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3:20 couldn't come fast enough! Being only six years old, it was very difficult waiting for something I wanted. Even though it wasn't easy, I stood patiently watching as the seconds on the clock slowly clicked by. Before the second hand could make it around the clock for the fifth time, the voice of the school receptionist played over the intercom, which meant school was going to over in a few seconds!
"Here are today's Elementary announcements! Elementary students are dismissed at this time!" Before I knew it, I had made my way out of the school doors and onto the bus! I couldn't wait to be home! Grabbing my usual left side 7th row seat, I waited for my best friend to join me. As Katie walk down the aisle, I pulled out the bag of dill pickle chips that I had so carefully had the courage to sneak into my backpack before I left home this morning. Before the bus left school grounds, my best friend and I were already engaging in deep conversation about our day at school and the activities that followed it.
Gazing out the windows upon the miles and miles of cornfields gave me the comforting feelings of home. Two more stops, and it would be my turn to get off the bus. Katie and I made our farewells to each other, and I made for the exit with my 2 brothers and sister trailing not far behind me. I was finally home! The thing I was waiting for since three twenty was finally here! As soon as we crossed the gravel road the race was on. The first one to the door was the winner. First Shelby, then Casey, then Taylor, and Courtney, which correlated with our ages, oldest to youngest. Eventually, I made my way to the house. Walking into the house, our mother greeted us with a smile and a kiss on the forehead. Throwing our backpacks onto the floor, we began conversing about how our day was at school.
Walking closer and closer to the kitchen, the delightful smell of homemade chocolate chip cookies engulfed the air. I glanced into the living room right off the kitchen, to see six plates perfectly set and ready to feed 6 hungry mouths. After everything on our plate was eaten, and thrown into the sink to be washed, it was time to get our homework out. All I wanted was to go outside. I quickly rushed through my homework, hoping that Mary, my mother, wasn't going to check it over before I went outside. Much to my dismay, she did exactly that. Here I was, stuck in the house, while the rest of my siblings were on their way to the park to play. After what seemed like an eternity, but in reality, was only 30 minutes, I too, was on my way to the park. Making it over the last hill that was obstructing my view, I smiled. Our other neighborhood friends were there as well.
Ever since the first day we played hide and seek in the Larson Grain grain bins together, we have been inseparable; daring to do things together that only small town friends would do together. Our evenings would consist of tons of events from trying to convince the 83-year-old gas station clerk that the plastic pennies we were trying to buy tootsie rolls with were real, to trespassing into old abandoned buildings while playing hide and seek in old abandoned buildings; 4 of us hiding, while the other four searched. Before anybody wanted, the sun began setting, and it would be time to go home.
Before departing to find our ways home, we found ourselves at the gas station counting out our fake plastic pennies in one more attempt in getting our Tootsie Rolls that we have desperately been trying to get for 3 days. Finally, all 8 of us walked out of the gas station grasping 10 rolls in each hand, wondering if the old clergyman would eventually realize we had wronged him. Reaching the end of the road that split in 2 opposite directions, we made our own separate ways, sad that we couldn't spend more time together. As I got back home, our mother had us hop in the bath tub. All clean and comfy in my pajamas, I layed in my bed secretly eating my tootsie rolls; sliding in one after another whenever mary got sidetracked by another one of my siblings and left my room. Before I knew it, I was asleep, dreaming about the trouble our small town companions and the six Cofell kids, my brother, sister, and I, were going to get into tomorrow after school.
Waking up to the smell of our mother making chocolate malt o'meal was the best feeling in the world! As soon as everybody was ready, everybody but me bundled up by the door waiting for the bus to arrive. I wasn't ready to go back to school yet. I wanted to be home playing with my friends. The thing that motivated me to get up was remembering that I was going to be with my best friend the whole day. The bus pulled up and once again, the race was on. Arriving at the school, Katie and I got off the bus and went out to the playground to play. The bell rang, and it was time to go inside to start class. Sitting in my desk, it felt like everything was moving in slow motion. The teacher even seemed as though she was purposely delaying handing out books because she wanted to be done for the day. Looking up at the clock, to my surprise, I smiled. Everything was going to be okay. That one thing that I have been waiting till 3:20 for was almost here. In 20 minutes I would be home!


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Hi everybody, welcome to the blog where I talk about the past.
Above is a cartoon. You know, I used to keep all my journals in cartoon form. Above is a cartoon that basically says too much of a good thing is not good for you. And it's true. I used to drink coffee all day long. It's probably one reason why I'm like this right now. Anyway, I could go on and on about too much of a good thing, but I'm not gonna talk about that right now. I'm pretty wiped out cause I did two hours of water therapy.
For a little entertainment, go to my other blog which is at this link.
Love you all, miss you. Have a good week. Love, B. Nice


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10 things we didn't know last week
Snippets from the week's news, sliced, diced and processed for your convenience.
1. Georgic is a punishment dished out to Eton pupils which involves the copying out of hundreds of lines of Latin.
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2. Only 10% of the three million men in the UK who suffer from impotence are being treated, says Boots.
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3. The left ear is more responsive to words of emotion whispered into it than the right.
4. One in three households in the UK is dependent on the state for at least half its income, says thinktank Civitas.
5. A siesta can drastically reduce the risk of death from heart disease.
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6. Tony Blair does not keep a personal diary.
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7. Antony and Cleopatra were ugly.
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8. Women in the UK travelled on average 6,300 miles in 2005, 1,900 miles less than men.
9. Two-thirds of Frosties are eaten by men aged 18+.
10. 10% of university work from across the UK is plagiarised.
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Sources where stories not linked: 3: The Independent on Sunday, 11 February; 4: Daily Telegraph, 12 February; 8: the Times, Monday 12, February; 9: Guardian, 15 February;
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Over the coming months we will be adding new categories to the News section of our website and this month we are pleased to introduce you to Notes From the Chairman. This news category will contain brief memos from the Autoworld Chairman, Mr Noble Findlay, who has over 40 years of experience in the Zambian motor trade. It is a chance for you to be a fly on the wall hearing some of his words of wisdom gained over his years in the industry. We would love to hear your thoughts on this topic so please take the opportunity to comment in the section below this post. On that note, we hand you over to our Chairman...
For as many years as I can remember I have always advocated reduced duty on products in the motor trade. High import duties on boat engines and boats have made it impossible for so many to afford these items, making them more of a luxury product than an essential item for both the tourism industry as well as commercial fishermen.
When the 2013 Budget Statement was announced last October I was very pleased to hear that boat engines that used to have a duty of 15% would now be duty free. Additionally, boats that used to have a duty of 25% would now be duty free as well. As sole distributor of Mercury Marine engines and a wide range of boat dealerships at Autoworld we are now able to pass on this reduction in lower prices for our customers.
This makes a significant difference for Zambia because now the lodge owner is able to afford the luxury boat to enhance their clients' tourist experience. The commercial fisherman now has a boat engine within his reach.
Another very positive improvement from the 2013 Budget has been that truck tyres that had a duty of 25% are now duty free. This significantly reduces transport costs, which are one of our main bottlenecks in Zambia. In time this knock on effect should result in cheaper products for the Zambian consumer.
Zambia is a nation of tourism and growing development and after 40 years of being in the motor industry I am very excited to see the direction that we heading.


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An elementary school in Birmingham, England has indefinitely suspended pro-diversity lessons after protests from parents and community members critical of the curriculum's inclusion of LGBTQ people.
Assistant headteacher Andrew Moffat has received threats for teaching the "No Outsiders" program, and demonstrations have been going on for weeks outside the school.
"It's about community cohesion in the UK today."@moffat_andrew is an assistant headteacher in Birmingham where some parents have protested over a project which includes teaching children about #homosexuality ⬇#FridayMotivation #race #gender #lgbt #religions pic.twitter.com/aLs5hZS0bk
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Some parents at Parkwood Community School objected along religious grounds, claiming such issues should be handled by parents and not educators.
"We don't send our children to school to learn about LGBT [sic], we send them to school to learn about math, science, and English," one parent told the Daily Mail.
Despite previously saying the lessons would go on undeterred despite the upset, school officials now say they will cease teaching them "until a resolution has been reached."
According to The Guardian, parents said about 600 Muslim children, between the ages of four and 11, were kept home from school for the day.
Parents also filed a complaint against the school, but The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) not only cleared Parkwood of any wrongdoing, but the school's watchdog also praised its record on promoting "tolerance, acceptance and mutual respect" and confirmed its Ofsted rating of "outstanding."
Moffat previously resigned from another school, Chilwell Croft academy, after parents there also objected to the pro-LGBTQ nature of the "No Outsiders" curriculum.
The Parkfield Parents Community Group, which has been organizing protests, celebrated the announcement and said it would not continue the protests at present, but did not commit to ending them altogether.
The school released the following statement:
Both parents and the trust held constructive discussions with the regional schools commissioner, and, as a result of these discussions, we are eager to continue to work together with parents over the coming days and weeks to find a solution that will support the children in our school to continue their education in a harmonious environment.
Until a resolution has been reached, No Outsiders lessons will not be taught at Parkfield and we hope that children will not be removed from school to take part in protests.


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The Public Theatre's exciting 19th season opens soon!
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Get ready for a heart-pounding, heart-wrenching and heart-warming season at The Public Theatre! "It's a great cardio workout", says Artistic Director Christopher Schario, "and a satisfying combination of plays you're going to fall in love with." Opening with a thrilling new adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and closing with Southern Comforts, a heartwarming comedy about falling in love after 50, you'll find a play that will appeal to everyone this season.
A cornerstone in the cultural life of Lewiston/Auburn and Central Maine, The Public Theatre's mission statement of providing high quality professional theatre at an affordable price is more relevant and important than ever during these complicated economic times. "We believe the Arts are a necessity, not a luxury. With a top ticket price of only $18, we are committed to keeping exciting, Broadway-quality professional theatre accessible for everyone."
And speaking of excitement, get your Halloween muscles in shape this fall when The Public Theatre opens its season with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, playing Oct 16 - 25. Indulge your dark side with this fiendishly clever adaptation of this classic story of inner demons. Journey with Dr. Jekyll to a secret room in London, and discover the evil that lurks within the heart of each of us.
Humor and happiness arrive in December, with two delightful productions guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. For one weekend only, Public Theatre favorite, and DownEast Magazine humorist Susan Poulin performs her hilarious new show, A Very Ida Christmas, Dec 4, 5, and 6th. It's Christmas time in the tiny Maine town of Mahoosuc Mills, and Ida Le Clair's holiday spirit is so bright it could light up a Xmas tree. Come on over to Ida's for the best Christmas ever and get the latest update on her Christmas craft projects with her pals, The Women who run with the Moose. Pick up hilarious tips on the do's and don'ts of holiday decorating, and discover Ida's secret in her not-so-secret Santa plan. Ida's no Scrooge, so banish your humbugs and come prepared for the funniest Christmas show in Maine!
And keep your holiday spirit glowing the following weekend with The Public Theatre's acclaimed and beloved adaptation of A Christmas Carol, playing Dec 11, 12, and 13th. Created by The Public Theatre, and now published and performed by theatres around the world, this inventive adaptation has been a Lewiston/Auburn tradition for over 16 years! Featuring six actors and a fiddler, Dickens' language and characters come to life in a way you've never seen before. With family friendly performance times, and tickets for children 12 and under only $10, this production makes a great gift for the whole family.
The new year begins with the humorous, poignant and thoughtful play Visiting Mr. Green, playing Jan 29 - Feb 7. When an elderly Jewish dry cleaner walks into the path of an oncoming yuppie's car, a judge with a sense of humor requires the young man to pay a series of weekly visits to his victim. What starts out as an "Odd-Couple" style comedy about two worlds colliding becomes a surprising and powerful story about the dangers of intolerance and isolation. Pay a visit to Mr. Green. This poignant award-winning Off-Broadway play is a trip worth taking.
Just in time for spring, TPT presents the provocative new play Magnetic North, March 19 - 28. The laws of attraction cannot be denied, but when temptation pulls you, which direction will you go? Told with startling honesty, intelligence and humor, Magnetic North explores the faith in faithfulness and the fine line between flirtation and betrayal when a husband stumbles upon the email address of a former girlfriend and is pulled towards the past. Follow your compass to TPT for this sexy and compelling play.
The 2009-2010 season ends with the delightful comedy, Southern Comforts, playing May 7 - 16. This Off-Broadway comedy follows the awkward and endearing romance between a taciturn Yankee widower and a spunky southern grandmother and the reality of falling in love after 50. Set in their own ways, with separate families, habits, political opinions and households of furniture, these stubborn old dogs learn a few new tricks about the importance of compromise and the rewards of change.
Individual tickets, subscriptions, gift certificates and group rates (for parties of 10 or more) are available for all productions. In our busy world, going to the theatre is a great way for a busy group of friends to "finally get together". For more information visit thepublictheatre.org or call 782-3200. The Public Theatre is located at Lisbon & Maple St. in downtown Lewiston.


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Manila, Philippines (PRWEB) February 04, 2016
Manila-based creative advertising agency Montgomery Fitch + Associates recently celebrated its 5th year in the industry at the posh Borough gastropub located within the Ortigas Center business district. The precocious gathering of wine, food and song was likewise graced by key industry partners, client representatives and members of the agency's extended network. A poignant yet electric vibe pervaded the celebration, a testament to the tenacity and consistent team effort that has allowed the agency to carve out its own niche within a tough-as-nails market segment. Managing Director Louie De Leon offered as such. "Five years of business simply doesn't happen without our loyal partners and the grit of our youthful team. This night is for them."
The mid-stage startup enters the year with robust expectations and its all-millenial crew firing on all cylinders as several major campaigns are prepared to commence within the year's first quarter. "We're truly blessed, and we're all hungry for more. Everyone is looking forward to bigger and bolder challenges" asserted Executive Vice-President Geraldine Samson, who coincidentally was the agency's first ever hire in Manila during its startup days. "Account volume is at an all- time high, and recent acquisitions we've made to augment our in-house production and animation capabilities are poised to increase our efficiency and productivity levels" added founding partner and CEO Luis Arcangel.
Arcangel had started the agency in 2007 as a creative consultancy in Park Avenue, New York. A grind-it-out, hard-fought client list all but evaporated with the crash of 2008, and he found himself picking up the pieces in his native Philippines soon after. "I had to start from scratch. No cash, no connections, no nothing. It was full blown startup mode all over again."
In the years that followed, an aggressive, throw-caution-to-the-wind mentality fueled by youth and caffeine has allowed the agency to develop its own distinctive creative signature with output spanning TV, Print, Radio, Out-Of-Home and Digital Media. Not coincidentally, their startup team of four has now expanded into nearly forty spanning multiple disciplines - all under the age of 30.
De Leon screams out a rejoinder amidst a cacophony of champagne-soaked cheers, "I have so much faith with our current team, even the sky is not the limit. We've invested heavily in our future, and now that future is slowly becoming a reality."
Montgomery Fitch + Associates is located at Suite 2302, F.Ortigas Jr. Ave, Ortigas Center, Pasig. For more information about the company and its services visit http://www.montgomeryfitch.com or call +63 949 45 88.


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Van Gaal: Arsenal are the best team in the Premier League
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says Sunday's opponents Arsenal are the best team in the league "technically and tactically".
Van Gaal did counter that praise though, by reminding the Gunners that "they haven't won so much".
United face their old rivals in north London on Sunday hoping to cement their place at the summit of the table.
Arsenal are just three points behind United and will be hoping to bounce back from their shock Champions League loss at home to Olympiakos on Tuesday night.
"We are happy but I think Arsenal can come back from a defeat. They have shown that a lot of times," said van Gaal.
"Arsenal are technically and tactically the best team in the league. Nevertheless, they haven't won so much, so you have to look for that improvement with that team."
Van Gaal meanwhile, has said he is a different type of manager compared to Wenger and his Old Trafford predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson.
"I always want more," he added. "I have set my aims always in advance.
"It's the same thing as what I'm doing now. I shall retire. I always do what I have said.
"I have always set my own aims and I think that I have set my last aim also."
Van Gaal insisted there are no regrets about managing a host of different clubs, including Bayern Munich and Barcelona, rather than create a legacy like Ferguson and Wenger.
"I set aims and I was very lucky that clubs or national teams want me," the Dutchman added.
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Another snow season for Suzuki
Suzuki Australia has continued its support of winter sport, partnering with Ski & Snowboard Australia for the upcoming Suzuki National Snow Sport Championships.
The winter series represents the highest level of competition in Australia and aims to foster new snow sport talent in the country. It comes on the back of Australia's most successful twelve months in Australian winter sport history with four Aussies being crowned World Champions last year and multiple gold medals at the Vancouver Olympics.
The Suzuki National Snow Sport Championships will take place from 6 – 27 August amongst the Victorian and New South Wales alpine resorts of Mt Hotham, Perisher, Thredbo and Falls Creek.
Athletes will compete across the four disciplines of alpine skiing, snowboarding, freestyle and cross-country skiing with the series featuring many of Australia's national and Olympic Team athletes together with international competitors from over 20 nations.
The winter partnership also sees Suzuki become major sponsors of the 2011 Australian Ski & Snowboard Awards, celebrating the remarkable achievements of Australia's snowsport athletes and coaches over the past twelve months.
Hosted by Ski & Snowboard Australia, the awards bring together many prominent members of the snow sport industry including Australia's best winter athletes and coaches, resorts, media and the retail sector.
The renewing of the partnership with Ski & Snowboard Australia comes hot-on-the-heels of the announcement by Suzuki of world-champion aerialist Lydia Lassila as its first brand ambassador.
In announcing the partnership, Suzuki Australia general manager Tony Devers said he was proud to be associated with the sport and developing the future snow stars of Australia.
"Worldwide, Suzuki has a long association with winter sports so we're delighted to continue our relationship with Ski & Snowboard Australia, particularly now that Lydia has joined the team too," said Devers.
"Research already proves that snow sport is one of Australia's largest participation sports and these championships represent the definitive level of competition for such enthusiasts.
"We have some red-hot athletes competing in this competition and it's the perfect opportunity for us to show off our brand of go-anywhere 4x4 champions – the all-conquering Grand Vitara and the compact crossover SX4. The ideal car choice for snow-going motorists plus all the comfort and versatility for the urban jungle.
CEO of Ski & Snowboard Australia, Michael Kennedy, said of the continued association with Suzuki, "we are delighted to welcome Suzuki back as our major partner for 2011."
"Australian snow sport is in the midst of our most successful period ever, and we look forward to working together to promote and encourage as many athletes of the future to explore the opportunities of winter sport competition."
In addition to financial support, Suzuki will also provide Ski & Snowboard Australia with support vehicles for use across the organisation's business development program.
Ski & Snowboard Australia is the internationally recognised authority responsible for the management of competitive snow sports in Australia, from grassroots to the elite level. Athletes such as Torah Bright, Lydia Lassila, Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin and Dale Begg-Smith represent the new wave of successful athletes, sitting alongside other legends of the sport such as Jacqui Cooper, Alisa Camplin, Kirstie Marshall and Zali Steggall.


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Welcome to the website for Space4Climate (formerly CDSSG)
Space4Climate is a public-private-academic partnership working collaboratively to ensure a seamless supply chain for climate data from space. Our collective ambition is that the UK leads the world in trusted climate expertise and products.
Find out more here about:
- Portfolio of climate services and products
- Mesh – a new network for the climate services community
- Events
- What we do
- Who we are
- Our history and achievements
- Group documents
Coming up:
- Living Planet, 13-17 May, visit the UK Space Agency and NCEO stand
- GEOBUSINESS 2019, 21-22 May, Business Design Centre, London
What we do
We support the UK's world-leading climate community to deliver, sustain and make use of climate information from space, enabling it to be integrated "as standard" in a variety of climate services for global economic and societal benefit.
We do this by coordinating activities, expertise and resources across our partners to:
- Expand market uptake domestically and internationally, raising the profile of UK expertise, products and services, identifying climate services user requirements and facilitating and brokering new market growth opportunities.
- Sustain and grow the network, expanding our community by developing and maintaining lists of UK providers, and building community capacity by providing training and alerts to funding sources.
- Support delivery of a seamless supply chain, by identifying new requirements and barriers to provision and sustainability, and working together to address these.
Find out more in our Strategic Plan.
Who we are
We are a network of UK based public, private and academic organisations involved in the seamless supply chain of climate data from satellites through to production of climate information and integration into services.
The group is coordinated and hosted by the Institute for Environmental Analytics. Coordination of the group and our activities to grow awareness, use and uptake of climate data from space are resourced by group members in kind and with financial contributions. Financial contributions for the period 2017-2019 have been provided by:
- Telespazio VEGA UK
- The Institute for Environmental Analytics
- National Centre for Earth Observation
- UK Space Agency
History and achievements
Since it was initiated in late 2013, Space4Climate (formerly known as CDSSG) has had a positive impact throughout the UK climate data community through consultations, engagement, raising awareness, supporting funding bids and industry-focused studies. One of its most successful impacts has been in helping the UK community take advantage of EU funding opportunities and ensuring that the UK's priorities are communicated coherently and effectively to organisations such as the European Space Agency.
Space4Climate has a proven track record in:
- Building links along the entire climate data supply chain, from raw satellite data to end user products, bringing together experts in data, infrastructure, science and applications
- Influencing the development of the UK's key infrastructure assets, to meet the particular requirements of exploiting climate data from space
- Supporting UK organisations competing for funding for projects involving climate data, including the Copernicus Climate Change Service where UK organisations have had particular success
- Achieving a clear representation of UK priorities in the ESA Climate Change Initiative through consultations across the UK climate data community
- Delivering consultations on priorities to feed into the EC's Horizon 2020 programme, and UK science investment strategy
In 2016, the Space4Climate group was instrumental in setting up the Climate-Data from Space Zone, which delivers dedicated storage, processing and software resources to the climate data providers' community.
Find out more about climate data from space:
Space4Climate and the UK Space Agency hosted a free Climate Data From Space Workshop on July 5, 2016. You can download the course presentations here. Five of the presentations, including a Science Overview by Prof Chris Merchant and a Policy Overview by Prof Richard Brook, were filmed and are on the Institute for Environmental Analytics You Tube channel here.
Group Documents
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- Latest Meeting Notes
- Meeting Notes Archive
- Documents Produced
- Useful Community Documents
Framework for realisation of benefits of Climate Data from Space – Development thoughts Presented by Beth Greenaway, Head of Earth Observation at the UK Space Agency
Briefing on SECTEUR (Sector Engagement for Copernicus Climate Change Services Translating European User Requirements) by Dr Maria Noguer
CDSSG Meeting Friday, June 24th, 2016, 108 Teaching Building, University of Reading, London Road Campus 10.30am – 3pm
WP1. Supply chain analysis and description What have we learned so far?
UKSA CDSSG Task 2: System design for routine climate data processing at Jasmin-CEMS. Guide to project deliverables, March 16, 2016. By Jane Lewis
UKSA CDSSG Task 2: System design for routine climate data processing at Jasmin-CEMS System Requirements Specification Mar 16, 2016 By Jane Lewis
UKSA CDSSG Task 2: System design for routine climate data processing at Jasmin-CEMS By Jane Lewis and Debbie Clifford
UKSA CDSSG – TASK 2: Report on Data licensing issues for Operational Climate Data Processing on JASMIN-CEMS
EO4CDS Pilot Project to Demonstrate Near Real Time Data Production from MetOp
CDSSG Climate Data Record Demonstrator
UKSA CDSSG – Task: 5 Cost estimation of routine climate processing system activity. By Kevin Halsall and Alex Hayward, Telespazio VEGA UK Ltd
Round-up of the current landscape, 24-05-2016. This document describes what is currently available to the end user community for online access and visualisation of climate data.
Overview of Systems Design CDSSG 2015/16 task 2 Debbie Clifford, on behalf of Jane Lewis
An introduction to the CDSSG: Climate Data from Space Stakeholder Group. Harwell, 22/4/15
This strategy has been produced to address the above IGS recommendation. It focuses on the role of IGS Climate Services reportinformation suppliers in the delivery of climate and climate-related services.
Space Innovation and Growth Strategy 2014-2030 Space Growth Action Plan
This meeting's purpose was to summarise the findings of the group to date, and provide recommendations to the UKSA for steps to implement the "seamless supply chain" for climate data from space.
Discussion Paper: Climate Data from Space in the UK Chris Merchant (University of Reading) and Andy Shaw (Satellite Applications Catapult)
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Alvis Saladin
The FV601 Saladin is a six-wheeled armoured car developed by Crossley Motors[1] and later manufactured by Alvis. Designed in 1954, it replaced the AEC Armoured Car in service with the British Army from 1958 onward. The vehicle weighed 11 tonnes, offered a top speed of 72 km/h, and had a crew of three.[1] Saladins were noted for their excellent performance in desert conditions, and found favour with a number of Middle Eastern armies accordingly.[3] They were armed with a 76 mm low-pressure rifled (spin-stabilised) gun which fired the same ammunition as that mounted on the FV101 Scorpion.[2]
|Alvis Saladin
Alvis Saladin at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
|Armoured car
|Place of origin
|United Kingdom
|Service history
|Six-Day War
Vietnam War[citation needed]
Aden Emergency
Biafran War
Dhofar Rebellion
Lebanese Civil War
Sri Lankan Civil War
Second Sudanese Civil War
|Production history
|Crossley Motors
|No. built
|11.6 t
|4.93 m
|2.54 m
|2.39 m
|up to 32 mm
|76 mm L5A1 gun
|2 × M1919A4 machine guns
|Rolls-Royce B80 Mk.6A, 8 cyl petrol
170 hp (127 kW)
|15.5 hp/tonne
|6x6 wheel
|400 km
|72 km/h
The Saladin also spawned an armoured personnel carrier counterpart, the Alvis Saracen.[2]
Following the end of the Second World War, the British Army issued a requirement for a new, 6×6 wheeled armoured vehicle to replace the obsolete AEC Armoured Car.[4] Design work began in 1947 and a contract was awarded to Alvis Cars to build two prototypes for trials. The new armoured car was designated FV601A and armed with an Ordnance QF 2-pounder gun.[4] Alvis also proposed a much heavier fire support variant designated FV601B armed with a new 76 mm low-pressure gun.[4] Design work on the FV601B was subcontracted to Crossley Motors, which engineered and manufactured six pre-production models.[4] After further modifications by Alvis, the FV601C entered mass production in 1958 as the Alvis Saladin. Production of the FV601C and its variants continued at the Alvis factory at Coventry until 1972.[4]
A special variant known as the FV601D was developed for law enforcement agencies and internal security purposes; this model lacked a co-axial machine gun and had different lights and smoke dischargers.[4] The FV601D was only adopted by the German Federal Bundesgrenzschutz, which designated it Geschützter Sonderwagen III.[5] A Saladin was also offered with the same 30 mm RARDEN autocannon as found on the FV510 Warrior and FV721 Fox, but this model did not find favour with the British military or any export customers.[4]
The Federal Republic of Germany was the first country to express an interest in the Saladin, specifically the FV601D.[6] When production began, export customers such as Australia, Indonesia, and Ghana also placed large orders for the vehicle.[6] By the late 1960s, the British Army was beginning to dispose of second-hand Saladins as military aid for various Commonwealth member states.[6] The Saladin performed well on the export market but was not as successful as its primary competitor, the French Panhard AML-90, which was much more heavily armed, and cheaper.[3]
The Saladin shared many common components with the Saracen armoured personnel carrier, Stalwart high mobility load carrier and Salamander fire tender.
British ArmyEdit
The Saladin was used by B Sqn 16/5 Lancers during their defence of Nicosia airport in 1974 and subsequent armed recce operations under the banner of the UN.
The Australian Army mounted Saladin turrets on M113A1 APCs to produce the Fire Support Vehicle. A new FSV based on the British FV101 Scorpion Light Tank turret was accepted for service in 1976, the first RAAC AFV fitted with a passive (image intensifying) night sight; this was redesignated the Medium Reconnaissance Vehicle (MRV).[7] Royal Australian Armoured Corps(RAAC) personnel referred to the resulting vehicles as "Beasts".
The Saladin was widely used by the Sultan of Oman's armed forces throughout the Omani Civil War, and saw extensive action during the period 1972 to 1976, supporting ground forces and on convoy patrol. Often crewed by British servicemen (loan soldiers) and Omani servicemen, the Sultan's Armoured Car Squadron consisted of an estimated 36 Saladins. They saw extensive action supporting troops from the British SAS, Oman Firqa, Oman regulars, and Iranian forces in their war with the Adoo. The squadron's vehicles were regularly attacked by Katyusha rockets, anti-tank mines, rocket propelled grenades, and light and heavy machine gun fire. Many vehicles were mined and repaired, and after the end of the war in 1976 the Saladin remained in service until the early 1980s. An unpublished account called The Tinned Equivalent was written in 1977, and details many of the events of that war[citation needed].
Sri LankaEdit
The Ceylon Army received several ex-British Army Saladins following the outbreak of the 1971 JVP insurrection and were deployed counter-insurgency operations. These were used extensively by the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps in the 1980's in the early stages of the Sri Lankan Civil War, with its 76 mm gun being effective in countering insurgents. However, the wheeled vehicles had limited cross country capabilities and suffered damage from IEDs and RPGs in urbane areas. In one case, in July 1987 during an insurgent attack on an army encampment in Jaffna, a Saladin was knocked out when an RPG entered through the drivers viewing portal, killing the driver and a sergeant inside.[8] Saladin's remained in reserve status till the end of the war in 2009. It forms the tank crew pin of the Sri Lanka Armoured Corps.[citation needed]
During the 1990 invasion of Kuwait, Saladins were filmed on the streets of Kuwait City defending Kuwait against Iraqi forces.
The Indonesian Army (TNI AD) uses the Saladin for "KOSTRAD Cavalry Battalion", "KOSTRAD Recon Company" and Armoured Car Company. In 2014, the Indonesian Army confirmed that it was continuing to deploy the Saladin in active operations.[9] Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla charged state-owned arms manufacturer Pindad with developing a modernization package for the Saladin in early 2016, indicating the armoured car would continue to remain in service for some time.[10] By the end of the year 16 Indonesian Army Saladins had been modernized by Pindad.[11]
The Sudanese Army deployed Saladins during the Second Sudanese Civil War, some being captured by the SPLA.[12]
West GermanyEdit
Nearly 100 Saladins were exported to the Federal Republic of Germany as part of a British assistance programme for the fledgling Bundesgrenzschutz in the mid to late 1950s.[6] In German service they were designated Geschützer Sonderwagen III and utilised for border patrols.[5] All but 25, along with the entire German inventory of spare parts,[13] were later resold to Honduras as part of a $7 million deal negotiated through Honduran defence contractor Gerard Latchinian.[14] Honduran Saladins could be seen in the streets of Tegucigalpa in the 2009 coup against President Manuel Zelaya.[13]
Surviving vehiclesEdit
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There is a Saladin on display as a gate guard at Episkopi Garrison, British Sovereign Base, Cyprus. It is dedicated to the memory of L/Cpl Nicholas Stokes, who died in a training accident in October 1992.[15]
A decommissioned Lebanese Army Saladin is currently part of the "Hope for Peace" monument in Yarze, Lebanon.
There is an FV 601 Saladin in Yad la-Shiryon museum, Latrun.
There is an Alvis Saladin at Sri Lanka Armoured Corps Training Centre, Anuradhapura – a gate guard.
Several Saladins are parked at a tank garage at The Indonesian Army 4th Cavalry Battalion.
There are three surviving Saladins in The Tank Museum, Dorset, England. One, in all over green, is displayed in the tank story exhibition. The second, in all over tan, is in operational condition and used in events. The third, in a tan and green camouflage pattern, is part of the museum's reserve collection and is stored in the vehicle conservation centre.
There is a Saladin in the Muckleburgh Collection, Norfolk, England. It can be seen running at various time during the year.
There is a Saladin on display at the Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum at Hever Castle in Kent.
There is a Saladin at the Dunmore Park base of the B Squadron "North Irish Horse" SNIY Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry, an Army Reserve regiment.
There is a Saladin at the Aldershot Army Museum[16]
There is also a non-functioning Alvis Saladin displayed outside the Lebanese Army's military outpost in the mountain region of Baabda located between Hammana and Chbaniyeh.
An American college sports enthusiasts club in Knoxville, Tennessee, the "Big Orange Army" operates a Saladin painted orange as an advertising device.
There is another privately owned and fully operational restored 1959 Saladin AFV in Knoxville Tennessee. It has a live L5A1 76 mm main gun and a coaxial 1919A4 BMG with a Browning M2 Machine Gun top mounted on authentic US Mark 93 mounting hardware and gun shield plate.
There is a privately owned Saladin in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford area of Texas.
There is a Saladin as gate guardian at King Phraya Damrong Rajanupam Camp of the Royal Thai Border Police in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand.
There is a privately owned Saladin in the Vancouver, British Columbia area of Canada.
There is a Saladin at the Inniskillings Museum in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
Numerous Saladin survive in Australia, one example is on display at the RAAC Memorial and Tank Museum Puckapunyal, Victoria.[17] and another complete operational, privately owned ex-British Saladin exists in the outer metropolitan region of Sydney. Many ex-Australian Army Saladins remain turretless because of the fitting of Saladin turrets on M113 carriers to make the Fire Support Vehicle (M113-A1 FSV) used in the Vietnam war. Two Saladins are on display at the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum located in Cairns, Queensland. One as the Gate Guard and the second (on display) is in running condition.
- Bahrain: 8[6]
- Ghana: 15[6]
- Honduras: 72 ex-German examples; purchased in 1984;[14] 40 operational.[11]
- Indonesia: 69[6]
- Jordan: 130[6]
- Kenya: 10[6]
- Kuwait: 60[6]
- Lebanon: 40; possibly donated by Jordan.[6]
- Mauritania: 40;[6] 10 operational.[11]
- Nigeria: 16[6]
- Oman: 10[6]
- Qatar: 30[18]
- Sudan: 9[6][19]
- Tunisia: 20[6]
- Uganda: 36[20]
- United Arab Emirates: 70;[6] 20 operational.[11]
- Yemen: 15[6]
Former operatorsEdit
- Australia[21][6]
- Biafra[22]
- Federal Republic of Germany: 97; used by the Bundesgrenzschutz.[6]
- Iraq: Captured Kuwaiti Vehicles, all scrapped or destroyed.[23]
- Libya: 40[6]
- Portugal: 39[6][24][25]
- Sierra Leone: 4[6]
- Sri Lanka: 18[6]
- United Kingdom: all retired and replaced by the FV101 Scorpion[2]
- ^ a b c Bull, Stephen (2004). Encyclopedia of Military Technology and Innovation. Westport: Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 220–221. ISBN 978-1-57356-557-8.
- ^ a b c d Christopher F. Foss (16 May 2000). Jane's Tanks and Combat Vehicles Recognition Guide (2000 ed.). Harper Collins Publishers. pp. 386–391. ISBN 978-0-00-472452-2.
- ^ a b Middle East Economic Digest (1968). Collard, Elizabeth, Volume 12 pp. 131—173.
- ^ a b c d e f g Christopher F. Foss (1976). Jane's World Armoured Fighting Vehicles (1976 ed.). Macdonald and Jane's Publishers Ltd. pp. 156–157. ISBN 0-354-01022-0.
- ^ a b Chant, Christopher (2013) [1987]. A Compendium of Armaments and Military Hardware. London: Routledge. p. 37. ISBN 978-1-315-88485-1.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x "Trade Registers". Armstrade.sipri.org. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 May 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
- ^ Wickremesekera, Channa (2016). The Tamil Separatist War in Sri Lanka. Routledge. ISBN 9781317293859.
- ^ "Ribuan Prajurit TNI Berhasil Kuasai Asembagus | WEBSITE TENTARA NASIONAL INDONESIA". Archived from the original on 18 March 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ "Dari Saladin ke Badak – Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat". web.archive.org. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ a b c d International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) (2016). The Military Balance 2016. London: IISS. pp. 257–471. ISBN 978-1857438352.
- ^ "Sudan - Global trade, local impact: Arms Transfers to all Sides in the Civil War in Sudan" (PDF). Human Rights Watch Report. 10 (4): 24. August 1998.
- ^ a b "La Caballería Blindada del Ejército de Honduras". web.archive.org. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ a b Honduras Government Coup Plot. Latin American Monitor: Central America. 2 (1984) 1984–85 Volumes 1-4
- ^ "Saladin Dedication Plaque Episkopi Garrison Cyprus". HMVF - Historic Military Vehicles Forum. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ [1] Archived 26 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Wayback Machine". web.archive.org. 17 October 2002. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ Richard F. Nyrop (2008). Area Handbook for the Persian Gulf States. Wildside Press. p. 270. ISBN 978-1-4344-6210-7.
... Between 1968 and 1971 Qatar received significant quantities of light armor from Great Britain. Included were nine Saracen six-wheeled, ten- to eleven-ton armored personnel carriers, ten Ferret five-ton scout cars, thirty Saladin eleven-ton armored cars ...
- ^ Richard Lobban, Jr. (2010). Global Security Watch: Sudan (2010 ed.). Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 182. ISBN 978-0-313-35332-1.
- ^ "Uganda: How the West brought Idi Amin to power | Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal". Links.org.au. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ [2] Archived 19 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Jowett, Philip (2016). Modern African Wars (5): The Nigerian-Biafran War 1967–70. Oxford: Osprey Publishing Press. pp. 24–46. ISBN 978-1-4728-1609-2.
- ^ Former Equipment of Iraqi Army. Archive.org. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "Revisita Cavalaria" (PDF). Biblioteca.exercito.pt. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ "VIATURAS MILITARES HISTÓRICAS NO REGIMENTO DE CAVALARIA 6 - Operacional". Retrieved 10 April 2019.
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This is the first miniature I have ever done. I decided to get a Khador Heavy Warjack to practice on. One, because it was the model that turned me on to the game. Two, because I planned on rolling Khador if I played and it gave me options, and three, because the warjack was probably easier to start out on than a unit of miniatures due to the size.
I received my warjack and some paints in the mail and do some searching online for best practices and things like that. Like I said, the kit gives you options and I wanted to find the best way to utilize that. In this case, one kit will let you create four different warjack configurations (Khador only uses one chassis for their warjacks). I found several articles online about magnetizing the warjack so you could swap out the parts you needed or wanted to play.
Fourteen rare earth magnets later, I ended up magnetizing the arms and hands. I decided to just stick on the Juggernaut head as it was my favorite of the four and because it would have been a bitch to magnetize (and later keep track of). I also just glued the waist and legs for stability and added tabletop toughness. With the next two warjacks I have coming in the 2 player kit, I plan on converting one permanently to Torch and the other I will magnetize the same way, but he'll have a more dynamic pose. Below is the kit assembled and with all the bits.
The typical (canon) Khador scheme is Red. Lots of red. That's cool, I love red. Had red not been the default color (and the color most people paint their Khador), I would have painted mine mostly red as well. They are also very much influenced by WWII Russia and Eastern Europe. With their homeland being a very cold, harsh and unforgiving place, I decided to use that as inspiration for my personal scheme. I am also running Strakhov as my primary warcaster, and as he is the Black Ops kommander of Khador, I came up with the idea that he would strike at any foes using the snow-covered lands as his camouflage. Finally I drew some inspiration from a different source, Game of Thrones. My fiancée and her family are big into the series and I also enjoy the HBO series (purists put down your pitchforks, I would have read the books had I not gotten into this hobby instead). In that series, there are mythical creatures beyond the Wall called the "Others" or "White Walkers". This appealed to me as I envisioned a sort of rapid strike force that befell the enemy like an avalanche at a moment's notice. Also the mythical part plays into Strakhov's fluff (the story bits). His black op exploits have made him feared throughout the Iron Kingdoms.
So I present to you the 616th, Kommander Strakhov's "White Walkers"! Aaaaaand away we go (after the jump)!
*Editor's note: Apparently there is a battalion that is mostly white in canon, the "Unbreakable 111th". That's cool though.
First I laid down some bases…
My first attempt at washing…I only did the metals as I wasn't sure how it would react with the paints.
At bit of cleaning up and some more color…
And some freehand and a snowy base to finish it up:
One fist says "Glory", the Axe hand says "Might". One shoulder says "White", the other "Walkers" (again, the 616th Battalion, Kommander Strakhov's "White Walkers"). Finally, the black writing is the name of this particular warjack, Tukinosk, named for the Assault Commando Kapitan that Strakhov lost to the Cryx (in the Forces of Warmachine: Khador book).
The base is made up of some rocks from outside (yes actual rocks) and a bit of wood that I found. I washed the rocks with Devlan Mud and glued them down. Next I made a snow base consisting of Elmer's Glue, Baking Soda, a touch of water, and a bit of white paint. You mix that up and splosh it down on there. Then I dusted it with baking soda again to give it that powdery snow look. A couple of coats of Matte spray and this bad boy is ready to rock.
Here he is on CoolMiniOrNot, please go and vote!
Lessons Learned:
On the next go around, I will definitely take extra time and care to take care of those mold lines. They really seem to come through in the pictures, but in person they aren't that bad (or so I think). Also I'll try to thin my paints some more as they are a little thick. That black Khador symbol needs some serious work as well. But all in all, I am pretty happy with the way it turned out. I found out later reading the forums that baking soda can turn yellow from oxidization. Hopefully the sealant with help this and the white paint. If it does turn yellow down the road, I'll figure out something.
Now on to a hard one, an actual unit…
Sidenote: Please excuse the rush this post may seem it is in. This is my first post and I just wanted to get some content on here to begin with. Later posts will have tons more pictures and information as I'll be painting/playing/etc with the plog in mind from now on. You can see the thread that I posted on the forums concerning this build and my issues here.


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Welcome to Episode 47 of SunCast. I'm so glad you you're back with me again this week! I'm just back from an amazing time at SPI 2017, and I'm exhausted, but wanted to make sure we are staying on track with the next episode here as we continue to bring you actionable content focused on helping you grow as a solar leader and professional!
Today we'll be spending time with someone who is VERY acquainted with the Solar Pioneers and their stories! My friend, and fellow podcaster, Jeff Spies, has been in the solar industry for nearly exactly the same amount of time I have (that's 11 yrs and counting!) and I don't think Anybody has spent as much time as he has thinking about how to tell the story of the dawn of the Solar PV Industry and the vanguards who ushered it out of obscurity and into mainstream. His Solar Pioneer parties are legendary, so stay tuned to hear how you can attend the 3rd and final one this November!
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June 19 and 20, 2015 at REDCAT
Returning to REDCAT with its array of custom-built microtonal instruments, the rollicking Grammy Award winning ensemble named after music maverick Harry Partch teams up with another original American voice, composer Anne LeBaron. The John Schneider-led group is presenting five scenes from LeBaron's latest opus, LSD: The Opera. The program also includes Partch'sUlysses Departs from the Edge of the World (1955), originally written for trumpeter Chet Baker and saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and performed here by Daniel Rosenboom and Ulrich Krieger; Two Settings from Lewis Carroll (1954); the insanely funny Yankee Doodle Fantasy (1944); and Sonata Dementia(1949), the composer's first large ensemble work.


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For the Saugeen Shores Winterhawks, the kids are alright.
Rookies Lauchlin Elder, Josh Hopkin and Connor Patton all hit the scoresheet as the Winterhawks put up a 4-1 win over the visiting Huron East Centenaires.
Before the puck dropped, the Winterhawks held their opening ceremony for the home opener, sponsored by Outlaw Brew Co.
It was during that ceremony, the Winterhawks dedicated the season to teammate Michael Johnstone, who was diagnosed with cancer during the offseason.
Johnstone's #18 jersey hung behind the Winterhawks bench during the game and will be with the team both home and away, all season long.
The Winterhawks brought the strong crowd to its feet early on, as Elder found a loose puck in the slot at the 1:40 mark, snapping his first career Winterhawk goal past Huron East goaltender Jesse Raymond.
Hopkin got into the mix at 9:40, taking a wrist shot from the point that hit a skate of a defender and deflected past Raymond, with Patton and Chris Minard picking up assists, the first in a Winterhawk uniform for all three.
Huron East would get one back when Chett Binning snuck a backhander past Winterhawks goaltender Jeff Flagler to cut the lead to 2-1.
The Winterhawks managed to kill off three penalties before picking up a powerplay of their own, and they made it count when they got one.
The powerplay unit whipped the puck around, with Blake Underwood feeding Brent MacDermid, who made a cross-ice pass to Trevor Smith, blasting a one-timer past Raymond to make it a 3-1 game at 7:04 of the 2nd period.
The Winterhawks penalty killers were busy on this night, killing off four more penalties before the next Huron East infraction.
The final dagger would come at 5:43 of the 3rd when MacDermid got in alone on Raymond and deked out the Huron East goaltender to make it 4-1, with assists to Andy Mitchell and Andy Fracz.
Just for good measure, the Winterhawks would kill off one more penalty late in the game to make it a perfect 8-for-8 night for the special teams.
Flagler made 33 saves for the win, as the Winterhawks improved to 1-1-0 on the season, while Hopkin was named the Wismer House Player of the Game.
The Winterhawks will be back in action on Friday October 20th, when they travel to Shallow Lake to take on the Crushers at 8:30 p.m.
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You can see our full inventory of used cars in Colorado Springs at SpringsAutomotiveGroup.com


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The newest entry in the Company of Heroes 2 series features this renowned Allied army from WWII. Experience a special tech-tree that challenges the gamer to balance the consistent compromise between mobility and defense. Surprise challengers with your advancement choices and an open end game configuration.Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces is the brand-new standalone multiplayer release in this esteemed World War II RTS franchise. It is the best entry point into the lively Company of Heroes 2 neighborhood. Play as the unconquerable Britons and their motley-crew of soldiers! A force impressive for its diversity, consisting of Englishmen, Scotsmen, Welshmen, Irishmen-- representing everybody from the working classes to the upper class elite of the United Kingdom. Under the management of the intense Sir Winston Churchill, this various mix put aside their distinctions and became the only staying Western European country to get away the grip of Axis-dominated Europe, prior to leading the final offensive with the other Allied Forces.New players will likewise have access to all pre-existing Company of Heroes 2 maps through auto-match in addition to the capability to battle against all other existing factions. The British Army includes a brand name brand-new set of unique tactical gameplay alternatives articulated around a brand-new tech tree consisting of brand-new infantry, group weapons, vehicles, upgrades, commanders with special abilities and a total of 8 brand-new multiplayer maps depicting historic battleground areas. Battles reach an extraordinary level of credibility with the addition of motion-captured data for the most typical animation sets, which will likewise boost all the formerly released Company of Heroes 2 armies. By presenting a brand-new faction with a special playstyle, The British Forces further reinforces Company of Heroes 2 as the most extensive World War II platform for RTS fans.Key Features DISTINCT PLAYSTYLE Experience a special tech-tree that challenges the gamer to balance the consistent compromise between mobility and defense-- generally giving
you two factions for the rate of one. Surprise
your challengers with your advancement choices and an open end game configuration.DISTINCTIVE UNITS & ABILITIES From the Churchill Crocodile weapon tank to the RAF glider, this brand-new faction presents brand-new gameplay mechanics with a series of 15 one-of-a-kind systems. On the other hand, the brand-new commanders' abilities focus on impressive staged occasions taking advantage of
air raids and artillery.ARMY WITH CHARACTER A worldwide cast of stars from England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and New-Zealand bring the systems to life, with accents varying from the swank elite to the working class. The writing of the systems 'audio hints was likewise provided unique attention in order to guarantee the various local distinctions-- and competitions-- amongst the British subjects stand out.IMPROVED MO-CAPPED ANIMATIONS The battleground comes to life like never prior to thanks to motion-captured data for the most typical animation set(SMG), that will likewise update all the previous armies 'animation systems.NEW MAPS 8 sensational brand-new maps boost the comprehensive collection of pre-existing Company of Heroes 2 maps in addition to countless neighborhood created maps offered on the Steam workshop.INTENSE ONLINE COMBAT Feel the
Radeon HD 2900XT 512 MB Supported OS: Windows 7, Windows Vista Extra Requirements: In order to trigger this game, you will need a third-party' Steam'account. For complete information on ways to trigger please follow this link: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5414-TFBN-1352!.?.!Processor: Intel i5 quad
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Tonight Shannon and I switched gears on the project and shot an emotionally energy charged photo. The set up for the concept was very simple and we used the available room light without any external flash for a change. In postproduction I toned the image to match the French magazine I used to look over when I was a kid. I really wished I could remember the name of the magazine but alas I don't. Some of the concepts we shoot really match many of the memories I have from my childhood and when I see the composition lay it self out before me I do my best to make the photo look as if it belonged in that publication I loved so long ago. If any of you happen to know the name of the magazine I'm thinking of please put a comment below or email me.
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Toronto, Ontario -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/11/2013 -- The 407 extension and the long proposed Pickering Airport project would increase access to a whole section of the Greater Toronto area, creating great opportunities in the Pickering Area real estate market. This according to leading commercial real estate agent Chris Allen, who had the chance to discuss the matter with Pickering Mayor David Ryan at a Treble Victor dinner.
"As a former resident of Pickering I have some very ambitious ideas for commercial real estate development in this area, the highway 407 extension is going to make a whole pile of land, and a large area of the Greater Toronto Area easier to access." Says Chris Allen, "My conversation with Mayor Ryan focused on the need to maximize the quality of the commercial development which would be opened by the extension and in the future with the proposed Pickering Airport site. Cooperation from all levels of government would be needed to see an airport built in the future."
As Toronto's Real Estate Authority and a part of the team at Slavens & Associates, Chris Allen is constantly on the lookout for opportunity in the Greater Toronto real estate market. This includes taking the time to research, meet with decision makers and understand the trends in commercial real estate before they happen.
Mark Walden & Don Ludlow originally established the Treble Victor Group, as The Pinnacle Group in 2007. The group's objective is to help its members successfully transition from military to civilian life by providing mutual support, friendship and connections to help members secure rewarding and successful careers in their post military lives.
Chris Allen is a leading Toronto Real Estate agent with a focus on commercial and investment property deals. He became involved in real estate after his 10-year career with the Canadian Forces, and service overseas in Afghanistan. In the years since he started practicing real estate he has built a partnership with George Ross, star of the Apprentice, where Ross serves as a strategic advisor. Additionally in 2012 he was appointed to the Canada National Defense Policy Committee. He has also worked with celebrities, athletes, and businessmen including Deadmau5, Australian Olympian Steven Bradbury, and entrepreneur and author Com Mirza.
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I'm back at it, listing out the things from the past week that made me smile. It's important to remember the things that are good to help ease the sting of the bad. (If you ask me, and since you're reading my blog, it's almost like you did ask.)
What can I say? Some weeks are better than others and I'd like to have reminders of the good for when it's not so good. I re read that statement and it makes me feel like I'm implying that life isn't good. It is. (Knockonwood!) I just want to make sure I'm documenting the moments that shine for me.
In no particular order:
- Good work and presentations
- Dinner and a visit with BatGirl
- Being brave
- A really good run
- Agreeable private swim lesson people
- Bones and Psych on Netflix
- Hugs from that guy I Like
- Court is Crafty wear spreading through the area
- A boss I can chat with in the car for three hours
- Original Sin Pear cider
Doing Things Differently recap:
Earlier bed time: I struggled with this. I don't sleep well in hotel rooms when I'm there for work and it threw me off a bit.
Activity: Yoga: 1 Swim: 1/2 Run: 1 (Traffic and travel was not conducive to my activity desires. That said, I am doing more stretching when I need to have a break and when I wake up in the morning.)
General feeling of overall accomplishment: I felt pretty good about what I got done this week. Not everything, but it wasn't too shabby either. I finished 3 scarves, a few hair accessories and tried to keep things as neat as I could (this part wasn't a huge success…) I don't feel terrible about the week although I just realized I have some work to do with my Spanish.


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Chile and Uruguay to sign free-trade agreement
The Uruguayan president, Tabaré Vázquez, announced last month in a cabinet meeting that Uruguay will sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Chile in September, streamlining the rules governing the bilateral flow of goods and services.
The Uruguayan president, Tabaré Vázquez, announced last month in a cabinet meeting that Uruguay will sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Chile in September, streamlining the rules governing the bilateral flow of goods and services.
The new trade deal will provide a small but welcomed boost to Chile and Uruguay's exports, which have been hit in both cases by weak commodity prices and economic slowdown in major trading partners. Under the terms of the new deal, "double taxation" on investors' income from capital gains, interest, royalties and assets will be scrapped. The agreement also reportedly includes provisions concerning rules of origin, healthcare regulations, intellectual property and e-commerce.
Talks between the two countries began in February and have concluded relatively swiftly—in part due a well-developed existing framework for Uruguay-Chile trade. Both countries are signatories to the 1996 Economic Complementarity Agreement (ACE 35) between Chile and the Mercado Común del Sur (Mercosur, the Southern Cone customs union). A number of additional protocols followed, with fresh negotiations between Chile and Mercosur in 2007-08 resulting in further liberalisation in trade in services.
As a result of this existing trade integration—and the comparatively small size of their domestic markets—it is unlikely that expanded bilateral trade will make a sizeable impression on either country's trade balance. Chilean exports to Uruguay totalled US$349m (0.5% of total exports) in 2015, while the flow of goods and services in the opposite direction reached US$200m (1.6% of the total), in both cases mainly in consumer goods, food products and chemicals.
However, when placed in a broader context, the outlook is more positive. In November Chile agreed to conduct a joint feasibility study with the Philippines into creating a bilteral FTA, which, if signed, would join Chile's 26 existing FTAs and preferential trade agreements. Chile is also likely to ratify the 12–nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in late 2016 or early 2017.
Uruguay is currently party to multiple FTAs via Mercosur, and greater trade liberalisation between Mercosur and the Alianza del Pacífico (the Pacific Alliance, a four-member trade bloc of which Chile is part) is more likely, following the recent inauguration of centrist governments in Argentina and Brazil.
Impact on the forecast
We are unlikely to alter our forecasts for either country immediately, both of which include a mild short-term deterioration in the trade balance, but we will monitor possible indications of greater trade liberalisation within the region.


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Did you ever stop to think…. How much work goes in to fighting cancer every single day? I mean think of the cancer work force in just this country alone? Patients, Doctors, Researchers, Scientists, Nurses, Social Workers, Caregivers, to name just a few groups and they're on the front lines. There are so many others who(…)
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Who are the real hero's in the discoveries of cancer treatment? The brave patients who decide they want to be part of the clinical trials world; that's who. It's hard enough being a part of cancer world, but to add the layer of clinical trials to that existence means earning a real medal of bravery. Some patients(…)
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Packing that familiar waiting room bag…Posted by Laurie Singer Sievers | Uncategorized
I hadn't packed that bag in many years. Funny how it all comes back to you when you need it. The newspaper, the bottle of water, some crackers and a little candy. I even remembered to put in a few new magazines if the procedure went longer than expected. My young friend Ethan had his(…)
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"What else have you got?"Posted by Laurie Singer Sievers | Uncategorized
Cancer is such a hot topic these days. More than ever, we hear stories on the news about new treatments. Medical writers are following every little tidbit on how Immunotherapy is the game changer researchers have been waiting for all these years. And it's true, technology has advanced so fast, it's allowed old ideas, like(…)
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The waiting room of memories..Posted by Laurie Singer Sievers | Uncategorized
So, a young friend is scheduled for surgery at the cancer center next week . He doesn't have cancer, but the surgeon who is doing the procedure works all ends of the hospital and it appears this is where a surgical suite was available, so that adds a little more impact to the day. It's back to(…)
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Image saver….Posted by Laurie Singer Sievers | Uncategorized
What do you look like when you have cancer? Do your looks change? How long does it take to get back to the "old" you? Many times before a patient hears "You have cancer," family or friends see a change in their loved one. A sudden change in weight can occur. Sometimes skin tone becomes(…)
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It means everything…. It's a morale lift to be sure. It's like breaking the tape at the end of the race. It's the exhale that you're finished with radiation. And hopefully it's the big wave "good-bye" to your cancer. It's ringing the bell at radiation oncology in the cancer center. The doctors gather around and(…)
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How long does it take to "get over it?" The short answer is "never." But there's a better, longer answer too. You never get over the death of a loved one who worked so hard to live and wouldn't give in to cancer. So many of us remember those days following our loss, how experts,(…)
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He's in the midst of deciding on a life course. He knows he wants to be a nurse and not just any nurse, but the best nurse ever. Good choice. But here comes the hard part. He really wants to be a pediatric oncology nurse, but he's not sure he can handle the job. "Can(…)
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I call them the" Specials." Who are they? When a new patient walks into the lobby at the cancer center, they carry all the signs that say, "I really don't want to be here and I have no idea what to do next." I think there's a little fear mixed in with the anxiety of(…)
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Benjamin Edmundson-Brown, from Easington Colliery, Durham, England has become an unsolved riddle for medical science. He is among only eight people in the world to suffer from a genetic disorder that is rarest of its kind that it does not even have a name.
Due to this disorder, Benjamin is unable to walk, talk or eat and also has epilepsy. He was born 10 weeks premature and weighed just 3lbs at the time of the birth. He was a daring baby who fought to survive. But has since been admitted to hospital numerous times with life-threatening chest infections.
Benjamin's epilepsy causes him to endure such violent seizures his body gets thrown against walls. He is so helpless that he can't even cry or bring out his tears to lessen his pain. He is also partially blind, an ulcer has formed in one of his eyes.
Speaking of when Benjamin was younger, his stepfather Peter Kelly, 50, said:
'He used to eat normal food but he was getting recurring chest infections that had him in the intensive care unit and we nearly lost him on a couple of occasions.'
Source: DailyMail
Soon the parents realized he was not developing as he should. Mr. Kelly further said:
'He's got a rare form of epilepsy which presents in very spasmatic jerks. He can just be sitting one minute and then he'll throw forward quite ferociously. He's also partially blind in his left eye. When he was younger he got an ulcer on his eye because he doesn't produce tears as normal so his eye could get very dry so he had to get eye drops in. When he was younger he had to get his eye lid sewn shut which has left him partially blind.'
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Who else would you expect to get the prestigious Family Foundation Blog Quote of the Day on the first day of the General Assembly? If you need more than one guess, you lose. Of course, it was Delegate Joe Morrissey (D-74, Henrico), he of "Morrissey Moment" fame. During the first morning hour of the year, he took the time to address the House to let them know how pleased he was with his new seat, which is more centrally located than the corner locale he previously inhabited. Why is that of consequence?
In my new seat, I can see there are TVs up here in the corner. Not only can I listen to myself speak, I can watch myself speak at the same time. It's the best day of my life!
In a case of video feeding the beast, location now is an element in locution. Seat assignors in the clerk's office, please take note.
If Delegate Morrissey can also walk, talk and listen to himself at the same time, we're there are a number of people who gladly will splurge for a hand held mirror for him, too.


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Who are the favourites to replace Theresa May as Conservative leader?
- By : Opinionate
- Category : BLOG
- Tags: Boris Johnson, Brexit, Conservatives, Jeremy Hunt, Michael Gove, politics, Sajid Javid, Theresa May, UK
Theresa May has been under pressure throughout Summer, mainly because of her Chequers plan. There is no doubt that the government is facing an extremely difficult Winter, and the likelihood of the Prime Minister surviving and passing all of the legislation is practically zero. The 2017 General Election was a disaster for the Conservative Party, and ever since the result the government have struggled to make any sufficient progress. Having lost their majority, and now the Brexit deal looking like it will fail, there is a very real possibility of a leadership challenge.
The bookies' have obviously setup various odds for the different possible candidates. We are going to look at the odds (based from Bet365) for the Top 5 candidates most likely to succeed Theresa May as Conservative party leader.
Boris Johnson
Odds: 5/1
The former foreign secretary is obviously the favourite to replace Theresa May. Boris's claim to fame was his 8 year stint as Mayor of London. He is known for his strong and passionate views, of which has recently caused controversy over, such as the Burka Ban debate. Boris has a huge advantage over the other candidates, because he is a leading Brexiteer and the majority of Conservative members would support him.
However, although Boris is undoubtedly popular, his problem would be receiving the support of MP's who backed remain, and who are not quite as hard-line Conservative as he is. Furthermore, there could also be further hesitation towards him because he could be unlikely to attract the "swing-voters" at the next General Election. It would be very surprising if he didn't run in the next leadership challenge, but it would be an even greater shock if he ran in the contest and lost.
2. Sajid Javid
Odds: 9/2
The new Home Secretary has already proved to be very popular among Conservative Party members and the general public. When he was appointed to the Home Office, a vast array of tweets from celebrities and other major public figures praised the appointment due to his minority background. Javid has been an MP for 8 years, so is considered relatively new to politics. He has held various ministerial roles; including Business Secretary, Media Secretary, and Communities Secretary. If he were to replace Theresa May it would certainly demonstrate the progressiveness of the Conservative Party over the last 30 years.
However, his inexperience in high ministerial office could perhaps be a downfall to his chances. Furthermore, he was a keen remainer during the referendum which would almost certainly hinder his chances. Javid is definitely a key figure in the coming years for the Conservative Party, and it will be very interesting to see just how much he will progress in politics.
3. Jacob Rees-Mogg
Odds: 15/2
"Moggmentum" has certainly caught on in the last few years. The MP for North East Somerset has gone viral due to his hilarious and sophisticated speeches in parliament. Rees-Mogg was always going to support Brexit, and the members adore him due to his old-fashioned and hard-line Conservatism. If Rees-Mogg were to run it wouldn't be difficult to see why so many MP's would support him.
Despite his popularity within the Conservative Party, he would be considered unelectable to the wider public as he is very traditional and has strict views on being pro-abortion and anti-gay marriage. Furthermore, if Boris Johnson were to run then Rees-Mogg would certainly withdraw from the race and support him. Rees-Mogg has clearly stated on a number of occasions that he has no leadership ambition.
4. Michael Gove
Odds: 8/1
This is a very surprising name to find on the Top 5 list. Michael Gove has never fully recovered from the unpopularity he gained when he stabbed long-time friend Boris Johnson MP in the back during the 2016 Conservative leadership contest. However, he again is far more popular than most people believe; he is a Brexiteer and another hard-line Conservative. Among the members this would be beneficial and he knows he always has the support of the right-wing of the Conservative Party membership.
Gove would only stand a chance of winning if there were no other Brexiteers standing in the race, and there is a tiny chance of that happening. Furthermore, Gove's dramatic reforms whilst he was Education Secretary under Prime Minister David Cameron left him very unpopular with the unions and the wider public. Nevertheless, Gove has returned to front-line politics as Environment Secretary, so who knows what the future could bring!
5. Jeremy Hunt
Odds: 10/1
Hunt is yet another surprise to find on the Top 5 list. Everyone knows Jeremy Hunt for his deeply controversial years as Health Secretary. It does not need to be said that Mr Hunt is despised by NHS workers and the working-class. However, he is the new foreign secretary and is admired by Conservative Party members as having stamina and courage for dealing with the tough times in the health role.
However, he is a staunch remainer, and would be very unlikely to ever win a General Election against a radical Labour movement. Hunt is very diplomatic, which is a positive attribute, but not needed after 8 years of the same government. Nevertheless, Hunt could produce a significant shock if he ran in the leadership contest, as he would unite the Conservative remainers, and possibly be perceived to be the "rational candidate".


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HABC Level 2 Award in Moving People Safely | All Wales Passport
Alpha | Swansea | 01792 585868,
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Highfield ABC have designed this course specifically mapped against the NHS All Wales Passport Scheme; designed in partnership between the all-Wales Trust Manual Handling Advisers Group and the Health and Safety Executive. The course is designed to lead toward a more effective use of resources, reduce manual handling related staff injuries and to meet the requirements of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
In Module A we cover:
• Definition of manual handling • Causes of musculoskeletal injury • Preventing musculoskeletal injury • Function of the spine • Manual handling key legislation • Policies and procedure • Ergonomics and risk assessment • Team handling and communication •
In Module B we cover:
• Safer handling of loads • Formal and dynamic risk assessment • Consideration of other factors • Handling awkward loads • Safe storage of inanimate loads • Correct working posture • Safety checks on handling equipment •
In Module C we cover:
• Application of moving & positioning • People handing risk assessment • Posture whilst people handling • Practical application of sitting to standing • Safe handling of a fallen/falling service user •
In Module D we cover:
• Dangers of controversial techniques • Bed mobility and manoeuvres • Safe use of profile beds • Practical use of slide sheets •
In Module E we cover:
• Maintaining personal Hygiene • Safe and dignified manoeuvres during personal hygiene tasks •
In Module F we cover:
• Use of mechanical lifting aids • Safe selection of hoist slings • Practical scenarios using Hoists, stand aids, transfer boards and turntables •
All staff within the Care/Health Sector with an active part in moving or facilitating the movement of people should have this qualification. It is now recognised as THE standard qualification for the safe moving of people.
Continuous Assessment and Short Answer Questions
3 Years (annual interim refreshers recommended)