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This gripping story begins with a woman, who paints nightmarish visions, running in terror. She believes her pursuer to be the man who led a cult that almost destroyed her when she was a child. Rather than let him get his hands on her she throws herself from a cliff into the sea. However, her secrets have not all disappeared with her.
The cult also interfered in the lives of Virginia Troy and Cabot Sutter who have subsequently spent years fighting the demons that stem from their childhoods. Fire eventually destroyed the cult but took the life of Virginia’s mother. Virginia now owns a gallery in Seattle, and is wrestling with the fact that one of her artists is dead but before suiciding, sent a last picture: a painting that makes the gallery owner doubt everything about the so-called suicide – and her own past. She calls on private investigator Cabot Sutter to help her unravel the clues in the painting.
It immediately becomes clear that someone thinks Virginia knows more than she does and that she must be stopped. Complicating the whole affair is the mutual desire growing between the two protagonists, but slowly and surely they move closer to the source of their shared memories. Having known for years that the man who led the cult and had done so much damage, was dead, they are faced with question of who is behind the current spate of deadly troubles.
This is a suspenseful novel with lots of twists and turns that will keep the heart pumping for many days.
Until recently I had not heard the name Jayne Ann Krentz, which she uses for contemporary romantic suspense. She is often asked why she use a variety of pen names. It is so that readers always know which of her three worlds they will be entering when they pick up one of her books. Promise Not to Tell is a contemporary romantic suspense thriller. According to its author, it fits a class of books that celebrate women’s heroic virtues and values: courage, honor, determination and a belief in the healing power of love.
In addition to her fiction writing, Ms Krentz is the editor of, and a contributor to, a non-fiction essay collection, Dangerous Men And Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance published by the University of Pennsylvania Press.
Now, about the novel itself. There is no doubt that it was written by an accomplished author who had long ago learned how to tell a story to make it interesting and convincing. Little things tell a good writer from one not so good. There is an example on page 41 where the topic under discussion is self-defence. There are no slick sophisticated moves in her description. Simply, run if you can because it’s hard to hit a moving target or else fight dirty. Go for the eyes and think of every object around you as a weapon. Simple, practical advice.
What impresses me about this particular writer’s style is that she knows how to vary her sentence length. When it’s time to get information across, he language is clipped, the sentences short.
Technically, she resigned. But, yes, she was forced out. It’s not exactly a state secret. I’ve already told the cops (143),
But when there is no need for action, she favours the long relaxed sentence as in
She had been surprised to discover that she was taking an unfamiliar satisfaction in the knowledge that she had such a concerned circle of family and friends (299).
Of course when everybody is relaxed and thinks all the drama is finished…it isn’t, and there is a development as there often is in this style of writing that suggests a sequel.
A very well written, exciting and suspenseful book, promising lots of enjoyable reading.
Promise Not to Tell
By Jayne Ann Krentz
Piatkus/Penguin Random House


Production Ready Automation Guide
The Production Ready Automation package from NVIDIA provides several examples of a fully operationalized, automated data center and includes:
- A standard reference topology for all examples
- A variety of golden standard EVPN-VXLAN architecture reference configurations
- A full Vagrant and libvirt simulation of the NVIDIA reference topology (cldemo2) that provides the foundational physical infrastructure and bootstrap configuration to support and demonstrate Cumulus Linux features and technologies
- Best practice Ansible automation and infrastructure as code (IaC)
- Working examples of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) using GitLab
- CI/CD testing powered by NetQ Cloud
You can use this Production Ready Automation package as a learning resource and as a starting template to implement these features, technologies and operational workflows in your Cumulus Linux network environments.
NVIDIA Reference Topology
The NVIDIA reference topology provides a common and consistent preconfigured spine and leaf base network topology, which serves as the basis for all supported NVIDIA demos and golden standards. This reference topology is a blank slate with minimal configuration to prepare the simulation to receive additional deployment and provisioning that demonstrates a feature or represents a fully operational production network.
The NVIDIA reference topology provides a complete two-tier spine and leaf topology. It also includes a complete out-of-band management. The devices include:
- Four Cumulus Linux 3.7 spines
- Four Cumulus Linux 3.7 leafs
- Eight Ubuntu 18.04 servers
- Two Cumulus Linux 3.7 border leafs
- Two Cumulus Linux 3.7 fw devices that provide a placeholder for policy devices
- One Ubuntu 18.04 out-of-band management server (oob-mgmt-server)
- One Cumulus Linux 3.7 out-of-band management switch (oob-mgmt-switch)
- One Cumulus NetQ Cloud virtual appliance (netq-ts)
When you start the reference topology simulation environment, all interfaces (except for the out-of-band management network) are not configured and are administratively down. The golden standard configurations and demos provide interface and routing protocol configurations that you apply to this simulation topology.
Every officially supported Cumulus Linux demo includes the NVIDIA reference topology. To see a full example of the Production Ready Automation, use one of the EVPN-VXLAN golden standard demos.
Golden Standard Demos
NVIDIA currently provides three officially supported demo solutions to overlay and provision the reference topology. These demos are EVPN-VXLAN environments and each performs tenant routing in a different style.
The golden standard demos and the underlying base reference topology are officially hosted on GitLab in the Golden Turtle folder of the Cumulus Consulting GitLab group.
The name Golden Turtle comes from the idea of a golden reference and the rocket turtle, which is the Cumulus Linux mascot. Golden reference + rocket turtle = Golden Turtle.
- EVPN Layer 2 Only is an EVPN-VXLAN environment with only a layer 2 extension.
- EVPN Centralized Routing is an EVPN-VXLAN environment with a layer 2 extension between tenants with inter-tenant routing on a centralized (fw) device.
- EVPN Symmetric Mode is an EVPN-VXLAN environment with a layer 2 extension, layer 3 VXLAN routing, and VRFs for multi-tenancy.
For more detailed information about IP addressing and included features, refer to the README page of the demo.
Infrastructure as Code
The Production Ready Automation package contains examples of best practice Ansible automation and infrastructure as code (IaC). It uses a completely stock Ansible core installation without any vendor specific or third-party plugins. Examples of Ansible best practices using roles, highly granular templates, and structured variables represent how you can store your network configurations as a highly scalable version of infrastructure as code. It is that base code that the automation engine renders to produce the final configurations that exist on the network devices.
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
As network operations become more programmatic and automated, and in combination with a robust simulation platform, CI/CD and DevOps style workflows are supplanting legacy workflows. You can test configuration changes automatically in a simulated environment to allow for more rapid and robust change management workflows. The Production Ready Automation package provides an example CI/CD pipeline implemented on GitLab with the CI network testing and validation powered by NVIDIA NetQ.


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by Richard Maher
I wrote this automation to mitigate the issue of WiFi interference with my Bluetooth audio connection on my Skoda Octavia MIB1 Amundsen audio system. Bluetooth audio "skipping" and crackles is a very commonly reported issue with this audio system widely used in Seat, VW and Skoda cars. :-S.
When WiFi becomes out of range and disconnects from all WiFi access points it switches on Bluetooth. Then when Bluetooth connects, it switches off WiFi and vice versa.
The script first prompts the user to choose their previously paired Bluetooth device that they want it to be active with (probably your car) or cancel that dialog to have it work with any previously paired Bluetooth device. The pull down shade notification then informs you that the automation is running and which Bluetooth device it is active for.
The script intentionally has no user accessible start points because it is controlled from its partner script "WiFi Bluetooth switch control", also uploaded here, which is used to Start/Restart and Stop the script via a homescreen icon or directly within the main app.
When I've figured out how, I'll probably add a stop option to the notification shade notification.
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Methodz and TJHaly headline the Boston Breach roster as we approach the start of the CDL Season.
The Call of Duty League finally has it’s twelfth team as newcomers Boston Breach officially revealed their roster for the upcoming season. Here is a quick rundown on the recently announced roster.
Methodz and TJHaly Lead The Line For Boston
The Boston Breach roster is as follows:
- Anthony “Methodz” Zinni
- Thomas “TJHaly” Haly
- Dylan “Nero” Koch
This roster features a mixture of fresh faces and seasoned pros. Methodz had a hot start last season with Toronto Ultra, but was benched after the first two stages following the arrival of high-flying rookie AR player Insight. Since then he has been bouncing around Challengers as he continued to work his way back onto a CDL team. He has also been a regular guest on the popular podcast “The Flank.”
Lining up alongside him is another CoD veteran in TJHaly. Known for his prowess in Search & Destroy,
TJHaly had a bit of a rough season last year as he failed to hold down a spot on LA Thieves; as was the case for a number of players on the ill-fated Thieves roster. Both he and Zinni will no doubt have a point to prove as the start of the season approaches.
Nero will be making his debut in the CDL with Boston Breach (Twitter). He was most notably a member of the LA Guerrillas Academy team during the Cold War season. He also briefly played for WestR in Challengers before signing with Breach. Capsidal is the other CDL debutant within this team. Though he is a relative unknown within the CoD community, he has been competing in Challengers for the last couple of years.
Former CDL players Zach “Zed” Denyer and Denholm “Denz” Taylor make up the backroom staff for Boston Breach as the Head Coach and General Manager for the team respectively.
With a variety of youth and experience, Boston Breach will be hoping that they can get their seasons off to a good start as we approach the Kickoff Classic.
The Kickoff Classic will be held in the 100,000 square ft Esports Stadium Arlington, which is now under the management of Envy Gaming until 2030. The event runs from January 21st to 23rd.
With the calibre of rosters that the other 11 teams are set to be fielding this season, only time will tell how capable this team is of causing a few upsets.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2021
Salt Lake City, UT – Today, Utah’s House of Representatives voted 51-20 to pass HB294, the pandemic “Endgame” bill from Representative Paul Ray. The bill would establish an “end date” to the pandemic based on arbitrary data.
Lauren Simpson, policy director for Alliance for a Better Utah, issued the following statement:
“We all want the pandemic to end and having a framework for how Utah gets back to normal post-COVID is a good idea, but choosing an arbitrary end date is unnecessary and risky. After a year of sacrifices and struggles, the last thing Utahns need is to risk a fourth wave because over-eager lawmakers are personally tired of the pandemic and pushed the state back to normalcy too soon.
“In spite of our difficulties and differences, we’ve held together for this long. We should be willing to go the last mile in order to finally defeat COVID once and for all.”
Alliance for a Better Utah is a nonprofit that holds politicians accountable and advocates for progressive policies that make Utah an even better place. The organization improves the lives of all Utahns through advocacy, transparency, and accountability in Utah politics, policy, and government. More information at www.betterutah.org.


Apple said today that it will announce its fiscal first-quarter financial results on January 23.
The quarter is typically Apple's strongest, fueled by strong sales of the company's products during the lucrative holiday shopping season.
When announcing itslast October, Apple said it expected revenue of $52 billion and projected earnings of $11.75 per share for its first quarter of 2013. Wall Street's expecting Apple to beat that with $54.5 billion in revenue, on earnings of $13.32 per share.
Much of that tally is expected to be buoyed by sales of the iPhone, which continues to be Apple's top seller. Apple's iPhone 5 was on sale for the entirety of the quarter, while its newest iPods and iPads launched near the end of October. The company also revamped much of its Mac computer line, though its iMac models only began shipping near the end of the quarter.
As usual, the company will hold a conference call at 2 p.m. PT to discuss the results with Wall Street analysts, a call that is typically run by Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Peter Oppenheimer.


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It’s price comprehending that the worth of’ Bitcoin ‘may be erratic if compared to more established commodities and currencies. This truth could be paid to its comparatively small industry measurement, which means that a smaller amount of money may shift the price of’ Bitcoin ‘more prominently. That inconsistency will reduce naturally within the passing of time since the currency grows and the market size grows.
Following being teased in late 2016,’ Bitcoin ‘touched a new record higher level in the first week of the current year. There may be many factors inducing the’ Bitcoin ‘to be volatile. Some of these are discussed here.
‘Bitcoin’people are mostly worried by different news functions including the statements by government officials and geopolitical events that’ Bitcoin ‘can be possibly regulated. It indicates the rate of’ Bitcoin ‘use is troubled by bad or poor push reports. Different poor media experiences produced concern in investors and prohibited them from buying that digital currency. A typical example of bad subject media may be the eminent using’ Bitcoin ‘in control medicine transactions through Silk Road which came to a conclusion with the FBI stoppage of the market in March 2013.
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To promote child protection at the community, district and national level through provision of training at all levels, the judiciary and the police force
To promote a reduction and eventual dissolution of child labor through advocacy, educational assistance and retention and provision of training at the community level
To reduce the vulnerability of children through assistance with education, economic support, vocational training, nutritional awareness, sanitation, income generating activities and shelter, particularly for OVCs and those living in CHHs
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Singer Jung JoonYoung, who was recently arrested for filming women with hidden cameras and uploading them in chat rooms, is reportedly spending time in his cell reading comic books.
According to South Korean news agency Dispatch and News A, the singer doesn’t seem to be showing much remorse at the moment, despite his public apology.
His court hearing is scheduled to take place on March 29th at the latest.
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How Business VDRs Improve Efficiency
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The Blackhawk and Apache helicopters are two different types of military aircraft used in various combat missions. The Blackhawk is primarily a transport helicopter, while the Apache is an attack helicopter designed for close air support and anti-tank warfare.
They have different roles and capabilities, with the Blackhawk focusing on troop and cargo transport and the Apache specializing in aerial combat and ground attack missions. Both helicopters are widely used by different countries for their unique purposes and play critical roles in modern warfare.
The Blackhawk and Apache are distinct in their design, capabilities, and missions, making them essential assets on the battlefield.
History And Development
The Blackhawk and Apache helicopters have distinct histories and development. The Blackhawk, designed for transport and utility tasks, first flew in 1974 and has since evolved into a versatile aircraft used by various military forces. In contrast, the Apache, a dedicated attack helicopter, has undergone continuous enhancements since its inception in the 1980s, solidifying its reputation as a formidable combat asset.
The Blackhawk helicopter, formally known as the Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk, is a versatile and highly capable aircraft that has become a mainstay in military operations worldwide. Since its inception in the 1970s, the Blackhawk has undergone significant advancements in technology and design to enhance its performance and adaptability.
The development of the Blackhawk can be traced back to the need for a replacement for the Vietnam War-era UH-1 Iroquois, commonly known as the “Huey.” Recognizing the limitations of the Huey in terms of speed, maneuverability, and survivability, the United States Army sought to develop a helicopter that could operate effectively in a wide range of combat environments.
Throughout its history, the Blackhawk has proven itself to be a reliable workhorse, excelling in a variety of missions such as troop transport, medical evacuation, aerial assault, and special operations. Its robust design allows it to operate in adverse weather conditions and challenging terrains, making it a valuable asset in a multitude of scenarios.
Over the years, the Blackhawk has seen several upgrades and variants, each iteration building upon the successes of its predecessors. These advancements have resulted in improved engine efficiency, increased lifting capacity, enhanced avionics, and reduced maintenance requirements. The Blackhawk’s ability to adapt to evolving operational needs has made it a preferred choice for numerous armed forces around the world.
The Apache helicopter, officially designated as the AH-64 Apache, is an exceptional attack helicopter renowned for its formidable firepower and aerial superiority. The development of the Apache stemmed from the requirements of the United States Army for a capable attack helicopter that could dominate the modern battlefield.
Originally designed to be an advanced anti-tank weapon system, the Apache helicopter has surpassed expectations to become a multi-role aircraft, excelling in close air support, reconnaissance, and escort missions. Equipped with a powerful arsenal that includes Hellfire missiles, rockets, and a 30mm chain gun, the Apache possesses the ability to engage and eliminate targets with precision.
The development of the Apache was motivated by the lessons learned during the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. The need for a helicopter that could effectively operate at night and in adverse weather conditions drove the advancements in avionics and sensor systems incorporated into the Apache.
Over time, the Apache has undergone numerous upgrades to enhance its performance and survivability. These improvements have focused on increasing the helicopter’s situational awareness, improving communication systems, and providing better protection for the crew. The Apache’s continuous evolution ensures that it remains at the forefront of aerial combat technology, delivering unparalleled capabilities to those who operate it.
Design And Features
In the world of military helicopters, two iconic names stand out – the Blackhawk and the Apache. These formidable machines are known for their exceptional design and advanced features that make them a force to be reckoned with. Let’s dive into the details and compare the Blackhawk and Apache helicopters based on their design and features.
The Blackhawk helicopter, also known as the UH-60, is a versatile workhorse that has been serving the United States Army since the late 1970s. Its sturdy design and exceptional performance have made it a favorite among military forces around the world.
One of the standout features of the Blackhawk is its spacious cabin, which can accommodate up to 11 fully equipped troops or a significant amount of cargo. This allows the helicopter to perform various missions, including troop transport, medical evacuation, and logistics support. Additionally, the Blackhawk’s large rear ramp enables quick and efficient loading and unloading of personnel and supplies.
Another notable aspect of the Blackhawk’s design is its exceptional maneuverability. Equipped with four-bladed main and tail rotors, this helicopter can navigate through tight spaces with ease, making it ideal for operations in urban and mountainous environments. Its advanced avionics and flight controls enhance its flying capabilities, providing stability and precision even in challenging conditions.
The Apache helicopter, officially known as the AH-64, is an attack helicopter designed to dominate the battlefield. This fearsome weapon system is specifically built for close combat scenarios and has proven itself in numerous conflicts.
The Apache’s design is characterized by its sleek and aerodynamic fuselage, which enhances its speed and agility. Its narrow profile reduces drag and allows the helicopter to fly at high speeds while remaining maneuverable. This design, combined with the Apache’s powerful twin engines, gives it a remarkable ability to deploy quickly and strike with precision.
One of the Apache’s key features is its sensor suite, which includes advanced targeting systems, night vision capabilities, and long-range sensors. This enables the helicopter to detect and engage targets from a safe distance, giving it a significant advantage in combat situations. The Apache’s weapons systems, including a 30mm chain gun, rockets, and Hellfire missiles, further contribute to its lethal firepower.
Moreover, the Apache incorporates cutting-edge defensive measures to protect itself and its crew. It features armor plating, designed to withstand direct hits from small arms fire, as well as countermeasures to evade enemy missiles.
In summary, the Blackhawk and Apache helicopters both have unique design aspects and advanced features that make them indispensable assets on the battlefield. The Blackhawk’s versatility and spaciousness make it an excellent choice for a variety of missions, while the Apache’s agility, firepower, and advanced sensor systems make it a formidable force in combat situations.
Role In Combat
The Blackhawk and Apache helicopters play crucial roles in combat, each serving specific purposes on the battlefield. Understanding the capabilities and functions of these aircraft is essential in grasping their significance in military operations.
The UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter is a versatile aircraft primarily utilized for troop transport, medical evacuation, and logistical support. Its agility and ability to swiftly deploy and recover troops make it a vital asset in combat and humanitarian missions. The Blackhawk’s capacity to operate in diverse environments and perform a wide range of missions enhances its significance in modern warfare.
The AH-64 Apache helicopter is a formidable attack aircraft designed for close air support, armed reconnaissance, and anti-tank warfare. Armed with powerful weapons and advanced targeting systems, the Apache provides unparalleled firepower and precision strikes on enemy positions. Its capabilities make it an indispensable asset in combat scenarios, bolstering ground forces with unmatched offensive capabilities.
Speed And Maneuverability
Blackhawk offers speeds up to 184 mph for rapid deployments.
Apache shines with a top speed of 227 mph for swift tactical missions.
Firepower And Defense Systems
Blackhawk features side-mounted machine guns for ground support.
Apache boasts a lethal array of missiles and a 30mm chain gun for heavy firepower.
When it comes to speed and maneuverability, the Apache helicopter edges out the Blackhawk with its faster top speed.
The Blackhawk, however, is known for its versatility and rapid deployment capabilities.
The Apache’s firepower and defense systems are superior, with advanced weaponry and targeting systems.
On the other hand, the Blackhawk is equipped with essential armaments for ground support.
Overall, the Apache helicopter excels in combat situations, while the Blackhawk offers unmatched flexibility in various missions.
In terms of operating environments, the Blackhawk helicopter offers superior versatility and adaptability compared to the Apache helicopter. While the Apache excels in combat situations, the Blackhawk is known for its ability to perform a wide range of missions in diverse terrains.
Blackhawk helicopters are versatile aircraft used in various missions like troop transport and medical evacuation.
They are commonly deployed in diverse terrains ranging from deserts to urban settings.
Blackhawks are equipped to operate in challenging weather conditions, ensuring reliable performance.
Apaches are known for their precision strike capabilities in combat situations.
These helicopters excel in high-intensity operations, providing close air support for ground troops.
The Apache’s advanced sensors and weaponry make it effective in various environments.
Cost And Maintenance
When comparing Blackhawk vs Apache helicopters, understanding the cost and maintenance differences is crucial. Both helicopters have distinct features impacting their operational expenses and upkeep.
The Blackhawk helicopter, built for utility and transport operations, offers cost-effective operations. Its maintenance is relatively straightforward, requiring regular servicing and parts replacement. The helicopter’s affordability and reliability make it a popular choice for various military and civilian uses.
The Apache helicopter, designed for combat and attack missions, demands more extensive maintenance due to its complex avionics and weapon systems. This intense maintenance requirement, although necessary for mission readiness, contributes to higher operational costs compared to the Blackhawk.
The Blackhawk and Apache helicopters have been involved in numerous notable operations, showcasing their exceptional capabilities. Let’s take a closer look at some of their remarkable missions:
The Blackhawk helicopter has proven its worth time and again, participating in a wide range of significant operations. One such operation was the Operation Gothic Serpent, a mission that aimed to capture faction leader Mohamed Farrah Aidid in Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993.
During this operation, two Blackhawk helicopters were shot down by hostile forces, resulting in the tragic loss of several lives. This event, later depicted in the movie “Black Hawk Down,” highlighted the bravery and resilience of the soldiers who fought valiantly to rescue their comrades.
Another milestone for the Blackhawk was demonstrated during the Operation Neptune Spear, the mission that resulted in the killing of Osama bin Laden in 2011. Multiple Blackhawk helicopters were deployed, carrying the elite Navy SEALs who successfully executed the operation with precision and secrecy.
These are just a few examples of the Blackhawk’s involvement in significant operations, further solidifying its reputation as a versatile and reliable aircraft.
The Apache helicopter, renowned for its formidable attack capabilities, has also been instrumental in various noteworthy operations.
One of the most applauded achievements of the Apache was witnessed during the First Gulf War in 1991. Flying at low altitudes and armed with cutting-edge technology, Apache helicopters carried out surgical strikes on Iraqi positions, destroying enemy tanks and providing crucial support to ground forces.
Another remarkable operation involving the Apache was the Operation Anaconda during the War in Afghanistan in 2002. This operation aimed to eliminate remaining Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces in the Shahi-Kot Valley. The Apache helicopters were crucial in providing air cover and engaging enemy positions, playing a vital role in achieving the mission’s objectives.
The Apache’s impeccable performance in these operations and more has solidified its status as a fearsome attack helicopter capable of dominating the battlefield.
From Operation Gothic Serpent to Operation Neptune Spear, the Blackhawk and Apache helicopters have showcased their exceptional capabilities and played pivotal roles in various notable operations. These helicopters continue to be relied upon by military forces around the world for their versatility, reliability, and unmatched performance.
Future Upgrades And Prospects
The future upgrades and prospects of the Blackhawk and Apache helicopters are crucial to consider when evaluating their capabilities in the modern battlefield. Both helicopters have proven their worth in countless operations and continue to undergo improvements to stay relevant in the ever-evolving world of aviation.
The Blackhawk helicopter, renowned for its versatility and reliability, is set to receive several upgrades to enhance its performance and effectiveness. These upgrades focus on improving its survivability, communication capabilities, and mission adaptability.
The Apache helicopter, revered for its exceptional combat capabilities, is also slated for future upgrades that will further augment its power on the battlefield. These upgrades aim to enhance its lethality, endurance, and situational awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions Of Blackhawk Vs Apache Helicopter
What Are The Main Differences Between A Blackhawk And Apache Helicopter?
The main differences lie in their primary roles and design features. The Blackhawk is primarily used for transport and medevac missions, whereas the Apache is a dedicated attack helicopter designed for combat with superior firepower and maneuverability.
Which Helicopter Is Better For Air-to-ground Combat, The Blackhawk Or Apache?
The Apache helicopter is better suited for air-to-ground combat due to its specialized design for precision strikes, target acquisition, and superior firepower compared to the Blackhawk, which is mainly used for troop transport and other support roles.
How Do The Blackhawk And Apache Helicopters Differ In Terms Of Speed And Agility?
The Apache helicopter is faster and more agile than the Blackhawk, allowing it to maneuver swiftly in combat situations and engage enemy targets with greater efficiency. The Blackhawk, on the other hand, prioritizes payload capacity and troop transport over speed and agility.
In the Blackhawk vs Apache helicopter debate, both aircraft have unique strengths that make them valuable assets. While the Blackhawk excels in troop transport and medical evacuation, the Apache is a lethal attack helicopter. Each plays a crucial role in military operations, showcasing the advancements in helicopter technology.
Ultimately, both helicopters are indispensable in modern warfare.


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Renault calls the Captur ‘an urban crossover’, though in industry parlance it’s a ‘B-segment crossover’.
In the flesh, the Captur is certainly an eye-catching car. Go for the duo-tone roof and body option and the car stands out even more, partly because the contrasting colour extends to the A-pillars. It’s all the more striking with the exterior trim Gloss Pack fitted around the fog lights and to the sills and grille.
There are five core trims to choose from, with the entry-level Expression+ model coming with cruise control, air conditioning, automatic lights and wipers, 16in alloy wheels, Bluetooth and USB connectivity as standard.
Upgrade to Dynamique Nav and the Captur gains 17in alloy wheels, climate control, chrome interior details and Renault’s 7.0in touchscreen infotainment system with sat nav and DAB radio included.
The mid-range Dynamique S Nav adds rear parking sensors, contrasting roof and body colour combination, tinted rear windows, and electrically adjustable and heated wing mirrors, while the Signature Nav models come with an advanced traction control system, Renault’s R-Link infotainment system with TomTom-powered sat nav, part leather upholstery and heated front seats.
Those wanting a little bit more exclusivity can opt for the Iconic Nav Special Edition trim which equips the Captur with all the goodies found on the Dynamique S Nav plus the advanced traction control, mud and snow tyres, a reversing camera, Renault’s R-Link infotainment system, an Arctic White paint job combined with a blue roof and mirror caps, leather upholstery and heated front seats.
There are 24 exterior colour combinations along with four matching interior and exterior trim packs, called ‘New York’, ‘Arizona’, ‘Miami’ and ‘Manhattan’. There also also three different roof decals.
The Captur is based on the same platform as the out-going Clio estate, although it has been modified with a wider track. It is quite compact, measuring just 4.1m in length and 1.53m high, including a useful 200mm of ground clearance. The decent 2.6m-long wheelbase works with a 60/40 split rear bench seat that also slides to allow up to 215mm of kneeroom.
Inside, the fresh-looking dash plastics are finished in a modern dimple pattern and there are some usefully deep cubby holes in the centre console. Renault has also patented the removable seat covers.
With the sliding rear seat set right back, you get a reasonable 377-litre boot, extending to a healthy 455 litres with the bench slid fully forward. There’s also a double-sided (carpet and rubber) hard boot floor that splits the rear luggage space and creates a substantial – and hidden – storage space.
Renault offers the Captur with its new, sweet and punchy small petrol turbo engine, which drives through a six-speed manual or dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The 118bhp unit has the legs for twisting hill roads while proving to be very smooth on the motorways. The engine is a good match for the company’s new dual-clutch ’box, which was almost complete viceless unless you stamped on the accelerator.
The 89bhp dCi diesel engine is impressively refined, although it becomes vocal in town on a trailing throttle and on long uphill roads, the driver needs to stay on the ball and drop down a ratio to keep the car’s speed up. It can manage a relaxed relaxed 12.6sec 0-62mph time but the upside is a claimed combined economy of 76.4mpg, which should mean nearly 60mpg in the real world. There is also a three-cylinder, turbocharged 0.9-litre unit with 88bhp propping up the range and a 108bhp 1.5-litre oilburner completing the engine line-up.
Certainly, the Captur isn’t going to whet the appetite of the keen driver. It has lightly weighted controls and is easy to punt around. That said, it could be made to flow along rather nicely on A-roads.
However, the Captur’s biggest flaw is its ride quality on ruinous surfaces, it would glide along on smooth roads, on patches of typical A-roads, where it encountered broken surfaces, the wheels crashed and pattered to a surprising degree.
The Captur is very much a style and lifestyle statement. You’ll find similar interior versatility in an MPV, but the Captur is much more about showmanship and the ability to completely customise the car inside.
Buyers are also given some strong practical reasons to buy the car. Renault offers a comprehensive ownership package including a four-year warranty, four years’ servicing and four years’ roadside cover.
Overall, the Renault Captur is not a captivating driving experience, but that’s not the point. Its style, freshness, value (compared to, say, Mini’s line-up) and overall buying package should ensure that it is a success.

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Washington, D.C. — A staggering 94% of likely Republican primary voters want political candidates to prioritize preserving and growing manufacturing in the United States, new polling conducted by Morning Consult for the Alliance for American Manufacturing shows.
An overwhelming 90% want the president elected in 2024 to either increase tariffs on Chinese goods or keep the current tariffs in place as-is. Furthermore, 75% of Republican voters say that next president should pursue a trade policy that puts the interests of American workers first.
A majority (79%) of Republican voters want political candidates to prioritize creating more manufacturing jobs in the United States and strengthening domestic supply chains rather than lowering consumer costs by increasing access to imports.
Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul said:
“In case anybody was left unconvinced, this new poll data proves that Republican presidential candidates who support so-called free trade are out of touch with their own base. This isn’t the GOP of the 1990s. Republican voters do not want more trade deals — they want to see growing American factories, stronger supply chains, and more training for blue-collar jobs.
“Voters are very clear on the policy, too. They want the next president to prioritize growing American manufacturing by doing things like enforcing our nation’s trade laws, implementing Buy America provisions, and putting in place outbound investment restrictions.
“Republican voters know that America’s factory jobs will build our future and ensure America’s economic strength and national security.
“Now it’s up to the Republican presidential candidates to show that they’re ready not just to push back against China, but also to fortify America’s manufacturing base.
“Our organization is nonpartisan and doesn’t endorse presidential candidates. We can say this: Candidates who reject tariffs, support free trade, and want to roll back investments in America are completely out of touch with voters.”
More key findings from the poll:
- More than eight-in-ten (84%) Republican voters support investing in rebuilding America’s infrastructure, and 86% agree that taxpayer dollars should go toward infrastructure projects that utilize American-made products, like iron, steel and other construction materials, rather than imported products. The vast majority (86%) agree that the American steel industry is essential to U.S. national security.
- A majority of Republican voters (81%) agree that the federal government’s purchase of too many foreign-made goods over Made in USA products has caused manufacturing jobs loss in America.
- The majority (69%) of Republican voters say that their party is at its best when the U.S. pursues a trade policy that prioritizes the interests of American workers and national security.
- A plurality (45%) thinks factories are now returning, and the majority (56%) dismiss the notion that factory jobs are never coming back. However, eight-in-ten (80%) respondents still think that China is beating the U.S. in manufacturing.
- Eight-in-ten voters (79%) of Republican voters say that America’s economic future depends on bringing back training programs for blue-collar jobs like manufacturing, rather than prioritizing four-year college degrees.
- Eight-in-ten Republican voters (81%) agree that the federal government should be able to prohibit U.S. corporations from investing in manufacturing in other countries if it poses a threat to U.S. national and economic security.


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Foraging on the South West Coast Path
630 miles of coast line.
That’s 630 miles of pathways, steps, beaches, cliffs, pebbles, sand, shingle or boulders.
630 miles of potential coastal plants, as well hedgerows, fields, even woodland growth.
That’s 630 miles of varied and possible foraging ground.
I’m a forager, a walker, a stalker of plants and a lover of sea views and varied landscapes. I live in Cornwall, and like many Cornish (or settlers here) I’m content holidaying here too.
Taking a chunk of time out to walk part of the Cornish coastal path is something I’ve wanted to do for a while. Embarrassingly, I’ve never done this (for more than 1 day at a time) in Cornwall. Though I have done several walking trips in the Himalayas, Scotland and Austria - up to 3 weeks at a time, just walking.
So this summer, this was it: 8 days, 80 miles, various companions and a new pair of walking sandals. Traveling light, I had pockets and bags to forage with and left the cumbersome, though beautiful and often useful, basket behind.
Coastal foraging is rich pickings - there is a good reason that many communities originally settled on the coast line or nearby, and this wasn’t just for the fishing, or the view.
Fish and seafood are wonderful sources of nutrition, particularly protein and good oils, yet the plants and seaweeds that grow in these areas are equally of value. Actually, I wouldn’t choose one over the other, though together the combination is sublime, as well as nutritionally balanced.
Starting from St Ives and finishing in Padstow, I was fascinated by how much the foraging available would vary on this stretch of coast path. Whether I'd be seeing much variety, or just seeing the same plants again and again.
There are over one hundred plants and seaweeds that I, and you too, could be foraging, easily and regularly while walking the South West Coast Path. I know if I'd have walked further, perhaps the whole of the coast - from Minehead to Poole - then I would have experienced a greater diversity of edibles and landscapes that they thrive in. However, as much as I am an explorer, I am a home girl too, and being able to look back along that coast path, and see the distance that I had traveled by foot, felt -for now- far enough away from home.
If you've ever done long distance walking, or indeed walked the South West Coast Path, you will probably know these two things;
- You can burn quite a lot of energy walking, especially when it's up and down, rocky and challenging, and especially if you're carrying a ruck sack too.
- Despite the considerable improvement in food choice in Cornwall, i.e. good quality, local ingredients, simply cooked. In some areas of the coast path, it's trickier to access much more than fish and chips and sandwiches.
Perhaps I'm just justifying my food and calorie choices for this journey! However, snacking on forageables definitely broke up my walking and monotony of meals. While camping, I was able to add wild greens to dishes, introduce walking companions to wild tastes and enjoy the beauty of the coast through my taste buds as well as my feet and eyes.
If you know much about sailing and the fate of many sailors one hundred years or more ago. You'll know that scurvy - a condition caused by vitamin C deficiency was an unpleasant, unsightly and far too common disease. Many of the plants I was picking were rich in vitamin C, and used by sailors in the past for this very reason.
Rock Samphire, Scurvy Grass, Sorrel, Ox-Eye Daisy, Sea Spinach - are all good vitamin C sources. No oranges or lemons did I carry in my rucksack, my nutrition was hedgerow and coast path sourced, well, ok, with the occasional Cornish apple juice to quench my thirst too.
To find out more about walking the South West Coast Path, go to; http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/
Baggage transfer can lighten your daily load and this company is hugely friendly and helpful, see; http://www.luggagetransfers.co.uk/south-west.html
If you would like to have a 1/2 day foraging guide, during your walking (please note I average 1 mile an hour for this), please do contact me

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Announcement: An owners visit to the TK14 whenua and new details about the fourth owners engagement hui are now available here.
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Te Tumu Kaituna 14 trustees respond to a broad range of questions and comments sent in by a TK14 owner. Read the questions and responses here.
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RE Mountain Secondary School Building Food Security: A hive of students suit up to protect honeybees
Bees play a critical role in food security through the pollination of crops and wild plants and yet their populations are declining. RE Mountain Secondary School students, alumni and teachers from the Sustainability Club are hoping to reverse this trend by stewarding a beehive to support local honeybee populations, pollination and biodiversity.
With the guidance and training from their sponsoring teachers and the beekeepers at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, the Sustainability Club is building awareness of the important role of bees one hive at a time. Armed with knowledge about animal health regulations, necessary tools and clothing, disease and pest management, students harvest and sell honey to help sustain the operations of the hive.
Raising awareness about environmental issues such as conservation and restoration of our earth, the Sustainability Club has tackled other impressive projects such as aquaponics, removing invasive species, environmental clean-ups and more.
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The usa patriot act: contemporary world issues covers the controversial topics that students, readers, and citizens want to read about, write about. Free essay: the usa patriot act of 2001 is a controversial public policy, which greatly undermines the civil liberties and constitutional freedom of the. Controversy the usa patriot act has generated a great deal of controversy since its enactment opponents of the act have been quite vocal in asserting that. The usa patriot act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that increases the power of the government and intelligence agencies to monitor and punish terrorists and.
Issue: section 215 of the usa patriot act has been used to collect, in bulk, telephony metadata of us persons and us citizens background. Find out more about the history of patriot act, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more get all the facts on historycom. After the terrorist attacks that occurred on september 11, 2001, a controversial piece of legislation was adopted and passed called the usa patriot act. Since the first national security letter (nsl) statute was passed in 1986 and then dramatically expanded under the usa patriot act, the fbi has issued hundreds of.
The following is an article from truthoutorg it is an article looking at a controversy surrounding the usa patriot act the original article can be found at http. One congressman says it's shocking how obama is using the patriot act verizon controversy in the history of the united states that could have.
Although a number of its provisions are not controversial, the usa patriot act nevertheless stands out as radical in its design to an unprecedented degree, the act. Washington — congress passed and president obama signed legislation reauthorizing the usa patriot act just hours before three controversial provisions were due to. The ongoing debate over us surveillance programs seemingly came to a head last night, when the senate failed to extend controversial section 215 of the usa patriot. The usa patriot act has generated a great deal of controversy since its enactment opponents of the act have been quite vocal in asserting that it was passed.
Third part of a longer paper on the usa patriot act this part describes both the issues raised by the act, as well as the controversy with surrounded it the movement. Congress faces decision on whether to rein in controversial spying program erin kelly, usa today better-known section 215 of the patriot act. In debate over patriot act, lawmakers weigh risks vs liberty a patriot act expired after the terrorists inside the united states and.
Obama signed the usa freedom act into law on tuesday evening three parts of the patriot act — including the controversial section 215 — came back into force. The patriot act gives too much power to law enforcement if the patriot act were focused on narrow the most controversial provision of the act. This paper talks about chronicle issues that led to the passing of the us patriot act as well patriot debates: experts debate the usa patriot act.
The usa patriot act nevertheless, a republican-controlled congress passed and bush signed a renewal of the controversial patriot act in march 2006. The most controversial elements of the patriot act have to do with those that directly impact the privacy and civil liberties of americans these include provisions. Usa patriot act provisions of the this title contains the act’s most controversial provisions inside title ii: enhanced surveillance procedures uslegal home. Patriot act’s most controversial section fades to black 215 of the patriot act will not survive registered broad support for the usa freedom act.
Case 20: the controversial usa patriot act background the electronic frontier foundation outlines how the usa patriot act can be used to unjustly spy on. The patriot act was crafted just after the sept 11 attacks part of the effort to help draft the usa patriot act its most controversial. The usa patriot act: preserving life and liberty (uniting and strengthening america by providing appropriate tools required to intercept and obstruct terrorism. Zdnet's usa patriot act series: the controversy of canada, cloud computing and an act of law which holds america's closest neighbor to data protection ransom.

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Head over to the #CMCLKids Blog for more rhymes, songs, and lap bounces! The Complete Book of Rhymes, Songs, Poems, Fingerplays, and Chants. press above to hear the tune. [Rhymes] Lyrics and poems Near rhymes Phrase rhymes Synonyms / Related Phrases Example sentences Descriptive words Definitions Homophones Similar sound Same consonants Advanced >> Words and phrases that rhyme with elephant: (1 result) 3 syllables: elefant. 2:12 PREVIEW ... Nelliet the Elephant. press above to hear the tune.
I'm glad to meet you elephant, I'd like to dance with you." 2. Elephant rhymes are very interesting and written using very simple rhyming words especially for the kids learning purpose. Watch popular children's song 'Elephant' Jukebox in Malayalam. 1. Tips for Moms: You can use clapping, appropriate facial expressions, body movements, elephant costume, smile and toy elephant according to the rhyme lyrics to attract your kids mind and pay attention towards rhymes learning. Whoever the children are in your life - your kids, your grandkids, your students, even yourself (in your heart) - Kid Songs Around The World is a wonderful way to help them experience other languages and cultures. (Over 350 pages!) Many include sound clips and sheet music. I'd say, "Good morning Elephant, how do you do? There's a verse for each of the four seasons. Elephant rhymes are very interesting and written using very simple rhyming words especially for the kids learning purpose.
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Children's songs and nursery rhymes from all over the globe presented both in English and their native languages. If you should meet a stinky skunk on an autumn day. Watch popular children's rhyme 'One Elephant Went Out To Play' in English.

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Import restricted since 1987 for the Cara Sucia region and since 1995 for all of El Salvador.
Section 3a of Designated List in force since 1995.
Nicoya Polychrome: Hemispherical bowls, bowls with rounded to almost flat bases and flaring walls (these may have three hollow cylindrical or conical supports with effigy decoration as an option, often in the form of bird heads), cylindrical vases with ring bases, jars. Red, black, and yellow paint was applied over a very smooth white slip with a ‘‘soapy’’ texture. Usually over half of the vessel was left white. Designs include registers with geometric designs, human figures, and others. Rare vessels may have unusual forms and appendages.
Dating: Early Postclassic.
Size: Bowls range from 6–11’’ (15–28 cm) in diameter; cylindrical vases range from 6.5–12’’ (17–30 cm) in height.
Formal Names: Long called Nicoya Polychrome due to its relationship with the different varieties grouped under that name first defined for Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The variety found in El Salvador differs sufficiently from those varieties in forms and decoration to be considered as an additional type.
Example shown: Nicoya polychrome vase, Post Classic period.
For import restrictions in force from 1987, see History of Import Restrictions below.


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A young man is dead; another has been declared guilty in the press. And all this hype looks to me like a cynical attempt to make political hay out of a crisis that would be a shame to waste. Let's face it. Race animosity is an election strategy.
Does anybody care about justice and the rule of law? Is George Zimmerman allowed his day in court? Or should we just save time, affirm the guilty verdict in the press, and send out the mob to lynch Zimmerman and get it over with?

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If you love to travel and love interior design, this book is perfect for you!
Sandra Espinet is probably one of the most well-traveled people I know. Her interior work is a great representation of the exotic places she’s been. Sandy’s first book “The Well-Traveled Home” has now become one of my favorite interior design books, it happens to be on top of my coffee table at home! Every page and every image is beautifully photographed to capture the feeling of actually being inside Sandy’s interiors. I joke that Sandy’s book should also be titled “The Well-Photographed Home” Ha!
You may purchase “The Well-Traveled Home” on Amazon by clicking here.
Showing off my new book!
One of my favorite interiors by Sandra Espinet!
Everyday I’m pulling tear sheets and drawing custom furniture pieces for client projects. Once the custom items are quoted and signed off by the client, production starts!
I love the opportunity of visiting my resource’s factory to see how the custom pieces are actually made. The experience to see all this production behind the scenes is quite exciting to me. When my clients are spending large amounts of money on custom furniture, it is my job to make sure it is done perfectly right.
Here’s a glimpse of one of my recent factory visits, enjoy!
Raw chairs before upholstering in fabric
A breakfast table being stained
In case you missed last weekends ASID’s Home & Kitchen Tour, here are some photos I snapped. We are very proud of this project.
I always say...add a little nude art
Every year in Pasadena we have a Home & Kitchen Tour hosted by The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). It is a self-guided tour of four homes designed by distinguished interior designers within the Pasadena Chapter of ASID.
I’m proud to say one of our projects at Jennifer Bevan Interiors will be featured on this tour! This custom home was built in 2010 in a soft contemporary style that reflects the comfortable and natural style of its surroundings.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 6th, 2013. For ticket purchases and information, please click here.
Hope to see you there!
It’s been well over 100 degrees here in Los Angeles and all I can think about is swimming in a body of water.
I love swimming pools and I love swimming in them!
A swimming pool from our project in Newport Coast
Soaring over water in Cabo, Mexico!
Overlooking the water!
I'm diving in!


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Nucleotide bases are parts of DNA and RNA. Adenine and guanine are purine-bases; uracil, thymine and cytosine are pyrimidine-bases. In the view of chromatography these compounds are very polar and similar in properties. It is impossible to retain and obtain base-line separation for this compounds on traditional reversed-phase core-shell column. In this application, nucleobases are well retained and separated on Coresep 100 core-shell mixed-mode column. Compounds are retained by weak reverse phase and weak ion-exchange mechanisms, but synergy of two mechanism provides efficient separation with excellent peak shape, symmetry and efficiency. All five compounds are separated within one minute. Method can utilize UV, ELSD, and LC/MS detection and can be applied for fast and efficient method using regular HPLC system.
Column Name : Coresep 100 Columns

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This weekend is the kick off to the sport show season for Big Hook Wilderness Camps. The first show of the tour is also the largest, Chicago Pheasant Run All Canada. This show runs from the 13th-16th of January. Visit All Canada's website for attractions, hours and directions. The next stop for Big Hook is the All-Canada Milwaukee, which is running from January 20-23. We hope to see many of you there.
I woke up this morning to see the temperature was a chilly -5 F on the thermometer; grimaced, poured myself another cup of hot coffee for breakfast and shuffled over to my laptop. In my morning web crawl, I decided to see how the weather was faring up in the greater land of Sandy Lake and the Opasquia Provincial Park. I must say it is a heat wave here in Minnesota compared to the current morning weather in Sandy Lake. The air temperature was hovering around -34 Celsius (just about the same in Fahrenheit) with wind chills ranging from -38 to -48 C. Needless to say, that's COOOOOOLD!
Finally, for you aviation enthusiasts. In my early morning web browsing I stumbled across a rather informative weather site offered by NOAA. It shows weather stations at all major airports in North America in real time, including some in our region in NW Ontario. Click on the highlighted text for a very neat link to the NOAA site. You will notice the nearest weather stations are still a fair distance away from Big Hook camps.
Have a safe winter everyone.
Big Hook Wilderness Camps

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From a very early age, perhaps the age of five or six, I knew that when I grew up I should be a writer. Between the ages of about seventeen and twenty-four I tried to abandon this idea, but I did so with the consciousness that I was outraging my true nature and that sooner or later I should have to settle down and write books.
I was the middle child of three, but there was a gap of five years on either side, and I barely saw my father before I was eight. For this and other reasons I was somewhat lonely, and I soon developed disagreeable mannerisms which made me unpopular throughout my schooldays. I had the lonely child's habit of making up stories and holding conversations with imaginary persons, and I think from the very start my literary ambitions were mixed up with the feeling of being isolated and undervalued. I knew that I had a facility with words and a power of facing unpleasant facts, and I felt that this created a sort of private world in which I could get my own back for my failure in everyday life. Nevertheless the volume of serious - i.e. seriously intended - writing which I produced all through my childhood and boyhood would not amount to half a dozen pages. I wrote my first poem at the age of four or five, my mother taking it down to dictation.
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Gophers' Jerry Kill expects Devin Gardner at QB (or WR)
Michigan may not have determined who its quarterback will be against Minnesota on Saturday, as Devin Gardner and Shane Morris continue to compete.
But the Golden Gophers' coach, Jerry Kill, has an expectation.
"I always said you can't prepare for a ghost, and right now, Devin Gardner's been their quarterback, and we know what an explosive athlete he is," Kill said on today's Big Ten coaches teleconference. "And that's who we have to prepare for. I know that others make conversation about that and I know if he didn't play quarterback, he's going to play wide receiver. He's going to get touches. You've got to prepare for him like you always have offensively. You just can't change in one week. They're not going to change. They may move Gardner around, they may play both, but we've just got to prepare for what we see. And if we need to make adjustments and we see somebody different, we will. But again, you can't prepare for a ghost."
The idea of Gardner playing receiver again floats more among those outside of the Michigan program. They recall Gardner's stint as a receiver for the first half of the 2012 season.
At the time, Gardner said he was willing to make the move because Denard Robinson was entrenched as the starting quarterback, and U-M was thin on playmaking receivers. But Gardner moved back to quarterback after Robinson was hurt at Nebraska and, coincidentally, began his regular-season quarterback-start streak against Minnesota the following week.
No matter who plays quarterback, and regardless of how much they've struggled against major-conference opponents this year, Kill thinks the Wolverines are dangerous.
"Offensively, don't let people fool yourself," he said. "They've got plenty of athletes, with (Devin) Funchess on the edge and Gardner and so forth. I played them the last three years I've been here, and you're going to get the same type of Michigan team you always get. That's our preparation right now, because they've got a lot of weapons you've got to stop."
Kill has his own quarterback woes after his primary starter, Mitch Leidner, missed last weekend's San Jose State game with a knee injury and turf toe. It didn't sound today like Leidner will play at U-M, being replaced again by Chris Streveler.
"We've got to get Mitch healthy and, right now, that's not the case," Kill said. "Chris has done a great job, and I'm sure he'll have a strong preparation for this week and we'll go from there."
Kill said he had "no idea" when Leidner would return.
In yet another coincidence, turf toe is what caused Gardner to miss his only start in the past two years: last year's Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, when Morris replaced him.
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