visited Checkpoint Charlie in 2002 and did not perceive it as that touristy at that time – I rather thought it was quite inconspicuous. My last visit to Berlin was last year and I did not go to Checkpoint Charlie but noticed quite a few of those tourist traps with guards in the city.
I disagree in one point: I think there is still (and unfortunately) a difference between the East and the West. You will find it in Berlin und you might notice it even more if you consider Germany as a whole. That is probably why Berlin and the Checkpoint Charlie touch me every time: because being reunited it is such a great achievement for us, because we sometimes need to be reminded of that and because it is surprising to me, how long it actually takes to overcome physical borders and history.
Thanks, Aleah, for you always inspiring stories and experiences, much appreciated!
Hi Anika. You're right, of course. As someone who's been in Berlin only for a few days, I can't rightly say there's no difference anymore. Even my host in Dolzigerstrasse always told me not to stay out late in the Eastern part as it's dangerous.
IMHO many so-called tourist traps are worth visiting as long as you don't fall for the obvious.
I'm glad you were able to cheer up!
Better than Checkpoint Charlie (which, I think is all a copy – not just the sign) is the Allied Museum in Berlin which not only has original relics of the period, but well-designed exhibits that really put Checkpoint Charlie and all the rest into perspective. It's a fascinating place.
Never been to the Allied Museum yet. Yeah, I think everything in Checkpoint Charlie is a copy, just a representation of what it used to be. Then again, a lot of historical sites are, to preserve the original.
I've been to Check point Charlie 3 times, the first time in 1998. I've never been able to go through everything, there is just so much to digest. But every time I've been moved by the stories I've read that time. Definitively a museum to visit!
Too bad I didn't get to visit the museum. Maybe next time I'm in Berlin. There's just too many places to check out there.
I was at Checkpoint Charlie in 2007. It was then a tourist trap. However, you have to visit in order to get a sense of the modern history of Berlin.
I visited in 2012, and it was still a tourist trap. I agree it must be included in one's itinerary though, if only to appreciate how far the country has gone since The Wall came down.
I was able to go through Checkpoint Charlie with a group of tourists with an East Berliner guide when Berlin was still a divided city. The difference between the two sectors was like night and day then. My last visit was a few years ago when the country was already unified and except for Checkpoint Charlie there's not much to remind one that the city and the country was once divided. Good for Germany!
I went there 2 years ago, Tito Bert, and there really wasn't any difference between the unified East and West. I would have loved to have visited it when it was still divided, if only to see how big the difference is now.


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Fabrication and design issues of bulk photoconductive switches used for ultra-wideband, high-power microwave generation
W. R. Buchwald, A. Balekdjian, J. Conrad, J. W. Burger, J. S H Schoenberg, J Scott Tyo, M. D. Abdalla, S. M. Ahern, M. C. Skipper
The Army Research Laboratory (ARL), in collaboration with the Air Force Phillips Laboratory, has been developing the fabrication process for lateral topology, high-power photoconductive semiconductor switches (PCSS) used in phased-array, ultra-wideband (UWB) sources. This work presents issues associated with the development of these switches. First-generation devices (1.0 cm gap spacing) have been shown to achieve sub-nanosecond risetimes, working hold-off voltages of 50 kV, switched currents of 333A into a 75 Ω load, and lifetimes in excess of 2×106 shots at 10 Hz. Later generation devices (0.25 gap spacing) operate at 20 kV and 1 kHz, with improved risetimes, jitter characteristics, and trigger requirements.
Digest of Technical Papers-IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference
G. Cooperstein, I. Vitkovitsky
Proceedings of the 1997 11th International Pulsed Power Conference. Part 2 (of 2) - Baltimore, MD, USA
Duration: Jun 29 1997 → Jul 2 1997
Proceedings of the 1997 11th International Pulsed Power Conference. Part 2 (of 2)
Microwave generation
Photoconductive switches
Semiconductor switches
Ultra-wideband (UWB)
Buchwald, W. R., Balekdjian, A., Conrad, J., Burger, J. W., Schoenberg, J. S. H., Tyo, J. S., ... Skipper, M. C. (1997). Fabrication and design issues of bulk photoconductive switches used for ultra-wideband, high-power microwave generation. In G. Cooperstein, & I. Vitkovitsky (Eds.), Digest of Technical Papers-IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference (Vol. 2, pp. 970-974). IEEE.
Fabrication and design issues of bulk photoconductive switches used for ultra-wideband, high-power microwave generation. / Buchwald, W. R.; Balekdjian, A.; Conrad, J.; Burger, J. W.; Schoenberg, J. S H; Tyo, J Scott; Abdalla, M. D.; Ahern, S. M.; Skipper, M. C.
Digest of Technical Papers-IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference. ed. / G. Cooperstein; I. Vitkovitsky. Vol. 2 IEEE, 1997. p. 970-974.
Buchwald, WR, Balekdjian, A, Conrad, J, Burger, JW, Schoenberg, JSH, Tyo, JS, Abdalla, MD, Ahern, SM & Skipper, MC 1997, Fabrication and design issues of bulk photoconductive switches used for ultra-wideband, high-power microwave generation. in G Cooperstein & I Vitkovitsky (eds), Digest of Technical Papers-IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference. vol. 2, IEEE, pp. 970-974, Proceedings of the 1997 11th International Pulsed Power Conference. Part 2 (of 2), Baltimore, MD, USA, 6/29/97.
Buchwald WR, Balekdjian A, Conrad J, Burger JW, Schoenberg JSH, Tyo JS et al. Fabrication and design issues of bulk photoconductive switches used for ultra-wideband, high-power microwave generation. In Cooperstein G, Vitkovitsky I, editors, Digest of Technical Papers-IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference. Vol. 2. IEEE. 1997. p. 970-974
Buchwald, W. R. ; Balekdjian, A. ; Conrad, J. ; Burger, J. W. ; Schoenberg, J. S H ; Tyo, J Scott ; Abdalla, M. D. ; Ahern, S. M. ; Skipper, M. C. / Fabrication and design issues of bulk photoconductive switches used for ultra-wideband, high-power microwave generation. Digest of Technical Papers-IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference. editor / G. Cooperstein ; I. Vitkovitsky. Vol. 2 IEEE, 1997. pp. 970-974
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DOVER — Delaware State University will be the site of a one-day conference entitled "Shifting from Trauma-Informed Care to an African-Centered Healing Approach" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Martin Luther King Jr. Center on campus.
Dr. Gwendolyn Scott-Jones, chair of the DSU Department of Psychology, notes that the conference supports Governor Carney's Executive Order No. 24, which makes Delaware a trauma-informed state. The Order provides direction for the Family Services Cabinet Council to help mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences and build resilience in children, adults and communities.
She added that Delaware State University is among one of the first higher education institutions in the state to demonstrate support of the order and to show a commitment to educating Delaware citizens.
Cosponsors of the conference include DSU's Department of Psychology, Department of Social Work and College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; TOVA Healthcare LLC; Delaware Department of Health and Social/Division of Public Health; Delaware Center for Health Promotion; and First State Community Action.


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15 Free Data Recovery Software (2018): Totally Free, No Catch!
So, you just found that you had deleted or lost some files? Maybe on your computer hard drive or an external storage device.
And you also learned that there are free data recovery software might be able to recover the files.
There's more than meets the eye, though. Some of the file recovery programs are good, some are not. Some claim to be free — but when you try to use them, you find out you have to purchase a license to fully recover or save your files.
Seriously, I hate the trick! Yes, I call it a "trick".
How do you tell good, solid data recovery software from wallet-sucking fraudulent programs?
Here's your answer: I've personally downloaded, tested 50+ data recovery programs on my Windows 10 based PC and macOS based MacBook Pro, sorted out the truly free data recovery tools and put them all in one place.
The apps listed below are 100% free, or open source, or freeware, which means there's no catch and you can use them to scan, recover and save your files without any restrictions. No need to purchase a license!
Before you read the list though, check out these practical data recovery tips to increase your chances of recovering the data. Saving additional data to the disk drive in question could overwrite your deleted data, making it difficult to restore your lost information.
Stop using the computer or device (or SD card, flash drive, etc.) where your lost files located.
Try not to install a data recovery program on the same drive you want to recover files from.
Once you are ready to export the recovered files, save them on a different volume.
Hey, it's been a while since I check this roundup post again. Sadly, a few programs in this list are no longer free. Some got acquired, some don't work anymore due to lack of updates. For the accuracy of this post, I have to remove some programs from this list. Previously there were 20 truly free data recovery programs got featured, now much fewer.
This is unfortunate, but understandable if you stand from the developer's point of view. These days it's really hard for software developers to keep updating a piece of free software (especially Mac apps) to make it still work with the latest operating system.
Also, some free data recovery software are pushing users to buy their Pro versions. A good example is Recuva. I just tested the last version of Recuva on a Windows-10 based PC, and I instantly felt the maker is promoting Recuva Professional more aggressively than before though the free version should be enough to handle your data recovery needs. By the way, in case you don't know. The maker of Recuva and CCleaner, Piriform, got acquired by Avast in 2017. Now you get the point 🙂 But Recuva is still free to use if you can spot out the catch (and I'll point it out below).
Anyway, thanks for your attention and I appreciate your feedback on this article. Quite a few readers emailed me personally, thank you for taking the time. And if you get to know a new free data recovery tool, leave a comment or send me an email.
P.S. Okay, I get your feedback that sometimes free data recovery software just don't work that well. If you are willing to try a paid data recovery program, I recommend Stellar Data Recovery – they have both Windows and macOS versions and support recovering data from mobile devices like iPhones and Android phones as well. Free trails are available but won't allow you to save your files (if found after the scan). Also, your success rate may vary.
If you want to get back the files you accidentally deleted from Windows Recycle Bin or USB stick, then Recuva is absolutely the first program you should try. A couple of years ago, I used it to recover most of the photos and videos for a friend in San Francisco who accidentally formatted her camera SD card. Recuva is 100% free for personal use.
Quick to download and install. The portable version runs from flash drive.
Easy to use. Perfect for everyone as it comes with both simple and advanced options.
Deep Scan function could find more files though take a bit longer.
Able to preview highlighted images before recovery.
Many junk files are scanned and listed there. Some of those show as unrecoverable, making it a bit hard to find the files you actually want.
Created by Christophe Grenier, PhotoRec is a free, open source file recovery program that works amazingly well on almost every operating system. PhotoRec isn't just a photo recovery tool (don't be fooled by its name). You can use this powerful software to recover nearly 500 different file formats from hard disks or removable media. Here's a tutorial on how to use PhotoRec step by step.
Works on multiple platforms (Windows, macOS, and Linux).
Updated by its developer regularly.
Powerful recovery capability that includes a large variety of file formats.
It's open source (source code is released).
Not very user-friendly, as it uses a command line tool interface.
You may want to get some help from a techie friend to get this working properly.
Another powerful, yet free data recovery utility. Puran File Recovery works great to rescue data from practically any storage medium. The software supports ten different languages. All Puran utilities are totally free for private and non-commercial use. You can see a video tutorial from YouTube here.
Deep Scan and Full Scan options for more powerful searching.
Able to preview files once highlighted.
You can categorize found items by file types. e.g. pictures, videos, documents, etc.
File quality reserves after recovery.
Not that intuitive for new users, especially when compared to some of the other options on this list.
A great undelete tool similar to Recuva, Glary Undelete "unerases" items from FAT and NTFS disks. It's simple to use: just choose a drive to scan, click "Search", and wait for a while, depending on the volume of the disk selected. You'll see a bunch of files found. Once you do, just navigate to the folders on the left, use the preview function to locate your targeted items, and you're good to go! Check out more from this video tutorial (from Vimeo).
Quick to download and install. Clean, logical software interface.
Perfect for undeleting items from the Recycle Bin or an external storage device.
Preview capability helps find files you want to retrieve.
Many junk files are found and listed, which can feel a bit overwhelming.
Less capable of recovering data lost to formatting or a hard disk crash.
This is another nice tool to bring your accidentally deleted files back to life. SoftPerfect File Recovery (scroll down on the page to download the program, skip the EaseUS recommendation) was primarily developed to help you rescue data that was accidentally deleted from hard disks, USB flash drives, SD and CF cards, etc. It supports popular file systems such as FAT12/16/32, NTFS, and NTFS5 with compression and encryption. The program runs under Windows XP through Windows 10.
33 interface languages are available.
Very easy to use – no unnecessary settings and screens.
Able to restore files with "path".
No file preview. Scanned files are listed one-by-one without being categorized in folders.
Exif Untrasher is another totally free program that runs on Mac (macOS 10.6 or above). It's primarily designed to recover JPEG photos that have been deleted from a digital camera. It also works if you want to get back lost JPEGs from an external drive, USB stick, SD card, etc., as long as it's a removable disk you can mount on your Mac.
Quick and accurate in findingrecovering erased pictures from my camera SD card.
Quality of recovered photos is very good.
Can't recover photos removed from an internal Mac hard drive (you'll notice the "Macintosh HD" option is greyed when you attempt to select the volume).
If you want to recover your lost files quickly, Tokiwa Data Recovery is a nice option. It's a standalone application, which means little time is required for the installation process. In my case, Tokiwa found 42,709 files in less than a minute — very efficient! Tokiwa claims it can retrieve and wipe documents, archives, pictures, videos, and more from common storage media.
It's portable — no installation required.
Deep scan function available after simple scan is over.
Capable of wiping files permanently.
I couldn't find any settings or documentation — though it's simple to use.
Can't preview images or files.
Wipe function doesn't allow erased items to be saved in the system drive.
Another super-powerful freeware, PC Inspector File Recovery helps recover deleted, formatted files from disks or partitions, even if the boot sector has been erased or damaged. The program won't help if you have mechanical problems with your disk drive, however, and it can't be installed on the same drive you'd like to recover files from. A video tutorial is available on YouTube here.
Powerful, able to detect logical drives that other freeware can't.
Easier to organize recovered files, as it automatically puts them into correct file structures.
Supports many languages, as seen in the above screenshot.
Claims it's freeware for good.
Icons and instructions look a bit obsolete.
Freezes sometimes during the recovery process.
Another excellent freeware from the WiseClean family. Wise Data Recovery helps you recover files and folders from various devices. The software is intuitive: select the drive you want to scan, wait, then can browse the item tree to recover your precious files.
Large percentage of files are unrecoverable.
Don't be fooled by the software name. While it sounds like a pro edition that requires a purchase to use, UndeleteMyFiles Pro is absolutely free, and comes with tools for data recovery and file wipe as well. Just select the drive, scan it, and you should be able to view a list of missing files. SeriousBit, the developers, says UndeleteMyFiles Pro works well for recovering deleted files from hard disks, USB, SD/CF cards, and other storage media.
Quick, easy and intuitive to use.
File preview ability for certain types of files.
File names are missing in scanned results.
TestDisk, PhotoRec's sister program, is an extremely powerful partition recovery tool developed to help find deleted/lost partitions, make crashed disks bootable again, and a whole lot more. TestDisk is like an experienced doctor that cures most of the problems related to computer hard disks. A video tutorial about how to use TestDisk is here.
Can fix partition tables and recover deleted partitions.
Rescues data from problematic partitions caused by faulty software, certain types of viruses, or human error.
Non-GUI program — i.e. it's not for computer newbies as it requires more tech knowledge to use successfully.
Like the name says, Undelete360 undeletes files you accidentally removed from your computer, Recycle Bin, flash drive, digital camera, memory card, etc. You'll see two tabs when the program is launched: "Recover Files" and "Wipe Files". To get back your deleted items, stay on the "Recover Files" tab, highlight the disk drive, and start searching.
The file tree is very helpful to find targeted items.
File path, as well as the condition of the files, are indicated.
Includes a wipe tool that securely deletes files that are beyond recovery.
My computer hung during the scanning process.
Quite time-consuming compared to most of the other apps listed here.
As the name indicates, FreeUndelete is freeware tool that undeletes files from any NTFS- and FAT-based volume. FreeUndelete runs on Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. During my test, I found the program intuitive, and the process of data scanning is pretty fast. However, what frustrated me was that the found files and folders are not well-organized, making it hard to actually select and recover those you want to recover.
Quick to download, install, and scan.
Very intuitive – no complicated buttons or options.
The panel on the left is kind of odd — there is no drive D: or E: on my computer.
Found files are poorly organized. I couldn't find the pictures I wanted to recover, whether they were recovered or not.
If you are looking for an ultimately powerful windows rescue solution, then Lazesoft Recovery Suite is the one. Besides recovering data from common disks, Lazesoft also comes with a set of utilities that rescues your Windows system when you forget your login password, or even won't boot.
Note: the software has several editions, but only the Home Edition is free.
Multiple modes (Undelete, Unformat, Deep Scan) available to choose.
Able to preview pictures before they are retrieved.
Many super-useful utilities are included, including password recovery, Windows rescue, disk clone, and more.
Download is a bit slow.
WinHex is targeted more toward forensics data recovery needs. After you download the archive, unzip it and click on "WinHex.exe" to run the program. It might be a little overwhelming the first time you open it. To scan and recover data, move to "Tools" -> "Disk Tools" -> "File Recovery by Type". TechTarget also has a detailed tutorial here.
The only freeware I found for investigation and forensics usage.
Able to edit/clone disk and recover partitions as well.
Needs certain expertise to handle the program.
Which Free Recovery Software Is The Best?
So, what do you think of this list? Have you tried some of them? Did it work to retrieve your lost files?
I'd like to know your stories. For me, I really like Recuva for Windows and Exit Untrasher for Mac because they helped me pull back some of my deleted items.
Also, if you found another free data recovery software that I missed, please leave the comment below and let me know. I'd be happy to test it out and may feature it here as well.
Don't forget to backup your computer and hard drive! I just did so with my MacBook, see my recent post: how to backup Mac to an external drive.
Either way, thanks for reading, and I wish you best of luck getting back the lost data.
I recently accidentally deleted all of my photos and videos on my Galaxy Note III. Are there any free photo/video recovery tools that would work for this phone? I've searched all over the internet and even paid for and downloaded a program that was supposed to do this, but it failed every time and wasted a good five hours of my life (and made me feel nervous as it was using the developer tools on my phone). The photos are of my 2-year old boy, taken over the past year, with videos as well. Of course, I was too dumb to back up my files.
If you have any advice, I would greatly appreciate it. Even if you know of places where you can take a phone to be services by a professional, I would be grateful. I live in the SF Bay Area, but also come down to San Diego often (I read your bio).
It depends. If your photos and videos were stored on an external memory card in your Galaxy Note III, you try Recuva (or any other free software I mentioned in this post). If they were saved on your Android phone internal memory, then you'll probably have to rely on a paid software like Dr.Fone for Android (it offers a free trial version, with function restriction though).
However, I want to point out that chances to retrieve the files are NOT 100% due to the nature of data recovery. Especially if you have continued using your Galaxy to take more photos (or performed any other data generation activities), it is likely that your deleted files could have been overwritten — meaning unrecoverable.
Regarding professional data recovery services, unfortunately I have never tried such service so sorry I am unable to recommend any. I heard that many are actually scams, especially those remote ones. If you decide to try, search on Google and if possible visit several local service providers in Bay Area. Then decide to go with the one you trust.
I hope this can be of help to you. Anyway, best of luck and remember to make regular backups next time.
I have read your post and it is very informative since almost all free data recovery software have been mentioned here. It's true that these free tools can restore lost data but like everything they also have both pros and cons. I used TestDisk to recover my Windows data but I found it difficult to do that as it is a command line tool and I took a lot of time to understand the procedure. I believe that non-technical person prefer user friendly software. If we talk about other GUI tools, some of them fully recover data and some do not. I needn't mention their pros and cons since your post is showing each and every advantage and disadvantage. However, I recommend a third party tool for Windows known as hard drive data recovery software which is available as free edition and full edition. Both the versions recover permanent deleted, formatted, and lost data from pen drive, hard drive, memory card, CD/DVD, blu ray disc. The best part of the free version is that it generates preview of all the recovered items so that users can see all the files and folders which were missing previously. For more info, visit: http://www.windowsdatarecoverysoftware.com/.
It seems I need to review some commercial software now 🙂 Anyway, thanks for checking out the article and giving your feedback.
Last year my Macbook Pro was stolen and they had to format it because it was locked. All I want are my photos back, so how do I do that?
Sorry to hear that, Bethany. In fact, this June my iPhone got stolen as well and I had to lock and erase the device. I'm afraid the only way to retrieve your photos is via iCloud provided that you've enabled iCloud backup on your Mac. Open icloud.com and log in with your Apple ID, now check the "Photos" and "iCloud Drive" sections to see if you can find some of your lost pictures. Other than that, I can't think of other methods.
How about restarting your computer and reconnecting your Seagate? Also, have you tried your hard drive on another computer (perhaps with a different OS, for example, based on your description, it seems you use a PC, try it on a Mac)? I don't want to make a conclusion that your external HDD is corrupted, but it does happen here and there. I had a WD Passport, it was working fine and all of a sudden it crashed. So, best to have a HDD diagnostic tool to check its performance periodically. Also, how old is your Seagate external? Let me know more details, I'd be happy to assist you to the best I can.
My daughter accidently deleted one of her worlds from minecraft. She was using samsung tab T211 with no sd card or backup installed. I am trying to recover it using recovery software with not much success. one software I was able to recover the files but there is a huge list of files and I am unable to recognise either the files from tab or minecraft. I am using a acer laptop for this process. Can you please help me choose the software which can help me the best , among all listed above on your site. In need of a prompt reply.
You can also contact the game support team for help. By the way, as I was searching for this problem on Google, I found a good community called MinecraftForum. You may want to register an account and start a new thread, hopefully other gamers will see it and give you additional directions.
Thanks JP for the quick reply. i will start with both the options in yor advice. Hopefully I will be able to recover her world.
Try Time Machine first (if you have backup). If that doesn't restore your files, try PhotoRec (see #2 for more) then.
Some of these are good options if your budget for data recovery is limited and you only need a logical recovery. Also, keep in mind that if your data is important you may look for a data recovery specialist since any DIY attempt may cause more damage to the data.
Great article, thanks! I haven't tested all of the programs listed (not yet anyway) but I wanted to share a tool I've used successfully on many occasions.
That would be Puppy Linux. It's a live distro which easily fits on a cd or small usb flash drive. Where other tools get stuck in a loop due to read head errors or CRC errors, Puppy's file manager retries a few times and then moves on to the next sector. It's also capable of bypassing bad/physically damaged sectors.
Added benefit: because it's a live distro, it doesn't write anything to the hard drive(s) involved unless you direct it to do so or you're really clumsy. So regardless if you're trying to recover from an internal drive, usb drive or drive temporarily docked in a usb adapter…it's really safe. Some OS's have background processes which perform read/write actions under the radar and that can potentially complicate things. Not Puppy.
I tried several of the free recovery software programs you suggested after quickly recovering my files with a commercial product, EaseUS Data Recovery. Of "free" products, the only one that slowly detected the missing files was Wise Data Recovery. Even slower was the actual data recovery after detection. By slower, I mean glacial, whereas EaseUS was quite quick and thorough. EaseUS had to do a deep scan (as did the Wise product), but it did it quite quickly.
Though I would like to use these softwares, but I am concerned about the safety of my data. Are these methods and tools safe to use? What about using the help of professional data recovery experts?
Thanks JP for writing this — very helpful. If you are open, I'd like to make two suggestions: 1) you update the title of the page to something like 2017 (or whatever) free recovery tools — correct the actual number of remaining free ones, and 2) clearly indicate, with each one of the recovery tools at least whether it's Windows filesystems only, or OSX, or Linux. Some of your writeups show this information, but it would be wonderful if all of them did.
Great suggestions. I'll keep them in mind when I update the article next time, soon. Thanks James!


Take a look at the information provided on social development during the Neolithic Revolution by clicking on this link. The information you'll find there is a good, concise overview of the role of agriculture in the development of civilization. Note the link between the changes brought by agriculture and the emergence of human communities and cultures.
Lascaux painting dates back 17,000 years and depicts horses, deer and aurochs.
Chauvet Caves painting of Facing Horses, dating back 30,000 years or more.
The painting, below, from Australia's Bradshaw Rock Paintings, depict human beings wearing ornate costumes.
Often social change is reflected in a civilization's art. In the prehistoric age, we have to look for clues in material items, because these are not literate societies. In Part 1, you looked at changes brought about by the agricultural revolution. Using that evidence, draft a 300-400 word post describing change you see in prehistoric societies and how those changes are reflected in art.
You are also required to reply to another student's post, in 150-250 words. Again, in both posts I want you to keep it straightforward. I'm looking for a genuine exchange of ideas here, and that you understand how to use evidence to support your point of view. Make sure your response to another student is substantive; don't just give a review or a "good job" commentary.


This paper shows that post-crisis financial regulation reduces bank credit to young firms and leads to a decline in entrepreneurship and innovation. I provide evidence that banks subject to stress tests strongly cut small businesses lending, in particular lending secured by real estate collateral. Lower credit supply leads to a relative decline in the number and share of entrepreneurs during the recovery in counties with high exposure to stress tested banks, relative to counties with low exposure.
Since real estate collateral is an important source of financing for young firms, the decline in entrepreneurship is stronger in sectors with a higher share of firms using home equity financing, i.e. where the reduction in credit hits hardest. Counties with higher exposure also see a decline in innovation: patent applications by young firms fall significantly, but not by old.
As young firms contribute disproportionately to aggregate growth, my findings suggest that financial regulation reduces dynamism and innovation in the U.S. and contributes to the post-crisis productivity slowdown. Results are robust to controlling for unobservable local and industry characteristics through granular fixed effects and an instrumental variable approach that predicts county exposure with a gravity model of bank expansion.


Make a memorable weekend with friends, take a fun-filled family trip or treat yourselves to romantic couple's getaway at one of these glamping sites in Ireland.
Whether you're a seasoned camper looking for an upgrade or a novice seeking creature comforts in the great outdoors, each of these sites has thoughtful little touches that'll charm and delight you. There's nothing like a holiday in the heart of nature with hotel-style luxuries for restoring your inner sense of calm.
Glampsites in Ireland range from the pure seclusion of a single yurt on a hillside to the rustic feel of a cluster of log cabins. There's even a site on the lawn of a stately manor with its own gin distillery.
With sweeping views of the Kerry Mountains, this glampsite is an atmospheric spot for a romantic getaway. Pull up to the private parking and check into your spacious bell tent – each suite has a rustic-chic theme, with a deluxe double bed decorated in soft linens, vintage-style floral cushions and a throw to snuggle under. An electric blanket keeps you cosy at night, along with a gas-powered cast-iron stove.
Showers are found in separate tiled cubicles just a short stroll away from your unit. An en-suite WC and a sheltered outdoor kitchen enhance the comfort factor. One of the main draws of the Grove is its access to Zen Day Spa, a 2 minute car journey away, where treatments range from hydrating facials to soothing hot-stone massages. Take advantage of the exclusive discounts offered to glampers.
Pack up the cool box and picnic blanket provided by the site, pop in a bottle of fizz and perhaps some cucumber sandwiches, then amble through the neighbouring meadow to the River Flesk. Or you can drive 10 minutes to Ross Castle, which is set on the banks of sparkling Lough Lean in Killarney National Park. On your return, pick up local meats from the family butchers in Killarney for a charcoal-grilled feast on the outdoor barbecue. You can dine al-fresco in the bunting-lined dining area or on your private patio beside the warmth of your heater. After dinner, play nostalgic board games from Glamping at the Grove's hand-picked stockpile or head to the communal fire pit to roast marshmallows – provided by your hosts – with fellow glampers.
The luxury glamping experience at Portsalon is almost akin to staying in a hotel. Each of the Central Asian yurts is carefully spaced for extra seclusion, but none is more than a 5 minute walk from the facilities. They also feature proper lockable doors so you can leave your valuables when you're off exploring. Inside, all tents are carpeted and roomy with a king-size bed, double sofa bed and wood-burning stove. Fresh flowers and twinkling fairy lights add the finishing flourishes.
While they all have these features in common, each yurt also has its own distinct character. From inside Dunree, you can witness intense sunrises brightening up the sky, whereas Crocullia is close to the fragrant organic garden. Wherever you're placed, spectacular views of the Knockalla Mountains, Ballymastocker Beach and Mulroy Bay abound. Gaze upon the mythical landscape from your own picnic table over a platter of cheese and crackers, while the fire pit keeps you warm.
Stroll down past the local village of Portsalon to amble on the award-winning beach, then spend a few hours cycling or climbing the rugged terrain. Freshen up in the separate bathroom building on return, with showers, hairdryers and mirrors aplenty. The open-plan kitchen and lounge makes it easy to whip up a meal – think grilled mackerel caught fresh from the North Atlantic. Afterwards, settle down by the roaring fire and flick through a book from the library or catch up with friends back home on the 24-hour complimentary Wi-Fi.
Upon arrival at Ballyvolane House, visitors receive a 'glamping box' filled with essential goodies such as a jar of home-made biscuits, local apple juice plus a torch and maps to help navigate the estate. Follow the scent of an Irish breakfast featuring home-made bread and jams to find the main house in the morning. On the way, you'll spot as many as 30 free-range hens exploring the grounds – proof that the eggs are as fresh as they can be.
For lunch, pick up a picnic spread from the hotel to have beside your tent or on the lush grass of the several surrounding lawns. When twilight falls, gather around a communal dining table to pass plates of mouth-watering roasted meat and colourful home-grown vegetables prepared by the house chef, dinner-party style. Most ingredients come from artisan suppliers based nearby or are planted in the estate's walled garden. Before retiring to bed, sip a digestif of gin distilled from Ballyvolane's own artisan distillery, which is open to guests.
The glamping site itself a series of bell tents and an ark tucked in the back of the garden. Eco-friendly futons filled with soft organic lambswool and repurposed jeans rest on timber frames, while a chandelier constructed from tea lights glints overhead. Arrive here to find a hot water bottle from the turn-down service tucked into the soft sheets, then freshen up in the heated wash house next to the glamping area before snuggling in for the night.
Hungry Hill offers glampers a choice of pre-erected Eurotents or a Hansel and Gretel-style log cabin, drawn right from the pages of a fairy tale. This dainty chalet is steps away from the main lodge, allowing easy access to the shared shower facilities. Rustic wood panelling features throughout, from the panelled floors and walls to the double bed and bunk beds. When evening falls, witness the sun slowly sinking into the horizon from the south-facing porch, or settle down on the snug two-seater sofa with a glass of red wine or a hot chocolate.
Thanks to its location at the base of Healy Pass in the rugged Beara Peninsula, guests at Hungry Hill are set for rambles in the salt-sprayed countryside of Ireland's famed Wild Atlantic Way. Spot inlets and bays as you meander among the hills, taking a hiatus in a charming village for a thirst-quenching pint of Guinness. Back at the campsite, roam around the open grounds or hire a bike from your hosts to further explore the surrounding scenery.
You can source ingredients like home-baked bread and fresh fish from the mini-market, just a 5-minute walk from the Hungry Hill Lodge. Or cook up a campsite favourite like a hearty Irish stew in the fully equipped kitchen. Communal dining tables make this a friendly place to gather for dinner and chat to fellow campers. Once you've heard some thrillingly tall tales, relax on the plush sofas as you savour an aromatic tea beside the roaring open fire.
Featuring a dedicated enclosure hosting pigs, chickens and ducks, as well as a playground, pony trekking and archery, Giltraps is a rural idyll. Slightly further afield, hikes across the gentle hills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains begin just a 25-minute drive away.
A light gravel path leads you through this tiny farm to a cluster of log cabins encircling a traditional Mongolian ger – also known as a yurt. All six cabins are crafted from local timber with a beamed construction, and have white windows and wooden decking. The yurt's draped canvas, meanwhile, is fully insulated and features a diamond-shaped frame encasing woven linens draped across single wooden beds. Have a restful night's sleep on an orthopaedic mattress specially designed to support and soothe tired joints. Breakfast hampers can be ordered for the morning and will be left outside your door to greet you, so allow yourself an extra-long lie-in to bask in the warmth of your heated cabin.
The historic Giltraps Pub, located on the farm, is a welcoming respite come evening. Once a stopover for weary travellers passing through the Irish countryside, this is an authentic 17th-century watering hole. It's won several accolades – including the James Joyce Pub of the Year for authentic Irish inns and the Black and White Whisky Heritage award – so sit down for a dram (or two) before retiring to your glamping cabin a few moments away.
The green slopes of the Knockbarragh Valley and Mourne Mountains surround this glamping site in Ireland. They serve as a breathtaking backdrop for the outdoor thrill-seeking this site is most known for, with activities such as abseiling, zip lining, orienteering and archery on offer. Guests with a penchant for mountain biking can make use of the exhilarating downhill trails in the Kilbroney Forest Park, followed by an invigorating cooldown pier jumping into the fjord-like Carlingford Lough.
After a day of trekking, fire up the wood-burning stove in the communal kitchen to reward yourself with hot toasties, jacket potatoes or local sausages. Relax after dinner and soak up the sights and atmosphere of your natural surroundings with a hot tea beside your very own crackling fire pit.
The six glamping pods at East Coast Adventure are waterproof and heated, with two single beds and one double in each space. With elegant shapes, compact sizes and simple furnishings, these units have a snug ambience that's ideal for cosying up in while the rain pitter-patters on the ceiling. The pods are somewhere between traditional camping and glamping – you bring your own sleeping bag, but there's no need to set up anything else after a day's adventure. You can just slip into your sleeping bag or warm your hands by the glowing fire pit as the stars come out overhead.


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A constellation of disruptive factors looms on the horizon: Brexit, U.S. elections and the possibility of a Donald Trump presidency, then there are the unusual events in Turkey this summer. The "black swan" events are multiplying and challenge established conventions. This Special Report is a unique collection of views on key security issues facing the North Atlantic Alliance and its members. The architecture of the Report is designed around four topics: the A2/AD issue after the Warsaw Summit, a discussion of ballistic missile defense in Europe, nuclear deterrence and Turkey.
The A2/AD bubble is a double-edged sword, argue Octavian Manea and Iulia Joja in chapter 1 which features an excellent discussion on access denial, decisions taken at the Warsaw Summit, and the 2nd offset strategy. The analysis provides context for some of the big lessons downloaded by the current top leadership at Pentagon in preparing itself for a new RMA.
In chapter 2, the authors, George Visan and Stefan Popescu, focus on a topic of great interest to Romania – the ballistic missile defense shield (BMD). The presence of the shield, of American and multinational forces can create the temptation to sub-finance your own military forces and the authors caution host states to avoid the pitfall of complacency and fix deficiencies in the area of conventional military capacity. Moreover, their text provides valuable insight into differences in perception towards the BMD project which stem from different historical experiences and strategic cultures.
Chapter 3 offers a bold look into a topic that is usually reserved for the analytical and military establishment of nuclear capable states. Going beyond basic deterrence is dangerous warn the authors of the chapter, Eliza Gheorghe and Liviu Tatu, who signal changes in nuclear postures of U.S. and Russia. In addition, the text offers a rare insight into the relation between the provider of security umbrella and protégées and cautions against the danger of dragging the patron, and ultimately the entire alliance, into an unwanted conflict.
Finally, the last chapter is dedicated to events that unfolded in Turkey (a key NATO member state) this past summer: the coup, its aftermath, and impact on the country's relations with the U.S., NATO and Russia. It pinpoints the role Turkey has in NATO, but also discusses the geopolitical ambitions which could dilute Turkey's position in the Alliance going forward. What happens in Turkey next has a double significance, as it is a key country for both the Alliance Southern and Eastern Flanks.
We hope you will find the report stimulating and thought provoking.
Chapter 2 focuses on the NATO ballistic missile defense in Europe. It provides context for understanding the reason for its existence, its initial design (and subsequent amendment), it discusses issues that are less known to the general public such as missile defense economics or gaps in Romanian air defense systems. By default, the protection of the missile base at Deveselu falls to the host nation, Romania. Therefore, awareness of how well or ill-equipped is Romania to deal with potential cruise missiles strikes or air strikes (their concentration in the Black Sea is not accidental) against missile defense assets deployed on Romania's territory is key. As is the understanding of how Russia is hedging against the U.S. missile defense deployments in Europe.
Furthermore, this chapter offers a rare perspective on perception of the missile defense project. Much like in the story with the elephant and the blind men, Europe's BMD is viewed differently, based on different historical experiences and strategic cultures. The concept of 'strategic defense' itself is perceived as an extra-European (American) one, since Europe has considered up until now tactical missile defense only. There is the American view, then there is Europe's fragmented vision (with France at one end of the spectrum, pushing for greater European strategic autonomy, and the Eastern European host nations, at the other end, who see the BMD as an additional layer of security, on top of Art 5 guarantees). Finally, there is the Russian perception who fears any upset of the global strategic balance (i.e. any increase in the U.S. technological advantage), even if the BMD does not affect Russia's land-based, underwater or nuclear deterrent.


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Report: Electrifying Heating in Existing Commercial Buildings Could Cut Their Emissions 44%
Washington, DC—Replacing gas-burning heating systems in commercial buildings with efficient electrified heat-pumps could reduce these buildings' total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 44%, according to a new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The conversions would help enable the buildings to ultimately become "zero carbon" as the electric grid moves toward renewable energy sources. But policymakers will need to act to spur a widespread shift to heat pumps.
Register for the report webinar on Nov. 2
Buildings are responsible for nearly one-third of GHG emissions in the United States, both from fuel burning on site and the emissions from power plants serving the buildings. The new report models the impacts of replacing several types of gas-based heating systems in existing commercial buildings with various electric heat pump systems.
In some cases, electrifying heating already pays back for building owners. ACEEE found that about 27% of commercial floor space heated with fossil fuel systems can be electrified today with a simple payback of less than 10 years. If policymakers enacted a package of public investments, incentives, and carbon pricing policies, the proportion of commercial building space that can be electrified with this payback would increase to 60%. But electrification of remaining buildings would likely require more-aggressive policies or government investments.
"Ultimately, we're going to need to upgrade most building heating systems to electric heat pumps, running on renewable energy, to get to zero emissions," said Steven Nadel, ACEEE executive director and co-author of the report. "Heat pumps use less energy and reduce building operating costs, but the upgrade is often a tough sell for building owners when payback periods are long. Policymakers are going to need to make major investments in incentivizing the technology to get it adopted widely."
ACEEE analyzed converting packaged heat systems, furnaces, boilers, and space heaters for a range of actual buildings across all regions. Researchers found that the economics of switching to heat pumps vary widely. Buildings with the shortest paybacks are more likely to be located in the southern United States and the Pacific region, where space-heating needs are modest, and in building types across the country that often have medium-to-long operating hours, such as healthcare, food, retail, and offices.
The report says that the economic case for upgrading to heat pumps can improve for building owners if:
Policymakers improve incentives and institute a fee on GHG emissions
Building owners institute other energy efficiency measures to reduce heating load at the same time as installing heat pumps
Policymakers invest in research and development that could reduce the initial cost of heat pumps.
The report also recommends that policymakers encourage or require building owners to get a heat pump bid whenever an existing fossil fuel heating system needs to be replaced.
Even with the proposed policy support and incentives, electrifying space heating in some types of buildings, such as those with complex heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems or in cold climates, may still prove challenging. The report says that for many buildings, a viable strategy in many cases may be to electrify most of the heating load but continue to have a fuel-based backup for use on very cold days.
Building Policies and Codes Commercial Buildings
14th Energy Efficiency Finance Forum; International Symposium recordings; new light bulb standards
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Our menu is fresh and on point, serving modern gastro-classics using high quality and ethically sourced ingredients. Expect robust flavours and vibrant cocktail pairings.
Dining is a casual affair at Ninety One; drop in for a drink and order something at the bar, or book a more intimate table in the open plan dining area for a meal over a few hours. For larger groups we also have a private dining space seating up to 18 guests which comes with a personalised sound system and self-serve drinks fridge.
Lunch runs from 12pm-3pm, Mon-Fri.
Dinner runs from 6pm-10pm, Thur-Sat.


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A decade in waiting: Incirlik Airmen visit Adana school
By Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley, 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs / Published May 20, 2019
Staff Sgt. Kimberly Marquez, 39th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, bids the students farewell during a local school visit on May 9, 2019, in Adana, Turkey. The visit allowed the students to practice and showcase their English skills while also understanding the role of the U.S. Airmen play in protecting the southern region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)
Staff Sgt. Kimberly Marquez, 39th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, sings for the students during a local school visit on May 9, 2019, in Adana, Turkey. Marquez and seven fellow Airmen learned more about Turkish values as well as showcased key aspects of American culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)
Master Sgt. Sanjay Allen, 39th Air Base Wing public affairs superintendent, and Staff Sgt. Kimberly Marquez, 39th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, speak to a class during a school visit on May 9, 2019, in Adana, Turkey. Allen and Marquez highlighted their jobs and role in the Air Force, STEM opportunities and American culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)
Airmen and administrators from a local school pose for a group photo after a school visit on May 9, 2019, in Adana, Turkey. The visit fostered positive relationships and camaraderie amongst the base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)
Airmen and local school administrators discussed the importance and benefits of the base during a school visit on May 9, 2019, in Adana, Turkey. Eight Airmen from the 39th Air Base Wing had the opportunity to visit more than 1,000 students and faculty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)
Staff Sgt. Mischa Martin, 39th Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist technician, briefs the students and faculty during a school visit on May 9, 2019, in Adana, Turkey. Martin raved about the benefit of conducting conversational English and how it inspired him to pursue teaching. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)
Surrounded by textured colorful walls, classical piano riffs signaling the class bell and the chatter of middle schoolers, eight Incirlik Airmen made their way across campus.
Understanding that having a presence in the community is an essential aspect to nurturing alliances, Airmen spent a day with more than 1,000 students and faculty during a local school visit May 9, 2019, in Adana, Turkey.
During the visit, they discussed their jobs and role in the Air Force, STEM opportunities and American culture.
"I'm very proud of what we did because we reached out to the community and showed a very positive side of what we do and who we are as Americans," said Staff Sgt. Mischa Martin, 39th Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist technician. "It's a necessity because a lot of our support comes from the community around us. Being able to show face and actually be a positive role model for the kids plays a huge role."
As more students piled into the auditorium for the first portion of the visit, others danced eagerly in their seats with excitement, prepared to ask questions and show off their English skills.
"They enjoyed this very much and it's obvious if you just looked at their faces," said Naci Urkmen, the school's English department head. "It was a privilege for us and we should do this more often because it benefits both sides. For our kids who are trying to learn English it was very useful because they use the language daily and this allowed them to interact with Americans."
The visit was beneficial to the Airmen and the wing as well because it allowed Airmen to foster positive relationships and solidify their presence in the community while bolstering their understanding of America and helping the students improve their English language skills.
"I feel like the best way to learn a language and be effective is by having conversations," said Martin. "Without those conversations you're basically just reading from books and learning words. By adding that conversation aspect to it really helps solidify your skills. The things that you learn become a reality."
Both the Americans and Turkish agreed interacting with one another and sharing their cultures provided a unique experience they'll never forget.
"I've been to many countries and if you don't have interactions with the people, tasting the local foods and seeing their daily lives it's not as beneficial," said Urkmen. "If you just come and go you don't get to understand the people, but this way you establish a deep connection with the people. You start to feel something different about the Turkish people and their way of life and vice versa."
Similarly, Airmen should experience all different cultures to provide opportunities for growth while bolstering the long standing relationship between the U.S. and NATO allies.
"I'd do this again in a heartbeat," Martin added. "The whole experience made my heart happy …those kids left a lasting impression on me."
When countries emphasize diversity and welcome opportunities to share cultures and experiences, communities can work together to ensure they are making decisions to benefit both parties.
"It will be an unforgettable experience that they will always remember," said Urkmen. "Seeing an American on the television is something different but interacting with them face-to-face is definitely unique, and if given the chance, we should do this more often."
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What is Hillary Clinton's plan to deal with ISIS? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.
Take out ISIS's stronghold in Iraq and Syria. To do that, we have to intensify the air campaign against its fighters, leaders, and infrastructure. We have to step up support for Arab and Kurdish forces on the ground and increase efforts to protect civilians. And we have to pursue a diplomatic strategy aimed at helping resolve Syria's civil war and Iraq's sectarian divide.
Dismantle the global network that supplies ISIS with money, arms, propaganda, and fighters. That means targeted efforts to deal with ISIS affiliates from Libya to Afghanistan. It means going after key enablers who facilitate that network and help jihadists travel undetected. And it means waging online battles with extremists to discredit their ideology, expose their lies, and counter recruitment efforts in the West and around the world.
Harden our defenses and build our resilience at home. We need to counter each step in the process that can lead to an attack, deterring would-be terrorists and stopping plots before they're carried out.
To accomplish all this, we'll need to stay ahead of the curve technologically. The tech community and governments need to see each other as allies, not adversaries, in the effort to stop terrorist networks and keep their message from spreading. I know that Silicon Valley takes this issue seriously. Many tech companies already have terms of service that prohibit terrorist content on their platforms and systems for flagging prohibited content and disabling accounts. So let's continue to collaborate to learn more about these best practices and come up with systems that can protect both our safety and privacy.
Here's the bottom line: It's not enough to contain ISIS--we need to defeat ISIS. Our adversary is fighting on multiple fronts and constantly adapting. That means our response has to be just as nimble and far-reaching. We need to reinforce the alliances that have been core pillars of American power for decades. And we need to rely on what actually works--not extreme and pointless ideas like banning Muslims from entering the United States, which is not only impractical and a violation of America's core value of religious freedom, but also will make it harder to work with Muslim communities to stop terrorism.
We can't let fear stop us from doing what's necessary to keep us safe or push us into reckless actions that only end up making us less safe.
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Anyone who's seen her dazzling stern at dock will know that black, white and blood red is the story of all 66 slick-meters of superyacht, Okto. With the late Alberto Pinto responsible for what's on the inside of this fully-custom ISA-build, we delve inside one of the most exciting interiors on the water to date.
From the moment you step on board Okto, she radiates fast and furious. Aside from technical details (she clocks 18 knots and showcases an extravagant 6-meter pool) her interior is one that exudes an active-lifestyle feeling. Synonymous with a phrase commonly used in the design world: sports luxe, her approach to comfort is one that doesn't compromise intricacy.
Fittings are satisfyingly solid with everything well-aligned and in the most carefully positioned place, whilst finishes are ornately beautiful so as not to cross the line into too clean territory. Her dining room transforms into an al-fresco area, doors sliding at the touch of a button and with a magnificent round table appearing so elegant that Okto feels extremely well-dressed without ever feeling too stuffy.
Roses in romantic reds and hammered metallic panelling are the only colours that enhance Okto's monochromatic palate. For this reason, her interior is unrivalled in its ability to make guests feel at ease, relaxed and never offended by their surroundings. What stands out about this bluff-bowed vessel is that there's nothing not to like. No futuristic fancies or ostentatious art work, just style, class and sensible sophistication, the kind that you only get from a timeless and tasteful theme.
In fact, the theme drifts from inside, out, where fine finishes range an array of contemporary cushions and accents that make for an inviting solace to a day exploring the Med, to jet-black parasols that shade from the mid-day sun with pleasing simplicity.
The most vibrant part of Okto is undeniably her pool; a defining feature sure to turn heads. But what also can't be ignored is the deck space that surrounds that has been styled to perfection. Stairs take up commanding space, leading from deck to deck, but what doesn't lack is maximisation of space from clever use of furniture. With crisp white C-shaped sofas that sprawl across the deck at every opportunity, there's more than enough room to lounge.
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Engaging Leaders Podcast Welcomes Eli Modlin '19 (LM)
Season 2, Episode 7: A Leader's Toolbox: Striking Balance, Making Connections, and Establishing Trust
"[Good leaders] have an openness to things we may not know, or even be interested in at the onset. Oftentimes, leaders have grown to a point where they're experts in their field, but we always have the opportunity to learn more and grow more." – Eli Modlin '19 (LM)
In this episode, Eric Brotman '09 (LM), and guest host Eliot Pfanstiehl (LM) are joined by Eli Modlin '19 (LM), Chief of Staff and Director of Government and Community Relations at Salisbury University. Eli and the hosts discuss how Salisbury University has navigated political, social, and COVID-19 issues, while faculty and staff have worked together to assist students and families during this unprecedented time. Eli shares insight on leadership roles within the University, and how the institution goes above and beyond to engage with and support the greater Salisbury community.
Salisbury University's status after the impacts of COVID-19, the role of government and community relations with the University, and the power of strategic planning and pivoting
How balance and trust are essential skills of a leader, helping them stay true to their mission
The importance of collaboration, and how it helps institutions move towards progress
The Leadership Maryland experience and how it prepares participants to be better leaders with a more diverse understanding of what happens within an organization
About our guest:
Eli Modlin has served as Chief of Staff at Salisbury University since July 31, 2019. Prior to this position, Modlin held roles as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Government and Community Relations.
Eli graduated from Salisbury University with a degree in communication arts and a minor in political science, spending his summers in Washington, D.C. as a U.S. Capitol intern. At Salisbury University, he served as president and general manager of the campus TV station, SUTV, where he conducted interviews with dozens of state and local leaders including Governor Larry Hogan, Senator Chris Van-Hollen and other members of Congress, the Maryland General Assembly, and local elected officials.
In addition to the President's Executive Staff, he chairs the Town-Gown Council and serves on the PACE Steering Committee, Safety Task Force, Neighborhood Relations Committee, and Strategic Planning and Budgeting Committee.
Prior to joining SU, Eli served as the Public Affairs Officer for the Comptroller of Maryland where, as a member of the Communications Team, he was responsible for writing speeches, talking points, and briefing memorandums for the agency. Before joining the Communications team, he served as the special liaison officer and handled constituent matters and staffed the Comptroller in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Howard, and Wicomico Counties.
Eli is a member of the Salisbury University Chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa and an active alumnus of Mount Saint Joseph High School. He is also a member of the inaugural class of the Transformational Leadership Program, a collaboration between Salisbury University and the Greater Salisbury Committee to engage the next generation of leaders.
Beyond the University, Modlin serves on the board of directors of My Brother's Keeper, a Baltimore organization that provides workforce development and meals for those in need, and the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce. He also is a member of the National Folk Festival Executive Committee and the Leadership Maryland Class of 2019.


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A Service of Remembrance for the 10th anniversary of Sept 11 will take place on Sunday, Sept 11 at the City Hall, Kilkenny, at 7pm. The service is hosted by Mayor David Fitzgerald. Bishop Freeman and members of the various churches will lead the prayer service. Music will be provided by the Kilkenny Gospel Choir and St. Patrick's Brass Band. All Welcome.
Next Gym Induction on Thursday, September 15 at 7.30pm. Contact: 051-895435, or 087-1212408.
Congratulations and well done to the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Team. You did us proud and we are proud of you. Thank you for the many hours of joy and hope that you bring to us, as you entertain us with your skill and enthusiasm for the game.
Over the last few months, the Sunday collections have fallen a lot. Guess it is understandable in the present climate. However, it has come to our notice, there is sometimes one or two collections on the way in and that some people stand in the gateway. I wish to take this opportunity to remind all those who collect outside the church that the law states "that collections will not be taken up within a distance of twenty meters of all entrances to church property" (Collection Act 1962). We, the finance committee, ask all collectors to observe this legal requirement and that all collections taking place would be published on the grapevine the week before. Our insurance bill for Sept 2011 - 2012 this year comes to €7,223.09. Costs are going up every month. While we think globally we have to act locally. Thanking you in anticipation for your co-operation in relation to those matters.
Sunday, September 18, Camphill Community, Ballytobin, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Festivities start 2pm – 5pm. Wheel of Fortune, Cake Sale, Plants & Vegetables, Afternoon Teas/Coffees, Raffles, Games, Numerous Stalls, Children's Entertainments. We welcome donations of cakes, vegetables, plants, bric-a-brac etc.
The AGM is on Monday, Sept 12 upstairs in the Complex. Registration for new and current members, will take place. New members must be 8 years by Dec 31, 2011. Primary school children must attend with an adult.
Ladies Want To Get Fit? But don't want the hassle of running etc. Don't worry "Zumba Fitness" it is. If you can move your hips to the sound of music & exercise daily, come to Mooncoin Complex for 8pm Thursday nights. Instructor: Rachel Dunne, 087-3108840.
Conference Meeting Tuesday, September 13 at 8pm.
Monthly Collection next weekend September 17/18. Thank you for your continued support.
Recommencing at the Parochial Hall on Wed. Sept 14 from 1.30pm - 4.30pm. New Members Welcome.
An 8 week parenting course for parents of 9 - 17 year olds. The Drum Youth Centre, McDonagh Junction, Kilkenny. Every Thursday morning 10-15am - 12.45pm from Oct 6. The Course is FREE. Topics covered include Communication, Self Esteem, Problem Solving, Peer Pressure, Assertive Parenting, Conflict Resolution. For further information or to book a place contact Teresa/Bernie at The Health Promotion Dept on 056-7761400 or text your name and details to 087-9693297. Closing date Sept 23.
Welcome to Ms. Aoife McGrath – Aoife has a doctorate in Theology and is presently studying in Mater Dei. She is pastoral worker in SS Joseph's & Benildus & St. Mary's, Ballygunner, Waterford, for the past 2 years. Aoife will speak at all the Masses and launch our Pastoral Plan for 2011 – 2013.
READERS: Sept 17/24 (6.30pm) Valerie Kirwan, Eileen McGrath. Sept 18/25 (11.15am) Mary Ann Foley, Maureen Kearns.
CLEANERS: Sept 17/24 - Noeleen Kinsella, Mary Grace, Margaret Crowley (R), Mary Telford.
MINISTERS: Sept 18 (10am)- Eileen Williams, Teresa O'Neill.
ALTAR SOCIETY: Sept 17 - Ann Finn, Breda Guthrie.
MINISTER: Sept 17 - Katherine Hogan.
READER: Sept 17 - Emma Comerford.


Patrick Harris is a senior from Southfield, Michigan, majoring in elementary education: language arts and minoring in teaching English as a second language. He is a student leader, scholarship winner and volunteer who has interned with the U.S. Department of Defense and studied abroad in South Africa. He was selected to serve on the 2014-15 Homecoming Court.
When I arrived onto Michigan State University's campus for freshman move-in, I was overwhelmed with emotion. I felt the stereotypical emotions of an incoming freshman such as nervousness, excitement and exhaustion (from all of the shopping, packing and moving, haha).
But being a first-generation college student, there were added emotions of anxiety, fear, confusion and feeling completely lost. I am part of a minority group of students who are paving the way, being the FIRST person in their family to go college.
My parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles made the choice to go directly to work after high school and not pursue a post-high school degree. So for me, what I thought college would be like was based on movies such as the horror film "The Roommate" and the Spike Lee classic "School Daze" and television shows such as "A Different World" and "Sister Sister".
Being a first generation college student has its challenges. The biggest obstacle I had to overcome was the pressure to be PERFECT. I have four younger siblings at home and I wanted to lay down the most positive, impactful and perfect foundation for them. I HAD to do well in my academics, be involved in extra-circulars and complete numerous hours of community service PERFECTLY.
If I did this I'd show them that they too could come to universities such as Michigan State and create a positive name for themselves while doing incredible things. So many people might feel like this is a good kind of pressure to have. However, it might be easier if you'd received guidance from people in your family or even friends whom had attended a university in the first place. I was the first. There weren't any before me; I was going into this new world completely blind.
Experienced advice about what to expect when transitioning into college would've been most helpful. It's challenging going from only studying maybe 1-2 hours a week and scoring well on an assessment to having to study 5-10 hours a week to ensure you're not only doing well on exams but that you're keeping up with material at hand.
It's difficult having your morals, values and patience challenged by some of your fellow Spartans. Many first-generation college students are students of color, like myself, and coming to a predominately white institution has its unique challenges.
In the beginning, I often felt too black to hang out with the white kids and too white to hang out with the black kids. I encountered acts of racism on a campus that I had high hopes for. But with every racist act and person that came my way, was a positive, engaging and loving person and experience. Thankfully, I had a sprinkle of students from my high school that assisted me with my transition and I joined the Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience (MRULE) that helped me make friends from all different backgrounds.
Releasing the pressure to be perfect for my siblings and myself, I found it just fine to make mistakes. When I gave myself permission to be who I was wholeheartedly, I found that being a first-generation college student isn't so bad after all; it's a blessing. I've been put in a unique situation to lay the first footsteps for my lineage. While the pressure to be the best may be stressful it helps me strive to be the best I can be and I wouldn't have it any other way.


Marko Sucurovic was born in Trstenik (Serbia), 1988. In 2007 he enrolled at Technical Faculty Cacak, on a course Electrical engineering, Electric Power Engineering module. He graduated in 2011. In October 2011, he enrolled Master studies on the study program Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electric Power Engineering module. In October 2012 hе finished Master studies with Master thesis ''Visualization and measurement magnetic field of three-phase and two-phase induction motor''. He is Ph.D. student at the University of Nis, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Electric Power Engineering module. Hi is Teaching Assistant at Faculty of Technical Science in Cacak, Department of Power Engineering.
Researcher on the project ТR 33016 "Research, development and implementation of programs and measures for energy efficiency of electric drives" (in Serbian), project coordinator dr Miroslav Bjekić, associate professor, project holder: Faculty of Technical Science in Cacak, University of Kragujevac, project in the field of technological development, supported by Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of Republic of Serbia, period 2011-2014-2018.
Researcher on the ERASMUS+ project: IF4TM, Proof of Concept Programme (PoC programme) - "Torque Sensor based on Magnetomechanical Effect in Commercial Steel" (TorqSens), Faculty of Technical Science in Cacak, University of Kragujevac, 2018.