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- For months, NASA's Kennedy Space Center has worked with a concept car company and a TV network to design and build a Mars rover.
- The unnamed vehicle was built for the site's visitor complex and debuted in early May.
- Though it's a demonstration vehicle for educational use, it was designed to be as realistic as possible.
Since late 2016, NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, an unnamed cable television network, and a company that builds concept vehicles have been quietly collaborating to build a full-size rover for exploring Mars.
Video and images of the completed vehicle started appearing on social media sites on May 9, following an official unveiling of the unnamed rover in Florida that day.
One clip shared on Instagram shows the rover, which resembles the Batmobile from the movie "Batman Begins," slowly idling around a road in front of the complex:
Business Insider first learned about the rover via a Reddit post titled "What is this beast?!"
So what is it?
Marc Parker, a designer and builder of the new rover, told Business Insider that it's a six-wheeled, all-electric vehicle that was created "with every intention" of overcoming obstacles on the sandy, rocky red planet.
However, the unnamed rover will never roll across Mars. According to Parker, NASA instead plans to take it on a cross-country tour of the US for the space agency's upcoming "Summer of Mars" — an educational event designed to inspire the public about space exploration and interplanetary travel.
Marc and his brother, Shanon Parker, began building the rover around November 2016, after NASA approached their company, Parker Brothers Concepts, with the idea. Marc says that he and Shanon launched their business about five years ago to build "outlandish" vehicles for television and movie productions. ("We're the guys they call when everyone else says 'it can't be done,'" Marc says.)
But Marc says NASA didn't fund the rover, whose cost he wouldn't provide, and that it was bankrolled by a private company involved in the project.
"We're also filming for a reality television series that's going to be coming out about this build," Marc told Business Insider. While he's under a non-disclosure agreement with the TV network, Marc says it's "one of the bigger cable networks." (An Instagram photo shared on Shanon's account shows members of the "Mythbusters" TV shows, which airs on the Discovery Channel.)
Inside the Mars rover prototype
Parker Brother Concepts made the rover from scratch from about November 2016 through early April 2017.
The two owners and a few of their employees, plus a number of suppliers they deal with, worked tirelessly on its construction for those few months.
"Me and the guys, we averaged about 80 to 100 hours a week, each. We worked 10-, 12-, 14-hour days, seven days a week since late last year," Marc says. "If I thought about how many hours we put into this thing, I'd probably cry. It's way too many."
Marc said a formal announcement of the rover and TV show is forthcoming. However, he and Shanon have posted several teaser images and videos on their Instagram accounts.
The above clip, posted to Instagram by SeaDek (a marine product supplier that worked on the rover with Parker Brother Concepts), shows the interior of the vehicle. A second video provides a view of the rover lit up in the dark:
Other images posted by those involved reveal other features.
For instance, below is a photo of the six 50-inch-tall, 30-inch-wide wheels, which Marc said are designed to let the fine sands of Mars slip through:
A Facebook post by the company shows the same wheels under construction:
Parker Brothers Concepts/Facebook
Another photo shows the window of the rover with carbon-fiber accents and a NASA logo:
And this image gives a front view of the vehicle inside the fabrication shop of Parker Brothers Concepts:
A faux research rover build for Mars
A NASA spokesperson told Business Insider that the project "is not really a NASA-affiliated thing" and is run by its independently operated Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Representatives at the visitor complex did not immediately return our calls.)
However, Marc Parker said NASA introduced his company to engineers and scientists at Kennedy Space Center who are actively working on the space agency's new legal mandate to reach Mars by 2033.
According to Marc, NASA gave his company a few parameters for the vehicle and had two schools of thought for it: either a small scout vehicle "for four astronauts to investigate, explore, and get test samples" or a "full research laboratory".
The company started with an electric motor, solar panels, and a 700-volt battery and built the vehicle around that, Marc says, "since there's no gas stations up there" — and decided to tackle both concepts at once.
"What we actually came up with was a dual-purpose vehicle. It actually separates in the middle. The rear section is a full lab, the front area is a cockpit for going out and doing scouting," he says. "The lab section can actually disconnect ... and be left on its own to do autonomous research. That way the scout vehicle can go out to do its thing without the fuel consumption and extra weight, then come back later."
While the cab is lined with earthly "creature comforts" such as GPS, air conditioning, and radio, Marc says the body is made entirely out of aluminum and carbon-fiber to keep the weight down. He says it hasn't been officially weighed, but estimated the rover — which is 28 feet long, 13 feet wide, and 11 feet tall — will come in at about 5,000 pounds.
"A Honda Civic weighs about 3,500 to 4,000 pounds, and a 5,000 pounds is about the weight of a pickup truck," he said, emphasizing that the concept vehicle is very light given its size and capabilities.
Marc says that while the rover could drive as fast as 60-70 mph, it's designed to roll along at 10-15 mph or less, since it'd be used to methodically roll over dunes, rocks, craters, hills, and more. He added that each wheel has an independent suspension to overcome such obstacles with ease.
Of all the projects that Marc says he and his brother have worked on, he said "this one has blown us away the most." He hopes it inspires NASA and the public alike to dream big about the future of space exploration.
"Movies are cool, TV is cool, but it's something else to be part of a thing that could inspire kids to go Mars and live in outer space," he says.
Quelle: Business Insider
Update: 17.05.2017
This Futuristic Mars Rover Looks Like an Awesome NASA Tank
There's off-roading, and then there's off-roading on Mars. And from the looks of this concept rover, it's a vehicle that can handle any terrain on Earth (and beyond).
This sleek, black, monster of a Mars rover is a concept design of a vehicle that might one day transport astronauts across the Red Planet. To me, it looks like "The Martian" met a tank with a "Knight Rider" obsession and spawned a Mars car that runs on awesome.
The rover was built for the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex — a space museum center near the NASA spaceport in Cape Canaveral, Florida — as part of its Summer of Mars program this summer. It will be used "for the purposes of education and inspiration," Complex representatives explained in an email alert Friday (May 12).
"As with all 'secret missions,' we are limited at this point as to what we can reveal about it," they wrote. "We will share the exciting updates and information very soon."
According to Business Insider, the concept rover was designed by Marc Parker of Parker Brothers Concepts. It's 23 feet long (7 meters), 13 feet wide (4 m), 11 feet tall (3.3 m) and weighs an estimated 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kilograms), Business Insider reported.
A quick look at the Visitor Complex's Summer of Mars website revealed a tantalizing clue. The rover is part of the complex's new Astronaut Training Experience attraction that's opening in the fall. And the rover is not staying in Florida this summer! Like any good rover, it's hitting the open road.
"Check back here for cities and dates of the rover's East Coast tour this summer!" the website reads.
So, if you live on the East Coast, keep an eye out for this concept Mars rover's road show this summer!
Quelle: SC
Update: 8.06.2017
NASA's Mars Rover Concept Makes Absolutely No Sense
Concept cars are fun, but they're not really meant to be taken as something that will actually be produced. They exist to get attention, push a new design direction and act as a vanguard for new ideas. They're exciting. That's pretty much what was shown at the Kennedy Space Center yesterday: a concept car for Mars.
The concept is called the Mars Rover Concept Vehicle, and it's huge and flashy and looks more like a movie prop than actual, working space hardware, which tends to be very utilitarian and closer aesthetically to the inside of a water purification plant than something like this, which feels more like Batman's Tumbler.
If you're thinking that this feels a bit to slick for something NASA would actually do, you're right. The Mars Rover Concept Vehicle wasn't funded or designed by NASA, but rather was built by Parker Brothers—not the sadistic bastards who inflicted the game Sorry! onto an unsuspecting humanity, but the noted team of custom car builders.
Parker Brothers (in cooperation with SeaDek, somehow) have built a replica of Batman's Tumbler in the past, and while that one was determined to be too crappy to run the Gumball Rally, it sure looked good. Similarily, the Mars Rover Concept Vehicle isn't going to Mars, and it's unlikely anything that really looks like it will.
The concept is 28 feet long, and the builders claim it'll do 60 to 70 MPH. It was built in under five months, and has an interior outfitted with all manner of displays and controls. It's not specified what's driving it, but it appears to be some sort of electric drivetrain.
The Mars Rover Concept Vehicle is clearly designed with a certain futuristic aesthetic in mind, and for purposes of promotion and getting people excited about going to Mars, it's fantastic. It's not entirely unrealistic, either, with large, airless springy, almost spherical wheels, tons of ground clearance, good approach and departure angles, and a large enough internal volume to make sense as a long-term excursion vehicle.
There's plenty that's all theater, though: the wedgy, highly-raked look of the front end wouldn't make any sense, since aerodynamics aren't a huge concern on a planet with an atmospheric density of 0.6 percent of Earth's at sea level. It would make much more sense to maximize the interior volume for the length of the wheelbase, which is exactly what NASA did when they made their prototype Mars rover a few years back:
That's a lot less sleek. In fact, it sort of looks like a colossal grasshopper corpse re-animated as a cyborg.
The Mars Rover Concept Vehicle may not be the most accurate depiction of what we'll be driving around on Mars in a couple decades, shooting huge red rooster tails of Mars dust as we tear ass away from the Boss Waterbear, Martian Sheriff, who's been on us for running Phobosshine from our secret still to the New Tuscaloosa colony over by Hellas Planitia County.
Even if it's not accurate, it's a great way to get people excited about space travel and a trip to Mars, which they should be, anyway, because, come on, we're going to Mars.
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Today sees the release of a new short film about self-expression through fashion, attitude, and — most of all — rock 'n roll. The Vauxhalls, starring gorgeous British model Abbey Clancy, tells the story of fictional band The Vauxhalls as they get ready for a late-night London gig. The camera artfully follows Abbey as she prepares for the show – styling herself as a rock goddess, rehearsing, and driving to the venue in the slick new ADAM ROCKS AIR car. I wouldn't mind having one of these myself!
The Vauxhalls is a film about embracing that rock 'n roll lifestyle and how it seeps into all areas of your life. As we've written about before, Britpop and Brit rock style is about self-expression and attitude. Whether it's the cockiness of Liam Gallagher or the awkward sensuality of Jarvis Cocker or the raw snarl of Justine Frischmann or … you get the picture. In The Vauxhalls, Abbey embraces a glamorized version of rock 'n roll lifestyle, the way we fantasize about it. It's a nice moment of escapism. Watch the full film here:
The film is directed by James Brown in his directorial debut and showcases the latest addition to Vauxhall's chic ADAM range, the ADAM ROCKS AIR. Why ADAM? Mark Adams, Vice President of Design at Vauxhall Motors comments: "The Vauxhalls explores why rock and roll was so influential. As car designers we work within Vauxhalls design philosophy but still drive for a significant amount of creative freedom, so it's imperative for us to engage and understand past, present and future trends. Projects such as these help us mould our development for ADAM. It's good to see the ADAM ROCKS AIR on the road, driving through the streets of London with Abbey at the wheel."
You can find more information and check back for a "making of" video here: http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/about-vauxhall/vauxhall-events/2014/10/the-vauxhalls.html

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The Croatian gulet cruise offers some of the most fun and amazing holiday trios that anybody can ever take. The beautiful seas in Croatia make sailing a joy to behold and a must have experience.
There are about 40 gulets in Croatia which are all available for charter. Below we will take a look at some of the charter prices for some of the gulets in Croatia.
Croatia Cruise Prices
Cost per person/week
Cabin Accommodation In a double cabin with your own private bathroom and air conditioning will usually cost you anything between 314- 687 (Price is determined by the quality of the gulet 3 – 5 star).
The Captain is on hand to make sure that he takes you on a tour of all the beautiful location so that you do not miss a thing. This captain's service will cost you anything from 62- 82€ (Price is determined by the size of the ship and the experience of the captain).For all your tasty and delicious meals, the chef will ensure that they are preferred as you indicated earlier. The chef services will cost you anything between 45- 71€ (Price is determined by the quality of the ship and the experience of the Chef).
The hostess and Sailor Will ensure that you are treated and looked after properly. In addition to keeping your cabins clean and neat all through your stay. Their services will cost you from around 29- 40€ (Price is determined by the experience of the hostess and the Sailor).
Enjoy the most delicious and well-prepared meals. Served in an exotic seaside view and charming location, usually in the background of a beautiful bay. Meals and cuisines will cost you from 210- 350€ (Price is determined by the kind of food you like).
The gulets will arrive at different locations where you will be able to disembark and take a tour ashore. No additional fees for parking tickets. Fees, port taxes, and others will cost you around 40- 68€ (Price is determined by your itinerary).
Fuel for cruising to new locations and islands daily will cost you around 99- 133€ (Price is determined by the size of the gulet and itinerary). Equally SPORT EQUIPMENT ON BOARD Gulets usually feature a bunch of water sports equipment on board like Canoes, Jet Ski, donut ride etc. and will cost anywhere From 0- 55€. Also, Concierge service & support will be on standby to help you if you ever need any assistance during the cruise and this will cost you nothing.
Combined cost = 799-1486€
Please note that prices are for only practical uses only. Travel prices are higher during the peak season like June, September. Also, 5 and 6-star vessel cost more than the typical 3-4 star vessels.
What is included in the Charter Price
- Cabin accommodation
- Cruise fuel: 4 hours per day
- Crew: Captain, Chef, 2 deckhands
- VAT: included in charter price
- Transfers from gulet to ports with tender boats: available till 24.00 every day
- Towels: 1 large, 1 small & 1 beach towel per person per week
- Bed sheets
- Air conditioning: 7 hours each day
- Check in ports
- Check out ports
- 5 o'clock Snacks and Tea time
- Welcome Drink & Snack
How to Book a Luxury Gulet in Croatia: What We Can Do For You
When you need to book a gulet cruise in Croatia; once you get in touch with us, this is the process we take to secure a good gulet for your trip:
1.) Discovering Our Clients Wishes
Most times when clients contact us about a cruise, they are usually unsure of what they actually want or which gulet they will need for their cruise. However, we devised a way to get them to tell us what they expect, their budget for the trip and activities that they would like to engage in during the trip.
2.) Carrying out A Small Survey of the Market
We have ties with over 300 gulets and 45 local tour operators in 3 countries. Whenever we receive a request from our client and once we have ascertained what they need, we then go on to carry out a small research and we usually know where and how to look for that exact gulet and cruise that the client desires for the trip. As long as the best deals and prices.
3.) Presenting options and guiding our clients
We have learned that it is a good practice to offer clients recommendation and advice about pricing, crew, routes, and activities. We offer clients advice about what we honestly think is best for them and then we go on to give them a further 5% discount. Apart from finding them a great deal, our other merit is the fact that we are able to guide our clients.
4.) Handling all the Paper Work preparations
Paper work will usually include; contract with the client, contract with the owner, general terms and conditions, invoice, normal payments or credit card payments, security, and safety. We handle this and all other inquiries that accompany them. There is really a lot of paperwork to keep in order to ensure that our clients receive the best possible service.
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Just before you leave for your trip, we handle some logistic operations that include;
- Preference list with clients
- Travel information with all the information and contacts of the clients
- Ship rules and vouchers
- Drink and food arrangements
- Concierge Department- local support that offers you any assistance you need during the cruise
- Ensuring that your wishes are relayed with the gulet owners, crews, local department and concierge departments to ensure a hitch free cruise.
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Finally, even on your cruise, we try to keep tabs on all the happenings to make sure that everything is going out as planned with both the crew, owner, and representatives. We honestly try to ensure that our clients go back home happy and delighted with our service so that they can speak well of their experience with us and leave good reviews.
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Šolta, Ugljan, Pašman, Long Island, Iž, Sestrunj, Iž, Zverinac, Elaphite Islands, Badija, Pag, Cres, Lošinj, Murter,…
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Bruce Hangen goes back with the Portland Symphony Orchestra so far, he's looking forward to coming back to Portland so he can perform in what he calls "the new" Merrill Auditorium. Hangen, musical director of the symphony from 1976 to 1986, left the orchestra long before Merrill underwent its renovation in the late 1990s.
To be accurate, he's been back to Merrill and performed there since his departure from the orchestra. He has conducted at Merrill for what is now Opera Maine, and he came back as a PSO guest when all living musical directors from the orchestra's past gathered for a gala celebration of its 90th season. But his return on Tuesday to conduct Mahler's Symphony No. 1 will be special, he said.
"I am excited about doing a symphony concert in the renovated auditorium, which I was not fortunate enough to be a part of in those days," he said in a phone interview from his home in Massachusetts. "I am very enthusiastic and quite excited."
It's also fitting that he's leading the orchestra through Mahler's first symphony. Upon his arrival in Portland in 1976, he announced his intention to perform the complete Mahler symphony cycle, beginning with the first symphony. Performing it again, with many of the musicians he hired still performing with the orchestra, will feel both fitting and moving, he said.
Hangen is the artistic director and conductor of the Orchestra of Indian Hill in Littleton, Massachusetts, and director of orchestral activities of the Boston Conservatory. He is the among the guest conductors who will help the orchestra transition from its decade-long stewardship under maestro Robert Moody to that of his replacement, Eckart Preu, who begins his duties next season.
Tuesday's concert also features cellist Matt Haimovitz performing Bloch's "Schelomo," the other piece on the program. Haimovitz is a remarkably accomplished cellist, Hangen said, and he's also credited with bringing music to the people. He routinely performs his music in coffeehouses and other casual venues, breaking from the tradition of playing classical music in concert halls.
"It all comes from the belief of wanting to connect with all kinds of people," Hangen said. "I am just all for that sort of approach, and I feel like I have tried to do the same thing with a full orchestra, but it's hard to put a 90-piece orchestra in a coffeehouse."
After Tuesday's concert, Hangen won't be a stranger. He's also on tap to conduct the PSO's "Magic of Christmas" concerts this December. "I feel proud to be asked to be a part of the season," he said. "It shows support for what the orchestra was in the past, and that's very meaningful to me."
WHERE: Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16
HOW MUCH: $25 to $83
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WHAT ELSE: Pre-concert conversation at 6:15 p.m. with guest conductor Bruce Hangen; post-concert Q&A with the artists on stage


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Very well written Jason. So typical of the news media it's almost like reading about the Pharasee's trying to trick Jesus with their questions.
Month: April 2014
My computer angel
Sitting at my computer, gritting my teeth, desperately trying to hold back the non-Christian language that wants to gush forth, I growl loudly at the contraption in front of me and want to scream and run to get my gun and blow the thing to smithereens!
Okay, obviously I am not computer savy. When I need to do some serious work, like creating a blog for the first time, or more importantly, creating a website for my ministry I wind up running for the gun within minutes.
Shooting out of my chair the voice of the Lord stops me dead in my tracks. "Call John!"
Oh what would I do without my computer angel?
Ever so faithful and ever so helpful he has completely re-designed and made over the website he created for me a few years back. I gave him the title, "my computer angel" because the Lord sent him to me and even the small problems I might come up against he is always willing and able to help me.
My new website is very different from the other one. It's beautiful, easy to navigate, (even I can do it) and even has my new novel, along with my other books, and blog posts on it. It just has a lot of really cool stuff! I am so thrilled with it!
A big hug and a big thank you to J. Cornelius Consulting, Inc. in Canton, Ga.
" And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:19
Blessings to you. 🙂
Religion vs. Relationship
I've re-blogged this from Jim Lupis. A sobering thought.
I recently came across a great quote that really describes the difference between Religion and Relationship.
"Religion is a man in church thinking about fishing. Relationship is a man fishing thinking about God."
Think about it.
Jonah & me
Many of us have heard the story of Jonah, God's prophet, who decided he did not want to obey what the Lord was telling him to do and wound up spending some time in the belly of a whale.
In Jonah 1:1-3 the Lord is telling Jonah He wants him to go to the great city of Nineveh and to "cry out against it, for their wickedness has come before Me." Jonah decides he doesn't want to do that so he boards a ship and heads the opposite direction. I guess he figured God couldn't find him in Tarshish.
Do we really think we can hide from the Lord Almighty!?
Aren't we much like Jonah at times?
I remember when the Lord had me moving from one state to another to another in His quest to teach me to trust Him and to be obedient. I was a fairly new Christian and although some of His requests scared me, thrilled me, and left me scratching my head many times, I did as He commanded. He didn't ask me if I wanted to, He said that was what I was to do. So I would do it.
The Lord has given us free will. We have two choices; obey Him or not. At this particular command I did not want to obey! He was telling me to move to a place that I absolutely did not want to go. Much like Jonah and Nineveh. Jonah basically said, "Ohh no I won't. I ain't going there."
I can empathize with Jonah! "I said, Oh Lord, no, no, no, I do not want to go there" and began fighting, justifying my reasons, crying, pleading, and begging. Before I knew it, I, like Jonah, was in the belly of a whale.
"But the Lord sent out a great wave on the sea…" (v.4) In other words there was a big storm.
"Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights." Jonah 1:17 The whale had Jonah for lunch.
I truly felt like I was in a storm. I can tell you it isn't fun when you think you can argue your way out of doing what the Lord wants you to do. Sitting in the whales belly, like Jonah, I prayed, I cried, I
It was three days and three nights of anguish. I really can empathize with Jonah! The stench of disobedience is rancid!
I was the one arguing! God was listening but He will not argue with us. He may explain His reasons and He may not. In this instance He chose not to but boy could I come up with all kinds of reasons why I should not move there! Jonah had his reasons and hey, I had mine. It was still a spirit of disobedience.
Finally, with a runny nose, bloodshot and swollen eyes, tears streaming down my face, and exhausted from the battle, I said, "Okay! But You have to promise….." Isn't that just like us? "I'll do what you want if you'll do what I want?" We can't bargain with God!
Once I realized that was exactly what I was doing, I broke down crying and confessed it to Him. "I want to go because I love you Lord, not as a bargaining chip," I cried.
I spent eighteen months in that place where I did not want to go and the Lord did miracles in me, through me, and for me. I was blessed beyond anything I could have imagined and because of choosing to be obedient, for the right reasons, I not only learned to trust Him more but drew closer to Him than I had ever been before.
"Therefore you shall love the Lord your God, and keep His charge, His statutes, His judgments, and His commands always." Duet. 11:1
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Are we listening?
This week I have heard and read numerous and disturbing subtle, and not-so-subtle, attacks against Biblical truths. I cried out to the Lord and He heard me. Here is His answer.
"Stand tall and bold children of God for the enemy is at war. The deception and destruction is mighty and goes far and wide. The I AM is greater and His will and His purpose shall prevail. Listen not to the teachings and scribbling's of those whose "wisdom" come from darkness. I am the light! Be not fooled by your so-called scientific facts for they come from human knowledge. Be aware that the enemies influence is powerful for many are not aware, or care, that I AM the I AM, and I AM is in control! Be not led astray by the foolish words that come from darkness. Be not fooled by those who have no light. Their heart, mind, and soul is greedy for all things that are in the world.
Stand fast! Stand bold! For I shall appear in a blink of an eye and ALL shall bow before Me. I have spoken!"
"For the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God. As the Scriptures say, "He traps the wise in the snare of their own cleverness." 1Cor.3:19
Blessings to you. 🙂
Heart wounds
When my husband went to be with the Lord I felt the loss deeply. His laughter, his smile, his humor. The fun we had traveling, the pillow talks late at night. Sitting across from each other having our morning coffee and the love that shown in his eyes. Oh yeah, A big hole in my heart was left upon his passing.
Over the years I've thought about how people try to fill those holes left behind by any number of life's circumstances. For some it's alcohol, others drugs. What about promiscuity or numerous marriages?
I know of one woman who quickly adopted a child to replace the daughter she lost. It particular irks me when I have lost a beloved pet and am told, "You can get another one" like I just lost a tea cup and can run down to Walmart for another one. Or how about, "Your young, you can marry again?"
Losses are heart wounds regardless of the loss! It takes time to heal our heart.
Humans are fickle people to be sure. We often think that someone or something can replace what we have lost. Be it on a conscious or sub-conscious level. But can we replace what was lost? Can I replace a lost childhood due to abuse? Can I replace the rejection of a parent? Can I replace the love that I felt for a pet or a friend? No!
Regardless of who or what the loss we will have some memory of the loss; be it good, bad, or the ugly. The Lord Jesus knows our hearts. In Palm 147: 3 He says, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." He doesn't say He gives us amnesia.
We can't fill the hole but we can find comfort. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4
If the hole is due to parental rejection the Lord our God says, "Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close." Psalm 27:10
Instead of trying to fill that empty place in our heart we can cherish the good, heal the broken, and count on our Lord and Savior to help us through, overcome, and move on in love.
"And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." 2cor.12:9
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Alison Krauss and Jerry Douglas gathered friends Shawn Colvin, Amos Lee, Teddy Thompson, Angel Snow and Sarah Jarosz this past weekend (6/1) for "Cross County Lines," a preview concert for Americana Music Association's new one-day festival to be held in Franklin, TN during the Spring 2014. The new festival will complement the Association's week-long festival and conference, now in its 14th year, held in the Fall (Sept. 18-22).
The Americana Music Association announced plans to produce "Cross County Lines," a one day festival/celebration of Roots inspired music to take place in Middle Tennessee during the early summer of 2014. A kickoff event has been planned, hosted by Alison Krauss and Jerry Douglas, to raise awareness and funds to support the not for profit music association's mission and will take place Saturday June 1, 2013 at Liberty Hall at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee.
Legendary artists Krauss and Douglas will host and perform at the premiere event and have invited special guests Shawn Colvin, Amos Lee, Sarah Jarosz, Angel Snow and Teddy Thompson to join in what will be a memorable night of music.
The format of the performance is inspired by the Transatlantic Sessions, a series based in Scotland, co-conceived and musical directed by Jerry Douglas The event brings together enormously talented musicians who collaborate under the direction of Douglas and promises to be a once in a lifetime evening. In addition to the aforementioned artists, a triple scale house band of Gabe Dixon, Shannon Forrest, Viktor Krauss, Andy Leftwich and Bryan Sutton will perform throughout the evening with all of the artists.
The event will takeplace in Franklin, Tennessee's landmark Factory in Franklin building, which originally was built as a wood burning stove factory in 1929. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
All proceeds will go to the benefit the Americana Music Association. Tickets will go on sale Friday April 26 at www.americanamusic.org with seating at $65 per ticket and General Admission at $45. Guests also have a premier seating option to purchase Patron tables.
Americana Music Association is a professional non-profit trade organization whose mission is to advocate for the authentic voice of American Roots Music around the world. The Association produces events throughout the year including the annual Americana Music Festival and Conference, Presented by Nissan, which will take place September 18-22, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Conference registrations include tickets to its premier capstone event, The Americana Honors & Awards, takes place at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday September 18. Registration for the Festival and Conference is now available at discounted early bird rates through the store at www.americanamusic.org.
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So where do you live? The instant message question that popped up on my phone seemed innocuous enough, but answering it seemed impossible. Gee, I don't know. Physically, I'm in Chicago. Mentally, I'm anywhere but. I'm in Bangkok during yoga, I'm at a Chinese Market while chopping onions. I transport back to our slumpy dumpy house when … Continue reading Double Exposure


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GRANDMA SAYS: Grandma nailed it!
I've been in this business long enough to know that people love to talk about the weather.
Comments can range from: it's too warm, too cold, been damp lately, where's the sun, really, more snow? …Well, you get the idea. Last month, almost without exception, people have been commenting on the wind. One man approached me and said, "Who knew it would be so windy?"
It's been a very windy month. Since early fall, the jet stream has straddled the coast acting like a conveyor belt hauling systems up across the region. Cold air parked to the north and warm air on the south side of the divide resulted in a pressure difference and lots of wind.
That answers the why… and now for the "who knew?" Grandma did!
One of Grandma's favourite weather expressions was "le trois fait le mois." Roughly translated it means the kind of weather you get on the third day of the month is an indication of the kind of month it's going to be.
The third of November was a wild day across Atlantic Canada. A fall storm rolled through with wind and rain. Here's proof of the rain and wind:
- Fredericton: 26 mm; SW G102 km/h
- Halifax: 14 mm; SW G100 km/h
- Sydney: 10 mm; SW G85 km/h
- Charlottetown: 28 mm; SW G104 km/h
- St. John's: 7 mm; SW G68 km/h
- Corner Brook: 34 mm; SW G53 km/h
- Labrador: 4 cm of snow; N G50 km/h
As it turned out, the month was very wet and very windy; temperatures were below average and precipitation was well above normal, right across Atlantic Canada!
Now today is the Dec. 3! Time will tell if the rest of the month will be like today…
But wait, that's not the end of it. The weather expression or "dicton" continues to say: "le cinq le defait et le 7 le remet."
So today's prognostication can be undone by the weather on the fifth day on the month and reset by the weather conditions on the seventh. There is very little, if any science to support this one, but it's fun to observe and it always made for very interesting conversations back on the farm.
P.S.: Over the last five years, it's been correct nine of the 12 months each year.
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The weekend where Longines invited me over to Sydney for an elegant experience at the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. For the first time, the Swiss watch brand Longines was the official watch and timekeeper of the Australian Turf Club for the amazing race day.
From the commencement of the trip right to the end, everything was arranged and executed so smoothly it almost made me feel inept. What started off on day one as en route to the Four Seasons hotel with the smartest-looking chauffeur, ended up with a Longines international família welcome dinner debating the alternate drops of the menu over champagne and wine — that is, every second person at the table gets the 'alternate' menu. And after all the mingling was done, I whisked the Singapore team away for a roti-prata supper at Mamak.
Early bird catches the worm indeed — up and out were L'Officiel Singapore and I at six the next morning, already wrapping up fantastic interviews with Simon Baker, Longines Ambassador of Elegance, and Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice-President and Head of International Marketing.
For Baker, elegance is a state of mind — the concept of being comfortable with how you present and feel about yourself, and to be in such close proximity with a personality of genuine confidence, you can bet I was making mental notes. In particular, when posed a question of having the power to manipulate time, Baker comments he would speed up travelling hours — a pain I can wholly relate to. Capelli, meanwhile, elaborated on the elegance of equestrian sport where the event sees both ladies and gents putting in extra effort into dressing up for the day. And Capelli's future plans for the brand? An increased focus on quality instead of design — his exact words were, "Evolution, not a revolution." Surely as with the Longines tradition, intrinsic quality and true elegance have become inextricably intertwined.
A little bit of snooze time made sure I was race-approved, and off we went to Royal Randwick where Longines had an elegant lunch planned for all in the luxury of an open terrace overlooking the entire racecourse. It was about getting amongst it, flirting with the dishes and making bets on horses — and winning.
Now, best way to close the night? Dinner with a spectacular view of the famous harbour bridge, of course — and ever so elegantly, the Longines team did it again. We played catch up while poring over the food, and they downed the drinks while I requested for more orange juice. With alcohol connoisseurs for company, it was only fitting to have one last round at the Four Season's bar before we officially concluded the experience — and truly, what an elegant one it was.
Even a hectic schedule can have its appeal. I feel like I did one too many things in those two days, and on the third, my driver was already waiting in the lobby to hurry me to the airport.
And now I must leave you, for my plane to Singapore awaits. Catch you guys on the other side — Singapore's Audi Fashion Festival, anyone?


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I'm very happy to have been a small part of the M6T team for CQWW SSB 2015.
CQWW SSB Contest 2014 Win
I played a very small part in the M4A team win in the CQWW SSB Contest 2014, but it's really satisfying to see my callsign amongst the list of team members on the winners certificate for the Multi-Operator Single-Transmitter England category.
Triple Club Contest Success 2012
2012 turned out to be an excellent contesting year for two of the radio clubs that I enter club contests with. I really enjoy the format of the various club contests because everyone in the team can contribute their various individual strengths while helping to build a great club/team spirit.
Camb-Hams finished in 1st place in the RSGB AFS Super League for Winter 2011-12. The league takes the combined results from six separate Affiliated Societies contests, so it's a great team effort and a fantastic result. I took part in the three HF legs with the team.
RSGB AFS Super League - Winter 2011-12 50 1.8 144 3.5 3.5 432 Total 1 Camb-Hams 968 966 925 901 967 897 5624 2 Bristol CG 1000 983 800 951 1000 828 5562 3 Trowbridge & DARC 871 898 1000 568 856 1000 5193
De Montfort University ARS finished in 1st place in the RSGB 80m Club Championship 2012 (General Club). The series runs from February to July each year on the 80m band, with SSB, Data and CW legs each month, making a total of 18 legs. De Montfort University ARS won the championship for the first three years it was held, in 2004, 2005 and 2006, so it was great to return to the top of the table again. The Championship was split into two sections for the first time this year, with national clubs entering the General Club section and local clubs entering the Local Club section (with all their members operating within 35km of the club's usual meeting place). Norfolk ARC won the Local Club section with a higher score than the De Montfort University ARS General Club score, so Norfolk ARC take the G5RV trophy. Many congratulations to Norfolk ARC – a fantastic effort involving a large number of their members.
I was really pleased to achieve my own personal goal of entering all 18 legs of the Championship this year to contribute to the De Montfort University ARS team score. Next year, I'll focus on improving each of my individual scores.
RSGB 80M Club Championship 2012 General Club Scores 1 De Montfort University ARS 123,535 2 Bristol CG 117,974 3 Three As CG 108,191 Local Club Scores 1 Norfolk ARC 148,366 2 Tall Trees CG 71,977 3 Horsham ARC 68,498
De Montfort University ARS also finished in 1st place in the RSGB 80m Club Sprint 2012. The series runs from August to November each year on the 80m band, with SSB and CW legs each month, making a total of 8 legs. De Montfort University ARS have won the 80m Club Sprint series every year since it was formally run in 2008. I only managed a small contribution to the team score this year, but still enjoyed the legs I took part in.
RSGB 80m Club Sprint 2012 1 De Montfort University ARS 46,085 2 Three As CG 37,622 3 Travelling Wave CG 25,392
UBN Report for RSGB 80m AFS CW
The UBN Reports are out for the RSGB 80m AFS CW Contest which took place on 8 Jan 2012.
My own UBN report is copied below. I'm really happy with only dropping 3 QSO's (30 points) because I don't really 'do' CW and need a lot of help and concentration to even follow the very predictable contest exchanges. Two of the 'broken' serial numbers are very understandable (85/95 and 28/128) but what was I thinking when I mistakenly logged 111 instead of 165 ?
I finished with 147 adjudicated QSO's for 1470 points, to make a small contribution to the Camb-Hams B team for 26th place in the contest. The Camb-Hams A team did really well this year, finishing in 9th place. Both teams making a significant improvement over last years placings. A good contest and I'd encourage others to give it a try.
Adjudication report for M1ACB for AFS Contest CW 2012 Date Time Call RepTX SnTX RepRX SnRX CSnRX Band Mode Reason 08/01/2012 15:40 GM4SID 599 78 599 85 95 3537 CW Broken:Serial RX 08/01/2012 16:53 G3LIK 599 125 599 111 165 3563 CW Broken:Serial RX 08/01/2012 17:25 G3RKF 599 139 599 28 128 3548 CW Broken:Serial RX
1st Place for DMUARS in RSGB 80m Club Sprint 2011
The result of the RSGB 80m Club Sprint 2011 contests have been announced and I'm very happy to say that the team I play a small part in has finished first again. De Montfort University ARS have now won the contest series for four years in succession to retain the Newbury Trophy.
RSGB 80m Club Sprint 2011 Final Results Pos Club Name Total SSB CW 1 * De Montfort University ARS 48106 25157 22949 2 Newbury & DARS 46095 25141 20954 3 Travelling Wave CG 40296 26625 13671 4 Three As CG 33301 15659 17642 5 OSSETT ARO 21715 9301 12414
1st place in the RSGB 80m Club Sprint and 2nd place in the RSGB 80m Club Championship make this a pretty good year.
DMUARS have some really great contesters in the team and I'm very pleased to be able to share some of the glory with them once again.
2nd Place for DMUARS in RSGB 80m CC 2011
The results of the RSGB 80m Club Championship 2011 have been published.
Congratulation to Bristol GC for maintaining their strong lead throughout the Championship. But the great news, as far as I'm concerned, is that De Montfort University ARS managed to fight off a very strong challenge from Norfolk ARC to finish in second place this year.
RSGB 80m Club Championship 2011 Final Results Pos Club Name Total CW SSB Data 1 Bristol CG 147869 50227 53695 43947 2 * De Montfort University ARS 120557 39393 35402 45762 3 Norfolk ARC 119697 38934 38123 42640 4 Newbury & DARS 99747 37402 30342 32003 5 Three As CG 85368 44167 24869 16332
I joined the De Montfort University ARS almost ten years ago and have been lucky enough to play a small part in many contest-winning team entries since then, collecting at least one team contest trophy every year, except for 2007 if I remember correctly.
It's now time to concentrate on the RSGB 80m Club Sprints for 2011.
A busy couple of weeks
It's been a really busy couple of weeks so I haven't had much time to post anything here. I think that's a good thing because the 'doing' is more important than the 'writing'. I'm still short of time so this post isn't going to be filled with details and deep thoughts, just a brief note of some of the things I've been doing and a few pictures to go with them …


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the morning cram [poppy season edition]
While Afghan officials make efforts to fight drug production (a la 11-ton opium bonfire), economic struggles feed the growth of the industry.
NPR reports Afghan farmers and businessmen understand the financial encouragement to stay away from the multi-billion dollar industry that pumps heroin into veins all around the world comes from US aid will eventually run out.
Kentucky~ Paducah is working on plans to extend a greenway trail. SIU students are helping with urban renewal in Paducah. Hazel wants their largest antique mall back open. The Boy's Nation Senators have been chosen. Rep Whitfield is delaying EPA regulations.
Tennessee~ Some progress might be made on Clarksville's Liberty Park…maybe. All state legislation is now available in full-text online.
the morning cram [shaken baby edition]
Is shaken baby syndrome blamed for babies' deaths too often?
NPR reports Norman Guthkelch, the doctor who is credited with first observing the condition, questions the free nature with which the syndrome is blamed for killing babies.
Kentucky~ There will be no alcohol in Reidland. Calloway County Middle School has a new principal. A city engineer says Paducah's floodwall held up well. A gubernatorial hopeful is angered by dis. The Asian longhorned beetle threatens the state's forests.
Tennessee~ Clarksville's Power Board may be revamped. Those who need energy assistance help will have to wait until October.
the morning cram [rebuilding Japan edition]
As Japan slowly recovers from the devastating March earthquake, Japanese citizens ponder the future of the country.
NPR reports in the midst of devastation and tragedy, opportunity for shaping the future of Japan arises.
Kentucky~ A man is ordered to put his gun away in a Paducah City Council meeting. 267 soldiers have returned to Fort Campbell. A man died when he was hit by a truck this weekend. Legalized Sandhill Crane hunting is fast approaching. Flood assistance is available for farmers (female and Mexican farmers too). One official thinks Kentucky will be the new China.
Tennessee~ Clarksville's Mayor may be limited to 2-year terms in the future. A man is charged with child rape.
morning cram [chinese-italian edition]
"For more than a thousand years, the Italian town of Prato in the heart of Tuscany has been a textile center synonymous with top-quality craftsmanship. Now, it has become home to the largest concentration of Chinese residents in Europe."
NPR reports on China's expanding influence in the world.
KENTUCKY ~ Kentucky gets recycling grants, biggest grants are McCracken County and Pennyrile Regional. Paducah commissioner discuss revised (stricter) fireworks ordinance. UK prez signs a contract, will get 500K salary. Conscientious objector charged with child pornography, objector claims discrimination. General Campbell may get third star.
ILLINOIS ~ Governor signs "landmark" education bill. Illinois state police review charges of racial bias.
TENNESSEE ~ Clarksville city budget set for vote, some concerned about appropriation of funds. Obion among counties seeking agriculture disaster assistance.


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Today's post is for this weeks Dynamic Duos Subtly Yours Challenge to use Cajun Craze and Always Artichoke. Last Sunday it was Father's Day in Australia and this is the card I gave to my Dear Husband, he loved it and it was a perfect match for the colours.
Stamps: Flourishes - A Man's View
Card and Papers: Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Stack - Regals Collection
Ink: Stazon Black, Cajun Craze, Basic Grey
Finishing Touches: Always Artichoke Brads, Build-A-Brad, Always Artichoke Denim Ribbon
Tools: Aqua Painter, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Crop-a-dile, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Computer and Printer
Thanks for stopping by today. Happy Stamping!


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Business Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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ISO certification in preparation
Haermonics is preparing for EN ISO certification
Haermonics is preparing for EN ISO certification for the design and development of systems to flush the thoracic body cavities. ISO 13485 is an International Quality System Standard for Medical Devices.
Commenting on the certification, the Chief Executive Officer of Haermonics says: "Receiving ISO certification is a major milestone in the company's evolution and serves to distinguish us from other med-tech startup companies, who often think of this step in a later stage of the process. We value the quality aspect of the development process very much and therefore this felt like a natural step for us to take".
Eva Diephuis, Product Owner en clinical trial coordinator, adds: "Even before we founded Haermonics we already thought of directly working according to the ISO13485 standards. It helps you doing the right thing and documenting every step you take in the development process. For us as a start-up company it is a great way to accelerate our process of delivering the highest quality possible. In the end this quality driven approach will contribute to the CE-marking process of the Haermonics Flush device.


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Here we go again with the crazy words. What rhymes with culture? Vulture. Agriculture. Let's see how bad this can get …
There once was a turkey vulture
He really loved agriculture
He liked to grow plants
And wear baggy pants
He dug in the dirt
In his chambray shirt
He pulled the weeds
And planted his seeds
He watched them grow
And played banjo
He lives alone
Because he doesn't like bones
A vegetarian vulture
That ain't no culture!


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Note that if you also get an annuity with a market value adjustment (MVA), and interest rates do decline, you can cash out your annuity prior to term and be rewarded for the MVA adjustment. Of course, always buy annuities with the intention of holding to term.


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Suzuki Swift 1.2 action, exclusive, aut. tranmission
We are flexible and service-minded with competitive prices.
You can pick-up your car 24/7. Pick-up and return can be at our place in Torshavn (Hoyvík) or at the Airport.
Minimum age for renting a car is 21 years, and you must have held a drivers license for at least one year.
Prices per day
|Low season 1. Oct. to 31. March
|1 day
|2-3 days
|4-7 days
|8+ days
|Suzuki Swift, aut. transmission
|High season 1. April to 30. Sept.
|1 day
|2-3 days
|4-7 days
|8+ days
|Suzuki Swift, aut. transmission
Prices: All prices include free mileage, insurance, taxes/VAT and pick-up and return in Tórshavn (Hoyvík). Speeding tickets, toll and other expenses are to be paid by renter.
Condition: The vehicle needs to be returned in the same condition as it was received.
Fuel: Petrol (bensin). The tank is full when the hiree gets the vehicle and also when it is returned.
Extra insurance per booking: You will not pay anything if an accident happens to the car, if you have this extra insurance. Without this extra service, there is a self-risk cost at 5.000 dkk in case of accidents on this car. The insurance does always fully cover the other part in an accident, – also if you not pay 900 DKK extra.
Sub-sea tunnel: There are 2 options here. You can thick for a subseatunnelpass for unlimited passages or you can pay 100 DKK per returned trip through a subseatunnel. This is paid to us when the car is returned.
Pick-up and return in Tórshavn (Hoyvik) is included in the price: The pick-up and return address is at Mannbrekka 8, Hoyvík.
(It is very easy to come to our place from the Airport. Bus no. 300 goes directly to our place. It takes about 40 minutes and costs 90 DKK per person. Just ask the driver to stop at Mannbrekka, then your car is there).
Pick-up and return at the Airport: Our cars are parked 200 meter from the Airport. We will send you an excact description af the pick-up address when you have booked and payed the car rental. Extra cost: 400 dkk.
Deposit: There is a deposit at 5.000 dkk for damages and accidents. This will not be charged, if the vehicle is in the same condition when it is returned as it was when it was picked up.


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University Centre Hartpury fees
Following the change in funding for Higher Education within England and Wales, UWE University Centre Hartpury has announced its fee structure for the forthcoming academic year.
Undergraduate and postgraduate fees
Undergraduate and postgraduate tuition fee information is available on individual course listings on the University Centre Hartpury's website.
Financial support
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Using virtual and augmented reality to reimagine how the world prepares for emergencies.
A University of Pennsylvania upstart company
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Our next sanctuary tour day will be on Saturday, April 11th. We will send out an email later this month with the details. To receive Loving Farm's event alerts, sign up below.
Saturday, March 24th we are having our second Open House Tour Day!
You can register for the 10 a.m. or the Noon tour by emailing [email protected]
Please put in your email how many people will be in your party.
Children are welcome as long as they are with a parent or guardian.
The tour is free but our animals would appreciate a minimum $10 donation per person.
But...you can donate as much as you want!
Your donation is tax deductible and 100% goes to the care, feeding and shelter of our rescued animals.
We hope to see you Saturday!
Contact us
We are located in beautiful Paso Robles, California. Tours are by appointment only. Visit our Facebook calendar for the next volunteer day or open house.
6060 Vista Del Paso
Paso Robles, CA, 93446
[email protected]
Mission Statement
To educate the public and influence change on compassionate treatment of animals and the environment, by encouraging a plant-based lifestyle. To protect and care for farmed animals, and senior cats and dogs, who have been neglected, abused and abandoned.
Financial gifts are always welcome. We are a 501c3, all donations are completely tax deductible.
Our 501c3 number is: 47-1018772