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Dipa Karmakar Produnova, most difficult move in gymnastics, Produnova vault, Rio 2016, Rio Olympics, What is the Produnova?
The Produnova Vault is also called the vault of death, there are very few gymnasts that will even risk trying it. The Produnova vault is the most difficult and dangerous jump any gymnast can attempt on the vault. It gets it's name from Russian gymnast Yelena Produnova who was the first female gymnast to ever successfully land the difficult move on her feet in 1999!
So what is a Produnova?
The Produnova is a front handspring off the vault table followed by two and a half somersaults, which is a very risky move because gymnasts who don't reach the height needed for the somersaults risk serious injury.
But because of it's difficulty the Produnova vault can earn a gymnast a high score even if they don't do a great job at executing it. But according to the Wall Street Journal the gymnastics' international governing body will reduce the vault's scoring next year to prevent gymnasts unable to cleanly execute the difficult and risky move from attempting it in competition just to gain points.
Here's a video of Elena Produnova attempting the difficult move in 1999 and the one below of India's Dipa Karmaker attempting it at the Rio Olympics, who did a pretty good with her landing by the way.


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FC: The Peled-Shimonies along the Eastern Time Zone December 26 2010 – January 13 2011 Travelogue
1: The Peled-Shimonies along the Eastern Time Zone December 26 2010 – January 13 2011 Travelogue
2: Forward This is a travelogue of our grand tour along the Eastern Time Zone in America. We: Yehuda, me – Sima and our son - Shai
3: We left snowy Westminster College in New Wilmington, north-western Pennsylvania on December 26th, the day following Christmas. Three days later we arrived in sunny, celebrating Florida and then made it down to Key West. There is nowhere to go from there, is there? According to MapQuest we drove 53 hours and 15 minutes along 3108.16 miles (5002 KM). The longest road in our country, Israel is less than 300 miles (478.7 KM), and this means that our way down equals about 5 times the State of Israel. And along that way we've only seen a tiny little part of this magnificent country. We visited Disneyworld and Miami Beach, admired the alligators in the Everglades, visited the lighthouse near Hemingway's residence In Key West, to name only a few of our adventures. We met with remarkably friendly and pleasant people and had a great time. This travelogue is mostly built up of the reports that I sent each evening during our grand trip to my friends: Martha Lottman, Amy Camardese, Myra Benedikt and Sherri Pattaki. Thank you guys for your patience, as you read and responded to my (sometimes) troubleogue, expressing your care and love! Writing to you kept me busy, gave a meaning to my existence and added proportions to my life. Love you! Enjoy reading, Sima
4: We left Westminster College in New Wilmington PA Sunday December 26th, on the snowiest December on record.
5: Following our friend's Joe suggestion we took Highway 76 to 77 Akron OH | We visited Martha Lottman in Canton. Sitting by the fire place we had Martha's famous chicken soup and fudge cake.
6: After lunch with Martha we went on. We took Interstate 77 down to West Virginia. | Sunday Dec 26, 2010 New Wilmington PA to Beckley West Virginia 5 hrs 36 mins / 340.82 miles
8: Dec, 26th, 2010 Hi Martha, Amy and Myra, We made it till here - Beckley WV !!! We arrived at about 7:00 PM. It was not easy at all. So much snow, and we drove when it was already dark. It must have been one of the longest hours in my life. Shai drove for about 2 hours and Y all the rest and during the dark hour. Love, Sima
9: This is what the next morning looked like through our window at the hotel room | And this is how it felt
10: Dec 27th, from Beckley WV to Greensboro North Carolina on 77 264 Miles, 4:30 hours
11: Dec, 27th, 2010 Dear Myra, Martha and Amy It looked bad out of the window this morning: heavy snow and the TV also was alarming. The road was meant to take 3:30 hours but we left at about 8:30 AM and arrived here at Greensboro NC at 4:30 PM. Yehuda drove the first part with the heavy snow. It was slow and somewhat scary, but much less scary than yesterday evening. Shai drove later and did very well, with a lot of patience and concentration. We got stuck for about 1 hour on the 77 interstate to the south of VA because of a truck accident. When we arrived here the sky was blue and there were actual trees with green leaves! This was something we had not seen for a month or so back "home". Tomorrow – Charleston SC. See you, love, Sima
12: Tuesday Dec 28th 2010, from Greensboro NC to Hardeeville South Carolina, 210 Mile 4:30 hours | The Appalachians - trucks escape ramp
13: Pilot Mountain SC | Shai in the difficult driving conditions | Welcome area – Georgia
14: Dec 29, 2010 Hardeeville South Carolina to Orlando Florida Via I-95 S 4 hrs 34 mins / 289.85 miles
15: Dec, 29th, 2010 Dear Amy, Martha and Myra , We are staying at the Hampton Inn in Altmonte Springs on the Northern part of Orlando. About half an hour from Disneyland. This is our 3rd day here. On day one Shai went to the Universal Studios and spent there the whole day until after midnight. He loved especially the Harry Potter part. Yehuda and I stayed in our room, took care of the laundry, washed the car etc. Yesterday the three of us intended to go together to the Disney Whatever, spend the whole day there and receive the new year with Mickey and Minie. We arrived there at about 11 AM and - it was packed! 70,000 people at the main park, and people kept coming. The man at the gate estimated that they were there to stay, so we decided to leave and come back Sunday. By then, the man said, people would be leaving the place since school starts Monday.
16: Well - what a disappointment! And anger too, I can tell you that! At the end we had quite a nice day at the beautiful Orlando Science Center. In the evening we went to see the movie Tron on an IMAX screen with 3D glasses. Have you ever tried this kind of movies? It is so strange, as if the movie has a depth to it. You feel as if some of the stuff that goes on on the screen actually happens around you. A couple of times I had to bend down or move away from the action. This morning we brought Shai to the Sea World, which is another amusement park. Then Yehuda went to the fitness room and I did my exercises and now we spend the time near the swimming pool. Tomorrow—Disney! We wish you and your families a very happy new year. A year of good health to all, full of peace and compassion. More good women in politics and less generals just everywhere. Love, Sima, Yehuda and Shai
17: Westminster College car before we washed it. | Universal Studios – here I come. | Planning the next day.
18: Jan 1st 2011. Happy new year!
19: Pictures Shai took at Sea World in Orlando
21: Disney World
22: January 3rd, 2011 Orlando FL to Naples FL US-17 S 3 hrs 41 mins / 195.53 miles | A beautiful beach on Pelican Bay
23: My small camera - maximum zoom in | The berm as seen from the 9th floor lanai. And – here is the translation from the English of the city of Naples, FL: The "nearly flat back portion of [the] beach, formed of material deposited by the action of the waves" seen from the veranda.
24: January 5th, 2011 Naples, Fl to Florida City, Fl, US-41 S 2 hrs 14 mins / 114.05 miles | January 5th, 2011 Dear Myra, Martha and Amy We are in Florida City, about 45 minutes to the south of Miami. We spent a few hours in the Everglades National Park today, on our way here from Naples. The main attraction on our way were the alligators. Shai took pictures of just every gator he saw. I think they are quite ugly.
25: Then we took a tram tour inside the Shark Valley Park, and this was really very interesting: birds, interesting views etc. Tomorrow we aim for Key West and then back here to Florida City. 2.38 minutes each direction. Shai has reserved a diving place there. We would have liked to stay in Key West for a day or 2 but it is very hard to find a place to stay there and they seem not to have wheelchair accessible rooms, plus it is extremely expensive (Above 100$ and up, taxes not included). So we will do a lot of driving tomorrow. Myra – how is Bill feeling? I hope he is better. Give him our love. We had a great time with you guys! Thanks so much for your kind hospitality. Love, Sima
26: The Everglades, Shark Valley
28: Jan 6, 2011 Florida City FL to Miami Beach US-1 56 mins / 36.87 miles Then back to our hotel in Florida City | Jan 6th, 2011 Dear Martha, Amy and Myra , Many changes in life! We finally did not go to Key West today. Shai cancelled his diving there after he found out that Key Largo is the place he actually wanted. So we spent the whole day in Miami, walking along the Miami Beach, here and there, seeing others looking around, tourists like ourselves. Yehuda did not like it that much. Shai and I did. Y does not like the city life at all.
29: Tomorrow Shai intends to scuba-dive in Key Largo, which is the closest key. I do not think we will get to see all the rest of the Keys after all. Shai will have to do it on his own some other time. We will start our way back "home" on the 10th. Yehuda says that we will go back the same way we came. Martha—this means that we might be able to come to you in Canton on the 15th. Will you be there by then? Amy—The mere thought of me zigzagging away from the alligator with my power wheel chair makes me wonder if it is worth the effort to even try it. But thanks any way! J | Forgot to tell you a strange thing: Yesterday at the Shark Valley Park a lady ranger came to us as we were watching the manatees and asked: "Which is the group from Westminster College?" I was quite shocked; What have we done wrong??... But then when we "admitted" she told us that she had taught there a few years at the education department!!! You can see her picture down here, towards the end. Love, Sima, Yehuda and Shai
30: Miami
32: Jan 7th, 2011 Florida City to Key Largo Via US-1 S 36 mins / 29.27 miles | 7.1.2011 Hi everybody, This is our third night at the Travelodge Hotel in Florida City. We will be staying in this hotel until the 10th and then start our way home.
33: As Martha points out it seems that we are going to have a very wintery home-going. But this is yet to come. Meanwhile we are enjoying the wonderful Florida weather. Today Shai went scuba diving. It was a serious event and we handled it accordingly: We got up early and had breakfast at the motel. The way to Key Largo took about 1 hour. Then, after registration at the office – we "hit" a second breakfast. To "hit" a meal means in Hebrew to eat real big. This was done in order for our diver to have lots of energy. Since the area is called Islamorada, we wondered what it had to do with the Islam. Well we found out this means a purple island. As Shai went on his business, Yehuda and I found a beautiful place called World Wide Sports. We spent there the whole 4 hours. Yehuda read his Kindle and I sew my new rice bag (to keep my feet warm on our way back). | Shai enjoyed the day and also got a sign on his scuba diving certificate, which apparently means a lot. I don't have the pictures of today's travel yet unfortunately. Tomorrow we intend to go all the way down to Key West. Love, Sima
34: Jan 8, 2011 Florida City to Key West Florida Via US-1 S 2 hrs 38 mins / 126.49 miles | Dear Martha, Amy and Myra , Key West!!! Love, Sima, Yehuda and Shai | Mile stone 0 US Route 1
36: Key West
39: Hi Amy, Myra and Martha, Yesterday we stayed at the hotel the whole day. Y wanted a day off, to rest before the big trip home. Shai intended to go to Miami, and we thought he might use public transportation. Yehuda researched the matter. It turns out that there is a special lane for the use of buses locally, but in order to arrive up to Miami one should take 4 different buses, which might take a few hours. So we all stayed in the hotel.
40: January 10th, 2011 from Florida City to Jacksonville FL FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE N to I-95 N 5 hrs 57 mins / 378.39 miles | We left Florida this morning at 8:00 AM and arrived in Jacksonville FL at about 4:00 PM. This is where we will stay for the night. Leaving sunny-side-up Florida has been a long and painful process, as we witnessed the sky slowly disappearing behind the clouds and the light turning grey and gloomy. Yehuda has already reserved a room for tomorrow night in Columbia SC. I do not at all like to do things in this crazy speed, but this is my husband, you know. I think he really misses you, Amy, and he cannot wait to start working on your Kindle project. Love, Sima
41: Dear Sherri, Martha, Amy, Myra Sherri is joining my travelogue today, as she finally received her email password. Martha's mail gave me quite a fright yesterday evening! It was my first ever time in life (I think) to wake Y up in order to tell him - - - we should not go. It made him laugh. He asked whether I wanted to stay in Jacksonville until March. Well, we started our way at 8:00 AM this morning. Temperature was 41. As we arrived here – Columbia SC— at about 3:00 PM it was already around 33. | Jan 11th, 2011 From Jacksonville Florida to Columbia South Carolina Via I-95 N 4 hrs 29 mins / 288.91 miles
42: As we were driving north we saw the ice forming on the tree tops while the roads stayed completely dry. I took some pictures, as it was quite beautiful. The minute we arrived here at the hotel room I turned the TV on, in order to see the weather channel. Right now this is what you can see on their site:
43: So again I dread tomorrow's driving, saying we need more than one night to go still. Y is passionate about arriving home soon. We will see tomorrow. Meanwhile—I enclose Today's impressions of ice. Love, Sima
44: Jan 12th, 2011 from Columbia South Carolina to Charleston West Virginia, 6 hrs 10 mins / 366.61 miles | Jna 12th, 2011 Hi Myra, Sherri, Amy and Martha, Yesterday we planned 2 options for today's travel: Option 1 - mine – Fancy Gap VA - about 3 hours drive from where we stayed, Option 2 – Yehuda's – Beckley NC - about 5 hours drive. To our surprise most of our way today was sunny and very bright, though cold.
45: So at noon time we reconsidered and booked a 3rd hotel – and here we are in Charleston WV. Although I don't think the Appalachians are very elegant, I have nice pictures of them which I took along the road. When we left Columbia SC it was 35 degrees and it dropped to about 24, but it only started snowing heavily as we entered WV. But who cares? We are almost home! Love, Sima | Pilot Mountain SC as seen from North Carolina
46: The Appalachians: To me they look like the sad ladies of West Virginia
47: Home sweet home


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1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 cup kale
1/2 banana
1 cup water
Tear kale leaves off of stems and tear into small shapes. Put berries, kale, 1/2 banana, and water into a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
166 calories, 0.7 g fat, 0.0 g saturated fat, 37.5 g carbohydrates, 17.2 g sugar, 3.6 g protein, 7.5 g fiber, 37 mg sodium, 7 SmartPts
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Trump reportedly tells 'confidants' United States will leave Paris climate deal
His top economic and national security advisers refused to answer questions during a press briefing Saturday. It was unclear whether those meetings would still take place. In Trump's speech at the NATO summit in Brussels, he did briefly mention the "the commitments that bind us together as one", but he didn't give NATO what it wanted : an explicit endorsement of Article 5, which says that when invoked, NATO allies must aid a fellow ally under attack.
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'Swordsman' leads prosecution against impeached ParkTuesday s opening session was Park s first public appearance since she was taken into custody in March . Park was impeached by the parliament after revelations of her participation in a massive graft scandal centered on Choi that also implicated a number of the country's top corporate heads.
BA travelers face third day of delays, cancellationsSome shops at the airport had run out of food and many people slept on the floor on mats and blankets. The operator of Dubai International Airport declined to comment on the passenger situation at the airport, directing inquiries to BA. Travellers also faced hold-ups at Gatwick, but no flights were cancelled. British Airways canceled all flights fr. The compensation is not automatic - customers have to write a letter of complaint to the airline.
Threat coming from North Korea entering new stage: Japan PM Shinzo AbePresident Moon said he was pleased with the phone discussion he had held with President Trump, and will send a special envoy to the United States this week to follow up that talk and prepare the official visit. might ask South Korea to pay for THAAD, the USA missile shield deployed against North Korean missiles. The United States has been discussing possible new U.N.
Trump condemns 'alleged leaks' of Manchester bomb intelligencePhotos, apparently showing bloodstained fragments of the bomb, appeared in the New York Times . Profits will go to a fund for the families of the victims. He added that Abedi's father would be "distraught" at his son's actions. Manchester's Libyan community held a meeting Wednesday night on combating radicalism, he said.
Leaks of Manchester bomb probe 'reprehensible,' will stop - United States envoyMs Rudd said on Wednesday morning she was "irritated" by the early release of Salman Abedi's name and had made "very clear" to American counterparts that no further leaks should happen. "These relationships enable us to collaborate and share privileged and sensitive information". "The issue is being raised at every relevant level by the British authorities with their USA counterparts".
United Kingdom officials 'furious' over U.S. intelligence leaksBin Salem said Abedi's mother told investigators her son left for the United Kingdom four days before the attack after spending a month in Libya. He said he fled Tripoli in 1993 after Moammar Gadhafi's security authorities issued an arrest warrant and eventually sought political asylum in Britain.
Mudslide, Flood Deaths Rise To 126; 97 MissingOne of the worst affected areas is reported to be the south-western district of Kalutara. He also said that China and Sri Lanka are traditional friendly neighbors, adding that China believes the Sri Lankan people will definitely be able to overcome the disasters and rebuild their homeland under the leadership of the Sri Lankan Government.
Key Players Arrested In ManchesterPolice released photographs from security cameras showing Abedi on the night of the massacre, wearing jeans and trainers, a black bodywarmer and a baseball cap, with the straps of his backpack visible on his shoulders. Photos showed an army bomb-disposal unit at the property. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the United States takes "full responsibility" for the leaking of information from Britain's investigation of the Manchester concert bombing.
Manchester investigation at 'full tilt' - another arrested todayPolice say they are also searching a new property in the Moss Side area of the city. The scale of the challenge has emerged in the aftermath of the Manchester suicide bombing that claimed 22 lives and injured 119 others. "I believe we can get them to be more successful in working with us to find a way of getting some of that information". The British Red Cross announced the amount raised in a fundraising drive for the Manchester victims and survivors has reached £5.65 million, having ...
N. Korea fires ballistic missile: S. Korea, JapanPacific Command said on Sunday. The isolated regime has been stepping up efforts to develop an intercontinental ballistic missile that can deliver a nuclear warhead to the continental United States. Moon says sanctions alone have failed to resolve the growing threat from the North's advancing nuclear and missile programme. Trump has alternated between bellicosity and flattery in his public statements about North Korea, but his administration is still working to solidify a policy to ...
Newcomer Macron makes France's mark, with Trump and globallyIn another captured moment, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull had to overreach to shake Trump's hand during the two leaders' first face-to-face meeting following reports of a testy phone call over a refugee deal between Australia and the United States .


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Plenty of local and Web-based media options. One of the few media streamers that can use the free version of Hulu. Doesn't require line-of-sight to control.
No high-definition video. Need an Android or Apple smartphone to use the device. Smartphone interface leaves a lot to be desired.
Bottom Line
It's a unique take on putting local and online media on your TV, but with so many requirements and without high-definition video output, the Orb TV is not the best media streamer choice.
Don't think of the Orb TV ($99 direct) as a set-top box. Instead, think of it as a smartphone/home theater accessory. The device itself is literally nothing more than a link between your TV and your computer through Orb's OrbCaster software, which is then controlled by your smartphone. There's no remote, no on-screen interface, and nothing to really offer a feeling of connection to the device. You use your phone to access the media and services on your computer, and the Orb TV is only there to facilitate that.
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The Orb TV is a small puck-shaped device you can stash behind your TV as easily as setting it on top of your cable box. It measures just 3.7 inches across and weighs only 4.6 ounces, and since it's controlled entirely by your smartphone, you don't need to maintain a line of sight with it. The back edge holds a mini-USB port for syncing with a computer, a 3.5mm jack for audio (for use with the included 3.5mm-to-stereo-RCA adapter), a 3.5mm jack for video (for use with the included 3.5mm-to-composite/component video adapter), and a 3.5mm jack for an IR blaster (which isn't included). The only indicator on the device is the Orb logo, which flashes yellow when looking for its assigned computer running the OrbCaster software and stays solid when it's connected. You'll notice the lack of an HDMI connection or an Ethernet jack. Yes, the only way to hook up the Orb TV to your television is through component or composite video, and the only way to connect the device to your shared media and online services is through 802.11g/n Wi-Fi (the Orb TV can connect to an 802.11b network, but it doesn't support video streaming over that connection).
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To get the Orb TV working, you need to install OrbCaster on your computer, then plug the device in via mini-USB. A quick wizard will walk you through setting up the Orb TV to work with your media collection. Once everything is synced, unplug the Orb and hook it up to your TV. After all that, you can control the Orb TV with a free app on your Apple or Android phone.
The smartphone touch screen interface isn't ideal for a remote control, but it's functional, and lets you navigate quickly through media libraries and online services. The app separates media into Audio, Video, and Photo categories, each with their own submenus for local files and online services. The Audio section lets you access Pandora and other Internet radio services, the Video section delivers Netflix, Hulu, and others, and the Photo section can access Flickr and other photo services. The mostly text interface isn't the prettiest way to navigate, and it feels cramped compared with the media services on other set-top boxes, HDTVs, and Blu-ray players, but, again, it gets the job done. Unfortunately, while media navigation gets plenty of room, the playback buttons are relegated to a small strip on the bottom of the screen.
As a nice touch, the smartphone app consolidates certain groups of media from different sources. The TV Shows category, for example, lists an impressively long list of popular TV shows based on what's available from Netflix, making navigation more direct for finding a show and watching it. The Audio and Video libraries automatically keep track of your media collections in programs like iTunes; I could access all of my music and most of my videos within minutes of setting up the Orb TV, without searching my computer for compatible media files.
Due to the nature of the computer link used in sending content to the Orb TV, it stands out as one of the few devices that can use plain old Hulu (and not Hulu Plus). Unfortunately, the smartphone interface severely limits its usability. Like the first implementations of Netflix on set-top boxes, you can only access the videos in your Hulu account queue. You can't browse or search for any content over the smartphone interface.
It's important to note that the Orb TV currently requires a smartphone to function at all. And it can only be controlled through an app on your phone. Orb will soon release a PC-based Orb TV controller in the form of a free download, but if you want to control what you watch while you're sitting on the couch, you need a Wi-Fi connected iPhone or an Android phone in your hand.
Media playback leaves a lot to be desired, in both execution and quality. Because the Orb TV can only output over component or composite, and because it's limited to NTSC or PAL standards, it can only display standard-definition video. Even if the source video is high-def, it won't play back in HD. Similarly, since audio output is only through RCA stereo, it isn't as high-quality as it would be over SPDIF or HDMI. The quality difference between watching Netflix on a PlayStation 3 and watching Netflix on an Orb TV is like night and day. Considering the same-price Apple TV ($99, 4 stars) can play back local and streamed video at high-def and pass through 5.1 surround sound, the Orb TV's capabilities seem subpar.
Apart from resolution issues, video rendering just seems awkward sometimes. Certain Web services, like DailyMotion, render like cropped, half-formed Web pages with the video player floating in the middle. It's a jarring and ugly look on the screen, and with so few playback controls you can't do much to fix it.
The Orb TV's lack of HD output, complete reliance on smartphones and computers, and Web media playback quirks hold it back from being a top choice for most HDTV owners. For the same price, the Apple TV offers many of the same features with HD video, and though it's twice the price, the WD TV Live Hub ($199, 4 stars) is a far superior choice in general, thanks to its remarkable file compatibility and broad network features. If have the right smartphone, you really want to access Hulu on your TV, and don't mind being limited to standard-definition video, give the Orb TV a pass, just know that there are better option for streaming audio and video.
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The Californian trout fishing season generally runs from the last Saturday in April through to mid-November. However, some districts, or waters within districts, have year-round open seasons, while others are closed to all fishing all year. A few areas have shorter seasons. Scroll to the end of the regulations booklet to view a map showing California's Sport Fishing Districts. The regulations also state the daily bag and possession limits for each area.


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For the fourth year in a row the Russian armed forces, with industry support, conducted ARMY FORUM 2018 (known simply as ARMY 2018). As the largest joint exhibition to take place on Russian soil, this huge event takes place in the gigantic PATRIOT PARK military facility. This complex consists of several sub-areas, including the Alabino proving ground, exhibition grounds, a museum, a showground (which includes a reconstruction of the Berlin Reichstag) and the Kubinka Air Force Base. The latter is also home base for the famous, Russkije Vitjasy (Russian Knights) and Strizhi (Swifts) Russian aerobatic teams. Accordingly, all demonstrations at ARMY 2018 are divided into three sections: the Land Forces Demo Cluster, the Naval Demo Cluster and the Air Forces Demo Cluster.
AIR FORCES DEMO CLUSTER at Kubinka Air Base:
Kubinka Air Force Base was established in 1935 with the first units to utilize the new base being the 11th, 24th and 82nd Air Regiments. These units flew at the beginning of the Great Patriotic War (as World War II is still known in Russia today) operating then modern single-engine fighters such as the Yakovlev Yak-1 and Lavotchkin Gorbunov Gudkow LaGG-3. Following the war the 32nd Guards Regiment utilized Kubinka as its home base. This unit initially flew Mikoyan & Gurevich MiG-19 (NATO Code: FARMER) and later (from 1962) the MiG-21 F-13 (NATO Code: FISHBED).
A highlight of the flying program included the appearance of the Chinese aerobatic team "1st of August" with their distinctive CAC J-10 Multi-Role Aircraft. The teams interesting name refers to the founding date of the Chinese People's Liberation Army on August 1st 1927. The "1st of August" team was established in 1962 making their first appearance outside of China at MAKS Russia in 2013. The team has since displayed at various international aviation exhibitions including Dubai and Malaysia (LIMA 2017) - a clear sign of China's increasing interest in marketing its military technology abroad.
The "1st of August" team is based at Yangcun Air Force Base and consists of six aircraft (+ two spare) incorporating a mix of three J-10A single seat and three J-10S double seat aircraft.
The Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (JAC) J-10 (the J stands for Jian = fighter) is the Chinese attempt to catch up with modern Western and Russian fighter aircraft technologies. The Chinese Air Force of the past was mainly concerned more with quantity over quality, however its clear that great strides have been made in bridging any technology gaps. All aircraft types in Chinese service, up until the late 1990's, were (and in many cases still are) based on Soviet-Russian technology of the 1950's and 60's. One of the most popular fighters of the People's Liberation Army, the Chengdu J-7 (NATO Code: FISHCAN) was originally developed from an early version of the Mikoyan & Gurevich MiG-21 (F-13 series). The J-7 was in production until 2013 and is still in Chinese service in considerable numbers in the home defense role!
The maiden flight of the J-10 took place on March 23rd, 1998 with development work beginning some twenty years earlier. For quite some time there has been speculation in Western media that the J-10 is based on the Israeli IAI LAVI. While there certainly are certain similarities, on closer inspection the two aircraft (apart from a similar configuration) have nothing really in common. It is possible that Chinese designers were influenced by the Israeli model, but that too is pure speculation. The LAVI itself was originally based on the technology of the Lockheed Martin F-16, with the LAVI being slightly smaller in size. The LAVI also utilized a modified version of the same engine as the F-16 (the Pratt & Whitney PW1120 was based on the F-100 series, which was also installed in the McDonnell Douglas F-15). By contrast, the designers of the J-10 utilized the Russian Saturn AL-31FN engine, while the J-10 avionics suite, including its radar, were developed independently by China. At present it is estimated that approximately 400 J-10 aircraft are in operational use. A modified version, the J-10C, is currently being introduced into the Chinese Air Force service.
In addition to the two Russian aerobatic teams, the BERKUTY (Golden Eagle) helicopter team were also present at ARMY 2018 with their Mil Mi-28N NIGHT HUNTER (NATO Code: HAVOC) combat helicopters. This team was founded in 1992 and was initially equipped with the Mil Mi-24 (NATO Code: HIND) helicopter (until 2012) before converting to the Mi-28N. While the BERKUTY team consists of six helicopters, most of the demos are flown with only four aircraft. The team is based at Torzhok and belongs to the 344th School and Training Center of the Army Aviation Forces. The latest version, the Mi-28NM, was first presented to the public at ARMY FORUM 2018 where it was also announced that the BERKUTY team will fully convert to the new variant. Outwardly, while the new model seems to hardly differ from its predecessor, most of the avionics package is entirely new, this package includes a modern 360-degree radar (NO25E) and a significantly updated self-defense suite. This updated suite includes a fully integrated laser system which reacts to incoming missiles equipped with an Infra-Red (IR) seeker. The Russian armed forces will begin to receive the new type later this year.
The Mi-28 is one of three combat helicopters utilized by the Russian Army (the other two are the Mil Mi-24/35 series and the Kamov Ka-52 Alligator). The Mi-28 made its maiden flight on November 10th, 1982. In its original configuration, the Mi-28 is very similar to the US-American Boeing AH-64 APACHE. However the one thing that differentiates the Mi-28 from its American counterpart (similar to its successful predecessor the Mi-24), is that the Mi-28 is capable of carrying additional soldiers. In contrast to the Mi-24, which can accommodate up to eight fully-equipped soldiers in its spacious hull, the Mi-28 has only three additional seats available. The idea behind this is not to use the Mi-28 as a combat troop transporter, but for CSAR (Combat Search & Rescue) missions.
Verdict: Aerobatic teams were very well represented at ARMY 2018 with great demonstrations by the Russian teams that gave the event that special shine. The highlight was however the appearance of the Chinese Aerobatic Team "1st of August "with their six Chengdu J-10 aircraft. Unfortunately the same can not be said about the other flying displays with daily announcements that the displays of a MiG-31 and a Sukhoi Su-57 would not take place (the Su -57 flew only in the week before the event and the MiG-31 could only be seen in the static display). Any hope to see at least one solo display of an Su-30SM or an Su-34 was further marred by the fact that these machines only flew on one day or another (and totally unannounced), and even when they did fly their performance was extremely high and far away from the crowd line.
Land Forces Demo Cluster:
The Alabino Military Proving Grounds were also home to the live fire demonstrations that pretty much included all military equipment currently in service with the Russian Armed Forces. Starting with heavy engineering equipment such as the KamAZ-7850 (OKR "Platforma-O") and all-terrain vehicles such as the Krechet Z320-91 right up to the T-80Y Main Battle Tank (MBT). For the purpose of live firing, all vehicles (which had a weapon) drove into four separate areas in front of the spectators and then began to shoot at various targets with live ammunition. The only downside was the arrangement of the grandstands that restricted what the audience could actually see, this also effected the Naval Demo clusters quite badly.
The Grand Finale was a tank ballet by four T-80Y MBT's. To the sounds of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, the heavy main battle tanks "danced" with seeming ease and a perfect choreography, all within a very tight space – truly a spectacle you don't get see every day.
Following the live fire demonstrations, interested visitors could take a shuttle bus to the exhibition grounds and where the forum and fair actually took place. Within this huge area there are also a lot of tanks and equipment on display that have been retired from active service. Due to the excellent condition of this equipment it was not easy to distinguish the museum exhibits from equipment currently in use. The highlights of ARMY 2018 not only included the latest main battle tanks, such as the T-14 ARMATA MBT and the T-15 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) (Object 149), but also the latest version of the BUK-M3 Surface to Air (SAM) missile system. To be able to see everything in detail, you'll need time - a lot of time!
Although this event has been marketed as a FORUM (and many forums and podium discussions are conducted there) it is to a larger extent more a sales event for the Russian arms industry. Thus, it is in direct competition (at least in the military field) with the well established MAKS event. The fact that both events take place directly after each other has caused some distress for the exhibitors. Logistically it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to dismantle a stand at one event and the rebuild it at another exhibition within such a short time frame. The other issue is that many visitors to MAKS (potential buyers) have no interest in attending two similar exhibitions in a row. For these reasons, and as is the case with MAKS, the ARMY FORUM will be held biannually from now on. The next ARMY FORUM will take place from the 25th to the 30th of August 2020, the upcoming MAKS 2019 on the 23rd to the 28th of July 2019.
The difficulty for the visitor lies in the spatial separation between the individual demonstration clusters. Since the displays take place relatively simultaneously, the participant has to decide on only one venue to attend. That's why it's a good idea to have a well planned schedule when visiting this huge event.
One final question which some readers might ask themself is: Is it worth it to visit ARMY FORUM 2020? A good question that I can answer for my personal experience is a clear YES! There are however a few points that you should take into consideration before you make your final decision:
Summary: ARMY FORUM 2018 was a unique event with very few drawbacks. A wide range of demonstrations were available, however separation between venues means good planning is essential. In addition to the fantastic weather during the entire week and great traffic organization (there were only some minor delays to and from the event) ARMY 2018 was a real highlight for me!
Robert Kysela / CHK6
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For the player who wants to compete on the GFS Varsity, Junior Varsity and Third-Team levels of play, the Team Polo program is for new and experienced players. A solid riding base is required. Players will learn and/or improve their hitting skills, horsemanship, game sense and teamwork. Unmounted lessons and game tape review may be utilized. Players are expected to tack up and care for their mount before and after practices and games as well as working together before, during and after games to see that games run smoothly and mounts are taken care of.
Games for all teams will begin in late September and continue through the year with some travel expected. Players may plan for one, two or all three seasons (fall, winter and spring). Games may be during some evenings and weekends. Teams may also compete in tournaments, during the year, including but not limited to the USPA Girls' Interscholastic Tournament. Participation in tournaments may require an additional entry fee. Practice is four days/week. There are no additional coaching fees for games, but Polo players who travel to a competition will share the cost of transportation and hotel costs. Enrollment is limited.
Competitive polo- $1800- open to Middle and Upper school. Playing on a competing team, practice 3x/ week
Apparel and Equipment Needed: Polo players need long pants and either paddock boots or tall boots. All polo equipment is provided.
Introductory Polo
Offered to those players (Middle School and Upper School and Lower School with instructor approval), the Introductory Polo program is for those who would like to learn the game or continue their polo with less time commitment. This program includes some game experience outside of the GFS Polo teams. Practices are Monday and Thursday afternoons or by arrangement with instructor. Enrollment is limited.
Polo 2x week- $1250
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Introductory Polo for Grades 4-5
Open to younger girls with coach's approval, the introductory program for Grades 4-5 is offered once/week on Wednesdays from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, with a game is held at the end of trimester.
Lower School Cost: $675/season
Apparel and Equipment Needed: Polo players need long pants and either paddock boots or tall boots. All polo equipment is provided.
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Facilities include the D. & J. Smith Equestrian Center, two fully equipped barns with heated wash stalls, the Sheridan riding Center for Polo, two large outdoor rings, a dressage ring, more than 15 private paddocks for private and group turn-out and two school-owned rigs and van service for shows and events.
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Excelitas' low light level detection portfolio now includes low-noise, ultra-fast timing resolution, low-cross-talk Silicon Photomultipliers or Silicon Photomultiplier Modules (SiPMs). These arrays of parallel, interconnected avalanche photodiodes (APDs), operated in a voltage range above the breakdown voltage, provide high Photon Detection Efficiency (PDE) from near UV to NIR wavelengths. SiPMs operate at extremely high gains and are sensitive to optical powers of as little as 0.1pW.
SiPMs allow multiple photons to be detected and counted within the same timeframe, and offer high linearity and high dynamic range. One of the biggest advantages of SiPMs - as compared to traditional photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) – is their high immunity to electromagnetic fields.
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At Shibden Head Primary Academy we follow the National Curriculum.
What is phonics?
You may have heard of Phonics. Phonics is breaking down the letters that make up words into the sounds that they make therefore helping many children learn to read and spell. Phonics is recommended as the first strategy that children should be taught in helping them learn to read. Phonics runs alongside other teaching methods to help children develop vital reading skills and give them a real love of reading, hopefully for life.
How we teach phonics at Shibden Head Primary Academy.
At Shibden Head Primary Academy, pre-reading skills are taught using synthetic phonics and the school follows the government published programme 'Letters and Sounds'. This provides us with a multi-sensory approach that accommodates all learning styles. The children are taught within the phase that is appropriate to their level of development. They are assessed on a regular basis and groups are sorted accordingly. The phonemes (sounds) are systematically taught before the children are shown how to blend them for reading and segmenting them for writing. Alongside this, the children are taught the 'high frequency words' and 'tricky words' (those words which do not entirely follow the phonic rules). At the end of Year One children complete a Phonics Screening Check required by the Government to assess where they are. Staff receive regular training in the teaching of phonics which enables them to deliver interesting, interactive sessions that engage and motivate the children.
Why teach phonics?
Learning to read is like cracking a code, so teaching phonics is a way of teaching children to crack the code. As reading is the key to learning, it is important that we teach phonics clearly and systematically, learning easy bits first then progressing to trickier bits!
Reading is very important at Shibden Head Primary Academy as it opens the door to learning across the curriculum. Children develop their reading skills in a variety of ways including Guided Reading in groups, individually with members of staff, through comprehension work, etc. Children enjoy listening to stories read by others and they are encouraged to develop a love of books.
A range of reading schemes are used – these are graded into colour bands which are matched to different abilites. In the early stages of reading, children learn to decode words, applying their knowledge of letters and sounds from phonics lessons.
As children develop fluency in reading the emphasis of reading lessons shifts to developing understanding, focusing on different assessment areas. The following leaflets give more details about developing reading skills.
Children at Shibden Head Primary Academy learn to write for different purposes. These can include different types of stories, instructions, playscripts, invitations, persuasive writing, and many others. We aim to make writing an enjoyable experience. Children learn the key elements of different genres which are then applied across the curriculum – for example, children's writing can be seen in their English, science and Learning Challenge theme books.
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Making a Splash: The Next Wave of Personal Watercraft
Innovations for personal watercraft deliver something for everyone. A new construction technique dramatically reduces weight and pricing, new engines deliver more power and the first model that has a built-in audio system might be music to your ears.
The one rule that historically applies to personal watercraft (PWCs) is that you have to pay to play. In other words, you typically shell out a lot of money—sometimes more than you might pay for a new car—to achieve the adrenaline rush that's associated with flying off waves at high speed and carving hairpin turns.
Fortunately, price no longer has to be a pain in 2014. The arrival of the first PWC that has an all-plastic body means that you can pay nearly 40 percent less for a PWC than has been required. However, buyers who have a bit more money to spend will be glad to know that the most expensive models have more-powerful engines than ever before. Furthermore, although the first audio system that's on a PWC might sound like a great idea, it'll force you to shell out an extra $2,000.
WORTH THE WEIGHT. The 2014 Sea-Doo Spark ($4,999), which was unveiled by BRP in September 2013, is the lightest and least expensive PWC that's on the market, and it represents a significant shift for the industry. The Spark is $3,000 less than the next-least expensive PWC that's on the market.
Rather than being made out of fiberglass, which is the industry norm, the Spark is molded with a mix of polypropylene and long-strand glass fibers. Called Polytec, the material uses a unique combination of plastics compared with all other materials that are used for PWCs, and we found it to be much lighter than are other composite materials. The Spark also has no glove boxes or stowage bins that are molded into the frame, although you can buy the features as optional attachments that clip to the PWC. Pricing for such attachments starts at $80.
As a result, the Spark's base model tips the scale at just 405 pounds, which is 276 pounds lighter than any other PWC that was available at press time. The Spark's significantly lighter weight requires far less power to propel the PWC across the water. It uses the industry's least powerful engine—a 900-cc four-stroke Rotax ACE engine, which generates a mere 60 hp. (A 90-hp engine upgrade costs $700.) The second-most powerful PWC has an engine that generates 110 hp. Despite that, the Spark still maintains an impressive power-weight ratio, so its acceleration is on par with that of other economy models that have more horsepower.
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The bottom line? For the average rider—certainly the beginner—a 60-hp PWC that delivers top-end speeds in the low 40-mph range will be more than enough to get the adrenaline flowing, based on our hands-on evaluation. We also found that the light weight translates into sporty handling and the capability to make quick turns and power slides (sideways turns across water). We even were able to spin the PWC on its nose.
Experienced riders who are used to being on the most powerful PWCs might find the performance a bit disappointing at first, says marine-products journalist Jeff Hemmel, who has covered PWCs for 25 years. However, the average rider will experience plenty of power and fun, he says.
Sea-Doo spokesperson Tim McKercher says the use of Polytec for the Spark's body also boosts a consumer's ability to customize his/her PWC. No additional cost exists for pigmenting the material, and design elements, such as stowage compartments, easily can be molded in, he says. For instance, the Spark has five color choices, 20 graphics kits (as opposed to two or three graphics choices as are commonly available on fiberglass PWCs) and a full line of accessories, such as glove boxes, bumpers and sunshades.


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The stress response to the holiday season starts to ramp up just after Halloween. Candy bags are gone (dentist appointments scheduled), and outcome the holiday decorations and the pressure to get a plan in place. Perhaps you are starting to worry about your budget. When will you start to prepare? What do you want to do differently this year?
All these questions linger in our minds, and then there is a lovely dance between avoidance and taking action. Breathe first. Then set aside some time to imagine what your holiday could be like. How will it feel? How busy will you be? Remember you are in charge. Make the right decisions for you and your family now.
Start by planning today and stick to a schedule for peace of mind, yours and your children's.
What your plan looks like is up to you but make it less reactive and more of a conscientious decision. Happiness won't come from how many presents you have wrapped. It will come from a mindful approach where you write down what really matters to you. It likely won't turn out exactly as you planned and that is okay. Children won't remember what you didn't get done, but they will remember how they felt around the holidays.
Start by:
1. Prioritizing sleep, healthy diets and exercise
We all perform best when we make sleep, exercise, and a healthy diet a high priority. Set a reminder on your fitness app for a healthier bedtime that will leave you well rested each day. Our brains manage stress better when we get more sleep. Say "no" to the occasional party in favour of a family hike through High Park or perhaps exercising your mind by discovering a new family board game or card game! Commit your time wisely - turn off your autopilot signals to respond "yes!" and instead ask yourself the following question before you commit to a plan: Is this going to serve our family best? Don't over commit your schedule out of obligation. Choose your family time to be active together. Explore and discover December nature; bake healthy holiday treats to reinvent traditional recipes with healthier alternatives; and finally, rest after a long day of just being together. Set aside time for selecting family activities that include input from all family members. Ask your children for advice; often they see things solutions that we don't. Your children will feel valued when you bring them into the planning process. It will reduce aversion to activities when children are apart of the decision process.
2. Asking for help
Want your children to learn a greater sense of independence? Plan time for them with family and friends without you. It gives everyone a break - even if it is just a few hours. The benefit of this will come when it is time to return to school or daycare. Perhaps your child will be starting daycare in the new year? Ask questions about how they feel when you're not there with them . Showing that you're able to ask for help from friends and family to get things done will help your kids see that by working together, and collaborating efforts, much more can be accomplished.
3. Be a mentor, not the boss
Our role as parents is to observe (our) children, listen to their questions and their stories, find what interests them and then provide opportunities to explore these interests further. Over the holidays, take time to check in with your children to find out what they currently love doing. Ask them questions and have some fun with spontaneous activity led by your child!
4. Declutter
Free your open spaces from clutter. Explore your home through the lens of the following question. "Can I encourage collaboration, communication, and exploration here"? Make sure everyone is contributing to the chores and upkeep of the house. Give your children tasks like emptying the dishwasher, sorting and putting away clean laundry. Host a group tidying party with music and silliness. Take time to laugh.
5. Enjoy the moment
It is a good reminder for us all to live in the present moment more often. Children naturally live in the moment, and we could learn a lot from them. Take time to laugh more, play more and squirrel away time to do nothing but enjoy your children without the pressure of being somewhere at a specific time. Relax and appreciate the family time.
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Finally, be kind to yourself. Perfectionism is overrated. Teach your children it is okay to make mistakes, in fact, it is the best way to learn. Be flexible. Check in with yourself frequently. Ask yourself, "How do I want to feel?" when making decisions related to your family. It will often lead to better decisions. And a happier family. Happy Holidays from Atelier Kids.


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Our Fall has been so amazing so far. Seeing this box on the doorstep meant that things were about to get even more amazing. I was looking forward to this Now you can have your own personal stylist!Fix as I asked for more Fall Basics (can you ever have enough?) and a dress for work. I also mentioned that I loved the jacket they sent me last time, but would like any color but red. When my Stitch Fix box arrived, as usual the kids and I cannot wait to dig in and see what I received!
I always take a scan of what it inside, check out my personal note and styling card and go right to trying each item on! At first glance I was sure I would be keeping the dress and jacket… keep reading to see how Now you can have your own personal stylist!Stitch Fix #8 went.
First up was the Market & Spruce Maeby Knit Dress. Like I mentioned I was sure this dress would be a keeper. I loved how soft it was and the pattern. After a quick try on and some pictures taken by my 4 year old we decided it just was not really for me. I was looking for a dress to wear to school and I felt this one was too clingy and I would not feel comfortable wearing it to school unless I had a big sweater on with it.
Next was the Kensie Mall Ponte Jacket. This jacket was just like the red one- super cute, great fit and pockets. I recently gave away a few old coats so I did not feel bad keeping this one until I started thinking about the price tag on it. I am cheap and knowing I was paying $88.00 for a jacket was a little hard for me to swallow. I rarely wear jackets so sadly I had to pass on the jacket… again.
Under One Sky Hilary Ombre Infinity Scarf. While this scarf was absolutely beautiful and soft, it was so not me. As I said I do not really wear jackets that much, I never wear scarfs like this. Just looking at it I knew it would be hot and I really do not like being hot and uncomfortable. I tried it on with my sweater as the styling card suggested and it did look good, however it just was not for me.
Market & Spruce Poppi Textured Pullover. As soon as I felt this sweater and its super-soft feel I knew it would be hard for me to pass up. I pulled on my pants from last month's fix and I knew it was fate. This was the perfect fall outfit (minus the flip flops of course). I had a hard time deciding if I should keep the sweater or not because I already seem to have a handful from my short stint of working at the polo outlet in college but this one was different and ended up being a keeper! I have already worn the sweater once and I know it will be making more appearances throughout the holiday seasons!
Last was the Skies are Blue Brecken Mixed Material Top. This top did not really catch my attention until I put it on and realized how much I liked it. The small pattern and few pops of color really appealed to me and I tried it one with a few different pairs of pants for work (red pants, khaki and black) and all looked good. I also plan to find the perfect pair of white capris for spring and wear this top with them as well. The black of this top is solid black and contrasts with the from design. End result keeping this one!
So Stitch Fix #8 did not disappoint, as I knew it would not. I did decide to take the next month off so I could focus on Christmas shopping instead of Stitch Fix shopping but I do want to remind you all that Stitch Fix offers gift cards for Fix Lovers like me! Be sure to use this link to buy your stylish friend, companion or sibling the gift to a FIX!
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28 February 2015
20 things that feel like the end of the world in your 20s
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24 February 2015
Dress envy at MIMI Tran with The Body Shop
Cards on the table - I had wanted to make this post a quirky, fashion week, "behind-the-scenes" exposé.
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21 February 2015
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18 February 2015
BB Bakery Bus Tour
It was my birthday yesterday, and I definitely do NOT want to dwell on what 23 means to me, or look back over 22. Read my blog posts and you'll get the gist (spoiler: it was naff).
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Labels: afternoon tea, Bb bakery, birthday, cake, food, foodie, london, mum, sight seeing, tour, tourists
14 February 2015
Question: What do you get when you bring together fashion bloggers, their wardrobe overflow, and a bunch of excitable followers?
11 February 2015
Muse of London
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9 February 2015
I'm living the perfectionist's nightmare
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7 February 2015
12 weird things you did as a student
4 February 2015
The review: Soften the Grey
Image: 6 Foot Stories
If you fancy a weeknight with a difference, look no further than production company 6 Foot Stories.
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2 February 2015
The life and times of a temp
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Type of media Film
Approved Running time 111m 2s
Release date 16/04/2010
Ratings Info Contains strong bloody violence
Genre(s) Action, Science Fiction
Director(s) Miguel Sapochnik
Cast includes Forest Whitaker, Jude Law, Alice Braga, Liev Schreiber
Cut This work was passed uncut.
- 18
Ratings info
Ratings info publication date 06/04/2010
Note: The following text may contain spoilers
REPO MEN is a futuristic thriller about men who repossess expensive artificial organs when the owners and hosts of those organs fall behind on their repayments.
- Violence
There is a scene in which a man wields two knives and fights his way through a group of men, stabbing them in the neck and cutting their throats in slow motion; the man then takes a claw hammer to hit people in the face with. These moments are gory and prolonged and there is an emphasis on the infliction of pain and injury.
There are surgical-style procedures in which people are cut open in detail before artificial organs are removed from their insides. In one scene the hero and the heroine are shown doing this to each other whilst they kiss. There are also frequent uses of strong language.
- Title
- Year
- 2010
- Distributor(s)
- Universal Pictures Int (UK)
- Classified date(s)
- 22/02/2010
- Main language
- English
- Submitted run time
- 111m 2s
- Approved footage
- 9993+7
- BBFC reference
- Registration number
- Remarks
- This determination was formally reconsidered by the BBFC at the request of the submitting company. The BBFC carefully considered the arguments put forward by the submitting company, and looked again at the relevant submitted material, but concluded that its original determination was appropriate.


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Sunday Reflection by Sr Bridget O'Connell
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A – Lectio Divina on Mt 5,1-12
Matthew opens the sermon on the mount with the beatitudes. For the first time, Jesus proclaims the kingdom of God, and he begins with a repeated promise of happiness. The version of the beatitudes in Matthew (5,1-12) is more elaborate than that of Luke (6,20-26), and perhaps less close to the original. Nevertheless, in it we can see an element typical of the preaching of Jesus and one that is central to his gospel – the paradox. Happiness is announced to people who are still in a miserable situation and their happiness is based on the future promise of God. People who have still not been set free from their state of need, have already a God who is committed to making them blessed. The list of apparently unhappy and insoluble situations is less important than the repeated proclamation of the promise. To be blessed, Jesus says, it is not necessary for us to escape from our need. It is enough to know that God has already declared that he is on our side. The best assurance that one day our fortunes will change stems from the fact that God has already chosen those who search for him. Only a God like this can make us blessed, even if we still lack many things.
At that time 1 Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth 6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. 8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven."
Although Matthew has already presented the essential content of the Gospel of Jesus (Mt 4, 17) he has not yet had it proclaimed to the nations. The "sermon" on the mount, Mt 5, 1-7, 29, is the first of the five great discourses contained in this Gospel. It is, therefore, the inaugural speech, stating the 'hard' demands of the kingdom that is to come, and setting out a programme. This gospel passage is the beginning of the 'discourse on the kingdom'. Its structure is obvious: a short introductory narrative sets the framework for the discourse which opens with a 'collection' of beatitudes. Mathew likes using fixed schemes, repeating words and parallel phrases. It may give an impression of monotony, but it has the advantage of making the thought clear. The text of the beatitudes is a good example of this.
The introduction lets us know the place and the people involved. Jesus is speaking to all the people crowding around him as well as to his disciples who are close to him. We often focus on the mountain, the master's 'pulpit', but two other details from the introduction need to be considered. Jesus begins to speak when he sees the people. The disciples draw near when he starts to speak. Jesus speaks about the kingdom of God when he sees the people who have need of him, Mt 4, 23-25. Those who are already his followers must stay as close as possible in order to hear him.
It is worth noting that the discourse opens with a series of beatitudes. The repetition, nine times, of the word 'blessed' is significant. The last beatitude, Mt 5, 11-12, is different from the earlier ones (Mt 5, 3-10). It is longer. It is addressed to all who are listening, and it is very obscure. The first eight all follow the same pattern: those who are living in a state of real need are called blessed. In the first four, it is those who are in need who are declared blessed and in the other four, those who do good things.
In all cases, the beatitude is promised not because the situation in which people find themselves is good. In reality, it is neither bad nor good. The promise is made for the future. To put this more clearly – the poor are already blessed and can be happy in all circumstances because they have God on their side, and he will not allow their poverty to overcome them. For that reason the gospel proclaims a happiness which comes, not from what one does or does not do, but because God will never cease to do good to those who put their trust in him. To have God with us, even in our present evils – in the future, it must be understood – is sufficient motive to live with them in a joy that does not depend on present wellbeing but on the divine promise. The last beatitude, the one which is spelt out most clearly, is also the most paradoxical. Happiness is linked to a situation which is the consequence of grave persecution. Happiness here is a command which must be fulfilled, (note the imperative – rejoice!), and the motive for it is a promised reward "in heaven".
II. Meditate: apply what the text says to life
Few of Jesus' statements are seen today as provocative and as far removed from the reality in which we live, as the beatitudes. How can anyone call the poor or the persecuted blessed? What basis has Jesus got for considering people blessed when they are mourning or suffering from hunger? Is it not being ingenuous, or even sarcastic, to say that the gentle will possess the earth, or that those who suffer today will be consoled … we know not when? What gain is there for us, in today's world, in keeping our hearts pure or in being merciful? Still, there is probably no other text in the whole of the gospel which states more radically and with less pretence, the fundamental laws of the kingdom of God. It was for very good reason that Jesus chose the beatitudes as the first words in his personal proclamation of the kingdom of God.
Jesus was convinced of something that, unfortunately, is not a conviction nowadays, even among believers. Jesus believed – and he said many times – that God can bring happiness, even to those who do not hope for it, but only when he is accepted as man's sole sovereign. The God who was to come demanded of those who were waiting for him a happiness that was real enough, strong and stupendous enough, to enable man to live in any human situation, however desperate it might be.
Jesus believed that the happiness that the kingdom of God brings can best be found in situations of financial penury, or in low social status, in the midst of calamities, or in that seemingly impossible struggle to bring peace on earth. God can do the impossible precisely where it seems that nothing leads to happiness or gives hope of happiness. Where our happiness is put at the service of our neighbour and when we make ourselves little, God makes us blessed. In the kingdom announced by Jesus it will be those most in need who recognise the presence of God. Those who have had least of the things of earth will enjoy God most in his kingdom. Precisely for this reason, those who suffer most now are able to live, with all the more reason, in expectation of his kingdom. They will know happiness in a unique way when God reigns over them.
It would be a mistake to think that, on the mountain of the beatitudes, Jesus wanted to console the crowds and the disciples who followed him and came close to listen to him. Rather than comforting the weak, Jesus was proclaiming a God who is strong and overcomes evil, wherever he finds it. He was not exhorting. He was evangelizing. He was not speaking to the poor and defenceless. He was proclaiming his God, the protector of the poor. The beatitudes, therefore, are about God, a God who is a paradox. He is truth, and worthy of belief. He declares himself in favour of those who have no one to help them. This is the God of Jesus. Proclaiming him is good news, excellent news.
The poor, the persecuted, the peacemakers, the pure of heart, those who mourn and suffer persecution, do not expect that God will change their lot. The God of Jesus is their only salvation provided he is their only protector. The simple message that such a God exists, with specific plans to establish his kingdom among those who feel his absence because they live submersed in misfortune, should be enough to fill them with happiness. Jesus devoted himself to preaching this God to all who had need of him. People make more effort to attain this happiness when they trust in a God who is determined to make them happy and who promises future happiness. A God like this must, of necessity, make his subjects happy.
Our problem is to believe in the message of Jesus, but this is also our opportunity. This depends not on our already being disciples of Jesus but on our becoming blessed citizens of the kingdom of God. Either Jesus is wrong when he calls those who are suffering blessed, or else we are wrong when we base our happiness on the absence of pain… and of God. We have to believe therefore that the God of Jesus is a God who defends the weak, who chooses those who are forgotten, who is mindful of the defenceless. Those who have no hope of defending their rights find in him their help, and a reason not to despair. And if they wait, they will be protected by his power. Knowing that there is a God committed to making them happy, is enough to make them feel blessed already. The God of Jesus is the only reason we have to feel joy while we suffer pain.
The curious thing is that those whom Jesus proclaimed blessed are not the same people we consider blessed. The truth is that the promises of Jesus do not have much 'logic'. To our way of thinking, the people to whom Jesus promises happiness are unfortunate people who accept their situation without rebelling. Jesus however, takes it for granted that one can be blessed even in painful situations. The happiness that he promises is not one that comes from our life or that we succeed in extracting from our present fortune. The poor are not blessed with their situation but because they have a God who will change their situation. Mourning and suffering from hunger, being persecuted or meek, do not fit in with our idea of happiness, nor with God's idea either. It is precisely for this reason that God has promised, and Jesus has assured us, that these situations will not last for those who are suffering…
With the beatitudes Jesus does not promise good fortune to everyone. Indeed, he did not say that those who were there at the foot of the mountain were blessed, nor those disciples who had followed him closely. It is not through being a disciple that one can hope for the happiness that Jesus promises. The happiness offered by God is obtained only by certain people – those who attract God's attention either because of their unfortunate situation of suffering, or because of the good they do to others. The other kind of happiness, the kind that comes from satisfaction with oneself and is nourished by not loving others, has no future. It may be fashionable today, but it has no future because it does not take seriously the God of Jesus, and because it neglects the poor and those who are suffering. Jesus tells us that those who do not accept poverty or persecution, suffering and hunger, peace and purity of heart as their task, will not have God in the life to come. For this reason, and this reason alone, they will never be truly blessed in this life.


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PRC live online class
"This one-hour AAC implementation class focuses on how to make language instruction explicit, systematic, and relevant for students who use AAC. The class begins by reviewing the relationship between academic standards, curriculum, and lesson plans. It then describes the four areas of communicative competence: linguistic, operational, social, and strategic. Through case studies, the remainder and bulk of the class describes and demonstrates a monthly instructional planning tool based on the four areas of communicative competence. This tool helps make teaching more intentional while supporting the generalization of skills across educational and communication contexts. Monthly planning tool and other instructional materials provided.
This class is intended for people who educate students who use AAC in a classroom setting.


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Ami Ami
Design by Tokujin Yoshioka
Inspired by the way pattern and texture interweave in a fabric, the Ami Ami chair (its name in Japanese literally means "to weave"), was created due to designer Tokujin Yoshioka's wish, to reproduce one of the stylistic icons typical of his country - weaving. The simple squared off lines contrast with the richness of the weaving and this is achieved on the inner and outer surfaces through a complex industrial process which recreates the motif using a single mould. Ami Ami brings together the appeal of oriental culture and the use of innovative materials like polycarbonate and is available in two transparent versions - crystal and smoke, and in three matte versions - red, white and black.


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These Working Parties actively pursue their strategic plans, and contribute to improvements for industry in their respective areas.
The sustainability of the construction industry is critical for the continuing development of Australia. The Sustainability Working Party aims to safeguard the future of the industry by adopting a holistic approach to sustainability incorporating social, environmental, economic and governance issues.
This Working Party engages with multiple external entities to ensure that the conversation surrounding sustainability drives real outcomes for industry.
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Deb (Heart Broken)
- CD1: 1 Ya Kelbi - Oh My Heart
- CD1: 2. Ghir Enta - I Only Love You
- CD1: 3. Ech Edani - I Shouldn't Have Fallen In Love With You
- CD1: 4. Yemma - Mummy I Lie To You
- CD1: 5. Yawlidi - My Little Boy
- CD1: 6. Le Bien Et Le Mal - Good and Evil
- CD1: 7. Houria - Freedom
- CD1: 8 Deb - Heart Broken
- CD1: 9. Moudja - The Wave
- CD1: 10. Passe Le Temps - As Time Goes On
- CD1: 11. Theghri - I Send An SOS
- CD1: 12 Beb El Mahdi The Gate Of The Past
Souad Massi has had the time to let her second album
mature, meet other artists and tour extensively.
Musically, she has blossomed,allowing her to pursue
her dreams with even more intensity and verve. From
the very opening chords of this new album, there is a
world devoid of arbitrary borders. burbling tablas from
Pakistan, gypsy intonations, the sobbing of cellos,
ethereal lutes, cosmopolitan folk-rock, Andalusian
flamenco… throughout this vibrant, generous album,
her nuance-laden voice soars and swoops with a
fabulous confidence and subtlety.
.. Deb proves she is a serious talent in her own right. OUTSTANDING - The Sunday Times
A simply magnificent record. - The Times Review (Rating: 4/5)
Her superb new album - Times
With her caressing voice and romantic chansons, Deb marks the arrival of a major new North African star Album of the Week Evening Standard 8/4/03
Deb is an accomplished album that confirms Souad Massi as an outstanding young artist ….. Froots May issue
…. her second album, with as fine a mixture of moods, textures, arrangements and styles as one could ever wish for - - bbc interactive
Massi's Songs are rendered irresistible by a combination of gorgeous melodies, sumptuously multicultural instrumentation and a production that glitters..it's the most affecting tear-jerker you'll hear this year. Guardian
A new international celebrity - Guardian
… its irresistible - The Telegraph
An appealing second album, more poetic in approach than much Algerian Music - SongLines – Top of the World
Deb will cement her stardom and, my, the woman can sing Observer


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Baked Eggs with Potatoes
- Yield: 4 servings
- 2medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1tablespoon butter, plus more for the gratin dishes
- 8 medium-thick slices smoked ham (about 8 ounces)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 8 eggs
- 4tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 375F, with a rack in middle position. Butter four small gratin dishes.
- Fry potatoes in 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Place 2 slices of ham in each dish. Divide potatoes and green onions evenly among dishes, then add 2 eggs to each. Drizzle 1 tablespoon cream on top of each dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until the eggs are set. Serve warm.