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Beechcraft T-6 Texan II
|T-6 Texan II
|A USAF T-6A Texan II flying from Randolph Air Force Base.
|Trainer aircraft
|National origin
|United States of America / Switzerland
|Raytheon Aircraft Company
|First flight
|In production
|Primary users
|United States Air Force
United States Navy
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hellenic Air Force
|Number built
|over 850
|Unit cost
US$ 4.272 million[1]
|Developed from
|Pilatus PC-9
The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II is a single-engine turboprop aircraft built by the Raytheon Aircraft Company (which became Hawker Beechcraft and is now Beechcraft Corporation). Based on the Pilatus PC-9, the T-6 has replaced the Air Force's Cessna T-37B Tweet and the Navy's T-34C Turbo Mentor. The T-6A is used by the United States Air Force for basic pilot training and Combat Systems Officer (CSO) training and by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps for Primary and Intermediate Naval Flight Officer (NFO) training. The T-6A is also used as a basic trainer by the Royal Canadian Air Force (CT-156 Harvard II), the Greek Air Force, the Israeli Air Force (Efroni), and the Iraqi Air Force. The T-6B is the primary trainer for U.S. Student Naval Aviators. The T-6C is used for training by the Royal Moroccan Air Force, the Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Mexican Air Force.
Design and development
The T-6 is a development of the Pilatus PC-9, modified significantly by Beechcraft in order to enter the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) competition in the 1990s.[2] A similar arrangement between Pilatus and British Aerospace had also been in place for a Royal Air Force competition in the 1980s, although that competition selected the Short Tucano. The aircraft was designated under the 1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system and named for the decades-earlier T-6 Texan.
The JPATS competition winning design was based on a commercial off the shelf Pilatus PC-9, with minor modifications. Additional requirements and conflicts between the Air Force and the Navy resulted in delays, cost increases (from initial estimates of $3.9 to roughly $6 million per aircraft) and a completely new aircraft that is 22% or 1,100 lbs heavier than the Pilatus.[3]
On April 9, 2007 the U.S. Department of Defense released their Selected Acquisition Reports, which reported that the T-6 JPATS program was one of only eight programs cited for Congressional notification for 25–50% cost overrun over initial estimates, which is referred to as a "Nunn-McCurdy Breach" after the Nunn-McCurdy Amendment. It is unusual for a program so far into full rate production to experience significant enough cost overruns to trigger this Congressional notification.[4]
Operational history
United States
The T-6A was introduced to Moody Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base in 2000-2001, and the Air Force awarded the full rate T-6 production contract in December 2001. Laughlin Air Force Base began flying the T-6 in 2003 where it is now the primary basic trainer, replacing the T-37. Vance Air Force Base completed transitioning from the T-37 to the T-6 in 2006. That year, Columbus Air Force Base began its transition, and retired its last T-37 in April 2008. The last active USAF T-37Bs were retired at Sheppard Air Force Base in the Summer of 2009.[5]
The Texan failed to qualify for the Light Attack/Armed Reconnaissance program, because the USAF mailed the exclusion notice to the wrong address, leaving the company with no time to protest the decision.[6] But the official mail failure gave Hawker-Beechcraft a further legal justification, as they had told the USAF they planned to file a legal challenge even before the official notice had been mailed and brought its considerable political influence to bear against the USAF decision against their candidate with one Kansas Congressman stating "It is simply wrong for the Obama administration to hire a Brazilian company to handle national security when we have a qualified and competent American company that can do the job."[7] In 2013, Beechcraft was once again the loser.[8]
The CT-156 Harvard II is a variant used for pilot instruction in the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC),[9] located at 15 Wing, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.[10] They are leased to the Royal Canadian Air Force by the program's administrator, Bombardier. NFTC's Harvard II aircraft are almost identical in cockpit layout and performance to the American JPATS Texan IIs. Within NFTC, students fly the Harvard II in Phase 2 and 3 of the training program, and some will go on to fly the CT-155 Hawk jet trainer also used by NFTC for Phase 4 (Moose Jaw) and Phase 5 Fighter Lead-In Training (4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta). NFTC had 25 Harvard II aircraft owned and maintained by Bombardier, although one was recently lost following a non-fatal crash.[11]
The Hellenic Air Force operates 25 T-6A and 20 T-6A NTA aircraft.[12][13]
On 9 June 2008, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced a possible FMS sale to Israel of 25 T-6As for the Israeli Air Force.[14][15] In July 2009, Beechcraft delivered the first four of 20 T-6As under contract to the Israeli Air Force.[16]
On 16 December 2009, the first four of 15 T-6A aircraft are delivered to Iraq under a $210 million contract. No AT-6 aircraft were included as was previously reported. This equates to an average of $14 million per aircraft with support and training included. The first eight aircraft, purchased by the Government of Iraq, will arrive at Tikrit by the end of January 2010. The last seven, purchased by the United States, are expected by the end of December 2010.[17]
On 13 May 2014, the US State Department approved an order for 24 T-6C aircraft for use as trainers by the Iraqi Air Force. The sale was worth US$790 million and was part of a larger one billion dollar deal.[18]
On 9 January 2012, Mexico purchased six T-6C+ aircraft for the Mexican Air Force to begin replacing their Pilatus PC-7 trainers.[19] On 24 October 2013, Hawker Beechcraft announced a follow-on order of an additional six T-6C+ aircraft for the Mexican Air Force, bringing the total ordered to 12.[20] The Mexican Navy also ordered two T-6C+ Trainers in March 2014.[21]
In October 2009, Hawker Beechcraft announced the sale of 24 T-6Cs for the Royal Moroccan Air Force.[22]
New Zealand
The New Zealand Government announced the purchase of 11 T-6Cs for the Royal New Zealand Air Force on 27 January 2014 to replace the PAC CT/4 Airtrainer, with all aircraft delivered by February 2015. The first training course using the type is scheduled for early 2016.[23][24] The T-6Cs are expected to remain in service with the RNZAF for 30 years.[24]
United Kingdom
On 24 October 2014, the UK Ministry of Defence announced its preferred bidder for the UK Military Flying Training System programme. Ascent's system will involve T-6C Texan IIs in the basic trainer role for both Royal Air Force and Royal Navy pilots.[25] The contract for ten aircraft was signed by Affinity Flying Training Services and Beechcraft Defense on 4 February 2016. The T-6C trainers will replace Shorts Tucano T1 aircraft.[26]
- T-6A Texan II
- Standard version for the USAF, USN, and Hellenic Air Force (25).
- T-6A NTA Texan II
- Armed version of the T-6A for the HAF (20). T-6A NTA has the capability to carry rocket pods, gun pods, external fuel tanks, and bombs.[13]
- T-6B Texan II
- Upgraded version of the T-6A with a digital glass cockpit that includes a Head-Up Display (HUD), six multi-function displays (MFD) and Hands On Throttle And Stick (HOTAS),[27] used at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, and United States Naval Test Pilot School.
- AT-6B Wolverine
- Armed version of the T-6B for primary weapons training or light attack roles. It has the same digital cockpit, but upgraded to include datalink and integrated electro-optical sensors along with several weapons configurations.[13][28] Engine power is increased to 1,600 shp (1193 kW) with the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-68D engine, and the structure is reinforced.[29][30]
- T-6C Texan II
- Upgraded version of the T-6B with wing hard points, primarily designated for export sales.[31]
- T-6D Texan II
- Version based on T-6B and C for the US Army for operational support, testing, utility, and chase plane roles.[32]
- CT-156 Harvard II
- Version of the T-6A for NTFC with the Canadian Forces.[10] Nearly identical to standard USAF and USN in terms of avionics, cockpit layout, and performance.
- Mexican Air Force 6 T-6C+ delivered in 2012.[20][37] A follow-on order for 6 more planes was made, due for delivery in late 2013.[38]
- Mexican Navy[39]
- Royal Moroccan Air Force 24 T-6Cs in service as of January 2012.[22]
- Royal New Zealand Air Force
- No. 14 Squadron RNZAF - 11 T-6Cs for the pilot training role at RNZAF Base Ohakea.[40]
- United States Air Force
- United States Army
- United States Navy
Specifications (T-6A)
Data from Global Security,[41] USAF[42] and USN[43]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Length: 33 ft 4 in (10.16 m)
- Wingspan: 33 ft 5 in (10.19 m)
- Height: 10 ft 8 in (3.25 m)
- Wing area: 177.5 sq ft (16.49 m2)
- Aspect ratio: 6.29:1
- Empty weight: 4,707 lb (2,135 kg)
- Gross weight: 6,300 lb (2,858 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 6,500 lb (2,948 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 149.0 Imp gal (677.5 liters, 1200lbs)
- Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68 turboprop, 1,100 shp (820 kW)
- Propellers: 4-bladed Hartzell Propeller
- Cruise speed: 320 mph (278 kn; 515 km/h)
- Never exceed speed: 364 mph (316 kn; 586 km/h)
- Range: 1,036 mi; 1,667 km (900 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 31,000 ft (9,449 m)
- G limits: +7.0g -3.5g
See also
- Related development
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- Related lists
- ↑ "T-6A Texan". U.S. Air Force. United States Air Force.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "T-6 is not a PC-9", Military (PDF), Hawker Beechcraft, archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-03-09<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "Strapping in and Bailing out, Navy and Air Force Joint Acquisition of Aircraft", AF research<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "Department of Defense Selected Acquisition Reports", Deagel, 2007<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ USAF. "80th Flying Training Wing". Retrieved 2009-10-24.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Trimble, Stephen. "Mail mix-up makes Hawker Beechcraft miss protest deadline for USAF contract; appeal filed in federal court." Flight Global, 27 December 2011.
- ↑ "Smaller US Air Force Programs - The Dead and the Dying" Air International, February 2012, p. 12, ISSN 0306-5634
- ↑ Tamir Eshel. "USAF Determined on Super-Tucano for Afghanistan Even at Higher Cost". defense-update.com. Retrieved 12 May 2015.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
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- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Department of National Defence Public Affairs (March 2007). "CT-156 Harvard II". Retrieved 4 November 2011.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
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- ↑ Amynanet. ">ΑΜΥΝΑ & ΔΙΠΛΩΜΑΤΙΑ 18. Εκπαιδευτικά αεροσκάφη". Retrieved 2009-10-24.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
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- ↑ "The Penny Drops: Iraq Chooses its Training & COIN Aircraft". Defense Industry Daily. 15 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2015.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
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- ↑ "Mexican Navy Places Initial Order for Beechcraft T-6C+ Trainers". Textron Aviation. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-28.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Hawker Beechcraft sells 24 trainers to Morocco
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- ↑ NATOPS Flight Manual T-6A, NAVY (NAVAIR) A1-T6AAA-NFM-100, Change 5, 15 June 2010
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You need a Vehicle Immobilisers licence in Northern Ireland if you undertake any of the following activities:
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"There is a hidden message in every waterfall. It says, if you are flexible, falling will not hurt you! " ~ Mehmet Murat ildan
I hadn't realised until today that one of our regular contributors to our photo challenges on our site https://weeklyprompts.com also hosts her own challenges.
Today is the first my of responses to the challenges that Bren hosts over at Ryan Photography – Waterfall
This first picture was taken when visiting the Tropical World Centre at Roundhay Park Leeds in Yorkshire. The falling water fascinated me and prompted a short 20 second video, however, I inadvertently clicked Slow Motion, but I hope you'll agree it has produced a lovely if unexpected effect!
Next is a picture I may have shown here before – the waters of the petrifying well at Mother shipton's cave, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. These waters literally turn these items into stone.
Followed here by a video of just a few seconds long, mainly because when you see falling water you really do need to have the full picture and listen to it!
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Prenatal Yoga includes sequences and yoga postures that especially and specifically benefit and strengthen women's bodies and minds in the transformative experience of pregnancy. Physical and nervine strength, and mental and emotional stability is developed through the mindful practice of yoga postures. Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques are taught to help calm the nerves through the experience of pregnancy, birth, postpartum healing and beyond. Pregnant mothers are welcomed to attend the prenatal yoga class at IYCGR when offered, or attend Level 1 or Level 1 - 2 classes taught by Jennifer Beaumont. Tuition is the same as the other classes at IYCGR.
The Iyengar method of teaching includes demonstration with explanations of what to do in the postures, and individualized correction and adjustment. Supporting these postures with props (such as bolster, blankets, ropes, belts, blocks, wall) help with opening the hips and the relaxation of the groins (upper inner thighs) which allows the pelvis to have more space, and to facilitate extension of the spine, which helps make space for the baby, and relieves discomfort and pain for the mother. Having support allows the pregnant mother to hold postures for longer periods of time allows for rest, more space for breathing, and for the experience of inner peace.
This is a photo gallery of Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Jennifer Beaumont, teaching prenatal yoga to a very pregnant beginning level student. The focus of the lesson was creating more space in the pelvis and abdomen for the baby to continue to grow, and for comfort for the mother. Thank you to neighbor, photographer, and gallery owner of LIGHT GALLERY + STUDIO, Matthew Provoast, for the photo story of this lesson.


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Sandhya, S and Kishore, S and Sowdhamini, R and Srinivasan, N (2003) Effective detection of remote homologues by searching in sequence dataset of a protein domain fold. In: FEBS Letters, 552 (2-3). pp. 225-230.
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Profile matching methods are commonly used in searches in protein sequence databases to detect evolutionary relationships. We describe here a sensitive protocol, which detects remote similarities by searching in a specialized database of sequences belonging to a fold. We have assessed this protocol by exploring the relationships we detect among sequences known to belong to specific folds. We find that searches within sequences adopting a fold are more effective in detecting remote similarities and evolutionary connections than searches in a database of all sequences. We also discuss the implications of using this strategy to link sequence and structure space.
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The icecap has melted in Florence!/
No exaggeration, check out the FROZEN arno from last week (those birds are STANDING on ice!)...
But, the good news is that even though today is a little gray and cold, the weather is getting better! Rob and I ventured out last Thursday on a beautiful and sunny day. I almost forgot how damn blue the sky gets here during Spring, Summer and Fall. In our warm weather bliss (actually, it was only low-50's, but it felt heavenly), we treated ourselves to lunch at Trattoria Anita.
If you find yourself in the Santa Croce/Palazzo Vecchio area and are looking for a delicious and budget-friendly meal, Trattoria Anita is a great choice. For 9 euro (plus a 1 euro coperto that includes bread), you get a primi, secondi and contorno (side dish). Apparently Thursday is lasagna day and Rob was all over that. I rarely make lasagna because of my issues with dairy, so he was a happy boy.
Crossing our fingers that the sunny, 60-degree weather in the forecast for later this week comes true!


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paro shouts major sahib. paro sees rudra standing on railway line, paro says what are you doing train is coming, rudra says you said that when you will leave me then nothing will happen to me, paro says why are you doing this, rudra says you will stay here and see that whether I will be alive or not after train comes here, then you will leave me. train is approaching rudra, paro is super tensed. paro is stopping rudra but women stops paro from going down to rudra, rudra says you know why I am doing this, I will die without you, you wanted to listen this so I said it,I don't want you to leave me, I cant leave without you and I don't want to. if you want me to come up then promise that you will not leave me. paro says but I have promised god, rudra says okay then let train come, your god
Scene 2
Laila comes in jeep and ask thakurian to sit in car, she sits, Laila says we have to go far.
Maithili is making flowers, she is happy, samrat comes there, Maithili says I was afraid for this mad paro, samrat says you were tensed for her and what about me, he gets closer, Maithili says I am busy some guest of maasa is coming, he says I have to go to bring sample of embroidered clothes as maasa asked for them.
paro and rudra comes out station, paro says what about our luggage, its in train only, rudra says it will sent to our house, paro says did you inform Maithili jija that I am coming with you, he says stop questioning, paro says last question, when will you leave my hand(rudra is holding paro's hand). rudra comes closer, paro gets shy, rudra says never I will never leave your hand, danveer comes there and makes rudra wear garland, rudra says whats all this, danveer says I am happy that you are fine, some soldiers take rudra on shoulders. rudra looks at paro, danveer thanks paro for being there with rudra.
Scene 3
Laila is driving car, thakurain says I am sorry when you called me maa for 1st time I scolded you, Laila says no need for sorry people usually don't like my 1st impression, thakurain you did a lot for me, Laila says there is water in car pocket drink it, thakurian drinks and thanks Laila for everything, Laila thins that I am going to do something which rudra will never forget.
some ladies comes to haveli, mohini says I will show you some embroideries, its very different, women sees puja plate there and says is someone coming, mohini says actually rudra and his wife.. women says we listened that rudra ate poison, what happened that he ate it, mohini says I don't know there must be something between him and his wife. she calls Maithili, Maithili brings water for them, she says I will bring breakfast, mohini takes Maithili aside and says why do you put puja plate here infront of ladies, Maithili says I just put unknowingly, Maithili goes from there. women says your DIL talks a lot infront of you, she must have give you grandchild but instead she has big tongue, mohini fumes, Maithili comes there with breakfast, mohini ask did samrat brings samples of embroidered clothes, Maithili says he has gone to bring it, mohini says I told him yesterday only so why it si not here now, Maithili says he is busy these days with his new work so might have forget it, mohini says he cant event handle old business then how will he do new one, I told that he cant do new business and what will he do by making, he cant even give child, on whom he will spend his money, he cant even buy toys from that money, Maithili says enough if you want to say me anything then say, if you want than you can slap me but don't say anything about samrat, I respect him a lot and he respects me too, I cant bear his insult he is my husband, you are his mother and you have the right yo scold him but please respect him infront of outsiders and if you have so much problems with us then we will leave this house, we will live in small house together, I am sorry if you feel offended, mohini is shocked at her guts, lady says I don't think samples will come so we must leave as I have to go to my brother , his third child is born, his marriage happened along with samrat's marriage and now there is celebrations fro his third child so I am leaving, Maithili feels bad, mohini fumes, women leaves, mohini shouts on Maithili that how dare she insult her like this, Maithili says I was clearing things. danveer calls mohini and Maithili, Maithili goes from there. she sees rudra and paro and ask them to stop and let me do aarti then comes inside, she does their aarti, mohini comes and says oho garlands, tikka and aarti, it seems like you have won big war, rudra says you are right, I have won life's biggest fight, rudra stops Maithili and touches her feet, paro too touches her feet, Maithili blesses them. dilsher says to mohini that being big DIL of house you too .. mohini cuts him and says my DIL is ready to take my position, I bless or she its same, she goes from there, Maithili too goes. dilsher sees rudra's hand all fine, he get tears in his eyes, rudra smiles and says you with tears, dilsher looks at him and says you with smile is same weird like I am with tears, he hugs rudra, rudra hugs him back, dilsher says seem like Mumbai's wind is hot, it melted you too much, he ask paro what she saw in Mumbai they go to talk, rudra is standing there, Maithili is going from there, he stops her and says I need your help, she ask do you want tea, he says no, actually I want to buy mangalsutra for paro, Maithili is happy, rudra smiles.
PRECAP- paro is wearing red thread which rudra made her wear as mangalsutra and says this thread is difficult to wear, rudra comes there and makes her wear it by coming too close to her.
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Using processes to better manage an enterprise involves the following operations with processes (very similar to PMI methodology - http://improving-bpm-systems.blogspot.com/2010/11/methodological-similarities-between-bpm.html):
- modelling / planning
- automation / instrumentation
- executing
- controlling
- measuring
- optimising
In many enterprises those operations are carry out by different people (actually by different roles) and often different "languages" to describe processes are used by those roles (IT is the worth example among them). Each time when information (i.e. process description) moves from one role to another, there are some "translation" errors.
Imagine that you want to prepare a corporate document within an enterprise in which everyone translates this document in his/her unique language before making modifications. It is a very inefficient way of communication and coordination.
Exactly this issue is addressed by BPM which recommends to use one master description of business processes for all mentioned above operations. Of course, such a master description may be transformed (translated) to some secondary languages for particular purposes of a particular operation. For example, some international organisations produce their documents in many languages, but the master copy is developed in only one language.
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If you read the newsletter regularly (when it is actually written), you know I like to share wisdom from marketing guru Seth Godin from time-to-time…and always when he writes about music. Please see below from Seth. Sign-up for his daily blog for bits of wisdom every day without fail (the guy is amazing).
The problem with hit radio
When you only listen to the top 40, you're letting the crowd decide what you hear.
And if you consume nothing but the most liked, the most upvoted, the most viral, the most popular, you've abdicated responsibility for your incoming. Most people only read bestselling books. That's what makes them bestsellers, after all.
The web keeps pushing the top 40 on us. It defaults to 'sort by popular,' surfacing the hits, over and over.
Mass markets and math being what they are, it's likely that many of the ideas and products you consume in your life are in fact, consumed because they're the most popular. It takes a conscious effort to seek out the thing that's a little less obvious, the choice that's a little more risky.
Popular is not the same important, or often, not the same as good.
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DATE/TIME: Sat-Sun / Jan 28-29, 2017 / 10:30-4:30
This workshop is full. Please call the gallery to sign up on the waiting list. We often fill last-minute cancellations from the waiting list.
REGISTRATION: Call in, come in, or register online. Scroll to the bottom for online registration. 425.697.2787
LOCATION: Cole Art Studio, located on the lower level of Cole Gallery. 107 5th Ave S, Edmonds WA 98020
David will share his approach to tranquil landscape painting with emphasis on beginning a painting and composition. He will help you decide what to paint and different ways to approach it. We will look at basic structure and composition, and how to simplify a complex scene.
David will demonstrate beginning a painting step-by- step, dealing with the landscape in different weather and conditions, from bright and sunny to cool and overcast. He will then work with you personally on developing your landscape painting. Please bring reference material to use during the class.
David will be demonstrating in oils but students may work in oils or acrylics. Some painting experience is helpful, however all levels of experience are welcome.
You can purchase your quality art supplies at ARTspot! Registered students receive a 10% discount on all their art supplies from the time of paid registration until the last day of class. Most items on this list are available at ARTspot. Please let their staff advise you about appropriate art materials to fulfill requirements for your class. Artspot's Web Site
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Oil or Acrylic Paints
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Ultramarine Blue
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Flats and/or Brights (#4, 6, 8 & 10)
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Small Round ie: Prinston Select 2
Gamsol by Gamblin and an airtight container. No stinky mediums allowed, please.
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Misc. Items
Large Palette for your paints - any kind will do.
Small table top model or free standing model (Cole has a number of these. Call to reserve one.)
Paper Towels, plastic grocery bags for trash
Students should also bring their own landscape photos to work from in class.
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Non-peak season fare rates start Sunday, Oct. 1 for Pierce County Ferry passengers.
The fare for vehicles up to and including 22 feet in length will be $18.35, compared to the peak season fare of $23.85. Those with a Senior ID or Disability Permit driving a vehicle up to and including 22 feet will see a fare decrease from $19.80 to $15.25.
Non-peak season runs Oct. 1 to April 30.
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Lepp, Aron (1827-1913)
Aron Peter Lepp: elder and administrator; born 4 March 1827 in Einlage, Chortitza Mennonite Settlement, South Russia, to Peter and Helena (Dyck) Lepp. He was the youngest of 19 children in the family, ten of whom died young. He was baptized on 22 April 1862 into the Mennonite Brethren Church. In about 1849, he married Katharina Siemens, daughter of Johann and Maria (Dyck) Siemens. The couple had 15 children, six of whom died young. Aron served as an elder in the Mennonite Brethren Church in Einlage from 1876 to 1903 and was influential in forming the identity of the denomination. He died in Omsk-Post, Siberia, on 22 September 1913.
Aron grew up and attended school in the Chortitza Mennonite Settlement, where his father manufactured spinning wheels and later founded a clock factory. In about 1849, Aron married Katharina Siemens, and he obtained work as an administrator of the Judenplan agricultural villages. He was converted in 1858, baptized by immersion in the Molotschna Mennonite Settlement on 22 April 1862, and joined the newly-formed Einlage Mennonite Brethren Church. Because of complaints regarding his affiliation with the Mennonite Brethren church, he was released from his Judenplan position.
When a series of crises left the Einlage church without a minister, Lepp was one of two men chosen to lead the congregation. Tensions in the church continued, especially regarding the question of whether the Mennonite Brethren should pursue closer ties with the Baptists or with other Mennonites. While Aron advocated the second option, which he believed would better preserve their beliefs and privileges, leaders such as Elder Abraham Unger wanted to merge with the Baptists. Finally, Aron suggested that the Baptists and Mennonite Brethren have separate congregations but maintain fellowship with each other, including communion.
In 1866, the Baptist preacher August Liebig put Lepp in charge of the Andreasfeld congregation, a branch of the Einlage church, and on 18 October 1869, he was ordained by the Baptist Elder Johann Oncken of Hamburg. In 1873, when the government proposed military draft laws that would threaten Mennonite nonresistance, Lepp and Unger prepared a confession of faith and a report for the government which outlined the differences between Mennonites and Baptists, and also between the Mennonite Brethren and the larger Mennonite church.
When Abraham Unger retired in 1876, Aron was elected to succeed him and was ordained by Elder Jakob Janz of the Friedensfeld Mennonite Brethren Church, thus helping to resolve issues people had about Aron's previous Baptist ordination. The questions regarding the Mennonite Brethren and the rest of the Mennonite community continued, however, even being raised at the conference in 1877.
Over the next years, Lepp continued to serve as elder of the Einlage congregation. He participated in the commissioning of ministers, deacons, and elders, he traveled extensively as one of five Mennonite Brethren Reiseprediger, and he also participated actively in conferences and conventions. In early 1903 he resigned due to failing health, and in June he ordained Gerhard Regehr as his replacement. Aron and his wife moved to Petrovka, Naumenko Mennonite Settlement, where Katharina died on 25 December 1907. In 1909, Aron moved to be with his son, Jakob, in Omst-Post, Siberia. His health deteriorated, and he died there on 22 September 1913.
Aron Lepp was a strong and determined leader of the early Mennonite Brethren Church. Through his work in the church, both his own and others, he had a profound influence on the direction of the Mennonite Brethren Church and on the many people he encountered.
Dueck, Abe J. Moving Beyond Secession: Defining Russian Mennonite Brethren Mission and Identity, 1872-1922. Winnipeg and Hillsboro: Kindred Productions, 1997: 41, 44, 53. Available in full electronic text at: https://archive.org/details/MovingBeyondSecessionOcrOpt.
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Aron Lepp (b. 4 March 1827, d. 22 September 1913) was an elder of the Mennonite Brethren at Einlage, South Russia. He had been baptized by immersion on 22 April 1862. In consequence he was accused of being an "Anabaptist" by the Fürsorgkomitee in Odessa, and was dismissed from his office of civil and economic supervision of the Jewish settlement (see Judenplan, ML II, 439 f.). In 1866 he was put in charge of Andreasfeld, a subsidiary congregation, by the Baptist preacher August Liebig; at a conference in 1868 he was chosen to the ministry, and on 18 October 1869, ordained by the Baptist Elder Oncken of Hamburg. Although Lepp had received a Baptist ordination, he was reordained by the Mennonite Elder Janz of Friedrichsfeld, when he was chosen to fill the place of Elder A. Unger in 1876. Lepp was a determined opponent of the union of the Mennonite Brethren with the Baptists. He argued that the Mennonites would jeopardize their rights, and that the confessions of faith were too divergent. It is therefore largely due to his influence that the Mennonite Brethren did not merge with the Baptists. Lepp served in the office of elder until an advanced age. In 1903 he retired.
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Huebert, Susan and Helmut Huebert. "Lepp, Aron (1827-1913)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. September 2010. Web. 22 Sep 2019. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Lepp,_Aron_(1827-1913)&oldid=163510.
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Huebert, Susan and Helmut Huebert. (September 2010). Lepp, Aron (1827-1913). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 22 September 2019, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Lepp,_Aron_(1827-1913)&oldid=163510.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 3, p. 327. All rights reserved.
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My PreciousPosted: June 27, 2017 Filed under: art, Body, community, family, food, friends, goals, Just Life, My Childhood, parenting, relationships, self exploration, the kids, Work Leave a comment
Lately I've been working on this little nugget of a dream and it's germinating and I'm so excited and it's precious to me.
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Back to work!Posted: February 29, 2012 Filed under: Body, Work 1 Comment
Today was my second day back at work after one year maternity leave and almost two months of 'I'm so pregnant I can't cope with life' leave.
My first day was spectacularly boring. There was no work for me to do, so I could 'ease back in to things' but when I went on sick leave I synched my work email to my phone so there wasn't much for me to go through. My inbox was empty within an hour. My replacement put my belongings in a box, so I unpacked that and divided the contents between the trash and my cabinets. Now in my cabinets you will find:
– a bowl and a plate (what happened to my cutlery Marie-Catherine???)
– three sticky lint rollers (dogs!)
– a box of OB tampons in case of surprise menstruation (otherwise, Diva cup all the way)
– my manual breast pump and a box of milk storage bags
Some people take smoke or coffee breaks, I take milking breaks.
Today I accomplished some actual work. I was given three projects to work on early in the morning and by lunch had completed 75% of one. Then it was decided that since I'm super I get to have two computer monitors instead of one.
At first I freaked out. I'm too old to learn new tricks! But then I relented and the IT woman installed it. It was new a shiny and made my old screen look, well, old. The two screens were displaying way different colours. It was then decided that the old one would be replaced with the new one's twin. but the colours were still off! One was beauty and the other was sort of pinkish. Not cool at all. So it was worked on some more while I pestered my actually busy coworkers for entertainment and then it was decided that I needed a new graphics card. That was being installed as I left for the day so hopefully all will be right with the world come morning.
All this to say, I am once again downtown on a daily basis and available for fantastic lunch dates. But don't delay!!! This offer is only good for the next month. After that I'll be taking up with my old lunch time lover The Gym.
I am super excited to get back to working out 5 days a week (four if I can be swayed by a great lunch date offer, zero if it's soft taco week at PSP). Mostly I look forward to doing weights. I find the cardio equipment so boring and when I was doing daily alternations I was never excited to go on cardio day. Fuck cardio day. I can do cardio at home in a way more fun way.
So look out world! Soon I'll be able to choke you out with my lady pipes!
On this day:
In 2008 – stuff white people like
In 2007 – an umbrella stand made of pants and shoes that have been bronzed
In 2005 – he sounds like a dying cat
I want it allPosted: July 20, 2011 Filed under: the kids, Work | Tags: parenting, work Leave a comment
I'm not sure I want to go back to work. I'm liking this whole stay at hone mom thing this time around however I have the following concerns;
I don't want to be financially dependent on Brent. I know this is a personal issue I have but I don't ever want to feel like I need to rely on someone to have a roof over my head and food in my belly. I know that the work of raising children is an important job but I don't trust Brent to view my unpaid work as equivalent in value to his work. This causes me to anticipate a lot of 'well I make the money so I have certain expectations and make decisions' kind of nonsense that I don't even want to et into.
I don't want to not work. This is tied to the item above but also, I like working. I like being productive in ways other than churning out awesome people from my crotch. However, were I to stay home, it would be unlikely that I could work for the next 4 years and then where does that leave me? Where would I work? How far behind 'everyone else' would I be?
I want to raise my kids and make preserves and start a community association and make art and work on projects and somehow make money in a way where I have time for all those things.
On this day:
In 2010 – " What tragic circumstance is this?"
In 2007 – "super-hero neon pee"
In 2006 – "They pretty much cut open his entire stomach area"
In 2005 – "You can pick and choose sizes"


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Makeup lighting that will make you look good
Q: With incandescent lights disappearing, how do I now light my make-up area?
A: If you had asked me this just a few years ago I would have joined you lamenting the demise of the beloved, warm, flattering incandescent lamp. And I would have thrown in some ranting over why on Earth this had to be forced upon us before there was a decent alternative on the market.
BUT, things have changed drastically. The LED lighting revolution is finally offering us some really exciting alternatives.
No matter if you are just exchanging your incandescent lamps (lighting industry lingo for light bulbs,) or your entire fixture, go with LED. Look for the highest quality you can find. (Usually reflected in the price, unfortunately.) Bt if there is one place in the house where you don't want to skimp on quality, this is it.
On the box of the LED lamp you'll still see the amount of watts it uses. Probably not what you are looking for right now (unless you are dying to know how much you are saving every morning.)
Then you'll see the amount of lumens. More interesting. It tells you how much light you get. If your lights are on a dimmer, go with the highest amounts of lumens you can find. Do keep two things in mind regarding dimming and LEDs: Even if it says on the box that the LED is dimmable it usually doesn't tell you how much it dims. Some LEDs only dim to 50%, others only to 20%.
Difference #2: Incandescent lamps turn a warmer color temperature when they are dimmed, LEDs don't. Incandescent lamps have a color temperature around 2700 degrees Kelvin. That is a nice warm, flattering tone, and when dimmed it goes down to an even warmer 2400K. Most restaurants and bars use warmer color temperatures, since it makes people linger and feel comfortable just like a roaring fire in the fireplace or candlelight do. Next on the box is the number for the CRI (Color Rendering Index)
You want a high CRI . 100 is the highest, and this is what the incandescent lamp gave you. You won't quite find that, but definitely stay away from anything in the 80-range. It won't make you look good. Period. Choose as high a CRI as you can find. If Mona Lisa gets to be illuminated with 90+ CRI you should, too!
I am actually not at all opposed to fluorescent lighting. I have seen a lot of beautifully lit hotel bathrooms, where the lamping was fluorescent and I was amazed with the quality of the light. But in general CFLs have not quite measured up to the quality you'd want for your make-up area.
We still see a lot of vanity lights with halogen lamps, but almost everything new on the market is LED. Halogen has a lot of great qualities, but what puts most off is the heat they generate. Not so bad in the cold of winter, but on a sweltering summer evening it's another story.
Aside from figuring out which replacement lamps to choose, all general lighting design principles have stayed the same in vanity area lighting.
Don't use lights that illuminate you from above. It'll age you at least 5 years. Do I need to say more? Instead frame your face with light from the sides. No room for wall lights? - I have lived with pendant lights at my vanity mirror for decades and love it.
Repeat after me: Layers of light. (Sorry, I know I say that a lot, but it is just SUCH an important technique.) Multiple light sources are so much more flattering than light coming from just one or two light fixtures. The less light sources you use, the more you tend to crank up the brightness of each light, causing glare and harsh shadows. With several light sources combined, each doesn't have to be as bright, but they can all work together on making you see well – and look good.


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For more than 15 years, GK has worked with numerous businesses and organizations to help them evolve through various phases of their business development. As an experience-based designer and business design consultant, GK has successfully transitioned fortune 500 companies and organizations to meet identified objectives including capital campaigns, moving from decline to growth and reinventing their identity. His design concepts and models incorporate neuroscience and the psychological behavior of people in relationship to business cultures, experiences and aesthetic environments.
GK is the co-author of Stop Hammering a Bent Nail: A neuromarketing guide for multifamily housing development; and, co-author of Corporate Guide to Art Placement. He has also written research on Evidence-based Art for Healthcare that is cited by the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health.
GK is a member of Society for Neuroscience, the founder and principal for Q7 Associates and an adjunct faculty member at the Art Institute of Indianapolis, and has served the creative community in the following positions:
Indianapolis Museum of Art's Contemporary Affiliate, Board of Directors: Past-President
TedX Steering Committee 2013: Member
Herron School of Art and Design, Board of Directors: At-Large
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful: Board of Directors: At-Large
Stutz Business Center Association: Advisory board member
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THE T-Word
You're a tourist. Deal with it. Even if you live here. Sometimes especially if you live here. What's that ache in your stomach? Is it a fanny pack waiting to erupt from your stomach? Or a rash that turns into a "I ❤ New York" shirt? Calm down. It's just your body telling you need to stop letting other people enjoy this city more than you. We can help with that.
If you want to see what walks are coming up soon click that big ol' green Book Now button below. All prices take into account booking fees, credit card processing and tips, so what you see is the flat rate. If you want to check for a specific date click on the calendar in the upper right corner.
SEE The city
We'll show it you as much of it as your eyes take. From silver capped Art Deco skyscrapers to hidden Egyptian obelisks to rows of Brooklyn brownstones we'll overload your senses till they yell uncle.
How long were there sheep in Central Park? How many people are buried in Washington Square? Why is there an empty building in the middle of Times Square? Hang out with us and we'll tell all the cool stuff about New York you never knew you wanted to know.
We can't talk about NYC history without occasionally getting somber, but we also want to entertain you. From bike rides to short walks to all day excursions we're busy concocting new ways to engage with the city all the time.


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The Green Skunk, a marijuana dispensary formerly located in Pinehurst at 11231 Roosevelt Way N.E., has moved south into the space vacated by Maple Leaf Massage (now joined by Thrive Physical Therapy) at 9414 Roosevelt Way N.E.
We've received a few emails from neighbors wondering if its location just blocks from Olympic View Elementary and The Perkins School violates any laws. Indeed, according to the pot shops map we linked to last month, the Maple Leaf stretch of Roosevelt is not included in the proposed areas where dispensaries will be allowed.
However, under the new proposal to judge distance by "common path" rather than as the crow flies, which is how the rule is enforced federally, The Green Skunk appears to be legit. They might get hassled by the federal government because they're a few feet shy of 1,000 feet from Olympic View as the crow flies, but perhaps that's a risk they're willing to take. (Or maybe they have a more accurate way of calculating distance than Google Maps!)
While we're on the subject of marijuana dispensaries, we should point out that Delta 9 and MMJ Coop on Lake City Way both have relocated. According to its website, Delta 9 now is located in Sodo at 1950 First Ave. S., while a sign on MMJ says the co-op has moved a half-mile north to 10728 Lake City Way N.E.
Meanwhile, Lake City Conscious Care Cooperative has moved in across the street from MMJ at 8288 Lake City Way N.E.


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Recently, people we meet have been surprised to see us. They think we should be overseas somewhere, driving Trev around the world.
We still have a few months to go before Zero Race starts. The reason you haven't seen us about lately is that the technical team has been spending a lot of time in the workshop preparing Trev for the big drive, and the logistics team has been busy doing everything else we need to do to prepare for the trip.
We have made good progress with Trev:
- fitted a new motor, wheel and suspension assembly to the rear of the car
- developed a new motor controller for our new brushless motor
- designed and almost finished building an improved suspension for the front of the car
- designed and are building a simpler, lighter electrical system, based on microprocessor controlled nodes communicating on a serial CAN bus
- designed and built a new dash display, with a 7-inch LCD monitor
- improved the canopy and hinge mechanism.
We have also made good progress outside the workshop:
- established a blog (you're reading it!) and a mailing list
- secured some enthusiastic sponsors (but we still need a few more)
- formed an incorporated non-profit association (Team Trev Incorporated)
- opened a bank account
- made a short video clip—there are more coming
- had Trev on display in Rundle Mall, at the Tour Down Under, and at the CleverGreen conference, with plenty of coverage on TV, in the press, and on the web
- organised a public talk by Zero Race director and Solar Taxi driver, Louis Palmer
- made dozens of lists of all the things we have to do before, during and after the race.
There is still plenty more to be done, both in the workshop and in the "office". (We don't really have an office—we use email, Google Wave and other internet tools to communicate, and occasionally meet at events or in cafes.
It is a lot of effort, but we think it is worth it.


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Metis filmmaker Gil Cardinal's TIKINAGAN is a provocative account of the native child welfare system. Tikinagan, the Cree word for the cradleboards on which native parents once carried their babies, is the name of a revolutionary native run child care agency operating out of Sioux Lookout in northwestern Ontario. Tikinagan workers realize that the welfare of children on their reservations is in peril - gas sniffing and alcoholism are major problems -, but they must confront the residue of bitterness and distrust left by years of conflict with provincial child welfare agencies.
Directed by Gil Cardinal
Produced by James Cullingham & Peter Raymont
Public Jury Award, 1991 Nyon Documentary Festival
Eagle Spirit Award, 1991 American Indian Film Festival


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I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company.
Some people live with anxiety, some people live with chronic pain. Some people live with both. While I've had (and still do) have my share of chronic pain, most of my health problems are mental and neurological in nature.
What's great about The Fay Farm Serenity CBD Lotion is it offers a soothing, natural alternative for anxiety and pain relief on its own, but it also doesn't appear to have negative interactions with prescription medication.
If you're wondering what the CBD stands for, it's cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive, medicinal compound derived from the cannabis plant.
My Personal Experience With The Fay Farm Serenity Lotion
The first time I tried The Fay Farm Serenity CBD Lotion, I was pleased with its natural scent.
Just taking a whiff of it created a calming, reassuring atmosphere. As I put it on my arms and legs, I noticed an earthy, grassy scent that put me in mind of walking through a field of rich soil and healthy new growth.
The lotion dries very quickly and is not in the least bit greasy. Also, the scent, while pleasant, doesn't linger. This is good because I have allergies and often sneeze when exposed to plants or plant-derived products.
About 10 minutes after using the lotion, I felt a warm, tingling sensation throughout my limbs. It was as though I could feel my muscles relaxing.
Within 30 minutes, I felt calm and at ease without any 'spaciness' or sleepiness. I also found myself smiling easier and more frequently.
The next day I tried it, this time using it on my entire body. I ended up taking a four-hour nap. I didn't intend to, but I felt so calm, I just sunk peacefully into it.
(I have to say I did take my antihistamine right before going to sleep, which may have contributed to the length of the nap, as well.)
I've also used The Fay Farm Serenity CBD Lotion before bed along with my magnesium supplement and anxiety medication. Each time, I felt like I had a deeper, more restful sleep, and I did not wake up feeling drugged or groggy.
There was also a day when my chronic shoulder pain flared up, and I used the lotion directly on the area. While it didn't take the pain away, it seemed to calm the inflammation and help me feel more relaxed while I waited for my anti-inflammatory to kick in.
More Calming, Pain-Relieving Ingredients in The Fay Farm Serenity CBD Lotion
The Fay Farm Serenity CBD Lotion offers more than just 200mg of CBD oil. It contains additional ingredients known for their calming, pain-relieving properties.
These ingredients include:
- Magnesium
Magnesium is a naturally calming mineral, and it is said that skin application helps prevent side effects and can make the mineral work more quickly and effectively than an oral dose.
Magnesium has been shown to:
- Relieve migraines by lowering the neurotransmitters that trigger them.
- Assist in neurological and psychological processes during stressful situations.
- Improve sleep quality by relaxing GABA receptors in the brain and nervous system.
- Chamomile
Chamomile is a calming herb noted for its medicinal benefits. It has been used to calm inflammation, reduce muscle spasms, ease rheumatic pain, treat gastrointestinal disorders, and improve sleep.
- Passionflower
This herb has been shown to be as effective as the drug oxazepam (Serax) for treating the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.
- Skullcap
American skullcap has been used for more than two centuries to treat anxiety, convulsions, and nervous tension.
Below is the full list of ingredients in The Fay Farm Serenity CBD Lotion.
Organic ingredients: Purified water, hemp oil, emulsifying wax, stearic acid, grape seed oil, magnesium, apricot kernel oil, jojoba oil, essential oils, argan oil, 200mg CBD oil, chamomile, green tea, oats, passionflower, skullcap, gluconolactone and sodium benzoate (a certified organic preservative).
Note: It is always advisable to speak with a physician before mixing natural remedies with prescription medications.
I found this lotion very helpful in easing my anxiety and helping me better cope with my chronic pain. I highly recommend it.
See also:
How Meditation Eases Chronic Pain
4 Reasons Natural Chronic Pain Treatments Have Failed You
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The Xerographica Air Plant
The Tillandsia Xerographica is a stunning air plant. It has light, mossy green coloring, and gently flocked leaves. This unbelievably beautiful Air Plant is the perfect Tillandsia for ornaments, cups or bowls of any kind, or to simply sit on its own on a coffee table or a desk. With its full, strong, silvery leaves, the Xerographica is a show stopper.
As the Xerographica grows, its arms extend and curl and wrap around itself. Its strong leaves are wider at the base and grow into skinny little arms and its spiraling arms will keep it mostly self contained in size. This air plant is also surprisingly hardy. It enjoys the direct sun in the summertime, and also likes being both indoors or outdoors, as long as the weather is mild.
It loves the occasional misting, as well as being submerged at least once a month for fifteen minutes. It will be more bright and vibrant with a 15 minute soak once every other week. In the winter time you can soak less frequently, and in the summer time you can increase soakings, depending on your climate. If it is hot and dry where you live, then you should soak and mist more often, and if it is damp and overcast where you are, then you should soak it less often. Air conditioning and heating also tend to dry out plants a bit quicker, so you should alter misting and soaking accordingly.
Make sure that post mist or soaking that you flip your air plant upside down to gently shake out any excess water.
The ideal temperature for these air plants is between 60-80 Degrees Fahrenheit.
This air plant is also one of the few air plant varieties that thrives in both direct and indirect sunlight.
The Tillandsia Xerographica is native to Mexico, Guatemala and Salvador. There they can primarily be found hanging on the highest branches.
Perfectly paired with Himmeli: The Prism, The Planter, The Orb, The Nesting Triangles, The Teardrop, The Double Teardrop
Do you have any other questions about this incredibly lovely Xerographica Air Plant or any other air plants? Feel free to view my Introduction to Air Plant Care or my Air Plant Care Blog Series, or ask away in the comments below!


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When in Malta: A WeVideo Implementation & Review
Emily Paulos
It was rocky, far rockier than I thought it'd be. I was wanting beach.
And in the end, I did get beach. I got beach with rocks on it and I spent a whole day skipping rocks into the waves.
And it worked.
Not talking about Malta here, though that fits too. Talking about WeVideo.Read More


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Teach English at a Well-Established English Immersion School in Taiwan! Positions Available ASAP!Chiba Language School
Teach English at a Well-Established English Immersion School in Taiwan! Positions Available ASAP!
Chiba Language School, a small family run school located in Pingtung City (southern part of Taiwan, not far from Kaohsiung area) is currently looking for teachers to arrive in Taiwan and start employment ASAP. Students range from kindergarten (age 2 to 7) to elementary school students (grade 1 to 6). School provides schedule and curriculum. Low student and teacher ratio in class. Taiwanese co-teacher present in class with managing students behavior.
Native English Speakers
Passport holders from United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
Physically and mentally healthy
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Teaching and working hours from Monday to Friday, Mornings and Afternoons, with weekends off.
Monthly salary and a large bonus upon completion of a one year contract
Paid holidays throughout the entire year and the whole week off for Chinese New Year
Free accommodation in a fully furnished apartment within walking distance from the school
Work permit, ARC, and National Health Insurance are all provided
To understand more about the teaching opportunity and the environment in Chiba Language School, please visit http://www.chibals.com.tw/#!teaching-opportunity/c1y6i
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That was the day I set off on the road to a new and improved me.
I made the haircut appointment, and that set off a bunch of other changes.
At home, we're high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) free. This actually started a couple of months ago, when I first started looking at labels, but it hasn't been as difficult as I thought it would be. It turns out that by shopping as much as we do at Trader Joe's, we weren't stewing in the stuff anyway. The only drawback to that is that I haven't seen the amazing 10 lb weight loss sort of things that friends have, when they've cut it out. We've changed the ketchup we buy, but that was really the only thing we've had to change!
Control the clutter. Jamie and I are NOT neat people by default; our homes/apartments have always been on the verge of too packed with stuff. The accumulation is out of control, and it's something that's been bothering us for a while, and we're finally taking some real steps to change it! My sister and I had a garage sale last weekend, and are having another one this weekend… Jamie has been super helpful in getting stuff cleaned up, and even spent a chunk of his Father's Day afternoon cleaning out our bedroom (which desperately needed it!) With every carload of junk I clear out, I feel a little freer. I can't wait to be done!
No soda. I had a 40-60 oz. a day Diet Coke habit. Seriously. The Baja Fresh across my office has a 32 oz. sport cup that you buy for $3 and then can refill for 99¢… I'd drink 2 of them most days, not to mention hitting up the Mickey D's or Burger King drive thru on my way home to get another one.
Which brings me to the next one.
No fast food. When I'd hit the drive thru for my soda, more often than not I'd get a cheeseburger or some chicken nuggets. "Just as a snack" No more.
For the record, I don't count Subway/Quiznos as fast food for the purposes of this ban. I need some sort of inexpensive, quick food option for when I'm out and about, and I think that's probably the best that's out there.
No more jeans to work. It's nice working in a casual office environment, especially since I don't actually see clients, but I was feeling like I was taking the casual thing too far, making zero effort in looking nice from day to day, not to mention the fabulous shoes and darling accessories collecting dust in my closet and jewelry box! With my short haircut, I'd enjoy it so much! I've always liked looking at necklaces and earrings in the store, and I love how bracelets look on other people, but I never wore them myself. I've got some gorgeous silver pieces my mother-in-law gave me, so it's been nice having things to choose from, already in my box! I've found I actually do like bracelets, and I can't wait to get some more!
A friend has suggested, a couple of times actually, that I start a blog to chronicle what I wear every day… I don't know. Would you read it?
So that's what's going on with me! I guess it's kind of a midlife crisis of sorts… I've decided that I wasn't 100% happy with some things in my life, so I'm doing what I can to change those things.


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June 8-13, 2016, Old Fire Station, 40 Shoalhaven St, Kiama
(cnr Terralong and Shoalhaven Streets)
An exhibition showcasing artworks using felt as the primary medium. Come along & be introduced to the wonderful world of felt
Reflections conjures up images of sound, light, heat, colour, movement, water, mirrors, shimmering and glitz as well as more abstract ideas. It can also encompass thoughtfulness, meditation, reconsideration, resonance, perception, observation, reflections of a journey, life, holidays.


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What is the history and purpose of the new tuition tax credit legislation?
In 2008, the Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill 1133 and Governor Sonny Perdue signed it into law. The law provides for the creation of student scholarship organizations ("SSOs") that use Georgia income tax credit-eligible contributions to provide public school or pre-k4, kindergarten or first grade eligible students with the opportunity to attend private schools. Faith First GA (FFG) is one of the SSOs created to implement the law.
How does the tax credit work?
A taxpayer redirecting all or a portion of his or her Georgia income tax payments to FFG and designating a participating school receives an income tax CREDIT against their Georgia income taxes for the amount of their contribution. Thus, if a married couple filing a joint return owes $6,000 of Georgia income taxes and makes the maximum contribution to FFG of $2,500, they will only have to pay $3,500 of income taxes to the state of Georgia.
What is the maximum amount of Georgia income taxes that an individual can redirect each year to Faith First GA SSO?
Each calendar year, as long as there is room available under the $58 million annual cap on tax credits established by HB 1133, a married couple filing a joint return can redirect up to $2,500 of their income tax payments to FFG SSO. The maximum for an individual is $1,000.
If an individual has paid all of his or her estimated Georgia income taxes for a particular tax year and makes a contribution to GFF in that year, will he or she still receive a Georgia income tax credit for the amount contributed to FFG?
Yes. If, after applying the tax credit against the Georgia income tax due and applying all estimated tax payments and withheld income taxes, there is an overpayment, the taxpayer can elect to have all or a portion of the overpayment paid to him or her.
Can corporations contribute to the Georgia FFG Scholarship Fund?
Yes, corporations can receive a tax credit for amounts contributed to the FFG Scholarship Fund. For "C" corporations, the tax credit is available up to 75% of their annual Georgia income tax liability. For "S" corporations, LLCs and Partnerships, the credits are only available up to the lesser of the entity tax liability or $10,000.
If I redirect some of my Georgia tax payments to FFG SSO, can I designate the student who will benefit from the financial assistance?
No. Although a donor to FFG may designate a participating school, the IRS prohibits the direction of gift to an individual. SSO gift awards are determined by the financial aid committee at the school based on demonstrated need. Each school will have the discretion of deciding which qualified recipients will be recommended to FFG for the receipt of the FFG scholarships.
What is the deadline for making contributions that qualify for the tax credit? How is the contribution made?
In order to contribute to FFG for a tax credit, an individual or corporation must first receive pre-approval from the Georgia Department of Revenue. The Forms needed for the pre-approval process are available on the FFG website, and the school and FFG will assist you in managing the paperwork and pre-approval process. When submitting your paperwork to the school, you will also write a check equal to your contribution amount made out to "Faith First GA, Inc." Be sure to designate the school in the memo section of the check. Your check will be held by either the school or FFG until your approval Form has been received from the DOR. All contributions to FFG must be made prior to the end of the applicable calendar year.
Will a school modify their admission criteria to accommodate students who would qualify for FFG scholarships but not qualify under the current admission criteria the school?
No. All applicants will be required to have completed the regular application for admission. Acceptance for admission will be based on the current standards and criteria for admission to the school. Exceptions will not be made for applicants who are eligible for a FFG scholarship. The program simply allows for families with qualified students who had not previously been able to attend the school to do so. Admission standards will not be relaxed.
How does a family apply to receive financial assistance from the Scholarship Fund?
The school will explain the availability of the Scholarship Fund in the financial aid information packet distributed to interested applicants to the school. Any applicant family interested in receiving a FFG scholarship merely needs to express such interest to the admissions office. They will then be asked to provide proof of their child's enrollment in a public school or eligibility to enter pre-k4, kindergarten, or first grade. The family will also be required to submit the first two pages of their signed federal income tax return for the prior year. If the applicant family is approved for a FFG scholarship, the family, the school, and FFG enter into a FFG Scholarship Agreement.
After a school awards FFG scholarships in a particular year, what happens to any remaining FFG funds that have been designated for use at the school?
Under the terms of the FFG School Participation Agreement entered into between FFG and the school, any unused funds that have been designated for use at the school are held by FFG in an account earmarked for the school. The designated funds (together with any net income earned on the account) are available for providing ongoing financial aid to existing FFG scholarship recipients at the school and for awarding future FFG scholarships at the school.
Is the Faith First GA a government agency? What is its role?
No. Faith First GA is an independent 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. FFG, not the state of Georgia, provides scholarships to students at its participating schools. In addition to saving its participating schools the trouble of creating and operating their own student scholarship organizations, FFG serves as an information clearinghouse; provides information and insights regarding the marketing aspects of the tuition tax credit legislation; monitors legal and regulatory developments; shares best practices among the participating schools; solicits contributions from corporations; promotes the program in the CPA and financial community; and encourages participating schools to direct as much financial aid as possible to low and middle income families who otherwise would not have a choice to attend schools such as those participating in the FFG Scholarship Fund.


text: I received one of these gift envelopes over the new year from Design Night. It's hard to tell from the picture, but the red pard of the card is actually a lasercut piece of paper which is wrapped around a yellow envelope. It features a pig to celebrate the chinese year of the pig. The detail on it is really quite outstanding, and the price is nice at $6.50 each. Available from Design Night for $6.50. Comments? Post them here on our forum.


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1. Clothes: As soon as you land you need to decide whether you want to fit in or stand out and LOOK like a foreigner. Sometimes the colour of your skin decides that for you. But all is not lost, a few casual adjustments to your wardrobe and you can fade into the crowd. The other option is easy: just keep wearing whatever you bloody like no matter what the temperature is or how many weird stares you get. This is called the permanent tourist method. 2. Food: Either start loving the food in local restaurants or LEARN HOW TO COOK LIKE YOUR MOM. For most of us the latter is impossible, so you're left with the more adventurous option - tolerate the local food and surprise yourself everyday with new discoveries. E.g. "Yum!," or "I'm never going to that place again!" or "Oh God the horror..." Beware: after several months your adventurous nature may disappear.
3. Transport: The most fun part of any new country is the unpredictable and new buses, taxi's, roads, and train services. If you are from a country with a horrible and inefficient system you will appreciate the calm monotony of a dependable service. If you are from a country with awesome transport you will hate it and need to improve your survival skills.
4. Night Life: If you manage to make cool friends in the foreign country you will go to to the best places in town which are awesome no matter where you are (seriously, anywhere). If you don't make cool friends then you can meet other losers like yourself and stumble around the foreign country in an adventurous and potentially dangerous (in some places) manner. This is also okay.
5. Weather: If you are very good at living in a foreign country and manage the first four steps easily, then I can assure you that weather is always a problem. If you are from a very cold country you will love the warm and unbearably hot temperature and bake yourself pink everyday until you fall sick. If you are from a hot country you will hate the frozen foreign land and wonder why God has forsaken these people.
6. Language: This is the deal breaker for most people. The most practical thing to do is to choose a foreign country where you KNOW THE LANGUAGE. If you are stupid you will not do this. Instead you will try to learn an absolutely new language and in some cases, new SCRIPT, and struggle to do simple tasks like buying bread and reading the menu. You are truly an adventurous spirit because after one year of this you will either become an expert or start hating this complex and mystical foreign language. In extreme cases you can just use sign language, with a calculator, and point at things (this is also part of the permanent tourist method and locals will secretly or openly hate you depending on how polite the foreign country is).
Mastering these six steps will make you an expert in living in foreign countries, and don't let the negativity fool you, it's actually awesome fun! (sometimes).
Or check out Nine Advantages of Living in the Third World


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While I'm Waiting
You may have heard it said about the experience of being a solder, "Hurry up and wait." This saying applies perfectly to those who follow Jesus. Waiting is the furnace that burns away the desires of the flesh preparing us to receive all that God has for us. Let Him place your feet upon The Rock and put a new song in your mouth. Continue reading
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Attend to the Apostles Teachings
As a disciple of Jesus, walking outside the walls of the church building in our culture we face some interesting challenges. For me the place in the Scripture where is says, "they attended to the apostles' teaching…" is becoming more and more meaningful. Continue reading
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Slip Resistance
The following is a compilation of facts regarding slip-resistance of floor finishes:
The slip resistance of floor finishes (coefficient of friction) is measured on an apparatus known as a James Machine. The results of the James Machine, when compared to actual floor condition, becomes somewhat nebulous, but it still remains the best test available.
The readings measure the static coefficient of friction (slip resistance) and give a numerical rating of 0.1 to 1.0 with 0.5 being the figure set as the limit of safety. Readings higher than .5 are progressively less slippery and hence safer. Numbers progressively lower than 0.5 are more slippery and considered unsafe.
A newer generation slip resistance apparatus is the Topaka unit which measures dynamic coefficient of friction (slip resistance).
An unfinished or unwaxed floor is very often faster (more slippery) than a finished or waxed floor. In most cases the application of finish or wax actually controls slip.
Conventional spray buffing is a major factor affecting slip-resistance. Spray buffing hardens the finish and thus speeds up the floor. There is a definite correlation between hardness and slip. Conventional spray buff (a mix of finish, water and cleaner) lowers the coefficient of slip by about 0.025 points thus speeding up the slip on the floor. Today's modern spray buff and mop on dressing compounds such as Flashback will control the slip on a floor. After using Flashback Spray Buff or Mop on Restorer on a finished floor, the slip index will usually read 0.05 – 0.075 higher on the James scale; slowing down the floor (making less slippery).
Spray buffing is a valid and economical method of floor maintenance and is here to stay, but the proper choice of chemical compounds is important in relation to safety. Water spillage on floors creates an extremely hazardous condition. Water acts as a lubricant between the floor substrate and the bottom of the shoe. Spilled water, condensation, food and drink should be cleaned up immediately. Good quality walk off mats should be placed at entranceways to prevent rain and snow from being brought in by foot traffic.
Residual mop treatment film or residue from furniture polish, metal cleaner and lubricating sprays will greatly increase the slip on the floor surface. Avoid oversprays onto floor. Clean up residues promptly using a good heavy duty cleaner-degreaser. Dust created by burnishing or dirty floors will cause a floor to become more slippery. Sweep or damp mop floors on a regular basis.