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|Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
We have a stock compensation plan, the Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), that was adopted in 2006 and was amended and restated effective May 2014. The Plan was approved by our stockholders and is administered by our Board of Directors. The provisions of the Plan allow for the grant of stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance share awards and performance-based awards in addition to non-qualified and incentive stock options. The Plan authorizes awards to officers, key employees, non-employee directors and consultants for up to 10,050,000 shares of common stock, of which 1,629,767 shares remain available for grant at December 31, 2014. We believe that such awards provide a means of performance-based compensation to attract and retain qualified employees and better align the interests of our employees with those of our stockholders. Non-vested stock awards and stock options are usually granted with either a three-year or five-year ratable vesting period, with a three-year cliff vesting for performance-based awards.
We have not granted any stock options since 2009. A summary of remaining stock option activity from stock options granted prior to 2010 is provided below.
Summary of Stock Option Activity:
Stock options Outstanding at December 31, 2014:
The total intrinsic value of option exercises for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $1.7 million, $4.8 million and $5.4 million respectively. The intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the stock option.
Summary of Nonvested (Restricted) Shares and Units Activity:
In addition to the stock options discussed above, we grant time-based and performance-based restricted shares. Performance-based restricted shares are only granted to our senior executive management group. All performance shares only vest upon the attainment of certain financial and operational criteria as established and approved by our Board of Directors.
Compensation cost related to time-based restricted stock awards is measured as of the closing price on the date
of grant and is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the award. Compensation cost related to
performance-based restricted stock awards is also measured as of the closing price on the date of grant but is expensed in
accordance with ASC 718-10-25-20, Compensation – Stock Compensation ("ASC 718"), which requires an assessment of probability of attainment of the performance target. As our performance targets are dependent on performance over a specified measurement period, once we determine that the performance target outcome is probable, the cumulative expense is recorded immediately with the remaining expense and recorded on a straight-line basis through the end of the award's vesting period. Beginning with grants in 2014, a portion of the performance-based restricted stock awards granted contain market conditions as defined by ASC 718. The guidance in ASC 718 requires that compensation expense for stock awards with market conditions be expensed based on a derived grant date fair value and expensed over the service period. We engaged a third party to perform a valuation analysis on the awards containing market conditions and our associated expense with those awards is based on the derived fair value from that analysis and is being expensed straight line over the service period of the awards. Below is a summary of compensation expense and stock award activity (in thousands):
The following table includes additional information regarding our Plan (dollars in thousands):
(1) Includes options outstanding and unvested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units.
In 2013, we began to offer a non-qualified deferred compensation plan ("deferred compensation plan") to highly compensated employees in order to allow them additional pre-tax income deferrals above and beyond the limits that qualified plans, such as 401k plans, impose on highly compensated employees. We do not currently offer a contribution match on the deferred compensation plan. All contributions to the plan to date have been funded by the employees and, therefore, we have no associated expense related to the deferred compensation plan for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
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The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.
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Social Media Marketing
Social Media Marketing for small business owners can be a real challenge. Most don't have the time, resources, and oftentimes the experience to pull it off successfully. So what exactly is Social Media Marketing and how can it help your small business?
Social Networking Websites allow individuals to interact with one another and build relationships. It's through these sites, that people can interact with your product or company in a unique way that makes the experience both personal and memorable for them.
Social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Google Plus allow individual followers to "retweet" or "repost" comments made by the brand or product being promoted.
Via their engagement with your content, all of the user's connections are able to see the message and your marketing reach becomes increased exponentially. Social Media Marketing is essentially free marketing for your small business! It helps keep your clients and customers engaged with your business and brand.
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You'll have to utilize creative and unique ways of engaging your followers and fans. You're not going to achieve that in social media via traditional marketing and sales pitches. At Georgia Web Development we've spent years helping small business just like yours establish, maintain, and grow very powerful social media presence on the web.
At Georgia Web Development we have the right tools along with the experience to help your small business leverage the most value from Social Media Marketing.
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Design Information Security Policies the Right Way
Is the fear of malware and data leakage in your organization's computers giving you sleepless nights? It is time to design and implement information security policies that protect your organization from network breaches.
Information security policies provide an organization-wide agenda and enforcement plan for any potential risk-incurring network intrusions. This framework must be enforced on every single person in your organization to make it effective and worthwhile. Depending on the nature of work, your policy could include features like integrity assessment tools, intrusion detection systems, or compromise alerts.
Here are some tips on designing information policies the right way:
The first thing you need to do is to identify potential risks and security requirements at your organization. Consider the kind of data that is stored and shared on your organization's computers. Is there any other sensitive information that needs to be restricted?Are large files shared regularly? Assess if there are harmful emails or attachments being circulated in your organization. Once you have your answers to all these questions, you are ready to design an information security policy for your organization.
Categorize your data
Before designing a new policy, it is advisable to categorize the kind of data your organization handles daily. If any of the data you deal with is protected by federal laws, it would come under the 'high risk class'. 'Confidential' data would be what you deem to be protected from unauthorized information transfers. Lastly, a lot of your data could also be publicly available, free to be distributed anywhere. Once you know the proportion of data you handle in each of these categories, designing a protection policy would be easier.
Involve your employees in policy design
Your employees are going to be directly affected by any information security policy you design. Why not let them help in defining what poses a risk to their systems and what appropriate use entails? Also let them know when you monitor their network activities to conduct an organization-wide risk assessment.All this would keep your employees informed and trustful and improve their compliance with the policies you design.
Do not overprotect
Do not get excessive with the protection you are providing through your security policy. The policy agenda should be equivalent to the level of risks identified during the risk assessment. Going overboard will only make your organization less productive. It will also create an environment of distrust among your employees.
Take cues from existing policies
You can always take cues from other organizations that have an information protection policy in place. You can also consult your vendors selling security software. However, keep in mind that no other organization's policy will be applicable to your requirements as it is.You need to modify it based on your risk assessment and security needs.


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Evaluating ideas requires a lot of creativity!
Why do so many new ideas fail? Or don't even get tried? One big reason is that people don't take the time to evaluate properly. They love ideating, but they take idea evaluation for granted and don't take the time to do it properly. They think they are finished and either just vote, or worse, jump into action right away. Usually these ideas fail to deliver good results or don't even get tried, left to accumulate on the "back burner" (also known as "idea purgatory").


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Tau proteins interact with tubulin to stabilise microtubules and are abundant in neurons but less common in non-neuronal cells. Recently, tau proteins have received a bad press because of the association between tangles of hyperphosphorylated tau and Alzheimer's disease and now researchers at the University of Maryland have reported that tau proteins may also play a role in tumour metastasis. Tau was found to promote formation of extensions of the plasma membrane or 'microtentacles' on breast cancer cells which break away from the primary tumour and circulate in the bloodstream. The microtentacles then increase the ability of the cells to attach to the walls of capillaries in the lung and seed new tumours. Tau protein has previously been associated with chemotherapy-resistant breast cancers and a poor prognosis but this is the first time that it has been implicated in metastasis. In the present study involving 102 breast cancer patients, 52% showed tau expression in metastases and 26% showed significantly increased tau expression as the disease progressed.
The team hope that drugs might be identified which will prevent the growth of microtentacles and inhibit tumour metastasis. Although current breast cancer treatments are often effective in treating the primary tumour, they are less effective in treating metastatic cancer which can develop years after the primary tumour is discovered and is the leading cause of death in cancer patients.
The study is published in the journal Oncogene.


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SXSW is more than just a conference—it's a wellspring for cutting edge technology and digital creativity. The best and the brightest in tech, innovation, digital, film, culture, music, and more will be onsite to take part in over 25 different programming tracks and endless opportunities for networking, learning, and discovery. And it doesn't hurt that there are some pretty great entertainment acts to enjoy during the evening hours.
Swrve will be there as part of the Enterprise Ireland 2019 delegation, joining the space with some of Ireland's best start-ups, innovators, and entrepreneurs. With a designated area on the Trade Show floor, we look forward to leading and taking part in thought-provoking discussion, conference sessions, and networking opportunities at SXSW. So if you're planning to attend, we would love to see you there!
Along with the other companies in the Enterprise Ireland contingent, Swrve will be giving a live demo of our customer interaction platform on Sunday March 10th at 2.30PM. We'll cover how our platform leverages real-time data analytics to identify, interpret, and deliver relevant conversations with customers across mobile and other devices in real time, and show you why brands like Warner Brothers, RyanAir, Digicel, Mastercard, Sony, and more chose Swrve.
You can find us at Booth 119 in Exhibit Hall 4 of the Austin Convention Centre—drop by, pick up some Irish themed swag, and have a memorable conversation with one of our marketing and customer engagement experts.
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The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference & Festivals celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for discovery. Join us for the cross-industry conversations and unforgettable inspirational experiences that only SXSW can deliver.


text: Nikon Z Eye Detection and AF Improvements Firmware Update 3834 0 Great Support From Nikon TrueToad / Friday, May 17, 2019 / Categories: My Reviews When the Nikon Z cameras were released one missing feature was Eye Detection Auto Focus with many complaints from photographers. The other somewhat focus issue was the Z cameras was not as good in low light situations. With the new Nikon Firmware 2.0 both these issues have been addressed. This article make it clear the benefits of owning a Nikon Product along with improvements included in Firmware Update 2.0. Me personally I am more interested in the overall Focus Performance since I do mostly sports, and bird photography but I also greatly appreciate the eye detection auto focus technology that Nikon promised and now has delivered in firmware 2.0 How well does eye detection AF work? In my opinion well enough to shut the critics up. In a nutshell, firmware 2.0 has made several free enhancements to the Nikon Z cameras so it is a no brainier not to download and update your Z camera. Link to the download is included below. After using it for a couple days now I am very pleased with this new addition to the Nikon Z. What Enhancements are Included in 2.0? Added eye-detection AF for use when taking photographs. To enable eye-detection AF, select: - AF-S or AF-C for Focus mode in the PHOTO SHOOTING MENU - Auto-area AF for AF area mode in the PHOTO SHOOTING MENU - Face and eye detection on for Custom Setting a4 (Auto-area AF face/eye detection) in the CUSTOM SETTING MENU If the camera detects the face of a portrait subject, the face will be enclosed in an amber border indicating the focus point. If the subject's eyes are detected, an amber border indicating the focus point will appear around either eye. If the camera detects more than one face or eye, triangles will appear to either side of the focus point; to position the focus point over a different face or eye, press the multi- or sub-selector left or right. Improved auto focus performance for photos and movies shot under low light: -2 – 19 EV (low light autofocus -4 – 19 EV), measured in photo mode with single-servo AF (AF-S) at ISO 100 and 20°C with an f/2 lens. The following improvements have been made to the Continuous H (extended) option for Release mode: - Not only focus but now also exposure will respond to changes in the subject during shooting - The burst shooting display after the memory buffer fills is now easier to read Reduced the length of time the display turns off (the blackout period) when pictures are taken with On or On (monitor only) selected for Image review in the PLAYBACK MENU. Item d5 in the CUSTOM SETTING MENU, formerly Electronic front-curtain shutter, has been renamed Shutter type and offers a choice of Auto, Mechanical shutter, and Electronic front-curtain shutter. If Auto is selected, the camera will automatically choose a shutter type according to shutter speed. Changed the color the focus point turns when the AF-ON button is pressed or the shutter-release button is pressed halfway with Auto-area AF selected and face detection or target tracking active. Edited and revised help text. Fixed the following issues: - The camera would stop responding if certain operations were performed while HDMI output was in progress with 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) selected for frame size. - The value selected for maximum sensitivity would sometimes be exceeded during movie recording in mode M with On selected for Auto ISO control (mode M) if Active D-Lighting was enabled. - The items in My Menu would sometimes not display correctly. What Are The Benefits of Being a Nikon Customer? Superb Customer Service both in repairs and support The most robust selection of Lenses bar none Some products are backed by a lifetime replacement warranty - such as Nikon Binoculars Nikon stands behind product defects with excellent customer care - recalls, repair or replacements Print Rate this article: 5.0 More links Nikon Support Downloads Software and Firmware Downloads Contact author Other posts by TrueToad TrueToad TrueToad Comment Collapse Expand Comments (0) You are replaying to Your comment was added, but it must be approved first. Please enter your name Name: Please enter your email adress Please enter valid email adress Email: Please enter a comment Comment: Please solve Captcha. Add Comment


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Here is a quick list of recent MATLAB Central updates you might be interested in checking out:
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Here is a quick list of recent MATLAB Central updates you might be interested in checking out:
MATLAB Answers
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A few weeks ago I was approached by a reader, Mark, asking for algorithm advice. He had a simple, well-bounded, easily-verifiable problem: sort an array based on a certain combination of the… 続きを読む >>
I have been lax in giving shout-outs to our other blogs. This week I want to highlight a recent "File Exchange Pick of the Week" post. File Exchange Pick of the Week (or, POTW) is a… 続きを読む >>
Once, long ago, I wanted to know how many files there were on the File Exchange. This number, as it happens, is easily had. Just look at the top right of the file listing and you'll see it… 続きを読む >>
As Helen wrote last week, Cody is a new MATLAB-based game that's available on MATLAB Central.
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UPDATE: The company has removed the red on the Wizards logo and said it was a mistake, according to Dan Steinberg.↵
The Wizards will be changing their colors to red, white and blue starting next season, so the obvious question is this: what happens to their logo? Does it change colors too? Will the Wizard look completely different, or will it largely look the same? Will there even be a Wizard at all?↵
We may have our answer. That's an image from a design company, and if you click to enlarge, you see the potential new logo on the bottom shirt. It's essentially the same thing, but with some wacky red coloring in the middle. I was hoping that there would be more of a facelift on it, to be honest.↵
Ted Leonsis, for his part, neither confirmed nor denied that was the Wizards' new logo, writing the following on his blog.↵
Many of you have seen a new version of a Wizards logo circulating online. We won't get into confirming or denying the validity of any logo designs. We appreciate and understand the excitement surrounding the new color scheme, and we are planning a comprehensive brand launch. We will announce the specific date for our public unveiling event soon and look forward to sharing our new brand identify with our fans.↵


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Washington, DC: The City of Politics Reinvented By 8 Innovative Makers
When you think of Washington, DC a few things come to mind like Donald Trump commentaries on the news, lawyers with briefcases riding the metro, government types heading to work at dawn, and white buildings dotting the skyline. On the surface, Washington, DC, is a city that seems to thrive on power and politics. However, a culture deeply steeped in fashion, art, innovation, and craftsmanship has been brewing in the heart of it all. These cultural trailblazers and local pioneers are shifting the way we do and think in the city of power and politics.
Here are our top 8 picks from The Good City Guide, a collaboration between PopNod, Wynk, Ethic Goods, and The Together Traveler, which highlights the businesses that do good and helps people discover local stores that are the soul of the city and products that have global impact.
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The Chinese Embassy in Thailand can legalize 2 kinds of the document as follows:
- General personal documents such as diploma, birth, death and marriage certificates, change name certificate, etc.
- Juristic person's documents such as Company's affidavit, Commercial certificate, and shareholder list etc.
Our service fee: Baht 5,000
|Government fee for legalization document at China Embassy
|Juristic Person documents
|General personal documents
|Option 1: 4 working day
|Baht 2,800 / set
|Baht 1,400 / set
|Option 2: 2 working day
|Baht 4,400 / set
|Option 3: 1 working day
|Baht 5,200 / set
*The above government fee needs to be paid when pick up the documents at Chinese Embassy*
- Legalization document at Ministry of Foreign Affairs 3-4 days
- Authentication of document at Chinese Embassy which depend on urgent cases;
- 1 day
- 2 days
- 4 days
Documents required
- Request of legalization form
- Original and copy of identification documents of the applicant for document certification (such as ID card or passport)
- Original and copy of documents that needs to be legalized (in case original document is in Thai language, need to translate into English language first and also need to certify and seal of the authorized consular office, which both can be done at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand)
- Power of attorney
REMARK: On the process of legalization, the officer may request more additional documents, depend on their discretion.


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WASHINGTON — Scott Fairlamb, a former mixed martial arts fighter from New Jersey captured on video punching a police officer in the head at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, was sentenced on Wednesday to 41 months in prison.
Fairlamb is the first Capitol rioter set to spend years behind bars. The sentence from US District Judge Royce Lamberth was three months less than the 44 months in prison that prosecutors had argued for, and 30 months more than the 11 months that Fairlamb's lawyer had argued would be appropriate; he's already served nearly 10 months in jail since his arrest.
Ahead of sentencing at the Wednesday hearing, prosecutors laid out his criminal history, including two past convictions for assault as well as a threat he made against Rep. Cori Bush, in arguing for the need for a significant sentence for deterrence.
"His previous sentences were not sufficient to deter this particular assault," prosecutors said. "And so, we would submit that there is a real need for specific deterrence here."
Prosecutors also urged the court to deliver a sentence based on federal guidelines, noting that there is a "large number of defendants" in the Jan. 6 riot. Lamberth later acknowledged it was "significant" that Fairlamb is the first Capitol rioter who has been charged with assaulting law enforcement officers on Jan. 6.
Fairlamb isn't the first Capitol rioter to face sentencing after pleading guilty to a felony charge, but he is the first person sentenced in these cases who pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer and the first defendant to appear before a judge with a hefty amount of potential prison time on the table. According to his plea agreement, his estimated sentencing range was 41 to 51 months in prison; judges aren't bound by those recommendations, but they're meant to provide guidance.
"It's such a serious offense under the circumstances, and an affront to society and to the law," the judge told Fairlamb during the sentencing hearing. "I cannot, in good conscience, go below the guidelines."
Fairlamb, a former gym owner, was arrested on Jan. 22. He was captured on video assaulting a police officer on the grounds outside the Capitol — video that was shown at his sentencing hearing — and admitted to going inside the building.
Fairlamb also recorded a video of himself holding up a police baton and bragging about joining the attack.
"What patriots do? We fuckin' disarm 'em and then we storm the fuckin' Capitol," he says in the video.
Lamberth granted the government's request to keep Fairlamb in jail while his case was pending after Fairlamb unsuccessfully tried to argue that he should be allowed to go home. A federal grand jury returned a 12-count indictment that included not only the assault charge that he ended up pleading guilty to, but also additional counts for obstructing Congress, participating in a civil disorder, and illegally being on the Capitol grounds with the baton, which the government alleged qualified as a "deadly or dangerous" weapon.
In a sentencing memo filed in advance of Wednesday's hearing, Fairlamb's lawyer Harley Breite wrote that his client was remorseful for his actions at the Capitol and noted that a representative of the special House committee investigating Jan. 6 had asked Fairlamb in September if he would be willing to speak with the committee. Breite wrote that Fairlamb "without hesitation agreed," but added that officials at the DC jail facility had been unwilling so far to make arrangements for Fairlamb to do that.
Most Capitol rioters to face sentencing so far have pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges and received sentences of probation, home detention, or relatively minimal amounts of jail time ranging from 14 days to several months.
Correction: Fairlamb's sentence is 30 months more than his lawyer had argued for. An earlier version of this story misstated that number.


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Hi folks. Thanks for checking out my site. It has been, and continues to be, a privilege to write songs and to play music for all of you. I'm still loving it. Thanks to all of you who have purchased my CDs and to all of you who continue to attend my live performances.


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There's a music documentary that answers a question many sportscasters have:
Why have I not made it to the top?
20 Feet from Stardom is a highly acclaimed documentary about backup singers in the music industry. Even though they are often as talented as the people for whom they're singing, they stay in the background, always 20 feet from the spotlight.
If someone is immensely talented at singing or sports broadcasting, what might keep them from getting to the top?
There are three reasons explained by the singers in the documentary.
1. You're comfortable where you are
One, they're uncomfortable in the spotlight. Being center stage would take them out of their comfort zone.
As long as it's what you want, there is nothing wrong with staying out of the spotlight.
2. You don't want to be vulnerable to failure
A second reason is that some people's fear of "putting themselves out there" prevents them from selling themselves. Other times it makes them uneasy about staying in touch and building relationships that lead to jobs. It's okay if that is your choice. But, people who choose to not put themselves out there also choose not to be upwardly mobile.
3. You don't want to play the game
The third reason many singers remain backups is they are unwilling to play the game — they're unwilling to politic or suck up. Again, they make the choice understanding that if they don't play that game they're not going to be front and center.
Many sportscasters say they want to be at the top yet are unwilling to put the effort into their craft or into the job market.
Maybe that lack of effort is a symptom, though, and not a cause.
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When I got the news that Anthony Bourdain had passed away, I was sitting in a hostel in Perth, surrounded by backpackers playing beer pong late in the evening. They had never heard of him, nor read his books or seen any of his TV series. The devastation I felt and must have expressed on my face was met with glances of confusion by those around me. I fought back tears as I frantically read the articles, coming in one-by-one as the other side of the world was waking up.
Celebrity deaths are weird. Sometimes, you can feel completely indifferent, as it's just the passing of another person you never met, who didn't have much of an impact on your life. Others are different.
While I try not to idolize or worship Bourdain, his books, or his various TV series, he was a deeply inspiring figure, arguably one of the most authentic travel personalities to come on TV.
When I visited Singapore, one of Bourdain's favorite spots in the world to eat, I immediately understood why he fell in love with this bustling city-state. With the Hawker centers, packed with businessmen and women in professional attire despite the oppressive heat, the waterfront seemingly fenced in by stunning skyscrapers, and streets completely devoid of ANY trace of litter (searching for it became a way to entertain myself during my solo days of the trip).
Maxwell Hawker Center
This place was right outside the front door of my hostel, so it became my go-to for lunches and dinners during the 8 days I spent in Singapore. It's amazing – with a variety of Asian (and some western) cuisines, all for crazy cheap. I tried Laksa, frequented a Thai food stall, and accompanied it with a Tiger Beer to cut through some of the stifling humidity.
The most famous stall in the center is undoubtedly the Tian Tian Chicken Rice shop. It was declared Bourdain's favorite, and the line during the lunch rush reflects an agreement among locals and tourists alike. I waited until 3pm one day to get lunch from there after the normal crowds had dissipated.
The rice was fragrant, the chicken tender, and the overall experience, comforting. I wouldn't say that I was blown away by Singapore chicken rice, it's not somethings I could see myself getting a craving for at three in the morning after a night out, but it was a tasty, easy meal to enjoy, and was made special knowing I was experiencing the same flavours, smells, and sounds that Bourdain had during his trips.
Arab Street
Walking to this part of town in the heat was a challenge, but it was worth it to see more of the cityscape and explore. Singapore has great public transport, but apparently I wanted to see how much I could sweat in one day while getting my steps in. I took a walk around the area with the mosque and had fun peeking into all the rug shops. Here there is a huge blend of cultures, with influences from different parts of the Muslim world that was awesome to walk through and explore for a few hours. I didn't do any shopping, but if you like Islamic art or furnishings, this would be the place to visit.
Little India
The colours came alive in this part of the city. There were so many incredible smells of curries blending in the air, noises of the traffic and the markets, and crowds of people finding places to enjoy lunch. I loved walking around Little India in Singapore, admiring the spice shops and restaurants, the colourful buildings, and all the sights and sounds, and all the amazing temples with their adornments and statues outside. Definitely plan a stop in this district during a visit to Singapore, you won't regret the thrilling sensory overload.
This buzzing district of Singapore is home to lots of food stalls and shops. From cheap souvenirs to high-priced jewellery, you can find anything in Chinatown. I loved trying dumplings from little shops, and it always had a buzzing atmosphere. It's also an excellent place if you're looking to get a buzz on without spending a lot of money at drinks at more westernised restaurants, where a beer can cost you as much as $20.
This temple is right near the chaos of Chinatown, and is free to enter and enjoy a look around. It has a lot of really pretty decorations, the architecture is enchanting to admire while walking around the museum and courtyard.
Nanyang Old Coffee & Kaya Toast
This famous spot right on the edge of the Chinatown sprawl is one to stop at to start your day if you're looking to get a coffee and try the Singaporean favourite, Kaya Toast. Kaya is a spread made of sugar, coconut milk, and eggs, and spread on toast, sometimes with butter. It's a nice snack or breakfast if you want to try something traditional.
Marina Bay Sands
This iconic hotel is a must visit, and even if you can't afford to drop a few hundred to spend a night here, you can still enjoy the incredible views and the glamour from the rooftop bar, which is open to the public. Of course, the cocktails cost a pretty penny at about $25 Singapore dollars apiece (about $20 USD as of 2018) but to sip a crafted beverage, surrounded by lights in a concrete jungle, I'd say it's worth it to experience for at least one round.
Gardens by the Bay
This weird but super cool music and light show that starts after dark every evening is a must-see while in Singapore. Walking around the base of these metal "tree" structures is free, but if you want to walk the suspension-bridge pathway, you'll have to pay a fee of $28 for a skywalk. It offers amazing views of the Marina Bay Sands hotel and the sprawling cityscape of the beating heart of Singapore.
Spectra Light & Water Show and the Merlion Statue
Every night at 8pm on the waterfront once the sun has set and the lights of skyscrapers illuminate the city, the Spectra Light & Water Show takes over the harbour for an entertaining show of synchronised sounds & colours. It's a free thing to do, the perfect stop before going out for the night or after dinner if you're walking around the downtown waterfront region of Singapore.
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This is a must-stay if you're a "digital nomad" or working remotely during your travels. It's well set-up with an office area, coffee and tea, high-speed internet and sleeping pods. It's more pricey than other hostels in Singapore, and seems to cost quite a bit considering it's a shared room, but I found the privacy of the pod to be sufficient, the air-conditioning worked wonders, and I slept without any problems during the week I stayed. I loved the community feeling of other entrepreneurs and people working on their laptops during the day with me in the office spaces, and having Maxwell Hawker Center right down the street for a lunch break was perfect.
I'd love to go back to visit Singapore again, in fact, it's a place I could see myself visiting over and over again for quick visits to indulge in the amazing cuisine and enjoy the interesting culture of this little city-state.


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SAN DIEGO (AP) — A gun-rights group is suing to block California from enforcing its assault weapons ban, contending it violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
The lawsuit was filed Thursday in San Diego federal court on behalf of a political action committee and three San Diego County men who want the right to use large-capacity ammunition magazines in their legal rifles and pistols.
The lawsuit contends that California improperly defines some guns as illegal solely because they can use such magazines and notes that a judge in April tossed out California's nearly two-decade-old ban on selling or buying such magazines.
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Aston Villa announced their full list of released players this afternoon, featuring Glenn Whelan.
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Aston Villa have now publicly announced all of the players that have now been released. We've been aware of the likes of Alan Hutton, Albert Adomah, Mile Jedinak, and of course Micah Richards and Mark Bunn.
But this release, of Glenn Whelan, has come at a bit of a shock, and will surely split opinion on whether the right decision has been made. Whilst fans will implicitly trust Dean Smith's decision in this regard, it's evident that the Irish veteran could have easily been a squad player in the Premier League.
He's provided us with some great memories, and in essence, provided us with the penalty-miss that proved to be the end for Steve Bruce, and was the catalyst for the arrival of Dean Smith, who steered us back in to the top flight.
The Ireland international was re-called into the International set-up due to his form for Aston Villa this season, which just shows how important he has been within the midfield rotation that has seen both him and fellow Irishman Conor Hourihane swap their places in the starting eleven on a number of occasions.
He has split opinion on a number of occasions during his time at Villa Park, with some fans stressing that he was 'too slow' or 'too old', but for the most part looked like neither of those comments. At points, he was dictating the tempo of the Aston Villa midfield and for a man of his age looked far youthful than he should have.
Performances this season especially have caused his name to be chanted from the stands, and earned the midfielder the nickname of 'The Irish Pirlo'.
A stunning goal against Middlesbrough during one of the earlier games of Dean Smith's reign saw his face light-up and his adoring team-mates congratulate him.
He was by no means a flashy footballer, and truly harked back to the old school at times. But he did his job, and did it exceptionally.
For those who love a good metaphor or symbolism – just after Aston Villa announced Glenn's release – his wife posted on twitter a picture of Whelan and his family in the sea with the caption 'Sunset', followed by three emojis. Perhaps Glenn has chosen to retire once his international duty ends. Who knows.
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A Barwell woman managed to capture video footage of a UFO after spotting a white ball of light hovering in the sky from her kitchen window.
The woman, who has asked to only be to be known as Sammi, said she went to do some washing up when the spotted the unusual unidentified flying object from outside of her window.
The 26-year-old mum, who lives on Stapleton Lane, said: "I have seen drones and I have let off Chinese lanterns myself before.
"It was not like anything I have ever seen before.
"I ran straight outside and started filming on my mobile phone.
"It wasn't very good so then I got my partners camera and ran upstairs to get some clearer footage.
"There was this constant light and it was quite low. It looked like it was in between some trees but it's hard to tell when it's far away in the sky.
"It was hovering. It dipped slightly up and down and after around 15 minutes it completely disappeared. It was towards the direction of the Pingles pet store.
"There was no noise coming from it at all.
"I found it quite eerie."
Sammi said that the object she saw was definitely not a helicopter or a plane, because of the way it moved.
She added that she had seen other UFOs on several occasions but none like this one.
Sammi said: "I have definitely seen UFOs before. The first time I was about seven-years-old and living in Birstall. Me and my sister were sharing a room and her friend was over. We were telling stories then we looked out of the window and saw some flying coloured bright lights. It was just like a flying saucer. It was there with flashing lights and then it was suddenly gone.
"The other time I was at Thornton Reservoir and I was about 22. It was really high up in the sky and was a sort of triangle shape and was a white colour. I spent ages watching it and it didn't move then it just completely disappeared.
"We don't know what's out there but it creeps me out a bit.
"I don't think we can be the only people in the solar system. Lets just hope they are not like the things the movies depict them as."


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Unlike so many of the ubiquitous Chinese buffets in Savannah, Chen's is neither "giant" or "super-sized." It's comfortable and approachable.Steam-table pans are changed frequently, which insures freshness. I gravitate to the Sesame Chicken, small and crispy spring rolls and egg drop soup. Ingredients are fresh, the food hot and satisfying. More attention could be given to seasoning, especially on spicier dishes that should pack heat. For dieters or members of your group who don't like Chinese food (Yikes!), there is an ample salad and fresh fruit bar. For heartier appetites, as if an endless buffet is not enough, there is also a dessert bar. Buffet service is offered at both lunch and dinner.
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A little novelty on my blog: These words I am typing in a hotel room in Berlin. But I will tell you more about my design blogger tour in Berlin soon. Today I am daydreaming myself away – into the nature. And I hope you will follow along just for the sake of a refreshing Monday thought before we kick off the long and busy week. Last Monday I invited you over to the seaside and gave you an idea why the seaside inspires me so much and even has an effect on my own interior styling at home. Today I want to take you to another favorite spot in nature – to a little escape to the mountains.
When I traveled the Pacific Northwest in September and October this year, I couldn't help but take in all those precious moments in the mountains and emerald forests. The evergreens seem to underline the meaning of their name on every step I took – green from the mountain slopes to the Pacific shore. During my time in the Pacific Northwest I decided to visit three landmark peeks in the region: Mount St. Helens, Mount Hood and Mount Rainier.
First on my stop was the famous volcano Mount St. Helens in southern Washington State. Mount St. Helens gained a worldwide reputation after its enormous eruption in 1980. The area has since recovered and is a vast, mostly uninhabited national park with endless views of evergreen forests and a wild mountain river.
Mount Hood is the landmark mountain of Portland, Oregon. On clear days you can see his hood-like and snow-capped peek from the city of Portland – a wonderful and inspiring city by the way, I blogged about it HERE. When I drove up to Mount Hood it was a pretty cloudy day and it hid his peek in heavy clouds and fog was moving in and out in minutes. It was amazing and very cold – however I took a little hike up on its slopes and enjoyed the views of wild blueberries, other forest berries and all kinds of ferns and evergreens. To warm up I went to the widely known Timberline Lodge for a little gourmet break with a plate of local cheeses and a hot coffee to round things up – do you recognize the lodge? It used to be the scary 'Overlook Hotel' from the iconic movie 'The Shining' where Jack Nicholson went mad – but I can reassure you, it is not creepy at all. Ok maybe just a bit when the fog moves in. And no, there is no labyrinth in front of the hotel:-)
Last but not least I went up to Mount Rainier, another volcano and probably the most known mountain peek in Washington State with an altitude of almost 4.400 meters. The Mount Rainier national park is a good hour drive away from Seattle and covers a vast area of wild nature beauty including 26 glaciers, a museum, lodges and hiking trails. Here again I was hiking up the trails to take in all the wild and thriving nature and feel the endless power and inspiring forces of the nature surrounding us.
Does nature inspire you and your home? I brought lots of clear mountain crystals back home from the volcanic peeks of the Pacific Northwest and felt inspired to add more greens to my home. I hope it does inspire you at least a bit, too. I wish you a great start to a hopefully very happy week! Hugs all around!


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"I can say before my Eternal Father, I am innocent, and God will clear my innocency." -Rebecca Towne Nurse 1692
Rebecca Nurse is my eighth Great Grandmother, who died tragically in the 1692 witchcraft hysteria in Salem Village, Massachusetts. She was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England on February 16, 1621, to William and Joanna Towne. Rebecca was the oldest daughter of eight children.
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By 1636, the Towne family was living in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Rebecca married Francis Nurse, a Salem Village Tray maker. They lived at "Skerry's," near the North River in Salem Town, where they raised their eight children. Later Francis became a major landowner when he purchased, on credit, a rich 300-acre farm in Salem Village, now known as Danvers, Massachusetts.
In 1691 - 1692, after hearing stories from the Barbados slave of the Minister, Reverend Samuel Parris, several of the village girls began to display strange symptoms that could not be explained by the local physician. Unable to diagnose their ailment, it was determined that the girls were "under the spell of the evil hand of the devil." Finally, after repeated urging to name who tormented them, the girls supplied names and the witchcraft hysteria began. There are various theories about why the girls behaved as they did and accused whom they did. One theory says they were bored and were caught up in the sudden attention they were receiving and the power they were exercising. Still others contend that the accusations were the result of old jealousies and land disputes. History mentions that the Nurse family was involved in land disputes with neighbours, which may have contributed to Rebecca being accused.
At the age of 71, after being bedridden with an illness for a week, she was taken to court and tried for witchcraft on June 29, 1692. Her accusers included the young girls who initiated the witchcraft hysteria, Reverend Parris and several members of the Putnam family.
Rebecca was among Salem's most respected and religious citizens, so much so that the magistrate hesitated in delivering the warrant for her arrest. Forty of her neighbours, jeopardizing their own lives, signed petitions saying that she was innocent. She was acquitted after the first trial but arrested again a short time later after an outcry from the accusing girls.
During the second trial, hard of hearing and because of the noise made by her accusers, she did not hear a question and therefore did not answer. Her silence was taken as guilt. She was transported by cart, along with four other women, to Gallows Hill where she was hanged on July 19, 1692.
The night of her hanging, her son Samuel, at great risk and in defiance of the law, retrieved her body, which had been thrown into a shallow crevice near Gallows Hill and took her home by boat while others in the family prepared a place for decent burial on the Nurse homestead. His route from home followed the Crane River to the Danvers River to the North River, which came very close to Gallows Hill.
By the time the hysteria had run its course, 150 had been accused; fifteen women and five men were put to death, while many others died in jail awaiting trial.
In 1697, a new minister arrived in Salem, Reverend Joseph Green, aged 22. He made the young girls understand the impact of their wrong doing, and they confessed. In 1706, Anne Putnam, one of the original four hysterical girls, made a written statement of remorse.
Image - Rebecca Nurse Homestead
By 1703, the General Court made payment to the
heirs of the victims and 25 pounds was paid to the
heirs of Rebecca Nurse. Today the Nurse Cemetery
stands surrounded by stately pine trees on the edge
of the original property in Danvers Massachusetts.
Many generations of family are buried there. In
1885 a monument was erected in the cemetery to the
memory of Rebecca, with an inscription by the poet
John G. Whittier.
"O Christian martyr, who for Truth could die
When all about thee owned the hideous lie,
The world redeemed from Superstition's sway
Is breathing freer for thy sake today."


text: Kevin Starr, Director of the Mulago Foundation, gets fired up in his article on the next steps for those working in social impact in the Stanford Social Innovation Review. Starr like many of us, hit the streets for the Women's March "I figure that's the least I can do as a citizen. Those of us who get to work in the social sector can do a hell of a lot more." http://bit.ly/2ky3mwQ


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Jarlings, which does not sell ice cream, named to top 17 American ice cream shops
The list was made by the Today Show (You know, that show where the anchors drink wine at 9 am.)
It's custard, damn it! And even then, I've heard rumblings that Jarlings doesn't even *technically* serve custard. "Ice milk" has been thrown around, if my memory serves.
First of Rep. Davis' 'Open Government Nights' set Monday in Decatur
If Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan wants to beat Davis in 2020, she's going to need to perform well in Macon County. She lost by a fairly substantial margin in 2016, and it's one of the few populated areas where she could actually expand her voter base.
No doubt Rod's team knows that. And thus, he's holding a town hall (just kidding, it's not a real town hall) in Decatur next week.
(Adalberto Toledo / News-Gazette)
Downtown Champaign's CompleteCare Pharmacy closing at end of month
Downtown Champaign loses one of its few non-bar and non-restaurant businesses. If the City wants to truly create a vibrant micro-urban core, these types of businesses are absolutely vital.
But hey, two or three new restaurants opened in Downtown last week. So there's that, I guess.
(Ben Zigterman / News-Gazette)
New Direction For Illinois' Only City-Run Coal Plant Brings Worries About Jobs, Economy
Great listen from NPR Illinois about Springfield's coal power plant.
(Mary Hansen / Illinois Public Media)
"C-U in the Prairibbean"
Also, that's a picture of Jane Addams Bookstore, folks, which for those keeping score at home, is NOT near the parking lot outside of the Orpheum.
(Hannah Preston / Daily Illini)
Unit 4 is offering shuttles to a mobile health clinic during registration
(Julie McClure / Smile Politely)
r/UIUC made a great meme
Tesla charging stations around campus? from r/UIUC
Camel feeding stations around campus? from r/UIUC
Cow feeding stations around campus ? from r/UIUC
Excited to see what's to come.
This seems like a bad idea


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Nonprofit FAQs
Q. What is Brooklyn Gives on GivingTuesday?
Brooklyn Gives on GivingTuesday is Brooklyn's first and only boroughwide giving campaign, created by Brooklyn Community Foundation in 2016 to drive support for grassroot social justice nonprofits in Brooklyn, and to encourage local donors to "Give Where You Live!"
Q. Is my organization eligible to participate?
Eligible organization are:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations headquartered or providing services in Brooklyn, New York
- Registered with the New York Charities Bureau
Q. How can my nonprofit register?
Starting September 15th through November 21st, eligible nonprofits can register at bkgives.brooklyn.org/register to create your new Brooklyn Gives on GivingTuesday 2023 profile.
Q: Does it cost anything to participate?
It is FREE for organizations to participate in Brooklyn Gives on GivingTuesday and to maintain a profile on the GiveGab platform year round. GiveGab retains a 3% campaign management fee from all donations. Credit Card processing fees are an additional 2.5% + $0.30. Donors are given the option to cover the fees and a majority of them do. If they cover the processing fees, 100% of their online charitable gift will go to your organization.
Q. How long can my organization use the Brooklyn Gives on GivingTuesday platform?
The donation platform will remain open and free to use through December 31, 2023. We recommend you also create a profile on our year-round platform, Brooklyn Gives Nonprofit Connection, at nonprofits.brooklyn.org, where you can receive donations, list volunteer opportunities, and more!
Q: What is Brooklyn Community Foundation?
Brooklyn Community Foundation is the first and only public foundation solely dedicated to Brooklyn's charitable community, working in partnership with generous donors and community leaders to bolster vital nonprofits, strengthen neighborhoods, and increase opportunities for youth. Since its founding in 2009, the Foundation and its donors have provided over $90 million in grants to hundreds of nonprofits in Brooklyn and beyond. Learn more at BrooklynCommunityFoundation.org
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GiveGab is an online giving platform that helps nonprofits raise money, engage donors, and manage volunteers quickly and efficiently. GiveGab offers a full portfolio of simple and easy-to-use products that allow organizations to function in a more streamlined manner.
Q. Can more than one person claim administrative access on our organization's page?
Yes, pending approval from existing administrators. All administrators will need to create a personal profile on GiveGab. Every person who has administrative access will receive emails about updates to their page. For more information, please check out our support article on how to add an administrator to your organization, chat with us using the little blue chat bubble on the bottom right hand corner of the page!
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GiveGab retains a 3% campaign management fee from all donations. Credit Card processing fees are an additional 2.5% + $0.30 for all credit cards. 100% of all donations are tax-deductible for the donor. All donations will be officially receipted for tax purposes by GiveGab. Any donations processed outside of the Giving Day Period, through GiveGab.com, or subsequent recurring donations are subject to transaction fees outlined on the GiveGab.com pricing page: info.givegab.com/pricing.
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Organizations will receive all donations, less any uncovered processing fees, within 5-7 business days via direct deposit as long as bank routing and account information has been verified. GiveGab uses a PCI Level I compliant payment service to ensure that all financial data is secure.
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All organizations that participate in Brooklyn Gives on GivingTuesday will be able to access and download a .CSV file of their donations via their administrative dashboard on GiveGab. The report is updated in real-time and will include the donation payout date for bank account reconciliation, donation information (including a breakdown of the fees), and the donor's name and contact information. Click here to learn how to download your donation report and how to read your donation report.
Q. What is state charitable solicitation registration?
Nonprofits are held to a high standard of government regulation and public scrutiny. And that is with good reason! Eligible 501(c) nonprofits are exempt from federal corporate taxes and have access to public funding. These benefits are not typically available to for-profit businesses, so laws are in place to protect the public and ensure nonprofits do not abuse their financial advantages. The IRS and states all have requirements for nonprofits.
Q. Why is state charitable solicitation registration compliance important?
While 501(c) nonprofits receive key financial benefits, the penalties for noncompliance can be serious. The IRS can revoke a nonprofit's tax exemption and impose fines that can accrue daily. The states can administratively dissolve a nonprofit corporation and levy steep financial penalties. Perhaps worst of all, an organization can lose out on a grant or large donation because it has not kept itself in good standing.
Taking a proactive approach to compliance helps ensure the sustained success of the organization. The cost of staying compliant is small in comparison to the much larger costs of noncompliance. The saying, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" could not be more true in this context.
Q. What are the key aspects of state charitable solicitation registration compliance?
The IRS provides tax exemptions to eligible nonprofits under IRC 501(c). Public charities and private foundations receive 501(c)(3) tax exemption. The IRS scrutinizes organizations when they apply for 501(c)(3) but also ensures that those organizations meet the ongoing obligations to remain eligible. Nonprofits must file a 990 tax form each year with the IRS to disclose their financial data for the year.
Each state has their own set of requirements. Nonprofits are typically incorporated in a given state as a nonprofit corporation. The state in which the nonprofit has incorporated will impose requirements on the nonprofit, and those responsibilities typically span across multiple state agencies. Usually nonprofits must submit an annual filing to the corporations division of the secretary of state, maintain its license to fundraise (charitable solicitation registration), file for a state business license, and maintain state-level tax exemption with the revenue department. As nonprofits expand outside of the state or operate nationwide, they must comply with the same items in each other state as well.
In addition to IRS and state filing requirements, nonprofits must keep adequate records. Keeping accurate and complete records is critical in the event that an organization is audited. It is also common that board members or donors request information from the organization. Finally, records are necessary for submitting applications and renewal filings with various government agencies.
Q. When I check the box on GiveGab to declare state charitable solicitation registration compliance, what am I attesting to?
When you check the box you are attesting (defined as "declaring that something exists or is the case") that your organization is compliant with applicable state fundraising requirements in the states in which you may solicit donors using the GiveGab platform.
Q. Do you have additional resources to reference about state charitable solicitation registration?
Yes! Here are a few more resources from Harbor Compliance to help you:
- Guide and Overview of Many Nonprofit State by State Compliance Requirements
- Guide and Overview Specific to Fundraising Compliance
- National Council of Nonprofits and Harbor Compliance have partnered to create a white paper explaining the state charitable solicitation registration requirements.
- A Quick Summary of Charitable Solicitation in Graphic Form
- Executive Brief: Charitable Solicitation Registration (great for driving awareness and support with leadership and the board)
- State by State Links to the State Organizations that Regulate Charities, Solicitation, and Registrations
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GiveGab retains a 3% campaign management fee from all donations. Credit Card processing fees are an additional 2.2% + $0.30 . You are given the option to cover the fees and if you choose this option, 100% of your online charitable gift will go to the receiving organization. With approval from the Brooklyn Community Foundation, refunds can be refunded up to four days after the donation is made. After that timeframe, the donor will be asked to coordinate the refund by communicating directly with the nonprofit who received the donation.
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AUV 62-AT ASW Training Target
Using a vital naval asset, such as a submarine, to act as a target in ASW training is extremely cost-inefficient and resource-consuming. AUV62-AT replaces the conventional submarine role. It is intended for ASW operator training and onboard sonar and command system check-up.
Realistic ASW training with a true cost-saving result
Target-simulation generates realistic submarine noise and sonar echoes, which are transmitted with a realistic target strength and elongation.
Tailored simulation in several different modes
The AUV62-AT can follow pre-programmed routes or be navigated online by the operator using radio communication or the underwater acoustic link.
AUV62-AT has proven to be a highly suitable tool for ASW training and simulation applications.
Programmable to resemble different targets
The AUV62-AT vehicle can be easily configured as an Artificial Target using a Payload Module with a Noise Transmitter and an Echo Transponder. It is therefore used to resemble a true Submarine for operator training, as well as onboard ASW sonar and command system check-up.
In the standard configuration, an omnidirectional hydrophone replaces the forward-looking sonar (FLS) in the base module, while the payload consists of a transducer section and a towed transducer tail. A shortened version is also available where the antenna mast, as well as the ballast tanks and transducer tail, are removed for easier handling.
Mission plan
The AUV62-AT can follow pre-programmed routes or be navigated online by the operator using radio communication or just the underwater acoustic link. The operator can therefore not only change the speed, depth and course of the vehicle, but also alter the acoustic performance or select another pre programmed route.
The AUV62-AT can operate in several different modes to comply with the desired training conditions.
Save your time and assets for the important things
Ramp-up, recovery and turn-around times are shortened dramatically with AUV62-AT.


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I am so excited! I won the challenge over at Scrapbook Blessings Club!! Go here to check it out. WOO-HOO!!
Saturday, October 19, 2013
I Won!
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617. While driving in Queens Friday morning, Joseph heard his cell phone ring. He reached over to the passenger seat. The phone wasn't there. He looked for it. He saw it on the passenger floorboard. It rang again. He reached down to pick it up. He took his eyes off the road for just a second. He retrieved the phone just in time to see brake lights right in front of him. The crash triggered the airbag. When it slammed into his face, he bit his tongue. Dazed, he remained in his car. Police and ambulances arrived. Joseph's wife brought him home from the hospital that afternoon. His face was swollen. His head throbbed. Because of his injured tongue, he could eat only soup. He hurt so much that he slept in fits and starts for five nights. He promised his wife, "I'll never use the phone in my car again." 2.0
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