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In January, I thought that maybe it was time to start looking for a new job. My new title at work was DevOps Engineer and before that, I was a Software Engineer. I gave myself the title of Business DevelopmentRead more
That One Time I Didn't Cache Bust
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Notes on Docker in Practice Part 2
What have I been doing in the week since I wrote part one? Docker. A healthy amount of it at that. As much as I'd love to proudly shelve Docker in Practice between all the other books in my apartmentRead more
Notes on Docker in Practice Part 1
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Using Vegeta to Load Test Microservices and Autoscaling Policies
Over the weekend I found myself on a plane from Zurich to Chicago. While in Switzerland, I became aware of an issue related to a microservice I maintained in which it would stop serving responses and need to be restarted.Read more
Reverse Engineering Docker Container Run Commands
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OPERA Iowa
For over 31 years OPERA Iowa has created magic in rural schools, city classrooms, cafetoriums, community centers, concert halls and gymnasiums, offering over 850,000 young people and adults a quality arts experience today while building new enthusiastic opera audiences for tomorrow. As the state's largest and most expansive program in arts education and one of the most innovative programs of its kind, Des Moines Metro Opera's 12-week award-winning, regional arts education tour features comprehensive study guides, curriculum-based workshops, masterclasses as well as live musical performances designed specifically for young people and families. The eight-member OPERA Iowa Troupe features young professionals from across the country who are commited to inspiring their audiences through quality, live theatrical experiences.
Contact Sam Carroll at firstname.lastname@example.com or 515-961-6221 to book an OPERA Iowa performance in your community!
2018 OPERA Iowa Performance Schedule
Meet the 2018 OPERA Iowa Troupe!
Anthony Benz, Music Director
Susanne Burgess, Soprano
Thomas Capobianco, Tenor
Timothy Madden, Bass-baritone
Nicholas Mayhugh, Technical Director
Cody Müller, Bass-baritone
Kyle Roeder, Baritone
Emily Triebold, Mezzo-soprano
Jack and the Beanstalk
by John Davies
Utilizing great music from the operettas of Sir Arthur Sullivan, this 45-minute version of Jack and the Beanstalk teaches us that consideration for others requires people large and small to treat others as they would want to be treated! OPERA Iowa comes directly to your school with sets, lights, costumes, professional opera singers and a pianist. Participating schools receive an extensive TeacherPac to prepare for the performance, which includes supplemental activities for further study. Also included are classroom workshops and performance introductions led by our troupe members just prior to the performance. All materials are designed to meet NASE standards. Jack and the Beanstalk residencies can be reserved in half-day segments.
School residency of Jack and the Beanstalk: $595
School residency of Jack and the Beanstalk + evening concert of The Barber of Seville: $1,900
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The Barber of Seville
by Gioachino Rossini
Disguises and false identities abound as men, young and old, vie for the hand of the beautiful Rosina in one of the funniest, most familiar, and energetic operas ever composed! Rossini's delightful romp centers on "Figaro, Figaro, Figaro," a scheming barber and jack-of-all-trades. From the first notes of the world's famous overture to the final curtain, your toes will be tapping! This popular comedy is available for community performances across our state and region. The performance is sung in English and lasts about 110 minutes.
Evening concert of The Barber of Seville: $1,595
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We are excited to bring back Mozart's most famous opera, The Magic Flute, for concert audiences. Sung in English, this delightful opera is full of magical melodies, colorful characters and mythical creatures. Follow the adventures of Prince Tamino and bird-catcher Papageno as they journey through fantastical settings to rescue the Princess Pamina. OPERA Iowa's production is an enchanting introduction to the genius of Mozart, whose beautiful melodies and comical characters will delight audiences of all ages while presenting stories about facing challenges and learning to forgive that are timeless themes. Community productions can be booked for evening or matinee performances as a stand-alone event or in conjunction with one of OPERA Iowa's popular school residencies of Little Red's Most Unusual Day at one or more of your district's elementary schools.
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6. Modelling Guitars
Modelling guitars and basses are instruments whose sound is produced by integrated electronics, not the acoustic or electrical properties of the instrument itself. Synth sounds usually play little or no role here; these instruments are concerned with simulating the sounds of important guitar models such as the Les Paul, Strat and Tele (even offering several versions/vintages of each) as well as additional sounds such as acoustic guitars, banjo and twelve-string.
A modelling guitar is not a MIDI guitar. Modelling guitars output the sound of a guitar from a regular jack socket, not signals that need to be converted by a guitar processor. The output from a modelling guitar may be connected directly to a guitar amp, while the output of the pickup of a MIDI guitar controller must be connected to a guitar processor or synth.
The leading company in the field of modelling guitars is Line 6, a California-based company which has pioneered the use of digital modelling technology in guitars, amplifiers and FX processors. Their first modelling amplifier was patented in 1996. Their Variax line of modelling guitars has become popular with guitarists; an easy way to spot a Variax guitar is that it has no visible conventional pickups. The Variax features many guitar sounds and familiar controls, and uses hexaphonic piezo pickups, so each string is individually processed. One benefit of this is that since each string is modelled separately, tunings may be switched instantaneously via footswitch. These guitars feature a digital output along with the standard quarter-inch jack, allowing direct connection to Line 6 amps or pedals, so that presets can be changed across all units with one button press. These instruments need power, either using internal batteries from a Line 6 amp or pedal board.
Variax acoustic modelling guitars are available in both steel- and nylon-strung versions and offer various features across the range including an integrated tuner, reverb, chorus, alternative tunings and models of rare and expensive instruments such as 12-string acoustics, sitar, shamisen and dobro. When using the alternate tunings, remember to set your amplified signal loud enough to mask the sound you hear from the guitar itself. These weight and feel of these guitars weigh is close to a solid body guitar. Because the cavity is smaller, they dont produce a lot of acoustic volume, so while they may be perfectly suited for the stage or studio, they may not work as well at around a campfire.


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Aloha and welcome to Palolo Elementary School, Home of the Proud Pugs!
We are pleased that you have taken the time to visit our new website. We hope that you will find it user-friendly, and that you will visit often to receive the most up-to-date information and news.
Palolo Elementary School is a special place nestled in beautiful Palolo Valley. It is a lively place of learning where students are creative risk takers who apply their knowledge to solve real life problems. It is an exciting place where the pathways to learning are intentionally designed and purposeful. It is a place with pride that celebrates diversity and encourages the collective ideas and efforts of all, as we understand that voice and collaboration produce powerful outcomes. It is a place with a belief that failure is not an option as we develop resilience and perseverance to guide our students when they face adversity. Finally, it is a place with heart that honors not only what we learn and receive, but more importantly, what we teach and give to others.
In making Palolo Elementary School this special place, we are committed to serving our students by addressing their challenges as well as uncovering the unique gifts and talents of each child; integrating concepts and skills across all content areas (as the "real world" is holistic and not fragmented); and, creating an environment that encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and innovation.
Our instructional, curricular, and co-curricular programs are designed, always, with the best interest of our keiki in mind.
With Aloha,
Holly N. Kiyonaga
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Reykjavic Queer Choir/Hinsegin kórinn
Reykjavik Iceland
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type: mixed
singers: 40
founded: 2011
joined Legato: 2012
Reykjavík Queer Choir is based in Reykjavík, Iceland. The choir aims to create a prejudice-free environment where LGBTQ people can meet and enjoy singing together.
The choir meets weekly for practice, regularly goes on choir-camps, and has performed at multiple events and concerts. The choirs' conductor is Helga Margrét Marzellíusardóttir.
We emphasize that everyone is welcome to join, after passing an audition, and the choir does not discriminate on grounds of sexual orientation.


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About Me - Call of the Road
Penny-Farthing world tour
Penny-Farthing touring, racing, building, events.
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For the past few years I have been living in London above my workshop where I make Penny Farthings. It has to be said that its pretty Bohemian but I love it.
I come from a motor racing family and first took to the tracks at 18, though I did spend an equal amount of time spinning off across the grass. My profession was as a Race engine builder, and five years were spent building Formula one
before taking a different cycling path.
Between 2006 and 2008 I cycled around the world on my Penny farthing, visiting 23 countries, and riding 23,000 miles, or 35,405 km if you like the new fangled way of things.
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Monday, January 16, 2006
I couldn´t keep myself from putting some color on this when I came home. The skin tone is just a background color shining through – there is no better thing to do when you are going to draw something difficult than to mess up the white page a little before you begin. Splash some paint on it and you get less nervous about the result – the page is already ruined anyway!
I feel ok with the evening although most of my drawings turned out bad. If I keep up the good work and go back to those life-drawing sessions a few times I´ll be back in my good old shape again in no time! (Well, I have to try to be positive!)
By the way, this is the first page in my new big yellow sketchbook.
7 comments:
- Lin said...
Nina -- This is incredibly beautiful ....! I don't know about slim models, but whatever you've done, you've done exceptionally well! BEAUTIFUL!
- 2:22 am
- Teri C said...
Wow, I think you did an awesome job on this figure! If you are not happy with this one, then I can't wait to see one that you like. Great job.
- 2:27 am
- Penny said...
I think this is a stunning painting. I like the colored paper showing through creating the skin tones.
- 3:16 am
- Dawn said...
Nina, I think you did a beautiful job! Very well done! And the color is great, too-very, very nice!
- 11:21 am
- Terri said...
I think you did an excellent job with this. I actually think slimmer models are less interesting to draw. For me, I like all the shadows and curves in more 'well endowed' models. Looking forward to seeing more of your life-drawing!
- 11:57 am
- Kathleen Marie said...
I would love to be able to produce such a piece after having been away from figure drawing for a while... very nice. I like the idea of messing up the page first with some random paint splashes. It would definitely relieve some of the angst of getting started.
- 2:48 pm
- Malinda said...
Wow! Lovely! Inspiring!
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Sadowsky Guitars Limited is an American high-end guitar, bass guitar, and preamp manufacturer in Long Island City, New York.
The company was started in 1979 and took its name from its founder, Roger Sadowsky, who is known for "being one of the industry's master craftsmen". As of 2011 the company has 10 employees involved in instrument manufacturing excluding Sadowsky himself. Sadowsky started out modifying vintage Fender basses, which were at that time inexpensive, to improve their sound by adding more noise reduction technology and replacing the passive electronics with an active preamp, which increases the bass's signal-to-noise ratio. Once the price of vintage bass guitars began to increase, Sadowsky started making new bass guitars, and then signature models.
The Sadowsky "NYC" line of instruments consists of four- and five-string bass guitars and six-string guitars. The bass guitars have a 34 inch scale length with no current models offered in longer or shorter scale lengths.
The Sadowsky Metro line are the basic models of Sadowsky NYC basses made by Sadowsky Tokyo and offers most of the same features, minus the custom options, of the NYC line at a more affordable price.
Sadowsky, as of 2003, also offers a line of archtop guitars. There are currently five models available, the Jim Hall model, the Jimmy Bruno model, the semi-hollow model, the LS-17 (long scale/17″ lower bout) and the SS-15 (short scale/15″ lower bout).
The various archtop guitar models are played and endorsed by many professional guitarists.
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March 2017
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS: After a historic 53-game winning streak and a spread in The New York Times, the Berkeley College Knights Men's Basketball team secured its third United States Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Basketball National Championship. Read the story...
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Exxus eGo 900mah Vape Battery
Exxus eGo 900mah Vape Battery
When on the hunt for the next best battery for your vaping set up, look no further than the rechargeable lithium ion Exxus eGo 900 mah battery.
The Exxus eGo battery delivers a higher amperage drain than others, giving you the right amount of power necessary to get the job done. This battery is fitted with a standard 510 thread, making it perfect for attaching to most empty or pre-filled concentrate cartridges.
To use, simply press the button 5 times to unlock the battery. Then, hold the button as you pull, and vape to your heart's content! When you're done, press the button five times to lock it. At less than 3.5 inches long, this battery will fit right into your pocket. If you love the design and functionality of this Exxus eGo but need a vape battery with more power than 900mah and/or you want temperature adjustment, be sure to check out the other Exxus products we carry online and in store, like the Exxus Spinner V2 1600mah vape battery!
The eGo is available in silver, black, green, and blue. Be sure to specify your color preference in the comments/notes section of your order!
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Update: Deadly Decatur ShootingPosted:
Update- New development out of Decatur, where a man was shot this weekend.
Early Sunday morning after midnight, a family's life was disrupted by a physical assault right outside of their home off Manor Drive in Decatur.
Lt. Cody Moore said, "the male suspect had dragged her to the ground battered her and chocked her."
When the woman ran for help to a nearby house, little did she know, police said, she was asking an Illinois State Conservation Officer to save her.
"The victim of the incident was begging the home owner not to leave her alone with the suspect. The home owner allowed the female victim refuge inside his residence and secured the door," Lt. Moore added.
That suspect was Matthew Hollgarth, 21.
Police said, the entire 911 call was recorded.
"The male suspect was yelling threats to the home owner and acting extremely aggressive," Lt. Moore said.
After forcing his way in, the off-duty conservation officer shot Hollgarth once, killing him. Now police are calling it self defense.
Hollgarth's family said, their name has been brought up in the past for crimes, but this behavior was not typical of Hollgarth.
Hollgarth's cousin told WAND, "clear it up because he's not that type of guy. He wasn't like us. Yea we made our mistakes and we made the younger ones look bad because they're suffering for our mistakes, but he's not the one that should have been suffering for our mistakes."
Police said, no one will be charged in Matthew Hollgarth's death.


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The second edition of the Africa T20 Cup will be played in 2017 and you can check out all the latest Africa T20 betting tips & predictions below.
There will be 16 participating teams – 12 Cricket South Africa Affiliates, one Associate Member KZN Inland and three international teams Zimbabwe, Kenya and Namibia.
All franchise players will play for the province they are contracted although a maximum of four can be fielded at the same time. The 13 provisional sides are also allowed to field only one Proteas international player.
They will also be required to have at least two Under-21 players and will have to fulfill the transformation quota of at least six players of color including at least three black Africans. No such restrictions apply to the three international sides.
Africa T20 Cup Betting Tips for 2017 season:
KwaZulu Natal Inland v Free State betting tips:
Free State to win
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The tournament will be based on the World Cup format, consisting of four pools of four teams each with the winners of each pool progressing to the two semi-finals and then eventually the final.
The teams making up the four pools are:
Pool A – Easters, Northerns, Zimbabwe, Western Province
Pool B – North West, KZN Inland, Border, Boland
Pool C – Grinquas, Namibia, KZN, Eastern
Pool D – Free State, SWD, Gauteng, Kenya
Pool A will play their matches between September 4 and 6 at Benoni's Sahara Wilmore Park. Pool B will play from September 11 to 13 at Potchefstroom's Senwes Park. Pool C from September 18 to 20 at Kimberley's Diamond Oval while Pool D will play from September 25 to 27 at Bloemfontein's Mangaung Oval.
The semi-finals will be played on October 3rd while the final will be on October 4th.
During the Pool stages there will be two matches each day. The local times for the matches are the first starting at 14:00 and the second at 18:00 on the Friday and Saturday and the first starting at 10:00 and the second at 14h00 on the Sunday.
The two semi-finals (on a Saturday) will start at 13:00 and 17:00 and the Final on the Sunday will start at 14:00.
The latest Africa T20 Cup betting tips for the 2015 season will be found below once released by the bookmakers.


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SDNBVC Exam Results 2017 available, Students can Download SDNBVC Results 2017 at www.sdnbvc.com. Shrimathi Devkunvar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College for Women released SDNBVC Home Examresults on its main web portal which is www.sdnbvc.com. As we all know that SDNBVC successfully conducted Semester Examination in April Month in all their college/ centers. After successfully scrutiny of all students answer book, The Shrimathi Devkunvar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College released SDNBVC Exam Results 2017 of April semester examination on its official website.
SDNBVC Exam Result declare through the basis of marks secured by the candidates in semester examination. Huge no. of students successfully attend for the sem exam and now they are searching to check their SDNBVC Results 2017 online. In this article we will share the easy process of checking the SDNBVC Exam Results from official website of Shrimathi Devkunvar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College. At the end of this article we also share a link of direct landing SDNBVC Exam Results official page, So read this article till the end for getting the exact and easy information related to SDNBVC Exam Results 2017.
All students are kindly advised to follow given below procedure for check or download the SDNBVC Results 2017 through main official webpage. Students can also check their SDNBVC Exam Results through visit the official website. As from official announcement, All students will successfully forward to next academic year which is 2017-18 who getting minimum pass marks in this SDNBVC Results 2017. SDNBVC Exam Results 2017 available for all those students who successfully attend their all SDNBVC exam. We inform to all students, Those who qualified in SDNBVC Home Examresults must need to submit ther certificates at the time of verification. If students want to get any additional information, must visit to offcial portal of SDNBVC.
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CPCC student Franck Idohou received the Academic Achievement Award at a recent N.C. Community Colleges Excellence Event.
Idohou, who was recently elected 2011 Student Government Association Executive Committee President, is from Togo in West Africa. He is pursuing an Associate in Arts degree and plans to transfer to a four-year college to major in computer science.
Hood Hargett Breakfast Club named Hopewell High student Claudia Hanby its Student Athlete of the Year.
Each month of the school year, the club presents a local high school student athlete with $1,000 from its Liz Murray Scholarship Fund. The Student Athlete of the Year is selected from the eight monthly winners and presented with an additional $5,000 scholarship at the end of the year.
Iredell County
Members of South Iredell High School's Interact Club raised $820 for Relay for Life by selling purple ribbons that they tied to the fence in front of their school.
The Iredell County Relay for Life event was held at the Iredell County fairgrounds on May 21.
Cabarrus County
Five Cannon School juniors - Shelby Dyl of Davidson, Madeline Hurley of Huntersville, Josh Lamb of Mooresville, Brianna Ratté of Huntersville and Stephanie Schauder of Huntersville - have been named Junior Scholars at Elon University.
To achieve this distinction, students must have an A average, score a minimum of 1,870 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT, and demonstrate significant extracurricular involvement.
Cannon School junior Stephanie Schauder of Huntersville won a gold medal in the 87th annual Scholastic Art and Writing awards.
The program recognizes outstanding, creative teenagers. Stephanie and other winning artists will be honored June 9 at a gala celebration at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Her drawing, titled "A Different World," is among a group that will be exhibited June 9-25 at the World Financial Center Courtyard Gallery in Lower Manhattan.
Nine Cannon Upper School students from the Lake Norman area recently earned national recognition for excellence on the 2010 National Spanish Examinations.
The students are Olivia Andretti (bronze medal), Hailey Foreman (gold), Ian Hicks (silver), Tabatha Horney (silver), Katie Maness (bronze), Mitali Samant (bronze), Barclay Sparrow (silver), Sergio Valdes (silver) and Rachel West (bronze).
Cannon School sophomore Laurent Dupuis of Mooresville scored in the top 10 nationwide and earned a silver medal for his level in the annual Grand Concours National French Contest. He was one of more than 100,000 students nationwide and abroad who sat for the National French Contest Exam in March.


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Football, for all of its intricate play design, can be a fairly simple game.
To wit: identify your best player, and get him the ball as many ways as possible.
Shawnee Mission West senior Andre Maloney was a receiver Friday. He ran it out of the Vikings' version of the wildcat formation. He returned a punt with scintillating results.
Maloney's versatility and a stingy, ball-hawking defense paved the way for Shawnee Mission West's 23-8 victory over Olathe South at Shawnee Mission South District Stadium.
Maloney's first big play of the night was a 72-yard touchdown pass from quarterback A.J. Verdini, the highlight of a four catch, 121-yard receiving game.
That play had been open earlier in the game, but the pass sailed long.
"I threw it over his head. That's my fault. He says he lost his footing, but I don't believe that at all," Verdini said with a grin. "That kid's probably the fastest in the Sunflower League. I knew we'd be coming back to it."
So did Maloney.
The second attempt was similar to a well-struck golf shot. Verdini knew it was good as soon as he let it fly.
"I threw that and it was like, 'I'm gone. We're gonna score. It's a touchdown,'" Verdini said.
Maloney, who has committed to Kansas, rushed for 41 yards on 10 carries. The highlight of the evening, though, was a 55-yard punt return in the fourth quarter. He picked up a bouncing football and found the end zone after a temporary delay.
"I just wanted to get some yards. When the guy wrapped me up, I was just waiting for that big hit, and I was like, oh, man, no one hit me,'" Maloney said. "I broke the tackle — and touchdown."
Justin Hobbs' 54-yard touchdown pass was sandwiched between Maloney's pair of big scoring plays.
"We have a lot of weapons in our offense, and people saw that tonight… This year we have Andre scoring touchdowns and Justin Hobbs scoring touchdowns," Verdini said. "We have a defense that can force turnovers. We missed a couple picks, but we'll fix that. That's what you need."
Shawnee Mission West, 2-0, was poised to post its first shutout of the season until Olathe South's Tom McCue rumbled in from 19 yards out with 1:07 left in the game.
The Falcons, 1-1, could have dented the scoreboard first, but were stuffed after four tries from the 5-yard line in the first quarter. Three lost fumbles and an interception derailed most of their scoring opportunities with the game in reach.
The Vikings didn't get their shutout, but they head into next week's game against Lawrence having allowed a measly 11 points in eight quarters.
The secret to good defense can sometimes be as simple as the secret to good offense.
"I think they're just playing tough, hard-nosed football," Shawnee Mission West coach Tim Callaghan said. "They're getting to the ball, and there's not a lot of solo tackles. There's a lot of gang tackling."
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David Axe, the Kearsarge, and the Nicaraguan Post
I was recently trying to investigate The Nicaraguan Post - wondering
Is this an actual newspaper? The content on the website seems to be completely syndicated or copied/pasted; there are almost no viewers (you can check the alexa or compete ranks of a website to verify this); the only "print issue" available online seems completely fabricated and copied from other sources with no original content; there are no advertisements.
Has anyone ever seen an actual print copy of this paper? The domain name was registered Feb 20, 2008 and is owned by Holzinger, Reinhard; Ave Bodan #105; Granada, NA 90210 NI; 505-552-3053; firstname.lastname@example.com - which matches the phone number on the website.
In the process of some online investigation, I ran across some interesting articles by David Axe when he was reporting on the US ship Kearsarge's visit to Nicaragua. (See his original article on Kearsarge's visit to Nicaragua and his followup articles on the Kearsarge's Nicaraguan visit.)
Then I found Axe's piece on the Nicaraguan Post's use/misuse of his articles where I read Tacked onto the end of my story was this delightfulness,courtesy of NicPo's hacks: "Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago are the other nations that will soon feel intimidated by the warship before it returns to its base in Virginia."
It sounds like there is more behind the Nicaraguan Post than just syndicated cut and paste. What is it?
I'll give them a ring and let you know.
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Latitude: 54.1351 / 54°8'6"N
Longitude: -1.5224 / 1°31'20"W
OS Eastings: 431304
OS Northings: 471134
OS Grid: SE313711
Mapcode National: GBR KNTM.6F
Mapcode Global: WHC7V.LB89
Entry Name: 7, KIRKGATE (See details for further address information)
Listing Date: 6 May 1970
Last Amended: 17 December 1970
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1150185
English Heritage Legacy ID: 330095
Location: Ripon, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG4
County: North Yorkshire
District: Harrogate
Civil Parish: Ripon
Built-Up Area: Ripon
Traditional County: Yorkshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): North Yorkshire
Church of England Parish: Ripon Cathedral Parish with Littlethorpe
Church of England Diocese: Leeds
1/81 (south side)
6.5.70 Nos 7,
17.12.70 Nos 8 and 9
Late C16, although only the roof and the chimneybreasts remain as evidence of this;
extended forward to street frontage in late C17 and given the handsome front with
pilastered first floor shown in J M W Turner's drawing of Kirkgate dated 1797 (British
Museum); refronted in mid C19. Stucco. Slate roof. Two storeys. Wooden bracketed
eaves cornice. Six C19 sashes in moulded flush-frames with segmental pediments.
Continuous C19 shopfront: panelled pilasters, eclectic capitals, frieze and
modillioned cornice: mullions with spiral fluting at bottom, and foliate capitals
taking segmental arches with highly ornamental lintels. Three doors in recessed
C16 roof runs east-west down centre of building, and shows that there were cross-wings
at each end, of which the eastern one may have been extended in early C17.
Listing NGR: SE3130471134
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text: Professional Digital Two-Way Radio System Installation Guide DR 3000 Repeater Repeater Foreword This manual is intended for use by experienced technicians familiar with similar types of equipment. Specifically, it contains installation information required for the MOTOTRBO Repeater. Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance See Installation Requirements for Compliance with Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure Safety Standards on page ii. Computer Software Copyrights The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product. Document Copyrights No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola. Disclaimer The information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve readability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor does it cover any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others. Trademarks MOTOROLA and the Stylized M logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2007, Motorola, Inc. i Installation Requirements for Compliance with Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure Safety Standards ATTENTION! This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC/ICNIRP limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use. To ensure compliance to RF Energy Safety Standards: • Install only Motorola approved antennas and accessories • Be sure that Product Safety and RF Safety Booklet enclosed with this radio is available to the end user upon completion of the installation of this radio Before using this product, the operator must be familiar with the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with each radio (Motorola Publication part number 6866537D37) to ensure compliance with Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposure limits. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories for your radio model: http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise ii Table of Contents iii Table of Contents Foreword ..........................................................................................................i Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance .............................................................................................i Computer Software Copyrights ....................................................................................................................i Document Copyrights ...................................................................................................................................i Disclaimer.....................................................................................................................................................i Trademarks ..................................................................................................................................................i Installation Requirements for Compliance with Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure Safety Standards .............................................................ii Repeater Model Numbering Scheme...........................................................vi Chapter 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Installation Overview...................................................................................................................... 1-1 Environmental Conditions at Intended Installation Site ................................................................. 1-1 1.2.1 Operating Temperature Range ......................................................................................... 1-1 1.2.2 Humidity ............................................................................................................................ 1-2 1.2.3 Air Quality ......................................................................................................................... 1-2 Equipment Ventilation.................................................................................................................... 1-2 AC Input Power Requirements ...................................................................................................... 1-2 1.4.1 Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................... 1-2 Equipment Mounting Methods ....................................................................................................... 1-2 Site Grounding and Lightning Protection ....................................................................................... 1-3 1.6.1 Electrical Ground .............................................................................................................. 1-3 1.6.2 RF Ground ........................................................................................................................ 1-3 1.6.3 Lightning Ground .............................................................................................................. 1-3 Power Supply Connections............................................................................................................ 1-3 Chapter 2 2.1 2.2 3.2 Mechanical Installation....................................................... 2-1 Unpacking Equipment.................................................................................................................... 2-1 Transferring Equipment from Shipping Container to Rack or Cabinet........................................... 2-1 Chapter 3 3.1 Pre-Installation Considerations ......................................... 1-1 Indicators and Connectors................................................. 3-1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.1 LED Indicator Descriptions ............................................................................................... 3-1 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................... 3-2 3.2.1 Rear Panel Parts .............................................................................................................. 3-2 6866576D02 June 12, 2007 iv Table of Contents Chapter 4 4.1 4.2 Power Supply Connections ........................................................................................................... 4-1 4.1.1 AC Input Power Connection ............................................................................................. 4-1 4.1.2 Ground Connection .......................................................................................................... 4-2 4.1.3 Battery Backup Connection .............................................................................................. 4-2 RF Antenna Connections .............................................................................................................. 4-3 4.2.1 Duplexer Selection............................................................................................................ 4-3 4.2.2 Antenna Selection ............................................................................................................ 4-3 Chapter 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 Electrical Connections........................................................ 4-1 Post-Installation Checklist ................................................. 5-1 Applying Power.............................................................................................................................. 5-1 Verifying Proper Operation ............................................................................................................ 5-1 5.2.1 Front Panel LEDs ............................................................................................................. 5-1 Archiving........................................................................................................................................ 5-1 5.3.1 Copying the Repeater Codeplug Data to a Computer ...................................................... 5-1 Appendix A Replacement Parts Ordering..............................................A-1 A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 Warranty and Service Support ...................................................................................................... A-1 European Radio Support Centre (ERSC)...................................................................................... A.2 Piece Parts .................................................................................................................................... A.3 Technical Support.......................................................................................................................... A.3 Further Assistance from Motorola ................................................................................................. A.3 Related Publications DR 3000 Basic Service Manual................................................................................................... 6866576D03 June 12, 2007 6866576D02 v List of Figures List of Figures Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2 Locations of External Connectors at Rear of Repeater ........................................................ 4-1 Making Connections to a Backup Battery ............................................................................. 4-2 June 12, 2007 6866576D02 Repeater Model Numbering Scheme vi Repeater Model Numbering Scheme Model No.Example : Position AA : M 2 7 Q P R 9 J A 7 A N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Unique Model Variations N: Standard Package AZ: Asia/Australia LA: Latin America AA: North America (except Mexico) MD: Europe/Middle East/Africa Version Letter Repeater MOTOTRBO Repeater Model Series Feature Level 1: Mini-U 2: BNC 7: Rack Mount Band J: 136-174MHz Q: 403-470MHz Primary System Type A: Conventional Power Level P: 25-40W Q: 25-45W Physical Packages R: Repeater Primary Operation J: w/o GPS L: w/ GPS Channel Spacing 9: Variable/Programmable June 12, 2007 6866576D02 Chapter 1 Pre-Installation Considerations Proper installation ensures the best possible performance and reliability of the MOTOTRBO Repeater. Pre-installation planning is required. This includes considering the mounting location of the repeater in relation to input power and antennas. Also to be considered are site environment conditions, the particular mounting method (several available), and required tools and equipment. If this is the first time installing this type of equipment, it is highly recommended that the user read: • this entire installation section before beginning the actual installation, and • the Motorola Quality Standard Fixed Network Equipment Installation manual, R56 (6881089E50), specifically refer to the information on ground connection for lightning protection. 1.1 Installation Overview The following information is an overview for installing the MOTOTRBO Repeater and ancillary equipment. Step-by-step procedures for each of the major installation tasks are then provided beginning in Section 2, Mechanical Installation. • Plan the installation, paying particular attention to environmental condition at the site, ventilation requirements, and grounding and lightning protection. • Unpack and inspect the equipment. • Mechanical install the equipment at the site. • Make necessary electrical and cabling connections, including the following: - AC input cabling - Caoxial cables to transmit and receive antennas • Perform a post-installation function checkout test of the equipment to verify proper installation. • Proceed to the Optimization procedures to customize the repeater parameters per customer specifications (e.g. operating frequency, PL, codes, color code, etc.). 1.2 Environmental Conditions at Intended Installation Site ! Caution If the repeater is to be installed in an environment which is usually dusty or dirty (and so does not meet the air quality requirements), the air used to cool the repeater modules must be treated using appropriate filtering devices. Dust or dirt accumulating on the internal circuit boards and modules is not easily removed, and can cause such malfunctions as overheating and intermittent electrical connections. The repeater may be installed in any location suitable for electronic communications equipment, provided that the environmental condition do not exceed the equipment specifications for temperature, humidity, and air quality. 1.2.1 Operating Temperature Range -30°C (-22°F) to +60°C (+140°F) This is the temperature measured in close proximity to the repeater. For example, if the repeater is mounted in a cabinet, the temperature within the cabinet is measured. 1-2 1.2.2 Pre-Installation Considerations: Equipment Ventilation Humidity Not to exceed 95% relative humidity @ 50°C (122°F). 1.2.3 Air Quality For equipment operating in an environmentally controlled environment with repeater(s) rack mounted, the airborne particle level must not exceed 25 µg/m³. For equipment operating in an area which is not environmentally controlled (repeater(s) cabinet mounted), air borne particle level must not exceed 90 µg/m³. 1.3 Equipment Ventilation The repeater is equipped with a cooling fan that is used to provide forced convection cooling. When planning the installation, observe the following ventilation guidelines: • Customer-supplied cabinets must be equipped with ventilation slots or openings in the front (for air entry) and back or side panels (for air to exit). If several repeaters are installed in a single cabinet, be sure ventilation openings surround each repeater to allow for adequate cooling. • All cabinets must have a least 15 cm (6 inches) of open space between the air vents and any wall or other cabinets. This allows adequate air flow. • When multiple cabinets (each equipped with several repeaters) are installed in an enclosed area, make sure the temperature within each cabinet does not exceed the recommended/ maximum operating temperature of +16°C (+140°F). It may be necessary to have air conditioning or other climate control equipment installed to satisfy the environmental requirements. 1.4 AC Input Power Requirements The repeater is equipped with a switching power supply, this assembly operates from 100Vac to 240Vac at 47 to 63Hz AC input power. A standard 3-prong line cord is supplied to connect the power supply to the AC source. It is recommended that a standard 3-wire grounded electrical outlet be used as the AC source. ! The AC socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible. Caution The outlet must be connected to an AC source capable of supplying a maximum of 280W. For a nominal 110/120Vac input, the AC source must supply 5A and should be protected by circuit breaker rated at 15A. For a nominal 220/240Vac input, the AC source must supply 3A and should be protected by a circuit breaker rated at 10A. 1.4.1 Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment ratings should be used when addressing this concern. 1.5 Equipment Mounting Methods The MOTOTRBO Repeater may be mounted in a rack, bracket or cabinet (available as accessories). June 12, 2007 6866576D02 Pre-Installation Considerations: Site Grounding and Lightning Protection 1.6 1-3 Site Grounding and Lightning Protection ! Caution Proper site grounding and lightning protection are vitally important consideration. Failure to provide proper lightning protection may result in permanent damage to the radio equipment. One of the most important considerations when designing a communications site is the ground and lightning protection system. While proper grounding techniques and lightning protection are closely related, the general category of site grounding may be divided into the following section. 1.6.1 Electrical Ground Ground wires carrying electrical current from circuitry or equipment at the site is included in the category of electrical ground. Examples include the AC or DC electrical power used to source equipment located at the site, and wires or cables connected to alarms or sensors located at the site. 1.6.2 RF Ground This type of ground is related to the transmission of the radio frequency energy to earth ground. An example of RF grounding is the use of shielding to prevent or at least minimize the leakage of unwanted RF transmissions from communications equipment and cables. 1.6.3 Lightning Ground Providing adequate lightning protection is critical to a safe reliable communications site. RF transmission cables, and AC and DC power lines must all be protected to prevent lightning energy from entering the site building. Although a comprehensive coverage of the site grounding technique and lightning protection is not within the scope of this instruction manual, there are several excellent industry sources for rules and guidelines on ground and lightning protection at communications site. NOTE: Motorola recommends the following reference source: Motorola Quality Standards Fixed Network Equipment Installation Manual R56……………………...……………......................................6881089E50 1.6.4 Equipment Grounding Guidelines The repeater is equipped with a ground screw located on the rear of the repeater power supply module. This screw is used to connect the repeater to the site ground point. It is assumed that all antenna cables, and AC or DC power cabling, has been properly grounded and lightning protected by following the industry rules and guidelines. 1.7 Power Supply Connections Refer to 4.1.1 AC Input Power Connection on page 4-1 for the recommended AC input power connection and to 4.1.2 Ground Connection on page 4-2 for the recommended ground connection. 6866576D02 June 12, 2007 1-4 Pre-Installation Considerations Notes June 12, 2007 6866576D02 Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation This section describes the procedures to unpack and mechanically install the MOTOTRBO Repeater. A variety of mounting methods are possible, depending on which type of cabinet or rack (if any) has been selected to house the repeater(s). Installation procedures are provided for each of the cabinet and rack types. ! Be sure to observe proper electrostatic discharge precautions if modules must be removed from the repeater. Caution 2.1 Unpacking Equipment ! WARNING 2.2 Inspect the equipment for damage immediately after unpacking, and make a report of the extent of any damage to the transportation company and to Motorola. Transferring Equipment from Shipping Container to Rack or Cabinet The repeater is shipped in a box. Upon delivery, the equipment must be removed from the container and transferred to a rack or cabinet. NOTE: Customer-supplied cabinets and racks must have mounting rail and hole spacing compatible with EIA Universal 48.3 cm (19 inches) specifications. Cabinets must provide adequate ventilation (as detailed on page 3) and must meet the following criteria: - 41.3 cm (16.25 inches) deep - 48.3 cm (19 inches) wide - 13.4 cm (5.25 inches) high Two mounting rails 5 cm (2 inches) from front cabinet with front mounting holes 5.7 cm (2.25 inches) apart (center to center). Contact Motorola Technical Support for specific question regarding mounting equipment in customer-supplied cabinets. 2-2 Mechanical Installation: Transferring Equipment from Shipping Container to Rack or Cabinet Notes June 12, 2007 6866576D02 Chapter 3 Indicators and Connectors 3.1 Front Panel 3.1.1 LED Indicator Descriptions LED Status Solid GREEN Power Solid RED Off Repeater Disable Description Repeater powered by AC Repeater powered by backup battery Repeater powered off Solid RED Repeater function disabled Blinking RED Repeater in self-test mode Off Repeater in normal operational mode Digital Solid BLUE Repeater in Digital Mode Analog Solid YELLOW Repeater in Analog Mode Solid GREEN Repeater transmitting (Analog) Solid GREEN Repeater transmitting on Slot A (Digital) TX-A Solid YELLOW Repeater receiving a signal for Slot A (Analog) Solid YELLOW Repeater receiving on Slot B (Digital) RX-A TX-B Solid GREEN RX-B Solid YELLOW Repeater transmitting on Slot B (Digital) Repeater receiving a signal for Slot B (Digital) 3-2 Indicators and Connectors 3.2 Rear Panel 6 1 9 2 4 7 5 8 3 3.2.1 10 Rear Panel Parts No Item Description 1 RX Connector Type BNC-F 2 Power Supply On/Off Switch Turns on or off the power to the repeater from both AC input and backup battery. If the switch is off, the repeater will not switch to battery operation. 3 Battery Backup Connector (DC Input) Backup battery supplies backup power to the repeater. The battery is an optional accessory. The repeater will trickle charge battery, but an external charger is recommended to equalize battery after a prolonged use. Auto switching from AC to battery with loss of AC power is a function of the standard repeater power supply. Supply will automatically switch back to AC operation upon the return of AC power. The front panel power LED switches from green to red when on battery power. 4 Power Supply Fan Runs continuously. 5 Main Power Supply Connector (AC Input) 100 – 240 Volts 6 26-Pin Accessory Connector Programming cable plugs in here. 7 Ethernet Connector (For Future Use) 8 Main Fan Variable speed. Idles at room temperature. Speeds up with extended use of the repeater. 9 TX Connector Type N-F 10 Ground Screw Must be connected to System Ground. June 12, 2007 6866576D02 Chapter 4 Electrical Connections After the MOTOTRBO Repeater has been mechanically installed, electrical connections must be made. This involves making the following connections: • to power supply via AC power cord, and to • antenna coax cables Figure 4-1 shows the position of the repeater external connectors and line cord located on the back panel. The AC power cord is also located at the rear of the repeater. RX CONNECTOR TX CONNECTOR POWER SUPPLY ON/OFF SWITCH 26-PIN ACCESSORY CONNECTOR MAIN FAN Rx Tx GND BATTERY BACKUP CONNECTOR POWER SUPPLY FAN GROUND SCREW ETHERNET CONNECTOR MAIN POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR Figure 4-1 Locations of External Connectors at Rear of Repeater 4.1 Power Supply Connections 4.1.1 AC Input Power Connection ! Caution Do not apply AC power to the repeater at this time. Make sure that the circuit breaker associated with the AC outlet is turned to OFF. NOTE: The AC socket-outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible. Each repeater ships with a 2.438 m (8 feet) 3-conductor line cord that connects the repeater to a 110/120/220/240Vac source. Figure 4-1 shows the location of the main power supply connector (AC input), where the line cord connects to the repeater. Insert the 3-prong plug into a 110/120/220/ 240Vac grounded outlet. If an alternate line cord is required, obtain a suitable line cord, with fittings approved by the safety testing agency in the end-use country, from a certified electrical parts supplier. Electrical Connections: Power Supply Connections 4-2 4.1.2 Ground Connection The repeater is equipped with a ground screw located on the rear of the repeater. Connect the ground screw to the site ground point. ! Caution ! Caution 4.1.3 Refer to Motorola Quality Standards Fixed Network Equipment Installation Manual R56 (6881089E50), for complete information regarding lightning protection. The repeater is to be connected to a battery supply that is in accordance with the applicable electrical codes for the end use country; for example, the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 in the U.S. Battery Backup Connection The MOTOTRBO Repeater offers the capability of connecting to battery backup power in the event of an AC power failure. The battery backup system is connected to the repeater through the DC connector mounted at the rear of the repeater. The repeater power supply will trickle charge the backup battery. If the battery is significantly discharged, it is recommended that an external charger be used to charge the battery. ! Caution The repeater is to be connected to a battery charger that is in accordance with the applicable electrical codes for the end use country; for example, the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70 in the U.S. FUSE + Figure 4-2 Making Connections to a Backup Battery June 13, 2007 6866576D02 Electrical Connections: RF Antenna Connections 4.2 4-3 RF Antenna Connections The transmit and receive antenna RF connection are made using two separate connectors. Coax cable from the receive and transmit antenna must be connected to the N-type (TX) and BNC-type (RX) connectors. The position of these connectors is shown in Figure 4-1. For repeater use, either two antennas with adequate isolation (75 dB - UHF and 85 dB - VHF) between them, or one antenna and a duplexer with at least 75 dB - UHF and 85 dB - VHF isolation between the TX and RX antenna ports is required. ! Caution 4.2.1 The repeater can key up at any time due to input from a subscriber unit or a CW ID. Please insure that all power is switched off before disconnecting the transmit antenna. Duplexer Selection The selection of the duplexer is critical to system performance. The use of a notch (band reject) duplexer is possible is some systems that are not located at high RF density sites. A duplexer like the HFE8400 (406 – 450 MHz) or RFE4000 (450 – 470 MHz) or HFD8465 (150 – 160 MHz) is adequate. Note that these duplexers are good for 4 to 7 MHz TX/RX spacings. Select another duplexer for other TX/RX spacings. The duplexer must be able to handle at least 50 Watts continuously. For the best system range, the insertion loss should be less than 2 dB. If the repeater is used in higher RF density sites, the use of a bandpass duplexer is recommended. 4.2.2 Antenna Selection The selection of the antenna is critical to system performance. The selected antenna must be 50 Ohm impedance and capable of at least 50 Watts. Gain antennas may be used to increase system coverage. Please take note of licensing restrictions when selecting gain antennas. Some services or regions may have antenna gain or system ERP limitations. The antenna must be connected to the duplexer with a high grade 50 Ohm transmission line (Heliax). The line must have connectors to match the connectors on the duplexer and antenna. For proper antenna installation, please also consult the Motorola Quality Standards Fixed Network Equipment Installation Manual R56 (6881089E50). ! It is important that all antenna cables are grounded at the point they enter the building. Caution ! The antenna design is the customer's responsibility. All aspects of the antenna design must comply with the relevant local regulations. Caution 6866576D02 June 13, 2007 Electrical Connections: RF Antenna Connections 4-4 Notes June 13, 2007 6866576D02 Chapter 5 Post-Installation Checklist After the MOTOTRBO Repeater has been mechanically installed and all electrical connections have been made, power may now be applied and the repeater checked for proper operation. 5.1 Applying Power Before applying power to the repeater, make sure all boards are securely seated in the appropriate connectors on the backplane and that all RF cables are securely connected. Turn ON the circuit breaker controlling the AC outlet that is supplying power to the repeater Power Supply Module. 5.2 Verifying Proper Operation Operation of the repeater can be verified by: • observing the state of the 8 LEDs located on the front panel, and • exercising radio operation. ! Caution 5.2.1 Some repeater components can become extremely hot during operation. Turn off all power to the repeater, and wait until sufficiently cool before touching the repeater. Front Panel LEDs After turning ON the repeater power (or after a repeater reset), the 8 LEDs on the repeater front panel: • are all lit for about one second to indicate that they are functional. • go off for one second. • now indicate operational status of the repeater. 5.3 Archiving 5.3.1 Copying the Repeater Codeplug Data to a Computer Backup the repeater's codeplug data by using the Customer Programming Software (CPS) on a computer. 5-2 Post-Installation Checklist: Archiving Notes June 12, 2007 6866576D02 Appendix A 1.0 EMEA Regional Warranty, Service and Technical Support Warranty and Service Support Motorola offers long term support for its products. This support includes full exchange and/or repair of the product during the warranty period, and service/ repair or spare parts support out of warranty. Any "return for exchange" or "return for repair" by an authorized Motorola Dealer must be accompanied by a Warranty Claim Form. Warranty Claim Forms are obtained by contacting an Authorized Motorola Dealer. 1.1 Warranty Period and Return Instructions The terms and conditions of warranty are defined fully in the Motorola Dealer or Distributor or Reseller contract. These conditions may change from time to time and the following notes are for guidance purposes only. In instances where the product is covered under a "return for replacement" or "return for repair" warranty, a check of the product should be performed prior to shipping the unit back to Motorola. This is to ensure that the product has been correctly programmed or has not been subjected to damage outside the terms of the warranty. Prior to shipping any radio back to the appropriate Motorola warranty depot, please contact Customer Resources (Please see page A-3). All returns must be accompanied by a Warranty Claim Form, available from your Customer Services representative. Products should be shipped back in the original packaging, or correctly packaged to ensure no damage occurs in transit. 1.2 After Warranty Period After the Warranty period, Motorola continues to support its products in two ways. 1. Motorola's Managed Technical Services (MTS) offers a repair service to both end users and dealers at competitive prices. 2. MTS supplies individual parts and modules that can be purchased by dealers who are technically capable of performing fault analysis and repair. A-2 2.0 EMEA Regional Warranty, Service and Technical Support: European Radio Support Centre (ERSC) The ERSC Customer Information Desk is available through the following service numbers: Austria: 08 00 29 75 41 Italy: 80 08 77 387 Belgium: 08 00 72 471 Luxemburg: 08 00 23 27 Denmark: 80 88 05 72 Netherlands: 08 00 22 45 13 Finland: 08 00 11 49 910 Norway: 80 01 11 15 France: 08 00 90 30 90 Portugal: 08 00 84 95 70 Germany: 08 00 18 75 240 Spain: 90 09 84 902 Greece: 00 80 04 91 29 020 Sweden: 02 07 94 307 UK : 08 00 96 90 95 Switzerland: 08 00 55 30 82 Ireland: 18 00 55 50 21 Iceland: 80 08 147 Or dial the European Repair and Service Centre: Tel: +49 30 6686 1555 Please use these numbers for repair enquiries only. 3.0 Piece Parts Some replacement parts, spare parts, and/or product information can be ordered directly. If a complete Motorola part number is assigned to the part, it is available from Motorola Radio Products and Solutions Organization (RPSO). If no part number is assigned, the part is not normally available from Motorola. If the part number is appended with an asterisk, the part is serviceable by Motorola Depot only. If a parts list is not included, this generally means that no user-serviceable parts are available for that kit or assembly. Orders for replacement parts, kits and assemblies should be placed directly on Motorola's local distribution/dealer organisation or via Motorola Online at: http://emeaonline.motorola.com * The Radio Products and Solutions Organization (RPSO) was formerly known as the Radio Products Services Division (RPSD) and/or the Accessories and Aftermarket Division (AAD). August 14, 2007 6866576D02 A-3 EMEA Regional Warranty, Service and Technical Support: 4.0 Technical Support Motorola Product Services is available to assist the dealer/distributors in resolving any malfunctions which may be encountered. 5.0 North Europe - Stephen Woodrow Telephone: +44 (0) 1256 488 082 Fax: +44 01256 488 080 Email: email@example.com Central and East Europe - Siggy Punzenberger Telephone: +49 (0) 6128 70 2342 Fax: +49 (0) 6128 95 1096 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Russia and Belarus - Oleg Machnev Telephone: +7 495 785 0150 Fax: +7 495 785 0185 Email: email@example.com Germany - Customer Connect Team Telephone: +49 (0) 30 6686 1539 Fax: +49 (0) 30 6686 1916 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Middle East and Africa - Wayne Holmes Telephone: +27 11 800 7922 Fax: +27 11 800 7923 Email: email@example.com Italy - Ugo Gentile Telephone: +39 0 2822 0325 Fax: +39 0 2822 0334 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com France - Armand Roy Telephone: +33 1 6935 7868 Fax: +33 1 6935 7808 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com France - Laurent Irrmann Telephone: +33 1 6935 7866 Fax: +33 1 6935 7808 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Further Assistance From Motorola You can also contact the Customer Help Desk through the following web address. http://www.motorola.com/governmentandenterprise/contactus 6866576D02 August 14, 2007 A-4 August 14, 2007 EMEA Regional Warranty, Service and Technical Support: 6866576D02 MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. 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Well, I guess we're actually pretty late on putting up some sort of Halloween playlist. It seems there were a lot of Halloween parties this weekend. Which makes no sense because Halloween isn't until Thursday and there's a closer weekend to it. Maybe people are just partying more and will celebrate Halloween twice (in a different costume?) next weekend too. Maybe not. Whatever though... Halloween itself is on Thursday and all you hipsters in the crowd must be in need of some music to get you through the night. Songs about ghosts, demons, werewolves and witchcraft. But they've got to be pretty new songs. You can't be caught listening to the 'Monster Mash' or 'Thriller'. You're just too cool for school in your totally ironic costume. Which is probably no costume at all because it's a Thursday and you're not at a party or anything. Is it even cool to go to Halloween parties anymore? The answer is yes, but you'll probably say no, sweet hipster.
Anyway, we've got your ghoulish tunes covered with the Hipster Halloween 2013 playlist. Listen to the end and you might just be in for a real scare too. OoooOoooOooooh. That's a ghost sound. Not really as effective in text, right? Just enjoy the music... and happy Halloween! For Thursday.
It's not exactly terrifying... just awesome.
1. Sharon Van Etten - Serpents
2. Esben and the Witch - Deathwaltz
3. MS MR - Bones
4. Little Boots - Superstitious Heart
5. Disclosure ft. AlunaGeorge - White Noise
6. Crystal Fighters - Bridge of Bones
7. Abbe May - T.R.O.U.B.L.E
8. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Sacrilege
9. Ride Into The Sun - Hunt Like Wolves
10. Ginger and The Ghost - One Type of Dark
11. Chela - Guts
12. The National - Demons
13. Ella Hooper - Haxan
14. MGMT - Alien Days
15. Escort - Barbarians
16. Snakadaktal - Ghost
17. Astrid and The Asteroids - Autopsy
18. Gin Wigmore - Kill of the Night
19. Deep Sea Arcade - Black Cat


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Nigerian reggae/dancehall singer, Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie popularly known as Patoranking has been selected as the cover star for the latest edition of Guardian Life magazine.
In this edition of the magazine titled 'From The Streets To the World', the talented singer opens up about his journey to stardom, his musical memories, his name [Patoranking], his best song and more.
The 'Hale Hale' crooner revealed he got his name, Patoranking, from a friend, adding that his fondest musical memories were dancing at carnivals and winning mainstream dancing competitions.
The 27-year old who talked about his journey to stardom also revealed that he had always been fanatical about sounds most especially Galala sounds, adding that his song which best defined him was 'Alubarika'.
Read excerpts from his interview below:
What are your fondest musical memories?
"I remember dancing at carnivals and winning mainstream dancing competitions. They are beautiful memories. You have the whole ghetto behind you as a dancer".
How did you get the name Patoranking?
"A friend was playing guitar at the beach. He asked me my name. Then he called me Patoranking".
How did you learn patois? Some people have said your own dialect is not the original patois. How would you like to respond to that?
"I fell in love with the language. I think it's a language of choice; I chose the language. I cannot be 100 percent fluent as a Jamaican but when I speak to my Jamaican friends, they understand what I am saying. They also love that I can speak their lingo".
What was your experience trying to break into the Nigerian music industry?
"To be honest, breaking into the industry was a very tough one. I conquered the underground scene before the mainstream. I remember having a collabo with artists in different local governments in Lagos State. So I came through the right channel, which was going through the underground. I got my big break in 2013. But before then, I had been recording features. I would say I waited for about 10 years before I made it".
Which of your songs best define you?
"That will be Alubarika because I was able to tell people where I am headed and where I am coming from; within three minutes I was able to sell myself to the world. I was able to sell my dream to the world and tell people, 'This is me, this is what you can expect'".
As an artist, how do you differentiate yourself from the rest?
"I try not to do what everyone else is doing. I don't follow trends; I just have the Midas touch".
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Gucci Resort 2016: Alessandro Michele Instills Retro New Direction
The Gucci Cruise collection from Creative Director Alessandro Michele debuted in NYC, where the designer further redefined the Gucci girl with a slew of retro looks — and we loved it! Are you loving the stylish new direction of the fashion house?
Destination runway shows are all the rage these days, (just ask Chanel, Louis Vuitton or Dior), and Gucci got in on the action when the Italian fashion house unveiled their Resort 2016 collection in NYC on June 4 at a Chelsea gallery, shutting down an entire street to stage their runway show. From the exposed brick walls to the ornate rugs, both the decor and the collection echoed former decades with a modern, quirky twist — and it was fabulous.
Alessandro's first collection for the label was very retro chic and 70s-inspired — and the sentiment crossed over for the resort line, really establishing his aesthetic at the fashion house. His vision is clear, and one thing is for sure: Alessandro's Gucci gal is a whole new woman, and she's here to stay!
The 60s and 70s came alive in the collection, which consisted of chevron prints, knits, mod, thigh-high mini dresses, skirt suits, fur and lace. Embroidery, bold colors, sheer gowns and unexpected prints also made their way down the runway. He surely didn't skip out on the accessories, as models sported a fistful of rings with their looks and wore eyeglasses and head scarves.
The front row included 50 Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson — and it's only a matter of time before the cool celeb set shows off the retro yet feminine new Gucci looks on the red carpet.
Check out our personal highlights from the collection, right on the runway, and let us know if you're a fan of the new Gucci girl. Are you loving the new direction?
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text: Nikau continued to develop her work, learning from artist model Bill Barminski , who was probably the most influential artist model in her project. This led Nikau to embrace space in her work, as well as to extensively explore surface texture. Bill Barminski paints on peeling wooden surfaces; Nikau began to paint over disassembled fast food packages, with the cardboard shapes and text upon them remaining visible through layers of paint. Much of the text on the packages contains lists of artificial ingredients; these words became integral to her compositions. Nikau smears paint over realistic figures, obscuring children's eyes, as if to indicate that they are blind to the health risks that are linked to what they are eating.


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This application is a service of the Singapore Government.
You may bring in medicines such as those for high blood pressure, cholesterol or diabetes for personal use without a licence if the quantity is less than a three-month supply. Some other medicines, such as anti-anxiety pills, sleeping pills and stronger painkillers, may need an import licence. Please check if your medicine's ingredients are listed in the list of Controlled Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Appendix A). If they are, you will need to apply for an import licence to bring them into Singapore. You are not allowed to import medicines containing prohibited substances listed in the HSA's website.
You will need to complete and submit the application form together with supporting documents stated in the application form at least 10 working days before your arrival.
Please submit your application as soon as possible, with complete supporting documents including your doctor's letter/ prescription, passport page with personal details and flight tickets. The application form can be downloaded here.
As far as possible, please provide an accurate translation of the documents in English to facilitate processing of your application.
A licence is not required in this case.
You may refer to Singapore Customs website for more information on declaration of medicines.
You may submit an application to us and we will review it based on the merits of the case.
You may do so if the criteria stated on HSA's website have been met. However, medicines imported from overseas have not been assessed by HSA for their safety, efficacy and quality. You are therefore advised to obtain your medicines through a pharmacist or a doctor in Singapore. For more information on the risks of buying health products from overseas, you may refer to HSA's consumer guides.
You may only bring in Singapore-registered Nicotine chewing gums (printed with the Singapore registration number on the packaging). This is mainly applicable for individuals who purchased the Nicotine chewing gums in Singapore and brought it overseas, and eventually carried the balance back to Singapore.
Other nicotine replacement products such as nicotine lozenges, spray and patches are allowed to be imported, subject to the criteria stated on HSA's website.
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A renaissance of traditional culture is sweeping the landlocked Asian nation of Mongolia. Long-ago conquerers of most of Asia and part of Europe, the Mongols have lived in isolation under Communist rule since 1921. But now the Mongolian People's Republic is swinging its doors open to the world.
A renewed burst of nationalism is bringing looser ties with the Soviet Union and new respect for all things Mongolian. The long-persecuted Buddhist faith is in resurgence. Genghis Khan, who united warring tribes nearly 800 years ago and set them on their path of conquest, is no longer condemned as a feudal aggressor, but rather praised as a national hero.
This year, on the rolling grasslands that surround the capital of Ulan Bator, Mongolians have held several traditional "Naddam" festivals, featuring the national sports of wrestling, archery and horse racing. One festival marked a late-summer visit by U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker III. Another honored Genghis Khan in a celebration of the 750th anniversary of the writing of "The Secret History of the Mongols," which documented the famous conquerer's life and the history of his people.


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Get Partnership With PR Agency
To allow a PR agency to deliver the best results, work together to allow them to know about your brand in order to develop the most compelling story. With the knowledge of the ins and outs of your company, rest assure that your PR team will generate stories that accentuate your business. Achieve clarity by stating what you want your PR agency to deliver will neatly align PR practices with your business goals and intentions. Such clear lines of communication pave way for your PR agency to represent your company with the most suitable campaign. Most importantly, transparency is key to a trusting client-agency relationship that will unlock doors to an interesting PR campaign.
Clearly set forth project objectives that your PR agency can achieve at the end of a PR campaign. The often overlooked aspect of stating your aims to your PR team in black and white is a timeless tip for everyone. In the flow of work, the involvement of multiple parties may complicate the broth of your campaign. Hence, the best recipe to a successful PR campaign is to ensure regular updates and communication between you and your PR agency. That way, too many cooks cannot spoil the broth for they are working on the same (recipe) page.
Finally, providing open and honest feedback to your PR agency will facilitate an understanding that is crucial to your PR campaign. In this delicate dance of dealing with problems while maintaining amicable relations, heart-to-heart communication is a substantial step to smooth issues out. A proportionate amount of feedback reporting clarifies communication, thereby expediting your PR projects. Not only does honesty improves client-agency relationship by clearing the air, it also sheds light on ideas for your PR campaign. Such efficient work behaviour makes the most out of your partnership.


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Brews & BBQ – Don't Miss Out!
Fall Fest is Tonight! There are a limited amount of tickets available at the door! This year's event is even bigger and better than last year with the following NEW happenings:
– Stoll & Wolfe Whiskey Distillery Tasting
– Wine Wall
– Golden Tickets Raffle
– Popcorn Bar
– Silent Auction with all New Items!
Try Local Brewers including: Stoudts Brewery, Chatty Monks & Sly Fox
Savor a Delicious BBQ Dinner from Willoughby's & Adelphia Seafood
Enjoy Live Music by Erich Cawalla & Friends
Remember all proceeds help the Junior League of Reading fund its Youth Empowered initiative.
Where: Kraras Hall at the Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Reading, PA 19611
When: October 29, 6-11PM
Admission: $90
Click Here to Buy Your Tickets.
You must be 21 or over to purchase tickets or attend this event.
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"Purple Noon" Review ✦✦✦✦✧
Year of Release: 1960
Director: René Clément
Screenwriters: René Clément, Paul Gégauff
Director of Photography: Henri Decaë
Cast: Alain Delon, Maurice Ronet
Synopsis: The story of a sociopathic yet skilled con-man with selfish intentions who decides to murder a rich acquaintance in a bid to steal his identity and take on his playboy lifestyle.
Purple Noon Review:
Set in a sumptuous, sun-bleached Italy, "Purple Noon" is a gorgeous piece of cinema and arguably the finest Ripliad adaptation ever captured on film. Although the movie is an undoubtedly simple and intellectually undemanding character study, it celebrates the effeminate charm of the strikingly handsome Alain Delon, who plays Tom Ripley in such an understated manner that he becomes a strikingly enigmatic figure of deception and materialism.
Ripley is tanned, lean, and composed, beginning as an amateur con artist and slowly learning the tricks of the trade while he tiptoes around potential problems and figures out a way to construct his new image. It's here that René Clément questions the elements that go into creating a person or a character. Is it their clothes? Their profession? Their signature? Ripley tries everything and the dangerous game he plays leads him into some very tricky situations.
Each and every frame in "Purple Noon" looks like it has been meticulously carved out from a block of clay and the scenes are caked in glorious colour and topped off with an exotic score from Nina Rota. The filming style is such that even melodrama melts into the scenery as Delon's natural magnetism radiates under the sunlight in an observant and emotionally detached manner.


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The short film – A Lovely Side To Darkness – that was written & directed by my editor on "Hubris", Juan Alcazar, made a deal with Open Films and has his film available online for viewing. It is a 15 minute horror short that garnered a few awards, and critical reviews. Check it out!
You can find the film at this link:


text: Derived from the word "combination", Combi® refers to the critical relationship between children and their caretakers and is a subsidiary of the Combi Corporation in Japan. The company draws inspiration from modern, sleek Japanese design to create convenient juvenile products appropriate for American families. With the goal of maximizing convenience and making parenting easier, the product line includes thoughtfully designed lightweight strollers, car seats, baby travel systems, high chairs, mobile entertainers and activity centers, baby bouncers and more. The single and double strollers have a 3–Second Fold® feature which takes just three quick steps to easily and compactly fold the stroller; enhanced features include cup holders, large wheels, extra–wide padded seats and removable, washable seat pads. The clever mobile entertainers offer a playful and stimulating environment for your little one and reflect the innovative approach Combi® brings to every product.


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CTRL, ALT, DELETE Podcast: #83 Vanessa Van Edwards (On How To Be Liked)
Vanessa Van Edwards is an author of Captivate, Huffington Post columnist and behavioural investigator.
Vanessa consults Fortune 500 companies and is a professional people watcher—speaking, researching and cracking the code of interesting human behaviour for audiences around the world. Vanessa's groundbreaking workshops and courses teach individuals how to succeed in business and life by understanding the hidden dynamics of people. She has been featured on the Wall Street Journal, the Today Show, CNN, Fast Company and Forbes.
In her own words she loves inappropriately intimate questions and eavesdropping on strangers conversations in coffee shops. she loves to figure people out. Vanessa doesn't believe there are boring people—just individuals afraid to expose who the really are.
Her book CAPTIVATE, is out now. It's an awesome book, all about what to do in social situations, learn to be charismatic and succeed with people.
Subscribe on iTunes now!
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How I Grew Up Online
"In love with Emma Gannon's Ctrl Alt Delete. So funny & smart, and reminding me of some of my own cringe teen Internet exploits!"– Anna James, former literary editor of ELLE
"Funny, honest, and nostalgic!"– The Debrief
"Emma Gannon is a bright spark of light in the world. I seriously dig everything she makes"– Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of Big Magic


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Well it looks like the floodgates have opened, at least for the Nokia Lumia 1020 any way. Nokia conversations reported that the Lumia Black
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With the Lumia 1520, the first Windows Phone Phablet set to become available this week in the US, there are a lot of lead
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Windows Phone GDR3 Allows Restricting Background Data In Settings!
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GDR3 Allows The HTC 8X to Charge While Powered Off!
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HTC 8X, Unlocked International Version receiving GDR3 NOW!
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Windows Phone GDR3, Dev Preview Released!
In what would have to be a first for Windows Phone, and Microsoft, in a couple of surprise announcements, complete details of the next
GDR3 Update for Windows Phone Tentatively Confirmed, November/December!
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Vodafone AU HTC 8X, Not Getting GDR2 Update! GDR3 Is Next Update!
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Hey guy my name is Peter and in my free time I tune Cars as a freelancer.
I am 34 years old and love to share everything I know here and also learn from you guys.
Accually I am looking where I can find Tuning files (bin's) for lots of different cars.
So if you know a site let me know.


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Welcoming Shuls Project
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Eshel Los Angeles: Join us!
Join the Steering Committee of allies and community members in Los Angeles to make more inclusive Orthodox spaces.


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Building the AIR Assessment Workbench editor
As part of the development team at Saffron we see lots of new technologies and frameworks emerging on a weekly basis and it can sometimes be hard to pick out which of these new offerings will be the one that you want to experiment with next, but since the launch of the Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) we've been itching for the right project to come along that will allow us to get our toes wet and create an application for the desktop. For us, that project was our Assessment Workbench tool that had recently been made available to download on our website.
The original version of the Workbench was designed to be editable using Microsoft InfoPath, and although this was fine for most of our clients, we now wanted to make the Workbench available as a free download and for this to work it made more sense for the Workbench to be editable without having to purchase any supporting software. So, after exploring our options, we decided to start working with AIR to create a desktop editor for the Workbench.
We began working on few application prototypes to try and work out some of the obstacles we knew we would face when creating the editor. Some of these challenges are listed below:
Selecting an assessment package
From the start, we imagined that the editor would operate as a stand-alone application working outside of the actual assessment package. And to achieve this we needed a process for selecting a valid package located on the user's PC. To do this we created a new file inside the assessment package with a custom file extension (.awkb). This file would be our handle into the assessment package allowing us to validate the package and find the relevant files needed to edit an assessment.
Saving the package
Editing the original version of the Workbench was a little disorientating as there were various different files that needed to be updated for different sections of the tool and this was something we wanted to tackle with the new editor. We decided that rather than saving the various files individually it would better to save the changes as a package. We were also able update the LMS manifest files at the same time.
Installing the editor
Our last obstacle to overcome was the install process. The initial prospect of having to download and install the runtime, then download and install the editor seemed a little longer than it needed to be for us. Thankfully there are a few install options available from Adobe when it comes to installing your application. We chose to use the badge-install method because it will check whether it needs to install the runtime before installing the application. In addition to this we also added a link to the homepage of the editor that allows you to download a fresh Workbench package to your PC so that you can create a new assessment whenever you want.
Now that we had a collection of prototypes ready and working, the final task was to start putting everything together into one finished application. If you are interested in seeing the finished product you can download the editor by registering on our Assessment Workbench homepage. And if you've not yet used AIR, come back next week to find out why I'm such a fan!


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UPDATE 7:48 PM EST: Frances is citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split.
Apparently, married life wasn't working out for Frances Bean Cobain and longtime love Isaiah Silva, because the beauty is filing for divorce.
It was revealed on Wednesday that Kurt Cobain's daughter is calling off her marriage to The Eeries frontman.
Photo: Frances & Courtney Love Make A Rare Public Appearance Together!
The former flames had been together for five years, but according to the legal docs obtained by TMZ, they didn't get hitched until June of 2014 — even though reports said their wedding was only last year.
But as the once-precious pair heads to Splitsville, the 23-year-old made it clear that she doesn't want the musician making moves on her late father's fortune!
And while the gorgeous gal won't let her now-estranged husband touch her poppa's $450 million estate, she did say in the court papers that she's open to paying her ex spousal support.
We aren't sure exactly why these two are parting ways, but we hope they're both in a happier place now.
[Image via Pacific Coast News Online.]
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ESOPs: Something for You?
Our very own David Benoit wrote an article for the latest edition of Plan Consultant magazine!
ESOPs: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something for You?
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the first ESOP, here's an in-depth look at where ESOPs came from, what's new, and where they're going.