Far East roundup: Kadena, Kubasaki boys play to third tie this season
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — No matter what they do, the top two teams in last year’s Far East Boys Class AA Soccer Tournament can’t get rid of a case of “tied-initis.”
Kadena and Kubasaki tied for the third time this season, 1-1 on Friday at Kubasaki’s Mike Petty Stadium. Ryan Dang scored the visiting Panthers’ lone goal before Eddie Balfour tied it for the Dragons, and Kubasaki goalkeeper Justin Martinez made a huge hand save in the closing seconds to preserve the deadlock.
The defending Class AA champion Panthers (2-1-4) and runner-up Dragons (2-0-4) played to a scoreless tie in their first meeting March 13 at Petty, then tied 2-2 on March 23 at Kadena High School.
“We’re playing hard games at a very high level of soccer,” Kubasaki coach Chris Kelly said. “One of these times, somebody will break through.”
It appeared as if that breakthrough wouldn’t come at all Friday until Dang headed Jacob Bloom’s crossing pass just over Martinez’s hands in the 56th minute.
The Dragons answered in the 72nd minute when Isaac Bennett sent a through pass to Balfour, who tapped it in from point-blank range. Martinez kept it level when he made a diving save on Kadena’s Sergio Gonzales’ shot in the 78th minute, deflecting the rocket off the post.
The close, competitive matches, Kelly said, are “making each other better, and we’ll be that much better prepared for Far East,” scheduled for May 21-25 at Kadena.
“Far East is the ‘real’ season,” Kadena coach Tom McKinney said.
The teams don’t meet again until April 27 at Kadena’s McDonald Stadium, then conclude the Okinawa Activities Council season series on May 15 at Kadena High School. The three ties ensures that the series won’t be decided until the fifth match.
Abel, Schrock boost Kadena to OAC season-series clincherSenior striker Jen Abel scored twice and goalkeeper Helen Schrock backstopped three-time defending Class AA champion Kadena to a 3-0 shutout of Kubasaki on Friday, clinching the OAC season series 3-0 for the Panthers.
Schrock, who has been in net for Kadena’s 11 victories in 11 matches this season, gives the team “tremendous confidence,” Abel said. “It makes you want to try even harder, knowing that you have somebody like that back in the box.”
Abel appears well on her way toward matching her Pacific season scoring record of 70 goals set last season. Three weeks into the season, Abel has scored 34 times.
Foul weather turns Edgren’s soccer games into slogfestsMISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Thursday’s four inches of snow had just about melted, and Robert D. Edgren athletics officials barely had time to line Eagles Field. Then the heavens opened up with a cold, evening-long rain that turned Friday’s DODDS-Japan matches with Zama American’s girls and Nile C. Kinnick’s boys into 160 minutes of soccer quagmire.
Aubrey Ashliman’s 15th goal of the season broke a 1-1 halftime tie and boosted the Trojans girls over Edgren 3-1. Then, second-half goals by Brandon Massie and Nathan Fine rallied the Eagles boys from a 3-1 halftime deficit into a 3-3 tie with the Red Devils.
“It was terrible,” Zama American coach Vanessa Little said. “It was a giant mudpit. Kids were slipping and sliding all over the place.”
Despite the defeat, “We were in the fight,” Allen said. “It was a good game, despite the mud.”
Kinnick halts school-best record for Perry girlsIWAKUNI MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, Japan — Matthew C. Perry girls’ 3-0-1 record, the best in school history, received its first blemish Friday at the hands of Nile C. Kinnick, which posted a 3-0 shutout of the Samurai. Frances Zukowski’s two goals paced the Red Devils.
But this is a far different Perry team, Kinnick coach Nico Hindie said, than the groups that the Red Devils hammered, sometimes by double digits, over the last three seasons when the Samurai went a combined 1-36-1 and scored just seven goals.
“They’re much stronger this year,” Hindie said, citing forward Taylor Dunphy (nine goals) and goalkeeper Kate Cutshall, both freshmen, as part of the reason for the Samurai’s strength. “They’re improved.”
Game summariesFriday's games
Kinnick 3, Edgren 3 At Misawa Air BaseKinnick..........2 1—3Edgren..........1 2—3Goals-Kinnick, Daniel Appleman 2 (2), Dylan Haug 1 (1); Edgren, Brandon Massie 2 (13), Nathan Fine 1 (2). Assists-Kinnick, Daniel Appleman 1; Edgren, Nathan Fine 1, David Anderson 1, Andrew Verbeek 1. Noteworthy-Game played in driving rain, which melted 4 inches of snow Thursday, turning Eagles Field into sea of mud.
Yokota 3, E.J. King 0 At Sasebo Naval BaseYokota..........1 2—3E.J. King..........0 0—0Goals-Yokota, Stefan Welch 2 (6), Chad Evans 1 (4). Assist-Yokota, Jaybie Kurishima 1.
Yokota 2, Islands Club 1 At Sasebo Naval BaseYokota..........2 0—2Islands..........0 1—1Goals-Yokota, Stefan Welch 1 (7), Kenta Takahashi 1 (1). Assist-Yokota, Stefan Welch 1.
Kinnick 3, M.C. Perry 0 At Iwakuni Marine Corps Air StationKinnick..........1 2—3M.C. Perry..........0 0—0Goals-Kinnick, Frances Zukowski 2 (7), Tara Bartkowski 1 (10). Assists-Kinnick, Tara Bartkowski 1, Frances Zukowski 1. Noteworthy-First loss for Samurai in five matches after best start in school history (3-0-1).
Zama 3, Edgren 1 At Misawa Air BaseZama..........1 2—3Edgren..........1 0—1Goals-Zama, Aubrey Ashliman 1 (15), Anna Park 1 (4), Saki Johnson 1 (2); Edgren, Chandra Melillo 1 (4). Assists-Zama, Corinne Labial 2, Aubrey Ashliman 1; Edgren, Kahlia Vergera 1. Noteworthy-Game played in driving rain, which melted 4 inches of Thursday snow, turning field into sea of mud.


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City approves preliminary settlement agreement with Atmos Energy
Wed, 12 Mar 2014 02:15:12 GMT —
In a preliminary reading the City of Amarillo and Atmos Energy have come to an agreement.
City Council Member Lilia Escajeda said, "It's just one of those business transactions that has to take place, and we think we negotiated the best deal we could get."
In October 2013 Atmos Energy proposed a 20 percent increase, worth more than $4 million.
At the time City Council Member Jim Simms said, the council had the option to grant the 20 percent increase or request a suspension. The city wanted answers, therefore both parties had 90 days to negotiate and settle.
"It hasn't been a quick turnaround or anything," Escajeda said. "We had a lot of information provided and we asked a lot of questions."
Escajeda said the city is aware that current infrastructure is in need of an update. She said as far as answers Atmos Energy provided multiple for their reasons behind the increase.
Roy Urrutia with Atmos Energy said the main reason is growth.
"New mains and new structures that are coming in," Urrutia said. "Also state and federal mandates on the current infrastructure that are aging, so that will offset the cost of implementing new pipes underground."
Urrutia said on average residents can expect a $2.68 increase come April.
The final reading will take place Tuesday, March 18, 2013.

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Crafting has been rampant in these parts as of late, even if the same cannot be said of blogging. I started a two-month bobbin lace course at the end of January, and have spent many hours making tiny samples, learning stitches, and occasionally sprouting side projects to try out my budding skills.
I have spent an equal number of hours drooling over lace bobbins. They’re the perfect combination and/or perfect storm of small, collectible, relatively affordable (unless you go in for gemstone inlay and elaborate turning), beautifully crafted, useful objects. You can find all sorts of bobbins designed for different aesthetic and functional purposes, and the history of the various types is very interseting. And if you actually make lace, you can justify having a large collection. My biggest project to date called for 19 pairs, but some laces call for hundreds.
My significant other and I spent a weekend in Ottawa recently, and naturally, my lace homework had to come with us on the train. Some people bring laptops; others bring lace pillows. However, I discovered that it’s actually rather difficult to make lace with the correct tension while moving. My teacher was not tremendously impressed with the results.
On a completely unrelated note, this was the view from our hotel room: the Canadian Parliament. Amazing!
Right now, I’m working on some trim, just for fun. It’s up to about twenty inches: we’ll see how long I can go. The Canadian Lacemaker Gazette runs a “five-meter club”, but I didn’t wind anything close to five meters on those bobbins. The weaver’s knot (a brilliant invention) may come to my rescue once again.
Knitting is also making its semi-annual resurgence. In addition to trudging along on the several thousand projects I started last summer, I picked up a few new techniques (Continental!) and am working my way through the new Free-Sole Sock DVD. So far, excellent; I made a mini-sock and learned to knit backwards. I’ll be spending next month recovering from surgery, and hope to have enough mental capacity available to finish at least a few of the four socks, three mittens, two sweaters, and one shawl that I keep meaning to wrap up. There are also a couple of crochet projects yammering at me to finish them. Plus various modifications to existing items, such as a perfectly respectable hat that the recipient shunned as “not warm enough”. At least that can wait until next year. Hmph.
I imagine that weaving will have to take a short hiatus. I’ll be staying with family for a while after the surgery, and though it might be feasible to pack a simple loom or two, I probably wouldn’t use them (I will, after all, be convalescing). Spinning will be subject to similar constraints, though I might pop a spindle in the suitcase. You know, for emergencies.
Also squared away in advance of my departure: two giant bags containing four stinky fleeces. Since my S.O.’s threats of disposal were increasing in proportion to the sheepy smell, I spent the better part of a weekend scouring wool in the bathtub. (And then bleaching the bathtub so as to render it fit for human use.) These fleeces were free, which as fiber-prep folks will know, is a mixed blessing. In the end, I kept the two best fleeces and disposed of the other two, which were heavily matted and very dirty. The ones I kept are of an unidentified longwool: Lincoln or something close to it, but I didn’t have the chance to ask the shepherd since the fleeces were a surprise present (thank you!). Anyway, I now have one white fleece and one black-brown fleece. No plans for them yet, but maybe I’ll make a two-toned fleece rug this summer, à la Anne Field.
Now, there is fringe to be twisted and hems to be stitched. Or I could act like an adult and start my taxes. Thoughts?

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There are many fun facts about giraffes. Some are more obvious than others, like the fact that they are the tallest animals in the world. But you already knew that, right?
The great giraffe is a fascinating megafauna that holds an animal encyclopedia full of intriguing facts, with several quirky traits that may surprise you.
Imagine an African safari without getting a glimpse of a giraffe above the treetops. It just wouldn’t be wild Africa without these gentle giants loping around the savannah.
So, let’s take a look at some fun giraffe facts before you meet on your next adventure.
21 Interesting Facts About Giraffes
Giraffes are elegant creatures: they amble around in the wild and bend down for a drink of water, admittedly with a little less grace.
Here are 21 facts about giraffes to impress your friends.
1. Can giraffes bend their necks?
A giraffe’s neck is actually too short to reach the ground. Yes, that’s right, this mighty mammal with the longest neck in the world can’t reach the watering hole for a slurp.
Even worse, giraffes can’t simply bend their necks forward. They must awkwardly splay their forelegs and bend their knees before they can lower their necks to the ground for a drink.
Luckily for giraffes, they don’t need to drink every day like us humans. Giraffes only need to drink once every few days to survive in the African savanna.
2. The giraffe has a long neck with only seven vertebrae
The giraffe is the last standing land mammal to evolve a super long neck since its ancestors of the Jurassic period.
A male giraffe’s neck can reach almost three meters in length. Coming in at second place is the common ostrich at one meter. No competition there!
What’s even more fascinating about their elongated necks is that giraffes still only have seven neck vertebrae. That’s the same number of bones as a human neck, except their bones are much, much longer than ours.
3. Fun facts about giraffe tongues
At a whopping 50 cm long, a giraffe’s tongue follows suit with its other lengthy features. Its deep purple color is due to dark melanin pigment.
As a result, there’s no need for the giraffe to get the factor 50 suncream out when licking around treetops for food all day long. The melanin provides the tongue with much-needed extra UV protection.
4. Giraffe fun fact – they have bottom pegs
Did you know that giraffes lack upper front teeth? They have the same amount of teeth as humans.
However, one of the most interesting things about giraffes is that all 32 teeth lie on the bottom of their mouth and are mostly molars positioned right at the back.
Giraffes use their bottom teeth to grab a branch and then comb the leaves off. So when you see a giraffe without upper front teeth, it’s not because of a giraffe brawl — that’s what evolution intended.
5. Cool giraffe facts: these gentle giants are almost six meters tall
Giraffes are the tallest mammals to walk the Earth. Their legs are taller than most humans, and even a newborn giraffe is taller than most people.
Giraffes stand at around 4-5 meters high, with the tallest giraffes ever recorded being up to 5.9 meters. That’s taller than three men standing on each other’s shoulders.
An interesting fact about giraffe groups is that it is known as a tower.
6. Giraffes have some of the biggest feet in the animal kingdom
Imagine going to your kitchen cupboard and pulling out a dinner plate. Well, that dinner plate is the size of a giraffe’s hoof, and what a heck of a hoof it is!
Many people aren’t aware of this fun fact about giraffe feet, as the other humongous body parts can overshadow it. But their hooves are also pretty mind-blowing.
With a diameter of 30 cm, their tremendous hooves help to distribute their weight, preventing them from sinking into sand or marshy areas.
7. Giraffes have ossicones
Both male and female giraffes have horns from birth. These actually lie flat on their heads and are not attached to the skull to avoid injury during delivery. Did you know that these horns are called ossicones?
Another amazing fact about giraffes’ horns is that they can use them to defend themselves. Later in life, the ossicones will fuse with the skull and become formidable weapons, particularly in adult males.
Male giraffes also use their necks to fight. They swing them into rivals, using their stubby horns to attack the underbelly. It’s a unique boxing match!
The cows’ horns turn inwards and are well tufted, whereas the bulls have larger and longer horns that get bald over time because of fights.
8. Weird facts about giraffes: can you kiss them?
You will probably never get the chance to reach a giraffe’s head unless you visit Nairobi Giraffe Centre. At this center, you can kiss a giraffe.
Yes, that’s right, you can have a full-on snog with an endangered Rothschild giraffe.
If you are lucky enough to meet a giraffe, you must know they don’t like their heads being touched at all. So stay clear of patting the head of a giraffe. They won’t enjoy it as much as dogs do.
9. Unique facts about giraffes: they are the Greek gods of the animal kingdom
The common giraffe’s scientific name comes from the ancient Greeks, who believed the giraffe looked like a camel wearing an African leopard coat. This is how their scientific name was born: Giraffa camelopardalis.
Giraffa camelopardalis! Is there any more appropriate scientific name in the animal kingdom?
The different giraffe subspecies are distinguishable from each other by their geographical range and unique skin patterns. These include:
- Masai giraffe
- Rothschild’s giraffe
- Nubian giraffe
- Reticulated giraffe
- Angolan giraffe
- South African giraffe
- Kordofan giraffe
- West African giraffe
10. Giraffes sleep when standing up
Instead, the impressive gangly giraffe can micro nap while standing, just like horses.
Giraffes curl their necks around to rest on their hindquarters for a quick five-minute catnap. They can survive with just 30 minutes of sleep a day.
11. There are a few unique and weird things about giraffes’ mating season
Isn’t it fascinating how all animals have their own special technique to lure a mate? Another weird giraffe fact is that the male doesn’t mess around when it comes to mating season.
The male giraffe gets stuck right in there and, using its 50 cm long tongue, grabs a taste of the female’s urine.
It’s graphic but true, and it’s not just for pleasure — it’s to determine whether or not they’re ovulating. If the female is showing some heat, the male giraffe will follow.
12. A giraffe is pregnant for 15 months
A female giraffe’s gestation period lasts for a whopping 15 months. They usually breed all year round, and only one calf is born at a time (twins are extremely rare).
After a long 15-month pregnancy, the giraffe will stand up to give birth to its baby.
The baby giraffe would get crushed during birth if they were to lie down. As a result, the poor baby giraffe enters the circle of life with a mini skydive as it falls about 2 meters to the ground.
The fall does not hurt the calf. It’s actually an ingenious means of giving the animal life. When hitting the ground, the giraffe gets a big shock.
This kick starts the lungs so the giraffe can take its first deep breath. Without the dramatic arrival, a giraffe wouldn’t be able to breathe.
After as little as an hour, the baby is up and running as if nothing has happened. Truly fascinating!
For more information, this article about baby giraffes has 22 facts about Africa’s cutest newborn.
13. Fun facts: giraffes are exceptional pollinators
One of our favorite giraffe fun facts is that they are beautiful pollinators to many plant species.
Their great height and super long treetop-feeding tongues allow them to transfer genetic material onto their mouths, from one flower of a tree to another. How fascinating is that! What a way to contribute to the African circle of life.
Giraffes are essential in this pollination because they have evolved to feed from branches that other animals cannot reach. So without the giraffe, some trees would struggle to spread.
14. Cool facts about giraffes: they have exclusive access to treetop leaves
Giraffes are browsers and enjoy exclusive VIP access to the freshest leaves from the tallest treetops.
Their elongated neck helps them reach the tallest trees. These trees tend to have deep roots that can suck up more water content. So a giraffe can quench its thirst through its choice of food.
Giraffes have access to parts of the trees that provide the most essential nutrients. This gives them an advantage over other herbivores and means they do not compete for food with other animals.
15. Giraffes suck on animal bones
Do you know this fun fact about giraffes? They lick and chew the bones of other animals.
It’s not easy being a vegetarian; that’s why you may not find it surprising that the giraffe has observed osteophagy.
Giraffes aren’t predators, so they don’t kill other animals, but their skeletons do require more calcium than they can get from plants.
16. Giraffes have predators
A baby giraffe is extremely vulnerable to predators, especially hyenas. The vicious animal will hunt in a pack as it can’t manage a solo kill due to the giraffe’s size.
The only animal on the savanna to take a chance on hunting an adult giraffe is a lion.
When a giraffe is drinking at the watering hole, it is most unsafe because its neck is at lower ground. This makes it difficult for a giraffe to spring back and flee if there is an attack.
However, a lion would have to be pretty brave to tackle a giraffe in the first place. The size of an adult giraffe compared to a lion is striking, and if a giraffe gave one kick from its powerful leg, it could easily end a lion’s life.
17. Fun fact about giraffes: they have unique patterns
Giraffes have patterned skin that looks slightly like burnt popcorn. They are a beauty to watch, and their coat is like no other.
Not all giraffes have the same spotty fur. In fact, there are huge differences, and patterns are the easiest way to tell the difference between giraffe subspecies.
18. Interesting facts about a giraffe heart
Do giraffes have two hearts? No. Contrary to popular belief, giraffes only have one heart.
It weighs over 10 kg and has to be incredibly strong to pump blood to all its extremities.
19. Giraffe fun facts: running speed
Giraffes have a loping gait. As they are so big, it doesn’t even look like they are running — until you discover that they’re moving much faster than the safari vehicle, and you can’t keep up!
20. Giraffe interesting facts: what sound do they make?
Have you ever heard what sounds giraffes make? Although a giraffe has a voice box, it can’t push enough air down its long neck to get it working.
That being said, it’s believed that giraffes make humming sounds that are beyond the reach of what the human ear can hear.
21. Giraffes are endangered
It’s not a fun fact about giraffes, but this is the most important giraffe fact you need to know.
The number of wild giraffes are sadly declining, mainly due to habitat loss caused by increasing agriculture. People still poach them for their tail hair, pelts, and meat.
Giraffes are now extinct in eight African countries where they previously roamed free, including Guinea and Mali. Today, you can only find them in sub-Saharan Africa. They are also a vulnerable species on the IUCN list.
There are many conservation groups leading and supporting the wild giraffe to ensure their survival. Hopefully, we will not see the great giraffe become extinct like its long-necked Jurassic ancestors.
Delight a Friend with One of These Funny Giraffe Facts
Now that we’ve discussed these graceful giants’ unique characteristics and behaviors, did you learn any new interesting and funny facts about giraffes?
There are many fascinating things to discover, from the awkward giraffe knees to their dinner plate feet. So next time you’re with friends, you can surprise them with interesting facts about giraffes that no one knows.
Or, plan an African safari trip, so you and your loved ones can see the majestic giraffes in their natural habitat. These elegant animals are undoubtedly a sight to behold.

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October 31, 2016: New records are being set in Texas vote-by-mail totals as we get ready for Wednesday's meetings of two of our biggest chapters -- Dallas and Houston.
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October 06, 2016: Seniors in Dallas are already receiving their vote-by-mail ballots. The wording for Proposition One is completely unreadable and totally misleading. Fortunately, the Dallas newspaper has provided some insights into what Proposition One would actually...Read more >
October 05, 2016: It's time to phone bank if you want to win in 2016!
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October 03, 2016: Everything is happening this week, and it's all important!
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September 29, 2016: Organized retirees are changing Texas -- one person at a time, one vote at a time, one dollar at a time! People are the most important, but money matters!
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September 20, 2016: Tony Padilla never misses a chance to promote the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans.
Tony was published in "La Voz." Everybody associated with the retiree movement is encouraged to "get some ink" and publicize our cause wherever possible!
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September 20, 2016:
Texas Alliance for Retired Americans Endorsements for November 8, 2016 Election
Our national Alliance for Retired Americans has endorsed the following candidates for office:
President: Hillary Clinton
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September 07, 2016: We never miss a beat!
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If Texas seniors vote on our basic issues of pensions, health care and Social Security, a big...Read more >
August 22, 2016: Texas retirees are committed to expanding and strengthening Social Security and all programs that deliver "golden years" for ourselves, our kids, and our grandkids. Our 8th and 9th events for this month are happening on August 25.
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Dive in, taste it all, fill yourself on experience.
Glass to her mouth,
her lips curl at the corners in just the right amount of wonderment.
The flavor on her tongue adds a sparkle to her eyes.
Being alive is so rich, so satisfying.
Lace across her skin,
smitten by the texture and femininity of lingerie.
Lather of shampoo and the suds running down.
Warm and freshly oiled, ready to sleep.
Music over a crowd,
her body moves to a felt beat and her heart expands beyond her physical self.
Joined to a collective energy with each note played.
Dancing into a new realm, sweet freedom.
Ink on a page,
written word or sketched artwork she pours herself out on blank canvas.
Her wounds heal and her creativity thrives.
Giving time to her gifts, purpose fulfilled.

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I am grateful to be among the fortunate, country-wise and age-wise, who have received the vaccine against the Corona virus, both doses. The second dose led to a spiritual reflection that is, I believe, broadly applicable. I would like to share it.
True to statistics, I got sick following the administration of the second dose of the vaccine. And I was sick indeed – fever, pain, weakness – the whole schpiel. And yet, as I then realized, I was not sick at all. I was actually healthy and what I was undergoing was an enhancement of my health, rather than its diminution. What I felt and what I was going through were opposite realities. Only by power of awareness, aided by knowledge of the circumstances, could I realize that reality was the opposite of what it seemed. I was not sick; I was very healthy.
Why is this such a revelation? Because on a small scale and under “laboratory” conditions, this allowed me, and could allow others, to explore a fundamental religious dynamic that pertains to the relations of good and evil and to our view of God.
It looks bad, but it is good. This is the message the sages of the Talmud teach us, when they affirm that one must recite a blessing on hardships, as well as on good fortunes (Mishna Berachot 9). As the Talmud (Sanhedrin 108b) tells us, Nahum Ish Gamzu (from whom our former Corona project coordinator got his name) had the ability to affirm that whatever transpired was for the good. As the Ba’al Shem Tov explains (Ba’al Shem Tov Al Hatorah, Balak, 8), it is not simply that the bad would eventually yield good. Rather, one can find the good even within the bad. And here we actually go a step further. What seems is bad is really in and of itself good.
It is a commonplace of Hassidic teaching to affirm that even the judgements (dinim) associated with the divine names for justice, are in fact expressions of divine mercy, associated with the divine name of mercy. As one of hundreds of teachings, this one offered by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, puts it, in commenting on Deut. 32,3:
Moses says to Israel, in accordance with my spiritual standing, all names (i.e. divine attributes) are compassion, even judgement is compassion…but for you, who have not attained this realization, give greatness to Elokeynu (our Lord), that is: you should give greatness, an epithet for mercy, to the name Elokeynu, which is the aspect of judgement, so you should bring to it Chesed Verachamim (compassion and mercy).
So, our ability to affirm the goodness of all is a matter of our spiritual standing, our state of consciousness, by means of which we can appreciate events as they unfold. Moses, represents a higher vision, where only the good is seen. Most of us are not capable of recognizing what seems to be bad as being truly good. It is, therefore a striving we must undertake, in order to bring chesed to the situation of judgement and limitation, to affirm that Gam Zu Letova.
Corona has been a time of testing for all of humanity. One of the important religious responses to Corona has been to find the silver lining, or in the terms of R. Elimelekh – to bring the chesed and the perspective that sees the good to the situation of the din, judgement and hardships. Finding the good serves a deep need we have to find meaning and to affirm the good. It runs deep in our psychological constitution. It is also fundamental to our spiritual constitution. When I interviewed world religious leaders on religious responses to the Corona virus, one of the primary ways of finding meaning was to seek the good that the pandemic brings about. In a book length analysis of what the Coronaspection project taught us, one of the main lessons had to do with finding the good in a situation that seems to be bad. Finding the good allows religions to provide believers with one of the most important perspectives, for which they are carriers – hope. All religions partake of the quest to provide meaning and to shape individual and collective responses to hardship in directions that produce growth, transformation, and positivity. A catalogue of positive lessons taken from the pandemic emerges from the 40 interviews that make up Coronaspection. These include: learning to make do with less; awareness of interconnectivity; learning to love even without physical connectivity; opportunity to reevaluate our lives and their priorities and so on.
How much good one can find in a bad situation and whether it is a matter of finding the silver lining, or identifying the eventual good that comes out of the bad or attaining the deeper recognition that what seems to be bad is in fact good – all depends on the state of consciousness of the individual. As R. Elimelekh affirms, Moses is capable of seeing everything as good; others must strive to find the good and they can only find it in accordance with their own spiritual station.
So, my takeaway from Corona Vaccine Dose 2 is the most basic exercise in finding the good and recognizing the illusion of what seems to be bad. It has allowed me to identify a moment where awareness brings to light the true meaning of the moment and the illusion of its hardships. It is a small moment where the mind can be trained, perspectives can shift, lessons can be drawn and we can reflect on how we deal with one of the most basic dichotomies of our life.


How accurate were bombers in ww2?
While accuracy improved during the war, Survey studies show that, in the over-all, only about 20% of the bombs aimed at precision targets fell within this target area. A peak accuracy of 70% was reached for the month of February 1945.
What was the casualty rate for bombers in ww2?
44.4 per cent
Casualties. Bomber Command crews suffered an extremely high casualty rate: 55,573 killed out of a total of 125,000 aircrew (a 44.4 per cent death rate), a further 8,403 were wounded in action and 9,838 became prisoners of war. This covered all Bomber Command operations.
How many fighters were shot down by bombers?
The United States claimed that they destroyed 241 German fighters, broken-down as follows: bomber crews claimed 210 and their fighter escort claimed 31.
What was the most effective bomber of ww2?
It could also carry a large payload of bombs, making it ideal for strategic bombing missions. The B-17 was one of the most effective bombers of the war, helping to secure victory for the Allies. The de Havilland Mosquito was a British twin-engined light bomber used by the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.
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What was the most feared American plane in WW2?
Junkers Ju87 Widely known as the “Stuka”, the Ju87 was one of the most feared aircraft during World War Two. It had a fearsome siren which terrified those who heard it. Lockheed Hudson Useful aeroplane.
Has the US ever lost a stealth bomber?
On , Spirit of Kansas, a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the United States Air Force, crashed on the runway moments after takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. The aircraft was destroyed, but both crew members successfully ejected.
What was the life expectancy of a tail gunner?
The Rear-Turret Gunners were in the most vulnerable position on the Plane. The life expectancy of a WW2 Rear-gunner varied but was never high, mostly about just 5-Sorties.
Who shot down the most aircraft in WW2?
While serving in Germany’s Luftwaffe in World War II, Erich Hartmann flew more than 1,400 missions in the Messerschmitt Bf 109, enabling him to score an astonishing 352 kills. How did Hartmann get so good at dominating the skies over the Eastern Front?
What was the life expectancy of a B-17 crew?
Nothing in the peacetime lives of thousands of young Americans had prepared them for the violence that lay ahead. Although such statistics were not circulated among Army Air Forces crews, the average life expectancy of an Eighth Air Force B-17 in late 1943 was 11 missions.
Who shot down the most planes in history?
Erich „Bubi“ Hartmann
1. Erich „Bubi“ Hartmann. Erich Hartmann is the most successful fighter pilot of all times – with 352 kills. A number that will never be surpassed.
Has the US ever shot down a Russian plane?
On 1 May 1960, a United States U-2 spy plane was shot down by the Soviet Air Defence Forces while conducting photographic aerial reconnaissance deep inside Soviet territory.
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Who shot down the most planes in a day?
Emil Lang shot down 18 Soviet fighters on 3 November 1943, the most kills on a single day by any pilot in history. August Lambert shot down 17 Soviet aircraft on a single day in 1944. Hubert Strassl shot down 15 Soviet aircraft on 5 July 1943 near Orel.
Was Stuka accurate?
Stukas proved critical to the rapid conquest of Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium and France in 1940. Though sturdy, accurate, and very effective against ground targets, the Stuka was, like many other dive bombers of the period, vulnerable to fighter aircraft.
Was dive bombing effective in ww2?
The US Navy’s primary dive-bomber at the war’s start, the bomber earned its reputation—and helped earn victory—at the 1942 Battle of Midway, sinking four Japanese carriers. By some accounts, the Dauntless sank more Japanese ships than any other plane.
How accurate are precision bombs?
These systems could provide an accuracy of about 100 yards radius, and were supplemented by the downward-looking radar system H2S.
How accurate were ww2 battleships?
Even with a talented gunner the accuracy of the ship’s main guns was only about 32 percent at nine miles against a battleship-size target, according to a Naval War College study during World War II. For ground targets that could shells striking hundreds of yards away from the intended point of impact.
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What was the most feared warship in ww2?
The Scharnhorst was greatly feared. She was the most successful fighting ship of any navy during World War II and she was the bravest ship. We were full speed at 36 knots and going through those mountainous seas.
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Has a U.S. aircraft carrier ever been sunk in battle?
Twelve aircraft carriers were sunk by the enemy during World War II — five fleet carriers, a seaplane tender and six escort carriers. The loss of the Bismarck Sea was the last time that a U.S. carrier went down due to enemy action.
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- Was the de Havilland Mosquito ever deployed on an aircraft carrier?
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The 2014 Mazda6 isn't for everyone, but it's a good example of not having to give up on a fun car because you're successful at producing children.
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Mazda invites itself to a drag race between top supercars and sports cars.
Auto bosses typically drone on touting their brand strategies as the best course of action, and we typically give a slight nod, more in a manner of politesse than agreement.
On the heels of Mazda's newest debut, the 2014 Mazda Mazda6 sedan in Moscow, comes news there may be more.


The public perception of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling doesn't quite resemble the dictionary definition of his surname. However, the way his team has been playing this season should erase that.
The red-hot Clippers target their 11th victory in a row Wednesday night versus the New Orleans Hornets at Staples Center, where the hosts can match a franchise-record winning streak set by the 1974-75 Buffalo Braves.
Los Angeles completed a perfect four-game road trip with an 88-76 triumph Monday against the Detroit Pistons as Blake Griffin scored 15 points, Jamal Crawford ended with 15 off the bench and Chris Paul registered 14 points and seven assists.
"I think that's the most wins I've ever had in a row since I've been in the league," Paul said of the Clippers' 10-game win streak. "It's nice to win, especially when you do it in a row."
Paul is nine assists shy of 5,000 in his career and is just one of two players (Russell Westbrook) averaging at least 16 points, eight assists and two steals this season.
The Clippers haven't lost since Nov. 26 at home to the Hornets and are riding a five-game home winning streak. They are 10-3 at home this season and will also welcome the Sacramento Kings on the residency.
L.A. hopes to get off to a quick start and is 13-1 when leading after the first 12 minutes. The Clippers are 15-4 when their bench outscores the opposition's and have posted a 13-0 mark when holding teams below 43 percent shooting. The Clips held Detroit to 40.8 percent from the field and are fourth in the NBA in defense (93.1 ppg).
New Orleans is heading in the opposite direction of the Clippers, having dropped eight in a row, and will continue a four-game trek Wednesday.
The Hornets have lost the first two installments of their road swing, losing to both Portland and Golden State. In a 103-96 setback to the Warriors on Tuesday, Ryan Anderson connected on four 3-pointers en route to a game-high 28 points and Greivis Vasquez padded his stats with 20 points, 11 assists and five rebounds.
"We just haven't found that closing mentality, a couple guys who can knock down a shot or even get to the free throw line," Hornets coach Monty Williams said.
New Orleans, which is 2-9 away from the Big Easy, is mired in a four-game road losing streak and hasn't won as the guest since the aforementioned victory over the Clippers last month.
The Hornets have the worst record in the Western Conference at 5-19 and will wrap up the trip Friday at San Antonio. They have dominated this series with the Clippers and are 17-3 in the past 20 matchups. These two clubs have split the previous 16 encounters at Staples Center.


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This blog is all about what I am truly passionate about… healthy food. The food that I love to cook, eat and share with my loved ones. Food that nourishes and impacts the way that we feel. Food that leaves you feeling happy, nurtured, satisfied and ready for life.
Most of the recipes are revolved around a plant-based, whole food way of eating. I try to stay clear from gluten, refined sugar, wheat and red meat. You will find all sorts of recipes from vegan, vegetarian, wholesome, gluten free, nutrient rich foods. I am a big believer in balance so sometimes I will share a delicious fresh fish recipe or perfectly baked chocolate cake. It’s all about the balance, love that you put into it and enjoyment. There’s no labels around here, so we can all be ourselves and enjoy the simple things in life.
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The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 48.21 lakh belonging to journalist Rajeev Sharma, who is accused of allegedly selling Indian defence secrets to China.
, an ED official said: "The attached asset is the residential property in the name of Rajeev Sharma at Pitampura in Delhi. The ED initiated money laundering investigation on the basis of the First Information Report and the chargesheet filed by the Delhi police against him under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Official Secrets Act."
The Delhi police had arrested Sharma in September 2020. He subsequently got bail.
In July 2021, Sharma was arrested by the ED under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. At the time, the ED claimed their investigation had found that Sharma supplied confidential and sensitive information to Chinese intelligence in exchange for money, thus “compromising the security and national interests of India”.
He was later released on bail.
According to the ED, Sharma and his alleged associates received the "hawala" money through shell companies run by Chinese nationals and a Nepali. It further alleged that these companies were conduits for Chinese intelligence to pay “persons like Rajeev Sharma indulged in criminal activities”.
But did Sharma really "sell secrets" to China? And what's his relationship with Ajit Doval? Read to find out.


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J. K. Rowling's new book: Gritty and darkly humorous
J.K. Rowling has written a gritty and darkly humorous tale of ugly realities in a pretty English village. "The Casual Vacancy" is a story of ambition, envy, and rivalry. "There's swearing and sex ... It's a bit of a shock," says one reader.
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After months of hype and anticipation, J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults has appeared, swept into the arms of hopeful booksellers and an army of grown-up Harry Potter fans eager to find out what his creator has done next.
A gritty and darkly humorous tale of ugly realities in a pretty English village, "The Casual Vacancy" seems a long way from the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and reviewers gave it a mixed reception. But Rowling said Thursday she wasn't worried about the response.
"I've had my books burnt," said the author, whose magical stories were condemned as Satanist by some Christian groups. "I've got quite a way to go to upset people that much with 'A Casual Vacancy.'"
A story of ambition, envy and rivalry, the novel recounts the civic warfare sparked in the fictional Pagford when the unexpected death of a town official leaves a vacancy on the governing body. Characters set on a collision course range from the affluent lawyer Miles Mollison to the Weedons, a ramshackle clan living in The Fields, the run-down housing project on the edge of town.
Writing for a more adult readership, she said, had been "freeing" — though "in other senses it's a challenging book," told from multiple viewpoints.
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The first step in identifying the age of a Hyster or Yale forklift is to locate the serial number, which is stamped into the capacity plate.
How do I read my Yale forklift serial number?
To figure out the year your Yale forklift was manufactured, you’ll need to read the serial number and look for a letter in the last position. In the example image the serial number is B875B04662D. The last letter in the serial number is D so using the legend below, the year of manufacture is 2006.
Where is the model number on a Yale forklift?
In many cases, a Yale forklift’s serial number can be found in its electronic system or physically stamped somewhere on its frame.
Where is the serial number on a forklift?
In many cases a forklift’s serial number can be located in the electronics system. It can also be found on its frame as a numerical metal stamp.
What motor is in a Yale forklift?
Yale offers the GM 2.4 as well in models like GLC050VX or GLP50VX though most Yale dealers have a preference: the Mazda FE forklift engine. Yale has used Mazda forklift engines for years and most Yale service personnel will tell you they think it’s a tough, durable engine.
Where is the serial number on a Yale lock?
Yale Smart Locks: The serial number is located on the white smart module, on the white smart module box or on the “Let’s Get Started” guide.
How do you read a Clark forklift serial number?
A Clark forklift’s serial number can be found physically stamped right on its frame. Often, this number is stamped in the left-hand frame member of the chassis. For example, to the right is the frame stamp from the forklift shown above.
What year was the first forklift made?
The Tructractor, invented in 1917, is generally regarded as the very first forklift. The machine, basically a tractor with an attachment, bore only a minor resemblance to modern lift trucks. But by the 1920’s, lift truck manufacturers added hydraulics and a vertical lifting mast.
Where are Yale forklifts made?
Berea, Kentucky. Description: Hyster-Yale’s Berea, Kentucky facility is a manufacturer of 1 – 9 ton internal combustion engine forklift trucks which are utilized in a wide variety of industries for materials handling solutions.
How do I tell what year my Clark forklift is?
If the serial number plate is missing or illegible, you can find the serial number stamped into the frame. Depending on the age or model of the CLARK lift truck, you may find the serial number stamped into the frame exterior, the cowl exterior, or a fender.
How do I look up a serial number?
Android tablet Settings feature
- Option one: Open Settings > About Tablet > Status > Serial Number.
- Option two: For most products, the serial number can be viewed at the bottom of the device back cover.
Where is the serial number on a Nissan forklift?
Identifier of your Nissan forklift can be found somewhere on the dashboard. Besides serial number and model number, you can also find weight of your forklift, its lifting capacity, dimensions etc. It is also called nameplate, data tag or data plate.
How do you decode a Toyota forklift serial number?
Toyota Forklift Model Numbers Explained
- Toyota Forklifts up to 17,500 lbs capacity. …
- The second character is a letter. …
- The third character tells you about the fuel type or drive type.
- The fourth (and sometimes fifth) character tells you more about the truck type.
- A 8FBE15U is an 8-series 3-wheel electric forklift.
What motor is in a cat forklift?
Perkins® 854F Diesel Engine – This series is equipped with a Tier 4 Final, 3.4L in-line four-cylinder turbo diesel engine that is built to perform. The diesel engine offers 23% more fuel efficiency than the previous generation for greater cost savings.
Are Yale forklifts any good?
The Yale forklifts are much more nimble and efficient since it’s their turf, and they invest heavily into R&D and testing.
What engine is in a cat forklift?
Many types of Caterpillar (CAT) applications use Mitsubishi engines. Forklifts, bulldozers and excavators have been fitted with an L2E, L3E, S3L2, S4L2, S4Q2 or S4S engine.


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Ballerina: A Step-by-Step Guide to Ballet by Jane Hackett The Ballet Book by Darcey Bussell. Our simple art activity incorporated a couple of art techniques that …
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Over the course of 15 years, Gray photographed three ballerinas who had children -- Katita Waldo, Tina LeBlanc and Kristin Long. The photographer followed these women as they navigated motherhood and the professional dance world -- pumping during breaks backstage, dancing while pregnant, and playing with their children after curtain call. 06/05/38 · Marta Becket was a New York ballerina and Broadway dancer on tour with her one-woman show in 1967 when she peered into an abandoned social hall in … The Secret of the Ballet Book: (Kids Fantasy Books, Ballerina Fiction) (Kids Mystery, Girls Books Ages 9-12, Ballet Stories, Dance Books, Kids Books, Kids Fantasy Books Ages 9-12) Ballerina: A Step-by-Step Guide to Ballet (Residents of the United States of America) by Jane Hackett | … Note: Please note that Augmented Reality only works for devices that are iOS 11 Ballerina: A Step-by-Step Guide to Ballet (Residents of the United States of America) by Jane Hackett | Dec 17, 2007. 4.6 out of 5 stars 90. Hardcover $13.77 $ 13. 77 $17.99 $17.99. Get it as soon as Wed, Jan 15. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. More Buying
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I had one big set piece presentation today on complexity and the role of IT and started off with a list of major changes I see coming over the next few years. Always a hostage to fortune but at least it gets people thinking. The podcast (not sure of the quality) and slides are both available.
I punched a lot of material into 45 minutes but enjoyed it and got some very interesting questions at the end. That was a bit if a surprise, but a welcome one. The large number of CIOs seeking to find purpose and a strategic role was probably one reason for this.
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Nothing new there for frequent followers, but some different emphasis and argument. From there I moved on to why software should be considered as a service not a product, how to do use requirements capture and how not to measure.
At the drinks session afterwards there were a lot of interesting discussions and in response to one I dug out this article from the New Statesman on the absence of women in IT and the link of said absence to the association of gaming with IT education. I must admit I think it puts off a lot of men too.
As ever the real issue is to focus on technology as a tool, not a fetish. I remember I got into computing because it made it easier to do things in business, not for its own sake. A little more of that, a little less nerd would help!
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Integrated Aqua designed, built, supplied and commissioned this state-of-the-art custom saltwater aquatic research laboratory facility in 2013. The advanced facility is intended for research into the mechanics of movement and acoustic studies of the mantis shrimp. The extremely high value of these research animals requires a robust aquatic research system that maintains exceptional water quality for the research animals and also includes safety systems to prevent any disruption in system operation.
The research facility is comprised of two independent recirculating systems with 82 total rack-mounted aquaria. Every component in the lab is rugged and designed to mitigate the corrosive effects of saltwater. Critical water quality parameters in both systems are monitored, data-logged, controlled and alarmed by a centralized monitoring and control system with user friendly touch screen that is remotely accessible via internet. Alarm notifications are issued via email and SMS text to managing personnel and critical safety systems are in place to prevent any loss of life scenarios.


Georgina Chapman has released a statement saying she is leaving her husband of ten years, Harvey Weinstein, as he battles sexual assault accusations. But we still don't know if she has officially filed for divorce or if this is a temporary separation.
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BREAKING! Welcome to the inaugural edition of a series of Where the Wild Things Are micro-questionnaires, where various captivating individuals will examine their thoughts about the subject for your delight.
I remember feeling aware of its presence in maybe every Doctor’s office or Dentist waiting room. Feels like I have memories of it being even inside Doctor’s offices, next to containers of cotton swabs or something. I just had an image of it being framed on a wall in a Doctor’s personal office next to a framed diploma or physicians certificate.
I see. When you see the word “children”, what do you think of?
Small, cute groups of white toy poodles “jogging” in a forward direction over a neat, very green field of grass in a park in Florida with a camera “panning” around them in the air, from fifty feet above, in the style of romantic comedy montages.
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Malaysian Airlines plans to enter into an alliance with Air France KLM beyond the current code-sharing arrangements.Although no timetable for such a deal has been fixed, The Star newspaper reported, citing Malaysia Airlines managing director Idris Jala.
He said the national carrier is also looking at improving bilateral code-sharing arrangements and joining alliances with other airlines.
Earlier news reports have said that Malaysia Airlines plans to join SkyTeam, a global air alliance.
SkyTeam, which currently has nine members, is one of three main global air alliances. The others are Star Alliance and OneWorld.


Technique allows tiny sensors to monitor small changes in magnetic fields, such as when neurons transmit electrical signals.
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but they could also one day help us understand how the brain processes information, thanks to a new sensing technique developed at MIT.
A team in MIT’s Quantum Engineering Group has developed a new method to control nanoscale diamond sensors, which are capable of measuring even very weak magnetic fields. The researchers present their work this week in the journal Nature Communications.
The new control technique allows the tiny sensors to monitor how these magnetic fields change over time, such as when neurons in the brain transmit electrical signals to each other. It could also enable researchers to more precisely measure the magnetic fields produced by novel materials such as the metamaterials used to make superlenses and “invisibility cloaks.”
In 2008 a team of researchers from MIT, Harvard University, and other institutions first revealed that nanoscale defects inside diamonds could be used as magnetic sensors.
The naturally occurring defects, known as nitrogen-vacancy (N-V) centers, are sensitive to external magnetic fields, much like compasses, says Paola Cappellaro, the Esther and Harold Edgerton Associate Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE) at MIT.
Defects inside diamonds are also known as color centers, Cappellaro says, as they give the gemstones a particular hue: “So if you ever see a nice diamond that is blue or pink, the color is due to the fact that there are defects in the diamond.”
The N-V center defect consists of a nitrogen atom in place of a carbon atom and next to a vacancy — or hollow — within the diamond’s lattice structure. Many such defects within a diamond would give the gemstone a pink color, and when illuminated with light they emit a red light, Cappellaro says.
To develop the new method of controlling these sensors, Cappellaro’s team first probed the diamond with green laser light until they detected a red light being emitted, which told them exactly where the defect was located.
They then applied a microwave field to the nanoscale sensor, to manipulate the electron spin of the N-V center. This alters the intensity of light emitted by the defect, to a degree that depends not only on the microwave field but also on any external magnetic fields present.
To measure external magnetic fields and how they change over time, the researchers targeted the nanoscale sensor with a microwave pulse, which switched the direction of the N-V center’s electron spin, says team member and NSE graduate student Alexandre Cooper. By applying different series of these pulses, acting as filters — each of which switched the direction of the electron spin a different number of times — the team was able to efficiently collect information about the external magnetic field.


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I sat next to Jasinda Wilder at RT's book signing and watched as readers came up to her and positively shimmied with excitement at meeting her. Their excitement was one powerful recommendation for me. This is a New Adult title and the author's listing includes the following: “**Mature Content Warning** 17+ for language, and adult situations. HEA ending.”
I wasn't always in love with Colton Calloway; I was in love with his younger brother, Kyle, first. Kyle was my first one true love, my first in every way. Then, one stormy August night, he died, and the person I was died with him.
Colton didn't teach me how to live. He didn't heal the pain. He didn't make it okay. He taught me how to hurt, how to not be okay, and, eventually, how to let go.
Nell Hawthorne is in love with her life-long best friend, Kyle Calloway. Their young love is invincible and life is full of promise; then one night Kyle dies suddenly in a tragic accident and Nell is forever changed. She meets Kyle's older brother Colton for the first time at the funeral. They both struggle to move on with life as best they can.
Years later, they meet again in New York City, and Colton realizes that Nell has never really gotten over Kyle's death. She seems to be harboring a deeply rooted pain, a heavy weight of guilt and regret. He knows he shouldn't get involved, but he can't help himself. Trust doesn't come easily for either of them, and they both have demons. Together, they learn the purpose of pain and the meaning of healing, and the importance of forgiveness.
The Lady and Her Magic is $2.99 at Amazon. This is a paranormal historical – with a cover that really doesn't appeal to me – but the reviews are mixed enough that I'm curious. Some reviewers love the magic, the lightness and the faerie-vs-Regency take on the historical setting, while others found it implausible and the conflicts too easily resolved.
Sophia Thorne is new to the Regency's glittering high society, which resembles her magical homeland only insofar as both places are filled with ridiculous rules. Which means no matter where she goes, she's bound for trouble.
The Duke of Robinsworth has flaunted and shocked society for years. In a moment of fateful mischief, Robinsworth encounters the enchanting and distinctly scandalous Sophia. Between her streak of magical mischief and his penchant for scandal, they're about to take rule-breaking to a whole new level.
Sabine– twenty years a magician's assistant to her handsome, charming husband– is suddenly a widow. In the wake of his death, she finds he has left a final trick; a false identity and a family allegedly lost in a tragic accident but now revealed as very much alive and well.
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Determination of Warming Modes for Seminiferous Tubules of Rat’s Testes After Vitrification
Keywords:convoluted tubules, testis, vitrification, warming
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Painting - "Poor Sick Billiken" watercolor
Date manufactured/createdcirca 1915
Curatorial DescriptionDoll with hat in front of an empty soda glass & medicine bottle titled "poor sick Billiken" & signed Urquart Wilcox.
One of three original, signed watercolors painted by Urquhart Wilcox to amuse his daughter Ethel (4/24/1905 -10/4/1944) when she was ill with pneumonia as a small child. All three pictures are of her dolls. Upon her recovery she gave the pictures to her physician, Dr. Milo P. Rindge.
Urquhart was a nephew of George Augusta Willcox and the son of Daniel Hand Wilcox.
H: 13 3/4" W: 9 3/4" sight; H: 14 3/4" W: 10 3/4" in frame.
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Conquest the ocean on board of your drakkar to become the wealthiest viking in the village! You will have four rounds to achieve this goal.Among resources that you can sell, monsters that you can defeat or relic stones that you can collect, there are vastly different ways to score the most points in Raids! But be careful: you will need to grab the best opportunities to improve your loot or your crew, while keeping an eye on your pursuers.
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Here's my Sunday tip sheet:The cubes
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An hour-long accompaniment to the latest season of Money Heist explains how a Spanish crime-drama became an award-winning global mega-hit.
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With that said, this is my last MoFo post for a week. I'm going to New York and then to France for Thanksgiving and Paris Vegan Day. It's my first time to Europe so I'm pretty excited! All I can think about is National Lampoon's European Vacation and getting a beret that says Rusty. When I get back I'll finish up MoFo with a couple posts about the Vegan loot I find in the city of lights. I would also like to say thanks to everyone who has been checking out my blog since Vegan Mofo started 20 days ago. It's been fun and I think I've learned how to be a more productive blogger. Have a great Vegan Thanksgiving!


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In the David versus Goliath of weed, five plaintiffs are taking on the federal government’s archaic stance on cannabis, claiming they have “suffered harm, and … are continually threatened with additional harm” as a result of marijuana’s Schedule I classification under Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. Section 812.
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Plaintiffs include a military veteran who uses cannabis for post-traumatic stress disorder, a former pro football player with a business that sells hemp-based products, representatives for two young children, each of whom suffer from severe medical issues, and Cannabis Cultural Association, a non-profit organization meant to help minorities benefit from the cannabis industry, according to an article from Associated Press. The lawsuit also outlines that, while not a class action, it would benefit tens of millions of Americans who depend on marijuana’s medical properties.The military veteran, who also operates a program with a goal of ending veteran suicide, said one of the biggest challenges is not being able to travel across state lines with medical marijuana, even if you’re going to a state where it is also legal.
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Carl Bevan’s account of Tesco’s trek to Everest Base Camp in aid of Cancer Research UK.
In March 2012 I was drinking a bottle of Kilimanjaro lager with Rolfe having climbed the Machame route up Kili when I asked, “what should I do next?” “Easy,” replied Rolfe, “that will be the Himalayas!”
On my return to work, Cancer Research UK had been confirmed as our new charity of the year, quite timely considering I lost a great friend in January 2012 to cancer. That was that! A few of the others who had been to Africa also enjoyed it so much that they were itching to do something else.Best get back in touch with 360!
After considering a number of possibilities including Annapurna base camp and Mera Peak I decided that I would probably get the most interest and money raised by choosing Everest base camp and Kala Patthar. After a few weeks negotiating with Cancer Research (they had already planned a trip to Morocco and were not sure about putting on another trip!)I got the sign off that I was looking for and the poster’s went out to all UK Tesco staff.
If I was honest I thought I would get around 20 people. I was wrong! We had over 60 people express an interest and eventually 30 people from across the UK boarded the flight to Delhi having raised over £150,000 in the most creative ways possible.
The busy streets of Kathmandu.
On March 14th after a few beers to calm the long haul flight nerves the team, along with Marco and Emily from 360, boarded the overnight flight to Delhi. Rolfe obviously felt that Jet Airways was not posh enough for him so he was already en route with Etihad!We arrived tired but excited after a connecting flight to Kathmandu, settled into the beautiful garden of the infamous Kathmandu Guest House and tucked into some cold beer ahead of a brief from Rolfe about the days ahead.
It was an interesting night and whilst the 5 o’clock start time in the morning should have acted as a late night deterrent the group meal of yak steak and the attractions of downtown Thamel were far too much! Alcohol and a lack of sleep would numb the worry of the flight to Lukla which had been the topic of conversation and excessive YouTube clip watching for months!
5 o’clock quickly came round though and we headed back to Kathmandu airport and waited for the nod to board the Tara Airways (nope I hadn’t heard of them either!) aircraft to the world’s most dangerous airport! To be fair the flight was magnificent , proper flying, lots of noise and the best views of the Himalayas in the world! The nerves had gone and were replaced with huge excitement as the mountain’s stood high above the cloud’s and were lying in wait for us to explore! A brilliant landing on the steepest and shortest runway in the world and here we were in Lukla ready to follow our dreams on a trek of a lifetime…By now the team were starting to bond and it was clear that this was going to be immense fun.
A bit of team bonding…
After a few cups of lemon tea we set off to our first night in a tea house in the village of Solukhumu, a gentle 4 hour walk which, much to our surprise,was mainly downhill! We were soon getting to grips with the prayer wheels and flags and sampled our first Himalayan bridges which amusingly put the fear of God into a few of the group!
After a few beers in the Reggae (well it was Saturday night) Bar we had our first night in a tea house. All was good until we heard the scampering of rats on the roof! A sleepless night! But the next day was business as usual as we walked to Namche Bazaar. It was a fantastic day walking through mainly forest alongside the river. The last two hours were up the aptly named “bastard hill” – made slightly more pleasant by the beautiful snow that made the scenery even more spectacular.
At Namche the tea house was excellent and we had a great time at several bars. The team was bonding well and were also enjoying some retail therapy. Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital is a special place and one that we all hugely enjoyed! Free Wi-Fi and access to facebook went down very well!
Day 4 was a chance to acclimatise and a pleasant day up to 4,000 meter’s was rewarded with great views to Ama Dhablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and of course our first view of the mighty Mount Everest.A fun day!
Beautiful Ama Dablam.
Day 5 took us up to Tangboche which at 3800 meter’s tested us as we reached the Khumbu valley for the first time.This was the first hard days walking with a long slog up to the monastery. Again the views were great and another great days walking through the forest and along the valley floor.
Day 6 saw us take in very different scenery and it was more like Andalucía with the forest being replaced by an arid landscape. The effects of altitude were starting to hit home and paracetamol was being consumed like sweets! However the food was still better than we could have dreamt of and plateful’s of pasta, rice and chips were being demolished helped down with a little bit of local chilli sauce!!
Day 7 was another acclimatisation day with a circular walk that took us up to 4650 meters and back to Dingboche. The weather was cloudy and we had more snow which stopped us getting to 5000 meter’s. It doesn’t matter how long you are here for, you can’t take your eyes of the mountain’s above you. I think I am in love with Ama Dablam, it looks impossible but it is truly beautiful!
Day 8 was the hardest day to date with a long slog up to Lobuche. There had been quite a lot of snow over night and we had a few tricky paths to negotiate. As ever the scenery was breathtaking and I spent far too much time staring at the mountains rather than watching where I was going, rude not too!
The team celebrates reaching unforgiving Everest Base Camp.
Day 9 The big day! Today all 30 of the team slogged it to Everest Base Camp. I grew up reading about Chris Bonington’s and Doug Scott’s trips to the Himalaya and was overcome with emotion when I made it to base camp. It is a soulless unforgiving place. All I could think of was how the hell do these guy’s spend weeks here. Tough people and my respect for any climber who makes it to the top could not be higher. I was not sure that seeing Everest would make me want to come back one day and get to the roof of the world. Seeing it in the flesh I have realised that I am far too much of a coward for that. I was at peace with reaching base camp – my destiny! A number of the group headed into the glacier and came back full of enthusiasm and intrigue with this magical natural phenomena. I should have gone but all I could do was think of my friend – the reason I was here. We headed back to Gorak Shep where we stayed for the night ahead of our 2nd objective, Kala Patthar and the magical views to Everest and the surrounding giants!
Martin on the Khumbu ice fall (glacier).
Day 10 Whilst all 30 of us got to base camp the night at 5190 meter’s took its toll and 8 of the group decided that Kala Patthar was a walk too far! The rest of the group very slowly made it to Kala Patthar and were rewarded for their efforts with stunning views.
We spent the next 4 days retracing our steps and morale was high at the prospect of reduced altitude effects and the knowledge that beer was forthcoming!I think we had forgotten how demanding some parts of the walk were as I made a note in my diary that the day back from Pangboche to Namche Bazarr was “the hardest day of the trek!”. Thank god for yak steak and the Irish Bar! We had a great night celebrating and I have great memories of singing Mumford Sons at full blast and playing countless games of pool! Namche Bazarr – awesome place!!
Yak accompanied by cold beer – the perfect antidote to a hard day trekking!
We enjoyed ourselves far too much again in Lukla and then had two brilliant days in Kathmandu with a celebratory 9 course meal in a luxury hotel in fancy dress!
I can honestly say on reflection that the whole trip was immense from start to finish and I would go back tomorrow! The food and accommodation was way above what I would have expected and the memories will last forever.
To be in the world’s greatest mountains has been a dream for as long as I can remember and the whole experience was magnificent.
A massive thank you to all involved at 360 including the Nepalese support team! A trip of a lifetime!
Time to start planning the next one! That will be back to Africa and Mount Kenya!

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