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Arkansas health care providers are worried after news that a federal program that covers the costs of covid-19 treatments for uninsured patients will be ending within the next couple of weeks.
Such providers, including pharmacists, primary care physicians and hospitals, received notice last week from the Health Resources and Services Administration that its Covid-19 Uninsured Program is running out of funds after Congress declined to approve an additional $15 billion in pandemic relief spending sought by the Biden administration.
That means the program will stop accepting claims for covid testing and treatment for uninsured patients Tuesday. Vaccination claims for the uninsured will not be accepted after April 5, the announcement said. The Health Resources and Services Administration also said it could not guarantee there would be enough money to cover claims submitted before those deadlines.
Health care providers in Arkansas say the closure of the program raises several concerns. Without funding to reimburse costs for administering vaccines, covid-19 tests and treatments -- such as monoclonal antibodies and antiviral medications -- some providers will stop offering such services to people who do not have insurance.
"If this money runs out right now, we are going to have a lot of people in the state in a bind," said David Wroten, Arkansas Medical Society executive vice president. "If we want physicians to be able to test and treat patients who do not have insurance, this money is critical to be able to do that."
About 8.5% of Arkansans, or roughly 254,000, are not insured, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation's most recent data compiled last year.
"There are only two options," Wroten said. "Providers either absorb the cost or don't provide the service."
An increase in cases in Europe and China has led to concerns that limiting access to treatments that significantly lower the risk of severe illness and death could be catastrophic for Arkansans without insurance.
Should another wave hit the state, those people could become sicker and once again overwhelm emergency departments and intensive care units in hospitals already facing staffing shortages and exhausted nurses and doctors.
"Anytime the government pays for something and then takes it away, the problem with that is always limited access," said Jodiane Tritt, Arkansas Hospital Association executive vice president, adding that many hospitals in Arkansas, particularly in rural areas, are under financial distress because of the prolonged periods during the pandemic when elective procedures were halted.
Tritt said that she hopes hospitals "will still be able to absorb the costs" of offering covid-19 tests and other treatments, but that "it's possible in some parts of the state, public health infrastructure will have to pick up those access points that hospitals have been trying to augment."
"The last thing hospitals need is more infections with hospitalization that would have been prevented with vaccine use," she said.
Baptist Health is "currently assessing how this lack of funding will impact us in the future and our ability to broadly provide these services," Cara Wade, a spokesperson for the hospital system, said via email. "Like all health systems, we continue to navigate covid-19 community needs and funding for these functions is critical for our ability to continue to provide these services to all who need them."
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has not "received guidance information from CMS [Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services] or any other agency as to whether or not there will be another way for UAMS to recoup its costs for vaccinating uninsured patients," Leslie Taylor, a UAMS spokesperson, said via email.
UAMS has given more than 24,000 vaccine doses and performed more than 66,000 covid-19 tests on uninsured patients, Taylor said.
For vaccine administration, UAMS bills insurance providers, including the Health Resources and Services Administration, at $46 per dose, meaning the hospital and its clinics should be reimbursed about $1.1 million for those given to patients without health insurance. That money "allows us to try to recoup some of our costs for staffing and supplies," Taylor said.
Pharmacies, particularly independent ones -- which became key cogs in the health system during the pandemic, offering testing, vaccinations, antivirals and monoclonal antibody treatments -- will also have to limit services should funding not continue for the uninsured.
Like hospitals, pharmacies offering covid treatments have been stretched, with many hiring extra staffers, renting additional space for vaccine administration, traveling across the state to hold vaccine clinics and ordering extra supplies needed to treat patients.
"Moving forward, if this is what you can expect from the federal program, there will be providers who drop out if they can't count on being paid for the services rendered," said John Vinson, head of the Arkansas Pharmacists Association. "Why would they continue the service?"
The process to file a claim with the Health Resources and Services Administration program is cumbersome, Vinson said, meaning that the abrupt notice of the program's end left many independent pharmacies that operate with few employees scrambling to submit claims before the deadlines. Some pharmacies have tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of unpaid claims from the program, he said.
"It is a very difficult system to navigate," Vinson said. "We have members with tens of thousands of dollars at risk because of the announcement that came out."
To administer covid vaccines at his Doctor's Orders Pharmacy location in Pine Bluff, owner and pharmacist Lelan Stice hired additional employees, rented more space, paid out-of-pocket costs to set up vaccination clinics in rural areas and ordered supplies that the business would not usually carry, like intravenous poles and blood pressure cuffs to administer monoclonal antibody treatments.
Stice said the pharmacy's payroll increased by almost half a million dollars in 2021, compared with 2020. As of last Thursday, Doctor's Orders had 4,000 vaccine claims left to file by the April 5 deadline.
"We are at risk at a small pharmacy in Jefferson County for $40,000 in lost revenue for a mammoth amount of work that we did," Stice said. "That is just for vaccines. I have not looked at what we have for uninsured on monoclonal [antibodies] or the oral antivirals."
With ongoing expenses of additional employees, whom Stice is reluctant to let go out of fear that another coronavirus variant might hit the state, the pharmacist said he may have no choice but to stop offering covid treatments to those without insurance.
"Ethically you have to treat them, but legally you are not required to as a for-profit," he said. "So we will probably refer them to a hospital, and it will become a burden the hospital has to absorb."
"We can't provide these services for free and stay open," Stice said. "Insurance companies are barely covering our costs already."
Blake Torres, a pharmacist and owner of West Side Pharmacy in Benton, said that upon learning of the end of the program last week, he immediately stopped offering covid treatments to uninsured patients -- not only in Benton but at several other locations in Arkansas.
"We are having to turn people away," Torres said.
West Side Pharmacy alone has about $125,000 in outstanding claims for vaccines and monoclonal antibody treatments for uninsured patients, Torres said, adding that he knows of other pharmacies with outstanding claims exceeding $1 million.
"I feel betrayed and almost lied to by the government that I trust, that I took its word on, has now turned its back on me and other providers across the state and more importantly patients across the state," he said.
In an email sent last Wednesday to the offices of several lawmakers, including U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., and Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Torres urged Congress to extend the deadlines to submit claims to the program before it closes.
"We were told, 'thank you for stepping up to the plate, use your time and resources and your staffing to care for the uninsured and you will be reimbursed," Torres wrote. "Yet, here we are experiencing the opposite."
Cotton's office did not respond to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's request for comment on Thursday about the closure of the Covid-19 Uninsured Program.
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., said in an emailed statement that the "federal government has spent more than $6 trillion in covid-19 relief to fund investments in vaccines, treatments and testing," adding that he applauds "frontline workers whose efforts have helped save countless lives and mitigate the pandemic's effects."
"At this stage, taxpayers deserve a thorough accounting of how previous funds have been spent before more money is distributed," Boozman said. "Any additional covid-19 spending must be necessary, effective and paid for."
Similarly, Hill said in an emailed statement that "very little information exists as to how much money remains in existing programs" from the initial $6 trillion in federal covid relief funds.
"Before any further money is considered, Congress should have some idea of how the first $6 trillion was spent and any additional funding should not even be considered unless it is targeted and paid for."

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Fulton in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
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Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12429.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 28° 5.445′ N, 97° 2.736′ W. Marker is in Fulton, Texas, in Aransas County. Marker is on John D Wendell Road, 0.7 miles west of Texas Highway 35. Located at the Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 421 John D Wendell Rd, Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rockport Air Force Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fulton Cemetery (approx. 1˝ miles away); Site of One of the Homes of James Power (approx. 1.6 miles away); Fulton Volunteer Fire Department (approx. 1.8 miles away); Fulton Community Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Fulton (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site of Marion Packing Co. (approx. 1.9 miles away); Fulton Packeries (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fulton.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2012. This page has been viewed 823 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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BANGKOK, Jul 7, 2020, Xinhua. Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) said on Monday (July 6) in a press briefing that it is seeking cooperation from neighbour Laos to step up efforts against drug trafficking along the Thai-Lao border, The Star reported.
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Back in 2005, Comicbook writer/artist Frank Miller adapted (with the help of Director Robert Rodriguez) Miller’s 1991 Dark Horse comicbook series, Sin City into a film of the same name. Then in 2014, the pair finally gave us a sequel to the film (there ...
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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has kicked against allegations that the 2019 general election was militarised.
He said that the military only supported the police to maintain law and order during the polls.
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Shelf life for blackberries is short and they should be consumed within 2-3 days of purchase. Store covered and dry in the refrigerator, but eat at room temperature for fullest flavor.
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Blackberries are a delicious snack raw, but can be cooked. When cooked, some nutrients are lost but blackberries still retain many of their antioxidants. Steam, boil, or stew to tenderize and soften berries. Cooking will release juice and blackberry honey.
Select blackberries that are unblemished, dry and in an unstained container. Blackberries should be shiny and black - avoid those that are dull or reddish. Moisture will increase spoilage, so the berries themselves should be relatively dry.
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- Great source of antioxidants
- Great source of vitamin C, vitamin K and folic acid
- Good source of dietary fiber and various other essential nutrients
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Blackberries thrive in warmer, temperate climates and are often found in markets beginning in spring and throughout the summer.
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Blackberries are incredibly delicate and are therefore harvested by hand. Harvesting by hand ensures protection of the fragile fruit.
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The Browns will go into their game Monday against the New York Jets, a commemoration of the first broadcast of “Monday Night Football,” without having to face second-year quarterback Sam Darnold.
The possibility briefly existed on Thursday they also wouldn’t have to face running back Le’Veon Bell, a player with whom many on the Browns are familiar courtesy of past battles with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In six career games against the Browns, the 6-1, 225-pound Bell has rushed for 539 yards on 120 carries (4.5 average). Bell gave the Browns a reprieve last season when he sat out because of a contract dispute with the Steelers, which led to him signing as a free agent with the Jets during the offseason.
That means little, Browns linebacker Joe Schobert said.
“He’s a year removed from football so you’ve got to get back in the swing of things but he looked dangerous,” Schobert said of Bell’s performance last week in a 17-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills. “He caught the ball, a nice catch for a touchdown out of the backfield, bounced off a couple tacklers, looked like the guy we played against for a lot of years.”
That sounds like the same old Bell who’s been to three Pro Bowls and has been named All-Pro twice in his career since coming out of Michigan State in 2013.
“He is very versatile with the ball in his hands. ... His size, a lot of people do not realize or understand, his size,” Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said. “His speed, his versatility out of the backfield catching the ball and running the ball with power. A mix between power and finesse. I really think he is an all-around great back.”
Bell’s new coach, Adam Gase, agreed.
“What he does for us offensively is he opens up a lot of different windows for us because you have to comprehend both in the running game and the passing game,” Gase said Wednesday during a conference call. “He does a great job of protection. We saw those things in the first game.”
Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson said he saw those things, too.
“Versatile back. Receiver guy, too. Knows how to read holes. Great vision. Stout runner,” Richardson said. “Always running over his feet, never falling backwards. That is what you want in an NFL running back.”
Against the Bills, Bell ran for just 60 yards on 17 carries, but he impressed his coach on a play on which he was hit two yards in the backfield but still managed to get a first down the Jets needed.
As patient and elusive as he is when running the ball, Bell’s value in the passing game can’t be underestimated. He’s caught 24 passes for 205 yards in his career against the Browns. Although those numbers aren’t staggering, you have to remember the Titans took advantage of the Browns defense by throwing a screen pass to running back Derrick Henry, who raced 75 yards for a crucial score to dash the Browns' hopes of victory.
Given Darnold’s absence, the likelihood the Jets with backup QB Trevor Siemian managing the game will utilize a dink-and-dunk passing game, including screens, as opposed to a more vertical one, is probable.
“[We] definitely have,” Richardson said when asked if the Browns have prepared for the possibility. “Just have to make sure we are on our P's and Q's. That is about it, really. Reaction drills.”
That brings the broader issue of how to contain a back like Bell, who possesses such a versatile skillset. For defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, it’s a matter of the team showing discipline, which was sorely lacking against the Titans when officials flagged the Browns 18 times for 182 yards.
“Guys doing their jobs and staying in their gaps. Making sure that we leverage the football because at any time [Bell] can get onto the perimeter of the defense,” Wilks said. “As we have been talking all week, it is just about execution. This guy is dynamic, as you just mentioned, in the run as well as the pass game. Eleven hats to the football is going to the key for us.”
Bell’s all-around skills will be needed and he can deliver, Gase said.
“When I look at him after that first game, it does not look like he took a season off,” Gase said. “He played every play. He played as good as you can ask anybody to play. He was an impact player for us and had a great grab on a touchdown, an unbelievable play on a two-point conversion.”
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If you wondering – when is Star Wars 9 movie release date 2019? –then watch the article below.
Star Wars: Episode 9 is an epic, fantastically adventurous thriller. It is the last of the saga’s trilogy, which includes Star Wars 7 and Star Wars 8. Colin Trevorrow and Ryan Johnson will be the director and screenwriter of the popular film. Also, Lawrence Kasdan will take part in the creation of the film, the scriptwriter of two original series – Star Wars 5 and Star Wars 7.
The producer of the film will be the producer of the first part of the trilogy, a true master of the reincarnation of all favorite stories JJ Abrams, famous for such films as Star Trek, Star Trek II: Retribution, and others.
The location of thefilming of some scenes of the ninth part of the franchise will be transferred to open space. To do this, Colin Trevorrow – the director of the picture – has already sent a request for the possible use of IMAX cameras.Trevorrow himself told reporters about this at the annual Sundance Film Festival, which takes place in the Utah.
In the US, Star Wars 9 official release date in 2019 is planned for May 24.
Carrie Fisher will play a key role in “Star Wars 9”
The ninth episode of “Star Wars” will be dedicated to Carrie Fisher. According to The Wrap, such an unexpected statement made the head of the studio Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy. “A minute after we shot the last scene of the seventh episode, she hugged me and saidthat she would like to come to the fore in the ninth.” Harrison was the key character in the seventh series, Mark would be in the eighth, and she thought the ninth episode is her film, and it will beso” – she said, without specifying what exactly she meant.
Note that earlier about the possible appearance of Princess Leia in Star Wars 9 there was a lot of conflicting information. Relatives of the deceased actress claimed that they gave permission to use her image, including with the help of computer graphics. In turn, Kathleen Kennedy herself stated that Leia would not appear in the ninth episode.
Recall that Fisher died in late 2016 from the consequences of a heart attack that happened on the plane.
DVD release date
Star Wars Episode 9 DVD release date is expected for July 24, 2019, in the United States.
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The latest research on our premium ice cream industry suggests that exporters may find new buyers in valuable overseas markets as consumers increasingly seek premium food.
Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash released a new report for the Food and Beverage Information Project. The project is managed by the government agencies MBIE, MPI and NZTE, which oversee innovation, primary industries and trade development.
“The new research finds the possibility of expanding ice cream exports to Australia, Asia and the UK. This suggests that premium ice cream could potentially follow the global success of premium wine and honey exports, ”said Stuart Nash.
“Ice cream is produced in almost all parts of New Zealand and there are around 48 local manufacturers. The challenge is to translate our strong global position in dairy exports into a lucrative global market for our ice cream and other frozen treats.
“Our first local ice cream makers started with some of the best milks and creams in the world over 100 years ago and continue to make waves. The frozen desserts sector also covers alternatives to cow’s milk and vegetable treats.
“Consumers are interested in ice cream made from sheep, deer, buffalo or goat milk. Plant-based ice creams made from oat milk, coconut milk or soy milk have a growing global market. Gelato and sorbet use the best of our abundant horticultural products.
“The humble hokey pokey in a cone is a Kiwi icon and a summer staple. But artisan producers have innovated with organic, seasonal, and rich ingredients or flavors such as A2 milk, sea salt, peanut butter, hemp, and turmeric.
“Our free trade agreement with the United Kingdom, concluded in principle in 2021, has great potential for exports of ice cream and other dairy products. We look forward to duty-free access to the UK ice cream market and a level playing field as soon as the FTA enters into force.
“Ice cream exporters may also respond to new consumer demands resulting from the global COVID pandemic. There is a growing interest in healthy, sustainable, low-carbon or vegan foods, and in premium products purchased directly from supermarkets for home consumption.
“Kiwi ice cream is well positioned to benefit from four global megatrends in the food and beverage industry. Consumers want easy and convenient meals; are concerned about their well-being and lifestyle; are aware of where their food comes from and how it is produced; and love to indulge in products that are more than the bare essentials.
“New Zealand already has a worldwide reputation as a great place to grow food. We have high quality raw materials and low production costs; a skilled workforce and a processing industry that can be trusted by consumers; and proximity or open access to key markets which are expected to develop further with new trade agreements.
“The report suggests that ice cream producers are building on existing strengths in the dairy export supply chain; target the high-end market and formulate unique Kiwi flavors; and focus on a few developed countries where ice cream consumption is already high.
“We have the natural ingredients, the skilled producers and the premium products that global consumers want and we have new opportunities to drive export growth,” said Stuart Nash.
New Zealand already enjoys duty-free access for ice cream under a number of free trade agreements (FTAs) in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement. of Transpacific Partnership (CPTPP).
This includes duty-free access to China, our largest ice cream export market, under the New Zealand-China FTA; reduced tariffs in Japan, our second largest export market, under the CPTPP; and duty-free access to Australia and other Asian markets (including Hong Kong, Korea and Malaysia) through our network of FTAs.
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Chinese conglomerate HNA Group is in talks to buy a controlling stake in the owner of Forbes magazine, Reuters yesterday reported, citing two sources with knowledge of the matter.
Hong Kong-based investor group Integrated Whale Media Investments (IWM), which holds 95 per cent of Forbes Media, is also in talks with another Chinese media firm and is scouting for more potential buyers for most or all of its stake, the report said.
The Forbes family, which founded the US financial magazine, had sold its controlling stake in Forbes Media in 2014 to IWM, in a deal that valued the 100 year-old Forbes Media at a reported $475 million.
Forbes Media publishes Forbes, Forbes Asia, and Forbes Europe magazines, as well as Forbes.com. Brand extensions include ForbesLive conferences, real estate, education, financial services, technology license agreements and others.
A Fortune 500 Company, HNA has grown from a local aviation transportation operator into a multinational conglomerate encompassing aviation, airport management, financial services, real estate, retail, tourism, and logistics.
The group has assets worth over $90 billion, has 11 listed companies, annual revenues of $29 billion and employs nearly 180,000 worldwide.
It has a fleet of over 820 aircrafts, serves nearly 700 domestic and international routes, flies to over 200 cities, and serves 77.4 million passengers annually.
HNA operates and manages Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Deer Jet, Lucky Air, Capital Airlines, West Air, Fuzhou Airlines, Urumqi Air, Beibu Gulf Airlines, Yangtze River Airlines, Guilin Airlines, My CARGO, Africa World Airlines, and Aigle Azur.
It has recently been on an acquisition spree and offered to buy Swiss catering and hospitality company Gategroup in April for $1.5 billion, struck a deal in February to buy US electronics distributor Ingram Micro Inc for about $6 billion and paid $2.73 billion to buy airport luggage handler Swissport International Ltd.
It is also the biggest shareholder in Spanish hotel company NH Hotel Group SA and last year, acquired 25 per cent in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc from private equity firm Blackstone Group for $6.5 billion.


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I posted about the extended growing season for mushrooms in the UK a few weeks ago. A cool fact I didn’t know at the time: the discovery was due to a 50 year data collection by Alan Ganges, an amateur mycologist.
Fungus enthusiast Edward Gange amassed 52,000 sightings of mushroom and toadstools during walks around Salisbury over a 50-year period. Analysis by his son Alan, published in the journal Science, shows some fungi have started to fruit twice a year. It is among the first studies to show a biological impact of warming in autumn.
Science takes passion and creativity and you don’t have to dedicate your life to it to contribute or enjoy it.


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Hi everyone! I've popped in this morning with a couple design team updates. Heather and Kathy, two of our DT members, are stepping down at the end of December. We'd like to thank these ladies for their service to our design team and wish them success in their crafty endeavors. Big hugs from all of us here on the team, and we look forward to seeing them around blogland. :)
On that note, our friend and former teammate, Sherry, is coming back to the Love To Craft Challenge Blog DT and will begin creating with us on January 1st. We are absolutely thrilled that she's coming back! Be sure to check out Sherry's blog - Loose Stitches and Unraveled Threads. We know you're going to love what you see!
So, without further ado, here's Sherry....
Hello, I am Sherry. I'm a wife, mother and grandmother. I have always enjoyed crafting ever since I can remember, like painting, needlework, scrapbooking, crocheting, drawing and coloring. I have found that I really enjoy creating cards and have recently started working with mixed media. I am so very excited to be a part of the Love To Craft Design Team!
Welcome aboard, Sherry! We're definitely looking forward to crafting with you again!
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And now, let me introduce Aimeslee, our other new teammie who will also begin crafting with us on January 1st! Aimeslee is super talented and I can't even describe how excited I was when she said 'yes' to my invitation to join the team! Be sure to check out her blog - Paper Paisleys. We know you'll agree with us that she's got it going on! ;)
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I'm Aimeslee and I live on the upper Texas gulf coast about 30 minutes east of Houston. My husband and I are the very proud parents of a grown daughter who is getting married in 2 months. We are also owned by a community cat named Carmella who hangs out in our backyard a lot. Honey is an ExxonMobil retiree and I'm a retired tax accountant whose first love was and still is writing. I've been a passionate hobby artist since 2004. I am quite eclectic in my tastes, style and crazy ideas. I began like so many others with scrapbooking, but have since added card making, art journaling, collage and mixed media to my art adventures. I am very excited to join this wonderful team of designers who have inspired me while I've played here at LTCCB. Here's to lots of art play fun in 2020!
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Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition is coming, slashing and burning all that has come before to create a new game that ignores the tropes of classic sword-and-sorcery in order to embrace the always-on, always-cool mechanics of digital fantasy.
We see it at every turn. The lack of a 3.x-to-4.x conversion guide. The admonishment to wrap-up old campaigns in favor of 4E. The impending decimation of the Forgotten Realms, and the planned 100-year leap forward in its timeline. Succubi are now devils. Devils are fallen angels. Gnomes are monsters. Tieflings are cool. Evil elves worship Grummosh, formerly god of the orcs. Warlocks are the new baseline of character power.
Wizards isn’t just burning their bridges. They’re annihilating them.
During the 2nd edition to 3rd edition conversation, Wizards of the Coast was concerned about retaining the core of Dungeons & Dragons, while fixing what was fundamentally broken about the earlier edition. With 4th edition, Wizards seems more interested in retaining the core of an entirely different game: World of Warcraft. Level progressions are fast, with characters going from Level 1 to Level 30 in the same time it used to go from 1 to 20. Characters gain abilities at every level, and their powers are designed to be used in every combat, reseting between engagements. By level 30, characters will be able to — indeed, are expected to — fight gods.
And the elves have sideburns.
For long-time fans, the question is … why? Why is Wizards going out of their way to alienate their base, mocking old standbys like the gnome, dismissing the earlier incarnations of the game, and making it practically impossible to upgrade existing campaigns, all the while playing up the l33t tiefling warlocks?
I think there are two answers.
- Dungeons & Dragons 3.5
First, Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 was an incremental edition. It’s usefulness will be endlessly debated, but I think we can all agree it killed any hope of D&D 4.x to be an evolutionary upgrade. With the last revision of the rules only a few years in the past, D&D 4th edition can’t just be about tweaking what was broken in the previous release. It must be a major, revolutionary change, or people won’t have a compelling reason to start buying yet another round of new books.
While 4th edition will undoubtedly retain certain core mechanics of the game (e.g. you’re still rolling a d20, you’ve still got fighters, clerics and wizards, you’re still going to make some sort of saving throw) large swathes of the game are being changed. It won’t be compatible with what’s come before, ensuring that diehard fans will need to buy all new books to keep their new games running.
Second, demographics. The average age of a D&D gamer has been creeping upwards since 3rd edition was released. In my gaming group, the average is probably about 35, where as it was likely 29 when 3.0 came out. I’m willing to bet that we’re not unique in that. Wizards of the Coast, and Hasbro, aren’t stupid. People in their 30s do not have a huge amount of disposable income or time. In a few years these thirtysomethings are going to be fortysomethings who may very well give up the game entirely.
Wizards of the Coast has benefited as much as it can from a generation that cut its teeth on Lord of the Rings and Tales of the Dying Earth. In many ways, the Lord of the Rings movies are a capstone for our era of fantasy. The torch is being passed to a new style of fantasy inspired by games such as Final Fantasy, World of Warcraft, Elder Scrolls and Everquest.
Since the new edition is going to need a radical change up of the rules anyway, why not do it in such a way that appeals to a younger demographic at the same time, especially if you can compete directly with Warcraft and perhaps lure back some of those millions of lost players?
The big question, of course, is will it work?
I think Wizards can count on a certain amount of inertia; some people, maybe even a majority of the current player base, will upgrade simply because that’s what you do. They play D&D, and they will keep playing whatever the current ruleset is. I also think Wizards is alienating a significant majority of their players by changing the default setting as much as they are and making it harder to run more traditional fantasy games like Greyhawk or even the Forgotten Realms. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that 30% of their players don’t upgrade at all.
Will D&D 4E lure back those lost MMO players in sufficient numbers to replace the lost traditionalists? Maybe, particularly if the online offerings prove to be compelling enough. I think there’s a good number of Warcraft players who are in the game simply because they can’t find a local D&D game; if they can do it over the net, then they might come back.
Ultimately though, I think Wizards is making a mistake, and radically underestimating how much their players like a traditional fantasy setting. In my opinion, it would have been better to release a flavor-text light edition of the Player’s Handbook, making it a toolkit-style release like d20 Modern or Savage Worlds Explorers Edition and then releasing all of their too-cool creations as a stand-alone campaign setting rather than try to shove these changes down the collective throats of their fan base.


Arrifana prevails in Nellie Morse thriller
Arrifana. Photo by The Racing Biz.
“A horse,” the great breeder Federico Tesio once said, “gallops with his lungs, perseveres with his heart, and wins with his character.”
Arrifana, making her first start in three months in Saturday’s Nellie Morse Stakes at Laurel Park, gave every bit of her heart and her character, and it proved, by the narrowest of margins, to be enough. Sent off as the 3-5 favorite, she prevailed over the dead-game Horologist by a nose for the first stakes win of her career.
“That other filly was tough,” said winning rider Julian Pimentel, who’s been aboard Arrifana for all six of her career starts. “If my filly has another horse to go get, she digs in. She really responded in the lane.”
“Honestly, this race came up much tougher than I thought,” winning trainer Kelly Rubley added. “There were a couple fillies in here that, you know, we had to be concerned about.”
Concerned, but not scared. Arrifana had won the first four starts of her career while checking off her allowance conditions. Her only defeat had come in November, when she ran second in the Grade 3 Comely. Her resume was, perhaps, not quite as impressive as that of Horologist, who won the Grade 3 Monmouth Oaks last year, but it matched up favorably with a tough field that also included Victim of Love, recently second in the Grade 3 Barbara Fritchie.
When the gates opened, Arrifana dawdled in sixth place, well off the pace set by longshot Bye Bye Bertie. Horologist, with Angel Suarez up for trainer Richard Baltas, was never far back while rating in third.
Arrifana began her move on the turn, coming between horses while three wide to make ground. Meanwhile, Horologist seized command with more than a quarter-mile to go.
Those two confronted each other with about an eighth to go, and they slugged it out the rest of the way. Running time for the flat mile was 1:35.95 over a fast main track, with the last quarter-mile ticked off in a fast 24.11 seconds.
It was a smashing start to the stakes card — on a very strange day at Laurel Park. Just five days earlier, 27 people involved in Thoroughbred and standardbred racing had been indicted for doping racehorses. And, with fears of the coronavirus gripping the nation, Laurel Park had made the decision to race without fans in attendance.
That left a somewhat surreal scene on the track apron, a handful of owners, trainers, and other horsemen scattered about without fans or bettors. And in the running of the races, it was easy to hear the clop of the hooves, the crack of the whip, the jockey’s encouragement — easy to hear without the typical din of fans and bettors in the background.
“It’s certainly a strange world to be in right now,” Rubley said. “Hopefully, things will turn around and start to brighten up for the rest of the year.”
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Though there’s been no Maryland racing in two months, trainer Claudio Gonzalez has kept stakes winners Lebda and Princess Cadey home.
Preakness 145 will take place – as rumors had suggested – October 3 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
The date for Preakness 145 will be unveiled Saturday on NBC as part of a two-hour – half-online, half-TV – celebration of the Middle Jewel.
It does not include live racing dates, but in a positive sign for the return of racing, Laurel Park has released a condition book for its return to action.
With a stunning 46-1 upset in the Oaklawn Stakes earlier this month, lightly regarded Mr. Big News made headlines himself and earned a spot in the Preakness.
Stronach Group exec Craig Fravel, in an interview with NBC Sports, said Wednesday that the Preakness might end up running prior to the Kentucky Derby.


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Baker’s Best Pain Relief Cream With Pure Hemp Seed Oil: This Pure Relief review will certainly focus on the efficiency of CBD oil, tincture, gummies, and also vapes. In spite of its name, it is possible to locate CBD oil that works just as well as the business claims. Its prices are reasonable as well as permit individuals to explore a selection of items. Pure Relief likewise provides starter set bundles that conserve customers money while giving them a chance to check out their products. This testimonial covers the advantages and disadvantages of all three sorts of CBD items.
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Landscaping Design in Kansas City
Our in-house masons, artisans, and landscape experts work closely with clients to ensure that all details of our landscape design and landscape installation projects are fully covered. This way, we can assure clients that they will get the exact results and benefits that they are looking for.
Expert Landscape Design by Pure Blue Luxury Pools and Outdoor LivingDesigning landscapes is not an easy task. The job requires more than artistic gift, but more importantly, a firm grasp of the concepts of harmony of various landscaping elements, as well as of the laws and practices governing landscaping.
Here at Pure Blue Luxury Pools and Outdoor Living, we take pride in having some of the best landscape designers in the business. These people are not just artists and designers—they are visionaries. By this, we mean that every landscape design that they create are guaranteed to transform your landscape into something that will make you and your family and friends develop tighter bonds.
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At least 10 more doctors have contracted coronavirus in Kyrgyzstan. The Deputy Minister of Health Nurbolot Usenbaev told at a briefing.
According to him, the total number of the infected healthcare workers is 172 people throughout the republic. At least 50 of them are doctors.
Six health workers tested positive for COVID-19 in Naryn region, 2 — in Osh region, 1 — in Osh city, 1 — in Bishkek.
Up to date, 656 confirmed COVID-19 cases are registered in Kyrgyzstan.

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HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Police have charged two Evansville men with corrupt business influence, professional gambling and promoting professional gambling.
According to a probable cause affidavit, the Gaming Control Division of the Indiana Gaming Commission initiated a criminal investigation in January of 2022 into an illegal poker operation in Evansville by Edward Hill, 53, and Mark Edge, 41. The affidavit also says Hill was employed as a table games floor supervisor at Bally’s Casino.
Authorities say Hill organized weekly poker games held in an office building in the 600 block of Weinbach Avenue for several years, but weekly attendance increased when Bally’s closed the poker room in the year 2019 due to COVID-19 restrictions. On April 5, 2022, Indiana State Police executed a search warrant at the office and seized samples of poker chips, playing cards and notebook and ledger sheets relating to the illegal poker operation. Officers seized $9,240 and $13,182 in poker proceedings.
Hill was arrested on Wednesday, and transported to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center. Edge currently has a warrant for his arrest.


We are the Falls Church Robotics Team, otherwise known as Team 6504 - JagWires, based in Falls Church, Virginia. We strive to promote STEM education to our peers and our community through various competitions and events. We participate in multiple robotics competitions, namely the FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC), FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), and VEX Robotics.
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One of the beginning stepping stones into robotics, the VEX Robotics Competition is an intermediate level robotics competition and was the first competition we competed in. Since our first VEX Competition in 2014, we have won several distinctions with our robots; our many, many robots.
The alternate beginning step into the world of robotics, the FIRST Tech Challenge (aka FTC) is an intermediate level robotics competition. We began competing in FTC in 2015 and since then have won several awards with our robots.
The FIRST Robotics Challenge, also known as FRC, is the largest competition we compete in. Aimed for high schoolers, students work with advanced machinery, large industrial tools, computer aided design (CAD), electronics, programming, vision processing, and robotics autonomy. FRC also challenges students in other fields, such as business, film, art/animation, and marketing.


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The enchanting history of Santa Monica, a celebrated coastal city located in sunny Southern California, is as captivating as its famed sunsets. With its roots tracing back to the late 19th century, Santa Monica has gracefully evolved into an engaging metropolis, characterized by its iconic Santa Monica Pier, a serene beach that invites relaxation, and a robust set of progressive social policies that prioritize the well-being of its residents.
Indigenous Heritage: The Tongva People’s Era
Long before Santa Monica found its place on the map, the region was home to the Tongva people. This Indigenous tribe resided in the area for thousands of years, living in harmony with the land, and cultivating a sustainable lifestyle centered on the bountiful local resources. Their profound understanding and respect for nature echo in the contemporary environmental policies of Santa Monica, showing that the past indeed shapes the present.
The Arrival of the Spanish and the Mexican Dominion
The arrival of Spanish explorers in the late 18th century marked a new chapter in the region’s history, ultimately leading to the establishment of the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel. As Mexico broke free from Spanish rule in 1821, the area destined to become Santa Monica came under Mexican jurisdiction, an era characterized by considerable socio-political change.
Transition into the American Era and the City’s Founding
The aftershocks of the Mexican-American War culminated in the region’s cession to the United States under the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Santa Monica’s formal beginnings can be traced back to 1875 when Senator John P. Jones and Arcadia Bandini de Baker purchased vast land, fueled by a vision to create a thriving seaside community. In 1886, the city of Santa Monica was officially incorporated, marking a milestone in its transformation.
The Emergence of Infrastructure and Public Amenities
The late 19th and early 20th centuries marked an era of remarkable infrastructural advancement in Santa Monica. The inauguration of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1876 connected the coastal city to the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles, significantly accelerating its growth. The opening of the city’s inaugural amusement pier, now known as the famed Santa Monica Pier, in 1909 turned it into a crowd-puller, enhancing its recreational appeal.
The City’s Tryst with Aviation
In the early 20th century, Santa Monica found itself at the epicenter of the aviation industry’s golden age. The city housed the Douglas Aircraft Company, founded by Donald Douglas, which later became McDonnell Douglas and eventually merged with Boeing. This illustrious aviation heritage has left an indelible imprint on the city’s economic and cultural landscape.
Santa Monica in the Post-War Era and Its Modern Transformation
Santa Monica’s growth trajectory took an upward turn following the conclusion of World War II. As soldiers returned home, the city experienced a surge in population, leading to the establishment of many new businesses and the rapid expansion of existing ones. Its proximity to Hollywood and favorable climate drew in residents and tourists from around the world, turning the city into a thriving commercial, cultural, and tourist hub.
Over the ensuing decades, Santa Monica continued to grow and evolve over the ensuing decades, implementing innovative public policies emphasizing sustainability, social equality, and economic inclusivity. The city has become a leader in green living, with numerous initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, conserve water, and promote renewable energy sources. Furthermore, its commitment to social justice is evident in its robust measures to promote affordable housing, diversity, and community well-being.
Santa Monica Today
Santa Monica of the present is a harmonious blend of its historical roots and modern urban life. With a diverse population of about 90,000 residents, it encapsulates the quintessential Southern California lifestyle. Its world-renowned beaches, high-end shopping districts, and thriving arts scene attract visitors from across the globe, bolstering its economy and vibrant community spirit.
At the same time, the city remains committed to preserving its rich heritage. Iconic landmarks, such as the Santa Monica Pier, the Third Street Promenade, and Palisades Park, retain their charm while evolving to meet the demands of the contemporary urban dweller. The local government’s strategic efforts to maintain a balance between development and heritage conservation ensure that Santa Monica’s unique identity is not lost amidst rapid urbanization.
Moreover, Santa Monica’s forward-thinking policies place it at the forefront of sustainability and social equity. By championing green initiatives and prioritizing inclusivity, the city serves as a model for urban development in the 21st century.
Santa Monica Pier
Since its construction in 1909, the Santa Monica Pier has grown to be more than just a landmark; it’s the heart and soul of Santa Monica. This iconic structure, which extends over the Pacific Ocean, provides a timeless blend of history and entertainment, all while offering a stunning view of the city’s coastline. It’s also home to the Pacific Park amusement park, which features a solar-powered Ferris wheel, and the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium.
Every year, the Santa Monica Pier welcomes an estimated 9 million visitors, becoming a major attraction for tourists worldwide. Whether it’s for a leisurely stroll, a ride on the Ferris wheel, or to catch a summer concert, visitors flock to experience the magic of this emblematic place. With its vibrant atmosphere and historic charm, it truly encapsulates the spirit of Santa Monica.
Reflecting on Santa Monica’s Past and Future
Today, Santa Monica is more than just a city; it’s a vibrant cultural tapestry, deeply rooted in history and diverse in its offerings. Its evolution is a testament to the enduring spirit of its inhabitants, who have risen to various challenges over the centuries to build a community marked by resilience and allure. Santa Monica’s history is a compelling narrative of transformation and growth, underscored by an unchanging reverence for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

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CWGC - Records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
8 - Casualty and Commemoration Records
1 - Casualty Archive
4 - Efiles
1 - First World War Efiles
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Lieutenant ARTHUR EUSTACE BLOMFIELD - GIAVERA BRITISH CEMETERY, ARCADE - Royal Field Artillery
Letters from the family of the casualty, including his sister Miss Elsie Blomfield and father Rev. J.B. Blomfield, requesting that a card be placed on his grave, the location of his grave, the ease of travelling to the cemetery, and information about the site. The Commission responded in full to each request.
Includes: Handwritten letters from Miss Elsie Blomfield, one specifying that her brother died of Spanish influenza less than a month before the end of the First World War, and a notification to the casualty's father (Rev. J.B. Blomfield) stating his son was exhumed from Mirano Communal Cemetery to Giavera British Cemetery.
24/11/1918 - 02/11/1937
GIAVERA BRITISH CEMETERY, ARCADE
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For a while now, the U.S. Senate race in Texas has been considered a toss-up with Democrat Beto O’Rourke appearing to pose a serious challenger to incumbent Republican Ted Cruz. O’Rourke has had that charisma and magic, often compared to Barack Obama, that seemed to command positive media coverage, adoring fans, and a winning aura. However, polling has recently turned to the point where the race is now falling back to the “Lean Republican” category with just 26 days to go.
As the Texas Tribune reports, the latest polling has Cruz up 9 points, and it doesn’t appear to be an outlier:
A new poll released Thursday morning showed Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has stabilized his lead over his Democrat challenger, U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke of El Paso.
Fifty-four percent of Texans backed Cruz, while 45 percent backed O’Rourke in the latest Quinnipiac University poll.
As for each candidate’s images, 52 percent of Texans surveyed had a favorable view of Cruz, with 44 percent viewing him unfavorably. O’Rourke, however, was slightly under water in how Texans viewed him: 45 percent of respondents had a favorable view of O’Rourke, compared to 47 percent who view him unfavorably.
A September poll from the same outfit showed the same margin: a nine-point Cruz lead. While at times Quinnipiac had this race within the margin of error over the last year, the Cruz lead has stabilized in this and other polls to the high single digits.
This most recent poll was conducted Oct. 3-9.
Obviously, the Kavanaugh nomination galvanized some voters, perhaps solidifying Cruz among Texas Republicans, some of whom were no doubt getting caught up in O’Rourke-mania being that Cruz has never been considered all that “likable” as a politician.
In fact, the Cruz campaign must feel so good about their chances, or they simply don’t want to risk it, that they declined an invite from CNN to join O’Rourke for a town hall event on Oct. 18. Since Cruz declined, reports the Star-Telegram, O’Rourke will get the full hour to himself:
CNN is shining a light on three of the “most consequential races” in 2018 — including the Texas bid for U.S. Senate — through debates or town halls in the coming weeks.
But Texans won’t get to see both incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke of El Paso in this series.
“Sen. Ted Cruz (R) declined CNN’s invitation to participate in the town hall,” a CNN statement noted.
So O’Rourke will be featured in a live, one-hour town hall with CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash in South Texas on Oct. 18.
But Cruz campaign manager Jeff Roe tweeted: “To be clear, the Cruz campaign proposed that @CNN host one of the Cruz-O’Rourke debates. The O’Rourke campaign declined. @CNN subsequently offered back to back town halls, in which we are unable to participate.”
O’Rourke’s solo town hall will air at 9 p.m. central time Oct. 18 and be televised from the McAllen Performing Arts Center.
It would seem that Cruz has decided the best way to beat O’Rourke among Texas voters is to let O’Rourke keep talking. During the Cruz/O’Rourke debate on Sept. 21, both candidates stuck to their core platforms which turned out to be rather far-left positions for a Texas statewide candidate in O’Rourke’s case. With fairly low name recognition, many Texans tuned in to see O’Rourke and hear more about him for the first time. The end result is that polls continue to move in Cruz’s direction.
As a side note, there was originally to be a debate scheduled on Sept. 28 but that was postponed due to the Kavanaugh hearings. However, there is still a Cruz/O’Rourke debate scheduled for Oct. 16 which, at this time, is still scheduled to go on as planned.


A Bradenton man died after he crashed into a parked car and a county work truck around 7:25 a.m. Saturday, police say.
The Bradenton Police Department said 71-year-old Brad Davis first traveled eastbound on Manatee Avenue. Then, he drove onto the opposite side of the road and hit a parked car and a truck in the westbound lanes.
Davis went to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.
The parked car was unoccupied at the time of the crash.
Any additional information regarding the crash is encouraged to contact Master Patrol Officer Ryan Vaughn at 941-932-9300.


In the novel Candide
, Voltaire has one of his characters exclaim “this is the best of all possible ages!” Certainly for fans of German halftracks, this would seem to be so.
All major variants except the Sd.Kfz.8 are out in styrene kits, and the past year has seen an explosion of possibilities for the Sd.Kfz.7 and its variants. A popular gun platform, the 8 ton Sd.Kfz. had both the 2cm and 3.7cm FlaK arrays mounted on it. The 7/1 variant used a “quad” array of four barrels, and served in all branches of the Wehrmacht (Army, Luftwaffe and SS) and in all theaters except perhaps North Africa, where I have not been able to find any confirmation of its presence or any photos showing it there.
The importance of the FlaK 38 2cm can’t be overstated: it was Germany’s main light anti-aircraft gun during the Second World War, and in its quad array, was especially effective in low-altitude assignments where volume of fire was more important than accuracy. The quad setup proved deadly against ground troops and buildings, too. This “fearsome foursome” is most recognized mounted on the rear of the Sd.Kfz.7/1 and the Wirbelwind
(a fully-tracked AA vehicle derived from the Panzer IV chassis).
It was also mounted on trains, Schnell-boats and even U-boats, especially on “FlaK traps” designed to ambush Allied anti-submarine aircraft flying over the Bay of Biscay where Germany’s submarines had to run a gauntlet on their way to and from bases in France. Seawater and the increasing technical sophistication of Allied technology turned out to be more than the Vierling
could handle, and the FlaK trap concept was abandoned.
Developed by the firm of Rheinmetall
in the 1930s, the single barrel version had never been popular with the German Army, which preferred the 3.7cm because of its far heavier (therefore deadlier) projectile and similar rate-of-fire. Rheinmetall responded with the quad that produced a withering practical rate of fire of 420-480 rounds per minute. The gun’s operator controlled the traverse and elevation with two hand wheels, and could fire automatically or semi-automatically from two foot pedals, all together or in pairs. What its 20 mm round lacked in punch was overcome by sheer volume.
With the launch of several Sd.Kfz.7/1s, the photo etch and accessory market has been heating up, too. Griffon Model has released an entire series of upgrades for the Sd.Kfz.7 and Sd.Kfz.7/1. This review will look at a complete upgrade of the quad gun that includes both the shields and the other details (especially the ammunition container bays at the base of the gun platform), though does not include the barrels or sight (click here
to read my review of the quad barrel-pack; click here
to read my review of the FlaKVisier 40 sight).
The upgrade comes flat in a plastic sleeve with
4 frets of PE
A Ziploc baggie containing strands of copper wire for making hinges and larger links of wire for fabricating attachment points
A small sheet of clear acetate for dials and screens
Griffon Model has also released a PE brass upgrade for the gun shields by themselves (reviewed by me here
), but this is the full gun upgrade intended to rebuild the Dragon Sd.Kfz.7/1 kit version almost totally. It’s as if you are using the styrene as a base for a totally brass-based gun. As with the shields upgrade, the detailing goes far beyond anything possible by today’s styrene technology, including eyelets on the gun shield, a shell-collecting bin with a sliding opening, metal grab handles, etc.
The problems encountered with the instructions in the shields upgrade are not present here, since the entire grouping of brass frets is present. The casting is superb, with different thicknesses of brass depending on the purpose of the part. The shields themselves are much heavier than the hinges, for example, and shape very well with a good brass folding tool (a must for handling this and other Sd.Kfz.7 upgrades).
I intend on using it on the Trumpeter version, since its 2cm quad has been justly criticized for inaccuracies in the gun sight and the number of ammunition bays at the base of the gun mount (7 instead of the correct 8). This upgrade set will work amazing changes on the Dragon version, too, replacing its styrene gun shield with a scale-correct brass version. Is the set sufficiently marvelous to justify the expense and headaches of working with this many parts? For those who demand accuracy, the only answer is "yes."
While the Dragon kit will build up nicely OOB with its FlaK 38 (other than a rare FlaK 20 sight, which can be remedied by the Griffon Flakvisier 40 resin and PE brass upgrade, this set really is essential for correcting the inaccuracies of the Trumpeter Sd.Kfz.7/1s (both the early and late versions).
to see a build log of this accessory set.