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Winter is still here, which means you are spending more time indoors. It’s a perfect time to curl up with a book with your child. Book reading is an effective and proven way to develop language, vocabulary, grammar, and narrative language skills. Reading together with your child is a great way to work on listening, too. Body positioning during reading, either in you lap or side by side, is a natural way to work on audition, without visual cues. While we all think of reading together with our young children, don’t forget that there is still a place for reading with older elementary and middle school children. Reading together allows for an opportunity to work on skills that need strengthening, but also allows for exposure to language and concepts that are above a child’s reading level. You can discuss unfamiliar vocabulary together while reading, something your child might just skim past on his/her own. When reading together, you can also analyze and discuss the book bringing deeper understanding.
Here are some ideas for making the most out of your reading experience:
- Consider the amount of print for your child’s age—vary the amount of print in the books you choose. There are even books out there that have no words. It’s fun to take those books and change them, each time you read them. For books that have great pictures and too many words for your child, simplify the language somewhat to ensure comprehension.
- Choose both fiction and non-fiction titles—While fiction books are always fun, don’t forget about non-fiction. It can be just as enjoyable as fiction, and it’s a great opportunity introduce new vocabulary.
Before Reading Your Book:
- Familiarize your child with the book—Talk about the title, the author, and the illustrator. Label the front, back and title page of the book.
- Make a prediction—Give your child an opportunity to predict what the book will be about based upon the title and/or cover image. I often find that children who participate in a lot of therapy unintentionally learn that there is a right answer or a right way to do something. These children tend to be poor risk takers. Making predictions about the book is a great way to work on this skill.
- Take a picture walk—Look through the pages of the book and talk about what you see. This provides the opportunity to teach unfamiliar vocabulary and prepare you child for what the story will be about. Then, when you are reading, since your child has already been exposed to the ideas in the book, the focus can be on listening.
While Reading Your Book:
- Expose your child to the “concepts of print”—Model for your child turning pages, as well as reading from left to right and top to bottom with your finger. Point out capitals at the start of sentences and punctuation at the end.
- Make note of different punctuation, as well as variations in text size and font–Change the inflection of your voice as you read to match the text and talk about why you are doing it.
- Take purposeful pauses during reading—Ask wh- questions, comment about what is happening, predict what will happen next, check for listener comprehension, and discuss unfamiliar vocabulary.
After Reading Your Book:
- Review the story—Summarize the events of the story, talk about your predictions and if they were accurate.
- Make self to text connections—Talk about how parts of the story relate to your and your child’s life.
- Make text to text connections—Talk about similarities amongst characters and stories that you have read together.
- Bring story to life—Act out events, draw pictures, and support the story through real life experiences (i.e. visit an aquarium if you read about sharks, make pancakes after reading “Pancakes, Pancakes” by Eric Carle).
You can do so many things with a book. Any reading experience helps develop your child’s language. When reading with your child remember these few tips.
- It’s okay to read the same book over and over again.
- Take turns with your child selecting books.
- Have your child read to you. Even preschoolers can “read” books that they have heard before or make up stories based on the pictures.
- Get books from a variety of resources (library, your own bookshelf, school).
- Make your own books! In addition to making up fictional stories, experience books are a great language tool for your child’s language development.


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Thai Bistro Suksabay is located on Kamehameha Hwy, in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center, in Aiea, HI.
So after largely eating at home and eating fast food for almost five months, I caved and wanted Thai food as a changeup.
COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time included social gatherings of no more than five people and masks required while in public (especially inside the restaurant).
I ordered online through Bitesquad and opted to pick up my food for lunchtime. We got three dishes to try.
The Veggie Summer Rolls ($10) were great. It had tofu, carrots, lettuce, mint leaves, somen noodles, and bean sprouts, wrapped in rice paper. Wonderfully wrapped, great crunch from the veggies. It's served with a tasty Thai peanut sauce that has chopped peanuts in it.
Their Beef Garlic Stir Fry ($12) also gets two thumbs up. Sliced beef sauteed with garlic, onions, orange and green bell peppers, green onions, and their special house sauce. The sauce has a savory sweetness to it and goes well with the natural beef juices.
Finally, I enjoyed their Chicken Pad Thai ($12). Noodles were cooked well, considering they also had to endure a drive home before eating. Bean sprouts added some crunch. Because my folks were also eating some, I got this at a medium heat level. To be fair, medium actually packed noticeable heat here. But you know I'd go extra spicy if I had the chance.
It's too bad that the pandemic hit, since I'd love to go back and dine in next time. Due to social distancing, there was no one waiting and the place didn't have many customers that I saw.
I recommend trying Thai Bistro Suksabay if you're in the area. Great food here. 8.5/10

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Hello, hello! My name is Sarah McKenna, and I blog over at Bombshell Bling. I blog about whatever my heart desires, from jewelry making to recipes to children’s birthday parties to home decor and more! You can also find me on social media, especially Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook. I am thrilled to be here this morning guest posting! Today I am excited to share a fun, unique recipe with you that also just so happens to be a Disneyland recipe copycat! Woohoo, right? Who doesn’t love the food at Disneyland?!
My husband’s family has made New Orleans Beignets for years for our church’s annual General Conference twice a year. They are amazing, and I look forward to them each and every time! Well, I saw something on another blogger’s Instagram feed about candy cane beignets that are only there during the Christmas holiday season and I freaked out thinking how tasty that must be, so my hubby and I figured out how they did them, and now I have that recipe here for you today.
The secret to candy cane beignets is the topping. It is classic New Orleans Beignets, but with a powdered sugar and candy cane topping. To make the topping, you simply crush candy canes into small pieces and bits and mix those pieces together with powdered sugar. I simply put unwrapped candy canes into a ziploc bag and pounded the bag against the counter a few times. True story. Haha.
Here is the full recipe. ENJOY!
Candy Cane Beignets Recipe
- 1 cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 package yeast
- powdered sugar
- several candy canes, crushed into extremely small pieces
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
- Heat milk to scalding. (Steaming but not boiling.)
- Place the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl. Pour the scalding milk over the top of the butter and sugar.
- Stir the milk so that the butter melts and the sugar dissolves. ALLOW THE MIXTURE TO COOL TO LUKEWARM. (You don’t want to kill the yeast!)
- Add the yeast and stir it in.
- Add the egg and HALF of the dry ingredients to the bowl and beat well.
- Add the rest of the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Place the dough on a floured counter and knead about 2-3 minutes, or until it is soft and pliable.
- Place your kneaded dough into a large greased bowl. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Place the dough onto a floured counter and flour a rolling pin. Roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the dough into triangles or squares.
- Place the dough pieces on a greased cookie sheet and cover with greased (use PAM) cellophane. Allow them to rise for 30 minutes – 1 hour, or until they have almost doubled in size.
- Heat canola oil to 385 degrees.
- Scoop the dough into the oil using a slotted spoon or fry basket.
- Fry for 1-2 minutes and then flip the dough using your slotted spoon or fry basket.
- Fry the second side for 1-2 more minutes. Your beignets should now be golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the beignets and place them on a paper towel to cool a bit.
- Crush the candy canes into tiny pieces. Several small chunks and some almost crushed to powder works well. Simply place unwrapped candy canes in a ziploc bag, zip it tight, and bang the candy canes with a spoon or on the counter until they are broken enough.
- Dump the crushed candy cane pieces into a small bowl of powdered sugar and stir together well.
- Once cooled enough to prevent burning your mouth, dump powdered sugar and candy cane mixture over the top of the beignets and ENJOY!
I hope that you make and enjoy these Candy Cane Beignets sometime this holiday season. They would be perfect for Christmas morning or a brunch!
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The Legacy of the Divine Tarot deck is created by the digital artist Ciro Marchetti. The lively digital imagery the deck contains has strong elements of fantasy and graphic novels, with an unusual take on the traditional Tarot.
The Legacy of the Divine deck invokes imagination and takes you to a new world with each reading.
So, what is this deck all about, and could it be the right Tarot deck for you?
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What is The Legacy of the Divine Tarot Deck?
Ciro Marchetti has created quite a few Tarot decks, but this is by far my favorite. It is also extremely popular in the Tarot world, with its striking imagery and interesting interpretations of the cards.
The artwork on the cards really reminds me of fantasy and graphic novels, so if you are a fan of these, you will love the deck!
This deck follows the Rider-Waite tradition with some deviations. For example, the Suit of Pentacles is renamed the Suit of Coins.
This isn’t too unusual within Tarot decks as other popular decks make the same choice. Pentacles usually refer to financial and materialistic parts of our lives, so the change is pretty intuitive.
There are some other changes throughout the deck, for example, the Hierophant card is now Faith. I quite like this touch as the word Hierophant is defined as ‘Priest’, which can exclude certain religions.
I know that some people don’t like the Christian undertones of many traditional Tarot decks, so when changing the card to Faith, Ciro Marchetti is opening up the Tarot to a more diverse audience.
The Legacy of The Divine Tarot Review
Okay, let’s look at the box that the deck comes in first! It’s quite big to accommodate the book and is a pretty sturdy and tough box.
You can definitely keep the Tarot deck and book in the box when not using them to protect the cards.
The box is one piece and the front opens up with a secure magnetic close, revealing the book and the deck underneath. A ribbon makes it easy to take cards out of their bed.
The box has the Queen of Wands on the front, which is honestly such a beautiful card. It really captures the vibe of the Legacy of the Divine Tarot deck and how Ciro Marchetti depicts the characterizations of the cards.
Like most decks on the market right now, the Legacy of the Divine Tarot deck comes with its own guidebook. The book bears its own name; ‘A Gateway to the Divine’. I know some retailers sell the book alone, but it’s not to be confused with the deck, so be careful.
It is a huge book and I was really surprised at this when I first got my hands on the deck. What is unusual about this guidebook is that it is a story. The beginning of the book gives you the background of the deck and describes stories from another dimension.
The book does also contain in-depth descriptions of all the Tarot cards, with keywords and reverse meanings included. This means the book is suitable for beginners but also gives a fresh and interesting depth to the Tarot. There is so much information in the book and really gives the deck structure and intrigue.
The Legacy of the Divine Tarot Cards
The cards in the deck all have really unique designs on them. I actually think this deck is a ‘love it or hate it’ deck because of the originality of the cards. For some people, this kind of artwork does nothing for them, but other people absolutely adore it!
The artwork on the cards takes from the traditional Rider-Waite deck but also takes inspiration from the meanings behind the card.
Certain cards have very loose similarities to Rider-Waite, but the meaning is still there in the imagery and symbolism.
I like this because it really shows that Ciro Marchetti worked hard to create this deck, with a deep knowledge of Tarot and the different meanings of the cards. It also means that this deck is intuitive to read and suitable for beginners.
The card backs have this intricate metallic pattern on them which gives me a fantasy, steam-punk vibe. I really love this touch!
This deck is non-gilded and fits in my hands nicely thanks to the smaller size of the cards and how thin they are. This is a great deck to carry around with you, but I know some readers do prefer a thicker cardstock. I guess this really is down to preference!
The Major Arcana
The colors of the Major Arcana are all vibrant and striking. Reds, golds, and blues all follow through the cards bringing life and energy to the deck. A lot of the imagery reflects the traditional Tarot, but with some changes that further signify the meanings behind the cards.
Let’s take a look at The Devil card. I think this is one of the most interesting cards of the deck as Ciro Marchetti has created a card that reflects the meaning of the card. The Devil card is all about temptation and material focus, and I really think that this depiction shows this well. The devil is now a strong and handsome man, controlling someone who is depicted as a marionette.
I also love The Moon card. There is an icy, anxious feel to the card, with the glowing moon taking center stage. We can really sense the sinister undertones that The Moon brings, and I love how the dogs are now statues that are tied together. I also love how the triple Goddess symbol is on the card, reflecting spirituality and the different realms of the universe.
The Minor Arcana
The Minor Arcana cards are just as vibrant and interesting as the Major Arcana. The depictions on the cards can be read easily and give a deep understanding of the meaning of the different cards without needing to consult the book.
Here are the Knights of the four different suits. Looks odd, I know, as they’re kind of depersonalized here. Instead of the young male figures, we only have helmets and the background of fire, water, sky, and the forest.
But, I quite like this stripped-back take on the Knights. I think they are easy to understand and I love how they incorporate the four elements of the Tarot suits.
I personally became interested in this deck when I received a reading from my fellow tarot enthusiast. My first impression was: Wow, this deck is gorgeous! I gotta have it. And I’m glad I finally got my hands on it!
This deck is very pleasant to look at with a really interesting and unique take on the traditional Tarot. My only complaint is that the cards chip easily and the black background tends to shed.
This deck reminds me of the element of fire. Images are bright as if they are burned onto the black background. This deck would make a nice gift for a Tarot reader, beginner and pro alike, who likes fantasy themes and would like to have an alternative to the traditional Rider-Waite deck.
- Quality: 78 glossy cards of smaller size. Shuffling is easy. Cards are a bit thin and, unfortunately, easily chipped at the edges, which are non-gilded.
- Design: Vibrant digital artwork on a black background, smooth black border.
- Difficulty: This deck slightly deviates from traditional imagery of Raider-Waite Tarot because the Suit of Pentacles are now the Suit of Coins and certain names of cards and imagery. No people are shown on the knight cards. However, the deck should be easy to read even for Tarot beginners. It is a really good deck for everyday Tarot use.
What do you think of the Legacy of the Divine Tarot deck? Are you a fan of this take on the traditional Tarot? Let me know in the comments below!
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Get ready to embark on an exciting journey through American history with The Nineteenth Amendment jigsaw puzzle by Cobble Hill. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts aged 11 and up, this captivating 1000-piece puzzle features a beautiful illustration that showcases the fascinating history of the United States. With dimensions of 26.625" x 19.25", this puzzle provides hours of entertainment and challenges your problem-solving skills. Whether you're a history buff or simply enjoy a good puzzle, The Nineteenth Amendment is a must-have addition to your collection. Piece by piece, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of American heritage and relish the sense of accomplishment as the final image comes together.
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Apprentice Engineer, Golden Downs
Jim started work for Goldpine in a yard/sales role at our Blenheim retail store in July 2011. After leaving at the end of 2013, he returned to Goldpine in April 2014 into a sales position. Jim continued to grow and develop in sales, and was appointed 2IC in September 2015.
He moved to Nelson two years later, and worked for our Richmond store as an on-road specialist. However, with his interest in cars and mechanics and a desire to challenge himself, he moved to our Golden Downs Production yard in May 2018 as a Trades Assistant to start his engineering career.
He is now an Apprentice Engineer, studying for his National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4) and will fully qualify in 2021.
Jim reckons the engineering role has been a real “mind-opener” for him, from having limited mechanical knowledge when he started to now loving being thrown into a job and challenging himself further.
When asked what he does on a day-to-day basis, Jim told us that he likes to ensure that every product that we produce at Goldpine is up to scratch – what a great way to start each day! Cheers Jim!


A switch is nothing but a multiport bridge that consists of buffer and perfect design that can boost its efficiency and perform. More number of ports indicates less traffic. The switch is data link layer device that can check the errors before date is forwarded. This process ensures that the final switches turn out to be very efficient devices as they do not let erroneous packets proceed further. They forward only good packets selectively to correct port only. Switches divide collision domain of hosts, but the broadcast domain remains the same. On the other hand, a router is a device same as a switch that routes the data packets based on their IP addresses. The router is a network layer device. These routers are helpful to connect LANs and WANs together and to have a dynamically updating routing table depending on which the decisions are made regarding routing the data packets. The router is also useful to divide broadcast domains of hosts connected through it. Black Hawk supply is a leading firm that is indulged in offering networking accessories. Some of their offered products are a wireless router, networking switches, networking servers and much more. They provide its customers with best routers & switches.
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Touch of Stars Necklace
Planetary orbs of Botswana Agate, stars of Pearl and glistening Amethyst swirl in a galaxy of hand shaped and hammered 14K Gold filled Teardrop. Rose Quartz gemstone vermeil chain adds to this sparkling universe. Available also with stars of Blue and Pink Opal.
30" with 14K Gold filled chain.

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Chronosynthesis : a site-specific sculpture installed at Windward Community College, Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi
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|Title:||Chronosynthesis : a site-specific sculpture installed at Windward Community College, Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi|
|Authors:||Spindt, Allan H.|
|Keywords:||Steel sculpture, American -- Hawaii -- Kaneohe|
Time in art
Navigation in art
|Abstract:||The title for my thesis exhibition, Chronosynthesis, is a word I invented to be expressive of the various aspects of the sculpture. Chronos refers to time, personified by the ancient Greeks as the all powerful but fallible god. I saw the different aspects of the sculpture as being related through how we, as humans, mark time as we move through it. The sculpture then became an abstracted structural reference to charting life's journeys, as well as marking cycles of beginning and ending, departure and arrival, and landmarks necessary for navigation and orientation. The goal I set was to create an artwork that synthesized geometrically patterned structures with markers specific to the chosen site, integrating ideas of time and navigation. To paraphrase Kevin Lynch, a noted urban designer from Boston, landmarks and visual markers are closely allied with the understanding of a man-made environment (such as the WCC campus) and a corollary sense of psychological sustenance to its inhabitants, including a sense of ownership and belonging, provided that the marker is memorable. (Visual Analysis)|
|Description:||Thesis (M.F.A.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2004.|
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MADERA - The students of Madera High School celebrated homecoming this week and concluded the festivities with a parade, football game and the crowning of new royalty Friday.
A parade snaked its way to Memorial Stadium, the site of Friday nights football game, through the streets of Madera. Starting at Thomas Jefferson Middle School on Sunset Avenue. Several Coyote alumni lined the streets of the parade route to support their school. Around the high school, several of the feeder elementary schools to Madera High bused students to the end of the parade on Olive Avenue.
The parade was delayed for a time near on the railroad tracks at Pine Street when a seventh grade football player from Thomas Jefferson fell off a float and may have been ran over by the semi-truck pulling the float. The student was transported to a local hospital for treatment by Pistoresi Ambulance and the parade got on its way about twenty minutes later. Gardner Trucking of Chico, California provided the trucks for the floats this year.
Grand marshal for this years homecoming was former Madera High School vice principal Jeff Mendoza. Mr. Mendoza was a graduate of Madera High School in 1966 and a member of the football, wrestling, baseball and track and field teams when he was in school. He was also a former football and baseball coach for the Coyotes. Before accepting the vice principal position at the high school, Mendoza served as vice principal at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Mendoza retired in 2006 after serving 29 years with the Madera Unified School District.
The sophomore class of 2017 won the class float completion and they are advised by Mr. Sally and Mr. Needham. The Maya Club won the float competition in the CLUB category.
The Homecoming Royal Court for this year was Brielle Hefner, Kylan Malady, Jennifer Pulido and Tianna McNair in the queen race, and Lukas Boehm, Daniel Garcia, Alec Gamboa and Michael Conklin in the king race.
The halftime show was topped off with the crowning of the king and queen. With the help of the 2013 king and queen, Christian Dollar and Marissa Torresi, Lukas Boehm and Jennifer Pulido were crowned the winners.
Following halftime, MHS Coach Boner Cunnings and his varsity Coyote's extended their winning streak to five with an easy defeat of the Mustangs of Tulare Western High School 52-28. The highlight of the night for the football team was kicker Even Rios 50-yard field goal kick which sets a new school record for Madera High.

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Summer is rapidly approaching and it is the busiest time of the year for road trips and vacations. Aside from the fact that cars need maintenance regularly (varying by season), your vehicle also needs extra care when planning road trips to make sure that your family is safe and saving money on gas prices or unexpected costly repairs.
The Original 1-800-Charity Cars, a national non-profit that has provided thousands of free donated vehicles to struggling families throughout the United States, understands the importance of vehicle care, safe travel, and saving money; so we would like to offer you the following list of things you can do to prepare your car to go wherever the summer season may take you.
The most important item on your list of summer vehicle preparation should be your coolant system. Take the time to get the radiator pressure tested and all hoses inspected. Be sure to also check the water pump and thermostat. Don’t overlook the antifreeze, either. Over time, antifreeze can cause a weak electric current leading to oxidation and failure in your coolant system, so it is always a wise idea to flush it out and refill with fresh antifreeze.
Have the air conditioning unit inspected for leaks and have an evaluation of the refrigerant level performed. At the same time, be sure to check for damaged or worn belts and that the fins on the condenser are free of debris.
Summer can be very harsh on tires, as rising temperatures change tire pressure. First, be sure your tires are over all in a healthy condition. Make sure they have good tread, with no bulges or damages. Make sure your tire pressure is correct by referring to your owner’s manual or the inside of your driver side door for proper pressure amounts. If possible, purchase all-season tires or summer tires, which are lighter and will not wear out as quickly.
PROTECT YOUR VEHICLES INTERIOR FROM THE HEAT
The summer temperatures can be high, so try to keep your vehicle protected from the direct sunlight. Use a dashboard sun shield, park in a shaded area, garage, covered parking lot or use a car cover. You can also wipe down the interior of your vehicle with protectant or, if you have leather interior, use a really good quality conditioner.
Don’t overlook your basic maintenance. This includes things like brakes, battery, lights, windshield wipers, air filter, oil, hoses, belts and replenishing fluids. Your regular basic maintenance on your vehicle should always be performed, no matter the season, to ensure your car is running efficiently and to avoid any serious issues that can result from neglecting regular maintenance.
Be sure to update your navigation system maps. This will ensure that you have up to date information; including new roads, points of interest and more efficient routes.
Summer time is typically categorized as the season that is the most fun, and by following the tips above to prepare your vehicle for the summertime, you can help ensure that your summer driving experiences will be safe, efficient, and more reliable.


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A Canadian Wonderland
*This experience runs on selected Mondays – (Prices may vary according to departure dates)
*Rooms are en-suite and twin where possible. If you are a solo traveler, you will always be sharing a room with someone of the same sex
10 Days, Vancouver, British Columbia to Okanagan Region to Whistler to Vancouver
Visiting 1 country: Canada.
Hey there bud, we welcome you to the land of ice hockey playin’, maple syrup swiggin’, moose chasin’, poutine munchin’, sorry sayin’, beer swillin’ awesome people – where else could it be? O CANADA!
On this trip we’ll get you to the most prominent range in Canada, The Rocky Mountains, for a week and a half of epic hiking and stunning views. Going from Vancouver to, em, Vancouver, we’ll hit a big loop, whilst on the way taking in National Parks such as Glacier, Yoho, Jasper, and the bad boy himself, Whistler.
Seems about time we set off!
Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia to Okanagan Region
For those about to Rockies (sorry), get involved and meet your tour crew in Vancouver, and get hyped for an immense time! Once we’re all friends, we’ll toast new bonds with a take a tipple at a wine tasting in Kelowna, before we hit the road admire the stunning vistas, heading through Fraser Valley, up and over the Coquihalla Pass, and finally in Okanagan Valley. Day one, almost done, just some more time for bonding over dinner and we hit the hay.
Day 2: Okanagan to Banff National Park, Alberta
Get your nature on! Stop number one of the day is at Yoho NP, and oh boy, she’s a beauty. Hulking mountains leering over pristine lakes are a match made in heaven. Oh, and make sure to get your cameras ready for the Emerald Lake – the ultimate #TravelPorn for your Instagram. Off to Banff we go, but we’ll save some adventures for tomorrow.
Day 3: Banff
If you were to ask Michelangelo (just ignore the fact he’s been dead a few years) to draw what makes a perfect National Park, he’d draw Banff. Snow-kissed summits, glimmering lakes, and a rich array of colours to stimulate your eyes…Banff has got it all! And this baby has far more than just good looks. Get the old ticker racing by hitting the wet stuff and go whitewater rafting, go all Venetian and take a Sulphur Mountain Gondola ride, or get high (not in that way) and take a heli-tour over the Columbia Icefield. Pretty sweet options, whichever you choose, you’re winning.
Day 4: Banff to Jasper National Park
Good morning! Before we up and Banff, make sure you have a gander at Lake Louise and Lake Moraine, as they’re both tip top, shimmering reservoirs. Get your skates on as we’re outta here, and heading on over to Jasper.
First up is the Athabasca Glacier, a long stream of frozen wasteland which is as pretty as it is slippery! Jump on the Snow Coach and tour the frozen lands, before breathing a collective sigh of relief by taking a dip in one of the hot springs. Piping hot springs, and freezing vistas, bet you’re feeling pretty zen right now. One last activity for the day is an optional bike ride round the local area, need we ask twice?
Day 5: Jasper
More capers in Jasper folks, and we’re delving into Mother Nature’s warming embrace, and observing and exploring the thick, green forests, crashing waterfalls, rugged mountain peaks, and admiring the local inhabitants – basically it’s going to be another fine day with your gang! Whether you chose to spend today on foot or by bike – think of how much more land you’ll cover) those enchanting hot springs will be waiting for you for when you need some rest and relaxation.
Day 6: Jasper to Sun Peaks, British Columbia
Sun Lake is our goal today, but first we’ve got business to attend to. It’s tradition to get a selfie with the guardian of Jasper National Park, a statue of a Mountain Goat. Strike your best, and the loser can buy the first round tonight! We’ll swing by Moose Lake, where, unsurprisingly, there’s a ton of Moose! We’ll spot these big beasts from a distance as they look friendly, but oh boy, they’re absolutely not!
Sun Peaks beckons, and to go with a lovely name is a quaint little town. There’s cafes, bars, and restaurants for essential nourishment (*alcohol) and it really feels like European cafe culture has landed slap bang in rural Canada. Huh, pretty neat.
Day 7: Sun Peaks to Whistler
One week in, and what better way to spend it than visit the king of Canadian National Parks, Whistler.
Firing through small Indigenous towns and reserves as we traverse through British Columbia is a pleasant reminder that these folk have lived here for generations, and we must respect all the natural beauty around us, as they have done before us.
Now, isn’t this something? The big daddy of ski resorts is standing staring us in the face… so get up that hill and hit the snow! And what’s more, we’ve got a few days based here in Whistler…Yaaaahooo!
Seriously, there’s an incredible range of activities to do in Whistler, on the hill or off it you’ve got everything from adventure sports to cable car rides… Plenty of fun at your fingertips! Oh, and did we mention the nightlife tour? Yeah boy!
Day 8: Whistler
Morning campers! Feeling fresh are we? No? Can’t say we’re surprised!
Today it’s your call, whatever you fancy doing, you do. A spot of mountain biking might make you feel a little more human, or if that’s not going to excite you enough, what about a zipline session? If you’re feeling too brutal to move, then there’s always the beach…I know, a beach up here seems insane!
One word to the wise, there’s a stack of wildlife out in them hills, including bears, so please do your best to not get eaten by Yogi or one of his pals. After all, we’ve got another big night planned, and it’d be a shame if you missed it.
Day 9: Whistler
Three is the magic number, right? Our third day in glorious Whistler takes us down to the five lakes, where if you’re wanting a quick shock to the system, you can take a paddle in the drink. That’ll freshen you right up! Let’s go and get a view of this beauty, as we take a gondola car up the mountain and immerse ourselves in the remarkable panorama. Once we’ve peeled you away from the sights (trust us, it’s hard to do) we’ll hit the local amenities, where you’re free to do what you like, though we suggest getting a massage, or heading out into town where you’ll find a load of cafes, boutiques, and galleries. Whatever you do, have a blast, and we’ll see you at the bar later for some farewell drinks.
Day 10: Whistler to Vancouver
Guys, we’re almost wrapped up…but what a ten days we’ve had, eh?
Let’s roll out of Whistler, as we shoot past the cascading Brandywine and Shannon Falls, before taking to the epic Sea to Sky Highway. Honestly, there’s few roads on the Planet this damn pretty. Once we’re back in Van, we’re all done and set to go our separate ways. But let’s be honest, with thousands of pubs in the nearby vicinity, we know where we’ll find you.
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- Hot springs, Jasper
- Wine tasting, Kelowna
- Entry to Banff, Jasper and Yoho National Park
- Ice Explorer tour, Athabasca Glacier
We stay at good quality hotels that reflect the character of the local area as well as being as centrally located as possible, while striving to keep the cost affordable. However, standards and ratings may differ to what you are used to in your own country. It’s also worth noting that standards may also vary throughout the different regions of the country you are visiting.
If you are a solo traveller, you will always be sharing a room with someone of the same sex. If you are travelling as a couple and would prefer to have a double bed, please officially request a double room with us. We never presume that two people travelling together are a couple, even if you share the same surname, unless informed otherwise.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have booked pre or post trip accommodation, please note that most hotels in North America require you to present a credit card at check in even if your accommodation has been pre-paid for. The hotel will either place a temporary hold on a set amount (called a pre-authorisation) or will make a manual swipe of the card. This is done to cover incidentals, for example if you consume something from the mini-bar, or if you damage the hotel room. Your card will NOT actually be charged unless you use the mini-bar, etc. Please ask the hotel front desk clerk for a further explanation when checking in if you are unsure about why they need the card. Again, this is standard procedure at most hotels and is typically not something you need to be concerned about.
Please note that drinks are not included with meals, except at breakfast where coffee, tea and/or juice may be included. If you wish to purchase drinks at dinner you may do so at your own expense.
If you have any dietary requirements we will make every effort to cater to your specific needs as long as you advise us when you book. However, please be aware that although we will do everything in our power to arrange it, we cannot guarantee that every restaurant we use will be able to cater to all dietary needs. We also cannot cater for tastes or dislikes, as most of our included evening meals feature a set menu.
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Do you have questions about the surgical procedures, treatments or services that we offer?
Below is a list of some frequently asked questions, but please feel free to call our office if you need additional information. We are always pleased to assist you.
What is plastic surgery?
Plastic surgery is a specialty dedicated to the enhancement of the face and body. For those who wish to improve their appearance, cosmetic surgical procedures offer patients the opportunity to reshape physical features and improve their self-esteem.
Who is a candidate for plastic surgery?
The best plastic surgery candidate is someone with realistic expectations and an understanding of the limitations set by medicine, technology, and each patient’s own body. Good candidates have a strong self-image, and well-developed reason for pursuing a plastic surgery procedure. They are looking for improvement of a physical trait, knowing that while this positive change may enhance their self-image, it will not change people’s perception of them. Dangerous motivations for plastic surgery would be purely doing it to gain popularity, or attempting to reverse recent life crises.
Is there a “right” age to pursue plastic surgery?
There is no ideal age to have cosmetic surgery. The time to have an elective procedure is when the desired change will justify the time, effort and the cost involved. Another factor to take into consideration is the potential length of time to enjoy the benefits. For example, if an individual has a facelift earlier in life, the rewards of this surgery can be enjoyed for a greater period of time.
There isn’t any overarching rule as to the right age for plastic surgery. In fact, the appropriateness of a certain procedure should be determined more on a case by case basis, looking at the individual’s unique body type and aging process. Of course, there are age tendencies for certain procedures. Facelifts generally are not performed on patients under 30, as mini-lifts or laser procedures might be suggested instead, but this is not a rule. Otoplasty, on the other hand, is appropriate for adults or patients as young as 5 years old.
What is the difference between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery?
Cosmetic plastic surgery is performed to enhance or change a healthy, normal, functioning part of the body. Nothing but the patient’s desire for physical improvement necessitates cosmetic plastic surgery. Reconstructive surgery, however, is intended to correct a physical abnormality caused by a birth defect, disease or tumor, physical trauma, or infection. The goal of reconstructive surgery may be to restore function or to achieve physical normality.
Is plastic surgery covered by insurance?
When the plastic surgery procedure is being performed for cosmetic reasons, insurance will not be involved. When the surgery is necessary for reconstructive purposes, however, it may be partially or fully covered by insurance.
Can I finance my plastic surgery procedure?
Sure. Most plastic surgeons work with patient financing groups and will provide you with an application to fill out at the consultation. Many banks provide financing for elective procedures as well. Plastic surgery is something that is more and more often financed, which has helped it become more accessible to everyone.
Is plastic surgery outpatient or inpatient?
Most plastic surgery procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. In some cases, usually when the surgery is very extensive or complications arise, an overnight stay might be required.
Where is plastic surgery performed?
That can depend on the surgeon. Most plastic surgeons are affiliated with local hospitals and can arrange operating room times as needed. Many carry out a similar procedure at surgical centers, while other surgeons have private surgery suites in their own office space. You’ll find that many plastic surgeons fit into all or most of these categories, and offer options to each patient. They would then help you choose your surgery location based on comfort, safety, scheduling issues, and sometimes geography issues (which surgery location is closest to home, etc.).
How much pain is involved in plastic surgery?
Each plastic surgery procedure carries a different level of discomfort, and requires different methods of anesthetizing. In most situations, the patient’s preferences for safety and comfort, as well as personal pain threshold, can help determine what type of anesthesia will be used. Very minor, non-invasive surgeries might involve a topical anesthetic, while minor invasive surgeries may call for local anesthetic or local combined with sedation. In more involved surgery, general anesthesia is usually used.
How long will my results last?
Depending on the type of procedure, some results can last for many years, although there are no guarantees. Although cosmetic surgery can enhance or improve upon your appearance, it cannot prevent the natural course of aging or sagging of the skin or tissue.
What kind of anesthesia is used?
Drs. M. and J. Patel perform surgery under most types of anesthesia: local anesthesia, intravenous sedation (“twilight”), general anesthesia and regional anesthesia (nerve blocks). The method of anesthesia used is based on the patient and surgeon’s preference. Most cosmetic procedures require intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Patient safety is our first priority and therefore most of these cases are performed in the hospital setting under the supervision of a Board certified anesthesiologist.
Will I be able to breast feed after breast enlargement surgery?
Yes. Breast augmentation should not affect your ability to breast feed.
Are there risks involved in breast augmentation surgery?
Every surgical procedure entails some risk. Those associated with this type of surgery are infection, changes in the sensitivity of the breast, and scar contracture. These and other complications rarely occur and can usually be avoided. Thousands of women undergo breast augmentation successfully each year and are very satisfied with their outcome.
What type of implants do you use for breast augmentation?
Our office can offer both saline and silicone breast implants as possible options for augmentation. The saline implants (filled with sterile saline solution) used for breast augmentation surgery are available in both round and teardrop shapes. They also come in both smooth and textured styles. Dr Patel will discuss which implant type would best give you the results you are seeking.
Do the implants have to be changed after several years?
No, as long as there are no problems with the implants, they should not have to be replaced. We use implants that are warranted for 10-20 years depending on the company used.
What if the implant ruptures?
Today’s saline implants are more durable than ever. Although risk of rupture is extremely small, if this should happen, the implant deflates as your body absorbs the saline. There is absolutely no health hazard should this happen. The implant can be easily replaced with minimal discomfort. The implants used by Dr. J. and Dr. M. Patel have a warranty by the manufacturer who will usually replace the implants and in some cases will give you monies towards the cost of the replacement.
My breasts sag but are not large. What can be done?
If the sagging is not severe, a “nipple lift” can be performed. The excess skin is removed after making an incision around the outside of the areola (the pigmented skin around the nipple). The resulting scar is confined to the area where the pigmented skin meets the normal skin at the edge of the areola. In cases of more severe sagging, a procedure similar to breast reduction may be performed by removing skin only – not breast tissue – to result in a more youthful shape. Breast lifting is an excellent alternative to breast implants for many patients.
What is Power Assisted Liposuction?
Power Assisted liposuction uses a power cannula to facilitate movement in the tissue, whereas the surgeon manually manipulates the cannula in more traditional liposuction procedures. The benefits include less body trauma on the patient, which promotes quicker recovery and faster healing.
I don’t like the tip of my nose. What can I do?
If you like your profile and the tip of your nose is too wide, prominent, projects too much or droops, it can be corrected. Rhinoplasty is an excellent procedure for the nasal tip when it droops with age.
Am I ready for a face-lift?
Skin and facial tissue that sag along with aging can give you an appearance of tiredness or anger even when you are feeling happy and energetic. Jowls and drooping skin around the neck cause you to appear heavy. With facial rejuvenation, you appear rested, healthy and more youthful. The idea is to look better, not different. Often a mini-lift can be performed instead of a full face-lift. The mini-lift is limited to the lower portion of the face, correcting jowl and neck problems, while the traditional face-lift includes the upper part of the face as well. Some patients opt to combine a face-lift with other procedures, such as eyelid surgery, or skin resurfacing to achieve a full effect.
Will I look natural after my surgery?
The techniques used by our physicians try to create a natural, non-surgical appearance. Every effort is made to improve your appearance in the most natural view.
When can I go back to work?
The length of time for recuperation after plastic surgery varies depending on the procedure. Most patients will require assistance for a day or so, and then will be able to care for themselves. We will discuss with you in detail your postoperative care and recovery instructions. The techniques offered today allow patients to return to work fairly soon following surgery.
When can I begin to exercise?
Depending on the procedure performed determines when a patient may resume physical exercise. All patients are encouraged to start a slow walking routine and hold off on anything more strenuous until after consulting with their doctor.

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UPDATE: While it seems inevitable Mark Sanchez will have surgery on his torn labrum, the New York Jets quarterback is apparently in no rush to get to the operating room. Sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Sanchez will spend the next few days trying to figure out if he wants to delay surgery.
While it seems surgery is unavoidable, Sanchez does not see a problem with taking his time on the decision.
Sanchez weighs in via text: "If I needed surgery right now, I never would have left Andrews' office. I would've stayed and got the surgery."— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) September 12, 2013
Asked if he wanted to say he was not likely to have surgery, Sanchez did not directly answer the question.— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) September 12, 2013
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez is reportedly headed for the operating table.
Jets QB Mark Sanchez is likely to have surgery after Dr. James Andrews confirmed he has a labral tear in right shoulder, per league sources— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) September 12, 2013
Sanchez expected to take day or two to decide; he still has an option to rehab the shoulder to see if he can play but surgery is more likely— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) September 12, 2013
Citing team and league sources, as well as a source close to Sanchez, Mortensen reports for ESPN.com that the surgery would end Sanchez's 2013 season.
The New York Post's Brian Costello was quick to counter Mortensen's report.
League sources say Sanchez is NOT having surgery at this time. It has not been ruled out but he is going to continue rehabbing shoulder.— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) September 12, 2013
Sanchez injured his throwing shoulder after being inserted into the fourth quarter of the Jets preseason game against the New York Giants on Aug. 24.


It could be the most expensive single-day event ever in the United Kingdom!
Honouring the queen's memory is not a cheap responsibility -- as proven by Queen Elizabeth's historically expensive funeral on Monday.
Although the British government and Buckingham Palace haven't released the funeral costs yet, it is estimated to be around $7.5 million -- the most expensive single-day event ever in the United Kingdom, as estimated by former royal security officer, Simon Morgan for the New York Post.
"This is the biggest policing operation that the United Kingdom policing has ever undertaken," Morgan said.
Around 750,000 people were estimated to have attended the funeral, surpassing other mammoth royal gatherings like the one for Kate Middleton and Prince William's wedding.
It's worth noting that majority of the funeral costs were allocated to the security operation. That was because of a "substantial threat of terrorism," said Morgan.
No less than 10,000 police officers were summoned, according to the London Metropolitan Police -- making it an even bigger affair than the 2012 London Olympics and the queen's Jubilee celebration.
The 2002 royal funeral of the queen's mother was estimated to have set UK's treasuries back by £5.4 million while Princess Diana's funeral cost between three and five million pounds in 1997.
Prince Philips's funeral last year was significantly cheaper because of the limitations of the pandemic -- but the numbers were still in seven digits.
The queen's final goodbye is the first state funeral since Winston Churchill's in 1965 and is the first funeral of a monarch since the queen's father, King George VI, passed away in 1952.
The funeral cost is expected to be split between the royal family and the government of the UK.


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Hello all, We are restoring a 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Coupe with the original V12. This is my first Zephyr, and parts are not so easy to find, in some cases anyway. Surely someone out there has searched for these same items recently, perhaps with better luck than I've had. Please don't be shy; let me know where to look. I need: 1. Divider seal: goes on the front edge of door glass to seal the vent window when it is closed. There is no divider bar, the vent glass butts up to the frame around the door glass. 2. Upper door glass fuzz channel: This is the channel inside the door frame, at the top, that the door glass rolls up into. It is a formed piece, to match the curvature of the door glass, and there is a triangle-like structure stapled to the channel to fill the gap between the top of the glass and the top of the door. See photo below. (If the photo actually shows up when I post this. If it does not, I'll add the photo as an attachment) Any help would be greatly appreciated! I can't put the doors together until I have these parts. Also, does anyone know of an online blog showing the restoration of a 1940 Zehpyr (Or similar)? I'd like to see photos of other peoples restorations, showing as many steps of the process as possible. Thank you all so much. Sincerely, Dave Dixon


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I came across Denzel Curry some years ago at an Afropunk Fest in Atlanta. I happened to enter in shortly after he began performing. I was new to Denzel Curry at the time, but as soon as I entered in to the concert, I couldn’t help but to make my way to his stage. HE WAS LIT! He caught my attention instantaneously. I was like, “How have I never heard of this dude and he’s from Florida 🤷🏽♀.“
Lyrically, Curry is in his own league. You can’t have an average brain when it comes to dissecting Curry’s lyrics. His bars are hardcore and witty. This video will bring you a sense of nostalgia if you are a 90s baby. A little Scooby-Doo and some Robot Chicken vibes definitely made this video worthwhile. Being a fan of Animation, I was glued to this video. I watched it twice (maybe more now since I wrote this).
I get to see a lot of Curry’s personality in this video. He’s funny and the way he switches his flows up really shows his versatility. I literally cracked a smile when I realized how well he rapped in his DMX voice. I wasn’t ready 😅! The album was fire. Perfect mix for a video game or movie.
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I recently watched a short presentation by Mark Hendrickson from Grove City College about the free market and Walmart. In the presentation Hendrickson covers in short, but informative detail, how free market mechanisms work. Firms that offer better prices in the market draw away customers from other firms, and the end result is that new businesses occupy the place of the old. While this can result in dislocation due to a company closing down, ultimately this is a good thing because both workers and consumers reap rewards from better jobs and better prices. In the case of Walmart, according to Hendrickson, this is exactly what has taken place.
But is it fair to argue that Walmart is a result of free market mechanisms? No.
Three important factors to look at when arguing about whether Walmart, or any business for that matter, is a result of the free market are eminent domain laws, government subsidies and wage controls, all of which Walmart has exploited for profit. In 2005 the Supreme Court ruled that private land could be taken, by force if necessary, and used for private and public economic development. Such development includes the building of Walmart locations. Put simply, private property is stolen by the state and for all intents and purposes handed over to corporate interests. All of this is framed, of course, as “economic development.”
Stolen property is just the icing on the cake, however. A 2004 report showed that Walmart had received over $1 billion in government subsidies “in the form of free or reduced-priced land, job training funds, sales tax rebates, tax credits and infrastructure assistance, including investment in roads.”
Finally, there is a reason why Walmart has supported higher minimum wages in the past. Naturally, they claim their reasons are because it helps lower income workers (such as the ones who work at Walmart). But there is a very important aspect of state-mandated wage controls to consider: They help eliminate competition. Smaller firms have a harder time paying enforced higher wages that don’t reflect the real economy and big companies such as Walmart are likely very aware of this fact. They can afford the wage hikes, but in many cases their competition can’t.
To return to Hendrickson’s presentation, one of the arguments he makes in support of Walmart is that consumers have voted with their dollars by choosing Walmart over smaller businesses. In a sense, this is true. But the point he is missing is why exactly Walmart has such low prices. Stolen land, massive subsidies and wage controls. None of these sound like free market mechanisms to me.
If we were to place Walmart in a truly free market context, in which they paid all of their own overhead, had to acquire property justly and had no control over wage prices, the question isn’t whether or not they could prosper, but whether they would even exist in the first place.
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Taking over from the previous “ Innovator” route, the “ Innovator Founder” route enables a successful applicant to set up a new and “ innovative” business in the UK. Unlike with the now abolished “ Start Up” route, an applicant does not need to show a particular amount of money to be invested in the business but must obtain endorsement for the business idea from one of just a few endorsing bodies. The business idea must be regarded as “ viable” and “scalable” with the potential for job creation and growth in to national and international markets. Applicants must be competent in the English language to at least Level B2 CEFR and have sufficient funds to support themselves.
A successful applicant can remain in the UK for up to three years and can make unlimited applications to extend their permission . They may be able to settle after the three years though the eligibility criteria for settlement are stringent.
A successful applicant can bring their dependents to the UK and can work outside of the business as long as the additional work is regarded as “ skilled”, a valuable permission for many entrepreneurs in the early stages of establishing their business.
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Giant material handler will help site meet 2040 net-zero sustainability target
EMR (formerly European Metals Recycling) has introduced its first electrically-enabled material handler in the UK at Liverpool Alexandra Docks, marking a further step forward in the site’s plan to fully transition to renewable power before 2040.
Weighing around 400 tonnes, the Sennebogen 895e Hybrid dwarfs its predecessor (weighing around 230 tonnes). It can carry up to 15 tonnes of bulk scrap with a single grab.
The material handler’s technology also seemingly delivers an up-to-55 percent increase in energy efficiency. This comes partly from energy recovery on the down movement of the grab and partly from its higher loading rates.
The material handler uses electric drive motors, linked to a diesel generator. In future, once the Liverpool site can be cabled with a permanent power supply to the quaysides, the material handler can switch to renewable power and operate without the use of fossil fuels.
EMR already operates three Sennebogen 880 hybrid material handlers, weighing 280 tonnes each, at Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
The £2.3 million investment at Liverpool is part of the group’s sustainability strategy, ‘Our Decade of Action’, which it says will see all of its sites, globally, become operationally net-zero (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040. The 38-acre, Liverpool Alexandra Docks site will see further investment during 2021.
The material handler was designed and manufactured by German firm Sennebogen and its installation was completed by engineers in late January after a period of delay due to the UK’s COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
EMR says its team will now spend the next few months conducting performance analysis as well as time and motion studies of the new material handler before a potential worldwide rollout across EMR’s biggest capacity sites in the UK, EU and US markets.
Scott Bamborough, Area General Manager said: “The hard work now begins as we understand how this new crane will operate in practice and our team evaluates how its hybrid capabilities and energy efficiency can help reduce the cost-per-tonne handled for scrap in our yard.”


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Cervicogenic headaches are a specific kind of headache that originate from the neck. They can be caused by tightness in the muscles of the neck, or linked to the neck by nerves.
Symptoms of a Cervicogenic headache
- One sided pain in the head
- Pain focused over the temple or eye area
- Headache worsened by pressing into the back of the neck
Aura, nausea, and sensitivity to light are not common symptoms, which sets it apart from migraines. The main difference between CGH and tension type headaches is that the latter typically affects both sides.
Muscles and Nerves
Muscles at the top of the neck can be irritated by overuse. Their job is to lift the head, which you may ask them to do more if you’re slouching at a computer all day. If these small muscles get tight, they can cause pain to spread over the top of the head. Changing position, self massage, or a warm or cool compress may help.
Sometimes headaches are caused by trapped nerves in the neck. This could be something transient, like a tight muscle causing some irritation. It could also be caused by a bulging disc or irritable joint.
Nerves leaving the neck further down supply the arm, not the neck. So the same problem at the base of the neck might cause pain, numbness, or pins and needles in the arm. This nerve would not be able to cause a headache.
One common way the nerves are linked to cervicogenic headaches is through referred pain. This is when the brain misinterprets the cause of a painful stimulus. That doesn’t mean that there’s something wrong with you! This is a common error that frequently plays into things like lower back pain.
To put it simply, a single nerve will cover quite a broad area of the body. If anything in this area causes pain, this nerve will deliver a pain signal to the brain. It is then up to the brain to work out exactly where the cause of pain is. It might misinterpret a neck pain signal as a head pain signal if the nerve covers both areas. All this means is that the neck is the part that needs treating.
Treatment and Management of Cervicogenic Headaches
Most of these headaches will relieve themselves within a day, but if they keep coming back you might want some help. Just like with tight muscles and irritated nerves in the lower back, there will be a cause for recurring neck problems.
If something is irritating a nerve in the neck, it might be related to an area of stiffness further down the spine. Or if the muscles are overworking, there might be something about your desk set-up that could benefit from a change. Your osteopath can cover all of these things during your assessment. The aim is to find any related factors and help you solve them to minimise your headaches. We can also give you advice to help manage your headaches at home.
If this sounds like something you would benefit from, make an appointment with us today.

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In the haze of 'Midnights,' Taylor Swift softens into an expanded sound
Can Taylor Swift soften up? Like many high-achieving workaholics, I imagine she's lost the instinct and, practical girl, uses enhancements. In the evening, with her lover nearby, does she vape a little Lavender Haze CBD Rosin and focus on the quietude creeping into her body beneath the relentless chatter of her thoughts? Does she grasp his hand and put it on her cheek? On a therapist's couch, does she release her hard-earned dignity and confront the petty little antihero within? Alone with her memories, does she sometimes let them fragment, refusing to untangle them into elegant morality tales and instead staying within their thickets of grief and frustration and desire? And then, in the studio, can she bring a lyric built on questions, turn to her trusted collaborator and say, "I don't care if this song is a hit, I want it to be weird"?
All of these open-ended scenarios — in which a well-tended woman begins to disassemble herself — surface, however obliquely, on Midnights, Swift's 10th and most challenging album. When Swift announced it two months ago, she promised new levels of self-exposure, invoking the classic trope of the midnight confession, music made in the spirit of "the floors we pace and the demons we face," as she said in a statement. And she's delivered, but not by offering many concrete admissions. She's more focused on what such revelations might sound like before they settle into a story to be shared. Accessing the vibes projected by the TikTok confessionalists who are her spiritual children and the genre-agnostic singer-songwriters reconfiguring indie pop and R&B as she once did in country, Swift uses Midnights as a way to rethink the sonic rhetoric of first-person storytelling and shake off habits that have served her artistically and commercially for more than a decade. Sometimes she succeeds; sometimes she hangs on to her old habits. But the attempt intrigues throughout.
Midnights doesn't challenge listeners by aggressively adopting a wide array of new sounds, as did her blockbuster breakthroughs Red and 1989. Nor does it neatly redraw Swift's musical parameters as did folklore, a startling turn upon release that has now proven to be an ideal 21st-century adult contemporary album. On Midnights she worked exclusively with her soulmate producer Jack Antonoff, bringing in only a handful of collaborators (the most notable is Lana Del Rey, who gives great femme energy on "Snow On The Beach"), burrowing into a sound that might be called ahistorical chillout music. Awash in synthesized elements that range from the vintage Moog and Juno 6 synths to laptop generated atmospherics and vocal manipulations, Midnights envelops Swift's story songs in a soft and mutable glow that sometimes recalls particular sources — the layered vocals and synth drums point toward Whitney Houston on "Lavender Haze," get Twin Peaks-y with "Maroon," lean more toward Billie Eilish on "Labyrinth" — but ultimately places the listener in the immediate nowhere of private space, a bedroom or a chat room, where, loosed from the outside world, stories can change in a whisper.
Swift has said that Midnights relays 13 specific after-hours agonies, most ostensibly from her own life, though a couple of tracks, like the highly theatrical "Vigilante S***," could be read as the kind of fiction that still strongly represents its author's experiences. Many of these songs are easy to Easter-egg as they take up the same threads that have dominated her writing since her pop breakthrough. "You're On Your Own, Kid" is a Nashville story, with its callow heroine playing industry parking-lot parties and quickly outpacing the mentor figure for whom she lusts and yearns. "Maroon" is from her wine-drinking New York days, probably referencing the same elusive free spirit who haunts her in Lover's "Cornelia Street." "Anti-Hero" has her behaving badly over tea, a nod to her current London home. The album includes two songs clearly dedicated to her partner Joe Alwyn (he cowrote one under his pseudonym, William Bowery), extolling his patience with her ever-changing moods and railing against outside forces who continually challenge their privacy. (The album's most political line: "The only kinda girl they see / is a one night or a wife.")
These stories won't surprise anyone, but their form may catch appreciators of Swift's conversational singing style off-guard. She's still sing-talking, doing that expert, subtle interpolations of hip-hop's cadences and country crooners' relaxed timbre. But often, she and Antonoff twist and push her gleaming vocals in new directions.
That's where the softening happens. For all of her kindness in the world and empathy and dedication to openness as a songwriter, Taylor Swift is, in her essence, sharp. Her vulnerability hides a blade. This quality resides in her voice, a weightless instrument that Swift has honed over time into Valyrian steel — glamorous, gleaming, but more deadly than it appears. Sharpness is also key to Swift's perspective, surfacing in her love of the telling detail, of the rejoinder that cuts through whatever bulls*** the object of her love/hate has burdened her with. It's a quality associated with gamine women, boyish in their agility and their cool refusal to be seduced. It is not lush; by some definitions, it's not feminine. It can be misunderstood as pettiness or even cruelty.
On Midnights Swift and Antonoff alter her voice in ways that fight against its cool glint, multitracking it until it glows, altering its pitch at times so that it's barely recognizable. On "Midnight Rain" it's auto-tuned to vacillate between birdlike high notes and an almost masculine lower register, punctuating the story the verses tell of a young woman outgrowing a relationship with a sound that evokes that process of unfolding into a new self. "Labyrinth" — as good as any song inspired by one of her favorite subjects, the experience of still hanging on when you have to let go — melts her voice into myriad light streams, some as twisted as in a Bon Iver song, others clearly hers. These synthetic renderings work against the high craft of Swift's meticulous songwriting, the neatness and control that makes her songs powerful but that can also diminish their emotional impact. Usually she's explaining every move she makes, but here the music pulls her into the eternal now of her emotions, working against her persistent impulse to make sense of them. Though they always return to the lucidity at Swift's core, these efforts recall the metamorphic effect of songs like SOPHIE's "Is It Cold in the Water?," opening up to modes of feeling that defeat neat storylines.
Those who treasure Swift's Dorothy Parker side, her wit and tartness, needn't worry. She's up to her old ways in songs like "Karma" (it's her boyfriend, the breeze in her hair on the weekend, a relaxing thought) and "Vigilante S***," a vampy number whose dropped beat recalls "killer" by FKA twigs. "Question...?" is the kind of story song only Swift can write, dipping into gel-pen poetry to cultivate a swoony mood, then focusing on a scene of romantic persuasion and betrayal drawn so acutely that it stings. "Did you ever have someone kiss you in a crowded room / And every single one of your friends was making fun of you / But 15 seconds later they were clapping too?" Swift sings, perfectly describing the way uncertain love can be solidified by social pressure, the way women in particular can be cornered by others' desires for them. Then, of course, the pushy paramour leaves in the middle of the night. This is the kind of truth-telling that's earned Swift the devotion of her fans. She still notices the little things that shatter a person.
The question this album poses is, who is that person? On its deepest level, Midnights is an interrogation of the first person, an attempt to find its origin point not in well-spun confessions but in the more confused and prescient utterances that come before any conclusions are drawn. That Antonoff and Swift explore this misty space through sound instead of more directly, through words, sometimes lends a half-finished quality to Swift and Antonoff's experiments. A certain kind of listener will wish that Midnights were weirder, more committed to its distortions. That listener might also draw a strange parallel to 808s & Heartbreak, the artistic breakthrough of Ye, her erstwhile antagonist (who then went by Kanye West). That was also a work about disordered emotions that relies on technology to express the kind of vulnerability that can't be contained in standard rhymes. In 2022, there's no doubt that Swift is the artist who's still growing, pushing herself to understand what it means to be a public figure who is also a person with faults and unresolved pain. She's still working to slacken the hold of the Old Taylor — of the many Old Taylors she's constructed through her music and celebrity. The multiform voice on Midnights suggests that the New Taylor is still emerging out of the haze.
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MOTO MORINI UNVEIL THEIR MILANO
After something that’s slightly different, Italian and, ideally, named after a city? Well then the Moto Morini Milano might just be right up your alley.
If you’ve never heard of Moto Morini then you’ll have to look back a bit; basically they’re an Italian company (obviously) who were big in the 70s and looking to make a comeback – and it looks like they’ve done a decent job. Powered by a 1,200cc V-twin engine that delivers 116hp and 108Nm of torque, the Milano should go as well as it looks, and Moto Morini tell us that it sounds pretty special as well thanks to the dual exhaust terminal.
They say that the Milano is a highperformance machine that’s pleasant to ride, thanks to the purpose-built steel trellis chassis combined with fully adjustable Mupo suspension front and rear. If that doesn’t seem like enough, braking power comes in abundance courtesy of Brembo, thanks to two 320mm discs on the front and four-piston radial mounted calipers, alongside a switchable Bosch ABS system.
There’s no word on price just yet, but Moto Morini say that the Milano will be available in red and blue from next spring.


Simulating the factory
It's not just components and products that are now simulated and tested in software, before any hardware is built - as E&T discovers, companies are simulating entire factories and supply chains as well.
When management at Honda's Swindon car plant was planning the installation of a new engine block machining line in July 2007, the company made a conscious decision to depart from previous practice.
Lee Beggan, an engineer involved in planning the line, travelled to the headquarters of Redditch-based simulation software vendor Lanner Group. There, he was trained in the operation of Lanner's 3D Witness simulation tool, which allows businesses to build 'virtual' production and supply chain processes, and then simulate their operation under various conditions.
"There was a lot going on in terms of new equipment, conveyors and overhead gantry robots, and we wanted to know if the layout and concept design was realistic in terms of the planned daily output rate," he explains. "We didn't want to rely on equipment suppliers' estimates in order to work out cycle times, buffer sizes and operational parameters."
The machining process in question wasn't especially complicated, says Beggan. Two machines operating in series performed two separate machining operations. These then fed three machine tools performing the same operation, in parallel. Overhead gantry robots were responsible for picking up the unmachined blocks at the start of the process, and moving them from machine to machine. "We didn't want to have bottlenecks in the process - or unproductive gaps, either," says Beggan.
The simulation didn't take long to create, and confirmed the 'gut feel' of the engine plant's management: only one overhead gantry robot was required to keep the process running - and not two, as had been suggested. The saving was substantial.
"Trying to get the same result without simulation would have involved massive Excel spreadsheets or complicated Gantt charts," sums up Beggan. "And if we'd made a mistake, it would have been difficult to spot."
Subsequent simulations have proved just as valuable - and even more difficult to perform using alternative techniques. More recently, for instance, a simulation of an extension and modification to the door welding line - using actual data, and not estimates from when the plant was commissioned, 15 years ago - showed that the line wouldn't be able to achieve the target output. Forewarned, management were able to take action.
The use of simulation during product development isn't new. Over the past 25 years, huge advances have been made in the use of techniques such as computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis to maximise product performance at the design stage, rather than tweak it subsequently. Cheap computer horsepower; readily-available solutions; good interfaces with existing design tools - whereas simulation was once restricted to companies in sectors such as aerospace and defence, its use is now far more ubiquitous.
The result isn't just better products. Stourbridge, West Midlands-based Vee Bee Filtration, for example, uses simulation tools to develop cost-effective filtration solutions designed around the needs of specific customers. Previously, says Vee Bee research and development engineer Napoleon Motaban, the need for expensive and time-consuming analysis activities and laboratory tests meant that the company could only offer standard products.
Now, with computational fluid dynamics simulation software from Blue Ridge Numerics linked to Vee Bee's PTC Pro/ENGINEER CAD system, "we're able to run analyses and generate design models at the same time", says Motaban. "The CFdesign software reads the 3D CAD model directly, and you don't need to be an expert in computational fluid dynamics to use it."
The use of simulation to model - and improve - production and logistics processes is a much more recent phenomenon, but has been driven by many of the same factors. The objectives, though, are very different.
"A huge focus of interest is improving manufacturability," says Bruce Klimpke, technical director of Winnipeg, Canada-based Integrated Engineering Software. "Companies find that they can design a device that works, but which then costs too much to manufacture."
And those costs can stem from a wide range of causes - machining time, reject rates, material use and assembly times. At Cambridge-based industrial printing manufacturer Domino Printing Sciences, the costs in question arose through the poor manufacturing yield of a recently introduced ink jet print head.
Discovering that the causes of the yield losses were impossible to determine through conventional means, as the print head was simply too small to permit the use of probes, the company turned to finite element analysis-based simulation.
It called in King's Lynn, Norfolk-based Fine R and D Ltd, which had been founded in 2002 by Dr John Clark and his wife Dr Jeannette Fine, who between them had 40 years' experience of simulating industrial products and manufacturing processes.
"An ink jet print head is a complex object to model," observes Dr Clark. "It contains piezoelectric actuators, solid parts, a reservoir of fluid, bolted joints, and contacting surfaces which might be out of flat by up to 5 microns - all of which in combination present formidable challenges to the modeller."
Nevertheless, Fine were able to eventually develop a working model, which duly highlighted where the sources of product failure were. The result, says Dr Clark, was that process yield went from a little over 50 per cent to around 90 per cent - a significant increase.
And yield losses aren't the only cost that has manufacturers turning to simulation tools for insights into how production processes can be improved. At Santa Ana, California-based MSC Software Corporation, which has been developing computer-based simulation tools for 40 years, senior vice-president of marketing Ted Pawela is seeing a renewed focus on the use of simulation to explore the detail of manufacturing processes.
"From soldering to forging, and stamping to injection moulding, manufacturing processes affect reliability and quality," says Pawela. "If you blow mould a tank for an automobile, the resulting thickness isn't the uniform thickness of the part as it appears on the CAD screen - it's affected by the manufacturing process itself. Likewise, in injection moulding, stamping or forging, you get 'thinning' at tight corner radii."
With processes such as welding and soldering, on the other hand, the issue is impact of the associated heat on related parts. "The thermal process actually affects the surroundings of the joint, and can add fatigue," Pawela explains. "By modelling the process, it's possible to understand how that heat is going to affect design reliability and performance."
And such 'material science' simulations are becoming increasingly straightforward, as the major developers of CAD technology - like Dassault Systèmes, Autodesk and Siemens PLM Software - make it easy to link the 3D design containing a product's geometry and material parameters to programs that will perform simulations based on that data.
Take Runcorn-based APPH, for instance. Part of aerospace first-tier supplier BBA Aviation, the company uses Dassault Systèmes' Simulia suite of material science simulation tools to optimise the trade-off between weight and service life on the undercarriage gear it manufactures for military aircraft.
"It's about complex geometries where hand calculations are difficult to carry out," says Geoff Haines, managing director of Oxfordshire-based Desktop Engineering, a Dassault business partner, and himself a former stress analyst. "You can go to a much higher level of accuracy than you can with hand calculations - optimising the weight without the need for such a big 'fudge factor'."
But if the growth of materials science-based simulation has been facilitated by easy links to CAD platforms, one of the hottest areas in manufacturing simulation is prospering with few such obvious synergies.
Variously described - terms such as 'kinematic simulation' and '3D discrete event simulation' are employed - it's about exploiting the power of simulation tools to model entire manufacturing or logistics processes. And the recession, if anything, is bolstering manufacturers' enthusiasm.
"We're seeing a lot of enquiries - and from industrial sectors that we don't usually hear from," says David Jones, chief executive of Lanner Group, which - as a former part of British Leyland owned Istel Ltd - traces its roots back to the 1970s, and which developed the Witness simulation tool employed by Honda's Swindon plant. "As the global economic slowdown continues, it seems that process simulation is increasingly recognised as an approach which can deliver significant productivity gains and efficiency savings."
On one level, explains Haines, the attraction is fairly simplistic - digitally 'modelling' pieces of equipment, in much the same way as one might with physical mock-ups, in order to perform basic validations.
"Take robots welding body panels on an assembly line, for instance: you want to make sure that as they operate, they don't collide with each other," he explains. "You can model an entire flow line, and know on a second-by-second basis exactly what it is doing."
Human interaction can also be modelled, via digital mannequins. The design of Boeing's 777 - the first to be designed using digital assembly simulation tools - had to be changed when it emerged that a digital mechanic 'discovered' that a human mechanic wouldn't be tall enough to change the bulb in the red navigation light on top of the aircraft. "Think of it as traditional time-and-motion studies - but without the people," says Haines.
In the UK operations of Airbus, for example, Dassault Systèmes DELMIA simulation tool is used to develop optimum production procedures for major wing assemblies, as well as for large component machining.
"3D design data, developed using Dassault Systèmes CATIA, is re-used in DELMIA with models of production facilities and workforce mannequins," explains Geoff Tantum, simulation group leader at Airbus' Broughton plant. "The software also simulates jigs and tools so that assembly sequences, reachability and accessibility can be accurately investigated."
But - as at Honda's Swindon plant - it's in the optimisation of complex manufacturing and logistics processes that simulation really comes into its own.
Mirko Bäcker, European marketing director for digital manufacturing at Siemens PLM Software, is fond of using a particular example when explaining the benefits of simulation in this context.
"Take a simple line with five machines operating in series, producing a part a minute, and with each machine having a 90 per cent level of availability - how big should the inter-machine buffers be?" he asks. "Most people assume that the line output is going to be 90 per cent of 1,440, which is 1,296. In fact, it's only 850, an output drop that often stuns them. Through simulation, we demonstrate that an inter-machine buffer of 20 is required - and that a buffer that's any greater than 20 doesn't increase output further."
At Nissan's Sunderland manufacturing plant, Lanner's simulation tool performs a similar task, optimising the use of purpose-designed stillages and containers used in materials handling processes.
These are expensive, explains Nissan industrial engineer Anthony Timmiss, so the idea is to keep their numbers low - but there's a trade-off involved. Should the demand for the stillages and containers exceed supply at any given time, ordinary wire baskets can be used. But parts can't actually be transported in wire baskets, merely stored in them, so their use necessitates a costly transfer operation, involving both operatives and forklift trucks.
"We run the simulation with set numbers of each of the nine types of containers we use, together with a theoretically unlimited number of wire baskets, and the simulation calculates the number of wire baskets required to keep production going, and the labour cost of the associated transfer," explains Timmiss.
Airbus has gone even further, with manufacturing simulations feeding back into the component design stage, using simulation-driven insights to guide design-for-manufacture and design-for-assembly decisions. "Complex operation procedures can be clearly seen, leanness achieved, problems avoided, and decisions made in the certainty that they will be the right ones," says Tantum.
So far, simulations in such painstaking detail are a relative rarity in manufacturing industry - despite confident assertions of the benefits from those who have taken the plunge. "The cost savings we've generated are huge," stresses Nissan's Timmiss, for example.
But longer term, that will happen - with 'automotive like' industries with high volumes and high levels of repetition leading the way, says Prabhu Bendre, the Pune, India-based senior vice-president of manufacturing business at specialist consultants KPIT Cummins.
"Design for manufacturability is becoming increasingly important - there's a growing awareness of what the automotive and aerospace sectors have achieved," he notes.


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May 11, 2010 > Kids, kites, and a park full of fun
Kids, kites, and a park full of fun
By Alyson Whitaker
All images courtesy City of Fremont Parks and Recreation Department
Kids and kites go together like peanut butter and jelly-you rarely find one without the other. On Saturday, May 15, you'll find plenty of kids and kites at the Kids 'n' Kites Festival at Central Park in Fremont. The fun-filled event is organized by the City of Fremont Parks & Recreation Department, presented by American Swim Academy, and is a kid-friendly and family-oriented springtime celebration.
The festival first started in 2000 as an opportunity for the Fremont Parks & Recreation Department to give back to the community and reconnect with its customers and citizens. There were just ten booths in the first year and one main sponsor-American Swim Academy.
Over the past decade, the event has grown to include dozens of sponsors, more than 30 interactive booths, live stage performances, music, and plenty of high-flying fun. More than 10,000 attendees are expected to attend this year's celebration-the largest one-day festival of its kind in the East Bay.
The first 2,500 children in attendance will receive a free kite, courtesy of American Swim Academy. If you don't arrive in time for a kite, don't fret-there are plenty of other opportunities for fun.
All the booths at the event are aimed at children and families, featuring interactive activities. Many feature giveaways for both kids and parents. Most are hosted by event sponsors and best of all, the activities are free! So go ahead, let your 5- year old try and throw a ping pong ball into a floating paper cup more than once. Chances are, he'll not only walk away with a smile, but with a prize of some sort as well!
Live entertainment will be offered at half-hour intervals all day long on the main stage. The premier performer is Zun Zun, a children's educational musical group. They will perform two sets, one at 11 a.m. and the second at 1:30 p.m. The group works closely with Alameda County to do in-school performances, singing songs about the earth and our environment in a lively and entertaining way.
Between the live performances, music will be playing and families are free to mingle at the various booths.
Attendance at the event is free to visitors of all ages. Food will be available to purchase, and is the only item with a cost at the event.
On the same day, Aqua Adventure will offer a Pre-season Splash (weather permitting) from 2 to 5 pm. A special one-time entrance price of $5 per person makes it an affordable way to stay cool and enjoy the water park. Current season pass holders can enter for free. The 40-foot waterslides, 700-foot lazy river, and "little squirt" play area provide entertainment for every age and energy level. Season passes will be available for purchase, giving customers the chance to enjoy the fun all season long. The water park will officially open for business on Saturday, May 22.
Whether you're flying a kite, dancing to the music, floating down the lazy river, or just enjoying the fresh air, this event has something for kids of all ages.
Kids 'n' Kites Festival
Saturday, May 15
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fremont Central Park, Meadow
40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont
Aqua Adventure Pre-season Splash
Saturday, May 15
2 p.m. to 5 pm. (weather permitting)
Aqua Adventure Waterpark
Central Park, Fremont
Special one-time entrance price $5 per person
(Current season pass holders can enter for free)


The Boeing Company has completed the fifth of 12 Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellites the company is building for the U.S. Air Force. The spacecraft was built at the Satellite Development Center in El Segundo using the GPS IIF pulse-line manufacturing approach, which draws on commercial production line practices to build satellites faster and more efficiently.
Of the five completed GPS IIF satellites, two are on orbit as part of the current 31-satellite constellation; both satellites are meeting mission requirements. Three satellites are in storage on standby for launch by the Air Force. The remaining seven are in various stages of pulse-line production and will likely be added to the constellation over the next three to five years as determined by the Air Force to ensure robust constellation availability.
„Boeing, in close partnership with the U.S. Air Force, is focused on execution and mission assurance — we are committed to sustaining the GPS constellation with GPS IIF,” said Craig Cooning, Boeing vice president and general manager of Space & Intelligence Systems. „The GPS IIF spacecraft feature more capability and improved mission performance for the warfighters and civilians who depend on this critical system.”
The next GPS IIF launch is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2012. The satellite will be launched aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV vehicle from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
GPS is a space-based, worldwide navigation system providing users with highly accurate, three-dimensional position, velocity and timing information 24 hours a day in all weather conditions. GPS IIF satellites provide enhanced capabilities, including a jam-resistant military signal, greater accuracy through improved atomic clock technology, and a protected, civilian L5 signal to aid commercial aviation and safety-of-life applications. Boeing also is the prime contractor for the GPS Operational Control Segment, which has supported an expanding set of GPS services and capabilities since 2007.
A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world’s largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world’s largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $32 billion business with 61,000 employees worldwide.