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Clodius Parnassian (Parnassius clodius Menetries)
Wing span: 2 - 2 1/2 inches (50 - 62 mm).
Identification: Upper surface of forewing cell with 3 dark gray bars. Front wing has no red spots. Upper surface of hindwing with 2 red spots; female usually has red anal bar. Mated females have large, white keeled pouch (sphragis) at end of abdomen.
Life history: Males patrol habitat to find females; after mating they attach a pouch to female to prevent multiple matings. Females lay single eggs scattered on the host plant. Caterpillars feed at night at the base of host plant and pupate in a loose silk cocoon above ground. Overwintering is by the egg stage.
Flight: One flight in June - July.
Caterpillar hosts: Bleeding heart family (Fumariaceae) including Dicentra uniflora, D. formosa, and D. pauciflora.
Adult food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Open woods, alpine areas, meadows and rock outcrops.
Range: Western Canada and western United States.
Conservation: Subspecies strohbeeni from California's Santa Cruz Mountains is extinct.
Management needs: None noted.
The Nature Conservancy Global Rank: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Scott, J. A. 1986. The butterflies of North America. Stanford University Press, Stanford, Calif. 583 pages, 64 color plates. Tilden, J. W. 1986. A field guide to western butterflies. Houghton-Mifflin Co., Boston, Mass. 370 pages, 23 color plates.
Author: Jane M. Struttmann
State and Regional References:
Ferris, C.D. and F.M. Brown. 1980. Butterflies of the Rocky Mountain States. University of Oklahoma Press. Norman. Ferris, C.D. 1971. An Annotated Checklist of the Rhopalocera [Butterflies] of Wyoming. University of Wyoming Agriculture Experiment Station Science Monograph 23: 1-75. Opler, Paul A. 1999. Peterson Field Guide to Western Butterflies, revised edition. Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, Mass. Stanford, R.E. and P.A. Opler. 1993. Atlas of Western USA Butterflies. Privately published, Denver, Colo. Tilden, J.W. and A.C. Smith. 1986. A Field Guide to Western Butterflies. Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, Mass.


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Jenny Lake Climbing Rangers recovered the body of Burak Akil on June 25. Akil, a New Jersey resident, was climbing Teewinot Mountain in Grand Teton National Park when — rangers believe — he fell on the descent and slid a long, long way on steep snow and over cliffs. He was climbing alone, wearing a helmet, carrying an ice axe and carrying but not wearing crampons.
He was the fifth person to die on Teewinot in the last four years.
Seven people died on Teewinot from 1997 to 2017. Four of those deaths occurred from 2014 to 2017. While the number of rescues and fatalities on Teewinot is much smaller than the more popular and demanding Grand Teton, which had 15 fatalities in the same 20-year period, the percentage of ranger missions that deal with death is higher on Teewinot. It had seven fatalities and 27 rescue missions compared to the 15 deaths and 96 missions on the Grand, according to Andrew White, spokesman for Grand Teton National Park.
But why?
"I wouldn't say there is something specifically going on on Teewinot," said Chris Bellino, a Jenny Lake supervisory climbing ranger.
More people in the mountains in general and the growth of serious ski mountaineering are certainly factors, but that's true of the whole range and mountains across the state.
What happens on Teewinot, and similar "class 4" peaks everywhere, is less a function of shifting demographics and more a product of psychology, judgment and decision making — people underestimate "easier" routes.
The Yosemite Decimal System describes five classes of mountain terrain. Class 1 terrain can be navigated by simple hiking. You can think of it as a safe, well-maintained trail.
In class 2 terrain one can expect to encounter an occasional, quick four-limbed scramble but little chance of injury. Class 3 calls for regular scrambling i.e. carefully placing hands and feet to make your way, over lower angle, close-to-the ground obstacles where a slip and fall has minimal consequence. Travelers may want to use a rope or other protective equipment in class three terrain but it's not usually necessary.
Class 4 is much like class 3, but with one important distinction — the consequence of a stumble, slip or fall can be catastrophic in fourth class terrain due to the high, steep or exposed nature of the surrounding mountainside. The ability to properly employ ropes, ice axes, crampons and other specialized gear becomes critical in class four terrain.
Class 5, by comparison, requires what most people think of as technical rock climbing — using hand and footholds to scale vertical cliffs with ropes and anchors set to catch a fall. Fifth-class climbing is further differentiated by difficulty from 5.1 up to 5.14 and beyond.
Climbers who want to stand atop a dramatic peak, but don't necessarily have the experience or training necessary to manage fifth-class climbing often seek out and select fourth-class routes — like the East Face of Teewinot. Instead of hiring a guide service, or bringing and knowing how to use appropriate equipment, they confuse class-four climbing with hiking or a "walk-up" summit.
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John Gookin, Lander Search and Rescue commander, and an instructor at the National Outdoor Leadership School, is often asked if climbers or hikers typically get into more trouble in the mountains.
"It's the hikers that go into technical terrain," he said.
Sometimes they accidentally end up in terrain they aren't equipped to handle. They try to take a short cut and suddenly find themselves somewhere they can't move without risk of injury. Or, they read a mountain is fourth class, and misinterpret that as an easy scramble, not realizing that a misstep can have serious consequences.
One of the most common places Gookin's seen people underestimate terrain is on 13,804-foot Gannett Peak, the state's high point. Gookin didn't have numbers for rescues on Gannett and the remoteness of the peak means it sees far fewer people than the temptingly accessible Tetons, so rescues aren't as regular, he said. But in his 30 years with Lander Search and Rescue he's responded to several calls involving people who think the summit ridge is "an easy walk in the snow," only to find themselves in tight spots, high in the wilderness, without ropes, crampons or ice axes where a slip can be fatal, he said.
Too often people don't understand the seriousness of a fall on steep and exposed mountain faces. Gookin read the journal of one man whose body he recovered in the Wind River Mountains while he was working as a deputy coroner. The man documented trips and accidents — almost daily — in fourth-class terrain.
It seemed almost absurd that someone would keep at it after multiple accidents and injuries, he said.
"You just cannot slip in fourth-class terrain," Gookin said.
That is apparent on Teewinot. Press releases for fatalities on the mountain read: "Fall on Teewinot results in fatality," "Two climbers suffer fatal fall on Teewinot" and "Backcountry hiker falls to his death on Teewinot Mountain."
Teewinot is far from the most formidable or popular mountain in the park. But its East Face, the "easy route" to its 12,326-foot summit, is considered class-four terrain.
The mountain also requires strong route-finding skills. The first time Bellino climbed Teewinot he found himself off course.
"I think it's really an underestimation of the complexity of the route on Teewinot that is really getting people into trouble," he said.
There's a big difference between class 3 and class 4 terrain, Bellino said.
The 12,805-foot Middle Teton also has a popular route, but it's class 3 terrain, considered scrambling where a rope might be carried.
The Middle is a more popular destination than Teewinot, but the numbers of search and rescues are comparable between the two peaks. Jenny Lake Climbing Rangers conducted 30 missions on the Middle between 1997 and 2017, but only three were fatalities, according to White.
The Middle's third-class route is easier to navigate than Teewinot and rangers respond to a broader range of incidents on the peak, Bellino said.
"The Middle Teton incidents are less catastrophic," he said. "When someone has a major incident on Teewinot, it often results in a fatality. On the Middle Teton, it's usually someone sprains an ankle or breaks a leg."
When Teewinot is covered in snow, a slip can mean a long, deadly slide. People need to carry and know how to use an ice ax to arrest a slide.
"It's essentially no-fall terrain when its snow-covered," Bellino said. "A misstep on that terrain is going to be catastrophic."
When the snow is melted, the mountainside is steep and rock-covered with lots of ledges to tumble over. Staying on route also becomes harder. As people work the ledge system down low, they often end up off route because there are so many options, Bellino said.
"On a mountain like Teewinot, you really need to slow down and make sure you are taking the path of least resistance," he said.
Mountain rescues are rarely triggered by a single mistake, Gookin said. Rather, bad outcomes typically arise from a cascading series of seemingly innocuous bad decisions that build up. "If you look at the anatomy of an accident, there are all these factors," he said.
Maybe the group started late, or didn't eat a good breakfast. Perhaps they forgot their extra water bottle. Most of the bodies Gookin's recovered came from people that became exhausted and dehydrated and made rash decisions.
The less experienced a person is in mountain travel, the more likely he or she is to make poor choices when tired, he said.
People might not realize — because they are in good cardiovascular shape or an experienced gym climber — the impact weather, altitude, snow and rockfalls can have on time and energy when navigating the mountains. People who don't have the endurance for unexpected challenges make poor decisions as they become fatigued.
If people are new to navigating fourth-class terrain, they need to know how to properly assess and mitigate the risks. They need to be able to focus entirely on the task.
"You need to walk across the death-defying sidewalk and know that if someone asks you what time it is, you won't even hear them," he said.
It's a skill that people can develop, but it can't be taught by reading books or watching YouTube videos, he said. It takes practice, in the mountains, with careful planning, appropriate gear and the knowledge of what someone is getting into."

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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak paid an unannounced visit Saturday to Ukraine's snow-blanketed war-time capital for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who described the two countries as "the strongest of allies."
Zelenskyy posted a video of the meeting in Kyiv and said "we discussed the most important issues both for our countries and for global security."
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The video Zelenskyy posted showed him greeting Sunak at a presidential palace as snowflakes fell and the two men holding talks.
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The U.K. has been one of the staunchest Western supporters of Ukraine's resistance to Russia's invasion, giving Kyiv 2.3 billion pounds ($2.7 billion) in military aid.
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Looks Like The Ford Bronco Is Coming Back
A while back, I did a blog about Ford bringing the Ranger back. Well, get ready as it looks like the Ford Bronco could be making its return as well!...
Both of these vehicles were strong sellers for Ford and very popular among their owners.
The chairman of the union at Ford's Wayne, Michigan assembly plant says that the new Ford Ranger will be built there and most likely the Bronco as well!
There are rumors flying everywhere right now… is it going to be smaller like the dreaded Bronco II? Will it be the 90's OJ style? 70's/80's style? What? The above is a Ford Bronco Concept picture, but who knows!
One thing is certainly. It would need to be rugged and tough like it's predecessor. That's one of the things customers loved about them.
Ford hasn't been saying a lot...yet, but there is a lot of speculation out there. We'll keep you posted!


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Phishing is down 22 percent from July to August, but U.S. banks experienced an increase in phishing volume – 59 percent to 72 percent – and phishing against credit unions rose to 12 percent from five percent, according to the RSA Monthly Fraud Report September 2014.
At 61 percent of phishing volume, the U.S. continues to be the most targeted country in August, the report indicates. The Netherlands and China each accounted for six percent of total attacks and the U.K. and Canada each accounted for four percent.
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text: Crime / DEA No Crime? No Problem. DEA Nabs Guy's Life Savings Joseph Rivers fighting $16K seizure under civil forfeiture laws By Arden Dier, Newser Staff Posted May 14, 2015 7:27 AM CDT Copied This photo shows a box of cash seized by Homeland Security in a crackdown on suspected drug money laundering in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. (AP Photo/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) Last month, Joseph Rivers boarded a Michigan train bound for Los Angeles with $16,000 in cash and a dream of making a music video. Instead, DEA agents, who asked to search Rivers' bags during a stop in New Mexico, seized his life savings still in a bank envelope, suspecting a link to drugs. The 22-year-old, who agreed to the search, told agents he was an aspiring producer and hoped to avoid difficulties withdrawing funds from an out-of-state bank, which his mom confirmed "nearly word for word" over the phone, Rivers writes on a GoFundMe page. But he never saw the money again. He's now fighting the seizure agents justified under civil forfeiture laws, which require only a sliver of suspicion that a person is linked to a crime—rather than an arrest or charge. "We don't have to prove that the person is guilty," a DEA agent puts it to the Albuquerque Journal. "It's that the money is presumed to be guilty." In other words, civil forfeiture is legalized theft, argues Rivers' lawyer. Rivers, who is back in Michigan thanks to a generous passenger, says he told agents "I had no money and no means to survive in Los Angeles if they took my money. They informed me that it was my responsibility to figure out how I was going to do that." Though agents questioned other train passengers, Rivers was the only person searched, which he suspects was because he's black. The DEA denies that claim, noting agents look for "indicators," like a pricey one-way ticket paid for in cash or a destination that's considered a hub for drug activity. Had Rivers refused the search, agents could have held his bags until they procured a warrant. Still, "The takeaway from this story: never consent to a warrantless search," notes Boing Boing. The Washington Post reports the DEA has nabbed more than $38 million under civil forfeiture so far this year. (Also seized: entire bank accounts.) Report an error


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This 1898 portrait of Charles au jersey rayé is one of the most famous paintings by Henri Evenepoel (1872-1899) and it is thanks to support from the children of Anne and André Leysen that the King Baudouin Foundation was able to raise the funds necessary to acquire this masterpiece. After a period of usufruct, the painting will definitively become part the Belgian public art collections.
The Brussels painter Henri Evenepoel is known above all for his portraits, and particularly for those he made of children. The children he used as models were the sons and daughters of his immediate family, close friends and acquaintances. Henri Evenepoel loved painting the three children of his cousin Louise Van Mattemburgh and often did so. Charles au jersey rayé features the eldest of the three siblings, with a serious and silent attitude. Born out of the secret relationship between the painter and his cousin, Charles, unlike his sisters, always seemed a rather serious child.
Henri Evenepoel developed his own particular style to convey the very essence of childhood. Using light brushstrokes, he tried to capture the instantaneity of the child's world. Unlike other painters, Evenepoel painted his son really like a child and not as a small adult. It is this that makes his portraits of children so special in the history of art.
Charles au jersey rayé is significantly different from other child portrait because of its extremely modern composition. The use of flat geometric strokes of warm colours has the effect of making Charles stand out from the room in which he appears. The empty bedroom reflects the distance that separates the father from his child. The modernism of this painting is unique not only in Evenepoel's own work, but also among the works of his contemporaries.
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Almost a hundred years after his death, the Belgian Post Office published two commemorative postage stamps in memory of the painter. The portrait Charles au jersey rayé and that of his sister Henriette au grand chapeau were selected for the occasion.


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A psychological horror film based on the short story by H.P. Lovecraft. Daniel Upton's relationship with his friend Edward Derby is abruptly changed after Edward becomes romantically involved with Asenath Waite, a hypnotist with an odd reputation. As Edward's behavior becomes more erratic and events unexplainable, Daniel investigates. Is it madness…or something far more terrifying?
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Trump Shark Wins the First-Ever NSU Shark Race to the White House
Trump Shark Wins the First-Ever NSU Shark Race to the White House
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FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – It's over.
After all the posturing, pontificating and prognosticating, we have a winner in the first-ever, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Shark Race to the White House and it's YUGE!
The winner – Trump Shark!
After logging mile after mile from September 26 through noon, Fri. Nov. 4 the Trump Shark beat the Clinton Shark 652.44 miles to 510.07 miles.
"I'm not 100 percent convinced the sharks will predict the human race to the White House," said NSU professor Mahmood Shivji, Ph.D. with a laugh. "What it does show, however, is that mako sharks do follow different patterns in the Atlantic Ocean – we've had some log more than 10,000 miles, which is pretty incredible. We've learned so much, and there is so much more for us to discover."
Shivji said that the idea behind NSU's Shark Race to the White house was to have some fun with the election season as a way to bring attention to the research he and his team are doing related to mako sharks. Shivji stressed that the two sharks in the race, and sharks in general, are non-partisan and our poll wasn't rigged in any way; these sharks are just doing what sharks do – swimming in the ocean.
For the race, a special website was created – nova.edu/presidentialrace – where people from around the world could see, in near real-time, the migratory tracks of the Trump Shark and the Clinton Shark. Fans of sharks can also view the other sharks Shivji and his team have tagged and are tracking online via nova.edu/sharktracking.
Shivji leads the research at NSU when it comes to sharks – from makos to tigers to oceanic white tips. The two sharks selected for the Shark Race to the White House are part of the ongoing marine science research on shark migrations at NSU's Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography. These sharks are contributing to the ongoing research by NSU scientists as they learn more about mako sharks in order to better protect them. While this was a fun, light-hearted way of looking at the 2016 Presidential Election, the research behind this project is pretty serious.
Shivji indicated that worldwide, sharks are being killed off in unimaginable numbers – some estimates say between 70-100 million sharks per year. Clearly, that is not a sustainable level of removal, since many shark species, including makos, reproduce at low rates. That's why the work being done at NSU is vital – we must learn as much as we can about these majestic creatures so we can take steps to ensure they don't vanish from the Earth. Research has been, and will always be, one of the pillars that supports a world-class education at NSU.
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DENVER – The Colorado Medical Board will consider revoking the license of a doctor suspected of improperly recommending marijuana to a woman who was 28 weeks pregnant.
Dr. Manuel De Jesus Aquino of Denver could become the first Colorado doctor to lose his license or face a sanction over a medical marijuana recommendation.
The complaint filed last week by Philip Davis, a lawyer for the medical board, said the unidentified 20-year-old woman didn't explain she was pregnant, and Aquino didn't thoroughly examine her or even take any notes on his three-minute evaluation before giving her a pot recommendation in January.
The doctor also didn't ask about the woman's medical history or give her instructions on follow-up care, according to the complaint, which adds that pregnancy should preclude marijuana recommendations.
Messages left by The Associated Press seeking comment from Aquino and his attorney in the licensing matter, Sheila Meer, were not immediately returned.
The Denver dispensary Back to the Garden Health and Wellness Center, where the recommendation was written, declined comment.
The complaint was first reported by Solutions, a health policy news agency affiliated with the University of Colorado-Denver. Solutions and The Denver Post also sought comment from Aquino and his lawyer but were unsuccessful.
Aquino faces criminal charges in a separate case in Aurora. The doctor was arrested in July for investigation of writing shoddy medical-marijuana recommendations to two undercover police officers. Aquino is scheduled to be arraigned on those charges early next year.
The medical board complaint accuses Aquino of failing to establish the bona fide physician-patient relationship that Colorado law requires for marijuana recommendations.
When the woman gave birth in April, she tested positive for marijuana and the baby "had some initial feeding difficulties," according to the complaint. It doesn't say whether the mother was accused of wrongdoing or what happened to the baby.
Information from: The Denver Post, http://www.denverpost.com
(This version CORRECTS Corrects to say complaint was filed last week and clarifies details on writing of recommendation. Adds name of attorney.)


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Jenelle Evans never met a judge she didn't like. She is a fixture in the legal system in Oak Island, North Carolina as if she were a celebrity that frequents a night club. Well, Jenelle might finally have met the judge who will scare her straight. But don't bet on it! Corinna Jean from Gather is reporting that Jenelle may be going before Judge Judy.
Jenelle works for a website called Sulia. She is paid to write updates and news on her show Teen Mom 2. Janelle is too busy doing God knows what (we know its not taking care of Jace or health) to write these updates herself. Janelle hired the administrator of her official website, Sarah, to write for her. Sarah was promised she would be paid for her work. Of course Jenelle, being the out of control and irresponsible mess that she is, reneged on her agreement with Sarah. Now she is going to be sued in small claims court. Corrina Jean is reporting that Sarah doesn't want to go the typical route to get to court. Sarah got in touch with the producers of Judge Judy.
Jenelle being sued in Judge Judith Sheindlin's court is genius. She is a tough but fair judge. Judge Judy knows how to put stupid people in their place. There is nothing you can say to her that she hasn't heard before, and nothing you say will get her to be on your side if you are clearly wrong. Who ever dealt with Jenelle in the past didn't get through to her. Now Jenelle will face a woman who was known as one of Manhattan's toughest family court judges. Judge Judy presided over criminal court and then was appointed a judge in family court in 1986. She retired from the bench in 1996. Prior to becoming a judge Judy was a prosecutor in family court in Manhattan. Some of Jenelle's legal problems just happen to involve family court. She will see through anything Jenelle throws at her as an excuse for not paying Sarah.
I'm certain Jenelle will bring up her having to take care of Jace and how much it costs to raise a child. You don't tell that to a judge who has dealt with the parents who abuse their children and went after dead beat dads. This is also not an excuse because Jenelle gets paid to be on television as well as writing for Sulia. There are so many stories of celebrities who feel they don't have to pay their bills, their taxes and employees. I'm sure Jenelle is of like mind with these other huge ego, narcissistic people. Jenelle is not as big a celebrity as Nicolas Cage and Wesley Snipes but in her delusional mind she thinks she is a huge star.
Another reason Sarah suing Jenelle in Judge Judy's court is a brilliant idea is because Jenelle will be embarrassed by all her dirty laundry coming out into the open. Sometimes being stern with words does not get through to a troubled person (such as Lindsay Lohan).Suing on national TV will bring the issue to a huge audience who may not know she is famous for being a teen mom or don't watch MTV. The issue of not paying a friend for work she did, and then going before a judge who wrote a book called Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining is going to be humbling. Up until now the behind the scenes details of Jenelle's legal problems were not made public. Now she is going to be totally exposed.
Jenelle would be wise to pay Sarah before the producers of Judge Judy start making arrangements for both women to be on the show. E! News is reporting Jenelle's show Teen Mom 2 may be canceled soon based on Jenelle's never ending problems. She should pay Sarah while she still has income from MTV. If Jenelle chooses to continue ignoring her debt to Sarah and then loses her reality show Jenelle will have more stress than she bargained for. Jenelle should be trying to improve her reputation, not digging the hole deeper. How is she going to get another job or be on another reality show if no one wants to deal with her?
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Blended families may be able to maintain a precarious balance when both parents are living, but often when one—usually the father—passes, the interests of the stepchildren and widow don't mix.
In many different cases—will contests, trust contests, probate objections, deed revocations or joint-tenancy battles—stepmothers and stepchildren are at odds. Long-simmering resentments are often revealed when inheritance and estate matters are being dealt with after a death.
Forbes' recent article, "Stepmothers: The Cause Of So Many Estate Fights," explains that this stepmother phenomenon in estate disputes starts with the fact that there's a life expectancy gap in the U.S. between men and women. A man reaching 65 today can expect to live, on average, until 84; a woman turning the same age today can expect to live, on average, until 86. Widowed females also far outnumber widowed males (11.2 million vs. 2.9 million). When these widowed females and males have stepchildren, it is obvious that the number of surviving stepmothers heavily outweighs the number of surviving stepfathers.
It's not surprising that research shows that only about 20% of adult stepchildren feel close to their stepmoms. Studies also show that stepmothers and their stepchildren don't grow closer over time.
Inevitably, a large percentage of estates managed by a widowed stepmother with stepchildren heirs winds up in a fight over inheritance rights. Many of these arise after a short-term marriage where the decedent's marriage was cut short by his death and his long-term estate plan may have been thwarted by undue influence right before his passing.
While a long-term marriage is no guarantee for an amicable estate settlement, they're more likely to have produced estate plans that balance the welfare of a father's children with those of his later spouse.
Evidence of wrongdoing may be nuanced. Questions as to the existence or nonexistence of estate planning documents are avoided and personal property disappears or is transferred to the wrong recipients. Family heirlooms might be found in the garbage at the decedent's house, perhaps as early as the date of death. The family home is locked up, the locks are changed and no one except the controlling party is allowed access.
Without the ability to take a few steps back and calm down, these types of emotional battles can quickly escalate to becoming extremely expensive and destructive battles. If possible, it is far better to try to stay calm and work together to solve these issues. The emotional and financial wreckage left behind is never worth the fight.
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When faced with 100 degree days, the only solution to stay cool is to grab a freshly made ice cold tea. Now to be fair, there aren't many teas we wouldn't recommend iced, but we've complied a list of our current favorites that are great cold brewed or steeped + poured over ice!
You gotta try this one cold brewed! Always a favorite of the summer, every time we try it, we can't believe the fruity finish of this beautiful tea! One look at this blend makes you want to try it. Smell it and you'll be sold forever!
2. Thai Tea
We've been told you can't get more authentic than this without going to Thailand yourself! This is Owner, Ashley's, current favorite. Thai Tea is a must iced with milk! Try it with coconut or almond!
3. Rose Oolong
This sweet subtle tea is always a favorite of tea connoisseurs. Watching these tightly wound leaves unfold is half the fun of this fine tea. It will leave you perfectly refreshed.
4. Samurai Chai
Owner, Austin, first became obsessed with tea when he tasted a blend similar to our Samurai Chai. We set out to recreate that experience for him and this spicy chai does the trick! With lemongrass and a hefty dose of cinnamon + ginger, you can't get a more thirst-quenching cuppa!
This tisane has always been the hit of the summer! I mean, can you make a more beautiful looking iced tea?! A bright pink tea like this is sure to help you beat the heat!
A brand new addition, we brought in this tea as a fruity, iced tea solution for our customers craving the anti-inflammatory health benefits of turmeric. You will not even believe there's turmeric OR peppercorns in this tea because it's just too darn fruity and delicious! It's basically like being a sneaky {tea} chef!
Need suggestions on how to make the perfect iced tea at home? Try cold brewing!
1. Select your tea. Cold brewing removes all bitterness and astringency, so think about what teas would be best with a smooth, creamy finish! We love black and white teas.
2. Grab a pitcher and add 4 Tbs of leaves.
3. Fill with COLD filtered water. No need for your kettle here!
4. Let sit in fridge for 12-24 hours. Leaving the leaves in the pitcher longer than 24 hours will not affect the taste of your tea. But trust us... it's not going to last much longer than that anyway!


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The Legend of the Seagullmen
with West End Motel
Mai Tiki Studio, Cocoa Beach, FL • May 6, 2011
Ian Koss
It was a celebration of Seagull de Mayo, and it was taking place on one of the most punk rock addresses you could hope for, a normally non-descript concrete-walled lot smack in the middle of downtown Cocoa Beach, a green "MINUTEMEN CSWY" sign perched on the corner. The road is likely named for the revolutionary Minutemen, not the yabbos from Pedro, but tonight it was easy to pretend otherwise.
As we made our way around the corner to the entrance, we passed the area behind the stage. Visible above the wall was the benign stare of Richard Pryor, projected onto a screen and accompanied by a diffuse country racket. Within the lot's demesne, it was a carnival. Pad thai was available hot off the wok, cooked in front of your steaming eyes and slavering nostrils. The beverage selection was limited but it kept the line moving at a fast clip. The scene was mad.
On stage as we meandered through the festival services was West End Motel, a lately project of Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds. The monster riffs were decidedly of the southern-fried bar band flavor, but well done. A loaded pickup of a combo carrying an extra guitarist and keyboard player in the bed, West End Motel careened through a dusty road of familiar-sounding songs, ageless tunes for honking and tonking. The keyboard player in particular lent a rusty shimmer to the beer-soaked sounds coming off the rest of the band.
In between sets, we wandered around, enjoying the seething atmosphere of the event. The location is normally a working lot for Mai Tiki Gallery, but tonight a festival stage, lighting and screen had been brought in, along with the makeshift bar and the gas-flamed pad thai stand. I have a hard time enjoying myself at festival shows, but tonight's event lacked everything I hate about them – oppressive heat, jacked-up prices, surging mobs of strangers – and I was having a damn good time.
Meanwhile, backstage was in a frenzy. The Legend of the Seagullmen is a technically demanding show, making use of not only the typical musical trappings of a bird-themed doom surf band, but also costuming, audio/visual instructional technologies, Ultraman-grade bad guys, and prop hacks worthy of Michel Gondry. Secret identities were being secreted under masks and headpieces as the opening reel, providing story and canon for the Legend of the Seagullmen played on the screen, hypnotizing the audience instantly.
The Legend of the Seagullmen began when an unlikely trio of bar patrons engaged a crusty sea captain in conversation. As crusty sea captains are wont to do, he spun a legend of ancient pirates, ancient pirate gold, and ancient alliances with a certain ancient scavenging avian species. It's all anciently laid out in the ancient-looking drink menu labeled "The Legend of the Seagullmen," in ancient script. Our intrepid threesome soon find themselves at the beach, shovels in hand, digging up an ancient chest. Then something happens – a missed ritual, a flubbed incantation, these things are ancient, you know – and then the band is cursed or something and oh look, here they are coming out and strapping on their instruments.
The masked performers, cursed into the eternal hotness of bird heads, began pounding out a sort of chunky racket, thrumming surf twang and menacing power chords. Keyboard flourishes from the crusty sea captain balanced the feathered mayhem elsewhere on the stage. This musical concoction, usually the product the audience attends to consume, here played but a mere, ancient part in the ritual of the Legend of the Seagullmen. A live soundtrack to an epic tale featuring Manateeman and a ghost crab army, if you will. At one point, Manowar-Man appeared. He was a dick. In the end there was nothing to do but summon some form of Kraken from the ancient deeps. As fifteen-foot tentacles emerged from around the stage and waved about like fronds of muscled wheat, it was clear that this would be the ancient finale.
But can such things ever truly end?
The Legend of the Seagullmen: http://theseagullmen.com/ • West End Motel: http://www.myspace.com/westendmotel • Mai Tiki Studio: http://www.maitiki.com/ ◼


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Supermicro launches HPC solutions for data centers
Supermicro specializes in high-performance servers and high efficiency, storage technology and green computing. The company recently announced the launch of its latest innovations in HPC architectures and technologies.
Included in the announcement is a 4-node 2U server that supports the Intel Xeon Phi new processors, with optional Intel integrated or external structure Omni-Path. Another announcement was the SuperServer 1U GPU which includes the next gen GPU 100, 7U 8-Way SuperServer with 24TB memory capacity – also compatible with the new Intel Xeon processor.
Additionally, the company has announced plans to offer systems using Intel Scalable configurations System Framework using the latest Intel Xeon processors.
Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro, says that with the new solutions, the company can get results faster, with maximum performance per watt and per square foot.
"With our latest innovations that incorporate the Intel Xeon Phi processors architecture performance and density optimized Twin, scalable servers 8 inputs, connections 100Gbps OPA for broadband connectivity high and high NVMe performance based storage for Lustre, our customers can accelerate their applications and innovations to meet the most complex real - world problems. "
Charles Wuischpard, group vice president of data center and general manager of High Performance Computing at Intel, says the new solutions are exciting.
"The adoption of Supermicro of our latest technologies, including the new Intel Xeon Phi Intel Omni-Path Architecture processor and will provide a much deeper and innovation vision for research applications and commercial sciences, analytical and machine learning."


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The word hydrate is used frequently when it comes to maintaining health, but still many do not get adequate water in their system. Even with routine water consumption, caffeine, alcohol, exercise, heat and other factors continuously deplete the body of water. Slight dehydration can impact your health and appearance. At AuraSpa, we give you the chance to rehydrate quickly with our custom "Hydrate Drip," helping you maintain optimal hydration.
There is a reason that IV hydration is used so often in medical treatments. When your body is dealing with stress, illness, exertion or healing, it can become unbalanced and dehydrated. Drinking enough fluids and replacing lost electrolytes is not always as simple as it sounds. One of the first treatments given to patients in emergency rooms is a hydration IV, helping give the body what it needs to heal and recover. However, you do not need to be ill or injured to benefit from IV hydration. It can be used as a form of wellness maintenance to detoxify and replenish for optimal health.
Enjoy the Benefits of Complete Hydration
At AuraSpa, our "Hydrate Drip" gives you the pure water and electrolytes you need to feel and look your best. Every system in your body functions better when it is properly hydrated. Your heart, brain, liver, kidneys and lungs all need proper hydration for health. Muscles and joints need hydration to recover. Plus, your skin and overall appearance are impacted by the loss of water. Adding a routine "Hydrate Drip" to replenish, detoxify and completely hydrate can improve how you feel, look and perform for overall wellness.
Give your body the hydration it needs to maintain your health and appearance. Contact us at AuraSpa Healing Center in Beverly Hills to schedule your "Hydrate Drip" session, and feel the difference replenishing can make.


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You don't actually have any command over gas prices but you can save some money if you change how you drive. It really is very simple to do and it won't cost you extra to do it. What you will need to do is change your driving habits which may or may not be a challenge. Before the sudden increase in fuel, most of us never really bothered about how careless we drove.
The majority of us don't understand that how we drive has effects on how much fuel we pay. Even though we have no power over the fuel prices, we can control how often we fill up the gas tank. One area that burns up fuel rapidly is accelerating the engine too frequently. A good number of drivers on the road carry out a hard acceleration too many times. It isn't going to matter if people have to or not, many simply have their foot strapped on the pedal until they are forced to brake. This seriously affects fuel economy and there are many other reasons why it should not be done.
If you are about to stop in a short distance, it makes no sense to speed up when coming to a red light. There's nothing wrong with bringing the foot away from the pedal and coasting. This will help to keep your brakes from wearing out too rapidly also if you are coasting, the light may turn green so you may not even need to use your brakes. Your car will end up using less gas to coast since you're not coming to a complete stop. You shouldn't have to race just so you can stop at a stop light. It is also precisely the same for turning, you don't have to accelerate when you make a turn.
Whenever you speed up, you need to use your brakes more when you make the turn. It won't set you back a lot of time to let off of the gas pedal, coast into your turn without having to brake so hard, and making your turn. This will likely lengthen the life of your brakes and it will enhance your gas mileage. Additionally this is applicable to tailgating other drivers since you will be riding on your brakes and hitting the acceleration. Not only is it a waste of fuel but it is likewise dangerous.
There's no cause for you to drive aggressively because you will be wasting gas, you may possibly get a ticket or get into an accident. When you take your time, you will get to your destination in about the same time and you will save on fuel and lower the amount of wear and tear on your vehicle. In addition to that you will end up a lot less stressed out, most notably at other drivers.


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Why do we say an historical but a history? This question was originally posed by @shanselman on Twitter.
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When should I use "a" versus "an" in front of a word beginning with the letter h?
Why do we say an historical but a history? This question was originally posed by @shanselman on Twitter.
I have a theory about this. In my speech, and I believe that of many other Americans, an "h" in an unstressed syllable is either not pronounced or barely pronounced, except when it follows a vowel sound or a pause. This is an adjustment that is made unconsciously; people often don't notice that they're not pronouncing the "h". I say "a historical", but "some istorical".
The rule for a/an is that you use "an" before words which start with a vowel sound, and "a" before words that start with a consonant sound.
Both "a historical" and "an (h)istorical" are consistent with these rules; here by (h), I mean the "h" is pronounced very lightly, if at all. Most people use the first, but some people use the second. I think nearly all Americans pronounce the "h" in "historical" when the word stands alone, but after an indefinite article, some drop the "h" and use "an".
In the word "history", the first syllable is stressed, so the "h" is always pronounced. So "an history" isn't allowed by these rules.
Here are the final words of the relevant article in 'The Cambridge Guide to English Usage':
Nowadays the silent h persists only in a handful of French loanwords (heir, honest, honour, hour and their derivatives), and these need to be preceded by an. The h of other loanwords like heroic, hysterical and hypothesis may have been silent or varied in earlier times, leaving uncertainty as to whether an was required or not. But their pronunciation is no longer variable and provides no phonetic justification for an. Its use with them is a stylistic nicety, lending historical nuances to discourse in which tradition dies hard.
I broadly go along with that, noting at the same time that h-dropping more widely is a feature of some regional and social accents, and that in such cases the indefinite pronoun may indeed be realised as /an/.
I believe the main reason so many people say an historical is simply that they were taught that way. It's a special exception to the "use 'a' before a consonant sound" rule, and it seems older generations of English speakers were often specifically taught this special case.
The fact is that a historical is perfectly correct, more logical, and preferred by a large number of English experts. And it is overwhelmingly overtaking an historical in modern usage (see Ngram).
While I agree that the practice most likely originated as Peter Shor describes; namely, that many speakers do not (or only barely) pronounce the 'h' in historical, due to it being unstressed; I believe this phenomenon is not particularly strong in American English. I would guess it began in Britain (and probably continues more strongly there), with its h-dropping dialects.
Some speakers drop the "h" sound in the word "historical", which means that the consonant "n" needs to be added to the article "a". However, it's been quite a while since I last heard this, everyone I know says "historic" with the sound "h" pronounced.
Background information: this word has been taken from Greek, but apparently it entered the English language via French. In French the letter "h" isn't pronounced, hence the English imitation which has now become outdated


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- Hip Dysplasia
- Elbow Dysplasia
- Patella
- Cardiac
- Thyroid
- vonWillebrands
- Degenerative Melopathy
- Cystinuria
- Canine Multi-focal Retinopathy (CMR)
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Some disorders are polygenic, meaning that they are a mix of genetics, environment, diet, etc. While the genetic factor in these issues is a huge part of the determination of whether a puppy will be affected by the issue, other factors do play a part. These testable issues include hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, patella's (knees), cardiac or heart, eyes and thyroid.
So how do you verify if a Mastiff has had the appropriate health testing? There is a wonderful little thing called the OFA (orthopedic foundation for animals). Every test can be traced through the OFA if the breeder elected to do so when the test was performed. If they elected not to make sure that the breeder provides proof that the test was completed and what the result was.
Here is an example of the paper proof that a breeder might provide to prove the testing was done on a specific dog:
To look up a dog on OFA's website direct your browser to www.offa.org. On the left hand side of the screen there is a quick lookup bar. Type the dogs AKC # or part of the name into the bar and hit search.
The dogs in the OFA database matching your search entry will show up. Click the dog you are interested in health testing information on.
You will be directed to the page for this specific dog. You can also see relatives of the dogs listed below and their relationship. This makes it easy to verify multiple generations of health testing.
While every breeders contract will be just a little bit different, it is important to make sure that a health guarantee is in place. I recommend a guarantee on genetic issues that lasts for a minimum of 26 months, this gives 2 full months after the puppy turns 2 years to complete the health testing. Here is an excerpt of the health guarantee in my puppy contract.
"The following conditions apply unless the Mastiff becomes dysplastic due to an injury, incorrect diet, or obesity. Gryphon Mastiffs guarantees this puppy against genetic hip and or elbow dysplasia for 26 months. At 24 months he/she can have his/her hips and elbows rated by OFA to clear them of dysplasia. As part of this guarantee, Buyer agrees to have OFA hip and elbow rating done on the stated Mastiff no later than two years and two months of age."
In closing, it is important to remember that regardless of written guarantees, no breeder can 100% guarantee you won't have some issue pop up with your puppy, nutrition and environment play just as important a role in the puppy's health as genetics do. A reputable breeder will be there to offer guidance and suggestions as well as an empathetic ear for the life of the puppy.


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Reuse: MOLLY MAID Shares 3 Simple Ways
There is never a shortage of great ways to recycle common household items! And, who better than the expert house cleaners at MOLLY MAID to introduce ideas that work! Here are three ways to recycle:
Vacuum with Wrapping Paper Tubes
- Do you still have some of those extra long cardboard wrapping paper tubes left over from Christmas? Besides your children using the empty tubes as light sabres, the tubes can double as a makeshift vacuum extension tool to clean hard-to-reach ceiling corners and along the sides of your cooker or washer and dryer.
Work Wonders with a Toothbrush
- Did you get a new toothbrush in your stocking this year? Why not use your old one as a grout and grime scrubber! A toothbrush is a great tool to clean around taps, baths and shower edges, and even tiles and grout. An electric toothbrush works even better… pairing the toothbrush with elbow grease can cleanup even the worst dirt.
Use a Special Pant Hanger in the Kitchen
- Having a dinner party after the Christmas season? The hanger with clips attached that is used for hanging up trousers and skirts, can be used as a cookbook holder too. Simply open the cookbook to your desired recipe and use each clip at the ends of the hanger to keep the book open to that page. If the cookbook isn't too heavy, hook the hanger onto the handle of one of your kitchen cabinets to maximise your counter space. It's so easy – and useful.


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The 5+5 lamp is a whimsical LED light with a hinged, customizable form inspired by the Rubik's Snake toy. Much like the toy, the light's segments can be arranged to formed a variety of shapes. As a result it can serve as a wall lamp, desk lamp, and even a ceiling fixture. The 5+5 lamp was designed by Oikimus design studio in St. Petersburg, Russia.
photos via Oikimus
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September 8, 2016
by Ariel Adams
Way back at Baselworld 2015, Seiko introduced a load of new watches, many of which were limited-edition models. One such limited-edition watch, even though they're not "new" at this point, was rather interesting because, in honor of the "55th Anniversary of the first automatic Grand Seiko," Seiko released both a set of traditional-looking Grand Seiko models and modern ones intended to celebrate the Grand Seiko 62GS from 1967.
Seiko really just went sort of nuts with this one, producing eight limited-edition watches in honor of this 55th anniversary "milestone." These 2015 limited editions are inspired by the original look of the 62GS and are referred to as being part of the "Grand Seiko Historical Collection." Four of them look like the original but are a bit larger in size, offered in steel (SBGR095), 18k white gold (SBGR091), 18k yellow gold (SBGR092), and 18k rose gold (SBGR094). I am not, however, going to discuss those particular watches in this article, focusing instead on the "modern re-interpretation" watches which are inspired by the original 62GS.
Once again, we have four models for these more modern-looking watches that are nevertheless inspired by the original 62GS. I should point out the obvious fact that while there are minor differences here, these limited-edition Grand Seiko watches look very similar to other models in the collection. In fact, the majority of the more dressy (as opposed to sporty) Grand Seiko watches have very visually similar cases. In some regards, the differences between the watches are as subtle as the differences between some Rolex watches.
In this Grand Seiko Historical Collection set of watches, two contain Seiko Spring Drive movements and two contain Hi-Beat automatic movements. Both of these movements are fantastic, and Seiko probably knows that consumers will have a difficult time choosing which movement is best for them. At least each of the four watches have different dial colors which should help you choose which watch is right for you. Also, the dials which are more colorful are actually a bit more limited, with Seiko only producing 700 pieces each as opposed to the 1000 pieces each of the white and silver dial models.
Actually, there is another difference between the Hi-Beat and Spring Drive models, and that is the case material. Each of the watches comes in a 40mm-wide case that is inspired by the 1967 original (but on bracelets). The watches with Seiko's caliber 9S85 automatic movement come in steel, while the two models with the Seiko Spring Drive caliber 9R65 come in titanium cases. While there are other titanium Grand Seiko watches out there – the dressier versions such as these are less common. Moreover, Seiko uses their "high intensity" titanium which is supposed to be harder and thus more scratch resistant than most typical titanium metals used for watch cases.
Seiko's high frequency automatic caliber 9S85 operates at 36,000bph (5Hz) with a power reserve of 55 hours. Very accurate for a mechanical movement, this is a choice movement for horology purists who want the best in performance and longevity. Those a bit more adventurous or looking for something different may prefer the Spring Drive movements which are a bit more accurate (but not by much) since they incorporate quartz crystal regulation with a traditional mainspring powering the otherwise mechanical movement.
Seiko Hi-Beat fans will really like the wrist-feel of both the Grand Seiko SBGH037 and SBGH039 watches. The former comes with a silver dial that elegantly matches the case while the latter has a deep burgundy dial which ranges from dark brown to black depending on the light. Those perfectly polished and immaculately detailed dials along with the hands and hour markers never get old. Seiko utterly kills it when it comes to material finishing and legibility despite these classic designs.
Interestingly enough, the Grand Seiko Hi-Beat watches are 0.1mm thicker at 12.9mm thick than the 12.8mm thick Spring Drive-based watches, though that size difference is more or less negligible. I will, however, say that thanks to the flared lugs, these watches don't wear small – which is a good thing for most watch lovers.
The titanium Grand Seiko SBGA125 and SBGA127 watches with the caliber 9R65 automatic Spring Drive movements for me are really the cherry. The Grand Seiko SBGA125 has a clean while dial with a blue "gliding" seconds hand, while the Grand Seiko SBGA127 is my favorite model of them all with a deep metallic blue dial that matches the titanium case which is slightly darker than steel. Honestly, though, it is almost impossible see the difference between the steel and titanium models unless you pick up the watches and feel the lighter weight of titanium. Seiko does such an impressive job with titanium that it is very much like steel in both look and polish.
It is also important to note that while the metallic blue dial of the Grand Seiko SBGA127 is polished, the white dial of the Grand Seiko SBGA125 is textured for even more legibility. Again, each of these models are fantastic and will have their respective fans.
The differences between the the standard collection and these limited edition Grand Seiko Historic Collection models for the 55th anniversary of the 62GS are minor. If you already have a one or more Grand Seiko watches that are similar to these beauties then I am not sure yet another one will be necessary since the differences are so subtle. With that said, the most ardent collectors will want at least one of these because of the great dials. I think collectors who are interested in the look of the original 62GS are perhaps going to be more interested in the models I mentioned above which are intended to be more faithful analogs of the originals.
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|October 14, 2020 – 05:45:04 UTC | 11:45:04 local time
Mission Name and what it is
|Soyuz ("Saw-YOOZ") MS-17, crewed flight to the International Space Station (ISS)
Launch Provider
|RKK Energia / Roscosmos
|Roscosmos and NASA
|Soyuz 2.1 a
Launch Location
|Site 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
Payload mass
|7080 kg (15,610 pounds) (for the whole spacecraft)
Where are the satellites going?
|To the ISS (~410 km orbit at 51.6 degree inclination)
Will they be attempting to recover the first stage?
|No – Soyuz rockets don't have this capability
Where will the first stage land?
|It will crash into the steppes of Kazakhstan
Will they be attempting to recover the fairings?
Are these fairings new?
This will be the:
|– 107th flight of a Soyuz-2 rocket
– 11th mission for Roscosmos in 2020
– Final NASA paid seat on Soyuz Spacecraft (under current plans)
Where to watch
|Official Livestream
Maybe even more fun you can watch with Tim Dodd, the Everyday Astronaut, starting at T minus 30! Come ask questions and join the conversation live!
What's all this mean?
Cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, and NASA astronaut Kate Rubins are launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan as part of the Soyuz ("Saw-YOOZ") MS-17 mission. They are traveling to Low Earth Orbit for rendezvous with the International Space Station (ISS). This flight is Soyuz MS-17. This crew will join Expedition 63 on the ISS, taking the crew complement to 6. The current ISS crew will leave soon after, forming the start of Expedition 64. They will be joined two weeks later by SpaceX' Crew 1 flight, raising the crew complement to 7.
On this flight, Roscosmos intends to use their Fast Rendezvous technique for the first time for a crewed flight. This technique allows the Soyuz to reach the ISS in just two orbits, or about 3 hours. Previous flights that achieved this were applied only to Progress re-supply missions. Previous fast rendezvous flights managed to reach the ISS in 4 orbits i.e. 6 hours.
Who are the Soyuz MS-17 crew?
Sergey Ryzhikov is the commander of flight MS-17, and will take over from Chris Cassidy as commander of the ISS. This is his second space flight. His previous spaceflight was to the ISS as part of Expedition 49/50.
Sergey Kud-Sverchkov is Flight Engineer 1 on this flight. This is his first flight into space.
Kathleen (Kate) Rubins is Flight Engineer 2 on this flight. This is her second space flight. Her previous flight was to the ISS as part of Expedition 48/49. So, she has shared time on board the ISS with Sergey Ryzhikov on their previous flights!
Under current NASA plans, this will be the last flight of a NASA astronaut that has been paid for with cash. Future NASA astronauts will only fly under equal ride sharing with Russian cosmonauts riding on NASA's commercial crew flights in exchange.
Sergey Ryzhikov (Credit: NASA / Bill Ingalls)
Sergey Kud-Sverchkov (Credit: NASA)
Kate Rubins (Credit: NASA / Josh Valcarcel)
What about the rocket?
Introduced in 1966, the Soyuz rocket (also known as R7) has been the workhorse of the Soviet/Russian space program. The first launch of the Soyuz 2-1a version on November 8, 2004 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome represented a major step in the Soyuz launch vehicle's development program.
The crewed Soyuz version currently offered by Russia is a three-stage launch vehicle, which consists of:
- four side boosters (booster)
- a central core (first stage)
- an upper central stage
- the Soyuz MS spacecraft itself
Side boosters
The side boosters' RD-107A engines are powered by liquid oxygen and kerosene, which are the same propellants used on each of the rocket stages. The kerosene tanks are located in the cylindrical part and the liquid oxygen tanks in the conical section. Each engine has four combustion chambers and four nozzles.
During side booster separation, the boosters perform a well-known pattern, in which they peel off and cartwheel outwards! This is known as the "Korolev cross", named after Sergei Korolev, the Chief Design Engineer of the USSR space program in the 1960s.
Center core
The center core is fitted with an RD-108A engine, and also has four combustion chambers and four nozzles. It also has four vernier thrusters, used for three-axis flight control once the side boosters have separated. The upper stage engine's thrust enables the stage to separate directly from the central core. This is called "hot staging".
Upper stage
The upper stage uses either an RD-0110 engine in the Soyuz ST-A (2-1a) version, or an RD-0124 engine in the ST-B (2-1b) version. This flight is using a 2.1a vehicle, so in this case the stage has an RD-0110 engine.
What about the spacecraft?
The Soyuz MS spacecraft is the latest version of Russia's long-standing three-person spacecraft. Soyuz capsules first flew in the 1960s. The spacecraft external appearance is largely unchanged over this time. However, the internal systems and capabilities have been upgraded many times.
The Soyuz MS variant is one of the versions from the fourth generation of this spacecraft. Its first flight was in 2006. Soyuz consists of three sections:
- the orbital module
- the descent module
- the service module
The orbital module
This is the forward section of the spacecraft, the part that docks to the ISS. It is the part of the spacecraft where the crew will spend most of their time on orbit. It has more living room than the descent module. On the Progress uncrewed resupply missions, this is replaced by a cargo module.
The descent module
This is the middle section of the spacecraft. It is the only part that returns intact to Earth ground level. This is where the crew will sit during the launch and the reentry. They will be wearing spacesuits in case of capsule depressurization. There is very little room for the crew of three in this module. On the Progress uncrewed resupply missions, this is replaced by a refueling module that can transfer fuel into the Russian segment. This can then be used by thrusters on the ISS to boost its orbit.
The service module
This is the aft (rear) section of the spacecraft. It provides the main engine used for maneuvring on orbit and the thrusters for fine control during docking and departure. Also, it also contains the life support system for environmental control of the rest of the spacecraft. In addition, it also supports the solar panels and various radio communication systems.


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There is still time to register for The Crew 2's closed beta, which kicks off this Thursday, May 31 and runs until Monday, June 2. During that time, players can progress through the first level in the Street Race, Rally Raid, Powerboat, and Aerobatics disciplines, and also access the Fast Fav feature that allows for switching vehicle types on the fly.
In addition to The Crew 2, Nvidia's new 397.93 WHQL driver package is also optimized for State of Decay 2, which launched earlier this week.
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- [Wolfenstein II]: The game may freeze in the Roosevelt area.
- [NVIDIA Control Panel]: When Windows HDR is enabled, some color formats are missing from the NVIDIA Control Panel->Display->Change Resolution page.
- [Pascal GPU + Kepler GPU]: After installing the driver and rebooting the system, the driver may fail to load.
- [Far Cry 5]: Green flickering
There is always the risk of something going wrong when installing a new GPU driver. We're reminded of this every so often, most recently when some GeForce GTX 1060 owners had trouble installing Nvidia's 397.31 driver package. Nvidia subsequently released a hotfix that addressed the issue. If you want to be safe, we recommend doing a clean install, or for that extra measure of insurance, run Display Driver Uninstaller first, reboot, and then install the new drivers.
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TobyMac's Oldest Child, Truett Foster McKeehan, Dies at Home
TobyMac's oldest child, Truett Foster McKeehan, has died suddenly in the family's home sometime during the middle of the week of October 22nd, a representative confirmed, but few details about the death have been released.
McKeehan, 21, otherwise known on TobyMac's albums as treDog, TRU, and Shiloh, was an aspiring rapper who released songs and videos online as Truett Foster.
"Truett did pass away at home in the Nashville area sometime Tuesday night or Wednesday morning," the rep said in a statement issued Thursday morning to USA Today Network — Tennessee.
Related: TobyMac Confesses That His Song "Scars" was Inspired by Truett
The Davidson County Medical Examiner's office confirmed he died Wednesday.
"Cause of death has not been determined. Toby was traveling back from Canada and did not get home to be with his family until after midnight last night so there is no statement. We just ask that everyone please be respectful of their privacy during this time and allow them to grieve their loss."
TobyMac interrupted a week-long tour through Canada to hastily get home to be with his wife and other children in Franklin, Tenn.
TobyMac had collaborated with his oldest on several tracks for different albums.
TobyMac performs his song, "Scars"
With his permission, we publish this statement from TobyMac about his son
Truett Foster Mckeehan had joy that took the room when he entered. He was a magnetic son and brother and friend. If you met him you knew him, you remembered him. His smile, his laugh, the encouragement he offered with words or even without. He had an untamable grand personality and dreams to match. And he hated being put in a box.
He expressed himself through the music he made. And by made I mean, written, recorded, produced, mixed, and designed the art. All of it. A true artist. His first show was a week ago, and it was nothing short of electric. Everyone felt it, everyone knew it. He could've easily taken the easy route and put music out when he was 12, 14, 16, even 18, but he always said he wanted to live some life and have something to say before he did it. He didn't want to be a child star, he wanted to be a man with scars and a story to tell. I always admired, respected and encouraged that stand.
Truett always had a soft spot for God. The Bible moved him. His heart was warm to the things of his King. He was by no means a cookie cutter Christian but give me a believer who fights to keep believing. Give me a broken man who recognizes his need for a Savior every time. That's who Truett was and how he should be remembered.
My last moment with Truett in person was at his first show this past Thursday at the Factory in Franklin, Tennessee. I had to leave the next morning very early to fly and start our Canadian tour. As I stood in the audience and watched my son bring joy to a room, I was as proud as a "pop" (as tru called me) could be. It was the culminating moment of a dream that he had since he was 12. It couldn't have been sweeter. Our music, and what we say lyrically couldn't be more different, but the outcome was much the same… offering a room full of people a few minutes of joy in a crazy world.
My wife and I would want the world to know this... We don't follow God because we have some sort of under the table deal with Him, like we'll follow you if you bless us. We follow God because we love Him. It's our honor. He is the God of the hills and the valleys. And He is beautiful above all things.
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Rising dancehall star Konshens and Queen Lady Saw were among the biggest winners at this year's Linkage Awards.
The 2013 Linkage Awards took place last weekend at at the Thornton High School in Mount Vernon, New York.
See also: Konshens And Raine Seville Raunchy Photos Leaked
Konshens took home three awards including the coveted Entertainer Of The Year and Male Deejay Of The Year. Konshens also won Most Consistent Recording Artiste Of The Year.
Dancehall Queen Lady Saw took home the awards for Female Artiste of the Year and Outstanding Female Artiste.
Lady Saw was also given a Lifetime Achievement Award and get inducted in the Linkage Hall of Fame.
Other big winners includes Mr. Vegas, who won song of the year with "Bruk It Down" and Christopher Martin, who was named Singer of the Year.
See full list of 2013 Linkage Awards winners below:
Breakthrough Reggae Artiste of the Year Nature
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