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Jarring the Kittens (Brooklyn Paramount, v.1)
Down the hall came the muffled meows of several small kittens. This is my first memory. I think I paid such attention because I wanted to play with them, but it was late, and mom said I had to stay in bed and sleep until morning. Their constant meows brought visions of them on my lap, crawling over and behind me as I picked them up to set them between my legs again. I couldn't rest until their cries stopped and I knew they had all gone to sleep.
I awoke to another cry, but not from the kittens. My older sister was sobbing and wailing, and mom wasn't around.
"Where's mom?" I asked when I saw her with her head in hands, puddles of tears streaming from the cracks in her fingers. She looked up at me, but didn't speak.
"I'm sorry V.V.," I said, thinking I'd done something wrong. "Please don't cry."
"I killed them!" She screeched and wept into her hands.
"Don't say that. What happened? Who'd you kill?" I wiped my face and found tears down each cheek.
"All of them." At least I think that's what she said. I couldn't really hear because of her shaking.
When mom came back, she sat me down and told me the kittens were gone. I didn't really understand, and asked when I could visit them, but she said I couldn't visit where they had gone, because they had gone to heaven.
See, my mom does this thing with her church where she cans and jars fruits and other things. She says she does this in case we can't get food anymore. Says the stores all have food now, but there might come a day when they won't have any, or we won't be able to go to the store because the snow is too high. This I understood; this winter the snow went above me, and until the two Smith boys from down the street came over and shoveled all the snow away, I couldn't go further than three steps outside the big red house.
"So, why do we have to jar it all? Why can't we just keep it in the kitchen?"
"Jarring food protects it from going bad," she told V.V. and me. "It keeps food safe so we can store it for months and months."
My sister took all this in and decided she was going to protect the kittens for months and months, so they wouldn't get sick and die like the little one did two days after it was born. She set them all in a large glass jar, put the lid on and closed it tight. Then she went to bed.
Years later, when my sister was in high school, she came home one night smelling of beer. We didn't live in the big red house anymore, not since my dad left and took a lot of our money with him – as an adult I learned he took over a hundred thousand dollars of property and college savings from us, his children – forcing mom out of the big red house and into a two-bedroom apartment. Mom was awake when V.V. came home, and she woke me to help.
"Get up and see your sister," she said. "She did this to herself. I hope you never make this mistake."
V.V. was lying in the shower tub, fully clothed, water raining on her face. Vomit stained her shirt as it flowed down the drain.
"Come here, lil brother," she said to me. I was scared. This was the nicest she'd been to me in years. Usually her friends forced me to play butler, making me get them whatever they wanted, never letting me say anything to mom. V.V. just laughed, telling me it was my own fault for being such a momma's boy. But no matter what they did or said, I never told mom anything.
"You okay, V.V.?"
"I just need to tell you how much I love you. I love you, lil brother. You're always so good, so good to me. And I'm such a bitch. And please don't think I'm a bad girl."
"Watch your mouth young lady."
We both turned to mom, standing in the doorway. Mom usually slapped my sister's arm whenever she used those words, but this time she didn't move.
"I just wanted to protect 'em," V.V. continued. "I didn't know what I was doing. I was seven. I just wanted to protect 'em…that's all."
"Why are you talking like this?"
"Those poor kittens I killed in that jar. I didn't know about air, or what it'd do to 'em. I never mean to hurt 'em…just tried to protect 'em." Then she fell to sleep.
"Vicki Virginia!" Mom ran over, pushing me aside. Water pouring on her back, mom shook V.V. until she woke.
"I love you too, mommy."
"Well, that's just great." Mom stood and walked out of the room, saying as she passed, "don't let your sister pass out."
As mom left, V.V. started puking on herself again. I took the showerhead and aimed it at the mess so it went down the drain.
But that was much later. The first thing I remember is listening to the kittens meow before I slept, fading away one by one.
Happy Hour in Philly (Having a Whiskey Coke with You, v.2)
He sat there, lanky, huddled over the bar. He was a mushroom grower down in Virginia not far outside DC, he loudly proclaimed during some small talk with the guy beside him. The wounds on his neck intrigued me. They looked like bruises from something blunt, two of them, side by side. He was skinny, his light hair cut just short enough to not need combing, and his head jetted forward like a cartoon caveman. From how he slurred and occasionally looked around surprised, bet he won't remember anything from this bar.
"What time is it?" he asked the guy in the corner seat playing a game on a bar-video box. "Hey, hey buddy; what time is it?" His voice was crusty and nasal, like screeching tires heard through the gravel their sliding on.
I was about to answer, but the guy ended his game and looked at his watch.
"Just at five, man." He began another game, and the drunken Virginian went on.
"Oh great," he leaned. "I haf to catch the Greyhound down to Virginia, but I haf time to slug anotha down."
The game player finished and walked out. He left a ten for the bartender. The drunk Virginian looked around in shock. I went back to reading, but had to peek when I heard an odd blowing noise. He had stretched himself over the bar. I thought, at first, he was trying to grab a bottle, and that the excitement made him breathe funny, but then saw that he was blowing the bill on its side so he could confirm that, yes, it was indeed a ten dollar bill there for the taking. He looked at me and all around, still in shock at his discovery.
I heard him walk to the video box and sit. There was a crumpling noise, and a game started up. He played about a minute, somewhat unsuccessfully it seemed, and was quickly back to his beer near my seat. He got bored with his triumph and looked around.
"What book ya readin'?"
"Huckleberry Finn."
"Oh, wow," his mouth open wide. "That's a great one. Ya know, I was jus' over here doing some writin'. More poetic, like musical writin', jus' talking about what I see," he waved his hand around the air several times, "and trying to make sense on a napkin. Know what I mean?"
"Yeah. Writing's fun."
"Yeah. I should do some more writin'."
"Then do it!" I raised my beer and slugged it back.
"I should!" He looked down at the bar, formulating the rest of his life. "I really, really should. I should take all this writin', these napkins, and thread it in some coherent, some stream of, you know," he searched behind the bar for the right word. "Stuff."
He sighed aggressively. "I'm just an oyster mushroom farmer down in Virginia, but I think I've somethin' to say. My sister has land up here. I could come up, plant different crops and jus' start writin'; say, what time is it?"
I looked at my cell phone. "Five-thirty." I put the book away and stood up. "Name's L, what's yours?"
"Yeah, I gatta catch a Greyhound." He shook my hand.
"I'm catching a bus right now."
"Yeah?" His glazed eyes lit up. "You goin' on the Greyhound?"
"Nah, I have a Chinatown bus back to New York."
"Yeah, I got a li'l wait for my Greyhound."
I drew the stuffed backpack over my shoulders and threw a few bucks on the bar, wondering if they would ever see the bartender. On the way out I heard him find his new buddy.
"Hey man, could I get another before I go?"
Consolidated Edison (Having a Whiskey Coke with You, v.4)
How many people have you killed, Con Edison?
How many lives broken by cheap materials and faulty labor?
How many manholes blown to the sky by your pipe, pressure, and time?
Or skaters singed by your wandering steam?
Or apartments blown by your wayward gas?
And what will you do the next time your ancient pipes burst?
Or ruin another Newyorkian's life with more pain, death, mourning, and strife?
How many of your emergency vans, Con Ed, have been too late?
How many streets blocked off in vain?
And talk to me about Jodie Lane – do you feel her pressure at any time?
That eastvillager walking her dogs down their regular route.
Do you think she pondered stray voltage
As she pulled the leashes, shaking on your service box,
To find your current surging strong beneath?
And how do you feel about the seven million you gave her family?
Does it comfort you, the Oops Money you have to spare?
Tell me, Con Edison, how much comfort did you feel
When you found another thousand voltages straying around town?
Did you ponder Jodie Lane, and her encounter with just one of the thousand?
Were you happy to oblige Councilwoman Lopez, and agree with a frown?
Did you hear her demands for no more "injury or death"?
If so, then why has there been so little pressure on you all this time,
Through your two-century monopoly spree as New York's utility company?
In 1977, to name a few recent disasters, you dealt with New York's blackout.
And again in 2006, but this time just for nine days, and only in Queens.
We remember those pipes exploding in '87 and '89
The workers killed by steam and energy.
The buildings ruined by pressure and time.
Blowing Gramercy Park to hell.
12 more exploding pipes since 87 – and counting.
And these are the ones that made a difference,
These are the ones that people came asking you to explain.
Have you paid anyone for the Grand Central explosion?
It blew from the pressure and time of a 1920's pipe.
Have you helped the family forget about the heart attack?
It took their mother, rushing from your 40-story-tall wall of steam.
Did you pay for the hospital to reform new skin to that man?
You burned him with 400-degree vapor during the pandemonium.
Didn't you just pay to cover that lake, that 15-foot crater left in your wake?
Do you know more about all this than we do, Con Edison?
Do you know about more death than we can dream?
Do you hear about those that go unnoticed?
Do you close your eyes and blame freak accidents?
Didn't you try that with Jodie, Queens, and Grand Central Terminal?
How many repairs, hasty and shoddy, have wiped your hands clean?
How many cancerous lungs will never be linked to your leaking pipes?
How many illnesses unknown and injuries never shown?
And if you don't have an answer, don't you at least have a sneaking suspicion?
I am beginning to think, Con Ed, that you're showing your age;
That monopoly status and profit pressures are becoming too much,
Causing compromises in the basic services required of you.
I am starting to wonder if those politicians are right when they question,
Whether you should be controlled, broken up, or dissolved outright.
And I contemplate a New York without seeing your trucks or vans,
Serviced with companies by-the-dime, not so bloated with pressure or time.
Impressions (By the Overpass, v.1)
Richard stood with the long umbrella folded under his arm, ready to spring into action, backpack cinched tight. It stopped raining before he came out to meet his friends, and now he felt foolish having brought such a big umbrella. His friends joked it made him a target in the neighborhood, and after a few beers and the sun gone down, he believed them.
"We're definitely pioneers out here," Jennifer had said. "Last week the news reported two people getting shot and mugged, and all that was said about the suspects was they were black males, ages sixteen to twenty-seven – that's, like, everyone out here! But," she continued, "we see more white people each month."
Not tonight. He was hyperaware of his unmatched skin against the night, the super vigilance of eyes peering at him. Get a grip, he thought, but he couldn't grip anything but the curved, wooden handle of his umbrella.
The bus was either slightly early or very late, but he stood alone, anxious. He decided to walk two blocks to a liquor store for some whiskey, thinking it would calm his nerves. He stepped into the small room, walled off with bulletproof glass by an old Chinese couple, and the hot air made him remove his hat. He looked around, umbrella under his arm, fidgeting with his beanie, and decided the best deal was a liter of Jim Beam. He placed the whiskey in his backpack and cinched it before leaving.
The cold wind nipped the top of his ears before he could put his loose hat back on.
There was a bus stop in front of the liquor store, and it made him feel safe for a while, but the minutes passed and the inch of confidence quickly disbursed into the night.
A car pulled up across the street. No one got out. It was in park, but still running.
A man began walking towards him.
The front window of the car rolled down.
A man stepped out from the passenger seat and stood looking at the man walking towards him. They stared at each other.
When Richard looked at the two, they turned away. Richard began to walk back the way he came, towards his friends' apartment. If nothing else, he would just walk all the way back to the building and call a cab from there.
Paranoia. It's only paranoia.
He tested the quickness of the oversized umbrella, slicing it through the air a few times before bringing it back under his arm. He mistakenly looked wealthy out here, or thought he did, an easy target.
It began to rain.
The sprinkling didn't bother him, and he felt it would go to better use to keep the umbrella folded up rather than open. He walked across the street to the front of a bodega where a fat woman, wearing a bright yellow parka and a used-up curly blonde wig, stood below the covered awning; he felt her eyes twitch from his face to the umbrella under his arm.
She smoked. He hated smoking; when the smell of her Marlboro invaded his nostrils he thought of the old hag who used to rent a room out of his mother's house.
People walked by, including the two men from outside the liquor store. When he couldn't stand still anymore, he began to walk against traffic down the middle of the street, the mist seeping the ground and cooling. He walked slow, twirling the umbrella around with broad swings, mind occupied with nothing, when he saw tall moving lights in the distance.
As the bus waited at the light, two kids walked by and lingered behind. He could imagine the headline – White Man Hit by Bus Escaping Innocent Thugs – and felt nauseous as he kept composed.
The bus pulled up and he boarded. He sat at a single seat, pulling his backpack off and clutching everything tight against his lap.
When the bus pulled away, the Stop Requested light came on, but at the next stop no one got off. As the driver closed the front door Richard heard a man in the back.
"Getting off, getting off!"
The driver reopened the doors, the man mumbled something about him kidding, and the doors closed. At the next stop this scenario repeated, again with Stop Requested turning on, the bus stopping for nobody, and the drunk in back speaking up when the doors began to close.
"Getting off, getting off!" The doors opened. "Nah man, not this time."
There were two plump women, wide in their seats, across from Richard. Both were very dark complected with similarly round cheeks; maybe sisters, or mother and daughter, Richard didn't know. They had been talking, but became silent after the third time the drunk played his little joke.
After the fourth time they began to laugh.
"Getting off, getting off!" The doors opened. "Hah, got'cha again, didn't I?"
Richard wanted to look, but couldn't bring himself to turn around.
Black males, ages sixteen to twenty-seven.
Richard's imagination made his nerves shoot, cringing at those words like nails and chalkboards, so he finally had to turn around to spy the drunk without being noticed. Instead of turning into the bus, he turned toward the window to look at the reflections. He looked back enough to see a girl sitting behind him. They made eye contact before he again faced forward.
"And I don't know what to make…of…hey, I'm gonna have to call you back. Okay? I'll call in like five minutes. Yeah, everything's alright. My stop's coming up." Richard heard the girl gathering her belongings, watched her fidget in his reflective periphery.
He felt ashamed.
He couldn't explain that he was a decent person, merely trying to get a glimpse of the drunk behind them. The girl eyed him closely, and got up to leave at the following stop.
"Miss?"
Richard looked across the aisle at the two plump women.
"She left something," one of them said.
Richard turned around to see a black scarf on the vacated seat behind him. Without thinking, he grabbed the scarf and walked to the front of the bus.
"This is that girl's, I'll be right back."
"Yeah, yeah." The driver opened the door for him, Richard leaving his backpack and oversized umbrella onboard to run after the girl.
"Miss!" He caught up to her as she spun around, and held out the black cloth.
"Oh my God, thank you so much!" She smiled and turned away. "I left my scarf on the bus just now," she said to her cell phone, "and some guy just brought it to…" fading as Richard turned to see the bus pull away, the driver staring into the night of the street before him; he also saw the drunkard at the back doors, yelling something. Richard began running towards the next stop, hoping someone would get off and he could catch up, but half a block later the bus suddenly screeched to a standstill and the back doors opened.
"Fuckin' driver'll stop when I want him t'stop – I know my fuckin' rights," the drunk mumbled as he worked down the three steps from the bus to the street, holding the doors open as Richard ran up. "Here you go, buddy…fuckin' driver…"
Richard returned to his seat, his things where he'd left them, and several blocks later he lit up Stop Requested.
"Thanks man," he said to the driver staring forward, "have a good night."
The bus driver responded with a nod, and Richard slugged his backpack over one shoulder, popping open the long umbrella as he stepped into the sprinkling mist.
Pork Shank (Downtown Brooklyn, v.20)
The food was placed on the table. The two couples in the round booth ordered from the restaurant week's prefix menu, getting two small steaks with fries and two orders of the two-and-a-half pound Crackling Pork Shank, on the bone. The Irishman at the left end of the booth sent back his extra spare rib side-dish, exclaiming to the food runner that the shank of pork in front of him was ungodly big. After everyone tried a bite of their food and a bite from their partner's plate, the waiter returned.
"So how is everything tonight?"
"Could I get some steak sauce?"
The waiter nodded. "Very good."
The waiter then turned to the man who hadn't said anything and was still staring at his mound of pork.
"Is the Crackling Pork Shank big enough for you?" The waiter joked, "I could get another one, or two, from the back – bring 'em right out." The Irishman's wife and the other couple laughed. Another waiter, passing by and overhearing the joke, also laughed. The Irishman looked up.
"What the fuck is that supposed to mean?" The table fell silent. "What the fuck…what are you, some wiseass?"
"Yes," The waiter was suddenly serious and soft spoken. "That's what waiters are. It was a joke sir. I didn't mean to offend; I'm sorry for…"
"Get the fuck out of here."
The waiter went back to the kitchen, standing there a second before asking someone for the steak sauce. He brought the sauce without a word, a wide jar of house-made spiced paste, and the other three at the table quickly moved things out of the way for its placement near the steaks. The Irishman only looked up again when the waiter left.
"Who the fuck does he think he is?"
"I'm sure he didn't mean anything by it," said the other man's wife.
"You did say something about the size," added her husband.
"Did I say anything to him? Did I invite him into our conversation? I thought that bartender of ours said he was going to give us a good server." The others looked at each other. "I'm talking to his fucking manager. I'm good friends with the owners, Sean and David; I don't have to take this shit!"
The Irishman stood up to go to the restroom, and stopped when he was near the waiter. "Go get your fucking manager."
The manager, who was nearby, heard this and went over after the man left. "What was that all about?"
"I made a joke about the Pork Shank at the table. He obviously took it the wrong way and started cursing me out." The waiter shifts his weight to one side, then immediately back again, wincing slightly. "I apologized, but he won't let up."
"I just want you to know," said the Irishman, wiping his hands on his pants, "that I have never been so offended in my life as I have by this man." He pointed at the waiter.
"Sir, what did he do?" asked the manager.
"Making funny jokes at the table," he replied, "him and his buddy over there, laughing it up at my expense." He pointed to the other waiter who laughed, now speaking to people at one of his own tables.
The manager pulled the Irishman towards his table, away from the waiter.
"I'm sure he didn't mean any harm by it," the manager said. The manager was chubby, wearing a pinstriped dark gray suit, and had a spiked haircut that accentuated the way he stuck his head out as when walked. "That's one of our finest waiters; I've never gotten any complaint about him."
"Well, you have one now. I'm good friends with the owners, Sean and David, and I was humiliated and totally offended."
"How did I offend you?" The waiter came over to the two chubby men. "I was making a joke about the size of our Pork Shank, that's all!"
"Did I tell you that I thought it was a big Pork Shank? Did I turn to you and say, 'gee that's a big Pork Shank'?"
"No, but you told my food runner and everyone at the table."
"Then mind your own fucking business, guy."
The manager pulled him away, shooing his hand at the waiter. He assured the Irishman that this would be rectified with a waitress taking over the table, and the two parted ways with some sort of understanding. The Irishman, though, was still fuming.
"That manager had better comp us something for all this stupid shit."
"Excuse me," said the other man's wife. She went to the door around the corner, marked with a 'W,' and beckoned the waiter over while holding the door open.
"I am so sorry for that," she said.
"I don't quite know what that was."
"Yeah…I have no explanation for that but the man's a dick. He's a dick, who happened to marry my best friend." She let out half a laugh.
"Well, I'm sorry for creating a disturbance at your table."
"No. Please don't apologize. You just have to deal with him for a night. I have to deal with him for the rest of my life." She gave a little smirk. "It's you that should be sorry for me."
"Thanks." The waiter gave his waiter's grin. "I hope you have a better night." She walked into the women's restroom, and he walked back to his station, all the time checking on his remaining tables as if nothing had happened.
The manager walked over to him and they both looked out over the floor.
"I'm putting the Italian on table twenty."
"Forget that!" The waiter looked sharply at his manager, then back out toward the tables. "That's my only good table of the night. I don't have anything else but that."
"What do you want me to do? It's already ruined. I just told the guy he was getting another server." The waiter walked to a couple sitting at a little table, all the while with the grin on his face.
The wife returned to the booth.
"That little peckerhead try to talk to you?"
"No," she smiled pleasantly, "I just went to the bathroom."
"I can't believe the guy would say such a thing, I agree that he should be punished for this," said the Irishman's wife. The other man's wife looked up at her best friend, then forked up a piece of her Pork Shank.
The waitress, the Italian, was informed of everything by the manager, and she took over the table. She was nervous and apprehensive about their reaction to her, as she was usually nervous about everything, and was as nice and as silent as possible. The Irishman continued talking about the incident as if he had been robbed in daylight, though he never said anything directly to the waitress. He did, however, call over the other waiter, the one who laughed at the original joke.
"Let me ask you something, guy; what did your buddy say that was so funny back there?"
"Sir, at this restaurant we enjoy an upscale, but friendly, light-hearted atmosphere. All the waiters like to joke around with our guests."
"Well not tonight my man. Not tonight."
"I am sorry you feel that." He left the booth and went directly to his buddy. "God I was about to fucking lose it on your Pork-Shank table back there." He talked while looking out at the tables. "What I should have said is if your fucking Blimey ass can't take a joke, then maybe you shouldn't go out anymore. God – it's called humor! I thought the joke was funny, so did the rest of the table. That's why we all laughed. I wanna wrap the American flag around his Blimey head, and beat him with a wine bottle."
The two couples had their prefix desserts and finished everything up with the waitress. The men split the bill with plastic, and the Irishman made sure no tip was put on either receipt. The other man insisted on leaving a meager cash tip. He said it would go to the waitress, who at least finished their dinner without further offending anybody.
The four left the table and went back to the bar. During their walk over, the wife pulled her husband aside and told him to apologize, and to leave a bigger tip.
The waitress was looking at the table's bill when the drunk Irishman stopped by her on his way to the restroom.
"You can blame that on him," he said, pointing at the bill and then the waiter standing nearby. He didn't wait for any response as he continued to the toilets.
"Honey, I know it's not much, but that was your table." The waitress gave the cash to the waiter. "Take this."
"No, I messed up somehow. I don't know how, but you finished the table, so you deserve it."
"No honey, that guy is just a jerk. Please." She handed the bills to him, which he shoved it into his apron pocket.
The Irishman returned.
"I just want you to know that you did nothing wrong," he said to the Italian waitress, "it's all this guy's fault." He pointed at the waiter again. "It wasn't you. It was all him." He began to walk back to the bar.
"Sir," the waiter said loudly with an empty drink tray clasped in his hand. The Irishman turned. "Is there anything you want from me? Is there anything you need from me?"
"I don't need anything from you, my man."
"Then stop offending me. Now. I said I was sorry for the miscommunication, and still you continue this meaningless rant. I have never, never been so degraded, or offended, as I have been by you."
"Well then, you now know how I felt at the table. We're even."
"Thank you! We're even, so drop it."
"No, we're almost even." The Irishman slapped his hand down on a nearby service station. "I'm good friends with the owners, Sean and David. I'll just give them a call. Tomorrow you'll feel it. Then we'll be even." He turned and walked to the others in the bar. The waiter stared as he left, clutching the tray. The manager saw the exchange and came over.
"Can I go home now?" The waiter dropped the tray on his service counter. "My tables are all done."
"Go in the back for a minute. He'll leave soon."
Thirty minutes later the two couples left the restaurant. As they were at the door, the chubby manager went to them.
"Once again, sorry for the mishap," said the manager.
"Yeah," responded the Irishman, "ya sure seemed like it. Not only was that the worst dining experience I've ever had, and I've been in the business a long time, but that was also the worst reaction to a situation by a manager I've ever seen."
"What was the matter?"
"We didn't get one thing comped from our meal."
"But this wasn't a, a…it wasn't a food issue," the manager replied. "It was a, a service issue…and I removed the server and replaced him from your table."
"The steaks were cold."
"Well, what do you want now?"
"I'm good friends with the owners, Sean and David! You can rest assured that the waiter won't have his job tomorrow. And I think I'll talk to them about your messed up clean-up as well."
"What do you have to call them for?"
"I can call them now! You want me to get Sean on the phone right now?!"
"Of course not," said the manager. "We wouldn't want to disturb the owners at this time of the night."


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Al-Ekhlaas Network Announces an Open Forum for Members to Ask Questions of the Director of Information for al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia
Individuals: Najdi, Abu Abdullah
A Statement from al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia Concerning the Clashes in the District of al-Nakheel in Riyadh and al-Basha'er
Groups: Al-Qaeda,Al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia
Individuals: Zarqawi, Abu Musab (Ahmed Fadeel al-Nazal al-Khalayleh)
As-Sahab Video Production of the 2004 Attack in Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Individuals: Bin Laden, Usama, Muqrin, Abu Hajer
The Presence of American Bases in the Arab Peninsula
A Statement from al-Basha'er (The Good Tidings) in Saudi Arabia Regarding Who They Are, Their Purpose, and Relationship to al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia
A Statement from al-Basha'er (The Good Tidings) in Saudi Arabia Concerning the Death of Six Mujahideen in a Shootout in Riyadh
A Message to the Mujahideen in Saudi Arabia to Depart and Conduct their Jihad Against America Elsewhere
A Message from Sheikh Hamed al-Ali Calling Upon the Heroes of Somalia to Carry the Flag of Jihad
Individuals: Ali, Hamid bin Abdullah
An As-Sahab Video Production of the 2004 Attack in al-Khobar Saudi Arabia, Featuring the Alleged Real Twentieth September 11, 2001 Hijacker
A Guide to Kill Americans in Saudi Arabia
Al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia Issues a Eulogy for Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
A Story of the Capture of Abu Hajer al-Muqrin in Somalia and Somali Neglect of Islam and Jihad
A Message Explaining Why al-Qaeda Does Not Target Individual Members of the Saudi Arabian Government
Some of the Secrets of the Attack on the American Consulate in Jeddah
A Pamphlet Featuring Usama bin Laden's 1996 Fatwa Declaring War on the Americans in Saudi Arabia Issued on its Ten-Year Anniversary
Countries: Israel,Saudi Arabia
Article Provides Roadmap for al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia and Suggests Targeting Politicians, American and British Embassies, Oil Facilities, and the Saudi Military
Targets (Jihad): Energy and Critical Infrastructure
Energy and Critical Infrastructure: Energy and Critical Infrastructure
"Blood that Will not Have Flown in Vain" – A Video Presentation of the Martyrs of Saudi Arabia, Issued by al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia
A Photo Preview of an Upcoming Film, "Blood Will Not Go Astray," by al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia
Analysis of the al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia Statement Regarding the Arrest of Forty Suspects and the al-Hesbah Network
Al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia Presents a Video of the Attack on the U.S. Consulate in Jeddah
Countries: Saudi Arabia,United States

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Best Portable Chargers for Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, & S21 series
If you are in the market for a new portable charger, here is a quick review of some of the best Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, S20 & S21 series chargers.
The "power bank for samsung s20 ultra" is a portable charger that can charge your phone's battery. The power bank has a capacity of 5200mah and comes in black, grey, and white colors.
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, and S20, as well as the forthcoming S21 series, are premium flagship phones with large batteries ranging from 4000-5000 mAh with support for 45/25-watt PPS and USB-C PD 3.0 charging. The best portable chargers for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, and S21 series should preferably enable 25-watt PPS USB-C fast charging, charge quickly using S20/S21 series chargers, and have sufficient batteries to charge the S20/S21 series' huge batteries. Here is our selection of the finest power banks for Samsung's S20 5G and 4G series, as well as the S21 series:
Some of the chargers in the post are just 18 watts, despite the fact that the Galaxy S20 series phones have a maximum charging speed of 45 or 25 watts. This isn't always a drawback since high voltage/high current charging wastes more energy and provides less power backup from the same battery as slow charging. The 18-watt setting is still a reasonable compromise between charging speed and battery backup. Even Samsung's S21 series now only has a 25-watt option. Apple, too, restricts charging rates in the iPhone 13/12/11 series to 20/18 watts.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, and S20 series USB-C PD Portable Charger
PowerCore Slim 10000 PD Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD Anker PowerCore Slim 10000
Anker's PowerCore Slim 10000 PD USB-C PD power bank is the smallest and most compact 18-watt USB-C PD power bank on the market. It boasts a superior design and finish and is thin and pocket-friendly. The PowerCore Slim 10000 PD supports 18-watt PD fast charging and can charge the Samsung S20+ Plus from 0 to 50% in 35 minutes (40/30 minutes for the S20 Ultra/S20). The Samsung S20+ will be completely charged from 30% to 100% twice with the 10000 mAh true battery capacity, while the Samsung S20 will be fully charged from 20% to 100% twice with the 10000 mAh true battery capacity.
S20 series chargers or any 18-watt USB-C PD charger will completely charge the PowerCore Slim 10000 PD in roughly 3.5 hours. Only the USB-C connector may be used to charge it.
The power bank charges quickly –
All new iPhones (13/12/11 series, XR, XS, X, etc.) go from 0% to 60% in 30 minutes.
Samsung Note 20 series, S20 series, S10, S10 Plus, and other Android/Samsung phones can go from zero to fifty percent in roughly 30-40 minutes.
With 2.4 amp charging, old iPhones (7, 7 Plus, 6, 6s, etc.) can charge from 0% to 50% in roughly 40 minutes.
With 2.4 amp charging, older Android phones may go from zero to fifty percent in roughly 40-50 minutes.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, and S20 will charge from 0% to 50% in roughly 30-40 minutes using the Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD.
Because it includes two charging ports (USB-C and conventional USB), the PowerCore Slim 10000 PD can charge two devices at once. For example, the USB-C connector can charge the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, and S20, while the conventional USB port can charge any other phone. However, since the total power from both ports is just 15 watts, charging rates will be poor. We suggest a high-output power bank like the RAVPower 10000 29-watt Output (18w USB-C PD + 11 watt USB) charger if you often charge two phones at the same time.
Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD is 5 x 3.0 x.55 inches and weighs 6.7 oz (192 grams) (12 x 6.0 x 1.2 cm).
Pros of Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD
The Samsung Galaxy S21 series, as well as the S20 Ultra, S20+, and S20, may be charged from zero to 50 percent in 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the phone's battery capacity.
S20+ is charged twice, from 30% to 100%.
The build quality and feel are exceptional.
For older phones, it supports 18-watt USB-C PD and 2.4-amp charging.
There are two ports: a USB-C PD port and a normal USB port.
Charges two devices at the same time with a total power of 15 watts.
S20 series chargers or any 18-watt USB-C PD charger may completely charge it in 3.5 hours.
It weighs 6.7 ounces (198 grams)
With a thickness of.52 inches (12mm), it's quite thin.
A USB-C to USB-C cable is included. There is no need for an additional connection to charge the power bank quickly.
Best 25-watt USB-C PPS PD Power Bank for Samsung S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, S20+, S20, S20, S20, S20+, S20, S20, S20, S20, S20 (Fastest Possible charging)
Samsung USB-C PD PPS Power Bank, 25 watts, 10000mAh
The Samsung 25-watt 10000 is the world's lightest 25-watt PPS fast charging portable charger for Samsung's newest phones, including the S21 and S20 series, Note 20 series, and Note 10 series. The Samsung S20+ can be charged twice from 30% to 100% with this 10000 mAh battery bank.
Samsung's 25-watt 10000 charger charges the newest S20, Note 20/10, and other phones at maximum speed.
The Samsung 25-watt 10000 power bank charges the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, and A71 phones from zero to 50 percent in roughly 25-30 minutes, quicker than any other small power bank and as fast as the standard Samsung 25-watt chargers.
With 18-watt USB-C PD, the Samsung 25-watt 10000 power bank also fast-charges all other earlier Samsung phones, such as the S10/S9/S8 series, A50, A51, A71, A70, and most recent Android phones, as well as all recent iPhones, including the iPhone 13, 12, 11, X, XR, XS, XS Max, and so on.
Samsung 25-watt chargers that come with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, Note 20/10, and A71, M51, among others, can recharge the Samsung 25-watt 10000 in around 3 hours.
The power bank is small and light, weighing around 8.8 oz (230 g) and measuring 6.5 4 0.8 inches (160.4 100 20 mm). Given its characteristics, it's a long-term investment for not just Samsungs, but also iPhones 13/12 and other devices that now fast-charge at rates between 18 and 25 watts.
The 25-watt PPS USB-C PD output charges the Galaxy S21 and S20 series, as well as the Note 20/10 series, from zero to 50% in 25/30 minutes, which is faster than the Samsung 25-watt adapters.
Charges Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (3 times), S20+, and S20 from 30% to 100% in around 2 hours.
Fast-charges all recent iPhones, including the iPhone 13/12 series, iPhone 11 series, iPad Pro 2020/2018, and other Android/Pixel phones, to 50% in 30 minutes.
Any S20 series charger can recharge it in roughly 3 hours.
One USB-C port and one conventional USB port are available for output.
Older iPhones, such as the 6, 6s, 7, 7 Plus, and others, can charge at a maximum of 2.4 amps, whereas older Androids can charge at a maximum of 3 amps.
It weighs around 8.8 oz (230 grams)
A 10-cm USB-C/USB-C charging cable is included. This isn't a major issue, but it saves you money on a new power bank cord.
Power banks with an output of 18 watts are somewhat more costly.
PD Portable Chargers at the Lowest Prices for Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, and S20
ZMI Powerpack USB-C PD 18W
The ZMI Powerpack 18-watt USB-C PD has a quality appearance with a fabric surface and includes additional cords, making it a fantastic value.
Our top pick for the best-priced fast-charging power bank for Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, and S20 phones is the ZMI Powerpack 18-watt USB-C PD (from Xiaomi, producer of Mi phones). It has a capacity of 10000 mAh and can charge the Samsung S20+ twice from 30% to 100%.
The ZMI Powerpack 18-watt USB-C PD, like all other 18-watt PD power banks, charges the Samsung S20+ from zero to 50 percent in around 35 minutes. The Galaxy S21 and S20 series chargers can recharge the power banks in roughly 4 hours using the USB-C connector. It also contains a micro-USB connector for charging the power bank in addition to the USB-C connection.
All new iPhones (iPhone 8 and later), including iPhone 13/12 and iPhone 11, and latest Samsung smartphones, including Note 20 series, A72, A52, A71, A51/A50, S8, S9, S10, S10 Plus, and other LG/Moto Android phones, will be fast-charged (zero to 50 percent in 30 minutes) with the portable charger's 18-watt USB-C PD support.
The short and long phone-shaped form of the ZMI Powerpack 18-watt USB-C PD makes it particularly pocketable and simple to carry in hand when charging phones. The fabric coating has a better hold on the phone than the plastic finish.
We suggest the ZMI Powerpack 18-watt USB-C PD because it has excellent build quality, a premium design, a USB-C/USB-C connector (essential for fast charging power banks or Note 10s), and a non-slip fabric-outer surface, which is ideal for glass-back S20 series phones.
Pros of the ZMI Powerpack 18-watt USB-C PD
Samsung Galaxy S21 and S20 series fast charging from 0% to 50% in around 30-45 minutes
Two times from 30% to 100% for the Samsung S20+
High-quality construction
Quickcharge 3.0 and 2.4 amp charging, as well as 18-watt USB-C PD
A USB-C PD port and a normal USB port are both available for charging.
An extra micro-USB connector is included for charging with older adapters.
The Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, and S20 chargers, as well as any 18-watt USB-C PD charger, can completely charge the phone in 3.5 hours.
Weight: 6.7 oz (200 g) with a 0.5 inch slender design
A USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-A to USB-C cable are included with the ZMI Powerpack 18-watt USB-C PD. The USB-C to USB-C connection is useful for charging the power bank or the S20 phones quickly.
Samsung S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, S21: Best 25-Watt PPS Power Bank
Samsung S21, S20 Ultra, S20+, S20 & Laptops' Best PPS High-Capacity Power Bank
ZMI Powerpack 20000 Pro USB-C PD PPS Powerbank is a 65-watt USB-C PD PPS Powerbank by ZMI.
For the S20/Note 20 series, the ZMI Powerpack 20000 Pro 65-watt is the greatest high-capacity 25-watt PPS capable power bank. Surface, XPS notebooks, and Macbook Air/Pro all get a 65-watt PD charge.
The ZMI Powerpack 20000 Pro 65-watt (from Xiaomi, producers of Mi phones) is a high-capacity portable charger that, along from the Samsung 25-watt 10000, is presently the only one that supports 25-watt USB-C PPS fast-charging for the S21, S20/Note 20, and Note 10 series phones. It includes a big 20000 mAh battery that can fully charge the Samsung S20+ four times from 30% to 100%.
The power bank will charge the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, and S20 phones from 0 to 50% in 25-30 minutes, which is quicker than any other power bank and nearly as fast as original Samsung 25-watt chargers.
Another unique feature of the ZMI Powerpack 20000 Pro 65-watt is its exceptionally high 65-watt USB-C PD output, which allows it to charge a broad variety of laptops at very rapid rates of up to 65-watt PD, including the Microsoft Surface Pro, Dell XPS 15/13, HP Spectre, Macbook Air, and Macbook Pro.
With 18-watt USB-C PD, the ZMI Powerpack 20000 Pro 65-watt portable charger can fast-charge all other Samsung phones, including the S10/S9/S8 series, current Android phones, and all new iPhones, including the iPhone 13, 12, 11, X, XR, XS, XS Max, and more.
Any 45-watt or greater USB-C PD charger, including Macbook chargers or USB-C laptop chargers, can recharge the ZMI Powerpack 20000 Pro 65-watt in around 3 hours. The Galaxy S21 and S20 series chargers will charge it in 5 hours.
The power bank is about 15.52 oz (440 g) in weight and dimensions 6.31 3.22 0.83 inches (160.4 81.8 21 mm).
The 25-watt PPS USB-C PD output charges the Galaxy S21 series, S20 Ultra, S20+, and S20 from 0 to 50% in 25 minutes, which is faster than the Samsung 25-watt adapters.
Most Surface, XPS, and Macbook Air and Pro laptops may be charged using a 65-watt PD output.
Charges Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (3 times), S20+, and S20 about 4 times from 30% to 100%.
Fast-charges all new iPhones and Android phones, including the iPhone 13/12 series, iPhone 11 series, iPad Pro 2020/2018, and others.
Any 45-watt USB-C PD charger will recharge it in around 3 hours, while S20 series chargers will recharge it in about 5 hours.
There are three output ports in total: one USB-C port and two USB ports.
It may also be used as a USB hub. Many USB-C laptops don't have a USB port, therefore this is a useful feature.
A 100w e-mark PD USB-C cable, a USB-C to USB-A cable, and a travel bag are included in the package.
It weighs roughly 15.5 oz (440 grams) and has a large output and capacity.
Best USB-C PD Fast-Charging Power Bank for Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, S20+, S20, S20, S20+, S20, S20+, S20, S20+, S20, S20+, S20, S
PowerCore Essential 20000 PD by Anker
The Samsung S20 series phones have enormous batteries, and 10000mAh portable chargers are only good for two charges from 30% to 100%, which is approximately a day of intensive usage, particularly with fast-draining 5G networks. The Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD is a high-capacity USB-C portable charger with a 20000 mAh battery that can charge the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, and S20 from 30% to 100% four times. In around 30-40 minutes, the power bank will charge the phones from zero to fifty percent.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 and S20 series chargers can charge the PowerCore Essential 20000 PD in roughly 6 hours over the USB-C connector. It comes with a USB-C/USB-C cable for charging the power bank and phones quickly.
For S20 phones, the PowerCore Essential 20000 PD provides enough capacity for four rapid 30 percent to full top-ups.
The PowerCore Essential 20000 PD is backwards compatible with 15-watt Samsung Adaptive Charging, allowing it to charge all Samsung phones in half an hour, including the S10, S10 Plus, S9, and S8. From both ports, the PowerCore Essential 20000 PD can fast-charge Samsung S10 series and earlier devices (USB-C or USB).
The Essential 20000 PD power bank will charge — just like its smaller 10000mah counterpart.
New iPhone 13/12 series, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, SE 2020, XS, XS Max, XR, X, 8, 8+, etc. charge from 0% to 60% in 30 minutes.
Samsung Note 20 series, S20 series, S10, S10 Plus, and other Android phones go from zero to fifty percent in roughly 30-40 minutes.
iPhones 7, 7 Plus, 6, 6s, and others can charge to 50% in around 40 minutes, which is twice as fast as Apple's 5-watt charger.
With QuickCharge or 2.4 amp charging, old Android phones like the S6 can go from zero to 50 percent in roughly 40-50 minutes.
PowerCore Essential 20000 PD measures 6.4 x 2.7 x 0.9 inches and weighs roughly 12.6 oz (350 pounds) (170 x 62 x 22 mm). It is the lightest 20000mah PD powerbank on the market, and it is even thinner than many 10000mah powerbanks.
The Samsung S20+ can be charged four times from 30% to 100% with a 20000mAh battery.
In around 35 minutes, an 18-watt PD fast charger can charge the S20+ from zero to 50 percent.
All new Samsung phones, as well as LG/Moto/Mi/Nokia Android phones, may be charged quickly.
All new iPhones, including the iPhone 13/12 & 11 series, can be charged from zero to 50% in 30 minutes.
18-watt USB-C PD, Qualcomm QuickCharge, and 2.4-amp charging are all supported.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, and S20 chargers can completely recharge the device from empty in 6 hours.
The weight of 12.6 oz (348 grams) is the best in the class.
A USB-C to USB-C cable is included.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, S21: Best Wireless USB-C PD Power Bank
With 18-watt PD wired and 10-watt wireless charging, Anker PowerCore III 10000 Wireless USB-C PD
Wireless power banks are great for keeping track of your phone's battery and charging it throughout the day without having to keep track of it and plugging it in chargers. Anker PowerCore III 10000 Wireless USB-C is a wireless+wired USB-C PD power bank for Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, and S20 phones that is small, light, and fast-charging. In wired mode, the Anker PowerCore III 10000 functions like any other 18-watt USB-C PD power bank, providing two charges from 30% to 100% for the S20+ in around 35 minutes at a charging speed of zero to 50%. (30 mins for S20).
The Anker PowerCore III 10000 offers a wire-free charging option as well as a quicker wired charging option with 50% greater battery backup.
In wireless mode, the Anker PowerCore III 10000 Wireless can charge the S21 and S20 series at a rate of 10-watts, which is the quickest of any wireless power bank and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes for the S20+ to charge from zero to 50 percent. It boasts a sleek contemporary appearance and can be used as a phone stand while charging wirelessly in landscape mode. Anker PowerCore III 10000 Wireless USB-C also provides 7.5 watts of wireless rapid charging to iPhones that enable it.
The charging efficiency of the Anker PowerCore III 10000 Wireless USB-C lowers by at least 30% when used wirelessly. This implies that while charging the S20+ in wireless mode, you may anticipate three charges ranging from 30% to 100%. This is owing to the fact that all wireless power banks or charging mats experience inevitable energy loss. When you don't have easy access to power outlets, we suggest solely utilizing the wired mode. When the power bank is plugged in or when you are near to a power outlet, wireless mode is the best option (such as at work or when connected to in-seat USB power outlet in flights).
The Anker PowerCore III 10000 Wireless USB-C also supports 15-watt Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging for Samsung's S10/S9/S8/S7 and Note 10/9/8, and can completely charge most older Samsung phones four times in wired mode. It can also charge the newest iPhones 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, SE 2020, XS, XS Max, XR, X, and X, for example, from 0% to 50% in 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+, and S20 chargers can charge the Anker PowerCore III 10000 Wireless USB-C in around 6 hours. The ability to utilize the power bank to wirelessly charge phones while charging the power bank is a valuable feature.
The power bank is 6 x 3 x 1 inches and weighs 8.3 oz (235 grams). The design is high-end, featuring a textured outer surface for optimal grip while charging wirelessly.
For the S21 and S20 series, it takes 30/40 minutes to get from zero to fifty percent.
The Samsung S20+ is charged four times faster in wired mode, from 30% to 100%.
All new iPhones – iPhone 12 & 11/XR/XS/X/8/8+/XR/XS/X/8/8+/XR/XS/X/8/8+/XR/XS/X/8/8+/XR/XS/X/8/8+/XR/XS/X/8/8+/X
The Samsung S20+ is charged three times in wireless mode, from 30% to 100%.
Support for wireless charging up to 10 watts (7.5-watt for iPhones and 5-watt for old iPhones such as iPhone 8)
Other Qi compatible phones, such as the LG ThinQ and Pixels, may also be charged wirelessly.
Phones may be charged wirelessly while the power bank is being charged.
The S20 series chargers can recharge the battery in roughly 6 hours.
Included is a USB-C to USB-C cable.
It is possible to use it as a wireless charging pad, but not as a stand. The stand mode is really useful for a short glimpse at the display and for swiftly taking up the phone to answer calls and so on.
The "best power bank for samsung s20 plus uk" is a portable charger that can be used with the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S21, and the S22. The device can charge your phone up to 3 times on a single charge.
Which power bank is best for Samsung mobile?
A: The best power banks for Samsung mobile is the EBO Power Bank 15000mAh with Quick Charge 3.0, which costs around $39.
What type of charger does the Galaxy S20 ultra use?
A: The Galaxy S20 uses a usb-c charger.
What kind of charger does a Galaxy S20 use?
A: It uses a type C charger, which is also known as USB-C.
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Seminary Professors and Administration: MSA priests and brothers serve as professors and staff members at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, CT as well as other seminaries in the United States. To serve as a professor at a seminary generally requires a Doctorate degree. Financial assistance may be available to assist priests having the necessary academic aptitude to finance the cost of receiving this degree. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss with you the process of becoming a seminary professor as a MSA priest.
Retreat Centers: Several MSA priests work at retreat centers which enables them to identify candidates to the priesthood as they serve the People of God. Father Bill McCarthy runs My Father's House in Moodus, CT.
Parish Missions: Our priests are available to conduct parish missions focused on a number of themes including Men's Ministry, Confirmation preparation, and the Culture of Life. A typical parish mission includes time of prayer, Mass, Reconciliation, and instruction on Catholic teachings. The normally day begins with Mass at 8 AM and concludes with the Saturday vigil Mass at 5 PM. Multi-day parish missions are also possible. Please see the Parish Mission page of our website for upcoming dates and locations.
Parish Work: Without losing sight of our charism of promoting vocations, MSA priests serve the Church at local parishes in various parts of the United States. When possible we try to have a minimum of three MSA members assigned to a parish so they can live a communal life as required by our Constitution.Any new apostolates must be approved by the Provincial Animator. Before starting a new apostolate we ensure that it is consistent with our charism, seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and ensure that it will allow members to live, pray, and work in community.


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Concept: American robotic security solutions startup Asylon Robotics has partnered with Boston Dynamics to develop DroneDog to enhance the clients' perimeter security. DroneDog is based on the integration of Boston Dynamics' Spot Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) into the Asylon DroneCore Robotic Perimeter Security platform. DroneDog has additional features including live video monitoring, teleoperation, 20x optical zoom, infrared (thermal) vision for nighttime operations, and automated charging.
Nature of Disruption: The duo claims that the DroneDog's legged design enables it to traverse uneven and unpredictable terrain including stairs, grass, gravel, rocks, hills, and ice. It can carry payloads of up to 14 kg of inspection equipment. The high payload carrying capacity enables users to customize the robot using a wide variety of sensors and components. The new robot has a maximum speed of 1.6 meters per second and comes with a runtime of 90 minutes. DroneDog offers a scalable solution for perimeter security. It allows for the integration of multiple units for advanced perimeter security solutions. It is controlled using an intuitive tablet application and built-in stereo cameras. DroneDog leverages 360-degree perception to map terrain and avoid obstacles as they appear. Owing to Asylon DroneIQ software system augmentation, users can program the robot to conduct routine patrols or respond to alarms triggered by Internet of Things (IoT) connected alarms. Because the robot is field-programmable, it supports long-term software development and upgrades.
Outlook: Asylon Robotics aims to combine aerial and ground security robot systems to create its DroneCore Robotic Perimeter Security platform. The new platform aims to provide round-the-clock real-time mission assurance and remote control, monitoring, and intelligence services. In March 2021, the robotics security startup received funding from Venture capital firm Decisive Point. It aims to use the funding to accelerate its development of autonomous system software and infrastructure for defense and security clients.


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We're really excited for a chance to work such such a revolutionary new product and business, and have partnered closely with the founder and startup team to bring this to market. We've defined brand strategy, visual identity, brand platform and voice and are working right now towards a pre-launch on Indiegogo. Ahead of that launch, we've developed and executed on a product launch social media strategy to build an engaged community. If you'd like to be a part of it or want to learn a bit more about the Cor product check out our sign up page.
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There are 10 Memory Care Facilities in the Rancho Santa Margarita area, with 1 in Rancho Santa Margarita and 9 nearby.
To help you with your search, browse the 5 reviews below for memory care facilities in Rancho Santa Margarita. On average, consumers rate memory care in Rancho Santa Margarita 4.0 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Mission Viejo with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Rancho Santa Margarita, call (855) 863-8283.
Rancho Santa Margarita is a town of almost 50,000 people, including more than 3,400 seniors over the age of 65. As this population ages, their risk of developing dementia increases. In the state of California alone, an estimated 650,000 seniors 65 and older were living with Alzheimer's disease in 2018, a number that is projected to rise as much as 30 percent by 2025.
Increasingly, memory care facilities in Rancho Santa Margarita and throughout California are stepping up to help families provide for the changing needs of loved ones with dementia. California licenses facilities caring for persons with dementia as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs). In all, there are more than 180 RCFE's in or nearby Rancho Santa Margarita that offer memory care services.
The city's sunshiny climate may help it top a family's list of preferred locations for memory care. In a typical year, Rancho Santa Margarita receives 286 days of sunshine and only 25 inches of rain.
Rancho Santa Margarita's cost of living is 51.8 percent more expensive than the national average, which may leave less room left over in family budgets to help seniors with dementia pay for memory care.
Air quality affects everyone's health but is especially important for seniors, who are more vulnerable to the effects of pollution. In Orange County, where Rancho Santa Margarita is located, the air received grades of F for particle pollution and D for ozone. Families may want to ensure that their loved ones' outdoor activity at a memory facility will be reduced on days when there are air quality advisories in effect.
Families with seniors in memory care in Rancho Santa Margarita may appreciate knowing the city is safe. With an overall rate of only seven crimes per 1,000 residents, the community of Rancho Santa Margarita is considered safer than 79 percent of American cities.
Memory Care costs in Rancho Santa Margarita start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $4,799 per month.
It's important to note that memory care rates in Rancho Santa Margarita and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Rancho Santa Margarita and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Rancho Santa Margarita, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
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Today's range of CNC Swiss-type lathes have more capabilities than ever before. They are becoming more prevalent in the market, as more companies are discovering the benefits these sliders can bring to their organizations.
A common application is producing screws, often for the medical industry. These can range from bone screws to orthopedic implants. The fact that these machines can achieve tight tolerances makes them well suited to screw making. As cutting occurs close to the guide bushing, the material being cut is better supported and basic mechanics tells us that better support means less deflection. Stationary tools and a sliding headstock mean that parts with a larger length to diameter ratio can be produced.
But it's not solely precision alone that makes these CNC machines appealing. With the onset of smaller lot sizes and shorter deadlines for micro-components, there's more of a need to increase throughput. Due to the multitasking nature of Swiss machines, process synchronization is certainly one way to achieve productivity gains. The option of either synchronizing multiple tool posts on the same spindle (such as pinch milling or follow turning), or on opposing spindles is a great way to lower cycle times and increase throughput.
The same consideration can be applied to turned profiles. The objective is to achieve a finished surface that conforms to the design specification by only using a single pass. This can be a challenge when using conventionally angled turning inserts to turn a shape like a screw head, as there can be issues with clearance when machining past the large diameter. This is where back turning tools come into play with their unique geometry and cutting characteristics.
Back turning can not only provide more clearance when machining past a larger diameter, but can also introduce other benefits to the process. When using wiper geometry, the front side of the tool essentially cuts and the backside burnishes. This adds strength to the leading edge and leaves a high surface finish, removing the need for secondary operations.
One of the final steps in screw making is cutting an often-polygonal shaped internal drive feature on the back of the screw head. This drive feature is what later houses a hex or allen wrench to tighten the screw. To avoid any internal radii in the corners of the drive feature (sometimes seen with polar milling), a common technique used is broaching. Rotary or wobble broaching is an efficient method for cutting these types of polygonal shapes. The cutter and spindle are synchronized, allowing for a single operation to create the finished shape. Other types of broaching include index punch or static.
Autodesk, Inc., Genevieve Swiss Industries, Inc. and Tsugami/REM Sales LLC have teamed up in this three-part collaborative video series focused on screw making to help explain the benefits of thread whirling, back turning and broaching while taking into consideration CAM programming, tooling and machine specifications. The first video (below) discusses thread whirling operations. Check out these links to the other two videos in the series: Back Turning and Broaching.


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Kie is een buurtschap in de gemeente Waadhoeke, in de Nederlandse provincie Friesland.

Het ligt ten noordwesten van Hitzum, ten zuidoosten van Herbaijum en ten zuidwesten van Franeker, waar het formeel onder valt. De bewoning van de buurtschap ligt aan de gelijknamige weg. Ten noorden van Kie stroomt het Van Harinxmakanaal, vroeger de Harlingertrekvaart genoemd.

In 1407 werd de plaats vermeld als Kee, in 1511 als Lutke kie, in 1543 als Kye, in 1572 als Kije en vanaf de 17e eeuw als Kie. De plaatsnaam zou een samentrekking zijn van het Oudfriese woord Kêthe, dat erf- en- familiebezit betekent.

De in de nabijheid van Kie aangelegde keersluis ontleende zijn naam aan de buurtschap: Kiesterzijl.

Kie was oorspronkelijk onderdeel van Herbaijum en beide hoorden bij Franekeradeel. Het bestuur van Franekeradeel lag in handen van een grietman, bijgestaan door een aantal mede-rechters. Ze werden gekozen voor één jaar en de functies rouleerden volgens een vast systeem: de rechtsomgang. Kiesgerechtigd waren eigenaren van een boerenhoeve met bijbehorend land. Zo werd in 1407 Sibet van Kee de grietman van Franekeradeel en in 1410 was hij rechter.

Toen de stad Franeker zich losmaakte van Franekeradeel (1474) bleven dertien dorpen (waaronder de buurtschap Kie) als Franeker Uitburen bij Franekeradeel. In 1531 sloten ze zich alsnog aan bij de stad en tot 1917 vormden ze daar een afzonderlijke wijk.
In 1514 bestond Kie uit vier boerderijen. Van de huidige bebouwing stamt de oudste boerderij uit 1700, wat is vermeld in een gevelsteen.

In 1921 werden de traditionele windmolens in Kie vervangen door een Amerikaanse windmolen, die op zijn beurt in 1961 werd vervangen door een motorgemaal, dat dienst deed tot 1973
Aan het spoor stond sinds 1869 een spoorwachterswoning (wachtpost 8). Tijdens de Duitse bezetting van Nederland werd de spoorwachtersfunctie hier opgeheven.

Aan de oostkant van Kie is in de 21ste eeuw bedrijventerrein Kie aangelegd.
Er staat geen plaatsnaambord, alleen de straatnaam herinnert nog aan de buurtschap.

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Brasfield & Gorrie Relocates Atlanta-Area Office
Tuesday, November 6th, 2018
Brasfield & Gorrie opens its relocated Cobb County office in the area around SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta. The move from the company's previous Kennesaw location to a completely renovated 113,000 sq ft office building increases the company's space by about 43,000 sq ft and will allow the general contractor to continue to expand in a growing, conveniently located neighborhood.
"This move gives our people enhanced proximity to our projects and our clients," said Brasfield & Gorrie Regional President Rob Blalock. "It makes sense for us to be at a central hub where highways come together, where we have easy access to our clients, our projects and the airport," Blalock said.
Brasfield & Gorrie's new office at 2999 Circle 75 Parkway repurposes an existing pair of connected three-story buildings. The buildings were originally constructed in the late 1970s and early 1980s and underwent a complete renovation to modernize the exterior and interior. A portion of the exterior received curtainwall glass to bring additional light into the building and provide an updated facade at its entrance.
Beyond the main entrance is a three-story atrium leading to a conference center, training room and social space that connects to an expanded outdoor area with lounge and dining seating and a bocce court.
Removing interior walls and installing glass fronts on offices and conference rooms opened up the building's interior spaces. Intended to encourage collaboration among employees, work cafes, huddle rooms and gathering areas are distributed throughout the buildings.
"The whole basis of the new design is to try to get people out of their offices and collaborating in teams more often," Blalock said. "That's the nature of our business. Almost everything we do is project-based, which makes it team-based."
Brasfield & Gorrie incorporated sustainable elements throughout the office. LED lighting and Energy Star rated appliances, HVAC equipment and windows reduce energy consumption, and water-efficient plumbing features will reduce water consumption by 20 percent annually. The building includes locally sourced and salvaged materials, which decreased the facility's carbon footprint while contributing to the local economy.
The move reinforces the company's continued commitment to Cobb County, where it has had an office for 18 of the 30 years it has served the Atlanta metro area. It also highlights the company's deep involvement in the growing area around SunTrust Park, which Brasfield & Gorrie constructed as the managing partner of American Builders 2017, the joint venture that built the new ballpark. Brasfield & Gorrie also constructed the Omni Atlanta Hotel at The Battery Atlanta as well as the structure of One Ballpark Center, a nine-story, 250,000 sq ft office building that serves as Comcast's Central Division headquarters. The company has also been awarded the contract for Three Ballpark Center, an office building developed by the Atlanta Braves. The building will serve as the headquarters of thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas.
Those Cobb County clients have become partners, said Regional President Trey Sanders. "When we started looking for a new office, we knew we wanted to stay in the county," he said. "We want to honor our Cobb County relationships while continuing our growth in a location that's accessible to clients throughout the metro area."


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Shepshed Household Waste and Recycling Site to close for a day on Saturday
Residents have been thanked for their patience and understanding after the unavoidable closure
Thursday, 31 March, 2022
Shepshed's household waste and recycling centre will not be able to open this Saturday (April 2) because of staff shortages.
Infection and illness, coupled with the continuing difficulties in recruiting and retaining staff, means there will not be enough staff available to operate the Hathern Road site on 2 April, so Leicestershire County Council has regrettably decided to keep it closed for the day.
The one-day closure is planned for Saturday only and the Shepshed site will re-open as normal from next Thursday (7 April).
A county council spokesperson said: "Coronavirus rates are very high at the moment in the community because of the new variant and that affects county council staff as it does anyone else.
"Our staff have been working very hard to keep our waste sites open when possible throughout the pandemic and keep any disruption to the service to a minimum but staff shortages remain a continuing issue.
"There will be a single day's closure at Shepshed and we would like to thank people for their understanding and patience."
Alternative sites are available at Loughborough and Lount.
The latest information on waste site opening times is available on the county council website and people planning a trip to dispose of rubbish are urged to check it before they set off.


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Q: Is $F=ma$ is true and provable? Today, I was watching a video, and the man on the video said that we only "accept" $F=ma$. Then said that no one can prove $F=ma$. But I know we can derive $F=ma$ by momentum with calculus. I am confused, so do we only accept $F=ma$, or do we know the proof?

A: Classical mechanics is a whole theory, it's not defined by an arbitrary equation you write on a piece of paper that means nothing at all.
By theory, I mean a whole "worldview", containing primitive concepts such as the concept of space, time, mass and force, and principles/relationship about those (say, the absoluteness of space and time, galilean invariance, etc). The equation of motion F = ma is a principle too, hence why it's called a "law".
Now, in mathematics the concept of proof is something that is more or less well defined: given some "worldview" (the latter necessarily comes with an existential axiom, as in, there exists something and this something is satisfying, by decree, the following properties), and given some logic/inference rules (telling you how truth is actually preserved), you can prove if some claim about these objects are true or false. Obviously, the hard part is to chose a worldview that is consistent and useful, as you have to be very careful with this choice if you want to produce something of value.
The same is true in physics. You cannot prove a theory wrong, and even less right, because that's not what they are for: they are here to make sense of some phenomenon, like the concept of number or velocity. Is velocity "true" or "false"? It doesn't make any sense to ask this question, and the same is true for classcial mechanics, or F = ma (which can, by the way, be justified extensively).
Note that even in relativity, the "moral" of F = ma, which can be understood as "absolute motion or change is equivalent to acceleration" is entirely preserved, even if the details of the equation changes a little bit, the philosophy of it never did for the past 400 years.

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If we want to have a good physical and mental health, we need to be conscious about them and follow several recommendations we have for you here.
We need to follow a healthy lifestyle that means that we need to reduce the intake of soda, processed foods, alcohol and consume more whole foods. We also need to exercise more and do it regularly.
So, you should use the following 20 natural remedies to alleviate any type of pain rather than taking pain relievers as they often come with adverse side effects.
Turmeric is even 3 times more powerful than naproxen, aspirin and ibuprofen since it possesses very strong anti-inflammatory properties. This is an amazing spice that can help you relieve the pain related to fibromyalgia by staggering 50%. Just combine ¼ of a teaspoon of turmeric with some rice, vegetables or poultry every day and you'll manage to fight or prevent chronic pain easily!
Cloves are full of eugenol and possess amazing anesthetic properties. Chew only 1 clove and you'll manage to reduce teeth and gum pain.
According to a Danish study, ginger has the ability to decrease muscle or joint pain and swelling by even 63% because it possesses an amazing compound called gingerol. Just take 1 teaspoon of ginger every day and you'll manage to prevent the pain.
Prepare a solution made with 10 drops of mint oil and water. Relax tour muscles in it. It will help you relieve them very soon.
Only 2 drops of garlic oil will help you against earache. Just apply them in the painful ear. Repeat this for 5 days.
Garlic is found to be more effective than any medication because it possesses sulfur and selenium. They can help you relieve pain and fight any harmful bacteria. Prepare your own garlic oil by simmering 3 garlic cloves with half a tablespoon of olive oil for 2 minutes.
Our body needs 18 ounces of fish every week so that we could prevent abdominal pain, indigestion, inflammation, etc. Eat more salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna, herring, trout and salmon.
Combine an 8 oz. glass of water with 1 spoon of organic apple cider vinegar before a meal and you'll manage to prevent acid reflux. Apple cider vinegar is full of possesses malic and tartaric acid that will help you digest proteins and fats.
This fruit is amazing against headaches, arthritis and gout. If you take it regularly, it will be even 10 times more effective than ibuprofen and aspirin. Eat a bowl of cherries every day.
Potassium deficiency, the use of diuretics, as well as the intense workouts can all be the reason for the appearance of leg cramps. If you take one 10 oz glass of tomato juice every day, you'll manage to get rid of them.
This type of a health problem usually results in a sharp pain. If you consume oats regularly, it will help you alleviate the pain by even 6%. Oats are natural and don't contain gluten which means they reduce inflammation.
Drinking plenty of water every day is extremely important. You'll manage to relieve pain, lubricate the spine discs and joints as well as dilute the pain in your tissues.
PMS can create an imbalance in your estrogen and progesterone levels. It also makes your nervous system very sensitive.
If you consume 2 cups of yogurt every day, you'll manage to alleviate your symptoms of PMS by 48%. Yogurt contains plenty of calcium that calms down your nerves and helps you alleviate menstrual cramps.
The regular consumption of coffee can help you treat a migraine by 40%.
Salt is able to eliminate germs, swelling harmful bacteria and inflammation. Fight any infection with ingrown nails by soaking them in salty warm water. Repeat this for 4 days. Just add 1 teaspoon of salt into 1 cup of water. Soak your feet into this solution for 20 minutes.
If you consume 1 cup of pineapple juice for 3 days, it will help you against bloating. Pineapples are full of enzymes that can help you improve your digestion.
Horseradish can help you fight congestion, boost your blood flow, and support sinus drainage. Take 1 teaspoon of it 2 times a day and you'll manage to fight sinus infections.
If you consume 1 cup of blueberries every day, you'll decrease the risk of any bladder infection by 60%.
If you take 3 tablespoons of ground flax every day, you'll manage to alleviate breast pain in only 3 months. Add it into yogurt, vegetable dips, oatmeal, smoothies, etc.
Apply a little bit of honey onto a mouth sore and heal it instantly! Honey is full of very powerful enzymes that kill viruses and fight inflammation.


Discussion in 'Mac Accessories' started by cheapa55, Oct 31, 2008.
1. Do I need to install the Airport utility in each mac? One speed is 270, another one I'm only getting 108-122.
2. For an external HD for Time Machine backups, does the HD have to be a 'mac-ready' external HD? If not, can I just buy ANY external and formatted it for mac?
3. To attach a printer AND the external HD, I need a usb hub correct? Anyone know if the self powered hubs will work with the printer and external HD or do I need to get a powered usb hub? Any suggestions?
1. No you don't need to worry about installing Airport utility on more then one computer as its used for set up of apples wireless gear.
2. You can buy mac ready and save yourself all of 5 minutes. But any drive that you can format to mac OS extended format should work. If your going to back up across the network with a drive attached to an airport extreme apple doesn't actually state that you can but it is possible, not really sure what's going on there but i have an external hard drive plugged into an airport extreme and thats how i am backing up to time machine on my macbook.
from experience it is possible, but i have had a pain getting this to work and its unreliable. I used a powered hub to do this.


Cooper plays Lubbock Monterey in the District 2-5A Division I football opener for both teams Thursday in Lubbock.
What's riding on the game: It's the District 2-5A Division I opener for both teams. Cooper is 9-5 all-time against Monterey, including 1-1 in district play. This is the third consecutive year the two teams have been in the same district. Last year, Monterey jumped out to a 34-7 lead with 2:25 left in the first half and then held off a furious Cooper comeback in a 51-44 victory in the district opener at Lowrey Field. Before Cooper's 24-17 win over the Plainsmen in 2016, the two teams hadn't met since Monterey beat the Cougars 28-21 in a first-round playoff game in 2001. Every meeting before 2016, the two teams had been in the UIL's largest class.
Last week: Isaiah Johnson, a junior transfer from Lubbock High, ran for 214 yards and five TDs to lead Lubbock-Cooper past Monterey 35-25 on Friday in Woodrow. Abilene Cooper amassed 475 total yards, including 272 rushing, while holding Wylie to just 112 total yards and six first downs in a 48-0 victory last Thursday at Shotwell Stadium.
Scouting Monterey: The Plainsmen are averaging 320.1 yards (233.2 rushing/87 passing) and 24.5 points per game. They're giving up 331.8 yards (206.7 rushing/125 passing) and 25 points per game. Junior quarterback Coreon Bailey (45-72-0, 348 yards, 3 TDs) also leads the team in rushing (63-352, 3 TDs), followed by junior running back Demontrareis Lacy (57-344, 2 TDs) and junior running back Ty Williams (31-208). Bailey and Lacy are the top two rushers in the district. Williams (3-106, 1 TD) and sophomore wide receiver M.J. Singleton (6-54) are the leading receivers. Williams (25, 13 solo), who also plays safety, and junior linebacker J'bre Ramos (24, 11 solo) are the leading tacklers. Monterey hasn't thrown or grabbed an interception his season. Monterey has wins over Wylie (28-21) and Clovis, New Mexico (34-21) with losses to Odessa High (23-11) and Lubbock-Cooper.
Cougars update: Cooper got a much-needed victory with last week's win in the first meeting with Wylie in program history. The Cougars had scored just 41 points in three previous games with two of those points coming on a safety taken on purpose by Grapevine. Noah Garcia, a sophomore running back playing his first season with the varsity, ran for a career-high 169 yards on 16 carries, including his first career TD, a 6-yarder. Aidan Thompson, a sophomore quarterback making his fourth start, also threw for a career-high 203 yards, completing 21 of 29 passes with one pick, that coming on the last play of the first half. Cooper, which had converted just two of four PAT kicks before last week, converted all six against Wylie, while Michael Rangel also kicked field goals of 22 and 32 yards – his first two of the season.
What the Cougars need to do to win: Cooper must continue to run the ball well and protect the football. Defensively, the Coogs must limit Monterey's big-play ability and stop the Plainsmen's running game. It's important Cooper gets off to a quick start. The Coogs don't want to be playing catch-up against Monterey.


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911 Crisis Center Season 1 Episode 12
The shift comes together to support their pregnant teammate, Kaitlyn Schroeder, when she takes a call reporting two kids shot in the face, and a caller whose childbirth doesn't go exactly to plan.
Series: 911 Crisis Center
Episode Title: Help Is On The Way
Air Date: 2021-12-12
The Barrier
One family's fight for survival in a future dystopian Madrid illustrates the disparity between two worlds separated by a fence — and so much more.
Country: Spain,USA
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Alma's Not Normal
Big dreams, no qualifications and always herself. Mum's been sectioned, Gran's too busy, but after a messy break-up, wild child Alma aims to break free in Bolton.
King of Boys: The Return of the King
Alhaja Enola Salami starts again, setting her sights on another position of power, fueled by revenge, regret and ruthlessness.
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The day the three Suns and three Moons came together in alignment over Idhun, Ashran, the necromancer, seized power and the reign of the winged snakes started.
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Four comics with Asperger's syndrome cram into an RV that's on the verge of exploding and embark on their first cross-country tour, testing their understanding of friendship, comedy and carburetors.
The Mathiesons, Clara (30s), Glen (50s) and Aaron (20s), find themselves at an emotional crossroads following an unexpected event that changes their lives forever. In an era when the world…
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Ten years ago, he lost two loved ones. When his fiancée disappears, he must uncover buried secrets — or lose everything. Based on Harlan Coben's novel.
A group of East High students countdown to the opening night of their school's first-ever production of "High School Musical." Showmances blossom; friendships are tested while new ones are made;…
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Diana Bishop, historian and witch, accesses Ashmole 782 and knows she must solve its mysteries. She is offered help by the enigmatic Matthew Clairmont, but he's a vampire and witches…
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On the shores of Cape Mercy, a skillful group of teen divers investigate a series of secrets and signs after one of their own mysteriously goes missing.
This contemporary version of the classic drama series delves into the "what if" questions that keep us awake at night. Each episode tells emotional, provocative stories about people who walk…
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Agri-Tech Week 2014, GROW, Leaders in the Field
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GROW: how to build a business in agri-tech
William Kendall launches GROW, the UK's first agri-tech business plan competition (click to enlarge)
William Kendall, organic farmer, investor and entrepreneur took to the podium at REAP to announce the launch of Agri-Tech East's GROW, the UK's first Agri-Tech business plan competition that has the backing of leading 'movers and shakers' in the industry.
William is passionate about good food grown well and is keen to stimulate entrepreneurship within the farming community and for non-traditional players to see the market opportunities within this vital sector.
We asked him why he wanted to get involved in GROW.
Q Why do you think there is a need for GROW?
This competition is important not just because we hope it will stimulate some very good ideas, but also that it will encourage a new way of thinking in a sector which, for far too long, has assumed that somebody else is doing all the clever stuff.
That's not to criticise the extraordinary work that's going on here, but I hope to see a lot more, considering the amazing resources we have, not just in the east of England, but across the UK as a whole. That's why I think this competition is very important.
Q You have been involved in a great many businesses, but what attracted you to entrepreneurship?
I just love new business. I'm held up as an entrepreneur frequently, and enterprise is the most important thing in my life. For me it's all about new jobs, wealth creation, solving the world's problems without the politicians, and a huge amount of personal fulfilment.
Entrepreneurship is also about undermining complacent businesses who think they have a right to things their own way.
Q So what do you want people to know about GROW?
The message I want to get across is that business creation is fun. I think that there is a moment in a business' life when you can see it taking off. When strangers come up to you and they start talking about your business – you think "it's really beginning to work".
My first lesson to business creators and entrepreneurs is: always plug your product. So those entrepreneurs out there, talk to the WI about your fantastic new universal ploughshare; don't miss an opportunity, even if it's the wrong group!
Q What do you think about the current state of agri-tech innovation?
I'm a farmer, so I hope I'm allowed to be a critic. But I find it depressing that the sector all too often come over as unimaginative and moribund, largely dependent on state aid.
I think this is changing. I think there is an awareness building about how important it all is.
The smart farmer shouldn't think about buying new land – they should invest instead in research at their local university, or work with a local entrepreneur to develop a technology, which would solve their biggest hurdle in their existing operation. This would bring a bigger return than doing the same thing on more land.
There is now a real culture of entrepreneurialism in the UK – it's a cool thing to do. That's what this competition is all about!
Q Do you have words of encouragement for someone considering entering this competition?
For me the best business plans are the ones with a half-decent idea with some very good people with enough resources to make it work.
I've seen a lot business plans – I do the 'Dragons Den' type of thing for my living. So we're not going to be giving the prize to the plan with the best ribbon around it, but to the one with the best ideas. We want lots and lots of good ideas!
There's also some really good prizes – I wish they had been made available to me at some point, so thanks to all the organisations who have offered up their support with those.
Ultimately, we need lots and lots of entries, because it's a very exciting initiative, and the more people who enter, the better, so tell everybody about it!
To find out more about GROW click here.
About William Kendall
William led a team of entrepreneurs who spent nearly a decade building The New Covent Garden Soup Company into a very profitable brand which was eventually reversed into a listed company. With some of the same team he led the rescue of Green & Black's, a loss-making embryonic business, which they eventually turned into a highly profitable international brand and sold to Cadbury plc in 2005.
He co-founded and chairs a niche venture advisor, Nemadi Advisors, through which he has exposure to investments in, amongst other things, retail, food, sustainable building products, water management and hotels. He is director of listed investment trust Keystone, and also specialises in advising family businesses including most recently Adnams and Notcutts in East Anglia, and elsewhere, Samworth Brothers, a very large food manufacturer.
He is a Trustee of the Grosvenor Estates and a director of its subsidiary, Wheatsheaf, which invests in innovative businesses in the energy and food security sectors.
William farms organically and conventionally in East Anglia and is a campaigner on rural issues and for better food.
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