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MCPPA and Training
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- Category: MCPPA and Training
The final version and reenactment of the Minnesota Citizens Personal Protection Act (MCPPA) was passed in 2005 and among many things, required the county sheriff to issue carry permits to law abiding citizens as long as the citizen was not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law and the citizen passed a comprehensive background check. Prior to the MCPPA, issuing of permits was at the complete discretion of law enforcement, and subsequently, most permit applications were denied. This has since changed. (History on MCPPA).
In the state of Minnesota, obtaining a permit to carry a firearm requires that the applicant obtain training from a firearm instructor that is certified to teach the permit-to-carry class, complete an application and submit the application in person to the sheriff of the county where you, the applicant, reside. Non-residents may submit, in person, their application to any county sheriff. The sheriff is required by law to issue a permit within thirty days or deny the application with proper cause (something in your past resulted in a denial). Should your application be denied, there is an appeals process but the appeal will most likely require the assistance of an attorney.
Minnesota Statute 624.714 allows qualified individuals to obtain a permit to carry a pistol in the state. Permits are issued by all county sheriffs in Minnesota.
Applicant requirements:
-Must be at least 21 years of age.
-Must complete an application form.
-Must not be prohibited from possessing a firearm.
-Must not be listed in the criminal gang investigation system.
-Must be a resident of the county from which you are requesting a permit if you reside in Minnesota.
-Non-residents may apply to any Minnesota county sheriff and provide the sheriff with either the I-551 or I-151 card that has been issued.
-Must provide certificate of completed authorized firearms training. Training by a certified instructor and completed within one year prior to applying for a permit to carry.
Emergency permits may be issued by the sheriff if he/she determines that the person is in an emergency situation that may constitute an immediate risk to the safety of the person or someone residing in the person's household.
Any applicant who does not meet the criteria as listed in above is not eligible for a permit to carry a pistol. The sheriff may also deny the application if there is a substantial likelihood that the applicant is a danger to himself/herself or others.
The permit holder must have the permit to carry card and a driver's license, state identification card, or other government-issued photo identification in immediate possession at all times when carrying a firearm and must display the permit and identification when requested by a peace officer.
MCPPA Training (overview)
Individuals that are authorized to teach the Minnesota permit-to-carry class obtain their credentials from a Minnesota Department of Public Safety approved instructor training organization. Most often, these instructors operate independently and have no affiliation with the certifying business organization. However, in some cases, instructors may also own the same organization that certified them and others.
In the state of Minnesota, instructors that teach the permit to carry class are required to provide instruction on the fundamentals of safe pistol use, the legal aspects of pistol possession, use and carry including the use of deadly force and have students complete a live-fire shooting qualification. These requirements are covered under MN 624.714 subd. 2a.
Many of the instructors certified to teach the Minnesota permit-to-carry course will also have certifications from the National Rifle Association (NRA). The NRA is considered the leading authority on firearm safety, use and training. The concepts taught by the NRA with regard to firearm safety can be easily applied to the Minnesota permit-to-carry course.
Instructors generally have a great deal of latitude in the classroom and how the class is structured as long as the fundamentals are covered per state law. Generally speaking, classes can range anywhere from 2.5 to 8 hours in length depending on class content, class size and experience level of participants (students). Responsible instructors will tend to exceed state training requirements by including subject matter that otherwise is not required.
Permit-to-carry instructors can also teach as many or as few classes as they wish and charge as much as the market will bare. Expenses above and beyond the cost of a class is generally paid for by the student and can include range fees, cost of ammunition, firearm rental, targets and eye and ear protection.
Some instructors may be certified to teach permit-to-carry courses for other states and therefore by taking a single class, you the student may qualify to obtain a permit for not only Minnesota but additional states as well. This is generally a benefit for people that travel and wish to carry a firearm with them, legally. Before selecting a permit-to-carry instructor, ask them about their training certifications.
Examples of topics/categories likely to be covered in training
- Overview of the MCPPA (what it is)
- Fundamentals of pistol use, safety and mechanical knowledge
- Ammunition
- Firearm selection
- Firearm cleaning
- Firearm retention
- Carry methods
- Legal issues and concepts
- Use of force including deadly force
- Interacting with law enforcement
- Psychological, physiological and social effects of a violent threat encounter
- Civil versus criminal law / legal aftermath
- Reciprocity
- Live-fire shooting Exercise
The shooting qualification typically consists of firing 30 to 50 rounds of ammunition at two different distances into two targets. The permit-to-carry student is generally expected to achieve defensive accuracy. Defensive accuracy is typically defined as being able to consistently fire a predetermined number of rounds of ammunition into a target the size of a paper plate from a distance of 21 feet. The exact parameters of the shooting exercise are at the complete discretion of the instructor as long as the student fires a real firearm using real ammunition. Simulators and BB guns are not permitted per the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). The BCA is responsible for approving instructor training organizations.
Carrying a firearm in public as a means of protecting oneself is an awesome responsibility. Training from a qualified and competent instructor is extremely important. Check around and get references. When you fire your gun in self-defense, you are legally responsible for every bullet that leaves the barrel of your gun. Knowing how to shoot and when to shoot will help to keep you out of prison.

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6 Theories on the Origin of the Bullpen
No one really knows where the term bullpen comes from, and no one theory has enough compelling evidence to support or refute the origin. No more certain is the debate about when the word bullpen was first used. OED sites the earliest use dating back to a 1924 Chicago Tribune article, while other sources say the area referring to where pitchers warm up (especially relief pitchers), was first called the bullpen in a Baseball Magazine article published in 1915.
Regardless, the National League Championship series between the Dodgers and Phillies opens tonight, and the pen is certainly going to figure heavily in it. So we thought we'd take a look at six popular bullpen origin theories that have been going around for some time. If we left one of your favorites off the list, by all means tell us about it in the comments below.
1. The fans herded like cattle theory
One of the more likely theories goes like this: In the 1800s, a few innings after a game started, fans could get tickets at the box office for a big discount. But cheap tickets came with a, er, catch: you had to stand in a roped-off area off to the side of the field in foul territory. So the fans were treated a bit like cattle in a pen. When this area became the spot where pitchers warmed up, once relievers became part of the game, the name stuck.
2. The Bull Durham Tobacco theory
In the late 1800s, early 1900s, many stadiums featured giant Bull Durham Tobacco ads on the outfield fence. Because relievers warmed up behind the fence, the picture became associated with the pitchers.
3. The pitcher headed to slaughter theory
This theory suggests that relievers, like bulls, sit in a holding pen before being sent off to slaughter. Though a clear metaphor, certainly as much could be said for a pitcher like Jose Mesa heading out into game 7 of the '97 World Series, right?
4. The Casey Stengel theory
Outfielder and manager Casey (at the Bat) Stengel, used to say that the term came from the fact that relief pitchers sat in the pen shooting the bullsh*t.
5. The rodeo theory
Some argue that the name was taken from another popular sport: rodeo. Here, of course, bulls (and their cowboys) are held in a small pen before being released into the arena. Perhaps the bucking bull is a metaphor for the opposing team ready to knock the cowboy out of the game.
6. The Jon Miller theory
If you live in the Bay-area, you certainly are familiar with Jon Miller's voice calling the Giants' games. A favorite on ESPN's Sunday/Monday night baseball, as well, Miller has said that the term originates with the Giants—that is, the New York Giants, who used to play on the Polo Grounds in the late 1800s. According to Miller, there was a real bull pen out beyond the left-field fence, with real bulls in it! And the relief pitchers warmed up not too far from there.


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It got a little exciting in the lab today. A live, giant beetle and a dead parasite made my day much more interesting than the average Monday.
Jeff Boettner and Craig Hollingsworth showed up around lunch time with a Tuppermaid (or Rubberware, I always get those two confused) container holding a magnificent specimen of a pine sawyer. A woman brought the insect to Craig, thinking it might be a grasshopper because of the long antennae. Neither Craig nor Jeff had seen this particular species before, though it was obvious to them it was no grasshopper.
Consulting BugGuide, we eventually reached a consensus that the insect was a male "northeastern sawyer," Monochamus notatus (Drury). Female sawyers have much shorter antennae, and shorter front legs. According to the Field Guide to Northeastern Longhorned Beetles by Douglas Yanega, this species ranges from 23-35 millimeters in body length. This one was every bit of that. Northeastern sawyers occur pretty much east of the Rocky Mountains and bore in dead and dying conifers as larvae, favoring pines. Harvested firewood can yield the beetles indoors when they emerge in stored situations. This specimen is now destined to be pinned for posterity in the University of Massachusetts insect collection. I suppose it achieves something close to immortality in this case. Hopefully more live specimens will show up, as most of my impromptu images did not turn out very well.
Another interesting find came as I was sorting leafhopper nymphs and other hemipterans preserved in alcohol from pitfall traps. One of the nymphs had some kind of dark object attached to its underside, between the first and second pairs of legs.
It turned out to be the larva of a dryinid wasp (family Dryinidae), bizarre parasites of leafhoppers and some other insects. One of the effects of ethanol on dead insects is a clearing of the pigments in some specimens, and increased magnification clearly shows the larval dryinid curled inside a capsule-like pouch.
Adult dryinids are even stranger than the larvae. Females are often wingless, and sport scissor-like front feet used for gripping the leafhopper while an egg is laid on it. The adult wasps have also been observed catching, killing, and half-consuming prey instead of using it as a host for their offspring. For more images of both larvae and adults, please see the BugGuide reference page and Alex Wild's fantastic images of an adult female.
Hm-m-m-m, I wonder what tomorrow will bring?


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By the end of winter, I'm ready for a trip to the tropics. Even after a freakishly mild winter such as the one we had this year, I just need a little Calgon-take-me-away time to recover from the days of darkness. Unfortunately, with work deadlines sprouting up like
crocuses, I barely have time to make it to the grocery store, let alone a Caribbean island. So I compensate by celebrating the flavors of the tropics whenever I can. Coconut, pineapple, mango, banana and passion fruit all find their way into my desserts in winter and early
spring. Here's a simple parfait that combines the flavors of one of my favorite drinks, the Pinã Colada. On the bottom is a layer caramelized fresh pineapple, topped with a rich coconut cream, with a layer of crumbled ginger biscuits in between, adding some texture
and crunch. I like this dessert because it's so easy to prepare, yet so delicious. It's a perfect balance of refreshing and rich, a trip to the tropics without the hassle of going through security, or, worse yet, putting on a bathing suit.


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Messi seals eighth Ballon d'Or title after World Cup heroics
Lionel Messi, the revered Inter Miami and Argentina forward, has etched his name deeper into football history by securing his eighth Ballon d'Or title. This latest accolade, announced in a grand ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, comes in the wake of his pivotal role in leading Argentina to their long-awaited World Cup victory in Qatar.
Last year's World Cup saw Messi at the zenith of his prowess. His leadership was instrumental in ending a 36-year championship drought for Argentina. In a pulsating final against France that ended in a 3-3 draw after extra time, Messi's two goals, and his decisive penalty, showcased his unerring poise under pressure. His exemplary performance throughout the tournament didn't go unnoticed as he was named the player of the match.
The journey to this eighth Ballon d'Or wasn't without fierce competition. Talents like Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Messi's former PSG colleague Kylian Mbappe, and 26 other football stalwarts were in contention. Messi's stats from the previous season were remarkable; he boasted 21 goals and 20 assists from 41 matches with PSG, and was a constant scoring presence throughout the World Cup, finding the net against teams like Australia, the Netherlands, and Croatia.
His World Cup exploits didn't end there. Messi was awarded the Golden Ball, recognizing him as the tournament's best player. In his acceptance speech, he expressed heartfelt gratitude to his teammates and the coaching staff, emphasizing the dream-come-true nature of their World Cup triumph. He closed with a touching tribute, wishing the late Diego Maradona a happy birthday.
After a storied 17-year career with Barcelona, Messi transitioned to the MLS, signing with Inter Miami. His time at Barcelona, spanning from 2004 to 2021, saw him clinching the Ballon d'Or multiple times, with the first being in 2009 at the age of 22. Fourteen years on, this latest award solidifies his unparalleled legacy in the sport.
While Messi's eighth title is a record, it's worth noting that football great Cristiano Ronaldo, now with Al Nassr, holds five titles. Interestingly, 2023 marked the first year since 2003 that Ronaldo wasn't nominated. The Premier League also had a significant presence in the nominations, with notable players like Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Julian Alvarez among the frontrunners.
In a gracious gesture, Messi addressed his fellow nominees, praising their achievements and potential. The ceremony also spotlighted other talents: Spain's Aitana Bonmati clinched the Ballon d'Or Feminin after her World Cup win, and Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham was honored as the best young player, receiving the Kopa Trophy.


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so said Charles Phillips, CEO of Infor in one of his talks at his company event last week. Darn, I should have had the quote in my new book. I describe the trend as "the enterprising of consumer tech".
The book describes the amazing efficiency of Apple's retail operations and its business model innovations , Google's cleantech investments, Apple and Google's huge ecosystems, Facebook's hyperefficient data center, Amazon's logistics, PayPal's financial engine, Zynga's blend of public and private clouds, HP's global supply chain, Lexmark's social savvy, Dell's packaging innovations and and…
Three things that stood out in my research
a) How little even business pubs write about these operational details. The Swishers and the Mossbergs and the Pogues write plenty about new iPad features and gossip about their executives, but given the likely interest of their executive readerships, surprisingly little about the sausage factories. I was pleased to see Adam Lashinsky of Fortune touch on at least some operational detail in his book Inside Apple.
b) Lots of enterprise vendors whisper about what they are doing with Apple or Amazon, but then clamp up citing non-disclosures. Truth is often they are doing surprisingly trivial stuff in consumer tech companies.
c) Few enterprises are acknowledging consumer tech provides the new benchmarks for their industries. Amazon and Google data centers are more best practice than those of IBM and Accenture. Foxconn's contract manufacturing of many consumer products is redefining economics, quality and time to market expectations for outsourcing. PayPal's micro-payment capabilities are better than those of much larger banks. It takes a brave board like J.C, Penney's to hire as its CEO the head of Apple Retail.
In a joke, when asked what he had learned at Oracle, Phillips joked "not to announce a product (Fusion) seven years before it was ready". Last week in a call with SAP I told them that years after talking about HANA I would have expected it to have atleast 20,000 customers with some level of adoption.
That's another lesson from consumer tech. Have your channel, your ecosystem ready to roll it out months before a formal product announcement.
Marc Benioff of salesforce.com is one of the few enterprise executives who has long admired consumer tech. In my 2010 book, I quoted him
" We stand on the shoulders of giants like JerryYang [founder of Yahoo!], Pierre Omidyar [of eBay], Jeff Bezos [of Amazon],
and Biz Stone [of Twitter]. "
Marc is so right - it behooves us all as writers, and enterprise vendors and IT to learn more about what makes consumer tech go. This is the new industrial grade.


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Quite unbelievably, despite reporting a problem to Paypal on 26 August, we have STILL not received confirmation that this problem has been resolved. Here's the background…
On 26 August we identified a serious problem with Paypal.
StatCounter members who had upgraded in the previous few days had NOT been appropriately upgraded as the Paypal system stopped sending out subscription payment notifications. In fact new subscriptions were no longer created at all and payments received were not linked to StatCounter accounts.
In short, we were receiving hundreds of Paypal payments which we couldn't link to any StatCounter account. As you can imagine, this caused serious difficulties for us.
We reported the problem to Paypal with as much supporting evidence as possible to assist them in quickly identifying the problem… but, as we have come to expect, the first response from Paypal completely ignored the information we supplied and denied the problem.
It's now 5 WEEKS since we reported this issue to Paypal and we have STILL not received confirmation that this problem has been resolved. We feel we have been more than patient at this stage and remain astounded that any company can treat its customers with such disregard.
While we understand that ALL services can have problems from time to time we find Paypal's habit of ignoring its customers to be abhorrent. We are particularly upset that Paypal's poor behaviour can and does impact on you, our members, and also unfairly reflects on us.
Our Position
As a result of this Paypal problem, we had to manually examine hundreds of payments, attempt to link these to StatCounter accounts and where this wasn't possible we had to contact the payees individually to request their StatCounter usernames. As you can imagine, this had a high cost for us in terms of time and resources. Further, although these problems were caused by Paypal, StatCounter has absorbed all the costs of this problem. We also felt it was only right for us to offer all affected members a free upgrade for one month to make amends for the problems. Paypal, of course, offered us (their customer) absolutely nothing by way of assistance for the trouble they caused us.
Unfortunately, we have been here before… At that time, we decided NOT to remove Paypal as a payment option for new subscribers. This was because we highly value each of our members and, despite OUR poor opinion of Paypal, we have to cater to what YOU, our members want. However, we are now again considering our position in relation to Paypal…
Your Feedback Please
Due to the problems outlined above, Paypal has been suspended as a payment option (for NEW subscriptions) on StatCounter since 26 August and remains so. We can't possibly reactivate it until such time as Paypal confirms that the problems introduced in August have been fixed… but we have no idea when that will be. In the meantime, we'd like to ask you, our members, for your thoughts on this.
Both problems we have had with PayPal have been with their subscription payments. During this problem and the last one, regular Paypal manual payments appeared to be functioning normally. On this basis, we are wondering if we should STOP accepting PayPal subscriptions and accept only manual payments instead? Manual payments *would* require our upgraded customers to log in to Paypal every time a payment falls due… so perhaps we will have to restrict Paypal upgrades to quarterly or yearly – logging in every month to pay could be a bit too time consuming! We're not sure about this idea, so do let us know your thoughts!
We'd also love to know what alternative payment options we can introduce to cater for your payment preferences.
Here are our initial thoughts…
- We need to accept Discover cards – if you can recommend an acquirer for a European company, please let us know
- We need to accept AMEX for USD payments – currently we can only accept AMEX directly for EUR payments
- We need to accept echecks – please let us know if you can recommend any echeck processors
Note that we already accept VISA, Mastercard, AMEX (for EUR payments), wire/bank transfer, EUR/USD checks/cheques.
Please post below with any other card or payment method you think we should accept and feel free to share any comments or suggestions you may have. Thanks folks.
UPDATE: Please note that existing, active Paypal subscriptions are not affected by the suspension of Paypal on StatCounter – this affects NEW subscriptions only.


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The Paleto Score
The Paleto Score | |
Game | GTA V |
Protagonist |
Franklin Clinton Michael De Santa Trevor Philips |
For |
Steve Haines Dave Norton |
Objective | Rob the Blaine County Savings Bank and hold off corrupt police and military resistance |
Target | Money |
Location | Liquor Ace in Sandy Shores, Blaine County |
Reward | $444,206 (for each protagonist) |
Unlocked by | Predator |
Time Limit | 16 minutes (for gold medal completion) |
Achievements |
Solid Gold, Baby! (can be a part of) Small Town, Big Job |
Deaths |
Daryl Johns (if chosen) Norm Richards (if chosen) |
The Paleto Score is the fourth heist mission in Grand Theft Auto V, given to protagonists Franklin Clinton, Michael De Santa and Trevor Philips by corrupt FIB agents Steve Haines and Dave Norton, during the mission Paleto Score Setup, starting at the Liquor Ace store/methamphetamine lab in Sandy Shores, Blaine County.
Early in the morning, Michael De Santa, Trevor Philips, Franklin Clinton, Lester Crest and the chosen gunman meet at Trevor's Liquor Ace store/methamphetamine lab. Michael and Trevor argue about Trevor kidnapping Patricia Madrazo, wife of Madrazo Cartel leader Martin Madrazo, and in particular about the 'high school romance' she and Trevor are developing. Their argument continues with Trevor stating that she thinks he is mature, which Michael counters by saying that after thirty years married to Martin she is likely to think he is. Michael brings up the fact that their romance is not making his situation any easier, which Trevor was unsurprised. Michael tells Trevor he misses his family to which Trevor responds that he always ignored them until they left. Franklin stops the argument by saying that he could have stayed in Los Santos, rather than going out to Sandy Shores, to hear similar arguments there.
Michael tells the group they are going to go to Paleto Bay and rob the Blaine County Savings Bank and asks if there are any questions or comments from the crew. Trevor tells him that Bradley Snider, their old running buddy, would have loved being involved but instead will be molesting white collar criminals in a federal penitentiary. Franklin asks about his role and Lester explains that he'll be in a boat getting ready for the crews escape. Lester gives a brief overview of the plan and the crew leave. Lester stays behind and the four others enter a van to start their journey to a pier in Paleto Bay. Trevor asks if Franklin had ever robbed a bank and he answers that he was the getaway driver in a job Lamar Davis had done. Trevor asks how much the two stole but Franklin states he cannot remember.
Trevor pressures him for the answer and asks Michael about his first bank job. Michael responds that it was in 1988 on the outskirts of Carcer City and that the take was $10,000. The gunman is then asked about their job. Daryl Johns responds that his first bank robbery netted him a few thousand dollars. Norm Richards explains that, after learning Michael had died, he robbed a warehouse for $10,000. Patrick McReary describes his involvement in robbing a Bank of Liberty branch in Liberty City. Chef informs them he killed a cash-for-gold man and his bodyguard, burying most of their bodies in a junkyard, for $50,000. Gustavo Mota tells the group about his first major heist involving a security van, which netted the group $200,000 although most was taken by the Los Santos Vagos. Trevor then presses Franklin for the answer and tells Michael that the group are bonding over their stories.
Michael tells Trevor to tell the story from his bank job and Trevor explains that he went into a checks cashed place and left with $8,000. Michael, however, says that the heist did not go to plan and Trevor comes clean that the employee recognised him, resulting in a six month prison sentence of which he served four. Trevor explains that the moral of the story is to not leave witnesses, but Michael states it is to not rob people you know. Trevor again presses Franklin for the answer and is joined by Michael in wanting the answer. Franklin explains that he and Lamar took $2,000, which Michael describes as good for a first job. Franklin, however, reveals that they did not see any of the money as a dye pack went off, making the money worthless. Trevor calls Franklin an amateur; however, Michael says that they have to learn from their mistakes.
The group arrives in Paleto Bay, and Michael tells Franklin to be ready as they will want to leave quickly. Michael stops the van by a pier, and Franklin gets out. The three drive round the corner to the Blaine County Savings Bank and, now wearing balaclavas, exit the van and storm the bank. Trevor fires a gun shot and the alarm is triggered. The employees and customers are held at gun point by Trevor while Michael goes to check on the gunman who is breaking through a gate to where the safety deposit boxes are kept. Michael kicks the gate open and, outside the bank, a police car carrying two police officers arrives. Trevor kicks the bank's front door open and fires a shot, sending the officers running for safety as Trevor yells that they have hostages. The police call for back up as Trevor goes to the vault area to tell Michael and the gunman that the police had arrived.
Outside, more back up arrives and an officer with a loud speaker tells them they are surrounded with another officer saying he wants to kill the group even if they surrender. The officer with the loud speaker tells them to release the hostages but is shocked to discover the three, suited head to toe in military grade, explosive ordinance disposal body armour and holding machine guns, walking out of the bank. A gunfight ensues and the trio kill all the police officers present. A helicopter arrives, which is shot down and, as the group begin their attempted escape, further reinforcements including a second helicopter begin arriving. As they make their escape through an alleyway they are told by Franklin that there are police officers in the bay making it an impossible escape route. The trio break through a series of fences to go through back gardens but are once again met by police resistance who are joined by NOOSE officers. Michael tells Franklin to find a vehicle that can stand up to some damage to use in their escape, which he believes Franklin can find from a nearby construction site. The three go down a street and head down an alleyway when they discover that the police have been joined by the army in attempting to take them down. During this time the gunman, if the player has chosen Daryl Johns or Norm Richards, will die at the hands of the police.
The three fight their way past more police officers and army soldiers when they spot that the military are flying in a tank. If the gunman is still alive, he suggests that they split up, agreeing to stay behind allowing the others to escape, which Michael agrees to, and Trevor asks Franklin where he is. If Daryl Johns or Norm Richards are chosen, the decision is made by Michael. The play then switches to Franklin, further down the road, in a Dozer and begins driving toward the groups location evading the bullets of various soldiers in the way and the 120 mm shells from a tank. Franklin joins the group and calls out to them. Michael and Trevor get into the scoop. Franklin drives away, avoiding the shots from a tank and a second tank approaching their location, drawing most of the attention away from the gunman. Franklin drives to a chicken factory and the group make their way inside, shooting at the soldiers still chasing them. They make their way through the factory's warehouse, killing more soldiers waiting for them inside with Michael telling Franklin to wait behind him as he does not have any armour.
As they close in on the railway platform the gunman, if still alive, asks about their position and agrees to continue holding his position and to take out as many people heading into the factory as possible. The trio continue to shoot their way through the warehouse and to the railway platform with Michael telling them to jump on to the next passing train. The gunman tells them more ground troops are arriving at the factory and that they may be able to 'get the drop on them'. Michael thanks them and they then report that the soldiers are withdrawing under the impression there is more than one person there. Michael tells them to skip town and go to Lester for further instructions. The group, still killing more soldiers, then jump into a carriage on a passing train. The camera fades and upon returning the train has stopped close to Sandy Shores near Marina Dr. Trevor, Michael and Franklin wake up to find a flashlight being pointed at them by FIB agent Andreas Sanchez. Trevor warns Agent Sanchez about people looking for illegal immigrants, a reference to Joe and Josef, and that he will likely be shot if caught.
Agent Sanchez takes the money from the trio and hands them their cut, which is significantly less than they expected due to what Agent Sanchez calls the 'present scrutiny of public worker remuneration' resulting in each earning $444,206 while the gunman and Lester earn $210,414. Sanchez tells them that his superior, agent Steve Haines, will get in contact with them when everything is ready to infiltrate the Humane Labs and Research facility before driving away in his van. Michael suggests the three split up with Trevor and Franklin leaving together with Michael staying behind by the train to make his own way home.
Secondary objectives
Objective | Description |
Let it Rain | Fire over 4,000 bullets. |
Accuracy | Finish with a shooting accuracy of at least 50%. |
Time | Complete the mission in 16 minutes. |
Collateral Damage | Cause at least $1 million worth of damage in Paleto Bay. |
- The gang can take a maximum of $8,016,020 but can lose money while being shot by the police and army.
- Chef, if chosen, says "You wanna fight someone, fight the Anunnaki! The Anunnaki are a group of deities in ancient Mesopotamia, which was centered around modern-day Iraq with areas of modern-day Iran, Kuwait, Syria and Turkey. The Anunnaki was also a name used for a group of angels in the 2002 role playing game Demon: The Fallen released by White Wolf Publishing.
Video walkthrough
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A blonde goes into work one morning crying her eyes out.
Her boss, concerned about his employee's well being, asks sympathetically, "What's the matter?"
The blonde replies, "Early this morning I got a phone call saying that my mother had passed away."
"I'm terribly sorry to hear that. Why don't you go home for the day... we aren't terribly busy. Just take the day off to relax and rest."
The blonde very calmly explains, "No, I'd be better off here. I need to keep my mind off it and I have the best chance of doing that here."
The boss agrees and allows the blonde to work as usual. "If you need anything, just let me know," he says.
A few hours pass and the boss decides to check on the blonde. He looks out over his office and sees the blonde crying hysterically. He
rushes out to her, and asks, "Are you going to be okay? Is there anything I can do to help?"
"No," replies the blonde, "I just got a call from my sister, and she said that HER mom died too!"


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Well it's been a couple of months now since the start of Experiment 2.0 and I've had plenty of time to learn about Gentoo, see its strengths and… sit waiting through its weaknesses. I don't think Gentoo is as bad as everyone makes it out to be, in fact, compared to some other distributions out there, Gentoo doesn't look bad at all.
Now that the experiment is approaching its end I figured it would be a good time to do a quick post about my experiences running Gentoo as a day-to-day desktop machine.
Gentoo is exactly what you want it to be, nothing more. Sure there are special meta-packages that make it easy to install things such as the KDE desktop, but the real key is that you don't need to install anything that you don't want to. As a result Gentoo is fast. My startup time is about 10-20 seconds and, if I had the inclination to do so, could be trimmed down even further through optimization.
Packages are also compiled with your own set of custom options and flags so you get exactly what you need, optimized for your exact hardware. Being a more advanced (see expert) oriented distribution it will also teach you quite a bit about Linux and software configuration as a whole.
Sadly Gentoo is not without its faults. As mentioned above Gentoo can be whatever you want it to be. The major problem with this strength in practice is that the average desktop user just wants a desktop that works. When it takes days of configuration and compilation just to get the most basic of programs installed it can be a major deterrent to the vast majority of users.
Speaking of compiling programs, I find this aspect of Gentoo interesting from a theoretical perspective but I honestly have a hard time believing that it makes enough of a difference to make it worth sitting through the hours days of compiling it takes just to get some things installed. Its so bad that I actually haven't bothered to re-sync and update my whole system in over 50 days for fear that it would take forever to re-compile and re-install all of the updated programs and libraries.
Worse yet even when I do have programs installed they don't always play nicely with one another. Gentoo offers a package manager, portage, but it still fails at some dependency resolution – often times making you choose between uninstalling previous programs just to install the new one or to not install the new one at all. Another example of things being more complicated than they should be is my system sound. Even though I have pulseaudio installed and configured my system refuses to play audio from more than one program at a time. These are just a few examples of problems I wouldn't have to deal with on another distribution.
Well, it's been interesting but I will not be sticking with Gentoo once this experiment is over. There are just too many little things that make this more of an educational experience than a real day-to-day desktop. While I certainly have learned a lot during this version of the experiment, at the end of the day I'd rather things just work right the first time.


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As an obstetrician-gynecologist in the 1950s, Jack Lippes, MD, '47, fielded many complaints from patients dissatisfied with their limited options for birth control. "Back then, it was a diaphragm or condoms—that was it," the UB professor emeritus recalls.
The need for "something better," as Lippes says, prompted him to research a new design for the intrauterine device.
At that time in the United States, controversy surrounded IUDs' safety and effectiveness. The mainstream medical establishment considered them outside the realm of standard medical practice; gynecological textbooks only mentioned them in condemnation. Indeed, the few doctors who did offer patients IUDs often swore them to secrecy, so fearful were they that colleagues would ostracize them.
As Lippes embarked on his research, many discouraged him, calling it "radical" and warning him that he would be sued. And still he forged ahead, vigorously pursuing a more effective IUD design than what had been invented to that point. The result was the plastic double "S" loop—a trapezoidal-shaped IUD that closely fit the contours of the uterine cavity, thereby reducing the incidence of expulsion.
First distributed in 1962, the Lippes Loop quickly became the most widely prescribed IUD in the United States.


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Brazil is back - that is, back in the environmental protection game. That was the message from Brazil's president-elect today at the U.N. Climate Conference in Egypt. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva talked about his plans to protect the Amazon rainforest after years of record-breaking deforestation. And he even said that he wants to bring a future climate conference to the Amazon. But the newly-elected leftist leader faces a lot of challenges to his zero-tolerance promise. And to talk more about that, we're joined now by NPR's South America correspondent Carrie Kahn, who is in Rio de Janeiro. Hey, Carrie.
CARRIE KAHN, BYLINE: Hi.
CHANG: Hi. OK, so Lula da Silva just won the election - like, he hasn't even taken office yet. How come he went to the climate change conference instead of the current president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro?
KAHN: The president, Jair Bolsonaro, is a far-right politician who questions climate change, and he has been quite hostile to multilateral approaches to it. Deforestation under his administration in the Amazon has hit record highs also. Lula was received there like a rock star today at the conference. He played right into it, too.
LUIZ INACIO LULA DA SILVA: (Speaking Portuguese).
KAHN: He said, to great applause, "Brazil is back" - back in being a leader in environmental protection. And he went on listing a lot of ways that Brazil will take on climate change and that preserving the Amazon will be a top priority of his new government. The majority of the Amazon rainforest sits in Brazil's territory. Lula has just won a very contentious election against Bolsonaro here. Bolsonaro was in power for the last four years and dismantled a lot of enforcement and protections in the Amazon. Illegal logging, illegal fishing, illegal farming rose to 15-year highs here, and Lula has vowed to reverse that. And he promised in this speech - and he did in this campaign - zero deforestation by 2030.
CHANG: Zero deforestation - that's a really bright line. I mean, what other promises did he make today?
KAHN: He talked about creating a ministry for Native people so that Indigenous people govern for themselves. He talked about sustainable agriculture and new technologies to continue providing jobs for people in the Amazon. But remember, Lula is a leftist. He's 77 years old. He came up politically through his Unionist Workers' Party, and he talks a lot about the poor and inequality. And here's a bit from when he was talking about the return of Brazil to the international stage.
LULA DA SILVA: (Speaking Portuguese).
KAHN: He says, "we're back to help build a peaceful world order to end poverty and inequality. There will be no future as long as we continue," he says, "digging a bottomless pit of inequalities between rich and poor." While he gets a big applause at the U.N. conference for such a speech, he's had troubles back home emphasizing his support for the poor.
CHANG: Yeah. How is he doing in Brazil? Like, do you think he'll be able to keep all these promises that he's making?
KAHN: So last week, he talked about wanting to raise the Federal spending cap to continue cash transfers to Brazil's poorest, and the markets just slapped him hard. The real, Brazil's currency, dropped nearly 4% that day. Lula may have a very short honeymoon here when he takes office January 1. This country is divided. Bolsonaro lost by a very slim margin, and his party is now the largest in Congress. He made a lot of gains in the election, and Brazil's economy is sluggish and still struggling post-pandemic and with high inflation.
CHANG: That is NPR's Carrie Kahn in Rio de Janeiro. Thank you, Carrie.
KAHN: You're welcome.
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Wednesday Night Dinner
Each Wednesday begins at 5:15 p.m. with dinner prepared and served by caterer Barley to Rise. Dinner will be freshly prepared each week and will include options for children and persons with special food requests. Barley to Rise has catered Wednesday meals and other church events for the past two years and has been well received. Upcoming menus are posted online and advertised weekly.
- Dinner is served from 5:15-6:15 p.m. in McWhirter Hall.
- Meals are $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 3-10).
- First child eats free with 2 adults present and a family maximum of $30.
- Please RSVP for dinner each week by Noon on Monday. Trouble remembering to RSVP each week? Sign up for a standing reservation and then simply let us know when you cannot be there.
- Payment can be made online or at the door.
Parents are also welcome to take their children to the gym each week from 5:30 - 6 p.m. for open play. Children's choirs will begin at 6 p.m. this year.


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The Signs of N.O.X.
The Signs of N.O.X. are these:
Puella (Latin: girl).
Stand with feet together, head
bowed, left hand shielding the groin, right hand shielding the
breast (attitude of the Venus de Medici).
Puer (Latin: boy).
Stand with feet together, head erect, right arm in a square (upper arm straight out
from the shoulder, forearm straight up) and right thumb between its index and medius
(called in Italy "mano in fico"), left fist at groin with thumb extended and
pointing forward (attitude of the Gods Khem, Mentu, et al).
(Latin: woman). Stand with feet wide apart, head thrown back, arms raised so as to
suggest a crescent (attitude of Baphomet, Isis in Welcome, the
microcosm of Vitruvius).
(Latin: man). Stand with feet together, fists with thumbs thrust out forward held
to the temples, the head bowed and pushed out, as if to symbolize the
butting of an horned beast (attitude of Pan, Bacchus, etc.).
Isis Rejoicing
(also known as Mater Triumphans,
Mother triumphant). Stand with the feet together; the left arm is curved as if supporting a child; the thumb and index finger of the right hand pinch the nipple of the left breast, as if offering it to that child.


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You can see your progress on your Dashboard, where you have an Improvement Timeline as well as other graphs and charts to see how you're doing all the way along your journey to fluency.
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You need to make this.
For one thing, it's pretty. And tasty. They're delightfully creamy little squares of black and white chocolaty candy topped with toasty golden coconut. It's all about contrast. Black and white, dark and light, vanilla and chocolate, chewy and crunchy. How can you resist that?
And while you're at it, you might as well find out how easy it is to make your own sweetened condensed milk. Just follow the link. All you do is throw everything in a blender and blend. Told you it was easy.
Some may argue this isn't "real" fudge. Real fudge is made by making a real candy mixture, boiling that candy mixture to a softball stage (with a real candy thermometer) and then keeping your fingers out of it till it cools. Just because it's bubbly and shiny doesn't mean it's friendly.
But that doesn't matter. This candy is just as good as the "real" stuff, as well as being easier (and quicker) to make. The video will walk you through the process step by step, and if you look closely, you'll see how you can put the white chocolate layer on top (the picture has it on the bottom). Bet you didn't notice that till I told you.
Black and White Toasted Coconut Fudge
Black and White Toasted Coconut Fudge |
Prepared by Sarah Shilhavy, Photo by Jeremiah Shilhavy |
Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- 10 oz white chocolate
- 7 oz sweetened condensed milk*
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
- 9 oz dark chocolate
- 1 cup unsweetened dried coconut flakes, toasted
Place white chocolate, condensed milk, 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon coconut oil into a medium sized saucepan over low heat. Stir until chocolate has melted. Spread unto bottom of parchment or wax paper lined 8×8 glass pan.
Repeat for dark chocolate layer, using the last tablespoons of butter and coconut oil. Spread onto white chocolate layer. The layers will not be even but that's part of the fun!
Press toasted coconut onto top of fudge and refrigerate or freeze until firm. Cut into small pieces and enjoy!
Note: If you want even layers instead of the marbled look place the dark chocolate layer on the bottom.
* You can make your own sweetened condensed milk with our
recipe here.
Recipe courtesy Sarah Shilhavy


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The global flavored syrups market is expected to reach USD 65.6 billion by 2025, according to Million Insights, registering a 5.1% CAGR over the forecasted period, from 2019 to 2025. Rapidly increasing demand for customized flavor food products in the food and beverage industry has majorly driven the growth of this market. The flavored syrup is used as a sweetener and taste enhancer in the food and beverage industry which is expected to gain traction among manufactures. The growth of the market is primarily attributed to increasing demand for customized flavor syrups among consumers.
Moreover, consumers are willing to experiment with unique and new fruit flavors. This is a key factor which encouraging the market players to develop fruit syrups such as lime-mint, raspberry-mint, lime ginger that offers a combination of bitter, sour and sweet taste in a single dish. In addition, many companies are coming up with innovative flavored syrups to cater to rapidly changing consumer demands. For example, The Ági fruit syrups introduced honey-infused flavored syrup such as raspberry-lemon balm with honey, elder-lime with honey, and baked apples with honey.
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Among types, the fruit category accounted for the largest market share of more than 35.0%, in 2018. Increasing consumer demand for fruit-based flavored syrups along with the high preference for a new and unique taste, thereby is expected to drive the segment growth over the forecast period. Furthermore, consumers are shifting towards organic and natural ingredients, as they are refraining to taste artificial flavors. This factor is encouraging the market players to develop flavored syrups containing natural ingredients., For instance, Pölöskei Drink Kft company offers combined fruit flavor syrups. It blends basic flavors in fruit syrups to develop unique variety such as acerola-raspberry and blueberry-raspberry. Coffee, hazelnut, and caramel flavors are also gaining popularity in the beverage industry. For example, Starbuck introduced a wide range of natural flavored syrups including coffee, vanilla, hazelnut, and caramel.
The bakery and confectionery category is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of more than 5.0% from 2019 to 2025. Rising consumer preference for rolls, pastries, cookies, and crackers is projected to augment the market growth over the forecast period. Beverage held the largest market share of 35.0%, in 2018. Beverage such as cold beverage, soft drinks, and cocktails are common products that contain flavored syrups as a sweetener and taste enhancer.
Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of more than 5.0% over the forecast period. Consumers willing to taste unique flavored syrups led the market players to come up with innovative food products that are infused with flavored syrup. Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of more than 5.0% over the forecast period. Consumers willing to taste unique flavoured syrups led the market players to introduce innovative food products which is infused with flavored syrups.
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Further key findings from the report suggest:
• The global flavored syrups market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% over the forecast period and reach a value of around USD 65.6 billion by 2025
• Among types, chocolate category is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5.5% from 2019 to 2025.
• In 2018, beverage accounted for largest market share of over 35.0%, in application segment.
• Asia Pacific is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR of more than 5.5% during the forecast period owing to the increasing consumption in China and India.
Million Insights has segmented the global flavored syrups market on the basis of type, application, and region:
Flavored Syrups Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2015 - 2025)
• Fruit
• Vanilla
• Chocolate
• Others
Flavored Syrups Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2015 - 2025)
• Bakery & Confectionery
• Beverages
• Dairy & Frozen Desserts
• Others
Flavored Syrups Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2015 - 2025)
• North America
• Europe
• Germany
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Central & South America
• Brazil
• Middle East & Africa
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No Glycerine, No Parabens, No Preservatives!
Especially for the delicate and sensitive skin of conscious women.
Living more consciously and more sustainably is a current trend. The neutral, water-based pjur Women Nude takes account of this trend and is therefore free from additives. It contains no preservatives, glycerine and parabens. Of course, this does not affect its premium quality, and just like all pjur products, it is free from oil, fat, and perfume. pjur Woman Nude has been specially developed for the delicate and sensitive skin of women.
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- *Use a condom only once. Non-vaginal use of condoms may increase the risk of them slipping or being damaged.
- *No method of contraception can provide 100% protection against pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including AIDS.


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American Jobs
The United States is the world's leading producer of oil and natural gas, and as a result of greater use of clean-burning natural gas and cleaner, more efficient fuels, we are also a world leader in reducing carbon emissions and other air pollutants. We have a proven model for achieving environmental progress without sacrificing jobs, economic growth, energy security or consumer affordability. Our political leadership has the opportunity to continue, and expand upon, the American energy revolution by implementing policies that recognize our energy reality, both today and tomorrow, and are based on sound science and economics.
We must seize the career opportunities that the oil and gas sector can provide to a diverse American labor force with the potential to break the cycle of generational poverty. Allowing investments in the oil and gas industry could create good-paying job opportunities for minorities and women. African American and Hispanic workers are projected to account for close to 25 percent of new hires in management, business and financial jobs through 2035. Of the women projected to be hired by the industry, more than half are expected to fill management and professional occupations.
More: Energy Works For America (PDF)
Powering the Workforce of the Future
As an industry that supports 10.9 million American jobs, natural gas and oil companies are preparing for the future of energy by investing in a diverse, inclusive and resilient workforce. API members are committed to attracting and retaining the next generation of engineers, scientists and skilled laborers – the problem solvers who will tackle the world's greatest energy challenges.
Millennials in the Oil & Natural Gas and Petrochemical Industries
With nearly 1.9 million job opportunities projected in the oil & natural gas and petrochemical industries through 2035, there is a vast opportunity for the industry to attract, retain, and develop lifelong careers for Millennials. Millennials today have unique characteristics that will enable them to power past impossible. By harnessing this generation's unshakable confidence in a better future and use of technology, the industry is positioned well to address tomorrow's greatest challenges.
Stem Education and Employment
Jobs that require STEM skills and training currently comprise 20 percent of all jobs in the U.S.economy. Current projections anticipate that the STEM economy will grow about 9 percent between 2014 and 2024—faster than the growth rate projected for all other occupations. As an industry that supports 7.6 percent of the U.S economy and 10.3 million American jobs, many of which are STEM jobs, the oil and natural gas industry has a great interest in better understanding and promoting the relationship between STEM education and employment.
Skilled Trades Employment in the Pipeline Industry: 2006-2015
The Oil and Gas Industry Labor-Management Committee, led by API and North America's Building Trades Unions, released a study on union pipeline employment across the county.
Veterans and Energy
A vast opportunity exists for the oil and natural gas industry to attract, retain, and develop lifelong careers for veterans in the industry. Veterans come to the civilian workforce with extensive technical and nontechnical skills gained through military experience and training. Many of these skills have direct applicability to the oil and gas industry, making them ideal candidates to fill the projected 1.3 million job opportunities available in the oil and natural gas industry.
Offshore Energy Development Economic Studies (2017)
The following studies commissioned by API, and authored by Calash and Northern Economics, provide an independent evaluation of the potential positive economic impacts for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and natural gas development.
Minority and Female Employment - 2015-2035
Continuing a series of research studies, the IHS report titled Minority and Female Employment in the Oil & Natural Gas and Petrochemical Industries, 2015-2035 examines the long-term U.S. demographic and labor market trends that will create future job opportunities for minorities and women in the oil & natural gas and petrochemical industries.
Attitudes of Women Seeking Employment
A vast opportunity exists for the oil and natural gas industry to attract, retain, and develop life long careers for women in the industry. A critical part of recruiting more women is understanding their attitudes and perceptions in regards to the oil and natural gas industry. Through a series of focus groups and a national survey, American Viewpoint and Lake Research Partners learned what is important to women when making employment decisions, what they already know and understand about the oil and natural gas industry, and what messages resonate with them.
Women & Minorities in the Oil & Natural Gas Industry
A vast opportunity exists for the oil and natural gas industry to attract, retain, and develop life long careers for women and minorities. Nearly 1.9 million job opportunities are projected in the oil & natural gas and petrochemical industries through 2035. Women and minority workers represent a critically vital and available talent pool to help meet the demands of the projected growth and expansion.
A Comparison of US Oil and Natural Gas Policies
Wood Mackenzie has evaluated the impact on the US economy of various pro-development policies and regulatory constraints in the oil and natural gas sectors.


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An automotive battery is a type of rechargeable battery that supplies electric energy to an automobile. Usually this refers to an SLI battery (starting, lighting, ignition) to power the starter motor, the lights, and the ignition system of a vehicle's engine.
Automotive SLI batteries are usually lead-acid type, and are made of six galvanic cells in series to provide a 12-volt system. Each cell provides 2.1 volts for a total of 12.6 volts at full charge. Heavy vehicles, such as highway trucks or tractors, often equipped with diesel engines, may have two batteries in series for a 24-volt system or may have parallel strings of batteries.
Lead-acid batteries are made up of plates of lead and separate plates of lead dioxide, which are submerged into an electrolyte solution of about 38% sulfuric acid and 62% water. This causes a chemical reaction that releases electrons, allowing them to flow through conductors to produce electricity. As the battery discharges, the acid of the electrolyte reacts with the materials of the plates, changing their surface to lead sulfate. When the battery is recharged, the chemical reaction is reversed: the lead sulfate reforms into lead dioxide and lead. With the plates restored to their original condition, the process may now be repeated.
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- Date 14 February 2014
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FORMER prime minister Tony Blair has submitted his CV to the newly-declared Islamic Caliphate in the Middle East.
Already hugely successful in his role as Middle East peace envoy, Blair believes he is perfectly suited to be the unquestioned supreme leader of a new Islamist era.
He said: In my previous role I was instrumental in creating networks of Islamic extremists in Iraq and Afghanistan using an innovative mix of aerial bombings and ground invasions.
Feel free to check my references there are very few jihadis who wouldnt name Tony Blair and Operation Iraqi Liberation as their direct inspiration.
And I am already a figure both universally known and universally hated in the West, which is great positioning for ISIS.
A spokesman for ISIS agreed that Blairs credentials were impressive, but had doubts about his commitment and thought the tie he wore for the interview was carelessly chosen.
He continued: Hes very strong on ignoring international law and manufacturing reasons for invasions, and his wife Cherie has worked hard to keep radical preachers in the UK.
But if hes such an outstanding candidate, why is there this seven-year gap in his employment record?
"And Im definitely not keen on renaming Sharia Law as Blaria Law."


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SeaScapes Chime - Medium
Featuring textured tubes with a gleaming finish, this tranquil wind chime is tuned to an ancient Asian pentatonic scale using a pure tuning system. The inspiring sound coupled with the softly shining seafoam green tubes gives you a peaceful feeling reminiscent of a relaxing day at the beach. So, even if you're not collecting shells or sea glass, you just might be transported by this charming windchime and its delightful tones. The SeaScapes Chime will bring the tranquility of ocean waves to any room or outdoor perch.
This beautiful chime features tubes with a textured finish. Obtained through sand-blasting, the look is reminiscent of sea glass. This texture has a unique effect, as light hits the tubes from different angles, the color almost seems to shimmer. This is a chime that is best seen in person - the photos simply don't do it justice!


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10:36 am: So far this fruit punch flavor tastes just like fruit punch…or a red popsicle. And it doesn't have a bad aftertaste. I started drinking it lukewarm, but like any sparkling juice drink, I thought it would be much more refreshing if it was cold, so I got ice.
12:17 pm: I nursed my pint of Kickstart all morning and started to feel completely alert and energized after about 40 minutes. That's probably because it has 92 milligrams of caffeine, 20 more milligrams than a comparable amount of regular Mountain Dew. And while the drink is fluorescent red, it didn't dye my teeth or mouth red, so I don't have to worry about embarrassing myself at work — or more so than usual.
Did I mention how red this drink is? It's this red:
2:06 pm: I just speed-walked around the Time-Life building for 20 minutes because I had so much extra energy.
4:05 pm: I've only been blinking every 30 seconds.
Lasting impression: While Kickstart kept me awake the entire day, it's not going to replace my cup of joe any time soon. Kickstart may only have 80 calories, but it still contains artificial flavors and high fructose corn syrup. The added Vitamin C and meager 5% juice is not enough to make me choose it over orange juice or vegetable juice. And my coffee routine may actually be good for me! Studies have shown that moderate coffee consumption has been linked to a lower risk of heart failure and some cancers; it may even help you live longer. But if you don't like coffee, this fruity Mountain Dew may be the morning "pick-me-up" you've been waiting for.


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DAGRIS is an information system designed to facilitate the compilation, organization and dissemination of information on the origin, distribution, diversity, present use and status of indigenous farm animal genetic resources from past and present research results in an efficient way.The underlying concept is that such information provides the necessary basis for developing breed improvement as well as conservation programs.
General categories of domestic animals in DAGRIS. There are 8 such categories: Buffalo, Cattle, Chickens, Dromedary Camels, Goats, Pigs, Sheep and Yaks.
The main focus of the DAGRIS system. A Breed describes an animal of a particular species, found in a specific country; exhibiting defined traits.
MoreILRI is a member of the CGIAR Consortium
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)


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News • November 3, 2012
Details for appearances with President Obama in Wisconsin and Ohio
Bruce Springsteen will be joining President Barack Obama on the campaign trail on Monday, November 5, including a stop in Madison, Wisconsin, and a very special appearance with JAY Z in Columbus, Ohio. Details for the events and how to attend are listed below.
Location: Downtown Madison – general admission entrance is at West Mifflin Street and State Street
Doors open: 7:00 AM CDT Monday, November 5, 2012
Tickets: the event is free and open to the public although an online RSVP is required for entry into the event. Confirmation of your RSVP will be checked at the event which you can either show on your smart phone or bring a printed copy.
RSVP at www.barackobama.com/Madison2012
ADA Entrance is at East Doty Street and South Pinckney Street. ADA parking is available at the Government East Lot at South Pinckney and East Wilson Street.
Location: Nationwide Arena (200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, OH 43215)
Doors open: 12:00 PM EDT, Monday, November 5, 2012
Tickets: the event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required for entrance. One ticket per person will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
To pick up your ticket, visit one of the following locations beginning on Saturday, November 3rd from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, and if tickets are still available will continue on Sunday, November 4th, from 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Surface Lot
1701 Morse Road
Columbus, OH 43224
Tickets are also available at the following locations starting on Saturday, November 3rd from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT, and if tickets are still available will continue on Sunday, November 4th, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT.
OFA-OH Eastside Columbus Field Office
1005 East Long Street
Columbus, OH 43203
OFA-OH West Broad Field Office
2364 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43204


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Tue, 28 Nov
|Bramble Hill Farm
Caroline - Private session - Christmas Wreath Workshop
In our rustic barn house we will teach you how to make your own festive wreath for you to show off to the neighbourhood! What's included: -Everything to make your own Christmas wreath -Tea/coffee -Mulled wine & mince pies
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28 Nov 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
Bramble Hill Farm, Bramble Hill Farm, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2AP, UK
About the Event
In our rustic barn house we will teach you how to create your own Christmas door wreath, using a variety of locally sourced foliage!
We start the class with tea and coffee and end with a glass of mulled wine!
If you're joining the class with others, please make sure you book your tickets altogethr so we know you need to be seated together - thank you!
Christmas Wreath
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How common are nightmares and why treat them?
Nearly 1 in 20 adults in the United States suffer from nightmares or disturbing dreams, and nearly twice as many children and adolescents experience frequent nightmares. Nightmares are scary, disturbing, and bothersome. They can lead to insomnia and daytime consequences such as depression, anxiety and difficulties with memory, irritability, attention and concentration. Most nightmare sufferers cannot imagine that their nightmares are a treatable problem, resulting in few people actively seeking treatment for them.
What is Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT)?
IRT is an evidence-based, non-drug approach to nightmare treatment. Contrary to older beliefs about nightmares, in IRT, patients do not discuss the experience that may have started the nightmares or even the content of their dreams. Instead, patients focus on changing the imagery. Patients are taught ways to re-write the dream (even only a scene) and then to practice imagining the new dream during the daytime.
Research has shown that IRT is effective with a wide range of patients, from those who suffer from distressing dreams on a regular basis to those who have nightmares related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Although nightmares are very common in childhood and generally do not require treatment, some children begin to fear going to sleep due to nightmares. This then can create daytime problems such as hyperactivity, increased napping, and attention/concentration problems. IRT has been shown to help here as well.
How effective is IRT?
Clinical studies have shown IRT is effective for the treatment of nightmares. Some patients report improved daytime mood and functioning as a result of successful treatment of their nightmare disorder.
How long does IRT take?
Although each person's situation is unique, on average 3-4 sessions are usually required for many people to begin seeing improvement in nightmare frequency and distress. Follow-up recommendations are made to make sure that the results are maintained. Some BSM providers even offer groups for IRT.


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When a barrier breach jeopardizes the safety of Auradon, Mal resolves to permanently close the barrier. However a mysterious dark force continues to threaten the people of Auradon.
The saga of good versus evil continues as the VKs Mal, Evie, Carlos and Jay return to the Isle of the Lost to recruit a new batch of villainous offspring to join them at Auradon Prep. When a barrier breach jeopardizes the safety of Auradon during their departure off the Isle, Mal resolves to permanently close the barrier, fearing that Uma and Hades will wreak vengeance on the kingdom. Despite her decision, a dark force threatens the people of Auradon, and it's up to Mal and the VKs to save everyone in their most epic battle yet.


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The Acute Cardiovascular Care Association Clinical Decision-Making Toolkit is available here.
Dr Ervigio Corral Torres, Subdirector General of SAMUR - Protección Civil, the ambulance service in Madrid, Spain, said:
"When patients have a heart attack they are initially seen by the first aid team, who have little time to decide how to diagnose and treat them. In these critical moments our ambulance doctors will be able to quickly consult the ACCA toolkit, which helps them make the correct decisions in seconds for patients."
He added:
"The manual's small size is important because doctors can put it in their pocket and look at it very quickly. The treatment protocols are visually presented in very clear tables and diagrams so doctors can immediately see the path their patient needs to follow."
Dr Corral Torres continued:
"Our ambulance doctors are now going to use the toolkit in their daily practice and I have no doubt that it will be another tool to improve the survival of patients who have heart attacks and other acute cardiac problems."
Professor Héctor Bueno, President Elect of ACCA and Editor in Chief of the toolkit, said:
"Patients who have a heart attack or other emergency heart problem are first treated by ambulance doctors, not cardiologists. These doctors need to make life or death decisions in seconds and until now there has not been any practical guidance to help them in the field. The ACCA toolkit is small and easy-to-use, with illustrations showing exactly what needs to be done for patients in an emergency."
The toolkit is based on ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines1-5 and was written by European experts and opinion leaders in the field of acute cardiovascular care. It has 7 chapters which cover key symptoms (chest pain, dyspnea, syncope), acute coronary syndromes, acute heart failure, cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), rhythm disturbances, acute vascular syndromes, and acute myocardial/pericardial syndromes.
Professor Bueno said:
"Despite huge progress in the care of heart patients, acute coronary syndromes are still a leading cause of death and disability worldwide and particularly in Europe. We know there are big differences between hospitals, between regions and between countries in Europe in the treatment of emergency heart problems. Our toolkit aims to improve the quality of care these patients receive by helping ambulance doctors make the best decisions in the acute phase, and to make sure the same high standards are achieved across Europe."
Dr Pascal Vranckx, Associate Editor of the toolkit, said:
"The ACCA toolkit will be a key instrument for quality improvement and clinical training. Ambulance doctors now have all the relevant ESC guidelines at their fingertips as illustrations to help them decide within seconds how to best treat emergency cardiac patients."
A mobile application of the toolkit is set to be available in Spring 2014. The pocket version of the toolkit was launched at ACCA's annual meeting, the Acute Cardiac Care Congress,6 where it was given to hundreds of delegates. It is now being distributed free of charge to 20 000 emergency cardiac care practitioners across Europe.
Dr Corral Torres concluded:
"Ambulance doctors are under enormous time pressure and have to make crucial decisions fast. The ACCA toolkit clear, easy to use and portable, and will help doctors in their daily practice. We are looking forward to the mobile app of the toolkit, which will make it even more practical."


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I can't stop getting pixart! The girls are amazing working with what you want when personalizing pictures. I just love them.
Product Details
Looking for the perfect custom gift for your loved ones? No matter the occasion, you can't go wrong with a personalized portrait that will make your family and friends smile!
A DIY art kit that is a great way to add an artistic spin to your image and turn them into sophisticated wall art pieces. The mosaic technique is modern and easy to incorporate in a variety of home decor styles and design patterns. And the personalized touch is surely a great bonus!
Tips on choosing your image
- Good lighting, images with strong shades on faces turn out darker.
- The closer the faces the better the final design turns out.
- If the colors on the picture are bright, the bricks will be bright as well.
- It is better when faces are looking forward, side faces are not recommended.
- We recommend you send us a Plan B image just in case your first choice is not turning out just right.
- Don't focus on the background or landscape, focus on the faces.
- It is not recommended that you upload an image with a filter (black and white, sepia, IG filters, etc), it will not turn out with the real tones of the faces.
What are the delivery times for special events?
Timeline will vary in busy seasons (e.j. Christmas). Want to make sure you'll get in time, contact us to make sure.
Which size is recommended?
Recommended sizes vary depending on the number of people your image has. The more people, the bigger the size has to be in order to develop a high-quality wall-art! If you are not sure which is the best size for your image, you can send us an email at email@example.com with your image and we will be happy to recommend the perfect size!
Which size is recommended?
Recommended sizes vary depending on the number of people your image has. The more people, the bigger the size has to be in order to develop a high-quality wall-art! If you are not sure which is the best size for your image, you can send us an email at email@example.com with your image and we will be happy to recommend the perfect size!
What if I want a bigger size and it is not listed?
No problem!! We can make kits as big as you want! Simply send us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com with your image and your desired size and we will respond as soon as possible with a digital proof and a quote!
How do I send my picture?
As soon as you select a size, our website will prompt you to upload your image before adding your PIXART to the cart.
How do I choose the perfect image?
For better results, we recommend images with the following characteristics; (1) good lighting on faces, images with strong shades turn out darker, (2) faces looking forward, side faces are not recommended, (3) the closer the better, (4) not focused on the background or landscape, (5) bright colors, (6) and finally, one special memory you want to bring to life. You can find these on the product page under "Tips on choosing your picture"
What if I do not approve the digital proof?
We will make changes to your design until you are 100% satisfied, if you change your mind about your image you can send us a new one and we will send you a new digital proof :)
What if my image is not working?
Our design team does everything to try to work with your image. If we see that your wall-art is not turning out with the quality we strive for, we will send you an email with your digital proof and ask if you would like to change your image for a better final result!
Can I return or exchange my kit?
Unfortunately, once you approve the digital proof of your picture, we do not offer returns or exchanges, but we will not ship your kit until you approve the design! You can make as many changes as you need until you are 100% satisfied, you can send us a new picture as well! Our goal is to make you happy! If your kit is damaged, we will definitely send you a replacement, send us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com with an image if what is damages and we will ship it as soon as possible!
What ages are recommended?
For personalized kits, we recommend ages 5 and up with adult supervision! We have clients of all ages that love building their kits! The best part of the process is that everyone will want to participate!
What comes in a PIXART kit?
Everything you need to assemble and hang your masterpiece; baseplates, colorful bricks, easy-to-follow instructions, a special tool, hanging strips, and attaching bricks.
How long does it take for my PIXART to arrive?
Our design team will prepare a digital proof of your image within 48 hours from the moment you upload your picture! As soon as you approve your masterpiece by email, your kit leaves our facility in 3-5 days! If you choose one of our pre-designed kits, your kits will ship in 3-5 days.
How long will I take building my masterpiece?
Each baseplate takes 30 minutes for two people to build it! The total time varies depending on the size you choose. For example, if your wall-art is 20 inches x 30 inches, it has 6 plates, thus it takes 3 hours to build :)
What is 'The Key' used for and how do I use it?
This tool is soooo useful! You can use it to remove bricks if you make mistakes, so you don't break your nails ;), and as a building tool, so that your finger doesn't hurt! You can learn more about how to use it clicking here!
Do I need to buy a frame separately in order to hang my masterpiece?
Nope! Our kits include hanging strips so that you do not have to spend more money on expensive frames! You can do everything yourself. You can download our instructions in our LEARN tab!
What if I am missing one of the color bags?
First, make sure to look around just in case you are missing it. If you are positive that you do not have it, we are happy to send you another one! Simply send us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com with the name of the bag that you need and we will ship it as soon as possible! We triple-check all of your kits to avoid this, but we are humans and these things can happen.
Where are you located?
We are a family-owned business located in the sunshine state of Florida. But we offer international shipping :)
Do you offer international shipping?
Yes! Prices and arrival times vary depending on where you are located, but we do offer international shipping :)
What if I do not have time to build my kit but still want one?
No worries! We also offer the masterpieces already built, with all the bricks in their place. You will receive your masterpiece ready to hang!
How do I track my order?
You will receive your tracking number on your email once your kit is ready for delivery!
Do you sell frames?
Not yet! But we will soon :) stay tuned!
What if my kit arrived damaged?
First, we are so sorry! Some things are not in our control! If this is your case, we are more than happy to send you replacements! Simply sends us an email at email@example.com with an image of your kit and we will proceed to send you everything you need ASAP :)
What if my order got lost and never arrived?
First, we are sorry! Some things are not in our control! If this is your case, send us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com with your tracking number and we will send you a new one as soon as possible!


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Home Page Chess Life Online Jennifer's Blog Kosteniuk Spreads Holiday Cheer in Tucson
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Move over Santa! Women's World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk spread holiday cheer for 9 Queens students in
Tucson, Arizona with her goodwill simultaneous exhibition on December
20. In Kosteniuk's 34 board simul at the new boutique, MAST, she won 30 games and drew four. The holiday spirit was very much in the air: the event featured cupcakes, pizza, hot pink custom made boards, an autograph session by Kosteniuk and a raffle. Ann Price, a member of the Tucson Ladies Chess Club (and a regular 9 Queens volunteer) was one of the participants. Ann, like many of the simul participants, is a dedicated chess enthusiast who just recently started studying the game. Every week Ann meets with a group of adult women at a Tucson coffee shop to play and analyze chess games. It's good to see adult women taking on the great challenge of chess--one of the newest 9 Queens mottos is "I Beat My Mom at Chess." 3927 The event was hosted by 9 Queens, a non-profit co-founded by Jean Hoffman and CLO editor Jennifer Shahade to promote chess for those in most need of its benefits, especially girls and at-risk youth. Fittingly, the day was particularly inspiring for young girls. A mother of one of Alexandra's opponents, Randi Dorman, said, "It was so amazing for Skye, at 5 years old, to see a young woman as chess champ. Skye asked me how Alexandra did it, and I told her she practices a lot and concentrates really hard. (After the simul) she looked serious and I asked her what she was doing. She said she was concentrating so that she could be the next chess champ!" Kosteniuk also signed copies of her new book, Diary of a Chess Queen (a sell-out that day), as well as copies of her new DVD, My Best Games. You can get both on chessqueen.com, or pick up Diary of a Chess Queen at the USCF store. Enjoy some photos highlights below and see the whole set by Jeff Smith and learn about what made the event possible on the 9queens blog. Look for more on 9queens in the January issue of Chess Life Magazine, where Paul Gold profiles executive director and co-founder Jean Hoffman. Find out more about Kosteniuk on chessqueen.com, her official website, twitter, facebook and her chessblog. Also see previous CLO interviews with Kosteniuk by Jerry Hanken (RIP) and Jennifer Shahade. |


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Inside her small shop in downtown Bangor, Maine, Angela Okafor chats with a local mom as she braids the mom's hair. A few feet from the styling chair, Okafor's young daughter glides on a scooter through shelves of international foods and spices. Racks of African clothing — sewn by Okafor — line the wall. It's a busy place, she says, and one that the city's small immigrant population seeks out for food and connection.
"I have bikes here," Okafor says. "I have jumping ropes. I have Play-Doh. People come here to shop with their kids. Kids are riding bikes. I mean, it's a community, so why not?
Last month, Okafor made history in the larger community: The attorney and small-business owner became the first immigrant and first person of color elected as a councilor in the small, overwhelmingly white city. Okafor's election is part of a growing wave of women of color who are running for political office, and winning.
Taking things into her own hands
A shop like Okafor's didn't exist when she and her husband moved to Maine from Nigeria about a dozen years ago on a work visa. Like most of the state, Bangor is overwhelmingly white. And Okafor says the adjustment was hard, as people couldn't understand her and would often stop and stare.
Despite holding a law degree from her home country and passing the New York bar exam, Okafor says it was nearly impossible to get any job in the legal field. Employers told her she was either overqualified or said she needed "Maine experience."
"Being frustrated is beyond the description," Okafor recalls. "I feel free to talk about this now because I am my own employer. But [I] imagine a lot of other people who go through that but cannot speak up."
So three years ago, Okafor took things into her own hands and launched an immigration law practice, which she could operate with her out-of-state license because of its basis in federal law. She then opened her international food store and hair salon to provide needed services to Bangor's immigrant community.
But she wasn't done. This year, after seeing other immigrants bring their concerns to local leaders who were all white, Okafor realized that they needed representation.
"And, you know, who better to do that?" Okafor says. "I'm like, 'Someone needs to do that.' And at some point, I'm like, 'Why not me?' "
Okafor entered the race for City Council. And last month she won handily, becoming the first immigrant and first person of color elected in Bangor's history.
Bangor City Council Chair Clare Davitt says that Okafor will bring a needed perspective to city leadership.
"To have her knowledge of law, and as a small-business owner, that representation matters so much, especially as we are losing workforce and trying to rebuild that," Davitt says.
"What else can I do?"
Okafor is one of dozens of women of color nationwide who have jumped into politics in recent years. Kimberly Peeler-Allen, a visiting practitioner at Rutgers University who co-founded Higher Heights, a national nonprofit to elect black women to office, says her organization identified about 90 black women running for federal and statewide executive office in the 2018 election cycle. Already, they've identified more than 90 who are running in the 2020 cycle, and with months left to go until the filing deadlines in several states, Peeler-Allen says those numbers could easily keep climbing.
Peeler-Allen partially attributes the shift to the national prominence of candidates such as Kamala Harris, as well as dissatisfaction with current leaders, particularly at the federal level.
"So it is really propelling more women to say, 'What else can I do? And how can I engage at a deeper level? And I'm not happy with my current elected leadership. So I think I could do a better job.' And they're throwing their hat in the ring," she says.
Okafor says she feels grateful for the newfound prominence in her city after years of overcoming barriers.
"For me, I grew up struggling. I struggled a lot growing up," she says. "So right now I feel privileged. I'm very religious. I feel blessed."
And while Okafor is still learning the ins and outs of her new role on the Bangor City Council, she wants to focus on improving public transportation, which she says has long affected families and small businesses. Now, Okafor says, she's in a position where she can make a difference.
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Schwerdtfeger AWSOwner: UWSite Code: SWT Initial Start Date: 1985-01-24 Info from Service Visit: 2016-11-19 Latitude: -79.816 S Longitude: 170.358 E Elevation: 54 meters WMO ID: 89868 AWS Model: AWSCR1000 ARGOS ID: 8913 2017 Archive (FTP): 3-hourly | 10-minute Station Records:
Notes: Station was named for University of Wisconsin polar researcher Werner Schwerdtfeger. ------------------------------------------- 31 January 2012 ------------------------------------------- Field team: John Cassano, Alice DuVivier Twin Otter crew: Mark and Derek Morale: Trish and Mimi Work performed: Install two new battery boxes Visual inspection of all instruments - all appeared in good condition AWS did not need to be raised at this time Instrument heights (all heights to bottom of instrument): Jct. box: 35" AWS enclosure: 48" Solar panel: 74" Boom: 152" Location: Handheld GPS coordinates for the site were 79 deg 50.203 min S and 170 deg 16.284 min E. This location is approximately 2.5 mi north northeast of the previous location (79 deg 52.5 min S, 170 deg 6.3 min E). |