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Thank you for supporting your child's interest in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. CAP is a volunteer, non-profit organization that also serves as the civilian auxiliary to the U.S. Air Force. Our three missions are to develop youth through a cadet program, educate Americans on the importance of aviation and space, and perform life-saving humanitarian missions. Click Here for Parents Guide to the Civil Air Patrol
The program accepts new cadets who are at least 12 years old and not yet 19 years old. It is a year-round program with weekly meetings at a local CAP squadron and additional activities on weekends or during the summer.
CAP is not a military or boarding school, but a youth development program that incorporates aviation and military customs and courtesies. Through their experiences as CAP cadets, young people develop into responsible citizens and become tomorrow's aerospace leaders. The leadership skills, self-confidence, and discipline cadets gain through CAP prepares them to achieve whatever goals they set for themselves in life.
To fulfill its goal of developing young people into responsible citizens and aerospace leaders, the Cadet Program is developed around five program elements: Leadership, Character Development, Aerospace Education, Physical Fitness, and Activities. As cadets participate in these five elements, they advance through a series of achievements, earning honors and increased responsibilities along the way.
Overview of the Cadet Program
To fulfill its goal of developing young people into responsible citizens and aerospace leaders, the Cadet Program is organized around four program elements.
CAP introduces cadets to Air Force perspectives on leadership through classroom instruction, mentoring and hands-on learning. First, cadets learn to follow, but as they progress, they learn how to lead small teams, manage projects, think independently and develop leadership skills they can use in adult life.
CAP inspires in youth a love of aviation, space and technology. Cadets study the fundamentals of aerospace science in the classroom, and experience flight first-hand in CAP aircraft. Summer activities allow cadets to explore aerospace career opportunities.
CAP encourages cadets to develop a lifelong habit of regular exercise. The Cadet Program promotes fitness through calisthenics, hiking, rappelling, volleyball, competitions and other activities.
CAP challenges cadets to live their Core Values. Through character forums, cadets discuss ethical issues relevant to teens. Chaplains often lead the discussions, but the forums are not religious meetings. CAP also encourages cadets to promote a drug-free ethic in their schools and communities.
What Goes On Each Week
Some parents might be wondering what Civil Air Patrol will be doing with their child. This is a general idea of what goes on each week.
Arrival- Cadets arrive and sign in.
Safety Briefing- A cadet safety officer or member of the cadet executive staff will give a safety briefing on a multitude of topics.
Meeting Opens- Cadet executive staff open meeting with Pledge of Allegiance and Cadet Oath.
Formation/Inspection- Cadets fall outside for a squadron formation and usually a uniform inspection. During the inspection cadets are graded on their overall appearance according to the Civil Air Patrol uniform manual.
Main Activity- Each week we have a main activity that ranges from physical training to knowledge testing to promoting in grade.
Secondary Activity- Another activity follows the main activity, which could be anywhere from a class on aerospace to an informal class on CAP history.
Drill and Ceremonies- Every week we do drill and ceremonies. This includes marching and doing stationary drill movements.
Announcements- Cadet and senior members give announcements such as encampment dates or the uniform for the next meeting.
Meeting Closes- Cadet executive staff closes meeting and cadets are dismissed.
Question: I Want To Stay At The Meetings With My Child, Can I Do This?
Quick answer- Yes.
Extended answer- There are a couple ways you can stay at the meetings with your child. You can stay as just a parent, and you will be allowed to watch what the cadets do at every meeting, or you can become a member of CAP. There are two types of adult members in CAP - sponsor member or full-fledged senior member. A sponsor member is an adult member of CAP that is not a full senior member, therefore cannot get all the benefits of being a senior member, but can still chaperon at cadet activities. To learn more about becoming a member of CAP, please visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com or speak with a senior member in the cadet office at the next meeting.
Participation & Expectations
We ask cadets to strive to achieve certain basic goals during their first year. While school and family obligations take priority over CAP, cadets make a solemn promise to participate in the program and give it a fair try. It's okay to be absent sometimes, but here is some background for parents about those expectations and how to support your cadet in the program.
Cadets will attend weekly squadron meetings and one special "Saturday" activity per month, if available. It's important to arrive on time and to let someone know about an absence.
Cadets are expected to complete achievements and advance through the cadet program. This requires independently studying leadership and aerospace materials and taking online tests outside of meetings. Many squadrons also communicate through email. Thank you for allowing your cadet sufficient internet access to complete these tasks.
Cadets are encouraged to attend encampment, the highlight of a cadet's first year. An encampment is usually an overnight experience, 1-week in duration, held in the summer or over winter break.
If your cadet participates in special activities such as the Cyber Patriot team, color guard, or drill team, they are committing to that team. Discuss the time requirements for participation beforehand with your cadet and local leaders.
Many young people participate in multiple after-school activities. Be aware that when other commitments result in the cadet showing up late or missing meetings, that could affect their role in the squadron and eligibility for special activities.
Cadet Orientation Flights: Safe, Fun, Educational
CAP's volunteer pilots share their love of flying with cadets. Through orientation flights in powered aircraft and gliders, cadets experience flight first-hand. While aloft, cadets handle the controls during the noncritical stages of the flight. CAP's pilots are licensed by the FAA, follow a syllabus for each flight, and ensure the flight is conducted safely. Cadets may also receive orientation flights in military aircraft. Orientation flights are free to cadets.
Annual Dues & Uniforms
Cadets' annual membership dues in California Wing are $40. Additionally, cadets may be charged fees to cover meal and lodging costs at special activities.
The Air Force-style uniform is a symbol of the Core Values, inspiring cadets to think of themselves as young leaders. The first required uniform is the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU). Which is pre-purchased new for each cadet, included in the Cadet Great Start program fee (approx. $110). Some additional/extra uniform items may be available for free at the squadron.
Upon completing the Great Start training program and Achievement 1, CAP provides each cadet with a $100 voucher for the dress "blues" uniform. Again, some articles may be available for free at the squadron.
When a cadet outgrows a uniform or leaves CAP, we ask families to turn those items in to the local squadron so other cadets might use them.
Uniforms are most commonly obtained from the official Civil Air Patrol uniform supplier, Vanguard, but items can be obtained from other sources as long as they meet the styles and requirements in CAPM 39-1, Civil Air Patrol Uniform Manual.
Safety & Adult Supervision
CAP is a safe, positive environment where cadets can grow and learn. The Cadet Program uses an age-appropriate, military-style training model that challenges young people. While our program is regimented, we do not tolerate any form of abusive behavior or hazing. Our youth protection strategy was updated in 2015, using guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Here's what you should know about how we keep youth safe:
Every CAP adult leader has been fingerprinted and passed a criminal background check.
Every CAP adult leader has been trained in how to mentor youth in a positive way, and in how to be alert for signs of inappropriate relationships.
Every CAP activity (with a few, rare exceptions) will be supervised by at least two CAP adult leaders.
We structure our activities so that opportunities for isolated, one-on-one contact with cadets are minimized.
Your local squadron will announce cadet activities via a web calendar, so you can know what events are upcoming.
You'll be given written information each time a special activity is held, and be asked to sign a permission slip.
Our Philosophy for Developing Youth
CAP treats cadets as young adults, not children. The Cadet Program instills a sense of personal responsibility and self-discipline. When cadets use their chain of command to ask questions about cadet life or to get help with a problem, they learn self-reliance. Therefore, the cadet experience works best when cadets —not their parent— take responsibility for preparing their uniforms, navigating their way through promotion and award requirements, registering themselves for special events, and the like.
Freedom to Make Mistakes
CAP is a safe place to learn. Our program is carefully designed to develop your cadet as a leader. An important part of that process is the ability to try a new skill and perhaps be less than fully successful at first. A cadet may be reluctant to "stretch their wings" if parents are watching. Please allow your cadet to grow and develop as they work with their fellow cadets and their adult mentors. Parents who hover too closely often inhibit the very successes they hope to see in their cadets.
Homesick Cadets
At overnight activities, it's normal for cadets to be homesick at first. Limiting contact between cadets and parents, versus reaching for "the world's longest umbilical cord," —the cell phone— helps cadets overcome their initial nervousness. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents not to make "pick-up" arrangements as a hedge against homesickness because that approach can undermine the cadet's confidence and independence.
School Comes First
Cadets are required to maintain "satisfactory progress" in school, as determined by their parents or guardian. The self-discipline that CAP builds typically results in improved grades at school. We support cadets by emphasizing that school takes priority over cadet activities.
Addressing Concerns
As a parent, any time you have a question or concern, please contact our squadron commander. CAP takes parents' concerns very seriously. If our local leaders are unable to resolve an issue to your satisfaction, our Central California Group 6 and California Wing leaders will gladly address your concerns.
Bakersfield Composite Squadron Address
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Small Histories of Sussex
The Small Histories of Sussex
The Surveyor and the Stones
I found the first one lying face down in the mud on a bright autumn morning.
I'd woken too early and looked out of the window, wondering if I could be bothered getting dressed and going out with my camera. We live close to one of the best views in Sussex and I tell myself that I have as much chance of taking a decent photo as a professional on a gift of a morning like this. You just point and shoot and nature does the rest. The mist can disappear before your eyes on the top of High and Over; within minutes the whole white serpent of the Cuckmere river reveals itself from the sea to Alfriston at the top of the valley, with only the odd swan to break up the skin of the water.
After an hour of sunrise reveries, I headed for home. Reaching the double belt of trees that leads like a natural avenue to the field next to our house. I thought, I should start looking around about here, this was the place.
I spent all of five minutes scuffing about in the mud with my booted toes. The field hadn't long been ploughed; it was my good luck to have been looking at exactly the right time of year, when the turned-over stones look like sweeties on a badly-decorated cake; some sticking up at funny angles and some pressed flat against the earth but still clean.
One caught my eye. I picked it up. It sat snugly in my palm, not completely smooth but pleasingly concave. The top was rounded and the sides more or less straight. I rubbed off some mud and all around the top edge were small, deliberate chips. I suddenly wondered what on earth this place would have looked like around twelve thousand years ago.
Alistair Moffat's The Hidden Ways is a travelogue of Scotland's ancient and not so ancient roads, with tales of all the armies and peregrinating souls that trod them over the centuries. It had seen me through a week of insomnia – probably made it worse to be honest because I couldn't put it down. I started thinking about the history on my doorstep.
On the website of the Keep, Sussex's record office, there's an online interactive map that pinpoints all the archaeological finds in the county. One click on this with my generally workmanlike but ageing tablet and I knew I'd be waiting a couple of epochs for the thing to download, so I recklessly reached for the laptop. We're still not talking state-of-the-art, but at least I'd get the information before the next ice age. Every dot on our hill on the map was a connection with everyone else who'd ever lived there for nearly a score of centuries. And one dot was close to that belt of trees: the legend popping up detailed Neolithic flints that had been found there.
Another intriguing resource I dug out at the Keep was an archaeological survey of the land above our house that was produced in 2009 in response to a proposed housing development. What housing development, I thought? Until I saw a scribbled note that said 'Not real!' - the document was a student project, and any threat to our back yard was purely hypothetical, undertaken as an academic (in both senses of the word) exercise.
Amongst other things, I learned about John de Ward. He was a surveyor working in Sussex in the 1620s – there's nothing of his work on the internet now, but I think you still see a reproduction upstairs at the Gun Room in Alfriston.
De Ward marked something called 'The Great Burg' not far from where I found my flint. Here's the etymological bit: as far as I can tell, the definition of 'burg' (which is an obsolete term these days) was a fortified town. It may well have had a different meaning in the seventeenth century and the author of the student paper hadn't found any evidence of anything so grand. But the paper did point out that the raised nature of the land in that spot could have been associated with a barrow – with a corresponding shallow depression possibly equating to where all the material from its construction had come from. There was also evidence of chalk marl pits, lynchets (ancient plough ridges) and more recently, training trenches from the Great War.
I popped the flint in my pocket and took it home. A couple of weeks later I had an email from the local museum confirming it was a Neolithic tool, possibly made for woodworking. What I loved even more was that it had been made by a cack-handed Neolithic person – spoiled by a chip too far that rendered it useless. And chucked away in disgust, for me to find thousands of years later.
It's not a museum-worthy object. It's a mongrel kind of thing, without the precision markings of a finished tool. But I've read somewhere recently about a horde of thousands of Roman nails that had been dug up; so many that loads were melted down in the end. What a waste! That could kept poor folk like me happy for decades – genuine Roman nail for a quid on eBay! I'd have bought at least one, for the wonder of it.
My find wouldn't be worth as much as a rusty old Roman nail (over 3,000 worked flints were found at an excavation at Hamsey). But for me, it's magic. Every time I ramble back to that field, I marvel at how Stone Age man survived and flourished here in the Gore-Tex-free days.
I've since found a second flint; slightly better workmanship than the first, with unmistakeably fluted ridges leading to a bladed edge. Dog walks take an age now; I can't help examining every mucky old stone and there's a pile of unconfirmed rocks by the back door that are probably just bits of plough-hacked flint.
But as a mindful activity, and one that physically links me with our ancestors, flint-seeking as far as I'm concerned is the new rock-n-roll. I'm walking in the footsteps not just of Stone Age man, but of John de Ward, in his billowing breeches, clutching a quadrant and squinting into the Sussex sun.
Flint Pete: An Epilogue
I googled the name on that student project: Peter Bidmead. He was a retired police officer and archaelogist – as well as a flint and stone building restorer. Not only multi-talented, but a lovely bloke. He turned out to have been a dear friend of my next-door-neighbour's son, who built a memorial bench for 'Flint Pete' in his favourite spot after he died in 2009.
Rifleman Britton at Rathfinny
A half an hour's walk from my back door takes me to a rough track called the Comp. I read somewhere once that it was first mentioned in sixteenth century records. Never mind that most well-documented paths and roads have their own ancient history: the addition of that most turbulent of centuries gives its travellers an immediate familiarity.
It's lined with tall hedgerows of indeterminate climbers and small trees jostling for space. There's enough gentle bends to keep you walking on even if you're tired, or bored of walking. One of those tracks that you think you'll just follow for a bit longer. Birds and other creatures tease from the edges. Badgers setts lurk behind the ivy and swirls of Old Man's Beard host robins and blackbirds.
Leading from an open field with hundred-league views of the coast and inland to Windover Hill, a track into an enclosed wood on the Rathfinny Estate takes you to a place called Hobbs Hawth, where a small tragedy happened in 1916. The area today forms a scrubby neighbour to the immaculate vineyard and the remains of farm buildings still break up the ground and resist clearance. Nettles are everywhere.
At the beginning of the twentieth century it was an area of mostly derelict agricultural land infested with couch grass. Two years into the Great War and khaki-clad soldiers were there digging trenches and learning how to fight. The town of Seaford had already been taken over by two vast training camps and the paraphernalia of war was creeping beyond its boundaries.
In the early morning of June 8 1916, a party of the 15th Battalion, Kings Royal Rifles woke from a few hours rest. The previous evening following a Bombing Class they had commenced an attack on No. 1 Service Corps. What followed was meticulously recorded by the district Coroner.
Rifleman Arthur James Britton was an Essex lad, one of four siblings born to a cabbie in Rainham in 1894. Arriving in the green and white folds of the South Downs must have been a kind of heaven for a twenty-one-year-old who'd been working as a porter in East Ham, one of London's districts whose population had exploded with the coming of the railways.
On this June morning, Britton was undertaking grenade instruction led by Lieutenant David de Forest Morehouse, Brigade Bombing Officer, and Corporal Brierley. Morehouse watched as Brierley gave a demonstration of how to prime and then throw a live grenade. As the explosion echoed around the steep valley walls, each man shifted nervously. Morehouse then gave them all a dummy mine to handle and one by one, they inserted a detonator under his watchful eye.
At 10.45 am the best throwers were lined up and threw the grenades over the top of the trench. A chaos of blasts erupted, some simultaneously, some slightly delayed. Corporal Brierly then turned to Rifleman Alfred Wilkinson, who held another live grenade in his hand; Morehouse observed nothing amiss about the way Wilkinson was handling the bomb. A whistle sounded and the rest of the men threw themselves down in the trench to take cover.
Wilkinson released the spring of the grenade and threw it high into the air. It was expected that an explosion should take place after about five seconds, but instead it went off almost instantly. Fragments of shrapnel sprayed back over the trench; Rifleman Hayes felt something hit him on the face and was and surprised to find it wasn't a shard of metal, but a pipe. As he turned around, he realised it had come from the mouth of Arthur Britton, who now stooped against the side of the trench, blood pouring from his mouth, his head in his hands. Brierley had seen the impact of the shrapnel force Britton's body upwards, but Wilkinson now watched in horror as Britton appeared to choke, his head then slumping to his chest. Corporal Jackson who had been a few yards in front of Britton, shouted to Morehouse, 'This man is badly hit!' and went towards him, lifting Britton's head from his chest. In response, the wounded man fell forwards towards Morehouse, who caught him, laid him on the ground and loosened his clothing. All the time Arthur said nothing, blood continuing to pour from his mouth. Just two minutes after the grenade had gone off, he was dead.
In contrast to the extended narrative of his death, I found little about Britton's life, coming as he did from a working-class family. Despite being one of a family of four, his next of kin was listed in the coroner's report as his landlady in London and five days after his death he was buried in the ancient graveyard of St Mary Magdalene, East Ham, his name one of many on a memorial plaque. His brother's name was on the Commonwealth War Graves report – had there been a relationship breakdown within the family, or was it simply a matter of convenience of communication that the landlady had been the preferred contact?
It's difficult now, without an archaeology degree and a detailed wartime map of Hobbs Hawth, to know where the trenches are. A company of long-tailed tits peeps from the woods and the nearest thing to an explosion is a harassed wood pigeon erupting from the hawthorns. Amongst the rusting autumn leaves there's a stump of bricks with a pate of patchy moss, pocked with round holes. The sun feels like an uninvited visitor. The wind is almost completely absent.
Jill Bush
Blogging for the fun of it, about all that moves me in the history, culture and landscape of Sussex.
'If Pulp Fiction had been set in the Sussex countryside, and I'm sure that would have worked, then things might have turned out very differently.' Hugh Grant
Copyright Jill Bush 2018
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Right off the bat, the Tru-Fire Hardcore Buckle Foldback Max looks and feels like a top-quality product. It features the Plush Black Evolution II Buckle made of some of the best materials out there. It has a leather strap with a thick padded insole that makes it very comfortable. Unlike many similar releases, this one has rolled edges rather than Velcro straps, making it significantly stronger. The buckle folds back and it's stitched well, so it should hold for years.
Next, there are the non-slip hooks with built-in automatic reset that allows you to hook up quickly. The non-slip material enables the hook to hold on the D-loop at all times, even when you move, crouch, or twist. It won't slip off no matter what.
The Hardcore buckle allows you to make all kinds of adjustments on the go, including trigger sensitivity, trigger tension, and torque swivel. The length adjustments are between 5 and 8 inches, so there are plenty of different positions for you to choose from. You can also adjust the trigger travel to suit your style.
Another great thing about this release is the swept-back trigger mechanism added to prevent accidental firing. It prevents your fingertips from setting the arrow off, minimizing target panic and optimizing sensitivity.
There is no doubt that this wrist release is designed to the highest standards. It's a result of many years of testing and product improvement, and it's one of the best releases on the market. The Tru-Fire Hardcore Buckle Foldback MAX offers top notch materials, fold back design, a wide range of adjustments, and the swept-back trigger system. The rotating head allows 20 degrees of sideways movement.
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This is a high-quality release and has very few weaknesses. However, the only thing that might turn some hunters away is that it is slightly bulkier than the majority of other models.
Non-slip hook design
One size fits all strap
Many adjustable features
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The TruFire Edge Buckle offers an excellent mix of features, material quality, and price. It's perhaps the best all-around release because it fits pretty much any hand, has many adjustable features, and it's built to survive Armageddon.
TruFire offers quite a few impressive bow releases, and the Edge is definitely one of them. It's designed for compound bows, and it comes with all the features you need to improve your accuracy and control. The fold-back buckle keeps the release attached to your hand at all times. The Edge hasn't changed much for over ten years because TruFire really nailed the design with this one. What's more, it is put together in the US.
Edge also has plenty of adjustable features, including draw length, alterable trigger transit, and it works for left and right-handed archers alike. The strap is made from durable, thick leather that should stay true for years. The jaws are powerful, and the head is smaller to give you more control when firing. The jaws are opened when you draw back the set-off. Just release the trigger, and the string will fall into place, allowing you to make quick consecutive shots.
The Edge is a result of years and years of rigorous testing and improvement. The trigger is very smooth and you can easily adjust it by tightening a small screw on the side. It's super easy to set up, and it outperforms most products in the same price range. It's very durable and comfortable around the arm, as well.
The only issue some hunters may have is the compact body design. The maximum draw length is adjustable, but it may not be long enough for very tall hunters with long arms.
May be too short for taller hunters
If you prefer the grip type over wrist releases, the Scott Archery Caliper release is an excellent choice. It comes with a finger trigger that's usually found on wrist strap models, so it brings a fantastic mix of features you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.
The Caliper release is a T-handle release with a sensitive trigger that sits well in hand and allows you to draw and shoot arrows without too much effort. It's got a classic look, but it's also packed with modern features that will surely increase your accuracy and efficiency. The housing is made from aluminum, and it's covered with a rubber over-mold that provides a secure, comfortable grip. You can even attach a lanyard to the loop on the back.
When you grab this release, it feels more like a pistol grip than a bow release because of the molded finger holes. The dual caliper jaws are very strong and will stick firmly to the D-loop, making it almost impossible for the string to slip off.
The Caliper is a unique hybrid release that combines two types of releases. The 360-degree rotating head makes it easy to shoot arrows by reducing torque, and that makes it ideal for practicing on the archery range. The rotation is very responsive because of the high-quality bearings inside of the head.
Finally, the adjustable trigger supports the arrow with instant tactile control. You can adjust the sensitivity with an Allen key while on the hunt.
The best thing about this release is the comfortable rubber handle. It's one of the most comfortable grips you can wish for. It works excellent with bare hands, as well as gloves. Also, the adjustable trigger allows you to customize the firing precisely to your preference. The accuracy it provides is on a very high level.
The only problem with the Caliper is that you'll need to show it more TLC than you'd have to with some other models. You should keep the calipers oiled up at all times. Otherwise, it could misfire because the trigger activates on the smallest vibration or pressure.
Hybrid release
Comfortable and durable
Adjustable trigger tension
Rotating head
Needs regular oiling
If you are looking for the best bow release with a sensitive trigger, the Wiseguy is as good as they come. It's super-lightweight, and it comes with an adjustable trigger and a durable wrist strap. The foldable head is also useful because you can fold it when you are not using it.
This is one well-built, high-quality release. The strap is one of the best in its class. It's very comfortable thanks to the thick padding on the inside. The release makes absolutely no sound, a thing that's usually hard to eliminate in a bow release. The built-in string jaw attachment is very useful in action while the open structure allows you to hook it up to a D-loop with zero hassle.
The forward-facing trigger system is super-sensitive, and it gets the job done correctly. You will be able to shoot quickly without sacrificing accuracy. The travel of this release is minimal. It's designed primarily for hunters who prefer using the wrist belt pattern release. Releases of this type provide the power and accuracy needed to make every shot count.
The Spot Hogg Wiseguy has a simple head made of durable metal. It allows you to position the draw exactly how you want it, further increasing your chances of hitting the target. The fact that it's one of the lightest releases on the market doesn't make it any weaker than the rest.
The Wiseguy has an incredibly smooth trigger that makes firing arrows almost effortless. The thick padded strap is very comfortable, and it keeps the release firmly attached to your wrist. Also, it's made from high-quality materials and, if cared for properly, it should last you a long time.
There are, however, some downsides too. The hook is fixed, so it doesn't pivot or swivel and that needs some getting used to. The Wiseguy is also a bit on the shorter side, so it might not be the best choice for hunters with large hands.
Sensitive trigger
Zero travel
Durable and well made
Ideal for hunting
Self-loading hook
The hook doesn't swivel
A little bit short
Scott is another well-known name in the archery department, and the Shark Double Caliper is the best bow release in their dual caliper lineup. It features all-leather construction, a double jaw with an enhanced radius, and it looks great.
Designed for avid hunters, the Scott Archery Shark Double Caliber is a release you can rely on. It's made of top-notch materials, justifying the brand's worldwide reputation for producing high-quality hunting gear.
The release has an ambidextrous design, so it's suitable for both left-hand and right-hand archers. The large Velcro strap is very strong, and it leaves your hands free when moving. You can adjust the strap to your arm, and it fits almost all sizes. What makes this release truly unique is the fact that it rocks double calipers with an instant opening system. You just have to pull the trigger, and the jaws will open automatically.
The trigger has smooth operation, and you can adjust its sensitivity with a turn of a dial. That allows you to make changes every time before you go on a hunt or even between two shots. The trigger is covered with an anti-slip over-mold, so it works well in rainy conditions, as well. The caliper head has a swivel, making it possible to use it with both hands. You can even pick one of the four available release placements that suit your shooting style. Lastly, it's one of the lightest releases out there.
The fact that the Shark Double Caliber is Scott's bestselling release says enough about its quality. With a wide range of customizable options, this release can suit virtually all kinds of shooting styles and the majority of hunters. The maximum draw length is also quite impressive, which only makes it even more versatile.
The Velcro strap makes this release ultra-light, but it's also prone to wear and tear. The strap is durable and it will last for years, but you can tear it on a tree branch while hunting. The leather version of the Shark Double Caliber feels more rugged.
Bestselling bow release
Oversized head
Adjustable features
Automatic double jaws
Velcro strap could be a bit sturdier
In this section, we'll take a closer and more detailed look at bow releases and how to pick the best bow release for you. There are a few different types of releases and not all of them are suitable for all bows. These are the factors you need to consider.
Every hunter and archer has a different wrist size. That's the main factor you should consider when trying to find which release suits you best. Most releases have adjustable pulling force, trigger tension, and trigger angle.
The maximum draw length will tell you if the release is suitable for you. You should be able to adjust it, however, so you don't have a hard time gripping and activating the trigger. Releases with Velcro straps and buckles should help you draw and set up the bow easier and faster.
You can figure out the right length for you by measuring the distance between your two middle fingers as you draw the bow. Divide the number by 2.5, and you will get the maximum draw length for your body.
The string style also plays a significant role when buying a release system for your bow. There a few different string styles - D-rings, metal nocks, and metal clips. You can't use all of them on a single bow because each is designed for specific string styles. You should look into which type of release works best with your string style and focus strictly on the models that fit the bill.
When you're out on the hunt, it's essential to stay as quiet as possible. Every little noise and sound can scare your prey away, which is why noise, or lack thereof, plays a significant factor when choosing the best bow release for your bow.
Some brands include clickers that create a clicking sound when the bow is ready to fire. Others make a thudding sound when you use them, effectively spooking your target away. It's always a good idea to go with a model that makes little or no sound.
When it comes to automation, there are two types of releases - automatic and hydraulic. Automatic releases shoot the bow a few seconds after you draw the string. Wrist and handheld releases usually come with the automatic version, and they are costly because they are primarily designed and made for professional archers and hunters. If you're not a pro, and if you don't want to spend a lot of money on a release, a hydraulic release will do just fine.
Bow releases don't come cheap, so you should go for a brand and model you can use for a long time. Spending a few hundred dollars on a release that breaks after just one season is never a good idea. Therefore, build quality and the materials used are of utmost importance. You should always double-check that all materials are durable and made to the highest standard.
High-quality wrist releases come with leather straps that can take a beating and won't break easily. The head should be made of aluminum or hardened metal that can cope with long-term use. There's nothing worse than having your release quit on you in the middle of a hunt.
Also, if you plan on traveling with your bow, get a bow case or a protective bag. Bows and accessories such as releases can be expensive, so you should do everything you can to protect them from damage during the hunt or on the road.
Make no mistake, a rookie or a seasoned archer, a bow release is one of the essential accessories that every hunter should have in their arsenal. It will help you hit the targets much easier than when shooting by hand. Bow releases are also designed to help you enjoy hunting without developing callouses or getting sore fingers.
Pulling a bow with your fingers often leads to a staggered release, especially if you're new to archery. That happens because you release the string unevenly, and it often results in a missed shot. A trigger release takes care of that problem, and it makes sure that your shots are more accurate. It grants the consistency and comfort that's almost impossible to achieve by hand. Bow releases are there to improve your rate of fire and accuracy, especially if you are a beginner.
First, you should nock the arrow and fix the release mechanism. Place the arrow to the string and point it downwards. Pull the line as far back as you can, to reach the maximum draw. Align yourself with the target and aim the arrow towards it. Take a deep breath, focus the tip of the arrow on the target, and press the trigger to release it. Keep your finger away from the trigger until you are ready to fire to prevent misfires.
There are two distinctive types of bow releases, mechanical and string loop. The former is attached right to the string platform while the latter is used with a string loop. You should always consider buying a bow release that fits your shooting style.
Secure the release to your wrist with straps. Be careful to attach the release neither too tight nor too loose. Find the point that feels comfortable and set up the trigger sensitivity and pulling length to fit your body. Experiment with different setups until you find the one that works best.
You can, but only for competitive compound bow target shooting. Thumb-rings are allowed to be used with recurve bows because they don't act as a release aid. Most archers using a recurve bow don't use releases because they make it harder to pull the string.
Recurve bows have a longer draw, so it's almost impossible to reach the maximum length and hit the targets effectively. You would need a release with a clicker to tell you when to let go of the string. However, if you are using a recurve bow, you should fire the arrows with your fingers to prevent the "trigger punch."
The alignment of your body is the most important factor when shooting arrows. You should align yourself with the target, stand upright, and make sure that your feet and shoulders are aligned as well. Place an arrow to the cord and point it towards the target.
Use your fingers to grip the arrow to the cord correctly. Focus the bow on your target and draw the string while keeping the target in focus. When you reach the maximum draw length, relax your fingers to let go of the arrow.
The process is almost the same when using a release, but instead of relaxing your fingers to fire the arrow, you just have to press the trigger. Releases work much better because they prevent trigger punches and greatly improve accuracy.
Getting the best bow release you can find will help you become a better hunter. Bow releases are designed to improve accuracy and rate of fire, but they also make shooting arrows smoother and easier.
If you are looking for the best of the best, you should go with the Tru-Fire Hardcore Buckle. It's got thick padding, a 20-degree head pivot, and multiple trigger adjustments that allow you to fully customize the experience. It will serve you well in the hunt and on the practice range.
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Lesser Antilles Pelagic Ecosystem (LAPE) project
About LAPE
The LAPE area
Pelagic fisheries in the LAPE area
LAPE activities
Survey - Cetaceans
Ecosystem survey forage biomass
GIS modelling
Management issues in the LAPE area
Management consultations
Generic component trees
Four ecosystem issues
Ecosystem data
Ecosystem modeling
LAPE ecopath model
Ecosim simulations
LAPE Publications
Background - LAPE project
The fisheries sector makes an important contribution to the economy of the Lesser Antilles Islands, and most of the countries making up the island grouping are traditional fish consumers. Employment and income are generated in the fisheries sector mainly through commercial fisheries, recreational fishing and tourism. However, many of the fisheries of these countries are artisanal in nature and may represent the only possible source of income for the fishers, reinforcing the importance of the sector to food security.
As a result of the heavy dependence by the countries of the region on fish, most coastal resources are overexploited or fully exploited (especially those of higher commercial value), while the demand for fish (including tourism and recreation) continues to grow. In response to this, there has been growing interest, from both fishers and the governments, in the pelagic resources of the waters adjacent to their coasts.
The pelagic resources of the Lesser Antilles States exhibit three characteristics which, together, require that urgent and comprehensive attention be given to identifying and describing their dynamics and inter-relationships. These are: the fisheries targeting them are expanding; the stocks show widespread distribution throughout the sub-region and beyond; and there are significant biological and technological interactions between them. This project aimed to consider all three features and to develop a management plan that accounted for them to ensure that any fisheries, or other uses, within the pelagic ecosystem are conducted in a sustainable and responsible fashion.
The Code of Conduct For Responsible Fisheries recognises that sustainable fisheries management incorporating ecosystem considerations entails taking into account the impacts of fisheries on the marine ecosystem and the impacts of the marine ecosystem on fisheries, referred to as an The ecosystem approach to fisheries management . The scientific basis for including such ecosystem considerations in fisheries management needs further development as the scientific knowledge about the structure, functioning, components and properties of the ecosystem as well as about the ecological impact of fishing remains incomplete. These issues were and are relevant to some of the problems being confronted by countries of the Lesser Antilles sub-region.
The implementation of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries entails important changes in the way fisheries management is conceived and practiced. The participating countries thus requested assistance from FAO to develop both the data and information systems needed to assess the regional pelagic fisheries and inform an ecosystem approach to fisheries management. The assistance would also include building the technical and management capacity to sustain these activities within the region. It was also to provide a forum for the countries of the sub-region to work together to identify mutually compatible and beneficial approaches to managing and using the pelagic resources.
The resulting project GCP/RLA/140/JPN (Scientific Basis for Ecosystem-based Management in the Lesser Antilles Including Interactions with Marine Mammals and Other Top Predators) addressed one of the challenges related to the implementation of the ecosystem approach to fisheries, i.e. the development of management strategies that take into account biological interactions among species, including cetaceans and other top predators and any species that may be of no direct importance to fisheries but yet, may play an important role in maintaining ecosystem structure and functioning. The project was funded by the Fisheries Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Government of Japan.
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Declaration in Form 15H to cover Section 87A Rebate also, CBDT amends Income Tax Rules
CBDT has amended the Income Tax Rules to provide that declaration in Form 15H can be accepted, for payment of certain income without TDS, from a person (senior citizen) whose income is higher than the basic exemption limit but is eligible for Section 87A rebate, where tax liability shall be nil after taking into account Section 87A rebate, i.e. CBDT has notified that declaration in Form 15H will cover Section 87A Rebate also.
It may noted that Note 10 to Form 15H (Part II) provides that the person responsible for paying the income referred to in column 15 of Part I of Form 15H shall not accept the declaration where the amount of income of the nature referred to in section 197A(1C) or the aggregate of the amounts of such income credited or paid or likely to be credited or paid during the previous year in which such income is to be included exceeds the maximum amount which is not chargeable to tax after allowing for deduction(s) under Chapter VI-A, if any, or set off of loss, if any, under the head "income from house property" for which the declarant is eligible. For deciding the eligibility, he is required to verify income or the aggregate amount of incomes, as the case may be, reported by the declarant in columns 15 and 17 under Form 15H.
CBDT Press Release dt. 24 May 2019
CBDT issues notification for amendment of Form No. 15H of the Income-tax Rules, 1962
Sub-section (1C) of section 197A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act) read with rule 29C of the Rules, inter alia, provides that no deduction of tax shall be made in case of a resident individual, who is of the age of sixty years or more, if he furnishes a declaration in Form 15H to the person responsible for paying any income of the nature referred to in section 192A, 193, 194, 194A, 194D, 194DA, 194EE, 194-I or 194K, to the effect that the tax on his estimated total income will be nil.
Further, Note 10 to Form No 15H provides for non-acceptance of declaration if the amount of income of the nature referred to in section 197A(1C) or the aggregate of the amounts of such income credited or paid or likely to be credited or paid during the previous year in which such income is to be included exceeds the maximum amount which is not chargeable to tax after allowing for deduction(s) under Chapter VIA, if any, set off of loss, if any, under the head "income from house property" for which the declarant is eligible.
Section 87A of the Act has been amended vide Finance Act, 2019 which provides that a resident individual, having total income up to Rs. 5 lakh, shall be entitled to a rebate of an amount being the amount of tax chargeable or Rs. 12,500/-, whichever is less.
However, at present, the note 10 of Form 15H does not take into account the maximum allowable rebate of Rs 12,500/- provided under section 87A as above, which is available to the assessee in respect of the tax calculated on income, there could be cases, where, though income of the assessee would be above the minimum amount chargeable to income-tax, tax liability may be nil after taking into account the rebate available under section 87A. Deduction of tax in such cases may cause undue hardship to senior citizens.
Accordingly, Income-tax Rules, 1962 have been amended by way of insertion of proviso in Note 10 of Form No 15H and have already been notified vide Notification No G.S.R. 375(E) dated 22nd May, 2019, so as to provide that the person responsible for paying the income referred to in column 15 of Part I shall accept the declaration in the case of the assessee, being a senior citizen, who is eligible for rebate of income-tax under section 87A, and his/her tax liability is nil after taking into account this rebate.
Declaration in Form 15H to cover Section 87A Rebate also, CBDT amends Income Tax Rules: CBDT Notification No. 41/2019 Income Tax dt. 22 May 2019
G.S.R. 375(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1C) of section 197A read with section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Board of Direct Taxes hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Income-tax Rules, 1962, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement.-
(i) This rule may be called the Income-tax (4th Amendment) Rules, 2019.
(ii) It shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Income-tax Rules, 1962, in Appendix II, in Form No. 15H in Part II, in note 10, the following proviso shall be inserted, namely:-
"Provided that such person shall accept the declaration in a case where income of the assessee, who is eligible for rebate of income-tax under section 87A, is higher than the income for which declaration can be accepted as per this note, but his tax liability shall be nil after taking into account the rebate available to him under the said section 87A.".
Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section-3, Sub-section (ii) vide number S.O. 969(E), dated the 26th March, 1962 and were last amended vide notification G.S.R. No. 304(E), dated 12th April, 2019.
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I've seen this before too. The solution that has always worked for me is to make a solution that contains the entire application, and then tell it to Publish, and check the box "Publish with Full Compilations".
I am a newbie to Outsystems Platform. I encountered this error, while I was following the tutorial on "Your First Application" - List Records on Database.
Can anyone advice me on how to get rid of this? I can't proceed to further tutorial lessons due to this error.
'OnSessionStart' Action is incompatible with the 'Users' eSpace definition. Please update it.
Exception Details: System.Exception: 'OnSessionStart' Action is incompatible with the 'Users' eSpace definition. Please update it.
I've seen this before too. i published only the 'Users' eSpace.
I hope to have helped in colaboration post.
I'm getting this same message when the Users espace hasn't been published. I only find out when I can't access other applications. I publish the Users espace and it works for a while, but then it comes back again. This is happening in our development environment, but I'm concerned that it could happen in production. Is there anyway to prevent it from happening?
I'm getting the same area. I've republished by User space from within Service Center. Is there anything else I can try to get this back working again?
I ended up creating a solution with the problem espace and then clicked the checkbox "Publish with full compilations" before clicking publish next to current running version. I still don't know what the problem was.
Thanks Rebecca, just tried that but still getting the error. Strange, it's only in our QA environment, Dev is absolutely fine.
Didn't you get any incompatible producer warnings in the solution publish report?
No, not at all João - the solution publish went through the usual steps but still the same front end error message.
I vaguely remember I had it also.
My workaround, instead of stubbornly publishing everything, I deleted the action (ofcourse saving the logic in clipboard or dummy espace), publish the espace. create a new OnSessionStart, paste the logic back in and voila. it should work.
Ok, perhaps a stupid question, but where is the OnSessionStart action? I looked in the Users eSpace but no luck (that also appears locked for editing). Is it elsewhere?
Just for completeness, I solved this by doing a push from Dev to QA environments and this resolved the issue. Wierd one though.


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Q: Extract a numeric value from a varchar column to compare with a numeric column
How can I compare the value of amount given in two columns as shown in the attached picture? 'T', 'M' and 'B' in column 1 represent trillion, million and billion respectively. I have tried below mentioned code so far but that's not what I need.
left(f.name, CHARINDEX('M',f.name))

NOTE: The currency prefix could be: $, GBP, GB, CAD etc:

A: This will demonstrate my comment above. It uses a combination of LEFT(), RIGHT(), CHARINDEX() and SUBSTRING() as well as a CASE to determine the multiplier value.
declare @Text varchar(20) = '$30M Sales in Jan 2014'

SELECT @Text [OriginalText]
    --select only the letter
    ,Right(left(@Text, CHARINDEX(' ',@Text)-1),1) [Multiplier]
    --this trims the multiplier and the dollar sign
    ,SUBSTRING(left(@Text, CHARINDEX(' ',@Text)-1),2, len(left(@Text, CHARINDEX(' ',@Text)-1))-2) [ValueToMultiply]
    ,CASE Right(left(@Text, CHARINDEX(' ',@Text)-1),1)
        WHEN 'T' then 1000000000000
        WHEN 'B' then 1000000000
        WHEN 'M' then 1000000
    END
    *  Convert(decimal(18,4),SUBSTRING(left(@Text, CHARINDEX(' ',@Text)-1),2, len(left(@Text, CHARINDEX(' ',@Text)-1))-2)) [FinalValue]

This results in:
OriginalText          | Multiplier  | ValueToMultiply   | FinalValue
$30M Sales in Jan 20  | M           | 30                | 30000000.0000

A: Try this:
DECLARE @t TABLE ( A NVARCHAR(MAX) )
INSERT  INTO @t
VALUES  ( '$55T sdlkjf' ),
        ( '$30M sdlkjf' ),
        ( '$0.30M sdlkjf' ),
        ( '$0.5B sdlkjf' )

SELECT  CAST(SUBSTRING(A, 1, CHARINDEX(' ', A) - 2) AS MONEY)
        * CASE SUBSTRING(A, CHARINDEX(' ', A) - 1, 1)
            WHEN 'T' THEN 1000000000000
            WHEN 'B' THEN 1000000000
            WHEN 'M' THEN 1000000
            ELSE 1
          END AS Result
FROM    @t

Output:
Result
55000000000000.0000
30000000.0000
300000.0000
500000000.0000

A: You can use string manipulation to extract the numeric portion of the string and the use CASE statements to multiply the values to produce a numeric value that can be used to compare the results.
Sample query to perform conversion:
CREATE TABLE #temp (col1 VARCHAR(20), col2 DECIMAL (18, 2))

INSERT INTO #temp
        ( col1, col2 )
VALUES ('$55T Sales blah', 55000000000000),
       ('$30M Sales blah', 30000000),
       ('$0.3M Sales blah', 300000),
       ('$0.5B Sales blah', 500000000)

SELECT CASE SUBSTRING(col1, (CHARINDEX(' Sales', col1) - 1), 1)
            WHEN 'T'
            THEN CONVERT(DECIMAL(18, 2), SUBSTRING(col1, 2, (CHARINDEX(' Sales', col1) - 3))) * 1000000000000
            WHEN 'B'
            THEN CONVERT(DECIMAL(18, 2), SUBSTRING(col1, 2, (CHARINDEX(' Sales', col1) - 3))) * 1000000000
            WHEN 'M'
            THEN CONVERT(DECIMAL(18, 2), SUBSTRING(col1, 2, (CHARINDEX(' Sales', col1) - 3))) * 1000000
        END AS NumericValue,
        col2
FROM #temp

From this data, you can simply compare the 2 columns, so you can wrap it in a subquery like so:
CREATE TABLE #temp (col1 VARCHAR(20), col2 DECIMAL (18, 2))

INSERT INTO #temp
        ( col1, col2 )
VALUES ('$55T Sales blah', 55000000000000),
       ('$30M Sales blah', 30000000),
       ('$0.3M Sales blah', 300000),
       ('$0.5B Sales blah', 500000000)

SELECT t.NumericValue,
       t.col2,
       CASE WHEN t.NumericValue = t.col2
            THEN 'Match'
            ELSE 'No Match'
        END AS Match
FROM ( SELECT CASE SUBSTRING(col1, (CHARINDEX(' Sales', col1) - 1), 1)
                    WHEN 'T'
                    THEN CONVERT(DECIMAL(18, 2), SUBSTRING(col1, 2, (CHARINDEX(' Sales', col1) - 3))) * 1000000000000
                    WHEN 'B'
                    THEN CONVERT(DECIMAL(18, 2), SUBSTRING(col1, 2, (CHARINDEX(' Sales', col1) - 3))) * 1000000000
                    WHEN 'M'
                    THEN CONVERT(DECIMAL(18, 2), SUBSTRING(col1, 2, (CHARINDEX(' Sales', col1) - 3))) * 1000000
                END AS NumericValue,
                col2
        FROM #temp) t

DROP TABLE #temp

This assumes that the numeric portion is always followed by " Sales" and follows the formatting you have shown in your sample data. You can replace the " Sales" in CHARINDEX with a space if required.
Output:
NumericValue        col2                Match
==============================================
55000000000000.00   55000000000000.00   Match
30000000.00         30000000.00         Match
300000.00           300000.00           Match
500000000.00        500000000.00        Match

Updated query to account for different prefixes:
This uses PATINDEX('%[0-9]%', col1) to find the position of the first numeric value.
CREATE TABLE #temp
    (
      col1 VARCHAR(20) ,
      col2 DECIMAL(18, 2)
    )

INSERT  INTO #temp
        ( col1, col2 )
VALUES  ( 'GBP55T Sales blah', 55000000000000 ),
        ( '$30M Sales blah', 30000000 ),
        ( 'GB0.3M Sales blah', 300000 ),
        ( '$0.5B Sales blah', 500000000 )

SELECT  t.NumericValue ,
        t.col2 ,
        CASE WHEN t.NumericValue = t.col2 THEN 'Match'
             ELSE 'No Match'
        END AS Match
FROM    ( SELECT    CONVERT(DECIMAL(18, 2), SUBSTRING(col1,
                                                      PATINDEX('%[0-9]%', col1),
                                                      CHARINDEX(' ', col1)
                                                      - PATINDEX('%[0-9]%',
                                                              col1) - 1))
                    * CASE SUBSTRING(col1, ( CHARINDEX(' ', col1) - 1 ), 1)
                        WHEN 'T' THEN 1000000000000
                        WHEN 'B' THEN 1000000000
                        WHEN 'M' THEN 1000000
                      END AS NumericValue ,
                    col2
          FROM      #temp
        ) t

DROP TABLE #temp

Credit to @Giorgi Nakeuri's answer for the less verbose CASE statement.

A: TRY
SUBSTRING(), REPLACE()
SUBSTRING ( expression ,start , length )

CAN USE:
REPLACE ( string_expression , string_pattern , string_replacement )

e.g:
declare @val as varchar(200)='T31M4B5'

select
CAST(
  (REPLACE(REPLACE(REPLACE(@Val,'M',''),'B',''),'T',''))
as int) as val

FIDDLE

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