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Rifles & SMGs
Assault Rifles
Assault rifles span a variety of ranges from those nearly equalling snipers (usually single-shot or burst-shot as well) to those fully automatic machine guns which can barely outrange a shotgun. Anyone that tells you there is one set of tips which applies to all assault rifles is, honestly, a moron. That's basically the same as suggesting you should drive a Lamborghini the same as 30-year old vintage Ford.
If you are playing with a single-shot long range rifle, these are similar to a sniper and much of the same advice applies to these. They should either be played by picking off targets from a safe distance through windows/door/ledges or by moving around the battlefield at the edges and shooting down long ranges to kill moving targets before they are any threat. This type of assault rifle works perfectly against enemies using SMG's, shotguns or automatic rifles but will usually fail against a sniper as they will have both greater range and (usually) greater power.
However, if you are using a faster firing automatic rifle, you should adopt a play style similar to that you would use with an SMG. Mid-range firefights are where your biggest advantage will be, and although it is tempting just to hold down the fire button and 'spray and pray', don't forget that often the best tactic is to burst fire by briefly holding the fire button and then stopping to allow your aim to become more accurate again.
If you find yourself up against a longer-range target such as a sniper or single-shot long range rifle, then your best bet is to either utilise lethal / non-lethal grenades or Page 7 attempt to lay down enough cover fire while you move so that they won't be able to take time to line up a proper shot until you're close enough to take them down with ease.
Another fantastic bonus with these automatic rifles is their ability to eliminate enemies hiding behind weak cover. Unlike a sniper or shotgun, an automatic assault rifle packs enough bullets to shoot up an entire area behind weak cover (thin walls, desks, etc) without having to reload and give the enemy a chance to move and ambush you.
SMG's, like assault rifles, also vary considerably in range, but most tend to fall in the mid-range bracket, making them a useful tool for dealing with closer and longer range enemies at the same time. Many players find SMG's the 'easiest' weapon to play with, as they do not have a significant range or power disadvantage against any weapon and are often seen as the 'middle ground' of your armory.
While primarily suited to short to mid-range combat, they also excel at mid to long-range firefights provided you burst fire and take your time to aim instead of shooting and hoping for the best. Attachments can often add a great deal of gameplay technique to an SMG by either boosting their fire rate and power (for short range combat) or their accuracy and range (for mid-long range combat).
If you are facing enemies wielding shotguns in a short-range environment, then counter to your instincts ('if I get closer I will get a better shot') you will find the best tactic is to keep your distance and easily outrange them. If you get too close and don't kill them quickly then they can easily one or two-shot you while you're busy reloading or trying to run back away.
Anyone with an SMG should broadly stay away from long-range only combat scenarios, as although they can still be useful at this distance they are really no match for a sniper over a long range. Grenades are often essential for SMG playstyles as they allow a player to either eliminate or incapacitate others at a longer range or those hiding behind cover so that the SMG player can approach.
One of the best weapons for a newbie to get used to, SMG's are still found in many professional players classes as an ideal 'all-rounder' for an environment involving a great deal of variety where it is not a clean cut choice of 'a sniper is best' or 'an automatic machine gun is best'.


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Brightest Floor Lamp For Comfort
You can beget something ravishing by putting the classic or contemporary floor lamp to the corner of your room which there is no grand general light. By letting your floor lamp shines there, you will accept your ceiling and your shadowy region becomes illuminated.
Brightest floor lamp for family room has to be combined with the light color paints, furnishings and wallpapers which bring the light well. By combining those aspects, you will fetch more illumination without installing too many lights.

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the gua sha - typically a rose quartz stone or jade stone tool used in Chinese holistic medicine for thousands of years. best used with an oil to glide over your skin for increased blood flow and circulation and to release tension. gentle, light pressure is applied for face, a bit firmer for body. used on the body with our unscented organic body oil - it feels wonderful - a definite keeper!
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Thanks for stumbling upon this spectacular article! Let's talk about the things we have done at one point or another-that we need to stop doing. Why? Because deep down we all have a desire to connect with people, be loved, and give love. I believe that these "stops" can get in the way of some of that.
I do have a disclaimer here.. If you get a little defensive reading any of this; that may be because it hits close to home. I encourage you to read this with an open mind and a desire to always be the best YOU that you can be.
1) Stop letting shame steal your joy
Shame can come in many shapes and sizes. It could be from something you did or said, or it could be from another person and how they treat you. We naturally hide from shame; but shame steals our joy.
Action: When you feel that shame creep in, talking to someone about it lessens the feeling and helps us move forward. If you don't have anyone to talk to you can write it out.
2) Stop being a victim
I'm not talking about someone who has been harmed.. I'm talking about the mindset that you are always being wronged; nothing ever goes right or someone is always doing something wrong to you. Bad things are not always happening to you. However, if you see the world with that framework, it sure will seem like it.
Action: One of the best ways to see that the world isn't against you is to practice gratitude. Each morning start the day thinking of at least one thing you are grateful for. Gratitude is a flashlight. It allows us to see the blessings even amidst trial and darkness. Also, I triple-dog-dare you to do one random act of kindness daily. Seriously, that will change your life!
3) Stop being mean
Yep. Stop being mean to yourself and others. Do you say mean things to yourself in your head? Do you scroll social media and feel a need to tell people "how you really feel"? Do you get irritated when you hear AGAIN about a friend's "fabulous" life?
Action: Change the script. When you go to tell yourself that you never do anything right, or that no body loves you, or that you are ugly and fat; instead say, "I feel like I don't do anything right, but I know that's not true- I'm just frustrated at the moment." Or, "I feel very alone but I know that I'm not, I know that there are people that love me." We need to practice empathy with ourselves and others. When interacting with others don't lose sight of the fact that we are all human, and it's okay to take a step back and see the humanity in people around us.
4) Stop sabotaging your success
Listen, failure is not an option. Did you know that to many people the idea of succeeding is scarier than failing? Why? Because often times we know what failure would look like but success seems so unknown and out of reach.
Action: Take speed bumps as a way to re-evaluate your overall goal. Picture what success would actually look like to make it more obtainable. I talk about overcoming challenges in one of the most well-known motivational blog posts; 4 Things to do When on the Motivation Struggle Bus.
5) Stop surrounding yourself with people who don't value you
You deserve to be a priority, not an option. However, did you know that we teach people how to treat us? Yes. We do. We have a responsibility to set healthy limits and boundaries with people.
Action: If someone is insulting you, you either can let them know you won't continue a conversation if they choose to speak to you that way, or just end the conversation and remove yourself. People don't change unless they are uncomfortable. If we always just hope they will change, we will be disappointed. Setting limits is a way to truly show love because it shows that you value yourself and how you are treated. If the people you surround yourself with don't lift you up, they aren't your people. Have you ever heard of the "crabs in a barrel" analogy? Basically if you put a ton of crabs in a barrel, they will try to crawl out but at the same time pull down other crabs trying to crawl out… If you are trying to better yourself and people around you are acting like those crabs; get away from those people! Think of how exhausting it would be to continually try to climb but constantly be pulled back.
6) Stop being afraid
You can either live your life to the fullest, or live a life of mediocrity.. What that means is that life will keep on going while you are waiting. Have you always wanted to do something but keep telling yourself to wait until.. (I lose weight, I'm happy, I find someone I love, I have money…).
Action: One of my favorite quotes is from Shakespeare, "Fortune and Love Favors the Bold." This very quote is how my husband and I met. If we didn't take risks, we would not be together today. Stop waiting and figure out how to do it now. If you set your eyes and heart on something, you will find a way.
7) Stop trying to be perfect
It's okay if you messed up, had a bad day, have a messy house, ate a whole pizza… Also, feeling sad, lonely, disappointed, afraid are real emotions. Life happens. We feel. Sometimes we pretend. I have this amazing skill. I can see when people are wearing a mask. It breaks my heart. It tells me they are hiding from themselves.
Action: Practice authenticity by allowing yourself to be vulnerable. The gift of authenticity is one of the most valuable things. People want to connect and get closer to authentic people. Authenticity opens ourselves up to success, humility, and empathy.
Some of these "stops" may have hit home. I really encourage you to make yourself a priority if you aren't already doing so. If I talked about things that you already know and practice; I encourage you to share this article with others because you never know who needs to hear it today.


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|How do I get to the start of the walk near Circular Quay Railway Station?
CityRail trains run regularly to and from Circular Quay Railway Station. Visitors should use the following train lines:
Circular Quay Ferry Wharf is the terminal point for all ferries traveling throughout Sydney Harbour. Ferries arrive at the wharf via the following routes:
The following buses arrive and depart from the bus depot across the road from Circular Quay Railway Station:
|Request your driver takes you to Circular Quay Railway Station.
|How do I get from the end of the walk at The Susannah Place Terraces, in The Rocks, back to Circular Quay Railway Station?
|Pick up from Gloucester Street, The Rocks, to your final destination.
|Walk down the stairs next to the terraces. You will pass across Harrington Street, and as you walk down the next set of stairs, you will find yourself back at the Nurses walk. From here, it is a simple 5 minute walk back to the station, heading in the opposite direction to the way you came during The Rocks Self Guided Walking Tour.
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Course Outline
Accounting Information Systems Applications
- The revenue cycle:sales to cash collections
- The expenditure cycle: purchasing to cash disbursements
- The production cycle
- The human resources management and payroll cycle
- General ledger and reporting system
Target audience
- Accounting and financial specialists, professionals and practitioners who need to understand how accounting information systems (AIS) work in order to effectively measure how cost-effectively they perform, to assess their reliability and that of the information produced, or to lead the redesign and implementation of new and better systems.
- Internal and external auditors.
- Accountants who wish to improve the design and functioning of the AIS so that it truly adds value to the organisation by providing management with the information needed to effectively run organisations.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand:
- All the activities involved in taking customer orders, fulfilling those orders, and collecting cash.
- All the activities involved in ordering, receiving, and paying for merchandise, supplies, and services.
- The implications of recent cost accounting developments, such as activity-based costing, for the design of the production cycle information system.
- The activities involved in processing payroll.
- XBRL, the balanced scorecard, the switch from GAAP to IFRS, and the proper design of graphs to support managerial decision making.
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Shoes are a very essential part of our lifestyle as they provide comfort to our feet while walking or running on different grounds. But nowadays the shoes have become more of a style accessory that you can wear along with your apparel. Shoes provide protection and comfort to your feet against hot asphalt of the road as well as against coldness that is present in the atmosphere in winter season.
Types of shoes: There are many types of shoes which you can wear according to your usage, comfort and requirement. Women shoes comprises of flip flops, sandals, court shoes, women ankle length boots, work shoes, training shoes, dress shoes, stilettos, wedges and many other types of shoes. The men shoes comprise of boots, dress shoes, casual shoes, shorts shoes, training shoes, loafers, flip flops and much more. Each shoe is meant for different occasions. You can also match the shoes according to your outfit.
Brand shoes: There are many brands which make shoes for men and for women. Some of the brands are very popular whereas some of them are not. There are many brands which are famous for their style, colors, comfort, fitting and style. You can also buy these branded shoes according to your needs and requirement. Gucci loafers are very popular as they can be used with many occasions. You can wear loafers for playing golf as well as with casual wear in your office or on the streets.
Features of the shoes: There are few things that you need to consider with your shoes such as its comfort, performance, style, material, waterproofing, and price. Shoes are also made available in many materials that you can use according to yourself. Some of the shoes are water proof, whereas some of the shoes are completely breathable and provide you with sufficient air which flows inside the shoes and keeps your feet dry and cool.


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Yup, you guessed it. Our beloved blog is officially one years old!
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support. It's been a fun yet turbulent year. Back in 2012, we started off with two girls, a huge passion for all things fashion and a desire to create a fun, online fashion scrapbook. Together we went to London Fashion Weekend, blogged about 'things that made us go ooh' and gave you a little 'outfit inspiration' here and there. We also had a new addition to our team and, just like that, our little family of fashionistas was made complete. We're so excited about what the future holds for our blog and so thankful to have you on board. So here's to a prosperous future, for both us and you!


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Michaela Melián : »Mobile«, 1999
Mobile by Michaela Melián consists of 59 oval panes of plexiglass printed with sections of faces or items relating to them - beards, eyes, eye-brows, noses, hair-pieces, but also accessories such as spectacles. The plexiglass panes are suspended from the ceiling at eye height so that the viewer can interact with the transparent panes and complete the incomplete faces with his own or superimpose the existing fragments over his own face. Depending on the position of the observer, constantly new portraits arise.
The physiognomic details of Mobile are taken from the Identikit program run by the State Criminal Bureau [SCB] in Munich, where, in line with witnesses' descriptions, faces of criminals or assassins are drawn for "wanted" posters. Melián has been cooperating with the SCB for years now. In her series Tomboy, for example, she constructed such wanted portraits of famous-infamous women, that were produced by SCB staff in line with her descriptions of the persons. One initial difficulty was the fact that the criminologists' computer database only contained male facial traits, whereas physiognomic patterns for female criminals did not exist. The Identikit pictures of Tamara Bunke, who came from the GDR a was trained as a guerrilla in Cuba or of Charlotte Moormann, the performance artist, were »reconstructed« by Melián using male facial traits.
The SCB's Identikit database has since been expanded and improved, and is now used throughout Europe by other signatories of the Schengen Treaty for a fee. A CD promoting the program provides an overview of the facial sections available, which can of course be subjected to subsequent treatment by any PC user - it represents only a small selection of the wealth of material available in the database. Melián chose 59 specimens from this CD for her work. The individual facial sections no longer jell to form a consistent whole, but point instead to the fragmentation of the human face into stereotypical and interchangeable items. Gender attributes are no longer possible and have become unimportant.
»Wanted« photos try to elaborate the key features of a face, the stereotype. The aesthetics of such portraits points up the fact that those depicted have resisted the state, for such portraits are usually only made in order to hunt down criminals or enemies of the state. Strategies have been developed with ultra-modern technology, such as those provided by computers, to analyze and interpret behavioral patterns. These systems rely on the principle of identifying patterns on the basis of as broad a database a possible. Today, we are already subjected to new agencies of control which we accept voluntarily in order to remain part of a privileged consumer society. For example, the number code on a bankcard will soon be replaced by an iris scanner, whereby the eye's retina serves to identify the person. Genetic »fingerprints« render the body legible and enable it to be reproduced. Our subjectivity is questioned and indeed massively under threat from genetic engineering, whereby all our biological data are made available for use.
Mobiles are games consisting of objects hanging from thin threads which you set in motion with a slight push and which then start to dance in the air. The »heads« in Melián's installation invite us to interact with them. If you stand direct behind one of the intimated faces it becomes a mask with which you can playfully change your identity. Changes of identity are no longer so frequently a necessity out of a position as political outsider and are more part of the everyday game of adjusting to the norms of modern society. Normative physiognomies define our lives. We are confronted by stereotypes every day of the week by the media, showing us what we should look like, how we should dress, how we should keep fit. The fun of fancy dress becomes the tortuous decision on what we should wear.
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"Marcus Weather service is in a word "superlative". Their insight is intelligent and timely especially for trading commodities."
Jeff Goldstein – Black River Asset Management
" Marcus Weather uniquely and quantitatively combines past weather, forecast weather, and (importantly) a deep knowledge of plant agronomics in developing their forecasts for crop yields. Their models link weather to yield in a way that is both differentiating and easy to follow."
Ag Trader with over 25 years of trading experience. Client of Marcus Weather for the past 7 years
"Your service continues to earn its spot in our research services."
Paul Hughes, Commodity Research Director – Nestle. Client for Marcus weather for the past 8 years.


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Harvest Trails and Markets exists to keep farmers in the Sydney basin farming. As a not-for-profit community incorporated organisation, HTM helps connect producers directly with consumers to give growers an alternative distribution channel to the central market.
Harvest Trails and Markets began as Hawkesbury Harvest in 2000 by a small group of passionate people from a diverse range of backgrounds. As different as they were, they were united by a love of the Hawkesbury region and its agricultural heritage. Hawkesbury Harvest was a way to promote healthy diets, to spread the word about the abundance of locally produced food, the seasonal beauty of the area and the importance of keeping agriculture – particularly food production – in the Sydney Basin.
Since then the organisation has grown beyond the boundaries of the Hawkesbury and incorporates most of Sydney Basin. HTM coordinates six separate Farm Gate Trails that assist tourists, epicures and regional explorers to find the food that is on their doorstep. In addition to the website, HTM has developed and supports "The Farm Gate" smartphone app to disseminate this information. HTM has piloted and supported many farmers markets over the years and currently operates the Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market. It has a close relationship with ABC702 who broadcast 'what's fresh on the Farm Gate Trail' each Saturday morning. HTM is also presently looking at ways the organisation can evolve to continue to meet the needs of our members in an increasingly challenging environment for agricultural enterprises, partly through active representation and advocacy in statutory and advisory bodies.
Harvest Trails and Markets is happy to play a role supporting agriculture in the Sydney basin. Recent estimates show that Sydney's total agriculture is worth $749million to the NSW economy even before the multiplier effect is taken into account1. The 2210 farms around Sydney employ over 7000 people. In 2011, the Sydney basin produced 20% of the city of Sydney's total food supply. Keeping food production in the Sydney basin has numerous environmental benefits and community health benefits. It improves the food resilience of the city and creates opportunities for producers and consumers alike. HTM believes it is important to protect the productive agricultural land around Sydney and the knowledge of the people who farm it. We are committed to seeing it flourish.
1. Agriculture and Fisheries in the Greater Sydney region of New South Wales, 2013 ABARES p3-4


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NAPLES, Italy (Reuters) - Thousands of Neapolitans crowded into the city's cathedral on Friday to witness the miracle of Saint Gennaro -- whose dried blood is said to liquefy twice a year, 17 centuries after his death.
Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, archbishop of Naples, announced the blood turned to liquid at 9:45 a.m. (3:45 a.m. EDT) and the glass phial was paraded to crowds outside, who set off fireworks in celebration.
"It (the saint's blood) is the seed of hope for all of us," Sepe said.
Legend has it that when Gennaro was beheaded by pagan Romans in 305 A.D., a Neapolitan woman soaked up his blood with a sponge and preserved it in a glass phial.
The substance usually turns to liquid twice a year - on September 19, the saint's feast day, and on the first Saturday in May.
The miracle was only first recorded in 1389, more than 1,000 years after Gennaro's martyrdom.
More scientifically minded skeptics say the "miracle" is due to chemicals present in the phial whose viscosity changes when it is stirred or moved.
Some Neapolitans fear disaster may strike the city if the blood of the fourth-century martyr does not turn to liquid.
Disaster has struck at least five times after the blood failed to liquefy, including in November 1980 when some 3,000 people died in a massive earthquake that struck southern Italy.
Naples has endured a difficult year, with the historic port city's image stained by a trash crisis that saw rotting rubbish pile up in city streets.
Writing by Phil Stewart; editing by Keith Weir
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Shoplifting / Petty Theft
In the United States, shoplifting and petty theft remains one of the most commonly committed offenses by teens. This crime costs U.S. retailers and the shopping public, millions of dollars in lost revenues and increased prices each year. Studies show that shoplifting is not only easy to commit, but rarely are first offenders caught. There are many reasons teens steal, and the reasons along with the consequences can vary from offender to offender.
This class focuses on:
- Reasons for stealing (most offenders have the ability to pay for the items taken.)
- A look at who the real victims of shoplifting are.
- The impact on the offender as well as their family, friends, etc.
- The consequences of theft and impact on an offender's future.
- When Petty Theft turns to Grand Theft.


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Front-end Developer – Mobile Solutions
Gavdi Lab is looking for front-end developers for mobile and cloud solutions and projects for some of largest companies in the Europe.
What does Gavdi Lab do?
Gavdi Lab is an IT Consultancy that delivers advisory, solutions and products. We help our customers make the most of their IT investments by combining insight in technology and true business understanding with a profound need to make a difference.
Our focus areas are advisory and development in the areas of ERP, Business Intelligence, Portal and Mobile focusing on technologies from SAP and Microsoft combined with our expertise in Java, mobile, and web development.
What are you going to do?
You will be a treasured member of the Gavdi Lab's Right Sourcing team. You will participate in the development of new products and releases in the mobile and cloud space. You will also participate in customer projects as a technical consultant. We believe the regular project participation is an important part of keeping the end-user perspective when doing product development – and an inspiration for further improvements.
We will support and inspire you to bring out the best of your skills and look forward to see an ongoing development of both you as a person and your skills. We see this as a natural part of your personal development in Gavdi.
Initially, you will participate in the development of the following products
- Gavdi Mobile Suite, a lightweight mobile business app, built on modern techniques and open source frameworks
- Gavdi Document Service, a cloud service for generating e.g. regulatory compliant documents
Your qualifications
We expect you to have knowledge within most of below mentioned tools
- JavaScript
- jQuery/jQuery Mobile
- json/json-p
- Cordova
You have working experience with
- Java
- Agile development processes and methods
- Use Cases and Use Case-based test
If you have knowledge about any of the following technologies, we will certainly appreciate it
- Objective-C/Swift
- Fiori
You must speak the following languages on a business professional level
- English – the corporate language in Gavdi is English
- Portuguese – you will work out of our office in Lisbon
Your profile
- You have a Master's Degree, but you might also just be extremely talented and have discovered your potential and skills in several successful projects
- You have experience from the consulting business and the role of bringing solutions to customers fits you well
- You have at least 3-5 years of working experience developing mobile solutions
- You have an outgoing personality and you shine when making a presentation and have no difficulties seeing yourself in a pre-sales role as part of the job
We offer
- A highly competent team considered to be best in class
- A compensation package reflecting your skills and experience
- A broad variety of assignments and challenging projects
- An ongoing development of your skills
- A team of colleagues with a great sense of humor and always ready to assist with a smile and a professional attitude
We aim to attract young talented and highly qualified people having an ambition of making a difference. Our culture is identified by our professionalism, teamwork, integrity and combined with a great sense of humor.
Your application must be addressed to firstname.lastname@example.com
Deadline: Ongoing process
Gavdi Denmark
Gavdi Denmark was the first company established back in 1999, which founded the Gavdi Group. We are now represented in 10 countries by 250 employees and we expect to grow by +20 percent annually in the years to come. Looking at the Danish SAP HCM market, Gavdi is the leading Company. This also covers the Technology services and Solutions, linked to the HCM-services, to Companies, which uses SAP as a foundation for their IT-strategy.
Gavdi Denmark offers the full service range from Strategic Consulting, HCM Advisory and System Implementation to Application Management and Hosting.