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Cold Weather RV Camping Tips
We enjoy camping and try to extend our season into the late fall. Sometimes the weather can get cooler and you need to be prepared for cold weather RV camping.
One of our traditions is to camp for Thanksgiving in the Woods. But, camping at Thanksgiving sometimes means cold weather. After a few years of experiencing freezing temps, we have learned a few things to help ensure a good cold weather RV camping trip. With a bit of preparation, you can enjoy your time while avoiding issues like frozen water lines.
I'll share what we have learned for occasional camping in colder weather. If you plan to stay in one place for an extended time in cold weather, consider reading How We Prepare Our RV For Cold Weather Living by Ashley at RV Inspiration.
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Choosing An RV For Cold Weather Camping
One of the things to consider when cold weather rv camping is your camper. After camping in a tent and our first camper, we decided that we should look for a better three season camper. You'll want to look for features like high insulation values in the walls, roof and floor, an enclosed and heated underbelly to keep tanks and pipes warm, heated holding tanks and dual pane windows.
We don't plan to do extended camping in subfreezing conditions. But there are times when we have camped in colder temperatures. We chose a Grand Design Transcend in part because of the Extended Season Protection Package that includes better insulation than some other campers and it has a heated and enclosed underbelly. We also like that the heating vents are ducted through the walls rather than the floor. It means we can put rugs down without interfering with the furnace. For us, it works well as a three season camper. One thing that would be helpful is if it had larger propane tanks like the two 30 pound tanks we had on our last camper. For more specs, check out the Grand Design Transcend Site.
If you plan to do more extensive winter camping, consider getting a four season RV. There is an article on four season RVs at RVshare that provides a good explanation.
Staying Cozy While Cold Weather RV Camping
One lesson we learned early in our camping journey was to have plenty of blankets in the camper. Even in the summer, you may encounter cooler weather in some locations. Warm blankets sure felt good at night when we camped at Rocky Mountain National Park. Be sure to bring along a few blankets you don't mind using outside by the campfire.
Most RVs have vinyl flooring. While it is easy to clean, it can feel cold. We put throw rugs down to make things a bit more cozy.
Some campers now come with an electric fireplace that provides heat. While we don't have a fireplace, we do use ceramic electric heaters. Even one set on a very low setting will quickly warm the small space of a camper. We have two electric ceramic space heaters. The one I prefer oscillates to spread the warmth around the room. We keep the electric heaters set low and have the furnace set to the low 60's. That way, heat can reach the underbelly keeping our pipes and tanks warm.
Note: if you are going to use a space heater, be sure to use caution. Don't place it next to anything flammable like curtains or bedding. Be sure that it will shut off if it gets tipped over. And, watch your overall energy consumption. If you are on 30 amp power, you may need to turn off the space heater before using other energy intensive appliances like the microwave or you may trip the circuit breaker.
One other thing to keep in mind is that you'll likely get condensation inside your camper if it is cold outside. This will happen wherever you have the least insulation. In both of our campers, it has meant water on the windows and window frames. To prevent damage, be sure to wipe the window frame as needed. You may also want to consider using a dehumidifier. We use DampRid which requires no power. I have heard some other campers having good results using Eva-dry which doesn't require chemicals but does need to be recharged periodically.
Cold Weather RV Camping Energy Needs
RV campers have a furnace that requires propane and electricity. Running your furnace can be pretty energy intensive. The two 20 pound propane tanks used on many lightweight campers can go pretty fast so keep an eye on your usage and keep your propane tanks full. If you have only one battery, the furnace will put a significant load on it. We usually camp with at least water & electric hookups. If you plan to stay in a location without hookups, consider adding to your battery capacity.
Keeping Water Running While Cold Weather RV Camping
One of the issues you'll encounter in cold weather camping is frozen water lines. A regular water hose will freeze. That means that you won't be able run water in the camper. Water expanding as it freezes may also damage the water hose and water filter. There are steps you can take to prevent problems.
Insulate your water hose. You can add foam insulation to the hose. While some insulation comes with an adhesive strip, you'll likely need to secure it with a strip of duct tape about every foot.
You can add heat tape under the insulation to warm the hose. A homemade heated insulated hose is the solution our friends Jaime and Melissa use and it works great. You can also buy a heated hose that comes with the heat tape already attached.
The weak points to a heated hose system are at the connection points at the spigot and at the camper. At the city water hookup spigot, place a bucket upside down over the water connection. You can add foam insulation to the inside of the bucket for further insulation.
For additional protection for all of your water connection components, place a large plastic bag over the bucket and hose connections. An even better option is to purchase an insulated water faucet cover.
You may encounter a water spigot that doesn't allow you to use a cover or bag to insulate the hose connection. Consider your alternatives. At one campground, we tried using part of a pool noodle but it wasn't sufficient to insulate the connection. If you have a solution for this situation, we'd love to hear about it.
Our camper has the water hookup as part of a universal docking station inside a storage compartment. This is a nice feature for colder weather camping. There is an electric plug near the hose connection which makes it easy to plug in the heated hose.
If you have a heated area for the hose connection, try to ensure any extra hose is inside the camper to help keep it warm. Be sure that the hose is insulated up to the point where it enters the camper. And don't forget to add insulation to the entry point to keep cold air from entering the camper.
If temperatures are going to get extremely cold, consider removing your hose and bringing it inside. You can fill your freshwater tank and use that water as needed.
Inside the camper, open all of the cabinet doors under the sinks. That helps keep the plumbing warm. Turn on at least one faucet to a slow drip to keep water flowing.
Consider adding RV antifreeze to your black and gray tanks. Our colder weather camping trips tend to be after we have already winterized for the year. To de-winterize, we run water through all of the lines. It goes into the tanks providing some protection from freezing. If needed to protect your tanks, you can add antifreeze by pouring it into each drain.
Try to dump your tanks when the day is warm so that everything flows well.
Winterizing After Cold Weather RV Camping
When you are ready to head out, drain all tanks and the water heater. Shut off the heater well in advance so you aren't draining scalding hot water. Find your low point drains and use them. If you have an outside shower, make sure it is drained. If temps are going to be below freezing while you are on the road, winterize the camper. If the temps will be above freezing, you can wait to winterize until just before freezing temps are expected again.
For more details on how to winterize, you can check out our post How to Winterize a Camper in 5 Easy Steps. We also have a YouTube video covering How to Winterize a Camper.
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1 .CS 5412: Lecture 6 Timestamped Data Ken Birman Spring, 2019 http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 1
2 .Timestamps Last time we discussed time more as an active aspect of a coordinated system (one of a few dimensions in which an IoT system might be active). But once a sensor reading is captured and stored, there is also a temporal aspect to data analysis. What can we say about time for data and events "inside" a data store? http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 2
3 .Time in the real world Einstein was first to really look closely at this topic. It led to his theories of relativity and his Nobel Prize. But Einstein was thinking about particles moving at near the speed of light, or near black holes. Do those ideas apply in other settings? http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 3
4 .Time in computer Systems In IoT , time is tricky to work with for many reasons: Even with GPS recievers , it can be hard to get a good fix, so time can drift IoT sensors often lack GPS and their clocks need to be reset via an event, but then might drift by seconds per day Sensors can also fail, and this includes their clocks. Thus a timestamped event may have inaccurate time! http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 4 An early "integrated clock chip" (Wikipedia)
5 .In what ways can we talk about Time? First, whenever we use time in an IoT setting, it is important to track the time source and the associated skew: Without GPS time, sensor time will drift by seconds/day With GPS time, clocks can be accurate to within about 1ms With special purpose hardware for synchronization, the machines in a cloud would be able to share a clock and be accurate to a few us. … but today's cloud computers don't have that form of shared clocks, and if virtualized, clocks can be quite inaccurate! A total mess! http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 5
6 .vendors prefer limited accuracY ! Several recent security problems have involved an attacker who places a monitoring program on the same machine that some security code is on. The attacker is assumed to have the source code for the application it is attacking. The monitoring program measures timing properties of the memory and caching hardware at very high accuracy and is able to deduce contents of the memory state of the attacked program. It seems doubtful that this would work, but several exploits show that it really does work! Even so, cloud vendors make it hard to measure time. http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 6
7 .Lamport's Causal Order Leslie Lamport is a famous distributed computing researcher Started out as a physicist and was inspired by Einstein, but went on to formalize distributed protocols, and won the Turing Award Primarily a theoretician, but he also was the author of Latex Especially good at elegant ways of posing problems and solving them He suggested that an important aspect of consistency should involve "consistency with respect to past events". He calls this "causal" consistency http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 7 Drill down: C onsistency
8 .How does he define causality? Suppose that event A occurs in a data center, and then later event B. Did A "cause" B to happen? What if A was at 10am, and B at 11:30pm. Does knowing time help? What if A was a command to register a new student, and B was an internal action that creates her "meal card" account? What if A was an email from the department asking me about my teaching preferences, and B was my reply? http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 8 Drill down: C onsistency
9 .How does he define causality For Leslie, event A causes event B if there was a computation that somehow was triggered by A, and B was part of it. Inspired by physics! But this is hard to discover automatically. Instead, Leslie focused on potential causality: A "might" have caused B. Under what conditions is this possible? Somehow, information must flow from A to B. http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 9 Drill down: C onsistency
10 .Notation for representing causality Leslie proposes that we write A B if A potentially caused B. He suggests that we use the words "happened before" for Now the question arises: is just a mathematical concept, or can we build a practical tool for tracking causality in real systems? http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 10 Drill down: C onsistency
11 .Why would we want to track A B? Consider the Securities and Exchange Commission. For them, A might be "information about stock X" and B "a trade of X". An insider trade occurs if someone with non-public information takes advantage to trade a stock before that information comes out. So if "John learned that the Lilly drug for Alzheimer's showed promise", then bought Lilly stock, perhaps John violated the insider trading law. http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 11
12 .Lamport's point Simply seeing data records in which John talks to his friend at Lilly at 10:00am and then buys Lilly stock at 10:01am might not be "proof" of criminality. If the records were timestamped by the identical clock, and the clock isn't faulty, this really would be proof. But if the records came from different computers, clock imprecision could be creating an illusion. If we track actual , we would be confident. http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 12
13 .Tracking A B Leslie first considered normal clocks. But they don't track Here, he took his inspiration from Einstein " Time is an illusion." Einstein went on to draw space-time diagrams. So Leslie asked: "Can we use space-time diagrams as the basis of a new kind of "logical clock"? If A B, then LogicalClock (A) < LogicalClock (B) If LogicalClock (A) < LogicalClock (B), then A B http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 13 Drill down: C onsistency
14 .Developing a solution Suppose that every computer (P, Q, …) has a local, private integer Call these LogicalClock P and LogicalClock Q etc. Each time something happens, increment the clock. Now, if A and B happen at P, the LogicalClock P can tell us that A B. But what if A is on machine P, and B happens on Q? http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 14 Drill down: CAP C onsistency
15 .A space-time Diagram for this case http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 15 P Q A B P sends M Q receives M Drill down: C onsistency X
16 .A space-time Diagram for this case Uncoordinated counters don't solve our problem Here, A and B end up with the identical Time, so we incorrectly conclude that A did not happen before B http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 16 P LogicalClock P Q LogicalClock Q A P sends M 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 Q receives M B Drill down: C onsistency X
17 .Aha! But notice that in the diagram, the "receive" occurs when LogicalClock B 1. Yet the "send" of M was at LogicalClock A 3. So Lamport proposes this fix: Each time an interesting event occurs at P, increment LogicalClock P If P sends M to Q, include LogicalClock P in M. When Q receives M, LogicalClock Q = Max( LogicalClock Q , LogicalClock M ) + 1 http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 17 Drill down: C onsistency
18 .Q computes: LogicalClock Q = max(0, 3) + 1 A space-time Diagram for this case http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 18 P LogicalClock P Q LogicalClock Q A P sends M 0 1 2 3 0 4 5 Q receives M B Drill down: C onsistency LogicalClock M = 3 X
19 .We now have a cheap partial solution! With Lamport's logical clocks, we pay a small cost (one integer per machine, to keep the clock, and some space in the message) Let's use Time(X) to denote the relevant LogicalClock value for x. We can time-stamp events and messages. If A B, then Time(A) < Time(B) But… if Time(A) < Time(B), perhaps A didn't happen before B! http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 19 Drill down: C onsistency
20 .A space-time Diagram for this case With logical clocks, even if P and Q never talk , we might have Time(A) < Time(B) Here, if we claim that Time(A) < Time(B) means A B, this is nonsense! http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 20 P LogicalClock P Q LogicalClock Q A 0 1 0 1 2 3 B X Y Drill down: C onsistency Firewall blocks all traffic: P can't communicate to Q
21 .Logical clocks only work in one direction. They approximate the causal happens-before relationship, but only in an "if-then" sense, not "If and only if". Lamport gives many examples where this is good enough. We actually can do better, but at the "cost" of higher space overhead. http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 21 Drill down: C onsistency
22 .Would a logical Clock work for the SEC? The SEC wants to detect that "John learned of the good news from Lilly, then purchased stock before the market heard." If A was John learning, and B was the stock purchase, then the SEC wants to look at TimeStamp (A) < TimeStamp (B), and conclude "A B". Logical Clocks don't have this specific property! So we can't use them to solve this SEC monitoring goal. http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 22
23 .Intuition behind vector clocks Suppose that we had a fancier clock that could act like logical clocks do (with the "take the max, then add one" rule). But instead of a single counter, what if it were to count "events in the causal past of this point in the execution", tracking events on a per-process basis? For example, a VectorClock value for A = [5,7] might mean "event A happens after 5 events at P, and 7 events at Q". http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 23
24 .Vector Clocks are easy to implement A vector clock has one entry per machine. VT(A) = [3, 0, 7, 1] If an event occurs at P, P increments its own entry in the vector When Q receives M from P, Q computes an entry-by-entry max, then increments its own entry (because a "receive" is an event, too) VectorClock comparison rule: Define VT(A) < VT(B) if VT(A) ≤ VT(B), Now, VT(A) < VT(B) iff A B but VT(A) ≠ VT(B) http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 24 Drill down: C onsistency
25 .A space-time Diagram for this case Suppose that P and Q never interact . With vector clocks we can see that A is concurrent with X,Y and B http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 25 P VectorClock P Q VectorClock Q A [0,0] [1,0] [0,0] [0,1] [0,2] [0,3] B X Y Drill down: C onsistency Firewall blocks all traffic: P can't communicate to Q
26 .A space-time Diagram for this case Here, P sends a message to Q after A, and it is received before B at Q. The vector timestamps show that A happens before B (and also, before Y). http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 26 P VectorClock P Q VectorClock Q A [0,0] [1,0] [0,0] [0,1] [1,2] [1,3] B X Y Drill down: C onsistency Now the firewall is gone and a message gets through!
27 .Vector Clocks solve the SEC problem! A: John spoke to his friend at Lilly. Then the message M was to tell his stock broker to "Buy Lilly futures ASAP!" B was the purchase. Our goal: Deduce that A B using just a database with information about A, and information about B, including timestamps. We just saw that VectorClock (A) < VectorClock (B) A B! http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 27
28 .So why not always use vector clocks? They represent happens-before with full accuracy, which is great. But you need one vector entry per process in your application. For a small -service this would be fine, but if the vector would become large, the overheads are an issue. So, we try to use a LogicalClock before considering a VectorClock . http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 28
29 .More fun with Causality Working with Mani Chandy ( CalTech ), Lamport also showed that you can use to define "now" in a way that makes sense even for a fully distributed system He draws a complex space-time picture, perhaps this one: http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs5412/2019sp 29 P Q A E F R S T U B D C H G Drill down: C onsistency

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TVS Racing – the racing arm of TVS Motor Company – has confirmed it won't be participating in the upcoming 2021 Dakar rally as a factory team. Instead, the company will sponsor factory rider Harith Noah, who will compete in the event as a privateer.
- Harith Noah to compete in Dakar 2021 with Sherco
- Sherco team to continue using the TVS RTR 450 bike
- TVS won't provide any technical support
No TVS factory team in Dakar 2021
In 2015, TVS had become the first Indian team to compete in the Dakar rally. Since then, the outfit has competed in the grueling endurance event for six consecutive years, from 2015 to 2020. However, just days before the 2021 edition of the event kicks off on January 3, the company has announced it won't compete in the rally this year as a factory team.
Indian rider Harith Noah, who is part of TVS' factory racing squad, will instead join the Sherco Rally Factory Team as a privateer entry. He, along with Sherco riders Lorenzo Santolino and Rui Goncalves ,will ride the Sherco TVS RTR 450 Rally motorcycle, but TVS won't provide any technical support on ground.
An official statement from TVS says, 'TVS Racing, the factory racing team of TVS Motor Company, will not be participating in Dakar Rally 2021. Harith Noah, TVS Racing factory rider, will participate as a privateer in the Dakar Rally with Sherco Rally Factory Team and will be sponsored by TVS Racing. He will ride the Sherco TVS RTR 450 Rally motorcycle. We would like to wish Harith and Sherco Factory team racers, technical team and support staff the very best for the Dakar Rally."
Harith Noah had made his Dakar rally debut earlier this year with TVS. He couldn't qualify for an overall rank following his Stage 3 retirement, but his impressive performances in the subsequent stages were a firm display of his potential. He continued to improve his stage results as the rally progressed, with his best finish of 25th place coming in the penultimate stage.
Spotlight on TVS and Sherco's partnership
TVS hasn't revealed any details regarding why it won't be competing in the 2021 Dakar rally, but the decision certainly brings into question its relationship with French motorcycle manufacturer Sherco.
Together, the two companies have participated in six editions of the Dakar Rally, along with other international events such as the Rally of Morocco, PanAfrica rally, Baja Aragon and Merzouga rally. The upcoming Dakar rally, however, will see Sherco operate its own factory outfit without any support from TVS. It remains to be seen if the partnership between the two will continue for future events.
TVS pulling out of the Dakar rally will leave Hero MotoSports as the only Indian team to compete in the event.
2021 Dakar rally details
The 2021 Dakar Rally will be the second edition of the event held entirely in Saudi Arabia, largely due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions. The rally will flag off on January 3 in Jeddah and cover varied terrain across the region before concluding in the same city on January 15.
The route itself will be entirely new, and according to organisers, a lot more challenging compared to the 2020 edition. Participants will have to traverse a total of 7,646km, and 295 vehicles will compete across all classes – the lowest participation figure since the 1997 Dakar rally.
The 2021 edition will also see the introduction of digital roadbooks along with a host of rule changes to improve safety. You can head here for the complete breakdown of the new rules for the 2021 Dakar rally.
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Travel with performers on a journey inspired by the land and informed by the dancer's experience in the Everglades sawgrass, through a landscape created by their movements. The performance at South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center will include narration by award-winning South Florida actor, Barbara Sloan, interwoven with real life stories from Seminole Nation citizen Samuel Tommie.
Everglades Imprint is inspired by Dale Andree's time at Everglades National Park during her fellowship through Artist In Residence In Everglades (AIRIE). This multi-dimensional performance will bring audiences closer to the wilderness bordering their neighborhoods and features dance, live music, projections and poetry with musical performances by Ray Robinson and Samuel Tommie, a sound installation by Gustavo Matamoros, and poetic narration by Barbara Sloan.
The sound installation by Gustavo Matamoros will feature a collage of Everglades sounds collected during his AIRIE residency, while Tommie will bring in the elegance of hidden mysteries with the musical layering of his flute and Ray Robinson will create additional texture through percussive surprises.
Photographer and videographer Miana Jun, who joined Andree during her AIRIE residency, will present the multi-layered magic of the Everglades in her photographs and video display.
Everglades Imprint performances and projections will transform of the Lab Theater into a world that reflects the artists' discovery of this fragile, wild ecosystem — the Everglades — that borders our city.
Tickets are $25 for the general population and $15 for students and seniors. Purchase tickets in person at the Box office, by calling 786-573-5300 or online: http://SMDCAC.org


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How to Make Your Counseling Sessions Work for You
Counseling is a process during which you- the client can learn to make changes to improve yourself and your life. Counseling can be reflective and educational. The goal of counseling is to allow you to get to a healthier stage in your life. Many clients go in to counseling with the misunderstanding that they will be all better after their first or second session. Healing is a process and counseling is not a pain pill you take. It is a journey you undertake to help yourself with the assistance of a trained professional.
1. In order for the counseling session to be effective to you, you will need to address your resistance to the counselor's suggestions/feedback. The counselor is not someone who will make you feel better. You will have to do that yourself. The counselor will show you ways to improve yourself but ultimately you will be the one doing the work.
2. No matter what your issue is, try to be honest and open to the counselor's feedback during your sessions. If you need more directives versus reflection, ask your counselor for homework. Some examples of homework are journaling, bilbiotherapy, or completion of work book assignments. Be receptive to the feedback you receive. If there is something you are not clear on, ask. The counselor can not read your mind.
3. Try not to blame the counselor or others for your lack of progress. Emotional healing is something you have to be seeking and willing to achieve.
Some counseling options are: individual therapy, family, marriage/couple's counseling and group therapy.


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Ayla Sky fastens leather cuffs to her ankles and a purple ball gag in mouth then secures her ankle cuffs to the legs of a metal woodworker's horse then bends over a metal bar and handcuffs her wrists to the other end of the horse. Now in position with her erect nipples only a short distance from the metal bar she switches on an electric shock device that powers over 100 volts between her metal handcuffs and the metal bar. All Ayla has to do is not relax her body until the ice release melts and she can escape or her sensitive nipples will come in contact with the metal bar and she will receive an electric shock!
Ayla Sky puts her hair in pig tails then removes her bra to tie rope around chest and waist. Next she removes her panty's and fills her mouth with them then tape her mouth shut And switches on a silver vibrator and slides it deep into her pussy and sits on the floor. Ayla ties her ankles so they are crossed then ties a rope from this ankle rope up and over the front of her waist rope then back down and between her legs so it acts like a crotch rope to behind to behind her and ties leather cuffs to the end of this rope. Finally she wriggles a black strap up her arms to elbows and secures her wrists into the cuffs behind her and pulls them tight. Now as she struggles and wriggles and she tries to straighten her legs or pulls her arms her crotch rope will be pulled tighter!
Ayla Sky eases a Tens pelvic stimulator into her pussy and places two pads on her skin then connect the Tens control unit before tying ropes to her ankles and use the hand winch to spread her legs apart. After fastening a ball gag in her mouth and leather cuffs onto her elbows she spreads her legs a bit further apart and switching on the Tens unit that makes her body twitch. Next Ayla places one half of her handcuffs on one wrist then with remote control in hand she connects the elbow cuffs together with a chain and clip it onto the hook of the hoist and secures her other wrist in the handcuffs. Finally using the remote control she raises her arms behind her and drops the remote out of reach. The difficult position coupled with the pulses of electricity from the Tens unit soon has perspiration dripping from her body.
Ayla sets a timer then sits on an old wooden chair and uses leather straps to secure her ankles to the chair legs then more leather straps to hold her legs apart and a final one around her waist and the chair that she pulls tight so it presses on to her bladder. And to make sure she can not escape until the timer has run out Ayla cuffs her hands behind her into her metal handcuffs that are chained and padlocked to the back of the chair. Ayla had drank a lot of water before she started and now her bladders full and with every movement the leather strap around her middle seems to press harder on it until she can no longer hold it and she wets herself. Then too late the timer activates and the keys lower into reach and she releases herself. After striping off her piss soaked clothes Ayla sets up a pan tilt / voice activated device and places a dildo on the chair and slowly sits so the dildo is pushed into her pussy then ties and handcuffs herself to the chair as before. After a few minuets Ayla activates the device that she pre programmed earlier so now she will be sprayed with cold water – Ayla can scream as loud as she likes but there is no escape until the program completes!
Ayla enters and tests a microphone connected to a Lego Mindstorm which will control things while she is tied down. Ayla then fasten leather cuffs to her ankles and straddles a metal woodworker's horse and fasten her ankle cuffs to the legs of the metal horse. Next Ayla cuffs her wrists with electro-magnet cuffs and fastens a collar around neck then lies back onto the metal horse and adjust her position in relation to a vibrator hanging down from the ceiling so it will come in contact with her clit when the computer program is activated by her voice. Ayla decides there is no going back and brings her wrists together behind and under the metal horse so the electro-magnet locks them together. Ayla knows her only means of escape now is to start the program and endure both the pleasure of the vibrator and the torment of icy cold water sprayed over her until the program completes and the magnetic cuffs are released. Eventually Ayla quietly says "now" and the program begins...
Ayla is typing commands into a laptop that will automatically control events to move her into position and soak her with icy cold water then finally lower her again so she can reach her keys and escape. Ayla next strips naked and secures herself to a metal grid with stapes and handcuffs before raising it and herself into the air with a Bluetooth remote control that operates the electric hoist via her laptop. Ayla pushes another button on the remote control to start the command sequence programmed into laptop and throws the remote across the floor. A trapdoor in the floor opens and she is lowered into the room below, when she is in position the hoist stops and Ayla has to wait before the water starts to spray her. The pan / tilt device works excellently to make sure no part of her is not sprayed with the icy cold water. The laptop intermittently stops and starts her water torment until it permanently stops and the hoist lowers Ayla into reach of the keys to her handcuffs so she can release herself.
Ayla Sky secures herself to the wall using ankle straps, padlocks and two pairs of handcuffs before realising she has no means of escape and the keys are on the floor in front of her. Ayla struggle to get free as she knows she could be there for hours until her partner finds the note she left and comes looking for her. Luckily Ayla's partner soon finds her; unluckily he decides she is in for another soaking!


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Call Her Captain - Brittany Loust, Ocean Institute's First Woman RVSE Captain
Jun 24, 2021 10:31AM ● By Donia MooreCaptain Brittany Loust.
by Donia Moore
It's not unusual for children to decide what they want to be when they grow up. Fifth grader Brittany Loust not only decided that she wanted a seafaring life, she actually made it happen.
Meet the newest Captain of the Dana Point Ocean Institute's Research Vessel Sea Explorer.
Recently claiming the helm of the twin diesel-engine, 65 ft. vessel fitted out like a floating research laboratory, Brittany Loust is no stranger to the Ocean Institute; but she is the first woman to hold this position at the Orange County educational facility.
Since January of 2008, Brittany has been a fixture there as a science instructor. Her knowledge of the near coastal area is seconded only by her dedication to teaching and training others to have the same love of the sea that she has. It was only natural that, after being mentored by the captains of the RVSE, she was inspired to get her own U.S. Coast Guard Master 100 Gross Tons License.
Getting a Captain's License is not a piece of cake. It takes dedication and stamina. Not the least of the requirements calls for a minimum of 720 days of sea-time within five years for her particular type of license. Licensing can start from a "six-pack" (a six-person charter) up to unlimited tonnage. Brittany took the intensive version of the course which allowed her to take a two-week accelerated course of eight-hour days for two weeks, several hours of homework per night, and pass tests in Charting, Navigation, Rules of the Road, General Seamanship, and more.
While there are a number of reputable seamanship schools, there are not that many candidates. The work is hard. The days are long. And there are not that many positions around for Sea Captains.
Captains must also obtain their TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) which gives important personnel the clearance to move around without wasting valuable time and without needing extra security in the event of an emergency. Captains and crews are not the only transportation workers who need this card. Many truckers, contractors, maintenance personnel and anyone else who need unescorted access to vessels and ports regulated by the MTSA (Maritime Transportation Security Act) are required to have this credential. They are renewable every five years.
Loust's husband recently completed his Master/Mate designation also, and both he and Brittany are employed on the water. They have plans to start their own fishing charter company. But first, they decided to start their family.
In addition to three and a half year - old Maverick, they welcomed baby girl Rivi Loust to their family seven-months-ago. Maverick loves being on the RVS Explorer and has seen whales and dolphins both, but likes watching the dolphins the best.
Speaking of marine wildlife, Brittany has seen her share of orcas, grey and blue whales, dolphins and other marine life during her career in marine science. Prior to teaching at the Ocean Institute (then called the Marine Institute)
Brittany earned her degree in Marine Science at the University of Hawaii, Hilo. A second generation Californian (her dad was also a California native), her family moved to the Midwest shortly after she arrived so it was really a homecoming for Brittany when she returned to San Clemente.
Brittany's love of the sea is fueled by watching young children come aboard the vessel a little nervous, but disembark comparing the trip to Disneyland. "You get those comments and I think that's such a rewarding experience," she said.
The RV Sea Explorer is used by the ocean education organization for whale watching tours, kids programs, school programs and more. The vessel serves as an ocean-going observation platform for studying plankton samples and collecting and sorting through mud grabs for invertebrates and other critters.
Brittany said it's humbling, exciting and a little terrifying to be the first female captain in RVSE's roughly 25-year history. But it's not the only action that the OI has taken to interest women and girls in a possible career on the ocean.
"We've done so much here at the Ocean Institute for women in science. That includes an annual conference for middle and high school girls called Girls in Ocean Science, which aims to connect influential, female scientists with the next generation of ocean ambassadors. It'll be cool to have a female captain when we take all these young girls out on the boat for the next conference and I feel honored that person will be me."
Brittany was in the fifth grade when she decided she wanted to study marine biology. She grew up in Dana Point and went on to get a degree in marine science from the University of Hawaii before returning to the area. She started at Ocean Institute as a science instructor and a few years later became a Floating Lab Scientist on the RVSE, serving as the lead deckhand to the captain and running the programs on board. She said when she first started working on the vessel, besides the captains, a majority of the crew were female. "It was all very inspiring."
She soon progressed to a program coordinator role before deciding to get a U.S. Coast Guard Master 100 Gross Tons License around January of last year. Brittany said she was inspired by other captains of the vessel and encouraged that she could do it by her husband, who also got his captain's license. She said one of her long-term goals is to run a boat with her husband offering ecologically-friendly fishing and scientific trips. "Knowing that I can do it and having people kind of push me helped me to reach for that goal," Brittany confided.
She said she was particularly inspired by the head captain's passion for the mission of the Ocean Institute, which is to use the ocean as a classroom and inspire children to learn. "For me, coming from a science background, I really appreciated putting a little more effort into it than just here's a whale and this is cool, but really giving people a little more of that experience and that educational part of it."
RVSE has been docked for the past several months due to state and county regulations for corona virus requirements. Once given the greenlight to resume operations, Brittany will take her first trip as captain, and finally realize her fifth grade dream...


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Vol.05 No.02(2016), Article ID:65322,4 pages
Density Functional Based Tight Binding (DFTB) Study on the Thermal Evolution of Amorphous Carbon
Chung-Kiak Poh, Han-Ping D. Shieh
Department of Photonics and Display Institute, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Copyright © 2016 by authors and Scientific Research Publishing Inc.
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY).
Received 31 December 2015; accepted 3 April 2016; published 6 April 2016
Density functional based tight binding (DFTB) model is employed to study the sp3-to-sp2 transformation of diamond-like carbon at elevated temperatures. The understanding could lead to the direct-growth of graphene on a wide variety of substrates.
Diamond-Like Carbon, Graphene, DFTB, Fiber Structure, Cluster, Molecular Dynamics
1. Introduction
Graphene is an allotrope of carbon consisting of a single layer of carbon atoms connected by sp2 hybridized bonds [1] [2] . It has been investigated due to its unique electrical, thermal and mechanical properties [3] - [5] . An important application of graphene is as a promising replacement for tin-doped indium oxide (ITO) as the next-generation large-area transparent conducting electrodes (TCE) [6] [7] . A particular advantage of using graphene (assuming defect-free) is its unique two-dimensional electron gas properties at room temperature, leading to exceptionally high mobility [7] . A common method to grow large area graphene is by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) [8] . However, such method requires deposition temperature of approximately 1000˚C [9] . Furthermore, the produced graphene film needs to be transferred to the substrate of interest. Research is on-going to circumvent these limitations and a recent approach has been to investigate graphene growth from amorphous carbon (a-C) [10] . Understanding the graphitization mechanism of a-C is therefore essential to produce quality graphene.
In 2013, Barreiro et al. reported the growth of graphene from catalyst-free a-C by current-induced annealing [11] . They observed the structural evolution both with in-situ transmission electron microscopy and with molecular dynamics simulation [11] ; and a-C clusters were simulated as part of the work. An intriguing observation was the formation of long fibers stem from the clusters at elevated temperature. These clusters with fibers acted as carbon source and were able to heal up defects on a graphene sheet [11] . DFTB method has successfully been used to model and predict properties of carbon allotropes [12] - [14] . DFTB is based on Density Functional Theory but uses empirical approximations to reduce computational time [15] . Formalism of DFTB can be found in [12] [15] [16] . In this work, we performed molecular simulation using DFTB method on a-C cluster to further understand the transformation dynamics of sp3 to sp2, as well as the origin and processes by which the carbonous fibers emerged.
2. Simulation Details
An amorphous carbon cluster with diameter 1 nm was constructed using the Materials Visualizer within the Materials Studio environment [17] , as shown in Figure 1. The molecular dynamics simulation was performed using the DFTB+™ which includes the Van der Waals interaction. The dynamics were performed at temperatures of 300 K, 723 K (TFT annealing temperature), 1200 K, 1500 K and 2000 K. Duration of each dynamical simulation was 10 ps with 1 fs time-step to satisfy the Verlet assumption. Geometry optimization (structural relaxation) was performed prior to the dynamics simulation. Canonical Nose-Hoover isothermal constrained ensemble was used to supply heat to the system at constant volume and temperature. The molecular structures were optimized prior to any dynamical simulation.
3. Results and Discussion
The DFTB dynamics simulation on the a-C cluster revealed a progressive increase in the population of sp2 sites as the temperature was raised in a stepwise manner. Figure 2 shows the difference in the sp3 population between 300 K and 2000 K. There were only two sp3 sites remained in the cluster at the end of 2000 K annealing which is consistent with the work reported in Ref. [11] . In the absence of substrate effect the free-standing a-C cluster also expectedly evolved into a fullerene-like structure instead of graphitic layer [11] . Stone-Wales defect commonly found on graphene sheet [18] can also be seen in the outer surface of the annealed cluster. 5- and 7-member rings were observed on the outer surface of the cluster. Further study will focus on ways to minimize the defects during transformation and to promote formation of 6-member carbon rings.
This work provided detailed insight into the process by which a tetrahedral sp3 transformed into a planar sp2 at elevated temperature. The bond connecting the carbon atom on top of the tetrahedral and the center atom (indicated by an "X") weakened and eventually dissociates as the bond length increases, as illustrated in Figure 3.
Highly reactive carbonous "fiber structures" responsible for graphene formation and defect healing has been reported [11] but no detail was given as to how they developed. This work shed some light on the process. Figure 4 shows two snapshots taken from the same dynamic trajectory at 1200 K. The cyan colored box highlights
Figure 1. The constructed a-C cluster consists of a mixture of sp3 and sp2 sites.
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Figure 2. Population of sp3 sites (magenta colored) on the a-C cluster at (a) 300 K and (b) 2000 K.
Figure 3. The sp3-sp2 transformation at elevated temperatures: weakening and dissociation of the C-C bond as indicated by an "X".
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Figure 4. Two snapshots taken from the same trajectory at 1200 K. The enclosed cyan colored box shows (a) before and (b) after the sp3 bond was transformed into sp2, giving rise to a 7-member sp2 hybridized carbon ring and a "fiber structure".
the dissociation of a sp3 site occurred at time equals 6.77 ps, leading to a simultaneous emergence of a 7-mem- ber ring and a "fiber structure". Videos are available as ancillary files (1, 2, 3, and 4) showing the molecular dynamics simulations performed at temperatures of 300 K, 723 K, 1200 K, and 2000 K, respectively. At room temperature (300 K), despite there were activities of bond formations and dissociations, the overall ratio of sp3/sp2 remained almost stable with virtually no formation of fiber structure. This is consistent with real-life observation that amorphous carbon is stable at room temperature. As expected, there was notable increase in the amplitudes of vibrations with increasing temperature. The formation of carbonous fiber structures could be observed at 1200 K and this provides visual insights into the processes by which the fiber structures were being formed. At 2000 K, the carbon cluster transformed into a fullerene-like structure, consisting primarily of sp2 sites.
4. Conclusion
A molecular simulation based on DFTB was performed on a-C cluster to investigate the sp3-sp2 transformation process in detail including the formation of highly reactive carbonous fiber structure. Understanding of such processes will enable the direct deposition of graphene from a-C on a wide variety of substrates, which is essential for the mass-production of cost-effective graphene-based transparent electrode.
Cite this paper
Chung-Kiak Poh,Han-Ping D. Shieh, (2016) Density Functional Based Tight Binding (DFTB) Study on the Thermal Evolution of Amorphous Carbon. Graphene,05,51-54. doi: 10.4236/graphene.2016.52006
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A North Long Beach property most recently occupied by an oil and natural gas company is slated to be redeveloped into a massive warehouse.
In March, commercial real estate advisory and services firm Newmark Group announced the $50.7 million sale of the property at 5900 Cherry Ave. just north of South Street. Link Logistics Real Estate, a subsidiary of Blackstone that specializes in last-mile logistics properties, purchased the property.
The firm has submitted site plans to the city of Long Beach that call for the demolition of all existing structures on the site and the construction of a 303,000-square-foot concrete tilt-up industrial warehousing building, according to city spokesperson Richard de la Torre.
The Planning Commission is slated to consider the redevelopment project during its Oct. 6 meeting, de la Torre said.
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The property is zoned for general industrial use and is flanked on either side by industrial users. Across the four lanes of Cherry Avenue to the west, however, are residential neighborhoods.
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Press release - Paris, August 2nd, 2021
Evolution of SMCP's governance
Departure of Mr Daniel Lalonde and appointment of Mrs Isabelle Guichot as Group CEO
SMCP's Board of Directors has received the resignation of Daniel Lalonde, who has decided to pursue new professional opportunities outside the Group. As a result, SMCP's Board has appointed Isabelle Guichot as Group CEO and director, effective August 2, 2021. Isabelle joined the Group as CEO of Maje in September 2017 and has since then successfully grown the brand while demonstrating continuously her business and leadership skills. Daniel Lalonde will ensure a transition period with Isabelle Guichot and will leave the Group by October 2021. SMCP's Board has tasked its Nomination and Compensation Committee to perform, alongside Isabelle Guichot and Judith Milgrom, the search for a successor to Isabelle as CEO of Maje.
The Board would like to thank Daniel Lalonde for the great work he accomplished over the past eight years, and more recently his strong leadership and commitment during the pandemic. The Board also reaffirms its intention to pursue the Group's strategic plan ("One Journey") that combines a stronger focus on brand attractiveness, a phygital expansion, a strengthened platform and a reinforced commitment to sustainability.
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Evelyne Chétrite, Judith Milgrom and Ilan Chétrite, deputy General Managers of SMCP and Founders and respective Artistic Directors of Sandro women, Maje and Sandro men, said: "We would like to thank Daniel for these wonderful eight years. Together, we wrote numerous chapters of SMCP's history, including the international expansion of our amazing brands, the Group's successful IPO and the arrival of a new brand in the SMCP family. We wish Daniel all the best in this new adventure. We are happy to appoint a talent of the Group to replace him and look forward to continue to work closely with Isabelle to pursue SMCP's strategy and to spread Parisian chic across the world."
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Today video can be use for any 6 x 6 designer paper, I use the Picture Perfect Party but you can use any designer paper you wish. So simple to have 3 simple cards out of one sheet of 6 x 6. The One Sheet wonder is awesome and so easy to use this technique (layout) for any pattern paper.
In the video I share how to cut the 6 x6 and make 3 cards using that one sheet of Designer paper.
You will cut the 6 x 6 at 5½ turn your paper and cut at 4¼. You will have a strip of 1¾ x 5½ (I cut this piece at 1¾ x 5¼), one piece of 5½ x 4¼ (cut diagonal) and ½ x 6 (I use this piece inside a card)
I explain it all in the video
I have a video for you that you can find at the bottom of this blog post or on my Youtube Channel.
-The diagonal strip
-Berry Burst start with ¾ x 8
-Basic Black ½ x 8
All show in the video on how to assemble and trim
The Celebrate is from the Thinlites Celebrate You in the sale a bration and I did 2 layer card on the left I used Berry Burst and Bermuda Bay the on the right I use Berry Burst and Lemon Lime Twist. I share in the video how to curver the Celebrate simple to curve. Really these card are simple and all explain in the video.
The gold foil circle is 2″
- Base Card 8½ x 5½ whisper white
- Berry Burst 2 x 5½
- 2¼ circle Lemon Lime Twist
- 2″ Whisper White Circle
I listed all supplies at the bottom
This is the set that I did live on Facebook. You can watch here or if you do not have access to facebook you can view the How To make the diagonal card HERE.
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Any cheese lovers out there? The next one is for you: a cheese tortilla to wrap around your burrito. You're welcome! All pet owners will relate to having cat hair all over the house, but with a handy lint remover, it's a problem solved. Next up, we'll show you a really cool way of making some yin yang eggs. We'll also show you how to craft a coffee table with your very own hands, just follow the steps on this video. Check out the rest of our crafts to not miss how to make a gorgeous DIY clutch purse.
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2:13 – Cleaning with slime
4:11 – Cheese tortilla wrap
7:28 – Lint remover
9:14 – Yin yang eggs
10:32 – DIY coffee table
12:13 – DIY clutch purse
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Legal Name– Rockstar Games, Inc.
Headquarters Regions– New York, New York, United States
Founded Date– December 1998
Founders– Dan Houser, Sam Houser, Terry Donovan, Gary Foreman, Jamie King
Number of Employees– 2500+
Company Type– For-Profit
Area served– The United States of America and The world
Products of Company– video game publisher
Net Worth in 2022– $5 Billion
American video game producer Rockstar Games Inc. maintains its headquarters in the United States. First, this firm was founded as the successor to BMG Interactive's subsidiary, taking Two Interactive into account.
Sam and Dan Houser, Jamie King, and Terry Donovan, all of whom were employed by Taking Two Interactive at the time, were among the company's original founders.
Take-Two Interactive was founded in 1999, and as a result, Rockstar Canada and other subsidiaries of Take-Two Interactive became part of the Rockstar Games.
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Rockstar Games may be familiar to you, but how much do you know about this company? For example, how long has this company been around? Let's take a closer look at the people behind it all.
You may not know about Rockstar Games, but fortunately, we've assembled everything you need to know about its wiki, current net worth (as of 2022), inception, evolution, achievements, and more data. Here's what I can tell you if you're all set.
In December 1998, Dan Houser, Sam Houser, Jamie King, and Terry Donovan formed Two-take interactive as a subsidiary and acquired 1.8 million shares, or around 16 percent of the company's common stock, from BMG interactive.
Take-Two Interactive reported in January 2007 that Donovan had gone following a four-month leave and that Gary Dale had taken his place. In February 2014, Rockstar titles have distributed more than 250 million copies, the largest being Grand Theft Auto.
Take-Two Interactive was the original parent business of this corporation, which was founded in 1998. They'd already made Grand Theft Auto, a worldwide smash hit, with the company's previous work. A few objectives in this game were inspired by famous crime novels. Even after all these years, the game is still quite popular around the world.
It's interesting to note that Liberty City and Vice City, two fictional American cities, appear in the game. When GTA: London 1961 was released in 1999, the studio also released GTA 2. The popularity of GTA continued to grow, and in 2001, the third version of the game was released.
Beyond GTA, the company's other titles include "Wild Metal Country, Italian Job," and the "Midnight Club series," among many more. The company is now working on Agent, which is expected to be released in the near future.
Additionally, Rockstar Games has made a number of successful films. You may play it on the Playstation 4, Xbox 360, and Windows PC thanks to a game called 'RAGE' that was produced.
In order to accommodate many players, the game has been created in such a way that it may be played online through the Rockstar Games Social Club. It employs a variety of security measures. The company's most popular game, Grand Theft Auto, has remained so.
Some of the games that have won awards have been made by this company. Numerous honors, including the Spike Video Game Award, Satellite Award, and Edge Award have been bestowed upon this collection of titles thus far. There is little doubt that the company's future is bright after years of rapid growth.
Rockstar Games Net Worth
Rockstar Games have a net worth of over $5 billion by the year 2022. There has been a lot of money generated by the company's many games. Grand Theft Auto, also known as GTA, is a popular video game. In addition, this firm has released a number of critically acclaimed films.
Despite its enormous success, the corporation has never lost sight of its responsibility to give back to the community. It regularly provides approximately $250 million to a wide range of initiatives aimed at raising people's level of living. This is one of the things that sets them distinct from other game companies.
Approximately 216.47 thousand people visit the Rockstar Games YouTube channel every day.
Ads are served for every thousand views on monetized YouTube channels. Per 1000 video views, YouTube channels can earn anywhere from $3 to $7. We may estimate Rockstar Games' monthly revenue at $25.98 thousand dollars, or $389.65 thousand dollars annually, based on these estimations.
Though our estimate may be modest, we are confident in our findings. It's possible that Rockstar Games' ad revenue may reach as much as $701.38 thousand annually if the company performs well.
YouTubers rarely make their living just from their channel. Successful YouTubers have sponsors as well, and they might make more money if they advertised their own items instead of others. Additional options include speaking engagements.
I hope you found the information presented above to be of use. You can also look through our entertainment section, where we normally cover all of the most recent TV episodes, web series, anime, and other media. Visit our website if you'd like to learn more about this topic.


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Ligustrum jap. Texanum Readybag
Ligustrum jap. Texanum is is an evergreen Privet. With dark green waxy leaves it forms a superb hedge. Not seen very often grown as a hedge it will add a touch of uniqueness to any scheme.
Ligustrum jap. 'Texanum'
Ligustrum jap. Texanum instant hedge is sometimes called Japanese Privet or Waxleaf Privet. It has a dark green glossy evergreen leaf. In the Summer if left untrimmed or lightly trimmed it will have creamy white flowers on which need trimming off when they fade to keep the density of the hedge.
All the privets take pruning very well so not only can this be kept as a nice clipped hedge it can also be trained into topiary if required.
Ligustrum jap. Texanum instant hedge is very hardy (down to minus 18'C), it is also very tolerant of all soil types but it is advisable to not plant into heavy waterlogged soil as the plant will struggle with this. They are excellent in coastal and exposed areas.
Additional information
Ligustrum jap. Texanum | Length 100 cm, Width 40 cm, Height 80-100 cm, Length 100cm, Width 40cm, Height 140-160cm |


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- One of the things we look at in a camera is its resolution
- The resolution of a camera cannot be compared with that of the eyes
One of the characteristics in which we look more when buying a camera, is in its resolution. Every year, cameras and even those with mobile phones, have many improvements that allow us to capture the most realistic images. However, none of them are able to recreate the image that we can see.
To get a camera to capture the same images we see through our eyes, it would have to be 576 megapixels, but even so, the image we would capture would not reach the sharpness we are able to see.
A camera, even if it has a good lens and one of the best sensors, cannot be compared with all the complex features and elements that make up an eye. In addition, there are also different factors that affect our vision and that with a camera would be impossible to recreate.
Our vision can capture an image of 576 megapixels
An example of this is the morphology of our eyes. This morphology allows us to correctly see the things that are in front of us at all times, while the surroundings look more blurred. In addition, there are other factors that decrease the quality of our vision at some times, such as the blind spots of our eyes or the part of our nose that makes us always have things in between.
That said, we can confirm that the resolution that our eyes capture varies at any moment and that although our vision can capture an image at 576 megapixels, at other points it can be compared with a resolution of only 7. This fact although it may seem a bit odd It has its logic: everything we observe is transmitted directly to the brain and continuously, so even if we see in some moments we see badly, what we perceive is a processed and correct image of reality.


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Many women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy want out of that situation as fast as possible. That can cause them to make a rushed decision without being fully informed and can lead to a choice they may later regret. It's important to take a moment to breathe and then gather some important information including whether or not the pregnancy is even a viable pregnancy, and what are the types of abortion as well as the potential risks.
At the Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic, our team is here to answer your questions about unintended pregnancy and what your options are. Let's take a closer look at the option of abortion and the risks.
Abortion ends an existing pregnancy, whether surgically or with medication. Women under 10 weeks pregnant could be eligible for medication abortion. It involves the use of two drugs: Mifepristone and Misoprostol. Mifepristone ceases the production of the progesterone hormone, preventing the embryo from growing. Then, Misoprostol is taken 24-48 hours later, causing contractions to expel the pregnancy.
With surgical abortion, there are different procedures based on the gestational age of the pregnancy. A common first-trimester surgical abortion is called D&C (Dilation and Curettage). This procedure dilates the cervix and removes fetal tissue, and is done in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
A second-trimester abortion is a D&E (Dilation and Evacuation) where the cervix is dilated and the pregnancy suctioned and/or scraped from the uterus. A D&E is completed on women 13-24 weeks pregnant.
Both surgical and medication abortion come with different potential risks including:
Surgical Abortion Risks
● Perforation of the uterus
● Damage to the cervix
● Scar tissue on the uterine wall
● Infection
● Moderate to severe vaginal bleeding
Medication Abortion Risks
● Heavy and prolonged bleeding
● Incomplete abortion, which may need to be followed by surgical abortion
● Infection
● Digestive system discomfort
Emotional Effects of Abortion
There is a broad range of emotions after an abortion. Many women report having various emotional effects immediately following their abortion or several years later. A study revealed that abortion was linked to high rates of depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, and suicidal behaviors.
First Steps of Your Pregnancy Decision
To know what's next, a pregnancy confirmation is necessary to understand what options you have. With abortion, you will need proof of gestational age to know what procedure you're eligible for. The two steps to pregnancy confirmation are clinical pregnancy testing and ultrasound.
It's also helpful to talk to someone. We've served thousands of women who, like you, are facing pregnancy-related decisions. The staff at Open Arms offers compassionate, educational and confidential care. We are here to help.
Schedule a no-cost and confidential appointment to take your next step.


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Lingerie for mothers
Maternity underwear is suitable for postpartum, surgery, cesarean section, as well as for figure adjustments. Thanks to the massage effect, the abdomen and problem areas are tightened. It is made of natural materials and is invisible under clothes. Very convenient and useful for mothers who want to regain their previous weight and figure faster.
Secure shopping
Online shopping is a pleasure, which like any other should be used wisely for no additional problems. In store Pakostnik we think about the security of your online shopping.


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Action Research: Using Process Drama in enhancing students' composition skills
Project description
please feel free to contact me in here to discuss the essay 🙂
and this essay is aimed to achieve a high level standard of work i.e. A- to A grade.
i have decided for the topic yet, but the field is about using Drama to teach English, especially for the ESL high school students in Hong Kong.
and i found that usually in HK, teachers tend to focus and teach grammar structures rather than the content during the writing lesson, therefore in the composition, students are lacking creativity and fruitful content. whereas i believe that using process drama/drama elements could involve the students into the characters, then they could have more personal experience and hence write a more comprehensive expression in the composition.
this is the idea of my action research
the research proposal should include the following parts:
1. the research question
in this part, you should identify a problem that you encountered during your teaching practice in Year 3 ( i dont know how to teach composition more effectively) and that you wish to solve. you should describe your problem and formulate a research question based on it, and explain the importance of the research question to you, your teaching and students
2. literature review
3. action plan and data collection
4. conclusion


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Chicago is such an amazing city. There are a plethora of things to do, places to see, food to eat, but such little time if you are just visiting. Here is one way to see a lot of Chicago in just one day.
1. Park at Navy Pier
Parking in Chicago is INSANE! If you can find a parking spot on the street, expect to pay between $2 to $6.50 per hour. Yes, that is $6.50 an hour at a meter! The closer you are to downtown, the higher the rates. Moreover, you will most likely have to go back to your car to repay the meter if you want to stay longer. Parking garages will run you anywhere between $11 and $45 a day. Prices will vary depending on which garage you park in, what time you arrive, what time you depart, and how long you are parked for. Some garages have early bird specials, and some allow for you to get a discounted rate if you get your card stamped at certain restaurants or stores. Some garages accept only cash, some accept exact cash/no change given, and some accept credit cards. Navy Pier parking for regular cars is a flat rate of either $22 for weekdays or $25 on the weekend (including Friday) for 24 hours. The rates are slightly higher for large trailers and valet, but lower for motorcycles. (All rates were as of May 2015, according to navypier.com). By parking, at Navy Pier you can begin and end your Chicago excursion here. So, let's begin.
2. Navy Pier
Navy Pier is a wonderful and fun place for adults and kids alike. Included in the main building are stores, kiosks, the Children's Museum, the Landshark Beer Garden, as well as several other exhibitions. In the mood for a movie? The IMAX theater is a great place to spend a couple of hours. Hungry? There are several different restaurants ranging from McDonalds and Starbucks to Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and Harry Caray's Tavern. Outside, you can hop on the 150 ft Ferris wheel or wave swinger ride. Perhaps some mini golfing if you have the time.
Navy Pier is also the go-to location for various tours of downtown Chicago. Off the pier, you can catch sightseeing tours on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, or enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise while experiencing the amazing views from the lake. You can also rent a bike or choose to go as a group on the "bike and roll". How about hop on and hop off the Chicago Trolley or double-decker bus tours.
One can easily spend most of their day at Navy Pier, but to see more of Chicago make sure to decide what you do and do not want to do at Navy Pier. Also, remember that some of the attractions and tours are seasonal, and some are dependent on weather, and most have a fee.
3. Willis Tower
For those of you who do not know… Sears Tower is now Willis Tower. Take the water taxi from Navy Pier to Willis Tower. The dock is about a block from the building. The water taxi gives you a nice boat ride up and down the Chicago River, and is basically a river tour without the tour guide. There are a couple water taxi companies, so make sure to look for the destination you want. They also offer single passes or all-day passes. At Willis Tower, you will embark on an elevator ride all the way up to the 103rd floor. Step out onto the 4-foot glass balcony called the Ledge, and experience breathtaking views of the city from 1,353 feet up in the air.
There is a charge to go up to the Skydeck. As of May 2015, general admission is $19.50 per person for 12 years old and up. The Skydeck is open all year round; however, hours of operation differ in the summer and winter. From Willis Tower, hop back on the water taxi and take it to the Michigan Avenue Bridge. This is for those who want to shop and just experience the Mag Mile. You can walk up and down Michigan Avenue soaking up the shopping experience…whether it be actually spending money or just window shopping. If you get hungry for some brunch or lunch, there are several places to stop and eat. Or, stop into Eataly, on Ohio Avenue between Rush and Wabash, for a snack or meal.
4. Millennium Park
From Michigan Avenue walk to Millennium Park. On the way, you might even catch a food truck where you can purchase a delicious cupcake or brownie. Once at Millennium Park make sure to check out the famous Bean statue. Hopefully, the orchestra will be rehearsing, and you can sit in the lawn of the pavilion and relax to the sound of music…for free. There is also a garden, great architectural statues, various exhibitions, walkway bridges, and don't forget about the Crown Fountain.
5. Buckingham Fountain
A short walk from Millennium Park in Grant Park, home of Buckingham Fountain. I still cannot see this amazing fountain without the "Love and Marriage" song from the show "Married with Children" popping into my head. From April to October, weather permitting, the city turns the water on. Every hour for about 20 minutes the fountain displays a beautiful water show with its numerous jets. A quick walk across Lake Shore Drive will get you to the lakefront.
From Buckingham Fountain, you can either take a long stroll back to Navy Pier, or head back to the dock at the Michigan Avenue Bridge to board the water taxi back to Navy Pier. Make sure to check hours of operation for the water taxi and for any exhibits or stores you would like to visit. And remember, you do not have to follow this precisely. Maybe you want to go to Buckingham Fountain before wandering the Mag Mile. Or maybe you would rather roam around Millennium Park before embarking to Willis Tower. Wear comfortable shoes, have a bit of a plan, start early, and these can all be accomplished in one day.


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Frederick Police are investigating a shooting in the area of the 400BLK of Carrollton Dr. Frederick MD.One victim has been shot once. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.The shooting is currently an open investigation.
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This year I will be doing a Prayer Pilgrimage around the Diocese. The theme is "People @ Prayer". The launch will be at Synod, end May. The actual Pilgrimage around Tasmania will be for the months of June and July. The calendar of visits is well advanced and as we were working through the places and people with whom I have the opportunity to pray, I become deeply moved at this privilege. PTL!
We have been working on the Pilgrimage's Aims and Prayer: see the current working draft below. Please pray for us as we seek to bring the materials together.
To pray
To encourage people to pray
To teach people about prayer
To unify God's people through prayer
These aims will –
- Deepen our relationship with God both as individuals and as the people of God, the Church, and deepen within us the expectation that God will work in the world.
- Encourage people to pray by the Bishop being at prayer with the Anglican Parishes, Schools & Agencies. In my vision, 'a healthy church … transforming life', I state that my heart's desire is for every Anglican to be a prayerful activist, enlivened by biblical faith and the power of the Holy Spirit; and for us all to take initiatives in mission that God may transform the life of our Christian communities and all Tasmanians.
- Teach about prayer by teaching on the theme 'people@prayer'.
- Unify God's people through praying together and praying for the Anglican family of Tasmania and all Tasmanians.
Heavenly Father, your word teaches us that we do not have because we do not ask By your Spirit make us as keen to pray as you are to listen as determined to listen as you are to speak that we may be equipped for mission and united as your people; healthy churches transforming our lives and those of all Tasmanians through Jesus Christ our Lord who taught us to pray, Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.


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This paper describes the current state of the art in communications technologies, as it applies to computerized traffic control systems. It analyzes the problems and tradeoffs required to achieve an optimal communications system linking the central processor to individual intersections of a CBD (Central Business District) grid system as well as distributed stations along a freeway system. This report is based on a combination of analytical and practical experience gained in designing, developing, and implementing traffic control communications systems in both North America and Europe during the past 3 years.
Supplemental Notes:
- 27th Annual Conference of IEEE Vehicle Technology Group, Orlando, Florida, March 16-18, 1977.
Corporate Authors:
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
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- Volk, H M
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1977
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 133-136
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Applications; Central business districts; Communication systems; Highway traffic control; Information processing; Optimization; Remote control; State of the art studies; Telecommunications; Time division multiplexing; Traffic control; Traffic control devices
- Old TRIS Terms: Highway signs (Signals and markings); Optimizing; Traffic control systems
- Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Research;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00159894
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Engineering Index
- Report/Paper Numbers: 77CH1176-7VT Proceeding
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Dec 27 1977 12:00AM