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Brendan James' third album, Hope In Transition, marks a shift from blind ambition to a new optimism. After a transformative summer and some serious soul-searching, the LA-based singer-songwriter had a creative rebirth. July 10th James releases the most hopeful and invigorating collection of pop-rock in his critically-acclaimed 7 year career.
"I named it Hope In Transition because I was going through a big transition. When I made my first two albums, the mindset was 'keep your head forward and don't' stop running, keep going until a song breaks,' but you can't keep that up without a break," he explains. "Because of the constant motion, I was tired and I lost the enjoyment I derived from writing. I had to get centered again before I charged ahead."
The 9-song Hope In Transition conjures up a wide array of emotions within a focused aesthetic. James writes with uplifting warmth, compassion, and deeply revealing candor, while blurring the genre lines between shimmering soul, confessional folk, and goose-bump inducing pop-rock. He keenly balances a timeless sense of organic instrumentation with a playfully experimental penchant for slinky R&B-flavored beats and tasteful electro ambience.
The heart of the album is the lead off single, the tenderly vulnerable, "Nothin' But Love." The track is instant pop surrender. Over sun-peering-through-the-clouds melodies, James sweetly and limberly flows some brave revelations. The backstory of the song's genesis is that James was set to do a co-write with Rob Giles (who produced and co-wrote the debut album for Tony-Award winner Sara Ramirez) but felt uninspired and emotionally inaccessible the day of their collaboration. "During the session, Rob told me to speak in sentences about my feelings,'" James recalls. "I said 'My biggest fear is I'm gonna let people down and maybe they'll think less of me.' Rob said 'Wow, that's awesome, now who saves you from that?' I said my wife. The song went on like that, and we just kept the casual conversational aspect of it. It's about someone saving you when you're down. You just feel their love, and feel you're not alone." Thus, the song boldly begins: My biggest fear is I'll let people down and maybe they'll think less of me/Especially you, you're the jewel in my crown and I don't want to mess this up.
Other Hope In Transition highlights are the soaring electro pop of "Carriers Of The Light" and the unbutton-your-shirt-kick-off-your-shoes euphoria of "Nightlife." "Carriers Of The Light" is a joyful missive to all those friends and fans that supported James during his dark times. "That's my party song. I went to that good warm place inside myself for the friends and fans that carried me through the last 7 years," he says. "They give me something, and I wanted to give them something back."
James recently did a video perfectly capturing the 6:00 PM-liberation bursting forth from "Nightlife." James says: "'Nightlife' is about letting loose at the end of the workday; when it's all done, and you can relax be who you really are." On the track, James joyfully commands: Dance If You Got No Money/Dance If You Got Not Luck/Dance If You Got That Feeling/Dance If You're Someone Special/Dance If You Wish They Knew/Dance If You Got A Good Life/A Life You Never Want to Loose.
The Derry, New Hampshire-native started his professional career in New York City. An early champion of his refreshing folk-based sound was Carly Simon, who personally called and invited him for a duet session at her house in Martha's Vineyard. "I couldn't believe she called me, her music played in my house all the time as a kid," James marvels. Simon and James recorded a duet called "Let The River Run" that was streamed during the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway.
In 2005 James signed to Capitol Records, but his tracks went into major label purgatory during the 2007 Capitol/Virgin merger. He emerged a free agent and independently issued the EP, The Ballroom Break-in, and his debut full-length, The Day is Brave, before signing to Decca Records in 2008. Brendan re-released his debut and his second album, Brendan James, on Decca Records. During this formative time he played over 300 shows, building a robust fanbase touring with such diverse artists as John Mayer, Paula Cole, Keb Mo, Parachute, and Matt White. James garnered widespread exposure through his songs being featured on television shows such as Private Practice, American Idol, Bones, So You Think You Can Dance, Army Wives, and One Tree Hill. He also made TV appearances on Rachael Ray and CBS Sunday Morning. Both Brendan James albums climbed the iTunes Top 10 pop charts—James' sophomore album, Brendan James, climbed to #1 on the iTunes singer-songwriter charts.
In 2011, Decca had to part ways with James due to budget cuts. Already tired of the industry's constant grind, the break in partnership lead James to rethink his life and, ultimately, rediscover his muse. "I had this summer where I decided to say yes to everything that wasn't music. I went skydiving, shot shotguns, went to Alaska," James says. "For the first time in my life, I was free, and I thought, 'Maybe I wont do music at all,' but it led to my most creative year." Prior to his artistic hiatus, he met his album producer Max Coane (Julian Coryell additionally produced tracks) whose deep commitment to James and his music didn't waiver even when James' own self-belief did. James says: "Max was a beacon of hope and energy." In addition to his impeccable ears and choice in vintage gear, Coane helped James find his way back to music with a renewed sense of purpose and a refreshed spirit. Looking back, James says pensively: "I was not happy and I was willing to walk away from everything." Thankfully, he found strength to carry on in Hope In Transition.

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Ingredients for 3:
250g baby carrots
2 medium onions, roughly chopped
1 small cabbage (1kg), cored, and cut into 8 wedges
8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
2 Turkish bay leaves
2 center-cut beef shanks (5cm thick)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
400g diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup organic chicken broth
2 tbs coconut aminos or soy sauce
Dump the baby carrots and chopped onions into the bottom of the slow cooker, layer the cabbage wedges on top.
Add the smashed garlic cloves and bay leaves, season the beef shanks generously with salt and pepper then place on cabbage.
Pour in the diced tomatoes and broth, put on the lid, set slow cooker on low and let it do its thing for 9 hours. The meat will have pulled away from the bone and the marrow will be perfectly cooked.
Plated the bones (and delicious marrow), shred the meat, and taste the stew for seasoning. Add a couple of tablespoons of coconut aminos if desired and some more salt and pepper.
Serve with: oven-roasted mushrooms tossed with Tabil seasoning and macadamia nut oil (200°C on convection roast for 25 minutes), mashed garlic cauliflower.
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All hail cabbage, the King of the Crisper. I salute you, and routinely toss your head into my shopping cart. You're economical, reliable, long-lasting, and a gift to your subjects, us loyal home cooks.
There is no vegetable that can languish in your crisper as long as cabbage and still survive to produce a totally pleasing vegetable dish (or five). The lightly overlapping layers of hearty, smooth leaves are like nature's version of Saran Wrap, and keep the underlying leaves fresh longer than you could reasonably expect. Just peel off and discard any leaves that go a little limp and mangy, until you reach the sturdy, firm usable parts.
Your standard issue green cabbage, will yield at least 8 cups of cooked vegetables. It tastes savory and earthy, yet when caramelized has a sweet undertone. So at under $1.00 per pound, you'd be hard pressed to find better value in a vegetable. What more can you ask from your king?
For a week or so worth of cabbage-y meals, make a batch of Braised Cabbage today (you should double the recipe if you're feeding a crowd), and serve it as a side dish with roast chicken or pork chops for dinner tonight.
Then, for the rest of the week, use it up as follows:
Tossed with penne pasta and refry. Cook a pound or so of penne (or other short pasta). Fry the pasta with a cup or two of leftover braised cabbage in olive oil. Shower the top of each serving with grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese, and fresh ground black pepper.
Put-an-egg-on-it. Heat the cabbage leftovers in the microwave, while you fry an egg. Douse with hot sauce.
Soup. Substitute braised cabbage for the smothered cabbage called for in this Marcella Hazan recipe. Top with plenty of grated Parmesan.
Colcannon. Fold the remaining cabbage into buttery mashed potatoes to make Colcannon. Top with fried onions.
Pierogi-potstickers. Just when the family might rebel against cabbage week, fill wonton wrappers with the leftover potato-cabbage mixture from the Colcannon. Cook them like pot stickers with water and butter in a pan, simmering until the water is evaporated and they're golden and crispy on the bottom.
Tell us: How would you use braised cabbage (besides eating it as a side, of course)?
Lucinda Scala Quinn is the author of numerous cookbooks, including the Mad Hungry trilogy—Mad Hungry Family: 120 Essential Recipe to Feed the Whole Crew, Mad Hungry: Feeding Men & Boys, and Mad Hungry Cravings—and appears regularly on both morning television and QVC with her top-selling Mad Hungry Kitchenware line. Lucinda is the former senior vice president and executive editorial director of food and entertaining at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and the host of her own television show, Mad Hungry: Bringing Back the Family Meal. She lives and cooks with her husband and three sons in New York City.
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Time to hold back those crocodile tears. Sadly, this is the last post on informal logic as we look to address the third major category, fallacies of relevance. I'm not sure I can top Part 4 with examples from social media, but I will try my darnedest to make this part both easy to understand and comical (even though it's not really all that funny in the end). So, without further ado, let's get started…
Fallacies of relevance are simply arguments whose premises are not relevant to its conclusion. There is a handful these fallacies: genetic, ad hominem, faulty appeals (pity, fear, mob, authority, the one, many, majority, and ignorance), irrelevant thesis, and straw man. These fallacies are more a question of degree; meaning, how relevant is the conclusion to the premise(s). Let us look at some examples to make more sense of this.
If someone reading this post (or any of my posts for that matter) were to say, "Whoa, Brian isn't a Doctor of Theology. He's a Doctor of Education. We can't take his theologically related posts seriously." The origin of my education has no bearing on the truthfulness of my posts, therefore this example commits the genetic fallacy. It occurs when an origin is used to falsify or discredit an idea. Here's another example, "How can we believe the Bible when the authors knew nothing of modern science?" Again, the author's lack of knowledge of modern science has nothing to do with the truthfulness of the contents written in the Bible.
This next fallacy is fun, and easy to identify because it happens a lot when critics try to silence Christians – the ad hominem fallacy. There are two types, abusive and circumstantial. Those I've come across recently seem to be more abusive than circumstantial; but that's neither here nor there. An abusive ad hominem occurs when someone attacks the character of another instead of addressing the situation at hand (this also happens a lot in politics, so pay attention!). "How can you call yourself a Christian when the church has been molesting boys for decades? You are no better than them. I can't possibly take you seriously." Did you pick up on the reification fallacy ("…the church has been molesting)? Anyway, it is quite true that some Christians do some awful things, however, that has nothing to do with a truth claim for God. Here's another example: "Many politicians are Christians and they lie all the time. I can't trust a thing either of you say." The fact that some Christians are less than truthful at times, does not necessarily mean other Christians' truth claims are false.
A circumstantial ad hominem fallacy occurs when someone is accused of taking a position solely on his circumstances. Here is one of the most classic examples when arguing with an unbeliever: "You're only a Christian because you were raised in a Christian home." It definitely helps to be raised in a Christian home in order to become a Christian. However, there may be other underlying (independent) reasons as to why someone adheres to the Christian faith; e.g. morality, laws of logic, etc. How about this one: "You're only a Christian because you read the Bible." God's Word certainly helps. However, there are usually other reasons someone becomes a Christian aside from reading the Bible.
Fallacies of faulty appeal happen when an appeal is made to someone (or something) not relevant to a claim. There is a handful of common faulty appeals:
- Appeal to Pity – occurs when we argue from a position of pity. "We atheists have been ostracized, demonized, verbally abused, and shunned by Christians in public discord for years. God has no place in/on/around government facilities." Here, this person's appeal to pity has nothing to do with his claim that God must not be represented on government grounds, and is therefore, fallacious.
- Appeal to Fear – happens when someone suggests you will be hurt or harmed if you do not accept/convinced of their claim. "God must never be talked about or taught in public schools. Otherwise, our kids could become intellectually stupid." A student's intellectualism has nothing to do with whether or not God should be taught in public schools. Therefore, it's fallacious. Basically, any assertion that stems from, "You must believe my claim, or there will be consequences," is fallacious.
- Mob Appeal – usually happens at political rallies and formal debates where there is an audience. When someone uses crowd/mob momentum (cries, screams, cheering, clapping, etc.) by saying something like, "We don't need Christians running this nation. We need free thinkers! No God needed! We need people who are going to take us to the next level scientifically, so we can evolve into something greater than we are now! Do NOT let the Christians hold you back;" it's an example of appealing to a mob. Statements like these use very little (if any) sound logic, but play off of the crowd's roaring (positive) responses.
- Faulty Appeal to Authority – occurs when someone claims something to be true solely because someone, or a group of people, say it is. There are two types of appeals to authority: to the one, and to the many/majority.
- A faulty appeal to the one happens when someone says something is true because an expert says it is. We shouldn't just outright accept such a claim. Some claims deserve some scrutiny. Therefore, this is very much a fallacy of degree. For example, "The Big Bang Theory is indeed true. Stephen Hawking has done more than enough research on the subject to verify such claim." Although Dr. Hawking is a brilliant man who has done extensive research on the origin of the universe, this by no means justifies a truth claim for his findings. Although there are many scientists who agree with Dr. Hawking, there are a great many others who do not because of contradictory findings to Dr. Hawking's claims. Additional information in these cases should be sought. Be careful not to just arbitrarily dismiss an expert's claim as you'll have to present a very good reason for doing so.
- A faulty appeal to a majority arises when a position is argued and said to be true on the basis that a majority of people believe it. Here's one you've probably heard more than a few times, "HAHA! You think God created the universe in six literal days? Yeah right! The vast majority of scientists disagree with that awful notion." The fallibility of humans and those blinded by sin makes this quite possible (see Rom 1:18-26).
- When a claim is said to be true because it hasn't been proven false, it appeals to ignorance, which is fallacious. A classic example is, "How do you know aliens aren't in outer space, or even here for that matter? No one has ever proven it wrong." Here's another, "How do you know there isn't life on other planets? No one has ever proven there isn't." To show how nonsensical each of these claims are, we could easily respond with, "There cannot be aliens in outer space or here on earth, because no one has proven there is." Moreover, "There cannot be life on other planets, because no one has proven there is."
"Jesus was never sent by any God, or god, or gods or anyone to die on the cross. After all, I am not an advocate of such murder." Have you ever heard something like this? If so, you've heard a fallacy of irrelevant thesis. It happens when someone argues a point that has nothing to do with the issue at hand. In the aforementioned example, the truth claim of Jesus being sent by God to die on the cross has nothing to do with whether or not someone thinks it's murder. Here's another, "The Bible cannot be infallible. It was written by men, for men, that's it. Plus, I don't believe in God anyway." This person's belief in God is not at issue here, nor relevant to the issue at hand; the infallibility of God's word is.
Now we've come to our last fallacy of relevance, the straw man fallacy. This occurs when someone misrepresents his opponent's position, then argues his point based upon the misrepresentation. For example, "Christians think that in order to be saved, you have to pray at least twice a day. The Bible teaches nothing like this." I don't think I have come across any Christians who hold to this belief (and I have met many). This is merely a distortion of Christian belief, and is therefore fallacious. Okay, just one more, "Creationists think you are only saved if you believe in the literal six-day account of creation. I don't find that anywhere in the Bible."1 Again, creationists say no such thing (if you've found one stating this, do tell!). Here we find yet another misrepresentation of the Christian belief, creating a straw man argument – fallacy.
I do hope you have enjoyed the logic miniseries thus far. In order to continue the miniseries by addressing formal logic in an easy to understand, yet challenging and interesting manner, I must take a little break. By little break, I mean at least a couple of months in order to put something elementary and succinct together, as formal logic can quickly become a huge turn off to the layperson. In the meantime, I will continue posting some fun apologetic topics. What are they? Well, you'll just have to stay tuned!
1 Lisle, J. (2009). The Ultimate Proof of Creation: Resolving the Origins Debate. Master Books: Green Forest, AR.
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Today I saw Sudha Murthy. I was late by almost an hour and missed a good portion of her speech. When I made it to the auditorium it was almost over. I managed to hear only the last 15 minutes. I regretted terribly having missed her complete speech.
She was answering to the questions from the audience. Her mellifluous voice was hypnotizing and penetrated my heart. They were direct and full of wisdom. Her eyes sparkled with goodness, humility and benevolence. Her words emanated from knowledge earned from a life lived with uncompromising values and integrity. And that was so evident in the way she uttered those words.
Whatever I knew about this lovely personality... it was only through her books... through the stories she had written... the valuable insights and lessons they offered. They influenced me a lot; urged me to meditate on the true purpose of life... led me to wonder as to what inspired her to get into multifarious welfare activities... completely selfless and magnanimous... especially when she could have rested on her husband's laurels, enjoying a lavish life without any hardship!!!!!
These stories were written from her own experiences in life. They are simple and full of valuable lessons. And while I read those stories, I had always wanted to have a glimpse of this lovely person some day.
That got fulfilled today... though only the last 15 minutes... however it created a lasting impression. As they say, An association of a few minutes with a noble person is better than spending months in a library. Very true!


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Recently in desperate need of a new classroom pencil sharpener, I searched the Internet and discovered the Classroom Friendly Pencil Sharpener — a hand-crank pencil sharpener that can be used anywhere in the classroom and sharpens pencils perfectly, "every single time."
I went to their website and was about to order one in a pretty shade of blue,when I saw that I could get a free one if I were to write a review on my blog about it. Four days later, a small but exciting box arrived on my front porch. I had already informed my class of our windfall, so took it to school unopened for my students to share in the big reveal. There are several videos on YouTube showing how to use it, and we had already watched a couple of them in anticipation of the Big Day.
Upon opening the box, we were taken aback to discover that the little black pincher pieces had come off during shipping, but after a minute of figuring out which went where, the pieces snapped back on perfectly.
Normally, there is no assembly required unless you choose to use the clamp (included) to affix it to a desk or table top. We tried it that way at first, but it did not seem terribly stable (at least where I was trying to put it), and after using it a few times, it became detached and fell to the floor. We decided to skip the clamp and just hold the sharpener down with the non-cranking hand during use, which worked much better.
Here's how: Pinch the two black pieces together with one hand while you insert the pencil, then pull the metal carriage out as far as it can go. Release the pinchers. Place your non-dominant hand on top of the sharpener to hold it in place, and use your other hand to crank in a clockwise fashion until there is no resistance (the pencil is held in place by the pinchers). When the resistance stops, pinch the black pieces together again, remove the pencil, and admire the point.
Because you will, every single time!
Check out the Pencil Sharpeners from Classroom Friendly Supplies! You won't be disappointed.
Update: After about two weeks of use, the gripper that pulls the pencils into the mechanisim to be sharpened stopped working correctly. We can still use it, but the metal carriage does not retract by itself without manual assistance. Now when sharpening, after about every quarter inch, the resistance stops prematurely and we need to repeat the pinch/pull-out-the-metal-part-as-far-as-it-can-go step about 8 times before the pencil is sufficiently sharpened. Still a perfect point though. 🙂
Fellow teachers have stepped forward to say that they also have one and love it, and have not had that issue, so I think we just got a lemon. I will definitely order another when this one totally croaks. Still love it!


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I have always been passionate about running. I ran Cross Country all throughout highschool and got into running marathons after I graduated. It wasn't until September of 2012 that I got into CrossFit. And ya'll let me just tell you, I am in love with it! It's opened up a whole new world for me. Not just the weight lifting, but the dieting and the mind set. Definatly stoked to see where this humbling sport takes me!!
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Our Story:
The Princess and the Padlocks
The LockMasters journey began when founders Tom and Pat Hails decided to escape the rat race and sail around the world in their 36' ketch "Princess". In their travels, one of the biggest frustrations was that they couldn't acquire more padlocks on the same key to lock up their equipment and stores. Tom would buy a keyed-alike set at the hardware store, and when he needed more locks on the same key, there was no way to get them.
When Tom returned back to the USA he wanted to offer a solution for all the people who have the same problem. Why carry around a big ring of keys when you can order all the padlocks you need on one key? This simple premise inspired the foundation of LockMasters.
Taking Requests: Equipment Keys and Equipment Switches
After we had started to build our inventory of padlocks, master locks, combination locks and other high security padlock products, we began selling equipment keys and equipment switches after receiving numerous customer requests from those in the heavy equipment industry.
LockMasters USA (and it's subsidiary KeyMasters USA) have been supplying quality aftermarket equipment keys as well as Master, American, Wilson Bohannan, and Sesamee padlocks and related accessories to commercial users since 1993 throughout North America , and to a growing number of countries around the world.
Our customers include the world's largest equipment sale, rental and service companies, as well as government agencies from Alaska to the Panama Canal and overseas. And whether it's forklift keys, tractor keys, machine keys or brass padlocks, our commitment to quality products and quality service keeps these customers and companies coming back. We know you'll be pleased, too.
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The woody, resinous scent of sacred rituals
For millennia, humankind has been sending fragrant messages to the gods. In WAZAMBA, the precious resins and woods burned in the sacred rituals of many different cultures are brought together: deeply resonant Somali incense, Kenyan myrrh, Ethiopian opoponax, Indian sandalwood and Moroccan cypress… Mystical and profound.
This intense, powerful fragrance starts unfolding its mysteries with a soaring note of incense, the main axis of the composition, bolstered by aldehydes. Since ancient times, this noble resin from the land of Sheba has been offered to the gods who fed on its scent, a sublimation of earthly matter into pure beauty…
WAZAMBA takes its name from a musical instrument, a type of sistrum used in West African rituals. Just as the deep, full sounds of percussion resonate during African initiation ceremonies, this mystical scent resonates with the intoxicating, resinous notes of myrrh, opoponax and incense.
Cypress, highly regarded by the Arabs and thought to be the tree of interior alchemy, weaves its green, earthy notes into the scent. Sandalwood wraps it in creaminess, conjuring India where its smoke is thought to purify the spirit and enhance meditation.
WAZAMBA's long-lasting sillage blends the liquorice accents of myrrh, the warm fruitiness of fir balsam absolute and the forbidden-fruit note of apple, melting into burnt cistus labdanum.
- 130euros


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TOKTAPMAC (The Official Keith Thomson Author Page Military Acronym Contest) Winner:
Thanks to all who entered. The winning sentence was written by Josh Bell, netting him a signed Once a Spy. If you don't know some of the acronyms, see the glossary below.
"The SR71 traveled at 3M, around 1020m per second, over the group of M1A1's who were following the MA set by the MAB who were working under guidance from MACCS, MACDIS & MARCENT using the MACLO to distribute the MAAP and MMAP which, brought together, formed the MAP that had been devised by the MARFOREUR with the help of MARFORPAC as they were the only ones who could supply MAINT for the M1117s and the M-ATV's which the MAA relied on as they needed good equipment for the MTIT so they could find out the MTL which the MAF needed if they were to succeed in conducting a successful mission alongside the MRB and MTZ who they had not worked alongside before but could communicate effectively with using the MACSAT which could handle 10M mb including the information from the MAC, MAGIC and MAC-IN."
M (1) Meter; (2) Mach; (3) Mega (Million)
M1A1 M1A1 ABRAMS Tank
MA Mission Assessment
MAA Mission Area Analysis
MAAG Military Assistance Advisory Group
MAAP Master Air Attack Plan
MAB Marine Amphibious Brigade
MAC (1) Military Airlift Command (now AMC); (2) Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Attack Craft; (3) Multi-Array Correlator; (4) Missile Analysis Center; (5) Mandatory Access Control; (6) Message Authentication Code; (7) Military Areas of Coordination
MAC-IN Military Airlift Command-Director of Intelligence
MACA Military Assistance to Civil Authorities
MACCOM MAC Communications (Network)
MACCS Marine Aviation Command and Control System
MACDIS Military Assistance to Civil Disturbances
MACLO MAC Liaison Officer
MACOM (1) Major Army Command; (2) Major Command
MACSAT Multiple Access Communications Satellite
MAD (1) Magnetic Anomaly Detector; (2) Mutual Assured Destruction
MADP Military Attache for Defense Programs
MAE (1) Mean Area of Effectiveness; (2) Medium Altitude Endurance UAV (formerly Tier II)
MAEO Medium-Altitude Electro-Optical
MAE-UAV Medium-Altitude Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
MAF Marine Amphibious Force
MAFC MAGTF All-Source Fusion Center
MAG (1) Marine Aircraft Group; (2) Military Assistance Group; (3) Military Advisory Group; (4) Magnetic
MAGIC Maritime Air-Ground Intelligence Cell
MAGIIC Mobile Army Ground Imagery Interpretation Center
MAGIS Marine Air-Ground Intelligence System
MAGR Miniature Airborne GPS Receiver
MAG Tape Magnetic Tape
MAGTF (1) Marine Air-Ground Task Force; (2) Marine Amphibious Ground Task Force
MAINT Maintenance
MAIS Military Airlift Intelligence System
MAISRC Major Automated Information System Review Council
MAJCOM (1) Major Air Force Command; (2) Major Command
MAMS MASINT Automated Management System
MAN (1) Mandatory Modification; (2) Metropolitan Area Network
MANPADS Manportable Air Defense System
MANPRINT Manpower and Personnel Integration
MAO Major Attack Option
MAOC Modular Air Operations Center
MAP (1) Military Assistance Program; (2) Ministry of Aviation Industry (USSR); (3) Multiple Aim Point; (4) Master Attack Plan; (5) Materiel Acquisition Process
MAPREQ Map Requisition System
MARAD Maritime Administration
MARC MAC ALCE Reaction Communications System
MARCENT Marine Forces Central Command
MARCORSYSCOM Marine Corps Systems Command
MARE Mission Analysis Report-Electrical
MARECS Maritime European Communications Satellite
MARDEZ Maritime Defense Zone
MARDEZLANT Maritime Defense Zone, Altantic
MARDIV Marine Division
MARFOR Marine Forces
MARFOREUR Marine Forces Europe
MARFOR-K Marine Forces Korea
MARFORCENT Marine Forces, Central Command
MARFORLANT Marine Forces Atlantic
MARFORPAC Marine Forces Pacific
MARFORSOUTH Marine Forces, Southern Command
MARG (1) Marine Amphibious Readiness Group; (2) Marginal
MARINETERP Westlant Maritime Intelligence Report
MARINTSUM Maritime Intelligence Summary
MARISAT Maritime Satellite (COMSAT)
Mark-Up Detailed Budget Recommendation from a Congressional Committee
MARPAC Marine Forces Pacific
MARREP Maritime Report
MARS (1) Man-hour Accounting and Reporting System; (2) Military Affiliate Radio System; (3) Monthly Aerial Reconnaissance Summary
MART Mobile Autodin Record/Remote Terminal
MARV Maneuverable Reentry Vehicle
MAS (1) Military Airlift Squadron; (2) Measurement and Signature; (3) Message Analysis Server; (4) Military Agency for Standardization
MASDR Measurement and Signature Data Requirements
MASH Mobile Army Surgical Hospital
MASINT Measurement and Signature Intelligence
MASS (1) Matrix Analysis Subsystem; (2) Missile and Space Summary
MASST Major Ship Satellite Terminal
MAST (1) Mobile Ashore Support Terminal; (2) Manual Acquisition Satellite Track; (4) MILSTAR Advanced Satellite Terminals
MAT Medium Assault Transport
MATB Multi-Spectral Analyst Test Bed
MATC Armored Troop Carrier, Mini
MATDEV Materiel Developer
MATRIX Multi-source Automatic Target Recognition with Interactive Exploitation
MATS Mobile Automatic Telephone System
MATSYM Material Symbol
MATT Multi-Mission Advanced Tactical Terminal
MATWING Medium Attack Wing
MAU Marine Amphibious Unit
MAVUS Maritime Vertical Takeoff and Landing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System
MAW (1) Military Airlift Wing; (2) Marine Aircraft Wing
MAWTS Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron
MAXI Modular Architecture for the Exchange of Intelligence
MB (1) Megabit; (2) Meteor Burst; (3) Megabits
Mb Megabyte
MBA (1) Main Battle Area; (2) Multiple Beam Antennae
MBB Modular Building Block (of EIF/ECMC)
MBC Meteor Burst Communications
MBFR Mutual and Balanced Force Reduction
MBITR Multiband Inter Team Radio
MBO Management by Objective
MBMR Multiband Multimode Radio
MBPS Megabytes per Second
MBRADIO Multiband Radio
MBT Main Battle Tank
MBYTES/Mbyte Megabytes
MC (1) Military Committee; (2) Mobility Corridor; (3) Joint Military Intelligence College; (4) Multi-Channel MC&G Mapping, Charting and Geodesy
MCA (1) Maritime Collection Assets; (2) Military Capabilities Assessment; (3) Military Civil Action; (4) Mission Concept Approval
MCAR Multi-Channel Acoustic Relay
MCAS Marine Corps Air Station
MC ASI Marine Corps Assistant Chief of Staff Intelligence
MCB (1) Markings Center Brief; (2) Marine Corps Base
MCC (1) Mobile Command Center; (2) Movement Control Center; (3) Mission Control Complex; (4) Military Coordination Center; (5) Mission Control Cell; (6) Mission Control Center
MCCB Modification/Configuration Control Board
MCCC Mobile Consolidated Command Center (USSPACECOM)
MCCP Marine Corps Campaign Plan
MCCS Mobile Command and Control System
MCCT Mobile Command Communications Team
MCDN Marine Corps Data Network
MCDS Multilateral Counterterrorism Data System
MCE (1) Mission Control Element; (2) Modular Control Equipment
MCEB Military Communications Electronics Board
MCG (1) Magneto Cumulative Generator; (2) Minimum Character Grid; (3) Monitor Control Group; (3) Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy
MCG&I Mapping, Charting, Geodesy, and Imagery
MCIA Marine Corps Intelligence Activity
MCM (1) Mine Countermeasures; (2) Military Committee Memorandum; (3) Multi-Command Manual; (4) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Memorandum (Designator)
MCMIP Marine Corps Master Intelligence Plan
MCO MASINT Control Officer
MCOO Modified Combined Obstacles Overlay
MCP Mobile Command Post
MCR Military Command Region
MCRB Military Costing Review Board
MCRC Master Control and Reporting Center
MCRD Marine Corps Recruit Depot
MCRP Mobilization Command Readiness Program
MCS (1) Mine Countermeasures Support Ship; (2) Military Capabilities Study; (3) Maneuver Control System; (4) Master Control Station; (5) Mission Control Segment
MCSF Mobile Cryptologic Support Facility
MCSFBN Marine Corps Security Force Battalion
MCSP Mobile Communications Support Package
MCST Magnetic Card Selectric Typewriter (IBM)
MCT Mobile Communications Terminal
MCTL (1) Mediterranean Contingency Target List; (2) Military Critical Technologies List
MCU Mobile Communications/Command Unit
MCW Modulated Continuous Wave
MD (1) Military District; (2) Map Distance; (3) Mission Director
MDA Missile Defense Act of 1991
MDAP Major Defense Acquisition Program
MDC (1) Manipulation Detection Code; (2) Message Distribution Center
M-Day Day on which mobilization begins
MD Multidiscipline Interaction
MDCI Multidisciplinary Counterintelligence
MDCISUM Multidisciplinary Counterintelligence Summary
MDDS Modular Digital Dissemination System
MDID MSE Data Interface Device
M-DITDS Migration Defense Intel Threat Data System
MDJCS Memorandum by the Director, Joint Staff for the Joint Chiefs of Staff
MDLX Military Demarcation Line Extended
MDPS Mission Data Preparation System
MDO JAPAN Military Defense Office, Japan
MDR (1) MASINT Data Request; (2) Medium Data Rate
MDS (1) Mission Dependent Segment; (2) Modular Dissemination System
MDT Message Distribution Terminal
MDU (1) Mine Disposal Unit; (2) Mission Data Update
MDW Military District of Washington
MDZ Maritime Defense Zone
ME (1) Middle East; (2) Munitions Effectiveness
MEA Munitions Effectiveness Assessment
MEAP Military Economic Advisory Panel
MEB Marine Expeditionary Brigade
MEBE Middle East Basic Encyclopedia
MEC Main Evaluation Center
MECD Military Equipment Characteristics Document (NATO)
MECH Mechanized
MECL Mission Essential Circuits List
MECO Main Engine Cutoff (Shuttle and Expendable Launch Vehicles)
MECS Manual ELINT Collection System
Med Mediterranean
MED (1) Message Element Dictionary (JINTACCS); (2) Manipulative Electronic Deception; (3) Medical
MED-RES Medium Resolution
MEDCAP Medical Civic Action Project
MEDCOM Medical Command
MEDEVAC Medical Evacuation
MEDRETE Medical Readiness Training Exercises
MEDINT Medical Intelligence
MEECN Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network
MEF (1) Marine Expeditionary Force; (2) Maximum Elevation Figure
MEFCG MEF Command Group
MEFTL Middle East Force Target List
MEIF Master ELINT Intercept File
MECL Mission Essential Circuits List
MELOS Mediterranean Littoral OPINTEL Summary
MELT Maximum Efficiency Language Training
MEM Mission Effectiveness Model
MENA Middle East (and) North Africa
MENS Mission Element Needs Statement
MEO Medium Earth Orbit
MEP (1) Ministry of Electronics Industry (FSU); (2) Mission Enhancement Program (AWACS); (3) Management Engineering Plan
MER (1) Maximum Effective Range; (2) Minimum Essential Requirements
MERADCOM Mobility Equipment Research and Development Command (U.S. Army)
MERCAST Merchant Ship Broadcast System
MERCO Merchant Ship Reporting and Control
MERCOSUR/MERCOSUL Common Market of the South (South American Southern Cone Customs Union)
MERIT Military Exploitation of Reconnaissance and Intelligence Technology
MERSHIP Merchant Ship
MESA Mechanically Steered Antenna
MET (1) Mobile Exploitation Team; (2) Meteorology; (3) MILSTAR Engineering Development Model Terminal
METCOM Control of Meteorological Information
METEOSAT Meteorological Satellite
METL Mission Essential Task List
METOC Meteorological and Oceanographic
METSAT Meteorology Satellite
METT-T Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops and Time Available
MEU Marine Expeditionary Unit
MEU(SOC) Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)
MEWSS Mobile Electronic Warfare Support System
MEWSS PIP Marine Electronic Warfare Support System-Product
MF Medium Frequency
MFC Multinational Force Commander
MF IDB Mainframe Integrated Data Base
MFLOPS Millions of Floating Point Operations per Second
MFO Multinational Force and Observers
MFP Major Force Program
MFP2 Major Force Program 2
MFR (1) Memorandum for Record; (2) Mutual Force Reduction
MFS (1) Ministry of State Security (East German); (2) Multifunction Switch
MFT Mission, Functions and Tasks
MG Machinegun
MGID Military Geographic Information and Documentation
MGMT Management
MGPS Mobile Ground Processing System
MGR Manager
MGRS Military Grid References System
MGS (1) Mission Ground Station; (2) Mobile Ground Station
MGT (1) Mobile Ground Terminal; (2) Management
MHC Coastal Mine Hunter
MHD Magnet-to-Hydrodynamic
MHE (1) Mechanized Handling Equipment; (2) Message Handling Enhancement; (3) Materiel Handling Equipment
MHOP Multiple-Hop
MHS Message Handling System
MHV Miniature Homing Vehicle
MHW Mean High Water
MHz Megahertz
mi Miles
MI (1) Military Intelligence; (2) Message Indicator
MIA Missing in Action
MIB (1) Military Intelligence Board; (2) Military Intelligence Battalion; (3) Management Information Base
MIBNLI Military Intelligence Battalion, Low Intensity
MIBWG Military Intelligence Board Working Group
MIC (1) Mid-Intensity Conflict; (2) Multinational Intelligence Cell; (3) Monolithic Integrated Circuit; (4) Maritime Intelligence Center
MICEP Military Intelligence Civilian Excepted Career Program
MICNS Modular Integrated Communications and Navigation System
MICOM Missile Command (U.S. Army)
MICON Military ICON
micro one millionth
MICFAC Mobile Integrated Command Facility Ashore Center
MICS MIIDS/IDB Interface to Client/Server
MICV Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle
MID (1) Military Intelligence Detachment (2) Military Intelligence Digest MIDB Modernized Integrated Data Base; Migratory Integrated Data Base
MID(S) (1) Military Intelligence Detachments (Strategic); (2) Mobile Imagery Dissemination System
MIDAS MAXI Intelligence Desktop Application Software
MIDE Mean Installation Damage Expectancy
MIDEASTFOR Middle East Force
MI DET Military Intelligence Detachment
MIDL Miniature Interoperable Data Link
MIDLANT Mid-Atlantic
MIDPAC Mid-Pacific
MIDMS Machine Independent Data Management System
MIEF Master Imagery Exchange Format
MIERS Modernized Imagery Exploitation & Reporting System
MIES Modernized Imagery Exploitation System
MIFASS Marine Integrated Fire and Air Support System
MIG (1) Mikoyan (FSU) Aircraft; (2) Military Intelligence Guide; (3) Military Intelligence Group
MIGP Military Intelligence Group
MIIA Medical Intelligence Information Agency (now AFMIC)
MIIDS Military Intelligence Integrated Data System
MIIDS/IDB Military Intelligence Integrated Data System/Integrated Database
MIIPS Military Intelligence Information Processor Subsystem
MIJI Meaconing, Intrusion, Jamming, and Interference
MIJIFEEDER Meaconing, Intrusion, Jamming, and Interference Report Feeder
MIL Military
MILAN International Antitank Guided-Missile System
MILCOM Military Communications
MILCOMSAT Military Communications Satellite
MILCON Military Construction
MILDEP Military Department
MILGP Military Group
MILGRPS Military Advisory Groups
mili one thousandths
MILNET (1) Military Logistics Equipment; (2) Military Network
MILOBS Military Observer(s)
MILPERS Military Personnel
MILSAT(COM) Military Satellite (Communications)
MILSPEC Military Specification
MILSTAR (1) U.S. Military Communications Satellite Program; (2) Military Strategic and Tactical Relay
MILSTD Military Standard
MIMES Multi-Spectral Imagery Materials Exploitation System
MIMI Multi-Level Interactive Man/Machine Interface
MIMIC Monolithic Microwave/Millimeter Wave Integrated Circuit
MIMS Multiple Independent Maneuvering Submissile
min Minutes
MIN-O Minimum Weapon for Damage
MINI-DISE Compact Version of Deployable Intelligence Support Element
MINTERM Miniature Terminal
MINURSO United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara
MINX Multi-Media Information Exchange
MIPE Mobile Intelligence Processing Element
MIO (1) Missile Intelligence Officer; (2) Counter-Terrorism Database
MIP (1) Management Implementation Plan; (2) Message Input Processor
MIPE Mobile Intelligence Processing Element
MIPIR (1) Multi-Mission Imagery Photographic Interpretation Report; (2) Multi-Source Photo Interpretation Report
MIPR Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request
MIPS Million Instructions per Second
MIR (1) Mission Intercept Report; (2) Morning Intelligence Report
MIRA Medium-Wave Infrared Acquisition Array
MIRACL Mid-Infra-Red Advanced Chemical Laser
MIRADCOM United States Army Missile Research & Development Command
MIRE Mission Intercept Report-Electrical
MIRF Mission Information Recording Facility
MIRGS Multi-Intelligence Reconnaissance Ground Station
MIRS Miniaturized Imagery Receive System
MIRV Multiple Independently-Targetable Reentry Vehicle
MIS (1) Management Information System; (2) Military/Monthly Intelligence Summary; (3) Mission Integration Segment
MISE Military Information Support Element
MISREP Mission Report
MISSI Multilevel Information System Security Initiative
MIST (1) MCCS Intelligence Support Team; (2) Modular Interoperable Support Terminal; (3) Military Information Support Team
MISTE Miniature Integrated Satellite Terminal Equipment
MIT Mobile Interrogation Team (HUMINT)
MITASK Mission Tasking
MITS (1) Monthly International Terrorism Summary; (2) MAC Imagery Transmission System; (3) Multimedia-Intelligence Tracking Subsystem
MITT Mobile Integrated Tactical Terminal
MITTS Mobile Intelligence Tactical Transmission (System)
MIUW Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare
MIW Mine Warfare
MJCS Memorandum for the Joint Chiefs of Staff
MK-5O Advance Lightweight Torpedo
MK V Mark V Special Operations Craft
MLA Multispectral Linear Array
MLBM Modern Large Ballistic Missile
MLE Mobile Logistics Element
MLLW Mean Lower Low Water
MLM Military Liaison Mission
MLNIS Modified Atlantic Naval Intelligence Summary
MLO Military Liaison Office
MLP Multi-Line Phone
MLPP Multilevel Precedence Preemption
MLRP Marine Corps Long-Range Plan
MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System
MLS (1) Microwave Landing System; (2) Multi-Level Security; (3) Multi-Level Simulcast
MLSATCOM Military Satellite Communications
MLST Mobile Logistics Support Team
MLW Mean Low Water
MM (1) Millimeter; (2) Million; (3) Manual Morse; (4) Minelayer
MMB Miniature Multiband Beacon
MMI Man/Machine Interface
MMIC Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit
MMIS Military Man in Space
MMP MAGTF Master Plan
MMS Multimission Modular Spacecraft
MMU Manned Maneuvering Unit
MMW Millimeter Wave
MN Multinational
MNAS MAXI Network Access System
MNC Major NATO Command (NATO)
MND Multi-National Division
MNF Multi-National Force
MNIC Multinational Intelligence Cell
MNMIC Modernized NMIC
MNS Mission Needs Statement
MNTHS Months
MNU Middle Name Unknown
MO Counter-Terrorism Database
MOA (1) Memorandum of Agreement; (2) Military Operating Area
MOAF Mission-Oriented Assessment Framework
MOB (1) Main Operating Base; (2) Missile Order of Battle; (3) Mobilization
MOBDES Mobilization Designee (now IMA)
MOBEX Mobilization Exercise
MOBS Multiple-Orbit Bombardment System
MOBSTA Mobilization Station
MOBTDA Mobilization Table of Distribution and Allowances
MOC (1) Minister of Communications; (2) Mission Operations Center; (3) Mission Operations Chief
MOD (1) Ministry of Defense; (2) Mobile Obstacle Detachment
MODA Ministry of Defense and Aviation
MODCOM Modular Communications
MODEMS Modulation/Demodulation Equipment
MODS Multiple Object Data System
MOE Measure of Effectiveness
MOGAS Motor Gasoline
MOICPAC Maritime Operational Intelligence Center, Pacific
MOJT Managed On-the-Job Training
MOL Manned Orbital Laboratory
MOLINK Moscow/Washington Emergency Communications Link
MOLNIYA Soviet (FSU) satellite
MOM Ministry of General Machine Building (FSU)
MOMCOMS Man-on-the-Move Communications System
MOOTW Military Operations Other Than War
MOP (1) JCS Memorandum of Policy; (2) Ministry of Defense Industry (FSU)
MOPOT Mobile PSYOP Transmitter
MOPP Mission-Oriented Protective Posture
MOPS Million Operations per Second
MORL Manned Orbital Research Laboratory
mort Mortar
MORTREP Mortar Bombing Report
MOS (1) Military Occupational Specialty; (2) Maritime Operational Intelligence Summary; (3) Marine Observation Satellite
MOSFET Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor
MOSS Manned Orbital Space Station
MOST Mosaic Optical Sensor Technology
MOSW Military Operations Short of War
MOT Military Ocean Terminal
MOTIF Maui Optical Tracking and Identification Facility
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MOUT Military Operations in Urban Terrain
MOV Military Owned Vehicle
MP (1) Military Police; (2) Military Personnel
MP&B Mission Planning and Briefing
MPA (1) Maritime Patrol Aircraft; (2) Mission and Payload Assessment; (3) Mission Planning Agent
MPARE Mission Planning, Analysis, Rehearsal, and Execution System
MPC (1) Mobile Processing Center; (2) Manpower and Personnel Center; (3) Message Processing Center; (4) Media Production Center
MPDS Message Processing and Distribution System
MPDT Message Processing Distribution Terminal
MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group
MPF (1) Maritime Prepositioned Force; (2) Message Processing Facility; (3) Mission Planning Folder; (4) Media Production Center
MPF-E Maritime Prepositioning Force Enhanced
MPI Mean Point of Impact
MPM Mission Planning Module
MPN MSE Packet Network
MPP Massively Parallel Processing
MPRS Mission Planning and Rehearsal Segment
MPS (1) Maritime Prepositioned Ships; (2) Message Processing System; (3) Master Personnel System; (4) Modular Printing System
MPSOC Multi-Purpose Satellite Operations Center
MPSS Ministry of Communications Equipment Industry (FSU)
MPWS Mobile Protected Weapon System
MQS Military Qualification and Standards System
MR (1) Military Region; (2) Medium Range; (3) Motorized Rifle
MRB Motorized Rifle Battalion
MRBM Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
MRC (1) Movement Report Center; (2) Military Region Command; (3) Motorized Rifle Company; (4) Major Regional Contingencies; (5) Major Regional Conflict
MRCA Multirole Combat Aircraft
MRCS Medium-Resolution Camera System
MRD (1) Mission Rehearsal Device; (2) Motorized Rifle Division
MRDBS (1) MASINT Requirements Data Base System; (2) Measurement and Signature Intelligence Requirements Database
MRDFS Man-Transportable Radio Direction-Finding System
MRDC Missile Research and Development Command (U.S. Army)
MRF Ministry of Radio Industry (FSU)
MRI Military-Related Intelligence
MRK Manual Remote (re)Keying
MRL (1) Multiple Rocket Launcher; (2) Master Requirements List
MRLS Multiple Rocket Launcher System
MRLOGAEUR Minimum Required Logistics Augmentation Europe
MROC (1) Multiple-Command Required Operational Capability; (2) Minimum Required Operational Capabilities
MRP Mobilization Readiness Project
MRPE Mobile Receive Processing and Exploitation
MRR Motorized Rifle Regiment
MRS Movement and Reinforcement Study
MRT (1) Mobile Remote Terminal; (2) Miniature Receiver Terminal
MR-UAV Medium-Range Unmanned Airborne Vehicle
MRV Multiple Reentry Vehicle
MRVC Multi-Rate Voice Card (Red Switch)
ms Millisecond
MS (1) Multispectral; (2) Mobilization Station
M&S Modeling and Simulation
m/s Meters per Second
MS-DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System
MSA (1) Military Strength Assessment; (2) Minimum Safe Altitude
MSAM Medium Surface-to-Air Missile
MSB Minesweeping Boat
MSC (1) Military Sealift Command; (2) Coastal Minesweeper; (3) Major Subordinate Command (NATO); (4) Military Staff Committee
MSCD Military Support to Civil Defense
MSCS Multiple Source Correlation System
MSCT Training Coastal Minesweeper
MSD (1) Minesweeping Drone; (2) Mensuration Support Data
MSDF Maritime Self-Defense Force (Japan)
MSE Mobile/Multi Subscriber Equipment (Network) (U.S. Army)
MSEL Master Scenario Events List
MSF (1) Fleet Minesweeper; (2) Mobile Strike Force; (3) Medicines Sans Frontiers
MSG (1) Marine Security Guard; (2) Military Support Group
Msg Message
MSGGEN Message Generator
MSH Mine Hunter
MSI (1) Inshore Minesweeper; (2) Multi-Spectral Imagery; (3) Multisensor Interpretation
MSIC Missile and Space Intelligence Center
MSID Message Identifier
MSIP (1) Multi-Spectral Image Processor; (2) Multisensored Intelligence Processor
MSK Minimum Shift Keying
MSL (1) Missile; (2) Mean Sea Level
MSM (1) Minesweeper (River); (2) Ministry of Medium Machine Building (FSU)
MSN Mission
MSO (1) Ocean Minesweeper; (2) Marine Safety Office; (3) MILSATCOM Systems Office
MSP Ministry of Shipbuilding Industry (FSU)
MSPB Merit System Protection Board
MSPF Marine Special Purpose Forces
MSR (1) Patrol Minesweeper; (2) Main Supply Route; (3) Missile Site Radar
MSRT (1) Mobile Subscriber Radio Telephone; (2) Mobile Subscriber Remote Terminal
MSS (1) Message Support Subsystem; (2) Specialized Minesweeper; (3) Moored Sonobuoy System; (4) Mission-Management Support System; (5) Mission Support System; (6) Multispectral Scanner
MSSC (1) Medium SEAL Support Craft; (2) Specialized Coastal Minesweeper; (3) MEU Service Support Group
MSSI Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence
MSSP Multi-Functional Smart Sensor Packages
MSSS Maui Space Surveillance System
MST (1) Mutual Security Treaty; (2) Maintenance Support Team; (3) Miniature Satellite Transceiver; (4) Multiband Satellite Terminal
MSTS (1) Multisource Tactical System; (2) Multisource Transceiver System
MSU (1) Major Subordinate Unit; (2) Ministry of the Soviet Union
MSW MASINT Server/Workstation
MT (1) Metric Ton; (2) Megaton; (3) Motor Transport; (4) Maintenance Trainer; (5) Machine Translation
MT-LB Soviet (FSU) Tracked Vehicle
MTA Maritime Threat Analysis
MTACCS (1) Marine Tactical Command and Control System; (2) Marine Tactical Air Command Center System
MTAS Multisensor Target Acquisition System
MTB Motor Torpedo Boat
MTBF Mean Time Between Failures
MTBSP Mobilization Troop Basis Stationing Plan
MTCACS Marine Corps Tactical Command and Control System
MTCR Missile Technology Control Regime
MTDS Military Tactical Data System
MTF Message Test Format
MTG Master Training Guide
MTH Memorandum To Holder
MTI Moving Target Indicator
MTIB Soviet (FSU) Amphibious Armored Tractor
MTIC Military Target Intelligence Committee
MTIMS Military Target Intelligence Management Structure
MTIT Military Technical Intelligence Team
MTL Mean Tide Level
MTLR Moving Target-Locating Radar
MTL(S) Material(s)
MTMC Military Traffic Management Command
MTN (1) Mountain; (2) M22 Tactical Network
MTO Mission Type Order
MTO&E Modified Table of Organization & Equipment
MTP (1) Mission Training Plan; (2) Master Training Plan
Mtr Motor
MTS (1) Maritime Tactical Schools (NATO); (2) Man-Transportable
SOCRATES; (3) Masked Target Sensor
MTST Magnetic Tape Selectric Typewriter (IBM)
MTT ( 1) Military Training Team; (2) Mobile Training Team
MTTR Mean Time To Repair
MTZ Motorized Infantry
MULE Modular Universal Laser Equipment
MUSARC Major United States Army Reserve Command
MUSIC Multi-User Special Intelligence Communications
MUSE MC&G Utility Software Environment
MUTES Multiple Threat Emitter System
MUX Multiplexer
Mvr Maneuver
MV Magnetic Variation
MVS Multiple Virtual Storage
MVS/XA Multiple Virtual System/Extended Architecture
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Pioneer Adventures of the Old West
This exciting Family Experiences itinerary will have you enjoying the spirit of the Old West, from an awesome jeep adventure in Red Rock Country, Sedona to an awe-inspiring stay in the Grand Canyon. Enjoy an evening of stargazing in Flagstaff, delight in the whimsical landscape of Bryce Canyon National Park and enjoy a Wild West evening complete with a cowboy dinner and rodeo entertainment.
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- 8 days, 7 nights in twin share accommodation
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- Enjoy a poolside pizza party dinner at Lake Powell
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"Daisy Daisy, Give me your answer do! I'm half crazy, All for the love of you!" DAISY BELL
Hardwork betrays none, but dreams betray many. Working hard alone doesn't assure you that you'll achieve your dreams. Actually there are more cases where you dont. Even so, working hard and achieving something is some consolation at least. HIKIGAYA HACHIMAN
Reality is cruel, so I'm sure lies are a form of kindness. Thus, I say kindness itself is also a lie. I always ended up with these expectations. And I always ended up with these misunderstandings. And before I knew it, I stopped hoping. A highly-trained loner is once bitten, twice shy. As a veteran on this battlefield of life, I've gotten used to losing. That's why I will always… hate nice people*. HIKIGAYA HACHIMAN *I put "people" instead "girls" because sounds better in this way, to me.
"You can't run away" is an ideal for the strong. You're not always wrong. Society, the world, the people around you - often someone else is in the wrong. To think that you can change a adapting to this cruel, indifferent, trashy world. It's admitting defeats and servility. You're simply deceiving yourself by dressing it up with pretty words. Hikigaya Hachiman
"Alguém que não consegue nem entender a si mesmo, não é capaz de entender aos outros. Sem conseguir entende-los, só resta a desconfiar."
Grim Reaper
despair loneliness distrust coldness insecurity heartless negativity
"Eu me conheço melhor do que ninguém, mas ao mesmo tempo, me desconheço por completo."
"I have lost count of the number of times I've met you and lost you. But even now... I still love you." Ukyou, Amnesia episode 11
哀しいだけ 虚しいだけ 記憶だけ [Only sadness, only emptiness, only memories ]
"However cold the wind and rain I'll be there to ease your pain However cruel the mirrors of sin Remember beauty is found within" Beauty and the Beast, Nightwish


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Yes yes, I continue to rave about Birchbox. I just can't help it, I have found so many amazing products!! It's true that sometimes certain samples are hit or miss, but for the most part, I usually love everything they send me! Birchbox sends sample sized (and sometimes full sized) Cosmetics, Hair products, Perfumes, Facial cleansers, and sometimes Accessories or other random products. It's lovely. So over the last few months, here are some of things that I use daily!... and yes, even the sample size products last for months! It's awesome.
Miss Jessie's Original Pillow Soft Curls
This lotion delivers fluffy, touchable curls and larger than life volume, without weighing down your hair's natural bounce. It's made with a healing blend of avocado, coconut, sweet almond, and olive to repair dry, damaged locks.
This stuff works wonders on my frizzy, curly hair. (Yep, I have naturally curly hair! Bet ya didn't know that did you?) And it smells amazing!! I can't wait to get the full sized version of this.
Jouer Lip Enhancer
The key ingredient in this amplifying treatment is Maxi-Lip, which increases blood flow to your lips without any stinging. Beyond looking fuller, your lips will also be well hydrated because of the built-in vitamin E, shea butter, and jojoba oil.
I really like this stuff! It really does make my lips feel hydrated. And in this cold PNW weather, it's just what I need.
I really like this stuff! It really does make my lips feel hydrated. And in this cold PNW weather, it's just what I need.
theBalm cosmetics Hot Mama Shadow & Blush All-in-one
This illuminating powder is one of the most flattering blush, highlighter, and shadow combos we've ever come across. It combines subtle color with light-reflecting silica particles to give us the peachy keen complexions we've always wanted. Wear it on your cheeks, your lids, and wherever you want to add a dose of shimmery warmth.
I can't rave enough about this. I always love finding cosmetics that are multi-purpose. If I can use it as a blush & eye shadow... that's a win. And this color is really pretty!
This stuff works wonders on my frizzy, curly hair. (Yep, I have naturally curly hair! Bet ya didn't know that did you?) And it smells amazing!! I can't wait to get the full sized version of this.
Stila all over shimmer liquid luminizer
A mix of antioxidants and grapeseed oil conditions dry skin, while soft light-reflecting pigments mask fine lines and imperfections. Three versatile hues—pink shimmer, rose gold shimmer, and bronze shimmer—fit any mood and occasion.
This can be used on eyelids, cheeks, or collar bones for a subtle hint of shimmery goodness. It's also recommended to mix it in with foundation. Good idea!
Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray
There is some serious science behind this sleek spray: Zeolite, a natural volcanic mineral, actually removes toxins to keep your hair from losing volume throughout the day. Keratin proteins strengthen hair, and UV absorbers keep your color looking gorgeous.
I have really fine hair, and when I straighten it, it tends to get really flat and limp. This spray is awesome! It adds the perfect amount of texture to my hair to keep it "fluffed up" and add a little more volume to it. I use it almost every day.
Essie fall picks nail polish collection
If you've ever stepped foot in a nail salon (and even if you haven't), you're familiar with essie®'s beloved polishes. Since 1981, they've been setting the standard for formulas and on-trend shades.
Need I say more about this?!
Birchbox's may vary depending on the person and how they filled out their beauty profile. What's been in your Birchbox?? Any favorite products you'd like to share??


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Oceania Cruises Unveils Enhanced Concierge Level Amenities
Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focussed cruise line, unveiled enhanced Concierge Level Stateroom amenities which include free laundry and in-stateroom dining service from The Grand Dining Room during lunch and dinner.
"The last thing you want to worry about on vacation is doing chores such as laundry, you want to be relaxing. So, we've solved that problem and we've provided an even greater incentive to relax in the comfort of your stateroom – lunch or dinner from the Grand dining Room. The laundry is done and lunch and dinner are taken care of, what more could you ask for?" stated Bob Binder, President and CEO of Oceania Cruises.
After a long invigorating day of exploring ashore, guests may indulge in the luxury of ordering room service from The Grand Dining Room dinner menu, enjoying favourite courses such as the Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Vegetable Ratatouille & Gratin Dauphinois and the mouth-watering Papuan Chocolate Volcano with a passion fruit centre all in the exquisite comfort of their stateroom. Need a few items of clothing washed for later in your voyage? The staff will take care of that too so guests can spend extra time relaxing. It's all included with the newly expanded amenities in our Concierge Level Veranda Staterooms.
NEW Concierge Exclusive Privileges
- NEW – Room service from the Grand Dining Room menu during lunch and dinner
- NEW – FREE laundry service – up to 3 bags per stateroom
- Priority noon embarkation
- Aboard Marina and Riviera, exclusive card-only access to private Concierge Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge and featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
- Unlimited access to Canyon Ranch SpaClub® private Spa Terrace
- Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
- Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
- iPad® upon request for your enjoyment onboard
- Free Unlimited Internet
- Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag
- Cashmere lap blankets, perfect for relaxing on the veranda
- Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation
- Complimentary shoe shine service
New amenities take effect on the following cruise embark dates:
- REGATTA – October 17, 2017 – Miami
- RIVIERA – October 17, 2017 – Monte Carlo
- INSIGNIA – October 20, 2017 – Montreal
- MARINA – October 28, 2017 – Athens
- SIRENA – October 30, 2017 – Rio de Janeiro
- NAUTICA – November 6, 2017 – Dubai
To book a cruise with Oceania Cruises, please contact a travel professional, call Oceania's Sydney contact centre, Australia: 1300 355 200, New Zealand: 0800 625 691, email email@example.com, or visit www.oceaniacruises.com.


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This is a bit of a more personal post, but I'm pretty sure it'll translate for a bunch of you. So instead of sitting on my hands I'm going to publish it and put it out there. Let's start with something that you've probably experienced (statistically speaking, anyway), if you've been connected to grad school in any way. Impostor syndrome.
Yup. I'm going there. And if you're a traveler who doesn't care about grad school at all, hang tight. It'll come back around.
So anyway, what is impostor syndrome?
So impostor syndrome popped up around the late seventies, but has really hit its stride lately. I'm relying on Wikipedia for the wording here, but it refers to "high-achieving individuals marked by an inability to internalize their accomplishments and a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud." Another way of putting it is "a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist even in face of information that indicates that the opposite is true."
Even as I typed out that definition I was thinking, "I can't say that I'm a high-achieving individual, that's ridiculous."
So it sounds really cool and super fun to feel, right? And if it still doesn't make sense, Buzzfeed has you covered. Number 7 and 10 are particularly accurate.
I've been dealing with it in my professional life for quite some time now (everyone I know through grad school is nodding earnestly here), so it's no surprise that as I spend more time traveling and with this blog imposter syndrome has somehow infiltrated my mind space. I didn't notice it at all until I went to a travel blogging conference. Now, I am by no means a "high-achieving" blogger, but I would say I'm a bit more than a "casual" traveler. But somehow that little, silly voice of doubt came creeping in.
An Impostor Syndrome Story
Let me set the scene for you.
You're at this fabulous conference, surrounded by people that travel. And we're not talking they go on vacation every once in a while. Some of them have been traveling longer than you've been driving - and that's even with the extra parking lot training. But it's okay, you like hearing about their stories. Destinations that are on the very top of your bucket list, places you've always wanted to go, and some places you've never even heard of. You're happy to listen and soak everything up.
Yet, for some reason you're not sharing your own stories.
I don't know, it's really mostly traveling in America for little trips. Nobody's interested in hearing my story. Imagine their faces if I tell them a story that pales in comparison…they'll definitely question why I'm a travel blogger.
So you see where this is going, right?
Fast forward to the end of the conference. It is a beautiful night out and you're in St. Paul, Minnesota. On a river boat on the Mississippi River, nonetheless. As the sun sinks beneath the horizon, you take a chance to stare at the skyline. The paddlewheel is spraying you with the tiniest bit of mist and the stars are coming to life. You take it all in for a moment, just how happy you are to be here. Then you return to the conversation at hand.
The current topic is something along the lines of the most incredible landscape you've ever seen. This is a conversation right up your alley. Talking about the way a place makes you feel, describing every sense's experiences, yes! This is a good conversation (with great people, I might take the chance to toss in here), but your mind is only half there. The other half is combing through every single experience you've ever had, trying desperately to find an answer that will not make you sound like a fraud of a traveler.
I can't say the Grand Canyon. How lame of an answer is that? Sure, it's pretty grand (self-high five…gosh I love puns). But that's really going to give away how little of the world I've seen. I can't say that. I won't say that. I just won't say anything. Just listen. You like this!
Yup. You read that right. Full of feelings of inadequacy even though nothing is leading to that being true. Fearing being exposed as a fraud.
But, and I'm sure my therapist and my boyfriend are both cheering right now, I'm trying to manage it. It's tough. But I do have three more actionable steps that I'm trying to keep in mind. Especially as I try to take this blog to the next level and also try to find a job on top of that.
How I Try to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
Don't Minimize
I'm starting with this one because one of those lovely individuals on the boat gave me this idea. A few minutes later I confided in Steph my internal dialogue that was running rampant. And (thankfully!) she was not having it. She gave me a quick pep talk about not minimizing my experiences or what I've done. And you know what? She is 100% right.
I know you've seen 'em before, those lovely pictures that have "don't compare your chapter one to someone else's chapter 20" stamped on them. You're on your own journey and you should never feel the need to think less of your experiences. I said it up there, all I care about is how experiences make me FEEL. Not how esteemed the experiences make me look. I should embrace that and never minimize!
And even if you're not in the throes of impostor syndrome: still don't minimize your experiences and/or what you've accomplished!
Stay Present
Did anybody in that conversation know I had a frantic inner monologue filling the space between my ears? Hopefully not. But impostor syndrome has the ability to make me not the best listener in the world. And I hate that! But I'm going to try and stay patient and tug my thoughts back to whomever I'm speaking with so I can really stay in the present moment. I don't want to miss out on some awesome conversations because my mind is going one thousand miles per hour.
If this is just impossible for me, you had bet I'm going to get my journal out and try to face these feelings.
Be Open About It
This does not mean that I will tell people I feel inadequate all of the time just so they tell me I'm awesome. People, that is NOT what impostor syndrome is. Please don't ever tell your friend who decides to open up that they're just whining or looking for attention. And while we're at it, don't tell any bloggers who decide to post about it that they're whining either.
Telling people what you're experiencing is scary sometimes. But if you pick a core group that will always be there to support you, while still giving it to you straight, it might help. I'm giving it a try. And, well, I suppose I'm telling more than a core group through this post. But those are just details.
Let's Chat!
- Have you struggled with impostor syndrome? Has anything helped you to manage impostor syndrome?


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Universities under Stalin
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- Universities
- The most famous University was the Academy of Science.
- Based on Tsarist Imperial Academy.
- Became the new research umbrella, incorporating all 250 research institutions with over 50,000 members.
- Pledged itself totally to Stalin and the building of the new Communist society.
- All academics produced work in keeping Stalinist views.
- All soviets no longer carried out genuine research, their reputation relied on presenting the history that Stalin wanted publicised.
- The most famous University was the Academy of Science.
- Was brought under state control in 1935.
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