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These September 2003 Accident Reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
Aircraft: Kitfox Lite Squared.
Location: Homedale, Idaho.
Injuries: None.
Aircraft damage: Substantial.
What reportedly happened: The aircraft had received its temporary experimental airworthiness certificate on the morning of the accident, and this was to be its first flight. The pilot had no experience in the make or model of the aircraft. When the temporary certificate was issued, the FAA inspector told the pilot not to take off on runway 31 until the required 40 hours had been flown off the aircraft since that would take the airplane over the town of Homedale, a congested area. The pilot made the decision to take off on runway 13, although there was a left quartering tailwind of about 10 knots, gusting to around 15 knots. Although the pilot was aware he was taking off with a tailwind, he did not want to wait until the wind died down or shifted. Just after liftoff near the end of the runway, a gust of wind elevated the left wing so severely the tip of the right wing scraped the runway surface. During the pilot's attempt to recover control of the aircraft, it mushed into the runway surface with sufficient force to result in substantial damage. During the investigation, it was determined that the pilot had never before flown this make and model aircraft.
Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain airspeed above stalling speed just as the aircraft was becoming airborne during the takeoff roll. Factors included a gusty quartering tailwind, and the pilot's preflight decision to take off in the downwind direction, and the pilot's total lack of experience in this make and model aircraft.
Aircraft: Lancair 360.
Location: Vancouver, Wash.
Injuries: None.
Aircraft damage: Minor.
What reportedly happened: During the initial climb out from a grass runway, the pilot noticed a puff of smoke coming from the front of the aircraft. Speculating that he had an engine fire, he decided to return to the field for a precautionary landing. He made a 180° turn toward the airport and reduced power. As he neared the field, he pushed the throttle forward to arrest the rate of descent, but the engine would not respond. Unable to glide to the runway, he set up for landing on a road. He successfully flew over the top of a car and touched down on the pavement, but was unable to stop before colliding with the rear of a garbage truck. The aircraft caught fire. Because of the fire the engine and associated wiring and hoses were too badly damaged to determine the source of the reported smoke and loss of power. Several witnesses told investigators that they saw smoke trailing from the airplane during the short flight.
Probable cause: Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb. Collision with a vehicle during landing was a factor.
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Six.
Location: Factoryville, Penn.
Injuries: 2 Fatal.
Aircraft damage: Minor.
What reportedly happened: The instrument rated pilot was cleared by air traffic control to execute the published VOR instrument approach at the destination airport. Witnesses noted the weather was foggy with forward visibility ranging from zero to 100 feet. One witness told investigators he heard the airplane fly over the airport with a low engine rpm, followed by an increase in rpm and then there was the sound of trees breaking. The airplane crashed 100 yards northwest of the runway. The published inbound course for the VOR approach was 309°, and the minimum descent altitude was 1,860 feet msl. The published weather minimums included a 600-foot ceiling and one-mile visibility. A handheld GPS receiver was found in the wreckage. Information downloaded from the receiver revealed that the entire flight was recorded. According to the recording, the last minute of the recording revealed that the airplane was headed 299°, then initiated a turn to a heading of 017° as it flew over the runway. The aircraft had descended from an altitude of 2,000 feet to 1,268 feet msl before the data ended. Two instrument approach plates, one Jeppesen, the other NOS for the VOR or GPS-A instrument approach, were found in the wreckage. On the backside of the Jeppesen approach plate was an airport diagram of the airport. A review of the diagram revealed the trees located along the northwestern boundary of the airport were at an elevation of 1,287 feet. The published airport elevation was 1,209 feet msl.
Probable cause: The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend below the published minimum descent altitude while executing a non-precision approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with trees.
Aircraft: Ercoupe 415-C.
Location: Rome, Ga.
Injuries: 2 Fatal.
Aircraft damage: Destroyed.
What reportedly happened: Witnesses on the ground heard the airplane's engine sputtering but said it appeared to be in a controlled, turning descent before disappearing from view. The witnesses assumed the pilot was attempting to land in a field. The airplane was found inverted in a hilly pasture about three feet from a fresh ground crater that contained fragments from the wooden propeller. There was no evidence of airframe, flight control or engine malfunction. However, examination of the fuel pump revealed some white corrosion coating on the inside of the pump and screen, and some corrosion was found on the inside of the domed pump top cover. Water was found in the fuel.
Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination.
Aircraft: Cessna 140.
Location: Edwardsburg, Mich.
Injuries: 1 Fatal.
Aircraft damage: Destroyed.
What reportedly happened: Witnesses said the airplane was flying low over a lake on a clear day. As the airplane banked to the right, its right wing tip struck a power transmission line that spanned the lake. The aircraft entered a spin, then hit the water.
Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line during his low level cruise.
Aircraft: Cessna 210.
Location: San Antonio, Texas.
Injuries: None.
Aircraft damage: Minor.
What reportedly happened: The 3,806-hour pilot was on approach for landing. He was cautioned to keep his speed up because there was a cargo jet following him. There was also a cargo jet landing ahead of him. The pilot told investigators he was concentrating on keeping his speed up and noting where the aircraft he was following touched down so that he could land beyond it. As a result, he did not follow the prelanding checklist and forgot to lower the landing gear. The Cessna landed with the landing gear retracted. The airplane slid to a stop, then caught fire.
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to comply with the checklist resulting in a wheels up landing. Contributing to the accident was self-induced pressure to maintain speed and land beyond the touch down point of the other aircraft.


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Job Seekers
Community Developments Investments (Fall 2013)
Financing Community-Scale Wind Energy Projects
Lime WindLime Wind, a three-megawatt, community-scale wind project in eastern Oregon, produces enough electricity each year to power 800 households.
Greg Richter, NMTC Deal Team Manager, Wells Fargo Community Lending & Investment
Wells Fargo, NA, has made a significant commitment to environmental lending and investment with a goal of providing an additional $30 billion in environmental finance between 2012 and 2020. To date, Wells Fargo has invested more than $2 billion of tax equity in wind assets, reducing CO2 emissions by 42.6 million metric tons and saving more than 6 billion gallons of water.1 Most of this financing activity has occurred in the holding company, however, this article describes how the bank, Wells Fargo, NA, was able to use the public welfare authority to make an investment in a wind energy project.
In 2012, Wells Fargo provided $760 million for clean energy, more than $500 million of which went directly into solar and wind projects. Last year alone, investments reduced CO2 emissions by more than 11 million metric tons and provided one year of estimated electricity usage to 1.6 million homes.
As part of this ongoing commitment to renewable energy finance, in 2012 Wells Fargo joined forces with Albina Equity Fund 1(Albina) to finance Lime Wind, a community-scale wind farm in eastern Oregon. Unlike many of Wells Fargo's investments, which are utility-scale projects involving major institutional players and public utilities, Lime Wind is a local, distributed energy project. It is run by a small operator for the benefit of the local community, ultimately providing a reliable source of green power at rates that are at or below traditional sources.
Tax Credit Financing Structure
The Lime Wind transaction utilized $8.4 million in new markets tax credits (NMTC) allocation provided by Albina, a subsidiary of Albina Community Bancorp, a minority-owned community development financial institution (CDFI) that focuses on providing capital to low-income neighborhoods. The NMTC allocation provided to Lime Wind came from a $10 million allocation award from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's CDFI Fund to Albina in 2009. In addition to NMTCs, the transaction was structured to take advantage of the benefits of section 1603 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009, a temporary federal program that gave investors and developers the option to receive a grant equivalent to the energy investment tax credits that could otherwise be earned.2
The transaction was structured as follows:
Wells Fargo, NA, as the tax credit investor, provided $2.29 million in equity, the amount of the investment by the bank in its subsidiary, the WF-Lime Wind Investment Fund, LLC (WF-Wind Fund), which pooled all other funding sources for the transaction to make an $8.4 million qualified equity investment in AEF Sub-CDE 1, a community development entity (CDE). In exchange for this investment, the WF-Wind Fund received a 99.9 percent interest in AEF Sub-CDE 1, plus the tax credits derived from the transaction, which will be collected over seven years.
Subsequently, AEF Sub-CDE 1made qualified low-income community investments into the qualified active low-income community business, Lime Wind Holdings, in the form of a senior and supplemental loan. The supplemental loan tied directly to the amount of the equity investment paid by Wells Fargo for the transaction.
The Lime Wind transaction was structured as a sale/leaseback. Lime Wind Holdings negotiated a sale/leaseback with Lime Wind, LLC, in which rent was prepaid for a 20-year period to Lime Wind Holdings in return for a 40-year lease. Once the seven-year NMTC compliance period has passed, Wells Fargo will have the option to sell its interests in the WF-Wind Fund to Lime Wind, LLC, the sponsor of the project.
Lime Wind's owner, Randy Joseph, manages day-to-day operations of the wind farm. In addition to earning management fees, Mr. Joseph negotiated the sale of renewable energy certificates to generate additional revenue to the company.
Another important source of financing was the Oregon State Energy Loan Program, which offered a fixed-rate, long-term loan funded through bonds issued by the state. This $2.5 million loan to Lime Wind Holdings covered the purchase of the wind turbines for the project.
Lime Wind, LLC, negotiated a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Idaho Power Company. A PPA sets the length of the term, the starting electricity rate, and an escalator clause to place a limit on the amount that the electricity rate can rise, and establishes other contractual duties, such as which party maintains insurance on the facility. Revenue from the sale of electricity was used to cover the debt service on the loan from the Oregon State Energy Loan Program.
The following chart illustrates the flow of investments, revenues, tax benefits, and contractual responsibilities in this transaction.
Compliance and Due Diligence Requirements
Wells Fargo's underwriting analysis focused on standard elements, such as projected cash flows, cost certification, engineering reports, appraisals, feasibility studies, and evaluation of legal documents that controlled the rights and responsibilities of various parties to the transaction as well as the PPA.
As illustrated in the chart, the allocation of revenue and tax benefits had to be carefully structured to meet compliance requirements and ensure that the tax credit and grant benefits would flow to the investor. Due diligence and careful underwriting are always critical to the success of any financing transaction, but even more so in tax credit transactions where receipt of those benefits hinges on meeting all requirements over the course of a seven-year compliance period.
The NMTC totals 39 percent of the qualified equity investment and is claimed over a seven-year compliance period, but these NMTC benefits are subject to full recapture under certain circumstances. For the full seven-year period, the CDE must maintain its certification by the CDFI Fund. In addition, at least 85 percent of the proceeds must continuously be deployed during the compliance period in qualifying low-income investments, and the CDE must not redeem the equity investment. To avoid recapture, the bank must carefully evaluate the ability of its partners to exercise appropriate controls over project selection, development, completion, and ongoing performance.
A number of unique characteristics of this particular wind farm development increased the importance of due diligence regarding the developer's strength and quality. The developer was relatively inexperienced, so third-party consultants and engineers were hired to help manage the proper installation of the wind farm. Therefore, Wells Fargo had to evaluate the capabilities of a broader set of firms and secure assurances, such as an engineering certificate, to ensure that the turbines were properly installed. The bank also had to assess the developer's capacity to manage the continuing maintenance on the project over the 20- to 25-year expected useful life of the wind turbines. Because the developer purchased refurbished turbines, a service contract was established, a replacement reserve was set up, and replacement parts were stockpiled to ensure that the turbines would work properly over their anticipated life cycle and that repairs could be made quickly to avoid service interruptions.
The location of the wind turbines also presented issues that Wells Fargo needed to evaluate. The turbines are in the remote community of Lime, Ore., on the former site of a cement plant. The bank needed to review the 30-year lease that the developer had on the property, which the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administers. Because the Lime Wind project is on BLM property, federal regulations required a detailed environmental impact assessment to secure the necessary regulatory approvals, which involved a lengthy period of public hearings, comments, and administrative decision making.
Regulatory Considerations
Wells Fargo invested directly in the Lime Wind project using the public welfare investment authority because the project primarily benefits low- and moderate-income individuals and areas by generating permanent jobs. The project also increases tax revenues in the rural area where the wind farm is located, which is a distressed low-income nonmetropolitan census tract.
Additionally, the bank may receive consideration under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) for its investment in Lime Wind. Although wind energy investments do not generally qualify for CRA consideration, the economic development aspects attributable to NMTC investments are generally presumed to meet the definition of community development as required by the CRA.
Although the Lime Wind project was a relatively small tax credit investment, and in some respects more complicated than much larger transactions, Wells Fargo strongly believed that the project was important for meeting its commitment to financing environmental business opportunities and improving rural areas through economic development.
For more information, contact Greg Richter at firstname.lastname@example.com or (951) 816-3747.
1 "Wells Fargo Environmental Finance Report" (May 2013). Details on environmental benefit calculations are included in this report. www.wellsfargo.com/downloads/pdf/about/csr/reports/environmental_finance_report.pdf.
2 When demand for tax credit investments declined in 2008, section 1603 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 was enacted, which provided developers or investors with the option to receive a direct cash grant payment from the U.S. Department of the Treasury in an amount equal to the tax credit that otherwise would be available under the Internal Revenue Code section 48 energy Investment Tax Credit program. Although that option has now expired, the section 1603 grant was available for qualifying property that was placed in service during 2009, 2010, or 2011 or projects that began construction before December 31, 2011, and have been or will be placed in service by the end of 2016.

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It would seem that blending the sounds of both electronica and psychedelia with tropical melodies would create a giant mess, but that is not the case with London's very own four-piece, Django Django. Not to be confused with the protagonist of Quentin Tarantino's latest spaghetti western, Django Django seeks musical expansion rather than gory revenge. The band enjoys experimenting with all kinds of music, taking whatever genre interests them and infusing it with a modern rock beat.
Formed back in 2009, the group initially met while studying at Edinburgh College of Art. Members Vincent Neff (vocals and guitar), David Maclean (percussion and producer), Jimmy Dixon (bass), and Tommy Grace (synth operator) create melodies and harmonies that recall those of Grizzly Bear and The Beach Boys, full of rich layering. Their debut album Django Django, released in January of 2012, showcases such talent. The album was a great success, charting at #33 on the U.K. Albums Chart and #26 on Rolling Stone's list of the 50 albums of 2012.
Since then, Django Django has put together an album of remixes and cover versions entitled Hi-Djinx! The remix came out this past December. The band plays a full show at Union Transfer, Friday night, March 8 at 8pm.
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Recent Release: Django Django
Release Date: December 14, 2012
Label: Because Music
Band Origin: Edinburgh, Scotland
Pete Donnelly - December 2011 saw the release of his debut, When You Come Home, a killer album which made many "Best Of" lists for 2011. Donnelly, who was a member of the legendary band NRBQ, is also a founding member of The Figgs, which has a world-wide fan base, a hearty discography, and has toured and recorded several times with Graham Parker.
As the ever active bass player and song writer in The Figgs, founded in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. in 1987, Donnelly has spent the better part of the past 25 years touring with the band, as well as a number of other artists such as Soul Asylum, Mike Viola & The Candy Butchers and Tommy Stinson, Living in the Philadelphia area for the past decade, when not on the road, Pete Donnelly has been writing, performing, engineering and/or producing for a variety of artists, including John Legend, Sub Pop artist Death Vessel, G. Love & Special Sauce, Carsie Blanton, The Capitol Years, Amos Lee and Ben Arnold, to name a few.
When You Come Home is a watershed record in Pete Donnelly's prolific music career. The 14 tracks were recorded mostly at Henry Hirsch's Waterfront Studio in Hudson NY; with Fred Berman(Amos Lee) on Drums, and Adam Winokur on Bass; and then over a period of two years in different cities and studios, and with an assortment of top-notch players — including Dave Pirner (Soul Asylum), Britta Phillips (Luna, Dean and Britta), Jonn Savannah (Van Morrison, Squeeze) and Mike Gent (the Figgs, The Gentlemen).
Built upon catchy and sturdy melodies, and played with a genuine sense of care, Donnelly's songs are testaments to his artistry, each inspired in part by all of the musicians he's had an opportunity to work with.In addition to his XPN Free At Noon performance, Pete plays The Twisted Tail on March 14, 2013.
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Recent Release: When You Come Home
Release Date: December 15, 2011
Label: Colonial Way
Hometown: Philadelphia/Haddonfield


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The 2009 MIT Invitational Swim Meet kicked off with twelve events on the first of two days of intense swimming and diving action. In addition to the host Engineers, the competition features squads from Bowdoin, Brandeis, Colby, NYU, Tufts and Wheaton. On the men's side, MIT has been commanding in the pool, while NYU has the overall points lead for the women.
MIT swept the 200 yard free relays and 400 yard medley relays, clocking NCAA "B" cut times in all four races. NYU's Margaret Rippe outlasted her competition to win the 500 yard freestyle (5:06.27), while MIT's Max Pruner won the race on the men's side (4:49.12). In the 200 yard IM, Anna Kokensparger (2:06.56) and Brendan Deveney (1:53.03) both scored NCAA "B" cuts and set new MIT team records. MIT sprinters Amy Jacobi (24.57) and Luke Cummings (20.84) were winners in the 50 free.
In diving, NYU's Kelly Dietz score of 258.10 put her first
in a field of 28 on the 1 meter springboard, edging out Lindsay
Gardel of Tufts (252.35). On the men's side, Tufts' Rob
Matera won the 3 meter event in commanding fashion, scoring a
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Developer Q&A 3 - Information Warfare
Posted 18 January 2012 - 11:51 AM
Posted 18 January 2012 - 11:54 AM
Kaemon, on 18 January 2012 - 11:26 AM, said:
multiple commanders would be ok if there is a Chain of Command, and not 4 commanders per lance telling each other what to do (then contradicting the same order with their own orders).
if more than one commander per lance, LP or some other determining factor may need to happen.
/there can be only one (per lance).
Ya, I assume thats why the in-game ranks will actually mean something. Also, having an XO in each lance might be a good idea in case you fail to protect your CO
Posted 18 January 2012 - 11:56 AM
TheRulesLawyer, on 18 January 2012 - 11:01 AM, said:
All it takes is a repair cost modifier and you'll see most people shying away from out of faction mechs. Now if its just the purchase cost that is different, that's hardly a barrier.
I didn't think of that - but that would be a good and fairly realistic way to handle things
Posted 18 January 2012 - 12:00 PM
Edited by KingCobra, 18 January 2012 - 12:01 PM.
Posted 18 January 2012 - 12:04 PM
Kaemon, on 18 January 2012 - 11:44 AM, said:
If you don't want to command, probably not training that skill or having command modules would fix that, eh?
Or I suppose you could not do it, that'll probably be an option as well (I know in pub I'll pass the torch as often as possible).
as i said before, you get more infos on the battlegrid, that alone might be good enough to spend xp in that skill and beeing able see that info you might need that module as well...
depending on what info you get through that skill it is tempting for me to invest in that skill, but i still don`t want to play a commander role.
simply not doing it depends, if the devs give you that choice at the beginning of the match.
Posted 18 January 2012 - 12:13 PM
Paul Inouye, on 18 January 2012 - 10:41 AM, said:
You're gonna have to listen to the No Guts No Galaxy podcast to find out!
- Trollolololooollololol!
Posted 18 January 2012 - 12:17 PM
LakeDaemon, on 18 January 2012 - 10:46 AM, said:
Ok so if all mechs can use all modules, whats the point of using a raven again?
They can easily solve that by giving bonuses and reduced penalties to Raven for using ECM-type modules, for example.
I think they should follow Eve example in that regard, all ships can equip all modules but certain ships are better at it than others and it works. Or they are already following it right now.
Posted 18 January 2012 - 12:22 PM
Posted 18 January 2012 - 12:47 PM
Is next weeks special treat an invite to alpha testing.. ???
OK.. a real question though..
Three module trees.. will modules "build" on each other. I.E. improved ranks.. so I have a slot I use for night vision.. but I have a level 3 night vision.. does that use one slot or three..?
Overall the module system, sounds a bit like the specialist tree or talent trees in WoW (I know nothing LIKE WoW, but in context similar) but instead of being in a bar at the bottom of the screen they are implemented into the Mechs.
Frantic Pryde, on 18 January 2012 - 11:54 AM, said:
Ya, I assume thats why the in-game ranks will actually mean something. Also, having an XO in each lance might be a good idea in case you fail to protect your CO
I'm thinking it could be similar to WoW (Again nothing LIKE WoW.. but in context similar), before dropping team would determine the commander, whose using range weapons, and who is scouting... so everyone can be fit out properly.
I.E. One guy has spent more energy getting a good collection of command modules, but while you have good command modules, for this drop your going to be a range specialist, so you want to drop with more of your missile and range related modules on your mech. Again comparable to a Druid in Wow that can be heal or feral. But before you go into an instance you have to choose which set of skills to use.
Hate comparing using WoW comparisons.. but Wow didn't get where it was by having bad game mechanics.. Also if MW:O is to succeed then it has to be comfortable for noobs to play, and not just MW nerds.
Kaemon, on 18 January 2012 - 11:44 AM, said:
I KNOWwwwww !!!!!!!!!! (Said in a rather loud.. slightly effeminate Scottish accent)
Edited by Chuckie, 18 January 2012 - 01:07 PM.
Posted 18 January 2012 - 01:10 PM
THIS is how a MechWarrior game should be! Not just MECH Warfare. Not just ROLE Warfare. But INFO Warfare (cause knowledge is powa!)
Thanks to Obama, all we have is CLASS Warfare. *rimshot*
THANK YOU! I'll be here all night!
Posted 18 January 2012 - 01:19 PM
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Posted 18 January 2012 - 01:26 PM
Posted 18 January 2012 - 01:39 PM
Posted 18 January 2012 - 01:58 PM
thought you guys were going to make it where lights were useful... boooooooooooo
rant over.
Posted 18 January 2012 - 02:33 PM
Cattra Kell, on 18 January 2012 - 01:26 PM, said:
Saw that on the FB page. TrollMaster Paul keeps it coming. First we were to learn on todays info unveiling, now its pushed to the Podcast. Let me guess, you're going to wait till the end to reveal it?
On the other hand , it was kinda a fail Troll for once. "Oh no....gee... I HAVE to listen to NGNG. Welll... I guess so...." As if it hasn't been highly entertaining already. Great job on the podcast guys.
Aegis Kleais™, on 18 January 2012 - 01:46 PM, said:
My thoughts exactly. The modules are still being tested, and I really don't see them supplanting a light mechs scouting role. Especially the Ravens.
I'm looking at these modules kinda like a Perk system in other games (Shoot me for the comparison and using the P word) I see them as optional slight modifications of the already existing systems. Not to supplant hardware that's taking up tonnage and crit spaces.
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Review Group Week #291 - Static Shock #1
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by Garofani Spruzzo » Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:48 pmWeakest of the 52 so far, Static Shock sold for a mere $5.
Batwing was the second weakest resale.
I'm not gonna say it.
by Punchy » Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:07 am
by SilverPhoenix » Wed Sep 14, 2011 3:44 amStatic Shock #1
Like any medium, comics have certain properties that have strange and curious histories and the Static Franchise is most certainly one of them. Created by the Milestone Brain trust in 1992, the character would gain a cult following due to the Iconic Setting, amazing supporting cast, unique Power set and honest portrayal of what is like to grow up in the inner city. From there, Static would then go on to gain mainstream notoriety from his 2000 animated series "Static Shock", which became both a critical and ratings success in the 4 seasons it aired. Sadly, each of these successes has been met with obstacles that prevent this franchise from being bigger than it is now.
For starters, the success of "Static Shock" didn't translate to a Toy Line for the show (nor a toy for the titular character until years after) nor is the full show available in any consumer outlet. On the comics' front, Static has had to deal with his share of "false starts", "changed plans" and "bad timing" that prevented him from getting his fair share of panel time. It is due to those circumstances why one could also say that Static is one of comics most undervalued properties. It is also due circumstances with Static Shock #1 was so anticipated by fans of the character. With so much hype going into this comic, does it succeed in being what it needs to be? The answer is just below you.
What Worked?
From the minute this title was announced, the part that grabbed my immediate attention was the announcement of John Rozum was going to be a part of the writing team. With "Xombi" immediate rise to the top of my pull list, I had anticipated that the Milestone alumnus would be able to do the character justice and that's what happened for the most part.
Without a doubt, the biggest adjustments that many of his fans have to make is the fact that Static is portrayed as someone who is as intelligent (if not more intelligent) than Peter Parker himself. Fortunately, the adjustment is made easier by the fact that it's used to make the book stronger, as Static's intelligence helps to give the character an added dimension that he needs to gain more resonance with the reader. Also his intelligence allows him to approach his fights from a cerebral standpoint, helping to give the book the distinguishing tone it needs to stand out from the crowd. The other aspect the writing shined was in the plot building. From the conversation with the villains, it's obvious that their scheme is not only far reaching, but is going not going to be as simple to solve as a throwing an EM Pulse their way, which makes them the ideal match up for someone as intelligent as our protagonists, making me hopeful for the future of the story.
What Didn't Work
While John Rozum's name helped to sell people on this title, Scott McDaniel's name was one that made people concerned and after seeing the results of his artwork, I can see why. Despite his strong action sequences, Rozum's character doesn't stand out, and is even lackluster at certain points. If more detail was paid attention to such things, this book would've been stronger. Secondly, while the writing was very strong, it was certainly not flawless, as the scene with Virgil and his family was marred by how annoying his sisters were. Of course, most fans know that Sharon and Virgil have an antagonistic relationship, but for some reason this didn't play as well as It usually does. Finally, the biggest issue I had with this comic was that New York (for now) doesn't stand up to Dakota as a setting. Now I understand this is the first issue and that making this judgment is premature, but considering the legacy that New York has to live up to, it might take a bit more than I thought to convince me that this was a good move.
My Final 22 Cents
As I close out this review, I feel that Static's future is like an open book. From a creative standpoint, I really feel that success or failure of this comic will rest upon whether this book isn't afraid to be the book that the original Static was. If it's able to be an honest portrayal of what it's like for a kid to grow up in the 21st century, then I feel this book will become one of DC's brightest. If not, then I can see the potential of this book being another one of those generic books that I fear that DC may end up shoving on us as the months go by.
With that being said, I feel that Static Shock #1 definitely shows that this book has a lot of potential to become one of the better books in this revised universe, even if I felt that it missed on some key points. One thing is for sure, I can't wait to see where this book goes and to see if the Creative Team can live up to the standards of their fallen comrade in arms.
The Verdict:
Writing: 7.5/10
Art: 7/10
Accessibility: 10/10
Enjoyability: 8.25/10
Final Judgment: 7.5
by Punchy » Wed Sep 14, 2011 4:07 amArticle is up, overall score was 6.00
by Garofani Spruzzo » Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:56 am
I can post whatever I want to, little fella.
by Punchy » Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:57 am
Not while I'm in charge!
by Garofani Spruzzo » Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:00 am
You're not really in charge of anything except posting stats and shit. So don't even try to have one of your midget-Hitler power trips. No one's gonna take that seriously.
by Punchy » Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:01 am
Even I'm not taking it seriously! I just don't want to see any ebay rubbish in our beloved Review Group.
by Garofani Spruzzo » Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:04 am
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Gracie Rosenberger to Speak in CIU Chapel
The founder of a worldwide ministry to amputees will be the guest speaker at the Columbia International University chapel this Thursday, Nov. 18. Gracie Rosenberger founded the ministry "Standing With Hope" along with her husband Peter Rosenberger, a 1983 graduate of CIU.
The Rosenbergers know the pain of loss and shattered dreams that come with amputation. Gracie's devastating car accident in 1983 led to more than six-dozen surgeries and the amputation of both of her legs. Instead of falling into despair, Gracie stepped into the world of high-tech prosthetic limbs, learning not only how to walk, but also snow ski - on advanced slopes. In 2005, they established the nonprofit ministry Standing With Hope to help amputees in developing countries. Drawing upon her own experiences with quality prosthetic limbs, Gracie purposes to equip and train local technicians in developing countries to fabricate and maintain limbs for their own people.
The Rosenbergers also have a music ministry. Performing publicly since children, their formal studies as music majors shaped them into a powerful musical combination. They performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York, and Gracie has also performed for President George W. Bush.
In addition, the Rosenbergers have published a book, "Gracie: Standing With Hope" that has been featured on the "TODAY" show and "Fox & Friends."
Their visit to CIU will be on the same date 27 years ago that Gracie had the accident. The public is invited to attend the chapel service. It begins at 10:50 a.m. Following the chapel, the Rosenbergers will be meeting with students in the CIU dining room. For more information on Standing with Hope visit: http://www.standingwithhope.com/.


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munichconsulting needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 121 designs submitted by 26 freelance designers.
Starting as a one man consulting shop and a reference to "big 5" consulting firm focusing mainly on large projects - we help small/medium companies assess their needs and find a way to execute their vision, regardless of budget, leveraging our global network of coders, designers and programmers, and services from a range of technology assessment, application development to project rescue ;-)
The logo must be clean, dynamic and professional. We want to develop a clear and memorable brand that is forward-thinking. The site hasn't been designed yet, so virtually anything goes in terms of design (the site will be based off your logo).
There will be additional work in the future for the winning designer (and others who we feel do exceptional work). Details will follow the contest.
start-up, small/media companies
Tagline: design. develop. repeat.
Logo should convey growth, stability, but doesn't have to be too overt
Clean, Professional and Dynamic Logo
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Guyon's trepan is a destructive tool. It is used during an embryotomy. This is the destruction of the foetus when natural childbirth is impossible. It was developed by French obstetrician Jean Casimir Félix Guyon (1831-1920). A trepan was one of many surgical instruments an obstetrician might take when attending a birth. The trepan perforated the foetal skull before collapsing it. It was only used when there was significant risk to the mother or in the case of still birth. This gold plated example dates from the mid-1800s. It was made by French instrument maker Collin.
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text: Thanks to Jim McBride for pointing me to this archive, and in particular this delightful paper by Sir Alfred Kempe. Next time I am telling a combinatorics class about Kempe's 1879 proof of the 4-color theorem, I will have to mention this article. I wasn't aware that he was also well known for his work on linkages.


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Feather extensions are the newest hair accessory. They've already been spotted on celebrities such as Selena Gomez, Hilary Duff, and Ke$ha. But don't worry — they're not just for the rich and famous. Priced around $15.00, you can have them too.
Unlike dying your hair, feather extensions don't cause any damage. They come in different lengths and colors, leaving you to decide if you want to add a pop of color to your hair or if you want a more subtle look. Available in colors such as purple, red, orange, pink, turquoise, black and brown, your options are seemingly endless.
In addition to being wallet-friendly, feather extensions are also user-friendly. You can get them put in at a salon for about $25.00 or you can easily put them in yourself as long as you have the right tools. You can even blow-dry, straighten, curl, and wash them as if they are actual strands of hair.
What You Need:
1. Feather Extensions
2. Needle Nose Pliers
3. Hair Extension Micro Links
4. Hair Hook
How To Apply Feather Hair Extensions:
1. Take a micro link and put it through the hair hook. Choose where you want your feathers to be and grab a few pieces of hair. Loop the hair hook into the pieces you chose.
2. Slide the micro link upward toward the hair hook near the roots of the hair. Slide the tip of the feathers through the micro link and strands of hair.
3. Make sure to hold your feathers, micro link, and hair in place. Then take the pliers and clamp down on the micro link.
4. Trim feathers to desired length.
5. When you want to take out your feathers, find the micro link and clamp it in the opposite direction with the pliers. This will open the micro link so you can take it out of your hair, along with the feathers.
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Offrez-Lui by Galimard
Offrez-Lui by Galimard
"I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical...It is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government." - Thomas Jefferson
Will be wearing Envy for Men by Gucci tomorrow....
Banana Republic Rosewood
Just spent 2 weeks scent free staying with my in-laws.
I really feel in the mood for some Sequoia or Oud Wood, but I don't even have samples of either of them. Time to go shopping.
In the mean time
It's Patchouli by SMN for me.
Gale Hayman Beverly Hills
.............Good morning!
Hermes- Un Jardin en Mediterranee
Bond No.9: Riverside Drive
***My favourite from my collection***
-------- Amouage: Tribute Attar, Jubilation XXV, GoldMan
------ Serge Lutens: Chêne, Tubéreuse Criminell, Ambre Sultan
-------- Les Exclusifs de Chanel: Sycamore, Coromandel
------ Tom Ford Private Blend: Noir de Noir, Tobacco Vanille
------- Hermès: Terre D'Hermès Parfum, Ambre Narguilé
------ EDP Frederic Malle: Carnal Flower
-------- Neela Vermire Creations: Trayee
------ Parfum MDCI: Invasion Barbare
Hermes - Terre d'Hermes (EDT)
Paul Smith Men
Eau Sauvage Parfum - Dior
ointments and perfume delight the heart....
Montale - Aoud Leather
Guerlain - Arsene Lupin (Dandy)
LiquidNight by A Lab On Fire
Current Top Favorites:
1) Portrait of a Lady original formula (EdP Frédéric Malle)
2) Giorgio for Men vintage/V.I.P. for Men (Giorgio Beverly Hills)
3) Dia Man vintage edt (Amouage)
4) Anat Fritz Original Formula and Classical (Anat Fritz) - tie
4) Lalfeorosa (O'driù) - tie
6) Les Nombres d'Or Vetyver (Mona di Orio)
7) Captain vintage (Molyneux)
8) Tzora (Anat Fritz)
9) Javanese Patchouli (Zegna) - tie
9) Monsieur de Givenchy vintage (Givenchy) - tie
9) Coeur de Vetiver Sacré (L'Artisan) - tie
9) Polo vintage (Ralph Lauren) - tie
9) Patou pour Homme Privé (Jean Patou) - tie
9) Oud Shamash (The Different Company) - tie
Terre d' Hermes Pure Parfum for the start to the working week for me
L'Artisan L'Eau Du Navigateur.
Hard work never killed anyone, but why risk it?
Good morning all !. SotD is Comme des Garcons 2.
Terre d'Hermès, first wear ever
Why not take photos of the bottles as they enter the house ?
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"I love fragrances because they provide a sheer endless variety: there is a scent for every occasion, mood or feeling. Standing before my collection matching a perfume to my needs is one of the most enjoyable things in my day..."
Top 16 Winter :: Interlude : A*Men TOF : V&R Antidote : Escada Magnetism : TF Sahara Noir : Penh. Halfeti : Dior La Coll. Mitzah : Davidoff Zino : Musc Ravageur : Fate Man : MFK APOM : Laudano Nero : Carner B. Cuirs : Opus VI : Costume N. Homme : F. Boclet Cocaine ::
After yesterday's successful venture into the house of Serge Lutens, I woke up in the mood to wear:
Chene by Serge Lutens
Grey and overcast outside, Harry Potter weather - perfect for this trapped-inside-an-oak-tree oriental
"When you become comfortable with uncertainty. infinite possibilities open up in your life"
-- Eckhart Tolle
L' instant pour homme edt
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To defeat an enemy you must know them. Not simply their battle tactics, but their history, philosophy, art.
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The highly anticipated post-apocalyptic title, "The Last of Us," is now one step closer to being finished as Neil Druckmann, Creative Director at Naughty Dog, tweeted today that they have wrapped after capturing the last of the game's cinematics today. This is another milestone that the developers have behind them in order to complete one of next year's most awaited games.
Coming from Naughty Dog, the developers of the "Uncharted" game franchise, "The Last of Us" places players inside a post-apocalyptic survival game that promises to feature action and deep characterization. The dramatic story told by the game focuses on a man and teenage girl as they try to survive inside a world destroyed by plague. The two can't just stock up on supplies and wait out the end however, as they are put on a quest to travel across the remains of the former United States.
I agree with you 100% this game is going to awe us. Thank you naughty dog and ps3
Looking forward to the cutscenes, is that weird? Blame Uncharted :P
Edit: And Jak and Daxter. I miss Daxter. He should pop up in The Last of Us for old time's sake, just out of nowhere haha.


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Dear Jamie McCourt:
I know I'm being a bit presumptuous here, but as a risk-taker yourself, you'll appreciate what I'm about to say.
I think I love you.
You may think that's a little weird, given that we haven't met. But sometimes a guy just knows. Besides, I feel like I know you just from reading the court filings in your divorce proceedings with estranged hubby Frank.
And no, I'm not simply interested in the $487,634 a month you claim to need in spousal support so you can go on living in the manner to which you've become accustomed.
It's not the seven estates I'm after either, even if you did spend $14 million in home improvements on just one of them -- the one with the Olympic-size indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, dance studio, massage room and 10 bathrooms.
As for the private jets that whisk you to exclusive resorts around the globe, honey, I'm already platinum with US Airways. And it would never be about where we go, Jamie. It would be about what happens when we're together.
You want to know what I'm really after?
Glad you asked.
I like a woman of substance. And I'm attracted to pioneering spirits who swing for the fences.
Excuse me, Jamie McCourt, but did I just paint your portrait?
You're a law school grad, and you were the first female CEO of a Major League Baseball team, so I know you're motivated. You're standing up to hubby Frank for firing you, so I know you're a fighter. And two of your seven estates are in Malibu.
I'm motivated, Jamie. I'm a fighter. And I share your love of oceanfront real estate.
In short, my dear, we are two peas in a pod.
I won't deny that there's a complication or two. Yes, I'm married at the moment. But as you've demonstrated by dumping Frank and taking up with your driver, the heart wants what the heart wants.
Speaking of the driver, I suggest you slow down, take a deep breath and open your eyes.
Come on, Jamie. He's a classic rebound guy.
How do I know this?
Because he's everything your estranged husband is not, and that's a great way to poke Frank in both eyes with a hot stick. But these flings usually flame out after a few months. You're going to look in the mirror one morning, slap yourself in the face and scream:
I'm dating my chauffeur?!
No, Jamie. You're not dating your chauffeur. You're biding your time, waiting for Mr. Right.
The kind of guy who can stand up to Frank and say, yeah, tough guy, she went to Europe for 2 1/2 weeks in the middle of the pennant run and dropped a small fortune. But she was scouting French relief pitchers.
You know what really irks me, Jamie? The way you're having to beg for a few bucks when Frank's living a stratospheric lifestyle himself, throwing money around like hot dog wrappers.
The moron gave $45 million to Manny Ramirez for two years, and that loafer is poison in the clubhouse. Meanwhile, he lets Cleveland ace Cliff Lee get away to the Phillies, who pay him less than $6 million and end up in the World Series.
Ramirez was making $170,000 a game after his suspension, and Frank is giving you a hard time about a measly $487,634 a month?
How dare he!
As for the driver, I can give you another reason I'd make a better mate:
Not only can I drive you anywhere you want to go, but I could offer invaluable counsel on how to keep the media jackals at bay. And believe me, they're out there, waiting to pounce.
I'm going through the section of your court declaration titled "Our Marital Lifestyle," and I know the idea was to shoot for the moon as a starting point in divorce proceedings. But I see numerous places where you could have toned it down.
I mean, the details about the private jet vacation to Vietnam, the clothing by Valentino, Gucci and Prada, the eight full-time housekeepers and other assistants, and the dining at Spago, Toscana, Giorgio Baldi and Nobu are liable to end up in a newspaper column.
Here's an example of where you needed a good editor:
"We removed the tennis courts" at the $20-million Holmby Hills house "in order to build the indoor pool."
And here:
The $27-million Malibu beach house, as opposed to the $19-million Malibu beach house next door, "has a small pool, which is not suitable for long-distance swimming."
Some smart-aleck pundit is going to get hold of this stuff, Jamie, and the headline will say:
Here's another place where you went too far:
"We always stay in suites where available at the nicest of accommodations, such as the Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons hotels."
Couldn't you have thrown in a Ramada or a Holiday Inn?
As for the $5,000-a-night suite in Cabo, you're not getting good advice from either your lawyer or your glorified cabbie.
I would have told you in the most affectionate terms to think about all the working people who bust their hump so they can afford to take the family to Dodger Stadium. Now those poor saps are going to realize they're paying jacked-up prices for parking, tickets and refreshments so you can frolic like royalty in Baja.
You also could have done without telling the whole world that your hairstylist and makeup artist make house calls, that you have your hair colored once a month and that "the Dodgers also provide makeup and hair services."
I make house calls too, Jamie. No extra charge.
And if it doesn't work out between us?
Fear not,
mi amor.
I'm willing to sign a pre-nup, and I've already discussed this with my current wife. She's completely on board, figuring that I'll end up scratching at the door for her to take me back.
By the way, she thinks we could get by on $200,000 monthly, somewhere in that neighborhood, but I've got a better idea.
I'd happily settle for one of the two beachfront properties in Malibu.
Sleep on it, Jamie, my sweet.
But not with the driver.


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Fortinet Earns "Recommended" Rating from NSS Labs for the Company's Advanced Persistent Threats Breach Detection Systems
Fortinet, a global leader in high-performance network security, today announced its FortiSandbox-3000D is one of the top rated Breach Detection Systems (BDS), delivering 99 percent breach detection and zero false positives, based on real-world comparative analysis conducted by third party NSS Labs.
A Recommended rating from NSS Labs indicates that a product has performed well and deserves strong consideration. Only the top technical products earn a Recommended rating from NSS regardless of market share, company size or brand recognition.
The full report with Security Value Map and testing methodology can be downloaded here: www.fortinet.com/resource_center/whitepapers/breach-detection-systems-beyond-hype.html
"Real-world third-party validation is an essential resource for enterprises considering security products to help cut through confusion caused by vendor marketing," said Fortinet CEO Ken Xie. "NSS Labs' testing continues to demonstrate Fortinet's commitment to meet high industry standards for security detection, performance, reliability, management and value. In this case, Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs expertise was integral in meeting and exceeding those high benchmarks, which are increasingly necessary to combat sophisticated cyber-threats and today's stealthy Advanced Persistent Threats."
Leveraging sophisticated research and test infrastructure that collects real threats and attack methods for concurrent delivery to the systems under test (SUT), NSS Labs utilized empirical data from its first ever Breach Detection Systems Group Test to produce a Security Value Map (SVM). The SVM measures the security effectiveness and value (cost per protected Mbps) of tested product configurations. Fortinet's FortiSandbox-3000D is one of the top performing systems out of six network security vendors.
NSS Labs: "Recommends" FortiSandbox
As a result of testing against five other vendors' products, Fortinet's FortiSandbox-3000D earned a "Recommended" rating based on real-world testing that evaluated detection rate, device stability and reliability, effective management, performance and total cost of ownership. This latest vendor roundup is the industry's most comprehensive third-party test of Breach Detection Systems to date.
According to the NSS Labs' benchmark results, Fortinet's FortiSandbox-3000D passed 100 percent of the tests that gauged the reliability and stability of the device. In addition, NSS analysis found the FortiSandbox-3000D to have a 99 percent threat detection rate in a real-world testing environment that included more than 1,800 live exploits and malware samples. Both threat detection and reliability and stability scores were factored into a metric that led to a 99 percent rating in overall security effectiveness.
NSS Labs tests also confirmed the FortiSandbox-3000D as a high-performance BDS solution, with the majority of detections happening in three minutes or less. The FortiSandbox-3000D tied for the highest number of TCP connections per second at 225,000, and the appliance accurately delivered on stated throughput claims.
The "Recommended" rating speaks to the criticality of real-world third party testing and Fortinet's commitment to meeting and exceeding high industry standards.
When FortiSandbox is used in conjunction with a FortiGate NGFW and FortiGuard, Fortinet's Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) solution provides Access Control, Threat Prevention, Behavioral Analysis, Continuous and Monitoring to provide the best protection against targeted attacks.
"The Fortinet FortiSandbox-3000D was tested and rated by NSS at 1,000 Mbps, which is in line with the vendor's claim (Fortinet rates this device at 1,000 Mbps). NSS rated throughput is calculated as an average of the "Real-World" Protocol Mixes (Enterprise Perimeter, Education), and the 21 KB HTTP response-based tests," according to NSS Labs. "The Fortinet FortiSandbox-3000D detected 99% of HTTP malware, 98% of email malware, and 100% of exploits, giving an overall breach detection rating of 99.0%. The device passed all stability and reliability tests and detected 83% of evasions."
About FortiSandbox-3000D
The FortiSandbox-3000D is a key component to help combat sophisticated malware and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) as part of a broader, integrated security framework.
The FortiSandbox consolidates specialized threat detection and intelligence services across protocols and functions into a single, high-performance and highly affordable appliance. At the core of the solution is a dual-level sandbox that effectively deals with the increasing sophistication of attacks that require more advanced inspection.
- Proactive Antimalware
- Real-time Cloud Query of Community Results
- Code Emulation
- Full Virtual Environment
- Callback Detection
- Actionable dashboards and reports
- Optional Submission to FortiGuard
The FortiSandbox-3000D can be integrated with Fortinet's FortiGate and FortiMail platforms for enhanced detection and threat mitigation or deployed on-premise on its own without changing any network configuration.
FortiSandbox Product Family
Further demonstrating the company's commitment to the Breach Detection Systems space, in February this year, Fortinet announced the FortiSandbox-1000D, a unique dual-level sandbox that features proactive pre-filtering, dynamic threat intelligence and rich reporting for small to mid-sized enterprises. As with the FortiSandbox-3000D, the FortiSandbox-1000D offers a consolidated approach to covering all protocols and functions in one appliance with the ability to deploy stand-alone or as an integrated extension of FortiGate and FortiMail appliances.
The FortiSandbox-3000D is available now, and the FortiSandbox-1000D is expected to ship later this month. To learn more about the FortiSandbox family of Advanced Threat Detection products or other Fortinet network security products, please visit www.fortinet.com. For a no-risk evaluation of our FortiGate family of High Performance Data Center Firewalls, Enterprise Next Generation Firewalls or smaller Unified Threat Management devices, please visit: http://www.fortinet.com/how_to_buy/try_and_buy.html
Fortinet Webinar: Beyond the Hype: NSS Labs Tests Today's Breach Detection Systems
- Establishing real-world test methodology for BDS
- Real-world test results, including "Recommendations" and "Cautions"
- How Fortinet's FortiSandbox performed in real-world conditions
Register for the event here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6540954349161736450
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Saturday, May 3, 2008
Messing with the chAir Force
I don't care if this comes off as short-sighted or harsh, funny is funny. And during a routine escort mission for a unit of Air Force civil engineers, funny happened. Since the Secretary of Defense thinks they aren't pulling their weight right now, and I'm irreconcilably jealous of their six-month deployments, I don't feel bad piling on the chAir Force like this.
Air Force Captain, obviously mesmerized by my gear rack and combat undershirt: "Wow … is that a different kind of material?"
LT G: "It's just flame-retardant, Sir."
Air Force Captain: "What? Why would you need that?"
LT G: "I guess they were having a problem with the normal cloth catching on fire after IED explosions."
Air Force Captain, eyes wide open: "Oh … okay." He then walks away from me, rather hastily, like I'm a man on fire at that very moment.
Air Force NCO, obviously mesmerized by SSG Bulldog's M4 Carbine: "What's all that on your rifle?"
SSG Bulldog: "Lasers."
Air Force NCO: "What the hell are they for?"
SSG Bulldog, obviously disgusted at the nature of the question: "Well, theyz for lasering."
Air Force Major 1: "Now, take care of them. They've never left the wire before."
LT G: "We will, Sir. We can mess with them a little bit, if you want."
Air Force Major 2: "Hah hah hah."
Air Force Major 1: "Hah hah hah."
Air Force Major 2: "Oh God … you're not serious, are you?"
Air Force Major 1: "Hah hah hah."
LT G: "Uhh, no, no Sir. Well. Actually, yes. Your call."
Air Force Major 1: "Hah hah hah."
SFC Big Country, pointing to one of the Air Force engineers deltoid wings, which are designed to wrap tightly around the deltoid to protect the arm from shrapnel. Instead, all of the engineers have their deltoid wings hanging loosely, flapping in the wind like actual wings: "Hey turbo, you want some help with those wings?"
Air Force engineer: "I got them on right. Sergeant."
SFC Big Country: "You sure about that?"
Air Force engineer: "Yep. Sure am."
SFC Big Country: "They're for your arms. Not your nipples."
Biggie Smalls: "LT, who are these men we pick up?"
LT G: "They are Air Force guys. They build stuff."
Biggie Smalls: "Why are they all fat-bodies?"
(My crew breaks out into hysterics.)
SGT Cheech: "Too much FOB food, Biggie. They don't sweat out the pounds all day and night like we do."
PFC Boomhauer: "Yeah, and I bet even in the rear, they never did PT (physical training.) It sure don't look like it."
Biggie Smalls: "That is not fair! They must work hard like us and become slim like us!"
LT G: "Biggie, where did you learn the word 'fat-body?'
Biggie Smalls: "One of the Big Sergeant's (SFC Big Country) tough talks with platoon. He say 'don't be a fat-body!' He is very good at yelling."
SSG Bulldog, upon arriving at our combat outpost: "We're here."
Air Force engineer: "Phew. I can't believe we made it here safe. Where were all the terrorists?"
SSG Bulldog, not a man known for his patience or understanding: "Get the hell out my Stryker."
36 comments:
- Grandpa said...
Now be fair Lt.G, did any of them once complain about the lack of a decent no foam, soy milk latte, once they left the wire?
- May 3, 2008 at 11:03 PM
- EDeuce said...
well at least you and the rest of the gravediggers can be thankful your not airmen, and i REALLY hope those majors let you mess with their men a little
- May 3, 2008 at 11:06 PM
- be603 said...
Be nice. They're a long way from a golf course. Maybe they'll build one for you before they leave.
- May 3, 2008 at 11:39 PM
- Earl said...
Ah, I always looked at the allied troops and sister services and Non-airborne personnel as optional concealment devices for the really dangerous fellows to flow around dealing death... but I was too romantic about the whole warfair concept, buying and selling heroic adventures... just glad to have help anymore.
- May 3, 2008 at 11:47 PM
- the walking man said...
Ha ha ha ha. excellent. "Get the hell out of my stryker!"
Shoulda' walked 'em out of the wire.
- May 4, 2008 at 12:21 AM
- Phelps said...
You should be nice to the Air Farce. You're eventually going to need a ride out of that place.
- May 4, 2008 at 8:58 AM
Don't lose the sense of humor L.T. Never had much use for engineers of any species, but as phelps said, be nice as a ride out will eventually be needed. Keep your head down and aim straight and bring all the Gravediggers back on that flight. My prayers are with you.
- May 4, 2008 at 9:11 AM
now I don't look so crazy for leaving the chAir Force for the Army
- May 4, 2008 at 9:27 AM
Lt. G-I once was told by my AFJROTC instructor that he did not join the military. He joined the Air Force instead because he couldn't hack it.
- May 4, 2008 at 10:59 AM
- Mike said...
Heh, I'm a year away from commissioning as a 2d Lt. in the Air Farce, and I thought that was funny as hell.
- May 4, 2008 at 11:26 AM
It kind of sounded like Air Force Major 1 would have been OK with you messing with them a little bit :)
- May 4, 2008 at 11:35 AM
- Eirc S. said...
I was 1 of 3 Army units stationed at an Air Farce Base (No not a typo)in Germany. We used to laugh at them all the time. When they went on alert, they would drape Camo net's over the building (Buildings that had been there for years, and hence the enemy knew where they were) and increase their guard at the gate. And of course they would serve midnight chow.
As a side note, they did not even let us have our barracks on base. We were in downtown, about two blocks from the Bahnhof. Convenient for us.
- May 4, 2008 at 12:49 PM
- Mezzo SF said...
- May 4, 2008 at 1:42 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Mass Hysterics!
They protect your arms, not your nipples....
Why ask to screw with them? Do it anyway, sometimes its better to ask forgiveness than permission. Besides, it'll give the fat-bodies a story to tell at the water cooler in the morning!
-Mrs. Flashback
- May 4, 2008 at 1:53 PM
- Andy said...
The Air Force isn't pulling their weight? No way! They did increase their deployments from 3 months?
- May 4, 2008 at 4:17 PM
That WAS funny. Thanks!
Stay safe, as always.
- May 4, 2008 at 4:24 PM
Ahahaha! That's hilarious.
Keep it up and stay safe! :D
PS. By the way, you've got a security leak there:
"Air Force NCO, obviously mesmerized by SSG _____'s M4 Carbine"
Might want to fix that...
- May 4, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Geez, I usually try to add something witty. Looks like it's all been said.
"Get Out!"
Air Farce.
Two words, one concept. Done.
- May 4, 2008 at 5:16 PM
"they never did PT (physical training.) It sure don't look like it."
We did too. A mile and a half, at least once a year.
MSGt, (RET) chAir Force)
- May 4, 2008 at 8:10 PM
Funny is funny! Great post!
Cathy B
- May 4, 2008 at 8:24 PM
You know what , they are there and are volunteers and I thank them for it. Still funny as hell. when you run into the Navy let us know.
- May 4, 2008 at 9:08 PM
- Sisu said...
SSG Bulldog has a way with the snark and the sarcasm (not unlike his LT)!
- May 4, 2008 at 10:36 PM
- Mike said...
Anon MSgt, don't forget the pushups and situps...we're "fit to fight" now, remember?
- May 4, 2008 at 10:43 PM
- membrain said...
Just got back from the dentist still woozy from the nitrous. So appropriate to have the afte effects of 'laughing gas' while reading one of the funniest posts in a long time.
May the Farce be with you. Especially if you have to call in and F-16;-)
- May 5, 2008 at 8:15 AM
Everyone in the military has their assigned job. And then, there are the additional duties; the most important of which is to provide humor to everyone ELSE in the military.
Kudos to the Air Farcians for providing said humor, and to LT G for the 'reportage.'
- May 5, 2008 at 9:57 AM
- David M said...
The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the blog post From the Front: 05/05/2008 News and Personal dispatches from the front lines.
- May 5, 2008 at 12:25 PM
- remoteman said...
Great stuff. Love it when the Army rips on the Air Force. Stay safe.
- May 5, 2008 at 2:13 PM
Pure chowhall envy. Why do airmen fill their uniforms out maybe a little more than soldiers? They get decent food to eat. Count on it. By God, we run our mile and a half once a year. We do our 20 pushups! And if need be, we know which end of an M-16 to point at the other guy. Well, at least 9 times out of 10. Cut us some slack.
Keep up the good work LT.
Mark, Capt, USAF, Inactive (very)
- May 5, 2008 at 4:51 PM
- maxxdog said...
Heh, any Navy he runs into is liable to be Seals. Maybe corpsmen.
Funny shit LT G. I hope you messed with 'em a little anyways.
- May 5, 2008 at 5:05 PM
- mutt said...
HAR! By all means enjoy the officers....now you honest workin enlisted Engineer is a useful chap. you'd be surprised on how posh they can build a bunker, mortar pit, firing point, op, berm....worth jollying. I dont know about AF engineers- maybe they are weenies like the rest of that outfit- but Army Engineers are a jolly bunch, and can shoot.
mutt, old Combat Engineer.....
- May 5, 2008 at 6:26 PM
What a clever, clever post! You really made me laugh.
I agree with the one who said, "May the Farce be with you. Especially if you have to call in and F-16." And may that F-16 pilot be one who had a good night's sleep and has the most incredible eye-hand coordination in country.
- May 5, 2008 at 8:35 PM
It may be blasphemous having been born and bred in the AF, but that is just some funny shit! I wish I could have seen the looks on their faces. I know you're fairly occupied on these little country jaunts you take, but some time, you just have to take some pictures.
And by the way, I broke form and married Army. I've been schooled properly. :-D Hooah!
- May 6, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Good stuff Lt. I got one I'd like to share, though.
LSA Anaconda-Air Force side.
Two Army SPCs in Humvee: Hey dude, cool jets. Are those F-14's?
Me: No Bro, You're thinking of Top Gun. This is Iron Eagle.
SPC 1: Oh. Can we write on a bomb?
Me: Yeah, no problem (reaching in toolbox) here's a grease pencil.
SPC 2: Thanks man
SPC 1: Can we write on that really big one?
Me: No. That's a fuel tank.
Much love to you guys. There's a reason you never find any good blogs or books written by Air Farce mechanics.
- May 6, 2008 at 12:54 PM
Now stop picking on the AF, they do -- uh -- yeah, they do stuff, too. (Don't really know what it is, but -- hey, they look good in their uniforms, right?)
Have to say, it's an Army guy for me.
- May 7, 2008 at 5:48 AM
- Kimberly said...
funny as hell!!
- May 11, 2008 at 5:49 PM
- Teflon Don said...
Heh. I distinctly remember having Conversation #1 with a staff Major.
To Jim S, "Never had much use for engineers of any species":
You'd appreciate the hell outta combat engineers if you were over in Iraq these days. They're the ones that pull IEDs outta the ground for you. Navy Seabees are pretty useful too.
- May 21, 2008 at 12:10 PM


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The rebellion was eventually put down with great brutality in a series of bloody battles and Bahadur Shah Zafar was sent into exile in Rangoon, Burma, where he died.
Although he has been described as the "Last Mughal", there have been numerous claims from alleged descendants that Zafar's lineage continues to this day. Now a powerful trust, including influential Muslim academics, businessmen and one of India's leading Urdu poets have joined forces to establish how many Mughals remain, and seek the return of the last emperor.
Professor Aslam Pervez, an historian of Zafar's reign and a founding member of the Mughal Trust, last night told The Daily Telegraph its main aim was not simply to reunite the remaining Mughal royals, but to bring back the last Mughal to Delhi.
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Many are believed to have fled to Calcutta, where 70 descendants have been traced by the trust, and Aurangabad where a further 200 are believed to live. Others are believed to be living in Pakistan and Burma.'
I think it's a great idea but I'm unsure about the reasons of wanting to do this. Is it for historical purposes or just to find out who his descendants are so we can help them out? The article doesn't mention how the findings will be published so I'm not sure whether the public will be able to see this famous family tree. I imagine it's gonna be a difficult task of tracing descendants, perhaps they will be using new technology such as DNA.
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