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A hard day's night, spent in fitful slumber. The morning after, spent in some more fitful slumber. Woken up to shouts of "If you remain sleeping like this, how will you vote?".
I seem to have come a long way from since I was a kid, when elections were a source of endless joy to kids.
My center was a bit of a distance from my house, and man! you wouldn't know there was an election going on. No sign absolutely, except for traffic jams on the narrow approach roads to the school.
A few tables under a few trees had folks who gave you your serial number. You took that and went to the relevant voting booth. They checked your photo ID and inked your finger. You went behind a cardboard screen and pressed a button. You heard a beep. It's all over.
Hardly any sign that an election was on, save this fat youngish man who jumped in front of you and said "Naane Krishna Byre Gowda, medam, nannige vote haaki. Candidate #2 medam". And young men in orange shirts saying 'Saar saar, BJP-ge vote, saar, Ananth Kumar-ge vote maadi, saar'. And one ingenious guy who'd procured a model EVM panel from somewhere with Ananth Kumar's name marked on it and showed you which button to press.Random kids running around with Congress flags. One of the ran upto my mother and said 'Aunty, aunty, vote for Congress, aunty'. She said they had to be studying, not doing this sort of a job. They gave back a cheesy 'aadre ivattu school illvalla aunty?' That was about it.
And man, how many independents! The list of candidates was crazily long. I could have taught my two-year-old neighbor names of all the fruits and flowers just by showing her the EVM panel. No one seems to have cared about most of them… and hell, I didn't even know Vatal Nagaraj was standing for elections till then!
A long long time back, when I was not old enough to vote, I used to live rather close to Vijaya Junior College, an election center. So you'd have folks coming to your door right from 7:30 am, exhorting you to vote. Not that anyone in our street needed it; every house had atleast one politically-aware member, in most cases, a grandfather, to drag the whole family off to vote even before the booth opened.
And that was a necessity…. someone else'd vote in your name if they could.
And the crowds! People thronged the place to vote. My uncle would check out the booth numbers well in advance just so that the rest of the family wasn't caught in confusion and crowd when they went to vote. And maybe that's why you hear stories only of families being separated at the Kumbh Mela and not at polling centers.
The path to the election center was lined with posters and buntings and whatnot. So many party symbols, so many colours. Bright orange ones for the BJP with Lord Ram posters, green-bordered ones with a wheel for JD, and… funnily, I don't remember anything from the Congress campaign… maybe they thought they were beyond advertising, being so famous and all. You'd have partyLeader lookalikes, huge cutouts of politicians, and people shouting out slogans on microphones. And then you reached a desk which would mostly be manned by a volunteer you happened to know, and who wouldn't wait until you told him your name to look it up and give you your booth number. And then you stood in queue with a gazillion others. When your turn came, they'd look at your ration card copy, make a mark against your name, a mark on your finger, and give you a ballot paper and point you to behind a cardboard screen. You stamped the paper and came out.
My grandfather took me to watch the fun, and the lady with the indelible ink very kindly obliged us by inking my finger as well. And I could show off in school the next day that I had 'voted' 😉
Talking of which… the indelible ink back then was some variant of ballpoint ink, and stayed where it was put for a week or two. Not like the ink now, which flows all over your hand and can be erased within minutes.
And enthu levels ohmigod…. all the old-timers on the street had taken it upon themselves to keep the poll fever on. They discussed, canvassed, volunteered, watched the news… and basically set the atmosphere. Even the oldest, senilest, illest folks turned up to vote, propped up by their sons or daughters-in-law. I remember this really ancient man on our street who went about telling the whole place to vote for BJP, vote for the lotus. And then comes out of the polling booth with a grin on his face, and when someone asked him who he voted for, he said with a twinkle in his eye, 'Naanu chakrakke haakidini 😉 ' (I voted for the wheel (JD)).
Now my neighbors can hardly be bothered to get off their seats and trudge all the way to a center a kilometer away. There are no enthu old-timers either, to initiate conversation and discussion.
But most of all, I miss the entire election atmosphere. Even without the exit-poll gag, or saree and TV distribution, there should have been more of an atmosphere. I feel this is important, because it makes you feel like election is some sort of a ceremony, like bursting crackers on Diwali. Not some boring 'fundamental duty' you need to perform and get little in return, like paying taxes.
It should feel like it's worth going back home after going half the way to the polling booth just to get your voter ID and come back, to vote. [For once, it wasn't me who forgot an all-important document before leaving the house…. it was my mother]. It shouldn't bite that you are but one insignificant bit of a billion, and your vote is just a .000001% (figures not accurate) of the electorate.
And for that, nothing helps better than arrangements that look elaborate, and the infectious enthusiasm pervading the atmosphere for weeks before the polling date. It makes you feel like you're doing something that matters, not like you're wasting precious hours of work-free existence to take part in an activity from which you don't get anything in the short run, a thankless job.
I don't get why there's a ban on offering voters TV sets and sarees. Or even cash. It's all an incentive for people to come out and vote. Anyway it's just one vote they can cast, great if they get something for it. Secret ballot is still guaranteed in this country for those who ask for it, so it's quite a possibility voters take the saree/TV/cash and still vote for whoever they want…. atleast that's what the flower-lady, the fruit-lady and all those folks I know who are lucky enough to get an incentive for voting do. I hate this mai-baap attitude of the government which presumes people are dumb enough to vote for anyone who gives them a saree.
My relatives in the US were talking about how during their presidential elections they don't have any indelible ink, or extreme security measures, or loud campaigns which disturb their sleep…. the whole election process they said was so civilized, a far cry from the chaos in their homeland. [Aside: It brings to mind an image of folks walking into an election booth Apple-1984 style chanting "Obama, Obama".] Folks, don't worry so much, we're moving towards there.
Now if there was one aspect in which I'd beg people to not ape the West, I'd not talk about pub culture, or broken homes, or unhealthy food, or materialism, or capitalism or whatever crap… I'd just say leave our election fever be!
Bleg: I was wondering about ways to subvert the poll process, cast ultiple votes, capture booths and things like that. What are the chinks in the system? How do you sneak in votes in a number significant enough to make a difference? How much is possible without the compliance of the folks on election duty? How many folks on election duty actually subvert the process? What are the checks for the same? Someone kindly enlighten me.


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text: Sample chapter Volume 1 Download sample chapter PDF Sample chapter provided by Eduversum as illustrative material "Europe – Our History" is a four-volume textbook series for day-to-day use in the history classroom at the first stage of secondary education. Volume 1 is targeted towards learners in the first two school years in which history is a formal part of the curriculum. The textbook/workbook provides learners with an introduction to the new subject and discusses the period commencing in prehistory and ancient history, spanning early civilisations and the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, and concluding with the end of the Middle Ages around 1500. Continue reading Volume 2 Download sample chapter PDF Sample chapter provided by Eduversum as illustrative material Volume 2 comprises the modern period to 1815. The series' approach to European history takes a new perspective, transcending traditional nation-state-centred viewpoints and shining a spotlight on the plurality and diversity of historical narratives in Europe and the rest of the world. The incorporation of changes of perspective into the books' structure is designed to raise learners' awareness of differing points of view on historical events and issues. Due to these features, the series sees itself as pointing the way to a European idea of the continent and its history which meets the diversity of historical memories and interpretations held by individual nation states with a transnational approach and an attempt to empower students to reflect critically and engage in dialogue on their history. Continue reading Volume 3 Download sample chapter PDF Sample chapter provided by Eduversum as illustrative material Volume 3 begins with the Vienna Congress and deals with European and world history up to the First World War. Developed through the work of a Polish-German project team, "Europe – Our History" takes an innovative approach to putting findings of current and recent historical and educational research into practice. It supports learners in developing their skills and competencies and provides an appealing and motivating range of materials, presented in an age-appropriate manner and context. The series' volumes are being successively made available in two versions, identical in content and design, for use in Polish and German schools. "We'll be able to see history from two sides. It'll be more objective and there'll be topics included which have been left out until now." Year 8 student, Poznań


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Ethiopian artist have produced a unique body of church murals, manuscript miniatures and panel paintings on wood. The existence of paintings on wood is a comparatively recent discovery. It is only recently that the icons preserved in churches and monasteries over the past five centuries have come to light, revealing a new dimension of Christian art in Africa. It is believed that the art of panel painting seel, was introduced into Ethiopia towards the middle of the 15th century. Scholars credit King Zara Yaeqob (1434-68) with the encouragement of icon production out of his particular devotion to the Virgin Mary. These painted panels depicting a wide variety of sacred images have been used for devotional purposes. They may be properly termed icons in the sense that they are believed to be permeated with the spiritual presence of the saints. Prayers made to an icon are believed to be directly offered to a specific saint or to the Virgin Mary herself. The themes and forms of religious paintings in Ethiopia have been handed down from one generation of painters to another by training and local tradition. This accounts for the remarkable continuity that has been maintained for centuries. The icon can elicit either a blessing on the righteous or punishment to wrong-doers. Icons are reputed to have spoken to members of the laity as well as to clergy. In the book of Miracles of Mary, six narratives refer to the Virgins miraculous icons and the supplicants who prayed before them are said to have their requests granted. The power to cure sickness was also attributed to icons and it is maintained that they were even impervious to damage by water! The faithful often commissioned large icons with the intention of obtaining Gods mercy as well as the protection and intercession of the Virgin Mary. From the 17th century onwards it appears that the practice of taking oath before an icon became relatively common. In addition to their ceremonial function, the use of icons as the object of private worship and invocation became widespread. This selection is well over 25 years of age.
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River models provide a head start on storm preparation
State officials are using the Water Institute of the Gulf's river models to help plan emergency operations ahead of Tropical Storm Barry.
It's a tool Louisiana didn't have at its disposal during prior, significant storms, WAFB-TV reports.
"It allows the public, particularly local parishes in the cone of the storm, to understand the risk that they face," Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority Chip Kline said. "When you're able to overlay these model runs and the inundation impacts, people on the ground will see for themselves what the impact will be, including storm level and surge anticipated in a specific area."
Kline, along with Governor John Bel Edwards, says the storm event coming this weekend could be unlike anything Louisiana has experienced before because of already high river levels.
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Coral becomes diseased when it tangles with plastic
And the oceans are full of the stuff, which does not bode well for coral reefs.
When plastic waste drifts around the oceans, it gets snagged on coral reefs, where protrusions, fronds, and sharp edges offer an ideal place to get stuck. The damage, however, is more than aesthetic; getting entangled with plastic is a death sentence for coral.
A study from earlier this year was the first to examine the role plastic plays in promoting disease in a marine environment. Researchers found that the chance of coral becoming diseased goes from 4 percent to 89 percent when plastic is present. Why? Plastic smothers the coral, blocking oxygen and light that are crucial to its survival. Sharp edges can cut the coral, and the plastic often carries bacteria. Lead study author Joleah Lamb of Cornell University described it:
"Corals are animals just like me and you – they become wounded and then infected. Plastics are ideal vessels for microorganisms, with pits and pores, so it's like cutting yourself with a really dirty knife."
Once a single coral organism is infected, the disease spreads throughout the colony. Lamb likened it to "getting gangrene on your toe and watching it eat your body. There's not much you can do to stop it."
This is devastating for many reasons. Corals are already facing mass extinction from global warming and rising water temperatures. Mass bleaching events are described as "the new normal." (Watch Chasing Coral to learn more about this.) Many people depend on coral reefs for sustenance, coastal protection from storms, and tourism income, but the future looks bleak. Lamb said in a press release,
"We estimate there are 11.1 billion plastic items on coral reefs across the Asia-Pacific and forecast this to increase by 40 percent within seven years. That equates to an estimated 15.7 billion plastic items on coral reefs across the Asia-Pacific by 2025."
If there is anything to take away from this heartbreaking study, it's that individuals can make a difference by changing their consumption habits. Use less plastic. Buy less plastic. Refuse as much plastic as you can. It's the very least we can do.


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Machinery supplier Atlanta Attachment Co. has inked an exclusive distribution deal with Meca Srl, a manufacturer of quilting machinery based in Olona, Italy. The agreement gives Atlanta Attachment the right to sell, install and service Meca equipment in North America, and expands the Lawrenceville, Georgia-based company's offerings to include Meca's unique, high-speed multineedle quilting machinery, including the Inventio, a versatile double chain-stitch quilter for mattress panels and borders.
"AAC looks forward to working with our new partner to offer our valued customers the highest quality quilting equipment in the industry," said Hank Little, Atlanta Attachment president.
Meca Vice President Alberto Landoni also commented on the distribution deal: "We are very excited about joining our efforts with those of Atlanta Attachment Co. as we believe that bringing together the know-how and product portfolios of both companies will allow us to create superior customer value."
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Vermilion Cliffs, Paria Canyon, The Wave
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument spans from the western rim of Marble Canyon to the boundary of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument in Southern Utah. Visitors traveling to the North or South Rim of the Grand Canyon will traverse the southern boundary of the monument when they drive along highway 89A, which actually borders the Paria Canyon Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness section of the Monument. The Northern boundaries of Vermilion Cliffs can be accessed via highway 89 in between Lake Powell and Kanab Utah.


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Elves are on the loose in Westbourne as GoBoCoast Augmented Reality Hunt Returns
Bournemouth Coastal BID is inviting people to join the 12 Days to Christmas competition, using the augmented reality GoBoCoast app to find elves hidden in Westbourne and win prizes in the run up to Christmas.
Residents and visitors are being invited to join in a hunt for more than 40 elves who are up to mischief in businesses around Westbourne. Kids of all ages will need to spot the Christmas tree jars hidden around Westbourne. Once the jars have been found, the cheeky creatures will only be revealed with a little help from the Go Bournemouth Coast app. Those taking part have to scan the marker on the jar using the app on their smart phones to make these magical creatures appear. To enter the competition, entrants will then need to take a photo of the elf and share it on either Twitter, Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #GoBoCoast for the chance to win.
The latest GoBoCoast competition aims to add to the fun factor of Christmas shopping, especially with little ones in tow, whilst providing entrants with the opportunity to win a range of fantastic prizes. Families will need to find as many of the 40 Christmas Jars and eight virtual elves as possible between the 10th December and 24th December to be in with the chance to win. There are a range of prizes to be won from tickets to Bournemouth Air Festival, shopping vouchers, games and toys. The lucky winners will be announced on January 10th 2019.
To help them along, participants can Look out for clues on the GoBoCoast app, as well as on Bournemouth Seasons social media; @bournemouthseasons on Facebook, and @bmthseasons on Twitter.
Bournemouth Coastal BID has organised several similar competitions with its state-of-the-art interactive app previously, with great success; hundreds have joined in the fun, contributing to seasonal increases in footfall.
Stefan Krause, Bournemouth Coastal BID Manager, said:
"This brilliant app has already provided so much entertainment for families visiting Bournemouth's coastal villages in the past, so we have no doubt they're going to have a tonne of festive fun with this elf hunt too.
"It is a great way to explore Westbourne's range of enticing shops and eateries, and we hope it will be a big boost for the festive feelgood factor, and footfall alike. Good luck to all. Let's get elf hunting!"
To download the Go Bournemouth Coast app, visit: www.gobournemouthcoast.co.uk.
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Built in 1435, the Delizia del Belriguardo was the first to be built outside the walls of Ferrara. It was one of the largest and most sumptuous stately homes of the Renaissance period, so much so that it was dubbed "The Versailles of the Estensi". Built by the marquis Niccolò III, it was later extended by Duke Borso, who wanted it to contain one room for every day of the year. Besides the main building, it included two loggias around the minor buildings, with stables that could accommodate up to 200 horses. The entire complex was surrounded by vast gardens with ponds and fountains, embrasured walls with painted towers and a moat. All the major artists of the period worked on the construction one after the other, including the architects Pietro Benvenuti and Biagio Rossetti and the painters Cosmè Tura and Ercole de' Roberti. Not much of this splendour remains today, unfortunately. The central part of the palace conserves large splendid Gothic windows made of marble. The only room that is still painted is the Sala delle Vigne, attributed to Girolamo da Carpi: on the walls, beautiful imaginary landscape acts as a backcloth to a long series of caryatids that are holding up a vine bower, whose vine-shoots, leaves and bunches of grapes that take up the whole ceiling. Today, the Delizia houses two museums: the Archaeological Museum and the Giuseppe Virgili Room, dedicated to the works of a local modern sculptor.
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Justin Timberlake, Myspace Owners Discuss New Relaunch
(from Billboard.biz, September 25, 2012) Myspace had its peak of popularity back in the early 2000s until Facebook and Twitter became the "it" social media sites. As Myspace took its downfall, it began to focus more on the music aspect of social media spectrum where artists could connect with fans and get their name out there. Even though Myspace does still exist, the popularity is not where it needs to be in order to be a successful social media site. In June 2011, Myspace was bought by Chris and Tim Vanderhook. With a change in ownership, Myspace is back and reaching for the top once again. In order to get there, the brothers decided to partner with another investor, Justin Timberlake.
The main purpose for this re-launch, as reported by the trio, is to become a social medium for artists. This way the artists, established or not, can connect to their fans. In order to make this re-launch a success, they have to go after the artists to join the "new" Myspace and give them the opportunity to build it with them. In the eyes of the Vanderhook brothers, they want the feedback and ideas of those that are going to actually use the site, therefore using the artists to build and finalize the concept. As explained by Timberlake, in this generation social media is not just a form of communication by choice, but rather by need. Social media has become the primary source of connection between artists and their fans. Also explained by Timberlake, their goal is to "bridge the gap" and make it more comfortable for artists to share their music. The focus is on the artists, but eventually they plan to reach to music fans from all around the world. Right now, the re-launch is at its debut stage, only time will tell if Myspace will make the new and improved comeback in the music industry.


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Florida Disaster Legal Hotline
The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division needs volunteer attorneys for its FEMA Disaster Relief Hotline. Volunteers provide basic legal services for low-income individuals in non-fee generating cases. The most pressing need is for volunteers to return calls.
You don't have to live in North Florida to provide this service. To volunteer, complete this form and review the FEMA Disaster Assistance Manual for Legal Services Advocates. For more information, visit the YLD FEMA page.
Another opportunity for lawyers to help is to sign up for Florida Free Legal Answers. Lawyers can add themselves to this program and subscribe to get alerts for questions about Hurricane Michael so that they can quickly assist consumers requesting help. This program offers an easy way to lend expertise and takes only a couple of minutes to sign up and start helping.
The Florida Bar has also collected helpful links and information on its Hurricane Information page for consumers as well as attorneys, and a list of consumer resources has been sent to media in the affected areas.


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Salute! Dine At Maggiano's Italian Restaurant Near 20616
Take a seat and enjoy a wholesome Italian meal at Maggiano's Little Italy. From season-fresh salads to classic pastas, we combine the flavors of Nonna's authentic Italian recipes with the joy of friends and family. Find your local Maggiano's Italian restaurant near 20616 today and reserve a table online or over the phone!
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From magnificent soups and salads to scratch-made pastas, we believe that simplicity is at the core of Italian cooking. To really bring out the full-bodied flavors at the heart of our handcrafted recipes, our chefs use only the freshest meats, vegetables, cheeses, and grains. With vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and classic Italian fare, Maggiano's has a plate for every palate. Order a Chef-prepared pasta entree, refreshing salad, hearty soup, or cheesy flatbread and get ready for an Italian-American treat!
Here at Maggiano's, we think there's more to "eating Italian style" than simply eating. It's about catching up with family and friends, appreciating the flavors in every bite of food, and resting after a long day. It's never rushed and it's always delicious. At our restaurants, you can make your next meal a memorable one, but you can also make your next celebration special too! With elegantly decorated banquet halls and event spaces, and an attentive staff to match, Maggiano's is the best party venue near 20616 for any sized group. Whether you're throwing an engagement party, rehearsal dinner, or just want a bigger space for a business meeting or birthday party, let our Private Dining Managers make your next gathering easy, memorable, and above all—delicious!
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Catalogue Entry: MINT00845
Documents relating to the Chaloner case.
(a) (I.497r) [Late 1697.] Holograph copy: 'To the Honble the Knights Citizens & Burgesses in Parliam. assembled the humble Petition of William Chaloner Gent.' Petition against his imprisonment by the Mint officers, which he claims was to prevent him writing a book exposing the corruption of the Mint.
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(b) (I.497v-498) [Early 1698.] Holograph draft: 'An Answer to Mr. Chaloner's Petition'. Chaloner's accusations against the Mint were made as part of a conspiracy to get control of the Mint itself and use its equipment for false coining. Newton had never heard of his projected book against the Mint until he read the petition. Chaloner was arrested for counterfeiting and forgery.
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Porsche Cayenne Pricing Mandeville, LA
How to Handle Financing to Get the Lowest Porsche Cayenne Pricing Possible in Mandeville, LA
Financing is probably one of the most difficult aspects of the car-buying process. After all, you want the lowest Porsche Cayenne pricing possible, and you can't achieve that goal if you make mistakes when it comes to an auto loan. You need to think about a host of factors before you decide how you're going to finance your vehicle, which can be an overwhelming process. Read up on these tips for how to handle financing when you're buying a car in Mandeville, LA. With more information, you'll be even better prepared to make the best purchasing decision possible.
Decide Whether You Want to Buy or Lease
When it comes to getting the lowest Porsche Cayenne pricing, you have to think about whether you want to buy or lease. Buying a car is usually less expensive in the long run, but it might cost more upfront. On the other hand, leasing can be cheaper upfront, but you don't get all the benefits of actually owning your car, which can cost you down the road. Think about your current financial situation and where you realistically see yourself in the future to come to a decision about this option.
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While you could secure financing at a credit union or local bank in Mandeville, LA, that's usually not the best choice. Even if they could offer deals like you would find at a dealership, it's still a lot more difficult to get financing this way. Do yourself a favor and choose to secure financing at the dealership you buy your car from; you'll likely save both time and money.
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If you decide that you want to buy instead of lease, you'll want to choose the shortest loan term possible; this will ensure you don't pay more for Porsche Cayenne pricing than you should. The longer your loan term, the more that interest will build up, costing you more money in the long run. Choose a short-term loan so you can pay off your vehicle quickly and get on with your life.
At Ray Brant Porsche near Mandeville, LA, our financial experts can help you navigate the financing process, whether you are buying a Cayenne or a different model.


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This course is designed to prepare the certified dental assistant to properly apply dental sealants in the dental practice. Participants should bring a sample of the sealant material used in your office and bring as many extracted teeth as you can in a sterilization pouch.
This board approved lecture/hands-on course satisfies the 8 hour CE requirement from the Ohio State Dental Board for CDA's to perform this function.
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A framework usually provides more or less generic functionality that has to be adapted (configured) for a specific usecase (e.g. a specific aircraft).
A framework usually provides more or less generic functionality that has to be adapted (configured) for a specific usecase (e.g. a specific aircraft).
Reload support may become very convenient, if the customizing based on such framework involves many iterations of edit-reload-test.
Reload support may become very convenient, if the customizing based on such framework involves many iterations of edit-reload-test.
= Structure of Nasal reloadable modules =
= Structure of Nasal reloadable modules =
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Nasal runtime re-loadable modules
Introduction and motivation
Nasal (Flightgears integrated scripting language) comes with a limited number of core functions. The language was extended by C++ functions, as well as libraries written in Nasal (e.g. props, io, math, debug ...).
The latter are stored in the Fgdata repository under /Nasal and loaded automatically by FlightGear. Optional code, which is loaded only on demand, can be handled either by the legacy module system implemented in C++ or by modules.nas if run-time re-load support is required.
For more information on how and when these files are loaded see Nasal Initialization.
Differences between add-ons and modules
While there are many similarities between add-ons and modules, some words on the differences:
Modules are distributed with FlightGear as part of Fgdata. Add-ons have to be downloaded separately by a FlightGear user from wherever the author of the add-on publishes the add-on.
Modules can be loaded e.g. by an aircraft if the aircraft developer wants to make use of the module. Add-ons are selected by the user before launching FlightGear, thus they may or may not be available at runtime.
HowTo / Examples
First some examples, the API documentation follows below.
Nasal modules in an aircraft (e.g. for development)
Nasal code for an aircraft is usually loaded by a XML declaration in the <aircraft>-set.xml file like this:
<foo>
<bar>
<myAircraft>
This is fine unless you are developing a Nasal subsystem for the aircraft and have to restart FlightGear every time you edit a few lines. For this case you could consider to use the Module class (defined in FGDATA/Nasal/modules.nas) and make your code re-loadable at runtime, which means you do not have to restart whole FlightGear just for a few lines of edited Nasal code.
Example Nasal/efis_module.nas:
#-- load EFIS as reloadable module
var my_efis = modules.Module.new("myAircraft_EFIS"); # Module name
my_efis.setDebug(1); # 0=(mostly) silent; 1=print setlistener and maketimer calls to console; 2=print also each listener hit, be very careful with this!
Now add a menu item for easy reloading like this:
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The module name in the property path must match the name passed to modules.Module.new()
<menu n=100>

<menu n=101>
Aircraft Development
Reload EFIS
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You can also call myAircraft.my_efis.reload(); to trigger the reload. myAircraft is the namespace given in the <aircraft>-set.xml file, my_efis is the module object (see above).
Nasal frameworks
Another usecase for Modules.nas is frameworks that need reload support. A framework usually provides more or less generic functionality that has to be adapted (configured) for a specific usecase (e.g. a specific aircraft). Reload support may become very convenient, if the customizing based on such framework involves many iterations of edit-reload-test.
First living example is the canvas_efis framework which can be included into an aircraft with a single line of code:
var efis_module = modules.load("canvas_efis");
Structure of Nasal reloadable modules
A module must contain at least the file main.nas (default, other filename is possible) and should contain the functions main() and unload().
main() function
The main.nas file shall contain a function main() that will be called on load with either the module object as parameter or the parameters passed to the module.load() function.
unload() function
If you want the module to be re-/un-loadable, you must make sure to track resources and remove them on onload. For this the main.nas shall contain a function unload() that removes any resources which were created by the module.
Example: any canvas created by the module should have called its del() method here.
|Note Calls to setlistener() and maketimer() are automatically tracked by the Module class for you, timers will be stopped automatically, listeners will be removed automatically on unload().
Rules for Module names
- Module names shall contain only letters (a-z, A-Z), numbers (0-9) and underscores ('_').
- The name must contain at least one letter so it cannot be confused with a number
- The name shall not match any existing .nas file or directory in FGDATA/Nasal to avoid namespace clashes
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Reloadable modules shipped with FlightGear are stored in subdirectories of FGDATA/Nasal/modules/ as these subdirectories will not be loaded automatically by Flightgear on start. However, modules.nas will scan this directory to create a list of available modules (list of subdirectories). Each module correspondes to one subdirectory and the direcory name is also the module name.
In modules.nas the class Module is defined. A module object holds information about the path and filename of the Nasal script and supports unloading and reloading the code at runtime (e.g. without restarting Flightgear as a whole) by tracking some critical resources like listeners and timers.
|Note Parts of this functionality were added to the addons manager earlier and have now been extracted to avoid code duplication.
|Caution Within a module setlistener() is overloaded and the default value for the 4th argument (runtime) is changed to 0, so the listener will run only if the property value has changed.
library functions
This function returns true, if there is a module (subdirectory) in FGDATA/Nasal/modules/ with the given name.
- module_name
- The name of the module (=subdirectory in Nasal/modules) to load.
if (modules.isAvailable("foo_bar")) {
modules.setDebug(module_name, [debug=1]);
This function enables debugging for a module. It must be called before load()!
- module_name
- The name of the module (=subdirectory in Nasal/modules) to load.
- debug
- Defaults to 1 (true), use 0 to disable debug. If debug > 1, each listener hit will be printed, be careful not to listen to rapidly changing props, do not set runtime=1 in setlistener().
var debug = 1;
modules.setDebug("foo_bar", debug);
modules.load(module_name, [namespace_name]);
This function attempts to load a module from FGDATA/Nasal/modules/
- module_name
- The name of the module (=subdirectory in Nasal/modules) to load.
- namespace_name
- Optional, load module to a different namespace.
Methods of class Module
Configure where to look for the main file, e.g. aircraft (sub-)directory.
- path
- File path where the module is stored.
Configure the nasal file to load.
- filename
- File that will be loaded by load().
# if you develop a new nasal system for your aircraft, it might be handy to implement it as module
# so you can reload the file quickly without restarting FlightGear
var my_foo_sys = modules.Module.new("my_aircraft_foo");
Configure the Nasal namespace to use. Be really carefull when using existing namespaces! unload() or reload() will destroy them!
- namespace
- The Nasal namespace the module code will be loaded into.
This function attempts to load the module into its namespace.
- optional args
- Arguments are passed to the main() function of the module. If empty, the module object will be passed to main().
This function attempts to remove tracked resources and remove the module by killing its namespace.
Shorthand, calls unload() and load().
Returns a variable from modules namespace.
- var_name
- The variable to get.
var foo = modules.load("foo");
var bar = foo.get("bar"); # get variable "bar" defined in FGDATA/Nasal/modules/foo/main.nas (or a file included by this file)
Existing modules with reload support
Stable Nasal frameworks which support reloading can be added to FGDATA/Nasal/modules/<module_name>. This allows an aircraft developer to configure the framework for a specific aircraft and make use of the reload magic while developing the configuration.
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Processes can help guide project management, but it's the person driving the project that will make it succeed or fail. Site expert David Christiansen explains.
I am one of those project managers that's sometimes called a cowboy. I make a lot of decisions on the fly, and I typically don't plan (in detail) more than about six weeks in advance. Ironically, my projects tend to be pretty successful and other project managers keep asking if I could teach them my project management "process." I feel like my lack of a process is one of the reasons I'm successful. Could there be any truth to that? Could I bottle my cowboy ways up into a process that others could follow?
Here's a cycle I've observed many times in my career. I call it the "FSOP Cycle" -- the "Flying by the Seat Of your Pants Cycle". Frankly, I've gone round and round this thing many times as I try to apply successful patterns/approaches to broader problems than they were initially used. I hope it will help you to understand what is happening as others observe the successes you are having.
Incidentally, there are no arrows on this cycle because Apple's KeyNotes software can't draw curved arrows. Aargh. I'm going to have to break down and buy office on the Mac or learn more about OpenOffice. Sigh. At any rate, the cycle moves clockwise.
This cycle is really the application of Virginia Satir's model for change to the problem of how processes evolve.
I made this up yesterday as I contemplated the usefulness of process in the context of software development. I've really lost faith in the idea of the repeatable development process, an idea that seems to be the holy grail of many IT professionals. Is it myth? I think so. I don't believe process can do much, if anything, to guarantee a development project will be a success. That's like saying anyone can invent flight by following a certain process or discover the so-called Northwest Passage using another defined process. It doesn't make sense.
Process can help you keep track of financial expenditures, staff allocation and other peripheral (but important) aspects of a project, but it can't guarantee success. And heavyweight processes often guarantee failure because they put an unmanageable burden on project participants.
I believe there is an irrational association between project success and process adherence on the part of many IT professionals and pundits. I don't see a correlation, and I've been on lots of projects in the past 10 years. In fact, the successful projects I've been on were usually not encumbered by stringent processes. Instead, they were composed of smart, motivated people who were flying by the seat of their pants. I don't mean they were just making it up as they went along -- quite the opposite. They always had a plan, and they revisited it constantly, sometimes everyday. They were focused on making progress, getting rid of obstacles, and adjusting plans to use resources as effectively as possible. They were planning every day -- but not for long. Brief, daily planning coupled with focused activity toward an immediate goal is the only "process" I feel comfortable with today.
Even then, I want to bring up a point. I don't necessarily believe this process will guarantee project success either. No process could have helped Lewis & Clark find a Northwest Passage because there isn't one. Some things are impossible, and processes -- even lightweight ones -- won't make them possible.
IT is one of the few places where process has such a religious ardor to it. Contrast the way many IT pros feel about process with the way scientists feel about the scientific method, for example. Do researchers believe the scientific method GUARANTEES they will be successful at finding a cure for cancer? Heck no. They believe the scientific method will help ensure that whatever they learn through research and experimentation is credible and authentic. But they can still fail, and usually do.
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A couple of years ago, my husband started making the bed in the morning. It think this came shortly after he learned one of my primary love languages is acts of service.
He was really funny about it in the beginning -- he wouldn't admit that he had done it. To show my appreciation, I would send him a text message to say thank you. He would respond with something like, "I don't know what you are talking about. Must have been the elves."
I thought it was pretty interesting that he would do something so nice for me, but not directly own up to it.
The story doesn't end there, though. Apparently, Paul has gotten bored of making the bed in the normal fashion, so he has started arranging the pillows in different patterns every day. Still blames the elves.
As a woman with a first-born, Type-A personality, do I care that the pillows are arranged in a different order every day? Surprisingly, not at all! It's fun! I look forward to seeing what he has done each morning, plus it's been a great conversation piece.
Why am I sharing this silly story with you? Of course, because it has a lesson! It demonstrates a vital and serious component of marriage -- appreciation.
In her book, For Women Only, Shaunti Feldhahn said, "Very few things are as powerful to a man as feeling that he has tried something, accomplished it, done it well, and someone noticed."
She continues to explain that hearing, "Thank you," "You did a great job" or "You are such a great dad" is far more emotionally powerful to a man than hearing "I love you."
So, when my husband did something nice for me, I showed him my love and appreciation by expressing sincere gratitude. Apparently I did that very well, because it encouraged him to take the task to a whole new level with surprising creativity!
But I've got a a little secret ... just between you and me. Sometimes I would like to "adjust" the bedspread a little after he makes the bed. You know, to make it perfect! As hard as it is, though, I usually do not touch it, because I don't want to tell him his job is not good enough.
When we thank our man, but tell him how he could have done it better, we dilute our "thank you" with criticism and make him feel like nothing he does is good enough. It's like saying, "You tried...and failed."
Simple appreciation is powerful! Just say, "Thank you!"


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Assistant Research Professor, Biodesign Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics
Fei Zhang received her Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry from Arizona State Universtiy and her B.S. in Chemistry and Molecular Engineering from Peking University. Her primary research have focused on designing nucleic-acid nanostructures with increasing complexity and precision, constructing dynamic DNA devices with programmable behaviors, and ultimately rebuilding synthetic biochemical molecular systems that approach the complexity and sophistication that nature exhibits.
As a member of the Center for Molecular Design and Biomimetics, Fei will dedicate to understanding how biological molecular building blocks self-assemble into nanoarchitectures with structural complexity and functional diversity, elucidating the molecular interactions and mechanisms of assembly exhibit in nature, and focusing on structural DNA and RNA nanotechnology especially for establishing a diverse set of fundamental design principles for various architectures.


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Top 10 Anime / Manga Couples
The Top Ten Anime / Manga Couples
Aren't they the cutest? Not just in terms of looks but they are like the perfect couple. Seeing hinata who could help naruto and always stay beside him is so heart throbbing. Naruto too, a reckless and confident person who cured hinata's confidence. They also look good together. An anime couple who benefits each other and trust the other completely is the best!
They were truly meant for each other. I love their deep connection from the very start. Naruto and Hinata both recognised each other's strengths when nobody else did and their shared trouble childhoods brought them closer. Naruto is always so sweet and gentle with Hinata. I'm so happy they finally confessed and married each other they deserve this happiness!
I don't think this is a good couple, it just seems so forced, like the author is trying to reward Hinata for her stalking or something. No hates, though.
They have opposite personalities, but they are still so similar because they have the same nindo and never give up attitude, which is why they fell in love with each other. I love the way Hinata would always fight for Naruto and Naruto would become so protective when Hinata is in danger
They make such a gorgeous badass couple. Not only are they awesome together, they're also awesome as individual, thus making them the best.
The only couple worth watching on the show.
Love them. Unlike some couple, Vegeta and Bulma actually got to know each other before they got married.
By far one of the most relatable and realistic couple in anime. People need to make an effort in their relationship in order for it to work and that's what these two do. They're also equal; one is not better than the other. They correct each other when one is making mistakes, support and protect each other. Bulma would fight a God for badmouthing Vegeta and Vegeta has fought a God for laying a hand on his wife. It wasn't always an easy rode for these two but in the end, it was all worth it and their love for each other is undeniable.
My favorite couple. I didn't know there was more to the list and didn't see them until after I voted for Kagome and Inuyasha. Out of every couple there is this one's story is the best and most romantic in my opinion. Their hatred for each other at first turns into a burning passion and they have a consuming love where they would do anything for one another. Plus, if you haven't read the manga you wouldn't understand because there is little love in the anime (unless they do a second season fingers crossed) but their love is the focus of the story most of the time. They are definitely the best Anime/Manga couple I have ever seen and if you don't know what I am talking about then you are missing out from the best thing ever.
The storyline is great! At first I thought it was just some average fantasy story but I was proved wrong! Greatest couple ever. So you should go and read it!
The most outstanding couple ever. This couple made me cry, blush, frustrated, and many more feelings I can't describe.
Best couple I ever seen
Best couple from the manga, cute, emotional, etc nothing else to say about it
I love to see them together. Maybe Rukia is like an older sister to Ichigo. Their hearts must be really connected.
Ichigo knows about Renji's feelings towards Rukia. Rukia also knows since the first arc about Orihime's feelings towards Ichigo.
Even though inside their hearts they might feel love or attraction towards each other, even if it's only a little spark of love. Ichigo will remember about Renji immediately and Rukia also will think of Inoue immediately. So if they might have a little even if it's very little sparks of feelings towards each other, the feelings may not grow. Because each of them must be really taking care of the feelings of their best friend.
That's why their relationship is not friend but it's also not romance.
Ichigo tossed Rukia to Renji during SS arc and told him not to let her go. This show us that Ichigo knew and cared for Renji's feelings.
Rukia encouraged Orihime and trained with Orihime during Arrancar arc. This show us how much Rukia ...more
This is the most developed out of all these and it's not even canon yet
They are connected to each other.
The Princess of the Moon and the Prince of the Earth! They were the first anime love story of many anime fans and their love will always hold a special nostalgic place for me.
This is for my sister and she loves sailor moon. These guys are so romantic. Happy 20th aniversary! - fruitsbasketcrazy123
These are cute together, their relationship started off rather rocky, then throughout the series progresses they gradually become friends and they finally fell on love with each other.
These two have a very healthy relationship and they love each other a lot. Unlike most manga or anime, they are together very early and the series focuses in their obstacles as a couple. Because they overcome so much they truly deserve to be #1...
If this list was ranked by shortest to tallest characters, Ed would be on top!
Winry realizing that she's in love with Edward and the proposal we're two of my favorite scenes in the show.
Why isn't this further up! Should be right next to Dragon Ball!
I love these two! And that "proposal" scene... 😊
They are perfect for each other. Need I say anything else?
Yes! so can u tell me in which episode they kiss?
Even though I get annoyed by Kagome and her screeching, she and Inuyasha are good together. - bbvno
They may fight a lot, but there is a special connection with them that cannot be replicated or replaced. Their bond really shows in Affections Touching Across Time when they are at the tree. Their emotions also come out strong in the Castle Beyond the Looking Glass when Kagome shows her love and affection for Inuyasha by kissing him to try to bring him back to normal. All in all this couple is one of my favorite <3.
The Contenders
It took me a while to warm up to Pudding because I didn't think she was worthy of Sanji after what she did. But turns out she really loves him. And I'm not blind, of all the pairings involving the SH, this is BY FAR the closest to canon. It is not even comparable.
Forget about LuNa, SaNa, ZoRo or whatever. This pairing is already more canon than all the stupid One Piece ships people's been obsessing over for years. And ll it took was one arc.
This pairing is amazing and very funny. I really want them to end up together.
This needs more votes. Really.. Choosing death, taking risks just to properly embrace each other...man, that was hard.. And that ending where kyo didn't give up on misao..this couple are awesome
I love their relationship
My favorite couple
I don't read a lot of manga but this couple really stood out to me. Why is something action packed like Dragonball Z number one? This should be number one! Kyo is a monster and is cursed as a cat, yet Tohru still loves him, and Kyo has loved her since he was a child. Need I say more? Perfect couple in every way HANDS DOWN. If the anime went on longer this would be number 1 for sure.
Oh My Gosh! If someone didn't agree with this couple then I don't know what to say. If you had read the manga then you will see how their love for each other develops. Kyo may be a monster but Tohru still loved him, some scenes were so heart touching in the manga that I almost cried.
I have read the whole series and wish the anime could have gone for longer, but I truly think this was one of the cutest couples! I just love the story of acceptance and love! I am just happy that they made it onto this list!
THEIR so CUTE and also fainally something I pick is in the top 10 fruits basket is so amazing also they don't love each other out of pity unlike kyo and kagura they have true feelings the don't care if the other one does something bad their love never wavers
I love them even more than they love each other.
"If they've got their god, then I've got my goddess" ♡ enough said
My favorite couple by far! They aren't shown much lovey dovey but that's not their dynamic, but IYusuke always knew that he needed Keiko in his life cause he always does stupid shit and shes there to keep him in line. And if the last chapters of YYH manga was animated, I'm fairly certain they'd have a more popular fanbase.
"If they've got their god, then I've got my goddess"
I was seriously puzzled by this list! Shugo Chara? Fruit Basket? Gakuen Alice? I'm thinking I should have have scroll down more! But Usui and Misaki's love is so strong they went through a lot of obsticle and aren't they just the perfect cutest sweetest most romantic couple ever? VOTE I TELL YOU AND JUST READ THE MANGA AND WATCH THE ANIME!
Yep, If you haven't read the manga you're doing it wrong, This is one of my favorite couples of all, very similar to Special A in my opinion, but still Usui is the Best
They are the best couples ever and Usui is very handsome. If you haven't read the manga then you haven't lived.
They are such a pretty couple and so perfect together! I've watched the anime at least 5 times and read the manga 2 times! Don't worry, the time spent is worth it!
Yep love these two. Although Shinichi is not really there right now for Ran (In her perspective) she still waits for him, yeah there are times when she feels as if he neglects her but her love for him never fades. Don't forget every time someone brings up Shinichi as her boyfriend or someone close to her she would always blush
Because ran always patiently waiting for shinichi, while shinichi forced to shut up for ran's safety and he strunggle alone to fight the black organisation. how sweet:')
It's been 20 years
That's gotta say something
Epitome of sexual tension. Always fighting but actually care a lot about each other.
Best yaoi couple - smill
These guys... Uh.Katsushiro is the first samurai kirara ever met. When they go to war, Katsushiro kills a person working for the Nobuseri for Kirara. Kastushiro's sensei, Kambei, gets upset. Kastushiro had gotten hurt and Kirara sucks up the blood from his hand. Later, Katsushiro over hears Kirara talking to Kambei and she says that she wil heal every wound that katsushiro gets - fruitsbasketcrazy123
Oh come on guys, this seriously needs more votes!
I totally agree with person below! They are waay awesome! A short man and tall woman who fall in love! How awesome is that?
Yeees, they are so cute together
It's a "partners in crime" to friends (who have A LOT in common) to lovers! WHAT's there not to like?
Add to the mix the fact that their relationship fights a very stupid stereotype, which, ironically, brings us to the beloved trope: Te Height Difference! :D Who cares if it's girl>boy ;D
He doesn't even like misa what is this here?
I have a problem for liking this couple. Help me, I have sinned.
Always L x light
I hate this couple. It makes no sense whatsoever. - Goku02
Most romantic and dark couple. Life - Boruto
Oh my GOD YESSS. Finally, someone who agrees with me!
Its not that best but sarada is best
, they are great and are such a cute couple
I love THIS SHIP
But what about Boa Hancock? She is so cool and loves Luffy! I think they'd be a cuter couple, don't you agree?
This pairing sucks and is so overrated. There is clearly nothing romantic between them, just brother-sister bond. But LuNa fans tend to see LuNa moments everywhere even in the stupidest things ignoring all the bonds with other characters. They always bash other pairings and especially the characters that are paired with either Luffy and Nami. Worst shippers ever. No wonder so many people hate and mock them online. They are so convinced they are right though the most rational part of the fandom don't see anything between them and knows LuNa is never going to happen. This is One Piece people, not a soap opera!
They were so obvious and so affectionate and so cute yet they seem not to be aware of it
Yep. They were so obvious yet they aren't. Its hard to explain but they're just perfect.
JERZA the best couple in FAIRY TAIL anime and one of the best couple in ANIME WORLD EVER!.WHY YOU ASK THEN Just watch their history and the interaction between them.
They are the BEST I mean the BEST ever! - Goku02
Deserves a spot in the top ten...
Nalu= perfect.
NaLu rules! It should be number 1 on all lists.
Can't believe this hasn't more votes, like come on guys this is one of the best ship (for me it is the one obv) in all the fictional world.. NaLu rules!
Someone push 'em up!
Always Kotoko and Naokie
Unpopular opinion but I don't like them. Why did she fall in love with him suddenly just because he said he liked her hair when no one else did. I think what counts is on the inside who you are
Such a beautiful, romantic couple.
Ship ship ship, best couple of naruto 🤤
This too. Read this manga please so you would vote for them. Haruna and yoh both are cute in expressing their feelings for each other.
Obviously impossible but I just like to think what powers would their child could have if it was possible. Probably the most powerful anime character. Just imagine for a second. Then think Naruto gave the Kyuubi to the child. (I have orgasms while even thinking about how powerful that child would be)
Or annoying brothers who are always trying to one up the other.
More like friends.
THIS is what love should look like! Pure trust.
Ikuto is the bad boy of this anime. He annoys Amu a lot and they get into fights all the time, but if you read the manga, deep down they really love each other... - fruitsbasketcrazy123
They are the perfect couple. Read the manga. Tadamu doesn't happen. Amu realizes that she only liked Tadase for his outer appearance and not the true Tadase. But, Ikuto had somehow "come into her heart". So, it's clearly Amuto.
I love this couple! Its just adorable!
This is not going to get many votes, but they honestly are one of my favorite anime couples of all time. Their love was so strong, and affected everyone who watched it. People! You need to watch the anime!
They are meant to be and forever be! Favorite shipping in clannad!
Aww come on. Tomoe and nanami deserve to be in the top ten..
What? They desrve to be on the top ten
Pleas READ this manga! Is Amazing♥
Seriously? I love them so much <3 I know y'll go liking his kaname for her but zero is so hot! And they look perfect
This is a very interesting couple, not silly at all, I like the way the family is involved in the relationship.
Legitimate couple without so much of the typical anime/manga tropes that get in the way.
They care for each other so much, and fell in love with each other despite being against loving
Oh MY GOD! How does anything before in THE list come before THIS? THIS IS AMAZINGLY CUTE OH MY GAWSH GUYS!


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In a winter mountain night of Nagano prefecture in Japan, stars of Taurus (upper right), Orion (middle right), and Canis Major (lower right) surrounds a beautiful lunar halo. Note the red planet Mars on the lower left of the Moon. Large halo around the Moon or the sun occurs when high thin clouds containing millions of tiny ice crystals cover much of the sky. Each ice crystal acts like a miniature lens. Because most of the crystals have a similar elongated hexagonal shape, light entering one crystal face and exiting through the opposing face refracts 22 degrees, which corresponds to the radius of the Sun or the Moon Halo. Shingo Takei/Takeishingo.com
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Is your name Richard Petty? No? Well, that must mean that you're not the King. That doesn't mean you can't drive like the King. Well, actually you most likely can't - but today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Pontiac will at let you pretend, and that's got to be worth something.
Unsurprisingly, yesterday's 1984 MB 280TE took home a solid 67% Nice Price win at its eighty-five hundred dollar asking price. In fact, what was surprising is that the car had apparently not been snatched up by some brand fan before it even got to us. Regardless of the inconsistencies, it was a fun car to contemplate, and perhaps a type that everyone should consider owning before they die. Yep, we're going to talk about death now.
You know how they say that when you die your entire life flashes before you eyes? I wonder, when Pontiac died, what life-images flashed before its arrowhead eyes? Visions of GTOs? Bevies of Bonnevilles - the marque's longest-running brand? Or maybe, just maybe even in their final moments, they kept their eyes on the Prix.
This 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix hails from the nameplate's fifth generation and its first as a transverse engined front-driver. Not only that, but its a Richard Petty Edition, featuring the iconic racer's name on the door panels under the Twin Dual Cam V6 engine identifier.
With a limited run of just 1,000, these were offered in commemoration of The King's final year on the NASCAR circuit. Color options were metallic blue, white, or, like this one, red. All of the cars came with model-specific wheels, a spoiler out back, and a sequentially-numbered dash plaque which holds the immortal quote "One Great Ride With The King." Oh, and stop humming Elvis songs! Different King.
They also came with the TDC (Twin Dual Cam, or Totally Dumb Call) 3.4-litre V6 mill. That was good when new for a rocking 210-bhp, and could be paired with either a 4-speed auto, or, as is the case here, with a Getrag 284 5-speed stick.
The ad makes no claim to the 160,000-mile car's condition outside of it being 'Fast & Slick' but it at least looks decent from the pics in the ad. There is what looks to be some paint run-through on the plastic nose - which by the way has an uncanny resemblance to a pooping Cartman from South Park. Also, I've always liked the beer tap door handles on these and would have to make a 'sploooosh' noise every time I opened one. Yes, I'm 'That Guy.'
There are no interior shots, but the ad does claim that it's clean in there. This car comes from Pontiac's button period, and in fact there are so many chicklits in there that they spill over and cover the center of the steering wheel. As I recall, it's a little daunting and pretty plasticky. YMMV.
This special edition of a not particularly special car now seems tug at the heart strings considering Pontiac is no longer with us. Richard Petty still is kicking, so how cool would it be to roll up to his door in this and ask him to John Hancock the dashboard and the inside the trunk lid?
To do so, you'll need to come up with $1,900, and hone your ninja skills to elude Mr. Petty's security detail and rocket-launching dobermans. Focusing strictly on the price for the moment, what's your take on $1,900 for this Richard Petty Pontiac? Is that deal that should have it taking the checkered? Or, is that price a black flag?
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The performance of different types of nebulisers: Vulkan direct injection nebuliser (Vulkan DIN), direct injection high efficiency nebuliser (DIHEN), microconcentric nebuliser coupled to cyclonic or double pass spray chamber (MCN-C or MCN-DP, respectively) was investigated and compared when used for sample introduction to ICP-MS or ICP-OES. With ICP-OES, in axial viewing mode, intensity distributions across the radius of the plasma (radial intensity profiles) were determined for different spectral lines with Esum 1.85-15.41 eV to determine fundamental plasma properties for various matrices using Vulkan DIN and MCN-C. The results showed that with the MCN-C the ionisation temperature (Tion) was about the same across the measured region of the plasma (±3.0 mm) whereas with the Vulkan DIN the Tion was significantly lower in the centre of the plasma. A large deviation from local thermodynamic equilibrium, as well as deteriorated stability, was observed for the plasma when using the Vulkan DIN.
With ICP-MS noise power spectra (NPS) were generated to identify sources of noise. NPS showed that the magnitude of white noise for the tested sample introduction systems decreased in the following order: Vulkan DIN > DIHEN > MCN-C > MCN-DP. This order follows the decrease of mean droplet size and span of the size distribution, indicating that the white noise is caused by spatial and temporal non-uniform desolvation and ionisation. Another source of noise arose from the peristaltic pump and the magnitude of pump interference noise decreased in the following order: DIHEN > MCN-C/DP > Vulkan DIN. Mains power interference noise and 1/f noise were lower for the direct injection nebulisers compared to the spray chamber systems. The contribution or effects of these noise components on relative standard deviations of steady-state ion-count rate and isotope ratio measurements is discussed in this thesis.
Aerosols generated by the Vulkan DIN and the DIHEN were also directly characterised using Particle Dynamic Analysis. The Vulkan DIN produced particles with a mean diameter of ~30 µm and a size distribution between 2-80 µm. With the DIHEN the corresponding values were ~11 µm and 1-40 µm, respectively, with a few particles at 55-78 µm. The mean velocity of particles from the Vulkan DIN was ~10 m s-1 and from the DIHEN ~18 m s-1. The lower velocity allows longer residence time counteracting the effects of the larger droplet size.


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A best home carpet steam cleaner could be a good way deep clean your carpets and earn them smell fresh. Owning or renting a piece of equipment is could help you save money compares to finding a professional ahead in and do it to suit your needs. The instructions that go with most steam cleaner can be challenging to be aware of. The following is some fundamental steps that affect most machines and really should be used along with the specific instructions that are included with your machine.
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In this episode we cross the Atlantic and speak to Sylvia, author, retired teacher and foster carer. She shares her story of choosing foster care later in life as well as her writing stories for children and her path to towards adoption.
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As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, now is the perfect opportunity for those of us in the northern climates to get prepared for the arrival of Old Man Winter. The colder temperatures bring with them both inconveniences and risks that it's best to get ahead of before winter arrives in full force. Check out these seven tips for preparing your aircraft.
This may be your last comfortable opportunity to clean and protect the paint and windows of your aircraft. Cleaning off all of the residual bugs, dirt, and oxidation has benefits beyond the smile it will put on your face every time that you look at your airplane. Snow and ice readily cling to contaminants on your aircraft's exterior. A freshly waxed exterior, in contrast, readily sheds ice and snow…at least on the ground during preflight. Don't forget the windows. Using an aircraft-specific window cleaner and polish helps protect and seal those as well.
Changing your engine's oil removes harmful acids and contaminants and, with them, any water that is in the mix (at least until your next flight). The oil is doing its job by collecting these contaminants, but it pays to go into the winter with a clean slate. It will also get this task out of the way early in the season so you don't have to deal with blue fingers while trying to do the job later. If you use straight weight oil, this is your opportunity to switch to a thinner oil for the cold temperatures. Since cold temperatures and winter weather often mean less flying, consider an anti-corrosion additive such as Camguard. I use Camguard regularly and have been very satisfied with the results. Don't forget to do oil sampling and trend analysis with every oil change.
Most aircraft maintenance manuals include a lubrication schedule and chart. Most aircraft owners have never seen it. Take the time to find yours, obtain the lubricants listed, and apply them according to the instructions. Grease, oil, and other prescribed lubricants are your best protection against excessive wear and corrosion for every mechanism on the aircraft. Lubrication also helps avoid putting unnecessary strain on components that become stiffer to operate in the cold.
Batteries don't perform well in low temperatures, so it's important to ensure they are in top condition as the temperatures drop. Beginning with the aircraft's main battery, have it tested to ensure it is still performing at the required capacity. If it fails a capacity check, replace it. Consider a sealed AGM battery such as the ones made by Concorde. They reduce battery maintenance because they don't have to be topped off with water. I also recommend using a high-quality, aircraft-specific trickle charger such as a Battery Minder. And, don't stop at the aircraft's main battery. Replace every other battery you can think of, including headset batteries, flashlight batteries, and carbon monoxide detector batteries.
Chances are you'll be using your aircraft's heating system for the first time in many months. Most single-engine aircraft derive their heat from the exhaust system, so inspect it carefully to ensure that carbon monoxide cannot infiltrate your breathing air in flight. If you have a twin, now is the time to make sure that combustion heater is safe and ready for use.
Prepare for preheating
If you already have an installed engine preheater, test and inspect it to make sure it is working properly. If you don't have one, consider the convenience one of these systems might provide. If you use a portable preheater, get that ready for use as well. Finally, consider an in-cabin heater. I have a small, fire-safe ceramic heater on a special thermostat that I use in the cabin to keep the interior temps above freezing and reduce the expansion/contraction cycling on the interior plastics and avionics.
Inevitably, we gather all sorts of items in the cabin of our aircraft throughout the year: extra batteries, oil, flashlights, notepads, water bottles, and other extraneous items. This is a great opportunity to take every single portable object out of the aircraft, evaluate it, and re-load the aircraft with the items most important to winter flying. Be sure to include cold-weather survival gear such as an emergency blanket, lighter, and other items. Be prepared for an off-field landing and a potentially cold night in the wilderness.
Preparing for winter is a great excuse for a day at the airport bonding with your airplane. With a little preparation, your winter time aloft will be fun, efficient, and enjoyable. Until next time…happy flying!