[coreboot] Boot slows down on Tyan 1832DL (440BX)
patrick at georgi-clan.de
Mon Jan 10 12:55:51 CET 2011
Am 10.01.2011 12:18, schrieb Roger:
> On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 08:26:52AM +0100, Rudolf Marek wrote:
>> This looks like the IRQ routing for PCI slots is incomplete/wrong. I think you
>> need to fix it in PIR MPTable and in ACPI. Fix whatever tables you are using.
> I would presume grep the coreboot source for those terms?
These are managed per board for now. Look in your board's directory for
mptable.c, irq_tables.c and dsdt.asl. If these don't exist (or aren't
enabled in Kconfig), you're not doing any such configuration yet, which
Linux might or might not like, which seems to differ between kernel
> However, it's probably getting to that point where I need to create a new
> profile for the S1832DL.
If you do, please copy the s1846 sources with "svn cp
src/mainboard/tyan/s1846 src/mainboard/tyan/s1832dl", and move your
changes into the new directory. This ensures that the patches vs. the
old board are easier to review (only the changes against the old board),
and that your files keep repository history.
This should also help a bit with keeping your board up to date, but
really, if you manage to get into Linux at all, the code is ready for
publication in my opinion.
Your benefit of early publication: When we do some sweeping changes
across the tree, we try to drag your board along (not always
successfully, but the biggest part is done). If you have a local copy,
you're on your own.
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The Chinese popular smartphone company Xiaomi is going to launch its new Xiaomi 12S series on July 4 in India. The phone carries an all-new camera module by Leica in a collaboration with Xiaomi. A few days back we have seen Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch 360-degree 6K video recording also carrying a Leica camera.
The company has shared some of the photo samples that were shot with this Xiaomi12S Leica camera module. The Xiaomi CEO has officially announced the Leica partnership in their camera module in May 2022.
Leica Camera is working since 1986, the company has given a long time in improving its cameras. We hope that this Xiaomi 12s line will have an advantage over the Leica camera module. But Xiaomi has to come with a perfect price in India because we will only consider these brands only for their pricing.
This smartphone phone has created a lot of buzz because of its camera we have to look at whether the company has done its best or not, soon the company will start its availability.
There is not much information about the specs and features of the Xiaomi 12s lineup. We have to wait till 4th July 2022 to get full specifications.
A few days back we spotted Xiaomi Band 7 on the BIS Certification website with some of the specifications like it will have 5ATM Water Resistant Rating, and comes with a 14 days battery life on a single charge. We are expecting that the Xiaomi Band 7 will also be launched on the same day July 4.
Both the devices Xiaomi 12S series and Xiaomi Band 7 will be launched on July 4 at the same event.
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TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have added another college free agent to their roster.
The NHL team announced Monday that it had signed forward Brayden Irwin to a two-year contract.
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Irwin recently completed his fourth season with the University of Vermont Catamounts, leading the team with 15 goals and 34 points.
The Leafs currently have two former college free agents in their lineup - forwards Tyler Bozak and Christian Hanson were each signed last spring.

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I grew up on the classic beef stroganoff recipe and it’s a true comfort food for me! With velvety mushroom sauce, hearty noodles and juicy beef, it’s always a winner in my house. Other favorite comfort meals to try Fried Spaghetti, Chicken Enchilada Soup and Instant Pot Chicken Stroganoff.
It has all the familiar flavors of classic stroganoff but is made with Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream or sour cream to make it lighter and sneak in some added protein.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Quick 30 minute meal for busy weeknights.
- A classic family favorite with a added protein twist.
- 27 grams of protein per serving.
What is beef stroganoff?
According to a Google search, there is quite a disagreement about where beef stroganoff originated from.
Stroganoff, a French origin by way of Russia combines thinly sliced and lightly stewed beef and onions with sour cream and other ingredients. Said to be the classic French fricassée de boeuf with the addition of classic Russian dish ingredients: onions and sour cream.
We’re keeping it close to the traditional recipe but adding our macro-friendly protein twist.
It has all the familiar flavors of classic dish but is made with Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to make it lighter and sneak in some added protein.
Ingredients and Substitutes:
These are the main ingredients and substitutions. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients list and instructions for Greek Yogurt Beef Stroganoff.
Variations and Substitutions
- Use sliced chicken breast in place of beef or make it a ground beef stroganoff.
- Use sirloin steak, chuck roast, flank steak, filet, you name it! Some cuts will be more tender than others.
- Full-fat Greek yogurt for a creamier sauce or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free.
- To make gluten-free, use your favorite gluten-free pasta noodles and flour.
- You can omit the noodles entirely and put your Greek yogurt beef and mushroom sauce over white rice, cauliflower rice or zoodles for a low-carb option.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for added heat. Use beef broth, beef stock or bone broth.
- Add an extra tablespoon of flour for an extra thick sauce.
How to make Greek yogurt beef stroganoff (a step-by-step visual guide):
Step 1: boil the noodles & prep the beef
Boil the uncooked egg noodles according to the package instructions while you prepare the stroganoff. Make sure your beef is thinly sliced against the grain and all your vegetables are chopped. Season the beef with salt and pepper.
Step 2: brown beef
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the beef strips to cook (image 1).
Cook until browned on all sides, approx. 2 minutes on each side to give a good sear (image 2). Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3: cook the vegetables
In the same skillet over medium heat, add the onions, garlic, and mushrooms (image 3).
Sauté until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are browned (image 4). Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4: add dijon and flour
Stir in the Dijon mustard and flour to coat the vegetables (image 5).
Cooking the mushroom mixture for 1-2 minutes (image 6).
Step 5: make the sauce
Gradually whisk in the beef broth, ensuring there are no lumps (image 7).
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken (image 8).
Add the Greek yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika to the sauce (image 9).
Whisk the sauce until the yogurt has fully melted into the sauce. (image 10).
Step 6: return the beef to the pot
Return the beef to the skillet (image 11).
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the beef is cooked to your liking and the sauce is creamy (image 12).
Step 6: add noodles
Mix the drained and cooked noodles directly into the stroganoff sauce until well combined or serve in individual servings. Serve with fresh cracked pepper and chopped parsley.
What to serve with this dish and how to store
This Greek yogurt beef stroganoff is terrific as a standalone dish. If you want to add extra veggies, I suggest ones that wilt well, such as kale or spinach.
Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. This recipe is a great meal prep option since it reheats great and makes wonderful leftovers.
If you like this recipe be sure to check out some of our other easy meals!
- Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
- Mississippi Chicken Casserole Recipe
- Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage
- Creamy High Protein Chicken Enchilada Soup
Greek Yogurt Beef Stroganoff
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- 1 lb. beef sirloin or beef tenderloin thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz. baby Bella mushrooms sliced
- 1 tsp. salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper or to taste
- 2 Tbsp. dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups beef broth
- 3/4 cups 2% plain Greek yogurt full-fat for creamier version
- 3 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- 8 oz. egg noodles measured uncooked
- Boil the uncooked egg noodles according to the package instructions while you prepare the stroganoff.
- Make sure your beef is thinly sliced against the grain and all your vegetables are chopped. Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips and cook until browned on all sides, approx. 2 minutes each side to give a good sear. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and flour to coat the vegetables, cooking for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the beef broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken.
- Add the Greek yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika and continue whisking until the yogurt has fully melted into the sauce.
- Return the beef to the skillet, stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the beef is cooked to your liking and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the drained and cooked egg noodles directly to the sauce or in individual servings and stir to combine. Season with salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste and top with freshly chopped parsley.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
- The total serving in the nutrition facts is for the noodles mixed into the dish and served fully combined.
- Nutrition without noodles: serving size approximately 220 grams. Nutrition: Calories 239 Total Fat 13 g Saturated Fat 5 g Monounsaturated Fat 2 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 59 mg Sodium 519 mg Potassium 489 mg Total Carbohydrate 8 g Dietary Fiber 1 g Sugars 4 g Protein 22 g

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Tracy Unified School District Superintendent Brian Stephens hopes River Islands at Lathrop's plans to become a part of Manteca Unified will not happen.
River Islands at Lathrop wants to be in the Manteca Unified School District.
The Manteca Unified Board of Trustees has spoken. Yes to a $159 million school bond.
Manteca Unified Board of Trustees president Don Scholl has made it official. He is running for reelection. He filed his candidate's papers at the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters in Stockton on Thursday.
A $159 million bond measure is likely to be placed on the ballot in November by the Manteca Unified School District.
The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year was presented to Francesca Arnaudo who graduated in May from Ripon High School.
The last days in July up to the beginning of Aug. 1 are busy days for parents getting their children ready for the start of the school year. Shopping for new clothes, shoes, backpacks, papers, pencils, and pens is part of all that preparation.
Manteca farmer Manuel Medeiros is like the Energizer bunny. He just keeps going and going.
Great Valley Academy is still on a roll four years after it opened in Manteca.
If you have time to spare today and you enjoy getting your hands dirty, you are welcome to stop by anytime at the community garden in progress at Sequoia Elementary School.
Sara Henry is looking to help out youngsters in Manteca and Lathrop by taking up a collection for back-to-school supplies.
It was in her church on a Sunday morning that one Manteca teen heard the answer to her college funding prayers.
Graduating seniors from Manteca, Escalon, Tracy and Ripon were included in the more than $25,000 in scholarships handed out last Thursday night by the San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) during ceremonies.
Brush up your resume.
Sophia Cardoza has a standing date with her two grandchildren every weekday during summer from 12:30 to 1 p.m.
He calls out the play, standing tall in his stance, signaling each member of his team with smooth arm strokes.
They blew bubbles. They built forts made out of newspapers. They experimented with tie dyes using water and rubbing alcohol. They learned how heat is generated and its consequences. They showed how solar heat can power a remote-controlled car. They peered through microscopes to note and observe how a salt crystal looks like magnified so many times.
Manteca High School is not the only one going on block scheduling at the start of the school year 2015-2016. Weston Ranch High School's request to get the green light from the Board of Trustees to do the same starting in August of next year was approved at the last board meeting on Nov. 12.
During his 16 years on the Manteca Unified Board of Trustees, Manuel Medeiros often provided comic relief, even when discussions turned serious and complicated.
The road to success may go down Disaster Avenue for some Manteca Unified students.
Alexander Bronson made his first appearance at a Manteca Unified School board meeting on Wednesday.
Shasta Elementary School was locked down Wednesday morning when police were chasing Alonzo Fabian Talavera, 25, of Manteca who was reportedly running from Manteca Police officers near the Edison Street campus.
Jacob Davis of Manteca graduated with multiple Student of the Course (SOC) honors from the Sacramento campus of Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Sacramento.
The first five schools that will be benefiting from the narrowly passed $159 million school bond in the November elections are all elementary campuses.
The Manteca Unified Board of Trustees will have its regular meeting on Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
It's turning out to be a case between 21st technology and policies put in place before instant communication exploded into the global picture.
L.J. Alofaituli and Tim Brown weren't anything like the rookie cops on '21 Jump Street.'
Like most parents Tania Green has concerns about Manteca Unified School District going digital in the coming months.
More than 3,000 third graders from all over San Joaquin County had an educational and fun day at the farm Thursday. Playing host to the thousands of youngsters eager to learn about apples, walnuts, almonds, pomegranates and everything else related to farming was the Manteca Unified School Farm.
The open spaces at Lincoln Elementary School will be transformed into a bustling marketplace.


This week, a federal judge issued this scheduling order, laying out the road map that may lead to a jury trial in the copyright lawsuit brought by four of the world’s largest publishers against the Internet Archive. Judge John G. Koeltl has ordered all parties to be ready for trial by November 12, 2021. He set a deadline of December 1, 2020, to notify the court if the parties are willing to enter settlement talks with a magistrate judge.
Attorneys for the Internet Archive have met with representatives for the publishers, but were unable to reach an agreement. “We had hoped to settle this needless lawsuit,” said Brewster Kahle, Internet Archive’s founder and Digital Librarian. “Right now the publishers are diverting attention and resources from where they should be focused: on helping students during this pandemic.”
The scheduling order lays out this timeline:
- Discovery must be completed by September 20, 2021;
- Dispositive motions must be submitted by October 8, 2021;
- Pretrial orders/motions must be submitted by October 29, 2021;
- Parties must be ready for trial on 48 hours notice by November 12, 2021.
In June, Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., and Penguin Random House LLC—with coordination by the Association of American Publishers—filed a lawsuit to stop the Internet Archive from digitizing and lending books to the public, demanding that the non-profit library destroy 1.5 million digital books.
Publishers Weekly Senior Writer Andrew Albanese has been covering the story from the beginning. In a July 31st Beyond the Book podcast for the Copyright Clearance Center, Albanese shared his candid opinions about the lawsuit. “If this was to be a blow out, open-and-shut case for the publishers, what do the publishers and authors get?” Albanese asked. “I’d say nothing.”
“Honestly, a win in court on this issue will not mean more sales for books for publishers. Nor will it protect any authors or publisher from the vagaries of the Internet,” the Publishers Weekly journalist continued. “Here we are in the streaming age, 13 years after the ebook market took off, and we’re having a copyright battle, a court battle over crappy PDFs of mostly out-of-print books? I just don’t think it’s a good look for the industry.”
In order to make the vast majority of 20th Century books accessible to digital learners, libraries such as the Internet Archive have been digitizing the physical books they own and lending them on a 1-to-1 “own to loan” basis—a legal framework called Controlled Digital Lending. Publishers refuse to sell ebooks to libraries, insisting on temporary licenses on restrictive terms. This business practice “threatens the purpose, values, and mission of libraries and archives in the United States,” explains Kyle K. Courtney, copyright advisor to Harvard University Libraries. “It undermines the ability of the public (taxpayers!) to access the materials purchased with their money for their use in public libraries and state institutions, and further, it is short sighted, and not in the best interest of library patrons or the public at large.”
“Libraries have always had the right to buy and lend books. It’s at the core of a library’s mission,” said Kahle. “The Internet Archive would like to purchase ebooks, but the publishers won’t sell them to us, or to any library. Instead they are suing us to stop all learners from accessing the millions of digitized books in our library.”
“Publishers refuse to sell ebooks to libraries, insisting on temporary licenses on restrictive terms”.
They’re joining the subscription bandwagon. They wanted something akin to “recurrent user spending” (a term used in the game industry, mainly said by a game critic, Jim Sterling: https://www.youtube.com/user/JimSterling ), they wanted a business model of instead of paying once per product, the user is expected to pay periodically for enjoyment or continued use of a product.
These examples are:
-These companies compared physical sharing of a product to piracy:
–Textbook publishers have been trying to do-away second-hand sales: https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20190716/17335842600/death-ownership-educational-publishing-giant-pearson-to-do-away-with-print-textbooks-that-can-be-resold.shtml?op=sharethis
–And the same goes with other media, such as video games: https://www.techdirt.com/blog/?tag=used+games
-No joke, it’s like if you give something (a video game, book, anything that is copyrighted on a physical medium) to a friend physically, you are infringing copyright for allowing that friend to use that material for free even if you didn’t copy it at all. They wanted to be able to charge per person playing it rather than just a 1-time purchase and you’re free to use it.
-Turning what you pay for into a subscription. Examples are:
–Anti-right to repair: Manufacturers like Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) and John Deere wanted to ensure that their consumers are continually “supporting” them whenever their equipment breaks and not to have them continually use them for free by maintaining them.
–Modern video games’s monetization schemes. Electronic arts, Activision, and many others are notorious for their games having microtransactions and other monetization practices. It is very common you’ll find a video game with an upfront price of $60, but then when playing them, the game expects the player to spend even more money for in-game items, and sometimes they are even consumable. “Live services” may become the norm.
–Even printer inks are doing this: https://www.howtogeek.com/403346/hps-ink-subscription-has-drm-that-disables-your-printer-cartridges/ (this one is subtle). On top of the well known fact that printer companies want to make sure you keep buying their inks (refuses cheaper third-party inks, wastes cyan + refuses to print at all if any cartridges goes empty (even when they’re not needed, such as black and white)), it is a monopoly of this “vendor lock-in”. The company, HP, goes out of their way to PUNISH you if you cancel your subscription, which voids the ink cartridges that are subscription-only.
It is a loophole in the law that publishers exploited that many of the copyright’s limitations such as the “First Sale Doctrine” don’t work in the digital world; they mostly apply to physical goods. Because everything is increasingly going digital, these now-old copyright limitations are increasingly going obsolete.
Even without this lawsuit, this is a dangerous concern as things that are exempt from copyright limitations we rely on may not work in the future. I am very worried that Libraries may become obsolete thanks to this problem with the law.
I’m not saying all subscriptions are bad, it might be the reason is due to the fact that if everyone have a given product, and are allowed to continue using it indefinitely, eventually the money made from sales will fall because everyone already has one and don’t need to continue buying them anymore.
On top of that, and before book publishers went ebook, they jack the prices for libraries: https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20191108/23524343352/giant-publisher-macmillan-goes-to-war-against-libraries.shtml so much for them “not making enough money” when they are your biggest customer. They betrayed libraries.
Adam: That is the very point and essence of Copyright law. To provide a limited period of monetization for the purpose of encouraging and rewarding creativity, so more creativity can happen. It’s one thing to charge a subscription fee for an ever evolving and expanding video game like World of Warcraft, but it would make no sense to bill somebody $6 per month just so they can continue owning their 1898 unaltered hardcover copy of War of the Worlds.
That’s why Copyright is supposed to expire into Public Domain after an extremely limited period, what used to be 7, 14 or 28 years (if an extension is granted), and is now 105 years, maybe 170 years. All intellectual works belong to the Public Domain as a Rule. Copyright is the Exception. That “brief period” to monetize has become ridiculous. These are the songs and stories of my people, my culture, my heritage.
All published works belong to the Public Domain. Copyright only exists to provide a very brief window of opportunity to monetize the efforts that went into creating those works. That period of Copyright protection is only supposed to last for 7 years, which incidentally, is the period in which published books earn 99% of their revenue and then go out of print — standard publishing practices. Some how 7 turned into 14 into 28 and 56 and 105 and 170 years. I do not call that a very brief period.
Why don’t these people strike a compromise?
Let people read 100 pages, or half the book, on Internet Archive free.
Then have a OBVIOUS button to allow readers to finish the book for a small fee. If the reader isn’t hooked by then and anxious to find out how the book ends, it’s not worth paying for!! Believe me, by then readers will pay. But please, make the fee reasonable. Have another button to allow readers to buy their own downloadable version (in better quality) for a (naturally) slightly larger fee. Because let’s face it, though free, the quality of print on the Internet Archive is usually terrible! And it is much less strain on the computer to read a pdf offline than to be constantly streaming content.
Am I the only one to find it frustratingly hard to buy and eBook when I want to?
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Very useful post. This is my first time i visit here. I found so many interesting stuff in your blog especially its discussion. Really its great article. Keep it up.
This is a very observant reply. Good analogy with the “video game sharing”, I never would have thought of that. Pros and cons to this are most textbooks are obsolete after only a couple years anyway. Ebooks are really the way of the future, sadly we have to pay for a book subscription. In law school, I wanted to use my friends textbook from previous year as they are grossly expensive, only to learn same instructor was now using an “updated” version. Reselling what they consider outdated material renders the book useless and to collect dust in an archive room such as the above pictured. Very frustrating…
I so much love the archive’s cause.
Great work. I will surely donate to that effect.


Kano State has discharged forty out of the fifty health workers that got infected with COVID-19 at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano.
The government said the discharged persons tested negative for the virus upon treatment at the state isolation centre.
This was contained in a statement by the Assistant Director, Information and Public Affairs of the Hospital, Hajiya Hauwa Mohammed on Thursday.
Mohammed quoted the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Abdurrahman Sheshe as saying, “It is really a thing of joy to share with you that the review on the tests conducted on those workers who were infected with COVID-19 some weeks ago and put in Isolation has just been forwarded to me and forty of them tested negative, no death recorded.”
He said that the remaining 10 workers who were still in isolation were doing very well and would probably be discharged before Eid-El-Fitr according to reports by their caregivers.


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"Few things can put a restaurant out of business faster than a bad restaurant review. If it happens to you, don’t just complain. Take proactive steps to ensure that the public knows your side of the story.
Here are tips for the hospitality industry on how to offset bad reviews—and make the most of good ones:…"
Here are some more links discussing restaurant critics from the perspective of restaurant owners:


A flawed face scanner
The most notable new feature on Google’s Pixel is also the most flawed part of the device.
Google decided to go all in on face-scanning as a way of unlocking the Pixel 4. When you set the phone up, you scan a 3-D model of your face. From there, whenever you pick up the device, it will unlock as soon as it verifies your mug.
The face scanner is part of a new system that Google calls Motion Sense, which is an array of sensors including infrared and depth-sensing cameras and a miniature radar. The radar senses when someone reaches for the phone and activates the infrared cameras so they can scan your face in less than a second.
The problem? BBC News reported last week that the face scanner would unlock even with a user’s eyes closed, which I confirmed in my tests. This is a major security flaw. If you’re asleep, all someone has to do to get access to your personal data is take your phone and hold it up to your face. That makes the face scanner, in some ways, a weaker security feature than a fingerprint sensor.
Google said in a statement that it would release a software update in coming months adding the option to require a person’s eyes to be open before unlocking the phone. In the meantime, the company said, people could temporarily disable face unlock and use a PIN, pattern or password instead.
In contrast, the iPhone requires that its owner look toward the screen before it unlocks. Apple also claims that the likelihood of bypassing its Face ID scanner with the incorrect face is one in a million.
I asked Google what the false-acceptance rate was for the Pixel 4’s face scanner. Google would say only that the biometric requirements exceeded its standards for Android phones in general.
For now, Google’s face unlock looks like an unfinished security feature that doesn’t feel safe to use, and releasing it in this state suggests that the search giant treats device security as an afterthought. This is a bad look for Google in a time when many people are concerned about their digital privacy.


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Wild N The Streets
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Mention the word migration and people think of the masses that leave the South to work in the USA. The migration that is occurring within the South rarely crosses the gringo mind. I’m talking about the urbanization of Latin America. It is the movement of people from the countryside to the cities. People move to cities looking for jobs and a chance to educate their children. These children are the next generation of the most urbanized region of the world.
They grow up and get used to the noise, crowds, guns, and exhaust fumes. They are graffiti artists, students, musicians, street vendors, lookouts, punk rockers, cobradores, and some are even homeless. They are the urban tribes of the concrete jungle, and they create their culture on the cities’ streets. Everything from language to hairstyle evolves in the city. You must be able to adapt to the environment if you want to have a good time in the concrete jungle.
In the city of San Salvador, that means learning to tear up the streets, sidewalks, and staircases on a skateboard. Skating is a natural reaction to life in a city. Skateboards are easy to come by, and a lot of mixing between “classes” goes on within the skate scene. I don’t want to take it too far, but the more time people spend together on the streets, the better they get to know one another.
On June 24th a crowd of skaters amassed at Plaza Masferrer and skated all the way down the main drag to downtown San Salvador. The massive group took control of the streets from the cars and buses. They stopped at Paseo Escalon, Salvador del Mundo, Parque Cusctlan, and Parque Bolivar to pull of tricks. Adam Keough and I recorded the downhill ride. Here is a video that attempts to capture the mood. We are going to bring on some in-depth skate material in the near future. View the video in HD for a tolerable experience.

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DALLAS -- Texas Baptists has named Ryan Jespersen director of urban missions.
With a majority of the population living in urban, inner-city areas, Jespersen believes these communities need more outreach, which he plans to encourage through his new position.
"You're typically not going to have as strong of churches in the inner-city," he said. "My goal is to eventually 'call out the called' of young people who want to pastor and work in urban churches."
In his new role, Jespersen will provide leadership and guidance for short-term, mid-term and long-term volunteers who can help strengthen existing urban churches and plant new ones.
As former pastor of the inner-city Grace Temple Baptist Church in Dallas, Jespersen has acquired a heart for ministry in the urban setting. When he began serving at Grace Temple, the church was in a rough situation. The community changed, and church membership was declining.
"We began to see God do some really great things when we began to seek the Lord and reach out to the community," he said.
After seven years of serving as pastor, he believes Grace Temple is now going strong and can help urban churches faced with similar dilemmas. He hopes to see other inner-city churches get to that same point.
As director of urban missions, Jespersen plans to encourage volunteers in the areas of evangelism, community missions, medical missions, collegiate and Baptist Student Ministry work, construction and a wide variety of other ministries to assist urban churches.
Encouraging volunteers from collegiate age to retired folk to get involved in urban missions will be beneficial for churches, said Josue Valerio, Texas Baptists director of Missions Mobilization.
"We want to bridge the generational gap," he said. With Jespersen's familiarity with urban settings and his heart for missions, Valerio believes he can provide the guidance to help bridge that gap.
Jespersen graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity, and is currently studying Spiritual Formation in the Doctor of Ministry Program at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
In 2006, he became pastor of Grace Temple. Prior to that, he served as pastoral assistant at The Oaks Baptist Church in Grand Prairie and in a variety of other ministry positions.
He and his wife, Joanna, reside in the Oak Cliff community and have two young daughters.
When Jespersen began to consider the opportunity to serve with urban missions for Texas Baptists, the Lord began to work on his heart, he said. He looks forward to answering that call and encouraging volunteers, young and old, to reach out to urban churches in Texas, North America and the ends of the world.
He will also work with Mission Service Corps volunteers and oversee the Church-Based Mission Sending fund.

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Tail docking for boxers is performed due to tradition and breed standard, although it is a controversial issue. Many breeders and owners choose not to dock their boxers’ tails as it is seen as unnecessary and inhumane.
You may have noticed that many breeds of dogs, such as Boxers, have their tails docked. This is a practice that has been around for centuries and is still performed today in some cases.
But why do people dock the tails of these dogs? It all comes down to tradition and breed standard. Tail docking is done for both aesthetic reasons and practical ones, with each side having their own arguments on the matter.
In this article, we’ll explore the history of tail docking, why it’s done to Boxers in particular, and the ongoing debate surrounding this practice.
What Exactly is Tail Docking?
You may have heard of tail docking, but do you know what it involves and why it’s done?
Tail docking is the process of cutting off a portion of a dog’s tail. It is most commonly performed on certain breeds such as Boxers, Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes and Rottweilers. The purpose of tail docking is primarily cosmetic, with breed standards dictating that tail length should be a certain length or shape.
In some cases, owners may choose to dock the tails of their pets for personal reasons. The ethical implications of tail docking are controversial in the animal welfare community. Some believe it to be an unnecessary and unethical practice that can lead to health risks for dogs later in life.
This includes pain from excessive bleeding during the procedure and nerve damage due to improperly cutting too deep into the skin and muscles surrounding the tail bone. Additionally, there are potential long-term problems such as chronic pain due to scarring or sensitivity issues around the site where the cut was made.
In countries like Australia, Denmark, Finland and Norway, tail docking has been banned completely due to animal welfare concerns. Other countries have put restrictions on which dogs can undergo this procedure based on age requirements or breed specific legislation (BSL).
For example, puppies must be at least four weeks old before they can legally receive a docked tail in England and Wales under BSL regulations. Proponents argue that when done properly by experienced veterinarians following safety guidelines set out by organizations such as American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), risks associated with the procedure are reduced significantly.
Nonetheless, many experts still advise against performing any type of elective surgery on pet animals unless absolutely necessary for medical reasons.
Why Do Boxers Have Their Tails Docked?
It’s a long-standing practice to shorten Boxers’ tails, but why? Breeding selection and aesthetic appeal are two of the main reasons for tail docking in Boxers.
Tail docking is the removal of part or all of a dog’s tail, typically done between 2 and 5 days of age. The procedure is often performed on Boxer puppies because the breed standard calls for a short tail. According to some breed standards, an ideal Boxer should have a short tail that just barely extends past the dogs hock joint when relaxed; however, many owners opt out of having their pup’s tail docked due to ethical considerations.
Some people dock their pet’s tails so they look more aesthetically appealing which can be important in show circuits. While there is no scientific evidence that tail docking provides any benefit to the dog, it has been part of breeding selection efforts since Victorian times when it was thought that certain breeds were more attractive with shorter tails.
In fact, some countries such as Germany have declared it illegal to dock tails if not medically necessary due to animal welfare concerns and moral implications.
Still other people believe that by docking their pets’ tails they will prevent certain health issues from arising later in life such as infection and spinal problems; however, this isn’t necessarily true since these issues can still occur without having undergone the procedure at an early age. Additionally, studies have shown that puppies who experience higher levels of pain following surgery may be prone to behavioral problems later on down the line such as aggression or fearfulness around humans and animals alike.
Despite its perceived benefits in terms of appearance or potential health risks associated with keeping an undocked tail, many veterinarians advise against removing parts of an animal’s anatomy without medical necessity due to ethical considerations and potential complications associated with anesthesia or surgical procedures themselves.
Moving forward into history, let us take a closer look at how this practice has evolved over time…
History of Tail Docking
Suspensefully tracing the origins of tail docking, one discovers a long-standing practice that’s been controversial since Victorian times.
Ancient texts describe various breed variations with tails ranging from docked to undocked, depending on the region and purpose of use. Tail docking is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and Rome as a way to distinguish between working and non-working breeds. The practice continued throughout history, being favored by English hunters in particular due to its purported benefits for hunting dogs and guard dogs alike.
Tail docking was first made popular among British dog owners during the 19th century, when it became fashionable for sporting dogs such as Setters and Pointers to have short tails or none at all. This trend spread throughout Europe, with countries such as Germany officially recognizing certain breeds with docked tails in their national kennel clubs.
By this time, tail docking had become so normalized that people rarely questioned its morality or necessity; rather they accepted it as an inherent part of owning certain breeds of dogs. The debate over tail docking reignited during the Victorian era when animal welfare activists raised concerns about the potential health risks associated with this procedure for both puppies and their dams during whelping.
These campaigners argued that tail docking caused unnecessary pain and trauma for puppies who were too young to make an informed decision about undergoing such a procedure. Despite these objections, some breeders persisted in continuing this tradition which then resulted in several countries banning or limiting how far back into a puppy’s life the procedure could be performed.
Today most countries have laws regulating the practice of tail docking while others have completely banned it altogether except under special circumstances where there is a medically sound reason for doing so (such as severe injury). While some breeders still adhere to traditional practices regarding tail length based on regional standards or personal preferences, many are now switching over towards favoring natural tails instead due to increased public awareness about animal rights issues and medical advancements which ease any potential discomfort experienced by pups during recovery from surgery.
Arguments for Tail Docking
Despite its controversial history, many people still argue that tail docking is a necessary practice for certain breeds of dogs.
From a breeder’s perspective, it’s believed that tail docking prevents injuries to the tail and infections due to excrement or dirt being trapped in the fur. Furthermore, they believe that by keeping the tail short, this reduces the overall risk of harm to both humans and other dogs during activities like running and playing.
From an animal welfare standpoint, it’s argued that by removing part of the dog’s anatomy, it reduces their ability to express emotion and communicate with other animals. Proponents argue that when performed correctly, there are no lasting effects on a dog’s health or wellbeing.
In addition, they suggest that puppies who have had their tails docked heal quickly and usually show no signs of distress post-procedure. Furthermore, advocates contend that since this practice has been commonplace amongst certain breeds for centuries – including popular breeds such as Doberman Pinschers – continuing these standards preserves tradition and allows breeders to produce healthier puppies with fewer risks associated.
Supporters also point out how in some countries where tail docking has become illegal, there has been an increase in numbers of injured tails among certain breeds because owners don’t always follow guidelines set out by kennel clubs for proper care.
For example, in Australia where tail docking was banned in 2003, there has been an uptick in reports of medical issues related to long tails getting stuck between fences or caught on objects while playing outside; which can lead to severe lacerations or even amputation if left untreated.
Tail docking remains a hotly debated topic amongst those involved in animal welfare and canine breeding communities alike; however, proponents contend it can be beneficial when used responsibly under appropriate circumstances with prior approval from veterinary professionals.
Arguments Against Tail Docking
Even though it’s been a long-held practice, opponents of tail docking argue that the risks to dogs’ health and wellbeing far outweigh any purported benefits. From an ethical standpoint, many people consider tail docking to be cruel and unnecessary.
The physical risks associated with it include pain, infection, bleeding and nerve damage. Not only does this procedure cause discomfort for the dog during its recovery period, but there is also evidence that suggests it can lead to chronic pain in the future due to improper healing or scarring of nerves in the area.
Furthermore, as veterinarians point out, tails serve important functions for a dog’s overall well-being. They provide balance when running and jumping; they help express their emotions by wagging; they even serve as fly swatters which helps keep pesky bugs away from their face. In short, tails are essential components of keeping dogs healthy and happy – so removing them could have harmful effects on their behavior and quality of life.
Finally, many experts believe that tail docking isn’t necessary for most breeds anymore because modern breeding techniques have enabled us to produce puppies with naturally shorter tails without having to resort to painful surgeries. This has made some people question why we should continue subjecting animals to such procedures if there are alternative approaches available that don’t involve inflicting suffering on them unnecessarily.
Given these arguments against tail docking, it’s easy to see how this issue has become a source of controversy in recent years – leading both sides of the debate over this practice into heated debates about animal welfare versus tradition or appearance standards for certain breeds.
The Debate Over Tail Docking
You may have heard some of the arguments against tail docking, but what about the debate over it? There’s a lot to consider when discussing the pros and cons of this controversial practice.
Tail docking has been a tradition for many centuries in certain breeds such as Boxers, Bulldogs, and Dobermans. This procedure involves removing part or all of a dog’s tail in order to meet breed standards. Proponents believe that tail docking is necessary to maintain an aesthetically pleasing appearance and improve mobility.
However, detractors argue that there are humane alternatives available that do not involve cutting off part of the tail, as well as potential risks associated with docking tails including infection and nerve damage. Animal welfare organizations like the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) have long opposed tail docking on moral grounds because they believe it causes unnecessary pain in dogs without providing any real benefit other than meeting breed standards.
The AVMA supports alternative methods such as trimming fur around the base of a dog’s tail instead of amputation to maintain a neat look without causing physical harm. On one hand, some people believe that if done properly by experienced veterinarians, tail docking can be safe for dogs and should remain legal so long as breeders follow guidelines set forth by animal welfare organizations regarding proper aftercare following surgery.
On the other hand, others feel strongly against any form of unnecessary surgery on animals due to ethical reasons alone since no real medical benefit is gained from removing a healthy body part from an animal who cannot give their consent. The debate over whether or not tail docking should continue remains ongoing today.
You’ve now heard both sides of the debate about tail docking in boxers. It’s clear that this is an issue with strong opinions on either side.
While many people believe it to be a cruel and unnecessary practice, others suggest it’s part of upholding breed standards and tradition. Ultimately, this is something you’ll have to decide for yourself based on your own beliefs and feelings.
No matter what your stance on the matter may be, one thing remains certain: tail docking can be a sensitive subject and should always be discussed with respect and courtesy towards all involved parties.
We should strive to understand each other’s points of view while keeping our language as gentle as possible.
Bryan Harkins is an avid dog lover and the proud owner of dogdorable.com, a website dedicated to all things canine. With years of experience working with dogs, Bryan is passionate about providing valuable information, tips, and resources to help pet owners provide the best possible care for their furry companions.

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Beethoven, Gluck And Widmann By Renaud Capuçon And The Orchestre de Paris
A melodic mix of musical styles
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This concert given on the 25th of February 2017 in the Grande Salle Pierre Boulez of the Philharmonie de Paris has two classics works, a work quite unknown and an alternative piece. The Orchestra of Paris play a great mix of works which are sure to test your ears and challenge your listening comforts. First, we hear Concerto in D Major Op 61 by Ludwig Van Beethoven with Renaud Capuçon playing solo violin. This work is written in a typical Beethoven style, with dramatic solo parts and comprehensive orchestral accompaniment. Next we hear ‘The Dance of the Blessed Spirits’ by Christoph Willibald von Gluck. This is a work for solo piano which, although a stellar piece of keyboard composing, is unjustly not often heard in compilations of piano music. Next, Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 2 in C Major is played. this features a melody which is carried primarily by the flute. Finally, the alternative piece—Babylon-Suite by Jörg Widmann—is played. It is a textural piece which will challenge your belief about the noises an orchestra can make!


The U.S. Army provides many resources to help soldiers and their families cope with major life events associated with Army service. Through survey data and qualitative interviews, the authors explore Army spouses' experiences in navigating available resources, finding that the Army could do more to get the word out about available assistance and highlight the "one-stop shopping" features of existing but underutilized resources.
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Problem Solving, Resource Use, and Connections to the Army Community
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- What resources exist to help Army spouses and their families, and what are spouses' experiences in navigating these resources?
- Do spouses' experiences vary across garrisons and according to the connections that Army spouses make with each other and the Army community as a whole?
- How can spouses’ connections with each other and the community foster better resource navigation and more effective resource use?
- What can be done to improve spouses' experiences with resource navigation?
The U.S. Army provides many resources to help soldiers and their families cope with major life events associated with Army service, such as moves associated with new assignments or deployments, as well as resources that can help meet the daily needs of military families. These resources are available to all Army families, and they are administered at the local level through community-based services or Army garrisons, but families can have difficulties finding and accessing those resources.
The authors examine the experiences of Army spouses in navigating the resource system to find the help they need. Because the Army community can serve an important role for Army families, the authors focus on whether these experiences vary across garrisons and according to the connections that spouses make with each other and the Army community as a whole, as well as how these connections foster better resource navigation and resource use.
Through previously collected survey data and recent qualitative interviews, the authors explore the experiences of Army spouses in navigating the resources available to them, thereby illuminating the challenges that many spouses face. The authors note that spouses typically learn about resources through word-of-mouth recommendations from other Army spouses rather than through program outreach efforts, and they suggest that the Army could do more to both get the word out about available assistance resources and highlight the "one-stop shopping" features of existing but underutilized resources, such as Army Community Service and Military OneSource.
- Army spouses' experiences across garrisons are similar when it comes to navigating available resources.
- Spouses experience challenges when navigating resources, and some experience getting "bounced around."
- Spouses desire a "one-stop shop" that serves the function of providing an entryway to resources.
- Army spouses learn about the resources available to them most frequently from other Army spouses, whether through social media or in person.
- Spouses identify Army Community Service (ACS) and Army Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) as programs with positive reputations.
- Connections with other spouses are helpful for a range of reasons: as social connections, guides to military life and culture, sources of information about available resources or services, and useful entry points when arriving at a new location.
- Connection offers an opportunity to alleviate the challenges of military life, but not all Army spouses want greater connection: Some report being too busy with other commitments to want or need a higher level of engagement with the Army community.
- Leverage Soldier and Family Readiness Groups as a means of informing spouses of available resources; these groups should continue to provide a venue for connection with the Army community when such connection is desired.
- Provide welcome sessions, ideally conducted in person, specifically for spouses who have recently moved to a garrison.
- Develop a website where spouses can follow up on resources described during an initial welcome session.
- Consider incorporating formal, interactive online activities providing connection and social support to Army spouses, such as moderated online forums specifically for those seeking help.
- Use such resources as ACS and MWR as avenues to provide spouses with information on the range of problem-solving programs available to them.
- Increase the prominence of Military OneSource as a guide to finding local resources, and make it easier to use for that purpose.
- Develop more consistency across garrison homepages with regard to information about services.
- Optimize Army or other military web-based resources so that spouses using a general search engine (e.g., Google) to search for resources are likely to be connected with appropriate Army resources.
- Ensure that warm handoffs between programs are standard rather than the exception.


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Ebikes aren't just a great way to stay fit, they're also fun to ride. With thousands of bike lanes and trails around the world, it is easier than ever to ride an electric bike. For newer riders, even short rides can cause saddle sores, discomfort, and pain in the neck, back, and body.
Riding your Ebike is meant to be fun, not painful, no matter how short or long the ride is. Luckily, there are several ways to improve your comfort while riding. Follow these tips to make your rides more enjoyable.
1. GET YOUR IDEAL FRAME SIZE AND SHAPE
When it comes to bike comfort, the first thing to consider is the frame of the bike, since the shape of the frame determines the rider's stance. There is little you can do if the frame shape doesn't match your intended cycling stance. Most bikes are designed for a particular type of riding or a specific purpose. It's true that some bikes are designed for performance riding, where the frame geometry is carefully engineered to position the rider so they can get the most out of the bike, whilst other bikes are designed to give a relaxing and more comfortable sit-up-straight ride. Since frames come in a variety of shapes and uses, it is important to know what each bike is designed for and what type of riding you prefer.
When shopping for new bikes at a local shop, take a test ride if possible to see how the cycling stance feels on your body. One to two inches should be left between the tube and your bottom as a general rule. Additionally, you will want to make sure that the bike is the right length for you. Although you can make some improvements with a longer or shorter frame, bikes that are too long or too short for your upper body will not fit well in the future.
It is impossible to adjust a bike that is essentially too small or too big for the rider. Before purchasing your next bike, make sure that the bike is the right size for you. As part of the buying process, any quality bike shop should make sure you have the right size bike. When shopping for ebikes online, look at the sizing charts on each product page to help you determine the right size.
The choice between a step-over and a step-through frame is another consideration when looking at the bike frames on an ebike. Each has advantages and disadvantages, but typically those with mobility issues prefer step-through frames as they are easier to mount and dismount.
2. FINDING THE RIGHT SADDLE HEIGHT AND TYPE
A saddle height that is too low or too high can cause more than just discomfort. Now it might seem like a minor injury, but it could lead to further injury in the future. In order to avoid this, one of the first places you need to adjust is the saddle.
The following are general instructions on how to adjust your saddle height:
Line up the crank arms with the seat tube on your bike. Sit on the saddle and place your foot on the pedal. If the current position of the seat prevents you from reaching the pedal, lower the saddle until you can reach it. If your leg becomes too bent, lift the saddle until it is straight.
There are different bike seats for men and women, and you need to experiment a bit to find the right fit. In general, a compatible saddle style is more important than padding, as a large saddle will work better for an upright stance, while a narrow saddle will work better for a forward-leaning position.
3. ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBARS
A proper reach to the handlebar will keep you pain-free. Among the issues related to the handlebar of a bike may be things like hand numbness and soreness.
If you're sitting comfortably in your saddle, the handlebar height should be set so that your elbows are slightly bent, and you should be able to easily hit the brakes when you need to stop. The lean of your torso should also be held by your center, and you should not slide forward or backward on your saddle. Seats should be level or, at most, bent downward a few degrees from the front.
The handlebar height can also affect how comfortable you are while riding. Many new cyclists have their handlebars set very high, which prevents your arms from taking much weight and, in turn, puts more pressure on your back. However, more experienced riders sometimes sit too low on their bikes, which can also cause back pain and diminished power.
You may need to raise your handlebars if you want to take longer rides. There is no fundamental rule for how high your handlebars should be. The best thing you can do is listen to your body and try various heights for a period of time until you find the height that works for you. Additionally, grips can bar tape can be used to relieve stress and pain. You might also want to consider using thicker or ergonomic grips if you have wrist pain, hand numbness, or grip-related injuries.
4. CONSIDER YOUR TIRES
Your bike's tires also affect its comfort. Your tire type can affect the comfort level of your rides, depending on the type of riding you do. Like the frame of a bike, tires are designed for specific terrains and riding styles. Because there are hundreds of tire types available, each with different treads, widths, and sizes, you must consider what kind of riding you do primarily. Your ebike's tires are often a good place to start when deciding what kind of tires you should look into when upgrading.
After choosing your tires, experiment with your tire pressure to find a balance between a smooth ride and one that is too rough. Riders of dirt trails may want to consider wider tires and lower tire pressure. This will increase the traction of the tires on the trail and offer you better stability and more suspension while decreasing rider fatigue. For road riders, you may want to consider a higher tire pressure depending on your tire limits.
In order to minimize rolling resistance, you should not inflate your tires beyond the maximum pressure recommended by the manufacturer. As a result, the rubber is unable to withstand road surface imperfections and thereby transmits a harsh vibration to the rider.
5. PURCHASE CYCLING GLOVES AND SHORTS
When it comes to cycling comfort, you should also consider the type of gloves and clothing you wear. A pair of comfortable shorts is one of the best things you can buy for a more comfortable ride. A cycling short is designed to minimize chafing, wick away moisture, and provide additional padding.
In addition, cycling gloves are frequently ignored by riders but serve a variety of different purposes, such as shock absorption, improved grip on the handlebars, protection from the weather, and safety in the event of an accident. Make sure your cycling gloves fit comfortably on your hand, without being too tight or loose.

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|Castor Locking System||125 MM|
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|Knee Rest Tilt||Yes|
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The Phinal ending of 301 Hikotai Phantom operations
As almost all other aviation enthusiasts, also Scramble Magazine was under the impression that official Phantom operations for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 301 Hikotai ended during a ceremony on 20 November 2020. However, as F-4EJ flights continued in the days after this ceremony, some doubts arose if these were indeed the last JASDF Phantom operations. Scramble is now able to confirm that the real last day of 301 Hikotai Phantom operations was recorded on 10 December 2020.
F-4EJ Kai 07-8436, in the blue final markings, made the last Phantom flight for the squadron. The decommissioning ceremony will be on 14 December.
The ceremony on 20 November 2020 appeared to be the celebration of the type’s service life within the JASDF. Some other festivities around the final Phantom operations at Hyakuri air base were hosted last weekend. On 4 December, five Phantoms, all in special colours were on display outside, the yellow and blue specials of 301 Hikotai, the white and black specials of 302 Hikotai and a blue camo 501 Hikotai one. This display was repeated on 9 December.
As reported earlier, this is not the end of the Phantom within the JASDF as there are still a possible five F-4EJs flying from Gifu air base. These will continue to fly into 2021. Operations of these aircraft are expected to end by March 2021. The unit, Hiko Kaihatsu Jikkendan (Air Developement and Test Wing/ADTW) has decorated 17-8301 (the very first F-4EJ for the JASDF) in old style colours, including a very large unit badge and the text ‘Thank You 1971-2021’ underneath the fuselage.


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What Is Duke Inu Token (DUKE)?
Duke Inu Token (DUKE) is a decentralized meme token to incentivize the cryptocurrency community. A meme token is a cryptocurrency based on a meme, created as a joke in much the same way as a meme. The project’s name is Duke Inu which seeks to become a community-driven project to increase cryptocurrency adoptions with the native Duke Inu token.
Existing meme tokens fail to provide an instant reward for holders as per the website. DUKE aims to be the meme token offering instant rewards for holders. The rewards work in a way that for every transaction in DUKE's network, 1% out of 2.5% gets distributed among token holders, which means users seek to make more by holding DUKE in their wallets. A fractional 0.5% of the transaction goes to the developers for development.
Furthermore, the token seeks to offer two products for holders to acquire Duke tokens.
LaunchSpot - With LaunchSpot, users get a chance to participate in the token's IDO. An IDO is a platform for crowdfunding for a new project launched on a decentralized exchange platform using tokens. LaunchSpot offers users an opportunity to acquire DUKEs even if users don't get allocations. Users seek to utilize DUKE to stake and participate in the IDO.
Vaults - The platform aims to manage and optimize users' funds across protocols like AAVE and Compound. While Aave is an open-source protocol to gain yield on funds and borrow assets, Compound is a decentralized, blockchain-based protocol seeking to allow users to offer and take crypto loans. While the funds are managed, users acquire DUKE as a bonus apart from the yield they receive from the vaults.
DUKE is developed and supported by FastSwap. FastSwap is a decentralized protocol for providing liquidity automatically on Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain (BSC). (BSC) is a blockchain network built for running smart contract-based applications.
As per the website, a way to increase crypto adoption is to incentivize users who add value to the crypto community; that is the purpose of Duke Inu.
History of Duke Inu Token (DUKE)
The DUKE token has a maximum total supply of 1,000,000,000,000 DUKE tokens. As per the website, 50% of the token adds liquidity on PancakeSwap and FastSwap at 25% each. PancakeSwap is a decentralized exchange on Binance Smart Chain.

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We’re excited to introduce this week’s Event 360 Teammate Spotlight. Enjoy a glimpse into the personal and professional life of Rene Tamayo!
Position: Event Execution Manager
Start Year: 2004
What job did you hold right before you came to work at Event 360? I worked in New York City at Pallotta Teamworks as a participant coach for the Boston to New York AIDSRide and was also a walker coach for the New York Avon 3-Day.
Was there anything in particular that brought you to Event 360? I wanted to continue to hone my skills working in event planning and production. I also wanted to work with many of the great co-workers and friends that I had worked with at my previous company.
If you weren’t working at Event 360 what would you be doing? I would be a high school theatre teacher.
Favorite part of your job? Working with a great team of people who are always striving to do the best that they can. What do you like to do in your free time? Performing at my community theatre in Brownsville, TX and renovating homes.
Most memorable event experience? Participating in the European AIDSRide, riding my bike 700 miles from Amsterdam to Paris over the course of six days. It rained continuously for five of the six days which made the ride even more challenging and memorable.
You’re showing off your hometown to a friend who has never been to visit before. What’s on your must see/do/eat list? Living in NYC part of the year, I would definitely provide a great tour of the city, especially some hot spots in my neighborhood in the West Village. I would include a few Broadway shows as well as some great walking tours around the city, including the amazing Freedom Tower and the walking path on the new High Line.
On event, what three things are we guaranteed to find in your bag? A Leatherman, handi-wipes and my event to-do list.
One word to describe Event 360? Impactful


In connection with the current events in Ukraine, the press service of the U.S. White House announced the suspension of preparations for the G8 summit in Sochi (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom and United States). The summit has been postponed until "the situation returns to the point, where the G8 can start a discussion."
Representatives of the G7 countries also declared their support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. They also said that the troubled country needs the support from the International Monetary Fund. "The IMF support will be critical in order to unlock additional assistance from the World Bank and other international financial institutions, the EU and bilateral sources," officials said.
Wannabe Presidential failure Bernie Sanders is the embodiment of a foul-mouthed guttersnipe, an inconsequential political gargoyle sniping from the rooftops.


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It’s a diagnosis no one wants to receive: breast cancer. In those confusing, difficult days after the diagnosis, it’s hard to know what you should be doing and who you should be turning to for help.
We know nurses are there on the front lines, fighting cancer with their patients every single day, so we asked our Facebook fans for the advice they’d give a newly-diagnosed breast cancer patient. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, read on for their smart, touching and strengthening words of wisdom.
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who said "wot about dis one" and who sed "nah" i cant tell between overdoze and oft since i never heard their voices before. otherwise were they samples?
all voxs except for my voice and oft's are from the soundation library
that dnb is sick. is it from the library?
Yeah the vocals from the first electro house drop are from the soundation library
I hear a VOX sample from the library, kinda sick, well deserved feat tbh.
bro cats can have some pretty good musical talent wdym
lol, this makes my tracks sound like a cat walked over the keys and made a beat...aka TRASH!
@Dutch I think he was talking to vii but good to know xD


Lung volumes and capacity can be measured directly with a spirometer.
2 types: Volume Displacement and Flow Sensing
It also measures:
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
Total volume lower than the VC.
Forced expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)
2.1 Diseases and Changes to the Graph
FEV1 is reduced because the airway is narrow
FVC is reduced due to chest wall diseases.
3 Residual Volume
Indirect measurement of the lung volume.
Uses Boyle's Law
RV= v1 X (c1/c2)/C2
P3/v2=P4 (V2 + change in V)
Alveolar Ventilation: Fresh gas that enters 4200ml/min.
Measured using Fowler's Method or Bohr's Method.
Fowler's Method is measured by expired N2 as indicator.
Bohr's Method is based on a measure of Carbon dioxide tensions in expired and alveolar gases.
Dead Space = VT x (1- (mixed expired /mixed alveolar))
Determines dead space
Dead space ventilation from normal ventilation.
5 Respiratory Exchange Ratio
Amount of oxygen used is dependent on body size and activity.
Respiratory exchange ratio (R)
is carbondioxide output/oxygen consumption.
Normal value is about 0.8 to 0.85
The higher the R value (carbohydrate). lower, fatty.


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Hello I had a plumber do an estimate for me to replace our copper pipes with plastic as we have no existing walls up in our basement yet...pretty basic job... so we figured we could upgrade as we do live in Northern Ontario and it does tend to get quite cold here in the winters. We dont have any existing problems with our plumbing right now just figured it would be good time to do the job and perhaps change the pipes to 3 quarter inch for faster flow. Well I never thought in all my life I would get an estimate back that would state $350.00 an hour in labor...yes that is correct $350.00 an hour...estimated 10 hours for the job to be completed. So he quoted me $3500.00 for labor alone.. not supplies? Well needless to say I will be happy with my half inch copper pipes and will happily wait for my bathtub to fill up at a slower pace. Just wanted to know what your thoughts are on this $350.00 an hour quote? Thank you and enjoy your day.
The thicknesses of the water pipe and tube walls can vary. Pipe wall thickness is denoted by various schedules or for large bore polyethylene pipe in the UK by the Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR), defined as the ratio of the pipe diameter to its wall thickness. Pipe wall thickness increases with schedule, and is available in schedules 20, 40, 80, and higher in special cases. The schedule is largely determined by the operating pressure of the system, with higher pressures commanding greater thickness. Copper tubing is available in four wall thicknesses: type DWV (thinnest wall; only allowed as drain pipe per UPC), type 'M' (thin; typically only allowed as drain pipe by IPC code), type 'L' (thicker, standard duty for water lines and water service), and type 'K' (thickest, typically used underground between the main and the meter). Because piping and tubing are commodities, having a greater wall thickness implies higher initial cost. Thicker walled pipe generally implies greater durability and higher pressure tolerances.
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Plumbing reached its early apex in ancient Rome, which saw the introduction of expansive systems of aqueducts, tile wastewater removal, and widespread use of lead pipes. With the Fall of Rome both water supply and sanitation stagnated—or regressed—for well over 1,000 years. Improvement was very slow, with little effective progress made until the growth of modern densely populated cities in the 1800s. During this period, public health authorities began pressing for better waste disposal systems to be installed, to prevent or control epidemics of disease. Earlier, the waste disposal system had merely consisted of collecting waste and dumping it on the ground or into a river. Eventually the development of separate, underground water and sewage systems eliminated open sewage ditches and cesspools.