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Lexus Case Study “The Other Side of Lexus” connected ads put consumers in the driver seat.
To engage 25–34 year old men and promote its F Series performance vehicles, Lexus partnered with Team One and Microsoft to launch an innovative multi-screen campaign called “The Other Side of Lexus”. In this Creative Sequencing, Seth a car and sport enthusiast, begins the first part of Lexus’s extreme sport series “Ride with the Other Me” on one screen, then is able to follow a progressive story of adrenaline-pumping adventures, including sky diving, cliff jumping, and stunt driving, across different devices throughout the day, each time picking up where the series left off. The campaign culminates in a full-screen experience where Seth can watch more videos and explore the high-performance Lexus F Series. Take a look!
Lexus used this innovative multi-screen campaign to build relationships with millennial men and succeeded by increasing awareness for their sport vehicles, reaching their target on a broader scale. The most effective content are based around a story that gets the attention of others to engage with your brand longer. All the high impact content led to an above benchmark click-through rate of 1.3% and 2.1% user interaction rate. The online video ad played a crucial role for Lexus to reach their audience wherever they are and extend the impact of their integrated campaign.
With consumers constantly switching between desktop and laptop computers, tablets, mobile phones, wearable devices, and connected TVs, it’s difficult to target users with relevant ads. However, a multi-screen strategy is the future for marketers. According to an October report from eMarketer, U.S. adults are expected to spend 22.9% of their time in 2014 on mobile devices (non-voice), compared to desktops/laptops at 17.7%. The average time spent on mobile per day has jumped from 3.7% in 2010 to 13.4% in 2012 and now to 22.9% for 2014 (per the chart below).
This increase signals that consumers are quickly taking hold of more screens, and marketers should follow. Marketers should understand the role of each device in order to know how to evaluate the performance of the campaign and the performance by platform. Streaming media is appealing to marketers because it represents a seamless way to integrate audio and video into a website and it allows companies to speak directly to current and prospective customers and to promote their products in a visual, interactive manner.
“Technology is putting consumers in control of what, where, when and how they consume content, so it’s incumbent upon marketers to go find their audience and aggregate meaningful impressions across multiple video screens,” said Andrew Ward, group VP of national advertising sales for Comcast Media 360.
Ever since I noticed the buzz around ABC network primetime show Scandal via social media I have been hooked. ABC and the writers are selling an experience and engaging millions of people with weekly do not move from your seat episodes. ABC aired their fall finale of Scandal Season 4 on November 20th, 2014 with a return date of January 29th!
Scandal, a phenomenally popular television show on ABC, has much to teach the social media marketer. Scandal stars Kerry Washington as the fearsome and formidable Olivia Pope, a former White House staffer and professional “fixer” who spends her time managing the crises of Washington’s elite, dodging attempts on her life, and thwarting the advances of her former lover (the President of the United States, no less). There are plenty of conspiracies to unravel and backs to stab, so it’s no wonder that critics and viewers were slow to take to the show when it first aired. Yet by the conclusion of its second season (2013), the show was a bona fide hit, regularly drawing almost 9 million viewers. It’s up even more in the key demographic Adults 18-49 +43% compared with last season, according to Nielsen.
So how is emerging media affecting today’s marketing efforts?
Scandal has become a live event where the DVR is not an option. People are spending time in front of the TV with digital and mobile devices and from my experience Twitter is the main way people are interacting with the program followed by Facebook.
With over 500,000 Twitter followers and 4.3 million tweets last season ABC succeeded in growing “Scandal” brand following.
Use specific hashtags and existing fans or (#gladiators the label devotees have adopted for themselves) to drive new fans to the show via Twitter. The network, ABC, actively drives viewers to the live-tweeting using both on-air hashtags and promos tagged with voice-overs such as “to tweet with Kerry Washington, use #AskScandal.” After the star Kerry Washington finished live tweeting she gained more than 16,000 followers in one night.
By using Twitter and Facebook in just a few creative ways mentioned above, the network has enhanced their traditional ways of advertising in attracting viewers to the show. The combined social network and ratings growth from season one (2012) to season three (2013-14) is truly an overnight success.
Tweet with @kerrywashington and @KatieQLowes tonight at 7PM ET and ask all of your questions using #AskScandal!

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Lexus Case Study “ The Other Side of Lexus ” connected ads put consumers in the driver seat .
 To engage 25–34 year old men and promote its F Series performance vehicles , Lexus partnered with Team One and Microsoft to launch an innovative multi - screen campaign called “ The Other Side of Lexus ” . In this Creative Sequencing , Seth a car and sport enthusiast , begins the first part of Lexus ’s extreme sport series “ Ride with the Other Me ” on one screen , then is able to follow a progressive story of adrenaline - pumping adventures , including sky diving , cliff jumping , and stunt driving , across different devices throughout the day , each time picking up where the series left off . The campaign culminates in a full - screen experience where Seth can watch more videos and explore the high - performance Lexus F Series . Take a look !
 Lexus used this innovative multi - screen campaign to build relationships with millennial men and succeeded by increasing awareness for their sport vehicles , reaching their target on a broader scale . The most effective content are based around a story that gets the attention of others to engage with your brand longer . All the high impact content led to an above benchmark click - through rate of 1.3 % and 2.1 % user interaction rate . The online video ad played a crucial role for Lexus to reach their audience wherever they are and extend the impact of their integrated campaign .
 With consumers constantly switching between desktop and laptop computers , tablets , mobile phones , wearable devices , and connected TVs , it ’s difficult to target users with relevant ads . However , a multi - screen strategy is the future for marketers . According to an October report from eMarketer , U.S. adults are expected to spend 22.9 % of their time in 2014 on mobile devices ( non - voice ) , compared to desktops / laptops at 17.7 % . The average time spent on mobile per day has jumped from 3.7 % in 2010 to 13.4 % in 2012 and now to 22.9 % for 2014 ( per the chart below ) .
 This increase signals that consumers are quickly taking hold of more screens , and marketers should follow . Marketers should understand the role of each device in order to know how to evaluate the performance of the campaign and the performance by platform . Streaming media is appealing to marketers because it represents a seamless way to integrate audio and video into a website and it allows companies to speak directly to current and prospective customers and to promote their products in a visual , interactive manner .
 “ Technology is putting consumers in control of what , where , when and how they consume content , so it ’s incumbent upon marketers to go find their audience and aggregate meaningful impressions across multiple video screens , ” said Andrew Ward , group VP of national advertising sales for Comcast Media 360 .
 Ever since I noticed the buzz around ABC network primetime show Scandal via social media I have been hooked . ABC and the writers are selling an experience and engaging millions of people with weekly do not move from your seat episodes . ABC aired their fall finale of Scandal Season 4 on November 20th , 2014 with a return date of January 29th !
 Scandal , a phenomenally popular television show on ABC , has much to teach the social media marketer . Scandal stars Kerry Washington as the fearsome and formidable Olivia Pope , a former White House staffer and professional “ fixer ” who spends her time managing the crises of Washington ’s elite , dodging attempts on her life , and thwarting the advances of her former lover ( the President of the United States , no less ) . There are plenty of conspiracies to unravel and backs to stab , so it ’s no wonder that critics and viewers were slow to take to the show when it first aired . Yet by the conclusion of its second season ( 2013 ) , the show was a bona fide hit , regularly drawing almost 9 million viewers . It ’s up even more in the key demographic Adults 18 - 49 +43 % compared with last season , according to Nielsen .
 So how is emerging media affecting today ’s marketing efforts ?
 Scandal has become a live event where the DVR is not an option . People are spending time in front of the TV with digital and mobile devices and from my experience Twitter is the main way people are interacting with the program followed by Facebook .
 With over 500,000 Twitter followers and 4.3 million tweets last season ABC succeeded in growing “ Scandal ” brand following .
 Use specific hashtags and existing fans or ( # gladiators the label devotees have adopted for themselves ) to drive new fans to the show via Twitter . The network , ABC , actively drives viewers to the live - tweeting using both on - air hashtags and promos tagged with voice - overs such as “ to tweet with Kerry Washington , use # AskScandal . ” After the star Kerry Washington finished live tweeting she gained more than 16,000 followers in one night .
 By using Twitter and Facebook in just a few creative ways mentioned above , the network has enhanced their traditional ways of advertising in attracting viewers to the show . The combined social network and ratings growth from season one ( 2012 ) to season three ( 2013 - 14 ) is truly an overnight success .
 Tweet with @kerrywashington and @KatieQLowes tonight at 7PM ET and ask all of your questions using # AskScandal !


text: It’s the things we do on a whim that create the best memories. A few months ago it was warm enough to walk around in shorts, swim and rent a canoe. This canoe trip was not planned but ended up being one of my best memories of the trip I took with my boys.

tokenized: It ’s the things we do on a whim that create the best memories . A few months ago it was warm enough to walk around in shorts , swim and rent a canoe . This canoe trip was not planned but ended up being one of my best memories of the trip I took with my boys .


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How to cite this entry? J. Payne Smith (Mrs. Margoliouth), A Compendious Syriac Dictionary (Oxford: The Clarendon Press, 1903) p. 500 [from sedra.bethmardutho.org, tagged by Ephrem A. Ishac, accessed on Apr. 21, 2019].

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Brock & Kiraz English plummet .
 How to cite this entry ? Sebastian P. Brock & George A. Kiraz , Gorgias Concise Syriac - English , English - Syriac Dictionary ( Piscataway , NJ : Gorgias Press , 2015 ) ܩܛܐ [ from sedra.bethmardutho.org , accessed on Apr. 21 , 2019 ] .
 How to cite this entry ? J. Payne Smith ( Mrs. Margoliouth ) , A Compendious Syriac Dictionary ( Oxford : The Clarendon Press , 1903 ) p. 500 [ from sedra.bethmardutho.org , tagged by Ephrem A. Ishac , accessed on Apr. 21 , 2019 ] .


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In a previous article we described the most modern class of fast attack missile craft (FACM) of Hellenic Navy (Πολεμικό Ναυτικό), the Roussen class. However, the backbone of the fast attack craft fleet consists of two older classes, the Laskos and Kavaloudis class. Laskos class is known as type Combattante IIIA while Kavaloudis class as type Combattante IIIB. Hellenic Navy, after the purchase and entry into service of the Konidis class FACMs (type Combattante II) in 1972 (P-14 Anninos, P-15 Arliotis, P-16 Konidis and P-17 Batsis, all withdrawn the period 2002 - 2004), decided to buy more boats of the type but larger and with heavier armament. It is worth of mention that the boats of Konidis class were the first missile boats to enter service in the Hellenic Navy and the first FACS worldwide that carried the Exocet missiles, one of the most modern anti-shipping missiles of that time. Thus, in September 1974, HN ordered again from CMN and their shipyard in Cherbourg in France, four vessels of the type Combattante IIIA, an admittedly heavy armed design for its time. The vessels were delivered in the period 1977-1978. Laskos class boats are of full displacement 429 tons (almost double displacement of the previous class), length of 56.6 meters, a maximum speed approaching 36 knots with economic speed of 25 knots and a range of 2,500 nautical miles and a complement of 42 men.
Click to enlarge: modified photo of Laskos class fast attack craft of Hellenic Navy. For a high resolution image click here.
The class is armed with two OTO Melara Compatto 3in (76.2mm) fully automatic guns; one foward at the bow and one at the stern. This gun can strike air and surface targets at a distance of 16 km and 12 km respectively; with a rate of fire 85 rounds per minute and weight of shell greater than 6 kg. The vessels also feature two naval mounts Emerson Electric (Emerlec) with twin Oerlikon KCB 30mm/75cal guns. These guns have a dual role, the firing rate is very high reaching 600 rds/min, the weight of shell is 0.420kg with a range of 10,000 meters in the anti-surface role and 2,750 meters in the anti-aircraft role. Each mount has a cabin for an auxiliary operator role who is responsible to start the engines of the system and other secondary duties. The system is remote controlled from the Combat Information Centre (CIC) of the boat while the operator retains priority on target engagement by utilizing the data from the sensors on board. The ammunition stowage per gun on its mount is 985 rounds. See a video of the system in action in HN service here.
The boats carry two twin launchers for the French made MBDA MM38 Exocet missiles which have a range of 42 km and a speed of 0.93 Mach carrying a warhead of 165 kg. The Exocet family of missiles as we have referred to previous articles have deadly capabilities due to the sea-skimming operation of the missile, i.e. the ability of the missile to fly few meters from the height of the sea (about 2 meters)in order to minimize the recognition of rival radar and infrared seekers and subsequent interception of the missile from the air defense of the target. The Falklands war demonstrated the ability of the missile to destroy or to take out of service large vessels. Hellenic Navy nowadays is in discussions with MBDA to replace these missiles on three boats in the class (HS Mykonios will receive Harpoon) with newer models of the Exocet family such as MM40 block II (70+km) that will come from the first three Roussen class FACM which they will receive the newest MM40 block III (180+km). The missile guidance is inertial in mid-flight until turns on active radar late in its flight (active guidance) to the corresponding trigger point for the detection and locking of its target. In order to minimize the recognition from rival radar and infrared seekers and the subsequent attack of the projectile from the air defense around the target, the system maintains a very low altitude during ingress, staying 1–2m above the sea surface (sea-skimming) while the speed is high approaching 0.9 Mach. Due to the effect of the radar horizon, this means that the target may not detect an incoming attack until the missile is only 6,000m from impact and thus it leaves little time for reaction of the target’s CIWS. The missile has low signature and it has enhanced target discrimination and ECCM making it very difficult to be intercepted.
Except missiles and guns, the boat are armed with two 21in (533mm) single torpedo tubes for SST-4 Atlas torpedoes (SST: surface-to-surface torpedo) with a weight of 1,400 kg, warhead of 250 kg and a maximum speed of 35 knots and 12 km range of active search.The armament complete two MG3 machine guns. Their rate of fire is 1,000-1,300 rounds per minute and the effective firing range is close to 1km.
The vessels of the class were extensively modernized with the exception of their weapon systems and handed over to the Navy the period 2008-2011 featuring the most cutting edge electronic systems (the majority of the new electronic equipment are products of Thales Nederland) similar to those of Roussen class missile boats and Machitis class patrol vessels. In 2010, during the last phase of the modernization programme, one of the Laskos class boats, P-22 Mykonios, was damaged by fire and retired immediately from active service. The work on the boat to bring it back to active service begun in 2014. The boat will be re-commissioned in November of 2016.
Modified photo of modernized Laskos class fast attack craft of the Hellenic Navy. For a high resolution image click here.
The old Triton surveillance radar was replaced by a Variant two-dimensional (2D) multipurpose short-medium range (up to 70km) surveillance radar. Variant, offers surveillance and target indication. Its principal role is as an automatic, fast reaction time radar sensor, supplying targeting data to weapon systems. Automatic target detection and tracking in 2D plus radial speed is supplied for both air and surface targets simultaneously. For surface targets, it offers 3 gunfire channels. Variant includes a dual-band radar, utilizing both the I- and G-bands (X&C-band). Fully coherent, Variant provides pulse-doppler operation for optimal clutter suppression and air target detection without disturbance by multi-path (or lobbing) effects thanks to the dual-frequency. Outstanding ECM facilities are provided by the ability to operate over two frequency bands, an octave apart, and the third part of Variant, an integral Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) radar. This LPI radar can be used alone for flexible responsiveness, thus providing Variant the unusual ability to operate in a mode that is almost undetectable to external ESM.
The SCOUT Mk2 is the integrated LPI radar, a short-to-medium range surface surveillance and tactical navigation radar. The system can be operated remotely (radio or line connection). It is an all-weather fully solid-state system of high reliability operating in X-band radar featuring Frequency Modulation Continuous Wave (FMCW) and therefore has an extremely low output power which makes the system ideal for cover operations in hostile environments where radar silence is required and thus its transmissions cannot be detected by ESM systems or radar warning receivers. SCOUT Mk2 outstandingly detects targets in adverse sea clutter conditions, thanks to its very small range cell size. The system is also very suitable for coastal surveillance.Each boat, has two SCOUT, one integrated with Variant radar and one seperate that is integrated with a Bridgemaster navigation radar.
The Decca 1226 navigation radar was replaced by the new Decca/Sperry Marine BridgeMaster E of Northrop Grumman, integrated with SCOUT radar in common antenna, while the fire control radar of Pollux Thomson replaced with LIROD Mk2 fire control tracking system. LIROD Mk 2 is Thales Naval Nederland's lightweight combination of a K-band pencil-beam tracking TWT radar and a TV camera. LIROD Mk 2 has been designed primarily for use as a target tracking system for gunfire control and it can operate either as a main sensor in an autonomous weapon control system or as a secondary sensor, integrated in a combat system configuration. LIROD Mk 2 is particularly suitable for short range all-weather operation where high accuracy is required combined with low-level capability, low susceptibility to jamming and the possibility of passive operation. For upgrade and ship-life-extension-programs (SLEP), the system can be adapted to long range search, identification and classification of asymmetric threats as piracy and insurgency.
In the sensors equipment of the boats it was also installed one MIRADOR electro-optical tracking and fire control system. MIRADOR is a compact, fully optronic observation and weapon control system. The one-piece stealthy sensor head houses a mix of electro- optical sensors for TV surveillance, TV tracking, IR tracking and laser range finding. Its lightweight design enables ultra-quick responses. An ergonomically designed state-of-the-art Human Machine Interface completes the system in a stand-alone configuration. MIRADOR acts as a secondary passive fire control and observation channel on board. The vessels also feature a WISPR-Net communications of INTRACOM Defense Electronics and a terminal Link 11, integrated together with the other weapons, guns, radars, sensors, EW system, chaff launchers and communications in the modern TACTICOS Combat Management System (CMS) of the vessels with 4 Multifunctional Operator Consoles (MOC) Mk3 (more information here).
Hard-kill and soft-kill weapon systems of a Laskos class fast attack missile craft. High resolution image here.
Additionally, the two old Panda optical targeting systems have been replaced with Target Designation Sights (TDS). Target Designation Sight (TDS) that provides means for optical investigation, target designation and weapon firing. The TDS is equipped with binoculars and the latest version includes a Laser Range Finder. Bearing and elevation data are fed into the CMS system but the TDS can also be used for emergency control of a gun or CIWS system. The importance of the function of the TDS is re-emphasized against asymmetric tactics such as piracy and insurgency. To deceive enemy missiles except the electronic countermeasures, the old system of chaff and flares the boats of the class are equipped with two Hycor RBOC (Rapid-Blooming Chaff) Mk135 launching system which are part of the Mk34 launching system. The launchers are either automatically or semiautomatically controlled by the boat's ESM system. Each launcher is a six-barreled mortar fixed in positions: barrel elevation angles are 55, 65 and 75 deg in pairs.
The HN made a new order from CMN for six (6) new vessels with the main difference that they carry the KDA Penguin Mk2 Mod3 anti-ship missiles. The new class named Kavaloudis class or else type Combattante IIIB. The vessels were built in Hellenic Shipyards and delivered to the Navy in the period 1980-1981. One of the vessels, P-25 Kostakos which was sunk in November 4th, 1996, when it was struck by Samaina a passenger ferry. Four members of the crew lost their lives in that tragic accident.
The vessels of the class have the exact electronic equipment of the Laskos class boats before the undergoing modernization program.
Click to enlarge: modified photo of Kavaloudis class fast attack craft of Hellenic Navy. For a high resolution image click here.
In the electronic equipment of the boats it is included a Thomson-CSF TRS 3220 Pollux Fire Control System (FCS) that is an X-band fire control radar for the Thomson-CSF Vega II weapons control and tactical data system (for missiles and wire-guided torpedoes). Pollux is mainly used in gun control applications. It makes use of a 'fast' conical scan pattern and is circularly polarized. Thomson TRS 3030 Triton is the air/surface surveillance and target indication 2D radar onboard. Triton can detect 2m2 air target at 30-45km. Accuracy in range is 30m. The control of the Penguin missiles is performed by the Penguin Fire Control System 2 (PFCS 2) which receives data from the sensors and the Panda optical director. Panda is an optical fire control system with an onboard ballistic computer. Once the target has been acquired the operator measures its angular velocity by tracking. The navigation radar is a Decca 1226C.
The only modernization that has taken place it is the installation of the DR3000SLW Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system which equips the majority of HN warships, replacing in that way the previous model DR2000 that did not fulfill the expectations of HN. As it has been already mentioned, the armament is the same except the anti-shipping missiles witch is six KDA (former Kongsberg, Norwegian company) Penguin Mk2 mod 3 in six single launchers placed amidships. The boats of the class, as their Laskos sisters, are equipped with two Hycor RBOC (Rapid-Blooming Chaff) Mk135 launching system which are part of the Mk34 launching system. The launchers are either automatically or semiautomatically controlled by the boat's ESM system. Each launcher is a six-barreled mortar fixed in positions: barrel elevation angles are 55, 65 and 75 deg in pairs.
The Penguin missile, is an all-weather fire-and-forget anti-ship missile with a highly accurate inertial navigation system that integrates a high resolution passive IR seeker which provides a high degree of discrimination and target selection. The IR seeker also allows the missile to operate in close proximity to land and in open waters. The passive IR seeker makes it possible to operate close to land while it is unaffected by all known IR decoys and ECM systems. The missile of this Mark has approximately a range of about 34km with a subsonic speed (Mach 0.8) and with a warhead of 120kg. With up to 180 degrees waypoint turn, mid course sea skimming, weaving and erratic maneuvers in the final stage of attack, the missile has advanced penetration capabilities through enemy defense lines. The missile is designed so as to hit the target in the waterline with a downward penetrating angle. The delayed fuze mechanism ensures warhead detonation under the waterline, thus creating maximum damage in the target. Thus, the combination of covert targeting, passive flight path and selectable waypoint manoeuvres makes the Penguin a very effective weapon against surface combatants.
Hard-kill and soft-kill weapon systems of a Kavaloudis class fast attack missile craft. High resolution image here.
The Penguin missile is ideal for countries like Greece with the high concentration of islands. As it was mentioned, Penguin can fly a course to the target using several different flight paths that enable the missile to fly over and around islands before arriving at the target with no warning. However, because the missile is IR, has limited capabilities in bad weather conditions.
The boats of the class are currently replacing their Penguin launchers and missiles with Harpoon missile launchers which came from older vessels (S148 class FACM, FRAM destroyers). The Harpoon missiles have four times the range of Penguin missiles and thus they increase dramatically the efficiency of boats' armament.

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In a previous article we described the most modern class of fast attack missile craft ( FACM ) of Hellenic Navy ( Πολεμικό Ναυτικό ) , the Roussen class . However , the backbone of the fast attack craft fleet consists of two older classes , the Laskos and Kavaloudis class . Laskos class is known as type Combattante IIIA while Kavaloudis class as type Combattante IIIB . Hellenic Navy , after the purchase and entry into service of the Konidis class FACMs ( type Combattante II ) in 1972 ( P-14 Anninos , P-15 Arliotis , P-16 Konidis and P-17 Batsis , all withdrawn the period 2002 - 2004 ) , decided to buy more boats of the type but larger and with heavier armament . It is worth of mention that the boats of Konidis class were the first missile boats to enter service in the Hellenic Navy and the first FACS worldwide that carried the Exocet missiles , one of the most modern anti - shipping missiles of that time . Thus , in September 1974 , HN ordered again from CMN and their shipyard in Cherbourg in France , four vessels of the type Combattante IIIA , an admittedly heavy armed design for its time . The vessels were delivered in the period 1977 - 1978 . Laskos class boats are of full displacement 429 tons ( almost double displacement of the previous class ) , length of 56.6 meters , a maximum speed approaching 36 knots with economic speed of 25 knots and a range of 2,500 nautical miles and a complement of 42 men .
 Click to enlarge : modified photo of Laskos class fast attack craft of Hellenic Navy . For a high resolution image click here .
 The class is armed with two OTO Melara Compatto 3 in ( 76.2 mm ) fully automatic guns ; one foward at the bow and one at the stern . This gun can strike air and surface targets at a distance of 16 km and 12 km respectively ; with a rate of fire 85 rounds per minute and weight of shell greater than 6 kg . The vessels also feature two naval mounts Emerson Electric ( Emerlec ) with twin Oerlikon KCB 30mm/75cal guns . These guns have a dual role , the firing rate is very high reaching 600 rds / min , the weight of shell is 0.420 kg with a range of 10,000 meters in the anti - surface role and 2,750 meters in the anti - aircraft role . Each mount has a cabin for an auxiliary operator role who is responsible to start the engines of the system and other secondary duties . The system is remote controlled from the Combat Information Centre ( CIC ) of the boat while the operator retains priority on target engagement by utilizing the data from the sensors on board . The ammunition stowage per gun on its mount is 985 rounds . See a video of the system in action in HN service here .
 The boats carry two twin launchers for the French made MBDA MM38 Exocet missiles which have a range of 42 km and a speed of 0.93 Mach carrying a warhead of 165 kg . The Exocet family of missiles as we have referred to previous articles have deadly capabilities due to the sea - skimming operation of the missile , i.e. the ability of the missile to fly few meters from the height of the sea ( about 2 meters)in order to minimize the recognition of rival radar and infrared seekers and subsequent interception of the missile from the air defense of the target . The Falklands war demonstrated the ability of the missile to destroy or to take out of service large vessels . Hellenic Navy nowadays is in discussions with MBDA to replace these missiles on three boats in the class ( HS Mykonios will receive Harpoon ) with newer models of the Exocet family such as MM40 block II ( 70+km ) that will come from the first three Roussen class FACM which they will receive the newest MM40 block III ( 180+km ) . The missile guidance is inertial in mid - flight until turns on active radar late in its flight ( active guidance ) to the corresponding trigger point for the detection and locking of its target . In order to minimize the recognition from rival radar and infrared seekers and the subsequent attack of the projectile from the air defense around the target , the system maintains a very low altitude during ingress , staying 1–2 m above the sea surface ( sea - skimming ) while the speed is high approaching 0.9 Mach . Due to the effect of the radar horizon , this means that the target may not detect an incoming attack until the missile is only 6,000 m from impact and thus it leaves little time for reaction of the target ’s CIWS . The missile has low signature and it has enhanced target discrimination and ECCM making it very difficult to be intercepted .
 Except missiles and guns , the boat are armed with two 21 in ( 533 mm ) single torpedo tubes for SST-4 Atlas torpedoes ( SST : surface - to - surface torpedo ) with a weight of 1,400 kg , warhead of 250 kg and a maximum speed of 35 knots and 12 km range of active search . The armament complete two MG3 machine guns . Their rate of fire is 1,000 - 1,300 rounds per minute and the effective firing range is close to 1 km .
 The vessels of the class were extensively modernized with the exception of their weapon systems and handed over to the Navy the period 2008 - 2011 featuring the most cutting edge electronic systems ( the majority of the new electronic equipment are products of Thales Nederland ) similar to those of Roussen class missile boats and Machitis class patrol vessels . In 2010 , during the last phase of the modernization programme , one of the Laskos class boats , P-22 Mykonios , was damaged by fire and retired immediately from active service . The work on the boat to bring it back to active service begun in 2014 . The boat will be re - commissioned in November of 2016 .
 Modified photo of modernized Laskos class fast attack craft of the Hellenic Navy . For a high resolution image click here .
 The old Triton surveillance radar was replaced by a Variant two - dimensional ( 2D ) multipurpose short - medium range ( up to 70 km ) surveillance radar . Variant , offers surveillance and target indication . Its principal role is as an automatic , fast reaction time radar sensor , supplying targeting data to weapon systems . Automatic target detection and tracking in 2D plus radial speed is supplied for both air and surface targets simultaneously . For surface targets , it offers 3 gunfire channels . Variant includes a dual - band radar , utilizing both the I- and G - bands ( X&C - band ) . Fully coherent , Variant provides pulse - doppler operation for optimal clutter suppression and air target detection without disturbance by multi - path ( or lobbing ) effects thanks to the dual - frequency . Outstanding ECM facilities are provided by the ability to operate over two frequency bands , an octave apart , and the third part of Variant , an integral Low Probability of Intercept ( LPI ) radar . This LPI radar can be used alone for flexible responsiveness , thus providing Variant the unusual ability to operate in a mode that is almost undetectable to external ESM .
 The SCOUT Mk2 is the integrated LPI radar , a short - to - medium range surface surveillance and tactical navigation radar . The system can be operated remotely ( radio or line connection ) . It is an all - weather fully solid - state system of high reliability operating in X - band radar featuring Frequency Modulation Continuous Wave ( FMCW ) and therefore has an extremely low output power which makes the system ideal for cover operations in hostile environments where radar silence is required and thus its transmissions can not be detected by ESM systems or radar warning receivers . SCOUT Mk2 outstandingly detects targets in adverse sea clutter conditions , thanks to its very small range cell size . The system is also very suitable for coastal surveillance . Each boat , has two SCOUT , one integrated with Variant radar and one seperate that is integrated with a Bridgemaster navigation radar .
 The Decca 1226 navigation radar was replaced by the new Decca / Sperry Marine BridgeMaster E of Northrop Grumman , integrated with SCOUT radar in common antenna , while the fire control radar of Pollux Thomson replaced with LIROD Mk2 fire control tracking system . LIROD Mk 2 is Thales Naval Nederland 's lightweight combination of a K - band pencil - beam tracking TWT radar and a TV camera . LIROD Mk 2 has been designed primarily for use as a target tracking system for gunfire control and it can operate either as a main sensor in an autonomous weapon control system or as a secondary sensor , integrated in a combat system configuration . LIROD Mk 2 is particularly suitable for short range all - weather operation where high accuracy is required combined with low - level capability , low susceptibility to jamming and the possibility of passive operation . For upgrade and ship - life - extension - programs ( SLEP ) , the system can be adapted to long range search , identification and classification of asymmetric threats as piracy and insurgency .
 In the sensors equipment of the boats it was also installed one MIRADOR electro - optical tracking and fire control system . MIRADOR is a compact , fully optronic observation and weapon control system . The one - piece stealthy sensor head houses a mix of electro- optical sensors for TV surveillance , TV tracking , IR tracking and laser range finding . Its lightweight design enables ultra - quick responses . An ergonomically designed state - of - the - art Human Machine Interface completes the system in a stand - alone configuration . MIRADOR acts as a secondary passive fire control and observation channel on board . The vessels also feature a WISPR - Net communications of INTRACOM Defense Electronics and a terminal Link 11 , integrated together with the other weapons , guns , radars , sensors , EW system , chaff launchers and communications in the modern TACTICOS Combat Management System ( CMS ) of the vessels with 4 Multifunctional Operator Consoles ( MOC ) Mk3 ( more information here ) .
 Hard - kill and soft - kill weapon systems of a Laskos class fast attack missile craft . High resolution image here .
 Additionally , the two old Panda optical targeting systems have been replaced with Target Designation Sights ( TDS ) . Target Designation Sight ( TDS ) that provides means for optical investigation , target designation and weapon firing . The TDS is equipped with binoculars and the latest version includes a Laser Range Finder . Bearing and elevation data are fed into the CMS system but the TDS can also be used for emergency control of a gun or CIWS system . The importance of the function of the TDS is re - emphasized against asymmetric tactics such as piracy and insurgency . To deceive enemy missiles except the electronic countermeasures , the old system of chaff and flares the boats of the class are equipped with two Hycor RBOC ( Rapid - Blooming Chaff ) Mk135 launching system which are part of the Mk34 launching system . The launchers are either automatically or semiautomatically controlled by the boat 's ESM system . Each launcher is a six - barreled mortar fixed in positions : barrel elevation angles are 55 , 65 and 75 deg in pairs .
 The HN made a new order from CMN for six ( 6 ) new vessels with the main difference that they carry the KDA Penguin Mk2 Mod3 anti - ship missiles . The new class named Kavaloudis class or else type Combattante IIIB . The vessels were built in Hellenic Shipyards and delivered to the Navy in the period 1980 - 1981 . One of the vessels , P-25 Kostakos which was sunk in November 4th , 1996 , when it was struck by Samaina a passenger ferry . Four members of the crew lost their lives in that tragic accident .
 The vessels of the class have the exact electronic equipment of the Laskos class boats before the undergoing modernization program .
 Click to enlarge : modified photo of Kavaloudis class fast attack craft of Hellenic Navy . For a high resolution image click here .
 In the electronic equipment of the boats it is included a Thomson - CSF TRS 3220 Pollux Fire Control System ( FCS ) that is an X - band fire control radar for the Thomson - CSF Vega II weapons control and tactical data system ( for missiles and wire - guided torpedoes ) . Pollux is mainly used in gun control applications . It makes use of a ' fast ' conical scan pattern and is circularly polarized . Thomson TRS 3030 Triton is the air / surface surveillance and target indication 2D radar onboard . Triton can detect 2m2 air target at 30 - 45 km . Accuracy in range is 30 m. The control of the Penguin missiles is performed by the Penguin Fire Control System 2 ( PFCS 2 ) which receives data from the sensors and the Panda optical director . Panda is an optical fire control system with an onboard ballistic computer . Once the target has been acquired the operator measures its angular velocity by tracking . The navigation radar is a Decca 1226C.
 The only modernization that has taken place it is the installation of the DR3000SLW Electronic Support Measures ( ESM ) system which equips the majority of HN warships , replacing in that way the previous model DR2000 that did not fulfill the expectations of HN . As it has been already mentioned , the armament is the same except the anti - shipping missiles witch is six KDA ( former Kongsberg , Norwegian company ) Penguin Mk2 mod 3 in six single launchers placed amidships . The boats of the class , as their Laskos sisters , are equipped with two Hycor RBOC ( Rapid - Blooming Chaff ) Mk135 launching system which are part of the Mk34 launching system . The launchers are either automatically or semiautomatically controlled by the boat 's ESM system . Each launcher is a six - barreled mortar fixed in positions : barrel elevation angles are 55 , 65 and 75 deg in pairs .
 The Penguin missile , is an all - weather fire - and - forget anti - ship missile with a highly accurate inertial navigation system that integrates a high resolution passive IR seeker which provides a high degree of discrimination and target selection . The IR seeker also allows the missile to operate in close proximity to land and in open waters . The passive IR seeker makes it possible to operate close to land while it is unaffected by all known IR decoys and ECM systems . The missile of this Mark has approximately a range of about 34 km with a subsonic speed ( Mach 0.8 ) and with a warhead of 120 kg . With up to 180 degrees waypoint turn , mid course sea skimming , weaving and erratic maneuvers in the final stage of attack , the missile has advanced penetration capabilities through enemy defense lines . The missile is designed so as to hit the target in the waterline with a downward penetrating angle . The delayed fuze mechanism ensures warhead detonation under the waterline , thus creating maximum damage in the target . Thus , the combination of covert targeting , passive flight path and selectable waypoint manoeuvres makes the Penguin a very effective weapon against surface combatants .
 Hard - kill and soft - kill weapon systems of a Kavaloudis class fast attack missile craft . High resolution image here .
 The Penguin missile is ideal for countries like Greece with the high concentration of islands . As it was mentioned , Penguin can fly a course to the target using several different flight paths that enable the missile to fly over and around islands before arriving at the target with no warning . However , because the missile is IR , has limited capabilities in bad weather conditions .
 The boats of the class are currently replacing their Penguin launchers and missiles with Harpoon missile launchers which came from older vessels ( S148 class FACM , FRAM destroyers ) . The Harpoon missiles have four times the range of Penguin missiles and thus they increase dramatically the efficiency of boats ' armament .


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A stunning focal point for the entryway or dining room , this chandelier from kate spade new york immediately draws the eye with its irregular pieces of blush - tinted glass and contrasting brass body . Hardwired .
 This fanciful chandelier flaunts five glass globe shades and three offsetting arms beautifully polished in brass . Hardwired .
 This pretty toaster from Kate Spade New York adds an unexpected yet understated hint of color to your kitchen counter .


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Please note that we accept international candidates for the short term programmes only.
How do I get an enrolment form?
If you are not enrolling online you can find a form in the back of our main course guide, pick one up from the Academy or email your enquiry to info@waterlooacademy.co.uk.
For information about payment of fees please see our http://waterlooacademy.co.uk/admissions/how-to-pay/ or email us on info@waterlooacademy.co.uk.

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Please note that we accept international candidates for the short term programmes only .
 How do I get an enrolment form ?
 If you are not enrolling online you can find a form in the back of our main course guide , pick one up from the Academy or email your enquiry to info@waterlooacademy.co.uk .
 For information about payment of fees please see our http://waterlooacademy.co.uk/admissions/how-to-pay/ or email us on info@waterlooacademy.co.uk .


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Our 1 to 1 Karting lessons are ideal to give your budding F1 driver the chance to learn how to drive a kart better.
From basic driving tips for beginners to advanced racing tips for the more experienced driver, our Karting instructors are on hand. Sessions available on Saturday and Sunday only between 9am and 11am or 5pm onwards. Mid-week sessions available until 5pm.
At £35 for a 45 minute lesson or £45 for 60 minutes, it is perfect value, and gives your child a better start to becoming a more competent driver.
For those looking for a longer term set of goals and a continued tuition process then you can book several sessions for one price of £150 for 5×30minute sessions or £200 for 5×45 minute sessions. Lessons will be split with 2 on the National circuit and 3 on the International circuit. All 5 dates need to pre-booked with weekend availability limited but usually run at 9am or 10am.
Once you have completed your 5 one to one lessons you will be required to take part in a basic kart driving assessment. Upon passing, you will receive a 12 month Midland Karting driving licence/membership. (If part of package paid in full this will be free otherwise £20 for a test/driving licence for 12 months this includes kart hire, instructor and licence).
Please be aware that all sessions need to be pre-booked, and all drivers must be aged 8-years or over. For further information please contact us.
Ash is one of our youngest 1-to-1 instructors but has had a lot of experience working with children during parties and 1-to-1 sessions.
He is very good at helping shy or nervous children get used to the karts and build up their confidence.
He has worked here since early 2014 and has competed in numerous open ironman races.
Sean is from a motor bike background however he has come over to the karting side now.
He has been working at the track since 2012 and has had a lot of experience doing 1-to-1 sessions.
He has done quite well in the open races and he works with children as well as run races.
Kayleigh began karting when she was 14, competing in race leagues and junior races. She is now part of a professional karting team “North-Hampton Maidens” an all girls karting team, which are regular front runners beating teams from all over the country.
After competing regularly at this track she decided she wanted to work here and train others wishing to gain better experience in karts. Not only does she still regularly race, she is also the vice chairman of The Karting Society at her university.
Ryan began working here when he was 16 and has an enthusiastic attitude towards work. He had an interest in racing and competing straight away and has worked hard to gain the experience to teach others.
He has worked here for over 4 years and has worked on children’s parties, clubs and races. This experience has given him a variety of knowledge to train others.
Registered in England and Wales with the company number 04156894.
All bookings are made subject to terms and conditions.

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Our 1 to 1 Karting lessons are ideal to give your budding F1 driver the chance to learn how to drive a kart better .
 From basic driving tips for beginners to advanced racing tips for the more experienced driver , our Karting instructors are on hand . Sessions available on Saturday and Sunday only between 9 am and 11 am or 5 pm onwards . Mid - week sessions available until 5 pm .
 At £ 35 for a 45 minute lesson or £ 45 for 60 minutes , it is perfect value , and gives your child a better start to becoming a more competent driver .
 For those looking for a longer term set of goals and a continued tuition process then you can book several sessions for one price of £ 150 for 5×30minute sessions or £ 200 for 5×45 minute sessions . Lessons will be split with 2 on the National circuit and 3 on the International circuit . All 5 dates need to pre - booked with weekend availability limited but usually run at 9 am or 10 am .
 Once you have completed your 5 one to one lessons you will be required to take part in a basic kart driving assessment . Upon passing , you will receive a 12 month Midland Karting driving licence / membership . ( If part of package paid in full this will be free otherwise £ 20 for a test / driving licence for 12 months this includes kart hire , instructor and licence ) .
 Please be aware that all sessions need to be pre - booked , and all drivers must be aged 8 - years or over . For further information please contact us .
 Ash is one of our youngest 1 - to-1 instructors but has had a lot of experience working with children during parties and 1 - to-1 sessions .
 He is very good at helping shy or nervous children get used to the karts and build up their confidence .
 He has worked here since early 2014 and has competed in numerous open ironman races .
 Sean is from a motor bike background however he has come over to the karting side now .
 He has been working at the track since 2012 and has had a lot of experience doing 1 - to-1 sessions .
 He has done quite well in the open races and he works with children as well as run races .
 Kayleigh began karting when she was 14 , competing in race leagues and junior races . She is now part of a professional karting team “ North - Hampton Maidens ” an all girls karting team , which are regular front runners beating teams from all over the country .
 After competing regularly at this track she decided she wanted to work here and train others wishing to gain better experience in karts . Not only does she still regularly race , she is also the vice chairman of The Karting Society at her university .
 Ryan began working here when he was 16 and has an enthusiastic attitude towards work . He had an interest in racing and competing straight away and has worked hard to gain the experience to teach others .
 He has worked here for over 4 years and has worked on children ’s parties , clubs and races . This experience has given him a variety of knowledge to train others .
 Registered in England and Wales with the company number 04156894 .
 All bookings are made subject to terms and conditions .


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The Centre for the Development of Christian Ministry @ Trinity Theological College (TTC) which organises courses to equip Christians for lifelong learning, personal growth and ministry will be offering two evening courses from September to November 2016.
This is an historical survey of the Reformation. The course traces the circumstances that gave rise to the Reformation and the different religious, political and cultural forces that coalesced in birthing the Protestant church. It will examine the lives and legacies of some of the prominent reformers and the implications of Karl Barth's comment that "the church is always to be reformed" (Ecclesia semper reformanda est) for our present times.
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Andrew Peh is a faculty of Trinity Theological College and lectures in the area of mission and mission history. He is an alumni of the college (TTC) and Asbury Theological Seminary and his interests are in the history of Christianity in Asia and mission trends in the 21st century. He also serves in the Chinese Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in Singapore as a diaconal minister appointed to Charis Methodist Church.
Various ethical issues challenge Christians today: some as a result of the increased sophistication and pervasiveness of technology, others are dilemmas which arise because Christian values are at variance with the world’s. Since these issues are often contentious and divisive, Christians need to develop a theological framework so as to be able to be salt and light in society, with a posture of humility and grace articulating the Christian view. This course will give us the opportunity and to grow in this knowledge and develop these skills.
Instructor: Dr. Kwa Kiem Kiok teaches at East Asia School of Theology in the areas of Intercultural Studies as well as ethics. She has worked in both para-church organisations as well as her home church, Trinity Methodist Church. When she's not working, she enjoys listening to classical music and reading detective novels.
For more information, please visit www.ttc.edu.sg or contact Esther Lee at telephone +65 67613624 or Email cdcm@ttc.edu.sg. To register, click here.

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The Centre for the Development of Christian Ministry @ Trinity Theological College ( TTC ) which organises courses to equip Christians for lifelong learning , personal growth and ministry will be offering two evening courses from September to November 2016 .
 This is an historical survey of the Reformation . The course traces the circumstances that gave rise to the Reformation and the different religious , political and cultural forces that coalesced in birthing the Protestant church . It will examine the lives and legacies of some of the prominent reformers and the implications of Karl Barth 's comment that " the church is always to be reformed " ( Ecclesia semper reformanda est ) for our present times .
 Instructor : Rev. Dr. Andrew Peh is a faculty of Trinity Theological College and lectures in the area of mission and mission history . He is an alumni of the college ( TTC ) and Asbury Theological Seminary and his interests are in the history of Christianity in Asia and mission trends in the 21st century . He also serves in the Chinese Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in Singapore as a diaconal minister appointed to Charis Methodist Church .
 Various ethical issues challenge Christians today : some as a result of the increased sophistication and pervasiveness of technology , others are dilemmas which arise because Christian values are at variance with the world ’s . Since these issues are often contentious and divisive , Christians need to develop a theological framework so as to be able to be salt and light in society , with a posture of humility and grace articulating the Christian view . This course will give us the opportunity and to grow in this knowledge and develop these skills .
 Instructor : Dr. Kwa Kiem Kiok teaches at East Asia School of Theology in the areas of Intercultural Studies as well as ethics . She has worked in both para - church organisations as well as her home church , Trinity Methodist Church . When she 's not working , she enjoys listening to classical music and reading detective novels .
 For more information , please visit www.ttc.edu.sg or contact Esther Lee at telephone +65 67613624 or Email cdcm@ttc.edu.sg . To register , click here .


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Sunday Picnics: Always a part of French life in the new world, these affairs continued to the time of my youth. My mother and grandmother told wonderful stories about them. They were ongoing forums for gossip, socializing, news, discussions, eating, drinking, and the occasional “friendly fights” so common to the French culture in the new world.
The American Government: This presented another ambivalence for the now French-Americans which will play into book five. As Jacques Allard told Hamtramck, most French stayed where they were: either in Détroit or Sandwich (now Windsor) with little regard to the government. Again they remained aloof.
Following the old voyageur river trail to the Ohio our heroes arrive at St. Louis, the last real outpost. From there they take the Missouri River to the Great Falls in what is now Montana. During this time the boys learn trapping, trading and the ways of the Native Americans of the West with no small amount of adventure, danger, and some teenage romance.
During my early days of researching Allard family history I was stymied by Jacques Allard. The records of Quebec showed him born in 1746, and my fellow Canadian researchers thought he died at the age of 15, as he disappeared from the Canadian records after the fall of Quebec in 1760. However my research in Detroit showed him married at Ste. Anne on Feb. 7, 1780 and dying in Detroit in 1814. The records of both Quebec and Detroit are filled with census and other records from that time with no trace of him—where was Jacques between 1760 and 1780?? Finally an obscure note found in the bowels of the Burton Library listed him at Fort Pontchartrain with occupation listed as Voyageur! This morsel of information led me to what may be the most exciting adventure in The Allard Series.
When I conceived of writing the history of the Allards, it was the story of Jacques Allard I was most anxious to tell. A young boy, who leaves his family at a critical junction in history becoming a true voyageur and later the first Allard citizen of Détroit, his lifetime encompasses a vital period in the development of Cadillac’s city in the wilderness as well as that of the American nation.
Following the death of his father during the fall of Quebec in 1761, young Jacques Allard leaves his home forever to travel with the famous voyageur, Jean-Baptiste Charbonneau, through the outpost of Detroit to the great west in search of the elusive Northwest Passage. It is here he learns the true ways of the wild, returning to Detroit to find progress disrupted by the Indian wars under the great chief, Pontiac.
Three years later, the peace is brief as American colonists speak of rebellion. Although the French-Canadians are mixed on their allegiance, many like Jacques are certain they dislike the British and travel east to aid the colonists in their quest for independence.
Okay Allard Fans, I’m back ready to blog about BOOK FOUR: THE VOYAGEUR. In addition to discussing the content and related research, I will try to point out what is fact and what ‘could be’ fact. As always, if you have questions I am happy to hear them and respond to you personally or in subsequent blogs.

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Sunday Picnics : Always a part of French life in the new world , these affairs continued to the time of my youth . My mother and grandmother told wonderful stories about them . They were ongoing forums for gossip , socializing , news , discussions , eating , drinking , and the occasional “ friendly fights ” so common to the French culture in the new world .
 The American Government : This presented another ambivalence for the now French - Americans which will play into book five . As Jacques Allard told Hamtramck , most French stayed where they were : either in Détroit or Sandwich ( now Windsor ) with little regard to the government . Again they remained aloof .
 Following the old voyageur river trail to the Ohio our heroes arrive at St. Louis , the last real outpost . From there they take the Missouri River to the Great Falls in what is now Montana . During this time the boys learn trapping , trading and the ways of the Native Americans of the West with no small amount of adventure , danger , and some teenage romance .
 During my early days of researching Allard family history I was stymied by Jacques Allard . The records of Quebec showed him born in 1746 , and my fellow Canadian researchers thought he died at the age of 15 , as he disappeared from the Canadian records after the fall of Quebec in 1760 . However my research in Detroit showed him married at Ste . Anne on Feb. 7 , 1780 and dying in Detroit in 1814 . The records of both Quebec and Detroit are filled with census and other records from that time with no trace of him — where was Jacques between 1760 and 1780 ? ? Finally an obscure note found in the bowels of the Burton Library listed him at Fort Pontchartrain with occupation listed as Voyageur ! This morsel of information led me to what may be the most exciting adventure in The Allard Series .
 When I conceived of writing the history of the Allards , it was the story of Jacques Allard I was most anxious to tell . A young boy , who leaves his family at a critical junction in history becoming a true voyageur and later the first Allard citizen of Détroit , his lifetime encompasses a vital period in the development of Cadillac ’s city in the wilderness as well as that of the American nation .
 Following the death of his father during the fall of Quebec in 1761 , young Jacques Allard leaves his home forever to travel with the famous voyageur , Jean - Baptiste Charbonneau , through the outpost of Detroit to the great west in search of the elusive Northwest Passage . It is here he learns the true ways of the wild , returning to Detroit to find progress disrupted by the Indian wars under the great chief , Pontiac .
 Three years later , the peace is brief as American colonists speak of rebellion . Although the French - Canadians are mixed on their allegiance , many like Jacques are certain they dislike the British and travel east to aid the colonists in their quest for independence .
 Okay Allard Fans , I ’m back ready to blog about BOOK FOUR : THE VOYAGEUR . In addition to discussing the content and related research , I will try to point out what is fact and what ‘ could be ’ fact . As always , if you have questions I am happy to hear them and respond to you personally or in subsequent blogs .


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There IS a Brighter World!
I received the kernel of this message in a few seconds around 4am on the morning of January 1, 2007. I wept tears of joy. This is an attempt to capture that knowing.
We've grown accustomed to thinking of the universe as a dark place with small pinpoints of light called "suns" that fill tiny parts of the darkness. There is a brighter world. A place of light where our universe appears as a tiny speck of darkness. A speck of darkness that cries out, for what reason the Beings of Light cannot imagine, but they want to love the blinders from us so that we can see the brighter world.
The darkness we see all around is but a shroud over the brighter world. It covers the light, but it does not itself have any substance. Evil isn't real. Evil is but a veil over the brightness, a covering of the real, a mask over the world of light, a temporary forgetting of our true nature. Yes, evil can kill you, but death simply awakens you to bask in the brighter world until enough naps in this dark universe finally enable you to waken permanently to the real.
Birth into this dark universe is a temporary forgetting of that reality. Some do it for play. Some do it in an attempt to rescue those who have completely forgotten the light. Most are stuck here, with a latent memory of the light, a desire to believe in it, but blinded by the darkness into thinking that it is real. It is not. Evil isn't real. Darkness isn't real.
Imagine it. Seek it out. Aim your dreams at it. Desire it. Want it. Become it.
There is a brighter world. You are living in it right now. Focus on the light and the darkness will fall away. The brighter world is your birthright. The brighter world is the only reality. The brighter world is your home. Find it. Live it.

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There IS a Brighter World !
 I received the kernel of this message in a few seconds around 4 am on the morning of January 1 , 2007 . I wept tears of joy . This is an attempt to capture that knowing .
 We 've grown accustomed to thinking of the universe as a dark place with small pinpoints of light called " suns " that fill tiny parts of the darkness . There is a brighter world . A place of light where our universe appears as a tiny speck of darkness . A speck of darkness that cries out , for what reason the Beings of Light can not imagine , but they want to love the blinders from us so that we can see the brighter world .
 The darkness we see all around is but a shroud over the brighter world . It covers the light , but it does not itself have any substance . Evil is n't real . Evil is but a veil over the brightness , a covering of the real , a mask over the world of light , a temporary forgetting of our true nature . Yes , evil can kill you , but death simply awakens you to bask in the brighter world until enough naps in this dark universe finally enable you to waken permanently to the real .
 Birth into this dark universe is a temporary forgetting of that reality . Some do it for play . Some do it in an attempt to rescue those who have completely forgotten the light . Most are stuck here , with a latent memory of the light , a desire to believe in it , but blinded by the darkness into thinking that it is real . It is not . Evil is n't real . Darkness is n't real .
 Imagine it . Seek it out . Aim your dreams at it . Desire it . Want it . Become it .
 There is a brighter world . You are living in it right now . Focus on the light and the darkness will fall away . The brighter world is your birthright . The brighter world is the only reality . The brighter world is your home . Find it . Live it .


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Aug. 29, 2018 9:58 a.m.
A hedge fire startled residents from their bed early Tuesday morning, on Birch Avenue.
According to the Kelowna Fire Department, flames could be seen rising into the sky about 1 a.m.
An L-shaped large cedar hedge was completely engulfed when crews arrived on scene.
There was a home on the property that had been boarded up, firefighters were concerned about the blaze spreading; however crews managed to quickly extinguish the flames and protect the structure.
The cause of the fire is not known, although considered human cause the fire department did not know if it was maliciously set.

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Aug. 29 , 2018 9:58 a.m.
 A hedge fire startled residents from their bed early Tuesday morning , on Birch Avenue .
 According to the Kelowna Fire Department , flames could be seen rising into the sky about 1 a.m.
 An L - shaped large cedar hedge was completely engulfed when crews arrived on scene .
 There was a home on the property that had been boarded up , firefighters were concerned about the blaze spreading ; however crews managed to quickly extinguish the flames and protect the structure .
 The cause of the fire is not known , although considered human cause the fire department did not know if it was maliciously set .


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Laboratory Furnace , Silicon Carbide ( SiC),Muffle Furnace , Nanyang Xinyu Electric Components Co. , Ltd.
 Nanyang Xinyu Electric Components Co. , Ltd. is located in Henan Nanyang National Economic & Technological Development Area . Our company has convenient transportation . Being an ISO9001 certified enterprise , our company owns advanced facilities and competent and excellent products . Our company is a new and high - tech enterprise engaged in developing , manufacturing and selling Sic heating elements and titanic products . The leading " Xinyu"-brand products enjoy a high reputation for the excellent quality at home and abroad . Our company mainly manufactures the products silicon carbide ( SIC ) heating elements and lab furnaces . With the advantages in technology , equipment , scale and management , our company is in the leading position of this trade . Owing to the keen consciousness of quality and commercial reputation , our products are exported to Germany , Japan , Korea , Ukraine and Iran . Products Range : 1 ) . Muffle Furnaces , Chamber Furnaces , and Laboratory Furnaces 2 ) . Tube Furnaces and Vacuum Tube Furnaces 3 ) . Atmosphere Furnaces , Vacuum Furnaces and Producing Furnaces 4 ) . Silicon Carbide Heating Elements and SIC Heating Elements 5 ) . Molybdenum Disilicide Heating Elements and MoSi2 Heating Elements 6 ) . Ceramic Fiber and Refractory Fiber 7 ) . Thermocouples , SCR ( Silicon Controlled Rectifiers ) and Programmable Temperature Controllers 8) . Alumina Tubes , Alumina Crucible , Zirconia Crucible and Magnesia Crucible 9 ) . Molybdenum Sheets , Molybdenum Rods and Molybdenum Electrodes Our quality policy is " first - class Quality , first - class technology and sincere service to make customers satisfy " . Our eternal faith is " living on quality , reputation on honesty , development on mutual benefit " . We are looking forward to offering our best services to our friends from at home and abroad .


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Since the birth of the smartphone, Google, Apple, and Android have been working to make newer models appropriate for… well, everything. Not only are they a source of entertainment — they are becoming equally health-centered. But smartphones cater to everyone, including amateur and professional photographers. This new algorithm edits phone photos before you even take them.
Because of resolution issues, the algorithm processes in low-quality, later scaling up results without ruining the image. Using this mechanism, the app uses only a hundredth of the phone’s memory. Like most sterling apps, it also comes with additional features.
Does this mean my work has the potential to exhibit at the MET? While the app makes photography seem easy, let’s not forget that snapping a great picture also takes a level of skill.

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Since the birth of the smartphone , Google , Apple , and Android have been working to make newer models appropriate for … well , everything . Not only are they a source of entertainment — they are becoming equally health - centered . But smartphones cater to everyone , including amateur and professional photographers . This new algorithm edits phone photos before you even take them .
 Because of resolution issues , the algorithm processes in low - quality , later scaling up results without ruining the image . Using this mechanism , the app uses only a hundredth of the phone ’s memory . Like most sterling apps , it also comes with additional features .
 Does this mean my work has the potential to exhibit at the MET ? While the app makes photography seem easy , let ’s not forget that snapping a great picture also takes a level of skill .


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Following a successful career in Cheshire Building Society and Meller Braggins, Mark formed his own company to offer a range of professional survey and valuation services founded on the principles of professionalism, experience, integrity and personal service.
Day to day instructions may vary from detailed Building Surveys, valuations for purchasers or for tax purposes, through to a 'snagging' inspection on a new property or even producing site plans for registration of title.
Whether you want valuation advice, a RICS HomeBuyer Report, a rebuilding insurance reinstatement cost assessment or advice on building repair and improvement, Mark will be very pleased to discuss your requirements and advise you which type of report will meet your needs. Reports can also be tailored to your requirements.
For a quote, information or free initial advice call or email our office.
Mark Williams is an experienced Chartered Surveyors dedicated to providing professional and friendly service and support.
Based in Altrincham the company serves the Greater Manchester and Cheshire areas.
Our fees reflect the quality of the service we provide and are competitive. Phone Mark without obligation for free discussion and advice about the right service for you and a quote.

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Following a successful career in Cheshire Building Society and Meller Braggins , Mark formed his own company to offer a range of professional survey and valuation services founded on the principles of professionalism , experience , integrity and personal service .
 Day to day instructions may vary from detailed Building Surveys , valuations for purchasers or for tax purposes , through to a ' snagging ' inspection on a new property or even producing site plans for registration of title .
 Whether you want valuation advice , a RICS HomeBuyer Report , a rebuilding insurance reinstatement cost assessment or advice on building repair and improvement , Mark will be very pleased to discuss your requirements and advise you which type of report will meet your needs . Reports can also be tailored to your requirements .
 For a quote , information or free initial advice call or email our office .
 Mark Williams is an experienced Chartered Surveyors dedicated to providing professional and friendly service and support .
 Based in Altrincham the company serves the Greater Manchester and Cheshire areas .
 Our fees reflect the quality of the service we provide and are competitive . Phone Mark without obligation for free discussion and advice about the right service for you and a quote .


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This year, the 65th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival is being celebrated with a mixture of well-known international auteurs and rising star Hollywood talents. This balance between auteur films and glamour, which has become a traditional formula for the competition line-up, has been couched as "a voyage through cinematographies around the world", as festival general delegate Thierry Fremaux pointed out in his introduction to the program.
To mark this special milestone in its glorious history, the "Festival de Cannes" has devoted nearly three-quarters of its main competition program to festival loyalists: Alain Resnais, Jacques Audiard, Michael Haneke, Abbas Kiarostami, Ken Loach, Leos Carax, David Cronenberg, Matteo Garrone, Walter Salles, Thomas Vinterberg, Hong Sang-soo, Im Sang-soo, Carlos Reygadas, Ulrich Seidl, Cristian Mungiu and Sergei Loznitza, all of whom have been in competition in previous years. Among these respectable auteurs Loach, Kiarostami, Mungiu and Haneke have previously won the Golden Palm. A director not in this elite Cannes club that will have a place in the competition program for the first time is Egypt's Yousry Nasrallah with his post-Arab Spring film.
This year, a very important competition program ingredient is a strong selection of no less than five US films. Last time this happened was in 2007, with the Coen Brothers, Quentin Tarantino, Gus Van Sant, James Gray and David Fincher in the line-up. This time, these films have been made by newcomers to the competition: Wes Anderson, Andrew Dominik, John Hillcoat, Jeff Nichols and Lee Daniels. Their participation will, as expected, bring not only star wattage of Hollywood glamour to the "Palais des Festival" red carpet on the Croisette, but should also represent the new young voices of American cinema today.
Offering a certain corrective selection to the competition, the Directors' Fortnight and Critics' Week sections offer work from a very fine selection of auteurs from all sides of the world. Among them are some well-knowns such as Pablo Trapero, William Vega, Nelson Pereira Dos Santos, Pablo Larrain, Lou Ye, Koji Wakamatsu, Jaochim Lafosse and Xavier Dolan, and some directors with first features such as Brandon Cronenberg, Benh Zeitlin, Ashim Ahluwalia and Adam Leon.
Michael Haneke and Alain Resnais: Ballad With Love and Death. In the competition of the 65th Cannes Film Festival, two directors look at death, in their own different ways: Michael Haneke with Love (Amour) and Alain Resnais with You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet (Vous n'avez encore rien vu).
A Sense of Wonder. Benh Zeitlin's debut has created a dazzling imaginary universe with a scope that feels real and cuts to the heart according to Ronald Rovers.
Father figures as recurring characters in Cannes' lineup. "Fatherhood, as both a challenge and a chance to become a better man, has been one of the recurring themes of the 65th edition of the Cannes Film Festival" — By Paola Casella.
Un Certain Regard: Diversity But Not Always Quality. "Going to see films in Un Certain Regard always causes hope and enthusiasm but we have to admit that this year, many hopes were dashed" — says Laura Laufer.
The Tragic Nun's Connection. "Beyond The Hills by Christian Mungiu is a deeply emotional and heart breaking film. Like its two main female protagonists, it is bipolar, both depressive and ecstatic." Borislav Andjelic's review.
A Song of Joy and Despair. Four years after Tony Manero impressed Cannes, and one and a half years after the Venice première of Post Mortem, No closes a trilogy that portrays Chile in the times of the coup and under the dictatorship. Pamela Biénzobas reviews.
The Return of American Independent Cinema? Is this really American Independent Cinema? This initial thought grew into a nagging doubt which frequently reared its head over the course of the festival. Review by Beatrice Behn.
In the Fog: A Film of Lasting Power and Relevance. Rita Di Santo reviews FIPRESCI winner Sergei Loznitsa's In the Fog.
Quinzaine 2012: An Overview of the New Authors. For Rui Tandinha this year's Quinzaine offered some good cinematic hopes, starting with Rengaine, by Rachid Djaidani.

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This year , the 65th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival is being celebrated with a mixture of well - known international auteurs and rising star Hollywood talents . This balance between auteur films and glamour , which has become a traditional formula for the competition line - up , has been couched as " a voyage through cinematographies around the world " , as festival general delegate Thierry Fremaux pointed out in his introduction to the program .
 To mark this special milestone in its glorious history , the " Festival de Cannes " has devoted nearly three - quarters of its main competition program to festival loyalists : Alain Resnais , Jacques Audiard , Michael Haneke , Abbas Kiarostami , Ken Loach , Leos Carax , David Cronenberg , Matteo Garrone , Walter Salles , Thomas Vinterberg , Hong Sang - soo , I m Sang - soo , Carlos Reygadas , Ulrich Seidl , Cristian Mungiu and Sergei Loznitza , all of whom have been in competition in previous years . Among these respectable auteurs Loach , Kiarostami , Mungiu and Haneke have previously won the Golden Palm . A director not in this elite Cannes club that will have a place in the competition program for the first time is Egypt 's Yousry Nasrallah with his post - Arab Spring film .
 This year , a very important competition program ingredient is a strong selection of no less than five US films . Last time this happened was in 2007 , with the Coen Brothers , Quentin Tarantino , Gus Van Sant , James Gray and David Fincher in the line - up . This time , these films have been made by newcomers to the competition : Wes Anderson , Andrew Dominik , John Hillcoat , Jeff Nichols and Lee Daniels . Their participation will , as expected , bring not only star wattage of Hollywood glamour to the " Palais des Festival " red carpet on the Croisette , but should also represent the new young voices of American cinema today .
 Offering a certain corrective selection to the competition , the Directors ' Fortnight and Critics ' Week sections offer work from a very fine selection of auteurs from all sides of the world . Among them are some well - knowns such as Pablo Trapero , William Vega , Nelson Pereira Dos Santos , Pablo Larrain , Lou Ye , Koji Wakamatsu , Jaochim Lafosse and Xavier Dolan , and some directors with first features such as Brandon Cronenberg , Benh Zeitlin , Ashim Ahluwalia and Adam Leon .
 Michael Haneke and Alain Resnais : Ballad With Love and Death . In the competition of the 65th Cannes Film Festival , two directors look at death , in their own different ways : Michael Haneke with Love ( Amour ) and Alain Resnais with You Ai n't Seen Nothin' Yet ( Vous n'avez encore rien vu ) .
 A Sense of Wonder . Benh Zeitlin 's debut has created a dazzling imaginary universe with a scope that feels real and cuts to the heart according to Ronald Rovers .
 Father figures as recurring characters in Cannes ' lineup . " Fatherhood , as both a challenge and a chance to become a better man , has been one of the recurring themes of the 65th edition of the Cannes Film Festival " — By Paola Casella .
 Un Certain Regard : Diversity But Not Always Quality . " Going to see films in Un Certain Regard always causes hope and enthusiasm but we have to admit that this year , many hopes were dashed " — says Laura Laufer .
 The Tragic Nun 's Connection . " Beyond The Hills by Christian Mungiu is a deeply emotional and heart breaking film . Like its two main female protagonists , it is bipolar , both depressive and ecstatic . " Borislav Andjelic 's review .
 A Song of Joy and Despair . Four years after Tony Manero impressed Cannes , and one and a half years after the Venice première of Post Mortem , No closes a trilogy that portrays Chile in the times of the coup and under the dictatorship . Pamela Biénzobas reviews .
 The Return of American Independent Cinema ? Is this really American Independent Cinema ? This initial thought grew into a nagging doubt which frequently reared its head over the course of the festival . Review by Beatrice Behn .
 In the Fog : A Film of Lasting Power and Relevance . Rita Di Santo reviews FIPRESCI winner Sergei Loznitsa 's In the Fog .
 Quinzaine 2012 : An Overview of the New Authors . For Rui Tandinha this year 's Quinzaine offered some good cinematic hopes , starting with Rengaine , by Rachid Djaidani .