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NEON was built to deliver yet unheard creative sound design and sonic quality. Each sound has been hand-crafted and had to pass the very critical ears of every involved sound designer. This process took us longer than usual, but the result speaks for itself. More than 700 professional sound effects are waiting for you to drop some jaws.
NEON contains pre-processed and designed source material that is useful for sound designers to create their own assets. Our regular BOOM Library DESIGNED collections are highly processed and mastered for fantastic instant results in your projects, whereas our regular CONSTRUCTION KITS contain our raw and cleaned source recordings. NEON fills the gap in between. The sounds are less processed, leaving enough room to further mangle, process and enhance them to add your personal twist to it, making NEON a perfect toolset for fast and efficient modern sound design.
NEON is the ultimate weapon for futuristic and modern trailer sound design. Adding these massive blasts, ingenious hits and gripping movement sounds and whooshes to your project, will make them sound cutting-edge, whether you like it or not.
Recording of an American Cigarette 39 Top Gun Unlimited racing boat from 2012 with dual Mercury Racing HP1075SCi V8 engines with 4 superchargers.
The American Cigarette 39 Top Gun Unlimited racing boat sound library includes 180 clips in 28.99 gigabytes of audio. It depicts the sound of a 2012 version of the boat with a dual V8 engine with 4 superchargers from a twin Mercury Racing HP1075SCi engine.
The bundle collects 9 synchronized takes from exterior and onboard perspectives. A total of 18 onboard perspectives mounted the microphone around the engine, at the exhaust, and in the cockpit as the boat drives with steady RPMs and ramps. Three exterior perspectives from 8 channels captured passes by and approaches and departures.
Also included in the package are mixes of the onboard tracks, Reaper and Pro Tools mixing sessions, full professional embedded metadata, and keyword translations for 7 languages.
Character Cars is a library of traffic for accenting backgrounds.
This library is the best-isolated elements out of a 170 consecutive hour recording session pulling single elements like car horns, sirens, trucks, and interesting sounding car bys.
Each isolated element is grouped into strings of grab bags of different topics like car horns, sirens, helicopters, and of course cars so you can easily accent lulls in dialog with a characteristic sound.
The intent of this library wasn't to get the most pristine elements, but to create easy to use grab bags of background specific moments at a street level that can pop
Various collected Fish Aquariums, Jacuzzi, Water Pumps, and different bubbles, made with dry ice, metal recipient or regular bubbles – high quality water bubbles and aquariums collected from various countries like Argentina, Ecuador, Germany, Switzerland, and Thailand.
In this library, you will find various juicy and crunchy sounds of thin ice cracking and breaking. Great source material for making sounds of cracking ice, glass or even crushing bones. All files recorded in 24 Bit / 96 kHz mono. All sounds come in one shots and sets (several sounds in one longer file), so you can choose what is more convenient for your workflow.
257 sounds of electricity sorted in 8 main categories: Electronic data, Interference, Motor, Pass-by, Periodic Noise, Permanent Noise, Permanent Tone and Switch on/off.
From analog to digital, from low sub drone to high pitch pulse, from "warm" power-on of a generator to a harsh distortion interference, this library contains all you need for your realistic room machine ambience, your space gun, your robot motion, and all the strange things in your head.
Timeless SLR's is a collection of high quality 35mm SLR camera sound effects. It features 1392 .wav files,
all of which were recorded with Sennheiser MKH8040 and MKH8060 at the same time at 192kHz/24Bit with a Sound Devices recorder.
Featured Cameras:
Canon A1
Canon AE-1 Program
Pentax K1000
Praktika DTL3
Discover iconic sounds of some of the most popular 35mm SLR cameras ever made. Timeless SLR's is full of excellent mechanical sounds, captured at 192kHz, thus allowing you extreme pitch shifting and any further processing, which makes it perfect for sound designers.
It was recorded with two excellent Sennheiser microphones at the same time: MKH8040 and MKH8060.
MKH8060 sounds a bit brighter and was recorded from 2ft away.
MKH8040 sounds a bit more beefier and was recorded from 1ft away.
AUDIO EXAMPLE: SFX Recorded with Sennheiser MKH8040. 100% speed, 70% speed and 50% speed.
You'll find sounds such as: motorized cannon auto winder, mechanical LOMO self timer, steampunk sounding Pentax film winder, shutter curtains recorded at multiple different speeds, all the cranks, dials, knobs and switches, self-timer beeps, aperture clicks, lens screw ins and unscrews, dry fires, loading film sequences, advancing film with open back, rewinding, doors opens and closes, rollers and more.
Please check SFX LIST for more information
RECORDED WITH: Sound Devices MixPre 6 + Sennheiser MKH8040 + Sennheiser MKH8060
EDITED AND MASTERED WITH: RX, Pro Tools, Brufri.
Recording of a Mercedes L3750 3.5 ton truck from 1945 with a diesel 4900 cm3 4-cylinder engine with 75hp and 4 gears.
The Mercedes L3750 3.5 ton truck sound library includes 379 clips in 29.75 gigabytes of audio. It showcases the sound of a 1945 German vehicle with a diesel 4900 cm3 4-cylinder engine with 75hp and 4 gears.
The collection gathers 11 synchronized takes from 16 onboard and 10 exterior perspectives. The 21 onboard channels present recordings from the engine, interior, exhaust, and flatbed as the car drives with steady RPMs, gearshifts, and ramps. The 17 exterior channels depict driving at slow, medium, and fast speeds as the truck departs, arrives, and passes. Also included are performed effects of switches, pedals, doors, and more.
The bundle is delivered with Pro Tools and Reaper mixing sessions, custom mixes of the onboard recordings, 18+ fields of Soundminer, BWAV, and MacOS Finder metadata, impulse responses of the interior cabin, and metadata import files in 7 languages.
Recording of a 2014 American Harley Davidson V-Rod Night Rod motorcycle with a 1247cc V-Twin (2 cylinder) gas naturally aspirated 125Hp engine.
The American 2014 Harley Davidson V-Rod Night Rod motorcycle sound library includes 150 clips in 11.88 gigabytes of audio. It shares the sound of a 1247cc V-Twin (2 cylinder) gas naturally aspirated 125Hp engine in 24 channels of audio.
10 combined synchronized takes feature both exterior and onboard perspectives. 8 onboard perspectives share driving gearshifts, ramps, and steady RPMs from the interior, exhaust, and engine. The 7 exterior perspectives capture departing, passing, and arriving at slow, medium, and fast speeds.
The bundle also provides embedded metadata, 7 languages of metadata keyword import files, 2 ready-to-use designed stereo mixes of the exhaust and engine microphones, and Pro Tools and Reaper mixing sessions.
It is more than a simple glitching sound collection, it's a powerful tool for designing any kind of digital data process and transfer, data scanning and storing for hud, UI and even for sci-fi film production.
All audios have been done by awarded music composer and sound designer Damian Sanchez using high-quality synthesizers and audio processors and they have been edited and mastered for cinematic purposes. Including buttons, beeps, switches, alarms, devices behavior, consoles …
The library provides audio files at 96 kHz / 24 bit carefully edited and mastered, ready to be used in your favorite DAW.
This collaboration of the sound designers Bony Stoev and Saro Sahihi is the long awaited successor and main chapter of "Surrounding Horror – Prologue".
In this library you'll find all sounds from the "Surrounding Horror Soundscapes" library downmixed to Stereo.
Each soundscape was painstakingly handcrafted to 2:30 minute length with lots of frightening and terrifying sonic events.
It gives your horror-related production just the right amount of heart-stopping texture, leaving your audience with fear crawling up their spines to hold 'em tight
Also available: "ANGST | Surrounding Horror – Construction Kit" (or get the Bundle)
The Construction Kit for "ANGST | Surrounding Horror" also is part of the collaboration of sound designer Bony Stoevand Saro Sahihi.
Here you'll find some of the designed layers that were used to craft the Surround Horror Soundscapes and many newly created layers of fear.
It's a huge conglomeration of abstract, disturbing sound layers, which can be combined to countless variations or serve as inspiration for your own dreadful sonic nightmares.
It's a mixture of 250 stereo and 110 surround, dry and wet, loopable sound elements, each with a duration of 0:45, 1:00 or 1:30 min.
To give you both flexibility and instant usability at hand.
This collaboration of the sound designers Bony Stoev and Saro Sahihi is the long awaited successor and main chapter of "Surrounding Horror – Prologue".
It brings you a comprehensive collection of thrilling, abstract horror ambience sound effects in 5.1 surround.
Each soundscape was painstakingly handcrafted to 2:30 minute length with lots of frightening and terrifying sonic events.
It gives your horror-related production just the right amount of heart-stopping texture, leaving your audience with fear crawling up their spines to hold 'em tight.
Also available: the "ANGST | Surrounding Horror – Construction Kit" (or get the Bundle).
Mattia Cellotto's extraordinary sound libraries are some of the most popular releases in independent sound effects – and here's your chance to get them all at a nice discount. Here's what's you get:
Here are very useful source material of animal growls, recorded in Morocco in a very dry acoustic environment (the desert). These sounds will prove to be a very good source for creating your own monster, creature sounds.
These were recorded HD in 192 kHz with the incredible Sanken CO-100k microphone. Perfect to pitch down and have fun. You can learn more about the recordings of these sounds on the blog: soundxplorer.com/camel-growl-vocalizations
Thunder Tube offers you an extensive collection of sounds from a unique resonant source, ideal for any sound design purpose.
Key features:
SampleTraxx BRAAMS Vol.2 is a new collection of organic, raw and emotive custom braams, low-end tones, processed double bass and field recording, bass morph, pitch motion and more.
Braams Vol.2 delivers a vast spectrum of possibilities into a unique and personal sound design collection featuring 150 Wav sounds with key information and 10 Kontakt Instruments.
• Big End
• Dark Hybrid Braams
• Double Bass Swell
• Braams Elements
• Low Dept
• Melodic Braams
• Noise Drop
• Pitch Motion
• Resonator
• Reversed Braams
• 390 MB of content
• 150 Wav Sounds 48/24
• 10 Kontakt Instruments – Full version 5.8 needed
Kontakt Free Player not supported
Military Buildings is a collection of 5.0 room tones/ambiences and stereo & mono spot effects and activities recorded on location
We extensively explored an array of interesting locations centered around an Abandoned Military Facility.
• Jet engine testing facility with exhaust tunnel.
• Aircraft Hangers used during the late 70's Cold War era.
• Bomb stores, purpose built for the cold war to secure nuclear weapons.
• Military Barracks.
• A large Squadron Building with unique decontamination stations.
• A series of old dilapidated barns on the site likely used for storage and general purpose.
• K9 Dog kennels, jail cells and an array of lengthy corridors spanning the site.
Our first task was exploring the base in its entirety to record high quality 5.0 room tones of each individual space.
Some of these unique spaces have been untouched since the 70's and are thus in a state of disrepair. Paint peeling off the walls, cracks scarring each room, window, and ceiling. The dilapidated state of these rooms creates minute details in the sonic architecture which add depth, character and can give a clear indication as to the size of the spaces and so have been left in the recordings.
Next we set about recording spot fx with multiple perspectives (close up and wide) within the different spaces.
These spot fx include:
Doors (manual and electric), light fixtures, buttons/switches/levers, metal impacts, BG activities, compound gates, and any other fixture or fitting we could open, close, turn, twist, rattle, shake, impact
All of our sounds have been recorded in high-quality 24bit, 96kHz using Sound Devices recorders and Sennheiser, microphones. Each file has been tagged with detailed Soundminer metadata to speed up workflow and increase organization.
Need a quick fix for your city surround sound needs?Well look no further!
Sonner Sound presents City Ambiences Surround
We've collected ambiences for a wide variety of applications – consisting of traffic, nature, wallas and more. Everything in in crisp 24 Bits/96 kHz and recorded with Neumann KM184 and DPA 5100.
But you might think "I'm mostly using stereo files" – Well we've got you covered there as well. The package contains both 5.1-surround and Stereo.
There are 35 files in total, at a running time of 178 min (most are around 5 minutes long) and covers a wide range of places in the city. All files are tagged with metadata, and the complete package has a total size of approx 23 Gb.
With this amazing collection of fully-synthesized digital sounds, KS library's fusion with Sonotrigger brings to sound designers a very versatile sound library for building new and original sound effects for Head-Up Displays, User Interfaces, Electronic Devices, Signals, Measurements and many more.
The library provides audio files at 96kHZ/24bit carefully edited and mastered, ready to be used in your favorite DAW. Also is included a BUILT version of the library, in which you can find pre-designed sound effects with the raw material, edited and mastered as well for best performance in all medias. These files are delivered at 48kHz/24bit.
"Bar and Coffee Shop" by SpillAudio is a library with 193 SFX. You will find all the sounds you hear behind the bar.
The pack includes both BAR and COFFEE SHOP actions like: steaming milk, preparing an espresso, coffee grinder, coffee beans pouring, ice crushing, shakers, juice machine, pouring beverages and many more.
All sounds were recorded and edited at 192 kHz / 24 bit.
British Soldier Voices contains 800+ soldier vocalisations including orders, commands, shouts, grunts and more performed at different intensities. All recorded up close and personal for use in video games, film and other media content. Recorded in 24Bit 96kHz, allowing for further sonic manipulation.
Phrases include genuine language used by SAS, Army, Royal Navy and Paratroopers as well as exaggerated script elements. We consulted real British Armed Forces Personnel to ensure that our scripts were accurate and performed correctly by our voice talent. Both modern phrases and historical phrases are included, extending the libraries use beyond modern warzones.
Whether you are making a FPS game featuring the SAS, a film featuring the armed forces or need voice effects for training purposes, this library covers both real life commands as well as phrases included for dramatic effect. All lines are included clean along with a processed version to add quick army radio comms to any project, perfect for video game implementation!
If you think your sound collection is in need of some reinforcements then this is the library for you!
Here are the included folders:
Whispering: Perfect for stealth mission and special forces operations, using the element of surprise.
Talking: Soldiers speaking at normal levels, perfect for instructing commands or for training exercises.
Shouting: Perfect intonation for heavy battle in close proximity with the enemy, lock and load!
Grunts: A collection of grunts and efforts perfect for close-quarters combat or when a soldier is hit.
Please note: The demo track contains third party sound effects and music, but all of the voice sound effects are included in this library.
This SFX collection has 96 individual sounds of paper. You'll find actions like turning pages, tearing, smashing, cutting and more.
Each file is minimally processed. You will have the most natural sound of paper. There is variety of paper and cardboard sounds which will perfectly fit for your video/movie/game production.
Texture included: A4 sheets, book, brochure, cardboard, glossy paper, handwriting, magazine, newspaper, cutting paper, toilet paper.
All sounds were recorded and edited at 192kHz / 24it.
• In Sika Deer, get a hellacious collection of elk-like bugling. Hear haunting calls floating in the distance and visceral screams so close they could cause nightmares.
• This library offers you a small collection of sounds from a fascinating species. I didn't know deer made such haunting vocalizations and it was a joy to hear them for the first time. I hope you enjoy them too. Thanks for listening.
• Two percent of the price of this library is donated to an environmental cause, as an "artist royalty" for the planet!
• Carbon offset credits were purchased to offset my field recording travel for this library.
With A Sound Effect, Asbjoern has created a web site where our international community can browse, learn, and share the vast fruits of our labors. Together we are accelerating the very real potential power of sound design as a recognized art form.
A Sound Effect is an excellent resource for us to keep our animated films sounding unique and exciting.
A Sound Effect is a great asset to have discovered.
We found the site very easy to navigate, purchasing and downloads were effortless and the effects themselves are awesome! Asbjoern has done us all a great service.
We'll definitely be back!
There are many great independent sound effect libraries available these days. The main problem with having so many, is keeping track of them!
A Sound Effect is a great hub, and is one of the first places I visit to look for sounds by category or genre. I started coming here to see if I could find libraries that I knew I had heard, but forgot WHERE I had heard them.
And in the process discovered libraries I never would have found otherwise. Great work! Keep it up!
We're always looking for new sounds to mangle, so when A Sound Effect had a holiday sale, I tried them out.
The purchase experience is really smooth and quick, and delivery is almost instant.
I'll definitely come back to them again in the future!
A Sound Effect is a wonderful resource for indie sound effects libraries. On top of that, it has some of the finest sound design, film and game audio interviews!
I often need very specific types of sounds so I've become a big supporter of independent recorders.
Until now I've always had to go to their individual websites. Now I can find them all in one place.
And, Asbjoern is great to work with!
A Sound Effect is a well curated boutique sound effects shop and a great place to find industry interviews and learning resources.


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Baby-boomers have only saved $50 to $150K (depending on the study you read) on average for retirement. To continue to maintain their current lifestyle, most will need significantly more money than that. So how do we solve it?
If you look at the retirement savings of America in the aggregate as one big pool, where is most of the leakage? It is in the times of transition – when people change jobs or companies are bought and sold. We can do all we want with automatic enrollment and auto escalation and build great momentum toward strong account balances for many of the rank and file employees. We can educate them, but dangling the carrot of taking a big 401(k) balance in combination of the allure of purchasing a new boat when they change jobs is counter-productive to solving our crisis.
It is also important from a company perspective – the cost of an older workforce that can't retire because they haven't saved enough can be counter-productive to a company's goals. Of 100 people, only 8 have a greater than 75% chance to become a Rising Star or High Potential employee (HIPO). Retention of these employees is a key element to a company's continued success, yet many companies struggle with keeping them. Having a structure where these HIPOs can't advance because there is not any room in the higher strata of an organization can cause issues with employee retention and morale.
In the bigger picture, getting people on track to where they can see the path to a secure financial picture leads to better employees.
We have identified these three top strategies to moving people toward a more secure financial picture:
- Have a retirement counselor proactively reach out to each employee during times of transition.
- Offer them programs that are the pathway that will lead in the direction of better decisions with money.
- Deliver a consistent message of the importance of retirement savings that comes from the highest levels of the organization.
We believe that these will begin to address the looming retirement savings crisis one company at a time while also preparing those organizations to stay competitive into the future.
Please note that these opinions are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of LPL Financial or Global Retirement Partners.

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WOODSIDE, Moffatt St. Andrew
B.A. University Coll., U. Toronto, 1928; B.A. Oxford (Corpus Christi Coll.) (Rhodes Scholar), 1931; M.A., 1934.
Lctr. class. University Coll., U. Toronto, 1931-2; Victoria Coll., U. Toronto, 1932-5; asst. prof, to asso. prof. anc. hist., 1935-47; registrar, 1944-52; Nelles prof. anc. hist., 1947-52; prof, class. U. Toronto, 1952-70; dean fac. arts & sci., 1952-7; actng. pres., 1957-8; princ. University Coll., 1959-63; vice-pres. (academic), 1963-8; provost, 1965-8.
"The Role of Eight Bavarian Cohorts in the Events of 68-69 A.D.," TAPA 68 (1937) 277-83; "Vespasian's Patronage of Education and the Arts," TAPA 73 (1942) 123-9; "Toynbee's Study of History," U. of Toronto Quarterly (Oct. 1955) 104-8; "The Value of the Humanities," ibid. (Apr. 1957) 508-19. '
Woodside's career as an academic administrator was remarkably distinguished, perhaps unique; for in the space of only 16 years, 1952-68, he held all the most important posts in the University of Toronto. He demonstrated an ideal of unselfish devotion to duty, without regard for his personal preferences, and of love for the institution, together with gracious courtesy, judgment, and wide knowledge. For him the teaching of undergraduates, rather than graduate studies and publishable research, was always the most valuable function of the university. He was a dedicated and challenging but also a kind and sympathetic mentor. A former pupil (now himself a professor of ancient history) recalls, "At our first tutorial he pointed out that there is no past, but only our present from which we try to reconstitute the non-existent past." The history of the re-created past may then help us to make sense of and give shape to the present. His interests as a historian were broad, for he considered that social, cultural, and economic matters were as important as military and political activities. Oxford had left its stamp on him. He early accepted and always supported Arnold Toynbee's theories of the historical process; they informed his own thinking and lecturing about the Greco-Roman world, and led him to introduce the first and only course on the philosophy of history to be offered by the University of Toronto Classics Department.
Prof. M. B. Wallace; Prof. A. B. Woodside; personal knowledge.
R. M. H. Shepherd


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Well, it's Oscar night. It's the night Hollywood hypocrites set aside to dress up in $20k dresses, pat themselves on the back and bash Donald Trump. "Stars" I've never heard of win awards for movies I've never heard of. Not really a surprise since I've kinda had it with Hollywood people forcing their stupid opinions on us. I'm kinda with the guy, whoever that was, who said we should throw money at them and tell them to dance, show monkey!! It's probably obvious but I didn't watch.
I did see 2 movies at the theater last year: 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindenwald' & the last 'Mission Impossible' movie because it was free on my birthday. I found Fantastic Beasts confusing and it will take several viewings to understand everything that went on but I still like the Nifflers. MI is never as good as the 1960's TV series, mainly because there is no Martin Landau.
I did tonight, though, go to the theater to see a movie–Roman Holiday, from 1953. It is Audrey Hepburn's movie debut and it is amazing. She won an Academy Award as a princess who takes a break from her royal duties by sneaking out and having a day on the town. Along the way, she unknowingly meets a journalist, played by handsome Gregory Peck. She introduces herself as Anya errr…Smith. He figures out who she is and sees a big payday. He is joined by photographer Eddie Albert (a movie stealer–someone who outshines in every role). Together the three of them tour Rome for the day. I don't like spoilers so I won't go any further about the story but trust me: it's wonderful.
Some other facts that I find interesting about the movie:
1. It won an Academy Award for it's writer. Thing is, the guy who won didn't write it. It was awarded to a writer named Ian McClellan Hunter but the movie was written by Dalton Trumbo, who was blacklisted because he appeared on a list of Communists in the 1950's. Hunter fronted for him to get the script filmed. Things were later rectified & Trumbo finally got credit. Sadly, it was in the 1990's, after Trumbo had passed away.
2. Gregory Peck was a big star and Audrey Hepburn was a nobody when this all started. I don't understand it all but apparently billing order is important in Hollywood and a name above the title is a good thing. It was supposed to have just Gregory Peck's name above the title but apparently after the movie was finished, he went to his agent & the studio & told them Audrey Hepburn's name should be above the title too because, in essence, only an idiot would think he was the star of this movie. It was a class act and the right thing to do.
3. My post title comes from a line by Irving (Eddie Albert) missing the picture the first time Ann (Audrey Hepburn) beans a guy with a guitar. "Hit him again, Smitty!"
4. I own the DVD. Yep, I still have the DVD's and a player too. I know with streaming they may seem out of date but I find streaming limited and love old movies. I'll keep them. That being said, I paid $10 to see it on the big screen tonight and it was worth every minute.
5. I used to go to the movies a lot but now find it expensive, full of children and frankly most of the movies are crap. Even if there are good ones, I don't want to support Hollywood mentality by giving them my hard earned dollars. I will Red Box occasionally and have been known to pay for a stream but I get around my boycott by pretending that I'm paying Red Box or Amazon instead of Hollywood. But even with all of that I find myself missing the movie theater. In a movie called 'The Majestic' which started off pretty good and then got strange, there is a line from the aforementioned Martin Landau (love him, probably the reason I saw the movie) who is an old man that owns a classic theater. I'm paraphrasing because I don't remember all of the quote but its something like "Why would people stay home and watch a box when they could come here?"
6. If I were giving 'Roman Holiday' stars, I'd go with 2 million.


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In this article let us discuss the auditing provisions stated Under GST laws. But let's try and understand what audit is, and what's is its significance?
The audit is basically systematic and independent examination of financial records and accounts of an organization to verify their correctness. If the proper audit is conducted at specified regular intervals it increases the value and credibility of the organization and builds up investor confidence. The audit can be internal or external. Internal audit is when organization keeps a regular track or their functions through analysis, monitoring, and examination of their activities. And an external audit is when any outside party like a chartered accountant or any government appointed an officer to conduct this analysis of the financial records of the organization.
Audit Provisions Under GST
Like other laws, GST laws also provide for Auditing provisions. As we have discussed the purpose of the audit is to check the authenticity of the documents and records of the taxpayer. Few of the details checked under GST audit are invoices, declared turnover, taxes paid, refunds and ITC claimed etc. Under GST audit can be of the following types:
- The audit is done by the taxable person themselves.
- An audit ordered by Commissioner of Goods and Services Tax through:
- General Order, or
- Specific Order.
Self-Audit Done by Taxable Person
This audit is not ordered by any tax authority, it is a threshold based audit requirement. Sub-section 2 of Section 44 under the Chapter of Returns under CGST Act,2017 states the provisions relating to audit by a taxable person. This section requires any registered taxpayer whose aggregate turnover during a financial year exceeds the threshold limit of Two Crores Rupees are required to get their accounts audited by a chartered accountant or a cost accountant.
They are required to furnish a return in FORM GSTR-9C, which shall include a certified copy of the following:
- Audited annual accounts and
- A reconciliation statement.
Audit ordered by GST Authorities
Chapter XIII of Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 covers the provisions relating to Audit by tax authorities under GST. Audit ordered by tax authorities is of two types;
- Audit by general order
- Audit by special order
In any audit conducted by the order of the commissioner, the proper officer along with the team of officers assigned to him verify the correctness of the:
- Documents,
- Books of accounts
- Returns and statements furnished under the Act and rules made under it.
If any discrepancies are found by the proper officer then they are required to communicate the same to the registered taxpayer, who shall furnish his reply in the prescribed manner.
Conditions relating to General Audit
- This type of audit is either conducted by Commissioner or any other officer authorized by him either be specific or general order.
- This audit is conducted at the office or specified place of business of the registered taxpayer.
- Notice: Information relating to such order of audit is to be given through notice in FORM GST ADT-01 at least 15 working days before initiating such audit.
- Duration of Audit: Such an audit must be completed within a period of 3 months from the date of commencement of such audit. Here, date of commencement is the date when any records or documents called for by the authorities are duly supplied to them.
- Extension: This period of 3 months can be further extended for a period not exceeding 6 months by the commissioner. However, reasons for such extension must be recorded in writing.
Responsibilities of the Auditee
It is the responsibility of the auditee
- To provide proper assistance in the verification of books of account or other documents
- Furnish the documents demanded by the proper officer.
- Render assistance for timely completion of the audit.
Conclusion of General Audit
On the conclusion of Audit under this section, it is the responsibility of the officer to communicate the result and findings along with the rights and obligations of the taxable person to him within 30 days of the conclusion of audit in FORM GST ADT-02.
Special Audit provisions are mentioned in Section 66 of the CGST Act, 2017. It can be initiated by any officer not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner only when they are not satisfied with the scrutiny, inquiry, investigation or any other proceedings conducted before him. However, it can only be initiated with the proper approval of the Commissioner. And the registered taxpayer is required to get their accounts audited through a chartered accountant or a cost accountant nominated by the Commissioner.
Conditions relating to Special Audit
- Registered person is communicated about this special audit in FORM GST ADT-03.
- Duration of Audit: Such an audit must be completed within a period of 90 days.
- Extension: This period of 90 days can be further extended for a period of 90 days based on an application made by the taxpayer, Chartered Accountant or Cost accountant as the case may be.
- If any material found in such special audit is proposed to be used in any proceedings under the Act, then the taxpayer must be given an opportunity of being heard.
- The remuneration of such appointed CA and expenses incurred are to be paid by Commissioner.
Conclusion of General Audit
On the conclusion of Audit under this section, the result of such audit is to be communicated in FORM GST ADT-02.
If after the conclusion of the audit, proper officer is of the opinion that;
- Tax was not paid
- Tax was short paid
- Tax was erroneously refunded
- Or Input Tax Credit wrongly availed or utilized,
The action must be initiated under section 73 or section 74 of the ACT.


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As the second installment of the Visiting Series, I chose to deviate slightly from museums and to focus on the current attraction at this time of the year: celebrating Christmas. While most of us associate Christmas with family time, warm dinners and unwrapping gifts, there is another dimension bound to bring joy to children and adults alike: going yonder than one's house to get a sample of how Christmas is celebrated away from our shores. Major cities are fast preparing to usher in the New Year and wave goodbye to the one that is now coming to an end, but before we get to that point there is a thing or two that one can do to partake of the Christmas spirit and cheer in some of these destinations. Church going (whether for masses, choir singing or just for sightseeing purposes) is special around this time, particularly with adornments such as cribs. Going around the squares or city streets is a treat in itself owing to eye-catching decorations and the ubiquitous Christmas tree. In Central Europe it is also very likely to come across numerous Christmas Markets selling just about anything from cakes and sweets to fine handmade decorations, from local delicacies to various household objects that make the perfect gift. Now it can be quite chilly and bracing to go around the streets because let's face it, most of the time one will be outdoors. So these items and outfits are suggested to keep warm primarily without losing a touch of style.
Pictures 1-5 : Graz, Austria
Pictures 6-12: Strasbourg, France
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text: Shape Your Body To Your Swing\nAnnika demonstrates six exercises that will help train the muscles and nervous system to work in harmony when you swing the club.\nKnowing how to make an effective golf swing is useless unless you are fit enough to do it. I believe you need good muscular strength, stability and coordination if you want to play this game well. That means hitting the gym.\n\nHere I'm demonstrating six exercises that will make you stronger, activate the key muscles used in the swing, and train your nervous system to make them work together. Even though I retired from competitive play, I still do these exercises--and more--with my longtime trainer, Kai Fusser.\n\nNOTE FROM KAI: No matter who I'm training, we focus on proper form. So perform these exercises slowly at first. If you find them too easy, you can add resistance with heavier weights, remove a stabilizing factor, or do them faster for a more difficult challenge. But again, proper form is essential. Do two or three sets of eight repetitions of each exercise (and in both directions when applicable).\n\nFor more exercises from Annika and Kai, go to kaifitnessforgolf.com.\nPURPOSE: Trains the lower body to initiate the downswing and provide acceleration. Also improves balance, control and body rotation during the swing. \n\n HOW TO: Hold a light dumbbell at shoulder height, and rotate your shoulders to the right, loading your weight on that side as if you were making a backswing. Now straighten your legs, and initiate a body rotation of 90 degrees in the sequence of hips, torso, shoulders and finally arms as you extend the dumbbell. Complete the movement by simulating your swing's finish position. Your weight should be supported by your left leg.\n\n NOTES: Keep your abdomen muscles engaged throughout the movement.\nPURPOSE: Builds strength in the legs and your rear end to stabilize your body when you swing. Also trains you to use the ground as leverage to create more swing speed.\n\n HOW TO: From a standing position, holding two dumbbells at shoulder height, initiate a squat by pushing your hips back. Your weight should be in your heels. Lower your body until your thighs are about parallel to the ground. Then use your glutes to stand up.\n\n NOTES: Contract your abdomen throughout the exercise. Don't let your body drift forward until your knees are out in front of your toes. If you have trouble lowering your body, put a bench or chair behind you as a safety precaution.\nPURPOSE: Trains your body to rotate around an axis. Also teaches the shoulders and arms how to work together while maintaining a consistent width to your swing.\n\n HOW TO: Anchor a cable or a stretch tube. Hold it lightly to the side with your upper body rotated toward the anchored point. Mimicking a through-swing, rotate your body in the opposite direction in this order: hips, torso, shoulders then arms. Maintain your posture, and keep the arms extended. Rotate until you simulate your swing's finish position.\n\n NOTES: Don't let your arms bend, and resist the urge to pull the cable across your body with your hands. Your body rotation should do the work.\nPURPOSE: Teaches muscle groups to connect and work together. Also improves shoulder strength and hip mobility, which can relieve stress on the lower back and provide more control of the golf swing.\n\n HOW TO: Get into a push-up position. Raise one leg off the ground, and contract that leg's glute muscle. Now pull the knee of that leg under your body toward the elbow of the opposite arm.\n\n NOTES: Keep your arms straight but don't lock them. Keep your abdomen muscles engaged throughout. Resist the urge to let the shoulder on the same side dip when you rotate the knee toward the opposite arm.\nPURPOSE: Improves coordination and strengthens your shoulders, abdomen and back.\n\n HOW TO: Grab a light dumbbell and get into a push-up position. Rotate your upper body to one side, and extend the arm holding the dumbbell directly above the arm that's supporting the body. From this position, rotate your torso and hips in the opposite direction while tucking your right arm under your body.\n\n NOTES: Do this exercise slowly, trying to stay in control of your body movements. Your abdomen muscles should be engaged throughout. You can do this exercise without a dumbbell if it's too difficult.\nPURPOSE: Strengthens the hamstrings to help maintain swing posture. Also trains the abdomen muscles and glutes to work together for increased power.\n\n HOW TO: Lie back on a physio ball with one leg planted and the other extended. Squeeze your stomach and glute muscles, and thrust your hips up as high as you can and hold for a few seconds.\n\n NOTES: Do not thrust your hips until you have contracted your glute muscles. If you feel stress in your lower back or begin to cramp in your hamstrings, you're not activating your glute muscles enough. In that case, start by doing the hip extensions on two legs.


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Child Injury Lawyers in Los Angeles
Personal Injury Claims for Children's Injuries
Thousands of children are injured and killed every day in the U.S. because of the careless and negligent actions of others. Whether it's from a defective car seat, an irresponsible physician who injures a child as they are being born, or a person who molests a child, anyone who hurts a child should be held accountable for their actions. If your child has been injured because of someone else's negligent behavior, a Los Angeles injury attorney will provide you with the representation you will need to receive compensation.
At the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus, our lawyers have the experience necessary to help you take legal action against the person or company who is responsible for your child's injuries.
When a child is injured, not only do they suffer physical injuries that can last a lifetime, but they often are damaged emotionally as well. Serious accidents and traumatic experiences can leave scars that will last a lifetime and no one wants to see this happen to their child. Our lawyers realize that sometimes accidents happen, but when an accident could have been prevented had a person been more careful, the responsible party deserves to pay for their mistake.
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- Birth Injuries
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- Cerebral Palsy Cases (medical malpractice)
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- School Bus Accidents
- Dangerous Products
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- Injuries Caused by Improper Supervision
- Wrongful Death Cases
When it comes to your children, you only want what is best for them, and the lawyers at our firm feel exactly the same way. When you choose The Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus to represent you during your personal injury or wrongful death suit, you can rest assured knowing you have compassionate, experienced, and dedicated attorneys fighting on your child's behalf.
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From booster seats to lead-filled toys and countless other products, there are always new recalls for products that pose a safety threat to children. If your child has been injured by slipping out of their defective car seat or by chewing on a toxic toy, you should take immediate action to notify a lawyer and other respective authorities. Taking swift action could be the key difference in protecting the lives of other children and preserving the evidence you need to file a personal injury claim.
As a parent, there are many things that you can do to further ensure the safety of your child in and around the home. According to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, an average of seven children per day are treated in emergency rooms for injuries due to contact with electrical outlets.
By taking simple measures such as covering the electrical outlets, putting sharp objects out of reach, padding sharp corners and edges, and storing toxic chemicals out of reach, you can help protect the safety and well-being of your children.
When an injury does happen, you can trust our team to work tirelessly on your behalf. Call a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer at our firm today to learn about your options.


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text: A prosecutor in Brazil has laid charges against Ireland's former top Olympic official Pat Hickey over an alleged Rio ticketing scam. Charges have been passed against Mr Hickey and fellow Irishman Kevin Mallon to a judge, who will decide whether to accept or reject them. Mr Hickey and Mr Mallon have spent time in Rio's notorious Bangu Prison but were released on bail in August. Both men have denied any wrongdoing.


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Ronda Rousey's BF Travis Browne Pummels Matt Mitrione's Eye In Vicious UFC Fight
Matt Mitrione's mangled eye proves that MMA is a very dangerous sport. Matt survived the fight with Ronda Rousey's bae, Travis Browne, but he's not going to win any beauty contests soon. Click to watch the devastating blows and see the gruesome aftermath.
We got to feel bad for Matt Mitrione, 37. Even though UFC isn't really ballet, Matt looked absolutely terrible after suffering a knockout, courtesy of Travis Browne, 33. The boyfriend of Ronda Rousey, 28, landed a series of destructive punches across Matt's eye during the fight and the results, needless to say, were not pretty.
Matt earned the gross, swollen lump on his eye when he and Travis met in the octagon at UFC Fight Night 81 on Jan. 17, according to the New York Post. During the battle, Matt suffered two separate eye pokes from Travis, but it was a third-round punch that clearly caused the majority of the damage to Matt's eye.
The ref decided not to penalize Travis for the eye pokes, and Matt continued to blink his way through the rest of the bout, according to Fox Sports. It looked like the ringside doctor was going to get involved to stop the fight. Instead, the fight stopped after Travis nailed brutal suplex and some destructive shots on his opponent.
Though the golf ball-sized lump on Matt's head looks pretty scary, UFC president Dana White, 46, defended Travis over the eye-poking accusations. "They showed it on the instant replay in slow motion, and before he hit him, it was fine," White told MMAjunkie. "Before he hit him, his eye was fine. When he hit him? The eye started to swell up and blow right up."
Mangled eye, possibly broken clavicle and a TKO loss. Rough night for Mitrione. #UFCBoston https://t.co/WMTGe0RAaN
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) January 18, 2016
OUCH: The result of Matt Mitrione's eye after losing to Travis Browne at UFC Boston. pic.twitter.com/7QHIuHya9u
— BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) January 18, 2016
If there's anyone who can sympathize with Matt, it's Ronda. Her knockout loss to Holly Holm, 34, is still fresh in her mind. Ronda will get her chance to recover her UFC Bantamweight Women's Championship in the most anticipated rematch in UFC history, but not until Holly takes on Miesha Tate, 29.
In the meantime, Ronda is getting ready for the battle while also enjoying her romance with Travis. Travis calls Ronda his "sweetheart," and these two looked so cute while they passionately kissed after her rematch with Holly was announced. With how lovey-dovey they are together, it's hard to believe they are some of the most dangerous fighters on the planet.
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ACTA is an independent, non-profit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America's colleges and universities.
ACTA is an independent, non-profit organization committed to academic freedom, excellence, and accountability at America's colleges and universities.
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has launched "Heroes of Intellectual Freedom," which highlights stories of principled individuals who have thoughtfully and respectfully argued for academic freedom. As free expression is continually dismantled across the nation on many college campuses, and university leadership is too often afraid to resist students' demands for safe spaces, trigger warnings, and censorship of "offensive" views, it is important to honor and recognize the brave few within the academy who have worked to promote free speech—often at the risk of their careers.
The inaugural list of heroes includes:
While there are countless champions of free expression outside of the academy, ACTA has chosen to focus on leaders who are on campus, those who encounter significant risks for taking their principled positions.
All those honored thus far have shown tremendous leadership, but higher education needs even more heroes if every student is to receive a quality education. "Too many campuses have succumbed to a despotism of majority opinion. ACTA is proud to honor the campus heroes who pull higher education back to the unfettered freedom of thought that is the lifeblood of American higher education," said ACTA President Michael Poliakoff.
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During Volunteers Week, blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan is saying thank you to the volunteers who help power the charity's lifesaving work.
Volunteers work across many areas of Anthony Nolan, helping the charity to save the lives of people with blood cancer who are in need of a stem cell transplant.
Forty-nine volunteer couriers travel around the world collecting donated stem cells and transporting them to patients waiting for a transplant in the UK. Last year, the couriers made 931 trips around the world.
Once a person donates stem cells, they have just 72 hours to get to the recipient. Anthony Nolan relies on a team of volunteers to take the stem cells where they need to go.
Fred Kavalier, one of Anthony Nolan's volunteer couriers, said: 'I volunteer with Anthony Nolan because I love the feeling that I am helping, if only in a small way, to give transplant recipients the possibility of being cured of their blood cancers.'
He added: 'It's great being part of a big team of volunteer couriers. I'm a lucky man.'
Volunteers are also vital in helping to recruit new potential lifesavers to the stem cell register, in schools and universities across the UK.
Anthony Nolan's pioneering education programme, known as the Hero Project, has visited more than 1000 schools to teach 16-18-year-olds about stem cell, blood and organ donation and is powered by volunteer speakers.
Marrow, the name given to Anthony Nolan's student volunteer programme, operates in over 50 universities, and has resulted in over 100,000 people recruited to the Anthony Nolan register.
Daisy Sharett, who volunteers with Marrow at Bangor University in Wales, said: 'I first got into Bangor Marrow because both of my parents were diagnosed with blood cancer, and I wanted to help in any way I could.
'Currently, my Mum is too weak to have another stem cell transplant and is surviving on blood transfusions every couple of days. However, we hope that a suitable donor will be found and Mum's health will improve. Who knows, maybe one of Marrow's recruitment drives will find my Mum's hero!'
Henny Braund, Chief Executive Officer at Anthony Nolan, said: 'Our volunteers are the unsung heroes helping to cure blood cancer, and we want to say a huge thank you for all of their tireless work.
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Human Resources Strategy for Researchers workshop in Tallinn
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How to best attract talented researchers
Research and science are at the origin of an innovative country. Besides strategic research infrastructures and ecosystems of innovation, the human factor plays an ever growing role in the success. Therefore, the fight for best talents is open.
There is widespread consensus among European research policymakers: To attract the best and most creative minds in the establishment of nurturing environments in academic institutions will be key for the development of best capacities. A tailor-made Human Resources Strategy for Researchers ("HRS4R") on institutional level is considered as the appropriate quality tool to realize these goals.
The European Commission and the Estonian Research Council are glad to invite Human Resources directors and managers of universities and other R&D institutions to the «How to best attract talented researchers» regional workshop.
Venue: TALLINK, Spa & Conference Hotel, Sadama 11a, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia
Time: 13 June 2017, 9:00h – 16:30h
REGISTRATION is open until May 11-th – the draft programme is attached for your full information.
Transportation and accommodation will be covered by the organizers.
About the workshop:
The purpose of this regional workshop is to fully inform 'newcomers' (research performing institutions and research funders) on the principles of Charter and Code and their implementation in the research institution via a step-wise procedure called the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R).
Successful implementation is awarded with the "HR Excellence in Research" logo award by the Commission Services, contributing to the reputation of the awarded institutions and giving high visibility on the international scale. More than 300 universities and research institutions across Europe are already implementing these quality schemes towards excellence according the «HRS4R»-strategy.
The workshop exclusively addresses HR directors and HR and marketing managers in Research performing and Research funding institutions from the Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. It also addresses high-level representatives of these countries' universities, research centres as well as beneficiaries and potential applicants of H2020 contracts/projects who need to comply with article 32 stipulating the (best effort) obligation to take measures to implement the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (C & C) for the benefit of all researchers and their institution.
A newly introduced pension fund for researchers, the RESAVER scheme to be implemented in the countries, will be presented.
10 things you should know about HRS4R
- HRS4R is the acronym for the 'Human Resources Strategy for Researchers';
- HRS4R is a Strategy for Research Managers guiding the implementation of a coherent policy at your institution;
- HRS4R is fostering Career Development of Researchers, Open and Merit-based Recruitment, modern Doctoral Skills Trainings, improved Working Environments, Gender Mainstreaming, Researchers` Integrity Compliance etc.;
- The strategy is not a one-shot, but a continuous process of learning, developing and progressing along the lines of your institution's action plan;
- Success is achieved through full support of the institution's hierarchy;
- HRS4R is based on the 'Charter & Code' principles, a set of generally accepted rules, codes and conventions for researchers and their employer institutions;
- HRS4R is a key element in the European Union's policy to make research an attractive career and to attract talented researchers to Europe;
- HRS4R is a 'MUST' for EU-funding in research according to article 32 of HORIZON 2020;
- Experienced HR Managers from Europe's leading research institutions drafted a peer review system and implementation guidelines, including an 'HR Excellence in Research' award on the way of moving from progress to quality;
- HRS4R is put into practice locally in public and private research institutions committed to strive for institutional changes.
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text: Instant Cooking Recipes for a Perfect Iftaar by SooperChef We all know that we pay hefty bills while doing Iftaar in restaurants with a sky-high surge pricing that surely disturb our budget for the rest of the month. And the food items we eat are all the same street snacks such as samosas, pakoras, jalebis and other desserts that we can easily make within the comfort of our homes. So, we have decided to make you indulge with these quick and instant recipes that are brought to you by SooperChef to make your Iftaar unique, delicious and easy to cook food recipes than you would think. Also, you need to be careful at the time of Iftaar while eating something that makes you feel heavy with your stomach. So here are some of the topmost instant cooking recipes that will make your Iftaar meal a perfect time to cherish with your loved ones. Cheese Pakora Recipe This delicious and creamy type of Pakora recipe is quite different and has a slight twist of cheese inside it to add a mouthwatering taste to munch on. It is similar to the basic pakora recipe but has a complete layering of melted cheese over it and then it is deep fried till its get dark brown in shade. Make these perfect rich in taste cheese pakoras that is so quick to make and serve within the comfort of your home. Get the complete recipe here. Falsa Juice Recipe The scorching hot weather in the summer season mostly occupies the entire country of Pakistan and to have a Roza in such a condition is one hectic thing to stick on. But, this instant recipe of falsa juice is surely going to revitalize your energy levels and will provide you with a quick recovery to your drain energy levels. It has got a sweet and sour flavor that is completely unique of its own kind. This juice is going to take hardly five minutes of your time to get prepared. Get the complete recipe here. Potato Lollipop Recipe This unique recipe is loved by kids and adults as well. It is going to serve perfectly as a snack or a starter and you can name it as an appetizer for the Iftaar dinner as well. This delectable recipe is a roll of boiled spicy potatoes layered with breadcrumbs. Get the delectable recipe of Potato Lolli Pop brought to you by SooperChef here. Greek Salad Recipe Iftaar is incomplete without a refreshing salad that makes you gain back your lost energy level on an instant basis. One of the most famous salad recipes that is eaten all over the world by foodies is Greek Salad. Greek salad doesn't require that much of a hectic preparation method and time to be served at the time of Iftaar. Do give a try to this unique in taste salad recipe for your Iftaar. Get the complete recipe here. Lasagna RollUps Recipe This delicious and creamy rich in taste recipe is going to delight your taste buds at the time of Iftaar. 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Adrenalin Base present the third version of the Hybrid, the Hybrid 3.
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Adrenalin Base present the third version of the Hybrid, the Hybrid 3.
After adding your product to the cart, download and complete the order form at the bottom of the page and send it to : email@example.com
Keeping and further improving the strong features of its predecessors: ergonomics, strength and versatility, Hybrid3 has been developed from extensive feedback of experience of the model since its creation, from the progress in our Research & Development and our constantly innovative manufacturing process.
- even more improved profile, fitting it even closer to the body
- optimisation of different sizes to adapt to different chest levels
- packing made even easier thanks to firmly closed riser covers (inspired by LD3) and the container profile allowing better placement of a canopy in the container, reducing exterior folds and guaranteeing the better profile, once the container is closed.
- the container is slightly longer in the body, but still within the standard length, without extension, to avoid the risk of getting a bridle hooked up on low jumps.
- no external trim tape - "low drag" - inspired by LD3
- integrated riser covers, as in LD3
- new free corners design offers complete protection of the bridle, as well as improved streamline of free corners form.
- slightly rounded bottom corners allow even more comfortable pilot chute access.
- increased versality thanks to possibility of placing the top loop on the top flap or in the bottom of the container.
- The loop placed on the flap facilitates placement of a canopy in the container and reduces the tension on the loops improving container performance on low jumps.
- The integrated into the flap tab has been specifically designed to open/close the eyelet and to preserve the loop.
Hybrid3 continues the vision of its predecessors: multipurpose and comfortable container, as perfect for in the city, or in countryside.. or in the mountains!
Wind tunnel test
Wind tunnel testing of the Adrenalin HYBRID rig compared to a "classic" rig design, as the ZAK, performed by VKB, summer 2006. With the help of Hans Holmefjord, Oyvind Lokeberg performed as the test dummy, wearing two different suits (track suit & wingsuit). He got lots of data (lift, drag, glide ratio,…) The setup with HYBRID rig showed lower drag in all tests of approximately 10-15 % compared to using the classic design. The reduced drag forces contributed to an overall better glide ratio, between 5 and 20%.
Hybrid 3 Standard
- Custom Hybrid harness container with color selection
Cordura outside / Standard Parapack inside, offering the maximum strength and durability.
- Soft bars Integrity risers The risers are part of the harness. Light, flexible, simple, ideal for the majority of jumps.
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- ABX harness: This is a highly recommended option. Read more on ABX
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Every year, college sports generate billions of dollars. The NCAA is not just an athletic association; it's an industry, and it creates massive amounts of revenue for schools, broadcasters, and coaches. In fact, the only people who don't profit from college athletics are the athletes themselves. This is, quite frankly, an injustice that cannot be allowed to endure any longer, and the only course of action is clear: It is time to start paying college athletes, or at the very least start giving them coupons to P.F. Chang's.
Think about it: The entire college athletics industry is powered almost exclusively by the athletes, yet the very people selling tickets and driving up broadcast ratings will never see a single cent of the money they help generate, nor can they expect to receive a single voucher for half off any drink at P.F. Chang's with an order of three or more Wok Classics. This has to change, and soon.
It's just basic common sense. These kids are bringing in millions of dollars to their schools, and they deserve a base salary of $100,000 a year or at least half off on any three side dishes with the purchase of an entrée at P.F. Chang's. The NCAA needs to start taking care of the kids who keep the organization in business.
These kids are bringing in millions of dollars to their schools, and they deserve a base salary of $100,000 a year or at least half off on any three side dishes with the purchase of an entrée…
If you're the director of an elite collegiate athletic program and you're not sure if you can afford to pay all of your athletes, then maybe you should forgo that expensive new facility and channel some of that money into a fair wage for them. Is your school far away from the nearest P.F. Chang's establishment? Then you should invest some of your enormous annual profits into shuttles to transport your athletes to and from the location, no matter how long it takes to get there. This is a right that they have earned with their blood, sweat, and tears.
We also can't overlook the fact that these athletes are putting themselves at great physical risk by playing these sports. Injuries are incredibly common in college athletics, and if athletes are injured while playing sports for their school, they should expect to receive substantial workers' compensation or to remain enrolled in the P.F. Chang's Preferred rewards program. It's a matter of human decency. Injured college athletes need to know that even if they can't play for their schools, they can still expect to receive 10 Chang's Points for every dollar they spend at participating P.F. Chang's locations. Any American who believes in labor equality would agree.
Because let's not mince words: This is a labor issue. College athletes are working for their schools, and this work must be compensated with a salary reflective of the significant contributions they make to their programs or at least a voucher for half off one order of Chang's Spicy Chicken on weekdays before 7 p.m. The way forward is simple, and we cannot wait any longer. We must pay college athletes NOW, or, barring that, we must give them coupons to P.F. Chang's or maybe Fuddruckers. It's time to make a change.


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In one of my groups, a nonfiction writer who was testing out a chapter of a novella lamented that fiction was more difficult to write than nonfiction*. His admission stunned me because I thought the exact opposite. He argued fiction writers had more groundwork ahead of them; he struggled the most with creating situations and characters. True, I said. But the act of purposefully summoning a memory that you've spent your whole life running away from or writing about people close to you terrifies me. Nonfiction writers possess the fortitude to admit their flaws, excavate truths hidden in their bodies. This isn't easy, especially for an introvert like me.
I'm not new to nonfiction writing, but I'm still an acquaintance. I guess this website, where I publish most of my stupid thoughts, counts as nonfiction. In college, I took a creative nonfiction class—the class that launched my serious commitment to writing. We had to write a political essay and a personal essay. It was such a wonderful experience seeing my inner thoughts—mine, not another character's—crowd the pages. One of my pieces eventually won an English Department award; I felt honored and my parents were there to hear a reading. Since the piece was about my mother's late younger sister, I was moved when she cried and told me she was proud of me.
But as rewarding as the piece made me feel, I think revealing myself in this medium led to an invisible wound. I wanted to collect my words and thoughts before they could be put under further scrutiny. I shied away from nonfiction until a few months ago honestly. I tackled a nonfiction piece about fan fiction writing that's been sitting in my files for ages, and I'm pleased to say that it'll be up on Submittable in September. As the subject might suggest, it's not exactly a "serious" creative nonfiction piece, but it's a piece where my voice dominates the pages. And it's honest. I've been lying way too much with fiction!
My next piece-in-progress deals with a childhood incident that's bled into my writing and into my life as a young woman. The latter was a recent revelation. The writing process for this piece is similar to being in a car that's alternatively stalling and jerking. I'm resisting my instinct to "pull away" in my writing—like if I touch it, I'll get burned. Knowing this, I'm still clawing my way to the finish line, not for the purpose of publication or likes or follows, but for myself.
I'm writing this post at the point where I'm starting to think I should just store this piece. Then again, there's a fifty percent chance of me abandoning it . . .
I'm quite jealous and awed by a nonfiction author my imprint had just published. Michael Arceneaux, now the New York Times bestselling author of I Can't Date Jesus, makes a living writing things that are true, but this book of essays is all about him, his sexuality, his family. I saw him at a Strand event, where, despite being nervous before speaking to an audience (about 100 people!), he seemed incredibly at ease with the fact that his life is laid bare in this book. The aftermath of catharsis, I suppose.
What nonfiction reading material would you recommend to a short story writer experimenting with the genre?
*my initial thought: well, yeah, you're writing a novella.
A short manifesto I wrote for Causeway Lit, a literary magazine run by Fairfield University's MFA Program.
Written by: Loan Le – Fiction Section Editor
So, here you are. You have turned down invitations to parties and happy hours, because you cannot socialize when you have a character in your mind, her voice echoing like a message over a PA system in an empty hallway. You have endured strangers' tilted heads, the sardonic curl of their lips, the upspeak "Oh, really?" when you explain that you are a writer. Your worth has been challenged and measured against already established writers. Your work is "not the right fit" for this journal or that magazine. All of this has left you despairing, wondering why you have chosen this particular way of being, which lately brings much more pain than reward.
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I didn't know how much I needed my MFA retreat until I arrived on Ender's Island on July 15, sat down under the gazebo facing the Long Island Sound, and heard only this:
Last winter was cold on the island. We had spent most nights lounging in the common rooms, dressed in layers of sweatpants and hooded sweatshirts. Outside, the water encasing this little island crashed against the boulders and stone walls, threatening to pull down anyone who came close. I remember reading one of my stories out loud by the Seaside Chapel, letting the water's assault drown out any quiver in my voice.
The months in-between the winter retreat and the summer retreat were challenging. I made a lateral move within my workplace, threw myself into my writing, and helped form a new writing group. So much to do, all the time. I began to feel burnt out. My vision became a little more cloudy, it was harder to get up in the morning, it was difficult to read anything for fun because I had work to do. And this all happened because of . . .
Because of what?
I'm not going to say depression because I think that word sounds far too serious for what I feel sometimes (which I think most creatives also experience). I also don't believe there's any need for alarm. And maybe I was feeling down because it seems like the world is crashing, burning, coming to an end—and at our own hands . . .
So I'll settle for melancholy, because that word has always been beautiful to me, and something beautiful always pulls me out of this state.
This time, that "something beautiful" was surely the summer retreat. God, there was so much light. Birds (including an elusive red cardinal). Lapping water. Somewhere, a wind chime. Beauty is hidden in the city, but at Ender's Island, the restorative spirit manifested everywhere.
I was glad to be around people sharing the same goal, which is to write, to externalize what's been inside them for the longest time. We writers come from all different walks of life. I met a new student, a recently retired Wall Street guy who had always loved writing. I'm always fascinated by these people who had walked different paths, knew so much of a certain life, then turned around to make a new path. While I consider my journey as a writer a nearly straight one, others' journeys are looped and scattered, but hey, we ended up at Ender's Island. Imagine that.
Of course, the retreat was not completely a vacation, even though my social media posts certainly suggested it. We had workshops and seminars every day—taught by
amazing, brilliant professors/writers/spirit animals—where we closely analyzed different writers' works. We learned to shift and reconsider some of our writing habits. Now, I love workshops. I no longer feel self-conscious about my mistakes; instead I anticipate for them to be spotted. I have blind spots and count on my fellow writers to recognize them. And they do, believe me.
I especially love when I, as the writer, cease to exist, and the writers discuss my characters like they're real. Would she do this? No, she doesn't seem like the type. During one of my workshops, for a flash moment, I imagined myself cloaked and invisible to my writers. I thought my character was simple, but my classmates had so many interpretations of her. At the end of a workshop, the professor asked, "What do you want from us as readers?" To which, as usual, I shrugged. It seemed less about my wants, and more about my characters' needs. Since enrolling into this program, I've become more aware of that.
One of the most common things I'd heard from the newest cohort was that the environment here was not as cutthroat as expected. Once I thought about it, I had to agree. I don't think we're encouraged to compete against one another. I actually thought about what happened when one of our own had passed away in-between retreats. We had a formal ceremony for him during the retreat—it was a Catholic ceremony attended by not just us but his family and other friends, but some MFAers thought there was so much more to be said, more of his story to share. Later that night, the stories and tributes about him were sad, funny, beautiful, and I just thought, "I hope he knew how much people had cared for him." So no, we're not pitted against each other, and I like that. This particular program emphasizes the journey of learning about yourself first, which inevitably allows you to share your strength with others.
I could go on about how much this summer retreat has helped me, but I don't want anyone to think that I'm getting paid to write this 😉
To conclude, I'll leave this with you.
More from Me:
Realizing that I could have easily shortened the title by saying "Things I Can't Do" instead of "Things I'm Incapable of Doing"
Remembering song lyrics and singing along to said song lyrics
Quoting lines from films–doesn't matter if they're mainstream or obscure
Keeping the left side of my bed free from stacks of paper and books
Carrying one book with me (I was wondering why my backpack was heavy and realized I was carrying two large books and two smaller ones)
Running more than 1.5 miles on the treadmill without having a near-death experience
Maintaining a conversation without being the first to back away
Making a joke that's actually funny
Not loving the smell of cigarette smoke
Accepting "God has a plan" as a reason for someone's death (natural, accidental, or purposely morbid)
Killing the cockroach that lives in my apartment (and I think, "One day . . . ")
(At the moment) Writing coherent sentences
Starting Life After Life (Not that I don't want to, but it seems that every time I open the book, I have something more important to do)
Complimenting people when I think their tattoo is really cool
Not wishing painful deaths for all catcallers
Keeping your interest in this blog post (You can stop reading now)
Accepting country music (please keep it away from me)
Guessing other people's age
Walking right past The Strand without going in
Knowing if this person is checking me out or if they're trying to figure out what's on my chin (yes, it's chocolate)
Staying completely awake during car rides
Resisting buying coffee even when I feel fully awake
Remembering how to spell suprise
Feeling completely OK when I'm not writing
Feeling completely OK when I am writing
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My mind's a time machine at night. With only darkness as my company, I revisit moments of my past that I think about only when I don't have anything else to think about.
Fourth grade. Waterbury, Connecticut. I'm back at my old school. Construction paper animal cutouts pinned to the hallway walls. Stinky multi-color cubbies. Cafeteria tables stained with grape juice spills. I'm in the bathroom, peeing, when I hear a door slam against a wall, the squelch of my usual tormentors' Mary Janes as they find their way towards me.
The lights are off. Loney. Loney. Loney, they sing. I quietly rip off a tissue of toilet paper, wipe myself, and wait. They begin banging on my door, a steady rhythm that escalates to rabid chaotic beats. I know I am safe in the locked stall, but my mind sees a different scenario: the door falling down, me facing death while sitting on the toilet with my pants down. But, eventually, when they don't hear me cry, the girls grow tired, and they file out, leaving me alone, breathing heavily, still in the dark.
I return to the class and sit down, my legs trembling. I sit across from the pack leader who often liked to kick me underneath our desks. I don't look at her face, but I watch her hands, folded innocently on the desk. One hand goes up when the teacher calls on her.
I am fascinated by bullies. What leads them to hurt others. Even today, when I know how to stand up for myself, I tell myself to feel sorry for them, because it's most likely that they act in such a way because they have witnessed it, or they have had it happen to them. Sometimes, bullies just want to fit in, too.
Then again, it would make them a better (stronger) person if they resisted such a temptation.
Back then, I couldn't stop my bullies by myself. I was quiet and friendless, and often wanted to melt into the walls whenever I was around people. Depending on the company today, I still have the feeling. So I didn't say anything back then, not until I was almost attacked at recess, not until my sister stepped in to confront my most-feared bully, whose name escapes me now. Next, it was the principal's office. Then our mom had to come in. The next day, I talked to my teacher after that, just the two of us in the classroom. She knelt down beside me, asked why I didn't come to her. As I stared at her lipstick-stained teeth, I lied and said I did. I did tell her. But she just shook her head, because she knew that all of this could have been prevented.
It sounds a bit odd, but I credit my love for books and writing to these days of torment. I turned to books to find refuge. In these books, I delved into the minds of characters good and bad. I tried to find reason in these imaginary characters. Most of all, from these times of being a victim, I understood, and still understand, that actions speak the loudest. Their impact can stay with you long after.
Conversations—I'm not that good at starting them. Some people might think I'm odd, but one of the questions I might ask a stranger is what she or he is reading. I was at a writing group one time, and met a girl who was close to my age. She had just read an excerpt from her fiction short story. Asking for her reading preference didn't seem unusual to me, especially because we were in a writing environment, but then she laughed shortly and answered:
"Yeah, um, I don't like to read."
I tried hiding my shock, but I'm told that my emotions show.
In general I'm not bothered by people who don't like to read. It's perfectly fine for people to consume information through a different medium. But it doesn't make sense to me when I hear that a writer dislikes reading. For my entire life, reading and writing have always gone hand in hand.
Let me explain how I started writing. I read the Harry Potter series over and over again, and in between each book release I created elaborate stories involving Rowling's characters (aka, fanfiction). Eventually, I realized that my plots involved little to no magic, and my characters were unlike the characters within Rowling's pages, so I knew that I'd outgrown the Harry Potter world, and needed to create my own. I started writing because I liked reading so much and I wanted different things to read.
I can say that one of my main sources of inspiration stems from the books I read (Harry Potter is only one example). When I can't think of anything to write, I find refuge in books. True, there have been times when I purposely stopped reading. I foolishly convinced myself that I should focus on my own writing, that I should create sentences and stories, not absorb them. I also worried that by reading and writing at the same time I might accidentally compose a sentence that sounds good, only to realize I had read it in someone else's work. However, I've learned that inspiration doesn't mean plagiarism (well, to Shia LaBeouf it might). It's taking one small, compressed detail in an existing work and expanding it into a completely different piece.
Take postmodern literature for example. Wide Sargasso Sea explores the life of a character who later becomes the madwoman in the attic in Jane Eyre. You can also consider more irreverent titles like Jane Slayre, which re-imagines the title character as a demon-slaying heroine. While still relying on the bare bones of Jane Eyre, Jean Rhys and Sherri Browning Erwin's novels created something different from the original story.
Additionally, writers who read have a better sense of their place in the spectrum of existing writers, and this awareness helps when you're trying to establish your writing career. In publishing, there's something called a Hollywood formula. When pitching a book in a letter, sometimes it's easiest to write, "This book is such and such meets such and such." Inception meets 10 Things I Hate About You. Um, well, that might be a weird description. I don't even know how to make sense of that . . . I hope you get my point. Just one sentence can help an editor understand the content of your work, but it's near impossible to make comparisons without possessing knowledge of those who are deemed great writers in your genre.
By reading, writers also gain literary aspirations. Be jealous of great writers! I'm constantly envious of today's writers; I've read works from storytellers like Kate Milliken and Denis Johnson, and I think, "Damn. These people are unbelievably good." I endeavor to be like them one day—not for the fame, but for the ability to evoke powerful, lasting emotions in strangers. People often say that you learn a lot from life, but I've learned so much from writers. (I guess what I'm saying is redundant because writers essentially mold life and its peculiarities into plausible words and sentences). I learned about the economy in writing from Raymond Carver, the unnecessary existence of form and punctuation from José Saramago, and the art of writing fascinating disturbed characters from Vladimir Nabokov, Ian McEwan, and Bret Easton Ellis.
If I could meet this non-reader writer again—despite the size of New York, it's still a possibility—I'd encourage her to read more and read well, and perhaps leave her with this quote from Stephen King regarding the synergy between reading and writing:
"The real importance of reading is that it creates an ease and intimacy with the process of writing; one comes to the country of the writer with one's papers and identification pretty much in order. Constant reading will pull you into a place (a mind-set, if you like the phrase) where you can write eagerly and without self-consciousness. It also offers you a constantly growing knowledge of what has been done and what hasn't, what is trite and what is fresh, what works and what just lies there dying (or dead) on the page. The more you read, the less apt you are to make a fool of yourself with your pen or word processor. . . ." (Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft)
I'm interested to see which books have influenced writers the most. I'm starting a page called A Writer's Toolbox, and would love to hear your suggestions. Comment or answer the poll below!
I finally tied down my ego with double braided nylon rope (it's still screaming, "Love me! Love me!") and got one of my short stories edited. I used the editing services from Carve Magazine, a magazine named after the minimalist writer Raymond Carver. I love Carve because it publishes pieces that are so concise and beautiful.
I felt like it was time to have a professional glance at my work. I used to be so incredibly shy with sharing my work with anyone. I was only comfortable with anonymity. It all started with writing Harry Potter fanfiction. Boy, was that embarrassing. I've only realized recently that a good majority of readers venture into the realm of fanfiction writing and are proud to announce it. But I have yet to verbally admit my fanfiction days…
…and no, I will not tell you my username, because I don't want anyone to know how angsty I was as a teenager.
Wow, I'm sidetracking. Okay, so yes, I paid a generally low price of $45 to have the editor look over my short story about a listless cab driver who encounters a passenger who then inspires him to right some wrongs done to his loved ones.
I submitted this piece in a workshop for my Fiction I writing class with Dr. Michael White. I received good comments, and he encouraged me to submit it to magazines. However, he warned me (with a pointed index finger) that I should have it edited first. This time I felt serious about having my work published. The previous works that I've submitted had been silly high school pieces that I idealistically believed were good. Well, the list of red, bold "declined"s in my Submittable account had proved me wrong…
After a few days of waiting, I received a line-by-line critique of my short story. I was pleasantly surprised by how honest it was.
I'm not going to tell you all the nitty-gritty details of the editor's comments (I've already talked about it with my therapist), but one thing that he did say was that I was overwriting. I let out an unlady-like snort when I read this comment, because way back when, I had the serious problem of underwriting! On almost all of my essays in middle school, the teachers would write "MORE!" One teacher even liked to underline the word with three lines!
I'm working as hard as I can, people.
Overall, did I find the editing service helpful? Most definitely. You always need someone to 'Gordon Lish' your work. Yes, the editor actually turned the name of a well-known editor into a verb. The editor pointed out inconsistencies that I missed, mentioned parts that didn't make sense, and highlighted sentence structures that needed serious revision. At the end of his note, he said: "Sometimes revision is a re-'vision' as in reimagining the work, not just revising." I couldn't agree more.
I'm trying to improve my editing skills. In fact, in a few minutes, I'll be attending my first class on editing. So excited!
If anyone else is interested in trying an editing service, I do suggest inquiring the help of Carve. I also discovered a new editing service for "independent authors and publishers" called Indie Proof. I haven't tried it, but it has absurdly low rates for its services and seems worth the try. You won't regret it!
Update: Indie Proof apparently closed. What a shame.


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Samsung hasn't released many low to mid-end smartphones running the newest Android flavor out the box yet, let alone affordable dual camera handsets, but the Galaxy J7 Duo that only started leaking last week is clearly on the verge of hitting stores in India and presumably, other emerging markets as well.
Mere hours after its specs were revealed by a very credible source, the overall modest 5.5-incher made a discreet official appearance on the company's own website for the world's second-largest smartphone market, where you can still check some product images out, along with a number of confirmed features.
"Coming soon" at an unspecified price, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo primarily stands out with a pair of 13 and 5MP rear-facing shooters, each sporting f/1.9 aperture, while an unnamed octa-core 1.6GHz processor takes care of raw performance. We also know for sure now that the non-flagship device comes with an 8MP selfie cam, a Super AMOLED screen (most likely settling for HD resolution), and microSD support on top of as-yet unconfirmed 32GB internal storage space.
Oreo will run the software show for the first time on a budget-friendly Galaxy, which officially tips the scales at 174 grams while measuring 153.5 x 77.2 x 8.2mm. That's a few grams lighter, slightly taller, wider and thicker than the Galaxy J7 (2017), so naturally, the J7 Duo sticks to some seriously chunky display bezels and a "traditional" 16:9 aspect ratio. But if the price is right, say, around the $250 mark, you'll probably forgive all those shortcomings, and focus on the vertical dual cameras, modern software and decent-sounding SoC.
Update: Not only is the phone officially official now, launching in India tomorrow, April 12, for the rough equivalent of $260. That's 16,990 rupees, with 4GB RAM in tow, all the aforementioned specs, and black and gold color options. That's… not great, but not bad either.