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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly | I have but one voice.
I read this quote by a respected leader I know, and I felt myself feel tension in my thoughts towards ideas like this.
You see, over the past year I’ve been learning what it means to feel pain, to acknowledge hurt, to understand disappointment, and to allow myself to sit in those moments WITHOUT trying to see the positive side.
I grew up believing and being taught to always see the positive, and not to dwell on the negative. That we must never be sad or angry or frustrated or discouraged for too long, because that would somehow be a reflection of a lack of faith. And while seeing the positive in all situations that doesn’t necessarily sound like a bad thing, let me share with you how that impacted me as I developed into an adult.
As I got older, I found myself unable to relate with people when they were hurt or angry or upset or frustrated, because I had never allowed myself to feel those things. On top of not being able to relate, I found myself feeling impatient when someone couldn’t “pull themselves up” or “see the positive”. I would spend my energy trying to convince them that everything happens for a reason and that God had plan.
Here’s the problem. It’s not very comforting when you’re in the midst of deep hurt or anger and someone tries to put a God-spin on it… when you’re feeling very REAL, VALID emotions, and someone seems to not care and instead tries to force you into a happy place. Sometimes as Christians we can be pretty lousy friends. We’ve trained ourselves to rebuke, to challenge, to resist, to persist…. but what happened to sitting quietly next to someone in pain and allowing ourselves to enter into that with them? What happened to empathy, compassion, mercy, love, kindness, gentleness, patience…? These were things that were sadly lacking in my interactions with people who were hurting.
Thankfully, God started opening my eyes to these things, and began showing me how to change the ways I interacted with those who were hurting. Instead of trying to find the solution, I let them cry, rage, vent, sit in silence, question…. All the things we may need to do in order to release what we are feeling.
However, there remained a missing link in my own story. While my response to those in pain changed significantly, internally I felt blocked off from them because I was having a difficult time relating to the feelings they were experiencing. I knew I had things in my life that should have made my angry and sad and hurt and traumatized… But I had never felt the emotion, and started to realize that wasn’t healthy. For about 27 years of my life I didn’t allow myself to feel the weight of those difficult emotions. I had it so engrained in my mind since childhood that those not-so-lovely emotions were bad, and therefore best kept hidden inside to never be seen by others. I didn’t know what it looked like to express those emotions and not feel guilty about it.
Once again, God gently showed me the ways in which ignoring my own hurt was actually unhealthy. For being someone who aims to be genuine and authentic, there was a big, gaping hole when it came to my pain. I felt guilty to say I was upset, I felt ashamed to admit I’ve had traumatic experiences in my past, and I felt fear of what people would think if they knew that alongside the deep, tremendous joy I have in Christ, there also lies mourning and sorrow for the difficult roads I’ve walked.
One of the ways God revealed this missing link in my life was through loneliness. I started feeling like I wasn’t fully known…. that my friends were only my friends based off of the good things about me, and that if they truly knew the areas I was broken that they wouldn’t see me the same way. But I came to a point where I realized that I’d rather be fully me and know that I am being the most real, authentic version of myself I can be, than continue feeling like I am not fully known.
So I began letting people in. I started introducing more difficult truth into my vocabulary. I began taking steps towards healing and freedom through counseling.
For the first time, I’ve heard friends use words like “brave” and “courageous” and “real” and “strong” and “beautiful” and I’ve believed them. You know why I’ve believed them? I believe them because they have seen me cry. Not cute, sniffly teardrops…. but full on snot-filled uncontrollable sobs that contain so much hurt and doubt and fear and shame and pain that I KNOW they have seen the true me. Boy have they seen the true me. They’ve allowed me to recount painful memories. They’ve allowed me to express intense emotions. They’ve allowed me to question. They’ve been silent when I needed a moment to process, spoken gently when I needed care, and encouraged boldly when I needed truth.
Now these moments aren’t shared with everyone. I’ve chosen who I’ve allowed myself to enter into these difficult emotions with, and in the right timing… but in those moments it’s been transformational. My eyes have been opened and as tears have fallen, a weight has been lifted and new life has been given.
As I go back to this phrase, I come to this conclusion: As we train our minds to see the good, let’s also train our minds to acknowledge the bad. We live in a fallen world, where sin and destruction are present. They affect our lives in very real ways, and ignoring them is an unhealthy way to react.
However, we are not without hope! This process of me revisiting the hurt in my life has been anything but hopeless. In fact, the further I’ve leaned in and wrestled with these things, the more I’ve seen God at work. I’ve experienced his love in entirely new depths. I’ve understood his mercy in completely new ways. I’ve relied on his gentle strength like never before. I’ve seen my vulnerability breed authenticity in relationships. I’ve felt the weight of my brokeness, but the beauty of his redemption.
We will never truly see the good if we can’t acknowledge the bad.
You see, the more I understand pain and brokenness, the more I see God. Somehow, in the midst of this chaos of life, God has shattered every human understanding of cause and effect, and redefined the good that can come from the bad. It shouldn’t make sense that as I acknowledge my hurt, I feel more joy… and yet that is exactly what God is doing in me!
So to all of this I say: embrace who you are. The ugly, messy, sinful parts, along with the beautiful, redeemed, gifted parts. Seek to be authentic, even in pain, and train your mind to know the truth of who God is and his heart to see redemption in His people. That is the good we can see in every situation, my friends.
And now I leave you with this video clip of the movie/song I named this blog post after: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Random fun fact: I used to (ok, sometimes I still do) play a version of this song transcribed for piano and it was one of my favorites to play on piano.

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The Good , The Bad , and The Ugly | I have but one voice .
 I read this quote by a respected leader I know , and I felt myself feel tension in my thoughts towards ideas like this .
 You see , over the past year I ’ve been learning what it means to feel pain , to acknowledge hurt , to understand disappointment , and to allow myself to sit in those moments WITHOUT trying to see the positive side .
 I grew up believing and being taught to always see the positive , and not to dwell on the negative . That we must never be sad or angry or frustrated or discouraged for too long , because that would somehow be a reflection of a lack of faith . And while seeing the positive in all situations that does n’t necessarily sound like a bad thing , let me share with you how that impacted me as I developed into an adult .
 As I got older , I found myself unable to relate with people when they were hurt or angry or upset or frustrated , because I had never allowed myself to feel those things . On top of not being able to relate , I found myself feeling impatient when someone could n’t “ pull themselves up ” or “ see the positive ” . I would spend my energy trying to convince them that everything happens for a reason and that God had plan .
 Here ’s the problem . It ’s not very comforting when you ’re in the midst of deep hurt or anger and someone tries to put a God - spin on it … when you ’re feeling very REAL , VALID emotions , and someone seems to not care and instead tries to force you into a happy place . Sometimes as Christians we can be pretty lousy friends . We ’ve trained ourselves to rebuke , to challenge , to resist , to persist … . but what happened to sitting quietly next to someone in pain and allowing ourselves to enter into that with them ? What happened to empathy , compassion , mercy , love , kindness , gentleness , patience … ? These were things that were sadly lacking in my interactions with people who were hurting .
 Thankfully , God started opening my eyes to these things , and began showing me how to change the ways I interacted with those who were hurting . Instead of trying to find the solution , I let them cry , rage , vent , sit in silence , question … . All the things we may need to do in order to release what we are feeling .
 However , there remained a missing link in my own story . While my response to those in pain changed significantly , internally I felt blocked off from them because I was having a difficult time relating to the feelings they were experiencing . I knew I had things in my life that should have made my angry and sad and hurt and traumatized … But I had never felt the emotion , and started to realize that was n’t healthy . For about 27 years of my life I did n’t allow myself to feel the weight of those difficult emotions . I had it so engrained in my mind since childhood that those not - so - lovely emotions were bad , and therefore best kept hidden inside to never be seen by others . I did n’t know what it looked like to express those emotions and not feel guilty about it .
 Once again , God gently showed me the ways in which ignoring my own hurt was actually unhealthy . For being someone who aims to be genuine and authentic , there was a big , gaping hole when it came to my pain . I felt guilty to say I was upset , I felt ashamed to admit I ’ve had traumatic experiences in my past , and I felt fear of what people would think if they knew that alongside the deep , tremendous joy I have in Christ , there also lies mourning and sorrow for the difficult roads I ’ve walked .
 One of the ways God revealed this missing link in my life was through loneliness . I started feeling like I was n’t fully known … . that my friends were only my friends based off of the good things about me , and that if they truly knew the areas I was broken that they would n’t see me the same way . But I came to a point where I realized that I ’d rather be fully me and know that I am being the most real , authentic version of myself I can be , than continue feeling like I am not fully known .
 So I began letting people in . I started introducing more difficult truth into my vocabulary . I began taking steps towards healing and freedom through counseling .
 For the first time , I ’ve heard friends use words like “ brave ” and “ courageous ” and “ real ” and “ strong ” and “ beautiful ” and I ’ve believed them . You know why I ’ve believed them ? I believe them because they have seen me cry . Not cute , sniffly teardrops … . but full on snot - filled uncontrollable sobs that contain so much hurt and doubt and fear and shame and pain that I KNOW they have seen the true me . Boy have they seen the true me . They ’ve allowed me to recount painful memories . They ’ve allowed me to express intense emotions . They ’ve allowed me to question . They ’ve been silent when I needed a moment to process , spoken gently when I needed care , and encouraged boldly when I needed truth .
 Now these moments are n’t shared with everyone . I ’ve chosen who I ’ve allowed myself to enter into these difficult emotions with , and in the right timing … but in those moments it ’s been transformational . My eyes have been opened and as tears have fallen , a weight has been lifted and new life has been given .
 As I go back to this phrase , I come to this conclusion : As we train our minds to see the good , let ’s also train our minds to acknowledge the bad . We live in a fallen world , where sin and destruction are present . They affect our lives in very real ways , and ignoring them is an unhealthy way to react .
 However , we are not without hope ! This process of me revisiting the hurt in my life has been anything but hopeless . In fact , the further I ’ve leaned in and wrestled with these things , the more I ’ve seen God at work . I ’ve experienced his love in entirely new depths . I ’ve understood his mercy in completely new ways . I ’ve relied on his gentle strength like never before . I ’ve seen my vulnerability breed authenticity in relationships . I ’ve felt the weight of my brokeness , but the beauty of his redemption .
 We will never truly see the good if we ca n’t acknowledge the bad .
 You see , the more I understand pain and brokenness , the more I see God . Somehow , in the midst of this chaos of life , God has shattered every human understanding of cause and effect , and redefined the good that can come from the bad . It should n’t make sense that as I acknowledge my hurt , I feel more joy … and yet that is exactly what God is doing in me !
 So to all of this I say : embrace who you are . The ugly , messy , sinful parts , along with the beautiful , redeemed , gifted parts . Seek to be authentic , even in pain , and train your mind to know the truth of who God is and his heart to see redemption in His people . That is the good we can see in every situation , my friends .
 And now I leave you with this video clip of the movie / song I named this blog post after : The Good , The Bad , and The Ugly . Random fun fact : I used to ( ok , sometimes I still do ) play a version of this song transcribed for piano and it was one of my favorites to play on piano .


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To pay a Bitcoin invoice, you will need a working Bitcoin wallet and some bitcoins to make the purchase. See the instructions for setting up a Bitcoin wallet on Electrum, as well as our guide on buying bitcoins with your Credit or Debit Card.
There are four ways to get the invoice Bitcoin address into your wallet: (1) manually select and copy the Bitcoin address from the CoinGate invoice to your wallet; (2) click the copy button, and paste the invoice Bitcoin address in your wallet; (3) click Pay with Bitcoin on the invoice, which will open up Electrum with the correct invoice Bitcoin address and payment value already inserted in the required fields; (4) scan the QR code with your mobile Bitcoin wallet or with Electrum.
In Electrum and other wallets, you can also include a Description, which will later remind you what you paid for.
If you are making a small purchase, the transaction will be confirmed immediately. Meanwhile, if the transaction is bigger, you may have to wait for it to be confirmed by the Bitcoin network. See the screenshots below.
Seeing either of the two windows below means that you do not need to do anything else – your Bitcoin invoice is paid! Great job – the merchant is notified and will soon process your order.
If you want to pay the Bitcoin invoice value using two or more different wallets or different Transaction IDs, rest assured – this is possible, and please see the part on underpaid orders in the following section.
Three things, really. One, you may accidentally (or purposefully) pay too little. Two, your Bitcoin invoice might expire before or after you make a transaction. Three, you can pay too much. Let us go over all of these scenarios, and what you should do if you are facing any problems.
Most likely, this is the case if you make a transaction, yet the Bitcoin invoice does not switch into confirming/paid state. In the updated invoice (see below on the left) you will see the amount of bitcoins that you sent, as well as the amount that is still left to pay (in the blue box). You should make another transaction to cover the underpaid amount before the invoice expires.
On the other hand, if the invoice expires, you will be displayed a refund form (see the next section on what to do with an expired invoice).
Nevertheless, you should not worry, because your bitcoins will reach us at some time. What you should do is monitor the CoinGate invoice status every once in a while, because the invoice form will update immediately when the transaction is broadcast to the Bitcoin network.
(2) The invoice will remain expired, but you will see your Transaction ID on the Bitcoin invoice. This means that your seller may still accept your late payment, so hold on for a little while, and contact your seller if you have not already.
That is it! These are all of the scenarios that you may face when paying our invoice with Bitcoins. We recommend sticking to Electrum to minimize the risk of expired invoices and underpayments. Refer to our guide here for setting up Electrum. And if you need to buy some bitcoins quickly, use our credit card option for purchases between USD 50 – 5,000 (click here to read our step by step guide on paying with credit / debit cards).
We hope that reading this guide has helped you understand how to pay for a CoinGate invoice with Bitcoin. If it was your first time making a transaction and you found it difficult and tiring – we assure you that the second time will be much much easier.
The post How to Pay for a Bitcoin Invoice? Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on CoinGate Blog.

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To pay a Bitcoin invoice , you will need a working Bitcoin wallet and some bitcoins to make the purchase . See the instructions for setting up a Bitcoin wallet on Electrum , as well as our guide on buying bitcoins with your Credit or Debit Card .
 There are four ways to get the invoice Bitcoin address into your wallet : ( 1 ) manually select and copy the Bitcoin address from the CoinGate invoice to your wallet ; ( 2 ) click the copy button , and paste the invoice Bitcoin address in your wallet ; ( 3 ) click Pay with Bitcoin on the invoice , which will open up Electrum with the correct invoice Bitcoin address and payment value already inserted in the required fields ; ( 4 ) scan the QR code with your mobile Bitcoin wallet or with Electrum .
 In Electrum and other wallets , you can also include a Description , which will later remind you what you paid for .
 If you are making a small purchase , the transaction will be confirmed immediately . Meanwhile , if the transaction is bigger , you may have to wait for it to be confirmed by the Bitcoin network . See the screenshots below .
 Seeing either of the two windows below means that you do not need to do anything else – your Bitcoin invoice is paid ! Great job – the merchant is notified and will soon process your order .
 If you want to pay the Bitcoin invoice value using two or more different wallets or different Transaction IDs , rest assured – this is possible , and please see the part on underpaid orders in the following section .
 Three things , really . One , you may accidentally ( or purposefully ) pay too little . Two , your Bitcoin invoice might expire before or after you make a transaction . Three , you can pay too much . Let us go over all of these scenarios , and what you should do if you are facing any problems .
 Most likely , this is the case if you make a transaction , yet the Bitcoin invoice does not switch into confirming / paid state . In the updated invoice ( see below on the left ) you will see the amount of bitcoins that you sent , as well as the amount that is still left to pay ( in the blue box ) . You should make another transaction to cover the underpaid amount before the invoice expires .
 On the other hand , if the invoice expires , you will be displayed a refund form ( see the next section on what to do with an expired invoice ) .
 Nevertheless , you should not worry , because your bitcoins will reach us at some time . What you should do is monitor the CoinGate invoice status every once in a while , because the invoice form will update immediately when the transaction is broadcast to the Bitcoin network .
 ( 2 ) The invoice will remain expired , but you will see your Transaction ID on the Bitcoin invoice . This means that your seller may still accept your late payment , so hold on for a little while , and contact your seller if you have not already .
 That is it ! These are all of the scenarios that you may face when paying our invoice with Bitcoins . We recommend sticking to Electrum to minimize the risk of expired invoices and underpayments . Refer to our guide here for setting up Electrum . And if you need to buy some bitcoins quickly , use our credit card option for purchases between USD 50 – 5,000 ( click here to read our step by step guide on paying with credit / debit cards ) .
 We hope that reading this guide has helped you understand how to pay for a CoinGate invoice with Bitcoin . If it was your first time making a transaction and you found it difficult and tiring – we assure you that the second time will be much much easier .
 The post How to Pay for a Bitcoin Invoice ? Step - By - Step Guide appeared first on CoinGate Blog .


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Amazing condition, really cute summer dress.
Super cute and lightweight, love wearing with leather jacket and sandals or boots!
Just bought! only used once as a swiped on back of hand only to see swatch, otherwise unused.
In great condition! Can be worn a few different ways depending on how you tie it up.
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helpmecleanout Great seller to deal with ! Beautiful seller !
 Amazing condition , really cute summer dress .
 Super cute and lightweight , love wearing with leather jacket and sandals or boots !
 Just bought ! only used once as a swiped on back of hand only to see swatch , otherwise unused .
 In great condition ! Can be worn a few different ways depending on how you tie it up .
 ROLLAS Jeans , in great condition ! Super unique and cool style . They sit high wasted and are skinny jeans . Best for AUS 8 .
 Lovely dress in a statement colour with classy high neck , and lovely back details .
 ZARA Kick Crop Flare Jeans 26 "
 Really lovely classic black midi slip dress . A staple for every wardrobe ! In new condition .
 Only worn a few times , in pretty much new condition . Super cute , always try compliments on it when I wear it Size 8 !


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After years of turbulence, the F-35 together with other developments such as UAV’s will redefine the application of Air Power for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members. The program has progressed to such an extent that the fielding forces are preparing for operational capability. In June 2013, the United States Marine Corps and Air Force declared their intention to field early Initial Operational Capability with Block 2B software in 2015 and 2016 respectively. In support of the decision, General Amos, The Commandant of The Marine Corps, stated that it “will provide an airplane that will deliver more weapons, be more capable, be stealthier, have more capabilities, more information assurance, more information dominance, than anything we’re flying today in the United States Marine Corps”.
To understand the F-35 as it exists today, it’s valuable to examine the origins of the program. In the early 1990’s, the United States Department of Defense launched a tri-service combat aircraft recapitalisation program called the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). The intent of the program was to leverage recent major investments by the U.S. in technology, introduce true service interoperability and achieve economies of commonality and scale as legacy combat aircraft fleets were to be replaced. The ongoing U.S. National Security strategy to require coalition based operations had also revealed significant capability gaps between the equipment utilised by U.S. and allied air forces.
Component Commanders were impacted by these shortfalls and a decision was made to allow participation by selected allied nations in the development and procurement of the JSF. Seven additional NATO countries (U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Turkey) and key NATO partner Australia were asked by the U.S. to join the program following the contract award in October of 2001. These relationships were codified in formal bi-lateral Government to Government agreements for the initial stage.
The joint capability and industrial tenets established by the F-35 Program are a precursor to the Smart Defence Initiative embraced by the Alliance in 2012. From their public position on the topic, NATO has stated that “… the other Allies must reduce the gap with the U.S. by equipping themselves with capabilities that are deemed to be critical, deployable and sustainable, and must demonstrate political determination to achieve that goal. There must be equitable sharing of the defence burden. Smart defence is NATO’s response to this.” The world financial crisis since 2008 serves to reinforce the value, efficiency, and priority of the F-35 Program in executing this NATO initiative to confront crisis management in the immediate future.
Go deep into a double digit Surface to Air Missile (SAM) threat environment to destroy moving and mobile targets through the weather while outnumbered by advanced fighters equipped with advanced air-to-air weapons. Perform the mission from any base and at a lower cost than legacy programs.
To achieve these goals, the F-35 program pursued a more highly integrated NATO industrial base to maximise the capabilities of the Alliance. The international design and manufacturing aspects of the program, however, diverge from traditional offset mentalities, which are in comparison inefficient, costly, and historically limited to only those airplanes being purchased by that specific nation. The F-35 program introduced a new economic model based on ‘competitive best value’ where industrial concerns in each of the partner countries were allowed to compete and win work on F-35. As long as competitive cost and quality standards are maintained, the industries of the partner nations are allowed to supply parts for each aircraft produced. Significant outreach work was done by the US industry team supported by the various US agencies to help align the world class capabilities of the NATO industrial base with JSF opportunities. All eight partner countries produced parts flown on the first test airplane and continue to produce components today.
With the test fleet now surpassing 5,000 total flights, confidence in the maturity of the program is intensifying as the typical technical problems faced by a developmental program of this size have been resolved as they have arisen. While risk remains in the program, it is expected that emerging issues will continue to be solved as their predecessors were.
Significant numbers of aircraft have been produced as well. To date, 235 tails have either been delivered or are on order. The first partner country, the United Kingdom, is operating three training jets at Eglin Air Base. The second partner country, the Netherlands, has two aircraft flying that will be used for Operational Test & Evaluation. The common training facilities, established first at Eglin AFB and coming online at Luke AFB in 2013, embody the principles of NATO’s Connected Forces Initiative, providing “overarching collective training so that Allies can come together and be ready for any eventuality” and “better use of technology [as] a key means to facilitate the ability of Allied and partner forces to work together”. By 2018, 416 F-35s are projected to be delivered to NATO countries with an estimated 49 aircraft operating in Europe.
Eight of the nine F-35 partner nations are members of NATO and the aircraft will be the backbone of future air operations. The F-35 will provide capabilities throughout NATO that are currently uniquely held by the U.S. In Operations Allied Force, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Odyssey Dawn, the denied access missions were conducted by the U.S. stealth platforms F-117 and B-2. With the F-35, the ability to penetrate advanced enemy Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS) will be extended to this core function of NATO.
The coalition force has additionally relied on the EA-18G Growlers of the United States Navy to provide Electronic Attack (EA) against the SAM systems. With the F-35, high gain EA missions can be executed by multiple nations with their indigenous capability. The possession of advanced stealth and EA by a large number of NATO countries will significantly increase the effectiveness of a coalition across a wide range of crisis management operations.
Unlike its 5th generation brethren, the F-22, the F-35 was designed from the outset to bring these capabilities while also being interoperable across a coalition of air power. Two networks are core to this operability: the Link-16 and the new Multi-Function Advanced Datalink (MADL). These data links will allow the F-35 to communicate with all current and future NATO assets. The Link-16 connection is currently utilised by the existing platforms fielded by NATO and will allow F-35 to integrate seamlessly into the coalition force structure. MADL will complement the current networks with NATO’s first high bandwidth, low probability of detect and intercept connection. The fundamental design features of MADL will enable all NATO F-35s in a deployed coalition to communicate within an Anti-Access / Area Denial (A2AD) environment.
NATO operations in a permissive environment such as Afghanistan will see benefits as well from the addition of the F-35. With its impressive sensor suite, net centric design, and ability to carry more than 18,000 lbs of payload when loaded externally, the F-35 can be thought of as a 5th generation Strike Eagle: the advanced avionics of an F-22 combined with the range payload that nearly matches that of an F-15E. This allows the F-35 to shape a crisis throughout the conflict, beginning with the removal of the enemy IADS and continuing until the final day of sorties.
Without the context of the current threat environment, it can be difficult to understand the necessity of the capabilities of the F-35. Reviewing Operation Unified Protector may be the best way to understand how the F-35 will change the way NATO confronts future challenges. In support of the rebels against Gaddafi’s regime, NATO established a no-fly zone over the contested region and dramatically shifted the outcome of the nation. With only the application of airpower, NATO was able to manage the crisis without deploying large numbers of ground forces.
This relatively limited conflict required a force of greater than 160 tactical aircraft from thirteen coalition countries. The threat posed by the Libyan forces was predominantly equipment procured prior to the fall of the Berlin Wall: legacy SA-2, SA-3, SA-5, and SA-6 single digit SAM systems complimented by aging Mirage F1s, Mig-21s, and MiG-23s. The minimal threat posed by the regime in Libya will likely be encountered by NATO forces significantly less often in the future and replaced with advanced systems.
In both quantity and quality, highly advanced eastern threat systems have proliferated significantly in the world market. Today’s SAM systems are built on digital, networked sensors that can track hundreds of targets simultaneously. The engagement zone has been extended to distances exceeding 125 miles while attacking multiple targets simultaneously. Navalised versions of these same SAMs further extend the threat zone beyond the coast.
In the world fighter market, advanced 4th generation fighters are the minimal capability pursued by militaries and have become a commodity. Fighters containing electronically scanned radars, long range active missiles, infrared search and track sensors, and sophisticated jamming systems are now commonplace throughout the world. The resulting effectiveness of these threat fighters places NATO forces at parity.
The combination of advanced surface and air threats pose a real challenge to the ability of NATO’s forces to provide sufficient conventional deterrence. The threat environment will continue to become more complex and advanced as Russia and China prepare to export multiple 5th Generation platforms products on the world market. When stealth air frames become the standard capability of the air forces of the world, the threat posed by foreign militaries will shift drastically upward.
Syria is a prime example of what NATO forces might face in the future. Political concerns aside, the defence capability of the established Syrian government dwarfs that of Libya in both quantity and quality. The Syrian airforce has 2.5 times the number of fighters that were seen in Libya, among them advanced MiG-29 fighters. These fighters have to defend a country that is 1 / 10th the size of Libya. In addition, other parties may decide to support Syria with additional aircraft to further strengthen their air force.
The Syrian fighters are supplemented by a robust, dense SAM network. Compared to Libya, the Syrian IADS has more than 4 times the number of missile launchers and a missile density almost fifty times greater than the previous operation. Recent purchases of tactical double digit SAMs have reinforced their defensive posture. The potential transfer of strategic double digit SAMs would further fortify this posture.
The aggregation of the number of threat systems and their innate quality complicates the ability of any coalition of (NATO) forces to establish a no-fly zone and deter the regime. It would likely require double the number of assets deployed against Libya with no guarantee of success. This facet of the conflict has reduced the effectiveness of the political pressures. As advanced threat systems proliferate, conflicts in a high threat environment will likely become the rule instead of the exception.
The F-35 is not just set to reinvent airpower for NATO, it’s positioned to have a strong presence in the force for at least the next thirty years. Designed with power and cooling capacity that far exceeds the aircraft that it will be replacing, the F-35 will continue to provide significant opportunities for capability growth throughout its life cycle. This capacity combined with the open architecture of the F-35 will enable rapid integration of future avionics and increases in computing power. Simultaneously, the lethality of the F-35 will be improved. An existing effort to increase the carriage of AIM-120s to six in the internal bay will allow the F-35 to further extend its dominance in air-air engagements. Longer term, the development of 5th generation weapons such as Cuda will create an unmatched combination of air vehicle and air-air missile. Originally unveiled at the Air Force Technology Expo in 2012, the medium range hit-to-kill missile will expand the beyond visual range engagement zone while more than doubling the internal capacity of the F-35. It is expected that kinematic weapons of today will give way to the directed energy (DE) weapons of tomorrow, first as a defensive mechanism before potentially growing into an offensive weapon. Again, the power and cooling capacity of the F-35 could enable this transition.
To enable NATO’s essential purpose of safeguarding freedom, the members of the Alliance need to maintain a credible conventional deterrence capability. Currently, this capability is eroding due to the proliferation of advanced threats and is under increased pressure from the financial crisis. The procurement of F-35 will help to safeguard this aspect for NATO and ensure the viability of diplomatic efforts as the first measure to prevent future conflicts. Once established as the backbone of NATO airpower, the growth capabilities of the F-35 will ensure that this capability will not erode for years to come.

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After years of turbulence , the F-35 together with other developments such as UAV ’s will redefine the application of Air Power for North Atlantic Treaty Organization ( NATO ) members . The program has progressed to such an extent that the fielding forces are preparing for operational capability . In June 2013 , the United States Marine Corps and Air Force declared their intention to field early Initial Operational Capability with Block 2B software in 2015 and 2016 respectively . In support of the decision , General Amos , The Commandant of The Marine Corps , stated that it “ will provide an airplane that will deliver more weapons , be more capable , be stealthier , have more capabilities , more information assurance , more information dominance , than anything we ’re flying today in the United States Marine Corps ” .
 To understand the F-35 as it exists today , it ’s valuable to examine the origins of the program . In the early 1990 ’s , the United States Department of Defense launched a tri - service combat aircraft recapitalisation program called the Joint Strike Fighter ( JSF ) . The intent of the program was to leverage recent major investments by the U.S. in technology , introduce true service interoperability and achieve economies of commonality and scale as legacy combat aircraft fleets were to be replaced . The ongoing U.S. National Security strategy to require coalition based operations had also revealed significant capability gaps between the equipment utilised by U.S. and allied air forces .
 Component Commanders were impacted by these shortfalls and a decision was made to allow participation by selected allied nations in the development and procurement of the JSF . Seven additional NATO countries ( U.K. , Netherlands , Italy , Canada , Denmark , Norway , and Turkey ) and key NATO partner Australia were asked by the U.S. to join the program following the contract award in October of 2001 . These relationships were codified in formal bi - lateral Government to Government agreements for the initial stage .
 The joint capability and industrial tenets established by the F-35 Program are a precursor to the Smart Defence Initiative embraced by the Alliance in 2012 . From their public position on the topic , NATO has stated that “ … the other Allies must reduce the gap with the U.S. by equipping themselves with capabilities that are deemed to be critical , deployable and sustainable , and must demonstrate political determination to achieve that goal . There must be equitable sharing of the defence burden . Smart defence is NATO ’s response to this . ” The world financial crisis since 2008 serves to reinforce the value , efficiency , and priority of the F-35 Program in executing this NATO initiative to confront crisis management in the immediate future .
 Go deep into a double digit Surface to Air Missile ( SAM ) threat environment to destroy moving and mobile targets through the weather while outnumbered by advanced fighters equipped with advanced air - to - air weapons . Perform the mission from any base and at a lower cost than legacy programs .
 To achieve these goals , the F-35 program pursued a more highly integrated NATO industrial base to maximise the capabilities of the Alliance . The international design and manufacturing aspects of the program , however , diverge from traditional offset mentalities , which are in comparison inefficient , costly , and historically limited to only those airplanes being purchased by that specific nation . The F-35 program introduced a new economic model based on ‘ competitive best value ’ where industrial concerns in each of the partner countries were allowed to compete and win work on F-35 . As long as competitive cost and quality standards are maintained , the industries of the partner nations are allowed to supply parts for each aircraft produced . Significant outreach work was done by the US industry team supported by the various US agencies to help align the world class capabilities of the NATO industrial base with JSF opportunities . All eight partner countries produced parts flown on the first test airplane and continue to produce components today .
 With the test fleet now surpassing 5,000 total flights , confidence in the maturity of the program is intensifying as the typical technical problems faced by a developmental program of this size have been resolved as they have arisen . While risk remains in the program , it is expected that emerging issues will continue to be solved as their predecessors were .
 Significant numbers of aircraft have been produced as well . To date , 235 tails have either been delivered or are on order . The first partner country , the United Kingdom , is operating three training jets at Eglin Air Base . The second partner country , the Netherlands , has two aircraft flying that will be used for Operational Test & Evaluation . The common training facilities , established first at Eglin AFB and coming online at Luke AFB in 2013 , embody the principles of NATO ’s Connected Forces Initiative , providing “ overarching collective training so that Allies can come together and be ready for any eventuality ” and “ better use of technology [ as ] a key means to facilitate the ability of Allied and partner forces to work together ” . By 2018 , 416 F-35s are projected to be delivered to NATO countries with an estimated 49 aircraft operating in Europe .
 Eight of the nine F-35 partner nations are members of NATO and the aircraft will be the backbone of future air operations . The F-35 will provide capabilities throughout NATO that are currently uniquely held by the U.S. In Operations Allied Force , Enduring Freedom , Iraqi Freedom , and Operation Odyssey Dawn , the denied access missions were conducted by the U.S. stealth platforms F-117 and B-2 . With the F-35 , the ability to penetrate advanced enemy Integrated Air Defense Systems ( IADS ) will be extended to this core function of NATO .
 The coalition force has additionally relied on the EA-18 G Growlers of the United States Navy to provide Electronic Attack ( EA ) against the SAM systems . With the F-35 , high gain EA missions can be executed by multiple nations with their indigenous capability . The possession of advanced stealth and EA by a large number of NATO countries will significantly increase the effectiveness of a coalition across a wide range of crisis management operations .
 Unlike its 5th generation brethren , the F-22 , the F-35 was designed from the outset to bring these capabilities while also being interoperable across a coalition of air power . Two networks are core to this operability : the Link-16 and the new Multi - Function Advanced Datalink ( MADL ) . These data links will allow the F-35 to communicate with all current and future NATO assets . The Link-16 connection is currently utilised by the existing platforms fielded by NATO and will allow F-35 to integrate seamlessly into the coalition force structure . MADL will complement the current networks with NATO ’s first high bandwidth , low probability of detect and intercept connection . The fundamental design features of MADL will enable all NATO F-35s in a deployed coalition to communicate within an Anti - Access / Area Denial ( A2AD ) environment .
 NATO operations in a permissive environment such as Afghanistan will see benefits as well from the addition of the F-35 . With its impressive sensor suite , net centric design , and ability to carry more than 18,000 lbs of payload when loaded externally , the F-35 can be thought of as a 5th generation Strike Eagle : the advanced avionics of an F-22 combined with the range payload that nearly matches that of an F-15E. This allows the F-35 to shape a crisis throughout the conflict , beginning with the removal of the enemy IADS and continuing until the final day of sorties .
 Without the context of the current threat environment , it can be difficult to understand the necessity of the capabilities of the F-35 . Reviewing Operation Unified Protector may be the best way to understand how the F-35 will change the way NATO confronts future challenges . In support of the rebels against Gaddafi ’s regime , NATO established a no - fly zone over the contested region and dramatically shifted the outcome of the nation . With only the application of airpower , NATO was able to manage the crisis without deploying large numbers of ground forces .
 This relatively limited conflict required a force of greater than 160 tactical aircraft from thirteen coalition countries . The threat posed by the Libyan forces was predominantly equipment procured prior to the fall of the Berlin Wall : legacy SA-2 , SA-3 , SA-5 , and SA-6 single digit SAM systems complimented by aging Mirage F1s , Mig-21s , and MiG-23s . The minimal threat posed by the regime in Libya will likely be encountered by NATO forces significantly less often in the future and replaced with advanced systems .
 In both quantity and quality , highly advanced eastern threat systems have proliferated significantly in the world market . Today ’s SAM systems are built on digital , networked sensors that can track hundreds of targets simultaneously . The engagement zone has been extended to distances exceeding 125 miles while attacking multiple targets simultaneously . Navalised versions of these same SAMs further extend the threat zone beyond the coast .
 In the world fighter market , advanced 4th generation fighters are the minimal capability pursued by militaries and have become a commodity . Fighters containing electronically scanned radars , long range active missiles , infrared search and track sensors , and sophisticated jamming systems are now commonplace throughout the world . The resulting effectiveness of these threat fighters places NATO forces at parity .
 The combination of advanced surface and air threats pose a real challenge to the ability of NATO ’s forces to provide sufficient conventional deterrence . The threat environment will continue to become more complex and advanced as Russia and China prepare to export multiple 5th Generation platforms products on the world market . When stealth air frames become the standard capability of the air forces of the world , the threat posed by foreign militaries will shift drastically upward .
 Syria is a prime example of what NATO forces might face in the future . Political concerns aside , the defence capability of the established Syrian government dwarfs that of Libya in both quantity and quality . The Syrian airforce has 2.5 times the number of fighters that were seen in Libya , among them advanced MiG-29 fighters . These fighters have to defend a country that is 1 / 10th the size of Libya . In addition , other parties may decide to support Syria with additional aircraft to further strengthen their air force .
 The Syrian fighters are supplemented by a robust , dense SAM network . Compared to Libya , the Syrian IADS has more than 4 times the number of missile launchers and a missile density almost fifty times greater than the previous operation . Recent purchases of tactical double digit SAMs have reinforced their defensive posture . The potential transfer of strategic double digit SAMs would further fortify this posture .
 The aggregation of the number of threat systems and their innate quality complicates the ability of any coalition of ( NATO ) forces to establish a no - fly zone and deter the regime . It would likely require double the number of assets deployed against Libya with no guarantee of success . This facet of the conflict has reduced the effectiveness of the political pressures . As advanced threat systems proliferate , conflicts in a high threat environment will likely become the rule instead of the exception .
 The F-35 is not just set to reinvent airpower for NATO , it ’s positioned to have a strong presence in the force for at least the next thirty years . Designed with power and cooling capacity that far exceeds the aircraft that it will be replacing , the F-35 will continue to provide significant opportunities for capability growth throughout its life cycle . This capacity combined with the open architecture of the F-35 will enable rapid integration of future avionics and increases in computing power . Simultaneously , the lethality of the F-35 will be improved . An existing effort to increase the carriage of AIM-120s to six in the internal bay will allow the F-35 to further extend its dominance in air - air engagements . Longer term , the development of 5th generation weapons such as Cuda will create an unmatched combination of air vehicle and air - air missile . Originally unveiled at the Air Force Technology Expo in 2012 , the medium range hit - to - kill missile will expand the beyond visual range engagement zone while more than doubling the internal capacity of the F-35 . It is expected that kinematic weapons of today will give way to the directed energy ( DE ) weapons of tomorrow , first as a defensive mechanism before potentially growing into an offensive weapon . Again , the power and cooling capacity of the F-35 could enable this transition .
 To enable NATO ’s essential purpose of safeguarding freedom , the members of the Alliance need to maintain a credible conventional deterrence capability . Currently , this capability is eroding due to the proliferation of advanced threats and is under increased pressure from the financial crisis . The procurement of F-35 will help to safeguard this aspect for NATO and ensure the viability of diplomatic efforts as the first measure to prevent future conflicts . Once established as the backbone of NATO airpower , the growth capabilities of the F-35 will ensure that this capability will not erode for years to come .


text: Here are miscellaneous pictures from the 2007 Angels Among Us annual charitable family event. We hope soon to choose select images from this gallery. This gallery consists of images taken by Leslie Bluhut Chesley and Tann Chesley of Blue Hat Studios. Feel free to download, print (you can conveniently print directly through the site here, if you wish), or save any of the images, but we ask that you please give attribution to the photographers, Blue Hat Studios. Photographs in this gallery copyright ©2007 by Blue Hat Studios. All rights reserved. Permission is granted for noncommercial usage, including downloading and printing.

tokenized: Here are miscellaneous pictures from the 2007 Angels Among Us annual charitable family event . We hope soon to choose select images from this gallery . This gallery consists of images taken by Leslie Bluhut Chesley and Tann Chesley of Blue Hat Studios . Feel free to download , print ( you can conveniently print directly through the site here , if you wish ) , or save any of the images , but we ask that you please give attribution to the photographers , Blue Hat Studios . Photographs in this gallery copyright © 2007 by Blue Hat Studios . All rights reserved . Permission is granted for noncommercial usage , including downloading and printing .


text: Join Mario and his Pals as you advance them up the mushroom Kingdom while challenging other players to gather the most coins and reach the castle at the top! Unlock mushrooms, super stars and flowers hidden under the? Blocks to help you level up your team. But beware of goombas, Koopa shells, and bullet Bill as well as other players trying to sabotage your chances of being the Kingdom's top player!

tokenized: Join Mario and his Pals as you advance them up the mushroom Kingdom while challenging other players to gather the most coins and reach the castle at the top ! Unlock mushrooms , super stars and flowers hidden under the ? Blocks to help you level up your team . But beware of goombas , Koopa shells , and bullet Bill as well as other players trying to sabotage your chances of being the Kingdom 's top player !


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I’d be track pants and a tee shirt.
Kunal Rawal at home and Dolce and Gabbana internationally.
Name the best styled male celebrities.
David Beckham, Saif Ali Khan.
Up West, who’s your style icon?
David Beckham and Ryan Gosling.
I guess skinny jeans for men.
Having to dress up for others. I prefer dressing for myself.
Is there too much pressure from the media to look your best?
Yes and no. I believe you should clean up your act when you’re in front of the media. That’s a ‘good’ pressure. Other than that, you should wear what you like.
What item do you go overboard shopping?
Tee shirts, sunglasses and track pants. Actually, I overbuy everything – especially shoes.
Actually, you should first have your own sense of style. And then you can take guidance.
Don’t wear jeans that are tight.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your personal style?
It would be at least 7/10 because I do make an effort when I step out.
Layering is always welcome. I love chukka boots. And there’s nothing cooler than a plain tee shirt and a leather jacket.
My accessories – sunglasses, watches and caps.

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I ’d be track pants and a tee shirt .
 Kunal Rawal at home and Dolce and Gabbana internationally .
 Name the best styled male celebrities .
 David Beckham , Saif Ali Khan .
 Up West , who ’s your style icon ?
 David Beckham and Ryan Gosling .
 I guess skinny jeans for men .
 Having to dress up for others . I prefer dressing for myself .
 Is there too much pressure from the media to look your best ?
 Yes and no . I believe you should clean up your act when you ’re in front of the media . That ’s a ‘ good ’ pressure . Other than that , you should wear what you like .
 What item do you go overboard shopping ?
 Tee shirts , sunglasses and track pants . Actually , I overbuy everything – especially shoes .
 Actually , you should first have your own sense of style . And then you can take guidance .
 Do n’t wear jeans that are tight .
 On a scale of 1 to 10 , how would you rate your personal style ?
 It would be at least 7/10 because I do make an effort when I step out .
 Layering is always welcome . I love chukka boots . And there ’s nothing cooler than a plain tee shirt and a leather jacket .
 My accessories – sunglasses , watches and caps .


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Bestel Ricky and mia the chicken voordelig bij de grootste kinderboekwinkel van Nederland. Levertijd 1 dag.
Ricky spends every morning with his best friend, Mia, but one day she begins to act strangely. When Ricky learns that she is busy sitting on her eggs waiting for them to hatch, he stays to accompany hersitting on a soccer ball, bringing her water, and covering her when it rains. When the chicks hatch, Ricky is almost as proud as Mia. This heartwarming story of friendship teaches children about being understanding, supportive, and patient.

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Bestel Ricky and mia the chicken voordelig bij de grootste kinderboekwinkel van Nederland . Levertijd 1 dag .
 Ricky spends every morning with his best friend , Mia , but one day she begins to act strangely . When Ricky learns that she is busy sitting on her eggs waiting for them to hatch , he stays to accompany hersitting on a soccer ball , bringing her water , and covering her when it rains . When the chicks hatch , Ricky is almost as proud as Mia . This heartwarming story of friendship teaches children about being understanding , supportive , and patient .


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Investigator Jack Taylor tracks a killer in this wickedly smart and darkly humorous mystery.
Part 14 of the Jack Taylor series.
After much tragedy and violence, Jack Taylor has at long last landed at contentment. Of course, he still knocks back too much Jameson and dabbles in uppers, but he has a new woman in his life, a freshly bought apartment, and little sign of trouble on the horizon. Once again, trouble comes to him-this time in the form of a wealthy Frenchman who wants Jack to investigate the double-murder of his twin sons. Jack is meanwhile roped into looking after his girlfriend's nine-year-old son and is in for a shock with the appearance of a character out of his past. The plot is one big chess game, and all of the pieces seem to be moving at the behest of one dangerously mysterious player, a vigilante called "Silence"...because he's the last thing his victims will ever hear.
This is Ken Bruen at his most darkly humorous and most lovably bleak as he shows us the meaning behind a proverb of his own design-"the Irish can abide almost anything save silence."

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Investigator Jack Taylor tracks a killer in this wickedly smart and darkly humorous mystery .
 Part 14 of the Jack Taylor series .
 After much tragedy and violence , Jack Taylor has at long last landed at contentment . Of course , he still knocks back too much Jameson and dabbles in uppers , but he has a new woman in his life , a freshly bought apartment , and little sign of trouble on the horizon . Once again , trouble comes to him - this time in the form of a wealthy Frenchman who wants Jack to investigate the double - murder of his twin sons . Jack is meanwhile roped into looking after his girlfriend 's nine - year - old son and is in for a shock with the appearance of a character out of his past . The plot is one big chess game , and all of the pieces seem to be moving at the behest of one dangerously mysterious player , a vigilante called " Silence" ... because he 's the last thing his victims will ever hear .
 This is Ken Bruen at his most darkly humorous and most lovably bleak as he shows us the meaning behind a proverb of his own design-"the Irish can abide almost anything save silence . "


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A live events and bespoke creative technical solutions company based in Loughborough is seeking a technical project manager to join their growing production team.
You may currently be working be working as an audio-visual/AV project manager or technical production manager in live events or you may be a senior AV technician looking to make the next move in your career.
This position will encompass all elements of technical pre-production from developing and designing technical solutions in order to achieve their clients' briefs, through to managing and where appropriate supervising their execution. The projects they undertake include experiential marketing events, conferences, exhibitions and other live corporate events. The successful candidate will be passionate about driving forward improvements in technical production and working with the team to implement innovative technical solutions.
The role will include both UK and international travel and will require the successful candidate to work non-standard working hours including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

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A live events and bespoke creative technical solutions company based in Loughborough is seeking a technical project manager to join their growing production team .
 You may currently be working be working as an audio - visual / AV project manager or technical production manager in live events or you may be a senior AV technician looking to make the next move in your career .
 This position will encompass all elements of technical pre - production from developing and designing technical solutions in order to achieve their clients ' briefs , through to managing and where appropriate supervising their execution . The projects they undertake include experiential marketing events , conferences , exhibitions and other live corporate events . The successful candidate will be passionate about driving forward improvements in technical production and working with the team to implement innovative technical solutions .
 The role will include both UK and international travel and will require the successful candidate to work non - standard working hours including evenings , weekends and bank holidays .


text: Copyright © 2004–2016 Essex Guinea Pig, Rat & Rabbit Rescue (Charity No. 1086639). All Rights Reserved.

tokenized: Copyright © 2004–2016 Essex Guinea Pig , Rat & Rabbit Rescue ( Charity No . 1086639 ) . All Rights Reserved .


text: Noel Gallo, an organ builder who designed a new organ at Xewkija parish church and Paolo Oreni, an international organist from Italy, gave a two-hour masterclass to organists and other musicians at the church. They also briefed pianists on the basics of organ performance and gave demonstrations on how organs are made and how they work. At the end of the session Oreni and Sara Musumeci also performed music by Bach, Liszt and Reubke on the same organ. This was part of a series of concerts and masterclasses given by Gallo, Oreni and Musumeci in Malta and Gozo to encourage people explore the beauty of this instrument. Picture shows Gallo playing the organ watched by Musumeci and Oreni.

tokenized: Noel Gallo , an organ builder who designed a new organ at Xewkija parish church and Paolo Oreni , an international organist from Italy , gave a two - hour masterclass to organists and other musicians at the church . They also briefed pianists on the basics of organ performance and gave demonstrations on how organs are made and how they work . At the end of the session Oreni and Sara Musumeci also performed music by Bach , Liszt and Reubke on the same organ . This was part of a series of concerts and masterclasses given by Gallo , Oreni and Musumeci in Malta and Gozo to encourage people explore the beauty of this instrument . Picture shows Gallo playing the organ watched by Musumeci and Oreni .


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The latest report from Violence Policy Center.
I find it ironic and sad that the very day an annual report on violence against women was released, a famed pro athlete was kicked off his team for slugging his wife in the face.
By now you’ve probably heard that Ray Rice, the Baltimore Ravens star running back, was caught on camera hitting his then-fiance and knocking her out with the single blow in an elevator . The March incident cost him a two-game suspension, but when TMZ released the video showing the act, the Ravens terminated his contract and the NFL suspended him indefinitely.
Today I captured the seriousness of domestic violence. The report from the Violence Policy Center shows that South Carolina is ranked the second worst state in the nation for violence against women. The report notes that 50 women were killed in 2012. Spartanburg County had four in 2012. The county has seen two husband-on-wife homicides so far this year and DV cases are some of the most common ones among daily incident reports here. Local leaders tell me it is a significant combination of problems that all need to be dealt with in order to change the status quo surrounding violence against women. Much of it starts with a serious culture change, they tell me.
I was baffled when a colleague of mine pointed out the Fox News morning show “Fox & Friends.” The anchors on the program somehow find a way to joke about Ray Rice knocking out his now-wife and dragging her limp body out of the elevator.
“I think the message is take the stairs,” one anchor quips.
We got right to the point during an interview today with the victim services director at SAFE Homes, a domestic violence shelter and coalition in Spartanburg County.
The gist of the interview was to hold people accountable for their actions and for society to never turn a blind eye.
My full story on the violence against women ranking in South Carolina is at goupstate.com and in Tuesday’s Spartanburg Herald-Journal.

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The latest report from Violence Policy Center .
 I find it ironic and sad that the very day an annual report on violence against women was released , a famed pro athlete was kicked off his team for slugging his wife in the face .
 By now you ’ve probably heard that Ray Rice , the Baltimore Ravens star running back , was caught on camera hitting his then - fiance and knocking her out with the single blow in an elevator . The March incident cost him a two - game suspension , but when TMZ released the video showing the act , the Ravens terminated his contract and the NFL suspended him indefinitely .
 Today I captured the seriousness of domestic violence . The report from the Violence Policy Center shows that South Carolina is ranked the second worst state in the nation for violence against women . The report notes that 50 women were killed in 2012 . Spartanburg County had four in 2012 . The county has seen two husband - on - wife homicides so far this year and DV cases are some of the most common ones among daily incident reports here . Local leaders tell me it is a significant combination of problems that all need to be dealt with in order to change the status quo surrounding violence against women . Much of it starts with a serious culture change , they tell me .
 I was baffled when a colleague of mine pointed out the Fox News morning show “ Fox & Friends . ” The anchors on the program somehow find a way to joke about Ray Rice knocking out his now - wife and dragging her limp body out of the elevator .
 “ I think the message is take the stairs , ” one anchor quips .
 We got right to the point during an interview today with the victim services director at SAFE Homes , a domestic violence shelter and coalition in Spartanburg County .
 The gist of the interview was to hold people accountable for their actions and for society to never turn a blind eye .
 My full story on the violence against women ranking in South Carolina is at goupstate.com and in Tuesday ’s Spartanburg Herald - Journal .


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West Brom striker Zhang Yuning is on his way to Holland for a loan spell with Den Haag in the Eredivisie.
The Chinese forward was on loan with Werder Bremen last season but managed only two substitute appearance and did not make a first-team appearance. He was originally expected to be on a two-year loan spell at the German club but after not being capable of getting a game this was cut short.
This has now led to him moving to Holland and Den Haag for a season loan. The forward originally played in Holand before signing with West Brom in 2017 for an undisclosed fee. It will then be hoped that he can find the form he showed in Holland with Vitesse that got him his move to England.
In a case am sure is complete coincidence Den Haag are owed by Chinese based company United Vansen International Sports Company.

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West Brom striker Zhang Yuning is on his way to Holland for a loan spell with Den Haag in the Eredivisie .
 The Chinese forward was on loan with Werder Bremen last season but managed only two substitute appearance and did not make a first - team appearance . He was originally expected to be on a two - year loan spell at the German club but after not being capable of getting a game this was cut short .
 This has now led to him moving to Holland and Den Haag for a season loan . The forward originally played in Holand before signing with West Brom in 2017 for an undisclosed fee . It will then be hoped that he can find the form he showed in Holland with Vitesse that got him his move to England .
 In a case am sure is complete coincidence Den Haag are owed by Chinese based company United Vansen International Sports Company .


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U14 North Division 1 – Final League Placings.
The Skye Camanachd U14 side finished top of North Division 1 after an exciting 2010 season.
The Skye youngsters won their first 5 games before clinching the title with a 1-1 draw against Fort William U14 at An Aird on Saturday 20 November 2010.
Skye scored 22 goals whilst only conceding 4 goals in their 6 games to win the league for the third year in a row.

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U14 North Division 1 – Final League Placings .
 The Skye Camanachd U14 side finished top of North Division 1 after an exciting 2010 season .
 The Skye youngsters won their first 5 games before clinching the title with a 1 - 1 draw against Fort William U14 at An Aird on Saturday 20 November 2010 .
 Skye scored 22 goals whilst only conceding 4 goals in their 6 games to win the league for the third year in a row .


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Any speed over the speed of sound, which is approximately 343 m/s, 1,087 ft/s, 761 mph or 1,225 km/h in air at sea level, is said to be supersonic. Speeds greater than 5 times the speed of sound are sometimes referred to as hypersonic.
Sound can be considered simply as a plane pressure disturbance in an elastic medium. As such sound will travel at different speeds in different mediums, mostly depending on the molecular mass and temperature of the medium in which the sound propagates; pressure has a very much smaller effect. Since air temperature and composition varies significantly with altitude, supersonic speeds for aircraft are given at sea level. In water at room temperature supersonic can be considered as any speed greater than 1,440 m/s or 4,724 ft/s.
Many modern fighter aircraft are supersonic. The Concorde and Tupolev Tu-144 were supersonic passenger aircraft. But, since Concorde's final retirement flight on November 26 2003, there are no supersonic passenger aircraft left in service.
Most modern firearm munitions are supersonic, with rifle projectile often travelling at speeds approaching Mach 3.
In 1942 the United Kingdom's Ministry of Aviation began a top secret project with the Miles Aircraft to develop the world's first aircraft capable of breaking the sound barrier. The project resulted in the development of the prototype Miles M.52 aircraft, which was designed to reach 1000 mph (1600 km/h) at 36,000 feet (11 km) in 1 minute 30 seconds.
The aircraft's design was revolutionary introducing many innovations which are still used on today's supersonic aircraft. The single most important development was the all-moving tailplane which allowed control to be maintained at supersonic speeds; this was the brainchild of Dennis Bancroft and his team at Miles Research. Unfortunately, the project was cancelled by the Director of Scientific Research, Sir Ben Lockspeiser, before any manned fights were conducted. Subsequently, on government orders, all design data and research regarding the Miles M.52 was sent to BELL aircraft in the USA. There was supposed to be data exchange in both directions, but allegedly, after receiving the British data, the American government blocked the deal.
Later experimentation on the Miles M.52 design proved that the aircraft would indeed have broken the sound barrier, with an unmanned 3/10 scale replica of the M.52 achieving Mach 1.5 in October 1948.
Chuck Yeager was the first man to break the sound barrier in level flight on October 14 1947, flying the experimental Bell X-1 at Mach 1 at an altitude of 45,000 feet (13.7 km).
A team led by Richard Noble and driver Andy Green became the first to break the sound barrier in a land vehicle, called the Thrust SuperSonicCar, on October 15 1997, almost exactly 50 years after Yeager's flight.
Hans Guido Mutke claimed to have broken the sound barrier before Yeager, on April 9 1945 in a Messerschmitt Me 262. However, this claim is disputed by most experts and lacks a scientific foundation.
Supersonic aerodynamics are simpler than subsonic ones because the airsheets at different points along the plane doesn't know of each other. Subsonic air anticipates an airplane or an airfoil, supersonic air just jams into the shock-wave.
One can gently guide air around the fuselage of the aircraft without producing new shockwave, but any change in cross area further down the vehicle leads to shock waves along the body.
It should be kept in mind, however, that the aerodynamic principles behind a supersonic aircraft are often more complex than described above due to the fact that such an aircraft must be efficient and stable at both supersonic, transonic and subsonic flight.
This page was last modified 08:56, 23 Jun 2005.

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Any speed over the speed of sound , which is approximately 343 m / s , 1,087 ft / s , 761 mph or 1,225 km / h in air at sea level , is said to be supersonic . Speeds greater than 5 times the speed of sound are sometimes referred to as hypersonic .
 Sound can be considered simply as a plane pressure disturbance in an elastic medium . As such sound will travel at different speeds in different mediums , mostly depending on the molecular mass and temperature of the medium in which the sound propagates ; pressure has a very much smaller effect . Since air temperature and composition varies significantly with altitude , supersonic speeds for aircraft are given at sea level . In water at room temperature supersonic can be considered as any speed greater than 1,440 m / s or 4,724 ft / s.
 Many modern fighter aircraft are supersonic . The Concorde and Tupolev Tu-144 were supersonic passenger aircraft . But , since Concorde 's final retirement flight on November 26 2003 , there are no supersonic passenger aircraft left in service .
 Most modern firearm munitions are supersonic , with rifle projectile often travelling at speeds approaching Mach 3 .
 In 1942 the United Kingdom 's Ministry of Aviation began a top secret project with the Miles Aircraft to develop the world 's first aircraft capable of breaking the sound barrier . The project resulted in the development of the prototype Miles M.52 aircraft , which was designed to reach 1000 mph ( 1600 km / h ) at 36,000 feet ( 11 km ) in 1 minute 30 seconds .
 The aircraft 's design was revolutionary introducing many innovations which are still used on today 's supersonic aircraft . The single most important development was the all - moving tailplane which allowed control to be maintained at supersonic speeds ; this was the brainchild of Dennis Bancroft and his team at Miles Research . Unfortunately , the project was cancelled by the Director of Scientific Research , Sir Ben Lockspeiser , before any manned fights were conducted . Subsequently , on government orders , all design data and research regarding the Miles M.52 was sent to BELL aircraft in the USA . There was supposed to be data exchange in both directions , but allegedly , after receiving the British data , the American government blocked the deal .
 Later experimentation on the Miles M.52 design proved that the aircraft would indeed have broken the sound barrier , with an unmanned 3/10 scale replica of the M.52 achieving Mach 1.5 in October 1948 .
 Chuck Yeager was the first man to break the sound barrier in level flight on October 14 1947 , flying the experimental Bell X-1 at Mach 1 at an altitude of 45,000 feet ( 13.7 km ) .
 A team led by Richard Noble and driver Andy Green became the first to break the sound barrier in a land vehicle , called the Thrust SuperSonicCar , on October 15 1997 , almost exactly 50 years after Yeager 's flight .
 Hans Guido Mutke claimed to have broken the sound barrier before Yeager , on April 9 1945 in a Messerschmitt Me 262 . However , this claim is disputed by most experts and lacks a scientific foundation .
 Supersonic aerodynamics are simpler than subsonic ones because the airsheets at different points along the plane does n't know of each other . Subsonic air anticipates an airplane or an airfoil , supersonic air just jams into the shock - wave .
 One can gently guide air around the fuselage of the aircraft without producing new shockwave , but any change in cross area further down the vehicle leads to shock waves along the body .
 It should be kept in mind , however , that the aerodynamic principles behind a supersonic aircraft are often more complex than described above due to the fact that such an aircraft must be efficient and stable at both supersonic , transonic and subsonic flight .
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We’re just one month away from the official start of summer, and by the looks of this cheerful yellow chevron décor, spring is in full bloom in Los Cabos!
We put together this clean, bright corporate event for a beach party at Capella Pedregal. In such a breathtaking outdoor setting, this décor just needed a few simple finishing touches to tie everything together. We added clear vases with sand and a few succulents, which really allowed the dark exposed wooden tables and vivid yellow accents to stand out.
One of the best aspects of this set-up was working with Mistine, who oversaw the weekend events for this group. It was truly a pleasure working with her, and we really want to thank Mistine for making us a part of this great corporate beach party. Of course we must also extend a thank you to the team at Capella—it is always a delight to work with such a professional group of individuals!
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We ’re just one month away from the official start of summer , and by the looks of this cheerful yellow chevron décor , spring is in full bloom in Los Cabos !
 We put together this clean , bright corporate event for a beach party at Capella Pedregal . In such a breathtaking outdoor setting , this décor just needed a few simple finishing touches to tie everything together . We added clear vases with sand and a few succulents , which really allowed the dark exposed wooden tables and vivid yellow accents to stand out .
 One of the best aspects of this set - up was working with Mistine , who oversaw the weekend events for this group . It was truly a pleasure working with her , and we really want to thank Mistine for making us a part of this great corporate beach party . Of course we must also extend a thank you to the team at Capella — it is always a delight to work with such a professional group of individuals !
 This entry was posted in Weddings and corporate events decor and tagged beach decor , beach decor in Cabo , Capella Pedregal , corporate dinner party Cabo , group event Cabo , rustic decor Cabo , succulent , yellow chevron decor , yellow decor , yellow table runner .


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Boron nitride is a synthetic material that's available in several forms, including powder, solid, liquid, and aerosol spray. Most types of glass will not stick to boron nitride; as a result, the liquid and aerosol forms can be used in kiln-forming as a release on slumping molds.
Although boron nitride is much more expensive than kiln wash, it does have several advantages. Applied correctly, it is smoother than kiln wash. It's also less dusty, and may be less likely to mark the slumped glass than kiln wash. It can be used on both stainless steel and clay molds, but most formulations of boron nitride are not suitable for use on the kiln shelf.
Depending on the quality and purity, liquid boron nitride may be used as is or diluted with distilled water. It works best when diluted to the consistency of whole milk. Boron nitride aerosol sprays can be used straight out of the can, and no mixing or diluting is necessary.
In general, boron nitride is rated for kiln use only to around 1550F/840C. Some varieties of the product will claim higher rated temperatures, but usually this refers to the product's use in a reducing atmosphere, rather than in the oxidizing atmosphere typical of most kilns.
Tomorrow's tip will contain specific information about using boron nitride on slumping molds.

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Boron nitride is a synthetic material that 's available in several forms , including powder , solid , liquid , and aerosol spray . Most types of glass will not stick to boron nitride ; as a result , the liquid and aerosol forms can be used in kiln - forming as a release on slumping molds .
 Although boron nitride is much more expensive than kiln wash , it does have several advantages . Applied correctly , it is smoother than kiln wash . It 's also less dusty , and may be less likely to mark the slumped glass than kiln wash . It can be used on both stainless steel and clay molds , but most formulations of boron nitride are not suitable for use on the kiln shelf .
 Depending on the quality and purity , liquid boron nitride may be used as is or diluted with distilled water . It works best when diluted to the consistency of whole milk . Boron nitride aerosol sprays can be used straight out of the can , and no mixing or diluting is necessary .
 In general , boron nitride is rated for kiln use only to around 1550F/840C. Some varieties of the product will claim higher rated temperatures , but usually this refers to the product 's use in a reducing atmosphere , rather than in the oxidizing atmosphere typical of most kilns .
 Tomorrow 's tip will contain specific information about using boron nitride on slumping molds .