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Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, today announced that Orthomol, a manufacturer of dietary foods for special medical purposes and food supplements, has implemented Infor M3. The application replaces various separate solutions for human resource management, accounting and sales and operations planning. With integrated functionality such as Warehouse Mobility, Scheduling Workbench and Demand Planner, Infor M3 will help streamline important production processes and the handling of product lot numbers.
Headquartered in Langenfeld, Orthomol produces vitamin and mineral supplements in different forms of administration. The products are sold exclusively through pharmacies. Since the beginning of the nineties, the company has become the global market leader in dietary foods on the basis of orthomolecular medicine. With increasing success, Orthomol needed new functionality of its ERP software. To date, the manufacturer had used a set of individual systems for human resource management, financial accounting, controlling and reporting. After an intensive selection process, which was supported externally by the Research Institute for Operations Management (FIR eV) of the RWTH Aachen, Orthomol finally decided on Infor M3.
A particular challenge was the lot number handling: Orthomol follows the EU Directive 2011/62/EU. It requires manufacturers to label every product package with a unique serial number which can be traced from production to sales to the consumer. When a customer order is dispatched, the lot number of each package has to be registered and booked together with the order. This enhances product safety and facilitates the tracing of products and even individual packages in case of recalls. To deal with the large amount of lot numbers Infor delivered Infor M3 with a process-oriented configuration matching Orthomol's processes.
The new software ensures smooth procedures throughout the production and distribution process: Infor M3 automatically establishes logical links and compares data. Another important reason for choosing Infor M3 was its modern and clear user SmartOffice user interface, that enables employees to easily access data.
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"We want to continue to grow and develop our business. Hence, we need a complete end-to-end solution for the entire company," says Dirk Klose, head of IT at Orthomol. "We therefore looked for an integrated standard software for all our processes in production, planning and accounting. With Infor ERP M3 we chose a solution that also meets our requirements for product safety."
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The company Orthomol in Langenfeld is a pioneer of orthomolecular nutritional medicine in Germany. For more than 20 years, the company has developed and sold micronutrient combinations for different fields of use. The premium products are provided for various diseases and life situations and are available in pharmacies. Their development and production is based on the international quality standard ISO 22000. More information is available at www.orthomol.de.
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Laura Marling, now on her fourth album, can deliver a haughty line with the assurance of a master. "Damn all those people who don't lose control/Who will never take a foot out of life/You might not think that I care/But you don't know what I know," she sings disdainfully on You Know, the third song on Once I Was an Eagle. Or it might be the third movement of one overarching album-opening salvo. The first four tracks of … Eagle run into each other, a kind of EP-within-an-album united by mood and subject matter; there is a short film online called When Brave Bird Saved that treats them as one. All four beg to be filleted for quotes. "I will not be a victim of romance," she declares at one point.
Marling's haughty tone was certainly derived, initially, from the Bob Dylan/Joni Mitchell axis of finger-wagging folk. It used to be remarkable for its precocity. Who was this waifish blond 18-year-old that, on her debut album, Alas I Cannot Swim, was throwing maxims down from the mountain with such sagacity? Five years on, you could argue that Marling has grown into that didacticism with some life experience.
But that is not really why this album feels more mature. Rather, Marling's confidence and expressive range continue to expand (there are mutters, hums, trills and swallowed syllables galore); her musical sextant points south, and east, towards influences beyond Joni.
Everything just gets better and better with Marling. Unlike her more recent albums, this one features mostly Marling herself, bandless, becoming more and more erudite on guitar, unleashing elegiac ragas and Spanish cat's cradles (the expressive Little Love Caster. Non-guitar sounds including organ and lap steel are provided by multi-instrumentalistproducer Ethan Johns and two close friends: Ruth de Turberville on cello (she provides the vinyl-flipping Interlude halfway in) and keyboardist Peter Roecorrect, on board since the first record.
Once I Was an Eagle finds this very English singer-songwriter living in LA (although not, as you might have assumed, in Laurel Canyon). Reading between the lines, she may have followed her heart (there is a "new friend, across the sea", whose life she asks to be "figured into" on When Were You Happy?). Well, it worked for Richard Thompson.
As the translucence of those lines suggest, …Eagle leaves behind, to some extent, the cat-and-mouse fictionalising of Marling's earlier songs, which were often inspired by literary sources or heavily cloaked scenarios. It speaks more directly of her own hard-won romantic qualifications. She is, still, a 23-year-old figuring it all out, but one who sings things like "When we were in love/I was an eagle/and you were a dove," never wallowing, always sifting for silver in the silt of human relations.
References to birds abound, and childhood. On You Know, someone accuses Marling of never having been a child; you kind of know what they mean. There are acknowledgments of naivety, and its loss, and its attempted reacquisition (Undine). All these, and the idea of saving and being saved by love recur, gathering like strands across these 16 varied songs. It makes for great lyric bingo, and reinforces the idea of Marling having things all sewn up.
Certainly, by the last song, Saved These Words, she knows one thing for sure. All of those relationships, some of them semi-public (musicians Charlie Fink and Marcus Mumford)? "You weren't my curse," she says of one of them (or all of them) or, indeed, as a warning to the next one: "He was my next verse."


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Looking for recommendations for a mechanical water temperature gauge.
Looking for recommendations for a mechanical water temperature gauge.
Old school. No electricity.
There are several weighted fishing thermometers available, which can be dropped down on a string or your line for getting temps down deep if needed. I have one of these and it has always worked OK.
if you're wanting to measure coolant temp in a marine engine,
the 'most basic' award might go to the Sika type mounted directly to the head like on some older Sabb diesels:
for remote panel-mount gauges with long capillary tube senders, i've seen nice old school ones by classic american companies like Faria, Stewart-Warner, Rochester, and Carteret. i don't know how well the older automotive type gauges hold up in a harsh marine environment..
sometimes you can find deals on old surplus or mil-spec gauges. this isn't a steal and it says 'lub oil' on the face, but it's an idea:
there are even trick gauges with mechanical senders but electrical contacts you can use to set off a high temp alarm or idiot light; Murphy Swichgage:
The Stewart-Warner automotive gauges on my sailboat are 25+ years old. Only problem was the oil pressure gauge - the lightning strike that got the vhf, radar also took out that gauge - but none of the others. Lightning is strange. However, I don't know any that are sold as lightning-proof...
More seriously - they've done absolutely fine. They are in the cockpit, but under a "portlight" - a rectangular one the covers them to prevent water getting on them.
"If it ain't broke, you're not trying." - Red Green
My bad, I didn't specify engine coolant temperature.
Garrett, is your temperature gauge mechanical or electrical? I have one on there and now that I put on last year. Don't remember the brand, but other than plugging a hole it has never worked at all.
Mine is electric.
Here's a mechanical version from Summit Racing. They are good folks to deal with & have very good tech support. The SW gauges have stainless bezels as well.
"If it ain't broke, you're not trying." - Red Green
They work well. You will be limited by the length of the capillary tube. Usually @ 6'. Do not cut or crimp it as it can't be repaired.
Fight Entropy, build a wooden boat!
I replaced the gauge on my Perkins 4-107 with the style pictured by Coelcanth, it may be a Murphy. My boat has a separate sender for high water temp, so I did not connect the alarm to the gauge. It fit directly into the engine where the old one did, and I drilled a hole to fit it next to the instrument panel.


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Even as you look for boys ranches in Jackson, Georgia, would you take a minute to consider a therapeutic ranch in Florida that offers incredible results? After all, not all boys ranches are alike nor offer professional therapy.
While not in Jackson, GA, Treasure Coast Boys Academy, located near Vero Beach, Florida, is a boys ranch developed for at-risk boys. Treasure Coast Boys Academy shows boys the right way to live through example, lessons, counsel, mentoring and team exercises. Also, by removing distractions and detaching from problematic situations, it helps to open the door to break destructive patterns of behavior. Unlike boys homes and ranches you may find near Jackson, GA, Treasure Coast Boys Academy believes that improving relationships with both God and man are the first step for a long-term change in a boy's behavior.
Boys come to Treasure Coast Boys Academy from around the country, including from Jackson, Georgia, both to let them experience a new environment and because of the loving and fun environment they find here. Enrollment is year-round.
If you would like to find boys ranches in or near Jackson, Georgia as you want your son to change the course of his life, take into account that Treasure Coast Boys Academy could possibly be precisely what you need.
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At Treasure Coast Boys Academy, boys stay physically active and challenged. Our recreational and sports facilities include a well-equipped gym and a professional array of weight machines, soccer field, baseball diamond, basketball court, pool, game room, fishing ponds, and horses. We often go fishing on the Florida waterways and out in the ocean. The highlight of the program is a breathtaking wilderness experience in the mountains of North Carolina during the last month of the boys' time at the ranch. Whitewater rafting, hiking, camping, and other adventures illustrate that life can be both adventuresome and constructive.
Counseling takes place frequently during the day, in all settings, through conversations with mentors during chores or recreation. We put a strong emphasis on mentorship, providing the boys with positive male role models during their enrollment with us.
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During the 20th Century, Jackson grew and industrial textile mills became the largest employer of local citizens. The arrival of Interstate 75 just a few miles to the southwest of the city gave citizens quick access to Atlanta and Macon. The numerous schools throughout the county consolidated into one central school system located in Jackson and the schools desegregated in 1968. In the 1970s, Jackson slowly became a bedroom community. City taxes were also abolished in the 1970s.
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A good dog definitely deserves a good name, but does it really matter what you chose to call your dog? Most pet owners think about this when they acquire new puppies. The name you give your dog says so much about your dog. It is the best indication of how you treasure your dog or the general view you have for your dog. If you give a good dog a negative one you may make people to have negative judgment towards your dog. Most people are looking for good positive names for their dogs all over the internet and also want meaning of dog names. There are numerous databases with solution to this problem.
The choice influenced by the kind of the role that your pet plays in your life. Many websites on dog names, such as the Dog Names Go site, offer great solutions on picking a name for your dog. So the way you would refer to a pet is very different from a rescue dog. Therefore the golden rule in naming your dog is picking one that best suits the image and the role the dog plays. Whether your dog shares the name with your favorite pop star or celebrity it does not matter but it should have a good impact on his behavior and image. There are various sources that are derived from a large number of ways that include: Most Popular people, Famous terms, and Ethnic origin. When you are looking for a good dog name there are two things that you do not want to forget: the sex of the dog and the meaning of dog names.
The best way to get a good name is to think about the ones you have heard in the past and then do a good research on the names. Get the meaning and try to match it with the dog's character. Using this method you will identify a unique name for your pet that will perfectly match your expectation of him. Naming of your puppy can be a tricky affair if you are too specific on a name. The earlier you do it the better since they will get used to it as soon as possible and at an earlier age. It is not advisable to change the name of your dog and meaning of dog name since it would end up confusing him more.
It's important to pick the right name for the dog. Meaning of dog names – Notwithstanding the above, you additionally need to consider any meanings connected with the names you are genuinely considering. Your dog's name is something that will stay with them for whatever is left of their life. Thus, you would prefer not to experience the procedure of picking what you believe is the ideal name just to find down the track that there is a shrouded meaning attached to it that you simply aren't comfortable with.
As you embark on the search of a decent name for your dog I wish you all the best. Here are few pet names Chelsea, Maxi, Sam, holly, brandy, taffy……the list is endless Good luck in search for a good name for your Dog with meaning.


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You've heard about the seven habits of highly successful people and effective people, but what about the seven habits of highly wonderful people? Isn't that a wonderful idea?
That's exactly the topic journalist and book author Rena Pederson will be speaking about Feb. 25 at a fundraiser in San Antonio for Alpha Home, a residential rehab program for women suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues.
There's a big difference between being wonderful and being successful — and of the two, wonderful beats out success every time in my book. Success means you've won in business; being a wonderful person means you've won at life.
I mean, the stereotype of the successful jerk exists for a reason — and yes, I'm looking at you, Martin Shkreli. And you can't spell "wonderful" without "won." Smiley face.
The actual title of Pederson's talk is "Seven Habits of Highly Wonderful People — Lessons Learned for a Victorious Life." It's based on an idea that came about when she passed by a church called the Church of the Victorious Life, and she started wondering, "What is a victorious life?" She's saving the details for her talk but did say that to her, a victorious life is a life full of joy and one that's meaningful in the way you would like it to be.
"Life is supposed to include joy," Pederson said in a phone interview. We should enjoy our lives and savor them and laugh — a lot. One of Pederson's favorite interview subjects was the famously jolly and irreverent cookbook author and TV host Julia Child, who told her, "People who don't like butter lack a sense of humor and have lank hair."
"We all need a reminder to invite joy in," Pederson said.
Over the span of her award-winning career, she's interviewed so many powerful, successful people, from Fidel Castro to Jane Goodall. She's used many of those interviews to inform several books, two of which serve as guides to women in middle age who find themselves seeking new challenges and a greater sense of connection to something larger than themselves: "What's Next: Women Redefining Their Dreams in the Prime of Life" and "What's Missing: Inspiration for Women Seeking Faith and Joy in Their Lives."
I've been perusing "What's Next" and in it, Pederson explores the ways in which women can find their passion and direction in life, based on women she's interviewed who've successfully transitioned into new careers and directions in mid-life. The chapters end with a series of questions and tasks to guide you through figuring out who you are now, what you want to do next and what steps to take to make that happen. Throughout are words of wisdom from powerful women such as Julia Child, Katharine Graham and Elizabeth Dole, as well as everyday women you haven't heard of, but who are leading impactful lives.
Victorious lives, impactful lives — the terms may vary depending on the conversation, but the bottom line is an emphasis on lives that have meaning and significance. It's an idea that came up recently at a lunch with an acquaintance. He works for a company that sells nutritional supplements and skin care products, and part of the culture of that company is an emphasis not on success as such, but on leading a significant life.
It's an idea he said really changed his perspective and refocused his thinking to how he can help others, and it's made him a happier, more peaceful person.
Optimism and joy are big topics here at The Spice of Life, especially this year, which I have declared the Year of No Complaining. Two and half months into the year, and I still slip sometimes, but I'm so much more aware of it. I don't feel like I'm wasting precious energy and attention stewing over things I cannot change.
Since focusing my attention to the topic of positivity, I have found references to it everywhere. There are seminars and lunch conversations, it pops up in articles in mainstream media, and more apps and "days of" challenges are devoted to the quest for positivity.
In fact, as I write this Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal has a story about how being resilient is good for your health — you develop resiliency with stopping negative self-talk, finding a sanctuary and focusing on gratitude each day, the WSJ says — and the March issue of Cosmopolitan magazine has a whole section on how optimism is good for your health.
It seems as though optimism is really part of the zeitgeist, and I welcome it.
The Alpha Home 50th anniversary Doorways of Hope luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 25 at the Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade, 9821 Colonnade Blvd. $150. 210-735-3822, ext. 109 or alphahome.org.
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Vice Ganda and Coco Martin's Beauty And The Bestie Tops MMFF 2015 entry of the 41st commemoration of the prestigious MMFF (Metro Manila Film Festival).
Beauty and The Bestie claims No. 1 spot as MMFF 2015 entries gross P915 million which ran through Christmas Day, December 25, 2015, into the first weekend of the 2016 according to PEP. The victory was revealed by the Star Cinema Adprom director Roxy Liquigan and the lead stars, Vice Ganda, Coco Martin,Nadine Lustre and James Reid in the social media, and immediately received warm congratulations from their fans and everyone who watched and had fun watching the movie.
The famous comedian, Vice Ganda, initially expressed his gratitude to everyone though his post saying, "THANKS to you, Madlang People for making us number 1 in your hearts", during the second showing week, when the movie reached a gross of 300 million.
Beauty and the Bestie, produced by Viva Films, is an action-comedy which runs in the story of a policeman who needed the help of his best friend to impersonate the daughter of a foreign dignitary in a beauty pageant in order to solve an important case. The casts of the film has surely won the humor of the Filipino viewers as it has become one of the most watched films among the many entries.
It was actually no longer surprising to know that Beauty and the Bestie has gone this far in MMFF 2015 if we recall the performances of Vice Ganda's entries in the previous years. His entries in the previous festivals include Petrang Kabayo, Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy, Sisterakas, The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin, and The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin, which were all directed by the most promising comedy film director – Wenn V. Deramas.
Beauty and the Bestie was followed by My Bebe Love, Haunted Mansion and #WalangForever in MMFF 2015 gross, respectively. Nonetheless, this ranking does not claim the totality of the entries' victory as a lot of awards considering the direction, cinematography and others categories were also given to those who bested.
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What is your style? What type of dressing do people associate you with?. Finding your style important as you will able to understand the mechanics of dressing in that style.
For me, I go for that I am most comfortable with like midi dresses, work pants, midi skirts, nice jean pants with t-shirts, blazers and a comfortable heel. All my fashion sense somewhat revolves around the above clothing and I try to pair them differently than I wore the last time and most times check online for inspiration.
I am not so much of a fan of dungarees but I guess sometimes you leave your comfort zone and try something new. So for today's look; I paired this nice dungaree with a white sleeveless t-shirt and shhh slippers (LOL) well just for the picture, it was meant to be with sneakers but I forgot my sneakers.
The mechanics of dressing is not one to read about or try to overthink, the key is simplicity and comfort. Well sometimes you might need to be a little bit dramatic especially going for events that have themes like the Arabian night theme for #theweddingparty2premiere but comfort cannot be overemphasized.
I like this dungaree look as it is one that can be used for movies with friends, a nice party and maybe a stroll in the park. It gives this sort of youthful and vibrant look that I personally love. With this look, you will need a little sling bag so you do not defeat the "youth" look.
So this Christmas, with a lot of hanging out with friends and family, you will want to keep the look simple especially if it is going to be an outdoor activity like boat ride, movies etc. be sure to try some dungarees today and do not forget to take as much pictures as possible and enjoy the season.
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text: Newport Restaurant Week (NRW) begins anew this Friday, November 4, at over 55 restaurants in Newport & Bristol Counties. Diners at participating restaurants get to enjoy three-course lunches for $16, and three-course dinners for $30, from the 4th through November 13. In talking with the NBCCVB about this year's Restaurant Week we decided to do something a little more interesting than just writing about the events and listing restaurants. Here we have a sneak preview of some items on the NRW menu at Trafford, a restaurant at 285 Water Street in Warren that's not only a NRW first-timer, but also almost brand new, having opened a little over four months ago.


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Toothpaste can be used in many helpful ways every day. Here are various uses for toothpaste that go beyond what it is manufactured to do.
1Remove pimples.[citation needed] Add a small dot of non-gel/non-whitening toothpaste to your pimple. The toothpaste will dehydrate the pimple while removing its oils. Allow it to dry before washing it off with water.
2Wash your hands with toothpaste to remove pungent smells that refuse to come off.[citation needed] Doing this while cooking is effective. However, make sure you don't put too much on.
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The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Savannah, Georgia. At last, we are sharing our images from the exterior shoot of the cathedral. Like the beautiful interior renovation (see earlier posts below) this cathedral is a must-see when visiting Savannah. It is truly a place of worship and artistic beauty.
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Chamrousse 1650 - RecoinThis side of the resort is the birthplace of alpine skiing with the first use of skis in 1878 by Henri Duhamel, who founded the Alpine French club.
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Exciting times for the firm as we're expanding operations and opening our first international office in the United States.
The main driver for opening a US-based office is client demand: increasingly, the global organisations we work with have assignments and roles with international requirements.
In future, we'll be able to provide the high quality Berkeley offer, our distinctive style of working and desire to help with the most important challenges our clients face through a local New York-based presence.
In terms of timing, we've assessed international office opportunities on a number of occasions over the years, but this time a number of planets came into alignment: interesting opportunities with established clients, a dynamic location, at a time that was right for our firm and our people.
The London operation will continue as usual, and New York is simply an extension of the core Berkeley model. We will now be able to serve the local market directly, and support UK assignments that have a US dimension. We'll continue to offer the same core services: setting and shaping business strategy; mobilising and delivering complex business and technology transformation; and getting the most from your people.
We'll also continue to operate across sectors, although we expect the demands on the New York market and the sectors we have most experience in to come to the fore in our early assignments: Financial Services, Media and Entertainment, Consumer Products, Retail, Healthcare and Pharma.
We're completing the set up process with the US authorities right now. One of our partners, Neil McClumpha, has already moved to New York. He'll be leading the US business, joined by one of our most experienced consultants, Ben Wildman. Over the coming months we'll be bringing out further UK resources and starting to hire locally, as demand builds.
The new office is located in mid-town New York, near Grand Central station at 450 Lexington Avenue, on the site of the old US postal service building.
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First and foremost, we need to get our US operation fully established. This will take a while, but a New York presence is just part of a broader international working strategy for Berkeley and in the longer term we may be looking at opening other offices in North America or other parts of the world.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Neil, Ben or any of the partners at Berkeley.
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I recently relocated to New York to set up Berkeley's first overseas office. I'm really excited about taking a proven consulting model that has been 25 years in the making and launching it into a new market. On the home front, the family are undergoing a crash course in American sports; the softball gloves are being broken-in; the obligatory basketball hoop has been ordered for the driveway; and NFL Sunday – ten hours of programming that can only be tackled with a beer and hot dogs – is being fully embraced!
I have 18 years' experience in the consulting world. I left Southampton University with a degree in Physiology and Pharmacology, and spent some time travelling the world before joining Accenture. I spent 6 years there working predominantly with Oil, Gas and Utility clients on large scale business transformation programmes.
I joined Berkeley in 2004, and instantly felt at home with the people, approach, and interesting, varied work. During my time here I've worked with a range of industries and clients, including BP, M&S, Xerox, the FCA, Royal Mail and HSBC. I have enjoyed working across all types of assignment at Berkeley: shaping strategy; assurance and project reviews; business transformation and technology delivery. The aspect of the job I enjoy most is establishing myself as a trusted part of the client team, working side by side to solve problems.
I'm married to Elise and we have two young sons who continue to test our sleep patterns. We're gearing up for the move to New York by talking about decluttering the house and visiting the local restaurants we've wanted to go to, but never have. I continue to pull on the football boots to perform a Teddy Sheringham-like role (without the pace or goals) for my local team, and enjoy playing tennis when I get the chance. I support Brentford FC, and look forward to the European Cup coming to Griffin Park sometime soon: if Leicester can do it, so can we!
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The attributes of moving image are becoming difficult to define. The lines between live-action, animation, and computer-generated imagery are getting blurred. The course in Animation and Visual Effects encourages innovation in the field of manipulated moving image and finding one's voice in either personal, artistic or industry environments
Animation and Visual Effects specialization at Srishti at the Masters level nurture creativity and personal expression accompanied by skills strategic to a growing creative industry. It provides a framework for practitioners from diverse fields to enter the world of animation and visual effects and expand its boundaries through their unique perspectives and experiences. This course encourages students to explore and develop personal styles, artistic visions, and voices through their filmmaking practices. It also seeks to provide a broad understanding of animation filmmaking based on independent practice, the industry, and experimentation in the Indian context. Students can choose to work with diverse techniques (2D and/or 3D, traditional, experimental, stop-motion etc.) to develop their abilities as storytellers, visual artists, and directors. The curriculum includes fundamental inputs in animation techniques, film language, storytelling, image-making processes and skill enhancement. It also offers opportunities for experimentation, innovation, and creative collaborations.
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- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 3 1/2 ounces tama (fresh or fermented bamboo shoots)
- 1 ounce mustard seeds, blended to a paste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 dried red chilies, broken in half
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- salt
- 6 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 tomato, minced
- 1 1/2 cup water
Heat a wok over medium high heat and add about half the oil. Stir fry the bamboo shoots for 5 minutes, remove, and set aside. Add the remaining oil, cumin seeds, and chilies. Cook 30 seconds, then stir in the onions. Stir fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the mustard paste and stir fry for 7 minutes.
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When I heard this I had to go and see. I've had a variety of the other GF options they offer and like any GF products some are hits, some are misses, but I can do some major shopping damage still. I was surprised they had quite the variety of new GF options. 3 types of bread, including a rye-less, rye bread. I have such memories of eating chili and rye bread growing up.
They had bagels, and right there easy to see they even had blueberry muffins! All were in the fresh bread section and all were soft, light and fluffy. No 200lb loaf of bread, and it was squishy too. I honestly looked like I hadn't eaten in days, granted I was a bit hungry but I loaded the cart with bagels, bread, and the muffins, despite just buying a loaf of Udi's 2 days ago for my lunches this week, and buying a box of cereal for breakfast at the previous store.... 3 gluten free items were in the cart.
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Three years ago this March the Arab Spring came to Syria. Unlike revolutions in neighboring Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya, Syria's revolution has dragged on in a horrific way: 100,000 dead, 2.5 million refugees, 6.5 million internally displaced within Syria.
Today there is little food, little hope, and few choices for the international community to help stop the bloodshed. Strategic, coordinated humanitarian assistance remains the best opportunity for meeting the urgent needs of Syria's people but also resolving the conflict. Aid has the potential to bring together competing factions inside and outside Syria and can pave the way for future diplomatic cooperation. Increased humanitarian aid is also likely to have a stabilizing effect on Syria over both the short and long term. And it brings needed witnesses to atrocities the world must be made aware of.
The United States and international community have run out of other options for addressing Syria's bloody civil war.
Military options are not feasible, at least not a US military intervention. After the searing experiences of Iraq and Afghanistan, there is little political will among the American public or its allies for boots on the ground. Moreover, policymakers remember what happened the last time the US used force in Syria's neighborhood. The result in Lebanon in the 1980s was a deadly attack on a US installation that left 241 marines dead.
A grand political bargain is not in the cards. The most recent window for high-level diplomacy closed in Geneva thanks to Russian intransigence, Chinese passivity, and a Syrian opposition in Switzerland that could not speak for the Syrian opposition in Syria. Small diplomatic breakthroughs are possible with limited cease-fires, but a major international agreement ending the Syrian conflict is unlikely at this point.
Arming the opposition in Syria poses too many difficulties. The idea may have merits, but the obstacles at this point are too great: discerning who and where the opposition is and ensuring that good forces get the weapons, not the Islamist extremist elements, both of which are now commingled in the fog of war.
Relief agencies are the best diplomats
Humanitarian assistance is therefore the best "solution." It distributes responsibility among governments, nongovernmental organizations, relief agencies, and individual donors. It creates a rare sense of unity of purpose, in part because all sides take advantage of it. In the case of Syria, relief organizations may be the best diplomats to negotiate opening borders to bring in lifesaving humanitarian convoys.
There are several keys to ensuring that humanitarian assistance succeeds:
1. The US government will have to continue negotiating with Iran and Russia to open humanitarian corridors in Syria.
2. Nations must follow through with their aid pledges. The United Nations has appealed for $6.5 billion, only a fraction of which has actually been provided, according to Amnesty International.
3. Conditions in refugee camps must be improved – not just for humanitarian reasons. On national security grounds alone, there is a case for ensuring the health and well-being of refugees in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Iraq, and Egypt. Syrian refugees will eventually leave these squalid quarters and return home or find more permanent residence elsewhere. They will remember how donor nations treated them.
4. A campaign is needed to ramp up American donations to Syria. The US Agency for International Development reports that the US government has spent just $1.7 billion in assistance since the start of the conflict. The public can open wider their hearts and wallets, too. Donations for Syria pale in comparison with those for the Indian Ocean tsunami, though millions more have been affected.
5. Congress will need to consider how to allow more than a trickle of Syrian refugees seeking asylum into the US.
Don't let Syria become Somalia
Humanitarian assistance, as a response to a crisis, always risks backlash from those who argue that it prolongs conflict to the benefit of authoritarian regimes or that extremists will abuse the aid. But in prolonged civil wars, aid can have a stabilizing effect. Conversely, without it, broken societies never mend. A Syria that resembles Somalia, with no infrastructure, rule of law, or expertise, is not a good outcome.
What the world has learned from Rwanda and other civil wars is that large-scale displacement of populations leaves countries devoid of talent. Millions of Syrian children are not in school – a lost generation of Syrian youth, too many of whom could end up with no place to turn but extremism. Also lost in Syria are artwork, paintings, sculptures, and other vital pieces of culture, history, and memory.
Lastly, when humanitarian corridors are created, they enable critical outside access – eyes and ears on the ground to bear witness to things the world never wants to see but must.
If the goal is a peaceful, stable, secure Syria, the US and international community have to address the wounds of today so that building that future does not become harder and more expensive, and take longer.
Tara Sonenshine is a distinguished fellow at George Washington University and an adviser to the Berlin-based Institute for Cultural Diplomacy. She was formerly executive vice president of the United States Institute of Peace and served as undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.


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January 31, 2017
It's Tuesday, so it must be wrestling
This afternoon is the first middle school wrestling dual. The kids were instructed to dress up for school today. In so many ways, wrestling is as old school as it gets. We went shopping on Sunday for some new clothes, and C-man decided he wanted to wear a bow tie. Although he's too embarrassed to wear it to school, he still wanted it on for the way to the dual. (I hate that we're at the embarrassed about looking different stage. I'll be really glad when we've moved on from it.) I am really excited for him to be making his 110 lb debut today, though. Because while it isn't my favorite sport, it definitely is his.
January 30, 2017
A good weekend
Saturday was a good day on the mat. He managed his nerves, ate food, moved on his feet, and aggressively (but smartly) took shots. One major decision at 9-0 and 3 pins. He had 2 points scored against him, and they were penalty points he incurred on himself. A good day with good feels and even some lessons learned. Good stuff.
And the only videos from the day that are short enough to upload here:
January 27, 2017
We've made it. All the way to Friday. The day of the week when I wake up, get ready for work, and walk immediately to our cafeteria to order egg in a hole and a super giant coffee with real cream. And even though my hair color appointment got cancelled due to a stylist's illness, I was able to immediately reschedule with someone else. Because this is Friday. And it's got no room for illness or gray hairs. Whew.
January 26, 2017
How is this not Friday yet
- This week is the longest. Ever.
- C-man made varsity for his middle school wrestling team.
- My dining room has a chin up bar and elliptical machine in it. Just what I always wanted.
- I'm on drugs for a sinus infection. It's helping my headaches, but hurting my gut. Sigh.
- My pants are all salty from the kick-back on the walk into work. I'm ready for Spring.
- At least they're not super tight like they were a few weeks ago. The weight isn't coming off quite as quickly as I'd like, but it's slowly going down. Then again, when I informed C-man how much I weigh (because weight is a regular topic, especially when the scale is in your dining room), he started telling me which high school wrestlers I could match up against.
- My pink yarn has shipped for my pussy hat. I don't know if I'll ever wear it, but feel like I should have one.
- I'm getting my hair cut tonight. I love that.
January 23, 2017
Monday. Bleh.
- I've had a headache and blurry vision for days. So naturally, I'm googling brain tumors.
- I have a giant zit on my forehead. It's like I'm 14.
- I printed out a pattern to make my own pussy hat. It appears to be pretty quick and easy.
- We went to see Rogue One last night. Meh. I'm not a huge Star Wars fan, but I'm pretty sure I could have fallen asleep and told you the plot line when I'd woken up.
- Beasley got in trouble at the park this weekend while being pushy and rude. Now Beerman's threatening not to take him again. This dog needs some manners training.
- I mentioned wanting to go to a resort somewhere warm and just sleeping on the beach. Beerman said that'd be dumb. And C-man declared that was the worst idea ever, because why would we go to another country and not get all that culture and stuff? I think he just meant wine. But whatever, it's clear I created this problem.
- Is it Friday yet?
January 22, 2017
Making our way
This child. The one who laughs so often and worries so much. Yesterday, he went 1-3 at his wrestling tournament. There were more tears than laughs. But those are learning lessons. And while he doesn't like to talk about it, he does usually come back with a fire in his belly the following week.
This is the same child who, this morning, declared he thought he had a wiggly tooth. Who 5 minutes later, was throwing something out in the garbage... his tooth.
I don't always do so well at being his mom. Thank goodness he seems to be figuring this whole life thing out as we go.
January 20, 2017
Homework stresses
Last night, C-man forgot to bring home an assignment of which I had a part. I never understand these things - didn't I pass 6th grade? Regardless, he's been missing assignments and turning them in late recently, and we've really been on him about being prepared and not procrastinating. So in the middle of some sobs because he was just sick that he was going to turn one more assignment in late, I suggested he text some friends and get them to send him photos of the assignment. So he did. And thankfully, a sweet girl Victoria (why are the girls always on top of these things?) responded with the photos. But then, later that night, came in a flurry of messages from other boys. They had all forgotten, too.
And isn't that sort of ridiculous? What is homework teaching these kids, except to be stressed out? Was my paragraph on what I'm seeing as his progress in reading class really that important? Was there any learning transfer that happened as a result of it?
I don't teach kids. I have a degree to teach adults because I don't want to teach kids. But there are some principles of learning that remain fairly constant regardless. And one of those things is if you cannot apply the learning, then it's not learning. Assignment after assignment comes home, and I just shake my head. It's got nothing to do with learning and everything to do with checking off how many pages of notes they took. Did he learn more about Hitler because he had to take 20 pages of notes than if he'd been assigned a discussion group with peers? Doubtful. But it sure was more stressful.
We have teachers conferences coming up again next month. And I'm really struggling with how to approach this topic, or if at all. I don't want to tell the teacher she's doing it all wrong. I mean, I know my kid has been procrastinating and making it more stressful than it should be. But she's doing it all wrong. How many times does the idea that completing homework for completion's sake have to be debunked before our teachers change their attitudes and policies toward it? And how many parents have to endure the tears before we all just come to our sense?
Until then, I'll be over here helping my kid complete his assignments. Because getting through 6th grade once just wasn't enough.
January 19, 2017
Get back to it
I stayed home from work yesterday because I felt like total garbage. I snuggled Beasley and binge watched This is Us. Which, by the way, is a great binge if you haven't been following along. And despite my screaming headache, we attended the middle school band concert. Some days, my life is more glamorous than others.
January 17, 2017
Sunny days ahead
I have a head cold. It's dumb. I hate being sick. It makes me grumpy. I'm going home to sleep it off. Stupid cold.
January 16, 2017
Winning Weekend
This weekend, we headed out to Hartford to wrestle. After last weekend's tournament, we did a lot of discussing where his frame of mind was going to be. And somehow, it must have worked, because the incredibly tough minded C-man showed up.
The last kid he wrestled was someone he'd wrestled in previous years. It was clear the difference a mindset can make. He went into it thinking he was going to win, and it was the worst he wrestled all day. Thankfully, he was skilled enough to out-muscle this kid and win 9-0. But again, it was a learning experience for him about the importance and difference his mental frame of mind can make.
And with three wins in a four-man bracket, it meant he was in first place. Ahhh, the sweet, sweet feeling of being a winner.
His first match was against a 7th grader who also showed up. And despite not wrestling incredibly well in the first period, by the third period, C-man exploded. He managed to win it in the last 5 seconds with a reversal to put himself up 4-2. The other kid stormed off angrily. C-man was about as happy as I've ever seen him.
The second match was against another 7th grader. C-man worked through his moves, and ended up with a head throw and a pin. (Head throwing is not an encouraged move, but it was there, so C-man took it.) C-man was thrilled.
The last kid he wrestled was someone he'd wrestled in previous years. It was clear the difference a mindset can make. He went into it thinking he was going to win, and it was the worst he wrestled all day. Thankfully, he was skilled enough to out-muscle this kid and win 9-0. But again, it was a learning experience for him about the importance and difference his mental frame of mind can make.
And with three wins in a four-man bracket, it meant he was in first place. Ahhh, the sweet, sweet feeling of being a winner.
January 12, 2017
The boys are sick. The work week has sucked. But tomorrow is Friday. And that's all I've got to say about that.
January 10, 2017
Grateful day
Here are some things I'm grateful for in my life today:
- My migraine broke. I'm not sure why I'm getting these damn things - if it's leftover from my concussion, because I'm 40 now, or back pain/arthritis. Geez, they suck. But that moment it dissipates is amazing.
- Sherlock is back. I've always adored Sherlock Holmes, and the newest version, with its modern day upgrades while still giving consistent nods to past books, is nothing short of delightful. Plus, Benedict...
- I've been pretty successfully avoiding the work candy dishes. We'll see how long this lasts, but I'm really grateful to be staying away from the vast majority of sugar every day.
- The Green Bay Packers. Let's all take a moment and smile about them.
- We're wrestling on Saturday, which means I have Sunday off. Well, to clean and stuff, but at least we're not racing back to work. That'll be nice.
January 9, 2017
Learning moments
After sweating it out, working out, limiting food, and dehydrating for 24 hours, C-man made weight for Sunday's tournament with a pound and a half to spare. I made it quite clear that we wouldn't be making weight like that on the regular, because just no. So now that he knows he has to be 110, we'll stay there appropriately because it's just too damned stressful on me.
But he was so proud of himself to ride the team bus and compete in the dual, so that was great. The setup was a team dual with 4 matches for each weight class. To get more kids experience, the coach split the matches between two kids. As the varsity kid, C-man got the two tough matches. That, combined with the fact that they were his first matches of the season, saw him at the bottom of two pins. After having worked to get to that weight class, he was not happy about that. At all. But, as all things are, it was a learning experience. And while he still isn't happy about it, I think it helped give him some perspective.
January 6, 2017
At last. Friday.
- My back has been really terrible. I'm blaming the disgusting weather.
- I can't believe our next president is arguing with the Terminator via Twitter. I mean, honestly, I really can't grasp it.
- This whole wrestling weight loss thing is so stressful. I really dislike this sport more than ever now. But C-man's so stressed about it, it'd be so sad for him to miss the cut. So here's hoping and praying and drinking fluids.
- C-man's now planning out his menu for post-wrestling season. It's like your last meal in reverse.
- I'm loving Ed Sheeran's new songs. I'm sure the radio will play them until I hate them, though. But for now, they're pretty catchy.
- Beerman and I have a cooking class tonight while C-man skis. I hope it's fun.
- It's finally Friday. Every day I've been convinced it was a different day than it was. Short week after a holiday will do that to you. But today? Friday, for sure.
January 5, 2017
Another day
- The Wendy's Twitter account is killing me. It almost makes me want to go there. Almost.
- C-man's down about 4 pounds, but still has a little over a pound to go before Sunday. This is the part of this sport I hate. He's really stressed. The good news is he'll go to West Bend if he doesn't get to 110. But I know he'd be really disappointed after getting this far.
- I'm trying really hard to reduce the sugar in my diet. It's become more obvious than ever that I really like sugar.
- My bee
porncatalogs have begun arriving. That means we must be on the right side of winter. It sure doesn't feel like it.
- I hope my bees are doing okay. It's always so nerve-wracking to think about.
- It's only Wednesday of a short week, but I'm looking forward to the weekend. Except for the wrestling tournament part. I'm having a hard time getting excited for that again.
- At least I have really warm clothes on. That always makes me feel better.
January 3, 2017
January 1, 2017
Those pesky resolutions again
- WEIGHT: Time to lose some weight. Since C-man has been working really hard and successfully cutting off almost 5 pounds for his wrestling weight class, in spite of all these people giving us boxes of cookies and treats this holiday season, it's time for me to do something, too. I need to get 15 pounds off. If I manage more, because I really should, that's great. But 15 would be an amazing start. Plus, it'll help C-man with his goals, which is a bonus.
- READING: I've gotten so far off the reading bandwagon, it's embarrassing. So this year, I'm back to reading. At least 20 books.
- MEDITATION: I'm going to continue to meditate regularly. While I've already started this, I want to continue it through the year because it really is such a positive thing for me. My goal is to meditate 4 times a week. Anything more is just pleasant gravy.
- PAIN: It's time to figure out this back pain once and for all. Which means I have to suck it up and see a back surgeon. Ugh. But I can't just live like this anymore. And 2017 is my year to finally fix it.
- CONSCIOUS PHOTOGRAPHY: At least once a week, I want to focus on taking photos of something new. I've really gotten out of the photography habit, because it's become a grind to take photos of C-man's sports teams and then edit them. So if I can find a new space, and create new, I'm hoping to find my groove again.
So that's it. My genuine effort to be a simpler, more focused, and more conscious participant in this thing called life. Happy 2017. We're going to crush this together!
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Hi, kids!
Sale #3 came of without a hitch and I am SLOWLY preparing for #4, which will be held on July 3rd, from 1-7 pm. I am also preparing for a show on July 8th. Details to follow!
Here is a short report from my week:
Pretty bird, neck deep in alfalfa.
Summer skies.
Sans windmill.
Backlit grasses.
Lush grain field, golden at sunrise.
Bunny breakfast.
Look who came to visit! BIG bullsnake. I prefer to think it's MY snake now and not some random passerby.
Yes, Teddy.....I think Snake IS smiling!
I laid in the dirt, admiring the snake while it laid in the dirt, looking back at me...tongue flicking in and out. (That is hard to capture!)
And then....Snake grew tired of it all and stealthily slithered off.
I am amazed at the difference in color and pattern on the various lengths of Snake's body.
You would almost think this is not the same snake!
The tail CERTAINLY appears to be from a different snake but not so!
More dive bombing went on. I wondered if this was a sport for either of them?
Hawk screamed incessantly, both in flight and while perched. My presence was a certain irritant.
The feathers appear see through!
Screaming and flying....
Water, water...everywhere!
Grass in the foreground gives it some perspective.
Missouri Magic.
Red sky in morning...(sailors take warning).
Love to watch the progression of a sunrise.
And ...flying and screaming. (Sore throat, from all the screaming?)
I LOVE this shot. Something very clean about it.
Pretty bird pose.
It is not work that kills men, it is worry. Work is healthy; you can hardly put more on a man than he can bear. But worry is rust upon the blade. It is not movement that destroys the machinery, but friction.
Henry Ward Beecher
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8 best tank games for Windows 10
When it comes to destruction machines, nothing compares to the sheer monstrous of the tank. The roar of its canon, the whir of its treads and the thrum of its engine have become synonymous with doom and destruction, annihilating the enemy troops like terminators from the future on a mission to take over the earth.
For many gamers, there is nothing as exciting as having such raw power; blowing up rival tanks and helicopters on daring missions while conquering the battlefield on a military tank. If you are looking for the ultimate best tank games, here is our list of the top-rated tank games for Windows 10.
Top tank games for all you tankers out there
World of Tanks
The best way to engage in enormous tank battles is to go the free online MMO route – and that's exactly what World of Tanks is. The game boasts of over 382 armored vehicles which are categorized according to nations they belong to, which include Soviet Union, USA, China among others. The vehicles come in different types ranging from the light and medium tanks for light battles to heavy tanks and tank destroyers for mass destruction.
Various battle modes exist and you can even customize your vehicles to suit your style. Since this game is not a simulator, control is very easy and anyone can play it. The World of Tanks game is very popular and it holds the Guinness World Record for Most Players Online Simultaneously.
If you are on Windows 10 or you have a touch device, as well, we recommend you checking out World of Tanks Blitz. And if you do install it, make sure to avoid many of the reported issues.
Graviteam Tactics: Operations Star
Set in World War 11, Graviteam tactics is a squad-based tactical war game which focuses on the brutal tank combat battles across the rugged terrains of Europe. The game has over 60 real-world vehicles from Soviet Union, UK, and Germany to play with. Not only are they heavily armored, but detailed and realistic too.
Graviteam Tactics is set in a destructible environment that gives the player a real like experience. Houses can be collapsed, enemy defenses shattered, and you can even damage the enemy's tanks to compromise their aiming mechanism. This is one of the best tank games you can play if you enjoy explosions that leave craters on the ground and heavy war machines that scare the terrain.
Related: World of Tanks for Windows 10 Updated with a new map, fresh content, and more improvements
Battlefield 4
Battlefield 4 is one of the best multiplayer games and it comes with some meaty tank experiences. Set in 2020, the game involves a war story between superpowers USA, Russia and China and follows Sgt. Daniel Recker as he fights in favor of his country. Do check out this article if you want to avoid Battlefield 4 crashes and low performance.
The environment is well selected for battle, featuring collapsible buildings and other structures to give the game a real life experience. For instance, a player can collapse a bridge or a building to make the road impassable. Also, one player in the team can take the role of commander. This gives him the tactical view as well as the power to issue commands and orders such as missile strikes.
Valkyria Chronicles
Set in a fictitious continent resembling Europa circa world war 11, Valkyria Chronicles highlights a continent divided into two and governed by two powers: the Empire and the Federation.
The empire's mission is to invade and secure precious natural resources of Gallia– a neutral country located between the two superpowers territories. The armies of the Federation Seventh Platoon have to fight back against the invasion so as to unify the continent. You assume the role of Welkin Gunther – a commander of the Seventh Platoon and lead the soldiers to fight off the imperial forces.
War Thunder
War Thunder is another fantastic and free to play tank game inspired by World War 11. The game comes with a variety of aircraft and a fleet of armored vehicles so you can never run out of options. Most of the tanks are from the World War 11 but you will also find fleets from other significant conflicts such as the Spanish Civil War as well as tanks from Soviet Union, Germany, and the USA.
In War Thunder, you can fight with other players either on land on in the air. There are various battle modes including arcade battles, realistic battles, and simulator battles. And the best thing about War thunder—you will be getting regular updates including new vehicles and maps. If you do install the game, make sure to avoid many of the usual bugs by following this guide.
PlanetSide 2
PlanetSide 2 is an MMO first-person shooter game set in an open world where players vie for control of numerous territories. This game is set in a persistent world where war is non-stop and the balance of power shifts with every territory and base captured and lost. Control over the territories provides players with bonuses while experience points allow players to unlock new skills, weapon and vehicle upgrades.
PlanetSide 2 is one of the best tank games ever, not because it has innovative ideas and memorable technology, but because it portrays the war in a way that only a few games have managed.
Steel Armor: Blaze of War
Steel Armor: Blaze of war is one of the most advanced tank simulators on the market today. The game is comprised of two key parts: the tactical part which puts players right in the thick of battle with a tank platoon to command and the operational part which allows players to choose the battlefield, supply their units as well as repair and augment their vehicles.
You will love the phenomenal US M601A and the Soviet T-62 tanks that you get to play with, each crafted with sophisticated technology, cockpit, and crew to interact with. Operations will take you from Iran to Afghanistan and other countries where you will fight real like battles.
Arma 3
Arma 3 is an MMO Tactical shooter game that features realistic ground, air, and sea combat. The game features a large variety of vehicles and cutting-edge weapons in an environment created for the occasion. The game allows players to play cooperatively with their squads to accomplish missions against highly competent AI or take on other squads in a variety of scenarios over long distances in the open-world terrain based on real-world Mediterranean islands.
Arma 3 is set in a dystopian future in 2035, so it comes with state-of-the-art weaponry. You will use the laser range finder to aim and hit the bad guys even if they hide in the dark. In addition, the game is set in a realistic environment composed of destructible buildings and other goodies worth playing with.
There is no doubt that tank games are the most thrilling games of all times, offering you the opportunity to steer these steel beasts, the deadliest machines ever created by man. For so long these games were only available for PlayStation and Xbox console but with the advancement in technology, these games are now available for PC. There are many tank games for PC in the market today, but not all are compatible with Windows 10. In the list above, we've selected only the tank games that have support for Windows 10. Have you played any of these games? Let us hear your experiences in the comments section below.
Read also: How to Fix Games Crash Errors in Windows 10
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in September 2016 and has been since completely revamped and updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.


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