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Time to end the madness called, "Daylight Saving Time"
- Author: Tracy Klein Mar 09, 2018,
Mar 09, 2018, 2:07
Czeisler points out reducing time in front of the TV, computer or smartphone will help restless sleepers get extra shut-eye before losing an hour.
Germany was the first country to utilize Daylight Saving Time in 1916 in an effort to conserve electricity during World War I. States can opt out of daylight saving time under federal law but aren't allowed to go full time with daylight saving time. Hawaii and most of Arizona are on standard time year-round.
"We have a circadian rhythm [that] is coinciding with the time we eat", he explained. Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and American Samoa also skip out on the clock-changing fun.
Standard time and the four USA time zones, it should be emphasized, were not decreed by government, but were established by the railroads early on to coordinate train departure and arrival times.
Even though the bill is awaiting the signature of Scott, who's now under intense political pressure over newly passed gun legislation, it's actually the call of Congress on whether Florida can permanently leap forward timewise for good, the Herald noted. That bill enacted the first observance of the time change, March 31, 1918.
Arizona and Hawaii will not.
That means the debate is underway once again, with inquiring minds asking: Why do we tinker with our clocks every year, anyway?
Elise Amendola AP FILEDan La Moore sizes hands for an 8-foot diameter silhouette clock at Electric Time Co. in Medfield Mass. Nov. 3 2016
It's nearly that time of year again to spring forward and move your clocks up an hour for Daylight Saving Time to begin.
Florida may not be the last state looking for a time change. For a small percentage of people, it takes about a week or even more before they feel adjusted to the new time.
Daylight saving time is a scam.
Florida is looking to eliminate the twice yearly changing of the clocks that begin and end Daylight Saving Time.
A couple of Texas lawmakers previous year proposed doing away with the practice once and for all but were unable to get their plan approved by the full state Legislature.


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Ruffhead, on the authority of Warburton, gives the following account of the cause which led to Parnell's intemperance.
"When Parnell had been introduced by Swift to Lord-Treasurer Oxford, and had been established in his favour by the assistance of Pope, he soon began to entertain ambitious views. The walk he chose to shine in, was, popular preaching: he had talents for it, and began to be distinguished in the mob-places of Southwark and London; when the Queen's sudden death destroyed all his prospects, and at a juncture when famed preaching was the readiest road to preferment. This fatal stroke broke his spirits; he took to drinking, became a sot, and soon finished his course."

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First of all it is very unfortunate that although Krishna's life story has so much to offer, there are people who derive misplaced arguments out of instances from the story that they either don't fully understand or have never taken out time to read about.
"Half knowledge is worse than ignorance."
When it comes to criticizing a religion, a lot of people hop into the parade without even knowing the context. While I truly believe that constructive criticism is the way towards building a better world, we must make sure that our criticism is truly constructive.
Case in point, this particular illustration is in no way a criticism done in the approved manner. First of all this picture propagates FALSE images from the story where Krishna is only a child when he does the 'Vastra Haran Lila' unlike what's depicted in the picture. And most importantly, the entire idea of 'Vastra Haran Lila' has a very intense connotation to it, which is about how nudity is the ultimate test of self-acceptance and self realization. Do you love yourself enough that you can give it all away and be truly one with your soul?
It's funny how the same drivers of social media who promote 'nude art' and 'losing one's inhibitions' are bashing Krishna through this illustration while being completely unaware how we were exposed to these ideas through Krishna long before it was 'cool'.
I am not at all denying that patriarchy exists in our culture, women have been undermined in various religious scriptures and there are endless legitimate examples of misogyny that can be pointed out and rightfully criticized; but not this one and not like this.
Before mindlessly forwarding and sharing some eyeball-seeking social media post, ask yourself one simple question – Do you have complete knowledge about this great story/incident used by millions to guide their lives?
We came across standup comedian Manan Desai's post that covers the intricacy of the debate and answers all relevant questions. Give it a read!
Manan Desai's Post
Today is Kali-Chaudas! Also known as Naraka Chaturdashi. I have had an intense conversation with Tushar Tere Animesh Bhatt Deep Bhatt in the last 24 hours over a picture of VastraHaranLila by Krishna in which the women in yamuna river are tagged #MeToo which was shared by Sweta Joshi
Though my perspective was about Sexism and how it is thriving in our country since years and ingrained because of hindu scriptures, the conversation went dwelling into Religion and Gods as we feel more protective about Religion & Gods compared to the women in this country.
Nonetheless it was a very enlightening conversation and this is what I have concluded after digging in deep and talking to few people especially my family friend Bhagwat Shah.
1. Understanding Krishna's Vastra Haran Lila
In the Vastra-haran-lila, Lord Krshna confiscates the external layers which camouflage the soul. Our various desires keep the soul bound to the physical realm. To cut these bonds and free the divine soul, Krupanidhan came to remove the last vestiges of duality from the very subconscious of the gopies. The soul is neither male or female. It is neither great or small. It is sinless and pure. It is all knowing and eternally free. Temporarily it is bound in the body by illusion and self imposed ignorance. Lord came only to remove these illusions and remind the soul that it is above it all. In all his Lilas, Krshna has attempted to awaken the soul and let it realize its destiny. This is a beautiful metaphor.
Suddenly, gopies, bathing in the river Yamuna, heard Murlidhar's flute. Seeking it's owner, they noticed a kadamb tree covered in their fine garments! Early morning sun glinted off their bright jewels. Dismayed by Ladla-Lal's latest prank, gopies initially tried to reason with Krshna. Failing this, they threatened to tell his father and even sought to punish him themselves. Unimpressed by their empty threats, Krshna told the gopies to come and claim their garments in person. Krshna explained that they (gopies) had offended the gods of the river by bathing in the nude during their Vrat. Gopies must ask for their forgiveness and than simply come and collect their clothes. Gopies, now clothed in the "divya"/ divine/ spiritual garments given by God, gained entry in to the Ras-Lila, the ultimate union of Soul and it's Source.
This has been misinterpreted by me earlier like many others as the pictorial representation does not show Baal Krushna. He was 6-7 years old when he did this Lila which has been pointed out multiple times by fellow Hindus 🙂
2. Understanding Narka ChaturDashi (Kaali Chaudas)
Shri Krushna killed Narkasur on Narka Chaturdashi to recover the jewels and imperial insignia he looted from Indra. Satyabhama joined him for the battle and asked him to kill the demon for having imprisoned in excess of 16,000 women. Having saved the women, now there was an issue of where will these women go? Their families were unwilling to take them back. No one wanted to 'marry' women who had stayed in a demon's palace for so long. The women had very few options – either to die, become nuns or take up prostitution.
To save the women from a life of ignominy, Shri Krushna married them and gave them an acceptable place in society. Clearly a new found respect for Krushna because of this act. Krushna was never a casanova/playboy as depicted by Godmen over the years.
I personally realize how I've misinterpreted the entire act of Vastra-Haran-Lila of Lord Krushna. But it does not take away the fact how sexism is relevant in Hindu Scriptures. Especially Ramayana.
It is Diwali time.. I would like to end this by telling you something about the beginning. Why did Valmiki write Ramayana?
Valmiki was going to the river Ganges for his daily ablutions. A disciple by the name Bharadwaja was carrying his clothes. On the way, they came across the Tamasa Stream. Looking at the stream, Valmiki said to his disciple, "Look, how clear is this water, like the mind of a good man! I will bathe here today." When he was looking for a suitable place to step into the stream, he saw a crane couple mating. Valmiki felt very pleased on seeing the happy birds. Suddenly, hit by an arrow, the male bird died on the spot. Filled by sorrow, its mate screamed in agony and died of shock. Valmiki's heart melted at this pitiful sight. He looked around to find out who had shot the bird. He saw a hunter with a bow and arrows, nearby. Valmiki became very angry. His lips opened and he cried out,
मां निषाद प्रतिष्ठां त्वमगमः शाश्वतीः समाः।
यत्क्रौंचमिथुनादेकम् अवधीः काममोहितम्॥'
You will find no rest for the long years of Eternity
For you killed a bird in love and unsuspecting.
What can be derived from this is that Society does not let two lovers live happily. Valmiki thought the same happened with Ram Sita and that's why he wrote the Ramayana. Society is Patriarchal because usually the biological and materialistic inheritance comes from the Man and not woman. There are small pockets of Matriarchal groups as well in this world but they are very limited. This has been the case before Ramayana and Mahabharat. If Ram would have taken a stand for SITA and not heard what the society is saying… Things would have been different for Hindu Women. Unfortunately, That is not the case!
We all don't dig deeper to understand where it all comes from. Guilty as charged. I apologize for my ignorance. But it has truly been an enlightening DIWALI for me! Signing off!
HAPPY DIWALI to you and to your family!


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History of the City of Braidwood, Will County
From: History of Will County, Illinois
By: August Maue
Historical Publishing Company
Topeka-Indianapolis 1928
City of Braidwood.
In many respects, this city is peculiar, and in its growth certainly is a wonder; and, to any but inhabitants
of the West, who are somewhat used to such phenomena as a large city springing from the ground in a decade, it
would be considered a marvel.
The history of Braidwood and Reed would be incomplete without an account of the strike. This account conies from Maltby's History. The panic of 1872-73 caused capitalists to withdraw their money from manufacturers and other enterprises which formerly gave employment to people without money or credit. Thus thousands of men and women all over the country were without the means of gaining a livelihood. As a consequence, a competition amongst laborers reduced wages, and still many, who would gladly have worked for smaller hire, had nothing to do. Labor arrayed itself against capital and manufacturers continued to withdraw thier means and invest in bonds and mortgages which were not threatened, and which, therefore, they considered safer, though not affording as great profits. This apparent conflict kept increasing until absolute necessity on the one hand and safety on the other have led to the organization of opposite parties. In 1877, this general strife culminated in a strike on the part of employes in all departments requiring labor. Mechanics, miners, railroad men and common workmen were infected with a premature desire to suddenly right their fancied or real wrongs. Trains were stopped, shops were closed and machinery of all kinds stood idle. This was the state of affairs in July, 1877. On the 1st of April, of the year mentioned, the coal companies of Braidwood had asked of their employes a reduction of 15 cents for Summer and 25 cents for Winter on each ton of coal mined, the reduction to take effect at once. The men would not accede to the terms proposed, and at once they stopped work, arguing that an unfair advantage was being taken of them in that many of them had bought lots of the companies and had improved the same, making it impossible for them to remove without serious loss. The companies were determined, however, and to keep their works in operation brought in miners from other localities, whom they employed by the day. After a month, several hundred colored miners were brought, who went to work for the companies at the reduction formerly proposed. Though deep mutterings were heard on all sides and some threats were made, nothing serious took place and hopes were entertained that the threatened trouble would finally blow over. But toward the last of July the general strikes occurring, and riots becoming common in many places throughout the land, the spirit of defiance took possession of the strikers, and they determined to drive out the "blacklegs," who, upon being apprised of the intention of the strikers. though promised protection by their employers and the county authorities, fled from the city. Some went to Wilmington, some to Morris, and others, who could obtain no means of conveyance for themselves and families, camped on the prairie. At this juncture, the Sheriff despairing of preserving order, the Governor was called on to furnish soldiers to quell the hourly expected outbreak. Accordingly, Gov. Cullom ordered 1,300 soldiers to the scene of the trouble, 200 of whom occupied the city about three weeks, the others returning to their homes in a few days. On the appearance of the soldiery, the "blacklegs" returned to the city and resumed work. At the end of the three weeks alluded to, the excitement attending the riot, as well as the disturbances themselves, ceased, railroads were in operation, factories were opened, and business generally was as brisk as before, and this community partaking of the modified sentiment prevailing in other parts, the trouble which had for some weeks threatened bloodshed was at an end. Many of the strikers took their former places in the mines, and some, with some of the "blacklegs," departed to other fields of labor. Peace and good feeling was so far restored that the visitor saw no trace of the once threatened rebellion. While the excitement was at its highest pitch, Gov. Cullom visited the city and spoke to the people, counseling peace and good order, and promising protection to the laborers to the extent of the full power of the State or of the United States army. The soil of the surrounding country, though but poorly adapted to agricultural pursuits, is yet quite well adapted to grazing and the dairy business, and this latter industry is just now receiving attention.
The history of Reed Township as well as the city of Braidwood is so closely connected with the coal industry
that they cannot be separated. In 1880, Braidwood had a population of about five thousand. It was perhaps the most
important mining town in Illinois. Soon after that, coal was taken out in many regions farther south. As they went
southward in the State they found veins of coal which were much thicker than at Braidwood. Some of these reached
a thickness of eight feet in Franklin County and at Springfield. These heavier veins made it cheaper to lift coal
because the miner could take out more in a day. Gradually the industry weakened at Braidwood. The production decreased
from year to year. In 1916, the mine at Godley just a little ways from Braidwood was closed. In 1918, the one at
Torino ceased to operate. In both of these villages, a large number of men were thrown out of employment. They
removed their families nearer to their work, most of them going to Southern Illinois. At this writing, Godley contains
perhaps ten houses which are occupied. Torino has been almost entirely abandoned. Only two or three of the houses
in the village are occupied and they are almost unfit for use. In 1923, South Wilmington mine was closed down.
While this was in another county it has a part in our history because some of the people at Godley, Torino, and
Braidwood, found employment in South Wilmington. In 1928, one small mine without a railroad was operated north
of Braid-wood. In July of that summer, Skinner Brothers sold the mine to the Northern Illinois Coal Corporation,
familiarly spoken of as the "strip mine". This company closed the Skinner mine at once thus throwing
out of employment 60 men. Skinner Brothers almost immediately opened up the old mine at South Wilmington where
they will give employment to many of those who worked for them in the mine at Braidwood.
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1. Training im DYSIM Lab
Die Trainingsmethoden für Air Traffic Controller werden in der regelmäßig um aktuelle Technologien erweiterten FAA Order JO 3120.4, Air Traffic Technical Training, beschrieben. Ein Vergleich der Order Stand 1986, JO 3120.4G, mit derselben Order Stand 2015, JO 3120.4P, zeigt diverse Fortentwicklungen und neue Techniken.
Zum Zeitpunkt 9/11 war die Order 3120.4J vom 16. Juni 1998 gültig. Ihr Nachfolgedokument ist JO 3120.4L vom 22. Juni 2005, das den folgenden Ausführungen zugrunde liegt.
Abschnitt fünf beschreibt den Umfang des Trainings für Controller eines ARTCC vor dem Radarschirm:
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Stage III (Nonradar/Radar-Associate Controller Training).
CLASSROOM/SITUATIONAL TRAINING: This training is administered using FAA Academy-developed and facility-developed course materials for instruction of ATC procedures. This academic component of training consists of classroom instruction and adequate practice using CBI [Computer Based Instruction] and/or DYSIM [Dynamic Simulation] exercises.
SIMULATION TRAINING: This training consists of DYSIM laboratory time to administer the necessary familiarization, instructional, and evaluation scenarios.
OJT [On-the-Job-Training]: After successful completion of classroom training, OJT shall be conducted in the operational environment in accordance with Chapter 3 of this order.
Training mit Simulationen findet demnach mittels des Systems DYSIM [Dynamic Simulation] statt, das zwischen 1975 und 1977 entwickelt wurde. DYSIM ist "a high fidelity simulation facility that closely resembles the real en route ATC environment" (FAA-Report Reduced Posting and Marking Of Flight Progress Strips, S. 4). Die Funktionsweise des Systems erklärt die einschlägige Fachliteratur (Wickens, Flight to the Future, S. 73):
The FAA is currently using the operational computers in the air traffic control facilities (HOST and ARTS) to provide simulation training. In the en route centers' simulation, it is called DYSIM, and in the terminal facilities, it is called ETG (enhanced target generator). Both systems generate simulated targets that can be maneuvered by a pseudo-pilot operating from a remote radar display with a keyboard. In these simulations, the radar display and keyboards are the same as those used in the actual control room, thereby creating what is called full-fidelity simulation.
Die in Order 3120.4L definierten Trainingssituationen umfassen hierbei alle denkbaren Aufgaben eines ATC, z.B.
(1) All radar identification methods and radar termination.
(2) Vectoring (e.g., to geographical point, to final approach course, for separation, departures, off route, around weather, no-gyro, flight breakup, sequencing).
(3) Departures and arrivals simultaneously in sector.
(4) Separation (e.g., overtaking situations; crossing, converging, and opposite direction traffic; from adjacent airspace, obstructions, and special use airspace; primary to primary, beacon to beacon, and beacon to primary; radar and nonradar).
Einige Übungsprofile geben einen Einblick in das DYSIM-Training: Beispiel 1 (1988, S. 3ff.), Beispiel 2 (2000, S. 5f.).
Das DYSIM Lab, in dem das Training stattfindet, ist dem regulären Arbeitsbetrieb eines ARTCC nachempfunden: Radarschirme, PCs, Controller, Vorgesetzte (Bildquelle, S. 6).
Im Unterschied zum OTJ-Training zeigen die Radarschirme allerdings keinen Realverkehr, sondern simulierte Radarsignale [inserts].
Radardaten sind die Daten bestimmter Radarstationen (Sekundär- und/oder Primärradar). Sowohl Radardaten auf dem Sekundär- als auch auf dem Primärradar setzen ein Objekt voraus, dass diese Daten durch Radarecho oder Transponder generiert.
Simulierte Radarsignale sind dagegen weder als Primär- noch Sekundärradarsignal sichtbar, da sie per definitionem nicht auf einem umherfliegenden Objekt beruhen – dieses Objekt wird ja nur auf dem Radarschirm simuliert. Sie werden daher auch nicht durch eine Radarstation generiert, sondern im jeweiligen Sim Lab der entsprechenden zivilen oder militärischen Einrichtung – im Fall eines ARTCC im DYSIM Lab.
In den Jahren seit der Entwicklung wurden Optik und Verhalten des DYSIM immer mehr an die Realität angeglichen. Ein Schnappschuss aus dem Jahr 1988 (Office of Technology Assessment, Safe Skies for Tomorrow, S. 146):
Developmentals training for ARTCCs undergo radar training with simulations created through the hardware and software of a system called Dynamic Simulation (DYSIM). DYSIM ties into the operational computer of the ARTCC, presenting the trainee with simulated traffic of limited realism. The Seattle ARTCC uses an upgrade of DYSIM, called Computer Enhanced Radar Training (CERT), which has improved software that more realistically simulates sector traffic. The CERT program emphasizes good use of instructors and the proficiency of operators who simulate pilots. As a result of these improvements, the Seattle ARTCC has cut by over 50 percent the time needed at certain stages of controller training, and has reduced time spent for on-the-job training with live traffic by 18 percent. The realism of training is limited, because software does not allow simulated traffic to deviate from preferential arrival and departure routes in the livesystem, and the call signs of simulated traffic must begin with XXX, a pattern never encountered with real traffic.
Ein Schnappschuss aus dem Jahr 1997 (Wickens, Flight to the Future, S. 73f.):
Scenario scripting is done by outlining the path of each aircraft in a specific simulation syntax that is difficult to master. This development process is extremely time-consuming. When the simulation is operating, it cannot be stopped and replayed for lesson reinforcement. In the ARTS ETG, in some instances the computer capacity of live traffic will limit the number of simulated targets available or even drop the simulated targets in the middle of a training session.
Ein Schnappschuss aus dem Jahr 2000 (FAA Office of Aviation Medicine, Reduced Posting and Marking Of Flight Progress Strips, S. 4):
Workstations are fully functional and landline communications are provided. Flight plans for each aircraft in a scenario are pre-programmed, but controllers or simulation pilots may change any flight plan during the simulation. Training specialists execute ATC instructions to simulate the roles of pilots and other controllers during the simulation.
Ein Schnappschuss aus dem Jahr 2007 (MITRE/FAA, Application of Advanced Technologies, S. 2-3f.):
En route field training consists of a combination of classroom, simulation, and OJT [On-the-job-Trainig]. OJT constitutes the major portion of field training.
FAA Order 3120.4 provides guidance on the conduct of OJT, but there is a great degree of variance in the time incurred. Several factors influence this length of time:
• Trainee aptitude and motivation.
• Evenness in the flow of incoming trainees. (Classes may be delayed until a minimum number of trainees are available.)
• Use of qualified trainees to staff sectors, thereby placing their training on hold.
• Degree of "seasoning" time required on certified sectors to build operational awareness and confidence before continuing to more complex and busier sectors.
• Effectiveness and quality of OJT time, which is highly dependent a traffic level and complexity that is appropriate for training.
DYSIM was deployed in the 1970's and enhanced when possible over the intervening years. Given the current state of this technology, there are several opportunities for improvement:
• Increasing the realism of altitude and speed profiles for simulated aircraft
• Ability to account for wind effects on aircraft maneuvers
• Control of speed adjustments for simulated aircraft
• Reducing the dependence on human "pseudo-pilots" for scenario runs
• Ability to pause/resume a scenario run
• Ability to replay a scenario run for after-action review
As these types of improvements are made in future simulation capabilities, training will be able to rely more on simulation and less on OJT. Moreover, many of the research principles that promote improvements in training processes can start to be applied.
Bei allen Ähnlichkeiten wird jedoch eine grundsätzliche räumliche Trennung von Realität und Übung aufrechterhalten. DYSIM findet in einem eigenen Raum und auf eigenen Radar- bzw. Simulationsschirmen statt.
2. O-Töne
Das Training via DYSIM wird von den Controllern der 9/11 beteiligten ARTCC´s bestätigt (vgl. auch die Stellungnahmen zu "wargames"). Richard Beringer, ZBW:
Beringer considers hijackings pre-9/11 as extremely out of the ordinary, even though they are trained in the basic ATC response on a yearly basis. Beringer believes that multiple situations are practiced in the DynSim and CBI training, and also believes that a situation with the multiple factors that occurred on 9/11 has been practiced. […] Overall Beringer believes the FAA and military coexist well in their shared airspace. Beringer stated that he has handled fighter aircraft in FAA DynSim training.
Daniel Bueno, ZBW:
Bueno stated that the Dynamic Simulation Training (DynSim) that ATCs are required to perform yearly serve their purpose, even though they are only simulation. He noted that in the past one of his DynSims might have involved vectoring an aircraft toward a hijack, but if so it is only a loose memory, but that he definitely has not exercised a NORAC hijack with no transponder. Nor had their been a hijack simulation or exercise that included FAA and NORAD co-participation.
Shirley Kula, ZBW:
Kula noted the Dynamic Simulation (DynSim) training programs usually have a hijack scenario every year, but those scenarios in her experience have never consisted of multiple hijacks, or in her experience of a single hijack that necessitates a vectored military fighter.
Charles Alfaro, ZNY:
The training he received was computer refresher training and dynamic simulation exercises. He does not recall any multiple hijacking exercises. Further, Alfaro noted that all his training dealt with single-event scenarios.
Lorraine Barrett, ZNY:
Pre 9-11 there was hijacking content in exercises in the Dynamic Simulation lab, but they were not extensive exercises. Training was vastly different than the actual hijacking of airplanes on 9-11. In training scenarios the pilot was still in control of the airplane. All exercises were based on that given. There were also scenarios when the pilot would use a code word or the pilot would verbally explain if the situation allowed.
David Bottiglia, ZNY:
Training on Dynamic Simulations involves airplanes that squawk hijack code 7500, inferring that the airliner pilot is in control of the aircraft. Bottiglia continued his point by noting that controllers were never presented with a scenario or practice exercise that was more challenging than this. The procedure that he had learned was 1) to see the "hijack" warning flash on the scope; 2) to verify with the pilot that he ist'squawking 7500″; and 3) then to tell the supervisor for the area. Bottiglia noted to Commission staff that he has never been involved in a real life military intercept on a hij ack and has never participated in a simulation that would vector a military aircraft towards a target.
George Leonard, ZNY:
He had never contemplated a scenario such as 9-11. All employees undergo annual refresher training internal to FAA that included a hijack scenario at least once per year. The Dynamic Simulation lab where scenarios are created was intended for controllers. He had no recall of unusual scenarios; most training scenarios were standard hijackings.
Mark Merced, ZNY:
Merced's hijacking training was mostly annual refresher training that included hijack scenarios on a Dynamic Simulation, called DynSim, which simulates air traffic. These exercises, as noted, involved one aircraft, and a pilot as the participant in communication through code use. Even post 9/11 Merced has only exercised scenarios involving single aircraft.
Anthony Palmieri, ZNY:
Palmieri is trained once a year in a Dynamic Simulation (SynSim) machine with hijack simulations.
Paul Thumser, ZNY:
He was not familiar with Dynamic Simulation training concerning hijackings and had no computer or other training for hijacking. Operations supervisors do not go through the same training as controllers.
Chris Tucker, ZNY:
Tucker commented that he received refresher training quarterly. They were told not to do certain things. The training was on the DynSim simulator. He commented that there training did not entail 9/11 scenarios; but that the training does encourage a controller to react the best they can under different problems.
Linda Povinelli, ZID:
Povinelli had never before been involved in a hijack situation. She has participated in refresher training in the DYSIM, dynamic simulator about every six months. Povinelli had never been presented with a suicide hijack situation in this training.
Linda Justice, ZOB:
In simulation labs representing hijack scenarios, the controller has to look for them to say "trip" and squak a different mode. "Squak" or "trip" are signals to the controller of a hijacking. Deviating from the course or transponder switch was never incorporated into the simulation.
Brudnicki, Dan (MITRE)/Ethier, Bob (FAA)/Chastain, Kerri (FAA): Application of Advanced Technologies for Training the Next Generation of Air Traffic Controllers. MITRE 2007 (Online)
Office of Aviation Medicine (FAA): Reduced Posting and Marking Of Flight Progress Strips for En Route Air Traffic Control. Washington D.C.: Office of Aviation Medicine 2000 (Online)
Office of Technology Assessment: Safe Skies for Tomorrow. Aviation Safety in a Competitive Environment. Band 22. Kap. 7. United States Congress 1988 (Online)
Wickens, Christopher D. et al (Ed.): Flight to the Future: Human Factors in Air Traffic Control. Washington D.C.: National Academies Press 1997


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Use a whistle to be heard
There are whistles which are specially thought for being used while being under the water. These kinds of whistles are very loud and powerful, intended to allow people who are in or under the water to communicate with others in case they need it. Their sound is so powerful that it would allow you to be heard loud from the surface while you are diving into the water.
A whistle can be a great help whenever you are under the water and need help. If you try them in the air they might sound too much loud since they are meant to be used in a water environment which absorbs part of the sound it makes. Actually, they often come with a warning telling people not to try them at home or in any closed environment as well as they come with a warning telling not to let them near children.
This special whistles where first developed for military uses, in order to allow soldiers to send signals and ask for help while being in the water. After that, these kinds of whistles have been improved and specialized for any water related activity in which a loud sound could be helpful as a signal.
A diving whistle can reach around 95 decibels of power which allows its users to be even heard from people who are in a helicopter. This way, if you are lost or need to be rescued, you can easily call the attention of those who are looking for you with a whistle of this kind. If you are on the surface or at any place very far from the people who are looking for you, this whistle would ensure you from being heard by them.
A whistle allows divers to be clearly heard by people who are on the surface. This is not only good in case a diver has an emergency and needs to call the attention of others, but also in cases in which any kind of coordination is needed or in which signals can be useful. Therefore, having a whistle can be a very good idea for divers since it could turn out to be helpful in many different situations.
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I make great pot roast. And actually it is something I learned from my mother. So I'll start this theme off with Pot Roast.
I start with a chuck roast -- like this one:
I prefer flat to roundish and usually around 3 pounds.
I brown it in a little olive oil in my saute pan --
Then I add a couple of quartered onions, several cloves of garlic, a bit of salt and pepper. Around 1/3 C of red wine, a good splash of soy sauce, and a teaspoon of Thai chili garlic paste. The soy adds a nice full flavor -- called umami, a Japanese word meaning savory.
Now put the lid on and set it to simmer -- really just above warm. And let it cook for at least 3 hours -- longer is even better.
And it will look like this.
Some people put carrots and potatoes in with the meat but I prefer to roast additional vegetables instead. You can reduce the liquid in the pan and make it a nice sauce. Or I suppose you could make gravy, but I am not a gravy person so don't tell me about it if you do this.
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Sometimes you just get lucky.
I experienced that marvelous quirk of fate when I contracted with video-wizard Daniel Smith of ooLite Media to produce my video book trailers. Knowledgeable, conscientious, flexible, patient, and a great laugh -- what more could I ask for?
When I mentioned to Daniel that I needed a sound studio to record my audiobooks, he pointed me in the direction of Peak Recording's Gil Stober, who became the guru overseeing the making of my Audible books. Ditto, ditto, ditto for all the good things I said about Daniel.
Gil, in turn, lined me up with actor John Hosking to narrate the Audible version of my books. More dittos, but add a voice that flows like warm caramel.


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Following the success of last year's "Buy One Get One Tree" campaign, innocent is teaming up with Carbon Clear again for its bigger and better Buy One Grow One Tree scheme. Throughout May, for each carton of smoothie sold and registered, innocent will grow a tree in one of Carbon Clear's projects in
The innocent smoothie drinkers across the
This year innocent is also supporting The Tree Council's Walk in the Woods Month to encourage everyone to visit their local forest or parkland during May. At events across the country kids are being encouraged to complete the innocent tree trail and enjoy the


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5. Waves and Curls
Soft and touchable curls and waves that frame your face give you a romantic look. Hairstylists advice both loose waves and defined curls. Try out spirals if you have a curling iron. Change your hairstyle from defined to loose every day. Pick your favorite style and enjoy it! For more ideas, please check out pictures and ideas given by Guido Palau or any other famous hairstylist.


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In Bubble I spend a night in the sterile environment of a luxury hotel. The interior is glossy, neutral colours, tasteful décor, an expensive non-place designed for a pleasant experience. The work questions who has a right to leisure. It questions how this body exists in such a space, and how in this space it exists differently to other or othered bodies, such as how I may have been perceived before I embarked on my physically transformative project, it could be viewed as an explicit method for survival, also.
More information and preview material on this work from our staff.
English title / Bubble
Teoksen nimi suomeksi /
Original title / Bubble
Keywords / body image and culture, loneliness, sports, gender, tourism, luxury
Type / Single channel
Genre / personal narrative, experimental
Country / Finland
Picture ratio / 16:9
Duration / 00:20:00
Language / No dialogue
Sound format / Stereo
Year / 2017
Cast / Artor Jesus Inkerö (Cinematographer), Artor Jesus Inkerö (Director), Artor Jesus Inkerö (Editor), Artor Jesus Inkerö (Script), Artor Jesus Inkerö (Author), Artor Jesus Inkerö (Sound Design)
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Here is info on troubleshooting Bennet trim tabs...
Red= Port Valve
Green= Starboard Valve
Blue=Motor Forward (pump pressure)
Yellow= Motor Reverse (pump retract)
Black on HPU=Ground
Orange on Helm=Control Positive
1.If one side is not operating reverse hydraulic lines on the front of the Hydraulic Power Unit to determine if the malfunction is in HPU or actuator / hydraulic lines. If after reversing the lines symptom shifts to the other side the malfunction may exist in HPU. If the symptom remains on the same side, malfunction may exist with the actuator / hydraulic lines
2. Is the unit receiving a solid 12 volts? Low voltage will some times cause the solenoids to not open preventing the tabs from moving even though the pump motor is running.
3. Conduct the following test:
Remove the wires from the helm control and touch together as follows:
Orange (+), blue, red= Port trim tab down
Orange (+), blue, green=Starboard trim tab down
Orange (+), blue, red, green= Both trim tabs down
Orange (+), yellow, red= Port trim tab up
Orange (+), yellow, green=Starboard trim tab up
Orange (+), yellow, red, green= Both trim tabs up
If the trim tabs function correctly for each wire grouping then the switch is at fault. Also note that any loose or missing screws on the back of the switch (whether a wire is connected there or not) can cause the pump to malfunction.
This test may also be done right at the pump by substituting a "hot lead" for orange. There is usually a connector to the wire harness within a foot or so of the pump. You want to check this connection for corrosion. You may wish to cut the connector off on the pump side and try the test on bare wires.
4. If you suspect corrosion on the wire connector near the pump, cut it out, test as above and reconnect using butt splices.
5. If you conclude the problem is in the pump, contact the company. Bennett Trim Tab Systems carry a five year warranty. They also offer a trade in program for units out of warranty. Contact them for further details after you troubleshoot the system.
6. Check to see if there is a relay in line on the wiring harness near the hydraulic power unit. If there is it is an Interrupter Relay (IR1000). It prevents the system fuse from blowing if you try to actuate one trim tab up and the other down at the same time. After you test as outlined above, try removing the relay from the wiring harness and retest the unit. If it works the IR1000 will need to be replaced
Here is the cross reference for troubleshooting Insta-Trim tabs.
Bennett Orange = Insta Trim Orange (this is positive power)
Bennett Blue= Insta Trim Red
Bennett Yellow = Insta Trim Yellow
Bennett Red = Insta Trim Green
Bennett Green = Insta Trim White
Bennett Black = Insta Trim Black (this is negative ground)
Substitute these colors in the troubleshooting and you should be able to isolate the fault in an Insta-Trim system.


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With Calvin in the Theater of God | David Mathis and John Piper – Free PDF download on Desiring God.
24 Part Audio Lecture Series by Dr. David Calhoun | Covenant Theological Seminary – Listen Free on ITunes.
Theology of Calvin in His Institutes by Dr. Sinclair Ferguson | Westminster Theological Seminary website – Mp3 audio file


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Five graduate students who are currently pursuing graduate certificates in facility management at the Texas A&M College of Architecture recently earned scholarships from the International Facility Management Association, as well as complimentary travel/attendance packages for the IFMA's October 2011 conference in Phoenix.
Receiving the scholarships are construction management students Patrick Daniels, Salil Jawadekar and David Stempler and architecture students Manish Dixit and Ying Yang.
"This is the largest number of students from Texas A&M recognized in a single year by IFMA for their excellence in studying facility management," said Sarel Lavy, associate director of the CRS Center for Leadership and Management in the Design and Construction Industry, which manages the facility management graduate certification program for the College of Architecture. Lavy is also ana ssistant professor of construction science.
Students vying for the IFMA scholarships were asked to detail their achievements and organizational involvement, submit a letter of professional intent, resume and an employer/faculty letter of recommendation.
The IFMA awarded a total of $15,000 in scholarships to the five students, ion individual amounts varying from $5,000 to $2,000.
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Words & Vegetables DELUXE
The deluxe edition of Words & Vegetables is a limited edition of 10 books, numbered and signed, each one housed in a clamshell box along with some words (Languegetables booklet), and vegetables (a packet of seeds, unique for each copy).
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Ed's Amish Sheds Contact Info
The Better Built Buildings and Southern Storage Solutions
affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama and Petersburg Virginia is Ed's
Amish Sheds. Ed's Amish Sheds carry Amish built sheds, (portable
storage buildings,) barns, horse stalls and runs, garages, gazebos,
dog houses, play house and much more.
We gazebos in all sizes. We have very ornate designs and basic.
We also have Playhouses and dog houses.
also build five sided pool houses. These can have your choice of
roofing, siding, trim, windows and door options. Sizes range for
eight foot five sided to 28 foot five sided. Standard construction
is with two doors, typically in the corner of a fence with one door
outside the fence and one door inside.
The five sided pool house is a costume build and no rent-to-own
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Floor joists are 2X6 on 12" centers. Wall studs are 2X4 on 16"
centers. Roof trusts and rafters are 2x6 on 24" centers.
Full electrical wiring, with or without its own box is an option.
Low interest, zero down, financing plans are available for
qualified buyers. Cash sales receive a discount.
The ten by twelve foot oblong fancy gazebo is one of the most
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Call today to get information and pricing our
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Video Vault – Mar 21, 2018
THE 'BURBS (Shout! Factory): Director Joe Dante's 1989 comedy was unjustly overlooked as simply a Tom Hanks vehicle when, at its best, it's an inspired, even subversive send-up of suburbia.
Hanks is the quintessential everyman as Ray Peterson, an all-American dad enjoying a week's vacation at home with wife Carol (Carrie Fisher) and son Dave (Cory Danziger). Well, he would be enjoying it were it not for his eccentric neighbors, collectively convinced that the Klopeks, who have recently moved next door to Ray, are up to something. When another neighbor, Walter (Gale Gordon, in his final film), mysteriously disappears, Ray becomes obsessed with revealing the Klopeks for the fiends they are … or are they?
Although the film falters somewhat in its conventional climax, there's much to enjoy, including a customarily good score by Jerry Goldsmith, and a solid cast including Bruce Dern (hilarious as a deranged Vietnam veteran), Courtney Gains, Franklyn Ajaye, Rance Howard, Brother Theodore (in his final appearance) and Rick Ducommun, plus such Dante stalwarts as Henry Gibson, Wendy Schaal, Corey Feldman, Dick Miller and Robert Picardo.
The "Shout Select" Blu-ray ($29.99 retail) includes audio commentary, retrospective interviews and featurette, original workprint (with deleted and extended scenes), theatrical trailer, and more. Rated PG. ***
CALL ME BY YOUR NAME (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment): Producer/director Luca Guadagnino's leisurely paced but sensitive adaptation of Andre Aciman's 2007 novel stars Timothee Chalamet as a precocious teenager coming of age in 1983 Italy, both with a local girl (Esther Garrel) and, more significantly, the handsome scholar (Armie Hammer) assisting the research of his father (Michael Stuhlbarg). Chalamet earned an Oscar nomination as Best Actor, but Hammer and Stahlberg are equally fine, with the latter's climactic speech a highlight of producer/screenwriter James Ivory's eloquent, Oscar-winning script. Additional nominations for Best Picture and Best Song ("Mystery of Love"), available on DVD ($17.64 retail) and Blu-ray ($30.99 retail), both replete with special features. Rated R. ***
CHOKESLAM (MVD Visual/MVD Entertainment Group): Writer/director Robert Cuffley's award-winning romantic comedy sees Chris Marquette getting a second chance to woo high-school sweetheart Amanda Crew at their 10th reunion – even though she's become a notorious pro wrestler in the interim, available on DVD ($24.95 retail) and Blu-ray ($29.95 retail).
THE CHURCH (Scorpion Releasing): Writer/producer Dario Argento and writer/director Michele Soavi reconvened for this 1989 chiller (originally titled La chiesa) in which an ancient crypt is (unwisely) opened, unleashing demonic forces upon such potential victims as Tomas Arana, Hugh Quarshie, Feodor Chaliapin Jr., and Dario's daughter Asia Argento. Predictably, a triumph of style over substance, bolstered by gruesome visual effects and a pounding score by Keith Emerson and Goblin. The special-edition Blu-ray ($24.95 retail) includes retrospective interviews and trailers. **½
"THE GOOD FIGHT": SEASON ONE (CBS DVD/Paramount): Christine Baranski takes center stage, reprising her role as high-powered attorney Diane Lockhart as she attempts to rebuild her life and career in all 10 episodes from the inaugural 2017 season of the CBS All Access drama series spun off from "The Good Wife," with Rose Leslie, Justin Bartha, Delroy Lindo and fellow "Good Wife" alumni Cush Jumbo and Sarah Steele also aboard, available in a three-DVD collection ($33.99 retail), replete with special features.
ICHI THE KILLER (Well Go USA Entertainment): A fully-restored, special-edition Blu-ray ($29.98 retail) of Takahi Miike's controversial, award-winning, and highly influential 2001 adaptation of Hideo Yamamoto's popular manga series (originally titled Koroshiya 1), starring Nao Ohmori in the title role of a demented assassin on a collision course with vengeful thug Tadanobu Asano. In English, Cantonese and Japanese, special features include audio commentary and more.
"I'M FINE": THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON (Dekkoo Films/TLA Releasing): A DVD ($24.99 retail) of all eight episodes from the 2018 season of the LBGT comedy/drama series about love, loss and friendship, with Perry Powell and Lee Doud heading the ensemble cast.
NOWHERE IN AFRICA (Zeitgeist Films/Kino Lorber): German Jews Juliane Kohler and Merab Ninidze flee to Africa and embark on a new life in writer/director Caroline Link's sweeping, gorgeously filmed 2001 epic (originally titled Nirgendwo in Afrika) based on Stefanie Zweig's non-fiction best-seller, which deservedly won the Academy Award as Best Foreign Language Film, available on DVD ($29.95 retail) and Blu-ray ($34.95 retail), each replete with special features including cast and crew interviews, production documentary, deleted scenes, and more. In German with English subtitles. Rated R. ***½
THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC (The Criterion Collection): Carl Theodor Dryer's still-impressive, award-winning 1928 silent classic (originally titled La passion de Jeanne l'Arc) dramatizes the last days of Joan of Arc, as portrayed by Maria Falconetti in a powerhouse turn in the title role that, despite worldwide acclaim, marked her cinematic swan song, available on DVD ($29.95 retail) and Blu-ray ($39.95 retail), each replete with special features including audio commentary, three musical scores, retrospective interviews, and more. ***½
"ROWAN & MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN": THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON (Time Life): "Sock it to me!" A seven-DVD collection ($39.95 retail) of all 26 episodes from the inaugural 1969-'70 season of the ground-breaking, often controversial NBC comedy/variety series hosted by Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, featuring regulars Goldie Hawn, Henry Gibson, Ruth Buzzi, Lily Tomlin, Judy Carne, Arte Johnson, Alan Sues, Jo Anne Worley and Gary Owens, and guest stars Michael Caine, Jack Benny, Greer Garson, Sonny & Cher, Roger Moore, James Garner, The Monkees, Carl Reiner, Tony Curtis, Ringo Starr, Flip Wilson, Sammy Davis Jr., Buddy Hackett, Bing Crosby and many others. Nominated for seven Emmy Awards including Outstanding Variety or Musical Series and for Hawn and Johnson (Special Classification Achievements – Individuals).
STOPPING TRAFFIC: THE MOVEMENT TO END SEX TRAFFICKING (Gravitas Ventures): The title tells all in this hard-hitting, award-winning documentary about the second largest criminal activity in the world, which marks the feature debut of producer/director Sadhvi Siddhali Shree, a Jain monk, military veteran, and a victim of childhood sexual abuse, featuring (sometimes harrowing) interviews with activists, advocates, and victims – available on DVD ($14.99 retail) and Blu-ray ($16.99 retail). ***
UNEARTHED AND UNTOLD: THE PATH TO PET SEMATERY (Synapse Films/CAV Distributing): First-timers John Campopiano and cinematographer/co-editor Justin White wrote, produced and co-directed this award-winning documentary feature chronicling the production history of the blockbuster 1989 Stephen King adaptation Pet Sematery and its enduring legacy, featuring interviews with cast and crew, available on Blu-ray ($24.95 retail), replete with bonus features including audio and podcast commentaries, retrospective interviews and featurettes, and more.
VOYAGE (Breaking Glass Pictures): From writer/producer/director Scud (Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung) comes this arty 2013 exploration of the human condition, following a group of characters – particularly a suicidal psychologist (Ryo Van Kooten) – as they navigate life and loss. Rampant with symbolism (if not cohesion), self-indulgence and nudity (of both sexes), this isn't for all tastes, but Charlie Lam's cinematography is a constant highlight. **
"WHEN CALLS THE HEART: THE HEART OF HOMECOMING" (Shout! Factory): Erin Krakow returns as Elizabeth Thatcher, the schoolteacher in the small coal-mining village of Hope Valley during the early years of the twentieth century, in the latest selection of episodes from the 2017 season of the award-winning Hallmark Channel drama series inspired by Janette Oke's best-selling novels, available on DVD ($14.93 retail).
WHEN THE STARLIGHT ENDS (Cinedigm): Lovelorn writer Sam Heughan reflects on his time with the girl who got away (screen newcomer Arabella Oz) – both as it really happened and in his imagination – in writer Adam Sigal's feature directorial debut, which sags in the middle but rebounds nicely for a bittersweet finale, with David Arquette (subdued) as Heughan's agent and Sean Patrick Flanery (very funny) as Heughan's oddball neighbor. **½
WHITE SUN (Icarus Films Home Video): Deepak Rauniyar's award-winning, Nepali-language drama (originally titled Seto Surya) stars Dayahang Rai as a political dissident who must again confront the oppressive customs and rigid caste structures of those he left behind when returns to the remote mountain village he fled years before in order to bury his father, available on DVD ($29.95 retail).
"THE WONDER YEARS": COMPLETE SERIES (Time Life): All-American boy Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage) navigates adolescence in '60s suburbia (replete with a classic rock beat), in all 115 episodes from the entire 1988-'93 run of the much-beloved, Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning ABC comedy series narrated by Daniel Stern as the adult Kevin, available in a new 30th-anniversary DVD slipcover ($57.49 retail) and in a mini school-locker container ($109.99 retail), each replete with a bevy of bonus features including retrospective interviews, featurettes, highlights from the cast reunion, and more.
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· got baptist after 4 year believe in Christ!
· obsessed with red regret of getting such a blog name that disallow me to in love with other color, wedding stuff, babies
· earn nothing much save none although i shop less this is truth ok! hahah
· Project Reverie
-grow in spiritual! pick up daily devotion read more bible and pray more!
-save save save money!
· less quarrel
· saving plan for future on the go ..
-manage to save the amount we planned
-get married soonest possible hahha..
· lotsa first time at work season photo shoot, mifa fashion show, stock take, set up/dismatle fair, promoter and etc
· have 3 very cute colleauge yy, sophia & yun at least brighten up my boring working days.
· tougher and tougher life at work not the job scope but the whole company management.
– i wish i can have better achievement in my career, do something i like and Glorify God
– do not worry about financial part just follow to God's path
· lotsa photo shoot with boyfriend
· memorable birthday gathering
· reunion with my primary bestie after losing contact for 10years
· Bkk -annual shopping trips with ah li, sister, ney and me
· Langkawi- fun trip with ccf'er
· Malacca- 1day food trip with ney before heading down to jb
· JB- annual gathering with sisters..cum sun's birthday celebration
· Singapore- Family Trip and visit relatives..USS!
-Taiwan in July and BKK again
Thanks God for all the blessing
i believe 2011 gonna be greater year and i'm ready for greater plan and challenges..
i pray that family and friends stay healthy..
below are some outfit pictures that i never post it here
Thank you so much for reading kiminpink! hugz..
God bless you~
Happy New Year!


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Ubisoft's free to play card game gets even more new content.
Posted By Pramath | On 09th, Jul. 2014 Under News | Follow This Author @Pramath1605
Ubisoft keeps updating their online card based free to play game, Might and Magic: Duel of Champions with a lot of content, and that continues with their newest expansion for the game, Griffin Bane, now available.
Griffin Bane adds over a hundred new cards (including six new heroes) and updates the gameplay mechanics. The expansion also makes it possible for players to get more cards much faster than before.
"We are giving new players access to more decks earlier in the game so they can understand how to play the different factions the game offers," says Samuel Jobin, Producer of Might & Magic Duel of Champions. "It definitely strengthens our game as one of the highest quality free-to-play online card game."
Might and Magic: Duel of the Champions is one of the more underrated online free to play card games; while Blizzard's Hearthstone gets all the attention, Might and Magic continues to trudge along, being awesome.
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The Fellowship has obtained sneak peeks for comics from Archie that will come out this week...
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Diana Skelly, Terry Austin, John Workman and Gabriel Cassata
Cover: Evan Stanley, Terry Austin and Ben Hunzeker
Breezie Variant Cover: Jonathan H. Gray, Terry Austin, Jack Morelli and Gabriel Cassata
TEST YOUR MIGHT with the first chapter in an all-new 4-part SAGA! "Champions" Part One: Sonic is in for the fight of his life! Casino Park is holding an epic fighting tournament, and the grand prize is a much sought-after Chaos Emerald! How many fighters will answer the call? Which champions will make the roster? The knock-down, drag-out battle for the world starts right here! Featuring new cover art from Sonic rising star Evan Stanley, plus all-new variant art introducing Breezie the Hedgehog by Sonic artist Jonathan H. Gray!
WORLD OF ARCHIE: XTREME WINTER (Digital Exclusive January 23rd)
Script: Mike Pellowski and more!
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Most people, in particular those who are not quite as bright as Einstein, would want automobile boost of their brain power. Should you be one of people who want to reflect better, your brain power boost might be just a few steps away.
These Games for kids often include categories like math games, facts, word games, language games, science rhymes, nature games, music, logic, geography and history quiz to name a few which gives your child an possibility for select different subjects as and when he/she appreciates. In fact, there are some websites that will also bring out the artistic streak in kid by letting it colour drawings online. Wile, everything proceeded to go electronic today, you sure can make optimum utilization of it by providing your child the possiblity to play educational games on wii.
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text: Bringing a cultural and social rebirth to the Middle East and North Africa will prove to be a process of change that will last for generations, and promoting youth participation is essential to ensure the continuation of progress. For each and every hand helping to raise the collective quality of life in the region, a lasting effect is maintained. ARDD's initiatives aim to involve and empower youth in all programs, be it education, political, economic, or gender related. ARDD aims for youth to be more than beneficiaries; they must become inspired and active agents of change in their communities.


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Top 10 Popular Hindi TV Serial In 2018
March 10, 2018
There are many TV serials which are popular. Here is list of top ten popular TV serial which ware coming on different channels.
|TV Serial
|Nimki Mukhiya (Star Bharat)
|Bhumika Gurung as Nimki, Abhishek Sharma as Babbu Singh, Indraneil Sengupta as BDO Babu
|Kya Haal, Mr. Paanchal (Star Bharat)
|Maninder Singh as Mr. Kanhaiya Paanchal, Kanchan Gupta as Kunti Devi,
|Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!(&TV)
|Aashif Sheikh as Vibhuti Narayan, Rohitash Gaud as Manmohan Tiwari, Shubhangi Atre as Angoori, Saumya Tandon as Anita
|Ye Hai Mohabbatein (Star Plus)
|Divyanka Tripathi as Dr. Ishita, Karan Patel as Raman Kumar
|Kundali Bhagya (Zee TV)
|Dheeraj Dhoopar as Karan Mahesh Luthra, Shraddha Arya as Preeta Raghuvir Arora
|Rising Star Season 2 (Colors TV)
|Ikyawann (Star Plus)
|Prachi Tehlan as Susheel, Namish Taneja as Satya Ajmera
|Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (SAB TV)
|Dilip Joshi as Jethalal Gada, Disha Vakani as Daya Gada, Raj Anadkat as Tapu, Amit Bhatt as Champaklal, Shailesh Lodha as Taarak Mehta, Neha Mehta as Anjali Taarak Mehta
|Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (Colors TV)
|Vivian Dsena, Rubina Dilaik, Roshni Sahota, Lakshya Handa, Kamya Punjabi
|Tu Aashiqui (Colors TV)
|Jannat Zubair Rahmani as Pankti Sharma, Ritvik Arora as Ahaan Dhanrajgir, Rahil Azam as Jayant Dhanrajgir, Gauri Pradhan Tejwani as Anita Sharma


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D.C. United and Columbus Crew SC met at RFK Stadium on Saturday evening with first-place United riding a 15-game home unbeaten run (across all competitions) and fourth-place Columbus riding a pair of resounding victories over New England and Houston.
D.C.'s streak continued, while Columbus' would end. First-half strikes from Fabian Espindola and Sean Franklin would be enough for United, who cruised to a 2-0 victory at RFK Stadium.
Despite being thoroughly out-possessed, D.C. seemed in control of the match from the get-go and they would find their opener in the 14th minute.
Espindola and Chris Rolfe combined on a lethal counterattack to give United their first goal of the evening. Rolfe collected the ball in his own half after a failed Columbus corner kick, turned and made a 40-yard run upfield. His perfectly-weighted through ball — just past the outstretched leg of Crew SC midfielder Mohammed Saeid, who just barely got a foot on it — hit Espindola in stride, and the Argentine playmaker fired low and to the far post from 18 yards out, giving United the early lead.
Espindola turned provider four minutes before halftime. The former RSL man swung in a corner kick towards the back post as United defender Sean Franklin was tucked in behind a mass of players near the penalty spot after making a well-timed run to the far post. Unmarked, Franklin easily redirected the service into goal from six yards out, doubling United's advantage.
Hernan Grana and Justin Meram combined for the Crew SC's only decent chance of the half, which came during stoppage time. Grana's cross from the near corner found Meram at close range, but the Iraqi international's volley sailed a few feet over the crossbar.
Columbus would finish the half with zero shots on target, shaking things up at halftime by inserting midfielder Kristinn Steindorsson for Meram and swapping out Waylon Francis for Chris Klute.
Twenty minutes into the second half, Crew SC nearly pulled one back. Austrian defender Emanuel Pogatetz sprung Kei Kamara on the counter, with Kamara swinging a ball to the back post for a wide open Ethan Finlay. Finlay could do little with the service, which was struck a bit too heavily.
Three minutes later, Klute played a ball into the area for fellow second-half sub Steindorsson, but the Icelandic international's header drifted wide of the post, never threatening United keeper Bill Hamid.
D.C. forward Luis Silva nearly gave D.C. an insurance goal just minutes after entering the match, trotting towards goal in the 76th minute and chipping Crew SC 'keeper Steve Clark, but a well-positioned Tony Tchani cleared the ball off the goal line to preserve the 2-0 result.
D.C. will look for another home victory when they welcome Sporting Kansas City next Saturday evening, while Crew SC will regroup before welcoming the Seattle Sounders to MAPFRE Stadium later that same night.


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To celebrate the Adha holiday break this past Tuesday, Ralph and I decided to go out for a late breakfast in the October sunshine. I had been to Shakespeare & Co. right after in opened and honestly, the experience was less than good. However, I recently heard from a few friends that their breakfast is quite a good one, so we headed there to check it out for ourselves.
We arrived at Shakespeare in Dbayeh shortly after 11 AM; the place has a large indoor area as well as a charming outdoor venue with old English garden furniture and is decorated with green flowers and plants here and there. I thought that sitting outside would be noisy with the cars buzzing on the nearby highway, but it was actually very quiet and peaceful.
Shakespeare offers a variety of items for breakfast; pancakes and manakeesh are available and you can get almost any style of eggs that you can imagine. Ralph went for the salmon eggs which is basically a rich salmon and egg mix laid on two English muffins and served with baked potatoes and Hollandaise sauce.
I went for the Arabic breakfast combo; for around 20,000 LBP you can enjoy Labneh, grilled Halloumi, a few cubes of Halawa and a choice of Zaatar or cheese saj served with veggies. You also get a juice of your choice along with coffee or tea. Not a bad deal at all and a good meal in general, although I might recommend replacing the Arabic bread with fresh saj bread.
Our experience was a good one in general; I would love to return for another breakfast or maybe try them again for lunch or dinner, but I would really recommend that they train their staff more; they sure need to smile and be more courteous to their guests!


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I played in the garden,
I ate like a king
and mocked the queens.
I heard no trumpet sound,
marching band
or mourners' song.
On this day, I laughed out loud
and walked so proud
with hustlers and trannies
in the rainbow crowd.
I felt my dreams came true
without a thought of you
or what you're going through.
The day Jamie died
someone held my hand
and gave me joy and
and played pretend.
In the garden of life,
he made me believe, like Jamie once did,
his love would never end.
Little did I know
that somewhere far away
in his father's arms Jamie laid
perhaps in anger
perhaps in pain –
nonetheless solitaire
and with little shame –
before he peacef'ly went,
back to God,
from where he once was sent.
James Alexander Lockyear – 13 February 1971 – 1 July 2011.
Jamie once said:
"Eventually every water molecule on this planet will have passed thru the mouth of the Nile and every atom that makes up me has made up someone else and will be someone else's to come."
James was a wonderful man with many faults and flaws, angels and demons. Ultimately, he made an impression on every one that crossed his path… however brief the encounter might have been.
He inspired me to paint, to dream, to just be myself and to trust (unreservedly) that the path I have chosen is the correct one.
He also loved me for a very short while. Once I gave him a bath when he was sick and tired and he believed this saved his life… It was the small things that made a difference for him.
He called me Floppy. I called him Dodo. He was like a brother.
I will miss him dearly.
Text: Francois Lubbe
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Images2: Jamie and Snake – James Alexander Lockyear


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You won't see a major Kickstarter from outside North America or Europe any time soon – including Israel.
The coolest cooler officially became the second most funded Kickstarter campaign on Wednesday, raising more than the 2012 Ouya video game console's nearly $8.6 million. With spiffy electronics like a rechargeable blender, waterproof bluetooth speaker, and USB charger, Ryan Grepper's very cool cooler (set for release in January 2015) has far surpassed its $50,000 goal, garnering more than $8.8 million with 12 days left in the campaign.
At this pace, it may likely beat Pebble's $10.266 million Kickstarter record. However, there's one certainty you can be sure of: you won't see a Kickstarter of this scale from outside North America or Europe any time soon – including Israel.
Why Israelis aren't going ga-ga for crowdfunding
Even though Tel Aviv has the second best startup ecosystem around the world and has the most startups per capita of any city globally, just 0.001% of the Israeli population has pledged money on Kickstarter, while .01% of the American population has pledged on Kickstarter: that's 10 times more than the Israeli per capita on the platform. Of the seven most successful Israeli Kickstarter campaigns (with only one passing the $1 million mark), one was registered in Israel and the rest were registered in the United States.
Israeli startups historically have been more focused on technological innovation than consumer products becaused Israel is far from its traditional target markets in the U.S. and Europe, both physically and linguistically. So it would make sense that Israelis wouldn't gravitate towards crowdfunding as a funding strategy since its success relies so much on American marketing tactics: out of the 224 countries that have participated on Kickstarter, around 66% of the pledges have come from the U.S.
Plus, Israel's population of 8 million is way too tiny to support Kickstarter campaigns sufficiently, which largely depend on thousands of $25 donations. But what about large BRIC countries such as India (whose population largely speaks English) and China?
No culture of philanthropy and too little trust in India and China
Kick Start Your Journey posits that the United States' culture of philanthropy largely drives crowdfunding campaigns, which helps explain why the phenomenon is not just about the size of the country, but the culture as well. For example, Indians are not as accustomed to donating both because they do not have as much dispensary income and trust new ventures less, while Chinese investors tend to prefer mature products or Chinese versions of successful concepts rather than untested ideas.
Realistically, crowdfunding will not blossom in Israel because it's simply too small: instead, Israelis will keep employing their U.S.-based marketing staff to produce Kickstarter campaigns. And for large BRIC markets, both trust in the platform and dispensary middle class incomes will need to grow before we'll see crowdfunding take hold in emerging markets.


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Sa-voy'ard – n. a person who performs in the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan
We are an extraordinary homegrown theatre troupe, born in 1963 out of the love and enthusiasm for that perfect combination of W. S. Gilbert's razor-sharp satire and Arthur Sullivan's sparkling music. We take our name from London's famous Savoy Theatre, where many of the G & S operettas were first performed. Durham's own historic Carolina Theatre has been our home since 1994.
Our first production was The Pirates of Penzance, performed in the auditorium at Durham High School (now Durham School of the Arts). An annual tradition has blossomed, and is still going strong. Over the years we have staged all of the complete G & S works at least twice, and recently added a new recomposed version of the long-lost Thespis to our repertoire.
The Savoyards company has produced, along with consistently delightful entertainment, a large family of perennial devotees, both on and off the stage. Our numbers include people of diverse culture and occupation across the Triangle and beyond. Auditions for our annual productions are always open to everyone.
We depend on the support of our friends in the community to sustain us. The Durham Savoyards, Ltd. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible. In addition to financial support, we are grateful to those who volunteer their time and talent. In so many ways you are who we are.
Select above image for a one-page information sheet: color version (1.5MB PDF) or black & white version (1.3MB PDF).
The Savoyards shall function as a non-profit organization to further
the cultural betterment of the citizens of Durham and vicinity through
the production of musical performances, especially the operas of Gilbert
and Sullivan.
— Bylaws of the Durham Savoyards, Ltd., Article II:
Objectives and Purposes
The Durham Savoyards has a vision of continuing commitment to a group
that finds joy in striving towards the highest levels of artistic discipline
and achievement in a caring and supportive atmosphere.
— Board of Governors, 1995
Membership in the Savoyards is open to everyone. Annual dues are $10.00 per household. Members receive the Happy Dispatch newsletter and invitations to all parties, as well as special announcements of performances, sing-through sessions and auditions.
Friends are recognized in performance
programs in six levels of giving:
Dues, donations and other correspondence may be sent to:
We have two main mailing lists — electronic and "snail mail" (U.S Postal Service) — and we are happy to add you to either or both. You may send a request to our business manager (see above address) or send email to our electronic contact address <email@example.com>. In the case of our electronic mailing list, you may also submit an automated subscription request. Just follow the instructions about the savoyard-news "official announcement" list. Donors at all levels are automatically added to our "short" list (unless they request otherwise) and will receive the Happy Dispatch newsletter, postcard invitations to parties, and all special announcements of performances, sing-through sessions and auditions.
If you're not sure whether your dues are current, look in the upper right corner of the mailing label on the next item you receive from the Savoyards (such as a party invitation or a sing-through announcement). If you have paid dues in the past, your expiration date, in year/month format, will be there: if the year and month are later than the current year and month then you need to pay your dues. If you have made a donation, your dues are covered, and your "Friends" status will be printed (Peer, Gondolier, Pirate, Admiral, Sorcerer, Mikado) on the label.


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It's been about 12 weeks since the accident. Still not walking, occasional pain (mainly after the physical therapist leaves) and I haven't learned to function in a wheelchair effectively.
What have I been doing? A whole lotta nothing.
Perhaps that is why I feel so bland? The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous says:
The grouch and the brainstorm were not for us. They may be the dubious luxury of normal men, but for alcoholics these things are poison.— ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 66
I have definitely been a grouch lately. I wonder if "brainstorm," back in the '30s, had a different meaning? Today, we use the word as a creative exercise to generate ideas. It's generally considered to be a good, healthy thing to do, and for writers and artists, it is essential for life. So I'm thinking, How could the brainstorm not be for me?
The key may be in the sentence preceding this. "If we were to live, we had to be free of anger."
When I look at it in that context, I am reminded of those whirling thoughts, like great thunder clouds and flashes of lightening, that consume me when I am raging. Ah, in that case, The 'storm in the brain' is definitely not for me.
I only know one solution to still that boiling-over brain: connecting to Spirit. Perhaps that is why I write this blog. When I slow myself down enough, feel my finger tips tapping on the keys, I am reminded to breathe and relax. As I search myself for what's gong on, I find the answers to share with you.
I think another part of my problem is that I'm just getting bored. I have all these things I want to do, but not walking makes them difficult. My life is not structured to accommodate immobility. Hmmmm. You know what I tell my son? Focus on what you can do rather than what you can't. Sometimes I hate my own good advice.


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This site basically is both informative and personal. It's not very large,
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It contains a little personal information and pictures about myself
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Hope u enjoy this site as much as I did, it took a lot of hard work but it is basically ready for viewing
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Equa bank started from scratch and put little emphasis on a conceptual solution of real time integration processes at the beginning as it was frantically striving to commence operations as quickly as possible. During this period our customer was delighted to put into operation all necessary processes for a bank's operation. However, as time passed, it came to light that uncontrolled communication between individual systems is not feasible in the long-term development of the bank.
Therefore, in cooperation with Adastra, the bank proposed and designed a conceptual architectonic solution for new processes. The solution became the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), which uses a unified Operational Data Store (ODS) database.
Adastra built the Enterprise Service Bus using technology from the Oracle SOA suite and relied on the Adastra Data Banking Model (ADBM) for ODS much as we did when creating the data warehouse.
The bank's decision hinged upon experience from earlier projects, when the solution included an extremely easy and low-cost batch reconciliation of on-line data.
ODS creates added value through an interface created for ESB through uniform API, which are, as with ETL reconciliation, generated from metadata saved in the CASE Power Designer tool. Thanks to the option of using our defined and maintained formulas for code generating, the entire solution has proven to be highly robust and flexible.
The delivered solution due to its flexibility can be easily extended with new functionality and simplify IT architecture, resulting in faster delivery except for changes to lower costs of IT. This technological solution is then also applied on the development of other applications e.g. System for approving applications.
Thanks to its flexibility, the delivered solution can be easily extended by new functionalities simplifying the IT architecture even more. This results in faster delivery of changes as well as lower IT costs. This technological solution was also applied to the development of other applications including the system for approving applications.


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What To Do After I Have Gotten A Virtual Pet
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- Super absorbent — holds 3 full cups of water
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A vintage Bisley six drawer metal filing unit with rocket legs. This six drawer unit takes A4 size documents and is good overall condition.
The filing cabinet retains the manufacturer's badge to the front and the original dark green paintwork. Each of the six drawers has a chrome card holder and handle. This piece of vintage metal office furniture has 'rocket' legs.
In good condition with original green paint though there some stratches, as you would expect from an item of this age, and several 'drill' holes to the top. A great compact item, ideal for the home or work office to add a little vintage industrial chic.


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Catherine Murombedzi Health correspondent
The media's role in the HIV fight remains important. It is the voice and link of the policy makers, the scientific world, activists and the community living with HIV. It is the cog in the wheel and drives both impact and outcome.
More still needs to be done if the world is to see the fighting in ending Aids won.
At the recently ended Aids Conference in Amsterdam, Holland alarm bells have been sounded.
Nigeria and 51 other countries are recording a growth in new HIV infections.
At a time the International AIDS society has issued a warning that reaching the target to ending Aids by 2030 hangs in the limbo Zimbabwe has made progress in reducing new HIV infections. However, no country is an island and this achievement can not be celebrated if the region and the global trends are not in unison. Southern Africa remains burdened with new HIV infections. Tuberculosis and malaria are still a challenge for the region too.
At a recent meeting the National AIDS Council media representative, Tariro Makanga speaking in Harare, said the media needs to keep HIV/AIDS on the national agenda.
"HIV incidence has fallen from 0.88% in 2011 to 0.48% in 2016, while prevalence has also declined from over 29% in 1999 to 14% in 2016. At the same time, the number of people accessing treatment has gone above 1.2 million. Zimbabwe has 1.3 million people living with HIV," said Makanga.
"I therefore believe that we are on course to meet the 90-90-90 targets by 2020 and end the pandemic by 2030.
But to finish the course, we need a paradigm shift towards a business unusual approach. Our people, both at community and stakeholder level are becoming complacent given the successes we have recorded. As a result there is a real danger of a spike in new infections particularly among most at risk and key populations including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers, small scale miners and others," she said.
"The media should therefore remain vigilant focused and continue to scale up mobilisation of communities to access and utilise HIV and AIDS services. The focus of our response should always be anchored, as the Minister of Health and Child Care would always say, on prevention as the first strategy, prevention as the second strategy and prevention as the third strategy," she added.
Makanga bemoaned the new scourge of cancers which now are affecting people living with HIV more.
"While HIV has been contained to an extent, it is the rising cases of cancer that are now more worrying, signifying a need for increased attention. In this regard, I would like to encourage the media to once again rise to the occasion and scale up reportage on cancer and other non-communicable diseases such as kidney infections, heart and others ailments, which are becoming prevalent as people living with HIV are now living longer.
The National AIDS Council last year availed $1,8million to cancer treatment.
Cancer can be treated if diagnosed early.
Women aged 40 and above are urged to be screened for breast and cervical cancer every three years.
For women living with HIV the screening is annually.
However, the majority of women have not done so.
Cancer is usually detected when one is already ill and this being in the second, third or fourth stages.
Most cancers are a result of lifestyles and diet and can be minimised if people followed a strict diet.