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Not sure of 175/195, but 170 and 190 need a very serious change on [airplane_geometry] in aicraft.cfg to get the CG correct. Right now the E170's CG is at almost 0%, and E190 at 50%, totally unrealistic as the real craft it at around 25% (7-27 on 170 and 5-29 on 190) The green band of TO trim on 170 it ok, but on 190, it should from DN1.5 to UP4. But guess what, change things in [airplane_geometry] doesn't actually change any flight dynamics in game (per P3D's SDK doc, and my experience as well) So feelthere should just do it, and tweak the trim display on the gaugues, thus we can use the realworld data by weight and CG to get the proper trim for takeoff. As almost all other aircraft add-ons in the same price range(and even at half of this price) do.
A way to make spoilers available beyond flaps 2 for Steep approachesBut for VNKT's 5.31degree VOR Approcah you can't use flaps full because in case you go around...
AT seems too blunt now on SP2....While one of the main fix from SP1 is that AT will not jump around and set way high when descending, on SP2 they seems too blunt to me? I just had a normal flight and leveled off before approaching (Ah, because the FMC still not understand the "ABOVE an altitude" restriction...), When I slowing down and extenting flaps. while in perfect level flight, the AT only start to react almost when actual speed are at the selected speed bug, and as the engine spoon up slowly, the actually speed droped below the selected speed for more than 5~8 knots, before the engine get up to rev and push the speed back to selection, that's quite critical when slow for Flaps 3~4 and for final approach speed.
I don't have 195, the rotation on 170/190 is "controllable" but still feel odd. I think the underling problem is CG and Trim, For 190, the "Normal" CG for feelthere are around 40%~50%, while IRL the range is 5~29, and the trim for TO IRL is -0.5~3.5, but in game the green band is 2~4, and I can only guess where the trim should be, that will give odd rotation and initial climb behavior for sure.
Back up so you know what's in your cfg and ini before, I'm note mean to replace them after update, but at least you have a refrence what to change.
Just a warning, this will override all your settings and livery, make a backup of e170.ini, kbd.ini, and aircraft.cfg before update!
Repaints - Requests and New ReleasesLooking forward to the asian contants!
Does the FeelThere E-Jets for P3D V4 have Lvars?
C2615 replied to Jim_Pickens's topic in AirplanesIt does use some lvar for input as I did, I had put my partially working LINDA action.lua in LINDA forums on AVSIM, but seems it's not offically supported.
Control lock (probably by AP TOGA) experienceYeah, seems it's not feelthere related problem.
Control lock (probably by AP TOGA) experienceThis is hardly a bug report or a support request, I just want to share this experience with some tech issue in it, but anyone could explain this is welcome. However, If it happens again, I'll try to get more information and seek for help. ============================================================== Like all story, it starts as a routine flight, I plan a small hop from RJFF to RJKA with feelthere E170, after my previous 2 uneventful legs from RJCH-RJBE-RJFF in FSL319 and P3D restarted. My DP from RJFF is MORIO3, 2 rectangle right turn after taking off from RW34 to heading south. All preflight and take-off are normal, after takeoff, I manually fly though flaps retracted above 4000' (NADP1) and the first turn, then AP engaged in NAV and VNAV mode. The 2nd turn done by AP, while slightly over shoot, it's correcting, after the aircraft turning back to route it stating to capture back by a slight left turn, then, it seems the left turn can't be stoped, and the airplane is starting to deviate from route to the left. "OK, fine, some buggy NAV path from feelthere, fair enough, I have seen something like this even from PMDG", so I just switched to HDG mode and turn it back on course. Then seems the HDG didn't work, so natually, I disconnect the autopilot and roll my joystick to right. That when I realised the "*thigh* has hit the fan". it doesn't work. the autopilot was connected as FMA annoced, but my airplane refused to respond my right roll input. Now my airplane has leved off itself at bearing 056, still climbing with full throttle, and no responds to any of my stick and rudder input. Even the yoke in VC dosen't move with my joystick. "Emmmm, I have seen this." I have recalled my distant memory in FS9 with GA727 and a freeware KingairB300, "it must be the 'default AP' jamd on at TO/GA mode" Since the AP disconnect button on my joystick is mapped by Feelthere's loadmanager, I reach to the "Z" key, and "Shift+R" for autothrottle, after that, still nothing. TCS button? no help. Now I start worrying, I reach to FSUIPC and set my button to "AUTOPILOT_OFF",and "AP_master" , still, no control. I tried reengage and disengage E170's AP by mouse push few times, doen't work out. BTW I have checked my joystick input, they are all good. Now the airplane is rockting over FL250, on the puls side, it's flying level and stright with a little climb, at least not at risk for a while. While not think it's that well simulated, I reach the checklist, turn off the FCM button and pull disconnect handle, MFD shows my control surface is in direct mode or disonnected, but I can feel the AP is still actively controlling the airplane. The throttle is also jamed in full, I can bring them back by moving my throttle device, but as soon as there is no new input, it will shoot back to full. But for stick and rudder, not even a glitch. Now what, I just want my aircraft back, I disconned all electric, still, the AP is active with blank PFD/MFD! Still thinking it's the AP TOGA problem, I reach to the LINDA dev mode and try to send both AP_off control and directly change offset of 0x07VC and 0x080C, without any luck. also tried to send offeset command by FSUIPC button mapping, nothing. I tried to close some program like AIFlow/AIgroudn , Lorby flashlight and FSX2ACIM etc, see if it's them interfering some offset. but nothing. Now the aircraft steady at FL310 somehow, it has power to accelerate, the CRZ alt I set was 280, and the setting in AP panel is all over the place by now, the FL310 seems been choosen by itself. To avoide overspeed, I have to bring back throttle constantly, while trying anyway I could think to disconnect the AP. While all three trim is under my command, The AP can easily override all my trim input. even with the stabilizer full up or full down. Now I admit there would be no way I can disconnect the AP. I tried to figure out how could I land this thing before I ran out of fuel, which I didn't bring too much. Trim and differentia throttle would easily been canceled by flight control input, I can't even hold the throttle back to lower my alt, even if I tried hard and steadily stall my airplane, as soon as I give up, the AP will bring it back to FL310 I can lower the landing gear, that will give my in a steady near stall at FL310, but hardly loss any altitude. Speed brake won't work as engine is not in idle, and flaps won't go out anyway. While sort of cheating, I went to Failure menu and failed the control surface, that turns out to be a disaster, it also disabled all my trim input, so I have to turn them back. Fail the Hyd sys and Elec sys doesn't have any effect at all. BTW, when AP try to save the airplane from free fall, the control indication on MFD shows normal deflaction of control surface, without any aerodynamic effecet as they failed...seems feelthere only got it to show where the yoke is... Then I start to manipulation the AP panel, while I had ATT FAIL, miraculously, I can control AP pitch and throttle somehow. Roll, HDG and NAV still don't work, but I can now command a steady VS though E170's AP, and hold an inputted AT speed, while doing so, the yoke in VC and elevator indicator gose full up, but viewing from outside, the tailplane looks normal. seeme the default AP is still trying to command TOGA, but E170's AP can beat it somehow. If I disconnect E170's AP, the airplane will pitch up violently, then adjust to steady climb. Now I had some of my control back, actually, almost all the pitch control, I need to find somewhere to land. That's hard, After few more try, I can't figure out how to control my heading anyway.... I kind of regret I have full elec thus IRSs off, but concidering the heading isn't controlled at the very begining, that might not ge better. While ditch near the shore of Japan is a good choice in reallife or in XP, it's not an option in P3D then.... With low fuel and sun setting, I just went any flat(ish) land I can see. Flaps still not working with low sped and alt somehow, but I can slow to 150kts, I planned to grab the fire handle as soon as touch down, as the STRAT/STOP switch won't work in air in case of bancing , And sure, that's just a crash, only if I turned the "detect crash" on...... welcome to the Ryotsu island.... Yet, after Evec, the AP still hoding my yoke and throttle HARD ================== To find out why, I switched to default Braon58, it seems working fine without AP engeged what soever. Then I switch back to E170, in cold and dark mode, the Yoke now not firmly jamed, but jumping (flashing) back and froth from center to my Joystick position. that looks weried, but after I powered up, that glitch gone. Then I test fly with AP (but no time for MCDU route), and even deliberately inject the default TO/GA command via FSUIPC and LINDA, I can't reproduce the same phenomenon. For safety, I set the "autothrottle_takeoff_ga =" to 0 in aircraft.cfg, Feelthere's Ejet TOGA logic works fine without the default one. This is my personal experience with a "black swan" type emergency, No procedure could cover it, I tried to deal it with all my knowledge both inside and outside of aviation (actually, feels it's more about software stuff...). the outcome? not so good IMO.... I still think it's about Autopilot jamed at on, and with feelthere's Ejet, when AP is normally on, the joystick has no input effect, just as what happend in this scenario. But I just don't have the skill and time to go though all the debug procedure. And seems I might not be able to repreduce it (and actually, I hope not).
Good to know, thanks!
Is there any information from FT on what's been working on the list after SP1?
Embraer V3.. question thinking to buy
C2615 replied to cellular55's topic in AirplanesThere are some Lvar you can use with FSUIPC, but I found it also not cover ALL input, you can search it in this forum For my MCP, 2 input : Mach/IAS changeover and FLCH must be done with keystoke config; one must be done with Lvar that's the speed FMS/MAN switch.. and 2 more simply can't be done as push HDG knob for sync and push Alt knob for meter reading....
Ejets V2 - Top Of Descent WAY too early?2 problem there, and it still persists in V3 1. the "above" alt restriction will be interpret by FMS as "at", so if there are one point in STAR says above like FL100 while normal profile will go FL150, you'll get 5000 feet low. 2. in the AOM "found online" there are an deccent profile setting table, for weight like 70000lbs, the VPATH profile would be set at something 260/.65/3.5 (I write by memory so don'y quote that) rather than the default 290/.75/3.0, you need to set that in PREF INIT.
Ejets V2- How to manually edit navdata?I have done it with microsoft access (in office pack), its's not hard by just see some airport you know well and try to figure out what is what.


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I was reminded recently, "marriage is not a sprint, it is a marathon" VOOM. Weight lifted from my shoulders. I think this is something Jeremy and I need to have embroidered on our kitchen towels so we see it every day!
We are both perfectionists and I think this can mean we both feel a burden to "fix" everything that isn't perfect in our relationship right now. The truth that we have a lifetime to work on knowing and loving each other better is so freeing! We love each other very much but we are still adjusting to being married. We continue to be a very real reflection of the other, and that's not always comfortable or easy. Seeing a glimpse of your true self is not always pretty and when you live in the same house, sleep in the same bed and generally spend a lot of time with another person it is hard to get away from.
Before we were married, we both had places to call home. Space of our own to regroup. The take a breath and find ourselves again. I am recognising more and more that this is a way God is refining and transforming me. It doesn't feel good to see places where I am selfish, or where I am prideful, stubborn, or fearful. It is easy for me to get frustrated with Jeremy and blame him for making me feel these things, but when I am in a frame of mind to be able to step back I see I am really mad at myself, and wanting to change.
I am also reminded that Jeremy is the reflection of the good things too. His love is healing in the places where I have been vulnerable His smile when I am funny, his prayers when I am sick and his kiss on the cheek and hushed voice telling me to go back to sleep when he knows I am tired, and a million other things are reflections of God's love for me.
I love that life is taking us on this wild ride that causes us to have conversations and experiences which help us know one another better. We have 30 years of life to catch up on - but we have a lifetime to do it. We had a pretty whirlwind relationship, we celebrated our year dating anniversary in November after we had already been married over two months. It meat that it has only been recently that we can reminisce about a holiday or event and have it be something we shared together. These shared experiences are a place we learn more about each other and that feels really exciting as we have so much more life to spend together.
Life is good. And laughter is the best communication!

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my mom stopped putting you are wonderful notes in my American gladiators lunch box. i think its because i lied to the police about being touched and abused by my parents but you never know with her. she goes to happy hour a lot but i like that because she leaves me with my babby sitter alissa. alissa is tall and has big forearms. she also has really small feet which makes me feel tingly in my pants.
yesterday alissa came over and we played some uno and watched tv. i started asking alissa things i was curious about like,what is a period and do girls ever have lesbian sleep overs. alissa told my mom when she came home that night. it was a good thing mom was drunk because she probably would have been mad if she remembered in the morning.
that day at school i was playing on the swings with my best friend andy (imaginary) when bobby swanson came over to me. bobby told me that i had better come with him right away because he had discovered something amazing. i followed him to the other side of the recess yard where the jungle jim dome was. we both climbed to the top and he told me to look and pointed behind me. when i turned to look he pushed me off. i thought i had broke my arm, but it turns out it was just dislocated. the nurse called my mom and i got in trouble for falling off the jungle jim for the 3rd time this month.


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The Nissan Cube has a devoted following. Most of ours sell before they've even rolled off the ship from Japan.
Nissan Cube (2nd Generation)
You have to be comfortable with the Nissan Cube's quirky looks, but they're not as rare now as they once were. That "once seen, never forgotten" boxy body translates into loads of interior space. The Cube is rightly listed as one of the 50 most influential car designs of recent times.
We only import hand-picked cars. It looks and drives as if it were made in the last couple of years. Don't forget: only 58,000 miles on the clock! And this one has the 1500cc engine.
The engine (remember 58,000 miles!) is Nissan's DBA YZ11 1.5ltr petrol used in the Micra. It's lively and responsive. The automatic, column-mounted, transmission is smooth. It's an easy car to drive with excellent all-round visibility.
It has electrically adjustable & retractable mirrors, fuel filler cap button, central locking, electric windows.
This car has a multimedia audio system, including a CD multichanger and a DVD player, both of which work. It also includes touch screen satnav (won't work here). As with all Japanese imports the radios operate on a narrow FM frequency range so the only station you'll get is Radio 2. However, we'll supply a brand new bluetooth transmitter that enables you to play all media from your 'phone: music apps like Spotify, iTunes etc. and online radio through the car's audio via the bluetooth transmitter. The resultant sound quality is really nice & the car's audio system is a good one. It also provides hands-free bluetooth 'phone audio so you can use your 'phone, when it's safe to do so, on the move.
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Parts and maintenance are no problem as the Cube is based on Nissan Micra mechanicals and running gear.
Please note: The car is currently on its way to the UK, scheduled to arrive in mid-October and is therefore not yet DVLA registered. In other words, the buyer of this car will be its 1st listed UK owner. As soon as the car is paid for we'll apply for registration, which usually takes the DVLA a couple of weeks and you will receive a V5C in your name. We'll supply & fit registration plates so all you have to do is tax & insure the car.
We have a network of very good specialist insurers for Japanese imports we can point you in the direction of. Please ASK! It'll save you potential hassle and cost.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — MPD officers are still searching for Jeremy Beck, the man accused of firing shots that led to nine people being injured inside Purple Haze nightclub on Monday morning.
The victim says he was standing right outside the VIP section, when he saw a man pull out a gun less than 15 feet from him.
"I saw him reach for it, and that is when I pushed the lady out the way," Scott Myracle said.
He says he knew what was next when Jeremy Beck grabbed his gun.
That's why he pushed the woman standing next to him out of the way. It was for her safety.
"It happened so quick. Everything was fine. People were dancing, and it was a good time. Then, all hell broke loose," Myracle said.
He says the beef started outside of the nightclub, and Beck looked outnumbered.
"It was going to be a one-on-one fight. I don't know if he felt threatened. It was from a social media post, and a fight that happened on Saturday."
Myracle remembers the moment he realized he had been grazed in the head by a bullet.
"I felt the burn, and the pain shoot through my body." he said. "My friend said, that's when my body went limp, and I hit the ground."
He has no clue how he even made it out of the nightclub.
"I woke up when they were putting me in the ambulance."
Even though Myracle was dazed and confused, he still tried to make sure the woman he pushed out of the way was okay.
He says, even in that hectic moment he wanted to help.
"If I can save someone, if I can keep someone from being hurt - that's what I'm going to do."
Myracle works as a security guard on Beale Street and says he's not sure how Beck was able to slip the gun in. He remembers security checking Beck thoroughly.
Purple Haze has decided to temporarily close its doors to review operations following the shooting.


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5.) Begin fastening the decorative outlet covers to the wall with the finish nails. Use a minimum of two nails. Finish nails should be very slightly recessed below the surface of the Trim. Use a nail set to recess finish nails. Use exterior grade finish nails if the Trim is being installed in high moisture areas.
6.) If desired, use caulk to fill the screw or nail holes. (You may want to use the paint from the touch-up kit to help conceal the caulk that has filled the nail holes.) The installation of the decorative outlet cover trim is completed.
7.) Bring the Electrical box forward (using the appropriate spacers/box extenders as necessary) and install the outlet cover plate.
8.) Before installing the FauxPanels® up to the newly installed Electrical Outlet Trim, apply an ample bead of the Textured Caulk in the crease between the synthetic stone trim and wall.
9.) Install the FauxPanels® as directed in the appropriate FauxPanel® instructions. Before the texture caulk dries be sure to use a damp rag to wipe off any excess caulk that may have squeezed out from between the joint between the FauxPanel® and the Trim.
1.) For this you'll need two of the decorative outlet covers to cut to make a trim that will fit a double outlet and/or switch. You'll also need a tube of matching textured caulk to form the grout line between the two trim pieces.
2.) Cut each of the two Trim pieces into a C shape, keeping the legs of the C as long as possible without cutting into the miters at the corners.
3.) Dry fit the two pieces together and lay your electrical cover plate on top to check for size. You'll want just enough space between the legs of the Cs to form a nice-looking grout line. If the legs are too long, carefully trim off a bit. Follow the rest of the standard installation instructions listed above to complete the installation.
4.) The finishing touch is to add the textured caulk to the seams where the synthetic stone pieces meet. This is very important to ensure a weather-tight seal.
Note: The same principle can be used to create Electrical Outlet Trims that will fit triple outlets, quadruple outlets, etc.
Be sure to follow and obey all safety rules and recommendations set forth by tool manufacturers.
Always follow any, and all, local, state, and federal building codes. Always comply with any specified clearances set forth by the manufactures of stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, and any other heat sources, as well.


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Austin, TX, WPH Press- The University of Texas Handball Team and the World Players of Handball are thrilled to host the R48 and WR48 Pre Qualifiers, in conjunction with the 2019 Texas State Handball Championships in Austin, TX on November 15-17, 2019 at the famed University of Texas' Gregory Gym, located on the University of Texas campus, 2101 Speedway, Austin, TX 78712.
Enter HERE
(Editor's Note: This event will use the Red 21 Ball in the Qualifier and Pro Divisions)
The winners of the Men's and Women's Open Singles will each receive a $500 travel stipend to play in the 2019/20 R48 Men's Pro or WR48 Women's Pro event of his or her choice.
The highly competitive Southwest men's and women's handball scene will be center stage in November, as the top men's and women's players from Texas, Missouri, Florida, and across the U.S. will battle for the R48 and WR48 Pre Qualifier travel stipends.
Joining the R48 and WR48 Pre Qualifier hopefuls will be age division and skill level players in one of the most well attended collegiate turnouts in the sport.
Texas legend and future USHA hall of famer Jenny Schmitt won the inaugural WR48 Pre Qualifier in April, dominating a strong women's field. R48 #19 Max Langmack won the 2018 R48 Pre Qualifier in Austin, overcoming former WPH #1 Allan Garner and Austin's Memo Pallares in the semifinals and finals. Expect very strong R48 and WR48 Pre Qualifier fields this November in Austin.
"There have been several phenomenal rivalries that have developed over the past few years with the top ladies from University of Texas and Missouri State University, as well as women's pro veterans that can still compete with the twenty-something stars," declared WPH Development Director David Fink. "The WPH is extremely excited to showcase the women's stars in Austin for the second time in seven months in the WR48 Pre Qualifier. The R48 Pre Qualifier men's field will also be sensational, as Austin stars Adam Bernhard and Memo Pallares will aim to defend their home turf against what promises to be a loaded draw."
"We are so excited to host the third R48 Pre Qualifier and the second WR48 Pre Qualifier in conjunction with our University of Texas hosted events," exclaimed former Texas State Championships Pre Qualifier tournament director and future WR48 pro Kristen Hughes.
"I am thrilled to be able to compete for a chance to play on the WR48," exclaimed Missouri State All-American and future WR48 pro Taylor Rumping.
Enter the 2019 R48 & WR48 Pre Qualifiers/2019 Texas State Handball Championships HERE
Race 4 Eight Pre Qualifier concept explained HERE
Become a WPH Patreon HERE
Race 4 Eight Pro Player Bios HERE
WPH Power Rankings HERE
DF's R48 Fun Facts and Trends HERE
Race 4 Eight History of Champions and Finalists HERE
WPH RACE 4 EIGHT: The World Players of Handball's 2019/20 Race 4 Eight 9 Powered by ESPN features R48 stops in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, Oregon, Montana, Louisiana, Texas, New York, Texas, California, and Utah, all culminating with The Player's Championship in Utah in May of 2020. Similar to NASCAR's Nextel Cup and the FedEx PGA Playoffs, players earn points in the Race 4 Eight's regular season stops to qualify for the season-ending Player's Championship and bonus prizes.
For more information on the WPH Race 4 Eight, please contact World Players of Handball Executive Director David Vincent at firstname.lastname@example.com or World Players of Handball Development Director David Fink at firstname.lastname@example.com. For more information on the World Players of Handball, please visit wphlive.tv


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Finding Professional Heating System and Maintenance Services
It is no secret that Louisiana can get extremely hot and for this reason, it is important to have a functioning HVAC system. However, these systems can provide us with comfortable cooling but overtime they will require repairs and maintenance. This is why it is so important to find a reliable heating system and furnace repair in Louisiana.
Here are a few things you need to know when you are looking for professional heating system installation and water heater repair in Baton Rouge, Louisiana:
- Reputation
The first thing to consider when you are looking for exceptional providers of heating repair in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the reputation of the contractor. This reputation can help you determine if they are worth your time or someone whom you should avoid. There are a number of ways to determine this but one of the most effective is through online reviews. With a quick search on the internet it is possible to find client reviews that you can read.
- Services
Not all contractors offer the same kind of services. If you are looking for a particular maintenance service, repair job, or installation, you will want to take your time to find an individual that offers those services and knows what they are doing. For example, if you are looking for someone that can replace a component in your HVAC system, such as the compressor you will want to find someone that has experience with that kind of work.
- Prices
Before you hire someone to maintain or repair your heating system, you will want to compare the prices of the competition. Many companies offer free quotes on their services and by using this, it is possible to compare the various prices. This will allow you to figure out who will provide you with the best services at the best price.
Those are just a few of the many factors that you will want to keep in mind when you are looking for exceptional heating repair and maintenance services. If you would like to find out more about this or about the services we are offering please feel free to get in touch with Acadian Heating and Air for more information.


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The Cornerstone Solution ® is a strategic framework and methodology that has been systematised to deploy a comprehensive set of business intelligence services. The Cornerstone Solution® should be procured if you are planning a 'greenfield' business intelligence initiative. It will follows an end to end process with a full set of subsystems providing know how, best practice, quick start templates, quick start project plans, workshops and BI Centre of Excellence set up. It is BI vendor and data agnostic, in other words it can be used with any BI tool set and all types of data.
What Business Benefits will I realise through implementing Cornerstone Solution®?
You will minimise the risk of failure and cost and realise business benefits such as:
- Get valuable data insight from data analytics
- Gain a 'joined up' view of your company data
- Leverage business process areas together
- Turn your raw data into usable information
- Share information across your business
- Realise clean quality assured data
- Get ad hoc reporting, dashboarding and much more
The Cornerstone Solution® subsystems consist of a comprehensive toolbox covering requirements workshops, end to end BI/DW solution architecture, detailed project planning, quickstart templates, blueprints, process & governance systems, matrices, modeling, ETL, data analytics, testing and business intelligence competency centre set up. These are all deployed onsite and then customised to meet your needs. They are designed to accelerate delivery, minimise risk, and reduce cost. BISB use the systems to drive their services and deliver a working data warehouse and BI system.
Why 'Cornerstone'?
A cornerstone is the stone that forms the base of a corner of a building that joins two walls. It is the first stone to be laid down and on which everything else is built. The cornerstone in the business intelligence system is the business intelligence framework. The BI framework must be established early but is so often missed resulting in unanticipated difficulty. In a Cornerstone Solution® everything is built out through this framework. A solution is the 'act' or 'process' of answering a problem. Cornerstone Solutions® are business intelligence services tightly integrated into systematic processes to help the organisation minimise business problems through best use of its 'cornerstone' business intelligence framework.
What is a Cornerstone Solution®?
A Cornerstone Solution® is a strategic business intelligence solution architecture and delivery framework innovated by BI System Builders (BISB). It consists of the Cornerstone (framework and solution architecture) and a delivery model (set of business intelligence services and mechanisms). BI solution architecture and a full set of business intelligence services and mechanisms form a full business intelligence solution known as an end to end BI solution. Cornerstone Solutions® are end to end BI solutions that include end to end solution architecture.
They consist of four broad areas. These are establishing Cornerstone Solution® framework for the systems, delivery mechanisms, working data analytics, and the business intelligence centre of excellence. These components each comprise numerous formalised subsystems designed from practical experience, know how and best practice.
Cornerstone Solution® Framework
This is the subsytems and processes that yield BI Architecture and all the subsequent structures that will underpin your data analytics and self-service BI such as your capabilities, data model, analytic engines, and metadata management. The systems include the deployment of a full set of BI services covering areas such as BI strategy, project planning, business analysis, requirements gathering workshops, dimensional modelling, ETL and testing. These occur in a structured and disciplined way through the Cornerstone Solution® framework processes.
Delivery includes project planning, source data acquisition, data contracts, source system analysis, data profiling, ETL, physical environments, testing and delivery into production. The delivery subsystems work with all types of data including high volume and volatile big data in semi-structured and unstructured formats, legacy, mainframes, ERP, ODS, 3NF Entity, 3rd Party, xml, spreadsheets, and Access Databases etc.
Data Analytics & Self-Service BI
The delivery outcome is clean data in production, with working data analytics and self-service BI capabilities. You can read more about data analytics here.
Business Intelligence Centre of Excellence
Most organisations will want to protect and scale their business intelligence investment by establishing a BI centre of excellence (CoE) also referred to as a Business Intelligence Competency Centre (BICC). The Cornerstone Solution® includes a full set of subsystems for planning and setting up the BI CoE. The BICC is the optimum way to role our and maintain your business intelligence initiative.
For more information on the The Cornerstone Solution® or any of its subsystems you can reach BISB via the contact page here.


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|2.393 billion
|Neo Chulmina
|President Steven Dyer
|Ereenian Antelope
The Democratic Republic of Ereena is a massive, safe nation, ruled by President Steven Dyer with a fair hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, ubiquitous missile silos, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, hard-working, democratic population of 2.393 billion Ereeni enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.
The large, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Environment. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Neo Chulmina. The average income tax rate is 67.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.
The frighteningly efficient Ereenian economy, worth 247 trillion Eers a year, is quite specialized and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Furniture Restoration, and Basket Weaving. Average income is an impressive 103,381 Eers, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.
Bus ads propagandize causes ranging from sexual revolution to religious pogroms, a common response to government PSAs is "well, DUH, obviously", atheists on vacation find Serkonism's scriptures make useful doorstops, and wildlife have trouble navigating the electric fences surrounding national forests. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Ereena's national animal is the Ereenian Antelope, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Serkonism.
Ereena is ranked 24,219th in the world and 1,038th in The North Pacific for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring 1,040.72 on the Clooney Contribution Index.
National Happenings
Most Recent Government Activity:
- : Ereena was endorsed by The Empire of Pasargad.
- : Ereena was endorsed by The Kingdom of Ozstan.
- : Ereena was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Best Weather.
- : Ereena was endorsed by The Empire of Dai Nippon Yamato.
- : Ereena was endorsed by The Bustling Bureaucracy of The Unified Missourtama States.
- : Ereena was endorsed by The Republic of Kazoo Basin.
- : Ereena was endorsed by The Free Land of Pytong.
- : Ereena was endorsed by The Free Land of The Clever Crow.
- : Ereena was endorsed by The Republic of Bankowiata.
- : Ereena was endorsed by The Federal Republic of Aoncarpa.
World Assembly
Endorsements Received: 290 » Wilkshire, Dar es Saalam, Orado, Notyoutopia, The Rhein States, Corfad, Haor Chall, Vincone Cae, McMasterdonia, Territorio di Nessuno, PlanetPunk, Pazair, Guer Aike, Dreadton, Great Bights Mum, Sundred, Sunto, Zumlandia, The Iron Lions, North Bratislava, Viridiann, Shibutani, Steampunk Ariel, Yaorozu, Clan Spaniel, Dabarastan, Loutsland, United Kahndaq, Glurponia, Seenvorland, Runeda, Koda-Land, Selfgradatude, 1 very fast endotarter, Frances Francis the First of France, Zyvetskistaahn, Ethnon, Daiz, Fraguale Cothe, Holy Oranz, New Octicarg, Maott, Trillius, Siwale, Pallaith, Kranostav, Xentherida, Ravendi, Destructive Government Endorsing System, Xagill, and 240 others.Wisconsota, Wineclaw, Prydania, Newpromisedland, Omnistria, Eri-Maqa-Ena, The Tampa Bay Rays, Sil Dorsett, Shadowrik, Interdimensional Zone, Valhalla123, New Trisone, Bearical, New Lakemba, Empy, El Fiji Grande, Malta Comino Gozo, Pleroma Sans Romans, Gnomewatchers, Votak Matim, Aetulia, Misthas, Abiswashyo-bhumi, Advancia-Sizzletown, Alice Gardens, AGoodPlace, Aeolist, Valentine Z, Praeceps, Fendlium, Volstokn, Vloetia, Detrivania, Loli County, Zokk, Nolambur, Chukstik Illahi, East Akra, Tachycardia, Cloydicia, Keventle, Quentiam Viventem, Nationeer, Napnomadia, Walter Jackson, Wit Noreis, Esplandia, Panama Coalition, Iron Cladia, Easternryke, Dopeland420, Soviet Terran, Rosewood-, Tarr-Nation, Revolutionary Sealand, Hamerica, PotatoFarmers, Merconitonitopia, East Wushen, Moubarakistan, Kelvaros Prime, Noahs Second Country, Universal State Formula, Yokciq Empire, The New Communist Republic Of States, Hyphen, The Stratosphere Islands, The Endless Eventide, Xyrron, Diodone, Prevaland, Crader, Nisastria, SORT, Supreme Leader Hadrian, Varola, Avastate, Nistriabar, Logovets, The Windmilluminati, Conservative State of Poland, The United Capital of Adam, Dakota Territories, Unsophisticate, Plasir Grand, Makersaulache, Rad Lads, Manticore utopia, The Discipled, West Hamburg, Old Emporia, Unshleepd, Zecit, Free Culture, LostLegion, Stone Ira, Lemonbiscuits, The Brunchovian Republic of Pina Colada, Alamei, Ausnakulia, Ing Comashki, Gilakistan, Yemet, Armandlandia, Conteria, South Almyra, Lucedeia, Arimbia, Drutopia Insomnia, Fel Imass, Kappacon, Marmiedon, Rumagna, Phoronu, Cors Evia, Aeurithianar, Joevala, Preble, Fascist Democracy, Wooleystan, The Most Freedom Ever, Vexilia, Azzarel, Amblegreserland, Freyford, Centromuria, The Sinclarian Provinces, The Kingdom and Realm of Anubis, Solmetria, Australian Socialist Commonwealths, Minuda, Grue, Cape Flower, The Real Ram Ranch, Aingard, The AP Republic, David Davidson, Free Nation of Hong Kong, Austral States of America, Vesuva, Schnuftelland, Humptalumpta, The Pantheons, Zixu, The Serdey Islands, Korovan Isles, Fizban, Westinor, AAA Provisional Empire, Zeternia, Astronomical, Fauzjhia, Greater Pittsburgh, Frostcell, The Democratic Kingdom Of Skaraborg, Sikol, Saperisole, The United Federal Nation, Zzozona, Termathe, Nordic-British Union, Former English Colony, The Calabash Protectorate, Shinjuku tokyo 0, Asoc lon, Yalgora, Kocherian, Seanat, Simone Republic, Innocentic, Libertania Democratica, Pizza Squared, Brucklania, Principia Mathematica, Arichia, Ihsan, Joodey, Cowbridge, Maclare, Jovian Knights, Eywaan, Lux Conos, Nouvelle-Floride, Highton Islands, New Jamgra, Madjack, Hopsin, Maynilan, Kragsgale, Xipher, Pokemanland, Amerian States, Astal Aavors, Illusia and Neverendia, Buckhem, Eastern Cous Empria, WeKnow, Andexia, ArizonaRepublic, Solskjar, U S Eh, Heilhum Imperius, Democratic Republic of Kohland, Draconian Progression, Entecavir, Tyirza, Aerilia, Cretox State, Morover, Eraver, Outer Shenendoah, Glanst, Elvoreto, Lulubellia, The Kingdom Of Wagies, Chips and Guac, Navsland, Rozarus, Frahnkzaden, Hardscrabble, Abonland, A Die, A Salmon Named Harold, Boston Castle, Sopernia, Jerzykowo, Tringapore, Godwanna, Republica Guilleana, New Ecronentia, Religioncord, Aoncarpa, Bankowiata, The Clever Crow, Pytong, Kazoo Basin, The Unified Missourtama States, Dai Nippon Yamato, Ozstan, and Pasargad.


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Surf and Turf Swordfish Steak Muscle Kabobs!
Surf and Turf Muscle Kabobs! Swordfish steak & flank steak with cherry tomatoes and yellow bell peppers, with a spinach & cucumber salad with sesame vinaigrette.
Surf and Turf Swordfish Steak Muscle Kabobs!
- Swordfish steak
- lean flank steak
- bell pepper
- cherry tomatoes
- choice of greens for salad
- Cut swordfish and flank steak into pieces. Season with your choice of seasonings but keep it simple. I used ginger, garlic, cumin, pepper, red pepper.
- Cut bell pepper into small pieces.
- Assemble the kabob.
- Spray a skillet or George Foreman (or panini) grill with coconut oil or olive oil. Place the kabobs in a skillet and cook. Rotate them so all sides are cooked.
- Cook to desired readiness BUT make sure the swordfish steak is cooked all the way.
Approx macros with 5oz swordfish, 4oz flank steak, 1 whole yellow bell pepper, 6 cherry tomatoes
Available in the FitMenCook app
Open this recipe in the FitMenCook app to add the ingredients to your shopping list, scale the recipe and track your calories. Enjoy!


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This post has been under consideration for some time. I had the draft in a previous version of the blog, but yesterday's capture of Miguel 'Chapo' Guzman sparked a deeper interest in the state of the race. If you are familiar with Mexico's political history, you can skip to the second part of this post by clicking here. If you'd like a bit of a broader picture, the history section may be of interest.
The History
For ~60 years, Mexico's PRI dominated the political system at all levels. Limited to a single term by the 1917 constitution (and extended to 6 years in 1927), Mexico's leaders enjoyed near comprehensive executive power with no need to guarantee personal popularity for re-election. Similar to the Alberta PC Party, the toughest fight was the internal battle to become the party's leader and candidate, rather than the general election, where weaker opposition parties could not challenge the depth and breadth of the PRI machine.
Unlike other leadership contests, there was no open process to select the presidential candidate. The outgoing Mexican president would choose his successor, a process deemed El Dedazo, or the finger. The stories of the internal (and unofficial) fights within the cabinet have made their way into both academic and popular literature. Carlos Salinas de Gortari's selection would ultimately split the PRI between the 'dinosaurs' and the 'technocrats', and play a major role in its loss its decline and loss in 2000.
In 1994, PRI candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio was gunned down at a campaign rally in Tijuana. The theories surrounding his death could almost match those of JFK, as few understand who and why a popular reformer would be killed. His replacement, Ernesto Zedillo, still handily won the 1994 election, but chose to implement an open primary within the party, declining the opportunity to choose his successor. The primary exposed additional rifts within the party, and ultimately weakened PRI candidate Labastida, who finished third to the PAN's Vicente Fox.
The PAN won a second term – President Felipe Calderon narrowly defeated PRD candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) amidst rumours of electoral fraud and mischief. – more about AMLO later. Facing a violent war between cartels, Felipe Calderon launched a series of major operations to limit cartel power. This escalated the conflict, and has since killed over 110,000 – a conservative estimate as well.
The PAN lost the 2012 presidential election to PRI candidate Enrique Pena Nieto, a former governor and popular regional figure. He offered the Pact for Mexico, a comprehensive set of reforms in energy, security, and a major push to reduce corruption. Despite his best intentions, EPN has seen his popularity plummet. His energy reforms have been hindered by popular opposition and collapsing world prices. His push for security has faced set-backs, the most notable being cartel boss Chapo Guzman's escape, just months after being captured. The disappearance of 43 students in Guerrero, and the anemic government response has further weakened his popularity. Despite these setbacks, the PRI still dominated the 2015 midterm elections, taking 207 of 500 seats, down just 9 from their 2012 results.


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My flickr contact Ming Thein posted this excellent image of what looks like people standing under the Anish Kapoor Cloud Gate sculpture in Chicago taken with his Sony A7r.
Ming Thein
My flickr contact Ming Thein posted this fantastic image of a construction worker drilling a hole in concrete, taken in Hong Kong with his Ricoh GR.
Here's the entire series at his site: On assignment photoessay: Construction, part I.
Floating sidewalk
My flickr contact Ming Thein took this in Hong Kong. It's looking up at a mirrored ceiling and the image is flipped over. Sort of hurts one's brain to think about it too much but it's a great reflection.
I found it as part of a post he recently did on illusion and reality at his web site.
Venetian nights
My flickr contact Ming Thein posted this great night shot taken in Venice, Italy with his Ricoh GR.
Isolation in Tokyo
My flickr contact Ming Thein has posted a brilliant photoessay at his blog: Isolation in Tokyo. Incredible work. Inspirational.
Singapore buildings with streetlight
Flickr member Ming Thein has posted a great architectural image taken in Singapore with a Ricoh GR. The streetlight really makes this image interesting.


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Salzburg. The land of Mozart, Mountains and apparently the Sound Of Music. I recently visited from 6th – 9th March with my friend Jade. Admittedly not somewhere I was thinking of heading to originally but it's so beautiful, I am glad I went!
Main Tourist Attractions:
Mozart's House & Birth House:
We arrived in Austria in the morning and our first destination was Mozart's birth house. I'm going to be honest, I have no clue about Mozart and yet I found myself in two places that belonged to him and I actually quite enjoyed it. At just €18 (€11 individually) you can view both. The ticket is valid over separate days so you can pick and choose when to visit either. I'm not really a museum person, but I highly recommend these both. I actually became quite fond of Mozart's sister, Nannerl. After learning about his family I feel quite bad that she was lost in her brothers shadow.
Hohensalzburg Fortress:
Hosting beautiful views of Salzburg this is also something I really recommend you do. For just €12 return, you get the cable railway up to the top and this ticket enables you to explore the castle. Not only are the views amazing, there is a few quirky things to do within. Inside there is a puppet museum, war museum, a knights restaurant, gift shop and several other museums which all come with your ticket. We stumbled across the puppet museum and we were thoroughly freaked out and there was even a few crying children!
Mozart's Cafe:
Loved by locals, this café sits on the highstreet just opposite Mozart's birth house. This café is cute and the staff are super friendly. They sell amazing looking cake, hot chocolates (pictured) and home made apple strudel (personal recommendation there, it was amazing!!) definitely check it out if you need a break from walking around so much.
Cathedrals and Churches (including Petersfriedhof Graveyard):
Most cathedrals and churches in this town are free but rely on donations. We only went in a few so I cannot speak for all when I say they are free. However, the ones we went in to, pictures were allowed and you can donate on your way out. We stumbled across the Petersfriedhof graveyard by accident. However, I did feel like I was intruding, despite how beautiful it is. There were tourists taking photos but out of respect, I didn't.
Mirabell Palace :
Unfortunately you cannot go in to this building as it's Government owned and in use. You can take a stroll around the free gardens though, which I think would be lovely to stroll around in Spring and Summer.
Located around 3 hours away, this place is definitely worth the visit. I am sure you can get a tour bus there but we opted the local way. You can have a look > here <
Cafe Mozartwinkel:
On the left hand side of Mozart's birth house is a cute little alley way (pictured above and below) which hosts a garden shop, a few cute stalls and a lovely little café. This was our first stop after an unexpected hike. This café is all outside and would be lovely in the summer. They sell burgers (veggie options available) for €6 and other little bits and pieces. Ideal for snacks or a light lunch. It was so lovely sitting opposite a flower shop and really got me excited for the rest of my trip.
And finally, Haus Der Natur:
Salzburg's version of The Natural History Museum and Science Museum (and more!) all in one place! This place was amazing. The entrance fee was €8 and that's it. I couldn't believe it! Although most writing is in German, this museum is very interactive and has 4 floors. We arrived at around 1pm and we we're being shooed out the door at 5pm and we did not even see all of it!
The ground floor hosts a large Aquarium, Dinosaur Hall, Science centre and a Tibet museum. The first Floor is Geosciences, The Restaurant and the Science Centre (focusing on sound – all interactive) 2nd floor has a Reptile zoo, a whole section on Space and the Universe, Wildlife of Europe, another Science Centre and a Bio Lab! (Do you see what I mean? I've not even finished listing the other floors yet!) 3rd floor is Fables and Legends, A museum on Asia, America, Australia and the Artic, The whole Ice Age period and animals of Africa. Finally, the last floor was based on the Human Body, The Deep Sea, Oceans, Geography, Lakes, Insects, Crystals & Rocks and Domestic animals.
Phew! That is a lot! can you understand now why we didn't finish it? I thoroughly enjoyed this place and we decided to go on a whim!
When I mentioned that I was going to Austria every one said "Oh? Vienna?" Like Mozart's Sister, Salzburg is shadowed!
Have you ever been? Let me know!


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How to Join
As a club, we cater for both players who wish to play competitive volleyball, as well as those who wish to play volleyball for leisure in our Development Squad. The process to join us through each of these pathways is slightly different but is not permanent. Often, we encourage Development Squad players who show potential to progress to our competitive teams, as we believe strongly in improving the skills of our entire player base. Progression is a crucial component in the core strength of our competitive teams.
Performance Squads
If you wish to join our competitive teams, we strongly encourage that you take part in our taster week which will run from the 28th of September to the 4th of October. Here, your skills and potential will be assessed and you will be placed into a suitable team for your level. If you are unable to attend these sessions, do not fear! In this case, please attend either the first Men's Cs or Women's Bs session that you can, making sure to message the respective captains ahead of time (you can find their name and Facebook contact here, and the training times here). As would occur with the taster sessions, your skill and potential will be assessed, and you will be placed into a team suited to your level.
Once you have been placed into a team and have found that you deeply enjoy being a part of our club, we will ask you to pay a membership fee towards the end of October. This helps us afford the coaching we receive, organise events, purchase equipment and generally keeps the club afloat. We consider the pricing to be very reasonable, especially when compared to some clubs that operate within the University.
On top of our membership, to be able to access the SEH (our training location), the University requires that all our players purchase the #WeAreBristol membership (a name coined by our very own John House). This pays for our hall time and the upkeep of the facilities we use. If you already have any kind of sports pass from the University of Bristiol, you will already own this pass. This year, between the 23rd of September and the 4th of October, the SEH is allowing players who do not have a #WeAreBristol pass to use the facilities. Therefore, we heavily encourage you to come down and try out a session or two to see if you think it is worth the membership fees (we are confident that upon joining a session you will agree with us that it is worth it).
To account for the variable training hours and S&C the each team receive, we have split the membership into categories that we believe accurately represent the value returned to the players. We have also a reduced half-year membership specifically for ERASMUS or exchange students who are only with us for half a year.
Development Squad
We run two Development Squad sessions a week due to the large number of attendees. To be able to join these sessions, players must buy our Development Squad membership, which will entitle you to attend both the B:active session and an additional session each week. For this, you will also need to have a #WeAreBristol sports pass. As with the competitive passes, we have added a half year to cater for ERASMUS or half year exchange students.
The Development squad is the heart of our club, and we rely heavily on the progression of these players to maintain a competitive player base. Therefore, these sessions are coached by an enthusiastic core of more experienced players from the competitive teams.


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Castration Questionnaire and Application – Worship Natasha
Castration Questionnaire and Application
As a preliminary to discussion I have found that a castration questionnaire can be very helpful. It can not only guide a conversation but also open avenues of communication. I know that there are many people who not only find the idea of castration extremely erotic but may be considering it.
There are so many things to consider when contemplating this type of procedure. After all, it is not something you can undo! The effects are permanent and if it is just a fantasy then it can only be enacted once. That is why it is imperative that certain questions be answered. Also the determination must be made whether it is just a fantasy or fetish.
If it is simply a masturbatory fetish I certainly understand that! It is particularly erotic especially for someone like Me who enjoys emasculation in many forms. As you may or may not know I have actually witnessed a castration. Consequently I have a deep appreciation for the choices that must be made as well as how exciting it can be.
Castration and all the elements involved is something I thoroughly enjoy speaking about. Everything from the how, when, where and why to your understanding of how your life will change as a eunuch! Filling out the castration questionnaire is not mandatory to speaking with Me live. However, it can be helpful to facilitate an even deeper conversation.
Castration Questionnaire
Castration Questionnaire and Application
There are many questions that you must answer before I will consider and begin your complete emasculation and castration! All of these questions are important and must be answered completely and truthfully.
Castration Questionnaire (Part II)
This second part of My questionnaire continues with more in depth with questions. Some of these questions regard your sexuality and sexual activities. Furthermore, what are your expectations and goals once you are castrated. In addition what other procedures such as a penectomy you may have heard of or thought about.


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Scout wrestlers "learn to wrestle under pressure"
December 21, 2018
The Scout Wrestling team defeated Schuyler and was beaten by Lakeview at the Schuyler Quadrangular on Thurs., Dec. 13. The Scouts triumphed over the Schuyler Warriors 30-27, and the Lakeview Vikings beat the Scouts 27-33.
In the first dual, the Scouts faced the Schuyler Warriors while the Lakeview Vikings wrestled against the Central City Bison, and the matches started at the 113 lb. weight class. David City freshman Ethan Underwood defeated Schuyler senior John Gasper by decision with a score of 11-6.
Scout sophomore Ethan Zegers had the next match at the 120 lb. weight class. Zegers was pinned by Schuyler senior Denilson Martinez. At 126 lbs., David City sophomore Clayton Harris lost by decision, 6-3, to Schuyler senior Kenneth Castro. David City junior Jacson Valentine pinned Schuyler freshman Felix Cruz at 132 lbs.
At 138 lbs., Scout junior Zack Barlean lost by decision, 5-3, to Schuyler senior Miguel Roman. David City senior Justin White pinned Schuyler senior Miguel Carrasco at 145 lbs. Scout senior Noah Styskal also pinned his opponent, Schuyler senior Olvin Lopez, at the 152 lb. weight class.
At the 160 lb. weight class, David City sophomore Dylan Vodicka defeated Schuyler senior Caden Yrkoski by decision with a score of 8-7. At 170 lbs., Scout junior Clayton Denker lost by a 5-2 decision to Schuyler junior Michael Hernandez.
David City junior Spencer Allen lost by decision, 9-5, to Schuyler junior William Marxsen at 182 lbs. James Escamilla, a 195 lb. sophomore for David City, was pinned by Schuyler senior Mario Encarnacion. Wayne Moore, a David City junior, was defeated by a 7-2 decision against Schuyler senior Jesus Maganda at the 220 lb. weight class.
At 285 lbs., Scout sophomore Jake Ingwersen defeated Schuyler sophomore Alejandro Sanabria by a 1-0 decision. Going into the last match at 106 lbs., the Scouts and the Warriors were tied 27-27. David City freshman Zach Bongers won by a 13-7 decision against Schuyler freshman Geovany Chacon to finish the dual. The Scouts defeated the Warriors 30-27.
For the second dual, the Scouts and the Vikings wrestled off while the Warriors and Bison dueled. The second dual began at the 120 lb. weight class. Zegers was pinned by Lakeview junior Lucien Engel. Harris was defeated by an 8-1 decision Lakeview senior Gage Perry. Valentine lost, 8-7, against Lakeview sophomore Logan Jaixen. In an 11-6 decision, Barlean was defeated by Lakeview junior Joel Lemburg.
White was the first to score team points for the Scouts with a 5-2 decision against Lakeview senior Boston Barcel. Styskal faced Lakeview senior Lucas Thatcher and won when Thatcher was disqualified for biting Styskal. Vodicka was defeated by a 7-5 decision against Lakeview senior Zeth Gerkensmeyer. Also by decision, Denker lost an 8-1 match to Lakeview senior Brook Behlen. Allen was pinned by Lakeview senior Jacob Frenzen.
Escamilla pinned his opponent, Lakeview senior Kaylob Kobza, in the next match. Moore won next, defeating Lakeview junior Bradyn Kucera 7-4 in overtime. The following match, Ingwersen pinned Lakeview senior Cody Thompson.
Bongers had the next win for the Scouts, defeating Lakeview freshmen Hayden Johnston in a 4-2 decision. Again, the Scouts were tied with their opponent 27-27 going into the final match. Underwood was pinned by Lakeview sophomore Kevin Dominguez, and the Scouts were defeated 27-33.
The Scouts have since wrestled at Valentine on Fri., Dec. 14 and Sat., Dec. 15, where the team received fourth place. The Scouts wrestled on Thurs., Dec. 20 at the Syracuse Triangular, where they defeated Wilber-Clatonia 65-12 and triumphed over Syracuse with a score of 60-24. The next meet for the Scouts is the High Plains Invite at Central Community College on Fri., Jan. 4 and Sat., Jan. 5. The meet will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Fri., Jan. 5.


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Police ID St. Louis shooting victim 3 months after his death
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Police have identified a man who was fatally shot more than three months ago while riding in a car in St. Louis.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that police said Tuesday that they initially withheld the identity of 19-year-old Tieryn Maurice Dilworth, of Hazelwood, at the request of his family. Dilworth was found May 25 in a car suffering from a gunshot wound to his back. Police say the car he was riding in collided with another vehicle after the shooting.
Police didn't say why the family asked for Dilworth's identity to be withheld, but said his identity is being released now because it is difficult to get tips from the public without releasing his name. Police say Dilworth's family is cooperating with the investigation.
Information from: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, http://www.stltoday.com


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My work computers are all Mac, and I work for a visual effects studio so the GPU usage / load during and after rendering footage is important information to know, I'm also interested in the VRAM usage / load for the same reason. However, because I want to incorporate this information into our pipeline here and as part of a utility management system that I am building, I need to get this information through the command-line so that it can be put into log files and a database system where it can then be accessed and displayed in a graph that is easy for artists to see.
Any ideas where to get started? I have found a couple GUI tools to get GPU usage / load data, but those don't really help much unless I can get the information they are pulling through terminal, and I can't seem to find any CLI tools available for Mac (way to go Apple…), if there is a way to get this through the kernel or Mac registry then let me know, I'm open to any language that I can get the information through, but note that the pipeline is being built mainly with Python due to it's flexibility, so anything I develop to get the information will need to be able to pass it off to a Python script.
I'm open to developing kext's or to developing a script to specifically get the information I need directly from the graphics card, and I'm not trying to change any settings on the graphics card at this point, just information gathering. I would also like to know how the usage / load data is calculated if any scripts are suggested that I take a look into (I'm a DIYer, I get it from my Dad).
Extra note: try not to take any of my bashing on Apple too seriously, I work with a bunch of Apple freaks who are always bashing on PC, so I usually joke around and say that I have to balance things out by bashing on Macs all the time, they are good machines, but my experience is they have just as many problems as Windows machines, they just have different kinds of problems.


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Footage of Westminster Bridge attacker Kahlid Masood calmly driving his rental car around Westminster days before the attack has been shown in court.
Khalid Masood's final days of preparation before the Westminster Bridge attack were detailed at the inquests into his victims' deaths by Detective Chief Inspector Dan Brown.
CCTV footage shows Masood casually driving the Hyundai car on two recce trips across Westminster Bridge just a few days before he killed five innocent people in an expertly-planned attack.
On March 18 Masood drove to Cobham services and checks in at the Welcome Break Hotel
The Old Bailey today heard how Masood had prepared for his act of terror in the days leading up to the attack on March 22 last year. Masood told his children he was 'going to die fighting for God' in the weeks leading up to the atrocity.
The inquest into his victims' deaths also heard that during video calls to his younger children, who were living in east London while he stayed in Birmingham, he told them about dreams he had been having.
Anti-terror detective DCI Dan Brown told the Old Bailey: 'He told them that he was going to die fighting for God.'
Masood started preparations for the attack on March 2 2017, when the 52-year-old went online to buy the Hyundai Tuscon SUV that he used to kill five and injure dozens more. In the space of five days he then buys two knives, which he then used to stab police officer, Keith Palmer.He also picks up the rental car, before driving to a hotel in Brighton, before driving to London the next day.
On March 18 he then set out on his drive to central London, where at 12.44pm he cross Westminster Bridge and drives along Victoria Street before making a U-turn and driving back over the bridge, imn what investigators believe to be a reconnaissance trip.
Masood visited a fish and chip shop before the attack
CCTV footage shows Masood crossing Westminster Bridge before driving along Victoria Street
He then drove to Cobham services and checks in at another hotel, the Welcome Break Hotel, also known as the Days Inn.
During the next three days he watches a series of Isis videos as well as carrying out internet searches involving the UK government and car bombs.
Then on the morning of March 22, at 10.30am, he once again drives across Westminster Bridge for reconnaissance. Later on that morning at 11.18am he is caught on CCTV on the A3 on Clapham Road driving south.
Masood was also pictured in the days leading up to the attack picking up his rental car a Hyundai in Birmingham
Masood drove to Cobham services and checks in at the Welcome Break Hotel
At 1.52pm he is seen driving back north again before parking at St Thomas' hospital, where he remains until 2.31pm.
The inquest heard that at 2.26pm and 2.29pm he sends a "jihad document" to several people in his phone contacts, some of whom he did not know very well.
It featured quotes apparently trying to justify the attack and a picture of him while on pilgrimage in Mecca.
CCTV footage of Masood at Tesco on 9 March 2017, where he went on to purchase the weapons he would use in the attack
Receipts from a trip to Tesco in Birmingham show Masood buying essentials such as bodywash, whilst he also purchased two carving knives
Masood was also pictured shopping for food in a Tesco branch in Brighton, just days before the attack
At 2.38pm, the SUV is seen parked in a bus lane before the attack.
In the days before he ploughed into pedestrians, he also searched for Birmingham Calor Gas Centre.
Mr Brown accepted it was 'at least possible' that he had planned to use gas as a weapon.
The inquest heard Masood drove from Birmingham to Wales to visit his mother, Janet Ajao, and stepfather on March 16 after picking up the vehicle he used to carry out the attack.
Mr Brown said investigators 'believe this to be what we now realise was a goodbye visit'.The detective added: 'As he was leaving the house on March 17 he turned over his shoulder and said, 'they will say I'm a terrorist. I'm not.''
Khalid Masood, 52, was shot dead by police after he drove a rental car along the pavement of Westminster Bridge before fatally stabbing PC Keith Palmer.
The inquests into his victims' deaths today heard of his long history of criminality and his belief that he had been saved by Islamic miracles.
An inquest is now hearing details of the attack in order to rule on the cause of the deaths
The coroner was told Masood first began reading the Koran while in custody after he was jailed for two years for slashing a man's face with a knife at a pub in Northiam, Sussex in 2000.
After his release from prison, he attacked another man with a knife for suggesting he was working for the police.
He ran the knife through his victim's nose, penetrating the roof of his mouth and through his tongue, the Old Bailey heard. Two inches of the blade broke off into the victim's jaw.
Masood claimed self-defence for the second attack and was acquitted of all charges except possession of the weapon at a trial. He was sentenced to six months but released after trial for time served on remand.
The jihadist would later remark that this was one of two miracles Allah had blessed him with.
Masood was shot outside Parliament after an 82-second rampage in which he killed four pedestrians by driving onto the pavement on Westminster Bridge and stabbing a policeman
There was a record of 'no religion' when he started his first spell in prison, but while at HMP Lewes on remand for attempted murder he was recorded as Muslim, the court heard.
The two offences for which he was jailed came after an escalating pattern of criminality, starting with violence the 1980s and 1990s.
The Old Bailey heard Masood's mother Janet Ajao told police he would go out to pubs and clubs looking for a fight as an older teenager.
'She also described him as an angry person,' said counter-terror officer Detective Chief Inspector Dan Brown. 'She was worried he would kill someone through fighting.'
In the early 1990s he began lodging at an address in Tunbridge Wells before he had an affair with his landlady, Jane Harvey.
Masood's criminal past
1964 - Born in Kent.
1978 - First came to attention of police, aged 14, for shoplifting and given a caution.
1983 - Arrested for criminal damage.
1988 - Arrested possession of offensive weapon and threatening behaviour.
1989 - Arrested after a dispute on a bus. He struck someone in the face but the case did not go to trial.
1990 - Arrested after row in a restaurant. He kicked officers during his arrest.
2000 - Spat at a man and then slashed another man's face with a knife. Jailed for two years.
2003 - Stabs man in the face after he man accused him of working for the police.
They had two children together, one in 1992 and another in 1998.
She told police he was a 'violent, powerful and persuasive' man who continually beat her throughout their relationship.
In 2004, after his attempted murder acquittal, he moved to Crawley in Sussex where he took a course in teaching English as a foreign language.
During this time he met a woman, from a Muslim background, who he married within months.
She however, moved away and separated from Masood after finding him violent and overly pious.
He would criticise the 'trash' TV she was watching, as well as her hanging out with non-Muslim friends.
In March 2005 he journeyed to Saudi Arabia for a short time before returning in November and remaining there until the following year.
Masood went there to teach English and would later travel to Mecca on Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage.
It was at this time his former partner, Ms Harvey, called to tell him that his daughter had been struck by a car crossing the road and was in a coma.
Masood told her that he would pray for her and that he knew she would be alright because he was on Hajj.
After her recovery, he would later cite this as the second miracle Allah had blessed him with.
Spanish teacher and mother-of-two Aysha Frade, 43, from London, American tourist Kurt Cochran, 54, window cleaner Leslie Rhodes, 75, and Romanian tourist Andreea Cristea, 31, all died of their injuries in the terror attack.


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Broaden your drawing skills by exploring how to draw with charcoal. Charcoal is a forgiving medium that allows for plenty of experimentation. Learn to create successful compositions by drawing from observation and your imagination. Think differently and expand your ideas of what drawings can be through exercises to pursue your own choices in subject matter and style.
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