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Maps and Town Plans of Scotland
Old Maps of Scotland
Old Scottish County Maps 1600-1799
Old Scottish County Maps 1800-1899
Scottish Coastal Surveys
Our Maps of Scotland are a collection of coastal surveys, county maps and Scottish town plans dating back hundreds of years. The Maps of Scotland available can provide an interesting and valuable resource into peoples lives and heritage.
The earliest known representation of Scotland in map form is in the map of the British Isles in the eight-book Geographia of Claudius Ptolemaeus (known as Ptolemy) who lived between c.90 and c.150 A.D. For reasons that are unclear, Scotland is correctly placed to the north of England in this map, but instead of a largely northwards orientation, the country is shown tilted eastwards. Ptolemy's Scotland may be inaccurately mapped, but the 're-discovery' of Ptolemy's Geographia and its publication in Renaissance Italy from 1477 revolutionised the nature of global and large-scale geographical representation. Differences between his claims and the direct experience of the world reported by Renaissance navigators and geographers raised questions of a conceptual and practical nature concerning the shape and extent of the world.
Maps of Scotland
The earliest printed Map of Scotland on its own, 'Scotia', dates from about 1564. Although the map derives from one of Britain produced in 1546 by George Lily. 'Scotia' is probably engraved by Paolo Forlani, who was known to have worked in Venice; then an important centre for mapmaking. At much the same time, Alexander Lyndsay - a Scottish coasting pilot - produced a map of Scotland in association with King James V's partial circumnavigation of the country in 1540, although the map was not published until 1583.
From the later seventeenth century, royal and civil recognition of the importance of maps was evident in Scotland in the appointment of Sir Robert Sibbald as Geographer Royal from 1682, and in the funding of John Adair by the Privy Council and the Parliament of Scotland to undertake the country's mapping. From the second half of the eighteenth century, a 'new beginning' for map-making was apparent in Scotland in the rise of estate maps and - between 1747 and 1755 - in the work of the Military Survey. By the turn of the nineteenth century, estate maps undertaken to new levels of surveyed accuracy, institutionalised support for national mapping and charting in the work of the Ordnance Survey and of the Hydrographic Office of the Admiralty, and the common usage of standard scales and practices for mapping signalled the appearance of the 'modern' map.
From the later 1580s, Timothy Pont was engaged in mapping Scotland. The surviving manuscript maps and textual accounts of his endeavours provide one of the most detailed map records of any European country in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. Pont's maps formed the basis of Joan Blaeu's maps of Scotland in his Atlas Novus, published in Amsterdam in 1654. These maps constituted the first atlas of Scotland.
One of the most detailed atlases of Scottish Town plans were drawn by John Wood between 1818 and 1825. They are ideal for anyone interested in local and family history as street and property owners are often named.
John Tallis included Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Perth in his Atlas of 1851; they are famous for their individual vignette views across Victorian Scotland.
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Working across the entire battle space, ISTEC have designed and supplied various weapon and sight ancillaries to increase the capability of the user.
From lifesaving training aids, such as Safe Blank Firing Systems (e.g. for Steyr or C7), to weapon enhancements, such as tactical rail handguards (e.g. for GPMG or Minimi), our engineers can help design a solution for most of your programme’s needs.
Below is a selection of ISTEC ancillaries that have been supplied and are in service.
Should your programme need an ancillary solution, please contact us to see how we can assist in designing and providing the capability you need.
The Safe Blank Firing Attachment (SBFA) is designed for use with the OEM flash hider as fitted to the Steyr AUG assault rifle.
The improved T&E mechanism is designed to be used on a tripod, giving both rapid and fine adjustment to the parent weapon.
The triple Picatinny hand-guard is a lightweight, high strength product that shrouds and clamps to the gas tube.
The Laser Warning System (LWS) is designed to detect the direction of a laser radiation, such as those emanating from single pulse lasers (range finders) or multiple pulse systems (designators).


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• Researches on structure and biochemical basis for sand pear russet/semi-russet exocarp were reviewed.
• Gene expression characters and putative molecular mechanisms underlying sand pear exocarp russeting were reviewed.
• Genetic characters of russet and semi-russet and the relationship between the two traits were clarified.
• Greater emphasis and key steps were suggested for the trait next studies.
Exocarp protects the fruit against external stresses by means of its special physical and biochemical properties. It is also a commercially important quality for fruits characterized with certain color and structure. The color of sand pear exocarp can be divided into three types of russet, semi-russet and green. The green of exocarp is formed by accumulation of chlorophyll in epidermal cells. Russeting is a disorder of the fruit skin that results from microscopic cracks caused by growth stresses and several additional factors and the subsequent formation of higher plasticity periderm membranes by the accumulation of suberin on the inner part of the cell wall of the outer epidermal cell layers. Genes and pathways that are specific to exocarp russet formation have been identified in sand pear and its genetically related apple. The cuticle biosynthetic genes were repressed while stress response genes and suberin deposition genes were enhanced underlying the exocarp russeting. One major ‘QTL’ associated with russet of exocarp was identified at the top of LG 8. However, despite these advances, important aspects of russet and semi-russet inheritance remain obscure. Central questions include whether russet and semi-russet are belong to one type of quantitative trait or not, and their genetic characters. These issues are reviewed. Greater emphasis on gene mapping and cloning, biochemical characterization of metabolic intermediates and putative enzymes identified to put together correct and detailed pathways will be required to solve these unknowns of the mechanisms underlying the exocarp russet and semi-russet formation.
Journal: Scientia Horticulturae - Volume 210, 10 October 2016, Pages 138–142

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At least not yet.
Abiding by one of hockey's long-standing superstitions, the Admirals have avoided all contact with the championship trophy leading up to the best-of-seven Calder Cup finals against the Toronto Marlies, which begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Scope. During a television feature on the playoffs this week, Admirals forward Brandon Segal went so far as to film his interview in a separate studio to avoid even looking at the Cup. For another interview, forward Eric Neilson was blindfolded.


Apollo 12 Lunar Surface TV Camera
Stan Lebar, Program Manager for Westinghouse Apollo TV Cameras, spoke about the Apollo 12 Lunar Surface camera in a talk at the National Museum of Australia in March 2006.
Near the beginning of the Apollo 12 EVA 1 in November 1969, Astronaut Alan Bean inadvertently pointed the camera at the Sun, damaging the vidicon target. Stan briefly explains what happened.
The Apollo 12 TV Camera: Was it dead? from Colin Mackellar on Vimeo.
Watch the 3 minute 48 second video on Vimeo,
or download a 20MB mp4 file here.
Incidentally, the camera was the same Color Camera (mentioned in this video) which had been used in the CSM on Apollo 10, though it had been modified for use on the lunar surface on Apollo 12.


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Dr. Lawrence Houston Scholarship Application
The New Jersey Chapter of The Association of Black Psychologists invites student members to apply for the Dr. Lawrence Houston Scholarship Fund by writing an essay on the topic below.
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The COVID-19 pandemic was an exponential shock to much of the U.S., and exposed deep vulnerabilities across our fragmented health care system and levels of income. We know that people of African descent who suffer from racial and income inequalities, also suffered disproportionately from COVID-19 incidences and mortality. According to the CDC, while Black Americans comprise 13% of the country's population, they made up 30% of COVID-19 cases. With all of the loss that was experienced during COVID-19 - particularly by people of African descent - it is not surprising that there are expanding mental health needs among this population.
From your perspective, what is the psychological impact you are seeing in your work/research with Black individuals due to the COVID-19 pandemic? How does your current work or your future plans as a psychologist support Black Mental Health and or address healing for Black people in these trying times?
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Bob Thiele; Record Label Owner, Producer of Top Jazz Musicians
Bob Thiele, record company owner and producer who etched his mark in history by recording such jazz greats as John Coltrane and Duke Ellington and by co-writing and recording Louis Armstrong’s classic “What a Wonderful World,” has died. He was 73.
Thiele, also known for recording songs by his wife, Teresa Brewer, died Tuesday of kidney failure in a New York hospital.
Successful with many labels over a long career, Thiele was best known for his work for the Impulse jazz label, a subsidiary of ABC-Paramount records, in the 1960s. In that period, he recorded some of saxophonist Coltrane’s finest work, including the albums “A Love Supreme” and “Ballads.”
Thiele also recorded work by Coleman Hawkins, Earl Hines, Count Basie and Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music Orchestra.
“When it comes to jazz music, I rarely think about what’s going to sell,” Thiele told The Times’ late jazz critic Leonard Feather in 1976. “I just record what I like.”
Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World,” which Thiele first recorded in 1967, enjoyed a resurgence in popularity after it was used in the motion picture “Good Morning, Vietnam” starring Robin Williams in 1987. Thiele used the song as the title of his recently published autobiography.
Thiele developed an interest in jazz as a 14-year-old growing up in Forest Hills, N.Y., when he heard Fats Waller. He began collecting jazz recordings and talked his way into getting a 15-minute radio jazz show on a foreign language station.
He started his first record company, Signature, in 1939 when he was a senior in high school--operating the company out of his parents’ home, with the bathroom as the shipping department.
Under the Signature label, he recorded Art Hodes, Yank Lawson, Ben Webster, Lester Young and drummer Shelly Manne.
In the 1950s, Thiele worked for Coral Records, DOT and Roulette Records. After his nine years at Impulse, he owned a series of labels, Flying Dutchman, Dr. Jazz and Red Baron.
In addition to his wife, Thiele is survived by a son, Bob Jr., and a grandson, Owen.


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KANSAS CITY, KS — There are many communities across the United States where a spirit of cooperation exists between hvacr contractors and the local utility companies. In the best of cases, these are relationships built on solid business foundations — contractors with reputations for quality service and installation departments, coupled with the deep pockets and energy resources of utility companies.
The News has followed the stories of contractors, both commercial and residential, who have benefited from a partnership with local gas or electric energy providers.
Commercial, industrial, and institutional contractors cite many examples of design-build projects, such as the one in Orlando, FL, between the Orlando Utility Commission (OUC) and mechanical contractor S.I. Gold-man Co., Inc./Comfort Systems USA, which was profiled in last week’s issue.
But there linger accusations involving utilities using ratepayer money to fund big-budget marketing, advertising, and/or operational costs of their “unregulated” hvacr service branches. One of the contractors profiled in this article attempted to partner with a utility company that had started a non-regulated entity to compete with local contractors. But the utility shut down the program amid accusations of wrongdoing.
However, such negative interactions appear to be counterbalanced by the positive experiences of residential contractors who are profiting from being “preferred” or “referred” service providers — thanks to the efforts of utility companies.
Contractors are also reaping the benefits of the marketing reach of utility companies, explained Tony Ponticelli, executive director of the National Alliance for Fair Competition.
“It is a rare contractor who spends much time on marketing,” he said. “In the traditional setting, customers for contracting services may solicit bids or may directly approach a contractor with which it has dealt with in the past, placing the contractor in what is essentially a passive role.
“Utilities are constantly calling on customers to push their services. Their marketing representatives will not arrive without some, or even considerable information about the customer’s facilities and sites. The utility will know the customer and be prepared to provide an attractive package of energy services, including financing arrangements for equipment upgrades or new installations.”
With a crowded field of financial institutions ready to offer special packages and rates, some utility-contractor relationships have ebbed and flowed. As competition has moved into the financing arena, some utilities have stepped up efforts to partner with contractors while others have scaled back their programs, citing the inability to exhaust resources in programs that “bear little fruit.”
Yet, despite the changes, new relationships have been forged out of utility-contractor consumer programs, relationships built on mutual trust and admiration. The examples in this story reveal how contractors and one local utility joined forces and eventually settled into mutually beneficial relationships.
The Residential Service MarketThe Newslooked at Kansas City, KS, a community where residential hvacr contractors have worked in concert with the local utility company, to see how changing economic times have had an impact on cooperative programs.
Three hvacr contractors in the Kansas City area were asked about their relationships with Kansas City Power & Light (KCPL). All three have been involved in some of the utility company’s programs over the past several years, and the results have varied.
Ken Watkins of Midwest Heating & Air Conditioning said his company’s position is simple when it comes to utilities. “Our philosophy is, if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,” he said.
Midwest is a force to be reckoned with in the competitive Kansas City market. The company is 41 years old and the 10th largest Lennox dealer in the U.S.
The company, owned and operated by three Lambert brothers, Jack, John, and Jeff, employs 70 people and did $8 million in sales last year. With approximately 25% of the company’s business in service and replacement and the other 75% in new construction, Midwest had a keen interest in one particular KCPL program.
The contractor’s relationship with KCPL began with the utility’s heat pump program several years ago. In the program, KCPL gave incentives to builders to sell heat pumps and encourage participating contractors to install and service heat pump systems.
“KCPL gave us rebates of $50 per ton for residential installation,” added Watkins. “One year Midwest sold 80 heat pumps, and eight of our employees won vacation trips for selling 10 systems each.”
But things changed over time, and the steady flow of customers from KCPL dwindled.
“KCPL began breaking into different divisions and things have changed quite a bit,” Watkins said. “They used to handle financing on all of their systems, but they eventually turned their financing program over to someone else.
“KCPL has been great to work with. But we miss the glory days. It used to be that everyone got heat pumps — it was almost automatic because KCPL was involved with the program.
“The volume of business with them has gone down to a trickle. We used to get a lot of leads but now that is very rare.”
Randy Moore has been running Moore’s Home Mechanical Services, Inc., for several years, taking over from his father, who founded the company 56 years ago. He plans on making it a third-generation business by eventually turning over operations to his son Jason.
The company has 13 employees and does 95% residential replacement work. Moore’s business has enjoyed a 35% annual growth rate from its inconspicuous location in an older industrial section of downtown Kansas City.
Like Midwest, Moore’s business has seen its role with KCPL wax and wane. Moore was involved in the heat pump program and in the “Worry Free” program, administered by Worry Free Service, Inc., a separate, non-regulated subsidiary of KCPL.
The lasting relationship got its start through Moore’s close ties with the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). Worry Free has worked jointly with ACCA on presentations about utility-contractor partnering, and four Worry Free employees are associate members of ACCA.
“We were in the top five contractors during the first three years of Worry Free,” he said. “But we haven’t done much with that program in the last two years, except to get financing for our customers.
“We call KCPL and they arrange financing.”
Moore was happy with the heat pump program, too, because KCPL encouraged homeowners to replace existing air conditioning systems with heat pumps. Moore said his company sold and installed heat pumps, being part of the KCPL contractor referral network. Customers were also given rate breaks if they used heat pumps.
But Moore has seen a changing atmosphere at KCPL, which he said is not uncharacteristic of utility companies.
“Utility companies have a tendency to buy and sell programs — to get everyone involved,” he said. “And they can also stop a program as fast as they start it.”
James Gallet runs EnviroTech Heating & Cooling, a small service and replacement business in Shawnee, just outside of Kansas City. His six to eight employees do 80% of their work on residential systems and also service small appliances and ice machines.
“There are a lot of affluent doctors and lawyers in our area with wet bars in their homes, equipped with small ice-making machines,” said Gallet.
Gallet said he would like to expand his service business although he doesn’t want to grow “too big.”
“I don’t want to have 20 trucks on the road,” he said.
One way Gallet expanded his service business was by partnering with KCPL, which leased equipment to homeowners and signed them up for service agreements. Homeowners paid a monthly fee for installation and service of their new equipment.
“When the program started, we were the top contractor involved — and we aren’t that big,” said Gallet. He added that KCPL “got out of that portion of the business [leasing] but still has service agreements, which Enviro-Tech maintains.”
EnviroTech has also seen a dramatic drop-off in sales leads, but Gallet continues to utilize KCPL’s financing packages.
“We only get about a dozen sales leads from KCPL a year,” he added. “We prefer to be a part of their financing program.
“We don’t want to go back to the way it used to be because homeowners weren’t our customers, they were KCPL’s. And KCPL set their own prices for equipment.”
So while KCPL has scaled back some programs and dropped others, local hvacr contractors are still benefiting from a relationship with them, albeit a smaller one.
KCPL’s Doug Dahl said things have changed, but his company still values a good relationship with contractors.
“We are getting away from administering programs,” Dahl said. “We want to become an information source for customers. Our future direction is supporting contractors with information.”
Publication date: 08/06/2001

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Schaeffler is looking toward the future with new products and projects that might be considered unconventional for a company whose roots lie in ball bearing production.
The German supplier's four focus areas in its 2020 strategic plan are urban mobility; environmentally friendly drivetrains; interurban transportation (trains and airplanes); and the energy chain (sustainable and conventional).
Schaeffler's business case for focusing on urban mobility is based on demographics. By 2045, six billion people are likely to be living in cities, according to the World Health Organization, an increase of 2.5 billion from today. Cities cover just 2 percent of the earth's surface, but they are home to more than 50 percent of the population, consume 75 percent of energy produced — and emit 80 percent of CO2 emissions.
"Mobility change is predominantly in the urban centers, and that's where we find the issues we have to tackle," Peter Gutzmer, Schaeffler's co-CEO and chief technology officer, said in his opening address to Schaeffler's 2018 Colloquium here in Baden-Baden, an event held every four years for customers, engineers and journalists.
Gutzmer noted that transportation networks in many urban areas had reached their limits, reducing the benefits of mobility, and that building more roads was not an answer. "There will never be the ideal 'auto city.' We have to find different concepts," he said.
Some of those concepts were among the 68 exhibits on display at the Colloquium. They included a demonstration bicycle fitted with an automatic gear shift, a smartphone app that Schaeffler calls Velodaptic, sensors and communication modules — and of course Schaeffler bearings for parts like pedals. There was also the e-board, an electric skateboard developed in Schaeffler's Singapore lab that is controlled by a joystick.


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Each of our kidneys perform 3 basic functions, Eliminate via the passing of urine the waste materials of metabolism or functioning of the body. In other words, eliminate toxic substances such as urea and creatinine that the body no longer needs.
Regulate the balance between sodium and water in the body and control the attentiveness of many other debris such as potassium, calcium mineral, phosphorus and magnesium among others; make the a stream of pee more concentrated (has more color because it has less water) or more diluted (less color, because it has more water). The kidneys also remove the acidic that are formed from the decomposition of the nutrients in this way control the acidity of the body.
The kidneys produce a hormone with assorted responsibilities. Three of the functions of these hormones are: Through the kidney renin helps control blood pressure. The kidneys also dissimulé erythropoietin, the hormone in charge of stimulating production of red blood cells, so the decrease or absence of this hormone inevitably triggers anemia. Inside the renal, which is activated supplement D, which allows the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the is going to, which is necessary for bone mineralization.
Currently, there are over 1.4 million people on life-saving dialysis (mostly in high-income countries), and the number is growing by about eight percent every year.
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The two most common causes of CKD are, diabetes (both types 1 and 2), and high blood pressure, Other causes of CKD include chronic viral illnesses (such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B and C), urinary tract infections within the kidneys themselves, inflammation following a strep infection, congenital defects, toxins, some medical drugs, and the use of recreational drugs that are injected. You can also damage your kidneys by eating too much animal protein and not drinking enough water.
If you are suffering from any serious health condition, please be careful about attempting to treat yourself. You need the guidance of a good homeopathic doctor or a naturopath physician.
One kind of dialysis uses a machine which runs the blood through a filter to strip out impurities and excess fluids. Another kind uses a membrane found in the abdomen as a filter to cleanse the blood.
You may not like this, but it’s something that has to be done to prevent further complications from developing. Being placed on a strict diet for kidney disease to improve your kidney function can also be a blessing in disguise, because it will also help you drop the weight that has been plaguing your for a long time. Now that you know more about kidney disease, and the additional risks that come from living with obesity.
If a person\’92s blood pressure is over 140/90 they may have high blood pressure. One way of preventing this and thus preventing the disease, is to lower the amount of sodium in your diet. An excess amount of sodium will make the body retain a larger amount of fluid. The kidneys can be overloaded with the amount of fluid already present.
Just one kidney may be affected, but generally, damage occurs in both. Symptoms often don’t appear until it has progressed to a dangerous stage. In fact, kidneys can keep working when only 15 percent of normal function remains, and there will be few symptoms that anything serious is wrong.
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If you suffer diabetes, observe your blood glucose carefully to keep it under control. Seek advice from your doctor for the latest in medication. Keep away from pain pills that could create your kidney disease worse. Confirm to your doctor prior to take any medicine.
Kidneys are a vital organ in the human body. Fluid and waste are removed from the body by the two kidneys. They also have several other important functions. They rid the body of pollutants and drugs, regulate chemicals and water in the body and release hormones into the body. These hormones help the body make red blood cells and regulate blood pressure.
Skin Rash/Itching: Kidneys remove waste from the bloodstream. When kidneys fail, the buildup of waste in your blood can cause severe itching. Nausea and Vomiting: A severe buildup of waste in the blood (uremia) can also cause nausea and vomiting. Loss of appetite can lead to weight loss.
Repetitive kidney stones can block your urine flow and damage the kidneys. You can ask your doctor if you are a candidate to have treatments that repair blockages, to help save kidney function in your body.
The breakdown releases myoglobin, a protein found in muscle tissue which only appears in the bloodstream after muscles are injured; this protein can damage the kidneys severely and result in ARF.
What Are Some of the Specifics?. With a closer look at the kidney disease diet, you will find that there are some specifics that the diet works to ensure. For example, it keeps your intake of animal protein at 1 gram per kilogram of body weight each day. It also limits your sodium and potassium intake.
Kidney transplants, Your kidneys are highly versatile and have built in redundancy. If you are missing a kidney, some people are born with only one kidney, or if one of your kidneys is damaged or has been removed, the remaining one can grow until it is nearly as large as two kidneys together. That helps the sole kidney do the job of both.
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CDC further indicates that over 400,000 patients are on dialysis or have received kidney transplants. This is a number that is expected to rise in the next decade as lifestyle and diet of today’s John Doe is too much of what the body can effectively handle.
Without this vital function the waste would build-up within the bloodstream and rapidly cause damage to the other organs, a condition called Uremia. During this filtration process the kidneys also regulate the body’s mineral composition. As blood passes through the kidneys, key chemicals that the body needs are extracted from the waste, such as sodium, phosphorus and potassium, and sent back into the bloodstream for use.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) or chronic renal disease is a silent but potentially deadly disease that’s non-discriminating and can strike anyone at any time because of its affinity for going months or even years undetected. It often goes unchecked because the individual is unaware of the subtle symptoms of the disease until it’s too late and the kidneys are in end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Get plenty of rest and adequate exercise, particularly if you have diabetes. Diabetes is often a cause or underlying condition that leads to chronic kidney damage.
Lastly, exercise and weight control are very important to keeping a healthy body. Not only for diabetics, but also for the general population. Diseases are easily fought back when the body is functioning well. Yet, most people simply refuse to adhere to these essential measure.


text: I love the vibrancy of this Doodlebug paper. I cut and trimmed a strip of journaling cards, attached it to the bottom, and added coordinating brads. A scalloped square of dark purple cardstock was placed on the diagonal to help the photos pop. Photos were matted in green and orange. The title was cut from black cardstock and placed so the main part is on the white journaling strips.

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E-band to play pivotal role in accelerating digital transformation in India
E-band alone offers very high peak capacity (up to 10Gbps) and there are several techniques including Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM), Cross Polarization Interference Cancellation (XPIC) that can help to further improve the E-Band performance and double the capacity.
Mobile data growth continues unabated
As per the recent Nokia MBiT report 2023, mobile data traffic in India jumped 3.2x in last five years and reached 14.4 Exabyte per month in 2022 while the average data per user per month grew 2x to reach 19.5 Gb. It is expected to grow more than double by 2024, with 5G as the new accelerator. Delivering flawless connectivity for 5G demands a transport backhaul that can support massive connectivity, super-high data rates and ultra-low latency.
While the fiberization of towers has been growing over the years in the country, there is still a lot of ground to be covered as fibre laying is tedious, time-consuming and capital intensive. Currently, there are close to 750,000 telecom towers deployed in India (more to be added) and around 33%-35% of those are fiberized, as against the advanced 5G markets such as US, Japan, China, Korea, where more than 70% of the towers are fiberized. Microwave backhaul continues to be one of the most popular, robust and cost-effective backhaul technology owing to its ease of deployment. However, the traditional microwave backhaul (below 42 GHz) is not sufficient to keep up with mobile traffic growth. CSPs in India are looking for alternative wireless backhaul solution that is scalable in bandwidth, easy to deploy and offers fibre-like performance with cost efficiency.
E band holds the answer
Millimetre wave E band (80 GHz) has emerged as a viable wireless backhaul option for the CSPs to support the extreme speed, latency and capacity requirements of 5G and improve the 4G service experience, particularly for urban and dense urban environments where ultra-low latency and ultra-high capacity are the key requirements and link distances are relatively short, by offering wider channel bandwidth. The small size of the antennas, ease of deployment (few hours vs months of cable laying) across any terrain and the cost efficiency (fixed cost) further substantiate the benefits. The return on investment can start on day one, especially in areas where fiber is impractical or costly to deploy or in areas where permissions from civil authorities are hard to come.
E-band alone offers very high peak capacity (up to 10Gbps) and there are several techniques including Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM), Cross Polarization Interference Cancellation (XPIC) that can help to further improve the E-Band performance and double the capacity. Furthermore, E-band can be used in combination with traditional Microwave Bands using Carrier Aggregation techniques over a single physical link to achieve fiber-like capacity over longer distances.
E band backhaul can also complement fiber for enterprise connectivity, for e.g., in situations where fiber can be used to connect key locations and then E Band can be used to extend the capacity for the last mile connectivity for enterprises.
Accelerating digital transformation with E band
Given the kind of mobile data growth India is witnessing, E-band is poised to play a pivotal role in accelerating the digital transformation and growth of high-speed mobile broadband in the country. Nokia’s state of the art Wavence UBT Microwave platform is perfect fit for this scenario. It has demonstrated full utilization of E-Band technology for 5G mobile backhauling during the 5G field trials in the country with our partner CSPs.
Nokia UBT-m family includes industry’s most compact radio units operating in the E-Band. UBT-m portfolio addresses operator’s needs in both urban and rural environments with extreme high power both in full-outdoor and split-mount configurations. Nokia SteadEband, a stabilized antenna, is capable of combating common E-Band issues, like tower vibrations and thermal movements. Combined with the high power Wavence UBT-m family, it can increase the typical E-Band link distance by up to 50 percent, helping mobile operators deliver multi-gigabit 5G connectivity to their customers or 5G mobile networks, delivering the highest capacity and ultra-low latency.
(Tarun Chhabra is Head of Mobile Networks Business, Nokia India)


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A sound system of compliance controls is essential in protecting your firm from business, regulatory and reputational risks. A strong compliance function will also become a factor of increasing importance which will define and set a firm apart from its competition.
Our asset management regulatory team, a part of our national FS regulatory practice, includes a group of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds in the asset management industry. PFM is able to assist our investment management clients anywhere in the world.
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Our mission is to assist asset managers in identifying, assessing, and controlling business, operational, and compliance risk in an efficient and cost-effective manner. What sets PFM’s investment management regulatory team apart is its commitment to learn and understand the unique operations of each investment management firm and provide tailored controls and solutions for your unique regulatory and compliance issues.

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A poem by Mark Decarteret
Since a child I have been drawn
to the Sun, the pleasure it gleans
from Its senseless abandonment, Its furious mane
like a caravan camped in the desert, born
from the betrayal of body, each dawn
into eternity. What I have seen
and endured, I will imitate, wean,
myself of this world, be done
with sensation, the smoke from smoldering husks
rearing up sickly sweet with its promise
of flame and in turn dismember
my wardrobe, stack up this hair as if brush,
bend my bones as if kindling, so the Sun’s kiss
reduces my resistance into embers.
The poem taken from a wonderful collection of poetry: ‘Place of Passage: Contemporary Catholic Poetry’. Researching the poet, I came across an insightful quote, revealing his methods of operation. The quote is taken from the above linked website.
Boy, the episodes that provoked “Pink Eye” are a bit foggy, unlogged. An idea arising as much from an advertisement for sties, this study for an experimental treatment, (poetry as protuberance, swelling, even somewhat of an affliction or curse?) as Thoreau’s excursions to the outer reaches of Massachusetts where he was subjected to the wreckage of many a ship (as well as on Fire Island where Emerson was “to charge” him in the retrieval of the remains of their friend Margaret Fuller, a passenger on the sunken Elizabeth), thus poetry as recovery, salvage, or in a remedial sense, potential cure-all or salve. And maybe some modest and misguided version of what Harold Bloom refers to as a “shore-ode,” verse that “identifies night, death, the mother, and the sea.” But basically I was struck by this strange juxtaposition–the bereft hermit resigned to his calling, this mission, and those odd maladies, which not only impair or hamper the seeing of anything through, but in some miraculous way, let it be recast, transfigured.

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At the close of the day, you want what’s ideal for your dog and deciding on all all-natural alternatives is a terrific first step. You will need not to forget that all dogs are different. All dogs react differently to the very same hemp oil. Most dogs are prescribed medications which are potentially harmful in the long run.
The CBD for Dogs Game
Some dogs can be a bit high-strung. In addition, they do not have as many receptors as others and the owner may need to experiment on the amount and frequency. Exactly like humans, every dog differs. Since every dog differs, there isn’t 1 amount you ought to be giving to your dog. Hence, most dogs will have to have regular check-ups with their vet to ensure they’re responding. As time passes, your dog can no longer suffer from anxiety. Dogs come in various sizes and weights, that’s the reason you need to give unique amounts to various dogs. First, they cannot consume moderate to large quantities of THC.
Be sure to talk about using CBD oils with your vet before you begin using one on your dog. When it has to do with figuring out what dosage your dog demands, you will need to think about the size of your dog and severity of their situation. When it has to do with your dog, you’re connected with them and that is definitely the most important bit of information. CBD dog treats are an excellent shipping mechanism that may have a measurable effect on your pet’s health when staying palatable.
Introducing CBD for Dogs
Particularly with something you may wind up administering to your dog on a lengthy time. Dogs are equally as sensitive as humans, and with such a wide range of pet care products circulating the internet, it can be difficult to locate a supplement which will bring your dog the relief they deserve. If your dog receives a terrific benefit and relief from only a tiny CBD for dogs, then fantastic! The exact same amount that would help you get high will earn a dog really sick. If your dog is diagnosed with one of these conditions, CBD might be a superior option to assist. Like humans, dogs also have lots of unique medications they can take for the wellness issues they’re facing.
For this reason, you might have to correct the amount up or down depending on your personal dog. From that point, it’s your responsibility to observe the way your pet responds. In any event, just be sure your pet gets the complete contents of the capsule to make sure a suitable dose. If it has any of the ailments mentioned above, or if you have any further questions as to how you can provide the best quality of life for your furry best friend, it’s essential to go to the right sources to find your answers. Your pets can suffer from a wide variety of health troubles. Some pets will show results in a couple of days, some could take a couple weeks.

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"Like many another mild-mannered, naturally courteous and relatively shy man, Calum MacLeod was able to channel his anger into the written word. Unlike most others, he was also able to assuage it by building a road."
"And at the very end of the day, of a life, or of a community, there was a statement to be made. It might, and would, be scorned as a pointless gesture ... But any gesture ... any victory was better than none at all."
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A friend brought me this book from her vacation hiking on the Isles of Lewis, Harris and Skye in Scotland. It is a wonderful story/history of the Isle of Raasay –a small rocky island off of Skye. The focus of the story is Calum MacLeod who builds a mile and three quarter long 12 foot wide road by hand. (Look up the wonderful pictures of the road on the internet) But, the story goes back to the Highland clearances and the 200 plus years leading up to the road. The author uses council records, ...more
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An account of the life of Calum MacLeod, and the construction of the road from Brochel Castle to South Arnish, which he built almost single-handedly with only a wheelbarrow and a few hand tools, in hopes of bringing settlers back to the north of Raasay, and connecting his two-person community with the rest of the world.
Calum MacLeod seems to have been a truly remarkable man; his persistence and ingenuity - demonstrated not only by the building of this...more
Calum lived at the remote northern end of Raasay, about 2 miles from the northern end of the road connecting the southern half of the island. Frustrated with inaction from the government bureaucracy concerning requests to extend the road to the residents of ...more
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Minnesota Vikings starting cornerback Cedric Griffin is expected to get an MRI soon. But the team fears he has a torn ACL and possibly a torn MCL, as well, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
Griffin suffered the injury on the opening kickoff of overtime, when Pierre Thomas gained 40 yards. Griffin was tended to for several minutes on the field. Rookie Asher Allen replaced him and was flagged for a holding penalty on the Saints' game-winning drive. The play was on third down.
Griffin faces a significant recovery time.
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SINGAPORE — “Sex.Violence.FamilyValues” is a rare Singaporean movie to gain traction beyond its shores, garnering positive reviews at film festivals around the world.
But Singaporeans may not get a chance to see it at their own cinemas. The film was banned from public screening days before its scheduled opening by government authorities who said it would offend racial sensitivities. The film’s director, Ken Kwek, and supporters have appealed the government’s decision, underscoring the continuing conflict between Singapore’s aim to foster a thriving local arts scene and its limitations on free speech.
“Sex.Violence.FamilyValues” comprises three short films tackling issues seldom discussed in Singapore’s government-controlled media, including dysfunctional families, racism and promiscuity. One of them, “Porn Masala,” was deemed by authorities to be unsuitable for public viewing. Southeast Asia Real Time has more.


Apple’s pricey $3,499 USD (about $4,700 CAD) Vision Pro virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) headset was only just revealed last week, but rumours are already swirling that the tech giant is working on a cheaper alternative.
If you’re hoping to get your hands on this more affordable headset soon, you’re unfortunately likely in for a long wait. According to Mark Gurman’s Bloomberg Power On newsletter, this cheaper version of the Vision Pro might not launch until the end of 2025. Further, Gurman says the cheaper headset won’t replace the Vision Pro and will instead be an addition to the lineup, similar to how Apple sells the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Pro.
The lower-end headset is rumoured to feature cheaper displays and might cut costs in build quality. However, Apple still wants it to feature hand and eye tracking and its unique EyeSight external displays that show the wearer’s eyes. The tech giant likely believes these are key features that make its take on VR/AR technology stand out from its competitors and doesn’t want to ditch them in a cheaper headset. Rumoured names for this device include “Apple Vision” and “Vision One.”
It’s unclear what price point Apple aims to hit with its lower-end headset, but given the Meta Quest Pro costs $1,399 and Sony’s PlayStation VR2 costs $749 plus the cost $649 cost of a PlayStation 5, Apple is likely aiming for a price well under $2,000.
Apple is also reportedly working on a 2nd-gen version of the Vision Pro that features a faster processor. It’s unclear when the tech giant plans to reveal the headset, but given the 1st-gen version was just shown off, it’s likely at least a few years away.
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Building and maintaining muscle mass takes dedication, hard work, and a carefully-planned diet. However, sometimes, even if you are trying your hardest, you may notice your progress is slower than you would like. Luckily, there are many amazing protein powders on the market today that can speed up the muscle-growing process so that you can craft a physique you are proud of. Here are some we recommend.
Picking a Protein Powder
Modifying your diet for optimal results is not easy, so it’s important to closely consider the benefits of a protein powder before purchasing it. If adding mass is your goal, be sure to check out a product’s protein content and sources, added ingredients, and flavor options before choosing your protein powder.
- Protein Content and Source: A protein powder’s total protein content per serving will help you reach your dietary goals and likely add muscle, but this will not tell the whole story about a product’s effectiveness. A product’s protein source is equally important since not all proteins are absorbed as quickly or effectively. Unless your dietary restrictions prevent it, look for a higher quantity of whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate for the best muscle gains for your buck. Don’t worry, though; there are still plenty of great protein sources for those seeking a vegan or organic option as well!
- Added Ingredients: Many protein powders include ingredients such as creatine, BCAAs, and other workout supplements that will aid in muscle performance and recovery. However, before utilizing such products, it is always best to read up on what they do and how to safely use them. Other added ingredients, such as sugar, can negatively affect your fitness goals, so look for products that minimize these ingredients or leave them out entirely.
- Flavor: Let’s face it, protein power will never be part of a gourmet meal. However, if you choose a product that passes the taste test, you will be more likely to use it regularly and thereby benefit greatly from its use versus a product that has amazing muscle-building potential and a rancid taste. For this reason, we only selected items for this guide that are known for having a variety of likable flavors that you will not have to force down to benefit from.
Now that we’ve gone over what to look for when shopping for a protein powder, let’s explore the best protein powders you can buy.
Best for Adding Mass: Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass Weight Gainer Protein Powder
If you have a dedicated workout routine for muscle growth but are failing to see the results you’d like, then Optimum Nutrition’s Serious Mass Weight Gainer Protein Powder is for you. This protein powder provides 1,250 calories and 50 grams of protein per serving as well as 25 vitamins and essential minerals. Made with a proprietary protein blend that utilizes whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, and more, this protein powder is incredibly versatile and can be taken after your workout, in between meals, or before bed. Note that this product’s powerful formula does include creatine, so be sure to stay hydrated when using this product.
Optimum Nutrition Serious Mass Weight Gainer Protein Powder, Vitamin C, Zinc and Vitamin D for Immune Support, Chocolate, 6 Pound (Packaging May Vary)
This protein powder comes in a variety of tasty flavors and features plenty of protein and carbs for those who struggle to pack on muscle.
Best for Budget: Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein Powder
For those seeking serious muscle gains without the need for shedding pounds in your wallet, this protein powder by Body Fortress is an excellent choice. This protein powder comes in six flavors and features a blend of whey protein concentrate and isolate, making it a great protein powder for after working out or for extra calories throughout the day. The powder provides 60 grams of protein and 12 grams of BCAAs per every two-scoop serving, making it an incredibly cost-effective way to pack on mass.
Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein Powder, Gluten Free, Strawberry, 2 Pound (Packaging May Vary)
This budget-friendly protein powder has a great protein content for the price as well as 12 grams of BCAAs per every two scoops.
Best Organic: Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder
If you’re seeking an organic, vegan-friendly option to building muscle, Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder is your best bet. This protein powder features 21 grams of organic plant-based protein per serving while adding on 5 grams of net carbs, 150 calories, and no added sugar to your diet. Due to this product’s clean ingredients, it makes an excellent meal replacement as well as post-workout beverage. It also mixes well without any unpleasant grittiness and tastes delicious, making it a great pick.
Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean - Vegan, Low Net Carbs, Non Dairy, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, No Sugar Added, Soy Free, Kosher, Non-GMO, 2.03 Pound (Packaging May Vary)
This USDA organic protein powder provides 21 grams of protein per serving with only 5 net carbs and no artificial ingredients or added sugar.
Best Taste: BSN Syntha-6 Whey Protein Powder
For those who struggle to use protein powders due to their taste, BSN Syntha-6 Whey Protein Powder offers great muscle-building benefits as well as seven flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This protein powder features 22 grams of protein per serving and unique flavors based on Cold Stone Creamery ice cream flavors that you will not find in any other supplement. This product’s protein comes from both short- and medium-term protein sources (including whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, milk protein isolate, and others), making it an excellent meal replacement or treat as well as post-workout beverage.
BSN Syntha-6 Whey Protein Powder, Cold Stone Creamery- Mint Mint Chocolate Chocolate Chip Flavor, Micellar Casein, Milk Protein Isolate Powder, 44 Servings
This protein powder provides 22 grams of protein per serving and features some of the best flavors of any protein powder. It also has a unique, creamy texture that is perfect for milkshakes.

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Obesity could cost Scotland’s economy £3bn a year, according to a new government report.
The stark warning for the nation’s health also suggests that up to 40 per cent of the population - double the current level - could be classed as obese in 20 years.
This is not simply a health issue, nor can we expect individuals to change behaviour entirely on their own
Currently, an estimated 3,400 people die as a direct result of obesity every year and deaths are predicted to rise.
The report warns that if people don’t change their ways, costs will spiral as the number of obese people increases.
By 2030 the cost of obesity will jump from an estimated £457m a year to £3bn a year.
The cost of treating conditions linked to obesity, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, is currently estimated at £175m, the equivalent of 2 per cent of NHS Scotland’s revenue budget.
Indirect costs, such as sickness absence, are estimated at £282m to the taxpayer.
Ms Sturgeon said the £3bn a year cost would “directly impact on our nation’s ability to achieve sustainable economic growth”.
She said that the current NHS spend on treating obesity could “make a vital difference to other areas of the health service”.
Ms Sturgeon said: “Initiatives are already under way to help prevent obesity but we need to do much more.
“This is not simply a health issue, nor can we expect individuals to change behaviour entirely on their own.
“The solution lies in changing our entire environment from one that promotes weight gain to one that supports healthy choices.”
Public health minister Shona Robison will launch the government’s obesity strategy tomorrow during a visit to St Mark’s Primary School in Barrhead, Glasgow.
The document, Preventing Overweight and Obesity in Scotland - a route map towards healthy weight, will set out the scale of the problem and changes that need to be made.


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Rumours surfaced this week that Kourtney, 35, is expecting her third child with long-time boyfriend Scott Disick, but so far the couple haven't commented.
During an appearance on America's Today show this week, mum-of-six Kris was asked directly if Kourtney had a bun in the oven.
"Well," she coyly replied, "I think you'll probably get the answer to that if you tune into Sunday night's premiere of Keeping Up With The Kardashians [in the US]."
Obviously there is only one answer: yes or no. Could this be confirmation a pregnancy announcement is on the way? Or will it be a case of Kourtney thinking she is pregnant, taking a test and it coming back negative?
With this family, who knows!
Kourtney and Scott are already parents to son Mason, four, and daughter Penelope, one. The family are currently in New York filming the latest Keeping Up With The Kardashians spinoff, Kourtney & Khloe Take The Hamptons!
It will follow the Kardashian siblings as they relocate from LA to the Hamptons to launch a pop-up boutique.
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In recent years, the market has witnessed a surge in the popularity of dietary supplements designed to support blood sugar management. Among the myriad options available, GlucoTrust has gained attention for its purported benefits. However, as with any health supplement, it is crucial to delve deeper into the product’s efficacy and safety. In this blog post, we will explore GlucoTrust reviews and unveil potential hidden side effects, offering readers a cautionary tale before considering its usage.
GlucoTrust is marketed as a natural supplement formulated to help individuals regulate blood sugar levels. It claims to contain a blend of herbs, vitamins, and minerals known for their potential to support glucose metabolism. With promises of improved energy levels, enhanced insulin sensitivity, and better overall well-being, GlucoTrust has piqued the interest of those seeking alternative solutions to manage their blood sugar.
The Rise of GlucoTrust Reviews
The internet is flooded with user testimonials and GlucoTrust reviews, with individuals sharing their experiences – both positive and negative. Positive reviews often highlight improved energy levels, stabilized blood sugar readings, and a sense of overall vitality. However, the negative reviews tell a different story, shedding light on potential side effects that users may not have anticipated.
Hidden Side Effects: A Cautionary Tale
- Gastrointestinal Distress
One common theme among negative GlucoTrust reviews is the occurrence of gastrointestinal distress. Users have reported symptoms such as bloating, gas, and stomach cramps, which they attribute to the supplement. While the exact cause of these symptoms remains unclear, it raises concerns about the digestive impact of GlucoTrust.
- Allergic Reactions
Another aspect that some users have highlighted in their reviews is the occurrence of allergic reactions. Allergies to certain ingredients in dietary supplements are not uncommon, and GlucoTrust appears to be no exception. Users have reported skin rashes, itching, and swelling, suggesting potential allergens in the formula that may not be suitable for everyone.
- Interactions with Medications
Users who are taking prescription medications for diabetes or other health conditions have shared experiences of unexpected interactions with GlucoTrust. Some have reported fluctuations in their blood sugar levels, while others have observed changes in the effectiveness of their prescribed medications. These interactions emphasize the importance of consulting with a healthcare professional before incorporating any new supplement into one’s routine.
- Inconsistent Results
While GlucoTrust boasts positive outcomes in terms of blood sugar management for some users, others have expressed disappointment in the lack of consistent results. Variability in individual responses to the supplement raises questions about its reliability and efficacy, leaving users uncertain about its overall effectiveness.
- Lack of Long-Term Studies
One notable concern among critics of GlucoTrust is the absence of long-term studies assessing its safety and efficacy. Many dietary supplements enter the market without undergoing rigorous long-term testing, and GlucoTrust appears to be no exception. This lack of comprehensive research leaves users in the dark about potential risks associated with prolonged use.
Conclusion: Proceed with Caution
In the realm of dietary supplements, GlucoTrust stands as one option among many, with both advocates and critics. While some users report positive experiences, the hidden side effects unveiled in negative reviews serve as a cautionary tale. Before considering GlucoTrust or any similar supplement, it is essential for individuals to prioritize their health and safety.
Before integrating GlucoTrust into your routine, consult with a healthcare professional, especially if you have pre-existing medical conditions or are taking prescription medications. Additionally, be vigilant about monitoring your body’s response to the supplement and discontinue use if you experience adverse effects.
In the pursuit of better health, it is crucial to approach dietary supplements with a discerning eye, recognizing that what works for one person may not work for another. As we navigate the landscape of blood sugar management, let this cautionary tale serve as a reminder that informed decisions and open communication with healthcare providers are paramount.


Anpviz 4K/ 8MP HD PoE IP Security Camera, CCTV Waterproof Outdoor Camera With Wide Angle 2.8mm Lens 20-30M IR Night Vision, Motion Detection, H.265 ONVIF Compliant, IVMS4200
SALE PRICE: £59.99
About this item
- 【EXPERIENCE ULTRA HD 4K】 Stunning ultra high quality 4K (8 Megapixel / 3840×2160) resolution. Super-wide 108° viewing angle allows you to cover more ground and keep more of what matters to you safe. Power Over Ethernet (POE camera) for easy installation (POE Injector or Switch Required; Not Included, Sold Separately).
- 【H.265 Compression and Power over Ethernet (PoE), Plug and Play with POE NVR】With H.265 compression, you can store more information using fewer hard drives, which allows you to do more with less, and dramatically reduce file sizes with this latest video compression format. PoE allows IP (internet protocol) devices to receive power and data over existing LAN (local area network) cabling.
- 【IP66 Weatherproof &Durable】Install this durable security camera wherever you need it most – indoors or outdoors. With the highest IP rating available (IP66), you can count on this POE security camera for all-season stable surveillance monitoring for years and years, even if the camera is directly exposed to the rain or sunlight.
- 【How to install the camera】-Fixed the bottom of the camera and rotate counterclockwise at the bottom sealing ring position to open the camera mounting slot. Operations such as links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3smcZBb4syQ
- 【100% Satisfaction Guaranteed】: This Dome PoE security camera is made with extreme care to provide you best result so that you won’t lose any valuable video. The cutting-edge tech is used in it and hence we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! In case of any issue, just contact us and we will resolve your problem，7-24 Hours Online Tech Support: [email protected] anpvizsecurity.com
|Size:||8MP Camera with Audio|
|Dimensions:||16 x 16 x 14 cm; 400 Grams|
|Size:||8MP Camera with Audio|
With the rugged housing and body, this security camera can keep guard anywhere, outdoor or indoor, and in any harsh weather conditions.
Built in Microphone
This IP security cameras include a built-in microphone. The microphone will capture the sounds around the camera, providing you with additional information (and evidence, if needed) to your security.
Kindly notice：Audio can be dis-enable if you do not want this function on the web configuration setting.
Versatile Installation Options
Mount this 8MP camera on a ceiling or eave. It’s simple to place within any indoor/outdoor environment. So easy to setup, you will use it to protect your entire home!
Wall mount bracket: B088KFT1YR
Onvif Compliant & Third-party APP
This PoE IP camera works with Anpviz PoE NVR or other 8MP/4K PoE NVRs which support Onvif (may need to set up some simple information to work with other brand NVR).
Offer Simple PoE Configuration
Only a single Cat5-Cat7 ethernet cable is required to connect it to a compatible NVR. This cable provides video transmission, power to the camera, a stable network connection, and installation flexibility up to 300ft (as the camera does not need to be plugged into a nearby power source)
Wide Angle 108 °
The 4K/8MP IP Camera uses a 2.8MM lens to further expand the camera's field of view, increasing from a common 62 ° to 108 °, allowing you to view a larger range and easily complete surveillance coverage. Very suitable for common outdoor monitoring, such as around the house, around the office, at the driveway, etc.
|Operating Power||DC12V; PoE(802.3af)|
|Image Sensor||Sony IMX274 Starvis(1/2.5" CMOS|
|Video Resolution||8MP (3840*[email protected])|
|Min.Illumination||[email protected](F1.2,AGC ON)|
|Angle of View||Diagonal FOV 108°(2.8mm Lens)|
|Night Vision||Up to 100ft/30m|
|Day and Night Function||Support IR-CUT|
|Ethernet||RJ45 x1(10M/100M)(no network cable)|
|Storage||4K NVR /NAS/Local PC/Synology Station|
|Notice||If you are using with NVR, Please make sure your NVR support 4K input. Otherwise, you need to modify the camera to 5MP|
|Wall Mount Bracket||5MP IP POE Dome camera with audio||5MP IP POE Dome camera with audio||5MP IP POE Dome camera with audio||5MP IP security systems|
|Powered||none||12V DC or 48V PoE (IEEE 802.3af)||12V DC or 48V PoE (IEEE 802.3af)||12V DC or 48V PoE (IEEE 802.3af)||12V DC or 48V PoE (IEEE 802.3af)|


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Last month, there was a claim to the title of Queen of Rap by East Coast battle-rapper Remy Ma, who released a horribly violent and offense diss-track aimed at Nicki Minaj called “ShETHER.” The diss-track was, to put it bluntly, barely listenable, but it did raise one very good question: Is Nicki Minaj the Queen of Rap?
Back in 2010, the answer was undeniably yes. She had just been featured on Kanye West’s “Monster” off of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, one of the greatest rap records of all time. In addition, her verse on “Monster” is possibly one of the greatest rap verses in history let alone her best, and she followed it up with her massive hit “Super Bass,” a pop-rap anthem.
Her debut-record Pink Friday included features from Kanye himself, will.i.am, Rihanna, label-mate Drake, Natasha Bedingfield (of all people), and even Eminem. The intro track was titled “I’m the Best,” and it was a definitive declaration. Taking the time-period into consideration, what female rapper since the likes of Lil Kim, Lauryn Hill, and Missy Elliot had made waves as large as Nicki Minaj? Iggy Azalea? No, there was no reason not to call Nicki Minaj the Queen of Rap in 2010-2011.
You could be the King but watch the Queen conquer
For the past three or so years however, ever since the release of her third album The Pinkprint, it has seemed that Nicki, as the contentious title-holder, stands on a wobbly pedestal. As successful as The Pinkprint was, it was more pop than rap, and “Anaconda,” a sacrilegious re-work of “Baby Got Back” by Sir-Mix-A-Lot, seemed so beneath one who would call herself Queen.
On her feature for Ariana Grande’s “Side to Side,” she presented one of her more decent verses as of late, and even asserts “I’m the queen of rap, young Ariana run pop,” but after Remy Ma’s brutal diss-track last month, I can’t help but wonder… have the past three years of Nicki material been suitable for the title of Queen of Rap? Until Remy no one else had even challenged Minaj, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any contenders.
Over the past two years, female emcees such as Rapsody, Kamaiyah (pictured left), Young M.A, and Gangsta Boo have been including images of royalty in their lyrics and artwork. Rapsody’s latest EP was titled “Crown,” with the title track stating “they tell me I’m a queen!” Gangsta Boo calls herself “The Memphis Queen,” and Young M.A’s “Kween (freestyle)” declares “I got the crown too / I’m a queen, I’m who they bow to / If they wanna bring the beef, I bring the cow too / It’s Brooklyn, I run the town too.” Even artists like Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Janelle Monáe have adopted rapping into their music.
While Nicki might still own the official title in the minds of the masses such as Jay Z’s “king status ” (despite Jay sitting nowhere near the title of greatest rapper alive), these women have started their assent to the throne, and artists such as Rapsody, Kamaiyah, and Young M.A are truly racking up all the attention, even during Nicki Minaj’s latest string of three singles this past March. However, I don’t believe any of these female emcees have what it takes to be queen just yet.
The real Queen of Rap could be 3D Na’Tee, from New Orleans, if only she had the same amount of press and attention as everyone else. I first heard 3D Na’Tee rap in a cypher for the 2016 BET Awards along side artists like Consequence and Jidenna, and after including her in my round-up of The Best of 2016’s BET Cyphers, I gave her album The Regime a good listen. It’s a decent debut, with tracks like “The Return” and “John From Tennessee” that show off her battle-rap style of lyrical assault.
Her follow-up mixtape that just came out recently was titled Songs that Didn’t Make the Tape Vol. 1, and it was less aggressive and more pop-chorus focused. The first track, “I’m Back,” is maybe her best song yet, and in my opinion, sounds like the kind of music that we would have expected Nicki Minaj to return with instead of the Drake and Lil Wayne assisted “No Frauds,” which heavily leaned on her stardom instead of her rap ability—something that appears to be diminishing for Minaj.
3D on the other hand, sounds like she could go on for bars, and “John from Tennessee,” as well as most of The Regime, prove so easily. That’s not to say that there aren’t more polish-able moments in 3D’s discography thus far, but her newest mixtape of b-sides, especially the pop-leaning “Glow’d Up,” show that she’s willing to experiment with her sound. Nonetheless, I could explain how great I think 3D Na’Tee could be or already is all I want, the problem is that until you hear her rap, or until she’s talked about as much as the other rappers, then no one will really know who she is. It’s just another drop in the water until you color it.
It’s similar to a problem that I discussed in my review of Oddisee’s latest record, The Iceberg:
Even for a fan of Oddisee like me, I’m not always super entertained by his verses, especially since there aren’t really any other voices or breaks from his relentless truths, which makes Oddisee seem like a one man army. He’s one of the best rappers using hip-hop for social change in the game right now however, and until people start lining up behind him it’s going to feel like it’s Oddisee vs. the rap industry.
While 3D Na’Tee doesn’t have any problem holding my attention with her lyrics or catchy hooks, the same truth exists that a lack of features on her record, or especially the lack of her featuring on other big artist’s records, seems to keep her out of the spotlight. Kamaiyah got known for her YG feature, Young M.A’s debut single “Ooouuu” got remixed by Jadakiss, Remy Ma, A$AP Ferg, Tink, and The Game, and Rapsody got heard from working with 9th Wonder, Kendrick Lamar, and Anderson .Paak.
Whether The Regime or Songs That Didn’t Make the Tape can help 3D Na’Tee gain some fans in the industry who want to help her succeed will show what could follow next, but right now it’s a shame that Remy Ma was the closest to becoming Nicki’s contender, especially since artists like 3D Na’Tee and Rapsody greatly excel both Remy and Nicki’s ability in 2017. There also exists a place for Noname, of Chance the Rapper’s Chicago circle. She had a truly amazing record with Telefone, but her artistic style isn’t one to claim for Queendom.
Nonetheless, if you asked me right now who the Queen of Rap was, I’d probably still say Nicki Minaj. It’s still hard not to call Jay Z the King of Rap, even though I believe that Kendrick Lamar is currently the greatest rapper alive. I do wish, however, that I could say either Rapsody or 3D Na’Tee were actually Queen. While I believe that Rapsody is closer to the title when it comes to musical innovation, 3D Na’Tee can truly rap circles around most emcees today. Only the future knows whether 3D or Rapsody have it in them to secure the title of Queen of Rap, but one thing is definitely for certain: if Nicki Minaj can’t shake this run of lackluster performances, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the crown stolen.


Wilson Combat Full-Size 1911 45 ACP Magazine, 10Rd, Extended Base Pad, Stainless Steel, Black Finish – Wilson Combat 4745FS10B
Superior Magazines for your 1911 Pistol
Wilson Combat is world-renowned for its high-quality 1911 magazines, guaranteed to improve performance and reliability in a wide range of 1911 pistols on the market. Now, with the introduction of the Wilson Combat 47 Series Full-Size 10-Round Magazine, 1911 owners have an option that’s even more improved than the original.
The Wilson Combat Full-Size 10-Round 1911 magazine had a dramatic redesign, which worked to improve the company’s aftermarket offerings to 1911 enthusiasts. For instance, the biggest change is the addition of an extended polymer base pad – this completely removes the need for an over-insertion tab found on the original magazines. Additionally, the magazine-body walls are made from stainless steel measuring .027-inch thick
The 47 Series 1911 Magazine also includes a self-lubricating Nylon ETM follower and high-quality springs made from stainless steel. Therefore, users are ensured to receive reliable operation during a long service life.
This 10-round pistol magazine is compatible with a 45 ACP 1911, has a wrap around base bad, and a black finish.
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About The Manufacturer
Bill Wilson has always been infatuated with guns. Originally trained as a watchmaker, he has been in the firearms industry since 1974, starting out with a retail store called Sportsman’s Headquarters in Berryville, Arkansas. Since that humble beginning, he has built Wilson Combat into the largest and most successful custom firearms company in America.
Since 1977 Wilson Combat has been the leading innovator in high-performance, custom 1911 handguns, tactical long guns and accessories. A Wilson Combat product’s unmatched level of exceptional reliability and peerless craftsmanship is only equaled by our legendary customer service.
Wilson Combat is proud to service all levels of local and State law enforcement including The Department of Homeland Security, US Border Patrol, HQ SOCOM, US Marshal’s Service, US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Diplomatic Security Service, Texas Rangers and many more elite law enforcement and military units worldwide. We are also pleased to support the needs of thousands of law-abiding private citizens in the United States and in many other countries abroad.
Brand: Wilson Combat
Caliber: 45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
Material: Stainless Steel
Model Fit: 1911
SKU: Wilson Combat 4745FS10B