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Doniel Drazin, Jens R. Chapman, Andrew Dailey, and John Street
W. Bradley Jacobs, Richard J. Bransford, Carlo Bellabarba, and Jens R. Chapman
Charcot spinal arthropathy (CSA) is an uncommon disorder that occurs in the setting of conditions with decreased protective sensation of the vertebral column, resulting in vertebral joint degeneration, pain, and deformity. Historically, CSA treatment has been fraught with high failure rates. Over time, the authors' institution has trended toward a CSA treatment paradigm of intralesional debridement, circumferential fusion, and four-rod lumbopelvic fixation. As such, the overall objectives of this study were to define the specific clinical characteristics of this rare condition and to determine whether the authors' treatment paradigm has decreased the incidence of revision due to hardware failure/presumed pseudarthrosis or the development of a new CSA over the course of the study and in comparison with historical controls.
The authors performed a retrospective review of the clinical and radiographic records for all patients with CSA treated by the Spine Service at the University of Washington between 1997 and 2009.
Twenty-three patients with CSA were identified. The mean age at presentation was 43.1 years, and the mean latency between spinal cord injury and CSA diagnosis was 19.6 years. The mean follow-up was 33.1 months. Pain and progressive deformity were the major presenting symptoms. Concomitant infection was identified in 17% of patients. Patients with CSA were noted to have long initial fusion constructs spanning an average of 8.4 vertebral levels. Charcot spinal arthropathy did not occur above the level of neurological injury. The vast majority of CSA cases occurred caudally along the spinal axis, with 65% occurring within 1 level of the caudal end of the index fusion construct and 35% occurring even farther distally. Revision due to hardware failure or the development of a new CSA level occurred in 35% of patients. Rates of treatment failure requiring revision significantly decreased over the course of the study, with revision occurring in 6 (66%) of 9 patients who underwent surgery before 2002, in comparison with only 2 (14%) of 14 treated between 2002 and 2009. During a mean follow-up period of 34 months, no treatment revision occurred in the subgroup of 9 patients who underwent four-rod lumbopelvic fixation.
This study represents the largest reported modern surgical series of CSA patients. While revision rates were initially high and comparable to previous reports, the authors' multimodal treatment paradigm, which includes the use of bone morphogenetic protein and four-rod lumbopelvic fixation, dramatically reduced the incidence of treatment failure requiring revision over the course of the study period and represents a significant improvement in the treatment of CSA.
Wyatt L. Ramey, Andrew S. Jack, and Jens R. Chapman
The use of multirod constructs in the setting of adult spinal deformity (ASD) began to prevent rod fracture and pseudarthrosis near the site of pedicle subtraction osteotomies (PSOs) and 3-column osteotomies (3COs). However, there has been unclear and inconsistent nomenclature, both clinically and in the literature, for the various techniques of supplemental rod implantation. In this review the authors aim to provide the first succinct lexicon of multirod constructs available for the treatment of ASD, providing a universal nomenclature and definition for each type of supplementary rod. The primary rod of ASD constructs is the longest rod that typically spans from the bottom of the construct to the upper instrumented vertebrae. The secondary rod is shorter than the primary rod, but is connected directly to pedicle screws, albeit fewer of them, and connects to the primary rod via lateral connectors or cross-linkers. Satellite rods are a 4-rod technique in which 2 rods span only the site of a 3CO via pedicle screws at the levels above and below, and are not connected to the primary rod (hence the term “satellite”). Accessory rods are connected to the primary rods via side connectors and buttress the primary rod in areas of high rod strain, such as at a 3CO or the lumbosacral junction. Delta rods span the site of a 3CO, typically a PSO, and are not contoured to the newly restored lordosis of the spine, thus buttressing the primary rod above and below a 3CO. The kickstand rod itself functions as an additional means of restoring coronal balance and is secured to a newly placed iliac screw on the side of truncal shift and connected to the primary rod; distracting against the kickstand then helps to correct the concavity of a coronal curve. The use of multirod constructs has dramatically increased over the last several years in parallel with the increasing prevalence of ASD correction surgery. However, ambiguity persists both clinically and in the literature regarding the nomenclature of each supplemental rod. This nomenclature of supplemental rods should help unify the lexicon of multirod constructs and generalize their usage in a variety of scientific and clinical scenarios.
Jens R. Chapman, Paul A. Anderson, Christopher Pepin, Sean Toomey, David W. Newell, and M. Sean Grady
✓ Fractures, tumors, and other causes of instability at the cervicothoracic junction pose diagnostic and treatment challenges. The authors report on 23 patients with instability of the cervicothoracic region, which was treated with posterior plate fixation and fusion between the lower cervical and upper thoracic spine. During operation AO reconstruction plates with 8- or 12-mm hole spacing were affixed to the spine using screws in the cervical lateral masses and the thoracic pedicles. Postoperative immobilization consisted of the patient's wearing a simple external brace for 2 months. The following parameters were analyzed during the pre- and postoperative treatment period: neurological status, spine anatomy and reconstruction, and complications. Follow up consisted of clinical and radiographic examinations (mean duration of follow up, 15.4 months; range, 6–41 months).
No neurovascular or pulmonary complications arose from surgery. All patients achieved a solid arthrodesis based on flexion-extension radiographs. There was no significant change in angulation during the postoperative period, but one patient had an increase in translation that was not clinically significant. There were no hardware complications that required reoperation. One patient requested hardware removal in hopes of reducing postoperative pain in the cervicothoracic region. One postoperative wound infection required debridement but not hardware removal. The authors conclude that posterior plate fixation is a satisfactory method of treatment of cervicothoracic instability.
Richard Bransford, Fangyi Zhang, Carlo Bellabarba, Mark Konodi, and Jens R. Chapman
Symptomatic thoracic disc herniations (TDHs) are relatively uncommon and are typically treated with an anterior approach. Various posterior surgical approaches have been developed to treat TDH, but the gold standard remains transthoracic decompression. Certain patients have comorbidities and herniation aspects that are not optimally treated with an anterior approach. A transfacet pedicle-sparing approach was first described in 1995, but outcomes and complications have not been well described. The objective of this study was to assess outcomes and complications in a consecutive series of patients with TDH undergoing posterior transfacet decompression and discectomy with posterior instrumentation and fusion.
Eighteen consecutive patients undergoing operative management of TDH were identified from a tertiary care referral database. All patients underwent a transfacet pedicle-sparing decompression and segmental instrumentation with interbody fusion. Outcomes and complications were retrospectively assessed in this patient series. Clinical records were scrutinized to assess levels and types of disc herniation; blood loss; pre- and postoperative motor scores, Nurick grades, and visual analog pain scale scores; and complications such as wrong-level surgery, infection, seroma, and neurological changes. Pre- and postoperative imaging studies were reviewed to assess levels and types of herniation, alignment, and accuracy of instrumentation.
Of the 18 patients, 9 had TDHs at multiple levels. The patients presented with symptoms including myelopathy, axial back pain, urinary symptoms, and radiculopathy and radiological evidence of 29 compressive TDHs ranging from T1–2 to T12–L1. Discs were classified as central (10) or paracentral (19). All discs were successfully removed with no incidence of wrong-level surgery or CSF leak. The mean estimated blood loss was 870 ml with no dural tears. Nurick grades improved on average from 2.5 to 1.9. All patients reported improvement in symptoms compared with preoperative status. The mean visual analog scale score improved from 59 to 21. Sixteen of the 18 patients spent an average of 4.2 days in the hospital; the 2 other patients spent 58 and 69 days. The average duration of follow-up was 12.2 months in 14 patients; 4 patients were lost to follow-up. Twelve patients had no complications. Five patients developed postoperative wound infections or seromas requiring additional operative debridement. One patient had a misplaced screw and suboptimally positioned interbody graft requiring revision. One transient neurological deterioration (American Spinal Injury Association [ASIA] D to ASIA B) occurred postoperatively associated with an inferior segment fracture 20 days after surgery. This necessitated extending the fusion caudally; the patient subsequently experienced a full return to better-than-baseline neurological status.
A modified transfacetal pedicle-sparing approach combined with short segmental fusion offers a safe means of achieving concurrent decompression and segmental stabilization and is an option for certain subtypes of TDH. Although 6 patients required additional surgery for postoperative complications, all patients experienced improvement relative to their preoperative status.
Gregory C. Wiggins, Sohail Mirza, Carlo Bellabarba, G. Alex West, Jens R. Chapman, and Christopher I. Shaffrey
Anterior decompression and stabilization for thoracic spinal tumors often involves a thoracotomy and can be associated with surgical approach–related complications. An alternative to thoracotomy is surgery via a costotransversectomy exposure.
To delineate the risks of surgery, the authors reviewed their prospective database for patients who had undergone surgery via either of these approaches for thoracic or thoracolumbar tumors. The complications were recorded and graded based on severity and risk of impact on patient outcome.
Between September 1995 and April 2001, the authors performed 29 costotransversectomies (Group 1) and 18 thoracolumbar or combined (Group 2) approaches as initial operations for thoracic neoplasms. The age, sex, pre-operative motor score, and preoperative Frankel grade did not significantly differ between the groups. In the costotransversectomy group there were greater numbers of metastases, upper thoracic procedures, and affected vertebral levels; additionally, the comorbidity rate based on Charlson score, was higher. The mean Frankel grades at discharge were not significantly different whereas the discharge motor and last follow-up motor scores were better in Group 2. There were 11 Group 1 and seven Group 2 patients who suffered at least one complication. The number or patients with complications, the mean number of complications, and severity of complications did not differ between the groups.
Compared with anterior or combined approaches, the incidence and severity of perioperative complications in the surgical treatment of thoracic and thoracolumbar spinal tumors is similar in patients who undergo costotransversectomy. Costotransversectomy may be the preferred operation in patients with significant medical comorbidity or tumors involving more than one thoracic vertebra.
Doniel Drazin, J. Patrick Johnson, Tiffany Perry, Michael Y. Wang, Jens R. Chapman, and Bernhard Meyer
Richard J. Bransford, Jens R. Chapman, Andrea C. Skelly, and Ellen M. VanAlstyne
The purpose of this paper was to systematically review and critically appraise the evidence for whether there are differences in outcomes or recovery after thoracic spinal cord injuries (SCIs) based on the spinal level, the timing of intervention, or cause of SCI.
Systematic searches were conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE through January 5, 2012. From 486 articles identified, 10 included data on the population of interest. Included studies were assigned a level of evidence (LOE) rating based on study quality, and an overall strength of evidence was assessed. To estimate the effect of injury level on patient outcomes, the relative risk and risk difference were calculated when data were available.
From 486 citations identified, 3 registry studies and 7 retrospective cohort studies met the inclusion criteria. All were rated as being of poor quality (LOE III). Limited literature exists on the epidemiology of traumatic and nontraumatic SCI. Few studies evaluated outcomes based on SCI level within the thoracic spine. Pulmonary complications and thromboembolic events were less common in persons with lower thoracic SCI (T7–12) than in those with higher thoracic SCI (T1–6) in 2 large studies, but no differences were found in functional outcomes in 4 smaller studies. Patients undergoing earlier surgery (< 72 hours) may have fewer ventilator, ICU, and hospital days than those undergoing later surgery. One small study of SCI during repair of aortic aneurysm compared with traumatic SCI reported similar outcomes for both groups. There are substantial deficiencies in the scientific literature on thoracic SCI in regard to assessment, outcomes ratings, and effectiveness of therapy.
The overall strength of evidence for all outcomes reported is low. Definitive conclusions should not be drawn regarding the prognosis for outcome and recovery after thoracic SCI. From a physiological standpoint, additional methodologically rigorous studies that take into consideration various levels of injury in more anatomically and physiologically relevant form are needed. Use of validated, comprehensive outcomes tools are important to improve our understanding of the impact of thoracic SCI and aid in examining factors in recovery from thoracic SCI.
Gerald A. Grant, Sohail K. Mirza, Jens R. Chapman, H. Richard Winn, David W. Newell, Dolors T. Jones, and M. Sean Grady
Object. The authors retrospectively reviewed 121 patients with traumatic cervical spine injuries to determine the risk of neurological deterioration following early closed reduction.
Methods. After excluding minor fractures and injuries without subluxation, the medical records and imaging studies (computerized tomography and magnetic resonance [MR] images) of 82 patients with bilateral and unilateral locked facet dislocations, burst fractures, extension injuries, or miscellaneous cervical fractures with subluxation were reviewed. Disc injury was defined on MR imaging as the presence of herniation or disruption: a herniation was described as deforming the thecal sac or nerve roots, and a disruption was defined as a disc with high T2-weighted signal characteristics in a widened disc space. Fifty-eight percent of patients presented with complete or incomplete spinal cord injuries. Thirteen percent of patients presented with a cervical radiculopathy, 22% were intact, and 9% had only transient neurological deficits in the field.
Early, rapid closed reduction, using serial plain radiographs or fluoroscopy and Gardner—Wells craniocervical traction, was achieved in 97.6% of patients. In two patients (2.4%) closed reduction failed and they underwent emergency open surgical reduction. The average time to achieve closed reduction was 2.1 ± 0.24 hours (standard error of the mean).
The incidence of disc herniation and disruption in the 80 patients who underwent postreduction MR imaging was 22% and 24%, respectively. However, the presence of disc herniation or disruption did not affect the degree of neurological recovery, as measured by American Spinal Injury Association motor score and the Frankel scale following early closed reduction. Only one (1.3%) of 80 patients deteriorated, but that occurred more than 6 hours following closed reduction.
Conclusions. Although disc herniation and disruption can occur following all types of traumatic cervical fracture subluxations, the incidence of neurological deterioration following closed reduction in these patients is rare. The authors recommend early closed reduction in patients presenting with significant motor deficits without prior MR imaging.

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“And here Mr. Rymer's objections against these plays are to be impartially weighed, that we may see whether they are of weight enough to turn the balance against our country
“It is evident those plays, which he arraigns, have moved ,both those passions in a high degree upon the stage.
To give the glory of this away from the poet, and to place it upon the actors, seems unjust.
tc One reason is, because whatever actors they have found, the event has been the same; that is, the same passions have been always moved; which shews that there is something of force and merit in the plays themselves, conducing to the design of raising these two passions: and suppose them ever to have been excellently acted, yet action only adds grace, vigour, and more life, upon the stage; but cannot give it wholly where it is not first. But, secondly, I dare appeal to those who have never seen them acted, if they have not found these two passions moved within them: and if the general voice will carry it, Mr. Rymer's prejudice will take off his single
testimony. "This, being matter of fact, is reasonably to be established by this appeal; as, if one man says it is night, when the rest of the world conclude it to be day, there needs no farther argument against him that it is so.
“If he urge that the general taste is depraved, his arguments to prove this can at best but evince that our poets took not the best way to raise those passions: but experience proves against him, that those means, which they have used, have been successful, and have produced them.
“And one reason of that success is, in my opinion, this; that Shakspeare and Fletcher have written to the genius of the age
and nation in which they lived; for though nature, as he objects, is the same in all places, and reason too the same; yet the climate, the age, the disposition of the people, to whom a poet writes, may be so different, that what pleased the Greeks would not satisfy an English audience.
“And if they proceed upon a foundation of truer reason to please the Athenians than Shakspeare and Fletcher to please the English, it only shews that the Athenians were a more judicious people; but the poet's business is certainly to please the audience.
“Whether our English audience have been pleased hitherto
with acorns, as he calls it, or with bread, is the next question; that is, whether the means which Shakspeare and Fletcher have used, in their plays, to raise those passions beforenamed, be better applied to the ends by the Greek poets than by them. And perhaps we shall not grant him this wholly: let it be yielded that a writer is not to run down with the stream, or to please the people by their usual methods, but rather to reform their judgments, it still remains to prove that our theatre needs this total reformation.
“The faults, which he has found in their design, are rather wittily aggravated in many places than reasonably urged; and as much may be returned on the Greeks by one who were as witty as himself.
"They destroy not, if they are granted, the foundation of the fabric; only take away from the beauty of the symmetry; for example, the faults in the character of the King, in 'King and No-king,' are not, as he calls them, such as render him detestable, but only imperfections which accompany human nature, and are for the most part excused by the violence of his love; so that they destroy not our pity or concernment for him: this answer may be applied to most of his objections of that kind.
“And Rolla committing many murders, when he is answerable but for one, is too severely arraigned by him; for, it adds to our horror and detestation of the criminal; and poetic justice is not neglected neither; for we stab him in our minds for every offence which he commits; and the point, which the poet is to gain on the audience, is not so much in the death of an offender as the raising a horror of his crimes.
“That the criminal should neither be wholly guilty, nor wholly innocent, but so participating of both as to move both pity and terror, is certainly a good rule, but not perpetually to be observed; for that were to make all tragedies too much alike; which objection he foresaw, but has not fully answered.
“To conclude, therefore; if the plays of the ancients are more correctly plotted, ours are more beautifully written. And, if we can raise passions as high on worse foundations, it shews our genius in tragedy is greater; for in all other parts of it the English have manifestly excelled them.”
The original of the following letter is preserved in the Library at Lambeth, and was kindly imparted to the public by the reverend Dr. Vyse. Copy of an original letter from John Dryden, Esq. to his
sons in Italy, from a MS. in the Lambeth Library, marked
No. 933, p. 56. (Superscribed)
" Al illustrissimo Sigre.
"In Roma. "Franca per Mantoua.
“Sept. the 3d, our style. "Dear Sons, “Being now at Sir William Bowyer's in the country, I cannot write at large, because I find myself somewhat indisposed with a cold, and am thick of hearing, rather worse than
was in town. I am glad to find, by your letter of July 26th, your style, that you are both in health; but wonder you should think me so negligent as to forget to give you an account of the ship in which your parcel is to come. I have written to you two or three letters concerning it, which I have sent by safe hands, as I told you, and doubt not but you have them before this can arrive to you. Being out of town, I have forgotten the ship's name, which your mother will inquire, and put it into her letter, which is joined with mine. But the master's name I remember: he is called Mr. Ralph Thorp, the ship is bound to Leghorn, consigned to Mr. Peter and Mr. Thomas Ball, merchants. I am of your opinion, that by Tonson's means almost all our letters have miscarried for this last year. But, however, he has missed of his design in the dedi. cation, though he had prepared the book for it; for, in every figure of Æneas he has caused him to be drawn like King William, with a hooked nose. After my return to town, I intend to alter a play of Sir Robert Howard's, written long since, and lately put into my hands; it is called “The Conquest' of China by the Tartars.” It will cost me six weeks study, with the probable benefit of a hundred pounds. In the mean time I am writing a song for St. Cecilia's Feast, who, you know, is the patroness of music. This is troublesome, and no way beneficial; but I could not deny the stewards of the feast, who came in a body to me to desire that kindness, one
of them being Mr. Bridgeman, whose parents are your mother's friends. I hope to send you thirty guineas between Michaelmas and Christmas, of which I will give you an account when I come to town. I remember the counsel you give me in your letter; but dissembling, though lawful in some cases, is not my talent; yet, for your sake, I will struggle with the plain openness of my nature, and keep in my just resentments against that degenerate order. In the mean time, I flatter not myself with any manner of hopes, but do my duty, and suffer for God's sake; being assured, before-hand, never to be rewarded, though the times should alter. Towards the latter end of this month, September, Charles will begin to recover his perfect health, according to his nativity, which, casting it myself, I am sure is true, and all things. hitherto have happened accordingly to the very time that I predicted them: I hope at the same time to recover more health, according to my age. Remember me to poor Harry, whose prayers I earnestly desire. My Virgil succeeds in the world beyond its desert or my expectation. You know the profits might have been more; but neither my conscience nor my honour would suffer me to take them; but I never can repent of my constancy, since I am thoroughly persuaded of the justice of the cause for which I suffer. It has pleased God to raise up many friends to me amongst my enemies, though they who ought to have been my friends are negligent of me. I am called to dinner, and cannot go on with this letter, which I desire you to excuse; and am "Your most affectionate father,
"John DRYDEN." ;
EDMUND SMITH is one of those lucky writers who have, without much labour, attained high reputation, and who are mentioned with reverence rather for the possession than the exertion of uncommon abilities.
Of his life little is known; and that little claims no praise but what can be given to intellectual excellence seldom employed to any virtuous purpose. His character, as given by Mr. Oldisworth with all the partiality of friendship, which is said by Dr. Burton to shew "what fine things one man of parts can say of another," and which, however, comprises great part of what can be known of Mr. Smith, it is better to transcribe at once than to take by pieces. I shall subjoin such little memorials as accident has enabled me to collect.
Mr. EDMUND Smith was the only son of an eminent merchant, one Mr. Neale, by a daughter of the famous Baron Lechmere. Some misfortunes of his father, which were soon followed by his death, were the occasion of the son's being left very young in the hands of a near relation (one who married Mr. Neale's sister) whose name was Smith.
This gentleman and his lady treated him as their own child, and put him to Westminster School, under the care of Dr. Busby; whence, after the loss of his faithful and generous guardian (whose name he assumed and retained) he was removed to Christ-church, in Oxford, and there by his aunt handsomely maintained till her death; after which he continued a member of that learned and ingenious society till within five years of his own; though, some time before his leaving Christchurch, he was sent for by his mother to Worcester, and owned and acknowledged as her legitimate son; which had not been mentioned, but to wipe off the aspersions that were ignorantly cast by some on his birth. It is to be remembered, for our Author's honour, that, when at Westminster election

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So..this is my first anime post..should have been much more, but just occured to me to share my wisdom about anime, cause i can say i am an anime freak..since i saw Sailor Moon a few years ago.
So this is my update..i have recently finished watching „Dance in the Vampire Bund”. I think is really coll and i liked it very much. It’s about the Queen of Vampires, Mina Tepes( some connection with Vlad Tepes, whom is supposed to be the original vampire, lol, i’m from Transilvania, near the castle of Dracula, but haven’t seen any vampires, so sorry to break your expectations), she is trying to establish a vampire bund, a place for all vampires while nurturing her love for Akira, her werewolf servant. It only has 12 episodes and i think is an 18+ kind of anime, so boys be sure to check it out:)
here is a link where you can watch it online http://www.animeultima.tv/watch/dance-in-the-vampire-bund-english-subbed-dubbed-online/
P.S i found this video on youtube..enjoy:)

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A tiny egg box is usually used, which is subsequently placed inside the incubator by the keepers of the colony. An suitable substrate for the species is contained within the egg box, such as sphagnum moss, peat moss, vermiculite, or perlite, depending on the species. Dampen the substrate just a little bit, but don’t get it too wet, since standing water might be harmful to your eggs.
- 1 How do you hatch a lizard egg?
- 2 How long do lizard eggs take to hatch?
- 3 What do you do if you find a lizard egg?
- 4 How are baby lizards born?
- 5 How do you keep lizard eggs alive?
- 6 How do you know if a lizard egg is alive?
- 7 Do lizards stay with their eggs?
- 8 Do lizard eggs hatch at the same time?
- 9 How do you know if a lizard egg is fertile?
- 10 Are lizard eggs soft or hard?
- 11 Can baby lizards survive on their own?
- 12 What do I feed a baby lizard?
- 13 How long are lizards pregnant?
- 14 Do lizards eat their babies?
How do you hatch a lizard egg?
To successfully hatch lizard eggs, you must create an environment that is similar to the conditions in which the eggs are placed in the wild by the mother. These circumstances can differ from one species to another, but there are several constants that all lizard eggs require, which include heat, moisture, and air.
How long do lizard eggs take to hatch?
Lizard eggs hatch around 40 to 60 days and need at least a year to develop and breed, depending on the species.
What do you do if you find a lizard egg?
If you find eggs, they are most likely to be reptile in origin. In contrast to bird eggs, reptile eggs are squishy. If you are able to return them to the spot where you discovered them, do so; nevertheless, avoid rotating them if at all possible. If you are unable to re-plant them in the ground, place them in a container in the same orientation as you discovered them when you found them.
How are baby lizards born?
The vast majority of lizards reproduce by depositing eggs. In several tiny species, the quantity of eggs laid or clutched is quite consistent from one laying or clutch to the next. Many geckos lay one or two eggs at a time (depending on the species), while some skinks produce clutches of two eggs. For example, all anoles (genus Anolis) lay only a single egg at a time.
How do you keep lizard eggs alive?
If your lizards lay their eggs in the open, place a small deli cup over the eggs to keep them safe from the elements. Make a tiny hole in the bottom of the cup to allow for a small bit of ventilation, and place a slightly wet paper towel in the container to prevent it from becoming too dry.
How do you know if a lizard egg is alive?
Eggs that are healthy should be pink and crimson in color, with a few blood vessels within.
- If the egg glows yellow, it indicates that it is either infertile or dead, or that not enough time has elapsed for development to be seen. When eggs are infertile or dead, they will turn an off-white or yellowish tint, and they will ultimately develop mold or collapse in.
Do lizards stay with their eggs?
The majority of lizard species lay their eggs in an isolated, thermally stable spot, bury them, and then disappear into the woods. The majority of monitor lizards, geckos, and agamids have adapted to abandon their eggs in this manner through time.
Do lizard eggs hatch at the same time?
According to recent study, unborn lizards can explode from their eggs several days before their due date if vibrations indicate a threat from a hungry predator. The preterm hatchlings essentially “hit the ground running— they hatch at the same time as they launch into a sprint,” according to behavioral ecologist J.D. Slater.
How do you know if a lizard egg is fertile?
Holding a flashlight up to the egg and looking for a pinkish embryo within will help you determine whether or not they are viable. Candling is the term used to describe the technique of momentarily lighting up an egg to determine whether there is something inside it.
Are lizard eggs soft or hard?
The majority of reptile eggs have a soft, leathery feel to them, however the minerals in the eggs can occasionally cause the shell to become hard, similar to that of a bird eggshell.
Can baby lizards survive on their own?
Baby lizards are extremely self-sufficient. They are capable of surviving without their mother from the moment they enter this planet. In contrast to adult lizards, hatchlings may consume the same foods that an adult lizard consumes right from the start. Baby lizards defend themselves from predators by burrowing their bodies into the earth at night.
What do I feed a baby lizard?
For juvenile lizards, it is critical that they have a nutritious diet. During their first several months of life, they are forming the foundations of their muscular and skeletal systems. Garden lizards are mostly bug eaters, with a few fruits and vegetables thrown in for good measure. The ideal insects for newborn lizards are flightless fruit flies, pinhead crickets, and bottle fly spikes, all of which have no wings.
How long are lizards pregnant?
A lizard egg can be fertilized for up to 12 months after it is laid. The vast majority of young lizards are self-sufficient from birth, and are able to move, run, and eat alone. Depending on the species, the young achieve adulthood between 18 months and 7 years of age. Some lizards may live for up to 50 years in the wild.
Do lizards eat their babies?
As a result, unless the parent has a method of distinguishing between its own offspring and others (a process known as kin recognition), it may accidentally consume its own young (it is, after all in the parents best interest to eat other parents offspring, because they get a meal out of it, and it gets rid of potential competitors).

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Principles of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics PDF & eBook
Principles of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics McGraw Hill PDF download is a book written by Krynine and published by McGraw Hill. Initially published in 1957, this book is a vintage text now that still continues to serve the engineering community.
This book is aimed at helping civil engineers in understanding the geology of their construction sites.
It is very important for an engineer to know everything about the site and this book covers the different aspects of a site that need to be kept in consideration before the formulation of a construction plan or design.
Principles of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics PDF Description:
Principles of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics PDF McGraw Hill Pdf download deals with geotechnics too which is the application of engineering principles in the interpretation of the Earth’s crust and other factors related to land.
Readers will learn which land is suitable for development processes and human activity. Moreover, they will learn how to make the Earth more ideal for these things.
From soil mechanics and rock mechanism to hydrology, students will be able to touch upon everything because all these things are involved in engineering geology.
Before a project is started, extensive research into the land is made which involved the hydrologic of the area along with geography.
This book is suitable for geotechnical engineers who need to understand the suitability of a place for construction practices.
For example, readers will learn how to determine whether a place falls in the hazard zone for any natural disaster or if erosion is a destruction factor in the region. Predictions can be made for building bridges, buildings, and other human structures.
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Davies Associates is a full-service design studio specializing in environmental graphics, corporate identity, print graphics and web design.
Founded in 1980 by Noel Davies, the firm approaches every project with the goal of achieving creative design solutions that are functional, cost-effective and uniquely tailored to each client, product or architectural environment.
Davies Associates prides itself on the ability to work collaboratively with clients, architects and other members of the design team, resulting in a cohesive, integrated product. Print graphics, advertising and web design work together to create and maintain a strong brand identity, while signage and environmental graphics complement the architectural experience.
Davies Associatesí clients include architects, developers, professional firms, financial organizations and governmental agencies. National and international projects include retail centers, corporate developments, hotels/resorts, residential projects, hospitals, recreational facilities, universities, civic buildings and performing arts facilities. Much of the firmís work is performed for repeat clients.

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Steyr Arms is giving the Scout rifle a new look with an expanded color scheme that includes black, olive drab green, “Mud” brown and of course, grey. Mud is Steyr’s brand of flat dark earth.
But the best news may be the new pricing scheme that lowers the Scout rifle’s MSRP to just $1,699. And to celebrate its 150th anniversary, Steyr is knocking another $200 off the sticker through the end of the year, bringing to final price of the Scout down to $1,499. It’s not a rebate, it’s just a temporary low price across the board.
The Scout is a storied bolt-action rifle developed in collaboration with gun industry legend Col. Jeff Cooper designed to be a flexible general-purpose rifle for fighting and hunting.
Chambered for .308 Winchester, with its 20-inch cold hammer-forged, fluted barrel the Scout hits hard enough for most North American game and is plenty accurate for a field gun.
Several features define the Scout Rifle and the Steyr Scout is the quintessential model. It has a magazine cutoff to allow shooters to load the chamber manually, a backup magazine in the buttstock and folding backup aperture, or “ghost ring” iron sights.
Of course what dominates the Scout Rifle design is the forward-set scope rail. The Scout was originally designed for use with a fixed, low-power long eye-relief riflescope ahead of the ejector port.
This gives the shooter the benefit of some magnification without obstructing the field of view for the sake of situational awareness, a benefit to military scouts and game stalkers alike.
The Steyr Scout also has traditional scope rails for shooters who want to mount a scope up close as you would on any other rifle.
It is a fairly lightweight rifle at 6.6 pounds, another core characteristic of the Scout Rifle. That includes the bipod which is integrated into the forend. The stock has no fewer than five sling points for a wide option of sling styles and methods.
Purists will want to use a Ching Sling, which was Cooper’s preferred method of slinging a rifle.
Thanks to these new prices it’s never been easier to get a Steyr Scout. And with these colors it’s possible to get one to suit your specific shooting needs. But to get that extra $200 you’ll have to move fast before the promotion ends.
For more information about these and other great Steyr firearms head over to the company’s website.
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Three persons have been arrested by the police in Assam for allegedly gang-raping a minor…
Assam is mulling to have at least 15,000 Anganwadi Centres by 2026. This was announced by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam inaugurated of nearly 1,000 Model Anganwadi Centres across Assam today, with the aim to strengthen formative learning among young children.
With inauguration of nearly 1,000 Model Anganwadi Centres across Assam today, we have taken a giant step towards strengthening formative learning among young children.
Our Govt seeks to construct 15,000 such model AWCs before 2026. pic.twitter.com/S1fFJTBcvg
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 14, 2022


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Seeing a boss in a dream can hold significant meaning and interpretation, especially when viewed through the lens of Islam. The spiritual implications of such dreams delve into the realm of guidance and authority, reflecting the need for direction in one’s life. Understanding the Islamic interpretation and meaning behind boss dreams provides insight into the spiritual desire for alignment with higher principles. Discover the hidden messages and spiritual significance of boss dreams in Islam.
In Islam, the concept of a boss is referred to as a “Qasim.” A boss is someone who holds a position of authority and responsibility within the workplace. In Islam, it is encouraged to respect and obey one’s boss, as long as their commands do not conflict with Islamic principles. Honoring the boss’s directives and maintaining good relations is considered important in Islamic ethics.
Boss Dream Meaning Islamic Interpretation
In Islam, dreaming about a boss symbolize power, authority, or a need for guidance in one’s life. It can indicate a desire for recognition, success, or the need to assert oneself. The context of the dream and the emotions associated with it play a significant role in understanding its specific meaning.
In Islam, the term “boss” refers to a person in a position of authority within the workplace. It is advised to respect and obey them, as long as their instructions align with Islamic teachings and principles.
Romantic Dreams About My Boss
Having romantic dreams about your boss may indicate a subconscious attraction or admiration for their qualities, such as confidence or leadership. However, it’s essential to distinguish between dreams and reality. It’s advisable to maintain professional boundaries and focus on maintaining a respectful and appropriate relationship in the workplace.
Old Boss Dream Meaning
- Nostalgia: The dream may signify a sense of longing or nostalgia for a previous period of your life when you worked under that boss. It could represent a desire to relive past experiences or the positive aspects associated with that time.
- Unfinished Business: The dream might suggest unresolved issues or unfinished business related to your previous boss. It could symbolize lingering thoughts, emotions, or unresolved conflicts that need attention or closure.
- Lessons and Reflection: Dreaming about an old boss could also serve as a reminder to reflect on the lessons learned from that experience. It may prompt self-evaluation and introspection regarding the impact of that boss on your professional growth and development.
Dream about sleeping with your boss mean
Dreaming about sleeping with your boss may reflect power dynamics and desires related to authority and control. It could symbolize a subconscious desire for recognition, career advancement, or a need for validation. However, it is essential to remember that dreams are subjective and do not necessarily reflect real-life desires or intentions.
Fighting with your boss in a dream
Dreaming about fighting with your boss can symbolize underlying conflicts or power struggles within your professional life. It may indicate frustration, disagreements, or a need to assert yourself in the workplace. This dream could serve as a reminder to address any unresolved issues with your boss or find healthier ways to navigate challenging work dynamics.
Boss Dream Spiritual Meaning
From a spiritual perspective, dreaming about a boss may signify the need for guidance and direction in your life. It could indicate a search for spiritual authority or a desire to align your actions with higher principles. This dream may encourage you to seek inner guidance and connect with your higher self to navigate important decisions and responsibilities.
Exploring the Islamic interpretation and meaning of seeing a boss in dreams reveals the deeper spiritual aspects at play. These dreams invite introspection, highlighting the search for guidance and alignment with higher principles. By understanding the significance of boss dreams in Islam, individuals can gain valuable insights into their spiritual journey and find clarity in navigating their path towards personal and professional growth. Embrace the wisdom and spiritual messages hidden within boss dreams.

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Because Alcoa (AA) is a pure-play commodity producer like Century Aluminum (CENX) and Rio Tinto (RIO), its fortunes are closely tied to commodity prices. Bauxite, alumina, and aluminum are the three key commodities that Alcoa sells.
As we noted previously, there is a significant divergence in analysts’ opinions over the outlook for aluminum prices (DBB). In this article, we’ll look at aluminum’s bullish drivers.
Aluminum, like most other commodities, is driven by the underlying supply-demand dynamics. During its 1Q17 earnings call, Alcoa (AA) raised its 2017 global aluminum demand forecast to 4.5%–5.0% from its previous guidance of 4.0%.
Now, Alcoa sees higher aluminum demand in the world, with the exception of China. During its 1Q17 earnings call, Norsk Hydro (NHYDY) also raised its aluminum demand forecast to 4.0%–6.0% from the previous projection of 3.0%–5.0%.
Higher demand in China, led by the country’s growing car sales and better-than-expected construction activity, helped improve aluminum’s demand environment. China is the world’s largest aluminum consumer, so even a slight uptick in Chinese demand has a disproportionate impact on global markets.
Demand has not been a major concern in aluminum’s case. Aluminum’s price action has largely been driven by supply-side factors, especially Chinese aluminum exports. In 1Q17, Chinese aluminum production rose 14.2% year-over-year. Thanks to its domestic demand, Chinese aluminum exports registered a yearly fall in 1Q17.
Demand and supply-side factors appear to look supportive of aluminum prices. However, the bears also have some valid arguments, which we’ll discuss in the next article.

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2024 Polestar 2 debuts with first-ever RWD option, new motors, added range, and more
This morning, Polestar shared details of its upcoming 2024 model year Polestar 2 sedan that features upgrades well beyond the cosmetic. In addition to a revamped front end to match its 3 SUV sibling, the 2024 Polestar 2 will arrive with upgrades to its battery and motors, delivering more power and acceleration.
Zero-emission vehicle market share hits record 8.7 per cent in Q3 2022: StatsCan
The latest release from Statistics Canada shows zero-emission vehicle registrations, led by battery-electric vehicles, resumed their steady climb in Q3 after a dip in Q2
Electreon to deploy public wireless EV charging road in Germany
Electreon, a developer of wireless and in-road wireless EV charging technology, will deploy its technology in a public wireless road project in Germany, which will power a public electric bus.
Canadian fleets are able to transition more vehicles to zero-emission than they think
Fleet operators unsure about switching to zero-emission could be in for a pleasant surprise. According to telematics experts at Geotab, many fleets are now able to transition as much of 30 per cent of their vehicles.
Winnebago Unveils eRV2 All-Electric Camper
Winnebago unveiled a fully-operational prototype of its all-electric, zero-emission RV at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa. Known as the eRV2, the prototype emerged from Winnebago Industries’ original eRV concept vehicle, which debuted at the same event last year.


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Is there any doubt that big-cap financials are the key to this market?
What's worked for two months? Sell the rally in financials. This is crunch time for the two-day rally...and not surprisingly, they are pushing the old trade hard today.
The two most important stocks are Citi and Merrill . Citi had a loss, but better than expected, and since the fourth quarter they have progressively cut the losses in half (from a loss of $1.99 to a loss of $1.02 to a loss of $0.49). Bad by historic standards, but a steady improvement.
Merrill took bigger writedowns than expected, a bigger loss than expected, and already bulls are arguing that this is another "kitchen sink" quarter for the company (they said that last quarter). Still, the overall numbers are still so weak it's hard to argue for any kind of rally here.
What is likely to happen here is a bifurcation of financials: those that are considered the best-managed, lowest-risk, like JP Morgan , will outperform the others, and this is how it should be. But this time, they may outperform by a wide margin.
Already, regional banks like Huntington Banc shares , Zion , Fifth Third are back to their Sell on Rally mode, down 5-9 percent. However, brokers are clearly looking to hold their gains, Merrill is trying to go positive, and Lehman is up nearly 5 percent.
Finally, I don't want to act like I'm ignoring tech. There are problems here. I won't do fundamentals, I'll make it simpler. Consider that:
1) tech was considered a safe haven;
2) tech is now the largest sector of the S&P 500 (16.4 percent);
3) Google and Microsoft make up about 18% of the tech index.
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Despite the new Nowra bridge being built over water, construction will have a "major" effect on traffic, said Kiama MP Gareth Ward.
"I have to be blunt - there will be major traffic implications but there's just no alternative," Mr Ward said.
"We have a bridge that has reached the end of its serviceable life. We need to build a bridge that's going to last another 100 years. Will there be short-term impacts? Yes. Will there be long-term benefits? Absolutely."
READ MORE: Builder of new Nowra bridge announced
Mr Ward said Transport for NSW initially planned to close Illaroo Road for 12 months, but he said he wasn't going to stand for that.
"I think the major impacts will be experienced by people in North Nowra and Bomaderry," he said.
"There will be impacts from motorists coming from the north and the south, but as we work on the turning lane out of Illaroo Road."


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Lawrence road reopened for holiday period
THE main road between Lawrence and Maclean on Woodford Island has opened to traffic again this afternoon to help meet the busy holiday period demand.
The Lawrence/Maclean Road was damaged by flooding in March this year and traffic was reduced to one lane because of safety concerns. It has been closed on a daily basis since early November so Clarence Valley Council staff can undertake repairs.
The council's works and civil director, Troy Anderson, said those repairs were not complete but enough had been done to open two lanes of traffic to cope with the holiday period demand.
"We will keep the road open until probably January 18 when we will come back to complete the work,” he said.
"We had hoped it would be finished by Christmas but there has been more involved than first thought and we've had some weather disruptions.”
Mr Anderson said restoration work on other roads impacted by slippage during the flood would start after the work on Woodford Island was finished.


Minutes from the May 2012
Connecticut Robotics Society Meeting:
The meeting started at 1pm
It was small, but interesting.
There was a demonstration of the gear train/pulley system designed by students in the GHAMAS CAD class and then built with the Rapid-Prototyping machine. There was also a discussion of the “lessons learned” in doing this project.
There was a huge give-a-way of lot of “interesting” and potentially “useful” electronic parts and equipment.


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A company has a BYOD policy that includes tablets and smart phones. In the case of a legal investigation,
which of the following poses the greatest security issues?
Recovering sensitive documents from a device if the owner is unable or unwilling to cooperate
Making a copy of all of the files on the device and hashing them after the owner has provided the PIN
Using GPS services to locate the device owner suspected in the investigation
Wiping the device from a remote location should it be identified as a risk in the investigation

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Many people across the United States are over-weight and are looking for guaranteed solutions to their problems. If you are one of them, you may already know the struggle it is to find something that works and keeps on working. A lot of individuals have turned to weight loss pills, such as Hoodia diet pills for an answer. Although this is a great product, it is unfortunate that some people only rely on them to solve their issues. Many have the wrong idea that diet pills alone can help them to lose weight.
If you watch any infomercial about a dieting pill that claims to work without any extra help, it’s a lie. The only way to lose a lot of fat with no work is to get liposuction and even that at times can be unhealthy. Many who get liposuction still have to work out to lose all of the extra skin left behind. If you truly want to lose weight with Hoodia diet pills, you will need to include a healthy diet and working out. With the combo of the three, you will have better and quicker results. If you notice that you have an overeating problem and eat tons of junk foods, you will first need to fix these issues. You should try to eliminate all unhealthy foods from your life. To avoid binge eating, you can treat yourself to a small portion of your favorite snack every now and then. This will help to curve your craving for it for the time being.
You will then need to eat foods that are more fulfilling, so that you are full quicker. Another technique is to eat slower. When you give time for your food to digest, you will notice that your hunger will disappear before you are ready to grab another plate. Once you have fixed your dieting, it is time to fix up your lifestyle. Not all overweight people are lazy, but adding extra activities to your day won’t hurt, in fact, it will only benefit your weight loss goals. Try making the exercise routines fun, so that you won’t dread doing them each day.
You should consult with your health physician for a work out recommendation for your health. You don’t want to start of too strenuous. Try everyday activities, such as playing a sport in the park with family and friends or swimming. Jog around the park with people you know or your dog if you have one. With these two factors added to your daily dose of Hoodia diet pills, you will begin to see your regimen working. Just try to keep it up, so that you can reach your weight loss goal quickly and effectively. After you lose the weight you desire, you should continue to eat healthy and work out. Keep a bottle of Hoodia diet pills on hand, so that it can continue to curve your appetite.


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This time its Saabâ€™s turn to feel the pain, as three new images of Saabâ€™s Turbo X hit the net just shy of its official Frankfurt Motor Show unveiling.
The Saab Turbo X is the tasty little limited edition Swedish hot-rod that Saab will be using to introduce their new XWD Haldex AWD system. The trick XWD system is capable of splitting the Turbo Xâ€™s drive front to rear and side to side care of a new electronic limited slip differential.
According to the folks over at Trollhattan Saab the new XWD system is so effective the Turbo X has outrun Porscheâ€™s 911 Turbo on a slalom course during testing â€“ a feat not to be sneezed at.
Although official details of the Turbo X have not yet been released by Saab, we do know that it will feature a 2.8-litre V6 developing 209kW/280hp and 400Nm endowing the Turbo X with enough mumbo to rocket it from 0-100 km/h (62mph) in 5.7 seconds. Trollhatten Saab believe that the Turbo X will be a manual transmission only affair.
Saab will be limiting production to 2000 units.
Images are courtesy of trollhattensaab.net and if Saabs are your poison I can thoroughly recommend a visit to their site. What these guys donâ€™t know about Saabâ€™s isnâ€™t worth knowing.
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Meeting at the Mississippi Supreme Court building, judges, district attorneys, law enforcement officials, and new leadership at the Mississippi Department of Corrections converged to find better ways to return prisoners to society once they’ve completed their sentences.
At 17,326 inmates, Mississippi’s prison population is at a two-year low.
“To see a constant decline,” said Barton Norfleet of PEER to the Mississippi Corrections and Criminal Justice Oversight Task Force, “we really need to focus on intervention programs, reviewing sentencing policies and others.”
Therefore, re-entry is on the forefront of the task force’s recommendations to the 2021 Legislature.
“We know the solution is moral rehabilitation and we know how to get there,” Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain said. “In our re-entry model, we have a real need for mental health programs to help inmates break drug addictions.”
The task force was established after comprehensive criminal justice reform was passed by the 2014 Mississippi Legislature to help former inmates transition back into society among other things. According to the National Institute of Justice, a third of prisoners released in Mississippi return within three years but, in five years, the state’s recidivism rate jumps to 77 percent.
“Throughout my time serving the public, providing for the safety of our citizens and the human dignity of all within the system through criminal justice reform has been one of my top priorities,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “We still have more work to do, and that starts with improving our recidivism rate. The current rate in Mississippi is unacceptable. This criminal justice task force will move our re-entry program in the right direction so inmates are equipped to succeed and thrive out in society.”
The task force, which met Thursday in Jackson, discussed beefing up measures to allow ex-prisoners to re-acquire the tools they need to succeed on the outside, starting with drivers’ licenses and Social Security cards. “I’m just begging for a state I.D. (for inmates),” said Mississippi Parole Board Chairman Steve Pickett.
Commissioner Cain agreed, adding, “You’ve got to have an I.D. to get a job or you have to rob somebody to get a grubstake and then we’ve forced them to come right back to us. We have to equip them. Re-entry is the part that’s missing.”
Judge William “Rusty” Knight, a 10-year Re-entry Court judge in Louisiana invited by Commissioner Cain, told the task force, “Job vocational training, substance abuse programs, and mental health treatment are all desperately needed. No, there won’t be a 100 percent success rate but we can change lives. Recidivism in Louisiana’s Corrections Re-entry program is less than 10 percent.”
The commissioner also invited to speak three former inmates who completed Louisiana’s moral rehabilitation programs at Angola State Prison and graduated college-accredited New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Ronald Olivier, Sidney Deloch, and George King are now chaplains at Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman.
“Together,” said Commissioner Cain, “these guys have done 112 years in prison. We say we can change prisoners and they can re-enter society and these guys prove it. And we are bringing these same programs to Parchman, CMCF (Central Mississippi Correctional Facility) and SMCI (South Mississippi Correctional Institution) to both educate minds and change hearts. This, I believe, is Mississippi’s best hope for real prison reform.”
Cain commended task force Chairman Judge Prentiss Harrell of the 15th District Court, saying, “Judge Harrell has a passion for this Re-entry Court. He wanted to be the first to start with moral rehabilitation programs. This is an historic time in Mississippi, and that’s why I’m here.”
Judge Harrell replied, “Commissioner Cain’s optimism is a breath of fresh air in this age of handwringing and the sky-is-falling mentality. He can and has changed lives and accomplished something.”
In addition, the task force discussed initiatives to allow some portion of Mississippi’s geriatric inmate population to be eligible for early release. “There is a clear misconnection,” said State Defender André de Gruy, “on what is geriatric parole and what is compassionate release. Not all old people are sick and not all sick people are old.”
Finally, Commissioner Cain is moving forward with Mississippi’s Moral Rehabilitation program by building non-denominational churches at Parchman to give all prisoners faith-based options. Cain is not using taxpayer funds but rather is earmarking private donations to build the churches while training inmates for construction jobs.
“My goal,” said the Commissioner, “is to christen the first church built at Parchman’s Unit 30 on Easter morning. Easter is about renewal, and we are renewing Mississippi’s prisons based on compassion, education, and forgiveness.”

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Teach Me To Play Piano By Ear 2021
Luckily, thanks to the technology of today’s technical globe, it no more needs to be such as this. If you intend on teaching yourself to play the piano in the future, the best on the internet piano direction supplies a lot more palatable as well as affordable choices for all budget plans. And these programs teach you just how to find out piano online the method it was meant to be found out – online. That implies no more coping lessons that are hard to understand, or struggling to keep up with the fast lane of a course room setting. You can discover piano on-line precisely like you would in a real classroom setup. Teach Me To Play Piano By Ear
For many people who choose to discover to play piano online, their very first worry is keeping their emphasis when they are exercising. Exercising is an important part of finding out to play piano. While sheet music can be satisfying to study and play, it does not hold any kind of weight in the competitive globe of playing sheet music for a living. Teach Me To Play Piano By Ear
Teach Me To Play Piano By Ear
The quickest method to keep your concentration when examining is to learn to play piano using sheet music. Sheet music is simply strings of notes that are created theoretically. When you are discovering piano, you will find that there are generally a range of tunes that can be played. These songs will certainly be utilized in order to show you the different styles of playing that are common amongst professionals. Teach Me To Play Piano By Ear
In most cases, you will utilize the sheet music as an overview while you exercise what you have just checked out. This coincides sort of strategy that is utilized when learning to play any tool. You need to know how an instrument is made so that you can find out the different components that make it up. In this case, you will be using the piano to play a song in a design comparable to music designs. Teach Me To Play Piano By Ear
There are many individuals that take piano lessons due to the fact that they want to learn to play. These are normally individuals that are a lot more thinking about playing than analysis. These sorts of people usually begin taking novice lessons due to the fact that they can get extremely intriguing songs with a piano. However, many people have a tendency to learn far better when they begin with innovative lessons. Piano lessons for novices entail numerous points that resemble other types of lessons.
If you are seeking the fastest and best way to learn piano, you should consider taking lessons from a tutor. Some individuals are not comfy with this idea. As pointed out above, it is not constantly easy to get along with someone that you do not know quite possibly. This is especially true if the lessons are done on the phone. Because of this, many individuals like to take private lessons. Whether you determine to work with somebody to instruct you is totally your option.
For people that are not interested in investing all their spare time at a piano, there are several options offered for them also. There are on-line tutorials that you can locate and also utilize. A lot of these on the internet tutorials are more affordable than having a tutor to come to your house. Along with being cheaper, a number of these online tutorials have top quality graphics as well as music that can actually help you out. You can also find video clip tutorials that will enable you to see how playing piano jobs, in addition to seeing the secrets as well as whatever related to having fun.
One kind of tutorial that many individuals choose is ones that show you the basics of playing a piano. These tutorials will generally offer you the secrets and exactly how to use them. They might also reveal you how to check out the musical notation, how to check out musical arrangements etc. When you discover the piano, it is essential that you comprehend all the different sorts of things that you require to know in order to play piano.


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INL Tests Advanced Fuel Cell Technology For Industry
Scientists and engineers at Idaho National Laboratory have tested and successfully demonstrated, for the first time, the technical feasibility of directly connecting a catalytic partial oxidation diesel reformer to a 5-kilowatt solid oxide fuel cell system -- converting the diesel fuel into a hydrogen-rich synthesis gas and passing the gas through a fuel cell to generate electricity.
The purpose of this unique three-day test was to gather data to design and integrate a new and revolutionary diesel-powered solid oxide fuel cell system. Ultimately, scientists say, by designing a heat recovery unit into the next-generation system, an efficiency rating of 80 percent can be achieved.
The goal of this new system is to extract twice as much energy out of diesel fuel as current technology extracts, and to replace current internal combustion engine generator sets with more efficient and quieter energy conversion systems.
"This laboratory and all of the companies involved in the test should be proud of this technical accomplishment," said Lyman Frost, INL director of special energy projects. "This test paves the way for cleaner, lower maintenance and more efficient power systems to be used in locations such as remote Alaskan villages."
The diesel reformer unit, designed and built by SOFCo-EFS of Alliance, Ohio, successfully processed two different types of diesel fuel to demonstrate the robust nature of the system in handling special formulated fuels. The first fuel type was a low-sulfur commercial diesel fuel that meets the EPA's 2007 standards for sulfur content. The second fuel type was a synthetic diesel fuel manufactured by Syntroleum at its production plant near Tulsa, Okla.
The solid oxide fuel cell system used in the demonstration was a tubular fuel cell system designed and constructed by Acumentrics of Westwood, Mass. This system is being developed to connect to and operate from a natural gas pipeline with on-cell reforming.
During the demonstration, the fuel cell system was started using natural gas, then switched to a diesel reformate stream coming from the diesel reformer unit. No significant differences in the performance on either fuel were noted during the operation of the combined diesel reformer and fuel cell systems. Prior to this experiment with diesel fuels, the fuel cell had only proven effective using natural gas as the fuel source.
Several environmental advantages associated with this diesel fuel conversion and electricity production process are that less carbon dioxide is released, no nitrous oxide gases are emitted, energy output is improved and the system operates in a nearly silent mode.
Over the next 18 months, the system will be tested using natural gas for an extended period of time at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks. The data gathered will be used to design a totally integrated system with a more powerful solid oxide fuel cell that can support a greater electric generation capacity.
More information in INL can be found at http://www.inel.gov.
This article originally appeared in the 06/01/2005 issue of Environmental Protection.

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A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR BILL EDWARDS FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS’ YOUTH PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM AT THE MAHAFFEY THEATER
APRIL 28 | 7 P.M. TO 10 P.M.
St. Petersburg, FL (March 3, 2023) – Join us on April 28 on the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater Plaza for this Spring’s Party on the Plaza!
This special benefit concert features the Greg Billings Band with proceeds going directly to the art education program, Class Acts. Class Acts is program created to provide students with a field trip to The Mahaffey Theater where they learn classroom subjects via a live theater performance. The program is in its 30th season and teaches Florida core curriculum, and allows Pre-K through 8th grade students to experience the performing arts.
Tickets for this outdoor fundraiser and festival featuring vendors, food trucks, live music by Greg Billings Band are on sale now. Purchase your tickets by April 21 for special early bird pricing of $25. Tickets purchased after April 21, or purchased at the door on April 28 will be $30. Tickets can be purchased online, at our box office, or by calling Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts at (727) 300-2000. For more information on this event including a list of vendors, please visit TheMahaffey.com.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a beautiful view of Tampa Bay with musical guest, Greg Billings Band who came out of retirement especially to do this concert for Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. Greg Billings has become the quintessential front man recognized for his unique vocal tonality, and his ability to grab any audience’s attention. Backed-up by a solid band of expert musicians, the Greg Billings Band brings smiles to the faces of live music lovers everywhere.
Want to support our mission further? Special VIP Experience tickets are available! This VIP ticket includes priority seating in the VIP Section, party favors, complimentary preferred parking, private restrooms, light hors d’oeuvres, one free premium beverage, and access to premium liquors. VIP tickets are $75 per person and proceeds go directly to supporting the Class Acts Youth Performance Series. Members of Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts can purchase VIP tickets for $50 each.
Thank you to our Sponsor, Suncoast Prosperity Advisors, a leading Tampa Bay wealth management firm. Learn more about them at suncoastequity.com.
Please Note: No outside food or beverages are allowed on premise for this event. This includes personal coolers. You will be asked to return these items to your vehicle. Lawn Chairs & Blankets are permitted for this event. We ask that you kindly refrain from bringing pets.
About the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater
The Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater, under the management of Big3 Entertainment, is one of Tampa Bay’s top-rated performing arts venues. Home to the Florida Orchestra, the world class Mahaffey Theater hosts top-quality national and international artists and performances – pop, rock, comedy, theater, dance, classical and interactive engagements and exhibitions. Located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, the 2,031-seat cultural jewel boasts spectacular waterfront views and is located only minutes away from white sandy beaches and world-renowned museums.
About Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts supports performing arts programming at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater. Our mission is to educate, engage and entertain everyone in our community through culturally diverse performances. We present inspiring arts education programs, community outreach initiatives, live mainstage performances and concerts, as well as special events for the enjoyment of the entire community.


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Frequently Asked Questions
Why Was Ministers Island Designated a National Historic Site of Canada?
Ministers Island was designated a national historic site of Canada in 1996. The construction of the estate was led by Sir William Van Horne, a giant of Canadian history who served as President of the Canadian Pacific Railway. As President he led the completion, in just 5 years, of Canada’s first transcontinental railway. This railway was essential to the settlement of the Canadian west and the growth of Canada into a single nation spanning from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific.
The Ministers Island estate was begun in 1890 as Van Horne's summer home and was maintained by the Van Horne family until the 1940s. The estate speaks eloquently about the life and times of Van Horne and his vision of the importance of tourism and agriculture in Canada's development. The estate buildings include a 50-room mansion and a collection of highly original and innovative structures designed by Montreal architect Edward Maxwell: a massive two-storey barn, an ocean-front bathhouse, a windmill, and a gas plant.
The estate captures the characteristic features of landscape design of the time including formal gardens, a farm, recreational facilities, and forests, all integrated into Atlantic Canada's rolling landscape and dramatic views. It also includes paintings by Van Horne, a talented amateur artist and collector, who used this island estate to encourage Canadian landscape painting. The estate influenced the development of other resort communities, most notably Canada’s first resort community, Saint Andrews, New Brunswick.
The only access to Ministers Island is during the hours surrounding low tide by way of a gravel route on the ocean floor. During high tide that route is covered by many feet of ocean water. The Open Hours for safe crossing to/from Ministers Island, like the tides, change daily; Click Here to view them. If you are on the Island past Open Hours you could wait up to 6 hours before safely crossing to the mainland.
Crossing To The Island
The ocean floor between the mainland and the island may be crossed during Open Hours by bus, truck, car, bicycle or on foot. When heading from the mainland to the island stay towards the left side of the route to avoid soft sand that could get your vehicle stuck; when returning to the mainland stay to your right. If you don’t wish to drive you may park your vehicle in the parking lot at the ocean end of Bar Road on the mainland and walk the ½ Km to the Island.
Your easiest option is to purchase tickets online thru this website. That will allow you to by-pass the line of non-prepaid guests when entering. You may also purchase a ticket, using cash or credit card, at the ticket booth that you’ll see upon arriving at the island. Tickets for concert experiences include admission to the Island. You can also purchase an Annual Membership. For more information and to purchase tickets Click Here.
Food & Beverages
A limited selection of food and beverages are available for purchase daily at the gift shop in the Covenhoven mansion. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages to enjoy as a picnic or while touring the Island; you cannot consume those items within the mansion at any time, within the Bathhouse when a group event is in progress, or near the Gardener’s Cottage during a concert event.
The Island has a small gift shop located within the Covenhoven mansion.
Washrooms are located at the Covenhoven mansion. Porta potties are located at various spots around the island.
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash. The one area where dogs are not allowed is in the main house (Covenhoven).
Smoking is not permitted at any location on the Island.
Free vehicle parking is located on the mainland just before the drive along the ocean floor to the island, at the Island ticket booth, the Covenhoven mansion, and the barn.
Bicycles and Motorized Vehicles
All vehicles are permitted on the roadways. No motorized vehicles are permitted on the trails. Non-motorized bicycles are permitted on the trails but riders might find the paths, that are a delight to hike, difficult to navigate by bicycle.
Medical Emergency or Car Stuck Crossing To The Island
In the event of a medical emergency call 911. If your vehicle is stuck on the ocean floor between the mainland and the island call 911. If your car is safely on the Island but won’t start see a Ministers Island volunteer at Covenhoven or the barn for assistance.

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Today, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) gave a speech on the Senate floor condemning Rush Limbaugh for calling troops who support American withdrawal from Iraq “phony soldiers.” He urged his colleagues — both Democratic and Republican — to sign a letter of disapproval to the CEO of Clear Channel.
Instead, Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA) — who voted to criticize MoveOn.org — has decided to commend Limbaugh. Today at 3:16 PM, Kingston introduced a resolution “[c]ommending Rush Hudson Limbaugh III for his ongoing public support of American troops serving both here and abroad.”
From the resolution:
Whereas Mr. Limbaugh’s commitment to American troops serving both here and abroad remains as strong as ever: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives–
(1) recognizes Rush Hudson Limbaugh III for his support of the Marine Corp Law Enforcement Foundation and for providing free subscriptions for active-duty servicemembers;
(2) recognizes Mr Limbaugh’s desire to see American troops achieve a successful outcome in Iraq, Afghanistan and wherever soldiers are stationed; and
(3) commends Mr. Limbaugh’s tireless public support for American troops and their families through radio broadcasts, fundraising and other public support.
Kingston appeared as a guest on Limbaugh’s show as recently as July 3.
Reid also called on Limbaugh to apologize to U.S. troops. On his radio show today, Limbaugh did apologize — not for his own actions but for those of Media Matters and Reid for allegedly disrespecting the soldiers:
I want to apologize to all of the members of the United States Military, both in uniform and out, active duty and retired, for Media Matters for America. They will not apologize to you, and they will not apologize to me. I want to apologize to you on behalf of them. […]
But since you will never get an apology from Jack Murtha for mischaracterizing you as murderers, since you’ll never get an apology from John Kerry, since you won’t get an apology from Media Matters for America or anybody that works there, to all of you in the US Military, I want to apologize to you for them for the, again, firestorm over something that did not happen regarding your valor and your commitment to freedom and democracy last week on this program.
Limbaugh also challenged Reid to “come on this program” and “tell me to my face that I said what I did not say.”
UPDATE: Jane Hamsher calls on Armed Forces Radio to take Rush off the air.
UPDATE II: Army of Dude, a blog by a soldier serving in Iraq, responds to Rush with pictures of a few of his fellow troops, so-called “phony soldiers.”
UPDATE III: The Corner’s Kathryn Jean Lopez approves of Kingston’s resolution.
UPDATE IV: A new poll of “right-of-center” bloggers finds that Limbaugh is their “favorite” person on the right.


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Beyonce Writes Heartfelt Apology to Fans for First Postponed Show
There's no denying Beyonce's work ethic. After all, this is the same woman who performed a series of comeback shows just four months after giving birth to Blue Ivy last year. But even the best at their craft have a bad day now and then. Yesterday, the singer was forced to postpone a show in Antwerp due to "dehydration and exhaustion." As a result, she's written a heartfelt apology to fans for the missed show.
"To my dearest fans in Antwerp," Beyonce wrote in the handwritten letter featured on her website. "I've never postponed a show in my life. It was very hard for me. I promise I will make it up very soon. I'm sorry if I disappointed you."
Bey goes on to thank her supporters for their support during this time. "Thank you for your concern," she continues. "I'm feeling much better now. And I'm ready to give you a great show. "
This evening she'll take the stage for her second scheduled show in Antwerp, a stop on the Mrs. Carter World tour. The tour kicked off in Serbia on April 15 and will come to a close on August 5 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
Thus far, the ''Bow Down" songstress has taken the stage for 20 dates on the trek. There are 11 European shows left before she returns to the U.S., performing in Los Angeles on June 28.
News of Beyonce's canceled Antwerp show further fueled rumors that she's expecting her second child with Jay-Z. At a London show on May 4, when she brought Blue Ivy out onstage, photos captured of the moment showed Beyonce's stomach protruding a bit more than usual. According to MTV, a representative for the former Destiny's Child frontwoman did not return requests to comment on the pregnancy rumors.

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A new way of focusing on customer needs has helped the Council to renew an important quality accreditation. Six years ago, the Housing service was awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification. This is an internationally-recognised quality award which must be renewed every three years. Following a successful re-assessment, the 2008 certificate renewal report noted a number of further improvements, including the introduction of an innovative `customer perspective programme`.
The customer perspective programme was introduced last year to take a close look at all the ways in which Housing communicates with its customers. Leaflets, letters, forms and every other kind of communication have been subjected to close scrutiny. The customer perspective group meets regularly and includes the Chairman of the Tenants` and Leaseholders ` Federation.
The external assessor of Housing’s ISO 9001 quality management system is Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA). In addition to the three-yearly assessment, LRQA carries out regular audits, inspections and site visits. The re-certification assessment took place recently over a three-day period. LRQA`s assessor said that the service provided is of a consistently high quality. He also recorded in his report that the Housing Directorate has a matured and user friendly quality management system, with effective control measures. As well as praising the customer perspective programme, reference was made to the Housing Business Plan and the fact that a number of key performance indicators are in place to demonstrate the system`s effectiveness.
The ISO 9001 accreditation covers most of the Housing Directorate`s work, including:
- Council housing repairs, maintenance and management
- Housing options and homelessness prevention
- Older people`s housing (incorporating the Careline emergency alarm system and sheltered housing)
- Housing resources (including the Council home ownership team, housing information and strategy, Council rent administration and support services)
- Architectural services
Following a transfer of the private sector housing function into the Housing Directorate under a recent restructuring, Housing’s Quality and Performance Officer will be working with private sector housing staff over the next year in order to seek extension of the certificate to cover this area of work.
By taking steps to improve continually the quality of our service and our performance, we aim to bring direct benefits to the public who use our services, says Councillor David Stallan, Housing Portfolio Holder. Our systems are rigorously assessed by an independent, accredited body and through internal audits. Gaining ISO 9001 accreditation involved a major commitment from the staff in Housing and we are proud to have retained our certification.
The Housing Directorate also has the Cabinet Office`s Charter Mark award for customer service excellence in the public sector.


iPhone is incomplete without Internet Connection, and when the Wi-Fi starts showing Unable to Join the Network error in iOS 17, I understand how frustrating it can get when our beloved ones want to FaceTime or urgently needs to reply to the client’s mail from the iPhone. Unfortunately, there is no root cause or specific reason why Wi-Fi on iPhone shows unable to join the network pop-up, though, considering all the possible grounds, we’ll address the network error on the iPhone and ensure it will never come up again.
We’ve encountered Resetting Network Settings greatly helped many victims of this error message, to get rid of it, as earliest as possible. Just because you don’t have to re-enter the saved Wi-Fi passwords, it’s not suggested directly going with the reset network settings, rather trying the basics.
Fix Unable to Join the Network Error in iOS/iPadOS
Not to mention, rebooting the phone is the first solution to eradicate minor problems, alongside, most of the problems go away by a simple restart. You should restart the iPhone before moving to the other solutions.
Solution #1. Double Check WiFi Name & Password
Is your iPhone won’t connected to a wi-fi network? please ensure that you choose the true wi-fi name and the second thing is that you’re entering the correct wi-fi password. Sometimes same network name is discovered on the Wi-Fi page, So please please double-check the Wi-Fi name and password.
If you have someone’s iPhone around you, you can get a password using a shared Wi-Fi password feature on your iPhone.
Solution #2: Forgot Wi-Fi Network
If the iPhone was working correctly until Unable to Join the Network popped up, you should forget and re-enter the Wi-Fi password and try joining the network.
- Navigate to the Settings app.
- Tapping Wi-Fi.
- Next, tap on the info button next to the Wi-Fi network to which you can’t connect right now.
- Select Forget This Network.
- Tap Forget to confirm.
Thereafter it’s recommended to restart the iPhone before rejoining the Wi-Fi network. To do so, press and hold the Power button + Volume button at the same time, then Slide to Power Off. Let the device turns off, later press and hold the Power button to boot normally.
To rejoin Wi-Fi network, go to the settings app, tapping Wi-Fi, find a correct network name, enter wi-fi password, and tap Join, so you can see Wi-Fi icon on the top status bar. For more, please see the below given image.
Solution #3: Reboot Your Network Router
Another thing worth diagnosing is your router, if the Wi-Fi modem isn’t performing well; problems like this are likely to occur. However, to verify, why not connect any other smartphone or laptop to the same network, or restart the router by unplugging the AC Adapter of the Router and plugging it back in after a few minutes.
Solution #4: Reset Network Settings
Till now, Reset Network Settings never failed to resolve the Wi-Fi issues, several times, I’ve done it myself, to fix the unable to join the Wi-Fi network. The downside is, you’ll lose all the saved Wi-Fi passwords, and other network settings, but it won’t affect the personal data. Hence, there is no harm in resetting network settings.
1→ Open up “Settings.”
2→ Tap “General” and tap “Transfer or Reset iPhone.”
3→ Lastly, tap “Reset” > “Reset Network Settings” > Enter your iPhone Lock passcode and Try after Reboot once.
Now, Go Back to WiFi settings, Settings app > WiFi > Search and Find your WiFi Network and Tap on to Join. Enter your Correct WiFi Password and Join.
Solution #5: Manually Add Network
if you want to join a hidden network. Please follow the steps below to Manually Add a Network means the SSID must be entered manually in the Wi-Fi network. Here’s the stepwise guide on manually adding the Wi-Fi network on the iPhone.
- Launch Settings App.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Look for the Other… option under NETWORKS.
- Enter the accurate network name.
- Select Security.
- Choose security (like WEP, WPA, WPA2, etc.)
- Now, enter the password.
- Tapping Join the network.
Now to check whether your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network, please open Safari to view a webpage. Moreover, your Apple mobile reconnects when you return to the same place.


DJI Mavic 2 Pro ND Filters SetRegular price £99.00 Save £0.00
Made specifically for the Mavic 2 Pro, this ND Filter set includes ND4, ND8, ND16, and ND32. Using these light reducing ND filters on your drone reduces the amount of light coming into the sensor, giving you more control of the camera's aperture, exposure time, and sensor sensitivity settings. A precise snap-joint design ensures a reliable fit and lens seal during flight. Four different filter options will provide you with more exposure choices for your photography.
- A combination of various filters gives you more creative freedom
- High-quality light reducing materials bring you real color
- Precise mechanical design ensures a reliable fit and seal
- Compatible with DJI Mavic 2 Pro only
- Weight: 2g (each filter)
- Light Transmission Diameter 16 x 13mm
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- x1 ND4 Filter
- x1 ND8 Filter
- x1 ND16 Filter
- x1 ND32 Filter
DJI Inspire 2Regular price £3,199.00 Save £-140.00
The Inspire 2 takes everything that was good about the Inspire 1 and improves it. An all-new image processing system records at up to 5.2K in CinemaDNG RAW, Apple ProRes 4444 XQ and more. It goes from 0 to 50mph (80kph) in just 5 seconds and hits a maximum speed of 58 mph (94 kph) and has a max descent speed of 9m/s for unheard of speed and agility in an aircraft this size. A dual battery system prolongs the flight time to a maximum of 27 minutes (with an X4S), while self-heating technology allows it to fly even in low temperatures. Flight Autonomy has been revised and developed specifically for the Inspire 2, providing two directions of obstacle avoidance and sensor redundancy. Increased intelligence adds multiple intelligent flight modes, including Spotlight Pro, giving even single pilots the ability to create complex, dramatic shots. An upgraded video transmission system is now capable of dual signal frequency and dual channel, streaming video from an onboard FPV camera and the main camera simultaneously, for better pilot and camera operator collaboration.
This DJI Inspire 2 comes with 12 months warranty.
Inspire 2 Standard
Featuring a 1-inch sensor and compact design, the Zenmuse X4S makes it easy to capture visually stunning images with the Inspire 2 and the CineCore 2.0 image processing system. No camera included.
- CAMERA AND GIMBAL SOLD SEPARATELY - Compatible with the X4S cameras - available here.
What's In Box?
- x1 Aircraft body
- x1 Remote controller
- x4 Propeller pairs
- x2 Intelligent Flight Battery
- x1 Charging Hub
- x1 USB Cable
- x1 Micro SD card (16GB)
- x1 Vision system calibration plate
- x3 Gimbal Damper
- x1 Propeller Mounting Plates
- x1 Carrying case
- x1 Battery Insulation Sticker
- x4 Battery Charger
- x1 Power Cable
- x1 Manual
Does the Inspire 2 come with camera and gimbal included?
- No. Please purchase your gimbal and camera separately.
- Up to 25 minutes with Zenmuse X5S Camera;
- Up to 27 minutes with Zenmuse X4S.
- No. You will need to use an Inspire 2 remote with your Inspire 2 aircraft.
- The Inspire 2 has 3512 motors and 1550T propellers.
- The Inspire 2 Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity 97.5Wh. Most airlines allow carrying batteries below 100 Wh in carry-on luggage. However, as regulations may vary across airlines and regions, please contact your airline or the regulatory body of your destination.
Xiaomi M365 Pro Electric ScooterRegular price £739.00 Save £-140.00
Do you want to ride the latest scooter in town? The Xiaomi M365 Pro is the perfect scooter for commuting, ferrying you effortlessly from car or train to office and back again. It has a top speed of 18mph, which means that two miles of walking comes down to a six minutes journey without any effort. Designed from aircraft-grade aluminium, it only weighs 14.2kg.
The Xiaomi M365 Pro has had a massive improvement from the original. It is slightly larger and heavier than the original, however it has little impact on the ability to carry it around. The increment in size makes it more comfortable, thanks to the larger foot plate and grippy texture. The Xiaomi M365 Pro can now achieve a range of up to 28 miles, which means you spend less time charging and more time riding.
This is the EU version.
The simple 3 step process allows you to fold down the scooter, making it easy to transport. This folding design makes storing the scooter makes it easy to store at home or in the back of your car.
With the Xiaomi M365 Pro Electric Scooter, you will be able to pair your your phone via bluetooth and make use of the dedicated app. This allows you to view a range of stats, including current speed, remaining battery power and more. You will be able to make use of features such as cruise control. Firmware updates from the manufacturer will ensure that your Xiaomi M365 Pro Electric Scooter, stays up to date with the newest features.
When you buy this Xiaomi M365 Pro Electric Scooter, we recommend buying SlimeTube Sealant that helps prevent, and repair puncture up to 2mm in tubed tyres.
- EU Charging adapter for Xiaomi M365 Pro Electric Scooter - you will need an EU to UK adapter if you are in UK (not included).
- 14.2kg lightweight aluminium frame
- 28 miles ride with the 18650 lithium-ion battery
- Motor power 250W
- App locking feature
- Unfolded dimensions 108 x 43 x 114 cm (42 x 17 x 45 in)
- Folded dimensions 108 x 43 x 49 cm (42 x 17 x 19 in)
- 8.5in air filled wheels for comfortable ride.
- Maximum user weight 100kg (220lbs)
- 6 Function display
- Manufacturer recommended rider age 16 years+
What's In Box?
- x1 Xiaomi M365 Pro Electric Scooter - Black
- x1 Power Adapter
- x1 EU Plug
- x1 Extending Nozzle
- x1 T-shaped wrench
- x5 Screws
- x1 User Manual