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With input overload protection diode (BAV99)
9-12VDC supply with inverse polarity protection
5V Low Drop Voltage Regulator on board
Fits inside a Schubert 37x37x30 tin box.
Above:Noise Figure and Gain measurements indoors (22 C temperature).
The result is very good. It is a nice broadband LNA with minimal Noise Figure. The PGA-103+ chip is produced by Mini-Circuits and it is a modern, new generation ultra-linear low-noise monolithic amplifier with ultra high IP3, high dynamic range and high output power plus very low noise figure. Its performance as an LNA for our amateur applications is excellent. This amplifier chip has quickly become very popular to hams around the world because of the simplicity of the design effort and its capability of similar repeated results. Christophe has optimized his design by working the chip at 3.6V to ensure the highest dynamic range and linearity at the lowest noise figure possible.
The gain of the amplifier as specified in the datasheet is not constant over frequency. While its gain is more than 20 dB at 400 MHZ, on 4 GHZ is specified to be only 6 dB. This is not so much of importance for ham radio applications if we know it before starting a new design for a receiver for example. As explained in my article for the antenna mast-mount version, the Noise Figure is what concerns us mostly as LNA's Noise Figure dominates system's Noise Figure.
The PCB dimensions are 34 x 34 mm and it fits into a readily available metal enclosure (Schubert 37x37x30 mm). A 1000 pF feed-through type capacitor can be used to supply +12 VDC to the pad that connects to LL4001 diode's anode terminal. Adding a small ferrite bead is also a good practice. Christoph suggests to solder the enclosure walls onto the SMA connectors bodies and this way to completely shield the enclosure.
His original realization is described here:
and this webpage includes measurements of the amplifier's compression point, gain curve, IP3 and NF.
The Amateur Radio Association of Dauphine's website address is http://f1jky.fr
The Module includes a high-quality ENIG 0.8mm with 1 oz gold over nickel over copper FR4 PCB (34 x 34 mm) that comes with all SMD components factory pre-soldered. RF capacitors are used for all the circuits. A High Q, high current inductor is used in the Bias-Tee section.
Two SMA female connectors are also supplied unsoldered. A short 1 mm trim is needed on the central pins for not exceeding the pcb pads as you can check before soldering. Also, a small cut is needed on one of the top side -lower grounding legs of the SMA connector so it will not disturb the input diode (for the input connector) and the decoupling caps (for the output connector). The DC current is 70 -100 mA at 12VDC, while 9-15V can be applied.
The shipping is with registered mail (your signature is required upon delivery).
We usually ship the next day and it takes about a week to 10 days for USA or Australia, less than a week for Europe.
If you want to order from France, check with Christophe , F1JKY as he can offer better price on shipping:
Web Site of ARRAD ( Association of the Radio - Amateurs Relays of the Dauphine ) : http://www.arrad38.fr
The prices do not include 24% Greek VAT applicable only to individual buyers from European Union.
Copyright © Makis Katsouris, SV1AFN. All Rights Reserved.


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Big Show and Daniel Bryan wrestle for the World Heavyweight Title as Mark Henry spits nice on the mic. Also, Hunico does the best pin attempt of 2012.
Little Rock, AR
They open with a highlight package of Randy Orton getting injured down the stairs.
Cody Rhodes pins Booker T via Beautiful Disaster Kick
~ Pretty good match with a lot of solid offense from both wrestlers. Cody Rhodes surprised us all with a moonsault off the top turnbuckle on a standing Booker T. Dope! Cody also kicked out of Book's Scissor Kick finisher. I liked the moment after the match with the crowd showing their appreciation for Booker T and him thanking the crowd.
This should have been built up a lot better. To put this match on first without any pre-match interviews or video packages made this match have less significance. There was that brief encounter on RAW but it's hard to remember something like that when Chris Jericho returns. I mean Cody Rhodes is beating a legend for crying out loud. I feel this is a major milestone in Cody's career and it should be treated as such.
Dustin Rhodes is congratulating Cody on beating Booker T in the back. Cody starts talking shit and says that he's more of a success than Goldust and he's probably going to surpass their father.
Teddy Long, Zack Ryder, Drew McIntyre and Santino are in Teddy's office. Santino wants to be Teddy's assistant. Teddy makes a match between Santino and Drew. If Santino wins, he can be Teddy's assistant and if Drew wins, Teddy will consider not firing him. Aksana shows up and starts flirting with Teddy.
Daniel Bryan interrupts AJ speaking with Alicia Fox. Fox says that Bryan will probably lose against the Big Show. Bryan wonders why AJ is actually friends with her. Bryan says they can 'celebrate' after he beats the Big Show. Bryan kisses her on the forehead then leaves.
Hornswoggle defeats Heath Slater in an over the top rope challenge
After the match Slater jumps 'Swoggle but Justin Gabriel plays Captain Save-a-Swoggle and hits Slater with a 450.
~ What a joke. Wait. I forgot that the WWE still has to make 9 year olds in the audience happy. I get it now. Gabriel hit a nice STO before the 450. Maybe this is the start of a meaningful push for the South African.
Hunico w/ Camacho pins Ted DiBiase via Shoulder Lock Pin
~ Interesting match with a very cool finish. The odd shoulder lock sub-pin combo was a beauty to look at. A story was told and Hunico and DiBiase delivered it well.
This is another example of the WWE putting forth matches without any buildup. I like both of them and it would have been more interesting with just a little pre-match interview or video package. If we're not emotionally invested why should we really care about this match? The WWE has abandoned the idea of promoting the quality of their in-ring product a long time ago. They might as well give me a little story to go with their wrestling. If the UFC can produce hype-videos for their early preliminary matches between lesser-known fighters then so can the WWE.
Wade Barrett comes out and brags about what he did to Orton. He says that Orton won't be able to compete at the Royal Rumble due to a herniated disc. Wade says that Orton is finished and that Wade himself is going to win the Royal Rumble in Orton's hometown, St. Louis. Sheamus comes out to disagree. Jinder follows and all three wrestlers start brawling. Wade and Jinder gain the upper hand and Jinder gets Sheamus in a Camel Clutch.
They show a Tale of the Tape for Big Show vs. Daniel Bryan. Show has a 12-inch reach advantage and outweighs Bryan by 231 pounds. I wish they would do this more often. At least for every title match.
Santino Marella pins Drew McIntyre via The Cobra
~ Okay match. Drew has shown no signs of improving his connection with the crowd. He never fails to leave me with no reaction towards him whatsoever. I think Santino Marella vs. Colt Cabana would be a dream comedy match. Santino's comedic timing is so excellent and it shined at the start.
They cut to Drew McIntyre begging Teddy Long for his job. Teddy says that loss is strike two. Drew whines in anguish. Santino comes in and starts blowing his air vuvuzela.
Non-Title Tag Team Championship Match
Epico & Primo w/ Rosa Mendes defeat Air Boom (via pinfall on Bourne after a missed Shooting Star Press)
~ God bless Rosa Mendes. Shuckie Duckie Quack Quack!
Decent match and Epico and Primo are the closest thing to a prototypical tag team that I've seen in years. I wouldn't mind if they were world champions sooner than later. Evan Bourne looked great in his few minutes in the ring. It's a shame that he supposedly has backstage heat with Triple H and the powers that be. I have a feeling he'll be F.E.'d if the rumors are true.
Big Show is being interviewed but is interrupted by Daniel Bryan. Bryan says that he wouldn't have had to work hard for nine years to become World Heavyweight Champion if was born an athletic freak like Big Show was. Show puts tells Bryan to quit being a tough guy and places his hand on his shoulder. Bryan sternly demands Show to take his hand off.
~ Holy shit. This was as good as a segment as it gets. A lot of malice was built without any overtop insults or promos. Less is more, WWE, less is more. This was more of a Scorsese-like moment of tension than the overdone Michael Bay-ish encounters that you see on Raw.
Tamina pin Natalya via Superfly Splash
~ Good but short match. This is a really interesting match since both women are 2nd generation wrestlers. I think with the right kind of build up (there's that word again) more of the audience would be into this feud. I'm looking forward to a Tamina vs. Beth Phoenix match up.
Mark Henry comes down for commentary.
Mark Henry called Daniel Bryan "a great talent in the midget division."
Daniel Bryan retains the title against Big Show via Mark Henry's interference
- After the match, Bryan celebrated like he just beat Ric Flair at Starrcade 87 Chi-Town heat.
~ Loved that Mark Henry dissed TOOL after an ignorant question. Definitely one of the highlights of the night.
Good match, which is what you can expect if Daniel Bryan is involved. The David & Goliath storyline was played out perfectly. Most of Bryan's offense was high risk and most of his moves were either off the top turnbuckle or the ring apron. Bryan's flying knee off the apron to Show's head was sick. Bryan's transition from the Guillotine to the Lebell Lock was also a thing of beauty. Show's offense looked just as impressive, especially the spear and the kneeling chop across Bryan's chest.
I want to see more of Mark Henry announcing. He was still in character and called the match perfectly. He was able to get himself over and was able to do the same for the Big Show and Daniel Bryan.
Daniel Bryan was finally able to get the majority of the crowd to boo him at the end of the episode. Seeing him celebrate like a madman after the DQ finish made the fans turn on him. It will be interesting to see how the Raw audience treats him on Mondays.
This Michael Cole shit has to stop. It's not good heat at all. Good heat is Laurinaitis, Cena and Vicky Guerrero. This is just straight up, 100 percent X-Pac heat. I now find his commentary distracting. He doesn't come off like a guy that loves the business like Jim Ross or Josh Mathews do. TOOL sounds like a puppet without any signs of character. I might have to learn Spanish for the Spanish broadcast.
On a positive note, this was an entertaining episode of Smackdown. This is one of the rare cases where I enjoyed the backstage segments more than the wrestling. Fast forward to Cody's conversation with Dustin and the Daniel Bryan-Big Show segment. I think Hunico's fascinating roll up is worth a look as well as the main event. Happy New Year, everybody!
*Picture courtesy of wwe.com
Tags: Big Show, Booker T, Cody Rhodes, Daniel Bryan, Hunico, Mark Henry, Randy Orton

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New Zealand Energy Corp. (TSX-V:NZ, OTCQX:NZERF) ("NZEC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has been awarded a new exploration permit in the annual New Zealand block offer, expanding the Company's net onshore exploration land package in the Taranaki Basin by 16,455 acres (66.5 km2).
NZEC lodged a bid for Block TAR7 ("PEP 54867") in a 60/40 joint venture with a subsidiary of New Zealand Oil & Gas ("NZOG"). Joint venturing to advance this permit brings together two companies with extensive experience in the Taranaki Basin, skilled exploration and development teams, and the financial resources to thoroughly appraise and advance the property.
PEP 54867 lies within a large underexplored part of southwest Taranaki, immediately adjacent the large Kapuni gas-condensate field and contiguous with the south end of NZEC's Eltham permit (Figure 1). With the Kapuni field and numerous oil fields to the east and a number of large oil and gas fields offshore to the west, there is a high level of assurance that petroleum is actively migrating through this block, yet there has been very little exploration in the area. Exploration wells in adjoining areas, including the Kapuni wells to the east and the Te Kiri wells to the northwest, provide important technical information as does 90 km of 2D seismic collected on the property. In addition, the Kapuni 3D seismic survey extends 1,750 metres onto the permit from the east, providing valuable control on the eastern edge of the property. PEP 54867 has good access to existing infrastructure, including oil and gas gathering lines and a production station.
NZEC and NZOG have identified stratigraphic/fault-trap leads in the Urenui, Mt. Messenger and Moki formations on the property. With 14 wells producing from the Kapuni anticline less than 5 km east of the property, additional potential may exist in the deeper Kapuni formation. The partners' first priority is to advance the property with continued reprocessing and interpretation of existing data and the acquisition of new 2D and 3D seismic data. The partners plan to acquire 70 km of 2D seismic in the first 18 months and 30 km2 of 3D seismic in the third year to further define exploration leads and collect the information required to make a drilling decision.
As 60% owner, NZEC will be operator of the property with NZOG contributing technical expertise and manpower and funding 40% of expenditures. NZOG is an independent, Wellington-based exploration and production company listed on both the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges. NZOG holds an interest in the Kupe gas and oil field and the Tui oil field, both located in the offshore Taranaki Basin, has additional exploration partnerships in New Zealand and recently expanded its portfolio to include properties in Tunisia and Indonesia.
"The addition of PEP 54867 to our portfolio gives NZEC strategic control over a promising, unexplored block of land and strengthens our long-term growth plans," said John Proust, Chief Executive Officer and Director of NZEC. "We look forward to working with NZOG, sharing both knowledge and financial responsibility as we advance the property. NZOG brings decades of New Zealand technical expertise to the partnership and shares NZEC's commitment to responsible resource development."
On behalf of the Board of Directors
John Proust, Chief Executive Officer
About New Zealand Energy Corp.
NZEC is an oil and natural gas company engaged in the production, development and exploration of petroleum and natural gas assets in New Zealand. NZEC's property portfolio collectively covers approximately 2.27 million acres (including pending permits) of conventional and unconventional prospects in the Taranaki Basin and East Coast Basin of New Zealand's North Island. The Company's management team has extensive experience exploring and developing oil and natural gas fields in New Zealand and Canada, and takes a multi-disciplinary approach to value creation with a track record of successful discoveries. NZEC plans to add shareholder value by executing a technically disciplined exploration and development program focused on the onshore and offshore oil and natural gas resources in the politically and fiscally stable country of New Zealand. NZEC is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "NZ" and on the OTCQX International under the symbol "NZERF". More information is available at www.newzealandenergy.com or by emailing email@example.com.
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This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively "forward-looking statements"). The use of any of the words "will", "will be", "pending", "commenced", "estimate", "expected", "targeting", "objective", "increasing" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements, including without limitation, the speculative nature of exploration, appraisal and development of oil and natural gas properties; uncertainties associated with estimating oil and natural gas resources; uncertainties in both daily and long-term production rates and resulting cash flow; volatility in market prices for oil and natural gas; changes in the cost of operations, including costs of extracting and delivering oil and natural gas to market, that affect potential profitability of oil and natural gas exploration; the need to obtain various approvals before exploring and producing oil and natural gas resources; the need to obtain government approval of work programs before exploring or developing properties; uncertainty in the timing of receipt of permits and the Company's ability to extend the permits if required; exploration hazards and risks inherent in oil and natural gas exploration; operating hazards and risks inherent in oil and natural gas operations; market conditions that prevent the Company from raising the funds necessary for exploration and development on acceptable terms or at all; global financial market events that cause significant volatility in commodity prices; unexpected costs or liabilities for environmental matters; competition for, among other things, capital, acquisitions of resources, skilled personnel, and access to equipment and services required for exploration, development and production; changes in exchange rates, laws of New Zealand or laws of Canada affecting foreign trade, taxation and investment; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions; and other factors as disclosed in documents released by NZEC as part of its continuous disclosure obligations. Information concerning reserves may also be deemed to be forward looking as estimates imply that the reserves described can be profitably produced in the future. NZEC believes the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct. Such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release and NZEC does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are contained in this news release, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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Another constituent writes:"Can I take this opportunity to send a big thank you to Derek & his team for the most professional way that you have all carried out your duties. Derek has been the most 'hands on' MP we have had here since I arrived in 1989. We are so sorry to see he is moving to new pastures and sincerely offer our best wishes for the future.
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Bethany: F-words and Carol King Lullaby
Jan 27
This is us. With only a few minor adjustments. For a more accurate depiction. Foggy heads. Foreign Language. Flights. Failed Communication. It's after 1 a.m. with work in the morning, but I need to escape into Stars Hollow. New England, let's put this baby to bed. Baby to bed. Babytobed. babe ted. Bated (breath). Breathe. This was one of those...Read More


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Freewrites, finished pieces, and thoughts on writing.
Category: Writing
Writing with friends
After years of writing alone at home, I discover a taste for writing in company -- at just the time …
Not the postscript I intended
Use your eyes, your brain, your words, your actions. Or they will be used against you.
Food, flowers, friends, writing, and reading
Plus a little bit of the Devil.
I think it'd be more intimate with a non-partner
A writing exercise that turned into a little touch exercise.
Read More "I think it'd be more intimate with a non-partner"
The Taste Archive (creative nonfiction)
I riff on a remark Erik made months ago, about memory and food-fullness.
Writing from the core
On going deep.


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A Bout de Souffle
October 19, 2006
This morning I decided to teach N how to make something different for dessert. She usually makes either kheer or halwa. Rice kheer, vermicelli kheer, this kheer that kheer. We were all fed up of kheer. So I thought I'd teach her a chocolate souffle. We got all the ingredients together and then proceeded to put them together. I think it was as much of a breathtaking experience for her as it was for me when I saw 'Breathless' for the first time.
First of all Jean Paul Belmondo, and then those jump cuts! There we were, as students, trying to piece shots together, in continuity exercises , to make some order out of the disorder of life and then Godard turns it all on its head and us with it.This had the effect of making some film students think they had no need for the tried and tested forms of the cinematic language. They gave up, then and there, the effort of making sense; with the result that some never ever did. Jump cuts are now part of history, like morphing , and are used all the time in even the most ordinary films. They has become part of the language. You don't think twice if the hero is present in one scene one minute and in an entirely different one the next.Viewers are visually sophisticated enough to fill in the blanks of the story, to figure out why our hero has moved and even perhaps how he has moved from one to the other.They don't question the lack of continuity in space or even of time in cinema anymore.The visual world has expanded and grown so rapidly and with it our perceptions and understanding of it.
But that first time, even though it was a good two decades after the film had been made (so starved were we of new visual material in this part of the world) , -we were winded when we left the dark old Prabhat theatre and walked into the bright sunshine , all silent with astonishment after being exposed to such a fresh talent as Godard's. I will never forget it.
N must have felt the same with the chocolate souffle she made. I explained to her, as best as I could the meaning of souffle...and found she got it immediately when I acted it out. Like the yoga pranayam "sheetali.To fill with (cool) air.
Unfortunately she gave the whole mixture a jolly good stir, while it was setting, in what she thought was a a smart way to prevent the gelatine from gradually falling to the bottom, and when I returned it was absolutely 'A Bout de Souffle'.
Oh well. We will try again tomorrow.
PS: And heeeeeere's the recipe:
Chocolate Souffle Attempt 2.
1 tbsp sugar 4 tbsp water 2 eggs
3 tbs cocoa
2 tbsp butter
200 gms sweetened condensed / evaporated milk
3/4 tbsp plain gelatine
2 tbsp warm water
Heat water and add sugar. Mix till combined. Seperate the yolk from the white of the eggs. Beat the yolks and then add the sugar syrup.Now add the condensed milk to the egg yolk mixture and stir well. In a double boiler melt the butter and add the cocoa powder. Mix well. Do not let the cocoa burn. (You can also use 75 gms of dark chocolate instead.)Add to the egg yolk and milk. Stir well. Melt the gelatine in two tablespoons of warm water and add to the mixture. Last of all beat the egg whites and gently fold into the whole. Set in fridge. Do not stir.


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My eleven-year-old Schnauzer, Odie, is an old man at heart. He always has been. But when he started wobbling and having trouble walking up stairs, I knew the problem was deeper than his grumpy-old-man demeanor. A trip to the vet confirmed what I suspected: Odie was suffering from joint pain.
Joint pain and stiffness is fairly common in older dogs—specifically pain in the hips, knees, elbows, and tail area. But, the way we think about what causes joint damage and pain has changed. Veterinarians used to think joint pain was a direct result of wear and tear from years of running and playing. However, recent studies show that joint pain is actually caused by constant inflammation. Inflammation causes more than joint pain: it can also cause gut issues, like IBS, and can exacerbate existing medical conditions.
Treating the root of the problem, inflammation, using holistic methods can help alleviate joint pain and can prevent future joint pain from starting.
How does CBD work with joint pain?
Like Odie, I also suffer from joint pain due to arthritis. I was able to successfully treat both Odie's and my joint pain with cannabidiol (CBD) oil.
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CBD oil extracted from the hemp plant (which has less than .3 percent of THC, the psychoactive component associated with feeling "high") works with the endocannabinoid system to reduce inflammation. The endocannabinoid system has existed in almost every living organism from humans to animals and even some insects for millions of years. This universal system's overall function is to regulate homeostasis within the body.
CBD provides communication between varying types of cells within our bodies using receptors. These communications regulate certain cells to act in defense of the body. For example, if you are injured, CBD helps instruct cells on how to handle the injury.
Because of the way it interacts with the body, CBD does not simply treat symptoms -- rather, it repairs the root of the problem. In dogs with joint pain, this means that the inflammation is reduced and the damage is minimized. For dogs who are aging but who don't show signs of joint damage or pain yet, CBD prevents damage by keeping inflammation down. Furthermore, hemp seed oil is a great source of GLA, essential fatty acids including Omega-3 and Omega-6, linoleic, and alpha-linoleic acids (even better than fish oil), and protein, all of which work together as an anti-inflammatory. The CBD oil that I give Odie contains turmeric so that receives an extra boost of anti-inflammatory properties.
How do I apply CBD oil to my dog?
Most CBD oils will come with instructions about suggested dosage and with a tincture dropper to put the oil directly in the dog's mouth. CBD oil is absorbed through swallowing or through the dog's gums, so if your pet is finicky you can lift their lip and administer onto the gums directly.
CBD can be used in conjunction with traditional medications, however your pet may naturally wean off of the medications while using CBD.
Is CBD safe for all pets?
CBD oil is safe for all mammals to consume, but is important to pay attention to the ingredients in CBD being given to a pet. It is important not to buy a human product with a pet label. For example, CBD made for people often has a flavor additive, like Xylitol, which is toxic to dogs. Some of the more natural sweeteners, like sugar, can also cause inflammation in dogs (which is counter-intuitive to the healthy effects of CBD oil).
Because CBD is a growing, but fairly new market, people need to pay attention to five key factors when choosing a CBD oil company:
- Hemp grown in U.S.
If the company uses industrialized hemp oil from overseas, that is a red flag.
- Products should be thirdparty lab tested
Third-party lab testing holds CBD companies accountable for the contents of the products.
- Pet products should be formulated specifically for pets.
Products intended for humans can contain harmful ingredients.
- CBD companies should be willing to educate potential customers
It is important that you trust the company from whom you purchase CBD. If they are willing to educate you and others on CBD, they will likely be more trustworthy.
- Full spectrum CBD is preferable
You may see the terms "full," "broad," or "single-molecule." These terms refer to the range of cannabinoids in the CBD oil. Full spectrum is preferable to get more of the benefits of CBD.
Treating your pet with CBD oil can not only prevent future joint damage, but is a safe, effective way to stop your pet from suffering further joint damage. With CBD, Odie can walk without pain and can live his senior years without pain.


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Adobe Photoshop Tutorials
Quicksilver Text
We are going to create a quicksilver text like this:
Step 1
Open a new RGB documentand type your text black on white.
Hold down CTRL and click the layer's label to select the text's shape and save it as channel. (Select --> Save Selection..)
This is what the channel view should look like now, I called the channel quicksilver.
Step 2
Go to Filter --> Distort --> Ocean Ripple
Set it to something like this:
Step 3
Apply Filter --> Blur --> Gaussian Blur with a radius of 1.
Step 4
Go to Image --> Adjustments --> Brightness/Contrast
Apply these settings:
The channel will look like this now:
Step 5
Go back to layers.
Create a new layer and fill it with white.
Apply Filter --> Render --> Lighting Effects:
Use the Quicksilver Channel as the Texture Channel!
Step 6
Load the selection of the alpha channel you created and inverse it (Select --> Inverse) and hit delete to delete the surrounding pixels.
Hit CTRL-M to open the curves dialogue and create this curve:
Step 7
Use CTRL-U and choose a quicksilver-like color.
Now apply these Bevel and Emboss and Contour Styles to your text:
Delete your original text layer!!!
This is what the quicksilver will look like now:
Now if you want to hit CTRL-T and warp the text a bit.
You also might want to apply another round of Filter --> Render --> Lighting to the quicksilver text so it looks something like this or slightly different:
That's it, your quicksilver text is finished.


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Steven loves reading with Zane at night. He has already finished his first book and is on his second. Way to go Steven!!
Jess Romero
As you can see, Hunter is enjoying reading his book. We added some pages on the Trail of Pages!
Jess Romero , Tutor
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Jess Romero, Tutor
Another fine dispatch brought to you by Durango Mountain Camp on or around Thursday, July 11, 2013
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A self-tan face concentrate that works intuitively with your skin's biochemistry to develop a beautifully natural bronze colour that's just right for your skin tone. Infused with Neroli, Sweet Orange and Rose Essential Oils, this versatile, light and silky formula can be used alone or mixed with your current skincare.
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|Located on Highway 91 on the way to Cairns, The Australian Armour & Military Museum is a popular point of interest for tourists and locals.
|Tom in front of a restored tank outside the building.
As the photographer in the family, thinking in terms of the next day's post, I can usually be easily be entertained attempting to take good photos. However, the topic surrounding world wars has never been of particular interest to me.
|These two boys were wearing hats and equipment while playing with this military mockup. It was obvious they were having a great time.
|Mortar shells.
|Various land mines.
|This land mine was referred to as "Bouncing Betty."
|More land mines.
|Artillery was located in the first area we perused.
|This wheel is used for elevation and aiming of the cannon.
|Tom, whom I consider very knowledgeable about the world wars was explaining the functioning of this artillery shell to me.
|Notice the camouflage hanging over the tank's barrel.
|A British breech loading Howitzer.
|A variety of Australian military items used during the wars.
|More sophisticated equipment with gauges was developed over time.
|Imagine a soldier sitting on this seat turning these wheels for firing accuracy.
|Loading end of the breach of the barrel in the above photo.
Actually, seeing these small spaces was heartbreaking only adding to our angst over the ravages of wars. We are incapable of even imagining how these soldiers existed in these horrible circumstances. There's no way we can we can offer enough reverence and respect for those who fought for our freedom.
|Anti aircraft shells. There were skylight above us that reflected the midday sun in some of our photos.
|A Russian ground to air missile S-75.
I smiled, "No, thanks honey," I answered, "I'm good."
|This is the interior which is under renovation of the US M3 scout car in the photo below.
|USA M3 scout car.
|This is a Jerrycan used for carrying fuel.
Tomorrow, we'll share a new story but complete our photos from The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.
Have an extraordinary day!
Photo from one year ago today, July 16, 2014:
|One year ago today we boarded a huge catamaran in Funchal, Madiera to go whale watching. We spotted a few whales at a distance but more so we saw pods of dolphins. Claudio, a professional photographer onboard the boat kindly let us use some of his photos taken with much more skill than I and a much better camera. For more of these photos, please click here.


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Superjock Records
DJ Yamin, Quickie Mart and Tony Skratchere - NOLA Bounce Breaks, Vol. 1 (7")
Where y'at? DJ Yamin (aka Professor Shorthair), Quickie Mart and Tony Skratchere have created the very first New Orleans Bounce Battle Break record! This 7" contains exclusive samples not found anywhere else from NOLA Bounce artists such as 5th Ward Weebie, BJ So Cole and Hasizzle. It also provides all you DJ's with the classic scratch sounds that you've all come to know and love ("Beep, Ahh Yeah, Fresh"). Doubles are advised and get ready to shake dat ass!


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The Stockton Concert Band extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of one of our members, Bruce Stuart.
Bruce was a retired educator, community leader, and philanthropist who traveled with us to New York City in March 2007, and conducted Frank Ticheli's "An American Elegy" at Carnegie Hall. A professional musician (trombone) and piano tuner, Bruce served as the Director of the Brentwood Community Band, as well as President of Local 189 of the American Federation of Musicians.
Bruce died suddenly on June 24, 2008, at the age of 58, leaving his wife, Sue, and sons Ian and Jeff.


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After negotiations with Total Exploration & Production Angola and Sonangol, CGGVeritas says it has been awarded a five-year contract for the 4D seismic processing and imaging of annual and biennial monitor surveys planned to take place offshore Angola.
Over 6000 km2 of seismic data from five of Total's deep offshore group of fields (Girassol/Jasmim, Rosa, Dalia/Camelia, Pazflor, and CLOV) in Block 17, which is operated by Total in partnership with Statoil, BP and Esso, are expected to be processed over the contract's duration. The large programme, including fast-track, base and monitor processing, will be shared between the CGGVeritas processing center in Luanda, which has served the Angolan E&P industry since 1999, and the CGGVeritas dedicated processing centre for Total in Pau, France, which has been operating since 2002.
CGGVeritas has already gained considerable experience with this type of project, having successfully delivered 4D processing and reservoir characterisation services to Total in Angola Block 17 over the last decade (Fig. 1).


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£83 – Plan A Disneyland Trip: Anaheim Stay (+ Flights Too)
About the Hotel
Why We Love This Deal
There's no time like the present to plan a visit to Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, especially since stays at this Anaheim hotel are up to 35%-45% off and include breakfast, parking and a complimentary shuttle to the park.
What's Included
- Check into a Standard Room with Two Full Size Beds through February
- £83 per night ... most Sundays-Thursdays
- £96 per night ... most Fridays-Saturdays
- £19 food-and-beverage credit per stay
- All guests receive complimentary Wi-Fi, breakfast, self-parking and shuttle to Disneyland
- You can also book this hotel deal with flights included from more than 50 cities
What You Need to Know
- Price based on up to four guests sharing a room
- Children 9 and under stay free of charge when using existing bedding
- These rates are refundable; book now and cancel later, if necessary
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- No resort fee
- Free Wi-Fi
- Self-parking is complimentary
- Not pet-friendly; service animals only
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- Complimentary shuttle to the entrance of Disneyland, which means easy-access to the new Star Wars Land
- Just a short drive to Knott's Berry Farm
- Heated outdoor pool, restaurant and sports bar on site
- No resort fee, plus free Wi-Fi and parking are included with all stays
Perched on the edge of Anaheim, the Hotel Fullerton offers an updated, affordable home base that's a quick, free shuttle ride from attractions like Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center. Skip the hassle of parking at the theme parks — the complimentary shuttle service picks up guests from the hotel lobby and drops them off directly at Disney's entrance, and guests can schedule a drop-off and pickup time at the hotel's front desk. Shuttle requests are on a first come, first served basis and must be prearranged due to limited availability.
Newly renovated rooms have a contemporary look and dark wood accents. With free Wi-Fi, rain showers and spacious desk areas, the rooms are ideal for both family getaways and business trips. Close the blackout drapes and sink into a pillowtop bed for a good night's sleep.
Drop by Citizen Kitchen — part sports bar, part urban lounge serving up seasonal dishes in an innovative and modern fashion — for lunch, happy hour and dinner.
The hotel is located right off the freeway, making it simple to access the beaches and other attractions in the area: Knott's Berry Farm and Cal State Fullerton are within a 10-minute drive. Other perks: Self-parking at the hotel is free, and there's no added resort fee. A large outdoor pool and hot tub entice guests after a long day at the theme parks.
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Today a new law of residence of Easter Island is officially in effect, which will apply more control over who settles down in this South Pacific island. The president of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, flew from the continent to personally celebrate the ceremony of this new law.
What is the new law about?
This new Chilean Law 21.070 is made to protect the tiny island of Rapa Nui from overpopulation. Starting today, in regards to coming over to live, for a continental Chilean this island is basically like any other foreign country.
For anyone that's not a registered resident, maximum allowed stay is 30 days.
To become a resident, you have to have a child, grandchild or parent that is a resident already, or get a work contract for a local Easter Island company.
Tourism will be virtually unaffected, since the great majority of tourists stay not more than a week, as opposed to the impression under which the majority of the world's news sources are.
Read more about Easter Island entry and immigration law.
How did this happen?
The last years have been eventful. It started in 2015 with a political minority group called the Rapa Nui Parliament suddenly closing off roads with ropes, starting the 2015 roadblock conflict. Most rapa nui didn't agree with the roadblocks and were happy when the conflict ended six months later. Still, it threw a spark in people's minds, and there was more talk in local politics about autonomy, and the will of being able to control the island locally was heard more. The event had many consequences, just as anticipated by rapa nui historian Cristian Moreno Pakarati back in 2015.
During the coming years, rapa nui politicians debated the matter of creating immigration laws to protect the island from overpopulation and dilution of the rapa nui culture. The Convention 169, written to protect indigenous rights internationally, was used to start a petition to the government of Chile about the subject.
Meanwhile, the archaeological sites that had for decades been in control of CONAF, the "National Forest Corporation", had been requested to be controlled by a local entity instead. In 2017, these wishes were granted when the president Michelle Bachelet gave back the ancient lands to the rapa nui people.
After a couple of years of being discussed and developed, and going through the process of validation in the Chilean government, it was finally approved by the Chamber of Deputies in May this year, which was the final step of validation.
Why did this happen?
Rapa Nui is a very small island with its own unique culture and language, with only around 3000-4000 people being part of its native ethnicity. Since the island was annexed to Chile in 1888, outside influences have been strong – particularly the last five decades. At the same time, the islanders are doing their best to keep their traditions alive.
This island is an attractive place for Chileans to move to for its climate, legendary history, safety and economy, which is why now around half of the population consist of Chileans that have moved in from the continent. The amount of Chileans coming over will now be less. This will prevent diluting the culture more, and will help having a more sustainable society and prevent overpopulation.
What do you think of the recent events? Is it good and necessary, or unfair for Chileans not to be able to move to this part of their country's territory? Please comment below!


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Structured Evaluation of adRENal Tumors Discovered Incidentally - Prospectively Investigating the Testing Yield (SERENDIPITY)
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02324647
Recruitment Status : Recruiting
First Posted : December 24, 2014
Last Update Posted : June 10, 2019
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|Condition or disease
|Adrenal Incidentaloma Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Rationale: Standard diagnostic work-up for adrenal incidentalomas (AI) consists of periodical biochemical analysis and CT-scanning in case the initial work-up does not demonstrate the presence of hormonal hypersecretion or adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC),respectively. With respect to the diagnosis of ACC, the health benefits of this strategy are controversial for the following reasons: a. critical appraisal of literature has revealed a much lower ACC frequency of 1.9% than previously presumed; b. CT sensitivity and specificity are suboptimal; c. risk of unnecessary adrenalectomies; d. exposure to ionising radiation; e. risk of CT contrast reactions (nephropathy, allergic reaction); f. health care related and economical costs. The hypothesis to be tested is that incorporation of a single baseline urinary steroid profiling (USP) into the management algorithm of AI is more cost-effective than a strategy solely based on repeat CT-scanning.
Objective: SERENDIPITY aims to improve the cost-effectiveness of the diagnostic strategy for AI by the application of a single baseline USP. In addition, we aim to examine the psychological impact for patients with AI being currently subjected to repeated laboratory tests and CT-scanning during several years.
Study design: This is a prospective observational multicenter study. Study population: Patients are eligible if they meet the following inclusion criteria: adrenal mass > 1 cm in diameter incidentally discovered during CT or MRI-scanning, performed for reasons other than an evaluation for adrenal disease and age 18 years or older. The exclusion criteria are: extra-adrenal malignancy (i.e. active or past medical history of malignancy, except for basal cell carcinoma), radiologic diagnosis of simple cyst or bilateral adrenal masses, allergy to radiocontrast, renal insufficiency (i.e. eGFR < 30 ml/min/1.73m2), pregnancy or inability to understand written Dutch.
|Study Type :
|Observational [Patient Registry]
|Estimated Enrollment :
|1000 participants
|Observational Model:
|Time Perspective:
|Target Follow-Up Duration:
|2 Years
|Official Title:
|Structured Evaluation of adRENal Tumors Discovered Incidentally - Prospectively Investigating the Testing Yield
|Study Start Date :
|January 2015
|Estimated Primary Completion Date :
|March 2020
|Estimated Study Completion Date :
|June 2020
- Cost-effectiveness [ Time Frame: 2 years ]difference in cost-effectiveness of the current management strategy based on repeat CT-scanning to detect ACC among patients with an AI compared with a strategy using a single baseline USP
- frequency of ACC among patients with AI at baseline or during follow-up [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
- determination of the percentage of AI that meets the criteria of a malignant CT- phenotype at baseline or during follow-up [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
- distribution of pathologic diagnosis in surgically removed adrenal glands [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
- QoL in patients with an AI at baseline and during follow-up [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
- frequency distribution between hormonal hypersecreting and non-functional AI [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
- conversion rate from non-functioning AI towards a hypersecreting AI during follow-up [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
- costs of diagnostic procedures and surgical interventions [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples Without DNA
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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|Sampling Method:
|Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- discrete adrenal mass > 1 cm in diameter incidentally discovered during CT/MRI-scanning, performed for reasons other than an evaluation for adrenal disease
- detection CT/MRI-scan performed ≤ 4 months ago
- age 18 years or older.
Exclusion Criteria:
- extra-adrenal malignancy (i.e. active or past medical history of malignancy, except for basal cell carcinoma)
- radiologic diagnosis of simple cyst or bilateral adrenal masses
- allergy to radiocontrast
- renal insufficiency (i.e. eGFR < 30 ml/min/1.73m2)
- pregnancy
- adrenal incidentaloma visible on previous (i.e. > 4 months ago) CT/MRI-scan
- inability to understand written Dutch.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT02324647
|Contact: Michiel N Kerstens, MD, PhD
|University Medical Center Groningen
|Groningen, Netherlands, 9700 RB
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|Study Director:
|Michiel N Kerstens, MD, PhD
|University Medical Center Groningen
|Principal Investigator:
|E Buitenwerf, MD
|University Medical Center Groningen
|Principal Investigator:
|P.H.L.T. Bisschop, MD, PhD
|Amsterdam Medical Center
|Principal Investigator:
|E.M.W. Eekhoff, MD, PhD
|Free University UMC Amsterdam
|Principal Investigator:
|E.P.M. van der Kleij-Corssmit, MD, PhD
|Leiden University Medical Center
|Principal Investigator:
|R.A. Feelders, MD, PhD
|Erasmus Medical Center
|Principal Investigator:
|B. Havekes, MD, PhD
|Maastricht University Medical Center
|Principal Investigator:
|H.J.L.M Timmers, MD, PhD
|UMC St Radboud Nijmegen
|Principal Investigator:
|G.D. Valk, MD, PhD
|UMC Utrecht
|Principal Investigator:
|P.H.N. Oomen, MD, PhD
|Medical Center Leeuwarden
|Principal Investigator:
|K.M. van Tol, MD, PhD
|Martini Hospital Groningen
|Principal Investigator:
|R.S.M.E. Wouters, MD
|Scheper Hospital
|Principal Investigator:
|A.A.M. Franken, MD, PhD
|Principal Investigator:
|J.R. Meinardi, MD, PhD
|Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital
|Principal Investigator:
|R. GrooteVeldman, MD, PhD
|Medisch Spectrum Twente
|Principal Investigator:
|P.C. Oldenburg-Ligtenberg, MD, PhD
|Meander Medical Center
|Principal Investigator:
|A.F. Muller, MD, PhD
|Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht
|Principal Investigator:
|M.O. van Aken, MD, PhD
|Haga Hospital
|Principal Investigator:
|W. de Ronde, MD, PhD
|Kennemer Gasthuis
|Principal Investigator:
|H.R. Haak, MD, PhD
|Máxima Medical Center
|Principal Investigator:
|S. Simsek, MD, PhD
|Medical Center Alkmaar
|Principal Investigator:
|I.M.M.J. Wakelkamp, MD, PhD
|St. Antonius Hospital
|Principal Investigator:
|I.I.L. Berk-Planken, MD, PhD
|Vlietland Ziekenhuis
|Principal Investigator:
|P.S. van Dam, MD, PhD
|Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis
|Principal Investigator:
|H. de Boer, MD, PhD
|Rijnstate Hospital
|Principal Investigator:
|J.J.J. de Sonnaville, MD, PhD
|Tergooi Hospital
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|E. Donga, MD
|St.Elisabeth Hospital
|Principal Investigator:
|N. Smit, MD
|Flevoland Hospital
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|Michiel N. Kerstens, MD, PhD, University Medical Center Groningen
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT02324647 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
4799 ( Registry Identifier: Nederlands Trial Register )
|First Posted:
|December 24, 2014 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|June 10, 2019
|Last Verified:
|June 2019
|Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
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Urinary steroid profiling
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Adrenal Gland Diseases
Endocrine System Diseases
Epinephryl borate
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
Adrenergic Agonists
Adrenergic Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Adrenergic beta-Agonists
Bronchodilator Agents
Autonomic Agents
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This week's pachyderm was of the plush variety and came with Ross Ellis, founder and CEO of Stomp Out Bullying, the country's leading anti-bullying organization which has some serious celebrity supporters, including Taye Diggs, Elizabeth Olsen, Hoda Kotb and Hamilton star Javier Munoz (all of whom have shot PSAs) and The New York Jets organization.Diane Clehane and Ross Ellis with Stomp Out Bullying's new mascot, KindFresh off an appearance this morning on Fox 5's Street Talk, Ross plucked the adorable stuffed toy out of the shopping bag she was carrying and sat it on our table and said, "This is 'Kind' and he's about to go viral."The toy is the mascot of Stomp Out Bullying's new campaign to foster kindness in kids. 'Kind' will be superimposed on images from all over the world and posted on social media by a variety of influencers encouraging followers to guess where he is. "We've got to get kids talking about kindness and this is a fun new way to do it," said Ross as we settled in for lunch.After we got our order out of the way (chicken paillard for her; roasted beet salad for me), she got down to business. Next month is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month which is always observed on the first Monday of October. Here in the city, The Empire State Building will be lit all in blue on Oct. 3. This year for the 11th anniversary of Stomp Out Bullying she said, "Our big push is on kindness. It's critical to teach kids about kindness and spread the message around the world given current events. "Since Ross founded Stomp Out Bullying in 2005, it has grown from a small grassroots effort to become the standard bearer as the go-to organization and authoritative source on bullying and cyber-bullying. It started as a small initiative as part of Ross's other charity, Love Our Children USA. "When we put something on the website [about bullying], it crashed two days later. I knew we were on to something." Today, said Ross, "I'm amazed that we've become the most influential anti-bullying organization out there."I'm not. Thanks to Ross' tireless efforts to build awareness (all while selling swanky million dollar properties for Halstead Property here in Manhattan), Stomp Out Bullying has helped over 5 million kids and teens resolve bullying situations. The organization's HelpChat Line for kids who have been bullied, cyber-bullied or at risk for suicide has reached over 55,000 students and helped save countless lives.Ross told me Stomp Out Bullying receives over 1,000 emails a day about issues surrounding bullying as well as a stream of non-stop calls. Some are adults — who aren't calling about a child. "They just want to talk to someone about something that happened to them," said Ross. 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Dan Simpson
Off-the-cuff folksongs and very silly chat.
I gig in London, and have recently been lucky enough to gain a residency at the Bedford Tavern, at their 'Thank Folk It's Tuesday' show (what a great name?!)!
My gigs are either solo or not. There's a thing called the Dan Simpson Quartet cos I'm posh like that. It has 4 members, cos that's traditional. One is me. One is Alex Walls, on basses of many kinds. One is Dave Ide, on a fiddle and occasional funny remarks. One is Matt Ide, who is the brother of another of the members (who can guess which one?) and hits lots of things as well as being in charge of the overall sound of the band. We often gig with other people as well, because we love improvisation. Basically, it'll be a surprise who turns up (unless you're really against that, in which case we'll be sensible).
I have released two live demo EPs, called the Chapel Sessions. They can be downloaded for ZERO MONIES on bandcamp, or a CD version can be bought. There's also a great single for Christmas, which is also available there.
'Transports you to another place.' - Indied
'Go watch my videos of Danzi, cos he's a reasonably decent musician sometimes' - Rhii Rendell


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Pak Army launches operation against Taliban in Kurram region
A "full-fledged operation" had been launched in the central part of Kurram Agency, a senior unnamed official in the northwestern city of Peshawar was quoted as saying by Dawn newspaper.
The government had notified 80 sq km in the region as a conflict zone a fortnight ago.
"I have no specific details but the operation has started in the mountainous area," the official said.
Troops were dropped by helicopters in Manato and Zaimukhet areas.
Army and paramilitary forces, backed by the air force, were conducting a joint operation in the areas.
Thousands of troops were taking part in the operation, the Dawn quoted its sources as saying.
However, The News daily quoted the chief military spokesman Maj Gen Athar Abbas as saying the operation had not yet been launched but preparations were underway for taking action against militants in Kurram Agency.
He contended that militants would flee their hideouts if reports about a likely military operation appeared in the media before action was actually started.
But, the daily said the Pakistan Army contingents backed by gunship helicopters, tanks and artillery had moved into troubled spots of Kurram Agency to take on militants affiliated with the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan led by Hakimullah Mehsud.
Troops had entered militant strongholds in the mountainous central part of Kurram Agency, the sources said.
Local residents said they heard artillery and tanks pounding suspected militant positions in Zaimusht, Munda, Khoaidadkhel and Alisherzai areas.
There was no information about casualties suffered by the militants.
The security forces had occupied hilltops while militants were still present in remote villages in the mountains and were allegedly forcing residents not to leave their homes.
Curfew was imposed and communications across Kurram Agency were suspended before the launch of the operation.
Some 4,000 families had fled their homes for safer areas, The News reported.
The displaced families were moving to a relief camp set up in Durrani area, reports said.
The Disaster Management Authority in the tribal belt had set up two registration centres where 500 displaced families had enrolled themselves so far, the reports said.
The central part of Kurram agency is adjacent to Tora Bora, reportedly the stronghold of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan.
Militants pushed out of Waziristan and other parts of Pakistan`s tribal areas and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province have set up sanctuaries in central Kurram.
Hundreds of people have died in bloody clashes between rival Shia and Sunni tribesmen in Kurram Agency over the past three years.
Taliban fighters who infiltrated the region have been backing the Sunnis.
Most parts of the region are cut off from the rest of Pakistan as the militants have blocked key roads.
However, it was not clear whether the Pakistani troops would fight Fazal Saeed Haqqani, who recently parted ways with the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and formed his own group called Tehrik-e-Taliban Islami.
Haqqani said he had deserted the Taliban because it was carrying out suicide attacks and targeting civilians.
Haqqani claimed he was affiliated with the powerful Haqqani network that fights US-led forces in Afghanistan.
Members of the Haqqani network have disowned him.


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Lynnae L.G. Lina
Helping families prepare their lives farms and businesses for the future is what drives Lynnae. A native of Central Minnesota, Lynnae is familiar with the farming economy and the challenges farmers and small business people face in everyday life. Helping people navigate the complexities of the legal system at difficult times in their lives is rewarding and challenging.
Lynnae practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, farm succession planning, and business and commercial law.
Both of Lynnae's grandfathers were small family farmers in the Belgrade and Sunburg areas. Lynnae's parents owned a small business when she was growing up. As a result, Lynnae is familiar with the challenges associated with both of these endeavors as well as the myriad of questions faced when looking to pass what you have worked so hard to build on to the next generation. Through her own life experience, she can help her clients wrestle with the "big questions" with competence and compassion. Lynnae knows how important it is for the families she assists that the efforts of one generation continue and thrive in the next.
Morris became a part of Lynnae's life early on through the Henjum Creative Study Institute on the UMM campus. Her early experiences led to her decision to return to Morris to get her undergraduate degree. It was while attending school at UMM that she not only discovered her passion for the law, but met her future husband, Jason Lina, also an attorney at the firm.
After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Morris, Lynnae spent a year working with the Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission in Appleton where she assisted towns and counties in the area develop comprehensive plans.
- B.A. 2001, University of Minnesota, Morris: Political Science
- J.D. 2005, University of North Dakota School of Law
Areas of Practice:
- Estate Planning, including:
- Farm Succession Planning
- Trusts and Wills
- Probate, including:
- Taxable Estates
- Guardianship and Conservatorship
- Business and Commercial Law
- General Practice
Other activities:
- Sunday School Teacher- Faith Lutheran Church, Morris
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota
- Federal Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
In 2002, Lynnae and her husband, Jason, left Morris to attend law school in Grand Forks, North Dakota. While in law school, Lynnae worked in Central Legal Research, providing research for North Dakota judges, prosecutors, and attorneys working with indigent clients. She also took advantage of the UND School of Law's exchange program with the University of Oslo law school, and studied abroad on Oslo, Norway. While in law school, Lynnae was inducted into the Order of the Coif, an honor awarded to law students graduating at the top of their class. After law school, Lynnae worked as a judicial clerk in Bismarck, North Dakota for a year.
Lynnae and her husband, Jason, live in Morris with their son.


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King of his own castle
Posted on August 6th, 2018
It's the quintessential Aussie dream to own your home. As Darryl Kerrigan said 'it's not a house it's a home. A man's home is his castle'. New member Daniel King thought that this dream was out of reach, that is until he met with The Capricornian to discuss his situation. Now Daniel is the king of his own castle.
After three stressful weeks of negotiations and extensions with a Mortgage Broker trying to secure finance from not one but two different Banks, Daniel was almost ready to give up on his home-owner dream. That's when his real estate agent James Allen from Mr Real Estate suggested he contact East Street Manager, Troy Rowe and discuss what options were available to him. "I explained the urgency of this deal when we initially spoke and that we couldn't keep extending. Troy took this loan on as if it was for his own purchase and got it done! At the end of the day we are locals, working for locals, supporting the local economy" James said.
Daniel got in touch with Troy on the Wednesday and arranged a loan appointment for that Friday. A week later his loan was approved and funding was completed within a fortnight. Daniel's loan application from start to finish took 16 working days, almost half the time it had taken a Broker to find a deal.
"I really can't thank The Capricornian enough for all of their help. Troy's level of professionalism was second to none. His knowledge of not only the lending side of things but the whole process really took the stress out of everything" Daniel said. "I was really impressed with the turnaround time and highly recommend Troy and The Capricornian team for all your banking needs".
East Street Manager Troy Rowe said he gets a kick out of helping out locals "It is always good to work with locals to achieve a common goal, whether it is with other professionals in the industry, existing members or new members. We live and breathe CQ, we know the street names and enjoy getting out and getting to know our members. That's what makes us a real alternative to the big banks".
Buying a home can be an exciting but somewhat daunting process – it's one of the biggest commitments you will make. Speak to one of our lending specialists or apply online today and move in to your dream home sooner. Call 1300 314 900 to make an appointment with one of our lending specialists or apply online at https://www.capricornian.com.au/personal-banking/home-loans/.


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New Delhi: Heavy Industries Minister Praful Patel has hit out at the Defence Ministry for barring Indian PSUs like the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) from taking part in a $3 billion Indian Air Force aircraft deal. He said he cannot accept the logic given by the MoD for barring PSUs.
"I can't accept MoD's logic that it's a huge contract. We are allowed to grow, aren't we," Patel questioned.
He also said that he was not taking on the government but only fighting for his own ministry. "Please don't see politics in it. As the Heavy Industries Minister, I have the right to fight for PSUs," Patel said.
Praful Patel has written to Defence Minister AK Antony asking why PSUs like HAL have been barred. In identical letters to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and AK Antony, Patel has said that PSUs should be given an equal opportunity and level playing field and that this would encourage healthy competition.
"This being a government/public procurement, an equal opportunity and level playing field is required to be provided to all capable entities irrespective of being Public or 'Private' in nature. This will also encourage healthy competition," said Patel in his letter.
Antony, as the head of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), had approved the IAF proposal for procuring these aircraft sidelining the PSUs. Sources in the government have said that HAL is already burdened with projects such as SU30MKI production and upgrades of IAF aircraft fleet including Mirage.
Pate, in his letter, said, "There are many PSUs who meet all the prescribed criterion for participating in this tender, but are being denied the opportunity to participate in this tender only because they are PSUs".
The Indian Air Force has to acquire 56 transport aircraft to replace its aging Avro fleet. In the tender, issued on May 9 this year, the defence ministry had bypassed PSUs as Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and said new aircraft will be produced by the Indian private sector firms.
The tender was issued to eight foreign vendors including American Lockheed Martin, Swedish Saab, Russian Rosoboronexport, Spanish Airbus Military, Italian Alenia and Brazilian Embraer and they will have to find an Indian partner to produce 40 aircraft within India. Indian majors such as Tata, Mahindra Defence Systems, Reliance Industries and L & T were expected to partner the bidding foreign partners for the programme.
This comes just ahead of the Prime Minister's visit to Russia and China where this deal is expected to be signed.
(With additional information from PTI)


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1 // Elizabeth Payton: Catherine & François, 1969
I really like this picture, although I'm not even able to tell you what exactly intrigues me most about it. The paper, definitely. But also the look on the lady's face. Is she bored? Pissed off with him because he pays more attention to the paper than to her beauty? Sad? And what about him? Is he bored by his reading (or her)? Or concentrated? Is it even a newspaper he's reading – or maybe the menu in a fancy restaurant? — Ah, I love making up stories to pictures….
2 // Cute crochet deer
Isn't it super-cute? This would be such a perfect self-made gift for a little girl…
3 // D.I.Y.: 2013 Memory Jar
I found this little project a while ago on Pinterest and I quite liked the idea of collecting all your favourite moments of a year in a jar, so that on New Year's Eve, you can take the papers out of the jar and read them again. For my 2013 Memory Jar, I used a plain marmelade jar from the supermarket, spray-painted the lid golden (to cover the brand logo), used some washi tape to label it – and voilà, finished. The first thing I put into were the results of the lead-pouring we did on New Year's Eve. {F.Y.I.: Mine turned into some sort of Venetian mask or weird glasses or whatever. But no one was able to tell me what that means for my future…}


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PSHE and Citizenship
The PSHE (Personal Social & Health Education) and Citizenship Curriculum is fundamentally about educating the whole child.
"...excellent personal, social, citizenship and health education programme" (Ofsted)
PSHE Staff
PSHE is taught one lesson per week in tutor groups by the form tutors. Each Year Group follows a set PSHE programme managed by the Directors of Students and Head of PSHE, Miss Winter.
We take pride in our schemes and lessons being varied and interesting with regular outside speakers, including circle time, debate, ICT and presentations.
All Year Groups will cover the
Related PSHE & Citizenship:
How the Wavell Promotes British Values
To lead independent, happy lives, children must develop their self-confidence. This involves taking responsibility for their own health and well-being. In this subject, children learn about these important life skills. They learn not only about their own rights, duties and responsibilities but also about the rights and responsibilities of others. Teaching in PSHE aims to help them respect and value the richness and diversity of our British society. PSHE at the Wavell School is not formally assessed.
Our PSHE Bulletin Board contains current PSHE news and information as well as useful links for students.


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On March 8-9, 2019, The International Conference on Cyber Security and Connected Technologies – ICCSCT 2019 will be held in Taipei, Taiwan.
Information security systems, information warfare, system management, development and implementation etc. will bring together scientists, engineers and students.
It should be noted that the papers are accepted until January 31, 2019.
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"Both countries negotiated in good faith in order to achieve a treaty that Timor Leste, Australia and the [Conciliation] Commission believe is fair, balanced and consistent with worldwide law", the statement said.
It is hoped the deal, signed at the United Nations in NY, will end the bitter dispute over oil and gas reserves in the Timor Sea.
That same year, Australia and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) negotiated the 2002 Timor Sea Treaty - a variant split 90-10 in favour of Timor, which applied to fields in the Joint Petroleum Development Area.
The two sides and the Sunrise joint venture have not yet agreed on a way to develop Greater Sunrise.
It will come into force once it has received parliamentary approval in both countries.
The UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, a former prime minister of Portugal who had campaigned for Timor-Leste's independence, spoke at the event. Australia and East Timor have been at loggerheads for the past decade over the Timor Sea.
"To see this ceremony is like the complement of that day, and to be here today is an enormous privilege and fills my heart with joy".
After signing the treaty during a United Nations ceremony, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop told reporters that East Timor stood to gain "substantial benefits" from the deal.
USA committee might have issues with the Broadcom/Qualcomm deal
The government's move though could now spoil Broadcom's efforts to take over the American company. Broadcom's bid to acquire Qualcomm for $117 billion may be stymied by U.S. security concerns.
The statement called the treaty "a testament to the efficacy and importance of resolving disputes peacefully and in accordance with global law".
"Australia believes the global rules-based order is fundamental to our collective security and prosperity", Bishop said.
Timor-Leste will also receive a higher share of the revenue from the gas fields, taking between 70 and 80% depending on whether the gas is piped first to Timor-Leste or Australia, Reuters reported.
Timor-Leste's Minister Agio Pereira said: "Thanks to the strong commitment of the leadership of both countries to this conciliation process, we have arrived at an agreement on maritime boundaries that is equitable, and consistent with worldwide law". "Our treaty reflects the value and importance of those rules and institutions and the benefits for states in abiding by those rules", she said.
Pereira, calling the treaty "equatable, forward-looking", said it will institute certainty in global investment and economic development for Timor Leste.
Bishop also addressed accusations from Gusmao that the conciliation committee had shown bias and used inferior technical expertise, putting forward a formal recommendation against convention, which favoured Australia.
"The conciliation shows how global law can enable countries to resolve their disputes peacefully".


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I do not use social media, unless github, gitlab, or WordPress.com count. But, here is my hashtag for the week: #movingtogitlab.
With the disheartening news about a week ago of a malevolent force taking over the community darling github.com, I have decided to move my projects to gitlab. Plus, I was awakened to the fact that github's value-added bits are closed source. Well, what an interesting situation! And I was just getting a few stars on some of my repositories too.
Check out the traffic of the gitlab github importer: https://monitor.gitlab.net/dashboard/db/github-importer?orgId=1.
I will be sharing over the next few posts some tools I used to facilitate this process. I had some help with the gist one, and I used a simple tool for the git repos.
Someday I may even run my own instance of gitlab.


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Day 5 was an interested day. I learned to my surprise how important my cell phone was to me. If your at the Cell office a quarter to closing in a complete panic. Like it was the Cell Phone emergency room. You might need to check your attachment to this object.
My cell was pronounced dead on the scene. Due to a bathroom accident that happened earlier that day. No, it didn't hit water but it did take a very hard nose dive and a long slide across three stalls and hit a wall. I tried to revive it all that day and into the evening. But about 15 minutes before the cell office closed I decide I couldnt wait any longer and took the old phone in. They sold me a new phone with all the bells and whistles. Then over night my old phone found new life and started working again good as new!!! But 12 hours later it was to late I was already in love with another and there was no going back.
This weekend I will be taking a break from the challenge and will be working on a few cards for The Card A Day blog I'm a designer on. I hope you join me and the other wonderful designers over on CADB.
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NYC and Xavi finally got some snow today, about 8-12 cm (3-5 inches). Only about 10 other years in the past century when the snow arrived this late. It won't last long; forecast to be 11 deg C and rain on Monday.
fun in the snow on our terrace
Kids having fun in our apartment block's garden
Xavi's not so sure (and wearing Ugg boots for Australia Day)
When walking on the Upper East Side...
... need to be bundled up in this kind of weather
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Xavi's first snow - finally
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Been playing Most games since the age of three :) I'm aspiring to be a game designer! If anything I want to learn to model, texture, and code. All skillfully at some point.
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Base was actually built in world builder. Actually it was originally the enemies base in a mission I was making. However in my attempts to make it look better for that eye candy we all love. (:
The base itself was made faster then I would have liked which is why I just used a base I had half set up already. I really wanted to use Tiberian Sun but that would have involved more time for reinstalling and set up then I had to actually make the base. So I had to settle for this. :/ Oh and Ignore the random white spots I had changed the terrain and stuff to make it look good but I did not do the whole map. Mostly because it was all set up to look like a temperate desert/grassland area.


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Due to frozen pitches this afternoon's u10 tournament at Canterbury is postponed.
Due to frozen pitches this afternoon's u10 tournament at Canterbury is postponed.
Dear all,
I'm sorry to say that we have taken the decision to postpone this evening's junior dinner. We haven't taken the decision lightly, but there is still a Met Office amber weather warning from 4pm running through to tomorrow. We are in good company – as well as all our hockey games being postponed, the Gills game is off for spectator safety.
I know that everyone will be very disappointed, but I hope that you will understand that everyone's safety is paramount.
All those party outfits won't go to waste. We will look to reschedule (likely early to mid April).
Stay safe and warm.
ALL junior training and matches are cancelled on Sunday. Keep warm and see you all next week.