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1. Re: PSoC 1 and Modbus RTUSampathS_11 Jul 28, 2016 5:05 AM (in response to GeMo_285911)
An RS485 slave is just like an RS232 slave. The slave only responds to requests from the RS485 master. It should not transmit any packet without the prompt from the master.
The only additional work would be to enable the RS485 level translator to transmit mode using a GPIO pin, just before the slave sends out a packet in response to the master. You can use the existing UART User Module.
2. Re: PSoC 1 and Modbus RTUGeMo_285911 Jul 31, 2016 12:43 AM (in response to SampathS_11)
Thank you for your reply! I have already implemented it by using just a UART component.


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One of the most effective ways to get insights from parents about their perceptions of their child's education is through surveys.
This is an essential feedback tool for childcare operators as it allows parents to provide positive contributions to their child's learning, but is also a great way to determine a childcare centre's overall success. Giving parents the opportunity to share their feedback through a survey is a smart way to get open and honest comments, which will help keep your childcare centre on the road to success. Here are some of the ways you can use parent surveys to determine your facility is running smoothly.
Get Parents Involved
Sending a survey home for parents is a great way for childcare operators to better understand the level of involvement they have with their children and how they interact with other parents. The success of a student starts at home, however childcare teachers and administrators are only aware of what is happening in the classroom – getting parents to participate in surveys can assist operators in coming up with fresh ideas for ways parents can help their children achieve academic milestones.
Test The Centres Atmosphere
Surveys are also a great way to gain insightful feedback from parents which may not otherwise be shared. Childcare operators can use surveys as a tool to capture parent opinions surrounding a range of different topics of interest. The best way to determine whether your centre is creating a safe, healthy and supportive environment for the children is to understand what the parents think. Use surveys to find out about parents' attitudes towards their child's classroom, the centre's facilities and centre's staff, can help to ensure you're on the right track.
Track Student Habits and Health
What goes on outside of your childcare centre has as much of an effect on a child's success as what goes on when they're in your care. Questions such as, how much time are they spending in front of a screen? Are they participating in activities which simulate their imagination? Are they exercising on regular basis? Are all important when it comes to a child's overall well-being. When you have the answers to these questions, you can plan special lessons or programs which encourage your students' health and happiness.
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Asking for parents' views on issues through surveys can also help to improve communication, which can benefit your centre in many ways. This is important not only for the well-being of the children, but also for retaining and recruiting enrolments. Positive perception can drive word of mouth, so giving parents the opportunity to speak up and give feedback becomes a very important tool. Checking in with parents often with surveys is an easy way to ensure they're satisfied with how the centre is running and can ensure you're doing everything possible to keep your childcare centre running smoothly.
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Self catering accommodation in Cornwall
There's a saying in Cornwall, which is funnily enough about Cornwall itself: "Once you come here, you will not forget it for a lifetime!" We couldn't have put it better ourselves and believe us when we say this really does ring true when it comes to Cornwall and our variety of stylish Cornwall cottages.
We have a range of luxurious self catering accommodation in Cornwall situated in two of its most sought-after spots: Little Brightor and St Ives, providing perfect holiday accommodation for any holiday makers looking for a holiday or short break in the magnificence of Cornwall.
Situated in the far south-west of England, Cornwall is truly a picturesque haven that's almost completely surrounded by the Atlantic ocean, offering amazing views from Cornwall's coastline that stretches for almost 300 miles. People really do adore Cornwall for its majestic beaches, that provide the ideal spot for budding surfers to catch a wave, amongst other water sports.
Cornwall is famous for the Cornish pasty and its cream teas, all served in their variety of authentic tea rooms dotted throughout the county. But Cornwall has plenty of hidden gems that may surprise you – there is plenty of fabulous walks to undertake, the breath-taking views that are on offer throughout the day and a lot of interesting local legends and myth concerning its unique landscape – stories of giants occupying the highest hills of St. Michaels Mount are often retold with gusto amongst the locals! Did you also know that the Bodmin Moor has fascinating prehistoric remains hidden away to be discovered?
Cornwall has a history steeped in its Celtic roots, where you will find people who identify themselves as Cornish and who are extremely warm and friendly. Discover the unique Cornish language in the village names and culture.
Amongst the history-rich culture of Cornwall, there is also a buzzing art scene found in West Cornwall, where the gorgeous Cornwall landscapes come to life on canvases. For the foodies out there, Cornwall is well-renowned over the world for its food scene – it has an abundance of award-winning local food producers and chefs making their mark in the gourmet world. Some of the feasts on offer are truly a delight to discover and behold!
Romulus, LarlingRomulus has all the little luxuries you'd expect in a truly magical place to relax away from the stresses of modern life. Sleeps 2 | 1 double bedroom | 1 en-suite
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The Ellis-Miller House, ElyUnique, stylish and award winning contemporary house in the village of Prickwillow, near Ely on the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk border. Sleeps 2 | 1 king bedroom | 1 en-suite bathroom | 1 small wet-room
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Owl Barn, TivetshallSituated on the borders of Norfolk and Suffolk in the beautiful countryside of the Waveney Valley, Owl Barn has been lovingly restored and tastefully furnished to provide luxurious self-catering accommodation. Sleeps 3 I 1 Double I 1 Single I 1 Wet room
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The Old Dairy, Burnham MarketAn exceptionally spacious period holiday home for four people with two en suites and a wonderful contemporary kitchen/dining room, luxurious living room and sunny garden room. Set behind a large walled garden opposite the village duck pond with lovely country walks on the doorstep and the north Norfolk coast just seven miles away this is a great place for a holiday or short break. Sleeps 4 + 2 I 1 King I 1 Zip/Link Super King I 2 Folding Beds I 2 En Suite Shower Rooms
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4 Seawall Court, St Ives, St IvesThis chic and contemporary self-catering apartment in St Ives, Cornwall has stunning balcony views of Porthmeor beach and the sea. Sleeps 4 | 1 Double bedroom | 1 Twin Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 1 En-Suite
3 Seawall Court, St Ives, St IvesThis chic and contemporary self-catering apartment in the heart of St Ives, Cornwall has stunning balcony views of Porthmeor beach and the sea. Sleeps 4 |1 Double Bedroom | 1 Twin Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 1 En-Suite
Remus, LarlingThis beautiful property is located on a picturesque Norfolk Farm, complete with horses and guinea fowl, with views across the unspoiled valley across to a remote church. Sleeps 4 | 1 double bedroom | 1 flexible superking/twin | 2 en-suites
From £367.00 per week
The Seaside Cottage, Gorleston-on-SeaThis wonderful seaside holiday home is ideal for a short break or family holidays at any time of the year. With miles of sandy beach a short walk away and lots of places to see and enjoy, The Seaside Cottage accommodates groups of up to four people on one floor very comfortably, with plenty of space inside and out for everyone to relax. Two large bedrooms and an exceptional living space offer families and friends, a retreat with lots of activities close by. Sleeps 4 | 1 Double | 1 Twin | 1 Shower Room
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Captain's House East, Burnham MarketCaptain's House East was the previous home of Captain Woodget of the Cutty Sark and has stunning river views. Sleeps 5 | 1 super-king | 1 twin | 1 single | 1 bathroom
Westgate Cottage, Dedham High StreetThis spacious detached holiday cottage with large garden and secluded patio was beautifully renovated, furnished and well equipped at the beginning of 2017 for guests to enjoy a short break or holiday. Sitting in the attractive village of Dedham, plumb in the heart of Constable Country, the village remains charmingly unspoilt with a choice of shops, galleries, old fashioned tea rooms, superb restaurants and traditional inns for you to enjoy. Sleeps 5 I 1 King I 1 King Zip/Link I 1 Day Bed
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With an intriguing, precious weave of cowhide cord that wraps the rounded tubular metal structure, the TINDARI tables have tops in marble or wood. Meters and meters of honey or tobacco colored cowhide, woven by skilled craftsman, warm the metal base and generate a product of great character, not unlike the weaves of outdoor furniture, bringing overtones of exotic faraway cultures into the home. The TINDARI tables are beautiful because they are layered, intersected, aligned to create a small, natural domestic landscape.
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…Catching Up Is Hard To Do. This is the worst I have ever fallen behind since I started (aside from being away for vacations etc). Fear not, I've fallen behind posting, not shooting.
Project 365 // Day 107, year 3
Fluffy sums up about how I've felt about sitting down to update the blog recently.
Project 365 // Day 108, year 3
Had higher hopes for this one. Ed Skarbek was a great teacher, a great man. He passed last week. This sign stands proudly in the local elementary school's drive. Mr. Skarbek will be missed.
Project 365 // Day 109, year 3
Took a bunch of shots around the house Friday morning from the hip. When you are looking for some interesting shots just start shooting. No need to look at what you are shooting at.
Project 365 // Day 110, year 3
"Just a bit outside."
I am not sure they fully appreciate it, but I do. My boys are on the same Little League team this year. It will be the only year it happens. Saturday was a special day as John caught as Aiden pitched for a couple innings. Good times. Special memories.
Project 365 // Day 111, year 3
Packing up from a show. Had a arts/craft fair Sunday. Didn't sell a ton, but that's alright. I have only done a few and each time I have had some sort of connection to the organization holding the fair and treat my table fee as a donation to the cause. If I were to sell nothing it'd be alright as I have supported a cause I believe in.


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Austin Kay and Eric Yi Join NAI Hallmark as Vice President and Senior Associate | Retail Specialists
NAI Hallmark is proud to announce the addition of Austin Kay and Eric Yi to our brokerage team. Their combined experience in Jacksonville's retail market brings significant value to NAI Hallmark as part of a strategic expansion of its full-service brokerage services to better serve existing and future clients.
Austin Kay joins NAI Hallmark as Vice President, Retail with several years of experience in both commercial and residential real estate, with the last 4 years focusing on retail investment sales and leasing. Since his transition to the commercial retail market, Austin has successfully closed more than $55M in transactions mostly by creating value adds to clients through landlord lease ups and re-selling stabilized investment properties.
"Communication is the key in any relationship, and we don't take the importance of that lightly," said Austin Kay. "This has not only helped us grow our working partnership, but our clientele also appreciates their inclusion in our project-based approach."
Austin is a seasoned veteran of the industry and has been awarded CoStar Power Broker in Retail Leasing in 2016 and 2017. After spending most of his childhood in the Jacksonville area, Austin went on to finish high school and then off to the University of South Carolina where he received his Bachelor of Science, Business Administration double majoring in Marketing and Management. He remains active in the local South Carolina alumni chapter here in the Jacksonville area. Austin's passion for real estate and love for the city of Jacksonville is clearly demonstrated in his work as he continues to help develop the city to its fullest potential. He has extensive knowledge of the local market and has leveraged his deep-rooted connections to Jacksonville to aid in his client's success.
Eric Yi joins NAI Hallmark as Senior Associate specializing in retail landlord and seller representation. Eric grew up in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville and graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management. He started his career as a teacher at Darnell Cookman School of Medical Arts while also coaching football as an offensive coordinator at his alma mater, Stanton College Preparatory School. He learned through his teaching and coaching experience that success comes from detailed preparation and effectively communicating expectations. Eric takes a strategic approach with the properties and clients he serves as he works to develop and execute a game plan, working through inevitable hurdles to help clients and their businesses thrive. He believes that the process for finding opportunities is just as valuable as the end result.
"Our love for sports meshed with our competitive personalities have helped us take a true team approach as we develop a specific game plan for each of our projects," said Eric. "Austin and I are excited to blend our proven processes with the NAI Hallmark global platform to better serve our network and further promote the retail landscape in Northeast Florida." Eric's drive for the commercial real estate sector in his hometown of Jacksonville runs deep and his long-term understanding in the area yields a genuine desire for building relationships and discovering new potential in the market.
"Austin and Eric are a terrific fit for our culture, and we expect them to make an immediate impact. They're both incredibly passionate, relationship driven real estate professionals who love going above and beyond for their clients," said Christian Harden, Managing Partner of NAI Hallmark. "These two have a keen understanding of the evolution of retail real estate and are poised to help their clients leverage that insight."


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In a Nature Physics journal paper currently online, the researchers describe how they have created a new, hybrid molecule in which its quantum state can be intentionally manipulated – a required step in the building of quantum computers.
"Up to now large-scale quantum computing has been a dream," says Gerhard Klimeck, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Purdue University and associate director for technology for the national Network for Computational Nanotechnology.
"This development may not bring us a quantum computer 10 years faster, but our dreams about these machines are now more realistic."
The workings of traditional computers haven't changed since they were room-sized behemoths 50 years ago; they still use bits of information, 1s and 0s, to store and process information. Quantum computers would harness the strange behaviours found in quantum physics to create computers that would carry information using quantum bits, or qubits. Computers would be able to process exponentially more information.
If a traditional computer were given the task of looking up a person's phone number in a telephone book, it would look at each name in order until it found the right number. Computers can do this much faster than people, but it is still a sequential task. A quantum computer, however, could look at all of the names in the telephone book simultaneously.
Quantum computers also could take advantage of the bizarre behaviours of quantum mechanics – some of which are counterintuitive even to physicists – in ways that are hard to fathom. For example, two quantum computers could, in concept, communicate instantaneously across any distance imaginable, even across solar systems.
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Just to clarify, quantum computers couldn't send information as we know it instantaneously; they would communicate at the speed of light. For more information, check out the quantum entanglement article on Wikipedia.
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I like the simplicity of the influence-cost upkeep and also already proposed equality vs. supremacy policy groups which cover those strategies.The Silent One wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2019 7:42 am1] Multi-species empires should be harder to maintain, represented by an influence upkeep. Integrating new species comes with a temporary high influence cost, and a constant lower influence upkeep cost. There should be policies that help a multi-species-empire play-style, and others that help single-species empire styles.
I have already proposed some mechanics for this in another topic.Low happiness will lead to production stop on the planet, reduced resource output, and rebellion. Rebellion will reduce troops, complete loss of troops leads to colony independence.
I have already proposed offensive vs. defensive military policy groups.There should be policies that promote a violent or peaceful play style.
This is the point I am the most curious about and have the most concerns about. Could you please elaborate on this part of your idea? Like how would such units be produced? Mechanically, how would they solve the problem of multiple empires trying to peacefully take over the same planet? How would they interact with other units? Just how do you see this working in general?3] To peacefully take over worlds, some sort of unit(s) should be required.
I will say that I am still in favor of introducing an opinion system and species values into the game at some point, but I like a lot of your ideas. My hope is that we can synchronize and work out some kind of mutually favorable compromise.


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In the wake of recent revelations regarding the secret National Security Agency surveillance program known as PRISM, George Orwell's classic dystopian novel "1984" has seen a surge in sales on Amazon.com.
Published in 1949, the novel explored a future with omnipresent government surveillance and propaganda from a tyrannical party leader known only as Big Brother.
In the days following Edward Snowden's leak of top-secret documents detailing the clandestine collection of electronic communications data by U.S. intelligence, three different editions of "1984" climbed hundreds of spots on the Amazon Movers & Shakers chart.
The Centennial Edition in particular rose from being ranked 12,859 to 184 -- a sales increase of nearly 7,000 percent.
It should be noted that the novel is classic literary fiction and appears on summer reading lists at high schools across the country. Still, the novel's skyrocketing sales mirror the sudden interest in Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged" following the 2008 financial crisis.


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# Nightrain :
Hi and welcome to Armaholic!!
Did you make sure to download the required addon for that helicopter, Extended Eventhandlers? The addon won't work without it.
# Nightrain :
Does it work in the editor. Sometimes custom content (usually vehicles and islands) don't work in the armory.
# NSRacer :
btw, why is the topic moved to Operation Arrowhead???
# DarkXess :
Maybe there has been a mistake? are you not talking about the RACS mod in ArmA2 OA?
If not ill have the post moved back and I apologise.
Edit: is this the mod your on about >> CH-47D Chinook by Project RACS Team
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Nah Dark, he is talking about ArmA, PRACS for OA hasn't been released yet.
Did you use modfolders? (just trying to problem solve)
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Okay, but did you use Modfolders to install the addons? Did you do the right thing for the campaigns? go through your installation process with us and maybe we can find an error.
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|The Steel Claw
|Publication information
|IPC Magazines/ Quality Comics/Wildstorm (DC Comics)
|First appearance
|Valiant, 6 October 1962
|Created by
|Tom Tully
Jesús Blasco
|In-story information
|Alter ego
|Louis Crandell
|Team affiliations
|The Shadow Squad
|Notable aliases
|Lewis Randell
|Invisibility. Steel Claw containing a different weapon in each finger, the Claw was also remote controlled.
The Steel Claw was one of the most popular comic book heroes of British weekly adventure comics of the 1960s and 1970s. The character was revived in 2005 for Albion, a six issue mini-series published by the Wildstorm imprint of DC Comics.
The Steel Claw first appeared in the debut edition of Valiant dated 6 October 1962. The strip was one of several put together for the comic by Fleetway editors Ken Mennell, Jack Le Grand and Sid Bicknell, and was then refined by writer Ken Bulmer and artist Jesús Blasco. After the first three serials, Bulmer left the title, and was replaced by Tom Tully. The Steel Claw appeared in Valiant throughout much of the 1960s and was one of the most popular strips in the comic. Tully wrote the series for the remainder of its run. The story ended briefly in May 1970, but a year later was back, retitled Return of the Claw, which would run until 1973.
In 1967, Fleetway featured the character in a number of digest-size original stories in their Stupendous Series of Super Library comics. The Steel Claw would alternate with The Spider from Lion in these books, with the Claw featuring in the odd-numbered editions. Because of the pressures of deadlines, these monthly titles saw a variety of different writers and artists employed, usually various Italian artists, most notably future 2000 AD artist Massimo Belardinelli. These ran until January 1968.
However when Valiant merged with Battle Picture Weekly, the strip transferred to Vulcan, from 1975, in a series of reprints. The strip had by now found popularity worldwide, including in Germany, India and Sweden, and it remained in print in these countries long after the character's final appearance in the UK.
The Steel Claw remained fondly remembered by its fans and future comic creators, and during the Alan Moore and Alan Davis run of Captain Britain comic, The Steel Claw was renamed The Iron Tallon for a brief cameo appearance. This was followed by a four issue series published by Quality Comics in 1986, which reprinted material from Valiant (in this, the character's name was edited to 'Louis Randell', and the stories were coloured), with new framing material drawn by Garry Leach.
The character remained in limbo for a number of years until Grant Morrison used The Steel Claw's superhero incarnation (as well as a number of British heroes from the 1960s) in his Zenith strip in 2000AD. This was followed by a one-off special featuring The Steel Claw, amongst other 1960s characters, which was created by various 2000AD creators of the time.
However this failed to spawn any continuing series and the character again entered limbo, until it was announced in 2005 that DC Comics would be using the character along with a number of other IPC characters, in a six issue mini-series called Albion. This would be plotted by Alan Moore, and written by Leah Moore and John Reppion, with art by Shane Oakley and George Freeman. The series was complimented by an album collection, published by Titan Books, reprinting the Ken Bulmer/Jesus Blasco serials from Valiant.
Louis Crandell was the assistant to the scientist Professor Barringer, until a laboratory accident in which he lost his right hand. He then used a prosthetic metal hand to substitute for it. In another laboratory accident, with a new ray, if he received a high voltage electric shock (from power lines, etc.) he would become invisible for a limited period of time, with the exception of his artificial hand.
Crandell initially used his new found gift to steal, and became a psychotic criminal. In early strips he was clearly a villain, but he later decided to use his new powers in crime fighting (it was explained that the accident which made it possible for him to become invisible had temporarily made him insane). He joined a British secret service and espionage agency, known as the Shadow Squad. Armed with his steel claw, which by now was equipped with a variety of weapons and tools in each finger, as well as with his power of invisibility, Louis Crandell battled various criminal geniuses, aliens, and the organisation known as F.E.A.R. (the Federation for Extortion, Assassination and Rebellion).
Louis Crandell briefly donned a metal mesh superhero outfit for a time during his adventures. His claw had a number of inbuilt weapons, amongst them being able to fire missiles and gas along with a built in radio transmitter and receiver. This was not to last though, and Crandell quickly returned to his secret agent roots. By now his Claw was also remote controlled and stacked full of gadgets. After retiring from the Shadow Squad, Louis Crandell became a detective, and then a bounty hunter, before distrust of his past eventually led him to go to South America, where he continued to fight crime.
When The Steel Claw was reprinted by Quality Comics, a framing sequence featured Crandell (called Randell in this version) as an aging secret agent reflecting on his early criminal career. His appearance in Zenith saw him disabled during battle, eventually dying from blood loss. This was followed by his appearance in 2000AD Action, where Crandell was portrayed as a burnt out government assassin.
In Paul Grist's comic, Jack Staff, a character called Ben Kulmer appears as The Claw. This character is a thief who tries to steal the Claw from a museum, only to have it attach itself to his left hand, and then receives the same invisibility powers, as well as added strength and shock powers in the Claw. He is now working as part of a group called "Q".
In the novel Sherlock Holmes y los zombis de Camford (Sherlock Holmes and the Camford Zombies, Ediciones Dolmen, 2010; ISBN 978-84-938143-4-2) by Spanish author Alberto López Aroca, Steel Claw (Louis Crandell) appears under the name "Lewis Crandle", and his career as an agent of the Shadow Squad (a branch of the Club Diogenes from Arthur Conan Doyle's stories in this version) is set back to the beginning of the XX century (the novel takes place in 1903). "Lewis Crandle" appears in this novel alongside a number of other IPC-Fleetway characters (Timothy Jekyll aka Tim Kelly; Seth Pride aka The Spider; Mightech aka Mytek; among others.)
The Steel Claw enjoyed wide popularity in Europe and Asia, the adventures featuring the Shadow Squad being the most popular of the series.
The Steel Claw is known as Main d'Acier in France, which literally means "Hand of Steel". In France, several series of The Steel Claw appeared, published by Gémini editions and MCL. The early Steel Claw series appeared in the Gémini editions which were published between 1962 and 1980.
In Germany in the 1970s the magazine Vulcan was published under the title Kobra, which used most of IPC's adventure strips, including The Steel Claw, Mytek the Mighty, Kelly's Eye, The Spider, and Robot Archie. However, the stories which were published in Kobra were partly incomplete, switching between stories unpredictably. Finally the magazine was discontinued, leaving German fans in dismay.
Steel Claw was published in Finland in the early 1970s, firstly in a series of digest-sized pocket books, and then as part of the "Sarjakuvalehti", which had three or four different stories each month. The series were mostly about The Steel Claw's adventures as a Shadow Squad agent. The Steel Claw stories also appeared occasionally in "Mustanaamio" during the early 1980s.
Steel Claw was published in the Netherlands in the pocket (digest sized) comic serie Superstrip as De Stalen Vuist (Steel Fist) since the late 1960s. #1 in this series was actually a Steel Claw story.
Steel Claw was published in Sweden under the name Stålhanden (Steel Hand) from 1969 onwards, in the magazines Swisch (1969-70 - 19 nrs published, then absorbed in Serie-Nytt), Serie-Nytt (1970–74), reprints appeared in Seriemagasinet (1977–80), various very early stories thus far unreleased in Sweden are found in its spin-off SM Special (1979–85). Steel Claw episodes appeared sporadically in Seriemagasinet until the late 1990s. Reprints further appeared in Barracuda (1990-91 - 9 nrs published).
The Steel Claw is known as Garra d'Aço or Garra de Aço in Portugal, literally from the English "Steel Claw". It seems all the stories published in Portugal are signed Spanish artist Jesus Blasco:
Portugal Press: Jaguar (1971) #3; Titã (1973) #2; Lince (1974) #6; Jornal do Cuto (1971) #19-#41
Agência Portuguesa de Revistas: Ciclone (1972) #565 / Condor Popular #8704
Mundo de Aventuras: (1966-72) #895; #903; #977; #1013; #1026; #1170
Steel Claw was also distributed in Portugal via Angolan Editorial Globo(1976): Grandes Aventuras #1; #2; #3; #5; #7; #10; #12; #14; #16; #18; #24
Steel Claw achieved cult status in India becoming one of India's most popular action heroes. In Tamil Nadu Irumbukkai Maayavi, in Kerala, Urukkukai Maayavi, and in Andhra Pradesh Ukkupidi Maayavi became a popular hero for many millions of fans. In Tamil Nadu The Steel Claw was published by Muthu Comics in 1971, under the license of Fleetway Publications. Around this time, Telugu language version of Steel Claw comics were distributed for a price along with apopular Telugu children's monthly magazine. Later Lion Comics, published the adventures of Steel Claw in South India.
This series was published in the Hindi monthly magazine Parag under the name fauladi panja.
The series was brought to Kerala by Regal Comics and published from Kottayam in the 1970s and 1980s. In Kerala the tremendous popularity of the series triggered many rip-offs of Steel Claw. CID Michael, CID Moosa and CID Mahesh were the Kerala equivalents of Steel Claw, though their abilities differed. In some comics these characters would make themselves invisible with a wrist watch switch, supposedly an ultra-modern device. In some comics Mahesh is invisible except for his iron helmet, a direct influence from the Steel Claw series.
Steel Claw was first printed by Croatian publishing house "Plavi vjesnik" in its "Super Strip Biblioteka" edition under the name "Čelična Pandža", back in 1967. Later the stories were printed in several magazines all over the country until late '80s. Serbian publisher Dečje novine published this comic in its edition "Gigant" under the name "Čelična Kandža".[1]
|Main d'Acier
|Steel Hand
|Zarpa de Acero
|Steel Claw
|Steel Fist
|Stalen Vuist
|Steel Fist
|Steel Hand
|Garra d'Aço / Garra de Aço
|Steel Claw
|Tamil Nadu (India)
|Irumbukkai Maayavi
|Iron hand invisible man
|Kerala (India)
|Urukkukai Maayavi
|Iron hand invisible man
|Yugoslavia (Former)
|Čelična Pandža / Čelična Kandža
|Steel Claw
|Slovenia (in former Yugoslavia)
|Jeklena pest
|Steel Fist
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The GovLab SCAN – Issue 62
Samantha Grassle also contributed to this post.
As part of the GovLab's Living Labs on Smarter Governance project, this is our 62nd edition of The SCAN – Selected Curation of Articles on Net-Governance. Feel free to share your suggestions with us at [email protected].
This week's highlights:
- ICANN's 52nd Public Meeting took place this week in Singapore; you can read more details on the sessions and archival recordings here
- Several companies including Symantec, Intel Security and Fortinet as well as Sony and Microsoft's video game divisions have agreed to share customer data with the US Government for purposes of national security
- A recent report on Internet freedom in Russia found that "the number of cases where citizens' Internet freedom was limited in the country increased 1.5-fold in 2014." Russia's lower house of Parliament has also proposed further restrictions; according to Russian MP Leonid Levin,"access to anonymization and circumvention tools such as TOR, VPNs and even web proxies, needs to be restricted."
ICANN and IANA
Corwin, Philip S. U.S. Senate Declares "Internet Governance Awareness Week" Coinciding with ICANN 52 Singapore. CircleID. February 8, 2015.
- On February 5th, the U.S. Senate passed a non-binding bipartisan resolution that declared February 8th-February 14th, "Internet Governance Awareness Week." The resolution coincided with the ICANN 52 meeting in Singapore. The resolution text expresses support for a multi-stakeholder model of Internet governance, but notably ends with the following provision: "Nothing in this resolution shall be construed as congressional approval of any proposal by ICANN to transition the stewardship of the functions of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority to the global multistakeholder community." The author argues that this language indicates that the Senate is in no way committed to following any "transition and accountability package that the ICANN community produces" and "reserves its rights as a co-equal branch of government to review and evaluate the plan designed by the ICANN community."
Ermert, Monica. Political Windows Open And Close, Says ICANN President; Seeks End of Prep For IANA Transition. Intellectual Property Watch. February 2, 2015.
- In this article, Ermert covers the opening day if ICANN 52 in Singapore and focuses on Ira Magaziner's comments during the welcoming ceremony. Magaziner gave four recommendations for how the community can help the IANA transition and the future of ICANN. These included focusing on narrow, technical tasks, improving participation of developing countries, staying true to true bottom up governing principles, and avoiding building a stockpile of money which would make the organization a target.
Internet Governance
Bennett, Richard. American broadband is better than the FCC says. TechPolicyDaily.com. February 12, 2015.
- In this article, Bennett questions the accuracy of the FCC's Broadband Progress Report. The author cites two conflicting broadband rankings, one that the FCC uses that puts the US in 25th place, and another ranking called Akamai that puts the US at 12th place. Bennett suggests that these reports " put the FCC in a conflict of interest" because "an agency which finds that the US is not doing well in the policy area it governs can implement enforcement actions that impact the agency's power and budget."
Geuss, Megan. England and Wales make posting "revenge porn" illegal. Arstechnica. February 12, 2015.
- This week, a bill banning "revenge porn" was passed in England and Wales and will come into effect later this year. In the bill, revenge porn "is defined as photos or films of people who have not consented to the distribution of the image or film and who are 'engaged in sexual activity or depicted in a sexual way or with their genitals exposed, where what is shown would not usually be seen in public.'" Japan and the US state of California currently ban revenge porn, and Scotland and Northern Ireland are considering similar laws. Opponents of such laws argue that "creating a criminal distinction for alleged revenge porn posters limits free speech unnecessarily."
Kleinwächter, Wolfgang. NETmundial Initiative Taking Positive Steps Forward. CircleID. February 10, 2015.
- According to Kleinwächter, the NETmundial Initiative (NMI) is a productive next step towards the goal of "sharing policy development and decisionmaking" in Internet governance. Kleinwächter, who was recently appointed as Special Ambassador of the NETmundial Initiative, warns that in order to be successful it is critical that NMI stays true to the elements of the Sao Paulo conference, and continue to maintain an open, transparent, inclusive and bottom-up process that includes a diverse set of stakeholders. To this end, the author encourages readers to fill out the questionnaire that was recently published on the NETmundial website, which is an "open invitation to join the discussion of how the NMI could and should work to enrich the global Internet Governance world."
Koebler, Jason. Sony, Microsoft and Others Agree to Share Customer Data with US Government. Vice. February 13, 2015.
- The Obama administration is taking steps to ensure that companies share information with the federal government. This week, President Obama "issued a cybersecurity executive order that creates a new framework for 'expanded information sharing designed to help companies work together, and work with the federal government, to quickly identify and protect against cyber threats.'" Some companies have already agreed to full information sharing, including Symantec, Intel Security and Fortinet, and the Entertainment Software Association, which represents Sony and Microsoft's video game divisions. Other companies such as Apple, Intel, and Bank of America have "signed up to use a new cybersecurity framework that could facilitate future information sharing." An important distinction between this executive order and the CISPA cybersecurity bill is that this order requires information to be shared with the Department of Homeland Security, a civilian organization, rather than the National Security Agency, a military organization.
Kravets, David. Proposed bill limits reach of US search warrants on overseas servers. Arstechnica. February 12, 2015.
- According to the Obama administration, companies operating in the United States must comply with US search warrants for data that is stored on overseas servers. The new bill, Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad, "would require companies based in the US to turn over data stored on its overseas servers only if the warrant targets a "US person." The legislation does not alter the law requiring US industry—when presented with a warrant—to hand over data stored on US servers no matter the target's nationality." The bill comes in response to the federal court ruling in July that Microsoft hand over emails stored on servers in Ireland to the Department of Justice to aid an investigation.
Lokot, Tetyana. In Putin's Russia, a Retweet Can Lead to a Jail Term. Global Voices. February 12, 2015.
- Lokot highlights the increasing restrictions to citizens' Internet freedom in Russia. According to a report from the Association of Internet users, over the past year "punishment for extremism-related crimes has become more severe" and Russian authorities' increased restrictions and punishments for certain kinds of online expression by 1.5 fold. The article concludes with an overview "of the more resonant cases of Russian Internet users detained, investigated, and prosecuted for republishing content online."
Maxwell, Andy. VPN and Tor Ban Looming On The Horizon For Russia. Torrent Freak. February 12, 2015.
- The author highlights recent proposals from the Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, to further limit access to "banned" content. The Russian MP Leonid Levin, deputy head of the Duma Committee on information politics, argued that "access to anonymization and circumvention tools such as TOR, VPNs and even web proxies, needs to be restricted." To support this, Levin said that a regulatory framework was needed to "restrict citizens' access to blocked content, stop people transferring content anonymously, and also help to reduce the commercial distribution of malware." Recent figures indicate that approximately 150,000 Russian citizens use the TOR network and up to 25% use some kind of VPN.
Mirani, Leo. Millions of Facebook users have no idea they're using the internet. Quartz. February 9, 2015.
- Mirani starts this article with the surprising fact that recent surveys indicate a significant percentage of individuals in some African and Asian countries believe that they actively use Facebook but not the Internet. To explore this further, Quartz commissioned a survey in Indonesia and Nigeria from Geopoll, and found evidence to support that 11% of Indonesian Facebook users and 9% of Nigerian Facebook users also believed that they do not use the Internet. This is in large part due to zero rating practices, where access to Facebook is given at little to no cost on certain service plans, while traditional data plans are more expensive. As a result we are starting to see services "move away from the open web and to Facebook." The author suggests that this has serious implications and begs the question, "what does it mean if masses of first-time adopters come online not via the open web, but the closed, proprietary network where they must play by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's rules?"
Olukotun, Deji. The World Is Watching: 31 Rights Groups from 21 Countries Urge the FCC to Protect Net Neutrality. Access. February 10, 2015.
- Acknowledging that U.S policies on the Internet have global implications, 31 digital rights groups from 21 countries urged the Federal Communications Commission to "pass strong Net Neutrality rules that would reclassify broadband providers under Title II of the Communications Act." The letter was sent out on February 10, 2014.
Sanger, David E. Obama Administration Plans to Open Center to Fight Cyberattacks. The New York Times. February 11, 2015.
- This week, President Obama's homeland security advisor, Lisa Monaco, announced the administration's plans to open "a new center that would quickly assess and deter cyberattacks on the United States." The development of the center was prompted by a significant increase in politically motivated attacks like the recent Sony hack, which according to officials came from North Korea. The new center would "essentially put greater control of assessments into the hands of the director of national intelligence, James R. Clapper Jr."
Sterling, Toby and Thomas Escritt. Dutch government website outage caused by cyber attack. Reuters. February 11, 2015.
- On Tuesday, cyber attackers shut down the Dutch government's main websites for more than seven hours. While phones and emergency communication channels remained online, the sites that "provide information to the public and the media" were affected by the outage. Officials are still investigating the root of the attack with help from the National Centre for Cyber Security.
Papers and Reports
Faris, Rob, Roberts, Hal, Etling, Bruce, Othman, Dalia, and Benkler, Yochai. Score Another One for the Internet? The Role of the Networked Public Sphere in the U.S. Net Neutrality Policy Debate. The Berkman Center for Internet and Society. February 10, 2015.
- In this study, researchers examined the public debate on net neutrality in the United States by compiling, mapping, and analyzing "over 16,000 stories published on net neutrality, augmented by data from Twitter, bit.ly, and Google Trends." They concluded "that a diverse set of actors working in conjunction through the networked public sphere played a central, arguably decisive, role in turning around the Federal Communications Commission policy on net neutrality."
Wallsten, Scott. Administrative Procedures, Bureaucracy, and Transparency: Why Does the FCC Vote on Secret Texts? Tech Policy Institute. February 2015.
- In this report, Wallsten examines the US Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) "unique custom of voting on orders not yet released to the public, and granting 'editorial privileges' after approval," a method that he argues "raises obvious transparency concerns." Through an empirical analysis of FCC voting and publication delays, Wallsten's findings include that "delays in publication increased radically in the 1970s, when previously the mean delay between vote and publication was about one day and the median delay was zero days. While it has fallen since then, delays still remain the norm, especially for major orders" and "Commissioners are most likely to vote yes on orders covering public safety than any other topic, while orders that cover spectrum have significantly longer publication delays."
The Advisory Council to Google on the Right to be Forgotten Final Report. Google Advisory Council. February 06, 2015.
- This final report by the Advisory Council to Google on the Right to be Forgotten law in the European Union summarizes the Council's advice to Google "on performing the balancing act between an individual's right to privacy and the public's interest in access to information." The report includes an overview of the ruling, the nature of the rights at issue, criteria for assessing delisting requests, and procedural elements.
(The below includes both past and upcoming events. See the GovLab's Master Events Calendar for more Internet Governance events).
[Webinar] IANA Stewardship Transition Process Update. Internet Society. February 25, 2015.
- In this webinar, "key participants in the process to develop a proposal for transitioning to the global multistakeholder community stewardship of the IANA functions for Internet domain names, numbers, and protocol parameters will provide an update on the process and progress so far during a webinar open to everyone."
[Online Event] White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection. White House. February 13, 2015.
- At the Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection at Stanford University, President Obama will deliver remarks to "help shape public and private sector efforts to protect American consumers and companies from growing threats to consumers and commercial networks. The Summit brings together major stakeholders on consumer financial protection issues to discuss how all members of our financial system can work together to further protect American consumers and their financial data, now and in the future."
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According to db-engines.com, 7 of the top 10 database technologies are still relational, but MogoDB, Cassandra and Redis have cracked the top 10 and are gaining ground.
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Venus retrograde doesn't happen very often. The planet of love, art, beauty, and creativity only enters retrograde periods every 18 months or so.
This time around, Venus is retrograde in Scorpio and will later slip back into Libra.
We'll have over a month to take a deep dive into our most personal places. Venus retrograde provides an opportunity to uncover, or recover, a part of yourself that has been lost, hidden, dormant, or neglected.
It is a time to dust off old creative projects, or to become re-inspired in an area of your life that was previously blocked.
During Venus retrograde, we can tap into hidden talents and find secret blessings throughout our lives. The trick is being willing to stay open and aware to what surfaces for you now.
Venus retrograde also allows us to reclaim aspects of ourselves that have become buried within our relationships, be they personal, professional, or familial.
We get to sort through the stories we've inherited through other people's narratives and decide for ourselves whether they truly apply to our identities or not.
Some big questions can come up during Venus retrograde. They may feel uncomfortable, but they can help us to transform, or at least relieve ourselves of something that can no longer support our paths:
Do our relationships hold space for how we want to feel, emotionally and physically?
Do our friends lift us up, or keep us down?
Do the boundaries and expectations within our personal lives help us to be all that we are, or is something getting in the way?
Do we let people take more than they give?
Are we taking care of ourselves to ensure our deepest needs are being met?
Venus retrograde reminds us that self-care isn't just about bubble baths or indulgences. That it's about working through stressors, managing our time, and allowing ourselves the room we need to attend to even our most basic needs. Like having time to run our errands, or having time to get a full night's sleep.
Read on for your individual horoscope below to see how Venus retrograde can work for you.
Are you interested in really getting to work with this Venus retrograde? I am running a new tarot course that can help. Tarot for Self-Recovery and Reclamation begins October 23, online. Learn more here.
Pay attention to what's happening within your social circle this fall. Venus retrograde is highlighting your friendships, asking you to be aware of any connections that you feel you've outgrown, or need to move on from.
If you do find yourself re-evaluating your social circle, I have a feeling that some of these decisions are not exactly major breakthroughs – this is stuff you've been thinking about throughout the year already.
Even though Venus Rx might not be telling you anything you don't know already, it might give you the confidence and clarity you've been waiting for. If you need to cut some ties, now is the time to do it.
Remember, too, that retrogrades have a way of bringing people back from the past. If you've lost touch with someone, or want to try to rekindle a friendship after an old falling out, now is the time to give it a shot.
Just make sure that any relationship you start up again is given new terms and new understandings. Retrogrades can give us second chances, or at least encourage us to try for them, and the point of Venus retrograde is to get it right this time around, rather than repeat the same mistakes as before.
Retrogrades have a way of asking us to slow down. We can't constantly push forward all the time, despite a life that may demand us to do so anyway.
Where do you want to re-work your sense of self-care right now, Taurus? What are the things you absolutely know you need in your life in order to feel organized, responsible, and in charge of your own day, every day?
This is not a time to let life slip from your grasp. You might find that a job, relationship, or situation is demanding more of you right now.
You might also feel that need to redefine your time and draw new lines in the sand when it comes to who has access to your schedule, and when. See this as an unofficial invitation to step into a new sense of power, one that will allow you to create the space you need not only to survive, but to thrive.
And by all means, let your old habits die if they need to. Taureans have a way of clinging to things longer than they need to, but with your ruler in Scorpio for much of this retrograde, you will have a chance to learn how to let things go.
What's your relationship to relating, Gemini?
That's a question to consider during this Venus retrograde.
You have the opportunity now to refine some of the skills that can make or break your relationships.
Ask yourself how you can be a better listener.
Ask yourself if you need to interrupt more, or less.
Ask yourself if you need to give different advice, or scale back the tendency to tell others what to do.
Ask yourself what it means to relate to what someone else is saying, even if they're talking about something you have never experienced before.
This Venus retrograde may show you that sometimes, the best thing you can do for someone else is to sit back and witness. Or, let someone talk things through rather than feeling it's your job to figure it out for them.
Stay open to any lessons or realizations that arise now about where previous relationships went sideways for you. You might begin to see that you had more to do with a fallout than you knew at the time. Take heart, and forgive yourself. Know that you are older, wiser, and better this time around.
Are you ready to do some treasure hunting, Cancer? I have a feeling that this Venus retrograde can be particularly potent for your creative dreams.
Your sign has a tendency to do so much for others, but it can come at the expense of your sense of self. And that can mean compromising your urge to express, explore, or create.
I'm not saying that you need go out and become the next Picasso. When I talk about creativity, I talk see it as anything that inspires you.
Engaging in creativity can mean engaging in art of any kind. Like reading a great book, or watching a movie you've always wanted to see.
Stay open, too, to old passions or ideas that you thought you left behind by now. Venus retrogrades have a way of inspiring people to get back to projects left undone. You might want to browse through your old journals or notebooks to see if you are sitting on a golden idea that's yet to be hatched.
With all the passion this retrograde is stirring up for you, don't be surprised if catch yourself fantasizing about old lovers, or the ones that got away. If you feel suddenly nostalgic, resist the temptation to open old doors to the past. Appreciate what was, but trust that it's history for a reason.
What are the roots that you sprang from, Leo? What value systems did you inherit from your immediate family, and your greater lineage?
During her retrograde, Venus is asking you to examine what's most important to you, and why you believe it matters.
Within this process, she is also asking that you pay very close attention to the values that were handed down to you, but that you might not have chosen to adopt otherwise.
This can be a powerful time for you to shift your energy towards the things that matter most to you, if you are willing to step away from any false beliefs that you have been living under.
What have you taught yourself about love?
What have you taught yourself about family?
What have you taught yourself about work?
Look the lessons that you have lived through, rather than the ones you haven't.
There's an opportunity now for you to see where certain people misled you to believe in things that you cannot live out for yourself. Even if those teachings were handed to you with good intentions, it's time to lay them aside, heal any damage done, and embrace your own best wisdom.
Are you getting your point across, Virgo? One of the challenges you might face during this Venus retrograde is that you second-guess yourself too often in conversation.
You might find yourself over-analyzing ever word, replaying interactions back to yourself hours after they've happened, wondering: "Did I say the wrong thing?"
Sometimes, the doubts we have about ourselves are not always what they appear to be. For example, if you are feeling tongued-tied, then why not use this time to think about the impression you want to make. While Venus is in Scorpio, you'll have the chance to explore all of the ways your words can give you a sense of power.
(Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche's book The Lost Art of Good Conversation is a beautiful read if you want to spend some time ruminating on this.)
Think, too, about whether you are in fact saying what you want to say. Words come out of our mouths so quickly that we're not always aware of what we are talking about until we hear it ourselves.
Use this time to be more mindful about your own communication style. Practice by choosing one to three things a day you would like to tell someone, and make a point to deliver those messages in a way that will be heard, respected, and appreciated.
There's no escaping the energy of this Venus retrograde, Libra. Venus is your ruler, so you'll feel her presence no matter what she's up to.
You're not always comfortable asserting your boundaries. Libra is a notorious people-pleaser, and this retrograde is going to get right down to business in asking you to get clear about what's working, and what's not.
So often, issues that we have with time, work, and money circle around other people. And this retrograde starts out by asking you to re-examine your true priorities.
Things are changing for you this season, and you might not be able to do everything for everyone anymore, at least not if you want to embrace your next chapter.
There is a rule in magic that states we must release something old in order to receive something new. For the month of October, you are being asked to focus on what it's time to let go of. Especially if something is creating an imbalance of energy for you.
Don't be afraid to scale back your obligations, or ask for more time for yourself. By the time November rolls around, you'll already start to see the benefits of your new boundaries.
If you want to go far with this retrograde, listen to what's calling you at this time, especially if it comes in the form of a new meditation practice, spiritual path, or physical expression.
I'm thinking of things like kundalini yoga, Tantra, or transcendental meditation. Or, if you're more artistically inclined, explore art therapy, or creative expression that helps to unlock subconscious memories.
Dream work, the divine feminine, and ancestral healing can also be interesting realms for you to dive into this season.
Sexual healing can also be particularly prominent right now. Venus retrograde can also help to cut through any assumptions we might have about what we think sex is supposed to be. It can help to challenge shame and taboos, and to heal traumas.
Whether you are connecting with anyone sexually or romantically now or not, your relationship to your sensual self can deepen. Do whatever work is most necessary for you, sexually and spiritually.
Do you keep a dream journal, Sag?
If not, I think you should, at least for the six weeks that Venus is retrograde. She's going to be dancing through your dreams all this time, sending you all kinds of insights and inspiration to help you fuel your plans for the months to come.
Venus retrograde comes just ahead of Scorpio season, a time of year when many people believe the veils between worlds are at their thinnest. You are primed to learn something from your own ancestry during Venus retrograde, as you'll be able to connect old, primal energies at this time.
So on top of dream journaling, why not set up an altar for your ancestors, too? If you can, place it near your bed to help fuel your dreams. Decorate it with some clear quartz, amethyst, black obsidian to amplify the energy.
One thing to be careful about is how far back you delve into your own past.
Heal any old wounds, by all means, but don't open old doors just for the sake of it. Some things have already come full circle for you, and don't need to be revisited. Beware of old illusions that seem shiny from a distance, but that hold very little sparkle up close.
You're moving on whether you like it or not, Capricorn. Your hopes, dreams, and friendships are all getting a big overhaul right now.
Venus retrograde is clearing your schedule so that you can map a new path for yourself. Some Capricorns might find this process painful at first, especially those who have put many friends aside to pursue plans or careers that might not be paying off so well right now.
You might be wondering: "What have I sacrificed, and what can I salvage?"
If you need to resurrect your social ties, now is the time to breathe some life back into your community. Call out to those who have been patiently waiting for you, and embrace them with gratitude.
Some Capricorns may find that what they used to reach for is no longer there – at least not in the way it was before. Take heart. Venus retrograde is stirring up some big changes for you, but they may not be as permanent as you think.
If your place in the world is starting to shift, all you can do is trust in your next, most obvious steps. You're so good at finding your way, Capricorn. This is just another chapter, and another opportunity to rise higher than before.
Are you ready for a change in your path, career, or purpose? Because Venus retrograde is asking you to carve out more time in your working life for the things you really want to be doing.
It's also asking you to level things up when it comes to how much respect you get as you move throughout the world.
It doesn't matter what your definition of work is – you could be working in an office tower or as an artist. You could be a caregiver to a family member, or fresh out of school and unsure of what's next.
Work means many different things to different people, and no matter what it is for you right now, you deserve for your efforts to be recognized and respected:
Do you get paid on time?
Do your friends or family give you enough room to truly embrace your path?
Do the people closest to you encourage your work, or question it?
Does your partner respect what you do, or try to undermine your efforts?
All of these levels of support and more can come up for re-evaluation for you during Venus retrograde.
The bigger lesson in it all is to beware of how much of a drain external factors are having on you.
There is a new, glittering opportunity on the horizon for you – one that will allow you to take a new step forward, or initiate an exciting new idea. But you need confidence to make it happen, so be careful about who you listen to now.
Stay open to what comes, but also be willing to stand firm in the things you do best. Your vision and resolve will help you blaze your trail.
Where have you let your spiritual practices drift, Pisces? Out of all the signs in the zodiac, you thrive most when your spiritual needs are being met.
And yet spiritual paths can ebb and flow throughout our lives. Sometimes we might feel deeply connected to our spirituality and find it easy to make time for any practices, prayers, or rituals to support that. And other times, we question it all, or feel little to no desire to put the energy into it.
This Venus retrograde asks you to look at how you might be able to deepen your connection to your higher self, the universe, or whatever else you want to be better in touch with.
If it helps, think back to what you believed was most magical about the world when you were a child. Did you believe in ghosts, fairies, unicorns, or dragons, for example? Did you believe you had special powers, or did you dream of gazing into crystal balls?
Let your inner child come out to play, and let that child show you how to nurture your soul once again.
Are you interested in really getting to work with this Venus retrograde? I am running a new tarot course that can help. Tarot for Self-Recovery and Reclamation begins October 23, online. Learn more here.


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As many as 200,000 people are believed to have enjoyed the festivities of the Geelong Waterfront this past weekend as the city played host to two major events the historic Festival of Sails and the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.
The Festival of Sails is the largest annual keelboat regatta in the Southern Hemisphere with over 300 yacht entries and 3,000 competitors annually taking part in the event. First held in 1844, the Festival of Sails Regatta (held over the Australia Day Long Weekend) is one of the nation's oldest sporting events, and has evolved over many years culminating in its current format as Australia's foremost keelboat regatta.
Festival of Sails Chairman Stuart Dickson said beautiful weather, exciting racing on Corio Bay and Port Phillip Bay and a smorgasbord of entertainment combined for a terrific event. He explained, "this weekend, the Royal Geelong Yacht Club welcomed hundreds of boats and thousands of sailors, including participants from overseas and every state and territory, to our city. This is fantastic for the event and for Geelong."
Joust tops Australian J/111 Nationals
The Festival of Sails concurrently hosted the 2019 J/111 Australian Nationals, sailing in gorgeous Corio Bay. From the very beginning, Rod Warren's very talented team aboard Joust threw down the gauntlet by winning the first race. They never looked back, winning four more races over the three days and having to toss a second place to win with a perfect score of five pts in five races!
Meanwhile, there was a real battle for the balance of the podium with everything going down to the wire on the last day for the two contenders, Phil Simpfendorfer's Veloce and Rob Date's Scarlet Runner. After the dust cleared from the battlefield, it was evident Team Veloce's crew were up to the task, posting a 3-2-4-2-1-4 for 12 pts net to take the silver. Rounding out the podium to take the bronze was Scarlet Runner with a 2-3-2-5-5-3 tally for 15 pts net.
J/121 wins AMS cruising division
Meanwhile, sailing in the offshore, random-leg, AMS Cruising Division was the new J/121 Javelin. The crew has been on a roll since winning the ORCV 2018 Winter Series. Skipper/ owner Mark Nicholson and team took on many of Australia's best offshore teams, sailing the biggest and most competitive division in the entire Geelong Festival of Sails. Starting off with a sixth place on the first day, Javelin took off on their fleet, posting a 2-4-1 to finish with 13 pts and convincingly win their division six points clear of the next boat, a pro'd up Soto 30! Here is their report.
For the J/121 Javelin, the event kicked off with a 32nm passage race from St Kilda in Melbourne, across Port Philip Bay to Geelong. Two start lines of 230+ boats set off at 9.30am in light 4-5 knot southeast winds. J/121 Javelin was in the first start of 100+ yachts of all shapes and sizes, including 32 yachts in the AMS 1 division. This division featured yachts from a Soto 30, through a Caprice 40 (second in its IRC division in the recent Sydney/Hobart) all the way up to a Reichel Pugh 63 (third IRC overall in the Sydney/Hobart).
J/121 Javelin was buried on the start but set to the task of reeling in the competition, with the strategy to keep slightly left of the course to take advantage of a forecast wind shift. Javelin flew their Code Zero most of the way (albeit it was hoisted and dropped half a dozen times along the way!). The last stretch passed through the tight shipping channel with the wind peaking at 16 knots, and Javelin sailing on a close reach. Their strategy worked and they finished 6th in their division in the passage race. Plenty of celebratory drinks accompanied the Australia Day fireworks display held at the Regatta Village.
Three further races were held over days two and three, with two of those races having to race back through the shipping channel to open waters. This made for some spectacularly close racing where water rights dominated sailing rights. The fleet of 70+ yachts (up to 65 footers and including some big cats) worked together to get through relatively unscathed (though a few boats ventured a few metres outside the channel and ran aground). Javelin successfully tried a wing-on-wing strategy for a short while with the A2, managing to both gain clear air and separation from competitors. Conditions were pleasant once past the channel with flat water and breeze ranging 12-14 knots. Javelin finished second in race two.
A twilight race was also held to take advantage of the stronger afternoon breeze, building to mid-20's, though quite shifty. After a general recall, Javelin had a clean (and conservative) start, and powered over 10-12 yachts on a tight 2 sail reach. The A3 kite was hoisted at the top mark for what looked to be a beam reach. However, the wind shifted just after the hoist and the A2 would have been a better choice. Javelin maintained their position finishing fourth in Race 3.
Going into the final day of racing, Javelin was in the lead position, with only a few points separating the first six yachts. She sailed a clean covering race in perfect sailing conditions, sunny, flat waters and 12-14 knot breeze. The results came in and Javelin finished first in Race 4 and, therefore was declared the overall winner in her AMS 1 class!
J/24s love Corio Bay Sailing
The Passage & Twilight Series was sailed under the EHC handicap rule. A gaggle of J/24s enjoyed tight racing with each other, with just 2.5 pts separating them in the final tally. Top J/24s, sitting in fourth handicap was Simon Grain's Jet. Just behind them in fifth was Miles Hurrell's Scrumpy, and only a half point back was Pauliina Mattila's Bruschetta VI.
Like their sisterships, Jeff Harris' J/24 FUN enjoyed the Corio Bay series, taking a fourth for their weekend of fun-loving experiences on sunny Geelong Bay.
Watch the highlights video, including several interviews of the J/111 Class owners.
Follow the Festival of Sails at festivalofsails.com.au


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Before you travel to Guatemala and the Maya area in general
What to Pack: Suggestions
• Small English/Spanish dictionary
• Guatemala travel guidebook
• Passport and passport copy
• Money belt
• Prescription medications
• Other medications you need as well as a small first aid kit, including plasters, antiseptic, ibuprofen, dioralyte and so on
• Insect repellent (repellent in Guatemala is not strong enough)
• Ipad/tablet or phone for emails and taking notes
• Hat/Sunglasses/Suntan cream
• Water bottle
• Alarm clock (battery operated)
• Camera
• Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
• Toiletries
• Small backpack
• Raincoat
• Casual dress for nightlife and dining
• Enough clothes to last the duration of the trip
• Swimsuit
• Headlight or torch
• USB stick
• Travel Insurance and flight ticket
• Travel adapter (follow US style-2 prong)
• Phone
Reading List – Books on the ancient Maya
Diane Davies
2016 Journey through the Maya World. Millgate House (Created for primary schools, but adults love it as well!)
Diane Davies, Richard Petts, Mark Woolley, Jennifer Farmer, Lisa Dale and Selina King
2017 Maya Archaeologist – Scheme of Work – for teachers only
Michael Coe
2015 The Maya. Thames and Hudson
Arthur Demarest
2004 Ancient Maya: The Rise and Fall of a Rainforest Civilization. Cambridge University Press.
Michael D. Coe and Mark Van Stone.
2005 Reading the Maya Glyphs. Thames and Hudson
Michael D. Coe,
2011 Breaking the Maya Code. Thames and Hudson
Dennis Tedlock
1985 The Popul Vuh. Touchstone
Mary Ellen Miller and Megan E. Neil
2014 Maya Art and Architecture
Rigoberta Menchu
1984 I, Rigoberta Menchu, Indian Woman in Guatemala. Verso Books
Documentaries on YouTube
Nova (PBS) 'Cracking the Maya code' History of the decipherment of Maya writing
Dawn of the Maya – National Geographic. Detailing early sites such as San Bartolo, where I carried out my research


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Here is the second edition of "Great Taste, Less Filling for the General Economy" this fall and winter, building off last week column. Last time we discussed housing and oil as two critical factors to observe. Here are some more factors that come into play.
- Unemployment Rate: The U.S. economy is coming off several months of job loss. Unemployment has increased from 4.5 to 5.7% with a true unemployment rate including discouraged workers of nearly 10%. If the unemployment rate increases this fall and winter from 6 to 9% and rises to 12%, including the discouraged workers, a case could be built for a possible extended, steep recession. One key will be timing, particularly if there is a sharp rise during the holiday period. Higher rates will be observed on the East and West coasts and in Ohio and Michigan than the Midwest in general.
- Consumer Spending: Consumers, which drive approximately 70% of the U.S. economy, have gone into hibernation. There appears to be a trend of reprioritizing and revolving consumer decisions particularly on high-end products and services. This consumer spending slowdown is the result of tapped out home equity and credit cards, resulting in liquidity crunch in the household. With 10% of home mortgages having negative equity and up to 17% of subprime loans behind on payments, any additional shock places the "r-word" in the headlines!
Editor's note: Dave Kohl, Corn & Soybean Digest trends editor, is an ag economist specializing in business management and ag finance. He recently retired from Virginia Tech, but continues to conduct applied research and travel extensively in the U.S. and Canada, teaching ag and banking seminars and speaking to producer and agribusiness groups. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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By Mark Lamport-Stokes
CHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) – United States captain Davis Love III gave an indication of his pairings for this week's Ryder Cup by sending out his players for practice on Wednesday in almost identical groups for a second day in a row.
Twice major winner Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed, who formed an unbeaten partnership at the 2014 Ryder Cup in Scotland, teed off together on a chilly morning at Hazeltine, along with U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson and Matt Kuchar.
That quartet had also been grouped together on Tuesday for the first day of official practice.
The power-hitting Johnson and ultra-consistent Kuchar would pair up well in the fourball format, though the 2016 Ryder Cup will start on Friday morning with the opening foursomes (alternate shot) matches.
Rickie Fowler and Jimmy Walker, who recorded three halves and one loss in tandem at Gleneagles in 2014, played with Phil Mickelson and Cup rookie Brooks Koepka on Wednesday.
Fowler and Walker had also been paired together the previous day, suggesting that their partnership will continue at Hazeltine.
JB Holmes, Zach Johnson, Brandt Snedeker and debutant Ryan Moore went out in the third group, Johnson having replaced Koepka in that quartet as the only tweak from Tuesday.
"You'll see friends out there playing together in our pairings, you'll see guys that have done it before," Love told reporters when all his players were out on the course.
"I think comfortable and confident and trusting is the way to make those pairings. These are guys that get along well and have played a lot together.
"We're having a good day. Everybody seems to be hitting the ball well and playing well and having fun. Getting a lot of work done."
Love, who is bidding to end a run of eight losses by the U.S. in the last 10 editions, on Thursday will announce his pairings for Friday's opening foursomes.
"I'm not exactly sure what's going to happen," Spieth said about the likely combinations. "I know we have a great pod with Kuch and D.J. and Patrick and things could adjust.
"I'm in wherever Captain puts me. They (Love and his assistants) say that they have done with the homework behind it to create the best scenario for this team."
(Editing by Andrew Both)