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CISTER/IPP-HURRAY is a top-ranked Portuguese Research Unit based at the School of Engineering of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto (ISEP/IPP), Porto, Portugal. This research unit focuses its activity in the analysis, design and implementation of real-time and embedded computing systems. The unit was created in 1997, and has since grown to become one of the leading European research units in the area. The CISTER/IPP-HURRAY research unit has been contributing with seminal research works in a number of subjects, such as real-time communication networks and protocols, wireless sensor networks (WSN), real-time programming paradigms and operating systems, distributed embedded real-time systems; cooperative computing and QoS-aware applications, scheduling and schedulability analysis (including multiprocessor systems) and cyber-physical systems (CPS). This is a sufficiently broad spectrum of strategic research topics, which we will keep pursuing in the coming years.Within the CMU-Portugal Program, CISTER/IPP-HURRAY is involved in a collaborative scientific program that integrates the capabilities of the Carnegie Mellon University, in particular the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and CenSCIR, and the following Portuguese research institutions: ISR-Lisbon and INESC-ID (affiliated with IST/UTL), CISTER/IPP-HURRAY (affiliated with ISEP/IPP) and the ISQ Group.This collaborative scientific program includes a dual doctoral program in the area of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The main focus of this doctoral program is on Sensing Technologies and Networks for Risk Minimization Systems, with an additional emphasis on their application to Cyber-Physical Systems such as critical infrastructures. This wide area of research includes communication infrastructures (e.g., wireless sensor and ad-hoc networks), hardware/software platforms (embedded real-time and distributed computing systems), sensing and decision systems (signal/video processing, surveillance, robotics and distributed decision systems) and risk assessment.Students will be supervised by two faculty advisors, one from Carnegie Mellon and the other from one of the Portuguese partners. The dual doctoral program is structured so that students spend part of their time at CMU and at one of the Portuguese partner Institutions.This PhD is to be offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), Pittsburgh, USA and by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (UTL), Lisbon, Portugal.More about CISTER/IPP-HURRAY can be found at www.cister.isep.ipp.pt.This research partnership has been launched in Portugal between CISTER/IPP-HURRAY, ISR-Lisbon, INESC-ID and ISQ, but it is expected to bring together other leading Portuguese institutions. The following CMU Units are involved: Center for Sensed Critical Infrastructure Research (CenSCIR), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department, Computer Science (CS) Department, Engineering and Public Policy (EPP) Department, and Tepper, the CMU Business School.
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It will seem as if you have your own live-in barista with the Jura-Capresso IMPRESSA J9 One Touch Automatic Coffee Center (J9C). This advanced coffee center in a sleek chrome delivers you high-pressure brewed coffee that achieves maximum flavor and aroma without bitterness. With one-touch options available for viewing on the modern TFT color display for cappuccinos, lattes, milk, special coffee, hot water, ristretto, espresso, and your classic coffee, you will never need to stop at an overpriced coffee shop and wait in line ever again. Revolutionary fine foam technology makes milk foam light and airy and customization of your beverages are available using the programmable five (5) coffee strength options and two (2) coffee temperature options.
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Kingston, ON (December 2, 2013) — Sail Canada, the national governing body for sailing, today announced Helly Hansen as the 2014 Canadian Sailing Team's official apparel partner. Sail Canada selected …read more
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Scheidt crowned the Champ - 2013 Laser World Championships
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Results of straw poll from Gubernatorial debate
Saturday, April 24th, 2010Last night at "The Great Debate A Governor's Forum" at Sabino High School, a straw poll vote by the audience favored Tucsonan John Munger of the 4 Republican male candidates challenging Republican Governor Jan Brewer. Candidates at the debate were political newcomer Dr. Matt Jette, State Treasurer Dean Martin, millionaire businessman Owen Buz Mills, and Tucson attorney John Munger, J.D.
Results from the straw poll per Channing Bancroft, President of the Sabino Young Republican Club:
John Munger-140
Buz Mills- 99
Dean Martin- 78
Gov Jan Brewer- 5 (though not present)
Dr. Matt Jette-3
It seems that not everyone voted, as both the Star reporter and I estimated the crowd to be about 600, as the auditorium capacity was reported to be 1100.
Governor Brewer was invited but did not attend, though her name was on the program and on the straw poll ballot.
For my previous blog about the format, panelists and organizers of this event, click here.
Munger was passionate in stressing that Arizona needed new "leadership", Mills said that his opponents were mostly "more of the same" and that new "thinking outside the box" was needed, while Jette thought that Arizona needed to "retool, rethink, relearn" to get itself out of its economic abyss. Of the four speakers, Martin has the most political experience having been a State Senator in Phoenix and now State Treasurer for a total of ten years. He said Arizona's problems were neither Democratic nor Republican but "a math problem", which he would be able to fix with his financial background.
Only Jette would consider a 3 year guest worker program for those seeking employment in America, while the other three candidates wanted to secure the border to Mexico likely with the National Guard. All three agreed on advancing nuclear power in Arizona, but Jette wanted to also look into solar and wind power as alternatives.
When asked about photo radar enforcement, none seemed to favor it except for Jette who said that drivers "just need to slow down".
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Last night Tucsonans in Pima County indicated that they liked their own local candidate and his ideas for change. (See www.johnmunger.com.) Munger emphasized that he is a "pro gun, pro life, fiscal conservative".
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Armed Forces of the Federated Suns
The Armed Forces of the Federated Suns (AFFS) is the military branch of the Federated Suns, the Successor State ruled for most of its history by House Davion. After 3041, it was integrated into the Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth (AFFC). This organization was short-lived, however, as the AFFC was largely folded back into the Federated Suns State Command after the Lyran secession in 3057. Ten years later, the AFFC was renamed the AFFS in conjunction with the renaming of the nation.
[edit] Organization
Most units within the AFFS, with the notable exception of the Ceti Hussars, are organized around a BattleMech regiment, which is roughly 108 'Mechs. To this regiment, conventional vehicles (tanks, V.T.O.L.s, etc.), artillery, infantry, and even aerospace fighters that complement the 'Mechs are traditionally attached. In some units, however, the AFFS took this a step further.
Many units within the AFFS are Regimental Combat Teams (RCTs). Front-line RCTs are composed of one 'Mech regiment, three of vehicles, a battalion of artillery, five regiments of infantry, and a fighter wing. Second-line, or militia, RCTs are usually composed of smaller numbers of these supporting forces. Front-line RCTs are usually commanded by a Marshal.
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The AFFS has several layers of command. The first is that of the national authority. Headquarted in the Fox's Den on New Avalon, the Prince and his or her military advisers can effectively control the entirety of the AFFS from the high-tech command bunker. The top layer often concerns itself with matters of overall strategy, planning, and force readiness.
Often, responsibility for localized deployment of military forces belongs to the regional commanders. The Federated Suns is broken into three Marches: the interior Crucis March and the border areas of the Capellan March and Draconis March (though in Dark Ages, there is a fourth March: the Periphery March), which are commanded by Field Marshals. These Marches are further subdivided into Operations Areas: three for the Crucis March and two each for the Capellan and Draconis Marches, which are also commanded by Field Marshals. Within the Crucis March, these OAs are further subdivided into traditional Combat Theaters. On the border Marches, however, the OAs are broken down into Polymorphous Defense Zones (PDZs). Regardless of the name, these regions are commanded by Marshals.
Finally, the AFFS also has brigade commanders. Largely concerned with matters of supply, orders for troop movements that originate from New Avalon pass through brigade commanders. Brigade commanders often hold other roles within the AFFS, such as Field Marshal Andrew Terlecki, Jr. who, in addition to commanding the Deneb Light Cavalry, was named director of the Crucis March in 3067.
[edit] Prince
The head of AFFS is the First Prince of the Federated Suns who is also the Supreme Marshal of the AFFS. Since the Prince must serve five years in the AFFS in order to become Prince, the AFFS has a long tradition of able leadership and whole-hearted support from the sovereign of the realm. Note that, regardless of the sex of the leader, the title remains "Prince".
[edit] Prince's Champion
Traditionally, the Prince names a Champion who is essentially his or her regent of the AFFS, though the Prince maintains sole authority. The Champion functions as a sort of vice-president, chairing Council meetings when the Prince is unavailable. The Champion is also the chief military adviser to the Prince.
[edit] Marshal of the Armies
Whereas the Prince is responsible for the broad strategic goals of the AFFS, the Marshal of the Armies is responsible for carrying out those goals. Since they are both responsible for the AFFS, the duties of the MotA and Prince's Champion tend to overlap. "First Princess" Katherine used this to confuse the command structure in order to ensure loyalty to her. With the ascension of Regent Yvonne, however, the two offices became united in the person of Jackson Davion. In the 3130s, however, Prince Harrison again divided the two offices, a situation Caleb has seen fit to perpetuate.
[edit] High Command
While technically an advisory body, the High Command is made up of the leaders of various departments within the AFFS. These include the chiefs of Strategy and Tactics, Military Education, Quartermaster, and Military Intelligence. As such, it would be foolish for the Prince to fail to heed the High Command's advice.
[edit] Units of the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns
The AFFS is primarily broken down into Corps, though some free regiments and brigades do exist. Only BattleMech units are listed below; conventional forces are considered attached to BattleMech commands for convenience.
[edit] Deployment Status
In 2750 the AFFS had a strength of 53 BattleMech Forces and 25 WarShips. As of 2765 they were well equipped with 110 'Mech regiments, and the naval fleet had a volume of 51 vessels.[1]
[edit] Active Corps/Brigades
These brigades are active as of 3079.[2]
[edit] Federated Suns Armored Cavalry
The personal project of Prince Ian Davion, the 1st Federated Suns Armored Cavalry is a medium-weight formation that specializes speed and firepower. The unit has seen almost constant combat through raiding missions on the Capellan border.
[edit] Federated Suns Lancers
The first unit raised under the banner of the Federated Commonwealth, the 1st FedCom RCT saw action from the Fourth Succession War through to the conclusion of the FedCom Civil War and disbandment of the FedCom Corps, with the intact unit renamed 1st Federated Suns Lancers RCT.
[edit] Kestrel Grenadiers
The 1st Kestrel Grenadiers were the personal guards of the Duke of Kestrel. After the Fourth Succession War, the Grenadiers received Capellan defectors assigned by Prince Hanse Davion, bringing the unit to regimental combat team strength. After training quickly, the unit has deployed twice, against the Draconis Combine and Clan Smoke Jaguar. Both times, the Grenadiers have demonstrated their elite status.
[edit] New Ivaarsen Chasseurs
The guardians of the Stephenson family of New Ivaarsen, the New Ivaarsen Chasseurs are loyal to the Duke of Ivaarsen and the AFFS. The unit may be considered poorly equipped, but only because MechWarriors within the unit have routinely refused upgrades to their family legacies.[3]
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[edit] Royal Cavaliers
[edit] Avalon Hussars
The Avalon Hussars are the descendants of the Terran Alliance Marines that served on the world of New Avalon in the early age of human extraterrestrial colonization. The unit decided to defend New Avalon after being stranded by the Democratic Proclamation, and pledged their loyalty to Lucien Davion when the Crucis Reach joined the Federated Suns.[4] The 1st Avalon Hussars - "The Sword Of The Prince" - are the oldest fighting force in the Federated Suns, having formed on that day in 2317 from a Terran armor regiment.[5] Since the Hussars are a large force and usually loyal to House Davion and the Federated Suns, they are well equiped.[6] At its zenith, the Avalon Hussars defended the entire Combine border with 26 BattleMech regiments and 32 conventional regiments.[citation needed]
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[edit] Ceti Hussars
The Ceti Hussars are a group of units that were created specifically for short raids. Though successful, the experiment was almost abandoned. At the outset of the Amaris Civil War, the units' value became clear, and its ranks were bolstered with former Star League Defense Force soldiers that did not follow Aleksandr Kerensky into the Deep Periphery. The Ceti Hussar's tactics and regimental combat team organization proved its value, especially during the the Third Succession War. Each Hussar Regiment is divided into three small units each centered around a BattleMech Battalion.
When the Light Combat Team concept was introduced after the Jihad the AFFS High Command used the tactics developed by the Ceti Hussars as the training doctrine for the new units.[7]
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[edit] Crucis Lancers
After General Kerensky's exodus, some Star League soldiers remained in the Inner Sphere. Some of these drifted into the Federated Suns where, during the First Succession War, Prince John Davion organized all incomplete units into the Crucis Lancers. The Lancers held tight to many of the traditions of the Star League even as they have fully integrated themselves into the AFFS. Therefore, the modern Crucis Lancers recruit almost exclusively from worlds within the Crucis March.
The Crucis Lancers brigade was reorganized during the Succession Wars, presumably because of heavy losses. For instance, the 33rd was reorganized into the "new" 7th Crucis Lancers. Thus, the Crucis Lancers might have consisted of up to 40 Mech regiments after the fall of the Star League.[8]
Maybe the most famous company of the Crucis Lancers are McKinnon's Raiders, who are part of the 7th Lancers.[9][10]
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[edit] Davion Brigade of Guards
The Davion Brigade of Guards are the descendants of the personal bodyguard that Lucien Davion created to defend the President of the Federated Suns. Over time the Brigade evolved into a modern military unit and was eventually integrated into the AFFS. Today, the Royal Brigade serves as the elite of the Davion military, and though its soldiers were once drawn solely from New Avalon, they now come from all over the realm and their loyalty to House Davion ensures the unit's devotions to the Federated Suns as a whole.[11]
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[edit] Deneb Light Cavalry
During the Star League, the Rapid Deployment Mixed Armed Forces regiments were intended for rapid deployment. After the fall of the Star League, only the 4th Deneb Light Cavalry remained within the Inner Sphere. The unit, stationed on Deneb Kaitos, needed to seek employment with one of the Successor houses in order to support themselves and their families. They chose the Federated Suns because they felt that it was the closest to the ideals of the Star League. The Light Cavalry became an important part of the AFFS and quickly became an important part of their roster with their rapid style of combat.
Deneb Light Cavalry | ||
[edit] Robinson Brigade
Starting their life as a brigade of volunteers in the defense of Robinson, the Draconis March capital world, these original volunteers were wiped out in the First Succession War. To honor these volunteers, Prince Peter Davion authorized the construction of two BattleMech regiments, financed by the Duke of Robinson. The Robinson Rangers fought the Draconis Combine in five major conflicts. Two things define the Rangers: Hatred of the Combine, and more importantly, a loyalty to the Duke of Robinson. In the early 3060s, Archon Katherine Steiner-Davion created the Third Rangers. While publicly a move to reinforce the Draconis March, it was more a political move, and the unit spent more time on New Avalon than anywhere else. The Third was destroyed during the final battle of New Avalon, with no plans to rebuild the destroyed unit.
Robinson Rangers | ||
[edit] Syrtis Brigades
The Syrtis Fusiliers are the honor guard of the leader of the Capellan March. For that reason their fortunes have been tied to the Hasek family for years. The Hasek family is an ambitious and often scheming group of leaders that have commanded the Capellan March since the time of Prince Alexander Davion. The Syrtis Fusiliers are respected for their skill in combat but at times have been held in suspicion by an AFFS that questions their loyalty to the First Prince.
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[edit] Capellan March Militia
The Capellan March Militia forces are the last line of defense for the Capellan March. Centuries of hostility with the Capellan Confederation has affected each of the units. Most members harbor a deep hatred of the Confederation, and look to House Hasek to protect them. After Operation Guerrero destroyed the Sarna March, command of the Sarna March Militia RCT's was transferred to the Capellan March Militia.
Capellan March Militia and Sarna March Militia | ||
[edit] Crucis March Militia
The Crucis March Militia is tasked with guarding the core of the Federated Suns. While most of the CrMM doesn't see much action, the border combat regions often deal with pirate raids.
Crucis March Militia | ||
[edit] Draconis March Militia
The Draconis March Militia units are quite loyal to House Sandoval. Centuries of raids, and the horror of the Kentares Massacre make sure that no member of the DMM will trust any DCMS officer. The detente between the Draconis Combine-Federated Suns caused them a great deal of worry.
Draconis March Militia | ||
[edit] Training Units
[edit] Inactive Brigades
[edit] Federated Commonwealth Corps
Outfitted with the finest equipment and with personnel from all parts of the Federated Commonwealth, the Federated Commonwealth Corps represented the first new units belonging solely to the Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth. The fortunes of the FedCom RCTs has mirrored the nation of their birth, the collapse of the Commonwealth and the bitter and divisive role the Corps played in the FedCom Civil War leading to their disbandment.
[edit] Chisholm's Raiders
Known for their unorthodox tactics and flexibility, the Chisholm's Raiders were ultimately disbanded in the wake of the FedCom Civil War.
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[edit] Aragon Borderers
In actuality an upgraded garrison, the 1st Aragon Borderers are stationed on the Capellan March border world of New Aragon. The unit has been deployed off world, but has been most effective as a counter-insurgency force and short-range strike force.
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[edit] Capellan Dragoons
The 1st Capellan Dragoons are the traditional guardians of the Duke of Kathil. Raised from mercenaries and Capellan defectors, the AFFS has never truly trusted the Dragoons. The Dragoons were sold by the Hasek family early in the 31st century, and have been loaned back to the Duke of Kathil for reasons unknown. The regiment was effectively destroyed during the FedCom Civil War.
Capellan Dragoons | |
[edit] Kittery Borderers
The 1st Kittery Borderers emerged as an elite garrison during the Succession Wars. Originally a bolstered garrison, the Borderers have participated in raiding the Capellan Confederation for quite some time. The traditional enemies of the Borderers were the St. Ives Armored Cavalry; despite the friendship between the St. Ives Compact and the Federated Suns, it took 30 years before the Borderers had let go of traditional hatreds. No longer an elite unit, the Borderers were the personal vanguard of Kuan-Yin Allard Liao during her mercy missions to the Compact.[citation needed]
Kittery Borderers | |
[edit] Argyle Lancers
The 1st Argyle Lancers is one of several SLDF units to join the AFFS after the departure of General Aleksandr Kerensky. The unit is well equipped, but is dependent on assistance due to lack of interstellar transportation.
Argyle Lancers | |
[edit] Sarna March Militia
The Sarna March Militia forces are the last line of defense for the Sarna March. After Operation Guerrero shattered the Sarna March, command of the remaining Sarna March Militia RCT's was transferred to the Capellan March Militia.
Navy of the Federated Suns as of 3067:
- Intrepid CR Fox
- Robinson CR Fox-class
- Murmansk CR Fox-class (reportedly in service as of 3067, though it retreated from New Avalon in 3066)
- New Syrtis CR Fox-class
- Brest CR Fox-class
- Kathil CR Fox-class: completed Fall-Winter 3063
- Bryceland CR Fox-class
- Antrim CR Fox-class
- Admiral Corinne Donnings CR Fox-class
- Admiral Michael Saille CR Fox-class
- Lucien Davion CL Avalon-class
Ships no longer in service:
- Fox (ex-Invincible) CR Fox-class
- Indomitable CR Fox-class: Destroyed over Terra on 3078
- Indefatigable CR Fox-class: Destroyed over Hean on 3077
- Inflexible CR Fox-class
- Illustrious CR Fox-class
- Kentares CR Fox-class
- Rostock CR Fox-class: destroyed 5 March 3060 over Huntress
- Simon Davion CL Avalon-class
- Melissa Davion CL Avalon-class: Captured by the Word of Blake in 3069, destroyed in 3081 over Circinus
- Alexander Davion CL Avalon-class: destroyed on 8 November 3066 over New Avalon
- Robert Davion CL Avalon-class: completed Fall 3062, destroyed in December 3062 over Kathil
- Hanse Davion CL Avalon-class: launched partially completed in 3064, destroyed 31 October 3065 over New Syrtis
- Andrew Davion CL Avalon-class: launched partially completed in 3064, likely destroyed over Talon in 3064 or 3065
- Covenant CL Covenant-Class: destroyed 31 October 3065 over New Syrtis
[edit] Federated Suns Military Academies
[edit] Albion Military Academy
Located on the capital of New Avalon, built in the 2400s. Albion was one of three Star League Military Academies located outside of the Terran Hegemony. After the collapse of the Star League, the Federated Suns took over full administration of the institution. Albion is known for its highly-skilled graduates and boasts a well-known alumni that includes Prince Hanse Davion.
[edit] Armstrong Flight Academy
The AFA is located on Galax, home of Federated-Boeing Interstellar. Both F-BI and AFA benefit from the relationship that has started.
[edit] Filtvelt Military Academy
One of the newest additions to the Department of Military Education, Filtvelt is located near the Periphery. Given its location, many graduates serve with nearby units.
[edit] Kilbourne Academy
While the Kilbourne Academy trains MechWarriors, it is better known for its technicians. Since it is located near the Periphery, it is one of the few centers of learning in the area. Accordingly, non-cadets may attend non-military classes.
[edit] New Avalon Institute of Science: College of Military Sciences
Arguably the most prestigious military academy in the Inner Sphere, CMS turns out high-quality cadets in all military specialties. CMS used to be called NAMA, the New Avalon Military Academy. NAMA was founded during the Star League years after the League took over Albion Military Academy. After NAIS was built around NAMA and far eclipsed it in prestige, however, the institutions were reorganized and NAMA was placed under the jurisdiction of the NAIS. Home to some of the most advanced training equipment in the Inner Sphere, CMS benefits from its close relationship with the NAIS, which seems to rediscover lost technology on a daily basis.
Its large alumni base includes Prince Ian Davion, Morgan Hasek-Davion, Dan Allard, and Duke Kai Allard-Liao.
[edit] Point Barrow Military Academy
Point Barrow is known for quality technicians and engineers.
[edit] Robinson Battle Academy
Located on Robinson, RBA is the principal training academy of the Draconis March. Its graduates are known for their loyalty to the Sandoval family and their hatred of the Draconis Combine and all things Japanese.
Most scions of the Sandoval family attend the Battle Academy, so it enjoys strong support from them.
[edit] Sakhara Academy
Sakhara is one of a handful of private military academies in the Federated Suns. The small school is known for good cadets who form lasting bonds, making it a sort of fraternity.
[edit] The War College of Goshen
Based on Goshen, the War College was originally founded by a pair of retired Generals from the Capellan Front, the WCG began its life as the Goshen BattleMech Academy. Within a decade, the College had expanded its curriculum to cover all areas of combat from infantry to aerospace and was renamed the War College of Goshen. Renowned both for is philosophical approach and its hands on method to teaching, the WCG produces well-balanced cadets who exhibit a keen understanding of their combat equipment and environment. This is partly due to the fact that all cadets—save infantry—routinely participate in live-fire training exercises.
Additionally, students are noted for their deep roots in academic studies of philosophies of war and peace. No cadet graduates without a comprehensive understanding of the history of warfare, the development of tactics throughout that history, and a complete education on the governance of the Federated Suns both in wartime and peacetime.
[edit] The Warrior's Hall
Located on New Syrtis, The Warrior's Hall is the principal training academy of the Capellan March. Its graduates are known for their loyalty to the Hasek family and hatred of the Capellan Confederation.
Most scions of the Hasek family attend the Hall, so it enjoys strong support from them.
[edit] Federated Suns Uniforms
[edit] Military Ranks
The AFFS has a robust ranking system that is mostly consistent across all branches. Officers show their ranks on the epaulettes of their uniforms, while enlisted ranks are worn on the sleeve. The background color of rank insignia indicates which branch of the AFFS the soldier serves. The service branch color assignments are:
- Red - MechWarrior
- Blue - AeroSpace Fighter Pilot
- Light Green - Infantry
- Tan/Light Brown - Armor
- Black - Naval Crew
- Gray - Technical Services
- Yellow - Administrative
- White - Medical
- Silver - Legal
- Brown - Logistics and Transportation
For examples of the rank insignia, please see the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns Military Ranks article.
Rank Structure in 3025 AFFS Ranks 3025
[edit] Medals & Decorations
These are honors such as medal and decorations are high prized in the AFFS. They are rewarded sparenly, only great heroic deeds are awarded or significate occupliments.[12]
[edit] Military Departments
There are nine major departments that report directly to the Marshal of the Armies. Though not combat forces themselves, these departments are vital to the AFFS' ability to conduct operations.[13]
The Department of the Army and Navy oversees all personnel issues, including transfers, staffing, and retirement. They also coordinate with other departments to investigate complaints about poor officers, inappropriate equipment, and supply problems.
[edit] Department of Mercenary Relations
This department appoints liaison officers to the mercenary units employed by the Federated Suns. Soldiers in this department also negotiate contracts and handle administrative tasks.
[edit] Department of Military Administration
This department handles all the tasks not covered by other military departments. This department oversees the Medical Corps, Chaplain Corps, and handles payroll for regular forces.
[edit] Department of Military Communications and Research
One of the newer departments, the Department of Military Communications and Research oversees research into HPG systems and joint research projects.
[edit] Department of the Quartermaster
The Department of the Quartermaster handles the procurement of material, parts, foodstuffs, uniforms, ammunition, and everything else the AFFS needs to fight. The Quartermaster Department is also responsible for shipping the appropriate items to the soldiers on the front lines. To facilitate this the Department maintains supply depots in each March, and during major operations keeps the supply lines short by setting up forward supply depots.
[edit] Department of Military Education
The Department of Military Education handles recruiting, training, and education of all AFFS soldiers. It also sets the standards for Federated Suns Military Academies. The DME also maintains the library systems used by the AFFS and the navigational charts used by the AFFS Navy.
[edit] Department of Military Intelligence
The Department of Military Intelligence focuses on collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence to AFFS commands.
[edit] Department of Military Justice
This department oversees the Military Police Corps, as well as the Judge Advocate General corps. The department is responsible for investigating, prosecuting, and punishing criminal activities involving members of the AFFS.
[edit] Department of Strategy and Tactics
Formed during the Federated Commonwealth era, the Department of Strategy and Tactics examines every historical conflict and simulates potential conflicts to develop the grand strategies used by the High Command. The Department also works with the Department of Military Education to create new training materials that incorporate the latest information.
[edit] References
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 49, "Member State Troop Strengh"
- ↑ Field Report: AFFS, pages 8-19
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 97, "New Ivaarsen Chasseurs bio"
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns) p.138
- ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 46, "First Avalon Hussars"
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns) p.138
- ↑ Field Report: AFFS, p. 10
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p.??[citation needed]
- ↑ The Fox's Teeth, p. 6, "The Fox's Teeth"
- ↑ Starterbook: Sword and Dragon, p. 14, "The Fox's Teeth"
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 139 (PDF Version)
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns) Medals & Decorations section.
- ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 15
[edit] Bibliography
- House Davion (The Federated Suns)
- Field Manual: Federated Suns
- Field Manual: Updates
- Field Report: AFFS
- Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1
- NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1
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Thank You for leaving the flowers at my Mom and Dad's Grave - (Arthur and Velma Skelton) And also my Brothers- (Billy and Earnest Skelton).
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I'M 85 years young but new at this.
I would like to send a picture of John T. Pendergrass, who married my great grandfather's daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Stewart, "Betts". Who was John's 3rd wife.
I'm the one who placed the little stone.
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Does anyone have proof that mmm buttram is buried in Frozen Rock cemetery.. she was my great grandmother and I would like to put a stone there fore her but I need some kinde of records to say that is where she is at..thank you..
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Hi Phyllis. I was doing some researching and noticed that you said Phoebe was your 3rd great grandmother. She is mine as well! I love finding connections! I am in CA. Would love to hear from you!
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I am new at this and the Glenn Wood cemetary is a big place. I walked in their with 25 names on my list and found only 4.Yours was the first one i found almost as i drove off and called it a evening,i was parked almost right next to it the whole time, ha ha it was fatih for sure i found that one along with Isaac and Mary.
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I noticed you posted flowers for Almond,Was wondering if you knew any of them or have any information about them ,I have been searching for my Almond ancestors with no sucess, my g grandmother was Emma Almond Stroup, she was born in Indiana or Ohio in 1850,married Michael Stroup,Buried in Ashboro cemetery clay county, Indiana along with daughters Rosa Stroup Kirkham, and Lucy Stroup Hopkins,I have nothinf any further back than Emma , would love to find more information on the Almond family, thank you so much, Robbi Horath Stone
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We're seeing a lot of infantry stuff here on a small scale, but c'mon people...this game is FRICKIN' HUUUUGE!
Stop thinking BF2 Project Reality Mod or god forgive, Counterstrike...
This is the old Firefight by SPI set to the computers of 2009.
With all the nit picking everyone is missing the point; Arma II is Steel Beasts Pro PE with fully 3d humans, not sprites.
I'm working on mastering High Command in the Editor
Ctrl + Space Bar = the toggle to go back and forth from being the commander of the individual LAV I'm using to chauffeur the colonel around in (me) and the High Command Bar with the platoons the colonel is commanding. Now this is fun...
Gimmie a day or two, I've got to look up the command structure of a big armour unit...company size and above...right now I'm running 3 tank platoons and 3 mechanized infantry platoons around the map of the entire country. You can sit in your command vehicle (3rd person) just commanding through the map, even your own LAV driver and carefully move around teh battlefield running a big show and trying to stay alive. There's a big battle coming and you are going to be the Colonel in charge of running a huge armoured fighting force, maybe even a battallion. I'd eventually like to throw in supply trucks once I figure out how they work in the game..
I'll be happy to take any advice and info those more knowlegeable will be willing to give.
It'd be cool to dispatch those trucks to forward forces and try to keep them in supply despite enemy harassment. I foresee a long running campaign through the treacherous countryside with lots of evil little RPG equipped insurgents and maybe if your force gets worn down enough, OPFOR will make a big rush near the end to try to finish you off..
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ייתכנו חיובים עבור אדם נוסף העשויים להשתנות בהתאם למדיניות המלון.
בעת ביצוע הצ'ק-אין תתבקשו להציג תעודה מזהה עם תמונה (תעודה שהונפקה על ידי הממשלה) וכן כרטיס אשראי לצורך חיובים משניים.
בקשות מיוחדות כפופות לזמינות בעת ביצוע הצ'ק-אין וייתכן ויהיו כרוכות בחיובים נוספים. לא ניתן להתחייב להיענות לבקשות מיוחדות.
מלון זה אינו מציע מאפייני נגישות כלשהם. בחרו מלון אחר אם אתם מעוניינים בהזמנת חדר עם מאפייני נגישות.
פעילויות הנופש המפורטות להלן מוצעות באתר או בסמוך; יתכן ותהיינה כרוכות בתשלום נוסף.
התשלומים והפקדונות הבאים נגבים במלון במועד קבלת השירות, הכניסה או העזיבה.
הרשימה לעיל אינה בהכרח מלאה. התעריפים וסכומי הפקדונות אינם בהכרח כוללים מיסים וכפופים לשינויים.
ייתכנו חיובים עבור אדם נוסף העשויים להשתנות בהתאם למדיניות המלון.
בעת ביצוע הצ'ק-אין תתבקשו להציג תעודה מזהה עם תמונה (תעודה שהונפקה על ידי הממשלה) וכן כרטיס אשראי לצורך חיובים משניים.
בקשות מיוחדות כפופות לזמינות בעת ביצוע הצ'ק-אין וייתכן ויהיו כרוכות בחיובים נוספים. לא ניתן להתחייב להיענות לבקשות מיוחדות.
Life is a never-ending summer in LA's Beach Cities. Redondo Beach and surfing are forever intertwined. On weekends, many Angelinos head to Santa Monica to relax in the ocean and hang out at the Third Street Promenade. The Getty Center, an art-world powerhouse, is nestled in the nearby hills north of Brentwood. Santa Monica's neighbor, Malibu, is home to The Getty Villa and its antiquities.
ראו את כל המלונות בסנטה מוניקה"Great affordable location in Santa Monica"
Cute decor! Right near the beach. I'd certainly stay here again.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"bayside ok"
the hotel staff was very attentive, my a/c wasn't working they had it fixed in a jiffy. the location is great and looked over the water, had easy access to the boardwalk too. a very simple hotel but the hotel staff really made it nice. had parking for guests as well. would stay there again.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Good Enough."
It's an older building, not up to the standard of the other high-end hotels close by. But, it is close by and conveniently located to everything in Santa Monica and less than 100 yards from the beach. If you don't plan on spending a lot of time in your room, then why not?חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Shame about the management, place is nice"
Had a bad experience as we had some guests on the room on top of us having a massive row. They shouted non stop from 4 am until 5.30, then started again at 9. You can hear absolutely everything through the walls. Can't understand how the hotel allowed it. Also got woken up at 7 by a guy doing a video-conference outside our room. After check out, asked […] in reception for a taxi. For our surprise, didn't get an official taxi but a receptionist's mate who after the ride asked for more money than agreed. Other than that, good location, nice staff, clean room and bikes to hire. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"It's a MOTEL"
Pictures arnt the same, it's a complete MOTEL, not a HOTEL! Told we were getting a balcony, which we didn't, smoke detector alarm wouldn't stop beeping! Wifi didn't work! Weren't happy at all! We LEFT after 1 hour of check in! Disappointed that they were rated so high on hotels.com!חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Cute and clean and walkable to everything!"
I was honestly not expecting much, and I was very impressed. The room was very clean- and I loved the decor. It felt like a nicely decorated apartment more than a hotel room. Instead of carpet there were wood floors- a great touch, especially with a sandy beach across the street! The front office was very casual and friendly-- I had a good experience […] with all of the staff. I loved the location- close to the beach, just a couple of blocks from restaurants and an awesome coffee shop, and a longer but easy walk to downtown Santa Monica and the pier. I would definitely stay again. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"it was nice"
It was niceחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"great romantic getaway!"
Great location- except parking shortage- , friendly and effective staff and pleasant room. A very good experience.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
Bayside is really a converted motel, but that said, the rooms are fresh and updated and the ambiance is relaxed. There were a few minor issues--no parking left by the time I arrived to check in, and there was no soap in my room. I stayed only for one night so these weren't huge issues, but could be a problem for a longer stay. I was upgraded for free […] to a room with a beautiful ocean view. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Don't do it!"
It felt like the guest room in someone's crazy, poor aunt's house. If you are going to spend your entire time on the beach across the street have fun just go back to the hotel after dark and don't turn on the lights to get into bed.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Great deal"
The bed was so comfortable and the staff was so nice!חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Nice hotel great location"
I think some of the negative reviews I read were way off about this hotel. My hotel room was clean, staff was responsive and location is super convenient. Room was small but met all my needs. Bed was comfortable and bathroom was clean. This is not a tres chic place to stay but it exceeded all my needs.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"More less than more"
Great location. However, you need the skills of a taxi driver to maneuver in and out of the parking lot (which you pay $17 per day to use) because too many car spots are too close together. One bar of soap to share between the sink and the shower. Indifferent staff.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Best location. Nicely updated!"
It was great! We enjoyed being literally across the street from Santa Monica beach and so many amenities. Great place! Only complaint is the Internet was a pain to get into and if you were inactive for a few minutes it booted you off and you had to sign in again each time. So Annoying as I was trying to get some work done while I was there.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Worst hotel ive ever stayed at"
I cannot beleive i payed 570 for this motel lookin room.worst hotel ever period!!!!!חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"comfortable clean hotel close to beach and pier"
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff excellent.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Motel Masquerading as a Hotel"
I realize that Santa Monica is a very expensive area especially for out-of-towners staying at a hotel close to the beach but this motel was over priced for the value. My Gardenview consisted of a view of the ice machine and all night I got to hear everyone collecting their ice! We tried checking in at four and the room was not ready so we have to go […] and walk around the beach after a 9 hour drive! I believe $330 is too much money for this motel Priced like a hotel! Luckily I have a small car because their parking was very very snug! Which matched the size of the room as well! קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Great little hotel"
A lovely little hotel. Big comfy beds, very clean. Very helpful staff who were very knowledgeable and gave us advice on where to eat/shop/sight see. I would happily stay here again. The garden view room didn't have much of a garden view but we were happy all the same.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
Very good hotel. Very poor WiFi however!חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Very noisy and disappointing"
The small AC units make all rooms very noisy and the staff is very unfriendly.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
THE HOTEL IS VERY OLD AND IN NEED OF A MAKE-OVER. THE TUB WAS MOLD STAINED, THE SHOWER CURTAIN ALSO HAD MOLD. THE BATH TUB RAN ALL NIGHT. THE BED WASN'T TOO BAD. I BOOKED A DOUBLE ROOM WITH TWO BEDS. I WAS TOLD THEY OVERBOOKED AND WAS GIVEN A KING BED WITH A ROLL AWAY. LUCKILY IT WASN'T TOO TERRIBLY AKWARD FOR ME AND TWO FRIENDS IN ONE BED AND ONE ON […] THE ROLL AWAY :( WOULD NOT STAY HERE AGAIN קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Great spot"
We were basically on the beach and a block away from several great local restaurants. I would definitely stay here again.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"comfortable in a good location"
The hotel is close to beachfront with only a park in between. Its location is excellent in terms of walking to the shopping and restaurant precincts, beach, pier. Reception staff were helpful in booking my tours and following up on the morning of the tour when they saw me waiting for my pick-up. They also recommended suitable places for me to eat since […] I was travelling by myself. My room was comfortable and quiet, but beach view rooms were naturally more expensive so I opted for a side view room which was adjacent to a block of apartments. The room was serviced at 6pm. I don't know why it was that late. One other point. The building isn't serviced by lifts so you have to carry your bags up and down the stairs. This may be a problem for some people. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Awful service"
We had booked a room for five people, three adults and two teenagers, 14 and 16 years old. We only made searches on the website for hotels accomodating five people, we were VERY thorough about that. Bayside looked good so we made reservations that clearly featured five persons. When we got there we were presented a tiny room with two queen beds. OK, […] something must be wrong so we went down to the woman at the office again. She was extremely rude, almost laughed in our face that we were disappointed and did absolutely nothing to assist our concerns. She said that there had been complaints before, the manager was aware of it and had informed the website that it shouldn't answer searches for five people since they had NO rooms that accomodated this. Then it was end of story for her. If she in any way had been at least nice, it would have been a bit different but she just snarled at us and wanted us to go away. After some argument she asked the janitor to get a fold-out bed for our room. However, the room was so small, in order to get the extra bed fitted, we needed to keep our suitcases IN THE CAR. We were extremely disappointed with this hotel; if we had been met nicely with an apology and some action to get the problem solved, it would have been different. But having the receptionist almost laughing at our distress was a bit too much. We demanded to speak to the manager, but during our 2-day stay, he didn't try to get in touch with us. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Disappointed; parking a problem"
This is an economy hotel at 4 or 5-star prices. The only positive thing I can say is the location is great, right near the beach. When we checked in, we had two unpleasant surprises. First, we were told there would be an extra $2 charge (some kind of tax); this was not in the information provided on the web site. I don't like surprises like this, but […] Ok, $2 is no big deal. Second, the hotel has a parking lot (w/ fee which is in the web info) but when we arrived, we were told the spaces were reserved for people booking multiple nights, and we couldn't use the lot. Huh??? We were told we had to park in the street, but there was no parking to be had. We ended up parking 0.5 miles away at a meter. We had to be up and there to put money in the meter at 9 AM the next morning, which was very inconvenient. The room itself was OK, comparable to an economy hotel, and not worth the money we paid. I will not stay here again. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Great location, nice staff"
Location was perfect! Close to the pier but enough away from it that the beach wasn't crowded. There's a cute Caribbean restaurant called cha cha's chicken within walking distance with delicious cheap eats and fruit drinks. Staff was very accommodating and the room was clean with a nice, beachy decor.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Cute hotel! Close to beach"
This hotel is so cute! I was impressed immediately when I arrived. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms have a beautiful beachy feel. There is no elevator but the staff were happy to help me with my luggage up the stairs.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Best beach hotel for value!"
The hotel is a great location and its clean and great view and exceptional value!!חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
Forget Santa Monica . Full Stop. Accommodation O for overnight forget it for a longer stay.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Ocean-front if in right room"
I thought the staff were very helpful and courteous. I decided to upgrade my room once I got there so I could face the ocean. It was quite clean and tidy. My only complaint is that there were two issues in the bathroom that needed maintenance: hot water was dripping in the bathtub, and the toilet flushed itself, thus, not just wasting water, but causing […] noise. I reported it to the staff and am assuming it is probably fixed by now. I'd stay there again. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Great location, basic hotel"
Hotel was so so but the location is great. We got a deal from Expedia which was about £150. I later saw they were looking to charge £600+ and it was actually sold out so clearly someone paid it. £150 was expensive for what it is - a basic room - so if I was paying more I'd look at the other hotels in the area. The staff were ok, but didn't give particularly […] good service. They were slow, not overly welcoming and tried to charge for items we didn't have as they had misread the system. We stayed for one night and so we weren't overly worried about luxuries, as location was key for us. One nice touch they do have is the bags with beach towels in for you to use. It's location is spot on near the beach, pier and restaurants. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Great energy, fantastic staff, exceptional view"
We moved here from the Santa MOnica Blvd Comfort Inn. The difference couldn't be starker. While the building was clearly built in the early 60's, it is in amazing shape, and the rooms have clearly been fully refurbished in the last few years. The second-floor room had a wonderful ocean view across a beautiflul little park, and just hummed with energy. […] The bed and furniture were modern, but without feeling hard, and fit the vibrant feel of the room perfectly. The kitchen, while small overall, was appropriate for the size of the room, while the bathroom was spacious, bright and sparkling clean. The staff was very professional and accommodating. While there isn't a pool, just down the beach, there is a public pool and changing house. We were sad we had to leave and can't wait to go back. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"good location!"
good location, nice hotel, close to the beach, rooms very small but cleanחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"compact but good"
a really cool place small rooms big furniture slightly old world but well kept beding and all is really good. easy access great location. I enjoyed by stay though maybe a little small for two people. Really recommend to most peoples, simple transaction all round great time and place.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Ocean view room with view of a tree."
I paid $300 for an ocean view room. Upon arrival at 3pm the room was not ready. 45 minutes later I went to my room on the 2nd floor. Only to discover the view was actually of a huge thick tree. I was very upset. I paid a lot of money for an ocean view. It was a splurge for my birthday on my vacation. I went to the office and asked for another room. […] So we got moved to the room next door that was not ready for occupancy. And it was not a kitchenette which is what I paid for. Don't stay here! Again we had to wait for the room to be cleaned. Finally we were able to settle into our room. The room was clean but old. And to top it off the iPhone clock radio was broken. It had missing buttons. So again I had to go to the office to have them bring me a working clock radio. The experience was awful and because I paid so much money I feel duped. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
Conveniently located close to the beach but very basic amenities.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Great hotel"
Room was huge and looked like brand new, awesome location and staff always available for help! Really great stay! Will 100% stay again in the near future!חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Parking a hassle"
The room was supposed to be ready at 3, wasn't until 4:45pm. The staff was rude. There was no parking, so had to pay the meter and move the car at 7am.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"the beach in santa monica, but $20 to park a car?"
Nice place, it's old but everything worked, we were 10 min from Santa Monica peir. It's been redone and looks pretty nice, bed was great and no complaints with room. HOWEVER $20 to park in a hotel owned lot is rediculous!! I mean to add that on to a maxed out room rate is tasteless. That left a bad taste in my mouth, and this place could really be something... […] Oh and nooooooo breakfast at all. Did not feel taken care of overall. To little for the money. Who goes to a hotel without a car??? קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Excellent location, great value"
Two friends and I stayed there for a visit to Santa Monica and found the hotel to be great for its value - it was significantly cheaper than other oceanfront hotels but just as close to the beach. It's an older building and thereby in need of some updating, but the rooms were perfectly clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. A couple of things […] to be aware of are 1) it's more of a motel than a hotel and 2) almost all of the rooms do not have an ocean view. However, there is a really nice well-kept garden in the courtyard, and whether or not you can see the ocean, the fact is that it's across the street so you can't really whine about it. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay here and would definitely stay again if I found myself in Santa Monica. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Cute Beach side hotel"
This place was super cute and foot steps from the beach and Santa Monica Pier....also walking distance to some great resturants and shops. Not a lot of amenities but for the location it was definitely a good buy!חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Bad experience"
The place it's falling apart the only good thing is the location.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Disrepair mars comfort"
The room was clean, however the toliet screamed everytime it was flushe, the a/c wasn't working, the room safe was broken, the lighting was very dim, and the tv reception quite poor. The office staff was borderline surly. Good location, however.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"close too the beach"
No elevatorחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Over priced for a 1 star motel."
Good, but not great Santa Monica location. A bit of a walk. The building is walk up motel vintage early 60's with few updates but clean. Unsecured outside parking is extra. The only view is a parking lot on one side and busy street on the other. It is not "bayside" and has no views. Walls thin. I could not get the wi-fi to work even after talking with […] the front desk. No amenities at all that I sawCost with tax was a little over $200 which seemed steep given the above. Santa Monica is expensive in general but there are numerous better options and I will research better next time. I travel a lot and have never filed a negative review. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"customer service lacking"
This hotel is only in business because of its amazing location. Customer service is lacking. The hotel is older and understandably requires more maintenance. The issues lie in the customer service to compensate. Customer service was very nonchelant.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"close to beach park and Santa Monica"
at arrival at 7 PM, nobody was at the office for 45 minutes, no sign on the door, then a girl came walking down, open the office, did not give any excuse why nobody was their to check us in, other wise we liked our stayחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Great location but noisy at ht"
Great location to the beach and downtown activities. Walls are thin and noise transmits easily from one room to another. Overall the experience was good, even though one of the rooms was not cleaned during the day based on a prankster leaving a Do Not Disturb sign on the room, but the staff readily resupplied the room with clean towels and made the […] bed. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Clean, comfortable bed, ok."
You get what you pay for.it was ok.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Amazing Hotel"
Great experience, we are definitely going to visit Bayside Hotel again! Clean and comfortable room, VERY friendly and helpful staff, super convenient bike rental...and a GREAT view. 10 stars!חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
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Timing and Statistics of Autumn and Spring Annual Snow Cover for the Northern Hemisphere
The National Snow and Ice Data Center hosts a time-series data set comprising annual snow cover data for the Northern Hemisphere (covering land primarily over 45 degrees North) from 1972 to 2000. Data are presented for land areas that exhibited snow cover in each of the 29 years. Variables are the week of snow disappearance, the week of snow cover onset, and the duration of the snow-free period. These variables were derived from operational NOAA weekly snow cover charts that have been quality controlled by the Rutgers University Global Snow Lab. For each year of the 29-year period, there are three binary files with data in an 89 x 89 cell grid. The week of the first detected snow cover in the fall is included in the WFS file, the week of the last observed snow cover in the spring is given in the WLS file, and the duration of snow-free period in weeks is given in the DSF file. Data are also provided in ASCII format summary files. In addition, summary statistics for each parameter are provided. These are grids of the mean and the standard deviation for the three parameters. Gridded latitude and longitude files are also included with this data set. View Metadata RecordData CitationThe following example shows how to cite the use of this data set in a publication. For more information, see our Use and Copyright Web page. Dye, D. 2005. Timing and Statistics of Autumn and Spring Annual Snow Cover for the Northern Hemisphere. [indicate subset used]. Boulder, Colorado USA: National Snow and Ice Data Center. http://dx.doi.org/10.7265/N5F18WNC. See Also |


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The Community News • P.O. Box 1031 • 203 Pecan Dr. • Aledo, TX 76008 • 817-441-7661 • FAX: 817-441-5419
An 'Elements of Drawing" workshop will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Firehouse Gallery at 119 Palo Pinto St., Weatherford, TX. This one day workshop, offered by local artist John Stout, will have an emphasis in Perspective, Composition/Contour, Line drawing, Contrast, Shading, Texture, and Ellipses.
John Stout, son of a sign painter and inventor in League City, Texas in the 50s and 60s, first honed his artistic skills in his father's sign shop at age 14. In the Army 1961-64, John was assigned to painting murals in Europe in addition to his regular military duties.
He discovered his love for carving nearly 25 years ago, when his first wife asked him to carve some toys as Christmas gifts for their children. Later he moved to reproducing carousel horses for private collectors around the country.
"People who know me for my murals and paintings are always surprised to find out I can carve. But carving is just another art form. My dad taught me that if I know the arts, what field or what materials I work with are irrelevant. My focus is always on artistic elements, no matter what project I do," Stout said.
John studied art in the U.S. and Europe. His accomplishments as a painter and graphic artist are many and varied and his work is represented in private collections in Israel, Germany, England, Canada, France, Alaska and several states in the United States.
John painted murals and artwork on J.W. Brown Stagecoaches that appeared on Wells Fargo television commercials and billboards and on the TV series "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" and other movies like "Around the World in 90 Days" and "Night at the Museum." He also painted the background barn for the Country Time Lemonade commercial and painted many logos in arenas for the National Cutting Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association, American Paint Horse Association & American Appaloosa Horse Club.
John's creative art skills include but are not limited to murals, portraits, fine arts, book illustrations, graphic arts, sign writing and custom auto pinstriping and have appeared in national and international publications.
He and his wife Judi are now members of Weatherford Art Association and serve on the board.
Materials needed for the workshop are: four pencils: F (hard), B (Med. soft), ebony (soft), charcoal, erasers: white & kneaded, smugers: stumps (2) one large and one small, Sandpaper (400 grit), drawing board-optional, masking tape and Strathmore 400 paper approx. 11" x 14". Cost: $35 per person. For more information, call John Stout at 817-597-9282 or Weatherford Art Association at 817-599-3278.
AHS Varsity Boys Basketball at HJ Marathon in Sour Lake; TBA through 12/14
AHS Varsity Girls Basketball at Granbury Tournament through 12/14
AHS Freshman Girls Basketball vs. Nolan Catholic at Aledo - 6 p.m.
AHS 9B Boys Basketball at Burleson Centennial; 6:30 p.m.
AHS Boys Basketball vs. *O.D. Wyatt in Aledo;
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JV - 6 p.m.;
V - 7:30 p.m.
AHS Girls Basketball at O.D. Wyatt;
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V - 7:30 p.m.
AHS Boys Basketball vs. *Western Hills at Billingsly Fieldhouse;
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JV - 4:30 p.m.;
V - 6:30 p.m.
AHS Girls Basketball vs. *Western Hills in Aledo;
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V - 7:30 p.m.
AHS Varsity Girls Basketball at the Mansfield Rotary Invitational Tournament through Dec. 28.
AHS JV Boys Basketball at Kennedale JV Tournament through Dec. 28
AHS Varsity Boys Basketball - Moritz Auto Group Holiday Classic in Aledo - Through Dec. 28
AHS Girls Basketball at *Southwest;
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V - 2:30 p.m.
AHS Boys Basketball vs. *Southwest in Aledo;
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JV - 6 p.m.;
V - 7:30 p.m.
AHS 9B Boys Basketball at Burleson; 12 p.m.
AHS Girls Basketball vs *Granbury in Aledo (Middle School Night);
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V - 7:30 p.m.


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John M. O'Quinn as Complex in Death as he was in Life – Liquidation of Estate Part II
Posted by Rose in All Things Anna Nicole Smith, Anna Nicole Smith, Anna Nicole Smith's Will, Celebrity Trials, Daniel Smith, Dannielynn, Don Clark, Don Clark ex-FBI, High Proflie Trials, John O'Quinn, Neil McCabe, The John O'Quinn Law Firm, The O'Quinn Law FirmJohn O'Quinn has been as complex in death as he was in life. There are no simple answers or simple liquidation of his assets for his Estate, his foundation or even the Trustees who now run The O'Quinn Law Firm Trust; as rumors of cars being sold, employees leaving or being laid off sent many scrambling for answers. The Executor of the Estate, the board members of the John M. O'Quinn Foundation and even the Trustees for the Law Firm have been pretty mum over the last few weeks.
The Estate as all of you know, is being handled by a life long friend, T. Gerald Treece. Mr. Treece was of counsel to the O'Quinn Law Firm before O'Quinn's death. Mr. Treece also is an assistant dean at Southwest School of Law, counsel to the president of the law school, and instructor at the law school as time permits which leaves him at the Law School for most of his time and less time at the firm's office.
Beginning February 4 rampant rumor mills started over the weekend, some saying the Estate with problems, is planning selling the car collection that John O'Quinn made in his Will as a separate entity and not part of the Estate and the rush to get quotes on the record or find reliable information began.
Part of what you need to know about O'Quinn his firm and Texas is that since 2003 Texas has undergone major class action suits tort reform. Some have said it should have been called the O'Quinn – Nix Tort reform act of Texas. Prior to the extensive reform Texas was known as "the lawsuit capital of the world", which made Texas not surprisingly, what the insurance companies consider;"Texas the worst jurisdiction in the nation". In fact Texas ranked last among insurers willing to insure firms that could be subject to a huge lawsuit and Texas jurors were known to give HUGE settlements. "In 2003 the doctor-per-citizen ratio Texas ranked 49th out of 50 states." Of the state's 254 counties, more than 150 had no obstetrician in 2003, and more than 120 had no pediatrician.
Thus began the migration of huge tort cases were often paired up in Mississippi where the filing of these type of mass class actions suits were still money makers under their state laws.
You probably had noticed that John O'Quinn began to partner with attorneys out of state in these filings but O'Quinn also did something else. He turned his attention from huge personal injuries pay outs to other types like the penny-stock and then attacked some of the largest stock investment firms in New York. He also turned to lawsuits like the Overstock.com suit he was on his way for a mediation when that tragic accident happened. Just as the Overstock.com lawsuit, there are many pending lawsuits that owe Mr. O'Quinn's Estate, O'Quinn's share of the winnings, or the debts if that is the case.
Fortune magazine once dubbed John O'Quinn as the "lawyer from hell."
Still, facing O'Quinn was "as difficult as anything I've ever experienced in 40 years as a lawyer," Terry Scarborough said, describing an opponent who mercilessly probed for any weakness and exploited every advantage. "He had an unlimited pocketbook on top of the fact that he was gifted, smart and worked hard." Scarborough had fought O'Quinn for ten years for the silicon implant case to reimburse the women in that class action suit. The Estate announced on Dec. 19, 2009 it would settle the suit for $46.5 million dollars to almost 3,500 former clients without further litigation.
Gerald Treece, the executor of O'Quinn's estate, in a statement told the Houston Chronicle's Mary Flood recently that some of the cars were being sold at auction to help pay the $45 million legal settlement over legal fees for breast-implant litigation that O'Quinn lost before his death.
Last week the word came that some of O'Quinn's car collection of over 670 classic cars might be sold off in lots, the first two, was one on the March 13, 2010 of about 55 cars and another at the end of the month, March 26-28, of 150. More of the prized collections made RM the auctioneer and car collectors salivate There are persistent rumors that more will be sold in lots over the summer, RM has verified that the 150 cars to auctioned off on March 26-28 will be sold with conditions stating "no reserve" for those cars. Auto Week has confirmed that they might expect more of the cars to go to auction over the summer.
Car collectors in Houston are saddened they see the "world's greatest car museum" fading fast. Ken Daugherty, an early consultant to O'Quinn's car collection, has said, "The loss of O'Quinn's proposed car museum is incalculable to Houston." "It's a tragedy that this happened," said Ron Stein, a friend of O'Quinn's who frequently gave tours of the collection on the lawyer's behalf. "It was a world-class collection." Treece and Stein both said a museum remains a possibility, noting that even after the planned sales, hundreds of classic cars will remain in the collection. Scrapping the museum plans "would be a big loss not just for the car collectors but for the city of Houston." The facility would bring international attention to the city, Treece said.
The maintenance staff that takes care of O'Quinn's car collection has been reduced to a skeleton crew, Darla Lexington, frequently described as O'Quinn's soul mate and president of Classy Classic Cars LTD, first through her attorney over the weekend said several cars have already been auctioned off, much to her dismay.
Lexington's attorney Jimmy Williamson says it's a matter of economics. "The estate is on solid ground, but, of course, there are settlements out there. There are claims against the estate. There are debts, just like any person who has assets has debts and all of those have to be accommodated and dealt with in a responsible fashion. While it's not to say a museum won't happen, Williamson says it certainly won't be on the scale they had hoped for. Williamson says Lexington is fully supportive of the executor's efforts to keep the estate on solid footing.
At the first of this week, Ms. Lexington released her own statement saying; "John loved the cars and planned on building the world's greatest car museum, his untimely death in the midst of the great recessions created a number of unforeseen issues for the estate, which the sale will help alleviate."
There has been speculation that the number and quality of O'Quinn cars coming to market could cause a drop in overall collector car pricing of as much as 25 percent.
On February 4, 2010 another announcement was made in regards to property held by O'Quinn's Estate. On the steps of the Texas State Capitol, the San Jacinto Battleground was named among seven sites (the only one in Harris County) to the list of 2010 Texas' Most Endangered Historic Places. The selection was made by Preservation Texas, Inc., a statewide partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Friends President Jan DeVault announced the launch of a $1 million statewide campaign to purchase and rehabilitate a 19-acre tract located outside the state-owned area, but within the battlefield. The Friends' immediate goal is to raise $625,000 by June 1, 2010, to acquire this property, now owned by the estate of late Houston attorney John O'Quinn, to protect it from recently proposed development and industrial encroachment.
Upon John O'Quinn's death everything concerning the law firm was moved into the O'Quinn Law Firm Trust with three co-trustees at the helm, Mr. Treece, C. David Towery and David L. Griffis.
To me "trustees" pretty much equals "bean counters" or better known as accountants with the task to get a stable bottom line and make hard decisions as to who stays and who goes.
I have been told by several who do not have the authority to speak on behalf of the firm or the Estate that since the first of the year about half of the lawyers and their support staff have left. Some who were in business on their own and merged with O'Quinn in the last decade have moved back into their own practices. Others have been laid off with the support staff laid off as well and "Severance Packages" as John O'Quinn had left the trustees of the firm's trust to say who, how much and when. I believe there are a record number of lawyers without work already in Texas related to the recession, this will just increase those numbers.
The Will gives the trustees the sole power to "sell or otherwise dispose of all of the other assets of the Firm and make such employment decisions concerning any or all of the employees of the Firm including the payment of severance pay and make all decisions concerning any office or real property least obligations the Firm may have including the payment of sums to landlords to satisfy and/or compromise any outstanding obligations." We know from a on the record comment by Mr. Neil McCabe to several sites that before the first of the year the Law Firm Trust, signed another five year contract on the office space. I have said before that makes sense because it could take 5 to 7 years to tidy up what is owed and to whom.
So what has happened in the last couple of weeks? I have been told by a source familiar with the firm that Don Clark had left the firm because he had been in the right place at the right time to be offered a job as a anti-terrorist consultant to a major import – export firm that uses the Houston Texas port. At the time we learned of this we had been asked not to share that and when people share things off of the record to us on any of the suits we are following we honored that. Although many times it has meant we lost the "exclusive" label or "First to Report", however you build up good sources by keeping those promises and gaining the trust of a lot of people who will give you a look inside of a case, trial etc. After we confirm that on Topix the rumors that yes Mr. Clark had departed, we began to work our sources for on the record comments, and that can take days. We have now learn that Mr. Clark will remain with the Estate of O'Quinn working directly under Gerald Treece as a consultant during this transition time. I am sure if the firm ever needs his service he will do it as a independent consultant.
Those that have left the O'Quinn Law Firm since the first of the year as well as those familiar with the plans for the future of the Firm have stated we need to watch the firm for more surprising announcements as to what "new" turns the Firm will take over the next six months.
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February 10, 2010
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