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Birmingham Car Accident Attorney
After a car accident, you have a lot on your mind. Your health is most important. However if you are the breadwinner in your family, you also must consider how you will support everyone. Not having a paycheck while you recover is difficult enough. Having multiple medical bills to pay only makes it worse. Expenses, such as doctors, physical therapy, medication, surgery, and hospital visits, can pile up very quickly. You might also have to pay for damage to your car, truck, or other personal property.
Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP can help you secure a fair and substantial financial recovery for your injury. Insurance companies have lawyers looking out for their best interests and so should you.
We can help ensure that your claim is presented in a clear, complete, and timely manner. We can evaluate whether your medical records reflect the true extent of your injuries.
Insurance companies tend to lowball personal injury victims because they know you are under financial and emotional stress. They want to give you as little money as possible without regard to what you truly deserve.
Contact our car accident attorneys in Birmingham as soon as possible after you are in a car crash or sustain an injury. Let us worry about securing your fair financial recovery while you concentrate on your health.
Why Do I Need a Car Accident Lawyer?
Some people tend to believe that they will be able to keep more of whatever money they receive for their car crash injuries by not hiring an attorney. Make no mistake. This is exactly what insurance companies want people to believe, which is why agents will often encourage victims to "keep lawyers out of this."
In truth, insurers much prefer to deal with people who do not have legal representation because such individuals usually have little to no idea of how to handle a personal injury claim. An experienced attorney, however, will be able to determine the true value of your case and fight to make sure you obtain all of the compensation you are entitled to.
While representatives for insurance companies may seem genuinely concerned about your well-being and express a willingness to make sure you are taken care of, most initial phone conversations with victims are largely intended to get the victims to unknowingly make damaging recorded statements about their crashes, which ultimately hurt their cases. Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP can handle these phone calls on your behalf and immediately begin negotiating a fair and full settlement, covering all of your past, present, and future needs.
Why Choose Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP To Handle My Case?
Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP can negotiate a settlement that includes money for your medical expenses, lost income, lost future earnings, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Hiring the right personal injury lawyers in Birmingham is the first step toward alleviating some of your stress after you have been in an accident. At Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP, our lawyers have extensive experience handling personal injury cases.
We can help you through every stage of a personal injury claim and provide you with professional, personal, and compassionate representation. How do you know if it is in your best interest to negotiate a settlement or take your case to trial? The personal injury attorneys at Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Our firm also handles auto accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay any fees for our services unless you receive a monetary award.
7 Tips to Help You Find the Best Car Crash Injury Lawyer in Birmingham, Alabama
Cases We Handle
Every car accident is different and involves unique factors and causes. At Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP, we regularly handle a wide variety of car crash cases, such as:
- Distracted Driving Accidents – Driving while using a handheld device such as a cell phone or tablet takes a person's focus away from the road. Even a small lapse in attention can be the difference between a driver hitting the brakes quickly enough to stop and a devastating car accident.
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Accidents — Alabama prohibits drunk driving, and a person operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or a controlled substance is exponentially more likely to a cause serious crash because of the effects that alcohol or drugs has on their ability to safely control an automobile. In most cases, a drunk driver will face serious criminal charges after causing an accident, but it is important to keep in mind that a criminal case is completely separate from a civil action. Even if a motorist is able to avoid being convicted of DUI, they can still be held be liable in a civil case.
- Bus and Train Accidents — Not all auto wrecks involve other cars. In certain cases, victims can be seriously injured in crashes involving buses or trains. When these accidents are the result of a bus driver or train operator's negligence, victims may be able to hold the bus or train owner liable.
- Construction Zone Accidents — Work zones in Alabama can cause frustration for motorists because they force the vehicles passing through them to slow down to comply with lower speed limits. Some drivers disregard these types of safety measures and often cause serious accidents.
- Hit-and-Run Accidents — Alabama Code § 32-10-2 establishes that any driver involved in an accident resulting in injury to or the death of any person or damage to any vehicle must give their name, address, and the registration number of their vehicle. The motorist is also required to render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance. Unfortunately, some drivers do not comply with this law and flee an accident scene. Leaving the scene of a crash is often referred to as a hit-and-run accident. Not only can Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP work with law enforcement in an attempt to track down the offender, but we can also assist you in filing claims with your own insurance company in the event the wrongdoer is not found.
- Multi-Vehicle Accidents — Some crashes involve more than two vehicles. Such cases can quickly become very complicated, with motorists' insurers blaming one another for being at fault. Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP can conduct a thorough investigation to determine all liable parties and work to ensure that they are held accountable.
- Uninsured Motorist Accidents — Under the Alabama Mandatory Liability Insurance Act, no person in the state can operate a motor vehicle unless it is covered by a liability insurance policy that satisfies the minimum liability insurance limits of $25,000 for death or bodily injury to one person, $50,000 for death or bodily injury to two or more persons, and $25,000 for property damage. Unfortunately, some Alabama drivers do not carry any kind of insurance, and it can be incredibly difficult for victims to obtain the compensation they need in such cases. Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP can assist in both holding these negligent drivers accountable and working with your own insurance company.
- Rear-End Collisions — Whether another motorist was tailgating or was simply inattentive, victims whose vehicles are struck from behind often suffer serious injuries. In many of these cases, negligent drivers may have been engaged in some kind of distracted driving.
- Reckless Driving – Drivers who tailgate, weave in and out of lanes, ignore the right of way, run red lights, and other careless actions are difficult to predict, causing serious accidents.
- Speeding Accidents – If you sustained catastrophic injuries or your loved one was killed in a motor vehicle accident caused by a speeding driver, the other motorist should be held accountable for the harm they've caused. We'll be here to help.
- Side-Impact or T-Bone Collisions — When crashes occur at intersections, one vehicle is often struck in the side by another automobile, and injuries can be quite severe for the occupant(s) on that side.
- Head-On Collisions — Crashes involving head-to-head impact are often far more likely to result in fatal injuries because of the impact that is often involved. Such accidents may be the result of improper lane usage or of another driver attempting to pass a vehicle without sufficient room to do so.
- Highway Defects – When you are involved in an accident caused by a dangerous roadway condition, a governmental entity might owe you significant compensation. Call us to find out how we can help you today.
- Whiplash – Did you or a loved one suffer whiplash in a car accident in Alabama? Our team can help you get the compensation you are owed.
Not all car accidents involve other vehicles. Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP also handles isolated crashes that may be the result of defective automobile parts or maintenance company negligence.
What You Should Do After a Car Accident
If you've been hurt in a car crash in Alabama, you must always make sure to seek immediate medical attention, whether you are transported to an emergency room by EMS, or if you have to visit the hospital yourself. Keep in mind that come injuries will not display symptoms for days or weeks, and any delay in treatment is going to be used against you if you try to file an injury claim later. The insurance company will immediately question why you didn't seek treatment right away if you were hurt. It is always best to play it safe and have a doctor look you over just to be sure that you are in satisfactory physical condition.
When it is possible, you should try to use a camera (such as the one likely found on your smartphone) to take as many pictures as you of the scene of your crash. Get pictures of every vehicle involved and every person as well as any other notable factors, and try to take pictures from lots of angles and distances so you can have a wide variety of images.
If any people saw your accident, ask them for some kind of contact information in case they are needed as witnesses. When you cannot take these measures yourself, then you should ask a friend, family member or another person you know to try to do these things for you.
When you are contacted by another driver's insurance company, you need to be extremely cautious about what you say. Never provide any recorded statement to a claims adjuster.
Types of Car Accident Damages You Could Recover
If you've been hurt in a car accident caused by another person or party's negligence, you could be owed significant compensation for the harm you've suffered and damage to your personal property. The personal injury claims process typically begins with your attorney sending a demand letter to the insurance company for the responsible party, seeking a fair settlement for your medical bills, lost wages, associated expenses, and other damages. If the company refuses to offer you a fair settlement, your attorney may then advise filing a lawsuit to seek compensation through the court. While most injury claims are settled long before they ever see a courtroom, you could be eligible to recover the following compensation if your case goes to trial:
Economic damages: Are the tangible costs a victim is facing that can be calculated and proven. Common kinds of economic damages can include awards for lost wages, medical bills, and property damage.
Noneconomic damages: Are far more subjective and typically cannot be quantified. Some of the more frequent examples of noneconomic damages include pain and suffering, disfigurement, and loss of consortium.
Another type of damages that could also be awarded are punitive damages, but these awards are very rare and are limited only to cases in which defendants "consciously or deliberately engaged in oppression, fraud, wantonness, or malice." Drunk driving accidents are one kind of car accident that could result in a punitive damage award, which state law provides cannot be more than three times the compensatory damages or $500,000, whichever is greater.
Alabama Car Crash Statistics
According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, there were 155,907 total crashes in the state in 2016, resulting in 47,653 injuries and 1,089 fatalities. Of these, 18,329 crashes occurred in Birmingham and resulted in 4,250 injuries and 44 fatalities.
Jefferson County was the scene of 31,824 accidents, resulting in 7,340 injuries and 94 fatalities. Of these Jefferson County crashes, 18,571 were classified as intersection crashes and 13,253 were nonintersection-related.
Some other statistics from ALDOT include:
- A traffic crash was reported every 202 seconds in 2016, a person was injured in a traffic crash every 11 minutes and 2 seconds, and there are two to three crash fatalities per day in Alabama on average
- Almost 60 percent of fatalities were unrestrained in fatal crashes where seat belts were available for use
- 50 percent of all fatal crashes occurred at night in 2016
- 73 percent of all highway crashes occurred on urban roadways, while crashes on rural roads account for 62 percent of all fatalities
- The top three most common crash types were as a result of failure to use restraints, speeding, and drug or alcohol use
- Over 1,400 Alabama crashes were related to distracted driving between August 2009 and August 2010, with a texting driver 23 times more likely to get into a crash than a nontexting driver
ALDOT statistics show that a typical Alabama driver has a greater than 1 in 3 chance of being in an accident involving injury or death during their lifetime.
The University of Alabama reported that the 2016 traffic crash fatality total was a nearly 25 percent increase from 2015. The University found that crashes caused by distracted drivers in 2016 increased 20 percent from 2014, and there were more crashes with impact speeds faster than 50 miles per hour (mph) in 2016.
Center for Advanced Procurement Strategy (CAPS) research has shown every increase of 10 mph doubles the probability of a crash being fatal, according to the University. ALDOT reported that speeding was the top contributing factor in fatal crashes.
Common Injuries Reported After Car Accidents
Car accidents have the potential to cause a wide variety of injuries. Some people may be completely unharmed, others may sustain minor injuries that heal relatively quickly, and there are also a significant number of people who can suffer completely devastating injuries that dramatically reshape their entire lives.
Examples of injuries people might sustain in car accidents include, but are not limited to:
- Neck injuries
- Internal organ injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- Muscle strains
- Fractures
- Sprains
- Nerve damage
Injuries that are more severe in nature are more expensive to treat, and some victims will require several weeks, months, or even years of rehabilitation. All of this occurs at the same time that a victim is also unable to return to work to support themselves.
Many insurance companies will deny injury claims because victims allegedly had preexisting conditions. You will want to be sure that you have a lawyer who will know how to prove that your involvement in a crash was the direct cause of your injuries.
It is also possible that some accident victims will die because of the injuries they sustained in a motor vehicle wreck. In such cases, the family members of the deceased person may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Alabama Code § 32-7A-6(a) establishes that every operator of a motor vehicle must carry within the vehicle evidence of insurance that includes insurance satisfying the minimum amounts provided in Alabama Code § 32-7-6(c). Under that section of state law, every driver must maintain insurance providing coverage of at least $25,000 for bodily injury to or death to one person in any one accident, $50,000 for bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident, and $25,000 for property damage.
Many people carry insurance policies that provide greater coverage than what is required by state law, but there may be accidents caused by uninsured drivers. Victims may be able to obtain compensation through their own uninsured motorist policies but the uninsured driver can still be personally liable for the damage caused.
Under Alabama Code § 6-2-38, a person has two years from the date of a car accident to commence a legal action. This period is known as the statute of limitations, and the limitations period can be tolled (or delayed) for certain victims.
Any person who is considered to be "under legal disability" that prevents them from filing a claim may have their limitations period tolled until their disability has been removed. One of the most common examples of a legal disability is a victim who is a minor and not old enough to file a lawsuit, and such victims will have two years to file once they turn 19 years of age.
Another possible exception could apply when the defendant in a car accident action has left the state or cannot be located. In such cases, the time in which the party could not be located may not be counted against the statute of limitations.
In the aftermath of an injury accident, the last thing you want to have to deal with is representatives from the insurance company, but you will likely be contacted by an adjuster shortly after the accident. The company's representatives may seem concerned about your health and wellbeing, but it is essential to remember who they work for (the insurance company) and what their job is (to save the company money).
The insurance company is only looking to protect its bottom line, and that always means resolving your case for as little as possible. An insurer will not immediately reveal the extent to which it will go to reduce your award.
You want to let an attorney handle all conversations with insurance companies on your behalf. A lawyer is going to have a far better understanding of the true value of your claim and will be able to negotiate a more fair and full settlement.
In many cases, the insurance company will ultimately argue that you were at fault for your injuries or that some degree of fault on your part prohibits you from being awarded any damages. You always want the help of an attorney who will be able to investigate your accident and gather the evidence needed to show another driver was at fault for your injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you've been hurt in a car accident, you likely have many questions about your rights and legal options. We have provided the answers to some commonly-asked questions below, and are available to help answer specific questions when you schedule a free, confidential consultation with us.
Alabama is one of only five U.S. states that recognizes the affirmative defense of contributory negligence. Under this rule, a victim is barred from recovery if their own negligence contributed in any way (even just one percent) to an accident. Contributory negligence is one of the most important reasons that a person should not speak to a negligent driver's insurance company without legal counsel, as agents for insurers are always seeking ways to get victims to admit to even a marginal degree of fault for a crash.
Your first step after a car crash should be to seek medical attention, even if you do not think you were hurt. Not all injuries have immediate symptoms, and it is usually beneficial to later injury claims to have a record that shows medical care immediately after an accident. When possible, take pictures of your crash scene and get contact information for anyone who witnessed your accident. If you cannot take these steps yourself, try to have friends or family members do this for you. Also beneficial is writing down everything you remember and keeping a journal, as memories of these events inevitably begin to fade rather quickly. Finally, do not speak to the other driver's insurance company without first contacting Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP.
In most cases, people can obtain copies of crash reports from the law enforcement agency that responded to their accidents. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency provides reports for crashes all over Alabama, but accident reports can also be obtained from the Birmingham Police Department or the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Contact a Birmingham Car Accident Attorney Today
The experienced personal injury lawyers of Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP have been helping all kinds of injury victims throughout Alabama for more than two decades. We understand the tremendous toll that automobile crashes take not only on the victims injured in wreck, but their entire families as well.
If you were seriously injured or your loved one was killed in a car crash in the greater Birmingham area, it is in your best interest to immediately retain legal counsel. Call us at (205) 324-1212 or contact us online to take advantage of a free consultation that will let our attorneys review your case and help you understand all of your legal options.


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Rated 1 out of 5 by Rosa from Uncomfortable Pinched my toes. The heel area,gave me sore heels from the rubbing. It bunches up when I walk. The cushion is great. Too many flaws.
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Rated 2 out of 5 by RVbutler from Break Them In These shoes took about a week of breaking them in by wearing them with thick socks, which did look kind of ridiculous while I was doing it. It would have been nice to just wear them straight out of the box. After they were broken in, however, they're okay. I did get a scratch on them in the first week, so I wouldn't say they're particularly durable. If I'm on my feet all day, they do start to pinch my pinky toes, but luckily, I sit at my desk most of the time. They're not the most uncomfortable shoes I've ever worn, but if there was another, more comfortable option available, I'd wear those.
Date published: 2019-09-10
Rated 1 out of 5 by GM Laura from Shoe is tight and uncomfortable I wanted a nice comfortable flat. This shoe is so uncomfortable that I've never worn it more than an hour. I tried to break it in. It's not worth the pain. It squeezes your foot. I am a size 10. I have a coworker that also purchased this shoe with the same result. This is not the comfortable flat you are looking for.
Date published: 2018-10-23
Rated 4 out of 5 by Elizabeth A. from It was recommended to order a half size larger than normal. However, I found the shoes too big, they slipped up when I walked, and had a large gap when I bent my foot. I didn't want to wear them, as the more a person wears shoes, the looser the fit. So, I returned them, and ordered my normal size. I am just still wearing them in the house, before I wear them to work. My last pair I got blisters on my toes from wearing them for a full day from the start.
Date published: 2018-05-27


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Liberapay is a recurrent donation platform, similar to Patreon, GoFundMe and other platforms. What makes it different is that LiberaPay is a non-profit organization and they fund themselves rather than charging transaction fees (though you will still get charged payment processing fees).
The source code for their platform is also open source. The code for Liberapay is available on Github.
What's nice about Liberapay is that it's easy to use, the transaction fees are below 5% and it gives users of free/open source software another platform on which to support developers.
Sponsoring a Project Through Monthly Subscriptions/Donations
Liberapay does offer monthly subscriptions to sponsor free/open source projects. These are essentially recurring donations are sponsorships of a project. OpenCollective is a similar platform that we've covered before. Both LiberaPay and OpenCollective offer varying levels of sponsorship amounts, from Symbolic ($0.04/month) to Medium ($4.33/month) all the way up to Maximum ($433.33/month). You can put in a custom monthly recurring amount as well. With LiberaPay you have the option of donating on a weekly, monthly or yearly recurring schedule.
Donate Weekly or Monthly to Your Favourite Free/Open Source Project
For most patrons, I would recommend at the minimum donating a few dollars every week to your favourite free/open source project. This will help the project along and won't hurt your own wallet too much (especially considering that most of these donations are not tax-deductible). For the big supporters and for companies, it's advisable to give as much money as possible to support projects that are running in production, for example FreeCAD and phpmyadmin. Emacs users will want to support magit, the git interface mode for Emacs.
GoFundMe Alternatives and other Crowdfunding Platforms
If you're interested in more crowdfunding platforms for your free/open source projects, the Snowdrift Co-op has an amazing wiki page full of research on crowdfunding platforms.
Here's a brief list of open source crowdfunding platforms:
- Selfstarter: this is a real open source crowdfunding platform which means you actually host this on your own web server. Then hook it up to whatever payment gateway you need. Currently only Amazon Payments is supported, you will have to code support for other payment providers yourself. It's created using Ruby On Rails so if you know how to code, you can get this setup for yourself to host your own crowdfunding campaign.
- GoTeo
- FreedomSponsors: this site lets you donate and sponsors specific issues in a free/open source project. For example if you want a bug to be fixed, you would sponsor that bug and a developer will come along and say "hey I will fix that bug". When the bug is fixed, you pay the developer directly. It's an interesting model because it relies on users of the open source project to post a bounty for bug fixes or features that they want to see implemented.
- BountySource: this site is similar to FreedomSponsors but is easier to use. It relies on existing issues trackers such as GitHub, BugZilla, and JIRA for placing a bounty. For instance, you can report a bug for a project that's hosted on GitHub and then place a bounty on BountySource that says you will pay $100 for the bug fix to be implemented. There's also a leaderboard style campaign of donations. One of the top teams participating on BountySource is IBM!
- OpenCollective


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Sultan Abdullah Muhammad Shah (Sultan Abdullah I) was the grandson of the 18th Sultan of Perak, Sultan Ahmaddin Shah. He succeeded to the throne upon the demise of his cousin, Sultan Shahabuddin Riayat Shah, in 1851.
During his reign, he was involved in a civil war with Raja Muda Ngah Jaafar[1], following which Sultan Abdullah I fled his palace in Durian Sebatang and sought refuge in exile at the residence of Datuk Laksamana Tok Janggut.
With Sultan Abdullah I in exile, Raja Ngah Jaafar was made the de facto Sultan of Perak by influential Malay chiefs who sided against Sultan Abdullah in 1853. E.A. Blundell[2], the British Governor of the Straits Settlements, was informed of this matter by Raja Ngah Jaafar, which in turn was later relayed to the British presence in India. Raja Lop Yusuf[3], the eldest son of Sultan Abdullah I, tried to persuade the Malay chiefs to continue their support for his father but failed. Sultan Abdullah I wrote to Blundell about the turmoil in Perak on 23 November 1855, as well as to seek assistance from the British. Nonetheless, the request was declined with the reason that the British had promised not interfere in the internal affairs of Perak.
On 8 November 1856, Raja Ngah Jaafar, being the de facto Sultan, awarded another letter to continue[4] to Long Jaafar's control of the Larut district which was rich in tin. In the same year, Raja Ngah Jaafar was proclaimed the new Sultan of Perak.
A year later, in 1857, Sultan Abdullah I mangkat and was interred in Kampung Terengganu, Teluk Intan. The posthumous title Marhum Itikadullah was conferred subsequently. However, Almarhum was better known as Marhum Durian Sebatang.
Sultan Abdullah I was married to Raja Sharifah Ngah Aminah binti Raja Alang Rawin and was blessed with three sons, Raja Lop Yusuf, Raja Sulaiman and Raja Pandak Abdul Rahman.
[1]Raja Muda Ngah Jaafar bin Raja Kecil Tengah Ahmad ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul Malik Mansur Shah was later the 23rd Sultan of Perak (1857-1865).
[2]Edmund Augustus Blundell was the Governor of the Straits Settlements from 1855 to 1859. He was previously Resident Councillor of Melaka (1847-1849) and Penang (1849-1855).
[3] Raja Lop Yusuf ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdullah I was later 27th Sultan of Perak (1886-1887)
[4] On 6 November 1850, Raja Bendahara Ngah Ali ibni Almarhum Sultan Shahabuddin Shah, in his capacity as his father's representative, awarded the Larut District to Long Jaafar. Apparently, the acknowledgement letter was signed by him and other State chiefs without Sultan Abdullah's consent. Raja Bendahara Ngah Ali was later the 24th Sultan of Perak (1865-1871).
1. M.A. Fawzi Basri. Cempaka Sari: Sejarah Kesultanan Negeri Perak. Yayasan Perak; 1986.
2. Portal Raja Kita Negeri Perak Darul Ridzuan
3. Laman Rasmi Pejabat DYMM Sultan Perak


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Capital acts as a buffer against losses and provides protection for members during times of financial instability for the credit union. It follows then that an institution's level of capital is a key measurement of its financial strength. When it comes to safety and soundness, more capital is better.
On our test to measure capital adequacy, NORTHERN ILLINOIS received a score of 4 out of a possible 30 points, below the national average of 15.65.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS had a capitalization ratio of 4.00 percent in our test, below the average for all credit unions, a sign that it could have a harder time weathering financial trouble than its peers.
In this test, Bankrate tries to determine the effect of troubled assets, such as unpaid mortgages, on the credit union's capitalization and allocated loan loss reserves.
Having large numbers of these kinds of assets means a credit union may have to use capital to absorb losses, reducing its cushion of equity. It also means that there are likely to be many assets that are in non-accrual status and thus aren't earning money, resulting in reduced earnings and potentially more risk of a failure in the future.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS beat out the national average of 38.09 on Bankrate's test of asset quality, racking up 40 out of a possible 40 points .
Troubled assets made up 0.00 percent of the credit union's total assets in our test, below the national average and potentially indicative of superior financial strength compared to other credit unions.
How successful a credit union is at earning money affects its long-term survivability. Earnings may be retained by the credit union, expanding its capital buffer, or be used to deal with problematic loans, likely making the credit union better able to withstand economic shocks. Conversely, losses take away from a credit union's ability to do those things.
On Bankrate's earnings test, NORTHERN ILLINOIS scored 0 out of a possible 30, below the national average of 10.11.
One indication that the credit union is running ahead of its peers in this area was its earnings ratio of 0.00 percent in our test, higher than the average for all credit unions.
Bankrate.com's Safe & Sound Ratings provide a star rating system to evaluate the current financial status of financial institutions. The information gathered about banks, credit unions and thrifts is updated as set forth in the Terms of Use of Safe & Sound Ratings and Reports. The Safe & Sound Ratings information is grouped by categories of banks, thrifts and credit unions.
Bankrate.com evaluates the financial condition of institutions and assigns a one- to five-star rating for each with five stars representing the highest rating. Institutions with satisfactory performance will generally receive a rating of three or more stars. The majority of institutions fall into the three- to four-star range. An institution with an "NR" rating may be too new to rate or may have limited the publicly available information in their regulatory filings. The "NR" is not an indication of financial strength or weakness. The Safe & Sound rating is believed to be reliable, but the information is not guaranteed. In addition, events since the information was collected may have altered the institution's financial condition.


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I doubt anyone knows or remembers who I am,but i've been away from the server for a few months,but now I am back and I have a lot of inspiration.I just love how accepting and nice this server is . If anyone needs anything,feel free to ask.
I hope this was the right place to post this.
Now i can't join the server due to an error,and i just logged on a couple days ago.The error is "Exception Connecting:NativeIoExeption : syscall:read(..) failed: Connection reset by peer @ io.netty.channel.unix.Filedescriptor:-1" Any help would be greatly appreciated


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Can you merge images?
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Yes you can. However this only works when merging to letters/documents. It doesn't work when merging to emails.
Just follow these steps:
- The column containing the image url should be tagged with the value <img> (for example "<img> Photo" as shown below).
- This tag would indicate to the Add-on that it should download the image from the link and not simply copy the url when merging.
- Locate the image in Google Drive.
- Right click the image and click 'Get shareable link'.
- Copy the link and paste it in your Sheet as shown in the image below.


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Thursday, March 28, 2013
We Hung Up a Picture, and I'm Writing a Whole Post About It
Before we get into all that, I should mention that next week is Dave's spring break which means.....BIG PROJECTS! I hope. I have two big projects planned, at any rate. And maybe some small and medium sized ones, too. Also, we should do something fun with the kids. But when I asked them what they wanted to do, they just came up with stuff we do all the time anyway, like go to Menchies and plant stuff in the garden. ("Practice piano," said Gus, who's kind of a goody goody). We might just sneak in something even more exciting than a trip to Menchies, though, if things go according to plan.
I thought that right about now was a good time to update our master bedroom progress, since finishing it is on our big list of goals for the year. It's a relatively small project, since we're mostly just adding art/accessories and keeping all the same furniture, but it's been slow going in there so far. We did add the bird pictures above the bed, but that was about it until yesterday.
So! Today! Lots of words about one picture and a to-do list.
I bought this print at the thrift store awhile back (actually on that same Friday night trip when I seem to have bought the whole damn store, because I feel like every post lately mentions something I bought then).
It was $6.99 minus 20% (I had a coupon). The frame is nothing special--white plastic--but I thought it would go well in the room. And I liked the print, though the mat was a little....pink for my tastes. So I brought it home, leaned it against the wall, and resolved to get a new mat for it.
In the meantime, I did a bit of research, thanks to the very legible signature. I'm pretty sure that the artist is Eddie Minnis. He has a website. So my print (I had thought it might be an original until I took it out to put the new mat in and noticed the "printed in the USA" mark on it) is dated 1975, but he's still around and still painting now. He sounds like an interesting guy; he lives in the Bahamas, and paints, makes calypso music, and sells real estate. Busy! Anyway, so it's fun to know a little something about my thrift store print.
I wanted a gray mat, but Hobby Lobby didn't have one in the right size, so I got a white one (a little over $2 once I used a 40% off coupon). Now I'm glad they didn't have gray, because I'm very pleased with the white. Here it is:
And here's a little more context:
Oh! Also we hung up curtains. Please ignore how long they are. We will hem them soon. Also please ignore the curtain rod; we'll change it out for one that matches soon, too.
The to-do list:
*Hang some stuff on the other side of the window
*more pillows for bed
*lamps on bedside tables
*baskets for bedside tables
*pretty stuff on dresser
*exciting wall hanging idea
So close! We should be all finished right around the time Abe's ready to move out and we have to figure out what to do with the other side of the room all over again.
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I like that print in there! It kind of looks like it could go in Abe's room too :) Did you ever decide what to do with the furniture?ReplyDeleteReplies
I was just thinking that right before I read this that it would also go in Abe's room....but I need some stuff on my walls, too! You mean the headboard? I think we're leaving it as is for now. We might get around to painting it eventually, but I've de-prioritized it for the moment.Delete
Love the print! What a great find. It's so fun to be able to find out about the artist too. I love it in the white mat against your dark walls. I like grey, but I'm glad you got 'stuck' with a white mat too - it definitely lets the colors shine!ReplyDelete
WOW that looks so good with the white mat and frame. Such an improvement. I thought for sure your post was going to have a sentence starting with: You take a hammer... But no... Now I need a couple of more details on how you hung that frame up :) :) :)ReplyDelete
THAT LOOKS AMAZING! I'm so down with Thrift Store Art. Girl, you rock.ReplyDelete
Wow, I'm actually super duper crazy about how well it works in your room. I think Mr. Minnis may have created it for just such a room. I'm also totally lusting over that light fixture!ReplyDeleteReplies
We've had that light fixture up for awhile now, and I keep wanting to talk about it, because I love it, but even I haven't been able to justify a whole post about it. Although, come to think of it, this would have been a good one to stick it in. Oh well!Delete
This picture looks wonderful in the bedroom with the dark walls. Great choice to use the white mat... even thought you had to use it by default. It really worked out so beautifully!ReplyDelete
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30 May Cómo Vivir en México/How to Live in Mexico
Breathe as deeply as possible
whenever you remember it, especially in this high altitude city in the center of Mexico. While you're at it, marvel at the fact of your being in Mexico. Enjoy the hefty solidity of your feet on these streets that were not made for you or anyone down the line of your ancestors. A place you'll always jut out of. Stride with confidence down streets where you're taller than everyone.
Breathe in the air that smells different from that of home—ripeness of mercado fruit, sizzling meat, the panadería on your block that pumps out more varieties of bread and pastries than you'll ever be able to try.
Remind yourself that you are lucky to be here as a cultural ambassador, an American who doesn't represent or tolerate the actions of certain government officials who have been so ignorant towards Mexico and the welcoming people you meet. Every time you are invited into someone's home, feel your heart expand at the amount of extended family you're meeting, the amount of food placed on your plate.
Tell people your dad is black and your mom is white.
Show them pictures. Get used to having your curls touched by your boss, your students, or strangers who marvel and ask if you're Dominican, even after your accented Spanish gives you away. Eat as much maiz as possible. Go for runs in a park and give your number to the man with whom you'll end up spending evenings drinking overly sweet coffee and exchanging slang in two languages. Join a yoga studio with free full moon classes for women.
Travel when you can, visiting pyramids, recognizing Nahuatl, drinking beers on hot nights, walking miles through colorful cities, and swimming in bioluminescent oceans.
Commiserate with the people going through the same culture shocks and unexpected delights as you. Take salsa classes but settle into Zumba instead, dancing every Monday next to women who could be your mother, who start giving you kisses hello and goodbye.
Don't consume too much social media, but when you do make sure it is full of beautiful women of color and creative folks making things and women who are angry and your friends' loving faces.
Feel your emotions deeply and cry in front of the horrified boy selling you ice cream if you need to. Sometimes you want to go home more than anything else, and your ovaries and heart and head hurt. Don't forget to keep trying to breathe the air on these flat-roofed streets, in front of your curious, open-minded students, past barking dogs and woofing men.
Remind yourself this world is both terrible and wonderful and the only part you can control right now is the space and sphere you're in.
Mourn your comfortable college life but then throw yourself into this new one. Go walk by yourself in a park your co-worker's mother told you to not go to because it's Sunday, and it's ten in the morning, and probably nothing will happen to you. Balance the fear for your own safety with that for your sister on her huge college campus. Reassure your mother, who must carry double the weight and fear in her bones.
Talk back to men who whistle from behind tinted windows. Smile at tiny children holding their grandparent's hands, skipping along the cobbled street.
Hide in the market from people who you know will hug you because you've realized these past months that you're not a hugging person unless it's something you feel needs to happen. Avoid the bakery where the boy flirting with you said he made you nervous. Chat about home with the man who sells you massive tamales for twenty pesos. Teach him the words for green and red and that atole doesn't translate; that before coming here you'd never tried the sweet, thick, hot corn drink he dips from a large metal vat.
Cry when you say goodbye to your students. Promise everyone, from your landlady to your regular vegetable vendor, that you'll come back. You'll come back.


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Located in the beautiful New Rouse Hill, this is a must see home for someone looking for a low maintenance executive home close to all amenities with the added benefits of High Speed Internet up to 100Mbps and the fabulous facilities of the Community facilities.
As you enter the home you are greeted by a spacious formal lounge/dining area where there is a void over the dining area right up to the raked ceiling giving an amazing sense of light and space on both floors.
The dining area has a large glass sliding door leading out to an alfresco deck which is perfect to soak up the sun and read a book quiet solitude.
The spacious open plan family room, meals and beautiful kitchen lead out onto a fabulous undercover timber deck, just perfect for those outdoor meals and entertaining.
The kitchen itself has an Omega five hob gas cook top/electric oven and rangehood, stainless steel Bosch dishwasher and a CaesarStone bench top.
Upstairs there are three large bedrooms, the master with large walk-in robe and stunning designer ensuite. A study area opposite the void gives the upstairs an amazing light filled and spacious feel.
The rear garden is completely level and a great size for kids to play in perfect safety. This home's clever design is all about an easy flowing floor plan, and enhancing space and light.
All the hard work has been done and located so close to Town Centre & major bus transport plus the soon to be here North-West Rail, this home is a great opportunity just waiting to be snapped up!
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Beginning life in 1862, the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society has a history of its very own. It was founded as the Buffalo History Museum by an interested group of history buffs and quickly assembled a fine collection of regional paintings, artefacts, photographs, and manuscripts, charting the history of the local area. It quickly outgrew its initial space, but was given a new lifeline during the Great Exposition in the 19th century. A local architect by the name of George Cary was called upon to design and construct the New York State Building, which originally hosted the 1901 Pan-American Exposition and then remained as a permanent fixture housing local history.
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Inside the new larger facility, the mission of the society was expansion and the collection of new and interesting exhibitions. They have continued this goal from year to year, evolving and growing into the veritable treasure trove of historical import that they are today. They champion fostering a personal connection with the visitors by telling unique local stories in their permanent exhibition, which focuses on the surrounding area and history. Over the course of the year, they host various exhibitions, displays, talks, and lead tours through the exhibitions, hoping to educate as much as they entertain. Further details, booking, and prices can all be found on the website.
Attached to the museum is a research library that is open to researchers, educators, and the public alike and which contains a wealth of knowledge and collected history. They also have a museum shop selling mementoes and gifts as well as a cafe for those who have built an appetite of the edible variety whilst feeding their appetite for knowledge on the grounds.
Admission and Opening Hours
Admission to the museum is priced at $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens aged 60 and above, $5 for students aged 13 to 21, and $2.50 for children ages 7 to 12. Veterans, members, and children under age 7 are all admitted free of charge.
Admittance to the research library is $7 for non-members and free to all members.
The site is fully wheelchair accessible with an entrance for the mobility impaired on the side of the building and a lift to all floors inside. They have a wheelchair for use free of charge on a first-come first-serve basis.
The museum and the attached shop are open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. On Wednesdays, they open later from 10:00am until 8:00pm and on Sundays, they open 12:pm until 5:00pm.
The research library is open Wednesday to Saturday from 1:00pm until 5:00pm, although they often have extended library hours on Wednesday from 6:00m until 8:00pm if there is interest.
The facility is closed on major public holidays and on Mondays.
One Museum Court, Buffalo, New York 14216, website, Phone: 716-873-9644
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All of us are fascinated by greatness whatever its form, sports, entertainment and even gardening! We love to see people doing ordinary things in extraordinary ways. We feel likewise when seeing extraordinary things being done in extraordinary ways. Something about the sight stirs our senses and provokes remembrances of when we entertained visions of our own greatness. The good news is that you still have time to design a life of greatness if you are willing. You might not be able to achieve that NBA dream but you can do something that will pique your passion so that you can stop rehashing what might have been.
The first step to living a life of greatness is to simply DECIDE that this is what you are going to do. Simple as it sounds, many people haven't decided to live a life of greatness. They talk about it and are enamored by it but they never decide to commit to its pursuit. Characteristically, they are great fans but poorly focused when it comes to their dreams. The problem, however, isn't a lack of focus but rather indecision. Once you decide, focus comes; plans form and magic follows provided you stay committed. Do it now and you will see how things change.
The second step to living a life of greatness is DESIGN. You have to design what greatness looks like for you, not what someone else designs for you. Design is the art of greatness which, by the way, is just as important as the science. The great thing about design is that it's so liberating. In fact design allows you to reflect (and promote) your quirks and your competencies –your unique lifestyle-- which becomes a life-statement of who you are. So, it's okay to collect ideas, just as you would when furnishing a house or accessorizing your home. But ultimately you must decide what your design will include, no matter how eccentric. Ignore naysayers because everything is impossible until it's done!
The final step to living a life of greatness is to DARE. You must dare to believe that your dreams of greatness are not only possible but that you are responsible for their fulfillment. This doesn't mean that you have to stress but you should strive daily for success. Daring, moreover, shouldn't be draining but charming instead because you never know what will happen as you go forward. That's what makes life exciting! That's what makes greatness fascinating. That's why each of us pauses whenever greatness appears from some unlikely place. These achievers, DECIDED, DESIGNED and DARED to live a life of greatness. You can too; decide today to commit your way to living a life of greatness.
A former corporate trainer and university lecturer, Joel is a passionate speaker and gifted author of 23 books. He holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from UNC-Charlotte.


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Saturday, 16 July 2016
Affectionately Yours Small Square Double Z Panel Card
A smaller version of yesterday's card... along with stamped and punched flowers this time... care of Petite Petals stamp/punch and Flower Shop/Pansy Punch...
Small Square Double Z Panel Card this time... for which the 2-cards-at-a-time tutorial is here... but if you are just making the one card... you just start off with a 13 x 21cm piece of card instead of the A4...
Layering Circle dies for the front panel this time
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I hope that you enjoyed this project.
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"Together We Will Increase Life Chances"Continental Colony Elementary School is located at 3181 Hogan Road SW in Atlanta, Georgia. Nestled in the historical Greenbriar area, home of the "Prowling Panthers". The school was built in 1962 under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. John W. Letson. It has remained a thriving K-5 school in the area. Due to its history and remote location, the school works in strong collaboration with the local community.We want parents and students to "choose" Continental Colony ES for their route as they travel on an educational journey to middle school and beyond. Throughout the journey, all stakeholders will unite to educate the total child with a curriculum that includes character education, knowledge of healthy eating habits and physical well-being, exploration of career options, and partnerships with parents, community, and local colleges. We will set the standard of excellence.
~ Continental Colony Facts ~Enrollment: Continental Colony has an average enrollment of approximately 450 students.Class Size: The average class size is approximately 21 students per class.Start/ End Time: The instructional day begins at 7:45 AM and ends at 2:30 PMProfessional Staff: The professional staff at Continental Colony consist of 100% Highly Qualified Teachers.~ Content Area Resources ~Reading: Differentiated Foundational Skills; Scholasitc Leveled Book Room; Pantherville LibraryMath: Eureka MathScience: Harcourt Brace, Georgia;Social Studies: Houghton Mifflin, GeorgiaTechnology: Each classroom consists of 6 Think Client computers and a black and white printer. We also have two Interactive Labs that both hold 30 HP Desktop computers, Color Laser Jet Printer and a Black and White printer. Grade levels have a specific time during the week teachers may bring their classes for extended technology integration in all core content areas.
Physical Education: All students participate in Physical Education throughout the week.
Gifted and Talented: Students that have been identified through testing participate in the Gifted and Talented program.
Early Intervention Program: EIP addresses the needs of students that have been identified by test scores as failing in reading and math.
Foreign Language: Our choice of foreign language is Spanish for grades K-5


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Jennifer Lopez Halloween Costumes
When It Comes to Sexy Halloween Costumes, Jennifer Lopez Is an Endless Source of Inspiration
When It Comes to Sexy Halloween Costumes, Jennifer Lopez Is an Endless Source of Inspiration
Jennifer Lopez is known for her iconic outfits as much as her catchy music and memorable movies. Throughout the years, the Puerto Rican beauty has shown us unforgettable and outlandish looks that have inspired us all — she basically invented the naked-dress trend!
From her early days influenced by hip-hop to her provocative red carpet looks (Grammys Versace dress, anyone?), J Lo has always kept us at the edge of our seats waiting to see what she will wear next. So can you think of a better way to spend Halloween than embodying the superstar? We're breaking down 19 of her most famous looks that will have you waiting for tonight (OK, Halloween) to shake your booty as Jennifer.
— Additional reporting by Celia Fernandez


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Sewing Machine: Janome J3-20 (FREE delivery & FREE £40 workshop!)
We use this make of sewing machine in our workshops!
This is a great all round machine with a good selection of popular stitches and features. It is a really easy to use two dial model, one for stitch selection and the other for adjusting stitch length. It just couldn't be simpler. The automatic 1-step buttonhole produces perfect buttonholes in one easy step whilst the automatic needle threader takes the strain out of threading the needle. There's plenty of accessory storage and a soft cover for protection.
- 20 build- in stitch choices
- Variable stitch width & length
- Quick foot conversion
- Freearm for circular sewing
-Auto 1-step buttonhole
-Built-in needle threader
-Drop feed for freehand embroidery
-Convenient thread cutter
**This price includes FREE delivery to mainland UK and a sewing workshop for The Makery worth £40.00!**


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Docu Reality | 16 episodes x 26′
With a lifestyle in the most desired beaches in the world, under the watchful eyes of those ready to protect its visitors: Lifeguards, Rio de Janeiro´s firefighters.
The view is perfect to relax and where you think you can have fun can also be dangerous territory where life and death rub shoulders at any moment. Southern currents make Rio´s beaches one of the most dangerous in the country. Prepared for the unexpected and reciting their motto, "ready for the worst", Rio´s lifeguards are known to be the best in the world.
Rio to the Rescue closely follows the friendship and companionship shared amongst these beach heroes, their family relations and dilemmas, both in and out of the sand. This doc-reality series shows human drama in heavenly surroundings, with action-packed episodes lead by these real-life heroes.
Direção executiva: Fátima Pereira, Luciana Pires, Monica Monteiro e Luis Antônio da Silveira
Gerente de Produção: Thalita Portugal, Bárbara Libânio e Vanusa Spindler
Direção Geral: Ana Sardinha
Direção: Lucas Margutti, Pedro Ianhez, Fernanda Rondon e Gideon Boulting
Assistente de Direção: Diogo Cunha, Daniela Arruda e Juliana Maldonado
Supervisão de Conteúdo: Jorge Pestana
Roteiro: Marcio Vianna, Ludmila EspÃndola e Rodrigo Azevedo
Story Producer: Ludmila EspÃndola, Jorge Pestana, VÃvian Salgueiro e Marcio Vianna
Direção de Produção: Carolina Cunha, Renata Amaral, Marcos Aquino, Jenifer Marques e Fernanda Moreno
Diretor de Fotografia: Leo Ãvila e Martin Sciarretta
Técnicos de Som: João Zula, JP Fonseca, Benhur Machado, Douglas Vianna, Eduardo Almeida, Jussimar Oliveira
Coordenadores de Pós Produção: Juliana Baraúna, Leonardo Luzes, Lia Marzullo e Bernardo Cosendey
Colorista: Paulo M. de Andrade
Trilha: Studio Plug.In, Lucas Marcier, Fabiano Krieger e Silence
Mixagem: Studio Plug.In


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In February, CAE submitted a bid to provide adversary and threat training, target-towing and electronic warfare (EW) training environments to the Canadian Armed Forces. The company has teamed with Draken International of the USA for the CATS (Contracted Airborne Training Services) programme, which is expected to lead to a 10-year contract being awarded around the end of the year.
CAE and Draken's joint venture (Draken Canada) is based in Canada, and aims to deliver a range of training services to all three services. To provide threat aircraft the team is proposing using Draken's fleet of updated Douglas A-4 Skyhawks. Draken has a growing number of these nimble fighters, including ex-Israeli A-4Ns and former Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) A-4Ks. Before they were prematurely retired from RNZAF service, the A-4Ks had been upgraded with APG-66 radar – as used in the Lockheed Martin F-16 – and many other advanced systems as part of the Project Kahu programme, allowing them to replicate fourth-generation aircraft in terms of systems capabilities.
Further upgrade
The Skyhawks would be further upgraded with night-vision goggles, IFF Mode S transponders, targeting pod capability and the ability to undertake GPS approaches to meet DND requirements. One of the A-4N Skyhawk aircraft is being shown to guests during the CANSEC show at the adjacent Ottawa airport, resplendent in Canadian colours.
To answer the CATS requirement, Draken Canada is bidding the provision of 16 Skyhawks as MCSF (multi-role combat support fighter) aircraft, 10 of which are to be two-seaters.
Half of the fleet would be based at Cold Lake, Alberta, and the other half at Bagotville, Quebec, to support the Royal Canadian Air Force's two CF-188 Hornet bases.
Maintenance would be conducted at CAE's Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, facility.
MEA target tugs
As well as the MCSF aircraft, the CAE/Draken team is proposing to use two CAE-owned Learjet 35 medium endurance aircraft (MEAs). They would feature the ability to carry various pods and towed targets, as well as having a retractable electro-optical targeting pod. They would also get Mode S transponders, and have EW systems installed. The MEAs would operate from FBOs in Halifax and Victoria, primarily supporting the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Army.
CAE brings a wealth of systems integration and simulation experience to the joint venture, while Draken operates the world's largest fleet of privately operated fighter aircraft. Draken has been flying in support of the US Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps for some time, and its crews have regularly provided adversaries for fifth-generation aircraft such as the F-22 and F-35.
LVC development
In addition to the live aircraft training, the bid includes simulation to maximise the training benefits of real flight hours. Moreover, CAE and Draken are proposing a research and development programme to develop the next generation of LVC (live – virtual – constructive) training capabilities for threat adversary air training. For instance, this could provide the capability to insert additional threat aircraft into a real training scenario, or to virtually 'alter' the type of adversary so that the Skyhawk appears on the fighter's cockpit displays as a 'Flanker', for instance.
Although Canada's CATS programme is the initial target for the teaming arrangement, other opportunities exist as contractorised training becomes more prevalent in western air arms. The UK, for instance, is expected to centralise its target facilities and threat adversary efforts into a single contractorised programme that will also take over the naval missile simulation and forward air control training efforts that are currently conducted using the soon-to-be-retired Hawk T.Mk 1 aircraft. CAE also reports further opportunities in the Asia- Pacific region.


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The KOMA Elektronik Field Kit is shipping!
The little box for sound and synth experimentation is now available for order from the KOMA website.
Two months after successfully completing the Kickstarter campaign, KOMA are happy to announce that the Field Kit is shipping! Around 350 Kickstarter rewards have been shipped out so far and another 750 rewards are in the pipeline.
The new KOMA Elektronik Field Kit is the perfect tool for everyone who would like to experiment with electroacoustic sound. Use everyday objects, amplify them and use them to make sound. The Field Kit is optimized to process signals from microphones, contact microphones, electromagnetic pickups and able to run DC motors and solenoids. On top of that it can receive radio signals and convert signals from switches and sensors into control voltage.
One of the first videos made with the Field Kit was from our neighbor Hainbach, which is beautiful:


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Pavel Mikeš, the Czech Ambassador to Ethiopia, studied African History and Linguistics at Charles University in the 1980s. Despite not being allowed to travel to the continent under communism, he managed to learn fluent Swahili and Amharic, the dominant Ethiopian language, along with English and French. After a long career in academia, he joined the Czech Foreign Ministry in 1999, and has since served as head of mission or ambassador in several other African countries. Along the way, he has written books on the history and geography of Ethiopia, and on traditional East African wisdom – collections of Amharic, Somali and Swahili proverbs.
During his recent trip back to Prague, I spoke to Ambassador Pavel Mikeš about the history and future of Czech-Ethiopian relations, including priority areas for cooperation and development set out by Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček. But I began by asking him how and when his interest in Africa began, why he chose to study Swahili and Amharic, and to share some of his favourite proverbs from East Africa.
"I've been interested in Africa since my childhood. I grew up in České Budějovice, and one quite famous Czech traveller, Ladislav Mikeš Pařízek, was born in our city and lived there for quite a long time.
"I was inspired by him and also by two names known to every Czech 'schoolboy', no matter if he's six or sixty, Jiří Hanzelka and Miroslav Zikmund.
"They made a spectacular trip around Africa in 1947 and 1948 and wrote a book, Africa, the Dream and the Reality, which became kind of a holy scripture for everybody who was interested in the outside world during the Communist era."
You applied to study Africa at Charles University, and I understand that at the time, often you didn't have such a choice as to which languages to take – they were sometimes paired. Was that the case with your studies of Swahili and Amharic?
"I was very lucky to be accepted into African Studies programme at Charles University, which was open only every five years. Swahili was the obvious choice – it's the most studied African language at any university, be it in Europe, China, US… But why Amharic? Because it was difficult to find teachers of other African languages.
"There was a teacher of Xhosa, but he was not in favour with the Communist regime. So, the other option was Arabic, but it's not a sub-Saharan language. But our teacher, who was a Semitist could teach Amharic. So, it was a little bit by chance. We couldn't find any other African language teacher at that time, in the early '80s."
Under the former regime, there were quite a few African students coming to study in Czechoslovakia. Did you have the opportunity to meet many?
"Yes, they lived with us in the student dormitories. And there were many Ethiopians, so we could practise Amharic with them. Also, at that time, quite a few radio stations were broadcasting in African languages. So it was possible to hear these languages even on Radio Praha, BBC, the Voice of America."
Which is the more difficult of the two [Swahili and Amharic]?
"The answer is very clear. Swahili is much, much less difficult – it's an easy language. Amharic is difficult for anyone outside of Ethiopia. You know, Ethiopians always ask how we find Amharic, and are surprised that we find it difficult. They say, 'Why? It's so easy!'
"There are 85 ethnic groups in Ethiopia. Somehow the structure of all their languages is similar. There is a work by the American linguist [Charles A.] Ferguson about the 'Ethiopian language area', which means that although the languages may not be related they still have something in common – in syntax, pronunciation and so on."
Amharic is the lingua Franca of Ethiopia – but can you go anywhere in the country and be understood, or is it more the educated classes who speak it?
"You can go almost everywhere and be understood. In every small village, the village head will speak Amharic. Maybe not in some remote areas, like in Gambella near Sudan, which was conquered by the Ethiopian emperors quite late, where they speak very different languages, the so-called Nilotic languages, such as Anuak, which are related more to the languages in Sudan and Uganda. And in some remote areas of the Somali Region... But in 99 percent of Ethiopia, if you speak Amharic you will have no problem."
You've written a few books, collections of proverbs in Amharic, Somali and Swahili. Could you share an example or two of your favourites?
"Yes, I like collecting proverbs. Besides these three languages, now I'm writing a book on Ts'amakko proverbs with one Ts'amakko linguist – it's a Cushitic language from southernmost Ethiopia. And I still collect Swahili and Amharic proverbs.
"To give you an example of a Somali proverb I like very much [speaks Somali]. It means, 'A brave man is never left alone by God'. So, God helps the brave.
"And there's an Amharic proverb – you know, the Amharic and Ethiopians in general are very patient people, maybe sometimes too patient, and they have many proverbs about patience. One goes [speaks Amharic], which means, 'If you wait long enough, an egg will walk on two legs.' The egg will become a chicken. It's just a matter of patience.
"There are many Swahili proverbs. One that maybe offers good advice for life is [speaks Swahili], which means, 'The medicine for fire is fire'. Use the same method or weapon as is being used against you."
During your studies, did you have the opportunity to travel to Africa? I saw an interview with the head of the new Centre for African Studies in Prague, who said that under Communism, you may have been a Francophone but if there was a possibility to go to say, Ghana, you took it.
"During the Communist era, I was not able to travel. It was very difficult. Now it's in a way funny, but at the time we didn't think so. You studied Oriental languages, African languages, French, but they wouldn't allow you to go to these countries because you might just stay abroad. Travelling to Africa, you pass through Frankfurt and who knows, you might try to escape Communism and never go to Africa.
"It was very, very difficult to travel – even to so-called Socialist countries in Africa, as Ethiopia was considered in that time. It was only after the fall of the Iron Curtain that I was able to travel to Ethiopia, in 1990. It was just a few months before their revolution – which was not a 'velvet' one as in our case. I witnessed the fall of Communism twice, which was a nice thing."
On the Czech Embassy to Ethiopia website there's a quite comprehensive summary of the history of Czech relations with Ethiopia. It notes that the first Czechoslovak settlers arrived in what was then known as Abyssinia in 1924. Was that connected with building an ammunitions factory, or what's the story there?
"It was linked to our business relations, which consisted especially of importing leather, intestines to make sausage casings, Arabica [coffee] and so on – and also exporting arms, especially in connection with the Italian-Ethiopian war, when they were attacked by Italian Fascists [in 1935], we supplied a lot of weapons to help Ethiopia. This was never forgotten by any regime in Ethiopia, from [Emperor] Haile Selassie to the present government.
"It's something the Ethiopians were very grateful for because not many countries helped them at that time. And if you go to the ethnographic museum in Addis Ababa, you will find a nice example of a machine gun with 'Made in Czechoslovakia' written on it.
"But our relations are older than that. Already in the 18th Century, Czech Franciscans, Catholic missionaries, went to the Imperial Court in Gondar, stayed with the emperor and wrote a book about their experiences, which is here [in Prague] in the archives of the Strahov Monastery.
"Then, in the 19th Century, a few Czechs travelled to Ethiopia. The most prominent is Antonín Stecker, a medical doctor, who served as the doctor for different Ethiopian emperors [in the 1880s]. He wrote many articles published in the prominent Czech newspapers in that time.
"Business relations, trade relations, continued in the 20th Century, and Czechs built breweries in Ethiopia, hydroelectric power stations, leather and textile factories – and most still exist and work."
Going back to Czechoslovakia's support for Ethiopia or Abyssinia, I read that in 1935 Edvard Beneš, who was then foreign minister and chairman of the League of Nations, was very active in advocating support for Haile Selassie.
"Yes. Our support for Ethiopia was actually in two directions. One was military, practical, on the ground, but even before, during and after the war, Edvard Beneš provided great support to the Ethiopian cause. I think Haile Selassie met him a few times, and expressed his deep gratitude to our president because Beneš was one of the few supporters of Ethiopia at the League of Nations. His speeches during this conflict are famous.
"He didn't succeed, because the sanctions that should have been imposed on Italy were inefficient and not respected by the great powers of that time. But I think our president did his duty and did it very well – supporting an independent nation and member of the League of Nations against Fascist aggression."
Ethiopia has experienced some tragedies also in its recent history. There was a devastating famine in '83 to '85 that left 1.2 million dead, 2.5 internally displaced, 400,000 refugees, 200,000 orphaned. That was when you were doing your university studies. How was it presented in state media?
"At that time, it was very little was presented in the Communist media because the cause of the famine was not only the weather agricultural conditions but also the civil war, which prevented foreign countries from importing and distributing food for these people.
"And the regime didn't want to say there was a civil war in Ethiopia – they were saying Ethiopia was governed by a very progressive Socialist regime. Admitting that there was opposition, even military opposition against that regime, was something that the Communist regime wanted to prevent. So were heard little.
"But of course everyone at that time was interested in music, which knows no borders, and Michael Jackson and others were taking part in Live Aid [concert to raise funds for famine relief], and through that we were aware of the situation in Ethiopia."
If we can turn to present politics and policy, the Czech Republic is looking to allocate some 700 million crowns to African states in part to deter illegal migration to Europe (through humanitarian aid, stabilisation efforts and a contribution to the socio-economic development). Foreign Minister Tomáš Petříček named three priority countries: Ethiopia, Mali and Morocco. Why Ethiopia?
"It's a very good question. There are many factors not just one, and it's not that our development cooperation started with the migration crisis. When you start a priority cooperation, you look at the history of the relationship with that country, and there is a tradition of very good relations, be it in the political, economic or cultural areas.
"Our link with Ethiopia is centuries old. A lot of Czechs have been in Ethiopia as entrepreneurs, teachers and so on. So we accumulated a certain know-how. It's better to go to well-charted land rather than to a country where we have no roots, no connection, where our cooperation wouldn't be that efficient.
"So I think due to this tradition of good relations with Ethiopia – under all regimes – we decided it should be a priority country for our cooperation. Also because we have a lot of know-how in natural sciences and so on.
"We decided to concentrate our cooperation in a few areas only that are extremely topical in Ethiopia: environmental protection. So in soil erosion, deforestation, water management and sanitation. We concentrate on these areas.
"We believe that migration has many roots, and one is actually the degradation of the environment in African countries. If we manage through reforestation and soil erosion to help people stay in their villages, they don't move to cities; and from cities, where they find no jobs, they don't move further. We have to stabilise the population.
"We train people, show them how to do it, pass on our knowledge and in the process, we learn as well. Our experts learn more and more through contact and work in Ethiopia."
Lastly, is there anything in particular you'd like international audiences to know about Czech-Ethiopian relations?
"I think it's good to learn from each other. Maybe we can learn one very important thing from them and that is religious tolerance. Ethiopia is the second-oldest Christian country and at the same time, it's the second-oldest Islamic one.
"The first hijra [migration] was to Ethiopia. Muslims came to Ethiopia very early during the life of the prophet [Mohammed]. And it's amazing how these religions live together, how they respect each other. That's something we could learn from Ethiopia."
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11 inch Baltic Amber Necklace
**Please note if you want light, dark or multi colored necklace**
Screw clasp
For babies: Reduction of teething symptoms: fever, fussiness, red cheeks, drooling.
What's great about this teething necklace is it is 100% Baltic Amber – that's the bead for teething, inflammation, fever, common colds, and immune boosting.
What size is best? We suggest newborn through 11 months can fit the 11 inch well. In fact, many children up to 3 years can still fit this necklace, but for the average baby, 11 months is maximum. If you can fit 3 fingers in, it's a great fit. From 5 months to 5 years, we suggest 12.5 inches. The necklaces are stretchable as well if you need an extra inch. Without pulling at the clasps, gently pull bead to bead until you've gone around the entire necklace one time. Try out the new size and repeat if a longer length is desired.
How to clean them: Just use hot water and cloth to wipe the beads if needed. Can they get wet? Yes, they can but we prefer to keep them chemical free as the chemicals may interfere with the effectiveness. This often means removing during bath and pool.
Necklaces are not for baby to chew on, the Amber & other stones releases microscopic amounts of oil, as it warms with the body's natural temperature, that is absorbed into the skin and bloodstream. Baltic Amber contains succinic acid (anti-fever, anti-inflammatory), the compound that gives Baltic Amber teething necklaces the therapeutic quality. **FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3*** Teething Necklaces should be removed during naps and when unsupervised.
Baltic amber is an organic substance, a "fossil resin" produced by pine trees which grew in Northern Europe. By having the baby wear the necklace everyday it helps reduce the common symptoms related to teething such as: red cheeks, fever, swollen gums, and diaper rash.
The most often asked question – WHICH IS BEST for my child? Raw? Polished? Color
The answer is simple. For teething – they all work GREAT. There is absolutely no difference in color or polish when it comes to teething. 99% of babies will see results in 30 minutes. The few who do not may take up to 4 days. If you still are not seeing results, contact us, we can swap for amber from a different batch. It is rare, but some babies DO respond to one color vs another (very rare) and in even more rare occurrences, roughly .005% of babies will not respond to amber at all. We are happy to work with you to exchange or refund if that is your experience. Just buy the necklace you love and it should work well for your baby & toddler!
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