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Rabbi Hanoch Teller
I have always believed that if something lands in your lap, you may not ignore it, but must deal with it. When I was a teenager learning in Israel, I spent my bein hazemanim trying to be mekariv Sephardi youngsters in a "development town" up North. I suddenly came upon a triple-digit group of American youth that knew nothing of their Judaism. Something diabolic was happening that had to be brought to public attention. As I was aware of it, there was no one else to write this story which was published simultaneously in two magazines. I was not aware that I had writing talent, but apparently I was tapping into something that I was endowed with bs"D unwittingly. With the publication of these articles, people asked me, "Why don't you write some more?" And I did. As I began to write more articles, I noticed that my strength in writing was best in a story format.
Subsequent to this, people said, "You write stories, why don't you tell us a story." And the rest is proverbial history.

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Low-income families face significant challenges navigating low-wage employment or education and training programs while finding good-quality early care and education. Some existing programs address these challenges by providing integrated services to low-income parents and their children, sometimes called a two-generation or whole-family approach. Although such services are not new, few integrated programs have been rigorously evaluated. The Administration for Children & Families (ACF) funded the Integrated Approaches to Supporting Child Development and Improving Family Economic Security project to help build the evidence base and provide policymakers and program administrators with the information they need to make informed decisions.
In December, ACF released a final project report and issue brief summarizing results from an environmental scan of 52 active programs. Two additional project resources are now available:
- Conceptual Frameworks for Intentional Approaches to Improving Economic Security and Child Well-Being is a brief identifying two conceptual frameworks that could expand the understanding of programs that aim to meet the needs of low-income parents and children through intentionally combined activities approaches.
- Using Research and Evaluation to Support Programs that Promote Parents’ Economic Security and Children’s Well-Being is a brief outlining how research and evaluation can strengthen program implementation and provide valuable insights for funders and program leaders about the quality and reach of program services.
For more information about these resources, please contact federal project officers Carli Wulff (email@example.com) or Kathleen Dwyer (firstname.lastname@example.org) or project director Emily Sama-Miller (email@example.com).
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This project, Integrated Approaches to Supporting Child Development and Improving Family Economic Security, was conducted by Mathematica Policy Research and Northwestern University for the Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation in ACF at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It focused particularly on programs whose goals are to improve the economic security of families and support the development and well-being of children. These programs typically offer services to help parents get a job, increase their educational attainment and skill level, and foster the development and education of their children.
The project was designed to give ACF, administrators and funders of programs with an intentional approach to serving parents and children together, and other stakeholders an overview of the current state of the field. This overview included theory, program models, evidence from research on the programs, and directions for future research. Project activities included (1) a literature review, an environmental scan, and field work to identify and describe existing program models; (2) development of a conceptual framework to inform program design and research; and (3) an assessment of future directions for research and evaluation. Project information and publications are available on the project website.


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QUEBEC CITY (CNS) — Thomas C. Fox, former publisher of National Catholic Reporter who started his journalism career as a correspondent while working with displaced Vietnamese in the 1960s, was given the Catholic Press Association’s Bishop John England Award for publishers who defend their publication’s First Amendment rights.
“Allow me to receive this award on behalf of the entire NCR staff, past and present,” said Fox, who retired in 2016 after 36 years as publisher of the lay-run national newspaper based in Kansas City, Missouri. He said the paper “allows a forum for voices that otherwise would not be heard.”
Bishop England founded the nation’s first Catholic newspaper, The Catholic Miscellany, in South Carolina in the 19th century. He also was outspoken against slavery.
“I like to think that if Bishop England were here today … he would be proud of NCR,” Fox said at a June 22 luncheon during the 2017 Catholic Media Conference in Quebec City.
“I like to think the NCR Catholic lay voice … has remained faithful to its founding mission, even today,” he said.
Fox said the newspaper had its supporters and detractors over the years, and there was “a cost to the kind of journalism” NCR had been called to do.
The paper has been called “biased, outrageous and even blasphemous,” he said. When the paper began reporting on liberation theology decades ago, it was called communist. When it first began reporting on the clergy sex abuse scandal, “we were told we were tearing down the church.”
More recently, two bishops wanted the word “Catholic” taken out of the name National Catholic Reporter.
The Catholic Press Association bio of Fox, taken from a nomination letter, noted: “At the time of Fox’s retirement, ‘Spotlight,’ the film about the clergy sex abuse scandal in Boston, was very much in the news. I have wondered how many people know of NCR’s and Tom Fox’s role in bringing the scandal of that crisis to light some 15 years before The Boston Globe wrote its stories. Under Fox’s leadership, NCR has been on that beat for more than 30 years.
“Fox was determined to report the story of the abuse of children by clergy, and he saw his first duty to tell the truth of the victims,” the letter continued. “To do this meant enduring a hostile director of the NCR board, readers who canceled subscriptions and institutional leaders who ridiculed or dismissed NCR’s coverage. Fox’s stand is a proud moment in freedom of the Catholic press.
“By keeping NCR focused, Fox made the newspaper relevant, welcome and well-read,” it said.
Fox told his audience that “journalism has always been a sacred mission to me.”
He said the Second Vatican Council and the Vietnam War — “fresh air and stifling heat” — were two events that shaped his life as he was graduating from Stanford University in 1966, “just months before Buddhist monks were immolating themselves on Saigon streets.”
He traveled to Vietnam as a volunteer, working with displaced farmers living in camps near Vietnam’s beaches. His job was to help “in any way I could.”
When he once asked some of the displaced what he could do to help, he said they replied: “Tell your people what is happening to us. Tell them our stories.”
About that time, he was referred to Robert Hoyt, founder of National Catholic Reporter, who quickly dubbed him Vietnam correspondent.
“My writing was awful. Hoyt’s editing was superb,” he said, adding that he learned from his editor.
Past presidents of the Catholic Press Association voted on the award. Although publishers often are bishops or priests, in four other years laypeople won the award. The 2016 recipient was Greg Erlandson, now director and editor-in-chief of Catholic News Service, who won as publisher of Our Sunday Visitor.
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|Dec 28, 2007, 06:09 AM|
G. Heights, Illinois
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Over a year later...
...the 401 is still grounded and I have given up on my build-the-whole-plane approach. Numerous problems with what I was thinking before. I could design and build the whole plane, but the amount of learning and extra cost and time it would require to make the electronics is vast. Especially when everything I need is sitting in a box somewhere for like $150.
On the positive side, the idea of this UAV is much more solid in my head. I have sorted out the obvious issues, and just have to get to work to find the ones I don't know about. I've done a lot of research and thinking, and this is what I've got it down to.
The general idea is a remote controlled airplane that I can fly up to about ten miles away using a live video and telemetry feed. This will consist of five systems on the plane, and four on the ground. The first three systems are common to both the plane and the ground; video, telemetry and control. The plane has two additional systems, an airframe and an autopilot. The ground also includes a base station.
This is obvious, it is a video link from the plane to the ground. WirelessVideoCameras.com sells video camera and Tx/Rx packages for around $700 - $1000. They have ranges varying from 1000' to 25 miles, and are built specifically for RC aircraft. The camera is also optimized for the conditions it will mostly see: pointing at the sky. The Rx on the ground has a simple yellow RCA video connector, and is NTSC compliant so I can use whatever video screen I want.
Remote measurement of airspeed, altitude, battery voltage, etc. There are several systems out there already, complete with live laptop (or pocket PC) display of virtual instruments. RCAT Systems and Eagle Tree Systems are my top choices. A gray area here is that the range I need is very, very expensive; about $2500. If I knock the proposed range to about 5 miles, this would only cost me $900 or so. What I plan to do at this point, is to write those two companies and see if it is possible to use my own transmitters. That way I can use their cheapest package, (the measuring equipment is the same no matter what the range) and still get the range I want. I would have to use the control system radio to also send data back. No idea as to how this will affect bandwidth, but I imagine I should have plenty. On the ground, I'll have a laptop presenting the information.
This system will consist of two radio modems for sending and receiving, two microcontrollers for encoding control input and sending it to the radio, and for decoding signals and controlling servos. The radios are Digi XTend OEM modules, with a range of up to 40 miles and a rate of up to 115kbps. I don't know what microcontrollers to use, but they will likely be from Parallax. Ground side, I have no idea what controller I will use. Nothing USB (a bit more complicated then I need), which means I need some kind of serial controller, or possibly a USB to serial converter.....another gray area to explore.
This I will design and build myself. I believe it will not be too difficult to design a plane that will both fly and be able to carry the electronics. It will likely take the most time, and effort of the whole deal, but will probably be the most enjoyable. If this task seems too daunting, I can always switch to an existing platform. The Hobby-Lobby Telemaster line looks appealing.
The BTA AS-07G will satisfy my needs perfectly. The autopilot will take over when radio contact is lost or when engaged. It will then fly the plane back to its initial GPS starting point and circle until control is reestablished. It also has a feature that will smooth the user inputs somewhat. You can climb, but not stall. You can bank but not roll, descend but not dive. The autopilot is totally independent of all other aircraft systems, and uses its own internal sensors to navigate.
A place to power and shelter the ground systems. IE: my car.
A few other things I will include on the plane will be a remote start, retracts, large fuel capacity, flaps, lights, possibly a four-stroke diesel.
Altogether, there are only a few issues to resolve:
- Can my telemetry also use the control modem?
- What microcontroller should I use?
- What HID will I use and how can I interface it with the microcontroller?
- Will all this crazy $4!t come together and work?
Probably the most important item of research. Good news is that I can do this, with few restrictions. The FAA has two documents on UAVs: AFS-400, and AC 91-57. AFS-400 deals with the certification and training of UAVs and their pilots. Very difficult (if not impossible) for me to meet these standards with my funds and governmental connections (little and none). However, section 6, subpart 13 states if I meet the rules stated in AC 91-57, I am exempt from AFS-400 and must obey AC 91-57. That circular states five things:
1. Do not fly above populated or noise-sensitive areas.
2. Fly below 400 feet AGL, and three miles from any airport.
3. Do not operate unproven aircraft around spectators.
4. Full size aircraft have right-of-way. Avoid full size aircraft.
5. Ask for help in obeying these rules if needed.
Furthermore, the FCC also has rules concerning operating aircraft by remote control. If unlicensed, I must only use 26-27 or 72-76 MHz bands, and only FCC approved devices(which means off-the-shelf, no modification). This is obviously not nearly good enough for my purposes. If I get an amateur radio license, I may operate on any amateur band up to one watt. Surprise, surprise, the radio modem I chose operates exactly on one of those bands, and not exceeding a watt.

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The Hub - Semester 2 | 2018
The Hub is an interactive and engaging cultural hub/youth centre that fits in seamlessly with the TAFE and the surrounding area and allows the user group to immerse themselves in the world of art and culture. The design of the building provides opportunities for the user group to mingle with their peers while meeting the functional requirements of the client brief. There are many modern and smart features in the building and elements such as the green roof, solar panels and energy efficient appliances adding to the buildings positive effect on the environment. The building is comprised of many functional rooms including, dining area, kitchen, computer room, office spaces, meeting rooms, casual lounging space, outdoor area, storage space, green roof and a large multi purpose room.
Multi Residential - Semester 2 | 2018
This Multi-Residential apartment building which was a designed for Browning Street has a wide range of different features. It includes studio, 1-2 bedrooms apartments, underground parking and a commercial tenancy located at the front of the building. In addition, this design corresponds with the surrounding West End area and gives access to northern advantages, with angled balconies and open planned living areas.
Conceptual Pavilion - Semester 2 | 2018
A pavilion project designed for Musgrave Park was created using conceptual massing. The project was inspired by the Serpentine Pavilion Program located in the heart of London. The development of this design was accomplished in collaboration with student Steph Mclntyre. This organic torus shaped design is supported by timber battens with overlapping folding garden beds. Furthermore, a winding walk way leads to the top of the structure, enhancing the users experience and showcasing the vertical waterfall at the centre of the pavilion.
Working Drawings - Semester 2 | 2018
These working drawings along with reports were developed in group assignments with students David Bongers, Dennis Nguyen, Kieran Berrigan, Mikaela Maitland, and Steph McIntyre. Two sets of working drawings were created one for a commercial warehouse/office, and the other for the Multi-Res project David designed. Details, Sections, Elevations, Floor PLans, Reflective Ceiling Plans, Site Plans, and Roof Plans alone with schedules and cover sheets were all created to meet industry standard and be ready for the next step in development.


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McDermott Will & Emery’s (MWE) informative article presents basic reporting attributes for DAC6 reporting that may be a good reference tool in understanding this reporting quagmire, which seems to get deeper as more countries publish their rules and ordinary transactions are surfaced for inclusion to avoid penalties.
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The Swedish Government issued, on 4 February 2020, a final bill to Parliament implementing the European Union (EU) Directive on the mandatory disclosure and exchange of cross-border tax arrangements (referred to as DAC6 or the Directive).
An earlier draft was issued in December 2019, the final legislation is expected to be enacted in March 2020, and penalties apply after it goes into force July 1, 2020.
EU Member States were to adopt and publish national laws required to comply with the Directive by 31 December 2019. Sweden did not meet this deadline. This major miss of the OECD deadlines for a complex, subjective and arguably far-reaching disclosure legislation brings forth the question: Why is there not a similar delay for implementation by taxpayers and reporting parties? Unfortunately, the OECD has not provided any comments on this mismatch of Member State responsibilities and taxpayer obligations.
The scope of the taxes covered under the Swedish new draft legislation is fully aligned with the Directive and applies to all taxes except VAT, customs duties, excise duties and compulsory social security contributions.
In accordance with DAC6, the main benefit test (MBT) will be satisfied if it can be established that the main benefit or one of the main benefits which, having regard to all relevant facts and circumstances, a person may reasonably expect to derive from an arrangement, is the obtaining of a tax advantage.
The Government’s explanatory notes indicate that a “tax advantage” includes a tax advantage outside of Sweden (and there is no suggestion that such tax advantage must arise in respect of EU taxes).
The Government further concludes that there is no requirement that the tax advantage occurs during the current fiscal year, it can occur also in the future, for example, in the form of deferred taxation. It states, however, that it must be a tax advantage based on current rules.
DAC6 is complex, subjective and frustrating as each Member State applies their own interpretation of the final rules, as well as reporting formats.
Taxpayers with operations or transactions affecting Sweden, or other Member States, will likely over-report transactions for the initial period, and hope for further clarifications in the near future. However, penalty consequences are so significant with respect to each (subjective) reportable arrangement that some companies may find it difficult to prove the negative – that each arrangement was reported timely.
The OECD report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, resulting from the recent meeting in Riyadh this month, is attached for reference.
The report highlights that BEPS will continue to be a focus through 2025, indicating the increased transparency and reporting that is envisioned.
The recent issues of Pillar One and Two reflecting digital and global minimum taxation are addressed, based on the perception that these methodologies are a “must have” and not a “nice to have,” in the face of unilateral taxation efforts already underway.
OECD has published the December 20109 update for implementation of country-by-country reporting (CbCR).
The table of contents conveniently provides the date for the updating of the relevant sections. The local filing section indicates a December 2019 update.
The guidance link is referenced for review.
The OECD/G20d BEPS Project has published: Harmful Tax Practices – 2018 Peer Review Reports on the Exchange of Information on Tax Rulings, referenced herein. This is the third annual peer review of the transparency framework. It covers individual reports for 112 jurisdictions, including 20 jurisdictions reviewed for the first time.
The transparency framework requires spontaneous exchange of information on five categories of taxpayer-specific rulings: (i) rulings related to certain preferential regimes, (ii) unilateral advance pricing arrangements (APAs) or other cross-border unilateral rulings in respect of transfer pricing, (iii) rulings providing for a downward adjustment of taxable adjustment of taxable profits (iv) PE rulings and (v) related party conduit rulings.
The requirement to exchange information on the rulings in the above categories includes certain past rulings as well as future rulings, pursuant to pre-defined periods which are outlined in each jurisdiction’s report and that varies according to the time when a certain jurisdiction has joined the Inclusive Framework or has been identified as a Jurisdiction of Relevance. The exchanges occur pursuant to international exchange of information agreements, which provide the legal conditions under which exchanges take place, including the need to ensure taxpayer confidentiality.
The OECD has now two proposals in process: Pillar One addresses the digital economy and Pillar Two sets forth a global minimum tax system; global anti-base erosion (GloBE) proposal. The proposals are linked herein for reference.
Both proposals may have one or more legal entities of a multinational taxed on more than one approach, whether they have a digital business segment, and also dependent on the countries where it is taxed notwithstanding the type of business it operates.
This represents a new era of BEPS, and one that demands attention to as the proposals move forward.
Pillar One summary
- Scope. The approach covers highly digital business models but goes wider – broadly focusing on consumer-facing businesses with further work to be carried out on scope and carve-outs. Extractive industries are assumed to be out of the scope.
- New Nexus. For businesses within the scope, it creates a new nexus, not dependent on physical presence but largely based on sales. The new nexus could have thresholds including country specific sales thresholds calibrated to ensure that jurisdictions with smaller economies can also benefit. It would be designed as a new self-standing treaty provision.
- New Profit Allocation Rule going beyond the Arm’s Length Principle. It creates a new profit allocation rule applicable to taxpayers within the scope, and irrespective of whether they have an in-country marketing or distribution presence (permanent establishment or separate subsidiary) or sell via unrelated distributors. At the same time, the approach largely retains the current transfer pricing rules based on the arm’s length principle but complements them with formula based solutions in areas where tensions in the current system are the highest.
- Increased Tax Certainty delivered via a Three Tier Mechanism. The approach increases tax certainty for taxpayers and tax administrations and consists of a three tier profit allocation mechanism, as follows:
- ‒ Amount A – a share of deemed residual profit6 allocated to market jurisdictions using a formulaic approach, i.e. the new taxing right
- ‒ Amount B – a fixed remuneration for baseline marketing and distribution functions that take place in the market jurisdiction; and
- ‒ Amount C – binding and effective dispute prevention and resolution mechanisms relating to all elements of the proposal, including any additional profit where in-country functions exceed the baseline activity compensated under Amount B.
Pillar Two Summary
Under Pillar Two, the Members of the Inclusive Framework have agreed to explore an approach that leaves jurisdictions free to determine their own tax system, including whether they have a corporate income tax and where they set their tax rates, but considers the right of other jurisdictions to apply the rules explored further below where income is taxed at an effective rate below a minimum rate. Within this context, and on a without prejudice basis, the members of the Inclusive Framework have agreed a programme of work that contains exploration of an inclusion rule, a switch over rule, an undertaxed payment rule, and a subject to tax rule. They have further agreed to explore, as part of this programme of work, issues related to rule co-ordination, simplification, thresholds, compatibility with international obligations and any other issues that may emerge in the course of the work.
Members of the Inclusive Framework agree that any rules developed under this Pillar should not result in taxation where there is no economic profit nor should they result in double taxation.
This part sets out the global anti-base erosion (GloBE) proposal which seeks to address remaining BEPS risk of profit shifting to entities subject to no or very low taxation It first provides background including the proposed rationale for the proposal and then summarises the mechanics of the proposed rules together with a summary of the issues that will be explored as part of the programme of work.
While the measures set out in the BEPS package have further aligned taxation with value creation and closed gaps in the international tax architecture that allowed for double non-taxation, certain members of the Inclusive Framework consider that these measures do not yet provide a comprehensive solution to the risk that continues to arise from structures that shift profit to entities subject to no or very low taxation. These members are of the view that profit shifting is particularly acute in connection with profits relating to intangibles, prevalent in the digital economy, but also in a broader context; for instance group entities that are financed with equity capital and generate profits, from intra-group financing or similar activities, that are subject to no or low taxes in the jurisdictions where those entities are established.
Proposed Regulations were issued for cloud computing and digital transactions; this is an especially important area re: sourcing of income, definitions, etc. especially in light of France and others looking to implement a digital services tax.
Publication 5188 was revised re: FATCA data reporting.
OECD released Peer 2 review reports re: re: BEPS Action 14 (dispute resolution). Interestingly, some US treaties include a MAP provision, although not all are consistent with the minimum standard.

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BERLIN/FARNBOROUGH The German-French arms conglomerate, EADS, wants to cooperate with US corporations in the development of a world-wide rocket-defense-system. With this cooperation, the German side specifically connects its demand for a ,,technology transfer"which it has demanded for decades. Berlin expects the United States to open access to its technologies and programs to the European armaments industry, since that knowledge will reduce Europe's military-technological backwardness vis-à-vis the USA. This participation is supposed to enable the development of the necessary technology for its own space-weapons systems.
Not a ,,Constructive Partnership"
Participation of German companies in US missile development dates back to the 1980s when, within the framework of the ,,strategic defense initiative"(SDI), the militarizing of space was being urged. SDI was to become a defense system, operated from space which, using laser weapons, could destroy each incoming missile while in flight. In March of 1986, a secret German-American ,,memorandum of Understanding"was signed as a first step, to permit German firms and research institutions extensive participation in the SDI program. After that, contracts amounting to more than 50 million US dollars were awarded to the German armaments industry. However, the German side did miss out on a ,,constructive partnership"because access to the decisive technological knowledge was refused.
Lacking ,,Ability to Cooperate"
Another cooperative project was accompanied by conflicts due to German demands for access to military technology. In 1995, the USA, Germany, France and Italy signed preliminary agreements for the development of a European missile defense system, called ,,Medium Extended Air Defense System"(MEADS). This concerned mobile defense systems to protect their own military in their respective areas of deployment. The German arms industry regarded this project as a ,,test case for the transatlantic ability to cooperate."When the desired access to military technology was not granted, the defense ministry broke off German participation in the MEADS program in November of 2000 but had to rescind due to Washington's pressure shortly afterwards. Finally, in February of 2001, Chancellor Schroeder demanded Europe's inclusion in the US missile defense plans and renewed the claim of ,,participation in the technology."
In the center of the attempts to close the military technology gap with the USA with transatlantic cooperation, is the German-French arms conglomerate EADS, which already participates in the MEADS program. Already in July of 2002 EADS agreed with the US corporation Boeing to cooperate in the military area which would extend to armed missiles. After differences concerning the war against Iraq complicated joint projects for a while, the European arms industry will become more integrated into the missile defense system.
Following a Berlin convention of specialists concerned with the missile defense shield, worth billions, the German-French arms conglomerate signed preliminary agreements with the US corporations Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman during the British air and space exhibition in Farnborough. The Italian Alenia corporation and the British BAE systems are to be integrated into this cooperative endeavor which concentrates explicitly on construction of missile defense systems. As far back as July of 2001, the Russian state air and space agency, Rosaviakosmos, signed an accord with EADS which plans cooperation and joint ventures with Russian state owned and private companies as well as air and space research institutes. Thus, EADS gains access to already existing and developing Russian missile and missile defense technologies - as well as war technologies, since the accord specifically includes cooperation in the military arena.
... of an Aggressive Nature
The corporations' cooperation in armaments technology, connected with claims of access to military technology, corresponds to Berlin's pressure for a ,,new organization of European space travel."This targets the utilization of civilian space travel for military purposes and, specifically, the development of their own technology necessary for space armaments systems. By developing an independent ,,civilian-military space policy,"the US military monopoly in space is to be broken and outer space should become available to German-European ambitions of global power. There is also interest in projects of a purely military character (anti-satellite weapons - ,,killer satellites"- in space). Concurrently with the build-up of its missile defense system, the US government has intensified the promotion of weapons systems specifically directed against satellites. The inference is that European institutions cannot yet participate openly in the development of such weapons systems in the near future ( ,,due to their aggressive nature"). Nevertheless, the necessary technology must be developed and made available - a task assigned to the arms consortium EADS which has a key role in European space projects.
See also earlier articles The End of ,,Civilian Power", Criminaland More War
Kommt der kleine Bruder von SDI? Die Plaene der USA zum Aufbau eines nationalen Raketenverteidigungssystems; www.dgap.org
Zwischen Raketenabwehr und Weltraumruestung - Was macht Europa?; Wissenschaft und Frieden 2/2001
US-Raketenabwehr und Technologietransfer mit den Vereinigten Staaten, Streitkraefte und Strategien 16. Juni 2001; www.ndrinfo.de
US-Konzerne holen EADS zur Raketenabwehr; Financial Times Deutschland 20.07.2004
Lockheed Martin and EADS Exploring Partnership on Global Missile Defense Initiative; www.eads.com 20.07.2004
Northrop Grumman and EADS to Collaborate on Ballistic Missile Defense Programs; www.eads.com 22.07.2004


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eastward from the western Pacific. In early 1998, the high sea-surface
temperatures added to the usual seasonal warming. When the trade winds
abruptly returned to near normal strength in the eastern Pacific in May
1998, the cold subsurface waters were drawn upwards, and sea-surface
temperatures plummeted, marking an end to the El Niño. The study
also suggests that natural decadal fluctuations in ocean conditions may
have combined with global warming to influence the 1997-98 El Niño.
Horse Sickness and ENSO in South Africa, M. Baylis, P. S.
Mellor, and R. Meiswinkle,Nature 397, 574 (1999).
Meteorological patterns and records about epidemics of African horse
sickness back to 1803 were analyzed, and 13 of the 14 outbreaks of African
horse sickness coincided with an El Niño. A spell of drought
followed by heavy rainfall, climatological results associated with El Niño,
seems to alter the breeding sites and to increase the population of the
biting midge, the insect that spreads the disease. These results imply
that the increasing frequency of El Niño currently observed could
result in an increase in a range of diseases spread by flying insects,
including diseases that affect humans.
El Niño and Global Warming, K. E. Trenberth,Current:
The Journal of Marine Education 15, 12-18 (1998).
El Niños transfer heat from the Pacific Ocean to the atmosphere,
and the global mean temperature peaks three to four months after an El Niño
peaks. This warming helps dry out regions in Indonesia, Australia, Africa,
and South America already prone to drought. Analysis indicates that a
departure by one standard deviation in the Southern Oscillation Index
results in a warming of the global atmosphere of about 0.1° C. The
theory is put forth that much of the heat trapped by the greenhouse effect
may be going into the oceans and later released through such mechanisms as
El Niño, producing El Niños that are larger and more
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee State track and field program returned home with a bang on Saturday at the TSU Invite, winning six events on the day.
Quanisha Sales led the way for the Tigerbelles claiming top spots in two sprint events, the 55 and the 200 meters. Sales time in the 55 meters set a new career best of 6.97 seconds. The junior crossed the line in the 200 meters with a time of 24.30 seconds a season’s best mark.
Junior Ashontae Jackson won the long jump with a leap of 6.16 meters. Not only did the mark beat the closest competitor by .20 meters. The jump set a career best for the Gordonville, Va. Native.
The Flying Tigers day was highlighted by the 4x400 relay teams. Tennessee State claimed the top two spots in the event, with the A team taking the crown crossing the line in 3:17.18. TSU’s B squad followed closely behind with a mark of 3:18.35. The winning group consisted of Emmanuel Thornton, Jason Griffin, Quamel Prince and Perry Stokes.
Big Blue locked up a similar performance in the long jump, sweeping the podium. Senior Royce Dates claimed the top spot, clearing 7.56 meters. Dates was followed by Tyler Anderson (7.40 meters) and Kareem Nicholas (7.20 meters). Anderson’s mark of 7.40 meters set a new personal best for the junior.
The freshman Prince continues to show his dominance in his first season with the Tigers, taking top spot in the 400 meters, crossing the line in 48.63. The time set a new career best for the Nashville, Tenn. native.
The track and field teams return to action next weekend for the Samford Invitational in Birmingham, Ala.


Atlas V Lifts Off with CLIO.
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., – A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the CLIO mission for Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company launched at 8:10 p.m. EDT today from Space Launch Complex-41.
“It is an honor to work with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company and all of our mission partners to launch this very important satellite,” said Jim Sponnick, ULA vice president, Atlas and Delta Programs. “Today’s launch marks ULA’s 1 [...]
The Dawn spacecraft has resumed normal ion thrusting after the thrusting unexpectedly stopped and the spacecraft entered safe mode on September 11. That anomaly occurred shortly before a planned communication with NASA's Deep Space Network that morning. The spacecraft was not performing any special activities at the time.
Engineers immediately began working to restore the spacecraft to its normal operational state. The team determined the source of the problems, corrected them, and then resu [...]
It has been a good week for auroras. Earlier this month active sunspot region 2158 rotated into view and unleashed a series of flares and plasma ejections into the Solar System during its journey across the Sun's disk. In particular, a pair of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) impacted the Earth's magnetosphere toward the end of last week, creating the most intense geomagnetic storm so far this year.
Although power outages were feared by some, the most dramatic effects of these impacting plasma [...]
I just did a guest post on the Sic Semper Tyrannis blog on the CCtCap and Blue Origin/ULA announcements. They’re aimed at people less familiar with space news than most Selenian Boondocks readers, but I figured I’d link to it so I can say I’ve done at least one post on this blog this month…
NASA announced a pair of contracts worth a total of $6.8 billion to Boeing and SpaceX to ferry astronauts to and from the International Space Station in a press conference today.
The mission for each company: build a ship capable of sending at least four astronauts at a time to the station and demo at least one flight by 2017. Thereafter, deliver two to six more missions each as required by NASA.
The contracts couldn’t come soon enough for NASA, which has, embarrassingly for the U.S. government, had to rely on Russian Soyuz launches to get its crews to the space station since the Space Shuttle retired in 2011. This flies in the face of U.S. sanctions against Russia imposed in protest of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The new contracts are designed to end the reliance on Russia for Space Station crew flights as soon as possible.
Interestingly, the two companies won’t get an equal split of the contract money, even though they are to deliver the same set of milestones. Boeing is to get up to $4.2 billion, while SpaceX stands to make $2.6 billion. A NASA official was asked several times by reporters why Boeing gets more for the same service, but she wouldn’t comment except to say that the award amounts were based on proposals by the two companies.
My own guess is that SpaceX is charging less because it can, and because more affordable spaceflight is one of its primary missions.
Aboard the orbiting International Space Station, Expedition 41 Commander Max Suraev and Flight Engineers Reid Wiseman and Alexander Gerst tackled a packed agenda Tuesday filled with spacewalk equipment inspections, science support and preparations for the arrival of a commercial cargo craft set to launch early Saturday. Meanwhile on Earth, the three flight engineers who will restore Expedition 41 to its full six-person complement are in the homestretch of training for their launch to the station [...]
Selection Will Return Launches to America.
U.S. astronauts once again will travel to and from the International Space Station from the United States on American spacecraft under groundbreaking contracts NASA announced Tuesday. The agency unveiled its selection of Boeing and SpaceX to transport U.S. crews to and from the space station using their CST-100 and Crew Dragon spacecraft, respectively, with a goal of ending the nation’s sole reliance on Russia in 2017.
"From day one, the Oba [...]
Our Milky Way galaxy is littered with the still-sizzling remains of exploded stars.
When the most massive stars explode as supernovas, they don't fade into the night, but sometimes glow ferociously with high-energy gamma rays. What powers these energetic stellar remains?
NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR, is helping to untangle the mystery. The observatory's high-energy X-ray eyes were able to peer into a particular site of powerful gamma rays and confirm the sourc [...]
A planet may be causing the star it orbits to act much older than it actually is, according to new data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. This discovery shows how a massive planet can affect the behavior of its parent star.
The star, WASP-18, and its planet, WASP-18b, are located about 330 light-years from Earth. WASP-18b has a mass about 10 times that of Jupiter and completes one orbit around its star in less than 23 hours, placing WASP-18b in the “hot Jupiter” category of exoplan [...]


- Installation of a 315 lineal foot super structure bridge
- Removal & restoration of fish habitat
- Over 2,000 cubic yards of material was cleared
This was a publically bid project, awarded to AEC as the lowest qualified bidder. The scope of work consisted of woody debris, silt & vegetation removal & the restoration of fish habitat.
AEC constructed temporary roads & bridge while over 2,000 cubic yards of material was cleared then over 3,300 tons of material was imported for embankment & roadway fill.
A new 315 lineal foot super structure bridge was installed and now spans the middle fork of Hood River. This new bridge will span the ordinary high water mark and will be protected from any future flooding events.
The middle fork of the Hood River is home to the endangered Bull Trout, Chinook Salmon & Steelhead making this project extremely sensitive.


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Shellie-Ann Kerns comes from a long line of farmers. The Jamaican-American is one of the black farmers featured in a story by KING-TV Channel 5 based in Seattle, WA. Kerns is the owner of Bunkhouse Acres, a 20 acre farm in the Middle Satsop Valley in Washington State.
Kerns comes from a long line of farmers. She’s a child of Jamaicans that went to Canada to do farm work. She came to Grays Harbor County seven years ago where she’s continuing the farming tradition with a homestead and designated tree farm focused on sustainability.
“My mother was a teacher and she was always fascinated by botany; she is retired now, but still grows a vegetable and herb garden as well as gungo peas and castor plants,” said Kern. “She would teach me the names and uses of the plants we saw along our morning walk to school in the rural hills of Banana Ground, Manchester.
“It was on one of these mornings she taught me a lovely poem by Claude McKay called ‘The Spanish Needle,” continued Kerns. It was late in May and the small, yellow and white daisies were abundant in the fields along the roadside. This poem embodies my appreciation for plants and my journey as a Jamaican who, like the poet, traveled abroad for better opportunities.”
An aircraft dispatcher, Kern has raised $9,500 toward funding the purchase of necessary equipment and labor to put Bunkhouse Acres into operation, which will eventually feature a demonstration kitchen. Kerns has planted garlic so far and hopes to realize her first commercial harvest in 2021. However, Kerns is one of a vanishing demographic according to the Census of Agriculture.
The number of black farmers is increasing, but the number of blacks that own their land is steadily declining. The Center for American Progress statistics show that between 1910 and 2007, 80 percent of black farmers lost land ownership. It’s rare for black farmers to actually own their own land in the U.S. Most lost their property due to a lack of loans. Small farming enterprises are passed by in favor of corporate farms.
“I realize that most Jamaicans working in agriculture on this continent are, and have been for generations, migrant workers who often operate farms at home, but leave to endure harsh conditions on larger estates for a season before returning to their individual plots,” said Kern. “My father, in his youth, was a migrant farmworker in Canada. One of his sons is today, a migrant farmworker in Eastern Washington. I embody their spirit and hustle and I acknowledge that it is a great privilege to own and manage the land I farm on. Which is why, at Bunkhouse Acres, I commit to the highest level of sustainable stewardship.”
Kerns is a WSU Master Gardener. In 2016 she started a county-wide Food Swap where residents gathered to barter their homegrown produce, homemade goods, and edibles foraged from the wild. Through those efforts and interactions, she’s formed a tight-knit community of home cooks, wild-crafters, and growers.
Kern’s Bunkhouse Acres lies amidst of the homelands of the Tsihlis Salishan people. The land was a hub for the Schafer Brothers Logging Company in the 19th century and relics such as railroad spikes from when the railroad was built there still resurface on the property. John Tornow, the legendary Wild Man of the Wynoochee, also hailed from the area.

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Ten years ago, the Pablo and Robles families made the challenging decision to move their humble business of selling desserts to Colton, where the business climate was steady, and the opportunity to invest in an excellent corner location in the downtown area made good economic sense.
Formerly a Mexican bakery shop, the site at the corner of East H Street and Ninth Street was a dream come true. Word on the street spread quickly as employees from nearby business establishments started to go to Flantastic, Inc. to try the “estilo casero” (homemade) desserts that were fast becoming a popular fare for coffee breaks. Soon, residents from the neighborhood became frequent customers as well, and with this growing customer base, the request for an expanded menu started to catch on.
Although it was short-lived, Manager Luis Robles experimented with homemade breakfast platters. In addition, a few traditional lunch snacks were offered, but the idea of small restaurant offerings became time-consuming and expensive. Consequently, this breakfast experiment pulled valuable time and energy away from the principal product of this operation – traditional homemade desserts: pan de elote (corn bread), cheesecake, arroz de leche (rice pudding), flan (custard), and gelatines.
Once Flantastic, Inc. established that the path forward was their specialty homemade desserts, this small family-oriented business not only had become a Colton mainstay, but their products had become in high demand. Flantastic, Inc.
Has become the primary supplier of quality “estillo casero” desserts for several restaurants in Colton and the surrounding region. Today, these prized desserts are delivered to over 250 clients, including restaurants in Colton, Riverside, throughout San Bernardino County, and recently to Los Angeles, where two trucks travel to make weekly deliveries.
“Colton has been a great place for us,” exclaimed Luis Robles, who continued, “The community has been welcoming, and the location works very well.” His staff of five employees is always busy preparing, baking, and packaging the orders refrigerated the night before. At 6 a.m., the deliveries go out, and soon after, the product supplies of ingredients begin to arrive so that the entire process can start again. “Everything is fresh, and we have a great process…we all work well together,” says Tomas Bedolla, production leaser. With this enthusiastic crew and a quality product, it’s no wonder Flantastic, Inc. has become quite popular and successful.
The City of Colton is fortunate to have this thriving business offering unique dessert items to the menus of local restaurants and beyond. We congratulate Flantastic, Inc. on their ten years of successful business in Colton.
For more information about CITY TALK, various community groups and events, Colton history, the trash clean-up project, the G-Team, prayer list, history briefs, Veteran Spotlight, Church Spotlight, Business Spotlight, U.S. Flag Watch, neighborhood meetings, community projects, or the online live-stream programs, contact Dr.G @ 909-213-3730. Questions and comments are always welcome.

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Well NFL fans we are only a couple of weeks from the Hall of Fame Game between the Las Vegas Raiders versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. Speaking of the Hall of Fame, several player exhibits were opened for public viewing. Lockers of the Hall of Fame Class of ’22 included Tony Boselli, Cliff Branch, Leroy Butler, Art Mcnally and Sam Mills. In Houston, the Texans settled on the remaining thirty allegations of sexual harassment against former QB Deshaun Watson. One of the thirty women has filed a civil suit as well for the organization enabling Watson’s behavior.
It is about this time of the season in which older players decide to continue or not. One such player was Raiders OT Richie Incognito. Incognito is where he will be as he decided to hang up his cleats. “No turning back,” stated Incognito.”
Another retirement was announced as four-time All Pro OT Mitchell Schwartz retired as well. Ex-Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant had allegedly ordered a $1.1 million dollar welfare payment to Brett Farve for speaking engagements. A defendant in the case Nancy New and her son testified they were ordered to make the payment to Farve. Bryant denies the allegations thus far and Brett Farve has paid back the money after realizing it was a welfare payment.
“Will he or won’t he” was the theme this week as Washington Commanders Owner Dan Synder’s attorney stated in a letter to the House of Oversight Committee. Synder stated he will not testify under a subpoena. It was suggested to have US Marshalls do not have the authority to serve a Congressional Subpoena internationally overseas.
We now have some answers on the death of former Cowboys and Bears RB Marion Barber. Barber, a former Minnesota Golden Gopher, was found dead in his home at 38, due to heat stroke. He started in the league in 2005 and spent six seasons with the Cowboys.
Denver Broncos ownership receives an additional member, former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice. Rice, who grew up in Denver, graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor’s Degree. “I have spent some of my younger years in Denver, so I will be able to combine my love for the game with my love for this great city,” stated Rice. Rice additionally stated, “Football has been an integral part of my life since the moment it was introduced to me.” Rice will join Walmart heir Rob Walton as a part as the ownership team.
Free Agent Tackle Duane Brown was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon at Los Angeles International Airport. Brown, a five-time Pro Bowler, posted a $10,000 bond and was released. As far as the concealed weapon, it was unloaded in his luggage found by airport security. It also carries a misdemeanor charge as well. Brown is due in court on August 4, relating to the matter. In Florida, Cleveland Browns DT Malik McDowell was also arrested for aggravated assault on a Florida police officer According to the police report McDowell beat the deputy in a violent attack leaving the deputy dazed and fearing permanent eye damage. McDowell is currently being held on a $27,000 bond.
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Stranded in enemy territory and hunted by Hydra’s twisted version of the Avengers, Ian “Nomad” Rogers is in a dangerous position in Hail Hydra, the Secret Wars miniseries that reunites the creative team behind last year’s Winter Soldier: The Bitter March. Writer Rick Remender, artist Roland Boschi, and colorist Chris Chuckry did great work with that retro miniseries, and they’ve maintained the thrilling energy of that past collaboration in this new title. Ian, the biological son of Captain America villain Arnim Zola and adopted son of Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter, is one of Remender’s biggest contributions to the Captain America mythos, and it’s fitting that the writer would shine the spotlight on Ian for his last Marvel project for the foreseeable future.
Hail Hydra finds Ian at odds with his biological pedigree as he searches for his missing adopted parents, joined by their daughter Ellie as he makes his way through a nightmarish New York City ruled by Leopold Zola. Boschi’s art intensifies the threat Ian and Ellie are facing, and the enthusiasm of Hydra’s loyal followers in this preview of next week’s Hail Hydra #3 spotlights the overwhelming influence of Hydra that the two heroes are desperately trying to escape. Ed Tadeo and Scott Hanna’s inking brings an extra sharpness to Boschi’s linework that makes the visuals feel more contemporary than the artist’s work on The Bitter March, and Chuckry uses a textured color palette that similarly modernizes the art. This creative team previously created a retro spy pastiche, but their current series has a freshness that feels right for a next generation hero like Ian Rogers.


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When one’s feet smell unpleasant, it’s polite to wonder why. But six scientists at the Shiseido Research Centre in Yokohama, Japan, pursued this interest more thoroughly than mere politeness alone would dictate.
The pioneering research study, Elucidation of Chemical Compounds Responsible for Foot Malodour, by F Kanda, E Yagi, M Fukuda, K Nakajima, T Ohta and O Nakata, appeared in 1990 in the British Journal of Dermatology.
The investigation had three phases. In Phase 1, they assembled a panel of 10 non-professional sniffers. The scientists mixed eight different potions, each containing chemicals of which they were suspicious – chemicals known to often lurk in other fragrant body parts: armpits, vaginas and scalps. After the sniffers sniffed each potion, the scientists asked them if the smell was familiar and, if it was, to say whether it resembled foot odour, armpit odour or something else. The sniffers all agreed that the potions smelled more or less like foot or armpit, but disagreed as to which, and how closely.
So begins this week’s Improbable Research column in The Guardian.

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All English Sonnets
PROFILE IN COURAGE
When going gets tough, the tough get really going,
And single handed tackle all chaos,
Then themselves they their efforts own surpass,
And enter gates of heaven without bowing.
And tell the Maker ere He finally writes ,
Their future, they in person Him remind,
“Don’t forget to put pleasure, few insights
In what for them is written, pre destined”
So in this manner, courage they inspire,
In broken spirits. Egos they assuage.
In simple words, with all consuming fire
Of spirit, life’s affairs they manage.
They brook no fear, alibi, pretext,
They deal with one and ask now what is next.

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This tent was huge, four people with air mattresses fit comfortably with room for gear! We loved our stay on Franny's Farm, and would return. They were working on getting the showers to run hot water while we were there, but even a cold rinse was better than nothing! Had no problems getting to the location, and the campers, volunteers and hosts were all very friendly.
Camping at Franny's Farm was amazing. Staying in the big Boy Scout tents was a super neat experience. Big inside to spread out all my gear. Warm & quiet despite the wind, and epic views over the valley. Love the project they've got here. Awesome people with an awesome mindset, cultivating an awesome community space.

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Is astronomy a good career in India?
A career in astronomy is one amongst the lucrative ones specifically in the elite countries such as the USA and India. There is a great demand for astronomers in these countries to handle, maintain and store necessary data.
What is the highest paying job in astronomy?
10 popular astronomy jobs
- Planetarium director.
- Research scientist.
- Aeronautical engineer.
- Astrophysicist. National average salary: $119,580 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Physicist. National average salary: $125,280 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Do astronomers get paid well in India?
Astronomers on an average earn Rs 8 lakh to Rs 10 lakh annually. working in the field of space research can earn average annual salaries ranging from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 6.12 lakh. An ISRO Scientist gets approximately 1lakh rupees in hand salary which clearly suggests that it is a high paying job.
Is it hard to get a job at NASA as an astronomer?
As with all jobs for physicists and astrophysicists, jobs at NASA are competitive, even for those with advanced degrees. Entry-level jobs are always tough to break into.
Is there a demand for astronomers?
Job Outlook Overall employment of physicists and astronomers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
Does ISRO hire astronomers?
How To Become An Astronomer In ISRO. ISRO hires astronomers in two manners: Through reputed institutions. Through off-campus hiring.
Do astronomers travel a lot?
Observing: Observational Astronomers often have to go to various observatories to carry out their research. Most observational astronomers are well-traveled. However, many astronomers work on purely theoretical projects and do little, if any, observing.
What is the salary of a NASA scientist per month?
₹32,02,759 – ₹34,78,957.

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Thermal and Fluid Simulation of a New Diesel Engine Cooling Exhaust Gas Recirculation System to Reduce Exhaust Gas Emissions
Keywords:thermal simulation and modeling, NOX pollutant, EGR cooler, exhaust emissions
Recalculating the exhaust gas into engine intake is a method that can considerably reduce the amount of NOX pollutant. By using the exhaust gas recirculation cooler (EGR Cooler), the efficiency of this method increase. The computational simulation is an exact method to analyse the heat distribution and pressure changes in EGR Cooler. In this study, the heat transfer characteristics of two types of new EGR Cooler were numerically investigated. The results of this simulation revealed When the U- shaped EGR Cooler containing wavy tubes perpendicular to the gas flow direction is used, the heat transfer coefficient improve of 25% compared to wavy tubes parallel to the gas flow direction. This research also revealed that the amount of pressure drop in full load in the two mentioned EGR Cooler is about 11kpa, but in the part load, the amount of pressure drop in both systems is so low. Therefore the use of the new cooling system has many benefits, in term of pressure drop and heat transfer efficiency.


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A high power, high-repetition picosecond amplifier with an all-fiber picoseconds seed source, Nd:YVO4 and Nd:YAG gain medium was designed and experimentally studied. For a injected seeder laser with a repetition rate of 1 MHz and an average power of 2.34 W, a 55 W laser power output was obtained by the two-stage solid-state amplification, and the measured pulse width was 9.2 ps, and the laser wavelength was 1064.5 nm. The laser output characteristics of different repetitive modes were experimentally studied, and the laser output power was 18.4 W in the (1 × 4) MHz burst mode. Since the spectrum of the fiber picosecond seed light is much larger than the gain spectrum width of the amplifying medium, the output power of the entire system does not reach the design index. Next, the fiber seed source parameters need to be optimized to achieve a larger amplification power output.


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Anticipation / Trepidation
The afternoon sun was warm, the sky was unusually clear for that time of the year, and there was a light breeze blowing inland off of the water. The temperature was perfect for sitting on the balcony and watching the sun set over the sound. The little B&B Debbie had found was fairly new and, as yet, undiscovered, so (according to the owner) the couple would have it all to themselves for the weekend.
“You will have the entire second floor to yourselves, and the balcony has a clear view of the sound.”
With a knowing wink, the owner continued.
“And, it’s out of everyone’s line of sight!”
While standing on the balcony and over-looking the sound, she realized the truth of his statement and felt a stirring in her core. She was almost giddy with anticipation and desire and more than a little nervous as well because her friend was due to arrive at the airport within about three hours.
They hadn’t seen each other for several months—theirs was a different relationship, starting first as a fulfillment of mutual physical need then progressing and maturing as time and distance grew between them.
That weekend was going to be the first time they’d been in each other’s company for quite some time and it promised to be one of excitement, pleasure, and who knew what else. Thus, the mixture of emotions she’d felt as she prepared to go to the airport to pick him up.
He felt the landing gear lock into place with a thump as his plane was starting its descent to the airport—the slight jolt caused a bit of a jump in his stomach. Or was it the realization that he had no idea where the weekend was going to go or what was going to happen when he saw Debbie again for the first time within months?
She’d emailed him about finding the perfect place to spend the weekend—a little B&B with a view of the sound and the sunset.
The anticipation of having a weekend away in the beautiful Northwest, and the company of a woman he’d enjoyed fantastic sex with at one time, had him feeling extremely excited while (at the same time) he was feeling some anxiety over the nature of the changes in their relationship since they’d last been together.
He longed to: be in her arms, hold her, caress her, kiss her, make love with her, snuggle with her, and sleep with her in his arms, but he felt something else as well—feelings he couldn’t quite explain beyond the pure physical need for something more—not instead of, but in addition to the strong physical desire he felt for her.
He’d noticed those feelings not long after moving from where they’d met, and they’d continued to grow as the time and distance between them had increased, but he was at a loss to explain, or even understand, them. He wasn’t sure what they meant, but they were the cause of the mild anxiety he was feeling, along with the barely restrained anticipation of once again being with the woman who’d been the source of such intense and incredible physical fulfillment so many months before.
Debbie had made arrangements with him to call when he was at the gate then she’d drive in from the cell phone lot and pick him up outside of the baggage claim area, thus saving the cost of the parking. The giddiness had led to her arrival in the cell phone lot a good hour early, so she found a quiet corner underneath a shade tree and parked to wait.
As she was rolling down the windows, she noticed there wasn’t another car in sight, so she rolled them down a little farther to enjoy the breeze. She laid her seat back a bit, closed her eyes, and planned for a little nap, given she’d driven up early to get checked in and find a couple of good restaurants to try out.
As she laid there, her mind wandered back to the first time they’d been together—almost a year before.
It’d been a rainy day and, after having moved his camper into the spot one down from hers in the RV Park, he was new in the neighborhood. They’d been visiting with the neighbors across the driveway and decided to watch a movie together after the neighbors had gone to run some errands.
He’d invited her over to his trailer, set up a movie, and they started to watch it—he was on the couch while she was sitting at the table. Eventually, she moved to the couch and sat between his legs while leaning back against his chest as they watched. It started out innocently enough as he ran his hands up and down her arms and played with her hair. His light touch felt good as she relaxed and pushed farther back against him.
Next, he started planting soft kisses on her neck and shoulders and he was moving his hands a bit more than only over Ankara bayan escort her arms—he started to caress her shoulders, down across her tummy, and up her sides while lightly brushing her breasts with his fingertips as he moved his hands up to her shoulders and started back down her arms.
His kisses increased as well, becoming soft nips at her flesh, as his tongue traced lines along her shoulder and up her neck until he found her ears. He was tracing the same line his tongue had followed with his teeth and nipping at her shoulder, neck, and his breath was hot against the dampness of her freshly kissed ear lobe.
She’d pushed back against him even more and a soft moan escaped her, encouraging him to continue, which he did. After moving his hands to her breasts, he slid them inside of her shirt and under her bra before squeezing her breasts and tugging gently on her nipples as they hardened beneath his touch.
As Debbie remembered that first time, she felt her nipples hardening again and slipped her hands under her shirt. Knowing there wasn’t anyone around to watch her pleasure herself to the thoughts of that afternoon so long ago, she opened her bra and began to caress and tweak her breasts and nipples.
As she caressed her breasts, she let her mind continue down memory lane.
He’d kissed and caressed her body and, when they’d finally changed positions so he was able to kiss her mouth, their tongues had danced together.
He continued to caress her body and moved down from her breasts and arms to include her damp vagina. He moved his fingers between her lips and rubbed against the nub at the top before sliding down lower to her entrance. The first time he slid a finger (then two) into her, the penetration, the pressure, and the pleasure she felt as he found the super sensitive spot just inside of her warm, wet sex felt exquisite!
While Debbie was double checking to make sure no one had pulled into the parking lot, she moved one hand from her sensitive breasts to her waistband, opened her pants, and slipped it into her damp panties. Her moisture was already present, and increasing, as her arousal grew as she caressed and pulled on her clitoris as he’d done so many months before.
She once again let her mind wander back to that first time while continuing to play with her nipples and then her clitoris.
While he was kissing and fondling her, she opened his pants, pushed them down (along with his undershorts), and reached for his hard penis. As she stroked him, he made a soft sigh as it became harder due to her touch. He undressed her as well by that point and was about to ask her to join him on the bed when she dropped to her knees in front of him, pushed him back onto the couch, and proceeded to take his hard penis into her mouth.
He tried to continue caressing her breasts, but being unable to reach them effectively, he started to run his hands through her hair and played with her ears as she moved her mouth up and down his penis while sucking his testicles into her mouth and licking the head and sensitive underside of his penis.
His groan of pleasure was music to her ears. He stopped her at one point to pull the couch out into a bed and invite her back to him. As she straddled him, his hard penis was poised at the entrance to her vagina.
In the parking lot, Debbie felt the heat and passion rising as she pleasured herself from her clitoris to the entrance of her vagina, and her nipples were hard beneath her touch. Her free-flowing fluid wet her fingers and was making everything slick, and her body was tensing with anticipation.
Slowly, she did it! It wasn’t something she usually did, but she couldn’t help it because the feelings in her body, as she remembered the first time, demanded it. She slid one, and then a second, finger deeply inside of her vagina, which caused her to bite her lip because of the intense rush that simple action provided. At the same time, she was imagining their first time and how his hard penis had penetrated and filled her while driving her to the edge of orgasm.
As she was straddling him, his penis was touching her lips and ready to enter her warm, wet, slick vagina. She started to lower herself onto him, but he couldn’t wait! As soon as he felt the head of his penis start to enter her, he thrust his hips up to drive his full length into her all at once. She gasped at the suddenness, the intense heat, the pleasure, and the fullness he made her feel.
She started rocking back and forth and was able to feel him as he slid in and out of her, the friction increasing the heat in her loins, and his thick penis penetrating deeply inside of her until she felt the head gently brush against the entrance to her womb. The pace quickened and soon, she stopped rocking and started raising herself off of him and then driving Escort bayan Ankara back down onto him as he thrust up into her.
A few deep thrusts brushed against her cervix. No one had ever penetrated her inner being that deeply before…and then she felt it—his penis had opened up her very core! The intensity of the feeling had put her over the edge and she climaxed while squeezing him tightly and triggering his climax as well.
She’d never been that sensitive—to be able to feel the jets coming from him deep inside of her as his penis pulsed with each one—which took her to higher levels of pleasure. Her body had locked up, due to the strongest orgasm she’d ever had, before she collapsed onto his chest, exhausted, and he was gasping for air as well.
At that point, Debbie had three fingers inside of herself and her thumb was rubbing against her clitoris. She couldn’t hold back any longer—her excitement was soaking her hand and her panties—as her body convulsed in a spasm of pleasure as her orgasm raced through her.
She almost didn’t hear her phone ringing, which signaled his arrival at the gate, due to her labored breathing and pounding heart. After answering it, she was still trying to catch her breath when she heard his voice.
“Hey, we just got to the gate. I need to adjust some things before I get off of the plane, but I’ll be out on the curb shortly.”
She started to look for anything to dry herself with, and then she rearranged her clothes back to normal by re-clipping her bra, pulling her shirt down, and while fastening her pants, she noted a wet spot where her fluids had seeped around her hand and through her panties. As she finished dressing, she thought, ‘Oh, well. He’ll just know I’m excited to see him!’
With that thought, she started the SUV and drove to the passenger pick-up area as she started to think about what she wanted to do to him when they got back to the B&B.
The flight was exactly what he’d been hoping for…empty! In fact, he had the last six rows of seats to himself. He got a blanket from the overhead compartment and was about to turn on his iPod and relax with his thoughts when the movie was announced.
When he realized it was the same movie he’d watched with Debbie during their first time together, he saw it as a good sign and let his mind wander in another direction completely different than where he’d intended it to go.
They’d been together several times, each lasting longer and going further than the time before, and if he’d known it was going to be the last time they were going to be together, he might’ve taken it further.
As it was, they’d finished dinner and were lying naked on the bed while moving on to what had become their regular dessert. He moved his hands down and was sliding his finger in and out of her vagina and caressing the space between it and her anus. Her moisture was moving down in preparation for inserting a finger into her anus and double penetrating her.
She was already quite wet by that point, but he wanted to make sure there was plenty of lubrication, so he lowered his mouth to her lips and used his tongue to trace the center of her slit. As he was licking up to her clitoris and sucking it into his mouth, he felt it start to harden against his tongue.
He continued to pump his fingers in and out of her and rub her tight, little rosebud to lubricate it for future penetration. The juices that were already present were nothing compared to what started flowing after he started sucking on her clitoris. He spread the slick fluid across her anus and, in time with her thrusting hips, gently slid his ring finger through the tight ring of the entrance.
His first and middle fingers were thrusting in and out of her love canal while brushing against the sensitive spot just inside the entrance. Her moans increased and her thrusting became more intense, and he was having trouble maintaining his mouth to clitoral contact, as she bucked and humped against his hand.
He realized his penis was rock hard underneath the blanket and it was threatening to pop out of his pants as the flight attendant interrupted his thoughts.
“Sir, would you like a drink of some kind?”
“Yes, a Coke and some water, please.”
The flight attendant gave him his order and went back to the front of the plane. His hard penis was making it very uncomfortable to sit in the airplane’s seat, and he knew he was going to have to do something about it.
About that time, the plane started bouncing around and the captain turned on the “Fasten Seat Belt” signs because of the turbulence. That meant he wasn’t going to be able to get up and go to the bathroom to relieve the pressure.
After deciding he had enough privacy, he slipped one hand beneath the blanket, opened the zipper of his pants, reached Bayan escort Ankara in, and pulled his extremely hard penis out of his underwear. Since no one would be getting up to use the restroom, he started to stroke himself as he let his mind wander back to their last time together.
She pushed him away, had him lay back onto the bed, proceeded to take his hard penis into her mouth, and began sucking and licking it, which made him groan with pleasure. At the same time, she’d gotten the heating lubricant they’d grown to enjoy using and put some on his anus and her finger.
He knew what was about to come, but hadn’t expected it, nor had he ever experienced it before, but he was feeling completely turned on by the thought of her penetrating him with a finger or whatever she’d planned.
He laid his head back onto the pillow, closed his eyes, and concentrated on the physical pleasure she was giving him as she sucked and kissed his penis.
Then he felt it—an increasing pressure against his anus, but the tight ring wasn’t wanting to open up to let her finger in. She wanted to penetrate him, so she gently increased the firm, consistent pressure until…she was in! The feeling was exquisite! He couldn’t describe the pleasure he was feeling from her mouth working up and down on his penis and her finger sliding in and out of his anus.
Because he knew he was very near the edge, and she wouldn’t want him to ejaculate into her mouth, he reached down, pulled her up to him, and kissed her before rolling her over and slipping between her thighs. He placed his rock hard penis at the opening of her vagina and, with one thrust, buried himself inside of her.
He continued to drive into her as her moans and response told him she was nearing climax. After he’d picked up the pace, her moans became louder and his panting had increased.
His penis was so hard in his hand, he wasn’t sure what to do, but he knew he had to finish the job or he’d never get it back into his pants. So, he used the water he’d ordered to wet his mouth and then licked his hand—the saliva made a thicker, more effective lubricant than plain water.
He slipped his hand beneath the blanket again and started to stroke his member while squeezing it at the same time. The tight, wet feeling reminded him of how she’d felt when he’d thrust into her hot, wet, and slick vagina. He squeezed tight and used short strokes while thrusting his hips to simulate the times he’d penetrated her cervix and the tightness that he’d felt. His mind wandered back.
He was driving deep into Debbie, her legs were in the air to allow deeper penetration, and he felt it—that little, hidden jewel (tucked deep inside of her) that’d led him to stronger climaxes than he could ever remember having—her cervix. He slowed his pace and pushed deeper into her.
She knew what he was trying to do and pushed up to him as well. Right there! She felt him push against her cervix—the tight entry to her womb. He’d penetrated her that deeply before and it felt exquisite! As he continued to slowly push against her, she felt her cervix opening up for him.
He felt the head of his penis entering her cervix, and the tightness of her inner ring around the end of his penis gave him incredible pleasure. He continued pushing, penetrating her deeper, and slowly easing out a bit before pushing in once more. The slower pace, coupled with the depth, had her on the edge and she couldn’t take much more.
She’d reached up and grabbed his cheeks as he started forward, pulled him (hard) into her, and at the same time, thrust up to meet him. That was when he felt it—the head of his penis had gone beyond her cervix and the tight ring was clamping down on his shaft, which held him deep in her womb. The intensity of the heat, the tightness of her cervix around his shaft, and her scream when he penetrated her had put him over the edge.
His penis flared and burst after burst of his hot, sticky cum flew out of the end. His body was so tense, he couldn’t breathe, and the pleasure coursing through him had immobilized him. The woman impaled by his hard penis had collapsed because her orgasm had been too much. She was lying under him and gasping for air. Finally, he couldn’t stand it anymore and, he too, collapsed onto the bed beside her.
He was furiously stroking his hard penis under the blanket, pausing only long enough to add more saliva to his hand, when the overhead speaker crackled to life and the flight attendant’s voice could be heard, though it was garbled to him.
Just as the “Fasten Seat Belt” sign came on and the flight attendants started to collect the trash, he made one more thrust. He allowed only the head of his penis to penetrate through the tight “O” (formed with his forefinger and thumb) while squeezing just below the head to simulate the feeling he received when he penetrated her cervix and into her womb.
The climax had hit him and sweat formed on his brow as he tried not to make any noise. He was still holding himself (tight) and feeling the pleasure of his orgasm when the flight attendant noticed the sweat on his brow.


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Viking Speedway: Locals enter victory lane on Saturday
The Viking Speedway hosted its annual Kid's Night on July 7 as six feature winners took the checkered flag at the dirt track in Alexandria.
Ryan Mikkelson of Alexandria took home a win in the Modifieds feature after starting second and holding off Blake Jegtvig of Hawley.
Morris driver Corey Storck won the Midwest Modifieds feature ahead of Justin Froemming of Garfield in second and Alexandria's Brandon Dolman in third.
Another Alexandria driver in Jeff Crouse took home the Street Stocks feature. Royce Jawaski of Adrian, North Dakota and Glenwood's Mark Blom were second and third, respectively. In the Super Stocks feature, Brandon's Jason Cook took the checkered flag ahead of Trevor Saurer in second and Matt Miller of Glenwood in third.
Tanner Horn won the Pure Stocks feature in front of Osakis' Dustin Karl in second and Carlos' Megan Blomgren in third. Ben Wolden of Fergus Falls took the feature title in the Limited Late Models feature as Travis Saurer of Elizabeth was second and Casey Meyer of Wahpeton, North Dakota rounded out the top three.
The Viking Speedway is back in action again this Saturday, July 14, with the same six classes running. Races start at 6:30 p.m.
VIKING SPEEDWAY POINT LEADERS (As of July 7)
MODIFIEDS - Brady Gerdes, Villard - 893; Dustin Bitzan, Brandon - 860; Jason Thoennes, Garfield - 834
MIDWEST MODIFIEDS - Nick Bruder, Long Prairie - 659; Jamie Thorstad, Morris - 658; Brock Gronwold, Fergus Falls - 645
STREET STOCKS - Brett Miller, Alexandria - 880; Mark Blom, Glenwood - 872; Bryan Crandall, Herman - 848
SUPER STOCKS - Jeff Crouse, Alexandria - 902; Jason Cook, Brandon - 889; Matt Miller, Glenwood - 866
PURE STOCKS - Jesse Waldorf, Osakis - 934; Megan Blomgren, Carlos - 893; Carson Miller, Carlos - 881
LIMITED LATE MODELS - Ben Wolden, Fergus Falls - 843; Rick Schroeder, Montevideo - 804; Scott Lehn, Albany - 722


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