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Although most kitchens get designed to suit most preferences, it can feel as if every homeowner has an individual idea of what it should offer. Some people need a meal preparation space that rivals their favorite cooking shows, while others hardly make fresh dinners at all. No matter what form your ideal cooking space takes, you can rely on the kitchen renovations Burnaby homeowners prize for unbeatable performance.
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CM5030 Guideline for Claims Assessors on Smoking and Alcohol Related Conditions and Military Service
This Guideline reflects the work of the Joint Departmental and Ex-Service Organisation Working Party on Alcohol and Tobacco held in 1998 and a decision by the Repatriation Commission to issue a Guideline for the benefit of decision-makers.
While there was substantial agreement on the issues there remain matters that were not agreed to by the Repatriation Commission. The principal matter that was not agreed to by the Repatriation Commission was the argument that the temporal connection of service life with alcohol consumption is enough to establish 'habit' as the cause of alcohol use. This is relevant to Point 4 in the Alcohol section of the Guideline. However, the Repatriation Commission agreed that arguments put to delegates that are outside the Guideline must still be considered for substance and medical and scientific support.
This Guideline should be considered when deciding claims where smoking and/or alcohol are given as factors. The Guideline is not an instruction to Commission delegates.
In accordance with Commission Guideline CM5017 concerning the application of Section 120 of the VEA, delegates must decide the issues for themselves on the basis of all the material available to them and approaching each case on its own merits.
Repatriation Commission Guideline CM 5030
1. Smoking is strongly addictive.
2. There is evidence that military populations smoke more than civilian populations. Service life contains many potential links to smoking. Stress, peer pressure, availability and boredom are among them.
3. Because of service culture, slow changes to community attitudes, and the lack of proscription of smoking in the military, little weight should be given to the effect of anti-smoking warnings and of bans on smoking in certain places in the community as a whole. These considerations should not be, of themselves, sufficient to cause a claim to fail.
4. After investigation, all available material should be assessed in its context and given weight accordingly, whether self-reported, first-hand observation, hearsay, previous reports/medical histories, or smoking questionnaires from earlier claims. It is possible that the smoking history obtained in a claim will contradict an earlier one in which a smoking habit1 was denied. An explanation of such a contradiction should, where possible, be considered.
5. After an investigation is complete, there needs to be material that points to the commencement or increase of smoking on service, that is, a temporal (time) link between smoking and service.
6. If the temporal link exists, in OPERATIONAL SERVICE CASES, a causal link between smoking and service can frequently be inferred. This link (see point 2 above) depends on the particular circumstances of the individual.
7. If the temporal link exists, in NON-OPERATIONAL SERVICE CASES, material positively supporting the claimed causal connection (see point 2 above) to service is needed in addition to the temporal connection.
8. A psychiatric disability may lead to the commencement of smoking. That psychiatric disability needs to be causally connected to service (the McKenna case).
9. In both OPERATIONAL AND NON-OPERATIONAL SERVICE CASES, the question of the effect of an apparent break in the smoking history may arise. As a general rule, for all forms of service, the resumption of smoking within two years of cessation can be taken to be a recommencement of the former smoking habit. Where smoking recommences after two years the material assembled after investigation would have to point to a service-based reason for recommencement for the claim to be able to be accepted.
Legislative Prescriptions Relating To Smoking Claims
1. The VEA now provides that a claim relating to smoking that commenced or increased after 1 January 1998 cannot be found to be service related. In these cases, the level of smoking should be taken to be that which existed at 31 December 1997. This applies to all veterans and members of the ADF.
2. Members of the ADF who enlisted in the ADF on or after 7 April 1991 are not eligible to claim under the VEA for conditions resulting from peacetime service unless they were medically discharged before 7 April 1994. This ineligibility covers all claims, including those that are smoking-related. These claimants are covered under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
1. Alcohol consumption does not necessarily result in addiction or dependence.
2. The terms contained in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) should be used when describing alcohol-related disorders.
3. Service-related Psychoactive Substance Abuse (PSA) is not the sole means of satisfying the alcohol factors within Statements of Principles. In the absence of PSA each case should be assessed on its merits.2
4. The consumption of alcohol can be related to service in one or more of the following ways:
- Alcohol consumed during eligible or operational (including warlike and non-warlike) service and as a causal result of that service;
- As a part of service related Psychoactive Substance Abuse involving alcohol;
- As a part of a service-related psychiatric condition; or
- Alcohol used as "self-medication" or coping as part of a service-related condition.
5. Evidence of these connections, or the absence of such evidence, should be contained in the reasons for any decision made.
6. Material that indicates any history of alcohol consumption prior to service may argue against both a temporal and causal connection with service.
Legislative Prescriptions Relating To Alcohol Claims
7. Unless they were medically discharged before 7 April 1994, veterans who enlisted in the ADF on or after 7 April 1991 are not eligible to claim under the VEA for conditions resulting from peacetime service. This ineligibility covers all claims, including those that are alcohol-related. These Veterans may claim under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
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About Henry Gallant and the Warrior:
In the 22th Century, the people of the Solar System have banded together against an alien invasion. Unfortunately, they're losing—badly.
As the only Natural remaining in the genetically engineered officer corps of the United Planet's fleet, Henry Gallant has unique mental abilities that have proven essential to the defense against the Titan invaders. Nevertheless his fellow officers lack faith in him, and worse, he has angered prominent men by speaking truth to power.
Despite this, Admiral Collingsworth has given him command of the Warrior, the most advanced stealth warship in the UP arsenal and ordered him to the alien's main base to spy, intrigue, and disrupt their war capacity.
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Bissell Crosswave vs Bissell Symphony
In this post we do a comparison of Bissell Crosswave vs Bissell Symphony and find out which one is better out of the two.
The Bissell Crosswave and the Bissell Symphony are multi-purpose machines of high quality that have revolutionalized how cleaning the floor is done. The two have made it possible to vacuum and mop the floor simultaneously.
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The Bissell Symphony is a two-in-one cleaning equipment that vacuums and mops at the same time.
The Bissell Crosswave has the ability to not only vacuum but also wash.
Both yield sterling results, they have varying features and function in different ways.
Cleaning: Bissell Crosswave vs Bissell Symphony
The Bissell Crosswave cleans using a brush roll and vacuums at the same time. Overall, the Bissell Crosswave cleans better than the Bissell Symphony.
It works well on stubborn messes that would otherwise need scrubbing particularly those found where movement is high. It also cleans all floorings with hard surfaces and area rugs. The Crosswave does not pick heavy debris.
The Bissell Symphony vacuums and cleans with steam, sanitizing the floor in the process. It has two steam levels meant for light and heavy dirt. With its high power to suction, rest assured that debris of various sizes and weights will be picked up. The Symphony is restricted to indoors with floor surfaces which are hard.
Although it can be purchased with a carpet glider kit, it is still not a carpet cleaner per say. It only refreshes the carpet. This kit has to be fixed when cleaning carpets and removed when switching back to cleaning hard floors.
Accessories: Bissell Crosswave vs Bissell Symphony
The Bissell Symphony comes with a package of both the water filter and vacuum filter kit, four steam pads along with a measuring cup which is used to fill the tank.
The Bissell Crosswave on the other hand is purchased with a multi-floor brush as well as a bottle that contains cleaning solution.
Build Quality: Bissell Crosswave vs Bissell Symphony
In appearance, the Bissell Symphony Iooks narrower than the Bissell Crosswave.
The Crosswave comes with two tanks: one for dirty water and the other for a cleaning solution.
The Symphony does not use a cleaning solution: only water.
The Bissell Crosswave has two kinds of microfiber pads. One for the kind of dirt that is easy to remove and a heavy duty pad for stuck stains. The Crosswave has a brush roll that is designed to spin at a high rotation rate of 3500 RPM.
The Bissell Crosswave is easily handled using the smart touch buttons. Switching the setting from a hard floor to a carpet area is therefore no hassle. It is also great for uneven surfaces. It has a trigger that controls moisture content. Thus, none of the vacuumed areas will be overly wet making cleaning very convenient.
The Bissell Symphony has advanced technology in the emptying of dirt in a hands-free manner. This simplified emptying process handles pet hairs and debris with ease. It warms up in 30 seconds before it is ready to use. It also has an adjustable handle to suit your preference.
Both vacuum cleaners have an upright appearance making their storage easy.
Maintenance: Bissell Crosswave vs Bissell Symphony
Maintenance of both has been made easy as long as the dust bins, brush or cleaning pads as well as filters
are replaced as frequently as required.
While the Bissell Crosswave has one filter that can be washed and reused, the Bissell Symphony has two: the vacuum filter whose dust can be shaken off, and the water filter which has tiny green grains which require changing when they become blue.
The Bissell Symphony has a washable cleaning pad.
Maneuverability: Bissell Crosswave vs Bissell Symphony
The Bissell Crosswave weighs close to a pound more than the Bissell Symphony. Although this is not a significant weight difference, pushing the Symphony around is easier than its counterpart.
Both are still portable. They have sufficient cord lengths of 25 feet that offers a wide radius for cleaning large rooms.
Compared to the Symphony, the Crosswave is more maneuverable given that it has a swivel head. The Symphony is not easy to maneuver since its nozzle does not swivel. This makes cleaning narrow spots or tight spaces an issue that it is still wanting in.
Final Verdict: Bissell Crosswave vs Bissell Symphony
In summary, selecting between the Bissell Crosswave and the Bissell Symphony will depend on your needs. If you want a vacuum cleaner for hard floors only, or one that will clean pet hair, then the Symphony is right for you. However, the Crosswave will work for you if your floor also has carpets or rugs. With any of these two cleaners, expect a spotless ambiance.
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Yakovlev YAK 40 jets for sale
The Yak-40 manufactured by the Soviet-union producer Yakovlev (prior to that the aircraft was introduced by Aeroflot) is a small, three-engined airliner.
The Yak-40 is the world's first regional jet transport aircraft. It is a low-wingend monoplane with a large T-tail and rectractable tricycle landing gear. It is equipped with a pressurized cabin. A crew of two could transport up to 32 passengers. Its range is approx. 971 NM.
Yakovlev 40US$ 280,313
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In Arrival, the heptapods have a specific written language that is based on black circles.
A single circle can be a word, a group of words or even a sentence. In the movie there are very complicated rules that structure this language.
But is there any real logic in the circles shown in the movie? In other words, did the filmmakers build the circles with specific rules or are they just random shapes?


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(Las Vegas, NV) – Local man turns 100 years old and is the First Recipient of The Independent Senior Foundation's Centenarian Award.
On Monday, July 23rd 1pm-3pm at Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers at Eastern (8695 S. Eastern Ave – 215 Fwy & Eastern Exit), we will be having a special celebration of Joseph M. Thomas' 100th Birthday.
We will acknowledge "Joe" for his Lifetime Contribution to his Family, his Community and his Country. He will give a brief talk about his Triumphs, his Hardships and his Advice to Young People.
Plus, we will unveil his Words of Wisdom that will be memorialized on the walls of Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers where other Centenarians have memorialized their Words of Wisdom.


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Good news for Oshawa residents who have been missing computer connectivity! The public can now access the Oshawa Library computers WITH AN APPOINTMENT starting tomorrow Wed. July 8th. The libraries remain closed to the public except for the computer appointments. Call 905-576-6111 Ext 5200 for McLaughlin Main Branch, Ext 5871 for Northview Branch, and Ext 5860 for Jessica Hann Ext 5860 (although no word yet on the Delpark Homes Branch)
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The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council maintains the PA-DSS, which it published in 2008 as a replacement for Visa's Payment Application Best Practices (PABP) standard.
To achieve PA-DSS compliance, a software provider must have its applications audited by a Payment Application Qualified Security Assessor (PA-QSA) and revalidated whenever any major changes are made.
Compliance Wing's PA-QSA's assist you in adhering to The PCI Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) requirements and Security Assessment Procedures define security requirements and assessment procedures for software vendors of payment applications.
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DIY Adds 130 New Original Hours in Fall
Digital-cable network Do It Yourself will launch a fall lineup that contains roughly 130 hours of new original programming, including six new series and five mini-series, officials said last week.
"We want to expand our base of programming," DIY general manager Jim Zarchin said. "DIY is not just gardening and home repair, not just hammers and nails."
The new series include: Ask DIY, an interactive show to which viewers can e-mail questions to 15 experts; Car Care & Repair, a show on basic car care hosted by Trisha Hessinger; Complete Fix-It, in which projects from Time Life Inc.'s book, The Complete Fix-It, will be brought to life; Family Sports, a guide to activities for the home; In the Workshop, which offers tips on everything from building tables to storage solutions; and Just Ask Jon Eakes, in which the home-repair expert demonstrates a variety of projects.
Some of DIY's miniseries "workshops" for the fourth quarter include Build a Boat and Family Outdoors, which are both five-parters, as well as Home Office, Home Tech and Scrapbooking.
Programs from the new slate start debuting Oct. 2.
One-year-old DIY is trying to expand its programming categories beyond home repair with shows such as Car Care & Repair and Family Sports, Zarchin said. For example, Family Sports will teach viewers to install a basketball hoop and build a personal putting green.
Time Life approached DIY-which is owned by Home & Garden Television parent Scripps Networks-about creating a TV show based on The Complete Fix-It, which will be available in bookstores in October, according to Zarchin. There will also be future publishing-DIY alliances, he added.
Most of DIY's new series will air in primetime, although Ask DIY will air both Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Friday night.
With the addition of these shows this fall and early next year, DIY's schedule will have between 65 percent and 75 percent original programming, Zarchin said-a high ratio for a digital network.
In conjunction with its fall-season premiere week, DIY will relaunch its companion Web site Oct. 2, with improved navigation and search capabilities. Zarchin said he prefers to call the changes in the site a "tweaking," rather than a relaunch.
The goal was to make the site, originally "TV-centric," more "Web-centric" with the ability to be independent and stand on its own, Zarchin said.
For example, in the past, the Web site would refer to specific episodes of DIY shows. Now it will be organized by project, with detailed step-by-step instructions on 2,000 projects.
One component of Ask DIY, hosted by Chris Wragge, is live chat both during each episode and for one hour afterward on the Web site, which has averaged 5 million hits per month, according to Zarchin.
DIY expects to have 2 million subscribers by the end of the year, he said. The network is now carried by DirecTV Inc. and EchoStar Communications Corp., and it has carriage deals with Charter Communications Inc., Comcast Corp., Cablevision Systems Corp., Cox Communications Inc. and Adelphia Communications Corp. DIY has a small amount of analog carriage in addition to digital berths.
DIY is also negotiating to be part of the No. 13 transponder AT & T Broadband is adding to its digital platform, Headend in the Sky, in October.
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Jackson Hole Regional Airport is located in Grand Teton National Park and is the only commercially serviced airport in a national park. Many planes fly into Jackson Hole with its 6,300ft runway including the A320, A319, B737, B752, E75L, CRJ7, and almost every private jet you can think of. Good luck getting anything bigger than a 757 in and out of there!
Odogs Jackson Hole is the most accurate and up-to-date Jackson Hole scenery that is available for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
Odogs Jackon Hole Airport includes:
- Detailed buildings with HD textures
- Current real-world gate numbers and locations
- The new main terminal renovations and redone outside materials
- Newly added buildings to the airport environment
- Color-corrected ground materials
- The new De-Ice ramp and ground markings
- And much more for you to find on your own!
My mission is to give everyone an opportunity to experience the beauty of flight simulation together.
Installation Instructions
- Unzip the downloaded folder
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- If you are updating, fully delete the "odog-odogs-jackson-hole" in your community folder and then follow the installation instructions
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Posted by mitabhan | Filed under Excerpts from Meditation, Healing, Inspiration, LifeLearnings, Meditation, Mita Bhan Writings, Nature
29 Sunday Jul 2018
Posted Healing, karma, Love, Mita Bhan Writingsin
For so many years my shadow floated by on the tiny waves
For you to return
Remembering your words promising to not forget me
Or all of us here
Who lived and breathed
and walked this road
and laughed
and cried
Until we heard only Silence
Each night our souls whirled around on the tips of the dark green water peering over the shoulders of the waves
Waiting for their special someone to return,
And for me, it was you.
You came.
All thirteen years of you standing there with your parents.
When I heard your voice read out my name aloud
I cried into the water
And soon we were all floating on the tearful waves
listening to your sweet shrill Indian accent
Reading aloud each and every one of our names
You didn't forget
You returned
And while the other shadows have drifted to sleep I shall float along
these deep green waves waiting
For you to return with your wife and children.
—-Lest We Forget——-
While exploring the Jewish quarter of Amsterdam on a family vacation my son felt compelled to walk down the quiet road by the canal in Nieuwe Keizersgracht. He ran up to the plaques on the banks of the canal and called out to us to see and hear him say out the names out loud individually while he folded his hands in prayer. We discovered we were at the Schaduwwade memorial listing names on the plaques opposite their homes of more than 200 Jewish residents of Nieuwe Keizersgracht who were killed during WW2 . And thank God for sending us a reminder to never forget.
Mita Bhan 2018. All Rights Reserved.
10 Tuesday Jul 2018
Posted Inspiration, Mita Bhan Writings, Short Story, Spiritual Fictionin
Old souls have seen many lifetimes.
And have lived on land and sea,
Old souls understand Life more
the sadness, the anger the grief
Fancy cars, Designer Labels, Tech trends
And the Ladder
Isn't of much importance
Old souls want just one thing
And that's never to be reborn
Human existence just tires them
From being here too long
Their souls cry to mingle with a myriad of lights
Sprinkling sparkling coloured beams
Somewhere beyond the night.
So how do you tell an old soul?
Just look into their eyes.
If you see the deep deep ocean
Or a teardrop that stays
You know you've met an old gold soul
Who's waiting for a flight.
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Window Treatments
Window coverings are an essential addition to any home.
Offering a variety of products from blinds, shades, curtains,
drapes, and more to fit any window, the right window treatment
will complete a room's design by adding a subtle accent or a bold
focal point. Window coverings will perform a variety of functions to
enhance the quality of your home in addition to adding visual appeal.
The most common function that people recognize window coverings for is controlling sunlight. This is can be important for a variety of reasons, whether it's preventing a glare on a television screen or blocking light from waking you up when you just want to sleep in on Sunday! Preventing light from entering a room can also increase the life of your floor! Direct sunlight can cause some floors' color to permanently fade, so it is a best practice to prevent this damage before it occurs.
Window coverings can also increase the energy efficiency of your home. They have wonderful insulating properties, which will allow them to keep warm air outside in the warm summer months and trap it inside in the cold winter. Honeycomb or cellular window treatments are especially good at insulating heat.
If you are interested in purchasing new window treatments for your home, come speak to one of our knowledgeable staff members at our showroom in Huntsville, AL.
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Although I once called Community and Parents for Public Schools (CPPS), the organization Scott Bailey formerly headed, "lapdogs for school choice*," Bailey is clearly the better of the two candidates running for the Zone 5 school board position. And never mind the useless endorsements given his opponent by the Oregonian and Willamette Week.
Here's why.
I still don't know exactly where Bailey stands on choice and the district transfer policy. Nevertheless he has certainly abandoned the Vicki Phillips-can-do-no-wrong stance he seemed to espouse when I first encountered him at one of Phillips' infamous "community conversations" at Sellwood Middle School a few years back.
A case in point is Bailey's criticism of Phillips' much-ballyhooed K-8 reconfigurations. He calls the K-8 reconfiguration "poorly planned, done too quickly, and ... poorly executed." He's right. He's also correct in pointing out the enrollment imbalances K-8's create, as well as the obvious inequities they promote in poorer sections of the district.
Bailey is also upfront about the underfunding of schools in Oregon and what we can do about it. He writes,
"Part of the problem is we're a low tax state, particularly for businesses."
He then calls for "...raising the corporate minimum tax, or ... increasing the corporate tax rate." He also proposes an increase in the "general level of personal taxes" and getting rid of the "kicker".
Bailey's opponent is Portland Business Alliance chief operating officer, Pam Knowles. The contrast between the two on school funding is glaring.
Knowles says she is for "adequate and stable school funding" but proposes little of substance to achieve that goal. Her one concrete proposal is to adjust "the corporate minimum tax, while protecting and promoting the success of our small businesses."
"Adjust," not raise. Spoken like a true business lobbyist.
More troubling though is Knowles' inclination to define a successful education as the ability to get a job:
"We all have the common goal of wanting a high quality education for our children so they can be productive workers and citizens. ...
"At the Portland Business Alliance I am working with PPS and Worksystems, Inc. to connect high school students with job exploration opportunities through a new program called BizConnect. I can leverage these and other relationships to increase opportunities for PPS students."
Innocent language, perhaps, but to me, Knowles emphasis on bringing businesses into the schools as partners for "job preparation" betrays a narrow vision of what a quality education is all about.
Scott Bailey is the clear choice in this election for the Zone 5 school board position.
*(Here's a pertinent newsletter from CPPS regarding school choice.)


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The Four: Battle for Stardom returns with 'Bring Back' Episode 5 tonight, Thursday, February 1, 2018 on Fox.
This week, the show will bring back four eliminated contestants including Ash Minor, Candice Boyd, Saeed and Zhavia.
Sean Combs, DJ Khaled, Meghan Trainor and Charlie Walk serves as judges while Fergie serves as show host.
The show aims to find four super-talented and fiercely competitive singers in the auditions. They will try to defend their coveted spots on the stage, as they are challenged individually by new singers determined to replace them.
Each week, if any of the four are outperformed, they'll go home and their challengers will take their place.
The winner will receive the grand prize of being named iHeartMedia's "On the Verge" artist and be awarded a recording contract with Republic Records, through Universal Music Group.
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Steak Cookoff & Beef Festival
The Chamber's Annual Steak Cookoff & Beef Festival will kick off this Friday with a steak dinner, entertainment and cornhole tournament at the Jeff Davis Fairgrounds.
Steak dinner tickets are $25 and include a 12-ounce ribeye grilled to perfection by Andy Collins, Lead Cook for Team One Bite, green beans, baked potato, bread and dessert. Feel free to dine in and enjoy the entertainment by local bands or take out from 7-8 p.m. Registration for the cornhole tournament will begin at 7 p.m. and the tournament begins at 8.
Tickets for steak dinners are available at the Chamber office or by calling 912-327-0830.
The fun will continue Saturday with the steak cookoff, vendors from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., afternoon entertainment by award-winning students of Gloria's School of Voice, a beef-ed up car show at noon, cowpatty bingo with $1,000 giveaway at 6 p.m., and The Justin Spivey Band at 7 p.m.
For tickets to the steak dinner or cowpatty bingo, to be a vendor, to enter a car in the car show or to enter the cornhole tournament, call the Chamber at 912-375-4543 or reach Andrea Taylor at 912-327-0830.


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Mauser G98 used by the German Imperial Navy
Photos ©
Marc Thevenin
There is also a unit marking and
weapon number "M.A. 111". The markings, M.A. in the Prussian and
other German armies denoted the
but this was a naval rifle and thus did not follow army
regulations. The
problem with identifying this and other naval weapon markings is
that the original Imperial Navy regulations for unit markings do
not exist anymore. They were most likely lost in allied bombing
raids on Berlin the the Second World War. As a naval marking it could be speculated that
M.A. may represent the land based naval artillery, the Matrosen
The Near Sights of the Rifle with range adjustments for
hundreds of metres. The barrel number "20..." has been
partially eaten away by corrosion as has the crowned naval M
next to it on the chamber.
The Chamber and Breech of the Rifle with a makers marking,
Deutsche Waffen-und-Munitions
Berlin 1906. To the right on the barrel is a crowned AN
marking. This is a later French marking to show the gun was
deactivated at the armaments workshop of the
Banc National d'Epreuve
in Saint Étienne.
The Butt of the Rifle with the butt disc having the
unit and weapon number marking
M.A. 111. Notice the but itself is also stamped with an M for
Marine and has a crowned inspection marking.
Photos © Marc Thevenin
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I have made this 5 times. My kids love it and it's a family favorite all year.
This one-pot cheeseburger soup is the perfect weeknight meal that's ready in just 30 minutes! It's hearty, creamy and super filling. Your family will love it!
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The Best Cheeseburger Soup
Craving a hamburger but don't want to fire up the grill this winter? Try this cheeseburger soup recipe! It's a fun take on the classic burger and fries and is the perfect comfort dish for colder weather.
I had a big bag of potatoes to use up last month and was trying to get creative with them, so I decided to make this cheeseburger soup. This recipe is a fun twist on the traditional potato soup and has so many delicious flavors. I even snuck in extra veggies and my kids gobbled it right up. That's a win in my book!
I should say this definitely isn't the prettiest soup, but it is the perfect comfort food on a cold winter day. It's hearty, creamy and very filling similar to broccoli cheese soup. We love to serve it with fresh dinner rolls or french bread. So delicious!
Reasons to Love It
- 30-minutes. Only 30 minutes from start to finish! Now that's a meal I can get behind.
- Made in one pot. Hardly any clean up required. Everything is cooked in just one pot!
- Sneak in extra veggies. Perfect for using up those extra veggies sitting in the fridge.
- Family-friendly. My husband and all of my kids loved this recipe (even the picky eaters!).
- Comfort dish. This is the ultimate comfort food to enjoy during winter. It's perfectly creamy and hearty!
How to Make Cheeseburger Soup
Cook hamburger. Brown the beef over medium heat in a large skillet. Drain the grease, then set meat in a bowl.
Add in veggies. Add butter, onions, carrots and celery to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Then add garlic and sprinkle flour on top. Cook for 1 more minute.
Let simmer. Add the broth, diced potatoes and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes (until potatoes are tender).
Serve and enjoy! Stir in the cooked hamburger and cheese until melted. Then add in sour cream if preferred and S&P to taste. Ladle into bowls and add your favorite toppings!
Cooking Tips
- Buy pre-chopped veggies from the produce section for an even quicker soup!
- For a fun addition, you could cut up some hamburger buns and toast the cubes to add to the top of the soup.
- You could also add sliced pickles and crisp bacon to really up the soup. We like to keep it simple around here though. :)
- To make it creamier, add in 1/4 – 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream before serving.
- Garnish with more cheese and sliced green onions to add extra flavor like I do in my loaded baked potato soup!
More Hearty Soup Recipes
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Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
- ½ pound lean ground hamburger
- 2 Tablespoon butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt , more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper , more to taste
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 2 russet or yukon potatoes , peeled and cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream , optional
Optional: crisp bacon crumbles, sliced green onions or scallions, for garnish
- Cook the hamburger in large skillet over medium heat. Once browned, drain grease and set meat in a bowl. I like to line the bowl with a paper towel to absorb any extra grease.
- Add the butter, onions, carrots and celery to the pan. Allow to cook for 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and sprinkle the flour over top. Cook an additional minute.
- Add in the chicken broth, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Next add back in the meat and cheese. Stir and allow to melt. Add in the sour cream if you'd like it a littler creamier. Salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and add extra cheese and green onions for garnish.
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Combining Gravity Forms With Buddypress
I'm trying to add a form in the sidebar of a specific Buddypress page (in this case, the 'Activity' page) like so:
However the form does not submit properly, I see the spinning icon to show that *something* is being processed. However after that, nothing happens.
I get no confirmation message and receive no validation messages if I input anything incorrectly.
I've tried another form in the same place and that doesn't work either. However, if I view a standard page on the website (e.g. a page that I've created myself, such as 'About Us') then the form works fine there.
I've also upgraded both plugins to the latest version but with no joy.
Has anyone else had this issue or does anyone know a way around it?
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Friday, December 11, 2015
Christmas Book Giveaway Winner!
I have had so much fun hearing your Christmas stories. Thank you for participating and for answering my questions. I hope you enjoyed reading the excerpts from To Dance With Dolphins and add it to your Christmas list. It is still on sale - just 0.99 in ebook.
Alrighty. Time to announce the winner!
Deanna Patterson, you've won a series of my books! You can choose - Alaskan Skies series or the Sydney Cove series.
Congratulations Deanna. Please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com and let me know which series you'd like and where I can send them.
Merry Christmas.
Grace and peace to you from God,
Bonnie Leon
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An ahf file extension is related to the Aces High, a flight simulator for Windows. An ahf file stores recorded movie.
There are 3 other file types using
the AHF file extension!
.ahf - Bitmap graphics
.ahf - AnadigmDesigner ASCII code
.ahf - Applet Headline Factory document
Software that open ahf file
AHF file extension - Aces High recorded movie
What is ahf file? How to open ahf files?
File type specification:
The ahf file extension is associated with computer flight simulator Aces High, available for Microsoft Windows.
The ahf file contains film recorded from the game. Could be opened by ahfilm.exe application.
The default software associated to open ahf file:
Company or developer:
Hitech Creations Inc.
Aces High is a massive multi-player online combat simulation centered around the World War II air-war.
List of software applications associated to the .ahf file extension
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What it Takes
Iced Blood
When Jiraiya decides to test out a new jutsu he learned from a traveling merchant, it lands Naruto and his team in a situation that will change his life, and his perception on just what it means to be a ninja, forever.
When they regained their composure, Uchiha Sasuke was the first to speak. "I might have expected this from a sensei of Naruto's. Nothing happened."
"Keep your comments to yourself, brat," Jiraiya snarled indignantly. "Just because you've got those sharingan eyes doesn't mean you can insult me."
Sasuke, ever the conversationalist, said nothing in response, simply setting himself upon a fallen tree and sighing. Haruno Sakura, Sasuke's ever-present pink-haired confidante (although according to him the word "annoyance" would have been better), sat down beside him almost instantly.
"Sasuke-kun, are you okay?" she asked worriedly. "Are you hurt?"
"Of course not," Sasuke snapped back.
The white-haired hermit grunted and rolled his eyes. He was beginning to understand his hotheaded student's nearly religious disdain of the last remaining Uchiha (Itachi didn't count; missing-nins had no names). The pretentious little punk was pretty damn annoying.
The bored, annoyed, stone-faced youth was looking around himself with an expression that was uncomfortably familiar to Jiraiya, who instantly looked away.
You're too much like Orochimaru for your own good, kid...pretty soon you'll grow a forked tongue.
"Oi!" came a grating, squawking voice from behind him. "Ero-sennin! What's this jutsu s'posed to do! I don't feel no different!"
"Don't call me 'ero-sennin...'" Jiraiya muttered under his breath. "Now..." he began in a louder, sagely (in his own mind) tone, "the purpose of this jutsu, a very complicated jutsu which only the greatest of shinobi could accomplish, I might add, is to--"
Jiraiya stopped mid-lecture, finger still up in the air to accentuate his words, to regard the stoic, masked jounin leaning back against a tree trunk, an extremely familiar book held easily in one glove-clad hand. "Huh?"
Hatake Kakashi glanced up, his single visible eye meeting Jiraiya's own. "They are our students, are they not?" he asked.
"Yes..." Jiraiya replied, wondering where this was going.
"Then...why not let them figure it out?"
"Like it or not, the Uchiha has a point...we don't even know if it worked. I can't be entirely certain, after all."
Kakashi shrugged, slipping his book into the pouch at his belt. "If it didn't...then they won't find anything. But if it did...they should be able to tell."
Jiraiya contemplated the younger ninja's suggestion, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. The idea did have merit...after all, what better way to test a young genin's observation skills than to place him (or her) in a situation where there may or may not be anything to observe?
"Hmmm...all right, Kakashi! Good idea! That's your training for the day! Amongst the three of you, decide just what it was that my jutsu did. If you can figure that out, or prove to my satisfaction that nothing has changed, then you pass. If you cannot do this...well, you'll find that out later."
Jiraiya glared pointedly at Sasuke when he said this.
The young sharingan user was unperturbed. He glared right back. "I don't think so," he said. "I don't intend to fail."
"It's all well and good to say that, Sasuke-kun," the frog hermit snapped, placing sarcastic emphasis on the honorific, "but the important part is to back up your big words. So how about you three get to work and come up with an answer before you start gloating, huh?"
"Yosh!" Uzumaki Naruto cried excitedly. "No sweat, ero-sennin!"
"Stop calling me that!" Jiraiya growled, whirling on his heel. "That's Jiraiya-sama to you, brat, not ero-sennin! Don't call me ero-sennin!"
"Then stop being one!" Naruto shot back, crossing his arms.
Jiraiya's white-hot glare was met equally by his young charge, and eventually the legendary leaf-nin-turned-novelist averted his eyes and snorted. "Just get to work, Naruto. You only have until sundown to give us an answer."
"You too, Sasuke, Sakura," Kakashi said. "Get moving."
Without complaint (although Sasuke rolled his eyes again), the other two genin of Team Kakashi left the clearing to follow their hyperactive, unthinking, far-too-chipper-for-this-hour-of-the-morning teammate.
The two older ninja remained in the clearing, Kakashi staying where he was (his book back in his hand) and Jiraiya sitting down in the same spot which Sasuke had occupied moments earlier.
Jiraiya sighed. "Well...I wonder how long it will take them to figure this out."
"If it worked," Kakashi murmured, "Sasuke will know before long. Sakura, too. Naruto might not understand at first, but...all in all, if it worked, they'll know. What will take them a long time is finding proof that nothing happened if, in fact, it didn't."
"Tch..." Jiraiya snorted. "It worked. I felt it."
"You said you got the scroll from a wandering peddler a month ago, Jiraiya-sama," Kakashi reminded. "We cannot be sure that the effects are what she said they were..."
"Mm..." Jiraiya grunted. "That's why I'm not sure. But...for how much I paid for the thing, it'd better have worked as advertised. I intend to soak in a lot of nostalgia here."
"I'm still not certain this was a good idea..." Kakashi muttered.
"Oh, you wouldn't, you stick in the mud," Jiraiya complained, waving off the jounin's concern. "Honestly, with the Fourth as your teacher, one would have thought some of his adventurous nature would have washed off on you. Who could pass up an opportunity like this? Think of the possibilities!"
"I am..." Kakashi replied softly. "And that...is precisely why I don't like this situation. I cannot see it ending well. I apologize, Jiraiya-sama, but I find myself hoping that your attempt failed, or that the jutsu was a fraud."
Jiraiya sighed and shook his head. "Sheesh...well, we'll just see, then, won't we, kid?"
Kakashi twitched at being called such a name, but he said nothing.
"You know...in order to avoid unnecessary confusion, you may want to pick up an alias...you know, just in case we happen to...run into someone."
That particular idea, which Kakashi understood immediately, obviously hadn't passed the silver-haired ninja's mind, because his eye widened and he lowered his book. Jiraiya grinned, looking so much like his student that it was eerie, but Kakashi didn't see it.
His mind was occupied...now he was thinking of other possibilities than the ones he had been concerned about. He was thinking about precisely the same things that Jiraiya had thought about when he'd bought the scroll.
"...I..." Kakashi choked out.
"See...? Aren't you glad I brought you along? It was difficult to do it; myself and three genin wasn't all that hard...although Naruto caused a bit of a headache. You, though...you took a lot of extra energy. But I thought you would...appreciate the...scenery."
"J-Jiraiya-sama..." Kakashi turned his head.
"This...this jutsu is..."
"Amazing? Incredible? Wondrous? The greatest thing you've ever laid your eye on?"
"Eh?" Jiraiya's eyebrows rose. "Dangerous? Well, sure, if the wrong people learn it, but...well, that woman said she only sold that jutsu to people she deemed responsible...and I believe her. She had a...knowing way about her."
"Yes...and she gave it to you." This comment was pointedly ignored. "...While the potential of this jutsu is rather intriguing," (Jiraiya was pleased to note the Copy Ninja's change of opinion) "there is one particular person I am...concerned about."
"Concerned about? Who? Naruto?"
"Oddly enough...no. I'm concerned about...Sasuke."
The implications seemed to hit Jiraiya just then, as the frog hermit raised his eyes to regard the sky, something he always did when deep in thought. He frowned.
"Hmmm...I hadn't really thought about him...well, I guess we'll just have to keep an eye on him, won't we?"
Kakashi nodded, placing his book back into its pouch. "I suppose we should leave, then."
Jiraiya nodded.
It was a sad fact in Konohagakure that, while the members of Kakashi's genin team had possibly the greatest potential of all of their peers, their teamwork (or lack thereof) made them the least accomplished squad to have come along in centuries.
So it was no surprise that an argument broke out not four minutes into their training exercise.
"This is stupid! Nothing's different! Ero-sennin didn't do anything!"
"We can't know that yet, Naruto," Sakura said with a disgusted look on her face. "We haven't looked at anything!"
"Sure we have!" Naruto waved his hand impatiently at the village before them. "You see anything?"
"...Dobe," Sasuke muttered. "of course we aren't going to notice anything this far from the village. You're just as much an idiot as your teacher."
"What was that, you jerk!? I oughtta--"
"Boys!" Sakura cried. "Stop this!"
"Shut up!" both shinobi snapped at their pink-haired teammate before going for each other's throats.
...Naruto had forgotten (and Sasuke hadn't known) that Sakura had been receiving personal training from Tsunade, the kunoichi of the Legendary Sannin and arguably the strongest (physically) of all the ninja of the Hidden Leaf.
And even if you were Sasuke, you just didn't get away with telling a student of Tsunade to shut up.
Nursing bruised noses, Naruto and Sasuke sulked as they shuffled next to a sauntering Sakura into the village.
I can't believe she hit me, Sasuke thought.
Of course, she would apologize profusely and heal his "injuries" in about 7.6 seconds, but still...she had hit him! And it had hurt!
Stupid Tsunade-baachan taught Sakura-chan her chakra-hand trick...crap! Naruto thought with a glare.
Yes...Tsunade had molded his precious Sakura-chan into a D.A.N.G.E.R.O.U.S. Person...in other words, Deadly, Angry, Narrow-eyed, Grumpy, Evil, Rabid, Overbearing, Unusually-psycho, and Sadistic. Just great! Before that old witch had become Hokage, Sakura-chan had been a lot nicer (not really; just weaker)!
Naruto grumbled curses as he placed Sakura's name on The List, right under Tsunade's. Sure, they were the only two names on that list...but the fact that there was even a second one was frightening enough.
"What's that paper, Naruto?" Sakura asked, deceptively sweet.
"Uh...n-n-nothing, Sakura-chan! Nothing at all!"
Naruto was silent as Sakura started talking to Sasuke about the new healing jutsu she had just perfected.
...Oh. Sorry. 28 seconds. Must have been having an off day.
Naruto wasn't surprised at all that she didn't bother to heal him. But then, his own bruises were gone already, anyway...would have been nice if she had offered, though.
Fat chance of that. The day Sakura ever thought to heal him would be the day that Sasuke danced the can-can with Gaara and Shino!
Sasuke and Sakura had no idea why Naruto suddenly howled with laughter; they just ignored it, like they always did. And when he suddenly started kicking his legs up and pointing at the black-haired, black-eyed boy before actually falling down and curling up in a fetal position, Sakura just started kicking him.
After two minutes of this with no change in Naruto's behavior, Sasuke grabbed the blonde by the collar of his orange jacket and dragged him the rest of the way to the village, muttering to himself about how Naruto was a waste of plasma and that he was starting to understand why Orochimaru had become a missing-nin (Jiraiya probably hadn't been any better, and might have been worse...might), and once or twice voiced his regret at having come back to Konoha.
He didn't bother telling Sakura to quit kicking.
This was a random idea that struck me a while ago and it grew into a full-fledged story after discussing it with a friend of mine. This won't be all fun and games, and I'm certain I'll have quite a few angsty scenes here and there, but I think a lot of this story will be lighthearted.
This is my first time writing Team Kakashi, since my first Naruto fic was about Zabuza and Haku and my second one has Gaara and Hinata as Naruto's teammates instead of Sakura and Sasuke, but I think I did a halfway decent job with them. If I haven't...well, this story will give me practice.


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The chief executives of the nine largest U.S. banks had no choice but to accept capital infusions from the Treasury Department in October, government documents have confirmed.
Obtained and released by Judicial Watch, a nonpartisan educational foundation, the documents revealed "talking points" used by former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson during the Oct. 13 meeting between federal officials and the executives that stressed the investments would be required "in any circumstance," whether the banks found them appealing or not.
Paulson also told the bankers it would not be prudent to opt out of the program because doing so "would leave you vulnerable and exposed."
It's no secret that some of the banks had to be pressured to participate in the program, with several bank CEOs saying they had been strongly encouraged to take the funds. But the documents are the first proof of the government's insistence.
"These documents show our government exercising unrestrained power over the private sector," said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton in a statement.
Paulson's spokeswoman Michele Davis, who was a top aide when Paulson was at Treasury, on Thursday said, "Secretary Paulson was not one to read talking points at meetings."
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's office did not respond to requests for comment.
The outcome of that fateful meeting — which resulted in the government taking direct stakes in the banks through $125 billion in preferred stock purchases — marked a shift in the government's strategy to fixing the financial system.
The Treasury had first decided to use a chunk of the $700 billion financial bailout package to pay for taking partial ownership stakes in banks, rather than using the money to buy rotten debts from financial institutions. The idea was that the investments would instill confidence in the system and get banks to lend again following the freeze of the credit markets.
The meeting was hosted by Paulson, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Sheila Bair and current Treasury chief Timothy Geithner, who was then president of the New York Fed.
The banks that were initially required to accept the funds were Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc., Wells Fargo & Co., State Street Corp., Bank of New York Mellon and Bank of America Corp., including the soon-to-be-acquired Merrill Lynch.
Paulson wanted healthy institutions that did not necessarily need capital from the government to participate in the program first to remove any stigma that might be associated with a bailout. He told reporters during a news conference that the intervention was "what we must do to restore confidence in our financial system."
The Treasury has since invested a total of $199.1 billion in more than 550 of the nation's banks, according to government data. Of that amount, $1.16 billion has been returned by 12 institutions.
Several other recipients of the funds, including JPMorgan and American Express Co., have stressed their desire to return the money as soon as possible. The funds have become burdensome for banks due to the increased government scrutiny and limits on compensation that are contingent with the investment.


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I recently attended a conference on stress and during one of the talks, we were shown a video in which a rabbi compared stress and adversity to a lobster and its shell. Lobsters continually grow and shed their shells. When their current shell gets too tight and uncomfortable, they know that it's time to shed their […]Continue Reading
What Can Lobsters Teach Us About Stress?!
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Personalised Map of the Stars Print - White and Gold Foil
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A beautiful personalised star map in white and gold foil that would make a wonderful keepsake gift. Our map of the stars prints are personalised to show the stars, planets and constellations above you at the time of your choosing making it a perfect gift for all of life's special moments.
Whether you're searching for 50th wedding anniversary gift ideas for your parents, or a personalised baby birth date print - our personalised star charts make lovely presents and are sure to be appreciated. Simply tell us the location, date and time of the occasion you're celebrating!
The text underneath the star chart will be the location of your choice with the date (written in full) underneath. There's the option to add a top line of text for a small additional cost - to guarantee the best visual results we have capped the character limit to twenty five. Customers often choose names of the occasion or the person/people they're celebrating.
Your design will be digitally created using vectors before being printed and hand foiled. This occasionally means that there may be a few tiny black crackles in the foil.
The software we use displays the stars above you in their positions, accurate to the minute. That does sometimes mean however, that some stars appear so close together that their name labels may overlap.
We have worked hard with the settings to decrease the chance of this happening, but is ultimately not something we have control over, and is entirely dependent on the time, date and location of your special moment.
If you like this design make sure to check out the other colours that we have available.
Free shipping for orders to the UK. Our foil star charts are dispatched within three days - it takes us a little longer to get these made. A4 unframed prints are posted in a board backed envelope, A3 unframed prints are rolled in a cardboard tube. Our framed prints are mountless and glazed with clear perspex.
A4: 21cm x 30cm. A3: 30cm x 42cm.
A4: 24cm x 32cm. A3: 32cm x 45cm.
Our lovely friends in the EU might like to know that Etsy.com have managed to put measures in place to collect taxes at the point of checkout, so purchases from our Etsy store won't be subject to further fees on arrival in the EU. Not all of our products are on there because some are not eligible to be sold on Etsy but most are.
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Energy transfer including solid-liquid phase transformation aspects in modelling of additive layer manufacturing using Lattice Boltzmann-Cellular automata methods
Svyetlichnyy, Dmytro and Krzyzanowski, Michal (2018) Energy transfer including solid-liquid phase transformation aspects in modelling of additive layer manufacturing using Lattice Boltzmann-Cellular automata methods. In: ICCHMT 2018 International Conference on Computational Heat, Mass and Momentum Transfer, 21-24 May 2018, Cracow, Poland.
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A new holistic numerical model based on Lattice Boltzmann and cellular automata methods (LBM-CA) is currently under development within a frame of an integrated modelling approach applied for studying the complex relationship between different physical mechanisms taking place during laser assisted additive layer manufacturing (ALM). The entire ALM process has been analysed and divided on several stages considering a powder bed deposition, laser energy absorption and heating of the powder bed by the moving highly concentrated energy source leading to powder melting, fluid flow in the melted pool and through partly or not melted material and solidification. The presented earlier results included the entire structure of the model consisting of different modules connected together demonstrating the homogeneity of the proposed holistic model. The modules, considering the mentioned above physical phenomena, were developed to different extent leaving many aspects of this integrated numerical approach for further consideration and analysis.
The aim of this work is more detailed analysis of energy transfer including solid-liquid phase transformation during the ALM process. The presented results are mainly related to consideration of melting and solidification of the powder bed including of the free surface flow, wettability, surface tension and other relevant phenomena. Initially, the absorbed thermal energy spreads by heat diffusion. The solid-liquid phase transformation starts when the temperature in the affected zone exceeds the solidus temperature. After consuming latent heat, when the volume of liquid phase exceeds a threshold, the solid particulate material exhibit signs of liquid behaviour, where heat transport is described by diffusion or convection including radiation and convection heat transfer from the liquid surface. The excess heat in the area of the liquid phase is dissipated by heat conduction into the deeper layers of the powder bed leading to re-solidification of the melt pool. The different stages and fragments of LBM-CA model development are presented and discussed. The validation of the general aspects of the obtained modelling data showed that the developed numerical algorithm is in good agreement with available experimental results and theoretical predictions. For example, Fig. 1 illustrates predictive abilities of the algorithm in terms of melting, free surface flow, wettability and solidification of the droplets on the solid basement.
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A letter from Tuck Tinsley
Dear Friends:
Donating an engraved stone for permanent placement on the Wall of Tribute, is your opportunity to participate in an important project to preserve our unique history and those who shaped it – the Hall of Fame for Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field.
The importance of this endeavor was best explained by Dr. Dean Tuttle, who said, "The paths that our heroes have blazed and the legacies they have left provide us with purpose and meaning." This project preserves the legacies of those heroes who have provided the foundation upon which we build.
The Hall of Fame, housed at APH but belonging to the entire field, displays the bas relief plaques honoring each of the leaders inducted, including the first class of 2002. Also in place is an artifacts case containing related memorabilia.
Please consider supporting the Hall of Fame by honoring a special person or organization in your personal or professional life with the donation of an engraved stone for the Wall of Tribute–as over 200 people like you have done to date.
To become a part of history, I encourage you to carefully review the following information. To learn more about the development of the project and the leaders and legends already honored, please visit the "virtual" Hall of Fame located on the APH website.
Thank you for supporting this worthy endeavor and, in turn, helping us preserve the history of our field.
Tuck Tinsley III, Ed.D.
Former APH President and former Hall of Fame Advisory Board Member


text: Donald Trump and classic Christmas carols are not the first pairing that comes to mind, but that is perhaps only because we unfortunately don't possess the mind of Fiona Apple. Right in time for the holidays, a mysterious video of Fiona Apple singing an anti-Trump protest song to the tune of Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song" has surfaced online. "Trump's Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire" reimagines Trump as a Santa-esque pedophile out to terrorize your children, and you can truly never unhear it. After 70 years, someone has managed to sully Nat King Cole's timeless Christmas cheer — but for a good cause! Sort of. After having already sung "Everybody knows that money and entitlement can help to make the season white / Mothers of color with their kids out of sight will find it hard to sleep at night," she then ends her cover by ripping up a photo of Trump. Holidays at the Apple house seem fun.


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Macquarie Radio Network Limited has changed its corporate entity name to Macquarie Media Limited, following a successful shareholder vote at the company's annual general meeting held yesterday.
The merger of Macquarie Radio Network and Fairfax Radio Network on 1 April 2015 provided an opportunity articulate a new ambition. The company name change is a significant symbol of the organisational change that has taken place as a result of the merger.
"MRN needs to keep evolving to capitalise on commercial opportunities in the media landscape and to fully realise the potential created by the merger. The name 'Macquarie Media Limited' sets our new ambition in a world where traditional media is only part of the puzzle whilst acknowledging the origins of our company," Macquarie Media Limited executive chairman Russell Tate said.
"The merger of FRN and MRN has created a strong new business and the most significant News Talk radio company in Australia. Alongside this change, the media industry continues to evolve. Digital distribution channels mean that any legacy media business has the opportunity and requirement to innovate. Newspapers are no longer viable in print alone.
Free to air television is being disrupted and the music industry was disrupted long ago. By contrast, radio has thrived on innovation. It has kept this industry vital from the invention of AM transmission and through to FM, DAB+ and the 21st century explosion online."
The new logo features two interwoven letter Ms and incorporates the origins of each company with MRN's corporate colour scheme of red and FRN's blue. The company's Australian Stock Exchange ticker code will remain 'MRN' and the name change is effective immediately.
Source: Macquarie Media


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By Archil Zhorzholiani (the 18/09/2013 issue of the CACI Analyst)
On September 4, Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili stated that Georgia could join the Russia-sponsored Eurasian Union if this would benefit the country's interests.
by Eka Janashia (the 08/07/2013 issue of the CACI Analyst)
On June 28, the Georgian state statistics office (Geostat) announced a 0 percent growth of the country's real GDP in May. The economic slowdown started in 2012 Q4, accounting for a 2.9 percent increase in January, 2.1 percent in February and 0.2 percent in March of 2013.
by Mamuka Tsereteli (the 08/07/2013 issue of the CACI Analyst)
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is the only reliable security umbrella for the Georgian state. Georgia made the political decision to join NATO in 2002. At the Bucharest Summit in 2008 NATO promised Georgia membership, and since 2011 allies refer to Georgia as an aspirant partner country. But Russia opposes Georgia's NATO membership and some Western European countries see Georgia's membership as a source of potential conflict with Russia. The alliance needs to provide real mechanisms for membership to Georgia that could bring much needed stability to the entire Caucasus region.
by Eka Janashia (07/10/2013 issue of the CACI Analyst)
On July 1, the United National Movement (UNM) lost its majority in Tbilisi City Council (Sakrebulo) after Koki Ionatamishvili, a close aide to Tbilisi mayor Gigi Ugulava and the chairman of the party's faction in the council, left the UNM.
by Ariela Shapiro (07/10/2013 issue of the CACI Analyst)
On May 27, Russian border troops in South Ossetia started building barbed wire fences beyond the occupation line and into undisputed Georgian territory. These incursions, termed "borderization operations" by the Russian administration, are an estimated 25 kilometers in length and extend between 50-300 meters beyond the occupation line. While the U.S. State Department and European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) all promptly reacted by describing the fence building as "unacceptable" and "concerning," neither were able to prevent or cease the construction. These actions demonstrate how Russia views the post-2008 "new geopolitical realities" and that Putin intends to dictate the terms and parameters of any "normalizing" of relations with Georgia.
The Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst is a biweekly publication of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program, a Joint Transatlantic Research and Policy Center affiliated with the American Foreign Policy Council, Washington DC., and the Institute for Security and Development Policy, Stockholm. For 15 years, the Analyst has brought cutting edge analysis of the region geared toward a practitioner audience.


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Please join us in welcoming Cathy Malkasian to Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on Saturday, May 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. The artist will exhibit original drawings from her new graphic novel and discuss her work in conversation with publisher Gary Groth, followed by a book signing. The exhibition remains on view through June 7, 2017.
Eartha is Cathy Malkasian's fourth graphic novel — a metaphorical fable that resonates with contemporary themes. Malkasian's drawing is notable for its rigorous draftsmanship, stunning landscapes and atmospheric depictions of nature. The gestural nuances of her characters and her sophisticated storytelling are all on display in Eartha, making it the author's most impressive graphic novel yet.
Meet this exceptional artist on her first visit to Seattle. This event coincides with the colorful Georgetown Art Attack featuring visual and performing arts presentations throughout the historic neighborhood. Fantagraphics Bookstore is located at 1201 S. Vale Street, only minutes south of downtown Seattle. Open daily 11:30 to 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM. Phone 206-557-4910.


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ROME (REUTERS) - Swarms of locusts have stripped thousands of hectares of pasture and cropland in Sardinia, devastating farmers already struggling from the coronavirus pandemic, farming groups said.
Their numbers fuelled by rising temperatures, the pests have damaged nearly 15,000ha of grazing land in the central province of Nuoro, said Mr Michele Arbau, of the Sardinia branch of Italian agricultural association Coldiretti.
"Farmers have lost the summer pasture and partly the fodder for autumn and winter… and the very few people who grew barley had to give that up too," he told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
During the summer months, locusts are a common phenomenon on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia - known for its idyllic beaches and exclusive resorts - but this year's outbreak has been much larger than normal.
Last year, the pests destroyed about 2,500ha in what was then described as the worst outbreak since the end of World War II.
More extreme weather driven by climate change can affect the development and spread of insect infestations, including locusts, according to Professor Ignazio Floris, an entomology expert at the University of Sassari in north-west Sardinia.
Rising temperatures can cause longer dry periods, leading soils to become arid and unplanted, which creates ideal conditions for insects that like laying their eggs in dry, untilled soil, he said.
More frequent extreme weather swings - including drought in 2017, too much rain in 2018 and both extremes last year in Sardinia - also seem to be spurring bigger locust invasions, said Coldiretti's Mr Arbau.
More idle farmland on the island also is a factor, with more farmers leaving land unplanted because they can no longer sell their harvest at a profit, Mr Arbau said.
The locust invasion adds to Italy's woes.
The country was the first in Europe to be badly hit by the coronavirus and it is still recovering from the pandemic, which has killed more than 34,000 people - the fourth highest death rate in the world - and infected nearly 240,000.
During a nationwide lockdown in March and April, Italian farmers also had to grapple with a shortage of farm workers and a cold snap that destroyed vast swathes of fruit.
The latest threat comes from Moroccan locusts, a species native to southern Europe including Sardinia. The pests are different from the desert locusts wreaking havoc in East Africa.
Key to limiting their destruction is early monitoring, with eggs laid in the soil "easily eliminated by surface tillage where possible", said entomologist Prof Floris.
Once the insects reached adult stage, however - as at present - there is very little that can be done to control them, said Mr Alexandre Latchininsky, a locust expert with the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
But farmers can prepare for next year by applying an ecologically-safe, fungus-based pesticide, he said.
"I suggest farmers' organisations consider this biocontrol option for next year, when they will undoubtedly face the Moroccan locust problem again," he said.


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Current Health Alerts
Zika Virus
Information about Zika in Charlotte County
Did You Choose to not Vaccinate Your Child?
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Information about the multistate measles outbreak.
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine
Information about the HPV Vaccine
Meningococcal Disease
Information about meningitis.
Information about Staph infections.
Florida state statute 381.0057 mandates school districts to provide health appraisals for the identification and management of actual or potential health problems which include but are not limited to nursing assessments, vision, hearing, scoliosis, and growth and development screenings. The purpose of the screenings are not to diagnose, but to separate those screened into two groups, those with no apparent problem and those who need further evaluation to determine if treatment is necessary. Screenings will be conducted within the first semester of the school year. Students enrolled in 1st, 3rd and 6th grades will be screened for growth and development (body mass index). Students in Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd and 6th grades will be screened for vision deficiencies; students in Kindergarten, 1st and 6th grades will be screened for hearing deficiencies; and 6th graders will also be screened for scoliosis.
The possible identification of deficiencies during the screenings will result in a referral letter to parents requesting further investigation by a licensed medical professional. It is the parents' responsibility to follow through on the referral process.
If the well being of the child is at stake, and if repeated contacts with the parent fail to produce a response, the case may be referred to a Charlotte County Public School Social Worker for review.


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Why is professional hair + makeup so important during your senior session? There are SO many reasons! I could be here all day talking about it, but since I have other things to do I will keep it short and sweet ;).
Before your senior session we will meet at PinkLouLou's cute little studio inside Twirl and this is truly where the magic happens! I always say that I could NOT do my job without the help from my glam team. Allison or Dana will match your foundation perfectly, choose colors to compliment your eye color and skin tone and bring out all of your best features. You could also go for nose filler treatment to add volume. This doesn't mean that you have to wear a ton of makeup or look over done-you don't! I let my seniors choose. In short, it lets your true beauty shine without having to "try". It is one less thing to worry about during your senior portraits. I promise that once you look in the mirror you will be so happy and relieved you chose a professional to do it for you.
Another benefit to pro hair + makeup is that it is sweat proof and will last for hours. Choosing to have your stylist come on location with us will allow you to keep that hair perfectly curled, change up your look, and even put your hair in a braid or bun.
What clients are saying about PinkLouLou:
"Our favorite part was "glam" day with such talented people and the individual attention to detail. The result has been photos we will truly love."-Vicky (Bethany's mom, 2017 senior)
"The best part about our session with Brandi (aside from the gorgeous photos!) was the glam we received from Allison! The talent there is world class. If you are a senior (or mom, or bride, or anyone who wants to look good) you must book this dream team." – Maddie 2016 senior
BOOM. Enough said. Now booking 2019 seniors for fall and spring <3


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It's that time of year again– when the ghost of a martyred, 3rd-century Catholic priest looks down upon us, whispering the 11th Commandment into our collective romantic consciousness.
"Thou shalt mark this day with greeting cards, heart-shaped boxes of candy, and the perfect gift for that special someone. Or else!"
Perfect gift? Didn't I just do that for Chanukah and Christmas? Fear not, friends. Here at DIY Photography, we've been picking our brains, searching the net, dropping hints, and reading minds with one goal in mind– making you or a photographer you care about a Valentine's Day rock star. Gone are the days of casually leaving an open catalog lying around for a loved one to see. This is no time for subtlety. Cut to the chase and check out our first-ever Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Photographers.
The initial thought was to make different His & Hers suggestions, but I opted instead for a single list. Assign gender as you see fit. We've tried to make sure there's something for everyone (and every budget) on this list. Feel free to add suggestions in the comments.
Camera Bag
With eight camera bags already in the gear closet you'd think I wouldn't need another one. You'd be wrong. There's always room for another camera bag. For Valentine's Day, though, take a break from the basic black. Kelly Moore camera bags come in different colors and styles, and don't scream to the world that you're carrying thousands of dollars worth of gear. Pictured here are the Kelly Boy and the Libby.
Camera Cookie Cutters
Sure, you can buy sweets for Valentine's Day, but why not make your own? With cookie cutters in three classic shapes (TLR, SLR, and rangefinder…recipe included), you won't even miss the chocolate. Well, maybe just a little.
Photography Books
I know we live in the electronic age, but I'm still a sucker for a good book. Flipping pages instead of scrolling. Actual bookmarks instead of virtual. Unplugging every once in a while. Whether it's a "how-to" or a collection of inspiring photographs, there are books out there for every style and taste. Three of my current favorites are "Photography Q&A" by Zack Arias, "That Tree" by Mark Hirsch, and "50 Portraits" by Gregory Heisler.
Professional Massage
It's a holiday for indulgence, and nothing says indulgence quite like a professional massage. Climbing, kneeling, carrying equipment bags, setting up lights, tearing it all down, packing it all up– this business often takes a physical toll. Help your favorite photographer dial back the stress with a massage.
Speaking of Back Pain…
One way to ease that pain before it starts is to get that heavy camera off your neck in the first place. The Spider Camera Holster, CapturePro from Peak Design, and Custom SLR's Glide Strap are all affordable solutions for getting the weight and stress of the camera off your neck, back, and shoulders.
GoPro Camera
Adding a new dimension to photography, GoPro has become the top-selling POV camera. Combined with Peak Design's newly released P.O.V. Kit, mounting your GoPro to any belt or strap is easier than ever.
Get a Little Nasty
Nasty Clamps have become an indispensible piece of gear for me. Perfect for mounting speedlights, reflectors or small cameras in places where light stands and bigger rigs just won't cut it, they are available in three versions (Nasty, Lil' Bit Nasty, and the 2-Headed Nasty).
Sony a7R Mirrorless Digital Camera
The Sony a7R is by far the most expensive item on the list, but we all know that nothing says "I love you" like a new camera, right? We can debate the future of DSLRs another time, but for now we can agree that smaller and lighter has found its way into high-quality, professional-grade photography.
Shoot Manual T-Shirt
Tell the world you've left auto mode behind. Need I say more?
A monopod is one of those things everybody wants (you know you do), but many never buy. We reviewed a pretty awesome monopod here on DIY Photography not too long ago. Check out the Mogopod to see how it does more than just hold a camera steady.
Bokeh Masters Kit
You already know how to shoot wide open, giving your backgrounds that soft, dreamy look. Add another layer of creativity with the Bokeh Masters Kit. With a wide variety of shapes to choose from, the kit has everything you need to start adding a whole new creative element to your images.
Nikon and Canon Lens Coffee Mugs
These insulated Nikon and Canon mugs are great for keeping hot or cold drinks at the right temperature. The most fun I ever had with one, though, was when I tossed it toward an unsuspecting assistant who was so shocked that he missed the catch. The look on his face was priceless. And such colorful language.
More Storage
Every time a unicorn dies, so does a random hard drive somewhere in the world. Be prepared with either of these 1TB external hard drives — the ultra rugged Silicon Power Rugged Armor A80 or the super slick G-Technology G-Drive Mobile with Thunderbolt USB 3.0.
Something Sparkly
And last, but certainly not least, I suppose we can't lose sight of jewelery and its rightful place as a popular Valentine's Day gift. Cufflinks for him and a pendant necklace for her.


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If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I spent the last couple of days hanging out with some of my best friends in Vegas! We were there for a baby shower and a birthday and we had an amazing time. Let's just say, the baby ate well. 🙂 While I decided to keep my outfits pretty casual since I knew we're be walking more than normal, it is always fun to people watch and see what others are wearing. It's one of those places where you can wear ANYTHING and get away with it.
So in the spirit of my friend's baby shower, here's an outfit that would be perfect for a baby shower brunch or party. I love the look of whites, nudes and blush pink together, makes it so perfect for Spring and Summer!
Outfit Details:
Dress c/o Riffraff
Necklace: Swell Caroline
Bag: Tory Burch
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Belt: Anthropologie


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The latest version of Madden is almost here, but the biggest changes are reserved for next-gen consoles.
Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes are the cover stars for Madden 22.
Madden NFL 22 marks the first time in over a decade that two people were featured on the same cover. Troy Polamalu and Larry Fitzgerald previously were the dual-cover stars for Madden NFL 10.
Moving beyond the cover, EA is touting a few improvements to differentiate this year's edition from prior games. All versions of Madden 22 will be seeing improvements to Franchise mode to enable more detailed staffing and strategy control, as well as new cinematics. EA says it will continue to expand the franchise mode after launch, with a September update promised to provide improvements to scouting.
The biggest changes, however, will be in a new "dynamic gameday" experience that is exclusive to next-gen consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X. EA says these changes will be impacting all modes throughout the game, from local games against the computer and online versus friends to franchise modes.
There will be new sideline animations in Madden 22.
As part of the "gameday" adjustments, the company has boosted the crowd and presentation elements of Madden 22 while adding additional localized changes to the on-field game, such as increasing passing and kick distance in Denver to account for the altitude while lowering short-term stamina for the visiting team.
A new "momentum" function has also been added to the next-gen versions that can impact the players on the field based on how the game is going and better imitate the pressure of NFL gamedays.
Away teams will have two of these momentum perks, what EA calls "M-Factors," while home teams will get three as a bit of a home-field advantage. The home-specific perks will vary for each of the NFL's 32 teams and can provide boosts for your team or disruptions to an opponent when triggered. Playing at home with the Minnesota Vikings, for instance, will get you a small speed boost in the red zone when the fans are doing their "Skol" chant. Visitors to Chicago will have a harder time kicking, while preplay play art on third and fourth down will be difficult to see in Seattle if momentum is on the Seahawks side.
The modifiers will vary based on each game and the situation you find yourselves in. Clint Oldenburg, gameplay producer for Madden 22, says there are roughly "40 plus" M-Factors in the game with more coming post-launch.
No player, not even cover stars Brady and Mahomes, will be immune to the impacts of the "M-Factors." Games at neutral locations, like a Super Bowl, will not have extra perks for the home team.
In an expansion of an idea first introduced in the next-gen editions of Madden 21, EA says it will also be updating team and player tendencies throughout the season using the NFL's Next Gen Stats. In Madden 22, this feature will also appear in the game as a way to make game plan decisions pregame and adjustments at halftime by pulling data from how your opponent has played or is playing.
For next-gen consoles, Madden 22 will retail for $70. Older consoles, PC and Stadia players will be able to get the game for $60.