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We left Cairns at six in the morning, the sky eerie and still blanketed by smoke. Light and shifty winds assisted us past Cape Grafton and we rounded the corner for our southbound passage into an unexpected headwind of eight to ten knots. Not the predicted northeasterly wind we had planned for our passage to Mouriliyan Harbour.
The south-south easterly kept steady for a while and whilst our friends on Kalani attempted to encourage us to stop at Fitzroy Island to watch the AFL Grand Final we were intent on sailing south. The winds built slowly but consistently until we were abeam of High Island when they accelerated to twenty five knots with larger gusts. We abandoned Mouriliyan Harbour for High Island, a delightful little continental island with a coral and sand beach. Anchoring is deep as it is steep to and we duly anchored in 8 m of water and put all available chain out. A single Parks moorings exists but it was occupied by a trawler whose gantry's we had keep a constant watch on given the tiny space we both had to share. When he left we gladly took the mooring, but found that the solenoid switch on the anchor winch had failed so Andrew hauled in all our chain, heavy 10mm, many metres, by hand whilst I wondered if I would shortly be a widow!
Once on the mooring we felt more secure, still getting blasts of 20-25 knots but surer of holding than we would have been in coral rubble at anchor.
Sleeping was something we were looking forward to, but not to achieve as our mooring was placed in one of those unique spots where the wind and tide create a back eddy so all night the mooring buoy sailed and danced around Fling knocking violently on her sides. Try sleeping with an apartment neighbour testing out his new battering ram and you might get an idea of how noisy our night in paradise was! We vowed to leave at dawn and duly set the alarm. The wretched iphone still thought it was in Melbourne and so woke us at 0430 hours instread of 0530 hours. No great problem really as we had been awake all night and as it turned out would be all the next night also! The wind blew as strongly as it was unpredicted by the BOM and continued all the next day. So we stayed.
Another dawn later and we slipped our mooring, careful that it hadn't wrapped itself around our keel in it's midnight meaderings. We were ready to continue on to Moriliyan Harbour but found that after a few hours of stronger winds the seas abated so we continued along another twenty nm to Dunk Island, arriving at 1600hrs and picking up a sadly now disued resort mooring.
We passed Instant Karma on our way into the anchorage and they came by later. We motored along the beach to view the resort that they had visited as cruising sailors for the last few years. It was frightening to see the level of destruction that cyclone Yasi had caused up close.We certainly didn't realise the complete extent of the damage from our anchorage on our last visit when we stayed aboard Fling. Paul and Kathleen were able to point out to us where they used to walk through dense rainforest, just a few tree trunks now, sky showing clearly between them. We realised that the piles of sand near the beach had been dumped there from the reforestation project, as masses of sand had blown inshore during the cyclone.
Instant Karma headed north and we south. We settled on the Hinchinbrook Passage after some consideration of the weather and our limited anchoring prospects. Rockingham Bay proved to be her usual self with a lovely fast and bouncy ride across to the passage in rapid time. Enormous clouds threatened but happily didn't deliver. With the wind in the East we received many catabatic bullets coming along the passage. Discussion was held as to reducing sail. When we did, a problem occured with out main halyard. Two hours and many trips up and down the companionway to check the plotter and safely navigate the tricky channels whilst trying to lower the halyard we finally achieved both dropping the main and arriving at out anchorage, exhausted.
It is spring here and the insects are out enmasse! We almost feel like we are under house arrest as we hunker down in our insect screened safety zone.We passed a fisherman today as we entered the anchorage. He was completely covered, including a face mask. Five bites by Marchflies just whilst anchoring and I can easily see his point! Total confinement tonight as we wait for tomorrows tide to get us to Orpheus Island, a pity about the new crab pot…
The exit tide for Lucinda Bar was not until very late afternoon, so we caught up on sleep and relaxed until just after lunch. At the first available chance we crossed Lucinda Bar and headed for Little Pioneer Bay at Orpheus Island. We arrived at sundown and to our dismay found all the moorings full. Anchorage is deep here and without a functioning anchor winch we moved on. At Hazard Bay we checked the depths again and after conferring with some other cruising sailors decided again to move on. The sun was almost down so we bypassed Juno Bay at Fantome Island as we couldn't see well enough to spot the bommies. A night sail took us a further thirty plus nm to Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island. We arrived just before two am and were happy to enter the wide shallow bay. Nothing could have kept us from sleeping once the anchor was set! A short sail around the Island had us in Townsville the following day.


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Cloud and Network Engineer, A.A.S. Network Technology, CCNA, and AWS Solutions Architect (in progress). Feel free to contact me, or check out my blog above where I post on many things cloud and networking.
I have experience in the following areas:
- AWS infrastructure setup/best practices, maintenance, troubleshooting and guidance on features/abilities with regards to:
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) - security groups, ACLs, subnets, Elastic IPS, routing, peering, Internet/NAT gateways, Route53 DNS
- Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instances (Windows and Linux OS) - Elastic Block Store (EBS) volumes, AutoScaling, Load Balancing (ELB, ALB), AWS Systems Manager (SSM)
- AWS Directory Services and domain environments, including EC2 Active Directory and AWS Managed Microsoft Active Directory
- WorkSpaces (AWS managed remote desktop service solution), WorkSpaces Application Manager (WAM)
- On premise VM to cloud migration assistance and guidance via CloudEndure, VM Import and Server Migration Service
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- AWS Simple Storage (S3)
- Cisco and Unifi Router and switch network architecture, segmentation, security, installation
- Wireless access point placement, performance troubleshooting, optimization
- VoIP PBX (Linux) server design, configuration, updates, SIP trunking, digital fax
- Design, migration, and administration of Office 365
- Administration of DNS and CDN
- Building and maintaining websites with Wordpress
- Researching, designing, and building servers
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Both water, nature and waste is in my interest of course. If you have any new reports on Montenegro progress in these areas, I would very much appreciate if I could receive them. Thank you in advance.
Thank you for contacting the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Your enquiry has been forwarded to our relevant experts. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience.
All the best,
EEA Enquiry Service
Please read below the information that we could gather on the topics that you raised.
As regards Bathing Water Results in Montenegro, we unfortunately do not possess any data beyond the 2011 data that are presented in the following report: https://www.eea.europa.eu/[…]/view.
On the topic of Nature and Biodiversity, you might find it interesting to know that Montenegro reported their nationally designated protected areas in 2018 under the EU inventory of nationally designated areas and these can be accessed via the following link: https://www.eea.europa.eu/d[…]ted-areas-national-cdda-13. In addition, you can see the progress made with regards to the national designation of protected areas as a tool for biodiversity conservation under https://www.eea.europa.eu/[…]/assessment. In particular, Figure 4 contains information on Montenegro.
You might also want to look at Montenegro's 5th national report to UN convention on biodiversity convention at https://www.cbd.int/doc/world/me/me-nr-05-en.pdf. Note that the 6th national report is in preparation but as the EEA is not involved in this activity, we cannot be more precise as regards the delivery date.
Last but not least, we would like to point out the following report on Protected areas: https://www.eea.europa.eu/[…]/protected-areas-in-europe-2012
On the topic of Waste Management, as Montenegro does not report to Eurostat on waste, it is not included in the EEA indicators but some data were included in SOER2015 (https://www.eea.europa.eu/[…]/waste) and the following report on West Balkans includes a section on waste: https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/western-balkans.
For further information on Montenegro's state of environment, you may contact the Environmental Protection Agency of Montenegro and our National Focal Point:
Lidija Šćepanović
Environmental Protection Agency of Montenegro
Protection, Monitoring, Analyses and Reporting
Tel: +382 20 446 520
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
We hope that this information will prove useful for you.
With kind regards,
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This postcard went to my art friend Jan N. Jan had given me an envelope with five or six pieces of ephemera in which to create a piece of snail mail for her. All of the background is just that, her ephemera. While I was cleaning up the garage I found the woman piece of ephemera and thought it would be perfect to add as the final touch for this card. Done, mailed, and received! :-)


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If you're celebrating any part of the holiday season at Epcot, then you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays from November 29th through December 30th!
And a HUGE part of the Festival of the Holidays is the global cuisine available throughout the park at Holiday Kitchens — also known as Food Booths.
This year, the Holiday Kitchens will once again be found around World Showcase and throughout the rest of Epcot. These kitchens will continue to offer tastes of the holidays representing seasonal traditions around the world.
There are 13 Holiday Kitchens this year along with a few additional offerings.


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A Few Words with Jeff Copetas
Episode 79 - A Few Words with Jeff Copetas
In this episode - recorded at Out of Office in Hudson, Massachusetts - I talk with Jeff Copetas, Senior Director of Web and E-Commerce at Avid Technology, about dress codes in the workplace, homegrown videos, content marketing, social media, sales, advertising, Peter Frampton, Matthew McConaughey and much more.
My favorite quote of Jeff's from this episode? "Marketing is not 'buy my product anymore.'"
About Jeff Copetas
Jeff says, "I use my 20-plus years in E-Commerce, Digital Marketing and Social Media to help teams succeed and create value inside of organizations. And to have fun doing it, because that's just as important. Completely driven by data, conversion rate optimization, A/B testing and ALWAYS taking the perspective of the customer. Other than that, I am also a person. I love nonfiction books, ice cream, music and playing ice hockey. I'm a huge fan of long, hot showers and the Director of Web & ECommerce at Avid Technology."


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As we continue to work through the Names of God from the Bible study manual, "Lord I want to know You", we come to the Name, Jehovah-raah, the Lord is my Shepherd. If asked which is my favorite lesson from this course, I would reply, "the one I am currently studying" because they are all so powerful and relevant to daily life on planet earth. I love the way that all the Names tie together to show us just how dependent upon God we really are and since He created us and knows us better than we know ourselves, He can guide us through the struggles of day to day living.
- Elohim (Creator)
- El Elyon (All Powerful )
- El Roi (All Seeing)
- Adonai (Lord/Master)
- El Shaddai (Savior)
- Jehovah-jireh (Provider)
- Jehovah-rapha (Healer)
- Jehovah-nissi (Victory)
- Jehovah-mecodishkem (Sanctifier)
- Jehovah-shalom (Peace)
- Jehovah-sabaoth (Helper)
In the book of Proverbs, we find the following verse;
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower ; The righteous runs into it and is safe. (18:10)
When we know God by Name, who He is, what He can do, and the benefits that He offers to us, then we are more likely to run to Him for refuge in every situation, both good and bad. Once I know that He created me for His glory and that He is all powerful, seeing all things that happen, even what goes on in my mind then I run to Him and bow down to His Lordship. When I do that, He enters my life in a personal way and saves me from my sins. As my Savior, He also becomes my Provider for daily living. He heals me from the inside out and gives me victory over the greatest enemy I will every face, myself, my own sinful nature. As He gives me daily victory over my sin nature, He sets me apart from the rest of the world, a dying, decaying world that is overcome by sin. As I walk in victory, being sanctified day by day, I have the peace of the Lord that surpasses all understanding on this earth. I have peace because I know the Author of peace, who is my daily Helper through the difficulties of life. Do you know God like this, personally? I would suggest that few of us who are part of churches actually know God this personally. I went to church for almost 18 years without really having a clue who God was/is. He was just some Old Man in the sky who would listen to my prayers when He felt like it and really did not do anything for me. He was not really real to me, just a being far off who was very vague. My eyes were opened to who God is as I walked through the study of the Names/Characteristics of God in "Lord I want to know You". That is why I teach this course everywhere I go. It really is eye-opening and life-changing.
The next Name is Jehovah-raah, the Lord is my Shepherd. This is a very eye-opening lesson because we gain some insight into who we are and why we need a Good Shepherd. You are not as great as you think you are and I am not as great as I think I am. In fact, we are pretty much all the same, especially in our incompetence. I know that sounds harsh but it is true. That is the bad news. The good news is that there is a Shepherd who loves us just as we are and is ready to lead us to greatness, if we will allow Him.
I. We the sheep
What do you know about sheep? The more you learn, the more that you will agree with the statement, "we the sheep". God refers to us a sheep many, many times throughout the Bible. In Isaiah we find the following statement, a quote which Peter uses in one of his epistles.
6 All of us like sheep have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way ; But the LORD has caused the iniquity of us all To fall on Him. (Isaiah 53:6)
We are compared to sheep because we have all gone astray because of our sin. Sin means missing the mark, straying away from God's standards. All of us have sinned at one time or another in our lives. The clearest manifestation of our sin is the fact that we go our own way. We believe that we know what is best for us and how to live our lives. Sheep need a leader and if left on their own will go astray, leading to disastrous results for the herd and for the individual. When a sheep is on his own, he is in trouble. In the Gospel of John, chapter 15, Jesus teaches us that on our own, apart from Him, we can do nothing good. Why is that you ask? It is because of what Paul teaches us about ourselves in Romans 7:
18 For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh ; for the willing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not
Because of my sin nature, there really is nothing good in me, even if the desire to do good is there, the ability is not because apart from Christ, I am a slave, sold into bondage, sin being my master. In fact this news reveals something crucial to us, we are followers at heart. We were created by God to be followers so that we could follow God. If we do not follow God then we will follow something or someone else, ultimately, our sin nature which is terribly destructive.
27 "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; (John 10)
God created us to follow. The only way that you can truly be satisfied in this life is to follow Christ. That is the good news. The bad news is, because of sin, we are separated from God and have gone astray. We need to be retrieved. There is hope because of what Ezekiel teaches us:
11 For thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I Myself will search for My sheep and seek them out. (Ezekiel 34)
God knows out situation and wants to seek us out. He comes to us instead of waiting for us to come to Him. When He finds us, He cares for us because we need it, according to John 21:17.
II. Christ the Good Shepherd
In order to follow the Good Shepherd, we must learn to recognize Him and follow Him. John 10 has much to teach us about Christ, our Good Shepherd. Jesus is the only way into the fold. If you want to follow the Good Shepherd, you must recognize Jesus for who He is and enter His fold. Jesus knows if you are His or not. He is looking for sheep who have gone astray and when He finds you, He invites you to join His fold so that He can provide for you. He knows you and you know Him once you have entered the fold. Jesus is a Good Shepherd because He lays down His life for His sheep. He cares for the good of His sheep and will do anything to protect Him. When you enter His fold and follow Him, He cares for you, ultimately providing eternal life. He holds the sheep in His hand and protects them until He carries them into eternity. Do you know the Good Shepherd? Have you entered His fold? Do you follow Him, allowing Him to provide for your needs? What are you waiting for?
III. Our needs and God's provision
In order for sheep to be content, they have a few basic needs that must be met. The good news is that we have a Good Shepherd who has already promised to meet all of these basic needs.
- Food
- Sheep are always in need of food and they are not good at finding it for themselves. Also, they will eat anything that is in their path. The shepherd has to lead them to food and make sure that the food is safe. God knows that we need daily spiritual food and has provided for us. He also knows that we need to avoid the bad stuff. When we are babes in the faith, the Good Shepherd provides milk so that we can grow to maturity. As we grow toward maturity, the Good Shepherd provides solid food to keep us on the track of maturity. In II Timothy 3:16-17, we see how the Good Shepherd leads us to maturity through His Word.
- He teaches us through the Word, showing us what is right and what is wrong so that we are able to reject what is wrong and embrace what is right.
- He rebukes us through the Word, showing us where we are wrong so that we can make the right moves to get right.
- He corrects us through the Word, placing us on the right path once He has showed us where we were wrong.
- He trains us in righteousness through His Word, keeping us on the right path once He has placed us there. The question is, are you in the Word so that God can refine your life, leading you to maturity?
- Absence of fear
- Sheep are timid, jumpy animals and they do not do well when afraid. They make bad choices because of fear. The Good Shepherd knows this and He has provided relief from our fear. His love is the secret to overcoming fear. When we are afraid, we focus on Him and not on the things around us that cause us to fear. In fact, when we enter the Good Shepherd's fold, He gives us His Holy Spirit which casts out our fear. In fact, if we want to overcome our fear, we must look to the Good Shepherd and trust that He has our best intentions in mind.
- Absence of conflict
- Sheep do not do well when in conflict. The problem is, if they are left alone and cared for, they begin to fight with each other over petty things. The Good Shepherd knows about this and teaches us how to deal with conflict. The first thing that we have to do is to be ready to forgive others because God has already forgiven us of so much. Many times conflict arises and festers because we just do not want to forgive. The second thing is that we must take initiative in resolving conflict. Do not pretend that all is well between you and God when there is obvious conflict with a brother or sister in Christ. Deal with the conflict first, according to God's Word. The third piece of advice is to have the right attitude about yourself and about others. Do not be selfish and self-centered. Instead, look to meet the needs of others in humility. Follow the example of the Good Shepherd.
- Absence of pests
- Pests are a problem for sheep. If they are not dealt with, the sheep will literally go crazy, even harming themselves because of the pests. The pests usually enter the sheep's nostrils, lay eggs, and these eggs end up driving the sheep crazy. They can do nothing else but focus on the pests. A good shepherd has to rub soothing oil in the nostrils of the sheep so that the pests just slide down and fall away, leaving the sheep comfortable and happy. This is seen spiritually in our minds. The pests are thoughts that can drive us crazy. The Good Shepherd has provided a solution for these thoughts. II Corinthians 10:3-5 teaches us how to deal with the thoughts that can drive us crazy. First you must take action and not believe anything that goes in direct contradiction to the Word of God. Things raised up against God are just speculations and are empty efforts. Do not let them take root. If they have taken root, rip them up and throw them out. Next, take every thought that comes into your mind captive and decide whether it is from God or not. If it is from God and of God, let it stay. If it goes against God then kick it to the curb. How can you tell if the thoughts are of God or not? Philippians 4:6-9 teaches us how to distinguish between the two things. God wants to protect your mind with His Word. If His Word occupies your mind, especially your thought, then the pests will not be able to take root and steal your peace.
Do you realize your need for the Good Shepherd? Have you entered His fold through Jesus Christ? Do you know all that He has to offer? Are you living in His grace, allowing Him to provide for you and care for you so that you can be the best He created you to be? What keeps you from following Him? May the Lord help us choose to follow Him over our slavery to our sin nature, for our own good and the good of the fold.


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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Mark Rosekind is recommending seat belts be installed in all school buses.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would like to see seat belts in all school buses.
New school buses of 10,000 pounds or less are required by NHTSA rules to have lap-shoulder belts.
However, it is up to states or local jurisdictions to decide whether to install seat belts on larger school buses which are said to comprise 80 percent of the school buses in the country.
The change in position by the U.S. Department of Transportation was announced Sunday in a speech delivered in Virginia by Mark R. Rosekind, NHTSA sdministrator, and posted on the NHTSA website.
"NHTSA has not always spoken with a clear voice on the issue of seat belts on school buses. So let me clear up any ambiguity now: The position of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is that seat belts save lives. That is true whether in a passenger car or in a big yellow bus. And saving lives is what we are about. So NHTSA's policy is that every child on every school bus should have a three-point seat belt," Rosekind said in the speech.
"NHTSA will seek to use all the tools at our disposal to help achieve that goal, and today I want to launch a nationwide effort to get us there."
Rosekind asked, "Is this a change in position?"
"Yes. But it is consistent with NHTSA's role as the guardian of safety on America's roads. It is consistent with decades of progress in raising seat belts in the minds of the public from novelty to nuisance to 'the car doesn't move until I hear that click.""
Calling seat belts "icons of safety," Rosekind noted that his recommendation that they be installed on all school buses will not be easy to implement. He stressed that his announcement was not the start of a process by his agency to make a federal rule, but rather the announcement of a "series of steps designed to move the nation toward providing this foundational safety item to every child on a school bus."
"I don't deny that this is a challenge," said Rosekind in his address to the National Association for Pupil Transportation.
"But I want us to concentrate on this simple, basic statement: School buses should have seat belts. Period. It should be utterly uncontroversial - there is no question that seat belts offer improved safety. Seat belts will save the lives of children who we might otherwise lose in crashes. Seat belts provide the safety those kids deserve. And yet for years, decades even, the conversation about school bus safety has gone right past what ought to happen, and straight to all the reasons it can't happen. For NHTSA, and I hope for all of you, that ends today."
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, California, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, and Texas have passed some type of seat belt law for school buses" and some 12 states have introduced bills requiring "school buses to have seat belts installed, but none of the bills have passed."
There have been failed efforts by Massachusetts legislators over the years to enact laws for mandatory seat belts in school buses. It is required by law that there be a seat belt for the driver. NHSTA rules require lap-shoulder belts in new motor coaches and other larger buses.
Funding as well as other concerns have been part of the debate over seat belts in school buses. The National Association for Public Transportation has said a decision on whether seat belts school be installed on larger school buses should be left to local districts to decide.
- Steps that Rosekind outlined in his speech that NHTSA include:
- A series of research projects to improve school bus safety data, particularly data on the safety benefits of seat belts. This includes assessment of the safety benefits in jurisdictions that currently require seat belts, and gathering data on whether seat belt requirements reduce the safety risks from driver distraction.
- Contacting safety advocates to review NHTSA's resources to determine how the agency, in coordination with others, might address financial barriers to outfitting school buses with seat belts.
- Sending letters to governors of each of the six states that require seat belts on school buses to ask each of them to nominate one participant from state government and one from a local school district to provide recommendations to NHTSA on how they accomplished this goal and for their advice on whether NHTSA should launch a rulemaking to determine whether to require seat belts on school buses nationwide.


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The next post will have the photos of the main cast, nameley Harry, Ron, Hermione, Lord Voldemort, Professor Snape, and a lot more :)


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North Korea tested as many as six missiles [update: ROK saying as many as 10], including possibly a Nodong missiles and a Taepodong-2, early July 5 local time (the first missile, not coincidentally, launched at the same time as the U.S. Space Shuttle Discovery in Florida). After weeks of speculation, Pyongyang gave the United States an Independence Day display unlikely to be forgotten for some time. Of course, that is largely because Pyongyang failed in the Taepodong-2 launch.
While North Korea's 1998 Taepodong-1 launch didn't manage to place its satellite in orbit, it did demonstrate effective staging technology. This time, it appears the Taepodong-2 either had catastrophic failure or was aborted between 35 and 40 seconds into the launch. For North Korea, there will be no claims of the melodious strains of the Song of General Kim Jong Il broadcast over the ethos from the Kwangmyongsong-2.
It was a risky move for North Korea to launch in the first place. Pyongyang rarely tests its ballistic missiles. Prior to this event, the Nodong was only ever tested from North Korea once, on May 29, 1993 (although there are conflicting reports of two other tests, one in May of 1990 and another failed test in June of 1992). Pyongyang's only Taepodong test was in 1998 (the failed Taepodong-1 satellite launch). By refraining from testing at home (Pyongyang takes part in tests of related systems in Pakistan, Iran and elsewhere), North Korea can leave the exact level of development a mystery. And foreign intelligence services always err on the side of caution, overestimating the range, capacity and accuracy of North Korea's missiles.
A catastrophic failure of the Taepodong-2 weakens this sense of uncertainty. Sure, Pyongyang may do better next time, but it has shown that this version was not ready to get off the ground (there were reports a while back of a failed ground test of the engine as well, so apparently they were aware of the potential risks). At least in the near term, Pyongyang has played its hand and lost. Now, the ability to carry out multiple launches of various types of missiles (Hwasongs, Nodongs, and Taepodongs) does demonstrate a level of command and control over multiple launch sites and various types of missile forces.
In a way, this was a command and control exercise, one that demonstrated the ability to coordinate various missile units. Pyongyang has repeatedly said it is ready to launch a counterstrike against the US and its allies, and its tests July 5 showed the North Korean arsenal of short, medium and long range missiles - perfect for striking South Korea, Japan and, theoretically, the United States.
But the failure of the Taepodong-2 is what will stand out. North Korea has been reticent to actually test the Taepodong-2, for fear that it would fail. Now, most major space programs (the United States, the Soviet Union) had plenty of failures before achieving fairly positive success rates. Latecomer Japan has had abysmal luck with the H2. China doesn't have a perfect track record. In fact, one must remember that this is precisely rocket science, and therefore isn't the simplest thing to do right all the time.
But North Korea took the risk, and launched on America's Independence Day (perhaps hoping to catch the U.S. off guard like the Japanese did on a December Sunday in 1941, or seeking additional attention coinciding with the Space Shuttle launch). The North's leadership obviously expected a strong reaction from the United States and Japan, and even went against the public statements of erstwhile allies China and Russia in carrying out the test. This suggests either the North Korean regime is off its collective rocker (not likely, or else they wouldn't have lasted this long), expects to gain some new sort of leverage from the multiple tests or sees an imminent threat from the United States or its regional allies and is demonstrating how painful such a move would be.
There must have been an internal regime consensus for a launch, given the number of tests carried out. What their next steps is will be a bit of a mystery, but some major shift in Korean relations with the world will likely emerge in the next three to six months. This is their game. It is how they play it. The failed launch today was a slight hiccup, but not chronic indigestion. But North Korea's display of force was tarnished, and at minimum it will take a few days to get everyone (diplomats, military, SPA) back on the same page after the secrecy leading up to the launch timing and the damage control from the failed test.
05 July 2006
Fireworks From North Korea - Happy 4th!
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So one missile was of the "NoDong" variety. Judging from its performance, I would say it was also of the "NoBalls" variety as well.
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Review: 'The Upside'
Friday, February 8, 2019 by Paul Willistein firstname.lastname@example.com in Focus
The upside about the movie, "The Upside," is that it's entertaining, thought-provoking and uplifting.
Kevin Hart plays Dell Scott, whose parole officer mandates that he find a job. Bryan Cranston plays Phillip Lacasse, a wealthy self-help author who is a person with a disability, quadriplegia, after being injured in a para-glider accident.
Dell Scott is hired to be Phillip Lacasse's in-home health-care worker, much to the dismay of Nicole Kidman, who plays Yvonne Pendleton, Lacasse's home office manager.
"The Upside" has a fish-out-of-water movie plot: The character played by Hart is in a new environment. "The Upside" is also a buddy movie in the tradition of Hollywood movies where the buddies are from opposite sides of the tracks and must overcome personality differences to achieve a mutual understanding.
There are several subplots in "The Upside." Dell is estranged from Latrice (Aja Naomi King), mother of his son Anthony (Jahi Di'Allo Winston), because Dell hasn't been making child-support payments.
Phillip is corresponding, by letter no less, with Lily (Julianna Margulies), a woman he's never met. Yvonne is emotionally-aloof from Phillip and almost everyone she's in contact with.
Symbolically and literally, Phillip is in a shell. Dell has no shell, or boundaries. Latrice has her guard up. Yvonne has created an emotional shell.
"The Upside" is a fascinating character study and a look at unusual friendships, with life lessons to ponder, and some fine performances to savor.
"The Upside" is a remake of the 2011 French film, "The Intouchables," based on the real-life story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and Abdel Sellou (seen in the 2003 documentary film). The screenplay by Jon Hartmere (his theatrical film screenplay debut) is based on "The Intouchables" screenplay by Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, who co-directed "The Intouchables."
"The Upside" director Neil Burger (director, "Divergent," 2014; "The Illusionist," 2006) creates a satisfying mix of drama and comedy. One minute you might be aghast at some of the comments. The next minute you might laugh out loud. After that, you may shed a tear over the emotions expresssed by the actors. Cranston and Hart are terrific together.
Cranston (Oscar nominee, actor, "Trumbo," 2016; TV's "Breaking Bad," 2008-2013) is a revelation as Phillip. Cranston is in a wheelchair, which he controls with a chin lever. Cranston expresses a range of emotions using only facial expressions, eye movements and his voice. Cranston does so with droll eloqence and sparkling brilliance.
This is a breakthrough role for Hart ("Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," 2017; "Ride Along," movies, 2014, 2016) as Dell. Hart, a popular standup comic, mines the humor in several scenes to great effect. Hart reaches deeper than in his previous films, showing a reflective side quite different from many of his stereotypical roles.
Kidman (Oscar recipient, actress, "The Hours," 2002) efficiently downplays her role as Yvonne. King ("The Birth Of A Nation," 2016; TV's "How To Get Away With Murder," 2014-2019) is memorable as the estranged mother.
The relationships in "The Upside" are operatic, exemplified by the soundtrack, which includes Puccini's "Nessun Dorma" from "Turandot," sung by Luciano Pavarotti and also sung by Aretha Franklin. You can also hear some of J.S. Bach's "Mass in B Minor."
"The Upside" has an unlikely premise for a drama comedy. The upside is that "The Upside" works.
"The Upside," PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.) for suggestive content and drug use; Genre: Drama, Comedy; Run time: 2 hrs., 6 mins.; Distributed by STX Entertainment.
Credit Readers Anonymous: "The Upside" was filmed at several locations in Kevin Hart's hometown, Philadelphia, including the Kimmel Center, and also at the Black Bass Hotel, Lumberville, Bucks County, and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. "The Upside" is dedicated "In Memory of Aretha Franklin," who died in 2018.
Box Office, Feb. 1-3: "Glass" made it a three-peat for the Super Bowl weekend, three straight weeks at No. 1, with $9.5 million, $88.6 million, three weeks, as "The Upside" made it a three-peat at No. 2, close behind with $8.8 million, $75.5 million, four weeks, and "Miss Bala" opened at No. 3 with $6.7 million, one week. 4. "Aquaman" floated down one place, with $4.7 million, $323.5 million, seven weeks. 5. "Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse," an Animated Feature Oscar nominee, again hung on at the same place, $4.4 million, $175.2 million, eight weeks. 6. "Green Book" stayed open at the same place, driven by its Oscar bounce of five Academy Award nominations, $4.3 million, $55.8 million, 12 weeks. 7. "The Kid Who Would Be King" dropped three places, $4.2 million, $13.1 million, two weeks. 8. "A Dog's Way Home" ran down one place, $3.5 million, $35.9 million, four weeks. 9. "Escape Room" didn't escape from the same place, $2.9 million, $52 million, five weeks. 10. "They Shall Not Grow Old," $2.4 millon, weekend; $10.7 million, seven weeks.
Unreel, Feb. 8:
"The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part," PG: Mike Mitchell directs the voice talents of Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett and Tiffany Haddish in the Animation Feature Film Comedy. Duplo invaders from outer space wreck Legoland faster than its residents can rebuild it.
"What Men Want," R: Adam Shankman directs Taraji P. Henson, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Max Greenfield and Kellan Lutz in the Fantasy Comedy. A woman develops a superpower to hear men's thoughts.
"Cold Pursuit," R: Hans Petter Moland directs Emmy Rossum, Liam Neeson, Julia Jones and Laura Dern in the Thriller. A snowplow driver seeks revenge against drug dealers. It's based on the 2014 Norwegian film, "In Order of Disappearance."
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Today I finally got around to wrapping up a little side project I've been working on that the recent site redesign inspired me to do! I still need to workshop the name, but currently I've dubbed it Gatsby Bomb. https://gatsbybomb.netlify.com/
It's a Progressive Web App built in Gatsby V2 thats strictly just for watching videos that are linked to a giant bomb show, split up into seasons. It currently only has a smaller subset of giantbomb shows. You can search videos and shows by name, watch GB Infinite, and whatever is currently live (This is pretty experimental and might not work on mobile :( ).
I'd be happy to go into some details in how it's built if anyone is interested! :)
It's built to be really fast and was super fun to build. It uses the embedded player for videos so as long as you're logged into giantbomb.com on your device, you should be able to watch premium videos and things like continue watching should still function.
Hoping to add more things and tighten up the design as it is still a work in progress, let me know what you guys think!
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2015 Thanksgiving Show
Two hot old turkeys fight. Applause, applause and many thanks!
They are no "Honest" and they are no "Abe". No pardons for them, Mr. Obama!
There are striking similarities between Erdogan's Turkey and Putin's Russia,
not least their ability and propensity to move conflicts into the covert arena. While Russia's intervention in Syria may have cynical intent, the Turks are acting in support of their national interests in Syria with equal ruthlessness.
not least their ability and propensity to move conflicts into the covert arena. While Russia's intervention in Syria may have cynical intent, the Turks are acting in support of their national interests in Syria with equal ruthlessness.
Ankara is often guilty of neglecting attacks on Isis and hitting the Kurds (who are in so many ways the most effective force against the jihadists) instead, smuggling weapons in the guise of humanitarian convoys (something we saw the Russians doing in Ukraine), and being willing to support groups which are often jihadist in their own terms. Turkish military intelligence organisation (MIT) is every bit as cynically opportunist as the Russian military spy agency (GRU), and Erdogan every bit as erratic, brutal and ambitious as Putin.
As the analysts Fiona Hill and Kemal Kirişci have put it, "the personalities and political styles of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Russian president Vladimir Putin seemed to complement if not mirror each other" such that these "similarities … have now come into play in a dramatic way."
While the overt clashes may be headed off by the usual machinery of diplomacy, both countries – with large, extensive, secretive and brutal intelligence apparatuses and a history of working with both gangsters and terrorists – may well instead simply transfer these tensions to the covert arena.
Mirror Images: Are Putin And Erdogan Too Much Alike To Compromise?
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The recipe for success of three generations since 1949
Because of our 70-year anniversary we talk to our brand ambassador Inga about the history of the brand Ulla lingerie Féminine, handmade lingerie to feel well and the challenge to stand for values like fairness and Made in Europe in our society.
(brand ambassador Inga with the holders of the brand Ulla lingerie Féminine Stella and Toni Weidauer)
Inga: Please tell to our readers…How did it start and how did you get to this idyllic place in the middle of green?
Toni: More or less coincidence. In the chaos of the 2nd world war my granddad got to Leinach (near Würzburg) because of a friend. In an unused dance hall of a pub arised a small production of stockings.
Inga: How did the brand Ulla arisen since the early days?
Toni: At the beginning the production was based on knitwear and stockings. In the 60s the first customized bodices were sold to rural women in the surrounding. Thereof was developed a small corsetry collection which was distributed in Germany. During this time we produced a lot for the establishing mail order. My grandma was the creative part of the collection development. She died quiet early. Due to that the collection was only makeshift evolved. My parents met at the Textile Trade academy in Hohenstein. So, an own new collection was developed only when my mum joined the company. At the same time the German Textile industry began to move abroad. My parents consciously decided to produce in Germany. They didn't want to go along with such a trend. The idea to do a collection for a specific target group, namely women who feel well in their body, was born. It was always a matter for us to cover the whole size range.
Inga: When did you take over the company?
Toni: We've taken over the company from my parents Ingrid and Gerd Jürgen Weidauer in 2015. We lead the family business now in third generation.
Inga: Ulla celebrates 2019 an anniversary?
Toni: That's for sure! We celebrate 70 years of Ulla. That's quiet a long time! We look back with pride to this long tradition and the grown know-how. Many employees accompanied us for many years or decades. We are particularly proud! To develop and produce such a nice and emotional product does only work in an effective team. To work in an atmosphere of partnership is very important for us. Special thanks to the whole Ulla-family for the pleasant time together.
Inga: What is special about your collection?
Stella: We are an absolute specialist for lingerie in big Cup sizes (till Cup N) and big underbreast width (till 130cm). This is reflected in our collection. We offer the entire spectrum from seamless t-shirt bra to sports bra up to the bra made of luxurious swiss lace. Perfect fit and the comfort factor are always in the first place.
Inga: What does "Ulla is your best friend" mean?
Stella: In the morning you dress up your perfect bra and you do not feel it the whole day. In the evening you undress. The bra supported you and you felt confident all day long. Our lingerie gives the body with all its sensual curves the perfect silhouette. Every woman will feel it immediately. A great dress loses its effect if you wear the false underwear beneath. With the bosom at the right place you will be an absolute eye-catcher. Our lingerie will always support our customers like a best friend.
Inga, why is Ulla your best friend? As our brand ambassador you regularly inform our followers on Facebook and Instagram with News and specials about our collection. You wear our lingerie private and in films as we can see: (see below: Ulla Lingerie Féminine at TV-Mainfranken)
Inga: Ulla became very dear to my heart. I am totally impressed about the wearing comfort! In the past I was usually unhappy when I came home from lingerie shopping. Mostly I was miscounselled or the quality of the lingerie was inferior. As my grandma always said: Who buys cheap will buy twice. And she was right. If the lingerie fits and looks good, I feel well and beautiful. Doesn't matter which size, if it fits it's a great feeling. Ulla perfected that. You can feel it. I love Ulla!
Inga: Toni told us earlier that his parents consciously decided to produce in Germany. How does it look like today?
Stella: We still produce a big part of our products in our own sewing room here in Leinach. This is and will be an absolute pillar in our production chain for sure. You need know-how and experience to produce such lingerie in big sizes and high quality. This all is bundled here. This will not change in the future. Since some years our production is supported by two companies in Slovenia and Latvia. We work very close with them. They produce our lingerie in the same high quality as we do. A production in Far East is out of question due to ethical reasons. I think we as a manufacturer have to assume responsibility.
Inga: Where do you obtain the fabrics?
Stella: Our raw goods apply to the stringent criteria Made in Europe. All our fabrics and ingredients like ribbons and closings are produced under fair conditions in Germany or at least Europe. We set high standards to our fabrics which meet the needs of our lingerie like fitting and wearing comfort.
Inga: How does a product arise in your company?
Stella: That's a long process of development. Many interesting and creative people are involved. We are in lively exchange with our retail partners what the consumer needs. The next step is to consider how we can integrate these wishes into our collection. At the textile fair in Paris we meet our suppliers and select suitable fabrics. This leads to prototypes. If everyone is satisfied with design and function, we together decide to make the prototype ready for series production. Accordingly a long period of patternmaking starts in the cutting department. We offer bras in over 100 different sizes. The cut of every size has to be optimized. Again and again the lingerie is fitted and tested by women. Fitting and wearing comfort are perfected in many steps.
Inga: And the production chain?
Toni: The production begins with the cutting of many individual parts. A bra consists about 40 pieces. Fabrics, embroidery or lace and ingredients like straps, ribbons, closings and adjusters are made by many different suppliers. Everything has to match exactly in color and has to be on time in our factory. That's a logistical masterpiece! Please make yourself aware of that. Even if some items are sewn in Slovenia or Latvia, the cutting is only made in Leinach. The bra parts like the back, lower shell and the bodice are cut out by a computer-operated Cutter. We put emphasis on highest precision because the cuttings are accurate to a millimeter. Pieces out of embroidery or lace are cut by hand. In this step everyone has to work very precise. If not, the embroidery border at the top shell of the bra is not symmetrical. All parts and ingredients of the bra go together as a production bunch to the sewing room. There work highly skilled employees which have much know-how and experience. This is necessary because of the delicate fabrics which is not so easy to process. They put together the pieces exactly to size to a perfect fitting bra. You can equate the sewing time as a men's jacket. After the final inspection the bra will be packed and stowed to our warehouse. From here we deliver worldwide.


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Pakistan's gain of GSP Plus status from the EU authorities will not hurt Bangladesh's exports to the EU because of the diversified products Bangladesh has, a study found.
The European parliament last year approved the Single Delegated Act under which 10 countries, including Pakistan, were allowed into the generalised system of preferences plus (GSP Plus) scheme.
The decision of the EU, the main export destination of Bangladesh, came into effect from January 1 this year.
Pakistan was awarded the GSP plus status despite being a developing country due to a massive flood which killed several hundred people and damaged huge crop lands in 2010.
It was feared that Bangladesh will lose a large chunk of its EU market share due to Pakistan's gain on GSP facility as both are strong competitors in the EU apparel market.
Bangladesh has been enjoying duty- and quota-free status to the EU since the inception of the trade privilege by the EU in 1971.
Bangladesh will not suffer any major impact on its EU garment exports in spite of Pakistan's GSP Plus status, Mostafa Abid Khan, director of Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI), said in his research paper: Revised GSP scheme of the EU: implications for Bangladesh.
Abid presented his paper at a seminar organised by the BFTI at Cirdap auditorium in Dhaka yesterday. Pakistan's export to the EU is likely to increase by $1 billion a year, however, majority of the increase will be from trade creation, he said in the paper.
There is also a possibility of trade diversion from China, India, Bangladesh and Turkey as well, due to allotment of zero-duty benefit for 75 specified Pakistani products exported to the EU, he said.
However, trade diversion effect for all countries, including Bangladesh, is statistically insignificant, he said.
Trade diversion from Bangladesh may take place in t-shirts, jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and other men's or boys' suits of cotton, women or girls' suits, bedding material of cotton and artificial fibre.
"The tragedies in the garment sector exposed the weakness of Bangladesh. But the compliance issues in the Bangladesh improved radically this year compared to previous years," Frederic Maduraud, minister counsellor of EUD Bangladesh, said at the seminar.
He said this year the workers of Tuba Group were paid with proceeds from sale of the group-owner's land, and the garment makers managed a good amount of fund for paying the workers.
Still, Bangladesh needs to improve a lot to fulfil the conditions agreed in the Sustainability Compact, signed between Bangladesh and the EU involving the International Labour Organisation in Geneva in July 8 last year, he said.
"EU wants to remain engaged with Bangladesh. But, Bangladesh needs to improve workplace safety."
"After the inspection of almost all garment factories in Bangladesh, less than 2 percent were found vulnerable, which indicates that Bangladesh is a safe place for garment business," said Atiqul Islam, president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, the garment makers' apex platform.
Mustafizur Rahman, executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue, suggested export diversification to the EU market, as Bangladesh has the potential to export of other products to the same market.
Bangladesh could export bicycles to the EU market that is worth $1 billion annually, said Zillul Hye Razi, EU trade adviser.
"We cannot amend the rules of the EU, but we can change us so that we can enjoy the duty benefits," said Mashiur Rahman, the prime minister's economic affairs adviser.
People thought that Bangladesh will lose its garment business after the elimination of multifibre arrangement in January 1, 2005, but that did not happen, Rahman said.
Rather export from Bangladesh has been increasing since then, he said.
Source: The Daily Star


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(20 August 1931-20 February 2010)
Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao, popularly known as Padmanabham is a great comedian Telugu film industry has ever produced. He was born to Santhamm and Basavaraju Venkata Seshiah in Simhadripuram, Pulivendula of Kadapa district.
He was passionate about acting since childhood and got a break in movies at the very early age of 12 in 1943 with "Maayalokam", since then, he grew by leaps and bounds and entertained generations with his comedy which fetched him countless fans. Though he debuted as a child artiste, it's the super success of "Shavukaru" (1949) and "Pathala Bhairavi" (1950) that gave him the major break and gave him a strong foot hold in the industry.
Padmanabham was famous for his comic roles with funny expressions; he along with Geetanajali was the best comic pair during those days. The directors used to create special characters with him in mind that was the impact he created during his reigning period. He along with Relangi,Suryakantham, Girija and Geetanjali delivered most memorable movies. It's not just comedy;he can essay any role with grace. His role in "Deshoddarakudu" (1975) had been highly appreciated for his pitiful role in the song 'Aakalayyi Annamadigithe Pichchodannaru Naayaallu'. He also directed 8 films and most important fact is that he introduced the legendary singer SP Balu with his "Sree Sree Maryada Ramanna".
The actor who once led the life king's size had to lead a common man's life during the old age.He was offered with few roles in recent movies as a mark of respect towards him. It was his role in "Chakram" that was highly appreciated in which he explains about his own life and life style.The actor lasted his breath on 20th February 2010 in Chennai.
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15 Tips to Pack a Cabin Luggage for Air Travel
Students attending university studies in the U.S. for Spring 2009 are now busy preparing for their air travel.
Here are some tips when packing your cabin baggage (carry-on bag), the one you take with you in the flight.
There are some students traveling for the first time who don't know the difference between a check-in baggage and a carry-on luggage.
You must have read how to pack the suitcase for Air Travel. Here's some tips to pack your carry-on bag ( also called cabin bag).
How to Pack the Cabin Bag
Airlines allow passengers 8 to 10 kg carry-on cabin baggage for international travel.
Care should be made when packing cabin bags. There are a few reason for that, such as:
- An airline could misplace your checked luggage.
- Checked baggage will be available to you only after you have cleared immigration.
Things to Pack Cabin Luggage
- Original important immigration documents (I-20, admission letter, air tickets, passport, etc.)
- Travelers checks, demand draft, cash, and the like
- Prescription medications in original, labeled containers to avoid security questions.
- One or two pairs of clothing
- Small sizes of toiletry items.
- Extra eye glasses
- A change of underclothes
- A sweater or a jacket in case you encounter inclement weather on landing
- Light weight towel
- Your valuables, such as jewelry and electronics, are safer in your carry-on.
- Copies of your photo (passport size)
- Enlisted steps to be followed in case of emergency
- Address and phone numbers of people whom you can contact in the US in case you need any help upon landing
- Address and phone number of the place where you will stay. If address is not known, you must have the university's international office address and contact details.
- A pen to write
Bonus Tips
- Stow the bag in over head bin inside the flight in front of where you sit ( not right above)
- Don't buy over-sized cabin bag
- Carry extra small bag within the cabin bag
If you are travelling via an airplane for the first time, it will be a very good experience.
Also, the fact that you are travelling for first time in flight going to the U.S. makes the event more special.
Stay safe and enjoy your trip. If you have any thoughts and comments, write a comment below.
See Also : How to buy suitcase for your trip to the USA
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What is the difference between a handbag(purse/haversack) and a cabin bag? And can you tell in detail as to wat can be carried in these bags?
hi HSB
I want to know while travelling to USA do we need to have prescription of medicine with us. the one which we use normally(crocin, disprin, etc….Are they going to check those medicine?
Hello HSB…
I would appreciate if u enlist the docs that are ABSOLUTELY NEEDED for the flight… i mean…passport, visa, i20, ticket and anything else..and what are the docs that they will issue (like I94..right? ) and where.
By the way do we carry our original marksheets and certis?
Finally, regarding the post about Hard Disc's here, i am carrying a HD loaded with films, music and a few softwares….would it create problems?
Thank u for all the help regarding my application and post application phases…Im leaving for New York on 11th August…and except for the University technicalities, 70% of the credit of my US appli and journey information, starting from tips about right choice of university, to payment of fees, application, visa, right to orderly packing of bags, goes to HSB…..keep it going..and the 2011 "veterans" will always be there to mete out suggestions (if allowed 😛 )
About the HDD, I would also like to know whether carrying stuff like movies, etc downloaded off the web create any sort of problem…just to be sure
Customs have right to check anything you carry. They don't check most of the times. Most Indian Movies and Songs are available, but English Movies, Songs, Software – think twice before bringing them.
Hi HSB,
ur blog is totally awesome !
I will be carrying an external HDD 500 GB. its very small in size (fits into my denim trousers) It mainly has songs ,movies and some application softwares. The songs and movies were downloaded from the net. should i put this into my check in baggage or the carry in baggage ?
please reply asap. my flight is on 3rd aug night !
hello HSB,
can we carry our external HDD in carry on luggage??
How big is your external HD and what kind of (data) softwares do you have in that?
Dear HSB,
If I have an external HD (WD Passport) and too with around 8 windows 7 images, 240 english films (all torrentz), and a hand full of other softwares. Will this be a problem? 🙂
If YES,>> while in the US, is it ok to download pirated softwares (like MS office, adobe)?


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The following series of articles, supporting the theme of the lecture can be found on and at Ezine Articles
Humanity - Creationism, Darwinism and now Realisationism
Humanity – Our Extra-Terrestrial Gene
Humanity – Our Forbidden Extra-Terrestrial Past
Humanity - The Fall and Rise of Morality
Silbury Hill - Chalk Hill or Pyramid Mound?
This unique investigation involves basic Quantum Physics to show how ionic current is produced and converted into various forms of energy by a pyramid. It also asks the key question -- "Did our ancient ancestors understand and develop this fundamental science"?The lecture continues on to question the traditional view as to the purpose and age of Silbury Hill with reference to other ancient structures including some Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge.
A great deal of evidence is provided to explain why Silbury Hill may have been originally built as a White Pyramid around 12,000 years ago, which slowly collapsed over the millennia into the chalk mound we see today? Were pyramids part of important complexes built during an extra- terrestrial colonisation of Earth?
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The CEO of Kauna Solutions Ltd, Adama Indimi and the Ex girlfriend of Nigeria Popular singe D'banj has released new lovely photos to celebrate her birthday.
Adama turned a year older, yesterday, August 13, she stuns in the photo-shoot tagged, 'if I were a president'.
Adama rocked very formal, official looks befitting to a president.
Adama changed her looks from a military officials uniform to that of a sultan.
Adama completed her military look with a matching wine coloured beret and aviator shades, a traditional Hausa hat with Kaftan.
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Movie Review: Silver Linings Playbook
February 5, 2013
Most people didn't know what movie I was talking about when I said I wanted to see Silver Linings Playbook. I admit that I wasn't really sure what it was about and really only wanted to see it for the cast, but after seeing the film, I would recomend it to anyone.
Silver Linings Playbook is a movie adaptation of a novel by the same name written by Matthew Quick. The movie shows a perspective of bi-polar disorder that I had never seen before and I am very pleased to see it handled so well.
Bradley Cooper plays Pat, the lead male, who is being released from his court ordered 8 month minimum stay in a mental hospital. He meets Tiffany, played by Jennifer Lawrence, and they start to bond over their shared mental disorders and develop a love-hate relationship. They learn to live with their disorders through each other
With the perfect balance of comedy, drama, and a little romance, anyone would enjoy this movie.
Aside from Cooper and Lawrence, other big names in this movie are: Robert De Niro as Pat Sr., Jacki Weaver as Dolores, Chris Tucker as Danny, John Ortiz as Ronnie and Julia Stiles as Veronica.
The film is nominated for an Academy Award in Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.
While the movie itself is not predicted to win, Jennifer Lawrence has already won awards for her role and is a favorite to win the Oscar too.
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If you're anything like me, you've delved into the online dating pool. There are hundreds of thousands of people, "looking for love," "super down to earth," who "love nerds," but what's the success rate?
I don't know. This entry is kind of a rant.
Girls say some suspect things on their profiles: "I love and honest, nice guy." "I like going out, but I'm also down to stay in and just cuddle and watch movies." "I won't respond if you send me just a 'hey' or 'sup' or whatever." "I'm new to this!"
I've written a lot of messages. I've gotten my profile viewed a lot. Out of maybe 100 sincere messages, I'll get 2 or 3 back.
Guys are stupid. We want certainty. We want a response. No response is a form of a response, but I guess it cuts a little deeper than "You're not my type," or "No thanks, not interested." Upfront is better. Because guys are stupid, we'll think things like, "Maybe she didn't read it yet," or "Maybe if I send a second message, she'll like THAT one" (that actually happened to a married couple I know. She didn't respond to him until his second message). So maybe that last example isn't a good one of how dumb guys are.
This wasn't meant to be an analysis of how guys/girls respond to messages and profiles. This is more to talk about the types of dating sites that are out there, and what they offer/don't offer.
The stigma is gone, folks. The more we live our lives online, the more normal (or, "mormal") it is to find a significant other on the internets.
Some sites are free. These sites are open to anyone and there are very few restrictions on what one can do. If you want to add albums-worth of pictures, or be in the "promoted" lists, then you'll be paying a price. If you just want to browse, send messages back and forth, and hopefully form an emotional/aesthetic bond with another person…these sites are for you. They include (and I may be forgetting some, or just not know they exist): OkCupid.com pof.com evow.com ldslinkup.com
And then there's the paid site. These sites are more "exclusive" in that if you're paying for it, you're probably gonna take it very seriously. Some profiles should be taken with a grain of salt. I remember meeting girls off of myspace (when that was still a thing) and sometimes the reaction was "Ohhh…you looked better on myspace." This happened to so many people that there were T-shirts made saying something similar. Girls, if you're photogenic…great. If you're not…don't change the angle until it's absolutely perfect just to take a profile picture. Don't wear tons of makeup, and don't take pictures where you're far away from the camera.
Okay, where was I? These paid dating sites can get kind of pricey. And you're taking a risk. At least with Netflix and hulu you know exactly what you're getting. These dating sites (that I can think of right now) are: match.com eharmony.com gk2gk.com christianmingle.com christiansingles.com ldsplanet.com
Do the sites that have a price-tag also carry a guarantee that you'll find someone? No. Do they have a "higher quality" of people because they can/want to afford to pay the monthly/bi-annual cost of the site? No.
So what is the difference, really? Besides cost/non-cost?
Really…this is me asking, anyone who reads this, for an answer. What IS the best dating site? Is there a free option? Couldn't they just use ads if it's a paid site?
Oh yeah, and there's this one called soulgeek.com where you can find like-minded geeks. This one is credit-based. Be careful what you do around the site. You might get charged for doing something you didn't even know would cost you anything. Once I went into the "Chatroom" to see if there was anyone on, and to see what it was all about. I got charged 10 credits for that!! That's 10 days-worth of logging on, just for the free credit. You can buy credits, but I'm sure they go super quick, with the way it's set up to not tell you what you'll be paying for (man that was wordy).
Anyway, in conclusion?? I like meeting people in person. Especially if you're already at a show of a band you both like. Or you're both at the same museum. Or you hit her with your car. So much in common already!


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HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK, Catlett's Station, April 16, 1862.
Honorable E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
Brigadier-General Abercrombie, commanding at Warrenton Junction, telegraphs to me to-day, first, that an unauthorized foraging party of 5 cavalry, under a captain, was fired upon by a party of rebel cavalry to-day 3 miles southeast of the Junction; that contrabands report the enemy are to cross to-night-a report the general is not inclined to believe. He has just telegraphed that the reconnoitering party he sent out has just returned. Was fired upon by rebel pickets from the other side of the river; one horse shot. Previous reports of their throwing up entrenchments confirmed, but no bridge, as reported, found. The general reports that from the best information he has a force of 5,000 or 6,000 men is there, under General Smith. All of General King's division and Bayard's cavalry are here at Catlett's Station. One brigade of Bayard's cavalry are to leave to-morrow on the expedition I spoke to you of. One of McCall's brigades in ordered to Bristoe. The remainder of the division is still at Manassas.
IRVIN McDOWELL,
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK, Catlett's Station, Va., April 16, 1862.
Brigadier General C. C. AUGUR,
Commanding First Brigade, King's Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs you to proceed with your brigade, Gibbon's battery, a section of Gerrish's battery, eight companies of Davies', and eight companies of Bayard's cavalry to Fredericksburg.
It is represented that there is a regiment of cavalry on this side, and another, perhaps two, on the other side, of the Rappahannock.
There are three bridges, one of them the railroad bridge, at or near Fredericksburg, which it is understood the enemy is prepared to burn at an approach.
It is desirable with reference to ulterior operations that these bridges be saved. You will organize your force into an advance, to consist of one regiment of infantry, one section of light artillery, and a squadron or battalion of cavalry; a main body of two regiments of infantry, Gibbon's battery, and the remainder of Davies' cavalry, and a reserve of two regiments of infantry and Bayard's cavalry. All your baggage with your reserve.
Have the advance go as light as possible, and move with the greatest celerity. The success will mainly depend on this.
If you come up with any of the enemy attack at once; they are demoralized, and must not be suffered to take heart by delay or hesitating.
It is reported the enemy are in force on the right bank of the North Fork of the Rappahannock. Look out well for your right flank.
Take two days' subsistence in the haversacks, four days' in wagons, and beef on hoof. A supply of subsistence and forage will be sent under a guard to Aquia Creek. So soon, therefore, as you reach Fredericksburg send your empty wagons under convoy by the road to the


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VISTA aims to provide a forum for exchange on current information, research and expertise related to Paralympic Sport and the Paralympic Movement.
Around 300 of the world's leading sports scientists, sport medicine practitioners, classifiers, coaches, athletes and sport administrators are expected to attend.
Early Bird Deadline - June 15, 2017
Keynote Speakers:
Rory Cooper, PhD (USA)
Distinguished Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Science & Technology Professor of Bioengineering, Physical Med & Rehab, and Orthopedic Surgery University of Pittsburgh
Cheri Blauwet, MD (USA)
Instructor, Harvard Medical School 2004 & 2008 Paralympian
Laura Misener, PhD (CANADA)
Associate Professor, School of Kinesiology University of Western Ontario


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This book is a collaboration between artists, designers, and psychologists. This book not only soothes you, but also increases mental stimulation. The pictures and designs may seem random at first glance, but they're anything but. Our idea with this project was to both inspire you, and increase neuronal activity and stimulation in a way that activates very unique parts of your mind. There are fields of research suggesting that both children and adults who work with coloring books and designs can effectively raise their IQ. So have fun, relax, let the markers and pens do what they will, and hang on for an incredible, mind altering ride! Every few designs will have some advice for you in what color schemes to complete the artwork. You can follow this advice or just go about it with whatever colors your mind desires. We added the coloring advice in order to give the designer (you) a very introspective and mind expanding experience. To help you bring your full art and color to life, we've left the outlines slightly gray instead of harsh black. Your ideas and the beauty you create are more important than the original designs. This is for you!
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The current-account surplus rose to US$1.6bn in the first quarter, its highest level since the third quarter of 2014. The primary driver behind the continued rise in the surplus was strong growth in merchandise exports, which grew by 28.8% in US dollar terms.
The current-account surplus rose by 308%, from US$381m in the first quarter of 2017. The reason behind the increase was far higher oil prices. Spot crude oil (dated Brent Blend) prices grew by 24.2% from an average of US$53.8/barrel in the first quarter of 2017 to an average of US$66.7/b in January‑March 2018. As Azerbaijan is a net oil exporter, higher oil prices substantially raise net goods export earnings.
The trade balance recorded a surplus of US$2.4bn in the first quarter. Fossil-fuel exports comprised 92.6% of all exports. Azerbaijan suffers from a severe lack of economic diversification: the oil sector dominates exports and economic output. Import growth outstripped export growth: merchandise imports grew by 30%, to US$2.2bn, owing to higher consumer demand. The services account remained in deficit by US$497m, although this was smaller than the US$1bn deficit recorded in the first quarter of 2017. The remaining components of the current account did not show much of a difference in trend or magnitude compared with previous years—the primary income balance remained in deficit, and a small surplus was registered in the secondary income account. The primary account reflects earnings of foreign players in the oil sector being repatriated back to the home countries.
The data confirm the initial reports by the State Statistics Committee (SSC), which showed strong merchandise trade growth in the first quarter of 2018. We expect the trend observed in the first quarter (of a substantial rise in the current-account surplus driven by strong export growth, stemming primarily from higher oil prices) to continue over the rest of the year. Export earnings growth will remain strong, with oil prices forecast to average US$73.5/b in 2018, 35% higher than in 2017.
Impact on the forecast
We are in the process of revising our current-account surplus forecast for 2018 upwards, from 6.7% of GDP at present.


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4 Simple Tips for Making (And Keeping!) New Year's Resolutions
A rather disillusioning Forbes report says that only 8% of New Year's resolution makers end up sticking with their goals throughout the year. This does not bode well, statistically speaking, for the outcomes of our own dreams and ambitions for 2015 — but if you're serious about your resolutions, then take it as nothing more than a challenge to beat the odds!
Armed with the right attitude and techniques, you'll be able to do just that. Follow these 4 handy tips to stay on the path to New Year's resolution success. Read on, then get resolving!
1. Make yourself accountable
Research from the University of Hertfordshire indicates that resolvers are more likely to achieve their New Year's goals when they make those goals public, or at least share the resolutions among close friends and family. The Guardian reports that people who achieved their goals were most often those who had talked about them with their friends. Sharing your resolution helps keep it in mind rather than letting it fall by the wayside, while also eliciting support from loved ones and colleagues.
As John Norcross, a professor of psychology at the University of Scranton, told Self, "Sharing our goals holds us accountable, so it's harder to back out." If you do find yourself trying to back out, friends and family members will be there to provide words of encouragement to help you get back on track.
2. Track your progress
Tracking progress on paper, online, or using tech tools can be a helpful (and encouraging) way to see tangible results with the passage of time. Resolvers looking to spend less money in the new year may wish to try a finance-tracking app such as Mint and Left to Spend; fitness-oriented resolvers can turn to tools like MyFitnessPal, LoseIt, or RunKeeper to track their weights, dietary habits, and exercise output.
We recommend visiting Time for a list of tech tools that will set you on the path to success in almost any genre of self-improvement.
3. Set manageable and specific goals
Making a goal to "be better" at a certain skill or craft sounds practical in theory, but such generalities are actually setting you up for failure. "Get healthier. Be better. Work harder. These are potential traps because they can never be accomplished," personal growth and development expert Betsy Sobiech said to Livestrong. "You won't know when you have accomplished enough or have reached your milestone."
To avoid this all-too-common pitfall, figure out a specific goal that will help you track your progress in an area of your choosing with greater clarity. Want to be a better piano player? Promise to practice the piano for 30 minutes three times a week. Want to be a better son, daughter, or sibling? Resolve to call your parents or siblings at least once each week.
This kind of measurable and targeted goal-setting yields tangible results, and you'll be surprised at how encouraging that is as you work to maintain your commitment.
4. Make one change at a time
The dawn of a new year may usher in hopes and dreams of a clean slate or a new beginning. Some resolvers devote whole notepads to their lofty ambitions — stop smoking, lose weight, hit the gym daily, commit to eight hours of sleep per night — but keep in mind that writing those dreams down on a scrap of paper is much easier than actually accomplishing them. New Year's may be a great time kick old habits and pick up better ones, but attempting to make multiple lifestyle changes at once can be an overwhelming and ultimately defeating task.
Focus on one clear change you'd like to make in the new year, recommends the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA says that these behaviors develop over the course of time and should thus be improved upon and replaced in a similar fashion. Nix the complete lifestyle overhaul and instead focus on the gradual change of one such goal. Once you feel you've hit a milestone in this area, move on to the next. It won't all happen overnight, but it's worth the time and energy it takes to get there.


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British Gypsum Air Quality ACTIVAir plasterboard product has been used at St Mary's Hospital in Kettering. The product is designed to absorb VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) which increases the air quality for both staff and patients.
This video casestudy was produced to highlight the reasons for specifying the ACTIVair product, it's technical features and the practical application of the product compared to a standard plasterboard.


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If you do not want your callers to hear a greeting before being transferred to your phone, an admin can adjust the number's settings to connect directly to an extension.
- First, set up your extension's call-forwarding settings. If you do not plan to set up multiple extensions, you can edit the default extension (0).
- Next, log in to Settings at https://nuui.us.grasshopper.com/Settings and select the Numbers tab.
- Using the drop-down menu next to the desired Grasshopper phone number, select the "Transfer to extension" option.
- Using the new drop-down menu that appears, select the extension that you set up in Step #1.


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Putting an AWS Service on a DNS domain apex
Co-authors: Aled Sage and Richard Downer When your website runs in AWS, configuring your DNS zone apex record (sometimes called "naked domain") can be a pain because it needs static IPs. There are a few options including switching to AWS Route 53 for DNS and using AWS Global Accelerator. In


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This course offers an introduction to CONVERGE for modeling flows in compressors and pumps. Although compressors and pumps can differ greatly from one another in terms of geometry and motion types, all compressor and pump simulations benefit from CONVERGE's autonomous meshing capabilities, and many also benefit from CONVERGE's fluid-structure interaction modeling, multiple reference frame approach, advanced fluid property models, and other features. We will examine a variety of example cases, including both positive-displacement and dynamic devices.
*This lecture includes hands-on CONVERGE Studio practice.


text: Come Saturday, Kolkatans, both the living and the dead, can look forward to a grand musical feast as the South Park Street Cemetery, one of the city's oldest cemeteries, will celebrate its 250th birthday by holding a concert on its premises. In a clearing amid small and giant sepulchres, ageing plaques, and 300 varieties of trees, its sprawling, leafy compound will host a performance by a string quartet and a pianist on January 6. The performances, according to the programme booklet, will mainly be of "17th and early 18th century Baroque composers" such as Antonio Lucio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frederick Handel. Some of the finest musicians of the city, including some who are based abroad, such as the violinist Prosanto Dutt, will perform. "He will also talk about the music," said Ranajoy Bose, the architect of the two-hour show and a managing member of the Christian Burial Board, which manages the cemetery. The tickets are priced at a modest ₹20.On being asked about the low price of the tickets, Mr. Bose said, "This is a strange cemetery. For instance, there are no crosses here. Instead, the tomb designs carry the architectural imprint of many civilisations, including Greek, Roman, Turkish and Mughal influences, and some are even shaped liked Hindu temples. We would like school children to know something about these eclectic designs created by Indian masons, besides some Western classical music."


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Beaded Corded Lace and Tulle Ball Gown with Queen Anne Neckline
With beaded lace appliques, a Queen Anne neckline and basque waist, this gown is the epitome of timeless romance. A full tulle skirt with a cathedral length train means that your exit will be as unforgettable as your entrance.
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