text:
7-10 min read
Where It All Began: RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2016
Some of you probably aren't aware that the BrAIN story was started by a question.
I've never really been a history buff. I understand it's importance but I've always been more naturally drawn to considering the now and the near future. Figuring out how to counter an enemy that operates in decentralised networks and moves in the cities is much more interesting to me than trench warfare or cavalry charges.
Anyway, when I saw a conference with the theme "The Importance of Adaptability" I thought that was more my bag and I signed up for a ticket to the RUSI Land Warfare Conference in June 2016.
Having only just gained my second pip (promoted to Lieutenant) I was extremely nervous when I walked in to Church House Conference Centre in London and was caught in a sea of gold braiding (lots of senior officers). It was one of those events where you desperately walk round trying not to make eye contact until you find the collection of juniors who have huddled together somewhere out of the way. Thankfully the ETS (Educational and Training Services) had a good presence at that event so it wasn't long before I found the life raft and held on.
By the end of the first day my brain ached quite a lot. Having sat in the rafters I had struggled to hear some of what was said and I had been straining my neck to try and see the projector screen. The content had been interesting but the sessions were long and my brain was flooded.
Day 2 came; again I clung to the life raft and we made our way upstairs to the balcony seats. But I was getting annoyed at not really being able to hear anything and one of the sessions I was most looking forward to was next, so in the coffee break I decided I was going to be brave and go sit downstairs among the gold braid. Luckily I convinced a friend to jump from the life raft too so I wasn't totally alone!
The panel was called "Confronting the Challenge" and the description was:
"Innovative approaches to confronting the challenges of uncertain threats and constrained resources, from 'the generation that matters' – that which will command the British Army of the future, yet under design today".
Even now I still feel excited/nervous reading that.
There is a link to the recording of the actual panel at the end of this article but for those who don't want to watch it, the key themes were:
- Apparent tension between the idea of efficiency and adaptability and the role of leaders in working through that tension.
- The challenge of maximising the talent and realising the potential of our people.
- Our opportunities for embedding the concept of adaptability into the Army through developing a learning culture.
- The concept of adaptive training – preparing to face the unknown.
Fundamentally to sum it up in a single quote from the talk I would probably choose "People make the Army adaptable, not equipment or processes" – Lt Col Nick English, RUSI LWC 16.
It's fair to say this talk got me riled up. As it progressed I could feel myself getting nervous – you know that feeling before a sports game or presentation where you get quite hot, feel sick, need a wee and need some water all at the same time?! I then realised "Oh god I'm going to ask a question".
I had a rough idea of what I wanted to say – these were the scribblings from my little RUSI notebook (free notebooks are the best).
I include this photo because I think it shows how much adrenaline was going through me at the time – my writing is noticeably different from this session compared to the writing from the next one.
I knew I needed to stand up and say something and I knew that, although there were other hands up in the room, if I was brave enough to put mine up then I would be picked.
Sure enough Maj Gen Bob Bruce smiled, nodded and indicated that I would be next. As the microphone got passed down I thought "What are you doing? You don't even know what you're going to say. You've written jibberish. You can't even read it. Give that microphone back or just pass it to the guy behind you. Oh shit they're looking at me. What's my name again?"
"Lieutenant Kirsty Skinner, ETS…"
I still have no firm idea what I specifically said that day. They didn't record the Q+A as it was off the record. I have spent a lot of time trying to remember and a number of people have recounted this story from their perspective so below is a rough idea of what I think I probably said:
"It's really reassuring as a Lieutenant to hear people talking about these themes. At risk of my own failure (by standing up and asking this question to this audience) I have felt that rank can sometimes be a barrier. We forget that we are individuals with previous experiences and ideas and we are often passionate for change. We have all chosen to serve in the military but that doesn't mean we are the same. How can units harness the passion people bring in to the Army? Also I know that the panel were referred to as Junior Officers but as one of the very few Lieutenants in the room I see you as being quite senior. Many consider Captains as a junior officer and we seem to be losing a number of really talented people at that rank. Although the initiatives you mention are great, they are only available at Maj and above; how can we encourage more junior officers to stay? Or how can we as junior officers make ourselves heard if we have ideas?"
Queue a good 30 seconds of glances between the panel members as to who was going to respond first. To be honest I can't remember most of the answers I was given that day, but 1 comment did really stick with me:
"Well I wouldn't shout too much louder to be heard. I would advise going through your Chain of Command".
You've literally just spent 40 minutes talking about harnessing talent and listening to people and encouraging diversity of thought and bottom up innovation and you give me that.
I felt like an idiot. I was now fully expecting a proper bollocking and I was embarrassed that I had felt it was ok to ask such a question if apparently I should just shut up and go through my Chain of Command. Not only was I then worrying about being told off, I was worrying that I had embarrassed the ETS and that my friends from the life raft would be laughing at me upstairs.
I had a number of interesting conversations when that session ended, both with military personnel and civilians. Some people just wanted to say well done for asking a question, some wanted to sell their books, some wanted to tell me the Army is changing but a couple were suggesting that the Army will never listen and I should take my "talent" elsewhere.
I couldn't help but think wow if that's coming from military people more senior to me then maybe I should actually leave. Isn't it a shame though that people feel they need to leave an organisation because they don't feel listened to or appreciated. That isn't right. People should never leave an organisation because they feel that way. That's not a fault in the system itself, it's a fault in the human beings that make up that system. Organisations are living ecosystems that are created and maintained by the people within them. We are the organisation.
And if you view the organisation in that way then it can be changed. I just needed to find the other people who want it to change.
And so began my search…
- Choose your seating at events carefully. Have you chosen a seat where you allow yourself to be engaged? Can you see and hear what's going on? If you're straining the entire time you're much less likely to feel engaged, even if the talk is interesting.
- Sitting with friends is nice but will you feel under pressure to act disinterested in the event if they don't care about it? Will you feel brave enough to ask that question in your mind if you're sat with friends playing on their phones?
- Attending conferences like RUSI gives you an insight into what senior leaders are thinking. It's useful to hear their perspectives "from the horses mouth" rather than via your Chain of Command's interpretation sometimes. Keep an eye on the Defence Intranet homepage, Defence Connect, Downreps or noticeboards to see if there's something you might like to attend. Put yourself forward, don't wait to be offered opportunities.
You can learn more about RUSI and watch all recordings from the RUSI Land Warfare Conferences on their YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkPv5___jXTEGQ6VE0a1gdA
Here is a link to the specific panel this story refers to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh017iCMa-A&list=PLFAgO2TZWpwBF9y6ZtBWFPtj65BKLxPWE&index=7
Note: Major General Bob Bruce refers to "Kirsten's presentation yesterday" – that is NOT me! I'm Kirsty 🙂


text:
Guest Authors
Taliban urges next Canadian prime minister to pull troops out of Afghanistan7 Comments
- Details
- Published: Tuesday, 09 September 2008 20:11
- Written by admin
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — The Taliban say they know that an election campaign is underway in Canada and that's why they have stepped up attacks against Canadians in Afghanistan.
Taliban spokesman Qari Muhammad Yussef said Tuesday the insurgent movement wants Canada's next prime minister to pull Canadian troops out of Afghanistan.
"Yes, I know that the election is being held in Canada. That is why our attacks on Canadians are increased," Yussef said through a translator.
"One of the Canadian soldiers, who has won a medal as well, was killed in our recent attacks."
Click Here to read the entire story in The Canadian Press.
You are a guest ( Sign Up ? )
or post as a guest
This commment is unpublished.· 11 years agoGod, I hope we manage to elect someone who will tell the Taliban where they can shove that!
This commment is unpublished.· 11 years agoMr. Yon,
I don't know how often you are able to check comments, but if you are able, please let the British and Canadian troops know that at least this American is very grateful for their contributions.
My mother is actually a Canadian who moved to the States when she married my father who served in the US Navy for 20 years (on Subs).
Thanks you so much for sharing what's going on with us! Stay safe. You are in our prayers.
This commment is unpublished.· 11 years agoA post at "The Torch":
This commment is unpublished.· 11 years agoAs for Taliban PR:
This post at "The Torch" might also be of interest:
'Afstan: A very "quiet surge" indeed by US/Canadian "journalism"'
This commment is unpublished.· 11 years ago......why anyone would announce our their plans to the enemy? I know it's an election year up there but announcing there will be a withdraw in 2011 is just operationally stupid. Quite frankly, 2011 is very ambitious. I'd like to think that Afghanistan will be able to defend itself by then but the fact is we'll still be knee deep in insurgents and fighting if Pakistan doesn't clear out the NWFP. If they don't, Taliban and Al Qaeda will continue to regroup, train and attack and we'll continue to be bogged down. Rest assured, the next 9/11, 7/7, Spanish train bombing, Bali Bombing etc....will be planned and financed by the animals in that NWFP. Will Canada really walk away knowing that?
This commment is unpublished.· 11 years agoIt is sad to see that a Canadian Governement is going to turn its back on this global struggle in the name of "other missions." What other mission is there other than to defeat this worldwide threat to Western Civilization aka Islamic funamendalism aka terorrism. That heavens the Canadain troops demonstrate courage, toughness and professionlism in the face of the enemy, despite their government.
This commment is unpublished.· 10 years agoShove that where your mouth is cause we will win this bloody war

subset: commoncrawl


text:
KENA BETANCUR/Agence France-Presse
By Felicia Sonmez and Matt Zapotosky
Fresh from their party's victory in recapturing the House this month and with President Donald Trump continuing to founder in the polls, several prominent Democrats said over the weekend that they are considering running for the White House in 2020, while stopping short of announcing their bids.
In an interview with N.J. Advance Media published Sunday, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said he's being urged by supporters to pursue a 2020 presidential run.
"I will consider running for president," Booker said. "That's something that I will do. There's people in New Jersey who are talking to me about it, across the country that are talking to me about it, so I will consider that."
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., also said she is mulling a bid, although she declined to say definitively whether she plans to run. In an interview on ABC's "This Week," she touted her bipartisan appeal and her reputation as someone who "likes to get things done."
"Well, people are talking to me about this, I think, in part because I've worked really hard to go not just where it's comfortable but where it's uncomfortable, and did well in a number of those places that Donald Trump won," Klobuchar said.
She added: "But right now, I am just still thinking about this, talking to people. I'm sorry to say, I have no announcement for you on your show."
While they fell short of reclaiming the Senate on Nov. 6, Democrats gained more than three dozen seats in the House, retaking the chamber for the first time in eight years.
A Washington Post-ABC News poll released earlier this month showed 40 percent of adults approve of the job Trump is doing as president, while 53 percent disapprove.
In addition to Klobuchar and Booker, several other potential 2020 contenders hinted at their White House intentions Sunday.
Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, said he was "seriously thinking about" running for president and that he and his wife had been "overwhelmed" by the number of people urging him to consider a run.
"We're seriously talking about it with family and friends and political allies who have come to me about this," he said on "This Week." Brown discussed how Ohio had become more conservative over time and said he hoped his party would craft a message around "respecting workers" in 2020.
Billionaire philanthropist Tom Steyer, who has been inching toward a 2020 bid, said on NBC's "Meet the Press" that he hasn't decided to run and dismissed the notion that his recently released "Five Rights" framework is the equivalent of a presidential platform.
But Steyer, who is best known for his Need to Impeach campaign, also said impeaching Trump is "an absolute first step to getting towards a positive vision for the country."
And Ohio Gov. John Kasich, R, who has not closed the door to running as an independent in 2020, said he, too, is "very seriously" considering a run for president, though he offered no timetable.
Appearing on "This Week," Kasich said "we need different leadership, there isn't any question about it." He suggested he saw merit in running even if the chances of winning were slim, so long as he could "make a good showing" that would "send a message that can disrupt the political system in this country."
"All options are on the table for me," he said. "You obviously want to have some sort of a practical opportunity, but you want to be able to make a statement."
Kasich said if Trump were to win the Republican nomination and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., won the Democratic nomination, there might be a window for a bipartisan ticket to claim moderate voters.
"That would be something that I would talk to you about offline and get your view," he said to host George Stephanopoulos.
Kasich said he liked Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, D, but joked that his "name's too long" to form a bipartisan ticket.
" 'Hickenlooper-Kasich,' you couldn't fit it on a bumper sticker," he said. "You'd need to like go around with billboards or something."


text:
The Zuckerberg Challenge 2015
Converting customers online
Why You Should Say Congratulations
Becoming Even More Efficient
Pay Yourself First
Social Media Marketing- stay ahead of the game
Positive Thinking
Analysing Social Media
Naming your business
FACEBOOK - links, no links, algorithms, click bait?
9 rules for networking
First and Last Impressions count....
Is this Facebook's nemesis?
Nottingham Post Poll -An increase in self employed women
Selling on Etsy
The Give and Take Syndicate - An Illegal Pyramid Scheme


text:
Attack on Titan Military Police Over The Knee Socks
Sold out.
Stay warm and in charge with these over the knee Military Police socks. These officially licensed Attack on Titan socks bear the Military Police crest along with a fashionable striped pattern.
Fits Shoe Size: Ladies 4-10
97% Polyester, 3% Spandex
Machine wash cold with like colors. Use only non-chlorine bleach as needed. Tumble dry low.
Made in China
Designed by Everything Legwear in the USA.


text:
I found this among my papers; I offer it for your perusal and criticism.
Population of France is approximately 21M-23M.
Major remonstrance.
End of Seven Years War.
Physiocrats in power.
Louis XV rebukes the parlements.
Novembre: Turgot publishes his Reflexions
Turgot publishes his Valeur
Parlements curtailed due to campaign of unrest.
Louis XVI crowned; restores the parlements; appoints Turgot as minister.
Beginning of eleven years of falling grain prices.
Beginning of American Revolution (1776-1783); ultimately leads to £2 billion in borrowing.
Turgot's edicts unregistered, rescinded; Turgot's program paralyzed; Turgot replaced with Jacques Necker.
Necker dismissed. He had favored a program of reforms similar to Turgot's, which he was equally unable to implement.
C.A. Calonne appointed Minister of Finances; he works to broaden France's productive base.
(American Revolution ends; France has borrowed £2 billion to finance the war.)
Calonne suggests using an assembly of notables to pass the Turgot/Necker Reforms.
(144 men appointed by the king; last summoned in 1624; 7 princes du sang, 39 nobles, 12 royal councillors, 11 bishops, 33 representatives of parlements and other regional assemblies, [and ~40 others])
Assembly of Notables.
12 mars: Calonne presents reform plans (including a land tax) to intransigent assembly.
31 mars: Calonne begins a pamphlet war to turn public sentiment against the Notables with anti-aristocratic rhetoric.
8 avril: Calonne dismissed. (Replaced by Brienne, 1 mai.)
10 mai: Marquis de La Fayette calls for the convocation of "une Assemblée Nationale". (The chair, M. le Comte d'Artois, interprets this as a motion to call for a meeting of the Estates-General).
19 mai: Assembly of Notables rejects land tax.
23 mai: Assembly of Notables accepts La Fayette's motion advocating toleration for Protestants. (The king issues an edict to this effect in November.)
2 juli -15 septembre: The parlement of Paris begins refusing to register new taxes, leading to a power struggle which is finally resolved by a deal over tax policy.
19-21 novembre: At a royal session, the parlement of Paris refuses to register an edict authorizing £420 million in loans. Louis XVI announces the Estates-General will meet by the end of 1791.
(Crown now has £4.5 billion of debt on which it pays £318 million of interest on an income of £560 million. The Paris parlement continues its campaign of low-level obstruction, refusing to register royal edicts and forbidding the king's subjects to obey edicts promulgated by royal fiat.)
8 mai: Lamoignon, Keeper of the Seals, suspends all parlements and deprives them of their powers; transfers power of registration to a new cour plénière. (Parlements of Rennes [Bretagne] and Grenoble [Dauphiné] become centers of opposition.)
Summer: Crop failure. Grain prices rise after eleven years of falling prices.
8 août: Louis XVI capitulates to parlements; revokes edicts of 8 mai; summons Estates-General to meet in nine months' time.
16 août: Public loans in default.
24 août: Brienne resigns; replaced by Necker.
23 septembre: Necker restores parlementaires.
25 septembre: Parlement of Paris decrees that the nobility and the clergy must each have 1/3 of the delegates in the Estates-General. (The Assembly of Notables, reconvening 6 nov. – 12. déc., affirms; Louis XVI overrules and doubles the number of Third-Estate delegates, 27 déc.)
May-June 1789
France now has a population of 24M-26M, an increase of ~3M in four decades. (Common estimate of French population by contemporaries was 30M.) — 75% of Frenchmen are peasants, approximately 11% are members of the bourgeoisie, and 11% the gens du peuple [i.e. unskilled urban laborers, roughly]: all told, the IIIº Estate contains ~96% of the French population. The Iº Estate: 130k clergymen. The IIº Estate: 100k-400k noblemen. — The Estates-General is to consist of 1201 deputies. The Iº Estate provides 300 members (46 prelates, 254 clerics of low rank); the IIº, 291 (201 conservatives, 90 liberals); the IIIº, 610.
5 mai: Speeches by Louis XVI, Baratin and Necker. Disagreement over voting procedure leads to obstructionism, refusal to verify credentials.
10 juin: Sieyès instigates the de facto secession of the IIIº Estate, which begins its own verification procedure (with an eye to seating a unicameral body) two days later.
17 juin: Proclamation of the National Assembly.
20 juin: Tennis Court Oath.
23 juin: Confrontation between Baratin and Sieyès/Mirabeau. Louis XVI orders Estates to meet separately.
27 juin: Louis XVI orders Iº and IIº Estates to join the soi-disant National Assembly while summoning military units to Paris.
30 juin: Mob invades St.-Germain-des-Prés and releases soldiers who had been imprisoned for their subversive political activities.
July 1789
8 juillet: Mirabeau demands the withdrawal of royal troops from Paris.
11 juillet: Louis XVI dismisses Necker; mobs attack customs-buildings, loot les Lazaristes, skirmish with the cavalry of the King's German Regiment outside the Tuileries; loyalty of French Guard units questionable.
14 juillet: La prise de la Bastille. After a brief siege, the governor of the Bastille surrenders the fortress and its munitions to an armed mob (which lynches him, and goes on to murder the provost of Paris).
15 juillet: National Assembly names Bailly mayor of Paris, and gives military command to the Marquis de La Fayette.
16 juillet: Louis XVI reinstates Necker and withdraws royal troops from Paris.
17 juillet: Louis XVI recognizes Bailly and La Fayette. Aristocrats begin to flee France (D'Artois, d'Enghien, de Breteuil, de Broglie, de Polignac, and the Prince de Condé).
20 juillet: La Grande Peur. Beginning of several weeks of peasant riots and rural unrest.
22 juillet: Amid anger over food prices, mob lynches Intendant of Paris (and his father-in-law).
August 1789
4 août: Abolition of feudalism. National Assembly abolishes seigneurial rights, manorial law, and other privileges granted by title of nobility or royal charter.
26 août: National Assembly adopts a Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.


text:
To protect our patrons and staff during this time, the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre will be closed until 2 June 2020.
More information
Browse and book tickets online
Dedicated seating options are available for patrons with mobility restrictions or wheelchairs. Contact the Box Office to book.
View the Conditions of sale for tickets
Too many spectacular shows to choose from? Buy the perfect gift with a Redcliffe Entertainment Centre gift certificate.
View the Conditions of sale for gift certificates
Purchase your gift certificate
Downs Street, Redcliffe 4020
Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(and 90 mins prior to performances)
Phone: (07) 3283 0407
Email: email@example.com


text:
We propose a novel method for detecting horizontal vanishing points and the zenith vanishing point in man-made environments. The dominant trend in existing methods is to first find candidate vanishing points, then remove outliers by enforcing mutual orthogonality. Our method reverses this process: we propose a set of horizon line candidates and score each based on the vanishing points it contains. A key element of our approach is the use of global image context, extracted with a deep convolutional network, to constrain the set of candidates under consideration. Our method does not make a Manhattan-world assumption and can operate effectively on scenes with only a single horizontal vanishing point. We evaluate our approach on three benchmark datasets and achieve state-of-the-art performance on each. In addition, our approach is significantly faster than the previous best method.
Resources:pdf   code   slides   poster
Zhai, M., Workman, S., & Jacobs, N. (2016). Detecting Vanishing Points using Global Image Context in a Non-Manhattan World. In IEEE Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR). bibtex


text:
Improvisation at the Earth market
Improvisation of ugliness, clayey guck, weed, vermins and abnormalities. At the "Earth market" event orchestrated by Mossutställningar Stockholm.
Improvisation of ugliness, clayey guck, weed, vermins and abnormalities. At the "Earth market" event orchestrated by Mossutställningar Stockholm.
Solo exhibition at Kaolin in Stockholm, february 2019. Adressing technologies to destroy life on the one hand and create life on the other.
Documenting the process of making EXPLO! / EXTINCT. Background, sketches, images and links.
From August 5 until November 5 in 2017, I'm part of the exhibition "Hertha Bengtsson Stipendiater 1996-2016" in Höganäs Konsthall.
My contribution to Attention: craft! Eleven contemporary artists from Sweden and Norway setting the temperature of the current craft scene.
Article written by Linus Ersson published in january 2014 in the magazine Hjärnstorm. Illustrated by his piece A place in the sun
In some tales the Hebrew word אמת, emet meaning truth is written on the golems forehead. Making an adventure game with Golem theme.
How to enjoy nature In 2010 I was invited to Biennale of northern environmental and sculpture art in Ii in northern Finland. I made an outside public installation lasting for several years called How to enjoy nature. In a post-box mounted … Read More
Arcrafteopteryx was a public decoration above the door of Crystal gallery in Stockholm 2008-2009. It can be read as a sign, a protective animal, icon or a grotto placed in an urban surrounding, a prehistoric bird caring for happiness and … Read More
"Aestheticly influenced by renaissance painting, objet d´art and contemporary spiritual movements I'm now showing the pieces First and Second Haven. First Haven is a museumlike piece with no other function than to carry art. A rickety wooden framework decorated with … Read More
My third solo exhibition was in Akershus kunstnersenter, Lilleström just outside Oslo in Norway 2004. It was about a being seduced by a romantic tourist image of France and being just fine about it. The exhibition showed three installations with … Read More
I Ferry to my son kan man leka och leva sig in i rollen som kapten, resenär eller bogvisirsmaskinist. Bilden är tillrättalagd och befriad från den reella platsens hierarkier, faror, smuts och vardagsproblem. Lekaren har möjlighet att välja när hon … Read More
Forgetting to look at the view was first shown at Svensk samtidskeramikk, Kunstindustrimuseet, Oslo in 2003. The exhibition was curated by Päivi Ernkvist, Sara Isaksson From and Åsa Jungnelius and opened by queen Sonja of Norway.
Love Jönsson, art ctitic, writer, curator and commissary at Röhsska museum in Gothenburg wrote a catalogue text about my work for Twelwe Hertha Bengtson grant recipients, an exhibition I attended which was shown in
Second solo exhbition was in 2001 in the craft and design gallery Agata, near Nytorget in Stockholm. The gallery was run by Maj Sandell and Agnes Lidman. The piece was accompanied by the following text. Myself, my girlfriend and our … Read More


text:
Jump to navigation
Submit Event Information
The Discover Quincy Holiday Pop Up Shop will be open daily from Friday, November 30 through Saturday, December 22 from 11am - 7pm at 1534 Hancock Street, formerly Payless Shoe Source. The shop features the works of 70+ local artisans including Art, Jewelry, Crafts, Gifts, Ceramics, Glass, Fiber and Woodwork. Some of Quincy's favorite retailers Caryn's Corner, Purefections, Ginger Betty's Bakery and Coffee Break Cafe and many of our non-profit organizations like the Quincy Historical Society and Houghs Neck Community Council are participating.
The Adams Academy, built of Quincy granite, is an early and important example of Gothic revival architecture in America. Endowed by John Adams as a preparatory school for boys, it was built on the site where the legendary patriot John Hancock was born. Now home to the Quincy Historical Society whose museum showcases the city's history from Native American times up through the early 21st century and archives are a major resource for information on local and area history.
On December 17, Victory Point in Marina Bay will host a wine dinner with Cusumano Sicilian Wines, a brand that seeks to innovate and celebrate classic Sicilian varietals. Created by brothers Alberto and Diego Cusumano and winemaker Mario Ronco the company now owns over 500 hectares of vineyards in Sicily, all with distinctive terroirs. They continue to produce outstanding wines that are fresh and unique but still pay homage to the history of these traditional Sicilian varietals.
Creating better speakers since 1949, Quincy Toastmasters #675 is a fun, friendly, and easy way to learn public speaking. Meetings are held every Monday at 7:00 pm at the Fore River Clubhouse, 16 Nevada Road, Quincy, MA 02169 from September 1st through June 30.


text:
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.
If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume you're happy to receive all cookies from the BMA website. Find out more about cookies
When you visit any web site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience.
Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
These cookies are required
These cookies allow us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information we collect is anonymous unless you actively provide personal information to us.
If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
These cookies allow a website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you're in) and tailor the website to provide enhanced features and content for you.
For example, they can be used to remember certain log-in details, changes you've made to text size, font and other parts of pages that you can customise. They may also be used to provide services you've asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. These cookies may be used to ensure that all our services and communications are relevant to you. The information these cookies collect cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
Without these cookies, a website cannot remember choices you've previously made or personalise your browsing experience meaning you would have to reset these for every visit. In addition, some functionality may not be available if this category is switched off.
Our websites sometimes integrate with other companies' sites. For example, we integrate with social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook, to make it easier for you to share what you have read. These sites place their own cookies on your browser as a result of us including their icons and 'like' or 'share' buttons on our sites.
On December 5th, I was lucky enough to attend the BMA Foundation for Medical Research Awards Ceremony, hosted at the spectacular grade II listed BMA House in London. The BMA Foundation has been supporting medical research since 1839 through awarding grants and prizes that encourage medical research, and each year they host an awards ceremony for the annual grant winners, of which I was fortunate to be one this year. This provides a wonderful opportunity for the successful candidates to hear from past winners about the work that the BMA grants have enabled them to complete, as well as meeting some of the fantastic people involved in running and supporting the BMA Foundation. The awards ceremony took place in the beautiful Great Hall, which was decorated very much in the theme of Christmas, and certainly got me feeling festive!
It was inspiring to hear from previous award winners, Dr Shreelata Datta and Dr Timothy England, who presented the findings of their research that their respective BMA grants enabled them to complete. Fingers crossed that I will be in a position to report back with similar impactful findings as a result of my work in a couple of years' time! I was fortunate enough to be awarded the Scholarship Grant, which will be used to support research comparing the risks and mechanisms of serious injury across UK sporting populations. Serious injuries and fatalities are rare but unwelcome consequences of participating in physical activity and sport, and may result in substantial lifetime-treatment costs for the healthcare system. However, relatively little is known about the incidence or impact of such events in the United Kingdom. As such, my BMA Scholarship grant will enable us to investigate these events, to hopefully help inform future evidence-based injury prevention and medical care strategies.
I had the pleasure of being seated next to Dr Philippa Whitford, who is a Member of Parliament and had rushed over to the awards ceremony having just voted on matters relating to the Brexit bill. This made for a fascinating evening of conversation, and I certainly learnt lots about the workings of Parliament and the Brexit process! To top the evening off, the after-dinner speech was delivered by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. As a Welshman myself, Baroness Grey-Thompson has long been a sporting hero, but it was equally inspiring to hear about her role in the House of Lords, and the work she is doing as a disability rights activist. I even had the honour of meeting Baroness Grey-Thompson; she is no stranger to sporting injuries and so was very interested in the work we will be undertaking.
Overall, this was a wonderful night, and it was a privilege to be in attendance. I now can't wait to get started on the research that the BMA Scholarship Grant will enable us to undertake. I would like to thank the BMA Foundation once again for the award and invitation to attend the ceremony, and all those who made the evening such a success.


text:
When trying to start a business, every time you do something wrong it slows you down. So the only way to do it fast is to do it right.
It all starts with what to sell.
But in order to know what to sell, you need to know the secret about picking a product…
The secret is to pick the people first.
Business is people, so you always look at a group of people who need a problem solved, and from there, the perfect product becomes obvious.
Secret 1: Picking a product first is fatal
Secret 2: Pick a group of people
Secret 3: How to pick the perfect group of ppl:
- Are they passionate and emotional about the topic?
- Are they irrational about the topic?
- Are they easy to reach?
- Are they insatiable?
If you'd like the full tutorial on this, check out my latest Youtube video on this topic released today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJj6z4RtOrk
For more articles, videos, and free trainings, head over to:
Snapchat: Mrmitchmiller
Instagram: Mitchjohnmiller
Youtube: Opposedmediacompany
Facebook: Mrmitchmiller


text:
Kettlebells for the win!
Kettlebells, kettlebells, kettlebells. Say it 12 times with a stone in your mouth and you'll burn 8 kcal per hour! Seriously.
While these big steely devices never quite made it to mainstream, kettlebells have achieved cult status among fitness connoisseurs.Rustic and manly, the handheld cannonballs were invented by the Russian and extensively used to toughen up red army soldiers back in the days.
Extending your center of gravity, kettlebells facilitate ballistic training where you lift and accelerate the weight before releasing it. Basic exercises such as the one pictured here will get your heart pumping fast, promote strength and endurance and involve your full body.
I'll admit, kettlebells are not exactly sexy training devices and mentioning them in casual conversations won't ring any bells (sorry…). Instead they are the secret weapons of real fitness enthusiasts and to my knowledge, only us at the Aspire Club offer kettlebells training sessions that don't take place in a dingy basement. Our facilities are brand new, our trainers highly skilled and our motivation to get you in shape unrivaled.
Our trainers have extensive kettlebell training experience and as you can see, it is not conceived exclusively for men. Women and youngsters alike can reap the benefits of kettlebell training as well.
Swing it!
A couple of exercises can easily be incorporated in your current routine and you'll quickly notice an improvement in your grip, core strength and cardiovascular health.
Instead of using the same routines and machines over and over again, why don't you pay us a visit and try out innovative alternatives? As the saying goes, doing things the same way as usual will only yield the usual results.
Are you ready for the extraordinary Adonis Golden Ratio ?
Call today 02 229 4114 or email us for a free discovery session
- Published in CrossFit, Fitness, Fitness Bangkok, Personal Training
5 Reasons Why Athletes Should Do Yoga
Yoga offers tremendous health and wellness benefits for everyone. As a means of therapy, Yoga is becoming increasingly popular among athletes and sports enthusiasts. Here are 5 key reasons why Yoga can be beneficial for those involved in sports and athletic training programs.
1) Yoga enhances recovery – most vigorous sport activities generate lactic acid in muscle tissue. If lactic acid is not removed
properly, it can adversely affect performance in future training sessions or events. Yoga exercises can help in the removal of lactic acid by gently circulating lactic acid out of muscle tissue and into the blood stream where it will make its' way to the liver for processing. Yoga also has shown to improve sleep patterns. Proper rest and ample sleep are critical periods for an athlete's recovery process.
2) Yoga restores balance and can help reduce injury. Many sport activities are dominant on one side of the body due to specific movements and joint loading. This mechanical dominance can create musculoskeletal imbalances that can generate chronic injuries. Yoga can be beneficial in reducing these tissue and joint imbalances.
3) Yoga improves biomechanics and energy conservation. Moving a joint requires energy. The more tension one has around that joint, the more energy is required to facilitate that movement. The goal of athletes is to have maximum performance with the most energy conservation. Yoga exercises that improve flexibility and joint range of motion reduce muscle tension and enhance sport biomechanics. This enhancement reduces the amount of energy needed for those movements, thus allowing an athlete to perform at higher levels and/or longer intervals.
4) Yoga improves body awareness and focus. Yoga employs physical and mental exercises that deepen one's sense of body positioning and movement (proprioception). Enhanced proprioceptive skills are crucial in the development and progression of athletic training. Yoga's use of breathing and centering techniques can be valuable tools for event preparation, routine and skill visualization, as well as stress/anxiety reduction.
5) Yoga improves breathing function. Yoga exercises, particularly pranayam exercises, have been shown to improve breathing mechanics and lung capacity. Focused breathing exercises develop one's ability to maximize function of all breathing mechanisms (diaphragm and intercostal breathing). Maximal lung health is vital for athlete's, especially for those who partake in aerobic-based sports and require efficient lungs to deliver sufficient oxygen uptake.Promo codes and coupons at http://www.betcode.co.uk/promo-code/bet365/.
Caution for athletes doing Yoga. Although Yoga offers great benefits, athletes should be mindful of the type of Yoga they do and how it is integrated into their training program. For example, some styles of Yoga can be very vigorous (vinyasa yoga) or have dehydrating effects (Hot Yoga). An athlete adding Yoga to their program needs to insure that the style of Yoga does not introduce over-training or other adverse effects. It is ideal to discuss with a qualified coach/trainer how best to integrate Yoga into a training routine keeping in mind the cycling of events and peak training periods.
Athletes can be too flexible! As much as one can see the benefit of being flexible, keep in mind that joints need stability. Over-training flexibility can reduce the ability of muscles, tendons, and ligaments to stabilize joint structures. Understand the nature of joint loading that is involved in particular sports and be mindful to not overuse Yoga flexibility exercises on those joints.
Finally, it may be easy for some athletes to try Yoga for the first time and feel they can jump into intermediate to advanced postures. Just like the sport they are coming from, they took years to build a foundation of where they are in that sport. This same approach should be applied with Yoga. Athletes, regardless of fitness level, should start with beginner classes so they build a foundation of all aspects of the practice: basic posture alignments, breathing techniques, and meditation applications. Many intermediate and advanced Yoga classes are taught in a manner that assume students have these foundations in place. Therefore, by skipping beginner programs, an athlete will miss out on crucial foundation elements.
Thanks to Kreg Weiss, BHKin
- Published in Fitness, Personal Training, Sports Performance, Youth Fitness


text:
We've been on a strict avoidance of all peanut products since my daughter was diagnosed with an allergy at 18 months. Abigail is now 9 and our family is blessed to be participating in a Clinical Trial at Duke Hospital (now UNC Hospital). Reading every label on every food item I purchase has also given me a strong sense of what it takes to eat healthy. So, here's our journey to eating healthy and becoming peanut allergy free!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Keeping Halloween Safe
So, what's the best part of Halloween? For the kids, it's coming home and dumping their overflowing trick-or-treat bags out on the middle of the floor to get a good look at all of the candy. Even though it's late, Abigail always gets to pick a piece and eat it. But, do you know what we have to do first? We have to sort the candy to look for pieces that contain peanuts.
Abigail dumps out her bag, and then she and I go through it piece by piece checking to see what's safe. All the chocolate (ahh..the good stuff) and any of the candy that we're not sure about goes to one side. All of the safe, mostly hard candy goes in her pile. Can you guess which pile is larger? It's not Abigail's. She has always been a really good sport about this. I'm so proud at how she does this so matter of factly. It's all she knows. She's never had a Kit Kat, Twix, Snickers, Reese's Cup or bag of M & M's. For that matter, I haven't had any of those for a while either. At least since last Halloween when I ate one of her "unsafe" Twix bars after she went to bed.
So, what is safe? I've compiled a list of peanut safe candies. I'm sure there are others, but it's a good start. As always, it's extremely important to check the package. A candy that may be safe in my region of the country, might be manufactured in an unsafe plant in your region. The manufacturer may have moved production to a plant with a chance of cross-contamination and is now labeling it differently. Also, I've found that what might be safe as a bagged product might not be safe packaged individually for trick-or-treating. Send me a comment, if you've found another brand that's safe, and I'll add it to the list.
Peanut Allergy Safe Halloween Candy
Tootsie Rolls and Pops
Charm's Suckers, Blow-Pops, Dum-Dums
Skittles, Starbursts, Smarties, Dots, Sweet Tarts
Wonka's Nerds Laffy Taffy, Runts
Junior Mints, Andes Mints, Peppermint Patties, Rolos
Lifesaver Gummies
Hershey's (plain chocolate bars, Kisses - not King Size or Seasonal Bags, Kissables)
Altoid Mints
Haribo Gummi Candies, Mike and Ikes
Supper Bubble Gum
Jolly Rancher (hard candy, lollipops and gummi candy)
Other safe treats include the individual trick-or-treat sized Teddy Grahams, Goldfish and Rice Krispy Treats.
Halloween can be really fun, but also really tough for many many kids. My family just has to look out for peanuts and nuts. What about children that are also allergic to milk, corn or soy? Their candy pile is even smaller. I've started giving out less candy and more non-food treats like pencils, stickers, tattoos and Halloween rings. There are lots of other options to keep Halloween safe and fun for everyone.
2 comments:
- Julie Redfern said...
Wow! Never even thought about Halloween candy. I give out pretzels and Justin thinks that is bad I can't imagine what he would say if I gave out pencils! Here's hoping that next year she can eat some of the "unsafe" candy! Love Julie
- October 27, 2009 at 9:41 AM
- Paul said...
I did not see Butterfingers mentioned, but if Abigail has never had one of those then she really has missed some good candy. I too never thought about it. Changing the subject, does Abigail like the song " the Unicorn" by the Irish Rovers? I do
U Paul
- October 31, 2009 at 7:31 AM


text:
What is Your Trading Style? Tradewell.io agents share some insight into the six major styles of trading cryptocurrencies and to help you decide which best suits your needs.
When trading cryptocurrency, you may notice that there are several trading styles to choose from. Every trader needs to understand the basics of each trading scheme, but sometimes these are not so easy to comprehend and follow. At Tradewell.io trading platform the company assigns a dedicated account manager to each client's portfolio and the trading strategies are worked on, taking into consideration the client's needs and available funds. The dedicated account manager is looking out for the client's investment safety, while making sure the customer can still enjoy a lucrative investing option.
Selecting your trading style might take some time and effort but Tradewell agents strongly believe in following a clear path and sticking to it, for your investment safety and in order to maximizing returns.
Here are the six main cryptocurrency trading styles Tradewell has analyzed as being trendy and popular:
1. Day Trading – This type of trading is exactly what it's called—trades that take place over the course of a day. It is similar to scalping, but because the trade runs somewhat longer, a bit more profit is expected on each trade.
2. Range Trading – Range trading is a type of day trading, but with the goal of trading within a predefined range. Range traders avoid buying into an uptrend or buying after a downtrend. Instead, they stick to buying at the bottom of the range with a stop and then selling at the top or scaling out towards it.
3. Intra-Day Trading – Also a type of day trading, this style is only different because it permits holding positions over more than just a single day. The market never really closes, so in reality, a trading day doesn't end. Some intra-day traders use software to automate positions.
4. Swing Trading – This type of trading occurs over a large range. Swing traders open positions at what they calculate to be the bottom. They then attempt to hold the position until it reaches the top, or gradually scale out of it to secure profits. This style of trade typically happens over the course of several days or even weeks. Traders who enjoy analyzing patterns and are able to stay calm as the trade swings up and down in waves may prefer this style of trading.
5. Position Trading – Although it is known as the simplest form of trading, this style requires a lot of discipline. Position traders have to hold on through bear and bull markets and crazy fluctuations, especially in the cryptocurrency market. The idea of this type of trading is to plan on taking a short position high or a long position low and sticking with it for longer periods ranging for weeks, months, or even years. Position trading is similar to swing trading and investing, but the goal is to make longer-term trading gains based on leveraging overarching trends.
6. Investing – Investing and trading are two different things. Nevertheless, investing also involves a certain amount of buying and selling. Investing has the general objective of making a profit over time and therefore, some prefer this over trading per se. It is a longer-term option, usually with minimal interaction.
Finding a Style That Works for You
The right trading style is an individual choice. One could embark upon any trading style in one shot or can ease into it with small buys over a period of time. No matter which style you choose, trading requires patience. It is important to stay calm through the fails and not to judge a style based on minimal results in a short space of time. The goal is to not to be right every time, but rather to be right more often than wrong. Once you find a style that suits you, take time to refine it. Don't switch it when things look like they're going wrong, rather calibrate it and be sure to use the correct type of risk-management tactics through a good, effective platform like Tradewell.io. This way, you can ensure that the lessons you learn stay affordable.
Care to read more about Tradewell? Click here


text:
Do you like sports ? Do you like music ? In the United States, Mark Wheeler is a very talented artist who has developed "Ping-Pong FM", a creative ping pong game that allows you to interact in real time with your favorite music.
Ping-Pong FM allows you to control the BPM of the music. Specifically, the music is influenced by the speed of your game. If you are too slow, it becomes more and more serious and heavy. The idea, you understood it, is to manage to play ping-pong while keeping the rhythm of the music. We love !
Video: ReacTj - ReacTable Trance live performance #2 (April 2020).


text: The GEF was formed in 2008 as an avenue for community members to donate their time and funds on behalf of the Goochland County Public Schools. In 2016, the GEF's board of directors went through a strategic planning process, recognizing that the schools are limited by resources and regulated curriculum to provide much needed programming. As a result, the board revised the mission to secure funding to support innovative learning opportunities for Goochland County Public School students. In May, 2017, the board of directors hired an executive director to grow the organization through new programming, raised awareness, and increased revenues. Since that time, we have been able to implement a number of new programs to meet the needs of children in Goochland County to prepare them for an ever-changing and unknown global marketplace and community life.


text:
HXT Servo
categories: Radios & Servos, Servos
Availablity: Out stockSKU: HXT900
Out of stock
Get an alert when the product is in stock:
HXT 900 9 Gram Servo
, one of the most famous and the best value micro servos available.
Used by tens of thousands of hobbyiests world wide. The HXT900 is the #1 trusted low cost 9g servo.
Size : 21x12x22 mm / 0.74×0.42×0.78 in
Voltage : 3v ~ 6v
Weight: 11g / 0.39oz
Speed : 0.12 sec/60(4.8V)
Torque : 2.5 kg-cm
Working Temp : -30C~60C
Plastic Bushing, 25cm wire, coreless motor
Servo arms & screw included
Gears: Nylon White type
There are no reviews yet.


text:
WoolcockLocated in the inner-city suburb of Red Hill, Woolcock Street was a modest 3-bedroom workers cottage that had been largely untouched for the last 100 years.
The basic accommodations and living spaces have been expanded and the home has been transformed into a modern and functional living space.
Due to the limited budget, the key to this design was to keep it simple and appreciating the classical design elegance throughout the home.
A new kitchen, living and alfresco area were added at the rear almost doubling the home in size and space.
The three bedrooms, bathroom and dining area spaces in the existing home were renovated reflecting the original style and period of when the home was first built.
The result is a modest pre-war inner-city home with a blend of classical character designed with modern living in mind.


text:
The Charmed One Lisa Parker Canvas Print 19cm x 25cm (7" x 10")
Product Description
Surrounded by an entwined wreath of dark green Ivy, this black cat looks into the eyes of a charmed one; it's owner. A bewitching canvas print full of mythical symbols, fantasy artist Lisa Parker has created a piece perfect for bringing a starry atmosphere to your home. Harnessing the spirits and psychic forces with the treasured pentacle and assistance from the yellow eyed moggie, could you be the chosen one with this canvas print?
- Size: 19cm x 25cm (7" x 10")
- Stock ID: 330797
- View all Canvas Prints…
People Who Bought This Canvas Print Also Bought
The PopArtUK Guarantee: 100% Satisfaction or Your Money Back!
We're so confident you'll love your purchase, if for any reason you are not 100% satisfied we will be happy to exchange your goods or give you a full refund - guaranteed!


text:
You must be of legal drinking age to enter this site.
Are you over 18?
We use cookies to improve your experience with our site. By choosing yes you agree to our Cookie and Privacy Policy
Where to start? First things first: we recommend kicking things off with your favourite varietal from your favourite winery. That's Moorilla, of course (wink, wink etc., etc.). Buy at least three bottles from three consecutive vintages (eg. three each from 2008, 2009, 2010, and so on). When you've got these, drink one from each vintage in the same sitting (you party animal, you) or at least around the same time. We recommend picking a special day for said drinking so you don't forget. If it's fizz, the festive season and New Year's Eve are ideal. If it's a table wine, perhaps crack open one bottle (or all three) on your birthday. Share the experience with your best chums and family. They'll feel super special.
The first thing you'll see is vintage variation. The style will usually stay the same with a slight tweak to the winemaking. The weather will have been different across these years and this will be obvious in the wines. You'll begin to understand what kind of vintage you prefer. You might prefer how warmer vintages produce riper flavours, darker colour and body, and a softer finish.
Drink each of your three wines from the same vintage a few years apart. You'll begin to understand if you prefer a wine in its youth or maturity. The flavours of some mature wines can be an acquired taste, such as Riesling. Practice makes perfect. Tough gig.
How about fizz to get your collection started? It's quick and easy to collate a bunch of sparkling wines—you'll be popping the cork of ten-year-old sparklings before you know it. Take a quick trip around Tasmania's cellar doors and you'll find heaps of five- to ten-year-old sparklings for purchase. Now picture your wine fridge (you should probably get one of those) with a shelf of six spaces. Buy a sparkling that's five years old, another that's six and so on, until you have six different vintages ranging from five to ten years old. If you can't do it all at once, gather and be patient. When you finally drink your ten-year-old sparkling, replace it with a five-year-old sparkling to maintain your collection. As each year goes by, you'll have a special bottle ready to roll.


text:
Our partner Mountain View Eco Farm in Pokhara were victims of the terrible 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck near Nepal's capital Kathmandu on April 25. This sustainable and organic demonstration farm is run by the family of MVEF director Govinda Bedraj, a generous soul whose love for the Earth, organic farming practices and his country ooze out of his being. Help him rebuild his source of livelihood and the ability to train resource-poor farmers in sustainable farming practices.
Mountain View Eco Farm fell victim to April 25's earthquake near Kathmandu, Nepal. While thankfully the family that runs the farm were not hurt, they have suffered tremendous destruction to their home but also their farm which was their source of livelihood, and are now living in a makeshift structure. We are raising funds on MVEF's behalf to help their family rebuild, recover and resume their business of training resource-poor farms and youth in sustainable farming methods.
We want to support the cascading impact that Mountain View Eco Farm has on the farming community in Pokhara - MVEF works with youth and poor farmers in the area to help them improve their livelihood by providing them with education and training in organic, sustainable farming methods, livestock management and agroforestry. The sooner MVEF recovers, the quicker will they be able to aid other affected farmers and help others get back on their feet.
MVEF relies heavily on foreign volunteer support for their work. MVEF also works with 2 elementary schools in Pokhara with which they share their volunteers who have an interest in teaching English as a second language to children. Volunteers not only provide an extra set of hands on the farm, but provision of hospitality to MVEF is a vital source of income to support the demonstration farm. Helping MVEF rebuild quickly will minimize the impact of loss.


text: September 23, 2010 SHOT Show 2010 Day 2 A quick look at some of the new guns from Day 2 of the 2010 SHOT Show.By Press ReleaseBenelli MR1 5.56The ultra-reliable ARGO (Auto-Regulating-Gas-Operated) system used by the U.S. Military has been incorporated into the new Benelli MR1, and now can be the centerpiece of an effective home defense plan. The MR1 rifle, Benelli's latest offering, is chambered in 5.56mm NATO (.223 Rem.) and uses the battle-proven ARGO system — the same system developed by Benelli for the M1014 and used for over a decade in multiple conflicts by the United States Marine Corps. The sights are a military-style ghost ring aperture, adjustable for windage and elevation in the field, using only a cartridge rim. A Picatinny rail allows mounting of both conventional and night-vision sights, while retaining metallic-sight capability. All steel parts are black phosphated and aluminum parts are hard-anodized in a matte finish for low visibility and corrosion resistance. The Benelli MR1 carbine comes standard with a five-round magazine, and can also accept standard M16/AR15 magazines. An optional Picatinny tri-rail fore-end kit is available for mounting a laser aiming device, front handle, illuminator and other accessories. The MR1 features a stainless steel, self-cleaning piston that operates directly against the proven rotating bolt, thereby eliminating the need for complex linkages found on other inferior gas systems. This piston-driven system (ARGO), perfected by Benelli, incorporates a gas port located just forward of the chamber where the gases are hotter and cleaner, resulting in less fouling and more reliable cycling. Benelli MR1 5.56 Black Hills 6x45 The 6x45 is simply a .223/5.56 necked up to 6mm caliber. Black Hills introduced a 6x45 mm loaded with either a 100-grain Sierra Spitzer at 2600 fps, or an 85 grain Sierra GameKing at 2700 fps. The 6x45 is simply a .223/5.56 necked up to 6mm caliber. That means the cartridge is ideally suited to the AR-15 platform and allows the use of heavier bullets with no loss of magazine capacity. Lighter varmint loadings are expected to follow initial loadings.Bushnell XLT RiflescopesBushnell has redesigned its top selling line of Trophy series scopes for 2010 with a host of new upgrades. The new Trophy XLT scopes feature fully multi-coated lenses that provide an incredible 91% light transmission. The new Euro design windage and elevation knobs are finger adjustable for quick and easy sight-in or in the field changes. The scopes have a new stylish sleeker design with slimmed down bells, a new integrated saddle and a redesigned, easy-to-operate power change ring with the magnification numbers facing the shooter for faster in the field adjustments. The new Euro design windage and elevation knobs are finger adjustable for quick and easy sight-in or in the field changes. The windage cap features the new Trophy XLT logo. Each new Trophy XLT scope also comes with a set of Butler Creek flip open caps.CZ 455The new CZ 455 is the next generation of the CZ bolt action rimfire. The 455 model will eventually consolidate all of the receivers currently used in the 452 line into one common platform. This, combined with the new interchangeable barrel system of the CZ 455, will allow the user to easily change the stock configuration as well as the caliber of their rifle. The 455 retains the accuracy and quality of the adjustable trigger, hammer forged barrel and billet machined receiver from the CZ 452. Improvements that the 455 brings include new manufacturing technology and tighter tolerances for improved accuracy and smoother operation. The American model is the first to see the benefits of the change from 452 to 455. Other configurations will be making the conversion soon. The 455 retains the accuracy and quality of the adjustable trigger, hammer forged barrel and billet machined receiver from the CZ 452. Federal Premium Component Bullets Federal's Premium line was introduced in 1977 and continues to offer some of the best bullets available. There are now over 180 Premium centerfire rifle options for hunters and shooters of all types, and now those bullets are available to handloaders. There are now over 180 Federal Premium centerfire rifle options for hunters and shooters of all types, and now those bullets are available to handloaders. Trophy Bonded Bear Claw has long been considered one of the top bullets for big game, as well as large and dangerous game. More recently, Trophy Bonded Tip has combined several technologies to offer hunters improved performance. Those technologies include a jacket bonded to the core for high weight retention, neon polymer tip and boat-tail design for flat trajectory and improved accuracy, and nickel-plated bullet for corrosion protection.FNH FNAR The FNAR is now available with 16" cold hammer forged MIL-SPEC fluted barrel with a hard-chromed bore and target crown barrel. This extremely accurate semi-automatic rifle has an ambidextrous magazine release button that drops the detachable 20, 10 or 5 round steel box magazine (DBM). A one-piece receiver mounted MIL-STD 1913 optical rail comes standard for unlimited optics choices and also features three rails on the stock's fore-end for mounting tactical lights or lasers. hootermag.com/files/2010/09/5rs_newfhnar_010810a.jpg" width="420" height="115" class="promo"> A one-piece receiver mounted MIL-STD 1913 optical rail comes standard for unlimited optics choices and also features three rails on the stock's fore-end for mounting tactical lights or lasers. Hornady 7.62x39 and 5.45x39Hornady will offer both of these highly demanded cartridges for 2010. Hornady will offer both 7.62c39 and 5.45x39 cartridges for 2010. Both the 7.62x39 and the 5.45x39 feature high-quality, lacquer-coated steel cases with non-corrosive berdan primers. Each cartridge is loaded with Hornady V-MAX bullets and carefully chosen propellants, and all loading is done at the Hornady factory. The 7.62x39 is stoked with a 123-grain V-Max with a muzzle velocity of 2350 fps, while the 5.45x39 is still in development and ballistics were not available at press time. It is reported to boasts a 60-grain V-Max bullet.Redfield Scopes--American MadeBuilt in Oregon for American hunters, Redfield's new line of Revolution riflescopes offers an unmatched array of optical, mechanical and functional features in the commonly affordable $130 retail price range. The Revolution comes in 2-7x33mm, 3-9x40mm, 3-9x50mm and 4-12x40mm models, each with a black matte finish and either a 4-Plex or Accu-Range reticle. The Revolution comes in 2-7x33mm, 3-9x40mm, 3-9x50mm and 4-12x40mm models, each with a black matte finish and either a 4-Plex or Accu-Range reticle. Key features include: Illuminator Lens System with premium lenses and vapor-deposition multi-coatings for a bright, crisp sight picture designed to provide superior light transmission in the critical low-light/blue wavelength conditions that are often present when game is most active; Accu-Trac windage and elevation adjustment system with resettable precision stainless steel 1/4-MOA finger click adjustments for superior repeatability and reliability; Rapid Target Acquisition (RTA) lockable eyepiece to help the hunter quickly find the "sweet spot" behind the scope and shoot with greater accuracy; and Accu-Range reticle option provides hold points to 500 yards for simple, long-range shooting precision. The AUG/A3 SA USA was engineered specifically with the American marksman in mind, and it incorporates all the features that AUG aficionados have always desired. SteyrTwo decades after it was banned from importation, the venerated and much-sought-after Steyr AUG has made its triumphant return to firearm stores across America. Now built stateside by Steyr subcontractor Sabre Defense — legendary for its tactical rifles and its unrivaled M2HB and Minigun barrels currently in use by the U.S. military — under the watchful eyes and to the exacting tolerances of Austrian engineers, the new Steyr AUG/A3 SA USA made its debut at the 2009 SHOT Show and is now available in 5.56x45mm.After the importation ban in 1989, the legendary AUG/A1 frequently commanded in excess of $5,000, but the svelte, utilitarian Austrian bullpup in its upgraded, modern A3 configuration is now available at a fraction of that. With an overall length of 28.15 inches including its 16-inch heavy barrel, the uncompromising, clean-running AUG/A3 SA USA measures 8 inches shorter than an AR-15 carbine with a comparable barrel length and an extended stock, making the AUG the ultimate home-defense or ranch rifle. And while the AR-15's often maligned gas-impingement system expels a large quantity of operational gas — and all the accompanying carbon and unburned powder — directly into the bolt carrier within the receiver, all gas used to cycle the utterly reliable short-stroke gas-piston AUG design exits the system within an inch of the barrel's gas port. The new AUG/A3 SA USA also has two gas adjustment settings. The AUG/A3 SA USA was engineered specifically with the American marksman in mind, and it incorporates all the features that AUG aficionados have always desired in the platform. An innovative muzzle brake design tames recoil exceptionally effectively, providing for accurate second shots on target. The new last-round bolt-hold-open feature provides a subtle "feel" indication that the magazine is empty, and after a magazine change, the low-profile bolt release is conveniently located on the left side of the stock. The redesigned charging handle, forward on the left side of the receiver, also serves as a forward assist.The most obvious departure from the AUG of two decades ago is the lack of an integral optical sight. In keeping with its A3 designation, the new AUG is of a flat-top design with a marked, 25-position Picatinny rail. This makes sighting options almost limitless — from low-powered, long-eye relief optics to high-powered scopes to iron sights or even a combination of both. AUG purists need not fret; a Picatinny version of the original integrated Austrian "donut reticle" 1.5X optical sight is also available from Steyr Arms. A smaller side rail also has been added for the integration of one of the many illumination or laser devices on the market.Of course, the AUG/A3 SA USA has all the classic features and benefits that established it as the pinnacle of modern rifle design, including expedited disassembly as well as simple conversion to left-hand operation, which requires replacement of the standard bolt with the optional left-eject bolt. It also features a quick-change barrel with a collapsible forward grip. The AUG/A3 SA USA includes two transparent polymer 30-round magazines, a cleaning kit that stores in the rifle's buttstock, a factory sling, a soft carry case and an owner's manual. The patented Silent-Tek finish on the Vanguard HB-ST provides a unique textured "sure-grip" for positive handling. Weatherby Vanguard Synthetic HB-STWeatherby showed a new Vanguard Synthetic HB-ST bolt-action rifle. The patented Silent-Tek finish on the Vanguard HB-ST provides a unique textured "sure-grip" for positive handling and the ultimate in quiet concealment in the field. Recoil is mitigated using a low density recoil pad. Barrel is 22 inches, #3 contour with matte black finish and fully recessed target crown. The trigger is factory tuned and fully adjustable. Chamberings are .223 Rem. and .308 Win.Weaver Steel Tube K4To celebrate Weaver's 80th Anniversary the optics team is offering a return of its legendary K4 steel tube scope. Just like the original K-Series Weaver scopes, this commemorative scope also features all the benefits of modern technology combined with the styling of the original. For those who love the nostalgia of bygone years, this limited production scope is a must-have optic. For those who love the nostalgia of bygone years, this limited production scope is a must-have optic. Winchester AmmunitionCollectors take note-- in 2010, Winchester Ammunition will pay tribute to Oliver Winchester's 200th birthday by introducing the new Oliver F. Winchester commemorative line in .22 Long Rifle, .45 Colt and .30-30 Win. A limited edition Model 1894 centerfire rifle will be introduced in 2010 in honor of the Winchester name as well. The Oliver F. Winchester limited edition cartridges feature nickel-plated shell casings bearing a special "OFW" head stamp. The Oliver F. Winchester limited edition cartridges feature nickel-plated shell casings bearing a special "OFW" head stamp. All of the offerings come in collectable vintage packaging and a biography of the man who helped "Win the West."The .22 Long Rife is loaded with a 40 grain plated lead round nose, the .45 Colt cartridge with a 250 grain lead round nose and the .30-30 Win. with a 150 grain Power Point."We should all appreciate the path that Oliver Winchester created for not only our company but the shooting sports industry," said Dick Hammett, president of Winchester Ammunition. "Oliver Winchester was a pioneer and he left a legacy that we are proud to uphold. Without a doubt he's one of the most famous names in the shooting sports industry and it's only fitting that we pay tribute to his success during the year of his 200th birthday." GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up


text:
Are you looking for premium fencing companies in Bournemouth? Sharman Fencing has a great reputation for specialised fencing across Bournemouth and the surrounding areas. As members of the Fencing Contractors Association for twenty years, they have accumulated years of knowledge to provide you with the security you desire. Call our team today on 01929 472181 for a range of fencing services, Sharman Fencing is premier in their field for supplying fences for the following:
Bournemouth Fencing Companies Services
Out of all the Bournemouth fencing companies, we can guarantee quality service from our experienced team who will deliver the protection you require.
Whether you are a school or business, we have damage resistant fences suited to your requirements. Our commercial fences are made to prevent vandalism and theft to your property by using resilient technology.
For a quick and efficient installation, our chain link fencing is constructed with galvanised steel so you can be assured that all your staff and personal items are secured on your property. We supply quality hard-wearing steel palisade fences to the strong and aesthetically pleasing mesh panelling. When you're looking at fencing companies Bournemouth you can depend on Sharman Fencing to give effective security from your home to your business.
Strong and secure fencing is a necessity if you're working in agriculture. Protection of your property is of the utmost importance, and at Sharman Fencing we will deter any intruders with our top of the range gates and enclosures.
Whether it's to protect your animals or fields, our specialised enclosures provide the perfect security for your property. Accessibility is essential to agricultural fencing. Our field gates are customised to your requirements, whether they are for horses or vehicles, we provide you ease of access to your property.
As one of the top fencing companies in Bournemouth, we know the best techniques to ensure the protection of your industrial property. As a professional fencing service, we take pride in supplying quality fencing security for big industries.
Our products range from high-end security fencing and gates to our medium security mesh panels. For a perimeter fence around your premises, our fences are tall enough to thwart any intruder. We have a large supply of fences to choose from for an effective guard to your industrial property.
What Our Fencing Provides:
- Provide local service
- Manufacture to specific requirements
- On-site reparations
- Specialise in all types of security fencing
- Certified team
Get in touch
Call us now on 01929 472181 or email us on email@example.com for more information.


text:
Plavecký Stadion SK Slavia
Important Notice Please Read - CLICK HERE
Swimmers Guide is not connected with any of the more than 20,000+ facilities listed on this site in any way. We cannot tell you the pools' opening and closing times; we cannot tell you about the availability and cost of swimming lessons; we cannot help you find your children's lost goggles or bathing suits.
We can and do try to give you reliable information about the pools, their locations, their access policies, and their single-visit or casual swimming prices. Where possible, we include email addresses and hypertext links to the pools' own official websites, and links to the websites of the clubs and teams that swim there. Look to those resources within each listing for more detailed information.
The data in each listing is under continual review and is revised whenever the site's editors become aware of a change but, with more than 20,000 listings, a complete, periodic review of every listing takes about three years to complete; in many places, prices will change two or three times before we have a chance to check the pool's official website again.
For that reason, we ask for your help: If any of the information in the listing is incorrect, out of date, or could be improved, please tell us. There is an "Edit" button on just about every line of every listing, click on the edit button to tell us what needs to be changed. Please consider checking the listings of the pools you regularly use at home or when traveling, as your knowledge may be helpful to someone else who is unfamiliar with your area and visiting for the first time.
To our English users: For reasons described in the FAQ, county names shown the listings in England are the cities' and towns' historic counties, not necessarily the counties they are assigned to now.
Adult Admission Price & Policy
1½ hours limited admission weekdays between 6 and 9 AM and between 5 and 8 PM CZK 100; SC CZK 70.
[October, 2019]
Note: Admission policies and prices shown in Swimmers Guide listings are believed to be correct as of the date(s) shown in brackets. If not correct now, please click on the "Edit" button and tell us so this listing can be fixed and the information brought current. This site works best when its users take an active role in the maintenance of the data.
Both the locker rooms and the showers are also well-maintained. The lockers are full-size lockers that lock with a key on a wristband.
Be sure to check the website for lap swim hours. Except for turbulence, this is a very good pool!
[October, 2019]


text:
In Case of Emergency
For US Citizens
The Embassy is receiving an increased volume of inquiries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and working extended hours to assist U.S. citizens. Please do your part to help keep our phone lines available for emergency calls by consulting our COVID-19 information page before calling; we are updating this page daily.
If you are a citizen of the United States and have an emergency during normal business hours (8:30 am-5 pm), email firstname.lastname@example.com or call (56-2) 2330-3000. If you have an after-hours emergency, call (56-2) 2330-3000 to be connected with the duty officer. Emergencies are generally considered to be life-threatening situations.
For all non-emergency matters, please email the American Citizen Services unit at email@example.com.
The Embassy/Consulate is closed to the public on Chilean and U.S. Public Holidays. See the following link for a list of these dates.
If you are a victim of crime, call the local police at 133. The U.S. Embassy cannot take custody of U.S. citizens or intervene in Chilean legal procedures. All U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the Government of Chile.
If you are injured and require immediate medical attention, call emergency medical services at 131.
If your passport was lost or stolen, see information for obtaining a replacement or emergency passport on our website. Unless it is a life-threatening situation, the embassy will assist you with a limited-validity emergency passport on the next business day. Please be prepared to contact your airline to reschedule flights.
For Non-U.S. Citizens
Legal Permanent Residents and Non-U.S. Citizens should seek assistance from their nearest embassy or consulate. The American Citizen Services unit does not answer questions related to non-immigrant or immigrant visa matters.
If you have a question pertaining to a visa matter, please visit the visa information section on our website.
If you need to contact the Non-Immigrant Visa unit, email the unit at email@example.com.
If you have questions pertaining to immigrant visas or are a legal permanent resident, please visit https://cl.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/ or email the unit at email@example.com. The American Citizen Services unit does not answer questions related to immigrant visa matters.


text:
678 Hart Road, Batavia
Proposed New Construction, Custom Built Home with Well Established Builder-Other Plans Available!Great Location in Highly Regarded Barkei Farms Neighborhood within minutes of I88, Metra,Shopping, Restaurants, Prairie Path and in Reknowned Batavia Schools! Lot 49 is one of the Largest Lots in this Premier, Batavia Custom Home Neighborhood!This Home Plan features Very Open Floor Plan with Open Concept Large Kitchen to Family Room, 9' First Floor Ceilings, 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths & 2nd Floor Bonus Room. Kitchen Includes Granite Countertops & Stainless Steel Appliances Package. Standard Features include State-of-the Art, High Performance, Healthy, Comfortable Millennium III Package w/2 Year Heat, Cooling & Comfort Guarantee with a 54 HERS Rating! Deeper 9' pour Basement with 3 piece Rough-in Plumbing for Future Bath- 3-car Front Load Garage & Concrete Drive. Contact Listing Agent for more detailed home specifications- (Contingent on Closing on Lot which is included in this List Price)
Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Gas Logs, Gas Starter, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Sam Rotolo Middle School of Bat
The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than American Realty & Associates are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity thumbnail logo (a little black house) and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Many homes contain recording devices, and buyers should be aware they may be recorded during a showing.
Listing information last updated on April 7th, 2020 at 2:35am CDT.


text:
Baseball fields in towns Manchester/Essex
My name is Marty Flood and I am the president of a new local charity, the Friends of Memorial Park Improvement Project, Inc. A resident of Manchester, I am also on the board of the M/E Junior Hornets Football Club and you may recall we had some contact last season. The Friends of Memorial Park Improvement Project, Inc. hopes to improve the men's baseball field in Essex as well as the adjacent war memorials. Our board consists of residents from Essex and Manchester who are interested in men's baseball at every level as well as the veteran memorials located directly behind the home plate area. Currently, I am trying to generate support for the organization. To date, we have presented the project and plans to several municipal committees in Essex as well as the local American Legion in town.


text:
Slips in Manuel Reef Marina (Sea Cow´s Bay)
2 Vote(s) in total.
The world's largest Online Nautical Guide with information on more than 8500 Marinas
2 Vote(s) in total.
Total views 1743 veces
The marina in British Virgin Islands in the city of Leonards has a highly varied range of services available to its customers, which include water and electricity. It is a marina with moderate capacity for medium size boats, taking into account the number and size of its moorings (max. length: 60.00 – max. draught: 3.00). This marina has a complementary selection of nautical activities, so you can practice a number of different sea-related sports. Proximity to an airport means that this marina is also accessible by air.


text:
Contact us!Got a tip? Send it our way at email@example.com!
Recent Comments
- My Blog on Junko Mizuno's Stunning Kuro Megami For Kidrobot Black
- Patrick Stolz on Dengeki 20th Anniversary: Bandai's Figuarts ZERO
- Ell on Celebrate Spooktober With Kotobukiya's Horror Bishoujo Pinhead
- Sasha Q on Celebrate Spooktober With Kotobukiya's Horror Bishoujo Pinhead
- figma D.Va Explodes Onto the Scene | Plastikitty on Overwatch Nendoroid Mei Joins The Fray
Super Sonico Archive
Winter WonFest 2018: Max FactoryPosted by Leah Bayer on February 17, 2018 | No CommentsMax Factory has always been about quality over quantity, and that's certainly clear from their scaled figure Wonder Festival lineup. It's very small! We have seen the Fate/Stay Night and Vocaloid figures, but of course there's a handful more. We have two KanColle girls: Suzuya Kai-II and a damage mode Saratoga. Their Racing Sonico is finally painted, as is the gorgeous Mage from 7th Dragon. Ai-chan from Tawawa on Monday is also painted, if boobs that look like they are literally filled with helium are your thing. They'll also be taking on Utaha Kasumigaoka from Saekano. [via whl4u]
Sonico Gets Her Hestia Cosplay On In Her Newest FigurePosted by Leah Bayer on January 11, 2018 | No CommentsI'm sure you all remember the Sonico x Hestia figure from a few months back because, well, it's really weird. I mean, no weirder than any other Sonico figure, but still. On a scale of one to ten in "why is this happening," this is a solid 7.5. I mean, I'm into it. But why is it happening? She is finally colored, and is it just me or is the paint a little off? Like the colors seems hyper-saturated and unnatural. Then again, I think it's probably just the camera filter used. Man, that boob ribbon looks super uncomfortable. It's bad enough on Hestia, but on our busty girl Sonico? Get her out of that!! Also, that pose must be hell to hold. She's got some sturdy thigh muscles. [via t_santa's Twitter]
Hestia Sonico Is BestiaPosted by Leah Bayer on October 20, 2017 | 1 CommentSonico is an odd character. While she does indeed have an anime of her own and (I guess) a personality of her own, so much of her official and fanart involves her cosplaying. So Sonico-as-other-characters figures (especially fairytale girls) seem to be just as popular as Sonico-as-herself figures. Like, for example, Racing Sonico Miku! This time around it's Hestia from Danmachi, who had like 6 months in the spotlight. Remember when everyone was pumping out Hestia? That died down pretty quick. But she's posed to make a comeback… or at least her outfit is. Though Sonico has a little trouble fitting into it, it seems. We don't know who is manufacturing her yet, but I hope it turns out as nice as the art! [via t_santa]
FuRyu's New Sonico Is Surprisingly PrettyPosted by Leah Bayer on October 4, 2017 | No CommentsWhen I first saw the images for this figure pop up on my Twitter feed, I would never have guessed that it was a prize. I assumed that it was some surprise new Wing version of her, or maybe Orca. But no, this is a prize figure from FuRyu! Given that they're branching out into scales, maybe I shouldn't be surprised at how great she looks. I love when we get more casual Sonico, especially in her OG cat hoodie outfit. While this is newer art and as such features her new-and-improved bust (remember when it wasn't so crazy?), I'm still smitten. And it's cheap as heck! You can get both colorways at AmiAmi for an absolute steal. [via t_santa]
Check Out The Figures At The 49th Prize FairPosted by Leah Bayer on September 6, 2017 | 1 CommentPrize figures have always been appealing: you get a cheap version of a popular character, often in an outfit that we'd never see in scales. Plus, the quality gets better and better on them every year. With rising scaled figure prices and a worsening exchange rate, prize figures are looking better than ever, so it's a good thing the upcoming lineup of them seems amazing! We have all the regulars out and about: Evangelion, Kantai Collection, Sword Art Online, Fate/Grand Order, Bakemonogatari, Miku, Lupin, and many many more. The noodle topper ones really seem to be taking the prize world by storm: I have a few and can vouch for how amazingly fun they are to display all sorts of odd ways. Any of them catch your eye? [via Dengeki]
Summer WonFest 2017: (NSFW) Orchid SeedPosted by Leah Bayer on July 30, 2017 | No CommentsDoes anyone else worry that Orchid Seed is kind of dying? I think about it often. They used to be one of my faves, and I will be forever thankful that they actually put out Samurai Tamaki, but it seems like every event they have less and less. Will I ever get my library girl? No. No I will not. This year there were only 3 real updates: swimsuit Mammon and the Dark Elf are painted, and they have the sculpt for swimsuit Tomoe was on display. That's basically it. And they had very little art too, though the focus did seem to be on swimsuit Sonico so she's probably next. [via Dengeki]
Summer WonFest 2017: ques QPosted by Leah Bayer on July 30, 2017 | No CommentsAs you would expect from ques Q, the majority of their figures at Wonder Festival were from either Kantai Collection or Touhou Project. Boy, they just love those franchises! And their Kashima & Ro 500 were finally painted. Ro is so cute! Of course they had some other announcements, like Lala from To LOVEru as… Marilyn Monroe? Hmm. Curious. Rocket Sonico is sadly not painted, but at least they brought her! The Maid ver Samurai looks amazing, I love the skele-robot fish. They also will be doing Sagiri Izumi and Elf Yamada from Eromanga Sensei & Erika Itsumi and Clara from Girls und Panzer. [via Dengeki]
Summer WonFest 2017: GSC & Co x Miku HatsunePosted by Leah Bayer on July 29, 2017 | 6 CommentsEvery year seems to be a big year for Miku Hatsune figures, but this year is extra-special because Good Smile Company is doing a bunch of 10th anniversary figures! That's right, 10 years of Miku. Seems longer, right? We will be getting a scale, Nendoroid, and figma of this special anniversary Miku. But that's not all! We have more of the cute Nendoroid CODE outfits and a bunch of lovely scales. GSC will be doing a Harvest Moon Miku, and we have two from Max Factory: Vintage Dress and Winter Heroine, who is finally painted. Plus, as a weird bonus, Sonico cosplaying as this year's Racing Miku! And there's more racing where that came from: the cute bike Miku is getting a figma, and the scale of 2017 is finally painted. No Thai Racing Miku though, hmm? Maybe she'll show up later. [UPDATE] We have a few announcements from FREEing in the gallery! The wedding one looks super cute. [via whl4u]
Winter WonFest 2017: VertexPosted by Leah Bayer on February 19, 2017 | No CommentsVertex used to make big, ambitious figures. They bust onto the scene with the entry plug Evangelion figures, after all! But recently their "make every figure have huge boobs" hasn't seemed to be working so well, and production has definitely slowed down. They only had 4 figures on display at Wonder Festival, and two of them (the Shining Blade Sakuya bikini figures) were just color variations! They also had the weird Christmas Sonico out, along with Mitsumi Gijou from Tokyo Necro. Sadly, still no Noel or the new Selvaria. They did have an announcement for a bikini elf girl with art that looks like Tony Taka except it's actually Tsurusaki Takahiro. Thrilling. [via moeyo]
Winter WonFest 2017: ques QPosted by Leah Bayer on February 19, 2017 | 1 CommentLike usual, ques Q's booth at Wonder Festival was like 80% KanColle and Touhou Project. Yet they put out figures from both those series so slowly! It's a conspiracy to drive us insane, I tell you. At least this year they had some cool KanColle girls who we don't usually see, like Northern Princess (squee!), Kashima, Ro 5oo, and Naka. And they didn't announce any more, thank the lord. On the Touhou front they announced two new Sakuya Izayoi and a new Remilia Scarlet. Two of my faves! Sadly, Love Bomber Sonico is still unpainted, as is Lancer and the Raita bunny girls. They did have quite a few announcements, of course: they'll be doing Samurai from 7th Dragon in a maid outfit (wut), and Saber from Fate/Grand Order. Pink-haired Saber with a demon tail, I can get behind this. [via Dengeki]


text:
- Home
- Sustainability
- Coexistence with Local Communities
- Contribution to revitalizing local communities
Contribution to revitalizing local communities
Our Urban Dominant Strategy is a "business model for growing with local communities" by enhancing the appeal of the whole area with the stores at its core. Implementing the strategy helps attract more customers to the area and contribute to the area.
We will also promote initiatives to vitalize local economy including expansion of products produced locally for local consumption and support for local festivals.
Ginza Six
Ginza Six, one of the largest commercial complexes in the Ginza area, which opened in April 2017, contributes to attracting more customers to the area with carefully selected 241 world-class quality brands, the unconventional store environment using art, customer management and analysis using ICT, and promotion creating a buzz and conscious of being spread on SNS. It also contributes to improving convenience and comfort and disaster prevention function in the area with a cultural and exchange facility "Kanze Noh Theater," the Ginza area's largest rooftop garden, a bus station, the "Tourist Service Center" and the environment that accepts stranded people in the event of a disaster.
Ueno "Shitamachi. Front"
The "Ueno Frontier Tower," which opened in November 2017 as a new complex with Parco_ya, a cinema complex and offices, attracts new visitors including young people and office workers to the area. The "Ueno-ga-Suki (lit. We love Ueno) Station," which serves as a tourist information center that provides information on the area, sells goods and holds events, was created on the 1st basement floor (the Matsuzakaya Ueno store). In the "Okachimachi Panda Hiroba," various events are regularly held in collaboration with the government and the neighborhood shopping street.
Shop Development around the Daimaru Kobe Store
The Daimaru Kobe store has developed shops around it since 1987, about 30 years ago. Cutting-edge fashion brands are invited to open their boutiques in exotic buildings in Motomachi, Kobe, which historically developed as a foreign settlement, to attract more customers to the area. Currently approximately 60 shops operate around the store and the area combining shopping and sightseeing attracts customers from a wider area. The store organizes events using the appeal of the Former Foreign Settlement on a regular basis. In March 2017, Vogue's shopping event "Vogue Fashion's Night Out" was held. It was held in spring for the first time in the world.
Kyoto Machiya project
In 2016, Daimaru opened the "Daimaru Kyoto Store Gion Machiya" as a special project celebrating the 300th anniversary of its foundation. In Gion, which has a taste of the old capital, we revived a dilapidated machiya (a Japanese traditional townhouse) and operate a luxury brand boutique that matches Kyoto, which combines "tradition" and "innovativeness" (Hermes from November 2016 to July 2017 and Hublot from August 2017). By preserving and using the machiya, we inherit historical value and contribute to revitalizing the area. And we are well received by people in Japan and abroad as well as residents in Kyoto.
In March 2018, we renovated an over 100-year-old hotel and opened "Blue Bottle Coffee Kyoto Cafe" with Blue Bottle Coffee in the Nanzenji area, which is a key sightseeing destination in Kyoto. We will continuously strive to find appropriate properties for the "Kyoto Machiya Project."
Expansion of local production for local consumption
"Local production for local consumption" initiatives help revitalize local economies. Daimaru and Matsuzakaya stores aim to contribute to the revitalization of local areas by expanding the lineup of products that are unique to the area, capitalizing on its countrywide store network. As part of this initiative, the Matsuzakaya Shizuoka store collaborated with a local farm and a culinary institute to develop and sell sweets using local production.
The Daimaru Kobe store and Kobe Gakuin University concluded a partnership agreement
The Daimaru Kobe store concluded a "partnership agreement concerning the revitalization of local communities and the promotion of lifelong learning" with Kobe Gakuin University and held a signing ceremony in the Port Island Campus of Kobe Gakuin University on July 5, 2018. Their nine partnership items include co-organized projects to foster the creativity of children, support for the next generation, the promotion of education and human resource development, disaster prevention and reduction, and regional development and the resolution of regional issues.
Marking the 20th anniversary of its grand reopening after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake (the "Earthquake"), the Daimaru Kobe store "looked back at the 20 years when it has been supported by local people and developed with local communities and wanted to take actions so that the store can further contribute to revitalizing local communities and society." As such, the store has pursued partnership with Kobe Gakuin University.
Mr. Sato, the President of Kobe Gakuin University, introduced the "Motomachi Kodomo Daigaku (lit. Motomachi college for children)," which started as an advance project. He also told that Kobe Gakuin University, as a university closest to the epicenter of the Earthquake, has pursued education and studies concerning local disaster prevention and reduction ahead of the rest of the country in order to apply the lessons learned from the Earthquake to education. According to him, these initiatives lead up to today as the "Department of Social Studies of Disaster Management of the Faculty of Contemporary Social Studies," which was established in 2014, and the University will implement community-based initiatives in partnership with the Kobe store.
The Matsuzakaya Nagoya store and Nagoya University concluded a partnership agreement
The Matsuzakaya Nagoya store and National University Corporation Nagoya University concluded a partnership agreement in May 2017. The purpose of this agreement is to enable mutual collaboration between Nagoya University and the Matsuzakaya Nagoya store in the fields of culture, industry, education, academics and so on with the aim of contributing to the development of the local region and human resources. Beginning with the research on the revitalization of the Sakae area using ICT, we will implement various initiatives that contribute to service innovation and the development of local appeal toward the "creation of Nagoya, a hospitable city in information services."
Support for local festivals
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores supports festivals in the regions where its stores are located.
The Daimaru Kyoto store has a special display related to Gion Matsuri Festival and sells related goods every year. During the Festival in July 2018, the dragon's head on the bow of Ofune Hoko float, which rejoined the Festival after 150 years' absence in 2014, was displayed in the show window next to the Shijo front entrance on the first floor.
In the Hakata Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin store, about 11-meter-high Kazari Yamakasa float "Tenjin 1-chome" of Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival was built in the passage open space between the main building and the East Hall Elle Gala. Shoppers and tourists feasted their eyes on it.