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FERRY FLIGHTA flight for the purpose of (1) returning an aircraft to base; (2) delivering an aircraft from one location to another; (3) moving an aircraft to and from a maintenance base. Ferry flights, under certain conditions, may be conducted under terms in a special flight permit.
FINThe fixed part of a vertical airfoil that controls the yaw of an aircraft; the movable part being the RUDDER. Sometime referred to as Vertical Stabilizer.
FIREWALLA fire-resistant bulkhead that isolates the engine from other parts of an airplane's structure.
FISHTAILINGA rudder-controlled side-to-side [yawing] motion to reduce air speed, generally prior to landing.
FIVE-BY-FIVE (5x5)In radio jargon, affirms that a radioed transmission was received clear and loud. Rated one to five, with the first figure for clearness and the second second for loudness.
FLAPA movable, usually hinged AIRFOIL set in the trailing edge of an aircraft wing, designed to increase LIFT or DRAG by changing the CAMBER of the wing or used to slow an aircraft during landing by increasing lift. Also see FOWLER FLAP, SLOTTED FLAP, and SPLIT FLAP.
FLAPERONA control surface combining the functions of a FLAP and an AILERON.
FLAREA maneuver performed moments before landing in which the nose of an aircraft is pitched up to minimize the touchdown rate of speed.
FLIGHT ENVELOPEAn aircraft's performance limits, specifically the curves of speed plotted against other variables to indicate the limits of speed, altitude, and acceleration that a particular aircraft can not safely exceed.
FLIGHT LEVEL (FL)A level of constant atmospheric pressure related to a reference datum of 29.92 inches of mercury. Each is stated in three digits that represent hundreds of feetflight level 250 represents a barometric altimeter indication of 25,000', flight level 255 an indication of 25,500'.
FLIGHT PLANSpecified information relating to the intended flight of an aircraft that is filed orally or in writing with an FSS or an ATC facility.
FLIGHT SERVICE STATION (FSS)Air traffic facilities which provide pilot briefing, enroute communications and VFR search and rescue services, assist lost aircraft and aircraft in emergency situations, relay ATC clearances, originate Notices to Airmen, broadcast aviation weather and NAS information, receive and process IFR flight plans, and monitor NAVAIDs. In addition, at selected locations, FSSs provide Enroute Flight Advisory Service (Flight Watch), take weather observations, issue airport advisories, and advise Customs and Immigration of transborder flights.
FLOATPLANEA water-based aircraft with one or more mounted pontoons, as differentiated from a hulled SEAPLANE or Flying Boat, but sometimes used generically.
FLYING WIRESInterplane bracing wires that help support wingloads when the plane is in flight. Direction of travel is upward and outward from the fuselage to the interplane struts. Also known as LIFT WIRES, the opposite of LANDING WIRES.
FOWLER FLAPTrademark name of a split-flap attached to a wing through a system of tracks and rollers to roll the flap backward and downward, increasing the wing area.
FRISE AILERONA type of aileron that has a beveled leading edge projecting beyond its inset hinges. When lowered, it forms an extension of the wing surface; when raised, its nose protrudes below the wing, increasing DRAG and reducing YAW. Named after its inventor, British engineer Leslie George Frise.
FSS SEE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
FUSELAGEAn aircraft's main body structure housing the flight crew, passengers, and cargo and to which the wings, tail and, in most single-engined airplanes, engine are attached. French: fuselé, tapering.
g or G SEE LOAD FACTOR
GCAGround-Controlled Approach; part of ILS.
GENERAL AVIATIONThat portion of civil aviation which encompasses all facets of aviation except air carriers holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Civil Aeronautics Board and large aircraft commercial operators.
GLASS COCKPITSaid of an aircraft's control cabin which has all-electronic, digital and computer-based, instrumentation.
GLIDERAn unpowered aircraft capable of maintaining altitude only briefly after release from tow, then gliding to earth. Compare SAILPLANE.
GLIDE SLOPE(1) The angle between horizontal and the glide path of an aircraft. (2) A tightly-focused radio beam transmitted from the approach end of a runway indicating the minimum approach angle that will clear all obstacles; one component of an instrument landing system (ILS).
GPSGlobal Positioning System; satellite-based navigation.
GREEN LIGHTApproval for landing. A carryover expression from days when aircraft for the most part had no radios, and communication from a control tower was by means of a light-gun that beamed various green, red, and yellow signals to pilots in the air and on the ground.
GROSS WEIGHTThe total weight of an aircraft when fully loaded; aka Takeoff Weight.
GROUND CONTROLTower control, by radioed instructions from air traffic control, of aircraft ground movements at an airport.
GROUND EFFECTIncreased lift generated by the interaction between a lift system and the ground when an aircraft is within a wingspan distance above the ground. It affects a low-winged aircraft more than a mid- or high-winged aircraft because its wings are closer to the ground; aka GROUND CUSHION.
GROUND SPEEDThe actual speed that an aircraft travels over the groundits "shadow speed"; it combines the aircraft's AIR SPEED and the wind speed relative to the aircraft's direction of flight.
GULL-WINGDescriptive of wing in frontal view bent as the wing of a seagull; a distinctive shallow, inverted "V" shapesee Stinson SR-7 or inverted gull-wing Vought F4U.
HANGARAn enclosed structure for housing aircraft. Originated with lake-based floating homes of the original German Zeppelins in which they were "hung" from cables, which explains the erroneous, oft-seen spelling of "hanger." French: shed, outbuilding, from Latin: angarium,shed.
HELICOPTERA wingless aircraft acquiring its lift from revolving blades driven by an engine about a near-vertical axis. A ROTORCRAFT acquiring its primary motion from engine-driven rotors that accelerate the air downward, providing a reactive lift force, or accelerate the air at an angle to the vertical, providing lift and thrust.
HIGH-SPEED STALLAny stall made to occur at more than 1g, such as pulling out of a dive or while turning.
HORSEPOWERThe motive energy required to raise 550# one foot in one second, friction disregarded.
HYPERSONICSpeed of flight at or greater than Mach 5.0, exceeding SUPERSONIC.
IFRInstrument Flight Rules, governing flight under instrument meteorological conditions.
ILSInstrument Landing System. A radar-based system allowing ILS-equipped aircraft to find a runway and land when clouds may be as low as 200 feet (or lower for special circumstances).
INDICATED AIRSPEED (IAS)A direct instrument reading obtained from an air speed indicator uncorrected for altitude, temperature, atmospheric density, or instrument error. Compare CALIBRATED AIRSPEED and TRUE AIRSPEED.
INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC)Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from clouds, and ceiling less than minima specified for visual meteorological conditions (VMC).
IRON COMPASSRailroad tracks, as favored by pilots of yore as a dependable aid to surface navigation.
JOYSTICKA single floor- or roof-mounted control sticksideways movement produces ROLL, and forward/backward movement produces PITCH (rudder pedals produce YAW).
KNOTOne nautical mile, about 1.15 statute miles (6,080'); eg: 125kts = 143.9mph.
LAMINAR-FLOW AIRFOILA low-drag airfoil designed to maintain laminar flow over a high percentage of the chord about itself. Often relatively thin, especially along the leading edge, with most of its bulk near the center of the chord.
LIFTThe force exerted on the top of a moving airfoil as a low-pressure area that causes a wingform to rise.
LIFT-DRAG RATIOThe lift coefficient of a wing divided by the drag coefficient, as the primary measure of the efficiency of an aircraft; aka L/D Ratio.
LIFT WIRESInterplane bracing wires that help support wingloads when the plane is in flight. Direction of travel is upward from the bottom of the fuselage to the top of the interplane struts. Also known as FLYING WIRES, the opposite of LANDING WIRES.
LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFTSpecial FAA certification class (LSA) for an aircraft other than a helicopter or powered-liftsingle-engine aircraft, airship, balloon, GLIDER, GYROCOPTER, ROTORCRAFT, weight-shift-control aircraft. While limiting the types of aircraft that could be flown by a Sport Pilot, it simplified requirements for a obtaining a pilot license and did not require a medical examination. SEE LSA feature.
LIQUID COMPASSA non-electronic, calibratable compass floating in a liquid as a panel instrument; aka Wet Compass.
LOAD FACTOR (g)The proportion between lift and weight commonly seen as g (sometimes capitalized)a unit of force equal to the force of gravity times one.
LOFTINGDesign or fabrication of a complex aircraft component, as with sheet metal, using actual-size patterns or plans, generally laid out on a floor. The term is borrowed from boat builders.
LONGERONA principal longitudinal member of a fuselage's framing, usually continuous across a number of supporting points.
LOOP ANTENNAA circular radio antenna, either in the open or in a streamlined, teardrop housing, remotely turned 360° to fine-tune a station in league with other radio-directive devices. See also RADIO COMPASS, RADIO DIRECTION FINDER.
LORANLong Range Navigation system, which utilizes timing differences between multiple low-frequency transmissions to provide accurate latitude/longitude position information to within 50'.
LTALighter-than-air craft, generally referring to powered blimps and dirigibles, but often also includes free balloons.
Mach or m.A number representing the ratio of the speed of an object to the speed of sound in the surrounding air or medium in which it is moving.
MAGNETIC COMPASSThe most common liquid-type compass, capable of calibration to compensate for magnetic influences within the aircraft.
MAGNETIC COURSECOMPASS COURSE ± deviation.
MAGNETIC NORTHThe magnetic North pole, located near 71° North latitude and 96° West longitude, that attracts a magnetic compass which is not influenced by local magnetic attraction, as opposed to GEOGRAPHIC NORTH.
MAGNETO, MAGAn accessory that produces and distributes a high-voltage electric current for ignition of a fuel charge in an internal combustion engine.
MAGNUS EFFECTThe effect on a spinning cylinder or sphere moving through a fluid, in which force acts perpendicular to the direction of motion and to the direction of spin. This is used to advantage in baseball, in which the trajectory of a pitched ball is a distinct curve. Applied to aeronautics in experimental wingforms, the Magnus Theory states that if air is directed against a smooth, revolving cylinder, whose circumferential speed is greater than that of the air current, a force is directed against one side of the cylinderair compressed on one side and vacuum formed on the othercreating lift. Named after physicist Heinrich Gustav Magnus (1802-70).
A marker beacon is a 75 Mhz signal located about 5 miles from the threshold
of a runway. It is a part of an
MEAN SEA LEVEL SEE MSL
METARAcronym in FAA pilot briefings and weather reports simply means an "aviation routine weather report," but nobody seems certain about the original source. The format was introduced by the French on 1 Jan 1968, but was not adopted by USA and Canada until 1 July 1996, and is thought to be a contraction from MÉTéorologique ("Weather") Aviation Règuliére ("Routine"). FAA and NOAA specifically define METAR as "an approximate translation from the French."
MOA SEE SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
MONOCOQUEType of fuselage design with little or no internal bracing other than bulkheads, where the outer skin bears the main stresses; usually round or oval in cross-section. Additional classifications are (1) Semi-Monocoque, where the skin is reinforced by longerons or bulkheads, but with no diagonal web members, and (2) Reinforced Shell, in which the skin is supported by a complete framework or structural members. French: monocoque,single shell.
MSLMean Sea Level. The average height of the surface of the sea for all stages of tide; used as a reference for elevations, and differentiated from AGL.
NACELLEA streamlined enclosure or housing to protect something such as the crew, engine, or landing gear. French: nacelle,from Latin, navicella,little ship.
NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM (NAS)The common network of US airspace; air navigation facilities, equipment and services, airports or landing areas; aeronautical charts, information and services; rules, regulations and procedures, technical information, and human resources and material. Included are system components shared jointly with the military.
NDBNon-Directional Beacon. An LF, MF, or UHF radio beacon transmitting non-directional signals whereby the pilot of an aircraft equipped with direction finding equipment can determine his bearing to or from the radio beacon and "home" on or track to or from the station. When the radio beacon is installed in conjuncion with the Instrument Landing System (ILS) marker, it is normally called a Compass Locator.
OVERSHOOTTo land well beyond a runwway or planned spot. Opposite of UNDERSHOOT.
PANTSA popular word for streamlined, non-load bearing fairings to cover landing wheels. Also sometimes called Spats or, when fully enclosing the wheel struts, Skirts.
PARPrecision Approach Radar, a ground-radar-based instrument approach providing both horizontal and vertical guidance
PATTERNThe path of aircraft traffic around an airfield, at an established height and direction. At tower-controlled fields the pattern is supervised by radio (or, in non-radio or emergency conditions by red and green light signals) by air traffic controllers.
PAYLOADAnything that an aircraft carries beyond what is required for its operation during flight, theoretically that from which revenue is derived, such as cargo and passengers.
PCA SEE CONTROLLED AIRSPACE
PHONETICS SEE ALPHABET
PILOT IN COMMAND (PiC)The pilot responsible for the operation and safety of an aircraft during flight time.
PITCH(1) Of the three axes in flight, this specifies the vertical action, the up-and-down movement. Compare ROLL and YAW. (2) The angle of a propeller or rotor blade in relation to its arc; also the distance advanced by a blade in one full rotation.
PITOT TUBEMore accurately but less popularly used, Pitot-Static Tube, a small tube most often mounted on the outward leading edge of an airplane wing (out of the propeller stream) that measures the impact pressure of the air it meets in flight, working in conjuction with a closed, perforated, coaxial tube that measures the static pressure. The difference in pressures is calibrated as air speed by a panel instrument. Named after French scientist Henri Pitot (1695-1771).
POSITIVE CONTROLThe separation of all air traffic within designated airspace by air traffic control.
POWER LOADINGThe GROSS WEIGHT of an airplane divided by the rated horsepower, computed for Standard Air density.
PUSHERA propeller mounted in back of its engine, pushing an aircraft through the air, as opposed to a TRACTOR configuration.
RADIO COMPASS SEE RADIO NAVIGATION
ROGALLO WING A flexible, delta-wing plan in which three rigid members are shaped in the form of an arrowhead and joined by a flexible fabric, which inflates upward under flight loads. Originally specific to paragliders, but now found on some powered aircraft.
ROLLOf the three axes in flight, this specifies the action around a central point. Compare PITCH and YAW.
ROTARY ENGINEA powerplant that rotates on a stationary propeller shaft. An American invention by Adams-Farwell Co (1896), it was first used for buses and trucks in the US (1903), then copied by French engineers for early aircraft engines (1914).
ROTORCRAFTA heavier-than-air aircraft that depends principally for its support in flight on the lift generated by one or more rotors. Includes helicopters and gyroplanes.
RUDDERThe movable part of a vertical airfoil which controls the YAW of an aircraft; the fixed part being the FIN.
SAILPLANEAn unpowered, soaring aircraft capable of maintaining level flight for long periods of time after release from tow and of gaining altitude using wind currents, as opposed to a GLIDER.
SCRAMJETAcronym for supersonic combustion ramjet, in which combustion occurs at supersonic air velocities through the engine.
SCUDA low, foglike cloud layer.
SEAPLANEA water-based aircraft with a boat-hull fuselage, often amphibious.The term is also used generically to define a similar Flying Boat and a pontoon FLOATPLANE.
SECONDARY STALLAny stall resulting from pulling back too soon and too hard while recovering from any other stall. Usually a HIGH-SPEED or
SERVICE CEILINGThe height above sea level at which an aircraft with normal rated load is unable to climb faster than 100' per minute under Standard Air conditions.
SHOULDER-WINGA mid-wing monoplane with its wing mounted directly to the top of the fuselage without use of CABANE STRUTs.
SIDESLIPA movement of an aircraft in which a relative flow of air moves along the lateral axis, resulting in a sideways movement from a projected flight path, especially a downward slip toward the inside of a banked turn.
SINK, SINKING SPEEDThe speed at which an aircraft loses altitude, especially in a glide in still air under given conditions of equilibrium.
SKIDToo shallow a bank in a turn, causing an aircraft to slide outward from its ideal turing path.
SLATSMovable vanes or auxiliary airfoils, usually set along the leading edge of a wing but able to be lifted away at certain angles of attack.
SLIPToo steep a bank in a turn, causing an aircraft to slide inward from its ideal turing path.
SLIPSTREAMThe flow of air driven backward by a propeller or downward by a rotor.
SLOTA long, narrow, spanwise gap in a wing, usually near the leading edge, to improve airflow at high angles of attack for slower landing speeds.
SLOTTED FLAPA flap that, when depressed, exposes a slot and increases airflow between itself and the rear edge of the wing.
SMOH"Since Major Overhaul," an acronym seen in reference to the operating hours, or time remaining, on an engine.
SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE (SUA)Airspace of defined dimensions identified by an area on the surface of the earth wherein activities must be confined because of their nature and/or wherein limitations may be imposed upon aircraft operations that are not a part of those activities:
Alert AreaAirspace which may contain a high volume of pilot training activities or an unusual type of aerial activity, neither of which is hazardous to aircraft. Alert Areas are depicted on aeronautical charts for the information of non-participating pilots. All activities within an Alert Area are conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, and pilots of participating aircraft as well as pilots transiting the area are equally responsible for collision avoidance.
Military Operations Area (MOA)Airspace established outside of Class A airspace area to separate or segregate certain non-hazardous military activities from IFR traffic and to identify for VFR traffic where these activities are conducted.
Prohibited AreaAirspace designated under part 73 within which no person may operate an aircraft without the permission of the using agency.
Restricted AreaAirspace designated under FAR Part 73, within which the flight of aircraft, while not wholly prohibited, is subject to restriction. Most restricted areas are designated joint use and IFR/VFR operations in the area may be authorized by the controlling ATC facility when it is not being utilized by the using agency. Restricted areas are depicted on enroute charts. Where joint use is authorized, the name of the ATC controlling facility is also shown.
Warning AreaA warning area is airspace of defined dimensions extending from 3 nautical miles outward from the coast of the USA, that contains activity that may be hazardous to non-participating aircraft. The purpose of such warning area is to warn non-participating pilots of the potential danger. A warning area may be located over domestic or international waters or both.
SPLIT FLAPA FLAP built into the underside of a wing, as opposed to a Full Flap wherein a whole portion of the trailing edge is used.
SPOILERA long, movable, narrow plate along the upper surface of an airplane wing used to reduce lift and increase drag by breaking or spoiling the smoothness of the airflow.
SPORT PILOTSpecial FAA certification enabling "budget" pilotry; see LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT and LSA feature.
SPONSONA short, winglike protuberance on each side of a seaplane to increase lateral stability.
SQUAWKA four-digit number which is dialed into his transponder by a pilot to identify his aircraft to air traffic controllers
STABILATORA movable horizontal tail that combines the actions of a stabilizer and elevator, increasing longitudinal stability while creating a pitching moment.
STABILIZERThe fixed part of a horizontal airfoil that controls the pitch of an aircraft; the movable part being the ELEVATOR.
STAGGERThe relative longitudinal position of the wings on a biplane. Positive Stagger is when the upper wing's leading edge is in advance of that of the lower wing [eg: Waco YKS], and vice versa for Negative Stagger [eg: Beechcraft D17].
STALL(1) Sudden loss of lift when the angle of attack increases to a point where the flow of air breaks away from a wing or airfoil, causing it to drop. (2) A maneuver initiated by the steep raising of an aircraft's nose, resulting in a loss of velocity and an abrupt drop.
STANDARD AIR (Standard Atmosphere)An arbitrary atmosphere established for calibration of aircraft instruments. Standard Air Density is 29.92 inches of mercury and temperature of 59° F, equivalent to an atmospheric air pressure of 14.7# per square inch.
STANDARD RATE TURNA turn in which the heading of an aircraft changes 3° per second, or 360° in two minutes.
STATIC WIREA clip-on wire used to ground an aircraft by drawing off static electricity, a potential fire hazard, during refueling.
SUA SEE SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE
SUPERSONICSpeed of flight at or greater than Mach 1.0; literally, faster than the speed of sound.
SWEEPBACKA backward inclination of an airfoil from root to tip in a way that causes the leading edge and often the trailing edge to meet relative wind obliquely, as wingforms that are swept back.
SWING-WINGA wing whose horizontal angle to the fuselage centerline can be adjusted in flight to vary aircraft motion at differing speeds.
TAILDRAGGER SEE CONVENTIONAL GEAR
TARMAC(1) A bituminous material used in paving; a trade name for Tar MacAdam. (2) An airport surface paved with this substance, especially a runway or an APRON at a hangar.
TASTrue Air Speed. Because an air speed indicator indicates true air speed only under standard sea-level conditions, true air speed is usually calculated by adjusting an Indicated Air speed according to temperature, density, and pressure. Compare CALIBRATED AIR SPEED and INDICATED AIR SPEED.
TERMINAL RADAR SERVICE AREA (TRSA)Airspace surrounding designated airports wherein ATC provides radar vectoring, sequencing, and separation on a full-time basis for all IFR and participating VFR aircraft. Service provided at a TRSA is called Stage III Service. TRSAs are depicted on VFR aeronautical charts. Pilot participation is urged but is not mandatory.
TETRAHEDRONGround-based, free-rotating, triangular-shaped wind direction indicator, genrally placed near a runway.
THRUSTThe driving force of a propeller in the line of its shaft or the forward force produced in reaction to the gases expelled rearward from a jet or rocket engine. Opposite of DRAG.
TORQUEA twisting, gyroscopic force acting in opposition to an axis of rotation, such as with a turning propeller; aka Torsion.
TOUCH-AND-GOLanding practice wherein an aircraft does not make a full stop after a landing, but proceeds immediately to another take-off.
TRACTORA propeller mounted in front of its engine, pulling an aircraft through the air, as opposed to a PUSHER configuration.
TRAILING EDGEThe rearmost edge of an AIRFOIL.
TRANSPONDERAn airborne transmitter that responds to ground-based interrogation signals to provide air traffic controllers with more accurate and reliable position information than would be possible with "passive" radar; may also provide air traffic control with an aircraft's altitude.
TRIM TABA small, auxiliary control surface in the trailing edge of a wingform, adjustable mechanically or by hand, to counteract ("trim") aerodynamic forces on the main control surfaces.
TRUE AIRSPEEDThe speed of an aircraft along its flight path, in respect to the body of air (air mass) through which the aircraft is moving. Also see CALIBRATED AIRSPEED, GROUND SPEED, INDICATED AIRSPEED.
TRUE NORTHThe northern direction of the axis of the Earth; aka "Map North." GEOGRAPHIC NORTH, as opposed to MAGNETIC NORTH.
TURBOJETAn aircraft having a jet engine in which the energy of the jet operates a turbine that in turn operates the air compressor.
TURBOPROPAn aircraft having a jet engine in which the energy of the jet operates a turbine that drives the propeller.
ULTRALIGHTAn aeronautical vehicle operated for sport or recreational purposes which does not require FAA registration, an airworthiness certificate, nor pilot certification. Primarily single-occupant vehicles, although some two-place vehicles are authorized for training purposes. Operation of an ultralight vehicle in certain airspaces requires authorization from ATC.
UNCONTROLLED AIRSPACEClass G Airspace; airspace not designated as Class A, B, C, D or E.
UNDERCARRIAGEThe landing gear of a land-based aircraft, including struts, frames, and wheels.
UNDERSHOOTTo land short of a runwway or planned landing spot. Opposite is OVERSHOOT.
UNICOMUniversal Communication. A common radio frequency (usually 121.0 mHz) used at uncontrolled (non-tower) airports for local pilot communication.
UPWASHThe slight, upward flow of air just prior to its reaching the leading edge of a rapidly moving airfoil.
UPWIND TURNLong a point of contest among pilots, there is in reality no such thing as far as the airplane is concerned. Proponents claim that airplanes lose air speed when turning upwind, while opponents (and the laws of physics) argue that an airplane, like a boat in a river whose speed is only relative to the water and not the shore, is unaffected within the movement of an air mass and that it loses only ground speed.
USEFUL LOADThe weight of crew, passengers, fuel, baggage, and ballast, generally excluding emergency or portable equipment and ordnance.
VVelocity, now used in defining air speeds:
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VD = Max Dive Speed (for certification only)QBR>
VFE = Max Flaps Extended SpeedQBR>
VLE = Max Landing Gear Extended SpeedQBR>
VLO = Max Landing Gear Operation SpeedQBR>
VNE = Never Exceed SpeedQBR>
VNO = Max Structural Cruising Speed QBR>
VS0 = Stalling Speed Landing Configuration QBR>
VS1 = Stalling Speed in a specified ConfigurationQBR>
VX = Best Angle of Climb Speed QBR>
VXSE = Best Angle of Climb Speed, one engine outQBR>
VY = Best Rate of Climb SpeedQBR>
VARIOMETERA panel instrument, often as simple as a tiny ball in a vertical tube, indicating subtle OITCH movements of an aircraft.
VENTRAL FINA fin/rudder extension on the bottom of a fuselage. Opposite of DORSAL FIN.
VENTURI TUBEA small, hourglass-shaped metal tube, usually set laterally on a fuselage in the slipstream to create suction for gyroscopic panel instruments. Now outdated by more sophisticated means.
VFRVisual Flight Rules that govern the procedures for conducting flight under visual conditions. The term is also used in the US to indicate weather conditions that are equal to or greater than minimum VFR requirements. Also used by pilots and controllers to indicate a type of flight plan.
VFR ON TOPFlight in which a cloud ceiling exists but modified VISUAL FLIGHT RULES are in effect if the aircraft travels above the cloud layer.
VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (VMC)Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from clouds, and ceiling equal to or better than specified minima.
VORVHF OmniRange. A ground-based navigation aid transmitting very high frequency (VHF) navigation signals 360° in azimuth, on radials oriented from magnetic north. The VOR periodically identifies itself by Morse Code and may have an additional voice identification feature. Voice features can be used by ATC or FSS for transmitting information to pilots.
VORTACVOR + TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation); combined radio navigation aids.
VSIVertical Speed Indicator. A panel instrument that gauges rate of climb or descent in feet-per-minute (fpm). Also Rate Of Climb Indicator.
WASH-IN, WASH-OUTA method of increasing lift by increasing (Wash-In) or decreasing (Wash-Out) the angle of incidence on the outer part of an airplane wing to counteract the effects of engine torque.
WET COMPASS SEE COMPASS
WINGLETA small, stabilizing, rudderlike addition to the tips of a wing to control or employ air movement.
WING LOADINGThe maximum take-off gross weight of an aircraft divided by its wing area.
YAWOf the three axes in flight, this specifies the side-to-side movement of an aircraft on its vertical axis, as in skewing. Compare PITCH and ROLL.
YOKEThe control wheel of an aircraft, akin to a automobile steering wheel.


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L+M workers to strike today
New London — About 800 Lawrence + Memorial Hospital nurses and technicians will strike starting at 6 this morning, after contract negotiations broke down Tuesday and both sides prepared to stand their ground with increasingly stern tactics.
The strike will be the first at any Connecticut hospital in at least 25 years, and the first ever at the 101-year-old nonprofit institution, a major employer in the region with 2,600 workers.
"They left us with no other option," Greg Kotecki, field representative for AFT Connecticut, the union that represents registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and technicians, said at a 5 p.m. news conference at the union's offices about a block from the hospital. Talks ended around 4 p.m., after L+M representatives "refused to even make a counter-offer or continue to meet with us," Kotecki said.
Behind him were stacked dozens of freshly printed blue-and-white picket signs workers will be carrying outside the hospital today, and in front were about 50 union members, Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio and local NAACP chapter President Don Wilson.
Rhetoric has hardened on both sides leading up to the decision to strike, with each accusing the other of being unwilling to consider its proposals or engage in productive dialogue.
"As negotiations continued in recent days, it became increasingly apparent that union representatives were not prepared to negotiate in good faith," Bruce Cummings, president and chief executive officer of L+M, said in a statement. None of the hospital's proposals was ever put before the union membership for its consideration, he added.
L+M said it has brought in between 150 and 250 replacement nurses and technicians who will be on the job today, and sought to assure the public that it would continue to provide good care.
"While this development is disappointing, I would like to reassure our patients and communities that the hospital is functioning, and we remain focused on providing patient care," Cummings said.
The union said members would strike for four days, until 11 p.m. Saturday when workers would return to their jobs under the terms of the contract that expired Nov. 16. The hospital, however, said there would be a "lockout" of striking workers starting at 11 p.m. Saturday until a new contract is signed, because an on-again, off-again strike would be too disruptive.
In response, the union said it would attempt to escort workers back to their jobs after the four-day strike. It is seeking an injunction from the National Labor Relations Board to force the hospital to stop what the union considers an illegal lockout. L+M spokesman Mike O'Farrell said the hospital will have security in place "to monitor all situations."
"Workers will be welcome back when an agreement is reached," O'Farrell said.
The union does not have a strike fund, so striking workers will go without pay for the days they are out of work.
"It's going to be a hardship," union spokesman Matt O'Connor said.
O'Farrell said that while the number of replacement workers is far below the number of employees on strike, the hospital can operate with fewer workers because many of the striking workers are part-time. The hospital is curtailing some services, however, rescheduling elective surgeries that were to take place from today to Friday, closing two patient units and consolidating two others, O'Farrell said. In addition, no balloon angioplasty procedures will be done after 6 a.m. today until the striking workers are back on the job.
"We're managing our patient census in the safest way possible," O'Farrell said.
Dr. Robert Keltner, who was at the hospital Tuesday and is a former member of the L+M board of directors, said some patients have asked to be transferred to other hospitals.
"It's really disrupting," he said. "Even if this is settled, there's going to be a feeling of bad blood."
The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich received two L+M patients on Monday and is now accepting critical care and medical-surgical patients diverted from L+M, Backus spokesman Shawn Mawhiney said.
O'Farrell said that while the economic impact of the strike on the hospital is unclear, "obviously, it will be significant." The hospital, while celebrating recent significant achievements such as the opening of the cancer center, the purchase of The Westerly Hospital and its 100th anniversary, ended fiscal 2013 with its first negative operating margin in at least a decade.
O'Farrell said the rapidly changing health care landscape means the hospital cannot give all the workers the 100 percent job security guarantees they are seeking in a new, three-year contract. The hospital's last proposal to the union, he said, would have given job security guarantees to "90 percent of the RNs and 50 percent of the LPN-techs." There are about 540 registered nurses and 250 LPNs and technicians.
The union is seeking to prevent the hospital from transferring outpatient services to affiliates outside the main hospital without pledges that all unionized jobs would go with them. It has unfair labor practice charges pending against the hospital for previous transfers.
"We just want to be able to follow the work, if the services are moving," Lisa D'Abrosca, president of the registered nurses union, said.
In addition to pickets planned for today, the union also is planning a rally at noon on Friday outside the hospital's Montauk Avenue entrance.
O'Farrell said the state Department of Public Health has been kept apprised of the situation and the hospital's plans for maintaining patient care during the strike.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy issued a statement Tuesday afternoon stating that he was "extremely disappointed" about the strike at L+M. Earlier this fall, Malloy released a letter critical of recent decisions at L+M resulting in layoffs and program cuts.
"While it certainly takes two to negotiate, leadership at L+M have shown no desire to reach consensus, as evidenced by their behavior today," Malloy said. "To walk out on the last day with more than nine hours left (before the strike deadline) shows a blatant disregard for their employees and, equally important, the patients they care for."
"There is simply too much at stake," Malloy said. "Both sides need to get back to the table and work out their differences."
U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, also weighed in on the strike. In a joint statement released Tuesday evening, they urged the hospital and the union to resume efforts to reach an agreement "that offers fair compensation and job security to workers, while affording the hospital a means of maintaining financial stability."

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Kindergarten is a big name, a big place and there are a lot of big kids. Be positive about the experience, but if your child has questions, answer them as honestly as you can.
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Make sure to visit the new school during the summer. Many schools are open during the summer, so go in and take a look around, if possible.
Instill as much independence in your child as possible
Being independent includes the child being able to get shoes on and off, zipping a jacket or using Velcro. Make sure the child can open and close things, like backpacks and lunchboxes, by themselves.
Establish a routine before the opening of school
Another key step to preparing your child for kindergarten is to get your child into a routine long before school starts. This includes establishing an early bedtime, rising in the morning, as well as dressing and eating breakfast according to or close to school hours. That way it’s not a shock to their system on the first day.
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Parent involvement is important in the home and in the classroom. Volunteer to read during story time, to share cultural traditions, or to be a lunch guest are all ways for parents to feel that they are a part of their child’s school life.

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Listen to Banjara’s recitation of Faiz’s Nazim Hikmut. Title : Nazim Hikmut (zindan se aik khat) By Faiz Ahmed FAiz Vol.: Sham-e-Shear Yarn Topic: self-imposed exile.
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Maintenance night was a success and it wore off on today as well. I managed weave in all ends on my rainbow sweater and block it too. That really earned me the luxury to cast on something new. But, the thought of all these buttons over the past few months got me thinking. It seems people have different ideas on how to sew buttons and I figure I could share how I do it. I prefer sewing with the yarn I used for knitting, preferably with one of the ends I have to weave in anyway. Then I use the same end for all the buttons, without cutting it in between. That might be good or bad but one thing that I think is good is that it’s only the last button sewn that might fall off (or will at least fall off first) since the others are attached with the same thread. That means that none of the middle buttons can be pulled off just like that (unless you cut the yarn of course) which feels especially reassuring when it comes to baby sweaters. Babies like to pull at things and it would be bad if they managed to pull off a button and put it in the mouth. That’s my prefered method of sewing buttons.


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PHUKET: A striped dolphin found washed up on Nai Yang Beach on Tuesday most likely died from the consumption of a plastic bag, explained marine experts today.
“It was about 15 years old, 2.45 meters long and approximately 90 kilograms. It had a wound near its eye,” said Patcharaporn Gaewmong, a Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) veterinarian. “The results from blood samples we took showed that it died from a blood infection.”
Veterinarians have yet to determine the exact illness.
“In most cases where dolphins have these symptoms, they have usually eaten a plastic bag that they mistook as a jellyfish,” Dr Patcharaporn said.
“Clear plastic bags thrown in the sea by a human can look very similar to a jellyfish, and dolphins love eating jelly fish. The plastic bag will affect the intestines and, if they do not receive any treatment, they will die.”
Dr Patcharaporn noted that plastic bags and other rubbish are often thrown into the sea by people on tour boats.
“I ask that tour operators and tourists please help by not throwing rubbish into the sea,” Dr Patcharaporn said.
“This can affect marine life, especially dolphins and sea turtles. If the tourists keep littering the sea, I am afraid there will be no turtles or dolphins for future generations to enjoy.”
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An analysis of black comedy from Dick Gregory to Dave Chappelle, a comparative study of enslavement and incarceration, the history of the Firestone Company in Liberia—research projects as diverse as these grow out of our roundtable capstone class.
We study the experience of black people around the globe. You come to see them as globally connected and situated in broad historical and theoretical contexts shared across many societies.
Analyzing Drew yearbooks and interviewing faculty from the 1960s, our students studied Drew’s role in the civil rights era, including a speech given by Martin Luther King Jr. at Drew in 1964.
A hallmark of our program is our active collaboration across perceived boundaries between disciplines. Students come to understand that those supposed boundaries have no organic existence. We model the complexities of human beings and human relationships in real life.
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I intern with the American Conference on Diversity, a nonprofit in New Jersey looking at diversity issues regarding access to higher education. Our main topic is affirmative action, and whether it works and is good for the African-American community.
Pan-African studies made me more aware of the experiences of the African diaspora—not just blacks in the United States, but in the Caribbean, Africa and Europe. It gave me more knowledge about black people around the world.
The interdisciplinary combination of anthropology, psychology and sociology gave me an intellectual perspective on Pan-African studies. It’s been crucial in my identity formation as a black American. Check out Kiah’s audio slideshow.
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Though a recent movie version was eradicated due to Jodie Foster’s and Robert Redford’s defections, the Hot Zone book — a true story about a highly deadly and contagious African rain forest virus that sprang up in the ’80s — is thriving. The book debuted on the nonfiction chart at No. 10, with 210,000 copies in print after five press runs. And why shouldn’t it be a best-seller? Could there be anything more entertaining than a book about a filovirus that kills + nine out of 10 whom it infects — and in particularly excruciating and disgusting ways, too.
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Full disclosure --
I spent a portion of my life on the Gulf. We used to go camping at a place called Longboat Key, which in those days, circa 1964, was completely unspoiled. The pines came all the way down to the white beach. You could camp anywhere, at the edge of the pines, and hear the wind sighing all night long. This was Longchenpa's "edges of the wildwood of inner calm, together with the cool moonlight of compassion."
We had an exchange student with us, a young man from Thailand named Tharanong Buatong, who we just called "Do." He had already been a monk for two years -- I think at Wat Plai Doi, I am not sure -- which was more or less compulsory for young people in those days. Do had a natural, effortless, reverence for life that expressed itself many ways.
"Bua Tong" is a Thai sunflower.
The fishermen at Longboat Key used to plant their reels in the sand, and leave their lines cast out into the surf. The waterbirds would come skimming across the water at dusk, and get entangled in the lines. Do and me used to sneak along the beach and cut the lines, so the fish would not be tempted, and the birds would not drown.
Now, quite naturally, everything has changed. Longboat Key is one big real estate development. If there are any pine trees left, I'll wager they were trucked in from elsewhere. The young Thai monk and the widow's crazy son are gone. I heard that Do became a general, and I of course became a deliberate failure. Nevertheless, it would be fair to say that Do and me have probably always carried a little bit of the Gulf along with us, like grains of sand in the bottom of a pocket.
How sad my old friend must feel, when he hears what we have done to the Gulf.
Because we have divided all that we seem to experienceinto polar opposites founded on mistaken notions of "them" and "us"We trade ever-present satisfactionFor temporary dreamsbelieving in the illusion of happiness and gain.
When, from the lust for independencein this world of interdependence,we selfishly cut open the earth's veinsI pray we remember the planet's wounded watersand how, from ignorance, we injured all beings in and around them
The shores that map our aspiration for water and earthdo not delimit primordial perfectionwhich is spacious and profound:by resting in one placeradiant blessings reach beyond the idea of boundaries
It is not for the inhabited waters alone we praybut for the wild places we do not always remember to seethis great ocean of misery that seems to come and gowhen we close our eyes, when we open our eyesInstantly evaporated when we open our hearts
May mistaken notions be tamed,May always possible perfection be realizedMay peace born within us heal the damage we have doneMay life be comfortably sustained for all sentient beings who sufferBy the merit of our clear awakeningBy the power of truth,
May there spontaneously come an end to the disharmony of the elements
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The Road Haulage Association will pursue the case for compensation from the truck manufacturers involved in a coordinated truck price fixing cartel.
RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “As the representative body with sole responsibility for UK road freight operators, we consider ourselves duty-bound to acknowledge and act upon our members’ wishes. They have made it clear that they feel aggrieved at the news of a truck pricing cartel and are looking to us to represent them.”
The Association’s board of directors (comprising member-elected individuals from RHA member companies) met last week to discuss the European Commission’s £2.5bn fine. Their unanimous decision was that the Association should progress compensation claims on behalf of its members.
The price-fixing relates specifically to the market for the manufacturing of medium (weighing between 6 to 16 tonnes) and heavy trucks (weighing over 16 tonnes). The European Commission's investigation revealed that MAN, Volvo/Renault, Daimler (Mercedes-Benz), Iveco and DAF had all been involved.
Jim French, RHA national chairman and director of PD Portcentric Logistics, said: “This is a serious issue for the haulage industry – both for hauliers in general and our members in particular. The road transport sector works to extremely tight margins and the truck itself is the largest capital investment our members make. Therefore they are looking for compensation from the manufacturers.
Due to the large number of interested parties, the process of claiming compensation will be complex. But the RHA has been in discussions with its legal advisors to progress the matter further.
French added: “We are keen to maintain the amicable and close working relationship we have always enjoyed with the truck manufacturers, as they have with their customers. We would seek to act in a way which resolves the interests of our members as swiftly and as appropriately as possible.
“I wish to make it clear that the Road Haulage Association will not, itself, be benefitting from any financial action.”


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While global surface temperature records continue to fall, warming seas raise the spectre of irreversible melting in Antarctica [28 October 2014| Peter Boyer]
Some news we could have done without: Planet Earth has just had its warmest September since global thermometer records began 134 years ago.
That came straight after the warmest August and, a month or two earlier, the warmest May and June. There have been quite a few such monthly records in recent years. By contrast, the last time the world had a coolest-on-record month was nearly 100 years ago, in December 1916.
The 12-month period to September was the warmest ever recorded, and 2014 is on track to be the warmest calendar year on record. Remarkably, all this has happened in the absence of an El Niño weather event, which would have caused even greater warming.
Such surface temperature information (this comes from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is prima facie evidence that we have long-term climate warming. An even more telling indicator of this is the great block of ice to our south.
The huge Antarctic ice sheet holds 70 per cent of the world’s fresh water and over 90 per cent of its ice, which being mostly well above sea level has the potential to cause a big rise in ocean waters around the world. If it lost even a quarter of its ice, seas would be 15 metres higher.
Taken as a whole, the ice sheet of Antarctica has been slow to respond to a warming atmosphere and ocean. Satellite instruments are revealing that increased snowfall is actually making part of the ice sheet bigger. But this is more than countered elsewhere by coastal melting caused by a warming ocean.
Antarctica as a whole is losing 300 million tonnes of ice a day, mainly around the coast of West Antarctica and the Antarctic Peninsula, south of South America. A 2013 research paper reported ice loss on the Peninsula had risen tenfold in 1000 years.
But satellites can give only a broad-brush picture. To know what’s happening in particular places we need information on the ground, which is where “Necklace” comes in.
The scientists who coined that title describe it as an “over-engineered acronym”, somehow derived from “network for the collection of knowledge on the melt of Antarctic ice shelves”. But it’s an apt name for a project that aims to encircle the continent with ice measuring stations.
The Antarctic coastline is punctuated by massive slabs of ice, hundreds of metres thick and sometimes covering many thousands of square kilometres, fastened to the main ice mass but also floating on the sea. It’s from these ice shelves that icebergs are formed.
By slowing the rate at which ice flows into the sea, ice shelves help to keep Antarctic ice in place. Past events have shown that when ice shelves break up the ice banked up behind flows much faster, so if we know how they’re changing we have a good handle on the status of the whole ice sheet.
UK scientists have developed a specialised downward-looking portable radar device that can be left on the surface of ice shelves to measure the thickness of the ice underneath them down to the last millimetre, along with the rate at which it flows and compresses.
Advanced long-life batteries enable each radar to make several measurements a day over several years, storing the data locally while transmitting a reduced data set via satellite to its research team.
This Antarctic summer the Necklace program gets into full swing with the roll-out of radar stations around the continent’s perimeter. Two of the units will be deployed on Amery Ice Shelf (southwest of Perth) by an Australian Antarctic Division team led by Hobart glaciologist Ben Galton-Fenzi.
The Necklace data will help to identify the points around the Antarctic coast where the greatest ice loss is occurring. That in turn will feed into a growing bank of information about the interaction of Antarctic ice with the Southern Ocean.
Besides causing Antarctic coastal sea levels to rise much faster than the global average of a little over 3 mm a year, the melting ice sheet is producing a layer of freshwater, which being lighter than saltwater floats on the ocean surface.
Recent Dutch, New Zealand and Australian research has identified two key effects of a freshwater surface layer: it freezes at a higher temperature than seawater causing more sea ice to form, and it prevents heat loss from subsurface water, increasing the melt rate underneath ice shelves.
That may help explain the anomaly of a small expansion in Antarctic sea ice at a time when Arctic sea ice is diminishing. It is also a troubling warning that the rate of ice sheet melting around the Antarctic coast today will get worse as the years pass.
• “BEYOND Left and Right: Politics in a Hotter Time” is this year’s Richard Jones Memorial Lecture (Friday from 7.30 at the Stanley Burbury Theatre, University of Tasmania) to be delivered by David Orr, professor of environmental studies and politics at Oberlin College, Ohio (US).


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- Cold therapy should always be used as soon as possible after an injury occurs and continued for the following 48 hours at 15 to 20 minute intervals or as advised by a medical professional.
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After an injury, blood vessels that deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells are damaged and cannot remove waste. The cells around the injury increase their metabolism in an effort to consume more oxygen. When all of the oxygen is used up, the cells die. Blood cells and fluid seep into spaces around the muscle, resulting in swelling and bruising. When cold therapy is applied, it lowers the temperature of the damaged tissue and constricts local blood vessels. This slows metabolism and the consumption of oxygen, therefore reducing the rate of cell damage and decreasing fluid build-up. Cold therapy can also numb nerve endings and help reduce pain.
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First phase of Home-ownership Project complete
A total of 65 one,- two- and three–bedroom units with full amenities and fenced-in yards were unveiled during a handover ceremony in Tsumeb, attended by Oshikoto Regional Councillor Lebbius Tobias, Tsumeb Mayor Linekela Shetekela and a host of Dundee and NHE officials, together with a large group of Dundee employees who officially took occupancy of their new dwellings. “This is a proud moment for all of us,“ said Hans Nolte, Vice President and General Manager of Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb, which owns and operates the copper-producing Tsumeb smelter. “Today, everybody is a winner!” he said. In the absence of the Governor of the Oshikoto Region, Hon. Penda Ndakolo, Councillor Tobias read the speech in which was noted “The importance of housing in Namibia and elsewhere relates to the multiple roles that homes and property ownership play in the economy and society. To an individual, housing refers not only to the fulfilment of a basic need for shelter, but it also constitutes a significant part of the wealth of an individual or a family.
” Councillor Tobias congratulated Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb for “stepping up to the plate in assisting the government [with] housing delivery countrywide.” “Government policies recognise that both the public and private sectors have a role to play in the effective provision of affordable housing and the financing thereof,” Tobias said. “In this regard Dundee has set a sterling example of what can be achieved through consultation, innovation and collaboration with the key stakeholders, namely the company’s lower-level employees, the Mineworkers Union of Namibia and the National Housing Enterprise.” Phase One of the two-phase project, which kicked off in March 2013, involved the construction of 65 houses for employees in the lower-job grades working at the smelter who meet certain ownership and financing criteria. The second phase of the project will see the erection of an additional 80-100 houses. Land for the housing scheme was purchased by Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb from the Tsumeb Municipality. Dundee is also paid for the construction of streets and the installation of water, electricity and sewerage services. Lower-level smelter workers who meet certain terms and conditions can purchase an NHE-built house without having to pay a deposit, with mortgage payments deducted from their monthly salary. Should an employee wish to sell the house, he/she can make a deal with another qualifying smelter employee or sell the house back to the company at fair market value, in which case Dundee would re-sell the house to another employee who meets the ownership criteria. “This initiative was envisaged as far back as 2010 when Dundee Precious Metals Inc. of Canada acquired the Tsumeb Smelter from Weatherly Mining and started looking for ways to give employees a chance to become home owners,” said Isai Nekundi, Dundee Manager for Stakeholder and Administrative Affairs. “Together with NHE, we have found both a suitable and sustainable way forward.”
“Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb is committed to assisting employees in improving their living standards, especially those in the lower ranks who have difficulty in obtaining bank financing to build homes,” Nekundi added. “We see this project as being good not only for our employees – who are our most valuable resource – but also a boost for Tsumeb as a whole.


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Alchemmy has been selected as a UK Leading Management Consultancy in 5 different categories.
The programme, which is supported by The Times and now in its sixth year, provides a listing of the UK Management Consultancies most recommended by their clients and peers. Compiled by Statista, the data company, it rates consultants across 15 sectors and for 14 types of specialist work.
The categories that Alchemmy have been recognised for are:
Sally Jenner, Executive Director and Transport Lead said: We were delighted to receive this award from the Financial Times. Having worked in transport for over 35 years it’s a privilege to help the sector return from Covid and find new and efficient ways to come back stronger than ever. To be recognised for our work in Aviation and Rail is very rewarding for us at Alchemmy and I hope reflects the passion and professionalism of all the teams and the real change we’re proud to deliver to the clients we partner with.
Gary Watts, Director and Public Sector Lead said: We have a brilliant team who have been working tirelessly to make a difference in the Public and Social sector over the last two years – the care and focus they have is second to none, I couldn’t be prouder that they’ve been given this award – a first for Alchemmy in this sector.
Rob Price, Executive Director and Digital Lead said: Amongst other work, we’ve developed momentum in the last year advising on the use cases and business models around the implementation of Digital Twins and its great to see this recognised in all three of our awards around Digital Transformation, Data Analytics and Big Data combining in our support – in this case – to the IT and Technology industry.
Ben Middleton, Managing Director said: We are very grateful to our clients for their recognition of the positive impact we have made for them. This year’s recognition in five categories is reward for the hard work our Alchemmists have put in to help us take some sizable leaps forward as a company on multiple fronts. It is testament to our wonderful team who have maintained the focus on quality work and care for our clients whilst Alchemmy has grown significantly, allowing us to now help many more clients with their challenging problems.
You can find out more information about this year’s UK’s Leading Management Consultants listing here.
Alchemmy is an ambitious consultancy based in London, Bristol, and Nottingham. It helps its clients with their strategic ambitions, turning strategy into sustainable and lasting change. With clients in Rail; Aviation; Retail and Consumer; Defence and Security, Alchemmy helps its clients to gain clarity around growth strategy; improve their organisations and operations; bring their data to life and intelligently automate their businesses in a sustainable, responsible, and secure way. Alchemmy’s firm belief is that people must be at the heart of every successful change.


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If you are interested in knowing more about these cool challenges check out Linda Ledbetter's blog HERE!
We are using Tim Holtz's great new idea book called Compendium of Curiosities. Such a cool resource!
I created this monochromatic panel using Club Scrap POPs.
The stamp is also Club Scrap from the Henna collection.
I used Peeled Paint Distress Ink.
The pocket watch nail head from Club Scrap.
The gears, Simplify tag, and spinner are Idea ology from Tim Holtz.
The gems are from my stash.
Thanks for stopping by!

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Release date: March 7, 2019
Bossier Parish Community College Theatre Arts students were selected as finalists following their competition in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), Region VI, February 25-28 in Abilene, Texas. Mikah Thomas, along with his acting partner, Kelsi Canada, qualified as a finalist with his acting entry in the annual Irene Ryan Scholarship Competition. Michael Rogers qualified as a finalist with his vocal performance in the Musical Theatre Initiative Competition (MTI).
As an Irene Ryan finalist, Thomas and his partner presented two scenes and one solo acting presentation in the festival’s spotlighted “Showcase of Scenes.” The Irene Ryan Acting Competition is funded by a foundation established by the late stage and screen actress, Irene Ryan, best remembered for her portrayal of “Granny” in the “Beverly Hillbillies” Television series.
The KCACTF Region Six Irene Ryan Acting Competition drew 180 nominated undergraduate and graduate acting teams representing 50 colleges and universities from Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, and New Mexico. Thirty-two teams qualified for the semi-final round of the competition. Mikah Thomas’ team was one of the twelve teams that qualified for the final round, representing ten colleges, including BPCC.
Rogers performed a full song and 32-bar cut for the Musical Theatre Initiative Final Showcase. The initiative’s goal is to celebrate and recognize outstanding musical theatre students associated with productions from Region VI. Over the past eight years, the MTI competition has seen a growth in participation and is now the final event of the competition weekend.
The KCACTF MTI Region VI musical theatre competition selected 14 finalists from a group of 87 nominated undergraduates and graduates. Rogers represented BPCC as one of the finalists from seven different colleges to compete in the final round.
Both competitions give nominees the chance to compete for scholarships and the chance to perform in the Kennedy Center and the National Festival in Washington, D.C., in April. “Seeing that our training at BPCC held up against universities and graduate programs at KCACTF was a very encouraging experience,” said Thomas.
“Overall, the trip was full of laughs and I feel that I’ve grown a lot as a performer from it.”
A total of nine BPCC students competed at the Region VI Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. In addition to Thomas, the Irene Ryan nominees and their partners were Malicia Owens and Regina Williams, Myeleke Saimon and John Medlin, and Annie Barker and Jaren Stringer. Annie Barker and Myeleke Saimon also competed in the MTI event. Students who participated in separate competitions were John Medlin for the Student Dramaturgy Award and Michael Rogers for the Design and Technical Management Award.
Dr. Ray Scott Crawford, Dean of Communication and Performing Arts, attended the festival as well, coaching BPCC’s acting teams for the competition. Crawford also serves as a regional respondent throughout the year leading up to KCACTF Region VI, giving critical feedback to a number of productions looking to compete at the regional festival.
For more information on BPCC’s Communication and Performing Arts programs, contact Kim Condon at email@example.com or 318-678-6525.


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What Do Sex Addiction and Groundhog Day Have In Common?
Do you remember the movie Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray and Andie McDowell? Bill Murray’s character, Phil Connors, is stuck reliving the same day over and over. At first he is anxious and then becomes agitated with the repetition of the same day, over and over, again. With the pattern of repetition set, he begins to manipulate situations to his advantage. The cycle escalates to the point where he hedonistically lives like there is no tomorrow, without consequences. He is relegated to live a pattern that he would prefer not to repeat.
I have heard those who struggle with sex addiction describe how much they can identify with a repetition portrayed in the movie of living the same day, over and over, again. Sex addicts describe a pattern of living hedonistically without care or concern of the consequences and manipulating situations to their advantage. They describe being stuck in a pattern they can’t escape and don’t understand how to get out of to live differently.
Phil Connors begins to live differently when he makes a conscious decision to change the habit of his life. When he consciously makes different choices outside the pattern, his life is not doomed to a cycle he’d prefer not to repeat. Instead of trying to manipulate situations and the people around him, he learns to become present to their needs and offers service to others based on those needs. Until Phil moves beyond his self-centeredness, learns to be authentic, and live with humility; he stays stuck in a pattern he can’t break.
Similarly, addiction gets set up by a series of faulty patterns unconsciously repeated over and over to the point one can’t escape their own Groundhog Day. Recovery begins by creating new healthy patterns, consciously. 12-Step meetings for Sex Addiction are where sex addicts can learn to break the patterns that have plagued them for so long. Sex addicts in recovery recognize their powerlessness over the repetition of their day, and break the cycle by doing differently, one day at a time. Instead of manipulating those around them, they become present to themselves and those to whom they surround themselves in recovery. Living free from addiction requires humility. Living in recovery, means living authentically. The flip side of the addictive cycle is a cycle of presence, humility, and accountability. Sex addicts must be accountable to themselves, those they surround themselves with, and to their relationships. Conscious habits break faulty patterns.
Will you live Groundhog Day again tomorrow?


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Xavi is delighted to see Lionel Messi match his all-time appearance record at Barcelona, with the Argentine set for a767th outing for the Blaugrana on Monday, and hopes that bar will be raised higher and the Argentine icon spends “many more seasons” at Camp Nou.
Another entry to the history books is set to be made by thesix-time Ballon d’Or winner before the current campaign comes to a close, with theone-club man emulating the efforts of an iconic former team-mate.
Questions continue to be askedof Messi’s ongoing presence in Barcelona however, as his current contract runs down towardsthe summer.
Speaking with Mundo Deportivo, Xavi said of Messi matching his appearance haul: “You could see that Leo would end up surpassing me.
“If he did not leave Barca it was clear that he would add many more games and he is still young to continue playing, he has a lot of football left, so he can play many more games. It had to be Leo.
“It is fair that the best player in history is the one who has played in the Barca shirt the most times. It is an honour that the best player in the world, and for me in history, is the one who surpasses me.
“Leo is like that, he’s insurmountable, you can’t compete with him because he always wins.”
Xavi added on Messi’s future: “I hope he can add many more games as a Barca player and leave a historic figure, I hope that he will be at Barca for many more seasons.”
Goal has learned that the 33-year-old will not be making any decision on his future until the end of the season.Speculation continues to rage regarding what his next move will be, but the only official confirmation will come from him.
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are among those said to be keeping a close eye on developments at Barcawith both sides keen on doing a deal, but they are having to be patient as the 2020-21 campaign plays out.
As he reaches another notable milestone, it is difficult to see anybody getting close to the numbers Messi has posted over the course of a quite remarkable career.
In his 766 appearances for Barca to date, a stunning return of 659 goals has been recorded. Those efforts have contributed to 10 Liga title triumphs and the collection of four Champions League crowns.
His record-matching appearance for Barca will come against Huesca on Monday, before edging clear of Xavi when facing Real Sociedad on Sunday.
Source : goal.com


Winners of Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce Lifeguard of the Year Award, from left, are Andrew Hudson from the Seashore State Park and Capt. Rick Rykaczewski; Bethany Beach Patrol Capt. Joe Donnelly and Christian Sears; South Bethany Beach Patrol member Tommy Mullin and Capt. Ryan Dacey; Fenwick Beach Patrol Capt. Tim Ferry and Cailey Aburn; Sea Colony Beach Patrol Capt. Dave Griffith and Logan Linden; Middlesex Beach Patrol Capt. Justin Vorhees and Josh Meltzer and North Bethany Beach Patrol Capt. Zach Jenney and Phillip Demott.
The atmosphere at the annual lifeguard awards presented by the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce was quite a departure from years past.
For 20 years, the Chamber presented awards to the guards at an 8 a.m. breakfast, then it was off to work on the beaches. But as the sun set over Fenwick Island Thursday night, the honored lifeguards could kick back and relax to the mellow sound of Ryan Tennis and the Clubhouse Band while enjoying the celebration to end the season.
"Sometimes the lifeguards go unnoticed, so for the town to put on something like this is a pretty special thing," said Bethany Beach ...


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Violent, Mid-Night Raids on Homes of Judges: Disgraceful Abuse of Power and Rueful Disrespect for Judicial Branch
From Friday, the 7th of October, till the early hours of Saturday, the 8th December 2016, armed detachments of the State Security Service (“SSS”) reportedly stormed the residences of a number of Judges (and Justices of the Supreme Court) in various locations in Nigeria, (Gombe, FCT Abuja, Kano, Enugu, Sokoto and Port Harcourt), and, for several hours, ransacked their houses. Where they could not gain access to the houses, they reportedly broke down the houses’ doors as has been witnessed by media footage.
SSS officials also reportedly physically manhandled and threatened to shoot residents who refused to give them access to particular houses. A number of Judges were arrested, as well as two Justices of the Supreme Court (Justices Sylvester Ngwuta and John Okoro).
The arrests occurred in the early hours of the morning of Saturday, 8th October 2016. Search warrants were reportedly procured for the search of the premises of some, but not all the Judges/Justices whose homes were invaded.
Raids Attack Independence of Judiciary and its Form Denigrates Judiciary
Access to Justice condemns this unfortunate and contemptuous attack on the Nigerian Judiciary and the degrading invasion of Judges’ residences in the manner (and at the times of the day) the various raids occurred.
The form which the raids and arrests took is degrading, abrasive and traumatizing. It is despotic for officials of one branch of government to treat those of another branch in a manner that completely lacks respect and decorum: these attacks represent an invidious and insidious threat to the independence of the Judiciary.
The SSS says the raids were part of corruption investigations. Access to Justice, and other stakeholders have often expressed concerns about corruption in Judiciary and the slow progress being made to tackle it, but this is no legitimate way to tackle corruption.
Breaking into Judges houses, assaulting their relatives, and arresting them in the time of night they were, over-reaches the boundaries of how the SSS can legitimately conduct its business in a democratic government.
The tactics used by the SSS in these incidents are scaremongering, and we are concerned that it may be calculated to intimidate Judges who are opposed to the government’s persistent disobedience of court orders.
If the government or its agencies have any suspicions against judges, the government is entitled to pursue these complaints in a procedurally fair and legitimate way. Judges would be expected to honour any invitations from government agencies where an investigation is being done. This is the way anti-corruption agencies have treated many of those it is currently prosecuting. Why is the government denying judges this procedure?
There is something yet more portentous about what these incidents represent: if judges can be treated in this way, what rights do ordinary citizens have? Is this government serving notice that it will not anymore observe restraints or protocols that regulate inter-branch relationships, but will ride roughshod over everything in its way, including the due process rights afforded by the constitution to any and everyone?
President Muhammadu Buhari’s government must respect the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary and must rein in the excesses of its agencies.
The government must denounce the actions of the SSS, investigate this assault on the Judiciary, express its regrets and reassurances to the Judiciary and ensure that those who authorized these assaults on judges and their households are disciplined.
The government must further address concerns that its agencies may be using the investigation of corruption allegations as a means to cower judges, and cajole them into silence, or as a way to intimidate Judges who question the administration’s fledging respect for the rule of law and court orders.
The president must assure Nigerians that the Judiciary will never again, during his administration, be denigrated in this manner.
Director, Access to Justice
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RAY-BAN Stories Smart Glasses with Charging Case – Capture, Share + Listen
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GH is about 6 coming out of the tap, according to API test kit. I don't get the white water line or crusty build up on my filter stem that is caused by high calcium load. It's kinda slimy once I start rubbing it off, but initially its just kind of a soft solid. I guess its biofilm, but its strange to me that it is no where else in my tank. Anywhere. Weird!
Might be something with the material that is on the airline tubing.
If you had a spare section of the material and place it on the opposite end of the tank, it should grow the same build up if that is the case.
Otherwise it might just have something to do with that area of the tank, if circulation isn't the best.
Don't know for sure though. Just guesses.


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It’s the first day of the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival and we’re here trying out all kinds of food and drinks!
We’ve already had some great eats, and we’ve also been checking out the new merchandise and live entertainment around the park. But we’re just getting started! There’s so much more to eat, so come along with us to try out all the food and drinks over at La Isla Fresca!
La Isla Fresca is a returning booth, but the menu over here is completely different from last year’s festival! It’s comprised of both new items other Items from different booths or EPCOT festivals. The booth is located between the Morocco and France pavilions in World Showcase.
There are various arepas on the menu, as well as some tropical drinks!
So, let’s try some food!
First, we got the Arepas topped with melted queso fresco for $5. This item was also at Festival of the Holidays in 2019 over at the Feast of the Three Kings booth. We thought these arepas were pretty good, but they could have used some more interesting flavors. They’re very doughy, which is to be expected with arepas, but they really needed something besides the queso fresco to soak up more flavor.
Next, we got the Arepa topped with shrimp, crushed avocado ají, and tomato sauce for $6.75. This was also at the Feast of the Three Kings Booth from Festival of the Holidays in 2019.
This arepa had exactly what the plain ones were missing — lots of interesting flavors! It came with three large shrimp on top, and the aji is packing some definite heat. We also really enjoyed the big chunks of fresh avocado on top. This was one of our favorite dishes, and we loved how the arepa soaked in all of the flavors.
After that, we tried a new Arepa! This one is topped with chorizo for $6.25.
This dish also had a tone of flavor, but it wasn’t quite as spicy as the shrimp one. The chorizo had plenty of spices in it, and if you love Mexican food, we think this will be a great choice for you.
To enjoy these dishes, you’ve got to like arepas. Some people may think they’re too dry in general, but that’s just the nature of this particular food.
La Isla Fresca at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival 🤩
— Arepas topped w/ melted queso fresco
— Arepa topped w/ shrimp, crushed avocado ají, and tomato sauce
— Arepa topped w/ chorizo
PLUS we got the Coconut Key Lime Ale, Tropical Perception White Sangria, & Tropical Breeze 🍹 pic.twitter.com/rJmave6mkN
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) March 2, 2022
Finally, for dessert, we got the new Coconut Tres Leches. This is a vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut for $4.50. This item is also part of the Garden Grace this year!
This cake was so good that we really wish we had the recipe! The coconut flavor was there, but it wasn’t too overwhelming.
The cake is super moist but not to the point of being soaked through. This was one of our favorite desserts at the festival!
Now, for the drinks! We tried all three drinks here, including the tropical breeze, Tropical Perception White Sangriaand the Coconut Key Lime Ale.
the new tropical breeze consists of lemonade, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup for $4.50. You can also add rum to it for a total of $11. We thought this drink was delicious! It’s pretty sweet with the syrup added, but the grapefruit juice balances it out nicely. The lemonade also has a sour note, so you’re getting all kinds of flavors in this drink. Overall, super refreshing and tasty!
After that, we got the new Tropical Perception White Sangria for $11. This drink is very citrusy and a little bit sweet, but it’s still very refreshing. It pairs well with the spicy arepas.
The last drink available over here is the Coconut Key Lime Alewhich is $5 for 6 oz. other $9 for 12 oz. This was available in past years over at The Citrus Blossom, but it’s new to this booth! This beer was surprisingly delicious to us.
This was one of our favorite booths at this festival! The only things we didn’t love were the plain arepas, but everything else really delivered on flavor. We can’t decide if we love the shrimp or chorizo arepas more. And that cake for dessert was *chef’s kiss* amazing. You really don’t want to miss this festival booth!
Stay tuned to DFB for more reviews from Flower and Garden Festival!
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Will you be visiting Flower and Garden Festival this year? Let us know in the comments!

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Apple's iOS App Store has hit the 30 billion download mark and paid out over £3 billion to developers, company CEO Tim Cook announced when he took the stage at the 2012 World Worldwide Developers Conference.
Cupertino's resident sheriff also used his keynote speech Monday to take a shot at Apple's rivals, specifically tablets running the competing Google Android OS, pointing out that his company's App Store boasts over 650,000 apps, 225,000 of which are custom designed for iPad. Only a "few hunded" apps are available on other platforms, he said.
Cook also ventured that Apple's App Store boasts more than 400 million active accounts with credit cards registered to the iTunes Store - which incorporates App Store buys - making it the Internet's largest holder of customer credit details.
The App Store would continue to expand its reach, Cook offered, noting that the popular download centre had plans to expand to a further 32 countries - a move that would bring App Store access to 155 nations in total.
Fan boys were understandably most interested in Monday's product upgrade revelations - which included a Retina display for the top MacBook Pro and the announcement of an autumn launch for iOS 6 - though the Apple chief's more business orientated declarations will no doubt interest developers, competitors, and keen market observers in equal measure.


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Big or small, the Chancellor’s spending review announcements on social security were anything but fair.
Take the his most significant plan, to impose a ‘super-cap’ on the majority of working-age benefits. While Osborne has confirmed that out-of-work benefits will not be included in the cap, other key sources of support such as housing benefit, disability benefits and in-work support for those on low-incomes will all be subject to a nominal limit regardless of the actual levels of need.
So what does this mean in real-terms? If demand exceeds the (artificially capped) supply, benefits will have to be spread more thinly or eligibility restricted in other ways. Low-income families and individuals, then, will have to bear the cost of rising rents, ill-health, low pay and cuts to hours, all of which, of course, are factors beyond their control. It’s hard to see the fairness in that.
On a smaller scale, the announcement that those who lose their jobs will not be eligible for support until seven days have elapsed is mean-spirited in the extreme. While the sums may not seem huge (a couple would lose £64 a week as a result), this move can only cause more hardship in already hard times. How the new rule will work once Universal Credit (UC) is introduced is unclear: will claimants be able to access any of their UC award for the first seven days once all their benefits are rolled up into one? Denying claimants all sources of support in such a situation hardly seems fair either.
Look to the Treasury’s distributional analysis and the real story of the spending review is exposed. While the Chancellor made much of the fact that “those with the broadest shoulders are bearing the greatest burden”, the government’s charts (2.D and 2.E) show that those with the slimmest are being made to carry an almost equal amount of the pain. Fairness, then, is clearly very much in the eye of the beholder…


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Patricia Reed, Gertrude Contemporary Lecture
Wednesday 4 March, 7am
200 Gertrude Street200 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Free. No bookings required,
The second Gertrude Contemporary–Discipline lecture for 2015 will be given by Patricia Reed on Tuesday the 3rd of March, at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Reed’s lecture is co-presented with MADA — Monash University Art Design and Architecture. Her paper is titled 'Diagrammes and Futurity', and will include a response by Sean Dockray. More information about Patricia's lecture can be found here.
In association with Monash University Art, Design and Architecture.