text: October 21, 2010 What Gun Owners Need to Know About TIG Welding Just TIG it up. That statement can have the same effect on me as running your fingernail across a chalkboard... By Reid Coffield Just TIG it up. That statement can have the same effect on me as running your fingernail across a chalkboard. I cringe whenever I hear someone invoke those four little words. It isn't that I have problems with TIG welding. Lord no! As a gunsmith I've come to really appreciate TIG and the things it'll enable me to do. I cannot imagine being without it. My problem is the misunderstanding and lack of basic welding knowledge of so many folks that invoke those four little words. Many of these folks, bless their hearts, have truly unrealistic expectations as to what a gunsmith can do with TIG. I sometimes think they view TIG as a magic wand that a gunsmith can wave over any gun problem and immediately fix it. Unfortunately, that just isn't the case.Let's take a look at TIG, what's involved, what it can and can't do, and how TIG can be used in a small shop or by the hobbyist. Even if you don't weld and have no desire to learn to weld, the more you know about the process, the better prepared you'll be to discuss welding projects with your gunsmith. Then again, once you learn more about TIG, you just may want to get more involved. If you're already set up to do welding, either oxyacetylene or arc, you might want to consider adding TIG. The process was developed during World War II in the manufacturing of aircraft, and for many years it was limited to large industrial applications. It was only in the 1960s or so that the equipment was developed to the point that it became practical and economical for smaller shops. Since it's basically an electronic process, like all things electronic, the price and size of the equipment has been dramatically reduced over the years. TIG equipment is now available at prices that most hobbyists can afford. And an equally important factor for the hobbyist is that you no longer have to have special wiring or power supply. You can literally plug some TIG outfits into a regular electrical socket and go to it. TIG stands for tungsten inert gas, and that's how most folks refer to the process. However, that's not technically correct. The technically appropriate term is GTAW, which stands for gas tungsten-arc weld. However, I grew up with the old terminology and will keep on usin' it.TIG is especially helpful in making a difficult repair when the parts are very small and thin, as on this broken Walther PP safety. Whereas solder would not hold the parts together satisfactorily, TIG is a form of electric arc welding. An electrical current is directed from the power source through a hand piece that holds a tungsten electrode. The work piece is grounded and connected to the power source as well. When the hand piece with the electrode is placed close to the work piece, an electric arc is formed. The arc is what does the work. It creates a tremendous amount of concentrated heat, and this concentration of electrical energy melts the steel under the electrode. TIG rejoined the parts, and the pistol was quickly back in service.What is unique is the utilization of argon gas to envelope, or shield, the arc and the point where it contacts the work piece. The argon gas, which is inert, blocks the molten steel from oxygen in the atmosphere. This prevents the burning of the carbon present in the molten steel. This has always been a problem with older methods of welding such as oxyacetylene. Have you ever seen a bolt handle that has been welded on an old Mauser or Springfield and noticed some tiny pinholes in the weld? That's the result of the carbon in the steel being burned out. The argon gas helps to eliminate this problem. Note that I said helps to eliminate this problem; I didn't say that it totally prevents it. Pinholes can develop in a number of ways, and this is one of the major misunderstandings of the TIG process. TIG will not guarantee perfect welds! In fact, TIG is one of the most difficult types of welding to master. It's not impossible, of course, but it does take a lot of practice and experience to do it well.Another major advantage of TIG is that you can control the heat of your arc by limiting the amperage. Most TIG welding machines have a dial or control to allow you to precisely set the amperage. In addition, the person doing the welding can use a foot control or rheostat on the hand piece to provide additional control over the amperage. All of this just means that you have much more control over the heat and intensity of the weld. You won't find this in other older welding processes. This is especially important when repairing or building up small parts where excessive heat could literally melt the entire part you're working on.A major misunderstanding I've often encountered relates to pitting. Many folks think that you can easily TIG up pits. Sometimes you can and sometimes you can't. The problem with pits is that you must remove all oxidation or rust before you can weld the pit. On large, shallow pits that may not be a problem, but on narrow, deep pits that can be virtually impossible.If you don't remove all the oxidation before welding, it will create voids or bubbles down inside the weld. These will often show up as tiny pinholes. If you then try to weld up these pinholes, you'll create more pinholes. You can chase pinholes all over your weld and never get rid of 'em. Again, welding up pits is not as straightforward, certain, or as easy as you might have been told.Due to the intense heat and light created by the TIG's electric arc, you must wear a full face mask and gloves.TIG welding can be a tremendous aid to the gunsmith even though it takes a lot of practice and experience to even begin to utilize its full potential. Just keep that in mind when you hear someone say, "Just TIG it up." Remember it's not magic, and it won't solve every problem.Until next time, good luck and good gunsmithing! GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up


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Viva Director Liz Willis asks: 'When will we see true diversity on the catwalk?'
Posted on April 13 2018
For many, the word 'model' conjures up the image of a long, leggy beauty with hollowed cheekbones and a sullen stare, her frail frame elegantly draped in Gucci and her lips pouting moodily at the camera.
Of course, there are many different types of model including male, trans, plus size and petite, but it can't be denied that these are not the first names that spring to mind when the 'm' word is banded around, and they are certainly not at the front of the queue when the invites go out for London Fashion Week.
So how did we end up with such a narrow selection of human-kind representing our diverse society in the fashion industry, and across such high-profile platforms?
This certainly isn't what was intended when the term 'model' was first coined. The Oxford Reference Dictionary defines it simply as:
'A person employed to pose for an artist, or to display clothes etc. by wearing them.'
Not necessarily female. Not tall or inherently thin. Just a human with a body being paid to wear clothes.
It can be argued that the last few months have marked some definitive progress in gaining visibility for minority groups in fashion - the plus size community in particular - and in renouncing the supermodel era, which began with Twiggy in the 1960s and snowballed throughout the 80s and 90s to give rise to huge stars such as Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.
Seedlings of progress 2017/18
Fashion giants LVMH and Kering finally banned unhealthily thin catwalk models from featuring in their shows.
New York featured 'a record 27 plus-size model appearances' on the catwalk, a notable increase from the 16 featured in the previous season and the six in the season before that, according to ex-model and Glamour Fashion Editor, Lauren Chan, writing for the magazine last year.
Plus size model, actress and body positivity advocate Hayley Hasslehoff led a prominent protest aimed at London Fashion Week 2018, which called for more curves on the catwalk. This gained international press coverage and once again propelled the issue onto the world-stage, making it increasingly difficult for the Fashion Houses to ignore.
What next?
Whilst this is all great news for the plus size fashion community and a notable step forward in the battle to achieving diversity on the catwalk, the wheels of change are still moving alarmingly slowly and there is a lot more work to be done.
Indeed, in today's age of inclusivity acceptance and freedom of expression, the fashion industry is still lagging woefully behind with less than one per cent of runway models being plus size, even though 55 per cent of women in the UK and 67 per cent in the US fit this category.
So the question remains, when will we be seeing greater diversity on the catwalks? Do the Fashion Houses think they are doing 'just enough' to placate us with their perfunctory curvy girls amongst a sea of stick-insects, or is this really the start of a fashion revolution that is ready to fully include the part of society not invited to the supermodel club?

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text: I can speak English. I can speak Afrikaans. I can even speak a good dose of Xhosa. And I'm even starting to throw around a bit of French, Portuguese and Italian thanks to some of the couples I shoot and their diverse groups of families and friends. But here, for the first time ever at Paul and Vic's wedding at Buitenverwachting I was able to try my hand at Australian! Yeah mate, bloody marvelous and all I tell ya! And Vic's one bridesmaid (Kate – it is Kate isn't it – I'm terrible with names) was more than happy to help me hone my skills. Paul was actually born and raised in Cape Town – he went to school at SACS, (as did I) which was rather a fine idea. Vic is as Australian as they come and I just loved artsandhealth.ie/finasteride/ her exuberance and zest for life the moment I met her. Anyway, we had a beaut time mate and yeah, it was bloody hot out there during the service, but we all survived.After the service we had to do a bit of quick thinking on our feet as Buitenverwachting were hosting a big wine-tasting event where I usually like to take photographs. But we managed perfectly and the late afternoon and evening turned into a delightful affair all round. The food was magnificent, the music outstanding and the company excellent. Paul and Vic are now back in Australia and my Aussie accent is as good as any Wallaby out there. Yup, Paul and Vic, you're a fine couple with a great future ahead of you I sense. So until we meet again, Bon Voyage (told you my French was good).


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Washington, D.C., and some states are taking steps to decriminalize or legalize marijuana, but Virginia is not one of them. The judges and juries in most counties take a dim view on those facing drug charges and this includes Warrant County. A criminal defense attorney with a strong background in defending drug charges can be a tremendous asset if you or a loved one faces possession of marijuana or other drugs, distribution, cultivation or manufacturing charges.
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- Paraphernalia: Possession of equipment for using, growing or manufacturing illegal drugs can be a misdemeanor with a possible fine of $2,500. Gear for a manufacturing facility can lead to greater fines or jail time.
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Low carb diets are quite popular among individuals who want to lose weight. You don't need a dietitian to tell you to stop eating carbs in order to lose weight. You just know it. We've all noticed how eating certain food items such as pasta, donuts, and other high-carb foods contribute to our weight gain.
So, it makes sense that for so many years, dietitians have been creating and modifying various low carb diets. Some diets remove processed carbs in one's meal while others eliminate carbs completely, like in the case of the Carnivore diet.
Most Popular Low Carb Diets
There's the simple low carb diet which is what most people mean when they think of the word "diet." It's nothing special, just watching what you eat and cutting back on carbs as much as possible.
The Ketogenic diet is that one that almost everyone has been talking about recently. Its popularity is quite justified because people have lost more weight while on the Keto diet than with anything else. While on a Keto, you're required to only eat about 20 grams of carbs per day.
This will result in your body entering a state of ketosis where it relies on ketone bodies rather than glucose to produce energy. As long as your body is in ketosis, it'll burn fat. The rest of your caloric intake will consist of fats and green leafy vegetables.
The Atkins diet is another famous low carb diet. In fact, it was rather popular until the keto diet emerged. The Atkins diet has been around for several decades and its main perk is that it has a maintenance phase at the end to make sure that you don't gain back the pounds that you lost to reach your target.
Moving from the old to the new, we have the Carnivore diet. Ever wish you could eat nothing but meat for the rest of your days? Well, a Carnivore diet is a new trend that's pretty much all about the meat. You can eat all kinds of meat and fish as well as dairy products and animal fat. Anything else isn't allowed, even fruits and vegetables.
It's probably best to postpone going on a Carnivore diet for now until it's studied by the medical community. Eliminating fruits and vegetables and only eating meat and animal fat might not be very healthy in the long run.
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Course syllabus U15-0001-I - Public Communication (FESRD - SS 2020/2021)
|Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
|Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development
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|Public Communication
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|Biotechnics of Gardens and Landscape Designs - master (required), 2. semester
Biotechnics of Gardens and Landscape Designs - master (required), 2. semester
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|During the semester students work out and present the seminar work on the topic "Communication in selected institution" for max. 30 points.For the final exam the student can obtain max. 70 points.
For final result A the minimum amount of points is 93, for B minimum 86 points, for C minimum 79 points, for D minimum 72 points and for E minimum 64 points.
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|Communication, communication process, component, role of public communication, verbal communication, nonverbal communication, marketing communication in institutions, marketing communication in public administration, mass communication
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US legal chief dismisses Trump ballot claims
Speaking in Rome just before Trump's latest controversial comments on the subject, the top US justice official said there was no reason to think that there was a realistic risk of false ballots being cast in significant numbers, voters being impeded or counts being falsified.
Trump has repeatedly claimed the American establishment is so desperate for Clinton to win the election that the result could somehow be doctored in her favour.
In his latest comments, in Delaware, the Republican White House hopeful said Thursday he would accept a "clear election result" next month, but reserved the right to legally challenge the outcome if he felt it was "questionable," sticking to an unprecedented defiance of US democratic norms that has drawn broad-based criticism.
Lynch, asked about similar comments Trump made in Wednesday's head-to-head debate with Clinton, said the Department of Justice would consider any allegations brought to it.
But she added: "At this point I don't think it is helpful to speculate about whether or not we would look into something we do not see as an actual threat."
Lynch said the Justice Department was working closely with all US states to ensure their systems were secure against the risk of "hacks, attacks and the like."
"We feel it is very difficult for any outside actor to affect the result. We have great confidence in our electoral system."
Lynch also said that her department had been briefed by intelligence experts on Russia's apparent attempts to influence the election through its involvement in leaks seen as damaging to Clinton's cause.
But she said that attempts to "impact on the hearts and minds" of voters should be distinguished from claims that the actual vote tally could be influenced by foul play.
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NY State Comptroller needs to intervene in the Town of West Seneca's finances
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The New York State Comptroller needs to intervene in West Seneca's finances. We have seen over the past decade or so repeated failings in the financial affairs of our town that has resulted in the wasteful spending of our tax money.
On January 18, 2018 the West Seneca Town Board authorized a bond resolution for an additional $5.1 million for the Library expansion and Community Center project located at 1300 Union Road, West Seneca, NY. This is in addition to the $8.4 million in bonding authorized in May 2016, along with $1.4 million of energy performance contract funding and $1.6 million in grant funds expected from the state ( https://tinyurl.com/y733vslq ).
The West Seneca Bee reported that according to West Seneca Town Councilman Hart that "Part of the purpose for this particular authorization is to bridge until that money comes in; then that $3 million [the energy performance and grant funds] total will be used to reduce or repay bonds. We may not have to spend any of it" ( https://tinyurl.com/y8kfblko ). The article also reports that since the initial bond authorization the need for space has increased since the demolition of the Kiwanis Youth Center building and the loss of use of the Burchfield Nature and Art Center.
There are number of issues with this explanation. First, in December 2017 the Town Board authorized some change orders to it. At the time the public was told that "the construction was overbonded, and more bond money will be used to cover the change orders and the increase in project cost." ( https://tinyurl.com/y977t4s3 ).
Second, the demolition of the Kiwanis Youth Center was well under way in 2015 well before the initial bonding of this project. In fact in December 2015 the Town Board authorized a change order to remove asbestos from the Kiwanis building in order for demolition to proceed ( https://tinyurl.com/ybtl8hej ). Also, the issues with the Burchfield property were also well known prior to construction of this project began. In fact, it was closed by the Town Supervisor on or about January 4, 2017 ( https://tinyurl.com/ycamztdf ). Construction of this project began with its groundbreaking on January 19, 2017 ( https://tinyurl.com/y84re6az ).
Third, from what can be learned from publicly available sources it appears that West Seneca already received the lion's share of 2 of the 3 grants it was depending on for this project ( https://tinyurl.com/yavjgxsf & https://tinyurl.com/y9ezg2o4 ).
The State Comptroller has previously noted in two prior audits that West Seneca has poor financial controls in 2010 and 2015 ( https://tinyurl.com/y9gowmsk & https://tinyurl.com/y7qg6hfw ).
Just this past fall during the Town's budget hearings it was learned by the public that the Town virtually depleted its reserves and the Supervisor was calling for a 12% property tax hike ( https://tinyurl.com/ybcpt5cp ). In fact, according to the Town's accountant "The reason fund balance would be declined is because this board has been pushing off a tax increase for several years now, using the available savings in hope that a windfall would come. Well, the windfall never came." ( https://tinyurl.com/y75dba54 ). Further the Town has been placed on a "negative watch" by Moody's ( https://tinyurl.com/yaqjcx2z ).
It is for these reasons the undersigned believes it is imperative for the State Comptroller to step in and conduct a complete financial and financial controls audit of the Town of West Seneca.
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Transportation is very essential in our everyday living. One needs to know how he can go to his destination. Should one take it by a cab, a bus, a train, a metro shuttle or any of the like is taken in consideration to get to the place you want to. People who are residing in various US cities like Portland, traveling is definitely an exciting thing and pleasure for them. Traveling with the family or friends makes it more exciting and fun. For group gatherings or field tours in schools, in a company or in church groups the most convenient way is having bus rental Portland Oregon.
Northwest Navigator had been providing excellent service in terms of coach rentals. They have different and lots of choices for the specific bus you need for your tour. Not only they have the most reasonable prices for the service but also the quality and the ease and comfy seating arrangement of each of their coaches assures the traveler convenience while on the trip. Long traveling on the road is a bit of a hassle, so instead of driving personally; having someone to drive for you is a big help and not only by regular drivers but they are professional drivers that will be assisting you all throughout your excursion. Northwest Navigator had been known for years for providing high quality of coaches and had been a company dedicated to giving every transportation need of every individual. They give exceptional service, safe and reliable motor coach charter services. Whether you are traveling in big or small groups they have exactly the right auto for you to choose from. One feature they have been proudly known for is that they are "ECO friendly coaches" or they have been supplying a highly economical "GREEN" means of transportation with a very pleasant experience of traveling in luxury. Now, most travelers' dilemma is whether they would have bus rentals instead of driving on their own because of the cost they must pay. They think it's too costly or expensive. Northwest Navigator assures the renter that they will surely be able to enjoy the ride to their luxurious coaches making it worth the pay.


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This time last year, Collin and I were living in a shed with 2 dogs and recent news of a baby on the way. Trying to remember specific days during that time is like a dense fog after a rainy night. We know we were there, but it's all pretty hazy. December 1st, 2016, we saw a condo for rent and jumped into it with really no other consideration other than making a safe nest for our new family member. We have now lived in the condo for 10 months, and this is what our basement has turned into. It has been a long 10 months, but at the same time, it has flown by. Olin just turned 5 months old last week! Every time we walk downstairs to do laundry, we come back upstairs burdened with stress from just looking at this mess. It's time to downsize, time to purge!
After I had a woman fit, Collin patiently suggested we should finally take this couch off, since we had been talking about it every weekend and putting it off. He is totally the responsible one. We loaded er up and dropped er off at the Goodwill.
The treadmill has sat in a corner since Olin was born and has now gone to a better home, yay!
We sat down after a stressful day of doing "adult stuff." As much as we wanted to play outside all day, it felt really nice cleansing out our home and getting rid of stuff we don't need/ use. We slid the lovesac over beside the striped chair and Collin said, "This actually feels more homey than it did when the couch was in here." And he was right. More purging to come!
Not Pisgah...or Dupont...
I heard some rumors, stirrings, and enough talk from the right people to really want to check it out all summer.
"Better than Pisgah."
"The best in Tennessee."
"Some super technical riding."
And more muttering that just continued to peak my interest...and curiosity.
After a summers worth of digging, asking the only person I knew that rode there to take me (scheduling never worked out), and a whole bunch of curiosity, I finally found the .gpx file for the Holy Grail of trails that lies on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina but never leaves the Volunteer State. Couldn't have been luckier to find it on a Friday! Instead of waiting for anticipation to build, I asked Allie if she wanted to do a real butt kicker of a ride on Sunday. We just got her bike about 2 weeks ago, but we've been riding about 3 times a week since then. I told her it was going to be bigger than anything she's ridden so far, and there were a few options we could choose from once we reached the top of the first 1200ft section of hike-a-bike. On Friday night I showed her the map along with the elevation changes.
"Let's do it" she said without any hesitation.
On Saturday night, I set our alarm for 7:30am the following morning and went to bed around 10pm. As I lay in bed, stoked about doing not only my first backcountry ride of the summer, but Allie's first backcountry ride ever, I started to second guess my decision to take her into a ride like this.
"Maybe everyone keeps it a secret for a reason."
"Maybe she's not ready."
"Maybe I'm making a bad judgement call."
I tossed & turned for a few hours while these thoughts went back in forth in my head until I finally drifted off.
The 7:30 alarm went off way too early so we snoozed it for about 15 minutes until I could finally drag myself out of bed. I headed down stairs to make a pot of coffee and load our gear while Allie got Olin ready to hang out with her Grandpa for the day. We were on the road by 9am, which if you have kids and dogs you know is an accomplishment within itself.
Around 10:30, we arrived at the 1300ft trailhead after stopping to get fuel. The trail head has an incredible location that parallels the French Broad River, great for an after ride swim. We began our ride without any delay and began down the Forest Service road that would bring us to an over grown two track and up the first climb. The two track eventually narrowed into familiar man made, old school, burly single track.
My favorite.
We continued on through this mixture of hike-a-bike and "pedal when you can" for about an hour and a half total.
At about 1 mile into the ride and 500 feet of climbing, we encountered a nice, big tree and a bunch of its' branches laying sideways across the trail. Allie was carrying her bike up and over behind me, before I even had my bike all the way across and could ask her if she needed a hand.
We pushed on after a few breaks, until we made it to 1200ft and the intersection with 3 different route options from the 2536ft summit.
The view was amazing. A dramatic, swooping view of the French Broad River with layers of mountains surrounding us in every direction. Absolutely spectacular.
Now was time to make a decision. One way led us to a 1000ft descent into another 1000ft climb and finish it with another 1200 ft descent. We could turn around and head back the way we came and make the ride an "out & back", or there was a third trail that I did not have on my GPS. Looking at where we were on the map and where the trail would intersect if we chose the route with the additional climb, we speculated that the third trail may meet up at that point. At that time we made the call to ride the third, unmarked trail to see where it went. About half a mile in, it looked like it was going to meet up exactly where we thought, right at the beginning of the 3 mile and 1200 ft descent back to the car.
Allie ate a quick snack and we began the downhill. This was going to be her longest and most technical descent yet. We were both stoked! One issue she had was getting too focused on the steep exposure next to the trail, instead of looking at the trail itself. After a bit of advice and a few tips, we took it a good pace, moved some fallen tree & down branch from the trail, and took a few breaks on the way down. On the way down I also helped her with proper positioning on the bike as well as how to get over small little drops and rocks.
She had the most priceless response when I told her that we had only a few more switchbacks until the road. "Already?" she asked jokingly.
By the time we got back to the car we were both smiling from ear to ear.
With a total time of 2 hours and 45 minutes to ride the trail, take photos, and breaks, I was very impressed.
Our plan is to go back in the next few weeks and do the slightly longer 12 mile loop that features 2300ft of climbing.
All in all it was a great ride. I'd have to say this is now in my Top 5 trails.
The icing on the cake is the ability to take a swim in the French Broad River to rinse off before the drive back home.
Our final numbers for the day were just shy of 7 miles, 1400ft of climbing, and on the road home at 1:20pm. Not Bad.
September 23rd, 2017
"Are you guys going to camp tonight?" I expected to hear when we walked up the front steps of the white farm house out in the middle of nowhere, Bluff City. The ole' man wasn't home to greet us this time, so Collin and I signed the release forms and dropped them in the golden door slit and continued down the path to the end of the road.
Welcome to Worley's Cave, East Tennessee's longest cave (that we know of).
Dogs & Diapers
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Imagine sitting on your front porch and looking at the panoramic water views of Lake Champlain with a back drop of the Green Mountains of Vermont.
This historical Lake Champlain overlook home is huge with 7,520 s/f of living space including eight bedrooms. 1.5 acres with groomed landscaping. Many of the original features remain with this colonial beauty (pocket doors, rosette trim, mahogany fireplace, maple banister, fir flooring, and more). A little TLC is needed, and then start the decorating. Add some more bathrooms and open up your own B&B. This home watches over the scenic ferry, around the corner from the golf course and public beach. B&B guests would be treated to some good old R&R or keep it private and have this historical home all to yourself.
Original builder is Peter Comstock (entrepreneur who ran the "Red Bird Line" stage coaches, ran barges on the lake, had the first bank in Whitehall, and a town was named for him "Comstock, NY") in 1890. There is an original 2 story carriage house in the rear, a greenhouse foundation w/boiler cabin, plus perennial beds. The home is kept warm with hot air heat, plus a woodstove, 8" insulation mixed, cable is available, and there's some nice stone work in the front.
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The Art of Having a Guest Post
Hey! Remember Mikey? The guy who rocks the rocker look and rocks out on a Jim Adkins Telecaster? The guy who's kicking Cancer's ass? You know him? I thought I did. I asked him to put together a guest post for me as I bang my head against a writer's block and he comes back to me with this… This piece of… gold. Somewhere along the line, Mikey became wise. This post blessed my heart. I hope it does the same for you. Here it is. So, as many of you may have concluded [from Aaron's introduction], I am not Aaron. My name is Mikey Fisher and I am a friend of Aaron's and have been for over 10 years now. Aaron and I met in Bible College back in 2000, I was a groomsman at his wedding and if it weren't for the current distance between our families we would certainly be hanging out on a far more regular basis. Aaron asked me a few days ago if I would be interested in submitting a guest blog on TAOBB and to give my thoughts on the theme verse (Psalm 51:17). Naturally, I was excited and more than willing to share my thoughts with the masses that frequent Aaron's blog. I set about to work, and approached this writing in the same way I always do. I first looked up the verse in my bible, it reads,
"My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; A broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise"
I immediately began to conjure ideas of how to communicate what I wanted to say about sacrificing a broken spirit to God, but when I decided to read the passage in a few parallel translations of the bible I have found that a more accurate translation of the passage reads,
"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A heart broken and bruised, O God, Thou dost not despise."
In reading and rereading this passage in numerous translations and reading what different commentaries had to offer on the subject I have actually learned something. That's not to imply that I typically don't learn anything from scripture reading, not at all. It is meant to say that when one dives into a topic with reckless abandon and without preconceptions of what they want a passage to say, that person can find something far greater than their own notions. In this case there is not a huge difference between the first translation and the more accurate one. Excluding the 'Thou dost' issue, there is, I think, a key difference between the sacrifice that I offer, and the sacrifice that God is asking for. And that is the difference that I would like to focus on.
King David wrote this passage after being convicted of his adulterous affair with Bathsheba by the prophet Nathan. David was deeply moved in his own guilt and anguish when his sins of adultery and murder were laid out before him. This passage is the very moment when it finally clicks with David. He cannot simply light up an offering and put it on the altar and let that be good enough to appease God. What God desires from him is a broken spirit, a humble attitude that admits wrong and at the same time is repentant of that sin.
How often do we commit a sin and think to ourselves, "It's okay, I'll pray and ask for forgiveness on this one and then I'm good." How often do we continue in this sinful behavior pretending to be repentant but actually being unremorseful of our own actions?
David did some pretty serious and horrible stuff in the story leading up to the writing of Psalm 51. He hurt many people, had a man killed and committed adultery. David understands when writing Psalm 51 that it's not about the lip-service prayers we love to offer, God wants a broken heart, and broken spirit. Being remorseful and repenting of his sins is what grants him forgiveness. It's not about admitting what he did was wrong, it's obvious to everyone and especially to God that what he did was wrong. Its taking the next step, being truly sorrowful about the bad that he had done and taking that emotion to God and repenting, reaching deep into his soul and really meaning it. That is what it means to offer a broken spirit. To be humble enough to admit when you are wrong.
There are so many things that we do from day to day to try to score favor with God. We read our bible, we go to church, we play worship songs, but what we fail to see is that God is far more interested in what's going on in our hearts, and far less interested about what we are doing externally. We can't fool God. God knows us more intimately than we can ever imagine, so there is no use in pretending to be a changed person when we know in our heart that the sin we are committing is a sin we don't plan on giving up.
What we need to do is follow the example of people like David. We need to reach deep inside and understand what we have done is wrong. We need to understand the sin we are committing, no matter how private it is, is not hidden from God's eyes, and it is, despite what we sometimes want to believe, affecting our relationship with Him. We need to ask for God's mercy and His conviction. We need to want to stop doing what we are doing and accept Christ's sacrifice on the cross as the forgiveness for that sin. We need to let Jesus mend the relationship between God and us. Most importantly, we need to be humble enough to admit we do wrong, that we aren't strong enough to stop sinning on our own and that we need God's help. We need to be repentant, not just in our words, but also in our hearts. This is where the forgiveness of sins becomes not just possible but real.
Jesus will free us of sin's hold on us, and its power over us. God will send the conviction of the Holy Spirit reminding us that we don't want to slip when we get into a dangerous place, and because of God's love for us and our broken spirit, we can be free from the sin that has been holding us back.
God wants our broken spirit.
If you haven't checked out Mikey's blog, chronicling his journey with cancer, check it out at thisisawareness.wordpress.com. If you have, keep checking it!
He told me that the third installment is coming up in a very short time! The third installment of his story is up now! Thanks, Mikey.
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Made from steel tubing and hand crafted finial cups, these crosses add a great look to your dungeon, living room, or bedroom. Shown here in rust finish.
The cross is made with 2.5" steel tubing and is available in multiple finish options.
21" Wide x 36" Tall x 3" Deep (plus 3" depth for the votive cup)


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Traveling with kite gear is a pain in the whatsit; but with a badass kiteboard bag, it's a teensy bit more bearable.
We've all been that person at the check-in counter slipping a sneaky foot under the weighing scales in a desperate attempt to get cleared for your weight restrictions, blindly swearing to the person running the check-in counter that "it's golf equipment".
Guys, I wish I could take away the utter frustration that comes with traveling with 50+ pounds of kitesurfing gear- but I'm not the Dalai Lama or Jesus, so that suffering is all yours, big guy. Maybe meditate on it?
However, I can point you in the direction of a few awesome kiteboard bags and kite travel gear that'll shave a few precious pounds of your total weight and keep your equipment perfectly protected while you travel from A to B.
But before we get into the meat and veg, here's what you need to consider when picking a kite bag for travel:
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What to look for in your kiteboard bag and kite bag for travel
Numero uno, dudes and dudettes, is you want to invest in something that's durable.
It's all well and good to snag yourself a discount deal on a no-name piece of kit, but if it falls apart on you after one or two trips, was it really even worth it?
Next, you OBVIOUSLY want to make sure that whatever travel kite bag you choose is lightweight, because your pounds are way better saved for extra gear than wasted on heavy packaging. NEXT!
This is a point that often gets overlooked by magpies like me when shopping online. We be like- "Oooh, shiny thing!"- and boom; totally forgot to check if the thing even had wheels. Or straps. Oh FFS, did I seriously just buy what appears to be an actual coffin? None of that BS here, my friend.
And last but not least, affordability is also important.
Of course, you and I both know that it's worth splurging at least a LITTLE when it comes to your kite gear- but it's always nice not to have to, yenno, take out a mortgage to pay for shit.
And anyway, we've already spent wa-heeeey enough on our flights and baggage fees; let's keep the kitesurf bag costs to a minimum, shall we?
With all that in mind… here's our selection of 5 seriously awesome and pretty much bombproof kitesurf travel bags to consider for your adventures:
Pssst: while you're reading the next section, bear in mind that these bags also make GREAT practical gifts for kitesurfers — handy to remember at Christmas or birthday time 🙂
Our selection of awesome kiteboard bags for travel
Best with wheels: Mystic golf bag with wheels (pro)
The Mystic golf bag that I have has been in action for a good 5 years and it's still going strong (Jim's one is about to turn 12 years old! See them both on the pic below), so when I saw their 2018 Mystic golf bag pro had come out featuring the same old Mystic quality but some fancy shmancy new colors and features, I was aaaaall about it.
At 150 X 45 X 40 cm, this soft shell golf bag is big enough to fit your entire quiver of kites (let's say 3), 1-2 boards, a wetsuit… and you could even have room leftover.
It's made of super durable 600D polyester and is coated with PVC for dirt/weather/waterproofing (which also makes it mercifully easy to clean). As well as having an extra thick padded bottom, the entire bottom half of the bag is reinforced with high density PVC walls, too, which serve as extra protection for whatever boards you've packed inside.
This Mystic golf bag is fitted with a shoulder strap as well as wheels for easy manoeuvring through airports, and empty it weighs slightly over 10lbs. I also adore the fact that there's extra tightening straps across the body of the bag, meaning you can really make sure everything is super secure before sending it through check-in.
Aaaaand, as if that wasn't already enough to rock your kite travel socks:
The Mystic golf bag also comes with 2 vacuum bags (and a hand pump), which are ideal for packing your kite into instead of their normal bags- which tend to add unnecessary bulk and weight. Sweet!
The final tiny detail that I came across using this bag is that the pulleys attached to the zipper are freakin' indestructible! I mean, I'm a serial overpacker and often the pulleys will just snap right off when I'm trying (and failing) to close my bag. But the Mystic golf bag's zipper pulleys are made of this super strong leathery material which has been double (maybe triple?!) stitched. Thanks Mystic!
We love:
- Extra durable PVC reinforcements
- Has wheels
- Easy to carry/wheel around
- Ventilated
- Big enough to fit 3 kites + 2 boards + accessories
- Easy to clean
- Comes with 2 free vacuum bags and hand pump
- Not the lightest weight bag on the list (the reinforcements add extra pounds)
- Won't be big enough to fit longer surfboards
Best for extra kites: Dakine compression bag
Now, if you tuned in when we talked about those free vacuum bags above, but you aren't in the market for the whole golf bag that they come with, the tried and true Dakine compression bag is probably just what you need.
Dakine has been in the outdoor gear game longer than most, and all of their kit screams quality. This compression bag is no different (even though the bargain price tag might trick you into thinking otherwise).
Made of super lightweight nylon fabric and featuring 4 compression straps, this bag is big enough to fit not one, not two, but easily three kites inside- yup, even your truck-of-a-17-meter. Can you imagine how much space (not to mention weight) you'd save if you removed every one of your standard kite bags from your travel luggage?
Using any compression bag means everything is kept neat and tidy inside your golf bag, or- if you're not traveling with a golf bag- that your package of kites stay compact and streamlined throughout the whole journey.
But the thing I especially love about this compression bag? There's a handy high visibility light gray area on the bag of the bag where you can write your kite sizes with permanent marker. Perfect.
We love:
- Seriously lightweight
- Easy to clean nylon fabric
- Reliable, trusted brand
- Great value
- Appeals to the uber-organized, OCD side of the brain.
- It's a bit of a one-trick pony. Great for keeping your kite package small, but doesn't offer the multifunctionality of other kiteboard bags on this list.
- Doesn't offer any protection (something to consider if you're thinking of traveling with this bag on its own)
Check out recent customer reviews and current price of the Dakine compression bag on Amazon.
Best for bigger boards: Liquid Force GO LF large golf bag
This super sized golf bag is ideal for those of you who like to travel with bigger directional boards. At 165 X 52 X 25, it's got the extra length needed to accommodate much larger boards but still maintains a pretty streamlined profile.
The other really cool thing to note about the Liquid Force GO LF bag is that it weighs less than five pounds. That's under half the weight of the Mystic bag above! It also features heavy duty urethane rubber wheels, a side handle, and another handle at the top for easy rolling when you're on the move.
We love:
- Longer length can accommodate bigger boards
- Super lightweight
- Heavy duty wheels and handles for easy maneuvering
- Not so heavily reinforced (hence the super light weight)
Best for surfboard riders: Pro Limit surf/kite Evo travel bag
When you're a die-hard surfboard rider, finding a kiteboard travel bag to accommodate your board (or perhaps boards- plural) can be tricky business. On one hand, you want something that's long enough to fit them in comfortably and padded enough to be protective, but you also want it to be relatively lightweight and still have room for your kites, harness, and so on.
Not asking too much there are ya surfboard riders?!
Well, if this Pro Limit travel bag isn't the answer to your kite travel prayers, I don't know WHAT is.
This bag holds 2-3 directional boards in its specially designed main chamber (there's a different section for your kites), which features built-in padded separators to keep each one of your boards totally protected in transit. Both the nose and tail of the bag are reinforced with 600D polyester, and the sidewall padding boasts an extra 12mm thickness.
The designers of the bag decided not to put wheels on the bag in order to save weight, which is a bit of a double edged sword in that it makes it a shade trickier to move it around- but by no means is it the be all end all of an otherwise highly functional kite travel bag.
We love:
- Optimal lightweight design
- Specifically made to store multiple directional boards (padded separators)
- Extra padding on nose and tail
- Thick padding on side walls
- Handy carry straps
- No wheels
Best for boards only: Slingshot Sports All Day Wake and Kite Board Bag
For those of you who might be able to borrow or rent kites at your destination and therefore only want to travel with your board, the Slingshot wake/kite board bag should definitely be on your radar.
At 145 cm long and with its flexible soft outer material, it's roomy enough to fit your kiteboard (or as the name suggests, your wakeboard) with the bindings on, as well as extras like a towel and wetsuit.
While shoulder strap board bags are a dime a dozen on the market these days, this particular kiteboard bag from Slingshot sets itself apart in a couple of key ways:
For one, it's fitted with multiple outside and inside pockets, which makes storing your extra accessories a ton more organized. It's extra padded (which a lot of slim board bags miss out on) so your gear will stay snug and safe whilst in transit.
But my favorite feature of the Slingshot board bag? It's got hidden backpack straps, which you can either choose to tuck away if you prefer the shoulder strap or pull out if it's easier to carry on your back and therefore freeing up your hands.
Now, granted this bag is a bit pricier than your run-of-the-mill board bags, but we reckon its extra features combined with its cool Slingshot-esque aesthetics more than make up for it.
We love:
- Perfect size to fit board with bindings (and no need to detach them first)
- Extra pockets for organization
- Extra padding and protection
- Backpack straps and shoulder strap for easy carrying
- No wheels
- Pricier than other board bags on the market
Wrapping it up
Well, there you have it! 5 pretty slick kiteboard bags for travel that serve 5 very different needs. In a list like this, there really is not picking the 'best' kite travel bag, since it'd really be like comparing apples and oranges.
Either way, hopefully this has given you some idea of the options that are out there when it comes to picking a travel buddy for your next kite adventure. As always, if you have any questions rattling around in your noggin, drop us a comment down there and we'll do our best to advise you further.
Meanwhile, why not fuel your kite travel inspiration by checking out our shortlist of the best kiteboarding locations in Asia, where you'll find warm tropical weather year-round and conditions spanning waves to butter flat lagoons- and beyond.
Looking for somewhere specific? Why not browse through our kiteboarding archives where you'll find:
- Spot guides for our favorite places (like Pranburi, Thailand)
- Country guides for mega windy destinations like Sri Lanka
- And news on the latest and greatest kiteboarding clubs on the scene, such as this insanely awesome Mediterranean style beach club in Phan Rang, Vietnam.
Still got a question about kiteboard bags for travel? Stick it in a comment down there and we'll get back to you ASAP.


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It was four in the morning when I woke up with a shudder. Unsettled from the shock of a dream that had woken me up, I felt out of sort. There was no need to try too hard to remember my dream, which I usually do. The dream was so vivid and real that it seemed like it had just happened in real life. I was with my ex-husband in that dream. After realizing that it was just a dream, I felt relieved to be woken up, even at 4 am.
In my dream there was a gathering. It was some sort of a party. I couldn't remember where it was or who else was there. The place didn't look like my old house or the new one. Even during the dream, I knew I was no longer with him. I was also kind of curious of why I was there with him, knowing we are no longer together. It felt like that I had to have this party with him. It was strange. I was not fully comfortable, yet I was going along with it. After the guests left, he had his dissatisfied look. Something was not right. I was familiar with that look, the look of displeasure and annoyance. He started complaining about one of the drinks that was served. He was mad about the drink and said; he really didn't care for that drink. I looked at him with a surprise and asked him: "why did you have it? I didn't have any of that drink."
Thinking about it, I realized that I never reacted like that in our married life. Having experienced numerous occasions of irritation and disapproval from him, I recall taking on the responsibility and trying to fix things. Even, when nothing required fixing. When it was not my issue. When it was not my problem. In order to avoid his anger and frustration and days of grouchy face, I tried my hardest to fix things for him. No wonder I failed, it was not mine to fix.
I had fallen into this pattern many times. When he complained and I apologized. Then I would try to mend things. I recall the first marriage counseling that we went to. After a few months, she asked to see us individually and told me that she can no longer be our marriage therapist. I was disappointed and shocked. She said; I can no longer help you because, you did everything that he came here and asked for. But he is still not happy. Don't think you didn't try, he will always find something to be unhappy about, and there is nothing you can do about it.
I left her office, thinking I am not going to give up. There must be a way. So we started another marriage counseling. Yet ten years later, similar issues, and similar problems still existed. It was time to make a decision. It was time to let go. Looking back, I am recognizing my fear. Why I stayed! Living in my fear, I enabled him to continue that pattern and behavior that was causing me so much pain and suffering. At the time I didn't see any other way. Losing compassion for myself. Losing my truth, trying to resolve the issues for him. It took me years of meditation and therapy to recognize many of these patterns. To become familiar with how I behaved and why.
Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in his book, "The Heart of The Buddha" says: "The transition from knowledge to wisdom is not simply one of first acquiring knowledge and then suddenly becoming wise. The definition of wisdom is that one intuitively knows everything already; it is independent of amassing information. But we do not seem to know how to make this transition from intellect to wisdom. There seems to be a very big gap between them, and we are uncertain as to how to handle it, how to become both a scholar and a yogi. We seem to need a mediator. That mediator is compassion or warmth; knowledge is transformed into wisdom by means of compassion."
So did I intuitively know what I was doing was not helpful? Did I know that I needed to let him take responsibility for his unhappiness? Perhaps when I started having compassion for myself was the time that I was able to let go and allow things to fall apart. Or better say fall into the right place.


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Pilot project supporting networks of young creative entrepreneurs: EU and third countries
The Platform would be sub-divided by sectors of activities and will include services such as coaching, peer-learning activities, conferences on specific topics, study visits and participation in match-making events with representatives of cultural and creative sectors around the world.
This pilot project builds on a number of Commission and European Parliament initiatives, in particular the Preparatory Action on Culture in External Relations. The final report of the Preparatory Action highlighted that there is a real interest among young entrepreneurs and players in the cultural and creative industries in third countries to network and engage with their European counterparts and leading practitioners in their sectors. This report included, as part of its recommendations, the setting up of a young creative entrepreneurs networking programme with third countries.
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Last week I was quite lazy in terms of blogging, so I'm more than proud to present an adequate compensation for a soundless week. It's not exactly what you might expect from Disco Demons, but as I've always loved to break genre boundaries, here's an exclusive world premiere of Austrian electro-swing king Parov Stelar remixing himself.
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Douglas MacArthur Biography
Nick Name: Gaijin Shogun
Birthday: January 26, 1880
Nationality: American
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Died At Age: 84
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Born in: Little Rock
Spouse/Ex-: Henrietta Louise Cromwell Brook MacArthur (m. 1922–1929), Jean MacArthur (m. 1937–1964)
father: Arthur MacArthur Jr.
mother: Mary Pinkney Hardy MacArthur
siblings: Arthur MacArthur III, Malcolm MacArthur
place of death: Washington, D.C.
Personality: ESTP
U.S. State: Arkansas
City: Little Rock, Arkansas
education: United States Military Academy, TMI — The Episcopal School of Texas
awards: Medal of Honor
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Medal
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Douglas MacArthur was an iconic figure in American military history and is till date, revered as a symbol of military excellence. Often popularly known as the 'American Caesar', MacArthur was one of the greatest war heroes of the United States of America. He served in the World War I, World War II, and Korean War and played a crucial role in The Pacific War. Born to a U.S. Army captain, Arthur MacArthur, Jr., he graduated as a top-ranking cadet from the United States Military Academy and began his career in the Army Corps of Engineers. A brilliant military strategist, MacArthur earned more than 100 military decorations both in the U.S and internationally in his lifetime. Some of his momentous decorations include, Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath from Australia, the French Légion d'honneur and Croix de guerre and the Order of the Crown of Italy. He served as the General of the U.S. Army, Field Marshall of the Philippine Army and as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
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- Douglas MacArthur was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. to an Army captain, Arthur MacArthur, Jr. and Mary Pinkney Hardy MacArthur. He had two elder siblings.In 1889, his family relocated to Washington D.C, where he attended the Force Public School. Four years later, his father was assigned to work in San Antonio, Texas and he enrolled at the West Texas Military Academy.On June 13, 1899, he joined the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he was one of the top-ranking cadets who graduated with honours.Quotes: NeverContinue Reading BelowYou May LikeRecommended Lists:
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- In October 1903, he was appointed as a junior officer in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. He was sent to Philippines as a part of the 3rd Engineer Battalion. Soon he was promoted as Second Lieutenant.In 1904, his duty was cut short after he fell ill with malaria and dhobie itch, while he was on a survey in Bataan, Philippines. He later went to San Francisco, where he was appointed to work in the California Debris Commission.In 1905, he was appointed as the Chief Engineer of the Division of the Pacific. In October the same year, he was ordered to travel to Tokyo to work as aide-de-camp to his father. In September 1906, he was ordered to report to the 2nd Engineer Battalion at the Washington Barracks.In 1908, he received a posting to Fort Leavenworth on first command in Company K, 3rd engineer Battalion. Over the next two years, he became Battalion Adjutant and later Engineer Officer.In 1911, he was promoted as captain and became head of the Military Engineering Department and the Field Engineer School. He was part of military activities in San Antonio, Texas and also served in Panama.In 1914, he played a prominent role in the United States occupation of Veracruz, Mexico. For his relentless contribution, he was recommended as one of the contenders for the Medal of honour, but did not receive it.On December 11, 1915, he was promoted to the post of a Major. The following year he was appointed as the Head of the Bureau of Information at the office of the Secretary of War.In 1917, after war was declared with Germany, he federalised the state National Guard to build the army and formed the 'The 42nd Infantry Division', also called 'Rainbow'. He was the Chief of Staff and Colonel of the unit.In 1918, he was promoted as a Brigadier General and commanded the 84th Infantry Brigade. He proved his military leadership capabilities in Champagne-Marne, Saintt-Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Sedan offensives.Continue Reading BelowIn 1919, he was appointed as the Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He served there for a period of three years and proposed many reforms during his tenure.In June 1923, he commanded the 23rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Division and played a pivotal role in putting an end to The Philippine Scout Mutiny by addressing their grievances.In 1925, he became the youngest Major General in the army and commanded the IV Corps Area, but he experienced prejudice as he was the son of a Union Army officer. He was relieved off the post and later commanded the III Corps area.He was appointed as the president of the American Olympic Committee and was assigned the task of preparing the U.S. team for the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.In 1930, he was appointed as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army with the rank of a general. He developed new mobilisation plans during the Great Depression and expelled The Bonus Army, made up of war veterans who demanded cash for their service certificates.In 1935, he was made field marshal by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and sent as a military adviser to the Philippines. The President of the Philippines Manuel Quezon asked him to establish a defensive military force.In 1941, the Philippine Army was federalised and he was ordered to return to duty. He commanded the U.S. troops in the Pacific. However, following a Japanese invasion, MacArthur-led forces were driven outside the Philippines. Thereafter, he launched several successful offensive operations against the Japanese military.In 1942, he moved to Australia and operated from there as the Supreme Commander, Southwest Pacific Area. The Pacific War between the United States and the Empire of Japan continued.In 1945, after the surrender of Japan, he exercised control as the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers. He helped in the reconstruction of Japan and acted as its interim leader.Continue Reading BelowIn 1950, after the invasion of South Korea by North Korea, the United Nations Command forces were placed under his control. During this time, he did not anticipate Chinese attacks and hence was forced to retreat.In April 1951, he was removed from command by President Harry S. Truman, after the two clashed over war policies. He had been repeatedly contradicting government statements publicly. This did not please President Truman.Recommended Lists:
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- He served during the World War I in the Western Front as a Brigadier General. He was at that time commissioned as the Chief Of Staff of the 42nd 'Rainbow' Division and was awarded for his distinguished services.During World War II, he played a pivotal role in The Pacific War. He commanded the Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific and took over the occupation of Japan.Awards & Achievements
- At the West Texas Military Academy, he was the recipient of a gold medal for 'scholarship and deportment'.He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star and Navy Distinguished Service Medal.In 1962, he received the Sylvanus Thayer Award for his 'outstanding service to the nation'.Personal Life & Legacy
- On February 14, 1922, he married socialite and multi-millionaire heiress Louise Cromwell Brooks. They divorced in 1929.In 1937, he married his second wife, Jean Faircloth. They had a son named Arthur the next year.After he was removed from the U.S Army, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Remington Rand. In his later life, he was actively involved in the U.S Olympic affairs.He died at the age of 84 due to biliary cirrhosis at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He was given a state funeral and was finally laid to rest in the rotunda of the Douglas MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia.Trivia
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- Both he and his father were bestowed with the Medal of Honor, thus becoming the first father-son duo to have won the prestigious honor.
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PSEB 10th Result 2019 : Punjab Board Class 10 Result Declared at pseb.ac.in, Check Merit List Here
PSEB 10th Result 2019 – The Punjab School Education Board or PSEB has declared the Punjab Board 10th Result 2019 today (Wednesday, May 8) at around 11.30 am. All the students who are awaiting the Class 10 Result 2019 Punjab Board can check their result at the official website pseb.ac.in. Students can also check their Punjab 10th Result 2019, PSEB 10th Result 2019 on other websites like examresults.in, indiaresults.com and results.gov.in.
The PSEB Class 10 Exams 2019 were conducted by Punjab School Board between March 15 and April 2. Over 6 lakh students have appeared for the PSEB Class 10 Examination this year. Last year, PSEB 10th Result was released on May 9 and PSEB 10th Result 2019 date has also remained the same. Meanwhile, Punjab Board class 12 Result 2019 is also awaited and expected to be released by May 15.
Pass percentage of PSEB 10th Result 2019:
Total Pass Percentage: 85.8%
Boys – 81.30%
Girls – 90%
Topper – Neha Verma (99.54%)
All students are advised to keep their documents — hall ticket/admit card — ready to check their 10th Result 2019, 10th Class Result. The Punjab Board declared the Class 10th Merit List 2019 first, followed by Result 2019 PSEB Class 10. All the students will be required to collect their PSEB Class 10 2019, PSEB Class 12 2019 original mark sheet from their respective schools.
PSEB 10th Result 2019: Here's how to check PSEB Result 2019
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For people whose work is the written word, reporters can be stunningly indifferent to what words actually mean. onthecommons.org
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California is now a one-party state, as recognized by everyone in the land (more here). The Democrats have sealed their decades-long control with an uncontestable supermajority in the legislature, and dominate all state elective offices. Now they can really get to work on vacuuming up other people's money to insure their autocracy. The student of history knows that tyranny is the most stable form of governance – it just renews itself with a series of new cliques of elites that displace the old.
The latest attempt to derail the Trump administration has now fastened on Trump Jr's meeting with a Russian lawyer last summer. Since there's no there there, the media has been reduced to reporting what other media are reporting about the inconsequential meeting. But then, posit that the lawyer could have given Trump Jr some actual (not alleged) dirt on Hillary. Would it not have been only proper, but also long-established protocol, for an opposition party to use that in a political campaign? Our country has meddled in exactly the same way in other countries' elections – it's all a popular and classic game of thrones. Aren't we all glad that we found out about Hillary's servers making classified information criminally available to the world, and the DNC emails conspiring to screw Bernie? If Trump did something criminal, we would all want to know; but continuing an expanding number of investigations that will be halted only when all allegations have been proven is more than a bit beyond silly.
Compassionate secession by our Left is the constructive advice of America's liberals as highlighted under 'Healthcare from Hell'. Since we can't see ourselves letting illegal aliens die in the streets, and we won't seal our borders, their only counsel is for America to slowly succumb to the onslaught of unassimilating mass migrations across our open borders. Achieving Agenda21's post-American globalism with no fuss or muss.
[12jul17 update] The lamestream and Dems have tacitly admitted that the ongoing Russia investigations have so far been pursuing a will-o'-the-wisp. The enthusiasm and excitement with which they have fastened on to the blatantly inconsequential TrumpJr meeting, while completely ignoring their formerly 'substantial allegations', lends credence to the fact that so far they had nothing, and that this latest revelation is all that's left with which to bring down the Trump administration. One of our left-leaning readers has diagnosed that only "God knows what dirt the Russians have on Trump." If he is correct, perhaps continuing the investigations from a house of worship will be more conducive to their speedier conclusion through divine revelation.
[13jul17 update] Reading about all the political attacks and politically correct proscriptions happening across the country, added on to what thoughts and speech are already prohibited as being at least 'micro aggressions', does anyone else have the feeling that we are starting to reprise the age (1478 - 1834) of the Spanish Inquisition??
Speaking of inquisitions, now we can generate totally fake videos of people saying things in their own voice that they never actually said. All that using new technology developed at the University of Washington (more here). Talk about producing some real convincing fake news that will convince millions that a targeted person is culpable of something totally fabricated.


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Why do Most of the People prefer Renting Short Term Furnished Housing
You find that renting a furnished apartment even if it is for a short term is something that needs you to have a lot of money. The best thing that you can do if you have to stay in a furnished apartment is to look for the short term furnished housing. It is required that before you big your search you should know the benefits of the short-term furnished house. As a result, you will not be surprised by some of the things that you will encounter in the process. Discussed below are some of the benefits of renting a short-term furnished housing.
To start with this types of housing will help you in saving money. You find that when you rent renovated apartment, you will spend a lot of money in paying the rent but on the other hand you will save a lot of money in furniture, bedding, kitchen, appliances and many other items. You find that when you are buying this thing you will need to spend a lot of money which you cannot equate to the money you are using to pay the rent. The good thing that you will only be there for a short while then you leave for another apartment.
Apart from that, they have short contracts. You find that most of the furnished housing is always aiming at achieving a high market turnover and it is tough to see them offer long-term leases. , In this case, you will have to take a maximum of one month, and you go, unlike one year that you will take in an unfurnished apartment.
Apart from that, moving is made easy. One of the hardest things is moving from one house to the next since you will have a lot of stuff to carry especially if you have big and heavy staff of which you will need to look for extra manpower and money to facilitate the process. This is not the case with furbished housing since you will not need to pack and unpack since you found everything in the house.
Flexibility on the go is another benefit of renting a small furnished house. You find that when you are in a hurry to leave you will not waste time packing, labeling boxes, getting rid of unwanted furniture as this will not be necessary. If you are frequent traveler you can stay in this apartments since you can leave anytime by just giving a short notice. You find that in other housing it is always hard to go since they will have to inspect the building and see some of the damages that you have caused so that you can compensate them besides ensuring that all your bills are updated.
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From Mars: a giant bowl of ice cream for the holidays. It is easy to forget that there is still an ocean of water on Mars because it exists today almost entirely as ice. Recently released by the European Space Agency is a great photo of an ice-filled 50-mile-wide impact crater on the red planet. Scientists believe a layer of cold air keeps the water ice in the Korolev crater from melting year round.
It contains 530 cubic miles of water ice, as much as Great Bear Lake in northern Canada, and in the centre of the crater the ice is more than a mile thick. … The latest picture is a composite of five strip-like images taken from the European Space Agency's Mars Express probe…
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Stunning images from Mars have people across the internet wanting to strap on a space helmet and a pair of skates.
On Thursday, the European Space Agency released two gorgeous pictures of the Korolev crater, which the agency called an "especially well-preserved example of a martian crater" filled with ice.
… The ice is permanently stable because the crater acts as a natural cold trap. The thin Martian air above the crater ice is colder than air surrounding the crater; the colder air is also heavier so it sinks to form a protective layer, insulating the ice, shielding it from melting and evaporation.
Recent research indicates that the ice deposit formed in place within the crater and was not previously part of a once-larger polar ice sheet. …
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Data now indicate that Mars' northern polar region may contain as much water as all that's contained on Greenland's ice sheet — a vast tract of frozen water that's up to three kilometers thick in some places.
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Almost all water on Mars today exists as ice, though it also exists in small quantities as vapor in the atmosphere and occasionally as low-volume liquid brines in shallow Martian soil. The only place where water ice is visible at the surface is at the north polar ice cap. …
More than five million cubic kilometers of ice have been identified at or near the surface of modern Mars, enough to cover the whole planet to a depth of 35 meters (115 ft). Even more ice is likely to be locked away in the deep subsurface…
No large standing bodies of liquid water exist on the planet's surface, because the atmospheric pressure there averages just 600 pascals (0.087 psi) – about 0.6% of Earth's mean sea level pressure – leading to rapid evaporation or rapid freezing of liquid water and sublimation lof water ice.
Before about 3.8 billion years ago, Mars may have had a denser atmosphere and higher surface temperatures, allowing vast amounts of liquid water on the surface, possibly including a large ocean that may have covered one-third of the planet. Water has also apparently flowed across the surface for short periods at various intervals more recently in Mars' history.
On December 9, 2013, NASA reported that, based on evidence from the Curiosity rover studying Aeolis Palus, Gale Crater contained an ancient freshwater lake that could have been a hospitable environment for microbial life.
Many lines of evidence indicate that water ice is abundant on Mars and it has played a significant role in the planet's geologic history.
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With plenty of frozen water, Mars has the raw hydrogen and oxygen needed for life. Does it also have the other four atomic ingredients for life as we know it, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur?
About 29 chemical elements play an active positive role in living organisms on Earth. About 95% of living matter is built upon only six elements: carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus and sulfur. These six elements form the basic building blocks of virtually all life on Earth, whereas most of the remaining elements are found only in trace amounts.
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Besides the fact that Mars' thin atmosphere is 95.9% carbon dioxide, here's a yes to surface carbon and sulfur on Mars:
… thanks to the intrepid rover, we now know that ancient Mars had carbon-based compounds called organic molecules—key raw materials for life as we know it.
… Curiosity's latest data reveal that the watery lake that once filled Mars's Gale Crater contained complex organic molecules about 3.5 billion years ago.
Hints of them are still preserved in sulfur-spiked rocks derived from lake sediments. Sulfur may have helped protect the organics even when the rocks were exposed at the surface to radiation and bleach-like substances called perchlorates.
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Does Mars have the last two ingredients for life as we know it, nitrogen and phosphorus?
Here's a yes for nitrogen:
A team using the Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instrument suite aboard NASA's Curiosity rover has made the first detection of nitrogen on the surface of Mars from release during heating of Martian sediments. The nitrogen was detected in the form of nitric oxide, and could be released from the breakdown of nitrates during heating. Nitrates are a class of molecules that contain nitrogen in a form that can be used by living organisms. The discovery adds to the evidence that ancient Mars was habitable for life.
Nitrogen is essential for all known forms of life, since it is used in the building blocks of larger molecules like DNA and RNA, which encode the genetic instructions for life, and proteins, which are used to build structures like hair and nails, and to speed up or regulate chemical reactions.
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Is there phosphorus on Mars?
Phosphorus is fundamental to life: It is part of the structural framework of DNA and RNA, it's present in all cells, and it is the main component of bone and tooth enamel. It's also essential to plant growth; the more phosphorus, the faster the growth and the higher the crop yield.
Via EarthMag
Yes, there is also phosphorus on Mars, a lot of it.
A trio of researchers at the University of Nevada has found that phosphate found in minerals on Mars, is far more soluble than it is in natural Earth minerals. In their paper published in the journal Nature Geoscience, the researchers describe how they synthesized mineral types found on Mars and then tested how well they dissolved in water releasing phosphate as compared to samples from natural Earth minerals. …
Most scientists agree that phosphate is a key ingredient for life. Put another way, they believe that life couldn't have evolved without it. For that reason, scientists have been studying ways in which minerals that contain phosphate could have broken down to allow the phosphate to escape. Such studies have thus far found that minerals that hold phosphate on Earth are not very soluble—they don't break down easily when soaked in sea water. That has led to what Earth scientists call "the phosphate problem."
How did life get started on Earth if there wasn't enough phosphate around when life was first beginning? Some have suggested the answer is that it didn't, instead, it started on another planet, such as Mars, and made its way here via meteorites. Prior research has already shown that Mars has much more phosphate than does Earth. In this new effort, the team in Nevada looked at minerals that exist on Mars to see if they might be more soluble in water as well.
Via PhysOrg
The main atomic ingredients for life exist on Mars, but not the right conditions as far as we can tell.
The main obstacles to life as we know it on the surface of Mars are radiation (both during the trip from Earth and at the surface due to lack of a robust magnetic field on Mars), a very thin atmosphere with little oxygen and the fact that Mars is always very cold (though not always below freezing.)
Curiosity's onboard weather station, which is called the Remote Environment Monitoring Station(REMS), has measured air temperatures as high as 43 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) in the afternoon. And temperatures have climbed above freezing during more than half of the Martian days, or sols, since REMS was turned on, scientists said.
Via Space
To make Mars habitable we may want to introduce plants that thrive in cold carbon dioxide rich environments.
The soil needs more nitrogen, however, so a first step before plants may be introducing ammonia producing microbes. In a few hundred years, simple plants.
For reference, this chart shows the primary atomic components that make up the human body:
Pretending that I'm helping humanity with this post is my way to deal with PTSD nerves, holiday sadness and health stress. Mars is today's calm constructive destraction. I hope life is going well for you and that you get to relax and enjoy a bit of love during this holiday break.