The automatic solid phase extraction (SPE) instrument manufactured by the Swedish Biotage company eliminates all the reproducibility problems, the ones doing SPE sample enrichment often face during the procedures carried out with vacuum. The RapidTrace+ applies positive pressure and accurately adjustable flow during the successive sample loading, washing and eluting steps. The samples in the test tubes can be placed in the 10-position sample holder of the instrument, and the standard size 1, 3 or 6 ml SPE cartridges may be placed in a rotating carousel.
For fraction collection also a place for 10 test tubes is available. From one sample more fractions can be collected, however, in such cases the initial sample size must be reduced. For the placement of the reagents and the solvents 8 separate lines, and for the collection of the waste 4 separate lines can be used. For a large number of samples 10 RapidTrace+ can be bound into a system, providing high throughput capacity. The setting of the operating parameters is provided by an easy-to-handle software which makes possible the use of the different methods with each sample.
- SPE columns: 1, 3 or 6 ml
- syringe pump load volume: 0.1-5.8 ml
- flow rate: 0.1 – 42 ml/min
- reagent/solvent: 8 inlet
- waste: 4 outlet
- dimensions: 10 x 55 x 60 cm (W x D x H), 14.5 kg
Sample holder and fraction collection rack types used with RapidTrace instruments:
- 10-place sample holder for 13×100 mm test tubes and 10-place fraction holder for 12×75 mm test tubes
- chilled rack 9-place sample holder for 13×100 mm test tubes and 9-place fraction holder for 12×75 mm test tubes
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
This online article, written in Chinese, summarizes a research review conducted to determine whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an effective treatment for people on the autism spectrum. The review found no evidence that the treatment reduced autism symptoms, while it did find that adverse side effects could occur.
This resource is available in English, Chinese, Croatian, French, and Spanish.
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German submarine U-779
U-570 Type VIIC submarine that was captured by the British in 1941. This U-boat is almost identical to U-779.
|Ordered:||20 January 1941|
|Laid down:||21 July 1943|
|Launched:||17 June 1944|
|Commissioned:||24 August 1944|
|Fate:||Surrendered, 5 May 1945|
|Status:||Sunk, 17 December 1945|
|Class and type:||Type VIIC submarine|
|Height:||9.60 m (31 ft 6 in)|
|Draught:||4.74 m (15 ft 7 in)|
|Complement:||4 officers, 44–52 enlisted|
She was ordered on 20 January 1941, and was laid down on 21 July 1943, at Kriegsmarinewerft, Wilhelmshaven, as yard number 162. She was launched on 17 June 1944, and commissioned under the command of Oberleutnant zur See Johann Stegmann on 24 August 1944.
German Type VIIC submarines were preceded by the shorter Type VIIB submarines. U-779 had a displacement of 769 tonnes (757 long tons) when at the surface and 871 tonnes (857 long tons) while submerged. She had a total length of 67.10 m (220 ft 2 in), a pressure hull length of 50.50 m (165 ft 8 in), a beam of 6.20 m (20 ft 4 in), a height of 9.60 m (31 ft 6 in), and a draught of 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in). The submarine was powered by two Germaniawerft F46 four-stroke, six-cylinder supercharged diesel engines producing a total of 2,800 to 3,200 metric horsepower (2,060 to 2,350 kW; 2,760 to 3,160 shp) for use while surfaced, two Garbe, Lahmeyer & Co. RP 137/c double-acting electric motors producing a total of 750 metric horsepower (550 kW; 740 shp) for use while submerged. She had two shafts and two 1.23 m (4 ft) propellers. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to 230 metres (750 ft).
The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 17.7 knots (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph) and a maximum submerged speed of 7.6 knots (14.1 km/h; 8.7 mph). When submerged, the boat could operate for 80 nautical miles (150 km; 92 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph); when surfaced, she could travel 8,500 nautical miles (15,700 km; 9,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph). U-779 was fitted with five 53.3 cm (21 in) torpedo tubes (four fitted at the bow and one at the stern), fourteen torpedoes or 26 TMA mines, one 8.8 cm (3.46 in) SK C/35 naval gun, (220 rounds), one 3.7 cm (1.5 in) Flak M42 and two twin 2 cm (0.79 in) C/30 anti-aircraft guns. The boat had a complement of between 44 — 52 men.
U-779 did not participated in any war patrols.
On 5 May 1945, U-779 surrendered at Cuxhaven, Germany. She was later transferred to Loch Ryan, Scotland on 2 June 1945, from Wilhelmshaven. Of the 156 U-boats that eventually surrendered to the Allied forces at the end of the war, U-779 was one of 116 selected to take part in Operation Deadlight. U-779 was towed out and sank on 17 December 1945, by gunfire from the British destroyer Onslow and the frigate Cubitt.
- Busch, Rainer; Röll, Hans-Joachim (1999). German U-boat commanders of World War II : a biographical dictionary. Translated by Brooks, Geoffrey. London, Annapolis, Md: Greenhill Books, Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-186-6.
- Busch, Rainer; Röll, Hans-Joachim (1999). Deutsche U-Boot-Verluste von September 1939 bis Mai 1945 [German U-boat losses from September 1939 to May 1945]. Der U-Boot-Krieg (in German). IV. Hamburg, Berlin, Bonn: Mittler. ISBN 3-8132-0514-2.
- Gröner, Erich; Jung, Dieter; Maass, Martin (1991). U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels. German Warships 1815–1945. 2. Translated by Thomas, Keith; Magowan, Rachel. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-593-4.
- Helgason, Guðmundur. "The Type VIIC boat U-779". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net.


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Brandy’s surprise performance at the Mandela Sports and Culture Day in Soweto, South Africa last weekend turned out to be a big letdown.
According to concert goers, the singer walked off the stage after just two songs because only 40 people showed up to the 90,000-seat stadium.
“I have no words for what I just witnessed…,” South African musician Kabomo tweeted. “Brandy [just] performed to an empty stadium. With the stadium lights on.”
“People didn’t know there was a concert after the games. No one knew Brandy was around. Maybe a 40 people audience,” he added. “It was late. People didn’t know there was a concert after the games. No one knew Brandy was around.”
Kabomo went on to describe the scene as “depressing” with just “people there on a random Tuesday.”
In a statement to the TheYBF.com, Brandy’s rep defended the superstar, explaining that the event was not properly advertised.
“She was booked at the last minute to fly to South Africa to support a “cause”–not a concert. It was a cause that honored “Mr. Nelson Mandela” and there was other performers on the bill besides Brandy. She attended because she wanted to support the foundation and Mr. Mandela…a man who has changed history.
The rep added, “This whole story has been blown out of proportion and Brandy has sold out shows across the world including South Africa before.”
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1. Ryan and Brandy
Ryan Press proposed to Brandy in December 2012.
2. Ryan and Brandy
Some fans are still holding out hope that Brandy will televise her wedding ceremony.
3. Ryan and Brandy
Although she claimed to be married once before, her marriage to Ryan will be Brandy’s first.
4. Ryan and Brandy
Will Brandy have more children after she marries Ryan? Hmmmm?
5. Ryan and Brandy
According to Ray J, Ryan asked both him and Brandy’s father for permission to propose to and marry Brandy. How chivalrous!
6. Ryan and Brandy
Bling! Brandy shows off her engagement ring.
7. Ryan and Brandy
Brandy said she wouldn’t mind a simple wedding, but Ryan has a lot of friends who want to share their special day with them.
8. Ryan and Brandy
Some have noted that Ryan bares a resemblance to actor Laz Alonso. What do you think?
9. Ryan and Brandy
Ryan better watch his act. Brandy’s ready to keep him in check!
10. Ryan and Brandy
Brandy has gotten marriage advice from friend Niecy Nash who introduced Sherri Shepherd to her husband.
11. Ryan and Brandy
Brandy wouldn’t be the first celebrity to allow reality TV cameras to follow her down the aisle. NeNe Leakes, LaLa Anthony, Niecy Nash, Cynthia Bailey and more have all televised their weddings.
12. Ryan and Brandy
Ryan and Brandy get close.

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Central Tablelands Water is the trading name adopted by Central Tablelands County Council, a water supply authority constituted under NSW Local Government legislation. It is located in the Central West of New South Wales and services a geographically large, but sparsely populated area. This area ranges from Blayney in the east to Grenfell in the west.
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- Let The People Rejoice The Florida Mass Choir 5:17
I’m back having had the most fun Christmas ever with my kids in Portland OR. Now it’s back to real work and to the fun task of adding more posts to the Song of the Day Blog.
Today’s entry is from one of my most favorite choirs (favoritest???), the Florida Mass Choir. I’m not sure what it is about this song, but I always feel uplifted and a bit weepy by the end of this song.


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Popular movie trailers from 1992
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22 May 1992
After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility.
07 August 1992
William Munny is a retired, once-ruthless killer turned gentle widower and hog farmer. To help support his two motherless children, he accepts one last bounty-hunter mission to find the men who brutalized a prostitute.
04 June 1992
When CIA Analyst Jack Ryan interferes with an IRA assassination, a renegade faction targets him and his family for revenge.
18 November 1992
The biopic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader.
02 September 1992
An embittered husband, paralyzed and in a wheelchair, buttonholes a complete stranger and begins to tell him the story of his marriage.
30 September 1992
A futuristic prison movie. Protagonist and wife are nabbed at a future US emigration point with an illegal baby during population control.
28 August 1992
The "sematary" is up to its old zombie-raising tricks again. This time, the protagonists are Jeff Matthews, whose mother died in a Hollywood stage accident, and Drew Gilbert, a boy coping with an abusive stepfather.
01 July 1992
Small-town sisters Dottie and Kit join an all-female baseball league formed after World War II brings pro baseball to a standstill.
21 February 1992
Diana is a Roman wife happily married to sympathetic Paolo but she is keen on playing benign games of seduction with other men while resisting the advances of chic lingerie shop owner Silvio and she narrates her adventures to Paolo in order to stimulate their otherwise monotonous sexual life.
14 August 1992
Attractive Manhattanite Allison Jones has it all: a handsome beau, a rent-controlled apartment, and a promising career as a fashion designer.
15 September 1992
Glengarry Glen Ross, follows the lives of four unethical Chicago real estate agents who are prepared to go to any lengths (legal or illegal) to unload undesirable real estate on unwilling prospective buyers.
09 October 1992
This action-packed thriller takes place on the soon-to-be-decommissioned USS Missouri. Disgruntled ex-CIA operative Strannix, his assistant Krill and their group of terrorists seize the battleship with nuclear blackmail in mind.
Have you watched Trancers III yet? What did you think about it?
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The ghoulish makeup, freaky costumes and grandiose theatricality that made Marilyn Manson such an edgy novelty in the '90s, are, in 2013, mere obligations. At least that's how they came across Friday night at a near-capacity Eagles Ballroom for the first night of Manson's 2013 U.S. tour.
There was one single visual display in Manson's show that was dramatically inspired - the sight of the shock rocker standing at a microphone under a spotlight, as what looked like snow gently landed atop a black, wide-brim hat as he performed "Coma White." But beyond that, the visual signatures were unimaginative, and often cheap. Manson looked unintentionally silly dressed like an archbishop, blasting what looked like a fire extinguisher into the crowd, during "The Love Song." A later outfit was even goofier - a Goth variation of the cop get-up from the Village People - worn without irony during the crowd-pleasing climax "The Beautiful People." »Read Full Article(4)
Want to know where to play trivia in Milwaukee? Here are four trivia hot spots in Milwaukee that you recommended for Monday through Thursday. On Tap this Weekend hosts, Heather Ronaldson and Brandon Tschacher, checked out what you love about them. Game on! »Read Full Blog Post
This will actually be Bentley's second year in a row he's performed a concert after an Admirals game. Rockford, Ill. band Cheap Trick, a frequent presence in Milwaukee, was last here opening for Aerosmith at the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration. »Read Full Article
A dinner called Masters of the Midwest on Nov. 8 at Bacchus will bring together well-regarded cheese, dry-cured pork and beer producers from the region.
Sid Cook of Carr Valley Cheese Co. based in La Valle, Herb Eckhouse of La Quercia in Norwalk, Iowa, and Dan Carey of New Glarus Brewing Co., New Glarus, will attend the dinner, which will feature their products. »Read Full Blog Post
Laverne and Shirley. They're not burly.
These are not merely keen observations. They're the inspired words taken from Scott Aukerman's freestyle rap about Milwaukee, which you can see for yourself below from our hilarious 10 for Tap video interview. »Read Full Article
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text: This retrospective study describes closed finger crush injuries in seven patients (eight fingers) in which each finger sustained a loss of blood supply. Clinical findings included numbness, decreased two-point and sharp/dull sensation, cyanosis or pallor, and decreased capillary filling. Fractures, especially transverse fractures near the proximal interphalangeal joint or distal interphalangeal joint, were usually present and often showed longitudinal crush fracture lines. Exploration and revascularization were carried out in seven fingers, all of which survived. The only finger not explored progressed to necrosis and amputation. Crush injuries to the fingers, especially those associated with displaced fractures, should be carefully evaluated for symptoms and signs of ischaemia.


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Troy Williams to try out for USA U18 basketball team
Tue Jun 5, 2012
Rising senior Troy Williams from Hampton is one of 23 players invited to USA Basketball’s 18-and-under training camp in Colorado Springs, Colo., beginning Tuesday. Williams, a 6-7 forward slated to attend Oak Hill Academy next season, will compete to make the 12-man roster that will play at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship on June 16-20 in Brazil. The team will be coached by Florida’s Billy Donovan and assisted by Shaka Smart of VCU and Mark Few from Gonzaga.
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In this little corner of the internet, you will find the sometimes hilarious, oftentimes embarrassing experiences of a young adult woman in the Caribbean. Still shocked she’s reached (and passed) the legal genesis of adulthood, she doesn’t feel grown-up despite the growing (lame pun intended) evidence to the contrary. These are her tales of ‘playing big’ where she carries you on her journey of being an adult who doesn’t quite feel adult.
In addition to her tales, you will find her analysis of day-to-day phenomena experienced by people across the Caribbean. Aiming to provide contemporary and practical solutions, she zeroes in on the good, bad and ugly of the sociopolitical landscapes of the region.

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Explore the significance of songs and plumage in determining the territory, mate selection, and the different sexual strategies employed by birds at The Morton Arboretum. 3 Wednesdays, April 29-May 13, 2015, 6:00-8:30 p.m., and 2 Saturdays, May 2 and 16, 2015, 7:30-11:30 a.m.
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Learn about the events that are a part of spring waterfowl migration and identify the birds arriving in Illinois at The Morton Arboretum. Sunday, March 15, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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Learn techniques for accurately identifying Illinois' winter birds, spot species that are in the area this winter, and meet the migratory species that overwinter in our region at The Morton Arboretum.5 Sundays, January 18-February 15, 8:00-11:30 a.m
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LATIN DANCE INSTRUCTION FROM BASIC TO ADVANCED
Workshops are offered in a variety of latin styles – salsa, bachata, kizomba, samba, and cha-cha-cha. Our instructors are from the very best across North America (including Mexico!). Choose the workshops that are right for you!
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Chemical composition of weathering products in neutral and acidic mine tailings from stibnite exploitation in Slovakia
Here we describe the chemical composition of the weathering products at two abandoned stibnite deposits, Dúbrava and Poproč in Slovakia. The tailings at Dúbrava are circumneutral (pH 7-8), richer in Sb than As and rich in carbonates. The tailings at Poproč are acidic (pH 3-5), the Sb/As ratio is usually close to 1, carbonates are missing, and the tailings have elevated Pb contents. The most common sulphide at both sites was pyrite (FeS2), less frequently stibnite (Sb2S3) and arsenopyrite (FeAsS); minor berthierite (FeSb2S4) was found only at Poproč. At both sites, sandy layers of the tailings contain the weathering products; the clayey portions are sterile. The most frequent secondary phases in the Dúbrava impoundments are oxidation rims on pyrite and arsenopyrite, with relics of the primary sulphides commonly preserved. At Poproč, the primary sulphides were completely oxidized and decomposed. A common feature of the oxidation rims on all primary sulphides is their enrichment with respect to elements rather rare in the primary phase, an effect which is most apparent in the outermost portions of the rims. Rims around arsenopyrite may be enriched in Sb, around pyrite in As and Sb, and around stibnite in Pb. Antimony is usually incorporated into Sb-Fe, Fe-Sb, Sb, or Sb-Ca oxides, with the Sb/(Sb + Fe) ratio varying from 0 to 1. Arsenic behaves differently in comparison with Sb in that the highest As/(As + Fe) ratio on a wt. % basis is 0.41, as observed in weathering rims on arsenopyrite, the only primary sulphide with a substantial As content. Our results show that the nature of the weathering products is controlled by the primary mineralogy and the ability of the aqueous solutions to transport As, Sb, Ca, Fe, and Pb. There is no indication that the final products would be chemically or mineralogically different if weathering reached the terminal stages at the two studied sites.
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“…a profound and wry compilation of fourteen short stories. Terry and Mike are cousins whose families are almost seamlessly intertwined. Raised as close as brothers and living happy childhoods, neither one thinks of what can go wrong. But the unexpected deaths of both their fathers catapult their lives in two very different directions. Terry finds trouble with the law, while Mike lives his life racked with guilt and sadness. In her first book in four years… S. E. Hinton gives readers a gritty view of how one incident, one tragedy, affects two boys very differently, and changes their lives forever.” –from US.PenguinGroup.com
I’ve always loved The Outsiders, and in fact I treasure a distinct memory of reading the whole book in one sitting for school in 6th grade, even though we’d been strenuously instructed not to read ahead of the single chapter we were assigned. I did that a lot, but I was pretty good at playing dumb about the content of the rest of the books. Anyway, though The Outsiders is dear to me, I’ve never read any of your other work. Out of the blue I decided to change that, and picked up Some of Tim’s Stories. I’m extremely glad I did.
What a captivating little book! I’m a sucker for connected-but-separate short stories, like the ones in this collection, and was drawn in at once by your plain, stark prose and by Mike and Terry’s personalities. I mean, talk about craftsmanship. You really know how to spin a tale, weaving all the threads together and making it look easy, while still keeping it so blessedly simple. Though the subject matter was sometimes poignant or saddening, these stories were really a treat. You have a deft touch, and reading your work now was just as satisfying as when I read rebelliously ahead in The Outsiders some fifteen years ago. Five stars.

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What is Kawaii?
“Kawaii’ is a Japanese word and concept that broadly translates to “cuteness” in English. It emerged in Japan in the 1970s expressing itself in many popular culture trends such as art, TV animation, lifestyle, music and fashion. It is an entire aesthetic that captures a spirit of childlike, playful innocence and adorability. Hello Kitty and Pokemon such as Pikachu are examples that epitomise Kawaii with their ability to elicit the kind of warm, happy, caring response that humans typically feel for cute baby animals. Whilst there is much cultural debate about what Kawaii actually is and its deeper cultural significance, Kawaii art is usually easily identified as simple black line-drawn characters with minimal facial features, in pastel colours and with rounded edges and a youthful appearance.
I have always been a fan of super-simple ideas for craft and art that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike – so Kawaii had a natural appeal for us. Crafting and making, art and drawing has always been a kind of ‘happy place’ for us, so adding cute baby animals and Kawaii art into the mix offered an added level of fun, comfort and joy. I also love art and craft projects that are accessible, and more about the feeling they create than the finished product – whether that be because they provide an opportunity to connect, because the process was fulfilling and uplifting, or because of the sense of having accomplished something fun and lovely with relative ease. Hopefully this introduction to Kawaii drawing and sticker-making tutorial ticks a few of those boxes!
How we discovered Kawaii
I used to draw cute little gnomes with Kawaii-style faces for story illustrations and this is probably where our interest in cute characters started. Once my daughter expressed an interest, we began to explore a little more. We found the book Kawaii Doodle Class by Zainab Khan/Pip Candle and not only did my daughter spend many hours practising from it (and it is still a firm favourite even now), we often used it as a family as well when, as an after-dinner family activity, the children would often ask to sit and draw together. We all have quite a lot of experience in our house of drawing, and it is something we all enjoy, yet even for us in the middle of a long and busy working week staring at a blank page and thinking up what to draw could just feel like having to dig a little too deep! It was at times like this that such a book came to our rescue!
Positive impact on our confidence
Since using books like this, I have also been pleasantly surprised by the positive impact they have had on our levels of confidence in drawing. When it comes to drawing, I think there can be a common misconception that it is a kind of inborn skill or talent that people either do or don’t have. Add to that the notion that artists must naturally have an abundant supply of original ideas at their fingertips and putting pencil to paper can understandably feel quite daunting! Through our own experience, however, I’ve come to understand that whilst they can be prescriptive in the instructions they give on what to draw (and thereby perhaps limiting the need to use one’s own imagination to begin with) books like this can help to break down such myths and give more children and adults the tools to find a way in and to begin and enjoy drawing. It means that anyone who wants to learn to draw regardless of skill or perceived “talent” has an opportunity to do so (it is good to remember as well, that even the most accomplished artists have spent many, many hours practising and mastering their art, starting with the basics, just like this!).
Connecting with friends
Simple drawing practices like this can also offer a beautifully accessible starting point as a way of connecting with friends through drawing together – a bit like the ease of sitting together and colouring-in. Our Kawaii drawing book has often proven useful for online meet-ups (even before lockdown), particularly with friends who have the same book. The children draw Kawaii characters alongside each other and as a child-friendly drawing technique, it proves to be a really fun thing to do as a way of connecting together online. Because it is a relatively simple activity, it leaves space to enjoy connecting rather than feeling any kind of pressure to produce a creative masterpiece!
I have also found that with the emphasis on drawing faces and creating character using very simple marks – arguably an art form in itself – this has been a great way to explore expression and mood. It’s not dissimilar to using emojis in text messages – which we all know can convey plenty of meaning in a very simple and direct way.
And starting with simple techniques doesn’t have to end there. After some time exploring Kawaii, my daughter has moved on to Anime/Manga style drawing, and developed her own artistic confidence, style and imagination through doing so.
If you google “how to draw Kawaii characters” you will find that there are many, many tutorials (especially on YouTube) on how to draw specific Kawaii-style characters – have a look on there to choose what you would like to start with.
We have used the book Kawaii Doodle Class for many years now and can really recommend it – it is a fun book that really breaks the line drawings down into very easy to follow step-by-step instructions. We also have the book Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Stuff by Angela Nguyen – the instructions in this book are ever so slightly more complicated, but still very accessible.
Other ideas for using your Kawaii designs
Why not make some bookmarks? Create some characters on slightly thicker paper or card, cut them out and glue onto strips of (decorated) card, or even use a hot glue gun to attach to the top of paper-clips and use as page markers. Perhaps make a collage and add some Kawaii characters, use them to decorate your workbooks, journals or notebooks. Make a cartoon using your Kawaii characters – if you have access to online drawing apps, have a go at drawing using this style/technique. You can also incorporate Kawaii into other crafts – for example if you are creating with polymer clay, by using three small black dots for eyes and mouth it is easy to create 3D Kawaii characters. If you are junk-modelling – grab a black sharpie and use simple marks to bring your creations alive by adding Kawaii faces.
Tips to get started with Kawaii drawing
Once you get going, plenty of ideas usually follow. The key thing is just to make a start. If you want to have a go at creating Kawaii characters before investing in materials such as the books mentioned above, start simple – think of anything that has the basic shape of a circle/sphere – an apple, orange, sun, egg, beach ball, tennis ball, golf ball… (you get it!) – add a Kawaii face = a cute drawing with instant character and charm! From there you can try other simple shapes – star, crescent moon, flower. Give each shape slightly rounded edges for added cuteness.
For other items to turn into characters think – food, animals (both real and imagined), nature, plants, stationery, vehicles, monsters, space (for extra clues have a look at the categories of emojis in a phone keypad!).
Expressions don’t all have to be happy – feel free to explore plenty of expressions and create as many different types of character as you wish.
As you practise, experiment with the spacing of your features (eyes and mouth, nose if you add one) – to see the different effects they create and to discover your Kawaii maximal cuteness.
Once you have drawn a whole sheet of A4 paper (or as many shapes/characters as you like) – if you have a printer that can also work as a photocopier – photocopy your design a few times so that you can use them multiple times and for different projects.
And most importantly – have a fun time creating your Kawaii friends!
© Abigail Cole 2020
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Rap newcomer Megan Thee Stallion has school on her mind right now. The hip-hop rookie has teased fans about her education.
This week, Megan shared a sneak peek of herself in college attire.
Yesterday, Megan officially made the cover of hip-hop publication XXL‘s annual Freshman Class issue.
The hip-hop star is currently gearing up to go on tour with YG, Meek Mill and Future.


Roku is showing that it is not going to rest on its laurels in the race to be the top dog for streaming device and service. The company has unveiled an update to their Roku OS that expands the features available to their existing devices as well as two new streaming products.
Roku claims to be the number one streaming platform in the U.S. with more than 55 million active accounts, which was last updated to Version 10.0 back in April. The company will soon see the rollout of Version 10.5.
While the “.5” designation may, at first glance, lead one to think that there are a few minor feature improvements, the new OS version brings some concrete advancements designed to keep up with and then separate Roku from its competitors.
Roku OS 10.5 Improved Performance
Aimed at simplifying set up, search and control, as well as improved performance, the OS 10.5 will bring voice entry for email, password and PIN field entry, the addition of voice search for music and podcasts and Roku Voice Help that supports and provides examples on many search and user functions.
The mobile app version will be refreshed with a new Home tab and other improvements.
Audio also takes a major place in the OS 10.5 update. With the new OS and the Roku Mobile App, users will now be able to access a wider range of sound adjustment options. A first for streaming systems, when a listener is using headphones connected through the app on a phone or tablet, the new OS uses the mobile product’s camera to adjust AV Sync delay pointing at the display screen.
Enhancing Streambar and Soundbar Abilities
Perhaps most important for home theater enthusiasts will be the ability to use Roku Streambar and Soundbar products as a center channel with separate Roku speakers for 3.1 or 5.1 surround presentation.
The new OS 10.5 will be rolling out to both Roku TV and Roku external streaming products over the next few weeks. Any device that is already running the current OS 10.5 will be compatible with, and will receive, the update.
Introducing Roku Streaming Stick 4K and 4K+
On the hardware side, Roku will be fleshing out its line with the introduction of the all-new Roku Streaming Stick 4K and 4K+. The new model has the virtually the same size and form factor as the previous iteration, but it has an all-new, quad-core processor said to deliver 30-percent faster boot time, and a redesigned wireless receiver for twice as fast Wi-Fi speed.
Additional features include both Dolby Vision and HDR-10+ and support for all three major home control ecosystems, now including AirPlay2 and HomeKit support.
Available in October, the Streaming Stick 4K will retail for $49.99. The Streaming Stick 4K+ at $69.00 adds the Roku Voice Remote which has a rechargeable battery, a mid-field mic for hands-free commands, and private listening with headphones, personal shortcut buttons and TV controls.
Roku Ultra LT
Along with the widely available Roku products there will be a new Roku Ultra LT, which will be available exclusively at Walmart for $79.99. Along with the features of the current Ultra model it has a faster processor, more storage and a new Wi-Fi section said to deliver 50-percent longer range.
Finally, TCL will introduce a Roku TV Wireless Soundbar in October for $179.99. Details on that to come before the release.
At the end of the day, a major take away from all of this actually has nothing directly to do with any one specific brand or product category. More importantly, these announcements, along with the other reports posted here around the streaming devices world, is concrete proof of the old adage that “a rising tide raises all boats” and that competition is good for everyone.
It is not a stretch to think that what each of the brands in the streaming products and services space are doing is watched closely by the various competitors. Seeing one advance must certainly push the others. The benefit of this is the consumer. What’s wrong with that?


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|Distance||133 miles (215 km)|
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Buses from Osnabrück to Amsterdam cover the 133 miles (215 km) long journey taking on average 3 h with our travel partners like Flixbus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $33 (€31), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $27 (€25). Travelers depart most frequently from Osnabrück Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk).
Travel from Osnabrück to Amsterdam from $27 (€25) with Omio’s bus partners FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
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BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Travel between Osnabrück, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands by bus is: Fully open.
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
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The information above was last checked on 7/28/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Amsterdam from Osnabrück as this information can change.
The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Amsterdam to Osnabrück is: Fully open
Reentry to Germany is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
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The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 8/7/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your bus to Osnabrück from Amsterdam here.
There are a few bus stations in Osnabrück to start your trip from including Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof and Osnabrück. In Amsterdam you have a few bus station options to choose from for your arrival including Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk), Amsterdam Stadium Holanda and Amsterdam, Centraal.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Osnabrück Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk).
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Osnabrück Hbf, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Amsterdam, Radarweg (Sloterdijk), located 2.5 miles (4 km) away from the city center.
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Released on October 15 as the New York City mayoral race heats up, Joe Lhota‘s newest campaign video “Can’t Go Back” uses still photography of violence in New York’s past to scare voters away from voting for his opponent Bill de Blasio. However, Lhota did not pay for the licensing of many (perhaps any) of these still images, which includes work by Richard Sandler, Matt Weber, Q. Sakamaki (image from Tompkins Square Park riot in 1991 above), and Eli Reed. Sandler and Weber have reached a settlement with the Lhota campaign, but Sakamaki and Reed have both told Newsday that they are still upset at the usage and infringement. Newsday has identified all of the images used in the campaign ad, finding that one is actually from Bloomberg’s term in office.
According to Newsday, a spokesperson from the campaign says they found the images on flickr and they were tagged as “royalty-free,” and that they did their best to contact images owners given that information. That seems like a object lesson in the difficulties faced both by photographers and image users.
UPDATE 24 October 2013: Russia has dropped piracy charges against the 30 Greenpeace activists, including photographer Denis Sinyakov. They are now charged with “hooliganism,” which seems to be similar to a charge of “disorderly conduct” in the US. Lenta has the news in Russian.
UPDATE 29 September 2013: There’s now website gathering signatures of support and money for the legal defense fund (via Yandex and Paypal) for Denis Sinyakov: FreedomDenisSinyakov.ru
Original: This week Russian security forces arrested 30 Greenpeace activists who were protesting oil drilling in the Arctic. The group, comprising people from 18 nations, used a boat to approach a drilling operation, and a few members tried to board the platform. The activists were arrested and may be charged with piracy in addition to other crimes (though Putin questions the piracy charge).
Among those arrested was freelance photographer Denis Sinyakov, a Redux contributing photographer, who now faces months in prison. Reporters Without Borders has condemned Sinyakov’s arrest and sentence, calling it an “unacceptable violation of freedom of information.” Sinyakov has worked as a photographer for Greenpeace in the past, in addition to regular assignment work for Reuters and AFP. Russian radio station Ekho Moskvy has a petition asking for the release of Sinyakov, and Greenpeace has a petition asking for the release of all the arrested activists.
In protest of Sinyakov’s arrest, major independent Russian media sites have blacked out their photos today. As seen in the screenshots above, Dozhd, Novaya Gazeta, Russian Reporter, Ekho Moskvy, Znak, Lenta, Russkaya Planeta, and others have joined the call to release the photographer.
We’ve covered the war on cameras many times before. In some cases, police harass photographers for taking pictures of police action. In other cases, photographers are reported or stopped for taking pictures of buildings and bridges in plain view (previously, and also here). In the US, it’s not illegal to take pictures of people, places, and things visible while standing on public property, but that doesn’t stop security guards and policemen from interfering with photographers using their cameras. In a security awareness poster, in fact, the Transportation Safety Administration has equated photographers with terrorists.
The ACLU has just released a slew of “Suspicious Activity Reports” (← pdf link) from the FBI’s Joint Regional Intelligence Center in Los Angeles. An NPR report about the documents’ release details the case of photographer Hal Bergman, who has been questioned both in person and over the phone multiple times by FBI agents. Bergman likes to photograph industrial scenes, and that’s enough to raise the suspicion of the federal government. In the screenshot of one of the reports above, a report describes the investigation of a pair of photographers who were photographing empty lots and streets around a manufacturing plant.
Many of the incidents and investigations contained in these “Suspicious Activity Reports” end, as above, with a line similar to “No further police action/investigation was taken.” However, the reports show that individuals are being targeted for being unfriendly, taking pictures for an art class, or buying water. It’s a waste of resources and potentially quite harmful to the people whose actions are being investigated. In a recent unrelated case, a dark-skinned man was pulled aside for additional screening by the TSA while passing through airport security. Though TSA and the NYPD cleared him after several hours of questioning, Jet Blue refused to allow him to board his plane. Sometimes having a record of being investigated, regardless of whether a crime was committed or not, is enough to make ordinary activities inconvenient or impossible.
Here are some resources to help photographers know their rights in the US:
Fader magazine has just published new work by Daniel Shea focusing on the effects of gun violence on Chicago’s youth. It’s a beautiful and sensitive approach to a difficult topic.
The essay, Chicago Fire, grew out of previous work Shea did for the magazine and is the centerpiece for Fader’s photo issue this year. As photo editor Geordie Wood explains on his tumblr, the work was shot over 4 weeks and aims to show what life is like for youth in Chicago’s South Side. The magazine will devote 16 pages to the photos in print, and more photos will be published on Fader’s website this week. There’s also an interview with longtime Chicago crime reporter Alex Kotlowitz about violence in the city over the past 20 years.
We’ve written before about the so-called “Ag-Gag” bills that make illegal unauthorized video and photography of agricultural operations in various states. Today, the New York Times has an update on the increasing number of these types of laws throughout the United States: Videos show cruelty on farm, and taping becomes the crime. The NYT’s reporting connects bills across the country to a business advocacy group called the American Legislative Exchange Council. The organization creates model legislation for state legislatures to adopt such as The Animal and Ecological Terrorism Act, which would prohibit video and still photography of livestock farms and puts violators on a “terrorist registry.”
Though no laws including a terrorist registry provision have yet been passed, Iowa, Utah and Missouri have passed laws that make it illegal to document operations on farms and agricultural operations without authorization. Indiana and Tennessee will soon vote on similar laws, and California, Pennsylvania, and other states are debating similar measures. The Indiana law would require prospective employees to disclose ties to animal rights groups during the hiring process. Animal rights groups say that these laws make it impossible to document animal cruelty on farms and ranches. Opponents of bills have managed to stall or stop Ag-Gag bills in New Mexico, New Hampshire, and Wyoming.
Christopher Anderson’s, of Magnum and staff photographer for New York magazine, photos are always inventive and cut deep into his subject matter. His portraits from the Republican and Democratic National Conventions this week and last for New York magazine are my favorite coverage of the political conventions, and they look like no one else’s. I feel so many different and conflicted emotions looking through the images from both conventions: hope, aspiration, enjoyment, fright, worry, resignation, indignation, anger, desperation, sadness, intimidation, inclusiveness, engagement, distance, and on and on. Take a look through these galleries:
- Portraits From the Republican National Convention, Part One
- Portraits From the Republican National Convention, Part Two: Bachmann, Brewer, Mitt, and Ann
- Portraits From the Republican National Convention, Part Three
- Portraits From the Democratic National Convention, Part One
- Portraits From the Democratic National Convention, Part Two
It’s not often that a local newspaper’s fall football preview package doubles as on-the-money political satire, but Kai-Huei Yau’s portraits of high school football stars for the Tri-City Herald in eastern Washington state do just that. The spectacle and pageantry of the national presidential campaign has been distilled to its essence in these portraits of competing football players from area high schools. And what do we have in the national presidential campaign if not a high school popularity contest writ large. Just as with high school football players, the politicians have supporting team members, cheerleaders, adoring fans allied to one team or another rather than a particular player, sponsorship and recruiting deals, and parades playing to the hometown base. In one image (above #3), we have a stern looking player appearing to deliver a serious speech with the word “Bombers,” the high school’s team name and mascot, written across his chest; at the Republican National Convention last week, Senator John McCain’s might well have worn the same jersey during his war-mongering foreign policy speech. In another (see the whole series here), we have a player wearing a suit with dirty and bruised fingers standing at a podium holding a football; it’s a perfect visual metaphor for the compromises made behind the scenes that underpin the clean images that candidates present to the public.
Kudos to Kai for his work on this piece. Not all of the images are entirely successful (he’s relying on the acting chops of high school football players, after all), but the idea is right on the money. High school football coverage can be a bear to do, but this silly, over-the-top send-up of high school is creative commentary on the national political campaign process and beats the pants off of most other fall football previews I’ve seen.
Be sure to check out his blog post at the paper’s website for more images from the project and explanation of how he pulled off some of the shots.
Covering the DNC and RNC? NPPA has a handy legal and practical guide for the conventions and protestsAug 14, 2012 by M. Scott Brauer No Comments »
While covering these events police may ask to see your images, recordings or files. Be aware that you do not have to consent to such a request. They may try to intimidate, coerce or threaten you into doing so but “consent” must be voluntary. You should know that absent consent or “exigent circumstances” an officer may not seize your camera. Exigent circumstances only exist where an officer has probable cause to believe a crime has been committed AND that you have captured evidence of that crime on your camera AND that there is also a strong likelihood that such evidence may be lost if the camera is not seized.
Are you planning on covering the Republican or Democratic National Conventions at the end of August and beginning of September? You should be aware of legal and practical issues that may arise during the process of documenting both the conventions and the protests around the conventions. The National Press Photographer’s Association has a handy guide that covers the basics of covering both conventions, ranging from what to do if you’re arrested to how to stay safe in a crowd to dealing with the heat. The guide also includes a brief survey of local and federal ordinances and laws that will apply to people on the scene and educated guesses on how police may treat journalists based on recent actions of police in Chicago during the NATO summit protests earlier this year. For instance, items that could be considered weapons will not be allowed close to the convention areas and include items photographers might bring along such as tripod, monopods, and ladders.
Stay safe out there!
In May we interviewed the Serbian photo collective Kamerades and showed pictures from their group project about the Serbian elections called Dirty Season. This week Saša Čolić released his short film that is part of the same project. The film “is aimed at bringing attention and addressing the causes and reasons for apathy and desolation within the Serbian political process. This is also part of a global problem of voters disinterest and apathy in the political dialog.”
Filmed/Directed by: Saša Čolić / Kamerades
Script: Danka Sekulović
Editing: Maja Yuill and Jelena Vidaković
Project coordinator: Photography Development Center
Photographers watch out! You could be arrested for recording police activity at Chicago NATO events (UPDATED)May 2, 2012 by M. Scott Brauer 4 Comments »
UPDATE (7 May 2012): Thanks to Kyle Hillman for writing in with news that the city of Chicago has announced that they will not enforce these eavesdropping laws during demonstrations at NATO events this month. In March of this year, too, a judge ruled that the law barring recording police activity was unconstitutional. Hopefully this law is not long for the world…
Original post: If you’re planning to cover the NATO events in Chicago in a couple of weeks, you need to be aware of Illinois laws regarding police activity (the main G8 meeting was moved to Camp David, but the NATO Summit will continue as planned). We’ve covered this issue before, but it bears repeating. Under Illinois eavesdropping laws, a number of people have been arrested and prosecuted for recording audio (some in the course of recording video) of police activity. While Massachusetts does not prosecute people for openly recording police activity, Illinois has gone after individuals for both secret and opening recording of police duties. A proposed law in Illinois, HB3944, “exempts from an eavesdropping violation the recording of a peace officer who is performing a public duty in a public place and speaking at a volume audible to the unassisted human ear.” There’s a strong argument to be made that even secret recording of police activity is vital to the public interest in fighting police abuse and corruption; it’s a frightening prospect when police work to undermine the public’s protection against their power. But, in the meantime, it remains illegal in Illinois to record audio of police in the state. If you’re planning to capture video or audio at the upcoming Chicago events, be very careful.
While we’re at it (and thinking of a photographer friends’ experiences in Seattle covering Occupy protests yesterday), get acquainted with your rights as a photographer and journalist. Time Lightbox recently published a handy list of links, many of which will be familiar to long-time readers of this blog:
- The National Press Photographers Association’s Advocacy homepage
- The ACLU’s Know Your Rights Photographers page (they helped make the ridiculous and informative video above)
- Attorney Bert P. Krages’ Photographers’ Rights Pamphlet
- Carlos Miller’s Photography Is Not a Crime blog (which just celebrated its 5-year anniversary; I’d wish another 5 years of success to Miller’s blog if it didn’t mean 5 more years of abuse of photographers…)
Stay safe out there. None of these resources will protect you when the police or anyone else is hitting you or destroying your gear.

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Russian Helicopters concluded the first export contract for the supply of medium multirole helicopter Mi-171A2 with the Indian company Vectra Group during the second day of the Dubai Airshow 2017.
In accordance with provisions of this agreement, Mi-171A2 will be delivered to the customer in 2018. Moreover, the contract provides for an option for purchasing of one more helicopter, the company said in a statement Monday.
"The certification and successful operation of Mi-171A2 in India will allow other buyers to translate their interest into new contracts," said CEO of Russian Helicopters Andrey Boginsky after signing of the contract.
The multirole helicopter Mi-171A2 is a result of modernization of Mi-8/M-17 series helicopters. There are about 80 modifications in the Mi-171A2 design as compared to the baseline model. The helicopter is equipped with the VK-2500PS-03 engines with the digital control system. It also has a power unit with the increased capacity and, therefore, strengthened transmission.
Due to the digital navigation system with data indication on displays, the helicopter can be operated by a crew consisting of only two men. Introduction of equipment for diagnostics and monitoring of essential systems status as a part of airborne avionics has increased the helicopter reliability and made it possible to reduce maintenance time. The Mi-171A2 has a X-type anti-torque rotor and a new main rotor with all-composite blades with the improved airframe configuration.
The Russian Helicopters plans to sign a contract with India on supply of Mi-171A2, the companys Director General Andrei Boginsky said. "At the show, we plan signing a contract with an Indian company on supply of Mil Mi-171A2, and certifying it on this market," Andrei was quoted as saying by
Rosoboronexport has signed a contract for the delivery of Mi-171SH mulit-purpose military helicopters to Burkina Faso at the International Military-Technical Forum Army-2017. Rosoboronexport had signed two contracts with the West African nation: one for the helicopters and another for air-launched weapons, the Russian Agency announced Friday
Russian Mi-171A2 Helicopter has obtained a type certificate for operations in a convertible configuration from the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation (Rosaviatsia). The type certificate confirms that the Mi-171A2 developed at Moscow Mil Helicopter Plant has been approved to transport passengers and cargoes day and night in standard and adverse weather conditions, including over water areas both as per Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
Pakistan has received Russian convertible Mi-171E helicopter, which can assist for missions in passenger and freight carriage or in medical, search and rescue operations. Russian Helicopters has delivered Mi-171E helicopter in a convertible option to representatives of Pakistans Baluchistan Province
Rosoboronexport has signed a contract for the supply of an additional batch of Mi-171E helicopters to the People's Republic of China at the MAKS-2017 International Aviation and Space Salon, "We signed a contract for the supply of an additional batch of Mi-171E transport helicopters and their property to China. Our partners will receive 4 cars
Russian Helicopters has carried out the maiden flight of its first multi-role M-171A2 helicopter and will deliver it to UTair-Helicopter Services for experimental operation in polar-regions. "It's a brand new machine, with advanced digital technologies on board and entirely different performance characteristics
Indian Air Force (IAF) newly acquired cargo helicopter from Russia, Mi-17V5 caught fire while it collided with iron girder while landing in Uttarakhand killing one person Wednesday. The helicopter reported caught fire while it was attempting to land in a helipad near the Kedarnath temple
Russian Helicopters has offered its latest Mi-171E2 for use in high altitude and hot weather regions of the world following completion its flight test program. “Due to its improved performance characteristics, Mi-171Е2 may be interesting for government agencies using helicopters
Russias latest multirole Mi-171A2 helicopter has completed trials in extremely low temperatures of up to -50 degrees Centigrade, local media reports quoting Russian Helicopters Holdings press service. "The results of the tests, held in Yakutia, have proven that main systems and avionics are operable [in extremely low temperatures]
Russian Helicopters, Singaporean Progression Pte and Russia-Singapore Business Council (RSBC) have signed an agreement with Centre for Overseas Promotion of Russian High-tech Companies and Presentation of Investment Projects on cooperation and joint collaboration to promote helicopters in the South-east Asia region. Under the Agreement, Progression Pte
Russian Helicopters has started flight tests of the Mi-171E multipurpose helicopter with upgraded power unit and rotor system at Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAP) and plans to finish the flight tests by the end of the 2017. Mi-171E helicopter is equipped with a new rotor and X-shaped tail rotor with blades made of polymer composite materials, upgraded swash plate, Russian-made VK-2500PS-03 engine with a FADEC-type digital control system, and with modified stabilizer and keel beam, the company said in a statement Friday
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Pl tell me how to read the voltage, current and temperature values from ADuC7039.
can you be a bit more specific what you mean.= How to setup the device for ADC measurements.= How to extract the measured data from the device via LIN ...
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Machines perform linear ID/OD broaching with one tool
Benz Inc. offers two broaching systems that perform rotary and linear broaching for the machine tool industry. Both tools enable machine shops to perform linear ID and OD broaching with one tool.
The new LinA broaching system changes the rotary motion of the live tool turret into a linear motion for broach and spline machining on turning centers. The programmer can position the Z axis to the start position and program a constant X feed until the broach depth has been achieved, at 1,000 RPM/1,000 SPM. It uses an integrated feature that lifts the tool 0.006 in. off the material on the return stroke. It can machine a typical 0.375- by 0.187- by 1.250-in. keyway in steel in 6 to 8 sec.
The LinS broaching tool system enables programmers to broach splines, torx, hex, and keyways on their machining centers. By rotating the spindle at 50 RPM, the system provides spindle and bearing protection and eliminates oscillating spindle conditions while broaching from a variety of angles. The unit also can be adjusted manually to provide 360-degree rotation.


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Over one-in-10 Canadian children has missed school due to COVID-19: survey
MONTREAL -- A new survey has found that more than one-in-10 parents in Canada have had to deal with the fact that their child or children have been sent home since classes restarted during the health crisis, and parents are struggling to cope with the massive ordeal in adjusting schedules and getting test results.
A Children First Canada and Abacus Data survey found 13 per cent of parents in Canada have had a child sent home from school for COVID-19 related symptoms.
Children First Canada founder and CEO Sara Austin figured the numbers would be high, but seeing the results was troubling.
"Intuitively, we thought the numbers would be high based on what we'd been hearing anecdotally from parents and even from seeing the rise of parents speaking up on social media about the challenges, but now we're seeing in black-and-white that this is a serious issue that socially has huge economic implications in terms of their return to work and their ability to stabalize our economy," said Austin.
The poll also found 16 per cent of parents have had to miss work because their child was sent home, and about 960,000 parents have had to wait longer than a day for test results, which caused them to miss work.
In addition, about 600,000 parents have had to quit or switch jobs because of a change to school or daycare, according to the survey.
"It confirms that for in order for kids to be able to stay in school, to receive their education and for parents to be able to work and support their families that there needs to be a lot more in place to make that happen," said Austin.
Rapid testing and better screening would be a good start in addition to more support for parents to be able to take sick days and alter work schedules.
The survey polled 751 parents of school-aged children from Oct. 2-6.
Some other results of the poll were as follows:
- 50 per cent of parents have chosen against full-time in-class learning, opting instead for learning pods, virtual or remote learning or part-time in-class options.
- 14 per cent report a COVID-19 outbreak in their child’s school.
- 16 per cent have had at least one of their children tested for COVID-19.
- 11 per cent report one of their children has not had a teacher available to teach their class.
For the parents whose child required a COVID-19 test, the numbers are also troubling.
The poll found the following:
- 60 per cent have had to wait in line for more than one hour for the test.
- 83 per cent have had to wait longer than one day for the results.
- 32 per cent have had to wait longer than three days for the results.
- 51 per cent of parents waiting more than 24 hours for the results of their child’s COVID-19 test have had to miss work or reduce the number of hours they work.
- 10 per cent have had to quit or change where they work because of childcare or school challenges.
- 10 per cent have had to take extended leave because of these challenges.
"What we're hearing from folks across the country is that this is a burning issue that many parents are facing," said Austin. "This has been a real struggle."
Austin said many were looking forward to the back-to-school season to provide some normalcy and support for their kids.
This has not been the case.
"Clearly there are a lot of pain points around this transition for parents and students alike," said Austin.
Austin said the poll does not bode well for the country, which has seen its place as a top country to raise a child drop in recent years. She said Canada has dropped from 10th among OECD countries to 30th for children's well-being.
"We've been heading in the wrong direction for a long time," said Austin. "It certainly has taken a turn for the worst over the past six months."
Children, Austin added, are struggling with access to education, mental health, and parents are concerned about being able to support their children during the health crisis.
"We're deeply concerned about the health and well-being of kids in our country and the huge stresses that families have felt in recent months," she said. "Clearly the worst is not behind us. We have some real struggles for us in the weeks and months ahead where it's really going to take all levels of government to work together to ensure that kids and families can not only survive, but thrive."


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Restrictions Disturb Biological Clock: Experts
Srinagar, Sept 27: Living in Kashmir and not remembering day and date? Well, this is what health experts call ‘disturbed biological-clock’ syndrome, attributing it to prolonged indoor confinements amid abnormal situations particularly curfews.
Health experts said the continued indoor confinement amid abnormal situations prevailing here for the past about four months has disturbed the biological clock in the humans in Kashmir. “This has resulted in a situation that people don’t remember dates and even the week days,” they said.
More than 80 per cent of the people Greater Kashmir talked to acknowledged that they were facing this problem. “Not to talk of other days, I don’t even remember Friday when one is particular about offering the obligatory congregational prayers,” said Firdous Ahmed, an engineer by profession.
Confined indoors, Firdous said he first thought he was not remembering the dates. “But after sometime I couldn’t remember the days as well.”
Surprisingly, the problem is being faced even by professionals like doctors, cops and journalists who continued with their assignments during the unrest.
“I come to hospital everyday and do my normal work. But still I too don’t remember days as everyday appears to be a Sunday,” said a medico at SMHS Hospital.
Similar sounded a journalist: “I doubt remembering the perfect date. While writing the dateline, I ensure to crosscheck it with my colleagues.”
Psychiatrists related the situation to the restrictions on the civilian movement, which often makes people stay indoors, away from the normal activities.
The psychiatrists said remembering of time situations was a natural phenomenon in response to everyday life. “But when you don’t have any particular schedule for the day, there’s a disorientation in time due to lack of requisite information which comes naturally and brain registers it,” explained a senior psychiatrist, requesting not to be named.
“The biological rhythm or to say the circadian rhythm, which otherwise tells the brain about the day and date, has got disturbed and you don’t register the passive information needed for brain to remain oriented in time,” he adds.
Interestingly, otherwise (or in normal situations) such problem can be faced by people with a ‘severe brain condition’. “Such are the complaints of patients, mostly elderly, suffering from problem of memory loss in old age where they have other cognitive problems as well,” he says.
But, as per the experts, there’s nothing to worry about the time problem being faced in Kashmir situation.
“This is a normal reaction to abnormal situation. Once the problem of forced confinement is over, things will get back to normal,” he added.
Pertinently, since June 11 when teenager Tufail Ahmed Mattoo was killed, the Valley has been facing tumultuous situations as the civilian death toll has touched 110 while some 2000 are injured.
There have been shutdowns and people staging roadside demonstrations while the government often imposes curfew and restrictions to “maintain law and order.”
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It is quite easy to tell why Ozark struck a chord with the fans. The show had drugs, organized crime, crooked crops, and morally gray characters running amok. Many drew comparisons between Ozark and breaking Bad as well as the spin-off show – Better Call Saul. The story is of Marty Byrde, a Chicago based Financial advisor that quietly moves B.F.E Missouri. He is tasked with handling the money of one of the world’s most powerful drug cartels. Ozark is different in the sense that the protagonist is not hell-bent on trying to take over the underworld. All Marty ever wanted was to keep his family safe. Season 2 and 3 took things forward with Marty’s wife Wendy taking center-stage.
Before Marvel put all its eggs in the Disney+ basket, it was Netflix that was the king of Marvel shows. With shows like Jessica Jones, the Punisher and The Defenders, Netflix garnered a formidable superhero fan-base within their viewer populace. And all of it began with Netflix’s Daredevil in 2015. Charlie Cox waltzed into our life and tricked us into falling in love with the character he played. daredevil is one of the grittiest, most grounded, and realistic superhero action thrillers to have been ever made. It pushed Netflix to new heights.
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House Of Cards
Before there was Daredevil and Narcos, there was the behemoth that is House Of Cards. It was this show that started it all. Kevin Spacey played the role of a ruthless politician who would stop at nothing and stop lower than the depths of hell to get the job done. House Of Cards was more than just a political thriller. It shoed us the brutal world of high profile politics and what it takes to survive in a pool of sharks. House Of Cards is credited to being the show that started the phenomenon of “binge-watching”. It was so good the viuewers could not get enough of it.
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While Netflix has many Originals under its belt, none have come quite close to the success it has received due to Stranger Things. The show is so famous that every time someone tells us Stranger Things, we are immediately reminded of Netflix and vice versa. each season of Stranger Things somehow comes out a bit better than its predecessor, which is rare for any series of today’s times. The show kind of lost its charm after season 2 but has since regained its position on the throne with the third season.
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A cyberpunk thriller rife with incredible visuals and special effects, Altered Carbon was the show the reminded us why we all love Netflix. The show’s weak storyline was well compensated for with its tacky narrative and insanely fleshed out characters. Altered carbon takes place in the 26th century where humanity has unlocked the secret to immortality. to do so, they merely need to digitize their consciousness and memories in portable discs attached to their spine called “Cortical Stacks”. Altered Carbon was recently cancelled but fans still hold it in high regard.
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From winning league titles and cups, to experiencing administration on three different occasions, Colin McMenamin has seen it all.
The Stenhousemuir player-coach joins Craig G Telfer on the first Pelé Podcast of 2016 to look back on the highs and lows of his fascinating career. In the first of two episodes, the striker begins by discussing the Warriors’ very decent season before going back more than 20 years to talk about his first steps in football. He reminisces on playing youth football for Queen of the South and Annan Athletic, and his unlikely move to English titans Newcastle United.
The 35-year-old goes on to discuss his return to Scotland with Livingston and his three-and-a-half years at the “strange, strange club”. Colin then touches on his season with Shrewsbury Town before looking back on his time at Gretna, from their rise to the SPL to their subsequent administration and liquidation.
He finishes by looking back on his rollercoaster spell at Dundee: their title race with Hamilton Academical, working with Jocky Scott, Calum Melville’s arrival at the club in the summer of 2009, winning the Challenge Cup, and their difficult administration in September 2010, which culminated in his redundancy a month later.
Of all the Pelé Podcasts so far, this is perhaps the most important.
There may be some slight issues with the audio in Colin’s podcast but we hope this doesn’t sully your listening experience.
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We have a well represented governing body made up of people who are always happy to help. They are each fully committed to our five core values of courage, responsibility, quality, resilience and happiness. The governing body has responsibility for the running of the school and can make decisions about how the school is run. They meet at least once a term as a full governing body. They are representatives from parents, the wider community, businesses and the local authority. The governing body has responsibility for aspects such as allocation of resources (including school budget) and school improvement. The minutes of the governing body are available to read on request.


Five Things You Didn’t Know About Jim Henson’s Time as a Terp
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The late Jim Henson ’60 would have turned 82 today, and his timeless creations are still solidly part of pop culture—and our campus.
Just take a look at last week’s viral parody of the upcoming “A Star Is Born” remake, which spliced together footage of Kermit, Miss Piggy and the rest of the Muppets. Or walk by the Stamp Student Union, where the bench with a statue of the famed Muppeteer and his favorite frog is a popular place for pictures.
Take your own selfie with the bronze birthday celebrant today and post it with #HappyHensonDay, and brush up on your trivia about one of the university’s most famous graduates with some facts about his time in College Park.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla — After struggling for months to receive unemployment benefits, many people are being told they now have to pay money back to the Florida Department Of Economic Opportunity.
The problem seems to revolve around backdating claims. Some people are finally getting through to DEO, having their claims backdated to reflect the date they actually lost their jobs, but a new glitch seems to have emerged.
“Yesterday, I woke up to a ton of people who tried to log in, claim their weeks and they couldn’t because they were in overpayment status,” said Vanessa Brito, who has helped thousands of people through Florida’s unemployment troubles.
Brito says hundreds have reached out to her about being designated as overpaid.
“I don’t know where they are coming up with this,” said Paul Santiago, who received the message on CONNECT Monday.
Santiago struggled for months to have his claim backdated. Less than a week since he worked with an agent to backdate his claim, he received the message.
“I went online, tried to get in the system and it rejected me, and I’ve been locked out ever since,” Santiago said.
Brito says it seems that when these claims are backdated manually by an agent, the system doesn’t recognize the change.
“It doesn’t know what to do with those retroactive weeks,” Brito said. “So it thinks you’re in overpayment of your original determination and your original eligibility.”
The Department Of Economic Opportunity recently tweeted about overpayments, saying they may be a result of a technical glitch.
Regardless, the post directs claimants to a page, guiding people on how to repay DEO.
Brito recommends not to pay DEO, but instead get in contact with an agent to fix the problem.
Melinda porter learned that lesson the hard way.
“At that point I didn’t care,” Porter said about when she received the message weeks ago. “I wanted to do what I had to do so I could get my weeks.”
Five weeks ago porter paid DEO more than $2 thousand, but now her benefits have frozen completely.
“Get someone on the phone first because they will take your money and have you sitting there,” Porter said.
Brito recommends contacting agents on the lists below to fix this glitch:

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National Event: March 23-31, 2018 (Dakota CC, Minnesota)
- Registration is open September 6, 2017 – November 29, 2017, early registration ends November 15, 2017. Registration is handled via the USCA event registration site (http://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=769668)
- Registration Fee: $440 (USCA fee) + $150 (MoPac fee) = $590/team, $147.50/player
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- MoPac Berths: The USA Curling Mixed National Championship is a regional-based, geographic championship aimed at determining our top mixed teams from within the USCA regions and/or states. Teams moves through the playdown process via the traditional state and regional championships. This event now leads to a world championship. The United States Curling Association (USCA) has allotted the Mountain Pacific Curling Association Region (MoPac) one (1) berth to the national event.
- Eligibility: Mixed teams must consist of 2 men and 2 women. Entry is open to teams consisting of a minimum of two dues-paying, league-playing members of MoPac clubs, with up to two USCA members allowed from outside the region.
- National Event Information: Can be found online at the USCA webpage for the Mixed National Championship.
- Teams are responsible for all travel costs and meals.


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Hirota White Fubuki 3-Piece Edo Glass Sake Set
As the name "Fubuki(snowstorm)" suggests, this sake set by Hirota Glass includes one sake carafe and two sake cups that look like blowing snow made of glass.
The soft silhouette of the hand-formed glass and the white hue, reminiscent of the snowy landscape outside the window, bring a sophisticated atmosphere to the dining table. The frosted glass design enhances the crisp and refreshing feeling of drinking cold sake.
From daily use to special celebratory drinks. This sake set is suitable for any situation.
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Hirota Glass is one of the oldest glass makers in Tokyo, founded in 1899. Based on the data of designs handed down to the company since its foundation, Hirota Glass has continued to produce a series of products that harmonize with contemporary home décor, while inheriting the traditional techniques of Japanese glassblowing and Edo Kiriko.
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Manc fans make me laugh
Seriously, if they put half the effort into supporting the club that they are putting into stopping Glazer's takeover,
they'd be a lot stronger than they currently are.
Tony Lloyd, the Labour MP for Manchester Central, said:
"Last night I heard an interesting legal opinion that this matter could be looked at as a public interest issue. I have been advised that there is nothing to stop the competition authorities looking at the question of public interest and reporting their views as to whether this bid matches the public interest test. I have asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Alan Johnson, to refer it to the authorities."
C'mon people. You complain that Glazer's business plan is too heavily leveraged...yet you constantly add to his legal bills by bringing up stuff like this just to stop the takeover bit. What a great way to help your club. Man City fans must be loving this.