Police1 unveils the top 10 police recruitment videos of the year
Explore this year’s most compelling recruitment messages from police agencies across the nation – all vying for the best talent
By Ashley Silver
With the current police recruitment crisis impacting law enforcement agencies across the nation, many departments are getting more creative in their recruitment efforts. Throughout 2022, police agencies went to great lengths to attract both new recruits and lateral transfer officers.
Whether agencies are piquing the curiosity of potential recruits through laughter, touching personal stories, or promises of adrenaline-pumping adventures, police departments are stepping out of their comfort zones to compete in a fast-paced hiring race.
We asked Police1 readers which video should take the top spot and we received a whopping 6,409 votes. We don’t want to spoil your fun, so watch the videos below and the winner will be revealed at the end of the roundup.
Humor that intrigues
This Fort Worth Police Department recruitment video takes an unusual “car salesman” approach aimed at getting the attention of possible candidates by both having some fun and showcasing all that Ft. Worth PD has to offer. The video even references that the agency takes lateral officer “trade-ins.”
Shortly after the video was released on social media, the department received over 300 new applications. We’d call that a hit!
The Stanislaus Sheriff’s Department leaned into a little Halloween humor to intrigue recruits with special appearances from Frankenstein to promises of a witch’s brew. Our favorite part is the expression of the officer as a pale vampire exclaims, “Do you have any positions at the coroner’s office?”
Do KwikTrips get your gears turning in the morning? Well, the Fond du Lac Police Department really utilizes the convenience store as a multipurpose resource for food, laughter and unique measurement ideas to lure recruits in this entertaining recruitment video. After all, who doesn’t want to be only a negotiator vehicle, Bearcat, radar trailer, UTV, police robot, drone and McGruff away from a KwikTrip?
Forging strong family ties
“The Taylor Police Department is more than just a place to go to clock in. It’s more than a job, it’s more than just coworkers, it’s more than friends. It’s really about the family that we’ve formed.”
This Michigan police department tugged at our heartstrings as they displayed a strong, family police culture that includes teamwork and drive, with members dedicated to the highest level of service. Their rocking music accompaniment wasn’t too shabby either!
A fast-paced, never-ending adventure
The Fontana Police Department recruitment video gave us high-energy examples of the preparation and training needed to be successful as an officer. During the video, officers showcased the great work ethic, technological resources and culture of inclusion that the department fosters. It also provides a snapshot into the types of scenarios police recruits experience in the field and how they must work as a team to achieve.
A personable approach: Getting to know the ‘why’
The first question current officers usually ask recruits is “why.” What’s your purpose for wanting to become a police officer? A touching and personable recruitment video from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office help us understand the reason a law enforcement career calls to so many.
How it all works together: Department units working collectively toward one goal
What do a K-9 unit, SWAT, DEA agent, gang unit and criminal investigations unit all have in common? They’re all working toward one collective goal – keeping the public safe. This recruitment video from the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office illustrates how these teams work together with stunning “Breaking Bad” type cinematography. What more could you ask for?
See yourself in blue: Focusing on community outreach
This LAPD recruitment video gives viewers a 360-view into the life of an officer – the growth, community focus, integrity, humility, grit and determination an LEO must embody to succeed, while still having a little fun!
Recruitment through new technology
The Abilene Police Department left our heads spinning with this virtual drone tour recruitment video, which allows viewers to visually dive into the core of the department. By using this cutting-edge approach, Abilene shows potential recruits the agency is miles ahead of the tech game.
Discover what you’re made of
The soundtrack drives this Ohio State Highway Patrol recruitment video. The song has been a part of a growing TikTok trend and the Ohio State Patrol was able to capitalize on this by driving home the various positions they have to offer in a creative way. From a tactical flight officer to a dispatcher, this department wants recruits to believe there’s no limit to what they can be, and this appealing video shows just that.
And the winner of the best police recruitment video of the year, as chosen by Police1 readers, is the Stanislaus Sheriff’s Department’s Halloween humor video! Congratulations to all of the agencies listed above. We hope these videos result in hundreds of new recruits committed to serving your communities in 2023!
For more police recruitment videos, articles and tips, visit Police1’s recruitment topic page.


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I built my marranzano according to ancient traditions, totally hand-forged. The frame is made of iron and the reed in titanium. The instrument can be tuned to the desired musical note.
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The artwork in the Sicilian culture
The Marranzano (Marranzanu or Scacciapensieri which is Jew’s harp) is a traditional Sicilian musical instrument. It is an idiophonic musical instrument. This means that the sound is produced by the vibration of the body of the instrument itself, without the use of strings or membranes stretched and without a column of air to be made to vibrate. The Scacciapensieri consists of a metal structure, folded back on itself, with a horseshoe shape. This creates a free space, in the middle of which there is a thin metal plate that, on one side, is fixed to the structure of the instrument, while on the other side it is free. The Marranzano is one of the oldest instruments in the world. Suffice it to say that it was also known to the Romans and that they may have exported it to France and Great Britain. There are also some traces of its presence in the East. A Chinese drawing from the 4th century BC depicts a musician who is apparently playing it.
(photo) Marranzano player, Young Man with Jew’s Harp by Dirck van Baburen (XVII century)

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Bray Wyatt’s Fiend entrance at Summerslam was very well received within the pro wrestling bubble, but maybe it was too hot for some general audiences.
WWE recently uploaded Bray Wyatt’s new entrance video. Then hours later, they deleted that video. It is very interesting that they would do this, but it seems like his Titantron video might need some alterations.
This used to be the link for the video before they deleted it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHEr8HsqEFY
We’ll keep an eye out for any more signs from The Fiend. People are obviously loving the Firefly Fun House as they bought up all the merch they could. However, Wyatt’s absence from Raw last night is very interesting as well. Hopefully, WWE has something planned for Wyatt on SmackDown Live tonight.

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There was recently an episode of the TV show, Hillbilly Blood where the two men, Eugene and Spencer, featured on the show used a tree as a makeshift winch. The basic concept of the tree powered winch is that the weight of a falling tree can create enough energy to move a heavy or stuck item when a cable is attached towards the top of the falling tree and the item to be moved.
There are many potential situations where a makeshift solution can be the only option. If there were ever to be a catastrophic event such as an EMP, if a task needs to be accomplished without making an equipment purchase, or even if you do not have the equipment, the hillbilly tree winch could be your solution! The basic concept of the hillbilly winch can be seen in the illustration below:
The video below shows a brief synopsis of Spencer and Eugene actually using the hillbilly winch to recover a Willys Jeep from a deep rut in the ground. Notice the use of cable as the line for the winch and the fact that an old tire is used as a connection buffer between the Jeep’s bumper and the winch line.
Hillbilly Blood airs every Saturday on Destination America at 10PM EST/9PM CST.


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Lake Huron Lodge is located in eastern Michigan, resting on 9,000 square feet of land. The lodge features seven units and an additional banquet room in a three-story building. Many guests use the banquet room to host bridal showers, company parties, or birthday celebrations. The building itself has an old-school style with modern touches. Lake Huron Lodge has close proximity to nearby attractions such as the Lexington Village Theatre, as well as local restaurants including Wind Jammer or the Cadillac. The lodge is owned by the Haelterman family who has owned it since 2014. Before owning Lake Huron Lodge, the family had lived in Lexington since 1969. Over the course of time, the Haelterman family has worked to update and make additions to the building since first purchasing it.
Lake Huron Lodge is a three-story high building that covers approximately 9,000 square feet and features seven total units, plus a banquet room in the basement area of the building. The first and second floors are available for guests to rent. Six suites are on the first floor, a five-bedroom unit with two baths resides on the second floor, and the third floor is used for storage purposes. Each of the suites includes bedrooms and a kitchenette, and some contain couches, as well as cement patios. Grills are located outside the property for guests to utilize. Every suite has utensils, plates, cups, wine glasses, silverware, a microwave, coffee pots, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, Wi-Fi, and at least one extra queen air mattress for optional use. The outside area of the property provides a few mini-games similar to corn hole, for example.
Several visitors have used the banquet room for events such as bridal showers, weddings, class reunions, anniversary parties, baby showers, funeral dinners, company parties, and other similar celebratory events. The room seats up to sixty people and features a full bar. Some of the provided features of the banquet room include a 55" flat-screen TV positioned on a table, a bluetooth audio system, two restrooms, a buffet table, and a caterer prep room.
Guests staying at Lake Huron Lodge generally don't have to go too far to find something to do. The property itself is located within walking distance of the beach and several downtown events. A notable attraction recommended by the owner that is situated near the lodge is the Lexington Village Theatre, which includes live music and comedy. For visitors searching for a place to eat, some of the local restaurants suggested to guests by the owner are the Village Pub, Wind Jammer, and Cadillac. Additionally, Lake Huron Lodge is a part of the Village Lexington Business Association, which hosts several activities for guests such as Fourth of July fireworks and an art fair during the first week of August. The annual art fair is typically one of the most attended events hosted by the Village Lexington Business Association, with over 10,000 visitors and more than 125 contenders participating.
Lake Huron Lodge's style could be described as old-school with a modern twist. The owner remarked that the building is one of the only "hotel-type" properties in town because the rest of the hospitality rentals nearby are B&Bs or cottages. According to the owner, Lake Huron Lodge is known to be the first resort facility to the north. The Haelterman family, the current owners, wants their guests to feel as though they're at home during their stay.
The small-town location of the lodge generally draws in visitors who prefer to spend time outdoors, mainly because of the nearby lake that could provide several things to do. The owner commented that many guests love the ability to come and go as they please, in addition to the close proximity to local things to do. One particular guest who was pleased with their event held at Lake Huron Lodge mentioned, "We used the banquet room for my daughter's wedding shower. We had approximately 50 guests. It was wonderful! Very clean and convenient. The owner was great to work with, very prompt, and extremely helpful." Lake Huron Lodge is open year-round with the busiest season being summertime, as the weather is relatively warmer. The lodge receives visitors of all age groups, ranging from young families to retired couples.
The Haelterman family has converted the 150 year old house and made additions over the years to make it more of a lodging facility. The house was first constructed by a Chicago banker who used the building as a summer home in 1874. The Haelterman family has owned it since December of 2014, and before then the home was used as an assisted living center. Each room was then modified into individual suites.
The current owners had lived in Lexington since 1969 and came back after moving away once. They first discovered Lake Huron Lodge when they noticed the run down, unoccupied building behind a property that one of the brothers owned. The building wasn't being taken care of so the family agreed to purchase and turn it into a hotel-type rental for visitors.
Suite number one, the most popular rental, includes much of the original parts of when the house was first built in 1874, such as the fireplaces, mahogany staircases, and the ten-foot ceiling. Additionally, the lobby, in particular, contains historic characteristics similar to the exterior of the building. Gardens dot the outside area of the property, in addition to a historic rock basket that has been there for over 100 years. A patio is located outside with a pergola, tables and chairs, and two gas grills for guests to use.

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George RR Martin — the man who’s struck out virtually all your favourite Game of Thrones characters — has thrown the first pitch for his local minor league baseball team, the Albuquerque Istotopes.
The GoT creator is a proud New York Mets fan, but for some reason, even though the Isotopes are a feeder club for one of the Mets’ rival Major League teams, Martin was invited to kick off their season.
Martin gleefully threw the first pitch for the Isotopes while wearing a Mets hat, then shrugged his shoulders as if to say this is just another day for him. No big deal.
Amazingly, none of the players were brutally murdered during the game.

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Can you vacuum seal pre cooked food?
In addition to meal prep, many people want to use their vacuum sealer to seal already cooked food. Your vacuum sealer is ideal for this process, just be sure to let the food cool to at least room temperature before sealing. Food should not be sealed while it is still hot, as this can harbor bacteria growth.
How do you vacuum pack meals?
How to Seal Solid Foods
- Fill a large bowl or stock pot with water and lay a kitchen towel nearby.
- Place the food you want to vacuum seal in a plastic bag. …
- Press out as much air as possible with your hands and press the seal almost all the way closed. …
- Holding the bag by the unsealed corner, lower it into the water.
How long does vacuum packed cooked food last?
Vacuum sealing can also make your meal-prepping foods and leftovers stay fresh for longer. Most cooked foods will only stay fresh in the refrigerator for 1-3 days. When vacuum sealed, cooked foods can last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Can you vacuum seal cooked meats?
Yes. You can prep your meals and cook them up, then vacuum seal once they’ve cooled down to an appropriate temperature and freeze. Finally, reheat when ready. Generally, your leftovers can be vacuum sealed, so they don’t go to waste.
Can I vacuum seal cooked chicken?
Vacuum sealing works for all types of cooked meats, including poultry, fish, beef, and pork. To keep cooked meat fresh, do not break open the seal or puncture the bag before you are ready to reheat it.
What foods Cannot be vacuum sealed?
Food Items That Should Not Be Vacuum Sealed
- Raw Mushrooms. Due to their natural ripening process, fresh mushrooms may decay faster if vacuum sealed. …
- Fresh Bananas. Vacuum sealing fresh bananas can actually quicken their ripening time. …
- Raw Garlic & Onion. …
- Soft Cheeses. …
- Freshly Cooked Vegetables. …
- Whole Apples.
Can you vacuum seal cooked pasta?
Can you vacuum seal cooked pasta? … Cooked spaghetti, angel hair, linguine, noodles, and other flat pastas can be vacuum packaged with FoodSaver® Vacuum Packaging Systems. Tubular shapes, corkscrews and similar shapes flatten out and are not recommended for vacuum packaging.
How long does vacuum sealed cooked rice last?
How Long Does Rice Last? | By Type & Storage Method
|Type||Pantry (77° F)||Fridge or Root Cellar (40° F)|
|White Rice, Airtight Container||Up to 5 years||Up to 10 years|
|White Rice, Vacuum-Sealed||Up to 10 years||Up to 30 years|
|Cooked White Rice||Up to 2 hrs||Up to 6 days|
|Brown Rice, Airtight Container||Up to 6 months||Up to 1 year|
What foods can you vacuum seal for long term storage?
Dehydrated peaches, pears, mushrooms, summer squash, tomatoes, apples, mangoes, and broccoli, and more are sealed in FoodSaver bags or canning bottles, if I can keep them around long enough to put into my storage in the basement (we use them a lot).
How long will cooked chicken last in a vacuum sealed bag?
The vacuum-sealed chicken lasts for about 1-2 weeks when stored at approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below in the fridge.
Can you vacuum seal leftovers?
Vacuum seal your leftovers to remove air and prevent bacteria from growing. FoodSaver® Fresh Containers are your ideal tool for leftover storage. These stacking storage vessels come in several sizes to perfectly fit your needs.
Can you vacuum seal beef stew?
If you want to seal in the freshness of any soup or stew for years, vacuum sealing is the easiest way to do it, but there’s a method to it. You can’t vacuum seal a soup while it’s still a liquid and throw it in the freezer. … Put the soup or stew in a container or even a FoodSaver® bag and only seal it.

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- 2 x 3 days & nights inpatient stay
- 5 quick follow-up appointments
Participants in this research are paid up to $2,175 for their time and this clinical trial has been approved by an independent ethics committee.
About the study
We need healthy people for a medication comparison study.
This medication is being developed to prevent the severe nausea and vomiting that chemotherapy sometimes causes. The new medication is being compared with an existing treatment, which requires dilution of the drug. This new medication will be ‘ready to use’ without dilution, making it’s administration easier for doctors and nurses. To bring this new medication to the market, it is necessary to demonstrate in clinical trials that the concentrations of medication in the blood very similar to the existing medication.
At this stage of testing we are not looking at whether it will have any therapeutic value, so we require healthy people to participate.
How do I find out more?
If you have already registered with us but would like more information about this study, please call 1800 243 733 or schedule a call back. You can also email us at email@example.com quoting “Same but Different Study”.
If you are interested in participating and have not previously registered as a participant with us, fill in your details in the form below and we’ll be in touch soon!

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The White House Bistro, 149 Griffith St., Saugatuck will hold the second North American Tour supporting Puerta Vallarta’s “Feed the Children” and “The School of Champions” Friday through Saturday.
The Nimrots and Fox and Einstein will perform at 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and a Mexican Buffet will be served from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. A raffle-silent auction will also be held on Sunday. Fox and Einstein, Rum Boogie, Deb Barton, and Canada’s Jamie Henderson will provide music on Sunday.
Cost is a $15 donation per person with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the children.


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LOA Vol 36 - Issue - 02 - 15 Oct 2012
No Entry for Missiles
|Photo Credit: Manish Chandy|
A proposal of Indian Navy received in the MOEF for consideration of the Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), seeking recommendation for use of 2m x 2m area within Tillangchong Wild Life Sanctuary, A & N Islands, for erection of a structure as target for practice missiles from sub marines, for 7 to 10 days in a year has been turned down.
In the deliberations on the issue in 25th Standing Committee meeting, the matter was extensively discussed and several members expressed their strong opposition to the proposal. Representative of the Indian Navy made a very persuasive presentation of the importance of the project.
Accordingly it was recommended that the proposal for use of forest land for installation of a structure as target for use of the practice versions of the missiles in the Sanctuary cannot be permitted. The proponent, Indian Navy, was requested to identify alternate locations, where high conservation values of this nature are not at stake, for ensuring the defence preparedness and security of the country.
The area is notified as a Wild Life Sanctuary in 1985. The
Island is about 15 km
long and 1 km in width, with a total area of 16.83 sq km. The island supports
tropical evergreen vegetation.
The proposal was considered in the 23rd meeting held on 14th October 2011 wherein a site inspection was prescribed and entrusted to Dr A Rahmani, Member, along with the Chief Wildlife Warden,
, for submitting a report to the
Committee. Site inspection was carried out by Dr Rahamani on February 12, 2012,
along with the representatives of A & N Forest Department and Indian Navy.
Dr Rahmani reported that the area is important for presence of the endemic
Nicobar Megapode, Megapodius nicobariensis nicobariensis, a sub species of the
Nicobar Megapode, occurring on seven islands of the Nancowry group. The
population of this sub species has declined to less than 200 from above 2000
breeding pairs in 1990s and Tillangchong is the only island holding the safest
population of the sub species. He also reported presence of a few other endemic
species in the area like Nicobar Bulbul, Nicobar Sparrowhawk, Coconut crab etc.
The A & N Islands Island is considered sacred by the
Nicobarese communities and hunting of birds is not allowed. They had expressed
their opinion against the proposal of the Navy. Dr Rahmani recommended that the
proposal should not be recommended due to the unique status of this habitat,
and potential destruction of the habitat in the nearby area in case of misfire.
The report was considered in the 25th meeting held on 13th June 2012. In the
meeting it was generally felt that the area, being among the last remaining
habitats of an endemic bird, must be preserved. In the meeting, was also
considered to permit one pilot testing to understand the impact.
Subsequently several representations and more information were received in the Ministry related to the conservation value of the island. It is indicated that the proposed missile testing is likely to have highly damaging consequences on the ecosystem including the endemic species.


Football: Bordeaux cut Lyon's lead but goal celebrations mar night
Bordeaux cut Lyon's lead at the top of the French league on Saturday with a 3-0 thrashing of Strasbourg.
PARIS, March 17, 2008 - Bordeaux cut Lyon's lead at the top of the
French league on Saturday with a 3-0 thrashing of Strasbourg but the goal
celebrations of Brazilian defender Henrique caused offence.
Lyon have 61 points from 29 matches, following their 3-0 win at Monaco on
Saturday, to lead by six points from Bordeaux, by 12 from Nancy and 15 from
Marseille, who drew 3-3 at Lens on Sunday.
First half goals from Henrique and then a third from Fernando Cavenaghi in
the second half earned Bordeaux an impressive win.
However Henrique celebrated his goals by firing an imaginary machine gun
into the crowd which seriously displeased Strasbourg fans and coach Jean-Marc
Furlan said: "I think the goal celebrations were dangerous. He scored, went
towards our fans, took out a machine gun and then pretended to fire at our
"I think this is a dangerous type of thing to do for the future. I think
it's easy to do and in certain countries, it's banned. I wasn't happy with
this on either occasion."
Henrique was in regretful mood and explained he had not meant to make
offence. "I want to say sorry to the Alsation supporters. I understand
(Furlan's) reaction and I'm sorry. It was neither lack of respect or
"I just told a Brazilian friend of mine, with whom I played when I was
younger at Flamengo, that I would celebrate my next goal like that. That's
In the Sunday late game, fourth-placed Marseille's attempts to claw back
some ground on Lyon were foiled by Lens who trailed by two goals to nil at
half-time before scoring three times after the break, though Marseille
equalised at 3-3 to earn a point.
Samir Nasri and Benoit Cheyrou had put Marseille ahead before Toifilou
Maoulida, Kader Mangane and Loic Remy turned the tables for Lens. Djibril
Cisse scored Marseille's equaliser two minutes from time.
An Abdul Kader Keita double propelled Lyon to a 3-0 thrashing of Monaco on
Brazilian Fred got the second goal against Monaco, who were virtually
non-existent in the opening 45 minutes.
Though the result in itself was not a surprise owing to Monaco's lacklustre
season, it was Lyon's first victory at Monaco during their run of six
consecutive league victories. During those years Lyon managed five defeats and
It was also the first time in their history that Lyon had scored more than
two league goals at the Principality club.
Lyon coach Alain Perrin admitted a seventh title was looking more likely
following this result. "We played a great match and the players showed real
desire in an away match that is never easy," Perrin said.
"We really excelled in the first half in a match of two distinctly
different 45 minutes of play. A point would have pleased me but three points
have given us a major boost in our quest for the title."
He said they would be looking to consolidate on this victory in their next
league match against Paris Saint Germain at home.
PSG, who are fighting relegation only just managed to escape defeat thanks
to a goal from Pauleta 10 minutes from time to earn a 1-1 draw at home to
Valenciennes, leaving the capital city club fourth from bottom.


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text: Outlander star Caitriona Balfe announced on Instagram that she has given birth to a baby boy with her husband Tony McGill. The actress had kept her pregnancy private but shared a black-and-white photo of her baby holding onto her finger. Caitriona expressed her gratitude for her new son and pondered on the possibilities of his future. She also highlighted the disparity between children born into peace and safety versus those born into famine or war, encouraging her followers to support charities that help those in need. Co-star Graham McTavish and other celebrities congratulated Caitriona on the news.

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While glitzy new jets like the stealthy Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the Russian PAK-FA capture the lion’s share of attention, most of the world’s air forces don’t need the latest and greatest toys. Often, something much more basic is more than sufficient for the purposes of most nations.
A lot of air arms don’t even need or even want the latest fourth-generation fighters on the market like the Eurofighter Typhoon, Dassault Rafale, Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Lockheed F-16V “Viper,” Saab JAS-39 Gripen or even a Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30 or Su-35. Moreover, many countries simply can’t afford such extravagances. But even those nations have options—one doesn’t have to buy a top-of-the-line F-35 stealth fighter to obtain decent capabilities. Often, refurbished older aircraft can offer capabilities that are comparable to their new brethren at a fraction of the price.
Israel has often capitalized on that part of the international fighter market. Tel Aviv’s defense industry has sold or upgraded a host of aircraft for air arms around the planet. Those aircraft have ranged from its own homegrown products to upgraded Soviet-built MiGs for former Warsaw Pact member like Romania.
In fact, Romania still operates a number of Israeli-upgraded MiG-21 Lancers that incorporate modern Elta EL/M 2032 pulse-doppler radars and a partial glass cockpit. Those jets can also carry the Rafael LITENING targeting pod and a host of laser-guided bombs and the Python-series dogfighting missiles. Effectively, Romania received good, modern capability for a fraction of the price of a new fourth-generation fighter.
India also operates an extensively upgraded version of the antiquated MiG-21 called the Bison, which has proven to be surprisingly effective—if crash prone. With their upgraded Phazotron Kopyo radar—which is capable of simultaneously tracking eight targets—the Indian MiG-21s are able to attack targets beyond visual range with Russian-made Vympel R-77 radar-guided missiles.
The Indian MiG-21s also incorporate helmet mounted cueing systems and the ability to carry the R-73 Archer dogfighting missile. That combination makes the aged jet a formidable adversary close in even against a much more modern aircraft. In fact, the Indians MiG-21s fared well even against Boeing F-15C Eagle during a Cope India exercise in 2004—granted the U.S. Air Force was operating with restrictive rules of engagement.
However, while the Romanian and Indian MiGs were upgraded with new avionics, not much was done to upgrade their airframe structure. But conceivably, the even the ancient MiG-21 would still be viable with a refurbished airframe and cutting edge avionics. While no nations has opted to do that, Israel made a deal to supply fourteen refurbished and extensively modernized Israel Aerospace Industries F-21 Kfir fighters to Argentina—which is also a forty-year-old platform. The airframe is being completely refurbished to an almost “new” state and the aircraft’s General Electric J79 turbojets will be supplied in a “zero-hour” condition after a complete overhaul, according to my colleague Arie Egozi at Flight International. An engine replacement/overhaul would be required after 1,600 flight hours.
The Mach 2.0 capable Kfir first flew in 1973, but the aircraft is an unlicensed derivative of the French Dassault Mirage V—which first flew in 1967. The Mirage V itself is a ground attack version of the Mirage III, which first flew in 1956. Thus, the Kfir design ultimately originates in the 1950s, but nonetheless, the latest Israeli modifications to the jet make the ancient fighter viable even in the 21st Century—and against much newer fourth-generation fighters. Even if the Kfir is old, it was always a fairly capable airframe. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps leased Israeli Kfirs under the F-21 designation for use as aggressors during the 1980s against American fourth-generation fighters like F-14, F-15, F-16 and F/A-18.
Argentina’s Block 60 Kfir will be fitted with an Elta Systems EL/M-2052 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, which can simultaneously track sixty-four targets. The new radar can also simultaneously operate in air-to-air and air-to-ground modes—and it can support the latest air intercept weapons like the Israeli Darby active radar-guided missile (or AMRAAM if the U.S. were willing to sell it to Argentina). The jet is also being fitted with state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems for protection against air and surface threats. The Kfir will also be able to carry a host of Israeli-made air-to-ground weapons—and it offers a comprehensive suite of data-links.
It’s not clear if the Argentinian Kfirs are being upgraded with a helmet-mounted cuing system, but there is no technical reason that would prevent the integration of such a system along with the Python-5 high off-boresight missile. The integration of those systems would make the Kfir an extremely formidable opponent in a close-in dogfight. But the Israeli jet does use open architecture avionics—which makes it easy to upgrade. So even if it’s not immediately going to be equipped with those weapons, they could be added later.
Israel has other potential customers who might be interested in the Block 60 Kfir. Colombia is upgrading its Kfirs to a similar a standard as the Argentine jets while Ecuador—which operates an earlier version—may also want to upgrade its planes. But Israel’s sales focus has been on the Asia-Pacific region where there are a number of countries that need capable jets but which don’t have the money for an expensive top-of-the-line fighter like the F-16.
Only time will tell how much success Israel will have in resurrecting the four-decade old Kfir for the 21th Century. But if other jets are out of many nations’ price range, Israel may have a winner on its hands.
Dave Majumdar is the defense editor for The National Interest. You can follow him on Twitter: @davemajumdar.


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Subject: General Tech | August 18, 2016 - 02:20 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Intel, joule, iot, IDF 2016, SoC, 570x, 550x, Intel RealSense
Intel has announced the follow up to Edison and Curie, their current SoC device, called Joule. They have moved away from the Quark processors they previously used to a current generation Atom. The device is designed to compete against NVIDIA's Jetson as it is far more powerful than a Raspberry Pi and will be destined for different usage. It will support Intel RealSense, perhaps appearing in the newly announced Project Alloy VR headset. Drop by Hack a Day for more details on the two soon to be released models, the Joule 570x and 550x.
"The high-end board in the lineup features a quad-core Intel Atom running at 2.4 GHz, 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 16GB of eMMC, 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, USB 3.1, CSI and DSI interfaces, and multiple GPIO, I2C, and UART interfaces."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Microsoft Windows UAC can be bypassed for untraceable hacks @ The Inquirer
- Microsoft PowerShell Goes Open Source and Lands On Linux and Mac @ Slashdot
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Enables NVIDIA Ansel Support For 3D Stereo Screenshots @ Techgage
- ech support scammers mess with hacker's mother, so he retaliated with ransomware @ The Register
- 90 per cent of people ignore security notices because their brains are too busy @ The Inquirer
- NikKTech With Kingston HyperX It's All About Speed Global Giveaway
Subject: Processors, Mobile | July 18, 2016 - 12:03 AM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: softbank, SoC, smartphones, mobile cpu, Cortex-A73, ARM Holdings, arm, acquisition
ARM Holdings is to be aquired by SoftBank for $32 billion USD. This report has been confirmed by the Wall Street Journal, who states that an official annoucement of the deal is likely on Monday as "both companies’ boards have agreed to the deal".
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"Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp. has reached a more than $32 billion deal to buy U.K.-based chip-designer ARM HoldingsPLC, marking a significant push for the Japanese telecommunications giant into the mobile internet, according to a person familiar with the situation." - WSJ
ARM just announced their newest CPU core, the Cortex-A73, at the end of May, with performance and efficiency improvements over the current Cortex-A72 promised with the new architecture.
(Image credit: AnandTech)
We will have to wait and see if this aquisition will have any bearing on future product development, though it seems the acquisition targets the significant intellectual property value of ARM, whose designs can be found in most smartphones.
Subject: Processors, Mobile | July 11, 2016 - 11:44 AM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: SoC, Snapdragon 821, snapdragon, qualcomm, adreno 530
Announced today, the Snapdragon 821 offers a modest CPU frequency increase over the Snapdragon 820, with clock speeds of up to 2.4 GHz compared to 2.2 GHz with the Snapdragon 820. The new SoC is still implementing Qualcomm's custom quad-core "Kryo" design, which is made up of two pairs of dual-core CPU clusters.
"What isn’t in this announcement is that the power cluster will likely be above 2 GHz and GPU clocks look to be around 650 MHz but without knowing whether there are some changes other than clock relative to Adreno 530 we can’t really estimate the performance of this part."
Specifics on the Adreno GPU were not mentioned in the official announcement. The 650 MHz GPU clock reported by Anandtech would offer a modest improvement over the SD820's 624 MHz Adreno 530 GPU. Additionally, the "power cluster" will reportedly move from 1.6 GHz with the SD820 to 2.0 GHz with the SD821.
No telling when this updated SoC will find its way into consumer devices, with the Snapdragon 820 currently available in the Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, LG G5, OnePlus 3, and a few others.
Subject: General Tech | April 30, 2016 - 12:33 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: SoC, nfme, gpu, cpu, amd
Nantong Fujitsu Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (NFME) is a Chinese company that packages and tests integrated circuits. Recently, AMD has been working with China to reach that large market, especially given their ongoing cash concerns. This time, AMD sold 85% of its stake in two locations, AMD Penang, Malaysia and AMD Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, to NFME and formed a joint venture with them, called TF-AMD Microelectronics Sdn Bhd.
I see two interesting aspects to this story.
First, AMD gets about $320 million USD in this transaction, after taxes and fees, and it also retains 15% of this venture. I am curious whether this will lead to a long-term source of income for AMD, even though the press release claims that this structure will be “cost neutral”. Either way, clearing a third of a billion dollars should help AMD to some extent. That equates to about two-to-three quarters of net-loss for the company, so it gives them about six-to-nine extra months of life on its own. That's not too bad if the transaction doesn't have any lasting consequences.
Second, NFME now has access to some interesting packaging and testing technologies. NFME's website claims that this allows them to handle dies up to 800mm2, substrates with up to 18 layers, and package sizes up to 75mm. These specifications sound like it pulls from their GPU experience, which could bring all of that effort and knowledge to completely different fields.
The press release states that 1,700 employees will be moved from AMD to this venture. They do not state whether any jobs are affected over and above this amount, though.
Subject: General Tech | March 30, 2016 - 06:16 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: ubuntu, linux, mediatek, SoC, arm, tablet
Canonical, the company behind the Ubuntu Linux operating system, is now offering up its first Ubuntu tablet with Spanish manufacturing partner BQ. The Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition is a 10-inch tablet powered by ARM and loaded with Ubuntu 15.04.
The tablet features an all black (or white) case with rounded edges and a matte back. Mobilegeeks managed to get hands on with the Android version of the Aquaris M10 which you can check out here. The internals are a bit different on the Ubuntu Edition, but the chassis and design remains the same. It measures 8.2mm thick and weighs in at 470 grams (1.03 pounds). The front is dominated by a 10.1” AHVA touchscreen display that comes in either 1280 x 800 or Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution depending on the model. A capacitive home button sits below along with two 0.7W speakers while a 5MP webcam is positioned above the display. There is an 8MP rear camera, and the sides hold Micro HDMI, Micro USB, Micro SD, and 3.5mm audio ports.
The Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition is powered by a quad core MediaTek SoC with Mali-T720MP2 graphics, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of eMMC storage (with approximately 10GB usable by end users) that can be expanded via Micro SD cards up to 64GB. The Full HD model uses the MediaTek MT8163A clocked at 1.5 GHz while the HD Aquaris M10 uses the slightly lower clocked MT8163B running at 1.3 GHz.
Wireless capabilities include 802.11n (dual band) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS. It is powered by a 7,280 mAh Li-Po battery. BQ has pre-loaded the tablet with Ubuntu 15.04 which users will likely want to update once drivers are ready as it is End-of-Life.
The Aquaris M10 is available for pre-order now, with expected ship dates in early April. The HD Ubuntu Edition tablet is listed at €259.90 ($295) while the Full HD version will run you €299.90 ($340). Currently, the Full HD tablet comes in black and the HD tablet is all white. Both models come with a screen protector and case as a pre-order bonus.
It is interesting to see an official Ubuntu tablet, but I wonder if this is too little, too late for the open source OS. Canonical is positioning this as a daily driver that can be a tablet when you want to be mobile, a PC when propped up with a case and paired with wireless keyboard and mouse, and a media streamer when connecting it to the big screen with HDMI. I would expect performance to improve over time once the community gets a hold of it and starts tweaking it though the hardware is going to be a limiting factor. I want a Linux tablet to succeed, and hopefully this will open the door for higher end models. I don’t see myself jumping on this particular one though at this price.
Are you excited for the Ubuntu Edition M10?
Subject: Processors | March 15, 2016 - 12:52 PM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: TSMC, SoC, servers, process technology, low power, FinFET, datacenter, cpu, arm, 7nm, 7 nm FinFET
ARM and TSMC have announced their collaboration on 7 nm FinFET process technology for future SoCs. A multi-year agreement between the companies, products produces on this 7 nm FinFET process are intended to expand ARM’s reach “beyond mobile and into next-generation networks and data centers”.
TSMC Headquarters (Image credit: AndroidHeadlines)
So when can we expect to see 7nm SoCs on the market? The report from The Inquirer offers this quote from TSMC:
“A TSMC spokesperson told the INQUIRER in a statement: ‘Our 7nm technology development progress is on schedule. TSMC's 7nm technology development leverages our 10nm development very effectively. At the same time, 7nm offers a substantial density improvement, performance improvement and power reduction from 10nm’.”
Full press release after the break.
Subject: Graphics Cards, Processors | February 29, 2016 - 06:48 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: tesla motors, tesla, SoC, Peter Bannon, Jim Keller
When we found out that Jim Keller has joined Tesla, we were a bit confused. He is highly skilled in processor design, and he moved to a company that does not design processors. Kind of weird, right? There are two possibilities that leap to mind: either he wanted to try something new in life, and Elon Musk hired him for his general management skills, or Tesla wants to get more involved in the production of their SoCs, possibly even designing their own.
Now Peter Bannon, who was a colleague of Jim Keller at Apple, has been hired by Tesla Motors. Chances are, the both of them were not independently interested in an abrupt career change that led them to the same company. That seems highly unlikely, to say the least. So it appears that Tesla Motors wants experienced chip designers in house. What for? We don't know. This is a lot of talent to just look over the shoulders of NVIDIA and other SoC partners, to make sure they have an upper hand in negotiation. Jim Keller is at Tesla as their “Vice-President of Autopilot Hardware Engineering.” We don't know what Peter Bannon's title will be.
And then, if Tesla Motors does get into creating their own hardware, we wonder what they will do with it. The company has a history of open development and releasing patents (etc.) into the public. That said, SoC design is a highly encumbered field, depending on what they're specifically doing, which we have no idea about.
Subject: Processors, Mobile | February 22, 2016 - 11:11 AM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: TSMC, SoC, octa-core, MWC 2016, MWC, mediatek, Mali-T880, LPDDR4X, Cortex-A53, big.little, arm
MediaTek might not be well-known in the United States, but the company has been working to expand from China, where it had a 40% market share as of June 2015, into the global market. While 2015 saw the introduction of the 8-core Helio P10 and the 10-core helio X20 SoCs, the company continues to expand their lineup, today announcing the Helio P20 SoC.
There are a number of differences between the recent SoCs from MediaTek, beginning with the CPU core configuration. This new Helio P20 is a “True Octa-Core” design, but rather than a big.LITTLE configuration it’s using 8 identically-clocked ARM Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz. The previous Helio P10 used a similar CPU configuration, though clocks were limited to 2.0 GHz with that SoC. Conversely, the 10-core Helio X20 uses a tri-cluster configuration, with 2x ARM Cortex-A72 cores running at 2.5 GHz, along with a typical big.LITTLE arrangement (4x Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 Ghz and 4x Cortex-A53 cores at 1.4 GHz).
Another change affecting MediaTek’s new SoC and he industry at large is the move to smaller process nodes. The Helio P10 was built on 28 nm HPM, and this new P20 moves to 16 nm FinFET. Just as with the Helio P10 and Helio X20 (a 20 nm part) this SoC is produced at TSMC using their 16FF+ (FinFET Plus) technology. This should provide up to “40% higher speed and 60% power saving” compared to the company’s previous 20 nm process found in the Helio X20, though of course real-world results will have to wait until handsets are available to test.
The Helio P20 also takes advantage of LPDDR4X, and is “the world’s first SoC to support low power double data rate random access memory” according to MediaTek. The company says this new memory provides “70 percent more bandwidth than the LPDDR3 and 50 percent power savings by lowering supply voltage to 0.6v”. Graphics are powered by ARM’s high-end Mali T880 GPU, clocked at an impressive 900 MHz. And all-important modem connectivity includes CAT6 LTE with 2x carrier aggregation for speeds of up to 300 Mbps down, 50 Mbps up. The Helio P20 also supports up to 4k/30 video decode with H.264/265 support, and the 12-bit dual camera ISP supports up to 24 MP sensors.
Specs from MediaTek:
- Process: 16nm
- Apps CPU: 8x Cortex-A53, up to 2.3GHz
- Memory: Up to 2 x LPDDR4X 1600MHz (up to 6GB) + 1x LPDDR3 933Mhz (up to 4GB) + eMMC 5.1
- Camera: Up to 24MP at 24FPS w/ZSD, 12bit Dual ISP, 3A HW engine, Bayer & Mono sensor support
- Video Decode: Up to 4Kx2K 30fps H.264/265
- Video Encode: Up to 4Kx2K 30fps H.264
- Graphics: Mali T-880 MP2 900MHz
- Display: FHD 1920x1080 60fps. 2x DSI for dual display
- Modem: LTE FDD TDD R.11 Cat.6 with 2x20 CA. C2K SRLTE. L+W DSDS support
- Connectivity: WiFiac/abgn (with MT6630). GPS/Glonass/Beidou/BT/FM.
- Audio: 110db SNR & -95db THD
It’s interesting to see SoC makers experiment with less complex CPU designs after a generation of multi-cluster (big.LITTLE) SoCs, as even the current flagship Qualcomm SoC, the Snapdragon 820, has reverted to a straight quad-core design. The P20 is expected to be in shipping devices by the second half of 2016, and we will see how this configuration performs once some devices using this new P20 SoC are in the wild.
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Subject: General Tech | December 7, 2015 - 01:12 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: SoC, raspberry pi zero
It can't play Crysis but if you want to know if the new Raspberry Pi Zero has what it takes to power your latest projects then look no further than this article at Phoronix in which they benchmark the new low cost SoC. The $5 Zero is powered by a 1GHz single-core ARM processor with 512MB of RAM and a Broadcom BCM2708, outputs include mini HDMI and USB OTG ports, and a 40-pin header which you are going to be populating if you want networking. As you would expect the Zero does sit at the bottom of the benchmark tables, however at this price point you are shopping for "just good enough", not top of the pack performance. Check it out here.
"For those curious about the performance of the $5 Raspberry Pi Zero, here are some benchmarks I've just finished up for this low-end, low-power ARM development board compared to other ARM, MIPS, and x86 hardware."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- Pi Zero Ethernet The Hard Way @ Hack a Day
- The best Christmas gift ideas for tech lovers @ The Inquirer
- IBM looks to entice women into tech by alienating and patronising them @ The Inquirer
- Microsoft encrypts explanation of borked Windows 10 encryption @ The Register
- GalliumOS: The Ideal Linux Distribution for Chromebook Hardware @ Linux.com
- Per-core licences coming to Windows Server and System Center 2016 @ The Register
- 4 Upcoming 3D Printers We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On @ MAKE:Blog
- Lock up your top-of-racks, says Cisco, there's a bug in the USB code @ The Register
- Spread The Christmas Spirit Mega Global Giveaway @ NikKTech
Subject: Processors, Mobile | December 1, 2015 - 07:30 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: TSMC, SoC, LG, Intel, arm
So this story came out of nowhere. Whether the rumors are true or false, I am stuck on how everyone seems to be talking about it with a casual deadpan. I spent a couple hours Googling whether I missed some big announcement that made Intel potentially fabricating ARM chips a mundane non-story. Pretty much all that I found was Intel allowing Altera to make FPGAs with embedded ARM processors in a supporting role, which is old news.
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The rumor is that Intel and TSMC were both vying to produce LG's Nuclon 2 SoC. This part is said to house two quad-core ARM modules in a typical big.LITTLE formation. Samples were allegedly produced, with Intel's part (2.4 GHx) being able to clock around 300 MHz faster than TSMC's offering (2.1 GHz). Clock rate is highly dependent upon the “silicon lottery,” so this is an area that production maturity can help with. Intel's sample would also be manufactured at 14nm (versus 16nm from TSMC although these numbers mean less than they used to). LG was also, again allegedly, interesting in Intel's LTE modem. According to the rumors, LG went with TSMC because they felt Intel couldn't keep up with demand.
Now that the rumor has been reported... let's step back a bit.
I talked with Josh a couple of days ago about this post. He's quite skeptical (as I am) about the whole situation. First and foremost, it takes quite a bit of effort to port a design to a different manufacturing process. LG could do it, but it is questionable, especially for a second chip ever sort of thing. Moreover, I still believe that Intel doesn't want to manufacture chips that directly compete with them. x86 in phones is still not a viable business, but Intel hasn't given up and you would think that's a prerequisite.
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Lionsgate and "Men" creator Matthew Weiner are close to signing a new deal for the hit AMC show, according to the Hollywood Reporter, but it'll be too difficult to mount a fifth season by the summer, when the show about the 1950s advertising business has traditionally premiered.
In announcing a fifth season pickup for "Mad Men" at last January's Television Critics Association press tour, Joel Stillerman, AMC Senior Vice President of Original Programming said, "Mad Men is definitely coming back for Season 5, but don't ask me when, because we're not sure yet."
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"What you call love was invented by guys like me to sell nylons."Season 1, Episode 1: "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"
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Tal Bauer is an evil, evil man 😉
I have absolutely no idea where to start with this review.
Basically, if you appreciate Tal’s unique ability to make a reader both love and hate him with the same passion because of what he puts his characters through, you’ll adore this book.
It’s a head rush, an adrenalin inspiring, heart-pounding, hand in the mouth, fear-inducing emotional ride that’s also full of tenderness, of strength of will, of sheer determination.
The plot’s fairly clear from the blurb, there’ll be no spoilers here. Let’s just say it is about as Tal as you can get in terms of twisted expectations, of false trails, of narratives which present one argument and then produce a completely different conclusion.
It’s compelling, it’s addictive, it’s rage-inducing, it will make you gasp, it will probably turn your stomach at some points, although it’s nowhere near as vomit inducing as The Murder Between Us was at times!
You will be on the edge of your seat (or bed in my case) from the moment you pick it up until the moment you finish. There is no respite once the chase begins.
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Boys show warm team spirit in regional quiz successNovember 21st, 2019
A quiz team at Monmouth School for Boys has triumphed in the Schools’ Challenge Wales and Borders Regional Competition.
Joe, Oliver, Teddy, Alfie and William shone in the annual general knowledge quiz yesterday (Wednesday 2oth November) hosted by Hereford Cathedral School.
The boys will now represent the school in the inter-regional stage of the prestigious national Schools’ Challenge.
The Monmouth team won both group matches in Hereford, beating Howell’s School, Llandaff, 420-260 and Monmouth School for Girls, 360-70.
The boys met a Hereford Cathedral School team in the semi-final, winning, 260-210.
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Winter is coming and the Game of Thrones is here with its seventh season to premiere worldwide. Jon Snow’s conquest as the King in the North continues, bringing all the houses together for the war... BGR India
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May’s economic nationalism a threat to prosperity
Reaction to Osborne's abandonment of budget surplus target
Philip Booth comments on the decision to cut bank rate
Reaction to the announcement that all foreign takeover bids will be assessed
“The concept of a foreign takeover is largely meaningless in the modern world. The idea that the Prime Minister or the Secretary of State for BEIS should be determining what takeovers can occur based on the nationality of companies or owners and some undefined concept of the ‘national interest’ is absurd. It’s unclear why we should think of a foreign takeover differently from foreign competition putting an existing UK company out of business.
“The UK should be trumpeting the case for openness and free trade. Recent support for an industrial strategy, and now apparent opposition to foreign takeovers suggest a possible return to the economic planning that was so damaging in the 1970s. It needs to be revisited if Britain is to thrive in a post-Brexit world.”
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Travel guru Arthur Frommer says, “People travel in large part to visit the past." This includes archaeological sites; historic small towns and urban places; and heritage foods, products, and experiences.
First of all, it creates construction jobs. The effect then spreads to create more jobs. Preservation is much more labor-intensive than new construction, and all those laborers spend their wages locally. One example: in Michigan, $1 million spent rehabilitating buildings creates 12 more jobs than $1 million spent making cars.
Donovan Rypkema, an expert in the economic influence of historic preservation, says he has not seen a single example of sustained success in a downtown revitalization that did not have a preservation component. On the other hand, all of the expensive projects he has seen that did not incorporate historic preservation failed.
Ordinances for local historic districts can protect the integrity of the district, giving property owners the assurance that their investments will not be eroded by inappropriate development. This assurance usually leads to higher property values.
Quality of life makes a huge difference to businesses who need a creative, energetic talent pool to draw from. Creative, entrepreneurial people are drawn to unique historic, culture-rich areas.
Worker housing is one of today’s most crucial economic development issues. Small historic homes, historic apartment buildings, and historic buildings re-used as low-income housing can help fill this need. Tax credits for historic preservation as well as low-income housing are often available for projects that involve preservation and housing.
Historic preservation keeps demolition debris out of landfills. Because landfills are a major expense, historic preservation helps save money for local governments.
Historic buildings are often energy-efficient. Building and demolishing buildings uses a great deal of energy to mill, mine, transport, and assemble materials. When you keep a building, you keep that "embodied energy" instead of sending it to the landfill.
See a discussion of this principle by State History architect Don Hartley.
These are only a few of the economic benefits of preserving and developing heritage resources. These benefits are taken from Donovan Rypkema, The Economics of Historic Preservation. For more benefits (100 in all!), see the book.


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WeWork has agreed to go public through a merger with blank-cheque firm BowX Acquisition Corp. that values the office-sharing startup at $9 billion including debt, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing sources.
Hong Kong residents have moved tens of billions of dollars across the globe to Canada, where thousands of families are looking at properties in Toronto and Vancouver, says Alisha Ma, founder of immigration consultancy Halcyon Counsel.
Bill Argeropoulos, Principal & Practice Leader, Research (Canada)
The 2021–’31 Québec Infrastructure Plan (QIP) is set at $135.0 billion, up $4.5 billion over that of 2020–’30. This new government plan for the next 10 years reflects the continuation of key government priorities and the acceleration of infrastructure investments to stimulate economic growth.
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport welcomed 5.4 million passengers in 2020, a 73 per cent year-over-year decrease compared with 2019, ADM Aéroports de Montréal said Wednesday. “The year 2020 was truly one to be forgotten for ADM,” ADM president Philippe Rainville said.
Montreal-based Taiga Motors Inc. plans to build a 340,000-square-foot assembly plant for its electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft in Shawinigan, Que. The factory is expected to increase Taiga’s production capacity to 80,000 units by 2025. Construction is expected to start in Q2 2021.
Greensoil PropTech Ventures launched its US$100-million Greensoil PropTech Ventures Fund II LP with support from major institutional investors. Its focus will be proptech companies providing products, services and technologies to make real estate more productive, efficient, and sustainable.
Investors, landlords and developers could see a refundable tax credit of up to $90,000 if they build, acquire or renovate a commercial or industrial building in Southwest, Eastern or Northern Ontario during the next 21 months as detailed in the 2021 Ontario budget.
Construction-hungry developers aren’t cakewalking through the City of Ottawa’s planning department on the way to putting shovels in the ground, planning bosses said Thursday, rebuffing public perceptions the application process is a rubber-stamp exercise.
Josh Zaret, recently promoted to president of Gemstone Corp., a family-owned and operated real estate company, has proposed developing a downtown Ottawa parking lot with plans, that if accepted, “will really rocket us to the next level on our trajectory.”
Podcasts from the real estate world
Jeff Kohn, Craig Coleman, Epic Investment Services: Strategy & management, CRE Library: Episode 46
Glenn Felson, PropTech and the Future of Real Estate author, Tenant Experience Network. Season 2, Episode 5
Chuck We, Hudson Pacific Properties: Creating a positive impact, Highview Partners People Who Perform: Season 2 Episode 7
Former Empire Company (EMP-A-T) president Donald Sobey has passed away at 86. Sobey, one of four children of Sobeys founder Frank H. Sobey, started with the family business in 1958. He joined Empire’s board of directors in 1963 and served as president from 1969-’85.
“India’s current office markets across seven major cities have potential space of 284 million square feet that could be securitised with an estimated value of $36 billion,” said Samantak Das, chief economist and head research & REIS, JLL.
Commercial real estate investors in the Americas are showing a clear shift in risk tolerance and a preference for secondary markets in 2021, according to the findings of CBRE’s latest Americas Investor Intentions Survey.
DBS Group Holdings is set to join UBS Group and other global banks in giving up office space in pricey Hong Kong. DBS is surrendering some floors in Swire Properties’ One Island East tower in Quarry Bay, according to sources.
An Arbutus-tree inspired all-rental tower is proposed for the corner of West 41st Avenue and Willow in Vancouver. The Arno Matis Architecture-designed 18-storey building will include 131 secured market rental units, 20 per cent of which will be designated as moderate income housing.
Price reductions or promotions offering the first few months of a lease rent-free have become more common as Canadians working remotely move outside major cities or take advantage of low interest rates to buy properties of their own.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the federal government is watching housing markets “very, very closely and carefully” after a CMHC report released on Thursday indicated the market on a national scale was becoming increasingly vulnerable to economic shocks.
Financial stocks with direct exposure to mortgage underwriting and lending have rallied sharply over the past year. Home Capital Group’s (HCG-T) share price has risen 88 per cent, First National Financial (FN-T). is up 115% and Equitable Group (EQB-T) is up 148%.


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Well it’s been while since I finished my special baby blanket and I haven’t really gotten into anything else. So I went into the dark depths of my craft room to look for a very long standing WIP. It’s been ongoing for so long now, I don’t even remember where or what I was making this quilt for. It’s from long before I started blogging, so don’t have any photos of the beginning of this quilt.
There are twenty of the star blocks and I’m currently hand quilting around each star. So far I have managed to stitch around eleven of the stars. I’m not going to set myself too high a target with this piece. If I can get at least two stars stitched around every week, I’ll be happy. I don’t think my fingers could cope with any more than that.
I’m not sure if I’ll hand stitch around the outer borders or machine stitch. I’ll figure that out when I get to it.
I’m hoping by putting this onto my blog I might actually get it done before winter is out. That would be a big bit of happiness to finally get it finished. Then I’ll have to think of somewhere to use it. We already have plenty of quilts and crocheted throws. I’m sure I’ll find somewhere.


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Until the Lions
New production by the OnR.
In celebration of 50 years of the OnR.
Three-act opera with a prologue.
Libretto by Karthika Naïr.
Partly adapted from her book Until the Lions: Echoes from the Mahabharata.
Duration: 90 mins, no interval.
With the support of Fidelio.
Music Director Marie Jacquot Stage Director Shobana Jeyasingh Decor and costumes Merle Hensel Lighting Floriaan Ganzevoort CCN • Ballet de l'Opéra national du Rhin, Chœur de l'Opéra national du Rhin, Shobana Jeyasingh Dance, Orchestre symphonique de Mulhouse Danseuses et danseurs Marin Delavaud, Marta Dias, Pierre Doncq, Ana Karina Enriquez Gonzalez, Pierre-Émile Lemieux-Venne, Miquel Lozano, Jesse Lyon, Alice Pernão, Avery Reiners, Cedric Rupp, Marwik Schmitt, Alain Trividic
Satyavati Fiona Tong Bhishma Cody Quattlebaum Amba Noa Frenkel Female war witnesses, courtesans Mirella Hagen, Anaïs Yvoz Ambika Audrey Becker Ambalika Rio Minami Vichitravirya Hénoc Waysenson
In the game of thrones, yesterday’s victors are often tomorrow’s underdogs. When the king of Kashi organizes the ceremony of Svayamvara and its challenges for his three daughters in search of suitors, he neglects to invite the royal family of Hastinapur, an oversight that enrages Queen Satyavati who is eager to find a match for her son Vichitravirya. In vengeance she sends her stepson, chaste warrior Bheeshma, who defeats every suitor and abducts the three princesses. Only Amba, a free and independent spirit, cannot be beaten to submission. Humiliated by Bheeshma, she swears to kill him in this life or the next, even if it means becoming a man and taking up arms.
The Mahabharata is a vast Sanskrit epic focusing on the feats and battles of two branches of the same royal family descended from Emperor Bharata, the legendary founder of India. Poet Karthika Naïr presents her fresh, updated version, giving voice to female characters usually ignored. French composer Thierry Pécou wrote the score of this mythical and spiritual fresco in a world premiere directed by Indian choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh.
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Fishing for chum salmon
Chum salmon has a fairly large distribution area for salmon fish of the Pacific region. In sea waters, without a “marriage dress”, it is quite difficult to distinguish it from pink salmon. The main sign is that the chum salmon is a larger fish, sizes can reach 16 kg. In the river, the fish acquires purple and or dark crimson stripes, moreover, the sex differences in this fish are less noticeable than in pink salmon. It enters many rivers of the Far East, the American coast and is an object of sport fishing.
Ways to catch chum salmon
In coastal sea fishing, chum salmon use trolling, using imitations of squid, wobblers and other things. Float fishing is popular with locals. They use natural baits, as well as original gear using artificial baits. In sports fishing, as well as for catching other salmon, spinning and fly fishing gear is used.
Chum salmon trolling
It should be noted right away that chum is not the easiest prey when trolling. Many experts consider the slowest possible wiring of the bait to be the main recommendation. Fleshcher imitates another salmon moving towards the spawning river. The keta attaches itself to follow him from behind, and the bait is an irritant that the fish grabs. In coastal waters, chum salmon stands in the upper layers of the water, the boat can scare away fish, so for successful trolling of this fish, you need to gain experience and skill.
Many lovers of Pacific salmon fishing believe that chum salmon is an excellent object for fly fishing and distinguish it from other salmon. Despite the relatively small size of the fish (5-6kg), experienced anglers advise using high-class rods. The fish can be very impulsive during the fight, unwind the backing and even a class 10 rod will not seem too powerful. After entering the river, the fish takes on a scary look: crooked fangs, dark color, modified jaws. Americans call such fish – dog salmon (dog salmon), in addition, the color of the meat becomes whitish. But fish respond well to fly fishing lures. Slowly passing flies cause chum salmon activity, which pleases lovers of this type of fishing. The baits are traditional, as for other salmon of the region, most often, large and weighted, up to 15 cm: leeches, intruders, and so on. The use of high-class rods, including two-handed ones, will make it easier to cast large lures. Chum salmon is an excellent object of fishing for real fly fishermen.
Catching chum with spinning
The reaction of fish in the river to spinning and fly fishing lures is primarily protective. However, many locals successfully fish for imitation squid or pieces of squid, suggesting residual feeding reflexes. The choice of spinning gear does not differ in special criteria. Reliability of the tackle should correspond to the conditions for catching large fish, as well as when fishing for other Pacific salmon of the appropriate size. Before fishing, it is worth clarifying the features of being on the reservoir. The choice of rod, its length and test may depend on this. Long rods are more comfortable when playing big fish, but they can be uncomfortable when fishing from overgrown banks or from small inflatable boats. The spinning test depends on the choice of weight of spinners. Chum salmon may respond more actively to artificial baits if pieces of fish or squid meat are planted.
Among the lures used for catching chum salmon and other salmon, it is worth highlighting the Nakazima rig. This combination rig is considered traditional in Japan. It is used for fishing, both from the shore and from boats. The peculiarity of the bait is that with the help of a float the depth of immersion of the bait is set, usually 1-1.5 m. The bait is a large lure, additionally equipped with a bright-colored silicone octopus. Fish meat can be planted on hooks. After casting, very slow wiring is done. This equipment perfectly rescues anglers at the time of pre-spawning without pecking.
Places of fishing and habitat
Keta is a fish of the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean. Widely distributed from Korea, along the entire coast of the Russian Far East, the Bering Strait and up to the Monterey Strait (California, USA). The fish is not territorially tied to the coastal zone, it moves deep into the ocean, where it actively feeds. In rivers, it prefers to settle in pre-rolling pits, on slow, deep reaches and in channel gullies with a slow current. Keta, like all salmonids, prefers flowing, cold water, but its accumulations most often occur in calm sections of the river. Also, fish can be found in places with a reverse flow and at obstacles – snags or boulders.
Chum salmon enters the rivers to spawn en masse. Depending on the region, spawning begins in July, about two weeks after the start of pink salmon spawning. The spawning period is very extended, it can last up to 4 months. Depending on the approach time, the fish are divided into summer and autumn. The caviar is quite large, about 7 mm, the fecundity is 2-4 thousand eggs. At the end of spawning, the chum salmon dies.


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The Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities, established under section 609 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by section 461 of the Workforce Investment and Opportunities Act (WIOA), has released a draft Interim Report.
The report can be read at http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/date/20150808.htm.
Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Tom Perez recently partnered with two state governors to send a letter to governors urging them to adopt Employment First policy. Secretary Perez, Governor Jack Markell (D-DE), and Governor Dennis Daugaard (R-SD) signed the letter encouraging all fifty states to “press on in the unrelenting pursuit of innovative approaches and effective tools for breaking down barriers to the mainstream workforce for unemployed and under employed Americans, especially those with disabilities.”
The letter is available at http://www.dol.gov/odep/pdf/EmploymentFirstGovernors.pdf.
Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities to Meet August 10, 2015
The Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities (the Committee) will hold its fifth meeting on, by Webinar, from . During the meeting, the Committee will discuss the draft of the interim report, and will vote on whether to approve the interim report. Members of the public wishing to participate in the Webinar must register in advance, by July 31, 2015. Organizations or members of the public wishing to submit a written statement may do so by . Instructions on submitting comments can be found in the Federal Register Notice.
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Often we’re told you cannot compare apples to oranges. Well, if you’re choosing between buying an apple or buying an orange, some comparisons must be made in your decision-making process.
Recently the Editors of Dirt Toys Magazine took our 2017 Kawasaki 800 Teryx LE and 2017 Kymco UXV 700i LE out on a mountain ride. We have always found the best way to see the strengths and weaknesses of a UTV is not only by testing it in severe terrain, but also by having another vehicle available to provide a contrast.
The Kawasaki and Kymco are two very different side-by-sides. Although both offer a “performance” component mixed with a utility design, the Teryx is much better equipped to pound down the trails than the UXV.
The most important difference, which tends to tell the story about the market intent of these two vehicles, is the cost. The Kymco retails for $9,699, whereas the Kawasaki is listed at $14,999. So just by the price you see the Teryx is going to feature a bigger engine, better suspension and nicer creature-comforts than the UXV.
All these features are noticeable on the trail.
Almost immediately you can tell the Kawasaki is heavier and a little more stable—thus, the suspension tends to absorb the bumps and the ride comes across much smoother. The seats are noticeably softer. Since the Kymco is lighter, the bumps tend to bounce the unit around a little more. The seats are stiff, but still very functional. You wouldn’t complain about the ride if you didn’t have a direct and immediate comparison.
The Kawasaki features a 783cc four-stroke engine while the Kymco offers a 695cc four-stroke engine. This allows the Teryx to carry a slightly larger payload. The Kawasaki wheelbase is also just under 87 inches while the Kymco’s wheelbase is just over 75 inches—thus a little more stability. The Teryx also sports 27-inch tires while the UXV offers 26-inch tires.
Although the Teryx has more power and can reach higher ground speeds, we never felt the UXV was underpowered for the terrain and held its own while climbing and crawling over rocks.
The bottom line comes down to how much you want to budget when looking for a new side-by-side. If you spend 30 percent more, you’re likely going to get 30 percent more in performance are ride. And if you spend a lot of time out on the trails, it’s always better to spend a little more on the Kawasaki.
But if you’re looking for a good affordable ride for those occasional weekend outings, don’t be afraid to look at the Kymco. It delivers a lot of bang for the buck.
Again, the two are like apples and oranges. And it all comes down to your diet.


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Although it’s a nice feeling to gather wild dandelions, birch bark, and purslane for my kitchen, I really need to give credit to the serious foragers and creative harvesters. Look at those who collect food from the rough and rocky coast of Maine. Off those shores, Maine Sea CoastVegetables harvests a whole range of sea weed, algae, and Irish moss. I was reading the serving suggestions on a package of their kelp, and came across some interesting ideas. Primarily Atlantic kelp can be used just like Japanese Kombu, for soups, wrapping meats, and gently curing raw fish. But along with using the kelp in soup or toasting it for chips or salads, they recommended adding it to any pickle recipe.
So why not add it to some fermented pickles? I was excited from the success of my lastbatch of kimchi, and eager to get another pot going. So I sliced up a sheet of dried kelp into skinny strips, and mixed it with sok; the blend of fish sauce, chile paste, garlic, and ginger for seasoning kimchi. After a day in the brine, the kelp had softened and swollen in size, leaving long, fettuccini-like strips of dark green kelp twisting between pieces of chopped napa cabbage and julienned carrot.
I tasted it after about eight or nine days of fermenting at room temperature and the kelp had a soft but slightly chewy texture. It had infused the kimchi with a delicate flavor that worked very well with the maritime flavors and aromas from the fish sauce. I had worried the kelp would get tough, but it added a really pleasant texture to the cabbage and carrot mix. Plus, like many types of seaweed, kelp has naturally occurring glutamic acids, which helps to make the already vibrant flavors of kimchi more intense and savory.


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To protect the device from particles the sensor is equipped with a filter which can be cleaned and/or exchanged easily by the operator. In case there is SF6 contamination already existing, the LeakSpy can be adjusted to this value. Thus it is possible to detect leakages even in already contaminated areas. The SF6 concentration is indicated in ppmv as well as by an audible signal.


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Milo and his borrower Abbi16 March 2018
“I have suffered with chronic illness for eight years and my borrowed dog, Milo, is pure therapy for me. There have been days when I've felt rubbish, but then I’ve taken him out for a walk and he makes my day brighter and makes me smile. He helps me physically and emotionally by getting me out into the countryside, which I wouldn't do if it was just me on my own, and he gives me the confidence. He has had such a positive impact on my life and I love him to bits.” - Milo’s borrower, Abbi from London.
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Every day we are exposed to chemicals in the air, water, even in our food, many of which are not harmful or cause no harmful side effects. However, sometimes chemicals are introduced into our bodies without our knowledge or consent and cause devastating results, such as disease, illness or even death. These chemicals are the basis for toxic tort cases brought against organizations and individuals every year by experience toxic tort attorneys like Morelli Ratner PC.
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A toxic tort case is a type of personal injury lawsuit that addresses the introduction of harmful chemicals into one’s body either through the environment or pharmaceuticals. Past toxic tort cases have included litigation for the use of construction materials like formaldehyde and asbestos, pesticides in food, or medications used without the patients’ knowledge. The key to these cases is that those who were affected by these toxic substances were exposed without their consent or, often, knowledge.
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Toxic exposure may occur in your home, at your workplace, or outdoors. Common toxins in toxic torts include:
Factory employees have developed serious illnesses after which they discovered that the materials they were working with were harmful, but about which their employers did not inform them. Others have been involved in experimental drug testing without their prior consent. Families living in older buildings may discover that toxic building materials were used after one or more family members develop a chronic illness.
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Maybe this is why some people call it the "$outhern Profitable Law Center"! Read the rest of the article here: SPLC says it’s “not really set up to cover the extreme Left” - JAMES EDWARDS | JAMES EDWARDSThe Southern Poverty Law Center has over $150 million in portfolio assets, but says it doesn’t have the resources needed to track legitimate hateful and violent groups.
Rather than doing that, apparently, they will continue to monitor and track everything I say on the radio. I was added to their “hate group” list years ago for making statements like the one below, which was documented in the epic report on my work that appeared in their misnamed “Intelligence Report” magazine.
"A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all." -Publius Cornelius Tacitus
Stop White GeNOcide!
Hilarious! Last I checked, they did have the Black Panthers and the Nation of Islam listed as hate groups. From their site:
They then specifically single out the Louis Farrakhan:Although the Southern Poverty Law Center recognizes that much black racism in America is, at least in part, a response to centuries of white racism, it believes racism must be exposed in all its forms. White groups espousing beliefs similar to black separatists would be considered clearly racist. The same criterion should be applied to all groups regardless of their color.
Sooo....I guess the SPLC considers them "right wing" because they're "supremacist" ... even though they are socialist.Those beliefs include the view that Yacub, a renegade black "scientist," created whites 6,600 years ago as an inherently evil and ungodly people — "blue-eyed devils." Farrakhan has described Catholics and Jews, who he said practice a "gutter religion," as preying on blacks. He regrets the "tone" of a former principal subordinate who called for slaughtering white South Africans, but agreed with the message.