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News in review: Amazon Glacier puts the freeze on tape
This article is part of the Modern Infrastructure issue of November Volume 1, Issue 2
Ten years ago, a storage executive at an early disk-based backup vendor said to me, "I've sold $100 million in tape systems that no one wanted to buy." Fast-forward to today, and enterprises are still begrudgingly buying tape and tape drives. However, new entrants in the cloud archiving market may finally signal the beginning of the end for tape in the enterprise. The worldwide information archiving market is robust and growing, thanks to ever-increasing data and compliance requirements. According to a recent report by The Radicati Group, a market research firm, the market will be more than $3 billion by year's end and will grow to $6.3 billion in 2016. Currently, cloud-based services already account for 31% of that market, while on-premises solutions—including tape—garner the remaining 69%. Cloud Services Tip the Tape Scales? But tape certainly isn't driving archiving growth. Market research firm Santa Clara Consulting Group found that the market for backup tape drive and media dropped to $1.33 billion in 2011, down 14.7% from ...
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Software-defined networking could drastically change today's network infrastructure
There's plenty of talk in IT circles about using SDN to change network infrastructures—and catch up with servers and storage. As the hype for SDN spins up, what can you actually accomplish today?
Is the public cloud the best place for legacy applications?
While the prospect of porting new applications in the cloud gets lots of airtime, legacy apps in the cloud may provide major ROI.
Business continuity moves to the cloud as applications become resilient
Business continuity may be taking on a new flavor as the cloud gains prominence. Application resiliency is key to building an elastic infrastructure.
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Interop 2012 conference: Overheard from attendees
This installment of Overheard, from Modern Infrastructure, covers the recent Interop and Microsoft Exchange conferences.
News in review: Amazon Glacier puts the freeze on tape
As archiving needs grow, IT teams are trying to figure out whether it's time to ditch tape and move to cloud archiving services. Amazon has waded into the market with its Glacier service.
Understanding wear leveling for solid-state disks
Take a look under the hood of flash storage in this detailed definition of wear leveling and solid-state disk.
Data center technologies to be thankful for
These data center technologies to be thankful for may surprise you. Check out this installment of "Modern Infrastructure"'s Countdown for more.
Windows 8 features: The good, the bad and the ugly
With the release of Windows 8 comes a raft of new features and considerations. Find out the good, the bad and the ugly.
New mobile devices sweep the market in late 2012
The fall of 2012 saw a new crop of mobile devices hitting the market—which means IT teams have new devices and operating systems to look out for.
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Exploring application delivery and networking in 'Modern Infrastructure'
Get a look inside the November issue of Modern Infrastructure with this introduction from editor-in-chief Alex Barrett.
BYOD security issues do exist, but IT teams shouldn't fear the trend
IT teams might be nervous about BYOD security issues, but there's no need to be, according to Brian Madden. Securing devices isn't any different from what IT has been doing for years.
Data center design: How to avoid a $5 million mistake
Designing a new data center isn't just the purview of IT. Getting input from all angles can avoid costly mistakes.
Social media: Coming to an enterprise near you
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Monday, May 27, 2013
BrahMos-1 ASCM Being Fired From INS Tarkash On May 22; Indian Navy And NDMA To Receive 12 ShinMaywa Industries-Built SS-3 Amphibians; HSL To Build Four Mini-Submarines For MARCOS; BEML-TATRA To Resume Deliveries Of T815 Heavy-Duty Trucks
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Spotlight On Indian Navy's Forthcoming Accretions
Friday, May 10, 2013
Taking Stock of PLA's Rapid Deployment Capabilities: Lessons Learnt From National Emergencies
All seven of China's military area commands sent troops or medical forces to Sichuan. In addition to the first 13,600 soldiers dispatched, Chengdu MR had sent 16,000 more soldiers by the end of May 14. Jinan MR sent 18,000 soldiers who travelled to Sichuan by rail and motorcycles. Lanzhou MR dispatched 5,000 soldiers and militia forces to lend assistance. Beijing MR organised a professional earthquake relief team of 150 soldiers. Guangzhou MR formed three medical teams of altogether 90 medical staff and transported medical equipment and medicines. Nanjing MR formed six medical teams composed of surgeons and anti-epidemic and disease prevention staff to deliver medical equipment and medicines by the end of May 14. By 9am on May 14, a total of 72 military medical teams made up of 2,160 staff had been dispatched along with emergency medicine and medical equipment worth over US$5.3 million. Soon thereafter, another 16 anti-epidemic teams had arrived on the scene. In all, the PLA mobilised around 84,000 active and 42,000 reservist personnel, while the PAPF had dispatched 20,000 personnel. Medical personnel dispatched amounted to 32,000.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
What China Really Wants And Why
For India, it will be extremely difficult to come up with meaningful counter-explanations because, rather stupidly, when India began upgrading her transportation infrastructure in Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, they were all labelled as being military-specific and that too targetted against China. At no stage did anyone in India even think about relating such efforts to the spill-over effects that would be of enormous benefit to the resident civilian populace in these states. Exactly the opposite holds true for China within the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR), where, officially, mega-projects on transportation infrastructure have been launched and completed since the 1990s primarily for spurring regional economic growth and promotion of international tourism. Whatever military-specific infrastructure developments that have been undertaken thus far by the PLA within TAR, is therefore defined as being the 'minimum required for protecting China's economic investments within TAR'.
There are a total of 351 Type 86G ICVs in this Division (to be replaced in future by the ZSD-89), which are supported by a Field Artillery Brigade of 20 P-50 tracked 122mm MBRLs and 52 PLZ-07 122mm tracked howitzers, and a MBT Battalion of 99 ZTZ-96Gs. Type 89 tracked armoured command vehicles are liberally provided throughout the Division down to the Company-level to provide command-and-control capabilities. The Type 86G ICV sports a one-man universal turret containing a 30mm chain gun. The turret also has greater depression and elevation to enable individual windows and mountainsides to be engaged. The Battalion's Fire-Support Company includes one Mortar Platoon (armed with 10 W-99 82mm mortars mounted on 4 x 4 vehicles and to be replaced in future by PLZ-05A tracked 120mm breech-loading mortar carrier), an automatic grenade launcher (AGL) Platoon with two 4 x 4 vehicles each equipped with two QLZ-04 35mm AGLs, one ATGM Platoon of two WZ-91 4 x 4 armoured vehicles each armed with eight HJ-9 ATGMs. There are 18 WZ-91s in each Brigade, providing 72 anti-tank guided missile launchers in the Division.
There is also an AAA Platoon of three PGZ-04As that are also armed with four FN-6 VSHORADS launchers missiles per vehicle for a total of 12. The Division has 27 motorised air-defence vehicles and has 108 VSHORADS launchers that come under the operational control of the AAA Brigade, which includes one Battalion of 24 towed 57mm anti-aircraft guns and one Battalion of 18 towed twin 35mm PG-99 'Giant Bow' anti-aircraft guns, PGZ-04A tracked gun/missile systems, Yi Tian SHORADS, LY-60D SHORADS and HQ-12/KS-1A MR-SAMs. An Air-Defence Platoon of six PGZ-04As and one Yi Tian firing unit are attached to the Field Artillery Brigade. The Helicopter Regiment has with one attack squadron of six Harbin Z-9WE helicopters and one transport squadron of six Mi-17V-5 utility/air-assault helicopters.
CPMIEC's 2-tonne B-611M missile is designed to attack supply lines, warehouses, ballistic/cruise missile launch sites, SAM batteries, command-and-control centres, air bases, road/railway transportation hubs, and area targets in urban surroundings. Armed with a 480kg HE warhead, the B-611M has 280km range. Up to two cannister-mounted B-611Ms can be carried by a wheeled TEL. Another NLOS-BSM from CPMIEC is the P-12, which made its public debut in November 2006. Up to two P-12s are carried in an enclosed compartment mounted on a 6 x 6 TEL. The P-12 has a range of 150km, and it comes armed with either a 300kg HE blast fragmentation warhead, or a cluster warhead containing 19 anti-armour sub-munitions. Both the B-611M and P-12 have a CEP of about 2 metres when using a RLG-INS coupled to a GPS receiver, plus an optronic sensor for terminal homing. CPMIEC's latest NLOS-BSM offering is the vertically-launched joint attack rocket & missile (JARM) system, which can fire both the 280km-range BP-12A and the 200km-range SY-400 from a common launch platform. The JARM, which made its public debut in November 2010, makes use of combined GPS-RLG-INS navigation systems to achieve a CEP of 3 metres A typical JARM Battery comprises ten 8 x 8 TELs housing either 80 SY-400s or 20 BP-12As, or a combination of both.
PLAAF elements falling under the Lanzhou MR include the Yinchuan AB-based 6 Fighter Division with 16 (Su-27SKs and Su-27UBKs), 17, 18 and 139 Air Regiments; Wulumuqi AB-based 37 Fighter Division comprising 109 (J-8Fs at Changji), 110 (Urumqi South) and 111 (with J-11s at Korla-Xinhiang) Air Regiments; and Wugong AB-based 36 Bomber Division with its 106, 107 (Lintong) and 108 (Wugong) Air Regiments, and the 93942 AAA Missile Brigade.
Shigatse is now being upgraded into Tibet's first all-weather air base capable of sustaining high-intensity offensive air sorties, and is now protected by the JL-3D-90A long-range airspace surveillance radar, a Battery of LY-80E MR-SAMs and a combination of FN-6 MANPADS, LD-2000 point-defence systems, and SmartHunter low-probability-of-intercept radars. During hostilities, Shigatse, falling under the Lanzhou MR, could also receive reinforcements from the Yinchuan AB-based 6 Fighter Division with 16 (Su-27SKs and Su-27UBKs), 17, 18 and 139 Air Regiments; Wulumuqi AB-based 37 Fighter Division comprising 109 (J-8Fs at Changji), 110 (Urumqi South) and 111 (with J-11s at Korla-Xinhiang) Air Regiments; and Wugong AB-based 36 Bomber Division with its 106, 107 (Lintong) and 108 (Wugong) Air Regiments, and the 93942 AAA Missile Brigade.
1) The 106, 107 and 108 Air Regiments are equipped with newly-built H-6K bombers that are capable of launching CJ-10K air-launched cruise missiles.
2) The PLAAF deploys its H-6U aerial refuelling tankers in support of its future periodic deployments of Su-27SKs and J-10s (each of which are equipped with four external fuel tanks during their ferry flights and two during battlefield air interdiction sorties) to Shigatse.
3) The PLAAF accelerates the development of conformal fuel tanks for its J-10s.
Regarding land-based transportation infrastructure, there are three highways that presently link with Lhasa:
Challenges For The Eastern Front
The PLA's Chengdu MR comprises the Chongqing-based 13 Group Army (GA), Kunming-based 14 GA, and the Tibet Military District (TMD). 13 GA comprises 2 Army Aviation Regiment in Chengdu (flying Mi-171Es, Mi-17V-5s, S-70C-2 Black Hawks, Z-8Ws and Z-9WEs), 37 Mechanised Infantry Division (in early March 2011, the 1st Tank Battalion of the 348th Mechanised Infantry Regiment of this Division commissioned the ZTZ-96G MBT into its ORBAT, marking it the third Type 96G MBT-equipped unit in the western mountainous region opposite northeastern India), 149 Highland Mechanised Infantry Division at Emei in Sichuan, one Artillery Brigade, one Armoured Brigade (with a Battalion of ZTZ-96G MBTs and two Battalions of Type 86G ICVs), one AAA Brigade, one Special Operations Group ('Falcons of Southwest'), a Combat Engineering Regiment, a Signals Regiment, and one EW Regiment. The TMD commands formations like the 52 Mountain Brigade (equipped with a Battalion of ZTZ-96G MBTs and two Battalions of Type 86G ICVs), 53 Mountain Brigade, 54 Mountain Brigade, a Signals Regiment, plus the 9 Border Defence Regiment, 10 Border Defence Regiment, 11 Border Defence Regiment and 12 Border Defence Regiment, all spread over the Military Sub-Districts of Shannan, Shigatse and Nyingchi. PLAAF elements falling under the Chengdu MR include the Chongqing-based 33 Fighter Division (95661 Unit) with its 97, 98 (Su-27SKs and UBKs at Chongqing-Baishiyi AB) and 99 Air Regiments; Mengzi-based 44 Fighter Division with its 130, 131 (based in Luliang with J-10) and 132 Air Regiments, and the Lhasa Command Post (39177 Unit).
1) It adjoins Tibet in the north and east, Bhutan in south east and Nepal in the west.
2) It provides depth to the Siliguri corridor, which is 180km by 75km, with the neck of the corridor being 20km. The corridor comprises four districts in West Bengal—Dinajpur, Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. If China were to sever this corridor, probably with support from Bangladesh, India would lose contact with Assam and other north-eastern states.
3) It outflanks the Chumbi Valley of Tibet in the east. The width of the Valley in the north is 25km and tapers down to 4km in the south. The Chumbi Valley has well-defined roads and tracks, which terminate in passes. As the Valley has a restricted deployment area, it favours offensive operations. Towards the southern tip of the Valley, China snce 1993 has claimed the area of Doklam Plateau in West Bhutan.
4) It projects into the Tibetan plateau.
1) Compared to the latter, the former enjoys increased overall mobility, especially enhanced air mobility, enabling rapid vertical envelopment over mountainous, jungle, and desert terrain.

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The latest double decker offering from Optare continues the integral idea, with typical flare and style, using the Mercedes-Benz OM934LA 5litre engine. Coupled to the ZF Ecolife 6AP transmission, ZF steering, nearside emergency exit, in two lengths of 10.6 or 11.1 meters. The Metrodecker is now entering the demonstration stage, with Reading Buses and First South Yorkshire sampling this Yorkshire built product.
Ever since the release of the rather impressive styled 'Rapta' body shell in 2009, Optare have been waiting to build on the successful Solo minibus model. Using its favored choice of Mercedes-Benz engine coupled to the Alison gearbox, the IDD4 chassis with the former East Lancashire/Darwen Olympus bodywork was earmarked for a 2010/2011 release.
However Optare was undergoing several changes, with new management (Ashok Leyland), new premises in Sherburn in Elmet and introducing the new Solo SR, Versa, Metrocity and Tempo SR range, leading to the double decker chassis being put on the back burner.
Optare Spectra
The Optare Spectra bodywork was built on the DAF SB250LC chassis, which was based on the MCW Metrobus integral double decker model. Optare with DAF, who were partners at the time, purchased the rights of the Metrobus and Metrorider from the Laird Group in 1989. Optare continued with the Metrorider and later improved the appearance of the integral minibus, until the introduction of the low floor Solo. For the double decker both Optare and DAF worked for a couple of years, correcting the problems with Metrobus chassis and designing a new stylish bodywork. The finished product was displayed at the 1991 Bus Show at the NEC in Birmingham, in Reading Bus livery. Reading became a customer for the Spectra, along with Travel West Midlands and Arriva Yorkshire, plus many independent companies too.
The DAF SB250LC chassis was redesigned as a low floor vehicle in 1997/8, thus allowing the Spectra to continue for a few more years. The low floor version of the Spectra is identified by the longer upper deck window at the front on each side.
East Lancashire Olympus
Long established Blackburn based bus builder East Lancashire (ELC) continued to produce very stylish. some what bespoke bodies for operators. The final body style to be designed by ELC was the Olympus, which was stylish and pleasant to look at. ELC itself was subject to a takeover by the Darwen Group, who were in turn acquired by Optare. The Olympus double decker body was continued, by Optare, with a pause in 2009 as the 'Rapta' body was unveiled.
This Ipswich example shows off the curved lines and the gasket glazing used by ELC at the time. The Olympus was built on the DAF, Scania and Volvo chassis, with examples still in service around the country.
Optare Metrodecker
When this new uniquely styled double decker was unveiled outside the Covent Garden, London Transport Museum in 2014. Optare was now in the hands of Ashok Leyland (75% share holding), which was formed in India during the 1970's by Leyland. The bus was finished with full TfL specification interior, but with a dark blue overall livery, this bus was eventually registered OP14ARE, the event drew interest but no orders were forthcoming. With the Bi-annual Bus & Coach Expo held at Birmingham's NEC, the London bus was displayed outside and joined by a longer prototype inside the exhibition hall.
The neat and uncluttered lower saloon shows of the Estaban Civic V3 high backed seating, with wheelchair zone and the nearside emergency exit. The kidney bowl effect rear window is an interesting style to say the least. Overall the light and bright interior is very welcoming, this particular bus was eventually used by Reading Buses as their 109 YJ65EPU during early 2016. It was also used at Newbury as well as Reading during the evaluation trial, YJ65EPU had moved on by mid February 2016. Another Metrodecker is currently in build for TfL to evaluate, which could lead to a trial period and orders. As operators are now looking for each manufacture to produce, light weight and fuel efficient double decker chassis with light weight bodies too. As Optare knows the UK double deck market is dominated by both ADL and Volvo, with Scania coming in second all competing for business. Bodywork by ADL and Wrights feature in most UK fleets, but MCV are gaining interest with the new Evoseti double deck style, with a batch of Evoseti/Volvo making it into Go-Ahead London's fleet. This does leave Optare with some serious ground to catch up on in the next few months.
First South Yorkshire 35000
Optare has had the Solo and Versa products purchased by First group in the past, so it was quite logical that the Metrodecker might be evaluated within the First group. First as a major bus operator has seen plenty of changes in recent years, the appointment of Giles Freanley, introduction of the refreshed 'Olympia' livery and over £455 million pounds spent in the last few years on new buses across the First group UK fleets.
First South Yorkshire's X78 service has been a little test bed in recent times for potential new buses for the South Yorkshire fleet. The route had been operated by Rotherham based Volvo/Wrights double deckers, with 'Olympia' livery and X78 branding, lately operated by new integral Wrights Streetdecks in a dark/light and grey livery and marketed as the X78 'Steel link'. Two integral Wrights Streetdecks 35101 and 35102 were placed into service with First, with 35101 seeing service in Manchester and Halifax before heading for Rotherham. In late 2015 another demonstrator arrived in Rotherham in the shape of 36301 a Volvo B5TL with new MCV Evoseti bodywork.
During early 2016 it was suggested that First were going to get a Metrodecker for evaluation, by mid April Rotherham depot had been given YJ16DFG for use on the very busy X78 service which serves all the major towns and cities of the South Yorkshire operation. Both the Metrodecker and Streetdecks have the same Mercedes-Benz engine with Voith gearbox in the Streetdeck and the ZF Ecolife gearbox in the Metrodecker. The lower front end dash has echoes of the 'Tempo SR' saloon, which looks smart, YJ16DFG is the 11.1 meter version of the Metrodecker.
Riding the Metrodecker
April 29th 2016 saw the maiden voyage of 35000 the Optare Metrodecker as it started in Sheffield on the 07:03 to Doncaster, then returned to Sheffield as the 08:40 duty. Back to Doncaster as the 10:15 duty, then from Doncaster as the 11:50. It was for this particular journey, that your author travelled down to Coinsbrough, near Doncaster to photograph this new vehicle in service.
Upon arrival, with car parked and practice shot with a Streetdeck, the Metrodecker arrived on time at Castle Hill, Coinsbrough, as seen above. The town was getting very busy decorating the streets with bunting and later spray paint on the roads, for the second day of the 'Le Tour De Yorkshire' cycle race. 35000 then ventured towards Sheffield, as lunch was taken, with more shots of the Streetdecks as well. The Metrodecker returned to Coinsbrough, as the 13:25 departure from the Steel city, with the bus due to leave Doncaster at 15:00.
Your author then picked up the service on the Maple Grove/Micklebring Grove stop at 15:41, some six minutes behind time. The reasonably priced First Day SY ticket £5.00 was purchased and 35000 set off for Sheffield again, in bright afternoon sunshine. Taking a seat over the rear wheel arches the ride quality was good despite the poor condition of the 'wintered' roads the suspension coped very well, which added the smooth ride. The lower saloon was clean and fresh, with larger windows and neat LED lights incorporated within the ceiling coving panels. The light grey and white interior décor is complemented by the light blue/grey with black plastic backed seats, which are e-leather cover Estaban Civic V3s with grey coloured grab rails. There are dedicated buggy and wheelchair zones, with stickers giving priority to wheelchair passengers. The lower saloon has 33 seats in total, with the five rear seats, rear wheel arches and the single seat just after the door, all with thin cushions.
The lower saloon seats forward of the buggy and wheelchair zones, shows the bright and airy design of the vehicle, with Optare logo printed on the floor. At Rotherham, as the drivers changed, so did your author as I ventured to the upper saloon for the continued journey to Sheffield, which had 51 seats all with ample leg room. The windows in the upper saloon were shallower then the lower saloon windows, another weight saving design akin to the Wrights Streetdeck bus. Again Civic V3 seats are in this saloon, apart from the thin cushioned five rear seats.
Acceleration was smooth and jerk free at bus stops, traffic signals and stop/start traffic in Sheffield especially around Meadowhall and the city centre. Hill climbs were somewhat sluggish, depending on the driving style of the driver, however the 18,000kg vehicle got over the hills with dignity intact. 35000 took to the straighter stretches of the X78 route very well providing a fast and nippy, with smooth cornering and deceleration when necessary, the ZF gearbox and Mercedes-Benz engine proving a good combination. The only real noise in either saloon were the constant whirl of the air-con/aircool system. which were busy due to the rather cool nature of the day.
The clean and uncluttered bright upper saloon seen above, showing the high standard of finish to the demonstrator vehicle. The bus was only missing the USB charging points and free Wi-Fi, then it could really make the passengers on the X78 very happy indeed.
Overall the impression of the Metrodecker is one of a favourable vehicle, good quality seating for 84 passengers with space for 15 standing passengers. Rattle free interior, good interior lighting built into the ceiling coving, strong grab rails, good wheelchair and buggy zones and a bright interior décor, give this particular demonstrator the feel of the Streetdecks on the X78 'Steel link' service.
There is a shorter 10.6 meter version, which seems to be aimed at the London market to full TfL specification, no doubt this version could be used as a provincial bus. It will be interesting to see how the Metrodecker sells in the high competitive double deck market, and if Arriva, First, Go-Ahead, National Express, Transdev and Stagecoach will buy examples of this vehicle. One key element which Optare could have is like WrightsBus be able to complete an order for bespoke interior design, like the current Volvo/Wrights Gemini3s on the 36 Riding redefined double deckers.
New vehicles which have entered service, recently and stand out.
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Monday, 13 April 2015
Fine-Tuning in Sea Spong Speaks of Intelligent Design
Joel Kontinen
Fine-tuning is not only associated with the laws that govern the universe. It is also evident in living creatures. The latest discovery features a sea sponge.
According to a press release issued by Brown University:
"The Venus' flower basket sea sponge has hair-like appendages that hold it in place on the sea floor. Research led by Brown University engineers shows that the internal structure of those fibers is fine-tuned for strength. The findings from this natural system could inform the engineering of load-bearing structural members."
There's no shortage of intelligent solutions in the animal kingdom. Like this one, many are so good that engineers are trying to copy the strategy that they use.
"Life may seem precarious for the sea sponge known as Venus' flower basket. Tiny, hair-like appendages made essentially of glass are all that hold the creatures to their seafloor homes. But fear not for these creatures of the deep. Those tiny lifelines, called basalia spicules, are fine-tuned for strength, according to new research led by Brown University engineers."
The press release describes this structure as remarkable:
"In a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers show that the secret to spicules' strength lies in their remarkable internal structure. The spicules, each only 50 microns in diameter, are made of a silica (glass) core surrounded by 10 to 50 concentric cylinders of glass, each separated by an ultra-thin layer of an organic material. The walls of each cylinder gradually decrease in thickness moving from the core toward the outside edge of the spicule."
In explaining such fine-tuning, Darwinian just-so stories have no merit. All the evidence points to design.
And design suggests a Designer.
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The relationship of a husband and wife is based on love, loyalty and friendliness. They enter into a matrimonial relationship to start a family and to be there for each other at every point as a companion and guide. They are like friends, partners as well as lovers for each other. Their love is distinct in every manner as it encompasses a world of emotions. Sometimes they feel like giving expression to their affection that they harbor in their hearts for each other and nothing offers a better option than the husband and wife tattoos.
These tattoos are more or less similar to what couples get on their body parts. Most of the husbands and wives go for identical tattoos as it looks best and conveys their love in the most appropriate manner. Complementary tattoos like the lock and key are also much acclaimed and look beautiful as well. Names of each other or initials to draw a lot of attention from the couples. If you are in search of such tattoo designs then this post is meant for you only. It features 226 husband and wife tattoos, created in varied styles. Take a look.
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Claddagh Bracelet Tattoo
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Black & White Tattoo
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Husband Wife Wrist Tattoo
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Sexy Couple Tattoo
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Image Of Infinity Tattoo
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Lock And Key Tattoo
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Initial Tattoo Design
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Jack And Sally Couple Tattoo
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The Colima volcano in western Mexico continues to surprise us. On December 2, 2016 the volcano webcam captured a strange massive Light UFO which disappears then reappears way above the summit.
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People in St. Petersburg were left stunned after three mysterious suns appeared in the sky, resulting in countless images and videos being posted online.
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Head of popular science at the Petersburg Planetarium and a current Ph.D. student in celestial mechanics at St Petersburg State University, Maria Borukha explains that the enigmatic view is the result of a natural phenomenon known as 'Sun Dogs.'
The 'three suns' were the result of an atmospheric phenomenon that consists of several bright spots appearing next to the sun. Sun dogs, mock suns of phantom suns are a meteorological phenomenon created by light interacting with ice crystals in the atmosphere. This optical illusion is occurring mostly after night frost and when the temperature falls rapidly.
This fascinating phenomenon can occur anywhere in the world but usually do not appear as obvious and as bright as in St. Petersburg.
The three sun phenomenon occurs during freezing weather and mostly when the sun is low in the sky.
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Explore this Article Creating the Shell Making the Hinge Placing the Final Pieces Questions & Answers Related Articles References
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It's possible to make a simple, round locket out of sterling silver sheet metal, but this project is best undertaken by those who are already comfortable with intermediate level jewelery-making techniques like cutting metal and soldering joins. The process requires a careful touch and attention to detail.
Part 1
Creating the Shell
1Cut out four discs. Cut two 1-inch (2.5-cm) diameter discs from 20-gauge (0.8 mm) sterling silver sheet. Cut two more 1-inch (2.5-cm) diameter discs from 26-gauge (0.4 mm) sterling silver sheet.[1]
- Use a divider tool to mark the shape of all four discs into the sheet metal before cutting out the discs.
- If available, use a disc cutter to cut out all four circles. A jeweler's saw can be used when no disc cutter is available, however.
- Note that you do not need to trim or file the discs down right now.
2Dome the two thicker discs. Working with one disc at a time, place each 20-gauge (0.8 mm) disc into the hollow of a wooden sapping block and punch the metal into a shallow dome.
- Place the disc in the center of one of the shallow hollows on the block.
- Position a wooden dapping punch with a low dome on the front end over the disc. Gently tap the back end of the punch with a mallet to bend the metal. Start around the edges of the disc, then gradually move inward toward the center, working in a spiral motion.
- Stop once both domes are 0.18 inch (4.5 mm) thick. Make sure that both domes match each other in height before continuing.
3File down the edges. File the edges of both domes using a large, flat file. Make sure that both domes have a flat edge, and that both edges line up evenly with one another.
- Alternatively, you can use 220-grit sandpaper instead of a flat file.
- Sand or file the edges down while holding the domes on a flat surface. Work in figure-eight motions, applying even pressure the entire time, until the edges are flat and smooth.
4Remove the centers from the remaining discs. Return to the two flat 26-gauge (0.4 mm) discs. Use a disc cutter or jeweler's saw to cut the center out of each one, creating two bearing plate rings.[2]
- Before cutting, use your divider tool to mark out a border measuring 1/8 inch (3 mm) from the edge of each disc.
- Carefully cut along the marked border. The centers can be discarded, but the ring-shaped borders will become your bearing plates that hold the photograph in place.
5File the edges. File down the outer and inner edges of both bearing plates. Use a large, flat file for the outer edge and an inside ring sanding cone for the inner edge.
- You'll need to wrap 220-grit sandpaper around the sanding cone before using it. You can also use flat 220-grit sandpaper to file down the outer edge.
- Make sure that both holes are identical, smooth, and evenly round when finished.
6Solder together the dome and bearing plate. Center one dome over one bearing plate and solder the pieces together with a large, soft flame. Repeat with the other dome and bearing plate.
- Place the bearing plate solder-side up on a tripod soldering stand fitted with a mesh screen. Center the dome over the bearing plate solder-side (indented-side) down.
- Set a handheld soldering torch to a large, soft flame. Work the flame around all sides of the metal, making sure that both the top and bottom receive even heating.
- Check the solder once the metal cools. The bearing plate and dome should be thoroughly fixed together.
- The two soldered pieces will form the two sides of the locket shell.
Part 2
Making the Hinge
1Cut hinge knuckles. Cut three hinge knuckles from tubing with an interior diameter of 0.04 inch (1 mm). Each knuckle should be 1/8 inch (3 mm) long.
- Use a jeweler's tube cutting jig while cutting to prevent the tubing from warping. Place the tubing over the jig, then cut off 1/8 inch (3 mm) section using a jeweler's saw.
- Check the edges of all three hinges before continuing. All three pieces must lie flush against one another when lined up end-to-end, or else the hinge will not work correctly.
2Prepare a place for the hinge. Tape the two halves together, then file down a flat groove for the hinge.
- Use masking tape to hold the locket case pieces together, bearing plates facing inward.
- Create a 5/16 to 23/64 inch (8 to 9 mm) long groove where the two cases pieces meet. Establish the groove using the edge of a square or triangular needle file.
- After you create the groove, you should even it out using a 0.06 inch (1.5 mm) round needle file or diamond core drill.
- Verify that the hinge groove is just barely wide enough and long enough for your three hinge knuckles, then remove the masking tape.
3Protect the locket case. Lightly coat the locket case in correction fluid, then clamp the pieces together using binding wire.
- Only apply the correction fluid to areas you do not wish to solder. It will protect the silver from the flame and prevent the area beneath from melding together. Coat all sides of the locket that shouldn't be soldered, including the interior, and allow the correction fluid to dry.
- Tie the binding wire around the locket shell securely to prevent the pieces from shifting around as you solder the hinge on.
4Position the hinge knuckles. Hold the locket shell over a solid soldering pad with the hinge groove facing up. Apply flux to the entire hinge structure, then carefully position the hinge knuckles on top of the hinge groove.
- You will probably need someone else's help during this step. Instruct your helper to hold the locket shell steady using soldering tongs.
- Lightly apply liquid solder flux to all metal pieces, including the entire locket shell and all three hinge knuckles.
- Line up the hinge knuckles along the hinge groove, keeping them straight and level.
- Thread all three knuckles with a piece of iron binding wire to keep them straight. The wire will also block some of the heat, preventing the inside of the hinge from melding together during the soldering process.
5Solder the hinge in place. Carefully solder the top and bottom knuckles to the back locket case, then solder the middle knuckle to the front locket case.
- Brush the entire assembly with a soft flame until the flux dries, creating a white crust.
- Position medium solder pillions in between the locket case and knuckles. The pallions beneath the top and bottom knuckles should also touch the back case, but the pillion beneath the middle knuckle should touch the front case.
- Heat the entire structure again using another large, soft flame from a soldering torch. When the flux dries to a clear state, focus the heat of the flame directly over the top and bottom knuckles from the back of the locket, holding it there until the pieces solder together.
- Immediately redirect the flame to the front of the locket and the middle knuckle, holding it there until they solder together, as well.
6Quench the locket. Submerge the locket in water and hold it there for several seconds. This should rapidly cool the metal and stop it from melding together any further.
- As soon as you quench the locket, you should also remove the binding wire holding it together.
7Test the hinge. Test the strength and alignment of your hinge knuckles to make sure that they are secure.
- Pry the locket open and use your fingernail to test the hinge along each joined knuckle. If any of the knuckles are not completely and steadily soldered, you will need to try again.
- After determining that the hinge is steady enough, run a wire through it to check the alignment.
Part 3
Placing the Final Pieces
1Solder a bail loop to the back piece. Place a 1/8 inch (3 mm) jump ring over the top center of the back shell, then solder it in place.
- Separate the locket and set aside the front piece. Work only with the back piece right now.
- Mark the top center and file a small groove into it.
- Place the back piece flat-side down over a solid soldering pad and position the jump ring directly into the groove you just created.
- Use a low flame from your soldering torch to meld the jump ring in place, then quench the locket by submerging it in water.
2Drill a hole for the friction-clasp pin. Turn the back piece of the locket over to look at the inner bearing plate. Mark and drill a hole on the bearing plate directly opposite the hinge.
- The hole should be in the middle of the bearing plate.
- Use a hand drill to carefully make a hole with a diameter of 0.04 inch (1 mm) through the bearing plate only.
3Create and insert the friction-clasp pin. Cut a short length of 18-gauge (1-mm) sterling silver wire and fit it into the friction-clasp hole. Solder the bottom of the wire to the back locket case.
- Carefully trim the wire down to a length of 3/16 inch (5 mm) before inserting it into the hole with flatnose pliers. The bottom of the wire must touch the inside of the dome.
- Keep the pin straight as you carefully solder it in place with a soft flame.
- Quench the piece in water and check the strength of the join with your fingernail.
4Slide a hinge pin through the knuckles. Hold both sides of the locket together and slide a hinge pin through all three knuckles.
- Choose wire made from brass, nickel, or 14k white gold. These metals are more durable than silver.
- Hammer one end of the wire so that it flares out slightly, then insert the straight end into the knuckles.
- The wire should fit into the knuckles snugly to keep the hinge tight and durable. If necessary, pull the wire through the knuckles using pliers.
5Set the hinge pin. Cut off any excess wire and flare the straight end by gently tapping it with a cross-peen hammer.
- You can use wire cutters to cut away any excess hinge pin wire.
- Hold the currently flared end of the pin against a bench anvil, then carefully tape the other end to match the flare.
6Drill a hole for the friction clasp pin. Mark the point where the friction clasp pin meets on the front bearing plate, then carefully drill a hole into the bearing plate for the pin to fit into.
- Close the locket and mark the point at which the friction clasp pin hits the front bearing plate.
- Use a 0.04 inch (1 mm) ball bur to indent the marked point. Test the positioning by closing the locket and verifying that the pin fits into the indentation.
- Carefully use a hand drill to drill a 0.035 inch (0.9 mm) hole into the front bearing plate. Only drill through the bearing plate and not through the dome.
7Finish the pin. Trim the friction-clasp pin and file the tip so that it locks into the newly created pin hole.
- Use wire cutters or a file to trim the pin as needed, the use a needle file to round off the top.
- As you round the top of the pin, file a notch to one side. This notch will allow the pin to fit into the hole with a snap.
8Polish the locket. Buff the surface of the locket using Tripoli buffing compound, then polish the surface with polishing rouge.
- You can also add the bail at this point or do so later. Simply fit a 12-gauge (2.1 mm) jump ring into the bail loop.
9Use as desired. The locket is now ready to use. Insert any picture you'd like, hang it from a necklace chain, and wear as desired.
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- Work carefully when cutting metal, handling sharp tools, and soldering the materials. Wear protective gloves, safety goggles, and safety masks as needed to keep yourself safe during this project.
Things You'll Need
- 20-gauge (0.8 mm) sterling silver sheet
- 26-gauge (0.4 mm) sterling silver sheet
- 18-gauge (1 mm) sterling silver wire
- 12-gauge (2.1 mm) sterling silver wire
- 1 mm sterling silver tubing
- 9.5 mm sterling silver tubing
- 18-gauge (1 mm) brass, nickel, or 14k gold wire
- 12-gauge (2.1 mm) brass, nickel, or 14k gold wire
- Divider tool
- Disc cutter
- Jeweler's saw
- Wooden dapping block with punch
- Sandpaper, flat file, rectangular file, and/or triangular file
- Soldering torch
- Tripod soldering stand with mesh
- Copper tongs
- Steel tweezers
- Flux liquid
- Fire-resistant soldering pad
- Tube-cutting jig
- Masking tape
- Needle files
- Correction fluid
- Iron binding wire
- Wire cutters
- Hand drill
- Round bur tool
- Flatnose pliers
- Cross peen hammer
- Bench anvil
- Jump rings
- Tripoli buffing compound
- Polishing rouge
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When Annapolis Royal Pride Day gets underway at 11 a.m. July 27, the Pride Day Parade will take marchers a bit more effort than it did last year when they just had to walked down hill from the amphitheatre to the new rainbow crosswalk.
This year it's all up hill on a one-way street all the way to the outdoor amphitheatre commonly referred to as the 'O'. Organizer Bleu Rae said that's the point. It's not easy.
"That is significant for us," said Rae. "We're going up against the flow – because we're still fighting the flow of this issue. It's still something that goes against the grain of a lot of things."
Mayor Bill MacDonald worked with Rae and her co-chair Zeynep Tonak to organize this year's event.
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But he said there remain challenges.
"Last year our rainbow crosswalk was vandalized and some anonymous phone callers shared their non-inclusive world views with me - making it feel a bit like we're still swimming upstream," MacDonald said. "To symbolize the challenges our community still faces, this year's PRIDE procession will march up Saint George Street, from Market Square to the amphitheatre rather than down the street like last year."
Rae said starting at Market Square and ending at the 'O' also works in another way.
"Last year there were a lot of people hanging around who wanted to talk. There's a lot of people at Pride who want to talk," she said. "Even at my first Los Angeles one I just wanted to hang out at the P-Flag booth and get mama hugs and talk to people about how hard it was for me."
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She said there will also be speeches and entertainment at the amphitheatre. But it's not just that.
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"Everywhere needs Pride day. Everywhere needs a day where everyone can see the love that the LGBTQ+ community has to offer," Tonak said at last year's event. "It's wonderful as a young person, who can see that her own small town that she has grown up in, is continuing to grow with her."
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"For me, what's important about Pride, is for children and closeted and allies – that is the most important part about Pride for me," she said. "I don't need a Pride anymore. I'm very comfortable in my sexuality. I mean I love a rainbow and I love a Pride march, but I don't have a need. But kids, people that are closeted and people that don't know how to be an ally, they need it. They need it to learn how to be a better ally. They need it to learn how to support the people they want to support. That's why I want to make sure our focus is on the things that would be good for those people."
She said that for those wanting to come out, the quaintness and support of Annapolis Royal's Pride Day is perfect. It's not so scary.
"It's about saying we are a supportive community," she said. "I think that's just everything for me."
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Here we are, a couple days away from the 2015 Royal Rumble and I have to (want to) go into a bit of a doom and gloom mode. This could be one of the most important Royal Rumbles we've seen in some time. In fact, Vince McMahon himself tweeted recently "I believe this will be the best year ever for WWE. It starts this Sunday with Royal Rumble."
That's a big statement and more so than just the year. The future of the WWE is going to be determined over the next few months and it really does start this Sunday. If the WWE goes with Reigns to win the Rumble, then they are, in their minds, 100% sure he is "the guy" right now and can continue to be "the guy" for years to come. It's a huge gamble for them because as many people point out, he isn't great on the mic and he's average at best as an in-ring performer. Swinging and missing on making Reigns the guy come Wrestlemania is a lesser version of swinging and missing on a QB prospect in the first round. It's gonna set the WWE back a bit because they don't seem to support Daniel Bryan despite how popular he is with the crowds. So if Reigns whiffs, the company pretty much goes back to the status quo and we could end up with Cena or Orton back at the top until they feel comfortable pushing someone else.
|Plus, all the work fans (and WWE) have put into putting/getting Bryan and others over?
It goes down the tubes faster than someone after the High Knee
Now of course we can't ignore that Seth Rollins has the Money In The Bank briefcase and quite honestly, I don't think there is anyone better suited to hold the title right now than he is. The WWE has it's true heel champion in Rollins as he has taken to his role in The Authority far better than Orton ever did. Rollins outright winning the title or cashing in at the Rumble coupled with a Bryan win in the Rumble match gives us a great Wrestlemania main event as well as an interesting feud leading into Summerslam. After all, Bryan really didn't get his chance at a legit title run having been injured a month after winning the WWE Championship. If Bryan gets the win at the Rumble and WM or Rollins gets the title and holds until WM, at the very least it will show us that WWE is making some moves towards building for the future as opposed to these random Cena/Orton/random part-time star title runs that mean nothing over the long haul. It's time for the company to begin moving forward and Sunday, January 25th 2015 is the perfect time to start.


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- Kinze is now offering industry-leading Camso brand tracks on the new series 1105 and 1305 dual auger grain carts and making tracks available for the first time on the 1051 single auger grain cart. These tracks offer greater durability, easier maintenance and reduced soil compaction. The Camso tracks, combined with Kinze's modular cart construction, heavy 20-bolt hubs, industrial-grade cylinders and unload speeds up to 750 bushels a minute, provide farmers with a rugged, durable cart for efficient harvest.
- The dual auger grain carts will also be equipped with a new joystick to handle four cart functions: tip spout, horizontal auger on/off, flow gate and auger tilt. This new joystick provides a more user-friendly, intuitive, ergonomic design for easy operation. The joystick will also be a retrofit option for existing dual auger Kinze carts. Both Camso tracks and the joystick are available to order in November 2017 for the 2018 harvest season.
Kinze will also showcase its patented, highly versatile flex-frame 4900 planter, displaying both ground contact and electric drive. Also available with hydraulic drive option; vacuum, brush or finger meters; 12, 16 or 24 rows; and bulk-fill or row unit box options, the 4900 planter allows farmers the flexibility to build a planter to their desired specifications. The Seed Meter Test Stand on display at the show further demonstrates the accuracy of seed drop spacing for the various Kinze seed meter options.
For additional information, farmers can contact their Kinze dealer or visit Kinze.com.
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Selecting a sit-on-top kayak seatFor the most part a seat for a sit-on-top kayak is an accessory, not a permanent part of the kayak. These kayak seats are sometimes sold with the kayak as a package deal. Sometimes they must be purchased separately. One may purchase a replacement kayak seat to substitute an inadequate "package deal" or to replace a lost or poor fitting seat.
As a trend many newer model kayaks now come with a built-in articulated seat back that is adjustable to some degree. These built in seat backs do not suit everyone and they too can be replaced. It is a simple job to remove the old seat and install some new strap eyes.
When selecting a sit-on-top seat, the question is not so much "Will this seat fit my kayak?" but "Will this seat fit me?".
Sit-on-top kayak seats are universal, all seats will fit all sit-on-top kayaks, some better than other others, but not to any degree worth worrying about. Also, most seats will be quite comfortable for most peple, again, not worth the worry. In selecting a seat you have 3 criteria:
1. Seat Back Height:
If you are very tall, about 6 foot or more select a taller seat, about 18 inches tall. If you have a bad back, and know or feel, that extra support will help, select a seat with a back about 14 to 18 inches tall. If you are a very relaxed paddler, who may do more lounging than paddling a taller seat will provide more comfort. Kayak fishermen often prefer a taller seat back. Kayak sailors will also often prefer a taller seat.
If you are of average height a seat back about 12 to 16 inches will be more than adequate for support. If you are a very active paddler a shorter seat back will provide greater freedom of movement for full torso rotation (proper forward stroke), and the ability to lean back and to the side (Eskimo rolling) as well as better boat control in dynamic environments. (Top photo, tall back on left, short back on right.)
2. Seat pad Thickness:
Seat pads for sit-on-top seats run about 1/2 to 2 inches. If you have a lack of natural padding and know that a plush seat will be a benefit, look for a seat pad about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick. Most kayakers will do fine with a seat pad about 1 inch, even for a long trip. If your kayak is tippy you may want to consider a thinner seat pad, or use only a back band. Some sit-on-top kayaks are considered to be a "wet ride" with a lot of water in the cockpit. If this is the case you will want a booster seat with a thick seat pad. While a 2-inch seat pad will help most rise up out of a wet seat, some may want to consider the Drifter Kayak Seat by Surf To Summit with a 3-inch thick seat pad. The Drifter seat pad is firm, not squishy. It is comfortable, but it is not plush. The Drifter will conform its shape to fit a wide range of wet kayaks. (Top photo, thick pad on left, thin pad on right.)
3. Seat style and construction:
Seat back stiffness is something to consider. Some seats have stiffening rods to provide ridged back support. These seats are comfortable, but kayak surfers and rough water paddlers should avoid stiffing rods as they will prevent Eskimo rolling and the leaning postures required in the surf zone and rapid rivers. Other seats are thermoformed from foam slabs that provide a very stiff back support, yet flexible for some rough water adventure. Other seats, typically nylon construction over foam slabs are very flexible, and can be considered safer in the surf zone. (Photo above, back band on left, full seat on right.)
Standard side straps with a adjustment buckles are adequate for all sit-on-top seats. Double or triangle side straps can provide a more stable seat, with greater support, but may be more complicated to adjust. Rear straps are universal for the most part.
Seat packs can be added, removed and swapped on some seat styles. My suggestion is to select a seat that has a seat option and get the basic seat pack. A pack on the seat will be invaluable for stowing goodies that are needed while under weigh. If you really have to trim cost get it with out the pack, knowing that you can add one later. If you have a clear need, for a pack such as a fishing pack, or a water bottle pack, then select the appropriate seat pack. Bear in mind that the seat packs are interchangeable, so you could use a dry pack on one outing, and a hydro pack on the next. Import Info: Seat packs are not interchangeable from brand to brand. Select the same brand of seat pack as your seat. Not all seats, from a single brand, will have a pack option.
Selecting Leg Straps
To gain extra performance a sit-on-top kayaker can use leg straps. Leg straps are often called knee straps, thigh straps and thigh braces. The term thigh brace also applies to part of a sit-in-side kayak that servers a similar function, but I feel that the term should not be used as it could cause confusion. The term leg strap is the best as a descriptive term, but I was introduced to the term knee strap and have always called this sit-on-top accessory knee straps.
Sit-on-top kayakers who paddle on rough water, open ocean, white water rivers and in the surf zone should use knee straps to gain better control of their kayak. Sit-to-top kayakers who paddle much less challenging waters do not need knee leg straps. (Photo above, top to bottom, ergonomic, strong, extra features, basic.)
Kayak surfers, white water paddlers, Eskimo rollers and rough water paddlers should select a very strong pair of leg straps. They should avoid straps with side release buckles. For kayak touring select knee straps with comfortable form fitting padding and easy adjustment with side release buckles. Four multiple users be sure to select knee straps with easy adjustment. Leg straps are functionally all the same. Budget style straps will function just as well as fancy straps, comfort difference is minimal.
Selecting a Paddle Leash:
The purpose of a paddle leash is to simply keep the boat and paddle together. If the kayaker maintains a grip on the paddle shaft he can stay with the kayak after capsize.
Kayak surfers should use a paddle leash to control their kayak after capsize. Paddlers on open and windy waters should use a paddle leash as a safety measure. Beginners should use a paddle leash to prevent paddle loss as they lean to maintain stability and practice deep-water re-entry. Flat-water kayakers who have experience, and paddle on calm protected waters do not necessarily need a paddle leash. A paddle leash should never be used on white water rivers, or water with strong currents and many obstacles.
Select a coil paddle leash for kayak surfing. A coil is safer because it can break in entanglement situations. Tubular webbing leashes are the most durable and very strong. They are a good choice for general purpose, recreational paddling and touring. An experienced kayak surfer who uses leg straps can use a tubular webbing leash if they remain seated during most wipe-outs. For fishing a coil will not snag a hook, but it can tangle with fish line. A tubular webbing leash will snag a barbed hook, but is less likely to tangle with fish line. Plain rope can lead to entanglement. Plain bungee cord can snap back at the user, causing injury.
For kayak touring choose a short to medium length leash. Connect it to the kayak using the bowline attachment method, cockpit or fore deck attachment method. For kayak surfing select a long leash, attached to the bow grab handle. For fishing a shorter leash with cockpit attachment is best. (Photo above, tubular webbing upper left, coil no clip upper right. coil with clip lower.)
Kayak packages rarely come with leg straps and paddle leash. These items will usually be a special purchase, and may require a little customization of the kayak, by adding strap eyes in strategic places.
Your seat and leg straps should last for many years. Most paddle leashes will last a long time too. Expect to replace coil paddle leashes from time to time. Kayak surfers should carry a spare leash. Over time you may discover a need to replace your seat, leg straps and/or paddle leash with different versions that suit your needs better. New accessories can refresh the look of an older kayak.
Take care of the accessories by rinsing them in fresh water after each use. Let fully dry before storage. Keep in a cool, dry location, out of the sun. Lubricate brass snaps with light oil as needed. Do not leave the accessories on the kayak, out in the sun, all summer long. Do not car top with the accessories still attached to the kayak.
Proper adjustment is the key to comfortable seating. Setting up the seat takes some practice. It may take several adjustments to get the right fit. Experiment with the adjustment straps of both seat and leg straps to get the best results. Be sure to see the related article: "BACKRESTS, KNEE STRAPS & PADDLE LEASHES"
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Don`t just take our word for how good the Mayflower Bar, Eatery & Boutique Inn is ... See what are valued custmers have to say.
Recently booked a table for 18 people to celebrate a colleagues retirement. The staff were brilliant and attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent and cooked to a high standard and was enjoyed by everybody. The ambience of the restaurant was very good and fun was had by all. Many thanks to Lucie and her staff for a lovely night on Thursday 19 July.
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Join The Dots - We Are Not In Kansas Anymore. The Game Has Totally Changed!
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I note there are two very different and ultimately disconnected conversations that have been going on. One is inside the fortress wall of those who are responsible for delivery and their suppliers and consultants (at a national as well as state level). This conversation is motivated by natural self interest and arrogance and has the aim of maintaining their vested interest not least the rivers of gold into their own pockets. Within this group there is a group think mentality. They believe their marketing spin, because they have to. Outside of this grouping at the highest levels there is the talk of australian ehealth being another NHS IT Failure. That it wont deliver, cannt deliver. And that it is a waste of time and money! But doing something about it means acknowledging that it is a failure.
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Dr. Frances Cress Welsing is an African-American psychiatrist practicing in Washington, D.C. She is noted for authoring the "Cress Theory of Color Confrontation" and "The Isis Papers: The Keys to the Colors," which explore and define the global system of white supremacy.
In "The Isis Papers," Welsing contradicts the notion that white supremacy was rooted in an idea of genetic superiority. Instead, she presents a psychogenetic theory suggesting whites fear genetic annihilation because their genes are recessive to the majority of the world's population, which consists of people of color – the most threatening being black. Therefore they established white supremacy to prevent people of color from diluting their genes and subsequently rendering them extinct.
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In these ten engaging stories students gain insights into the workings of, and interconnections between, our human, cultural and natural worlds.
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A self-important colonial explorer emerges from a sailing ship and plants a flag on the Arctic ice, as a bemused Inuit hunter looks on. Then the explorer plants another, and another, and another, while the hunter, clearly not impressed that his land has been "discovered," quietly goes about his business.
In this charming and humorous re-imagining of first contact between Inuit and European, Jonathan Wright brings us the story of a savvy hunter and the ill-equipped explorer he outwits.
This is the story of a family road trip across the Canadian prairies set in the 1970s. In an era before in-car movies and video games, four sisters squeeze into the back of the family car for a long journey. While the parents keep a steady watch on the road ahead, restlessness gradually gives way to mayhem in the car's close quarters. Just
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Students in grades 6 to 8 at Sidney Gutierrez Middle School in Roswell, New Mexico, created the film, under the direction of animator Karen Aqua and composer Ken Field. The students used hand-drawn animation techniques (cut-outs and flipbooks), and created all the artwork, sound effects, music, and narration.
Kevin finds an injured baby crow on the street one stormy night, and as it recovers, Kevin's backyard provides the rich setting for a story about his conflicted relationship to nature.
Fort Chipewyan is downstream from the Alberta Tar Sands, the most environmentally toxic industrial project in the world. Members of this community are dying of rare forms of cancer. The fish and moose meat test positive for highly toxic levels of arsenic, and the water is not drinkable. On their own initiative, children came together to protest.
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This series of drawings is inspired by the punctuation marks used in various poems. I drew a circle based on each "comma," "period," or "semicolon," connected them with straight lines, and then removed the text. The piece is a framework of pauses, of silences. The resulting graphic is a field of tensions and inaudible forces.
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