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Magical Egypt!!
on Feb 17, 2011 • 1:41 pm
Taking part in a tour called Magical Egypt, led by an extremely knowledgeable guide, John Anthony West, I had an unbelievable time in Egypt. All of us on the Quest Tour — (an outfit I would highly recommend), have become fans of the Egyptians — they were extraordinarily friendly, open, warm, welcoming. One of the main messages we want to send out far and wide after our experience is GO TO EGYPT! They need our support, especially now!
The scarab beetle, pictured here, has been special for me all my life. My mom had scarab jewelery from Egypt growing up, and I did as well. During this trip it came to take on even deeper meaning, and to stand for one of the basic, spiritual, even mystical messages in the ancient teachings: the possibility and occurrence of transformation. Persistence is required, and the outcome is not obvious from the outset, but from base and basic material, something truly magnificent, even 'magical', can emerge. More on this theme later.Because I was still traveling, in Austria for two more weeks, and busy with my wonderful family, children and grandchildren, I copy below a note for you from good friend on the trip, which captures the flavor of our journey very well.
Blessings, cheers, Jill
And here's how it transpired:
We left for Cairo on January 27th, arriving the 28th. There had been some minor political demonstrations before we left, but they suddenly took a major turn for the worse just as we arrived, so the "Tourist Police" would not let any tourist groups out of the airport. We thought it would be for an hour or two, but eventually they said we had to spend the night in the airport. The Quest Travel representative who came to pick us up at the airport said we could sleep in the bus, which would be more comfortable than the airport, though it was a long walk from the bus to the airport bathrooms, and the bathrooms had long since run out of paper etc. We resigned ourselves to this fate, but then two young women arrived in vans, one the daughter of Mohamed Nazmy, the head of Quest Travel. They brought us food, and then asked us to get into two vans, pulling the curtains on the van windows. They smuggled us out of the airport in the vans through the domestic entrance, and the empty bus followed with our luggage. It was too dangerous to go to our hotel which was an hour away, so they took us to an excellent hotel near the airport, where we spent the night very comfortably. The next day, the bus returned and took us to Mena House Hotel in Giza. We could see the pyramids from our window, as they were right next to the hotel.
We were pretty much 'trapped' in the hotel for three days. But then, if you have to be trapped in a hotel, Mena House is a spectacular place to be. Tanks guarded the road to the Giza Pyramids , which was also the access road to Mena House. We heard lots of gun shots, especially at night. Mohamed spent a lot of time with us, and we processed our feelings. Several people felt we should leave right away, yet the airport was a parking lot of people, and even if we could get on a plane, there was a major blizzard in New York that closed the airports there. Mohamed returned to his office to find out what our options might be. Mohamed is known as "The Surgeon" by his friends because he knows how to operate. He has his own employees all over Egypt, and friends in high places, including Nazri Hawas, the new Minister of Antiquities. He determined that we could fly to Luxor and visit the temples there – his agents said the sites were open, even though the press said they were closed. And Mohamed invited us to spend a week on his boat, sailing south on the NileLuxor to Aswan, visiting temples along the way. Ordinarily, his boat costs $40,000 a week, but he let us use it without charging us extra beyond what we had already paid for our trip. Mohamed was ready to support us in any decision we might make, but the group as a whole decided to stay in Egypt and go to Luxor, and so we did. We felt safe in Mohamed's care and felt his loving kindness, and we wished to hold open the space for "change" in Egypt — the dissolution of the old order and the birth of the new order -– represented by our continued presence. from
We returned to the airport on February 1, leaving by bus before dawn. The people of Cairo were on the streets, guarding their homes from looters, since criminals had been let out of jail. Many sat in chairs in front of their buildings, many around camp fires. A few had guns, many had sticks. They had placed rocks on the roads, forcing all traffic to stop. When they saw us, they let us through their barricades, and waved to us, sometimes blew us kisses. We were all very moved by their greetings. The airport was wall to wall people. It was easier to move in the domestic flight area, and our Egyptian guardians ushered us through the crowds and through the gates to our plane.
When we arrived in Luxor, we stayed one night in a hotel while Mohamed prepared the boat for us. His boat, the Afandina, is a big sailing boat which he had built according to his own design – a bit like the ancient sail boats. It has no motor. When there was no wind, we were pushed by a tug boat which was always at our side. The Afandina had eight cabins, each for two people. We were exactly sixteen people. (Four people in the original group did not make it to Egypt. Had they been with us, we could not have used the boat. So it worked out exactly.) Each cabin had two twin beds, closet, TV, chest of drawers, and full bathroom. The interior of the main rooms on the boat were walled with beautiful polished wood paneling. There were dining tables both indoors and outdoors. We ate our breakfast and lunch every day outdoors, and had out dinner indoors. There was a top deck with lounge chairs.
Our first night in Luxor, we visited the temple there, called in symbolist language, the Temple of Man, which was all lit up. This was our first visit to a monument, and we had the temple almost entirely to ourselves. A long avenue of sphinxes brought the ancient Egyptians to the temple, and the temple itself reflects the dimensions of the male human body.
Our second day, we visited the amazing Temple of Karnak, a huge temple begun in the Middle Kingdom, which represents the Cosmos in its construction and symbology. Then we took a little boat to the West Bank of the Nile where we visited the Valley of Kings, the magnificent mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh, and the Ramesseum with its toppled colossal statue of Ramesses II which inspired Shelley's poem Ozymandias. We were the only visitors at the Valley of Kings!
Finally, we boarded the Afandina to begin our trip south to Aswan. We had a delicious supper on the outer deck as we set sail. Ordinarily, the Nile is filled with tourist boats. We saw them, empty, docked in all the towns. But at this time, the Nile had almost no other tourist boats (we saw two during our week on board). There were, however, the small sailboats and rowboats of the local people. And so we could enjoy the dreamy scenery unimpeded – the palm trees, farms, camels, water buffalo, herons, egrets etc.
We stopped at Edfu to see the Ptolemaic temple there that is dedicated to Horus the Elder, with the famous statue of Horus at the entrance. The next day, we stopped at Kom Ombo to visit the Ptolemaic temple there with its dual aspect – one side dedicated to Horus the Elder (representing the principle of the return to Source embodied in Man), the other side dedicated to Set (representing the forces of darkness and chaos), the central axis a place of balance or harmony between the two.
The next day we arrived in beautiful Aswan. While we were there, we took a bus trip to the magnificent Temple Abu Simbel. John had eliminated this temple from his itinerary some years ago because it was always over-crowded. We got permission to visit the temple through Mohamed's contact with the Minister of Defense, the Minister of the Interior (police) and the Minister of Antiquities. We were accompanied by a military guy with a machine gun. It took two hours to get there, driving through the Sahara Desert, passing over the Tropic of Cancer. We had the Temple entirely to ourselves! That evening, we enjoyed wandering in the Nubian Market in Aswan, buying souvenirs for ourselves and our families.
The following day, we visited the inspiring Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis as Mother of Horus. The temple sits on an island in the Nile just outside Aswan. This was a splendid. Many of us experienced a huge heart opening there.
On Feb. 5, we flew back to Cairo, the airport was empty, and the roads were back to normal traffic patterns, though the demonstrations continued in Tahrir Square. We knew the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx were still closed to tourists, so we did not know what to expect. Mohamed had returned to CairoAntiquities, and that the Sphinx and Pyramids would be opened for us the next day! We would be the first tourists to visit since the demonstrations began. two days before we did to see what arrangements he could make for us. He welcomed us when we returned to Mena House and told us that he had spoken with Nazri Hawas, the Minister of Antiquities for further permission.
The next day we took our bus up to the Giza Plateau, and visited the Sphinx first. Tourists in general are not allowed to go into the sphinx enclosure, (though you can buy your way in for $5000). We were allowed to go in. We were greeted there by the Director of the Giza Plateau. John said the Sphinx and the pyramids are like sex – you have no idea what they are unless you experience them. Russ quoted an author who called the Sphinx enclosure "…the splendid place of the first time". John's geological research indicates that the sphinx dates at least to 10,000 BC, and possible 36,000 BC. Its energy is intense. To be with it is to sense the ancient roots of our planet's civilization, so advanced way back then – more advanced than we are today. We then visited the Mortuary Temple of Mycerinus, the solar boat and the Giza , from the outside.
The following day, we were given permission to visit the sites of the necropolis Saqqara and the pyramids of Dashur. They were closed, but opened specially for us. John said Saqqara is usually crowded like Disneyworld. On that day, it was silent and empty. We visited the tomb of Mer-Ruke, and the tomb of Unas' musician Nufer. John said he had not been in the tomb of Nufer for over twenty years. It is usually shown only to VIPs like Bill Clinton. It contains the most perfectly preserved pyramid texts – the Egyptian Book of the Dead. And it contains an almost perfect mummy.
When we got back to our hotel, a HUGE double rainbow broke out over Cairo. Our Egyptian tour guide told us she had never seen a sky rainbow before –(it almost never rains in Cairo –she had seen one once reflected in a waterfall).
Our final day, or so we thought, we were allowed a private two hours in the Great Pyramid. We ascended in silence to the King's Chamber, where we chanted and meditated. We took turns lying in the huge granite "sarcophagus", toning in it. My experience there was beyond words.
But for most of us, it wasn't our last day. Our flight to New York was canceled – postponed to Sunday February 13th. On Friday night, Mubarak resigned. Saturday was a day of celebration in Tahrir Square. We asked our driver to take us to the square in the van. As we drove there, we stopped to buy Egyptian flags. Car loads of Egyptians waved to us, reached out and held hands with us between cars, gave us thumbs up and the victory sign. When we reached the square, the joyous atmosphere was intense. Many Egyptians came to speak to us. They wanted to know why we were in Egypt, and how long we had been there, and what our experience had been. They wanted us to know that they loved us! They wanted to have their picture taken with us. They hugged us and waved their flags. (During our time in Egypt, we were interviewed and photographed by three Egyptian newspapers.)
Finally, on Sunday we did fly out of Cairo on time. The staff at Mena House were very sad to see us go. They said they really loved our group. This was an amazing journey filled with astonishment at the majestic temples and pyramids of Egypt, and filled with an experience of the loving nature of the Egyptian people. It is in times of crisis that we see the true character of people. Mohamed treated us like family. Our hearts were deeply touched by the spirit of all the Egyptians we met and talked to. And the loving kindness, camaraderie and consensus of the group of sixteen people with whom we traveled was remarkable. They were all students of either (or both) the Diamond Approach and the Enneagram, and during our sixteen days together, they walked their spiritual talk.
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You can find the RPG in four places in GTA V. Or you can just use a cheat when you've acquired one to top up your ammo to the maximum 20 allowed at any time. At all of the locations, the RPG will re-spawn after around a minute.
On top of the suspension bridge. You'll either have to do the long climb to the top or land a helicopter.
At the cult's fort. You'll need to shoot your way past the inhabitants first, but when you have you'll find it in the church's side building on the far right of the fort.
On top of the NOOSE building. You can either climb up the ladder or land a helicopter on top.
This one is by far the hardest. You'll need to find the scuba dingy on the south of the map or at the pier where you do the Abigail freak mission. Then you'll need to drive it to the big lake and dive down to find the crashed plane. The RPG is inside the fuselage of the plane. While you're down there, you'll find lots more weapons to top up with.
If you've already acquired a RPG and can't be bothered to wait for the ammo to re-spawn, then just use the 1-999-TOOLUP cheat to bag 5 ammo, plus top up the ammo on all the other weapons you hold.


All of it was valuable. Useful working with other organisations too.
In order for organisations to be sustainable and to attract funding a business plan is an essential tool as it enables an organisation to be accountable to its members and funders and provide a framework for future planning. This introductory session will help to build an understanding of the business planning framework and the underlying techniques used to meet an organisations aims and objectives.
• Why have a business plan and what are the benefits?


Nowadays, everyone has heard of the law of attraction and the power of positive thinking. Many books, movies, documentaries, and researches about it have gone viral. People aspire to have a more optimistic approach and mindset in order to attract the good things in life.
If you've been reading about the power of your subconscious, then you must have come across the practice of visualizing. Visualization is one of the most powerful and effective exercises you can do to achieve any goals you have. Whether that's having the perfect job, finding the partner of your dreams or buying the car you've always wanted, you can visualize anything and sooner or later, it will be manifested. Many people are still skeptical about visualizing your goals but whether you believe it or not, it does work. By visualizing something, you're activating the powers of your subconscious. You train your brain to start attracting and noticing resources, people, and opportunities that can lead you to your goal.
Even researches prove that. Many Olympic athletes and other successful people practice visualization to improve their performance and reach their objectives. I was actually fascinated with this when I read my favorite swimmer Michael Phelps' autobiography. He talks a lot about this in it. Every morning when he woke up and every night before going to bed, he visualized his races. He visualized his every move underwater, the way he felt, the way he won and the records he broke. And in each visualization, he finished first. So in his mind he had already won hundreds of times before actually getting the gold and that is the essence of visualizing. You have to picture, feel and believe that your goal has already been achieved. The more you focus on this, the faster it will happen.
The way vision boards work is based on the same thing. When you see the things you dream about every day, it will be easier for your brain to picture them and focus on them. Seeing something on a picture is surely easier than imagining it. The more details you have of that thing in your head, the more effective it will be. Remember that the Universe loves it when you're specific so you have to be clear about what you want to attract.
What should you put on your vision board?
Put on your vision board anything you want to attract in life. Anything you want to achieve, have, feel or experience. Things that inspire you and motivate you, things that make you feel happy and grateful. Thinking about the stuff you want may seem easy at first but when you actually start thinking about it, you'll realize that's actually way more overwhelming than you expected. That's why it's a good idea to divide your goals into different areas of your life like health, career, finance, travel, partnership.
After that write a list of the things you want under each of these areas, then go print cool, colorful images that represent these things, buy a board and pin them on it.
You can always add new things to your vision board as your goals will change too. And you will be amazed when you realize that they are slowly manifesting one by one. Another great idea is printing out motivational quotes and messages which you can read every day. They can become your daily mantras for success and abundance you can live by and repeat to yourself in case of doubt. Consider putting pictures of yourself and people you love too. Find ones on which you look happy and fulfilled.
You can live by this principle and surround yourself with things you love and admire everywhere – in your home, office or car. Hang pretty, happy images on your fridge and decorate your desk with motivational quotes and pictures of loved ones. Listen to music that makes you happy on your way to work or while you're stuck in traffic.
Once you start teaching your mind to focus on the good things in life, the more you will notice the bright side of life and the more great people and experiences you will attract. Life is about being happy, so be grateful, smile and go make a vision board.


The metaphor of Adam and Eve is a symbolic way of explaining the path of a new soul coming to Earth. Earth has always been designated as a Spiritual Hierarchy Training School administered by members of the Galactic Council for all souls coming from different Star Nations. To come to Earth, each soul has to vibrate at a certain frequency and be accepted by the members of the Galactic Council as suitable to participate in this Co-Creator God ascension process. The objective for each soul in this spiritual training environment is to be able to express their spirit or Feeling Body, in every moment, in accordance with Universal Laws and Principles of Harmony, Balance, Order and Unity for the good of ALL. The members of the Galactic Council represent various Star Nation and recommend souls from their own Star Nation to come to Earth.
The soul is created in the image and likeness of God. Adam represents the masculine consciousness of the soul and expresses through the mental aspect of the Mind of God, Wisdom. Eve represents the feminine consciousness of the soul and expresses through the feeling aspect of the Heart of God, Love. Each soul has these aspects, masculine and feminine within them. It is through Earth life's experiences that each soul evolves in expressing their spirit in alignment with Universal Laws and Principles, using wisdom and love in every moment, for the good of ALL.
ALL life comes from God, regardless of the vibration of the life form. There is a ONENESS with ALL of creation and soul evolvement on Earth teaches this ONENESS. Prior to coming to Earth, ALL souls are connected to the Heart of God, with a knowingness of vibrating in each moment, this is what you may know now to be your intuition or Feeling Body. Once a soul chooses to train in this Spiritual Hierarchy Training School, their motivation to do so is based on their love and appreciation of God and a willingness to serve as a Co-Creator God in His Kingdoms, which is a natural path in a soul's development. The other choice is to choose a path as a student in an Angelic Ascension.
As a student in studying to become a Co-Creator God, the soul receives the ability to be connected to the Mind of God. Now the soul is connected to both the Heart of God and the Mind of God, created in the image and likeness and with the ability to manifest. Adam and Eve represented the new souls coming to Earth. When Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden, there was no thinking on what was necessary, connected to the Heart of God, all chooses flowed in harmony with Universal Laws and Principles based on their Feeling Body, which was out of love.
Once connected to the Mind of God, the soul now has the capability to reason. This is represented in the metaphor in which Adam and Eve realized they were naked after leaving the Garden of Eden. Eating the apple from the Tree of Knowledge is a metaphor, to be like God, a soul must have the wisdom of God and wisdom comes from experience. Earth is a training school for souls to develop wisdom through life's experiences. To have access to the Mind of God, all souls have access to ALL knowledge, regardless of the vibration or frequency of the knowledge. It is through life's experiences in which a soul learns to determine how to integrate the Heart of God and the Mind of God in making decisions in accordance with Universal Laws and Principles. It is the motivational energy behind each though and feeling which determines the karma or life's experience for each soul's decision.
As each soul is connected to the Heart and Mind of God, God is also connected to the heart and mind of each soul and knows what each soul requires in every moment to experience for their soul ascension. All life on Earth is PERFECT. All life's experiences for each soul are PERFECT. Life's experiences for each soul are based on what each soul is required to experience in each moment to either have a karma experience or a learning experience for their soul's ascension.
It would be extremely important and helpful for each soul to develop a mindset of knowing that the Heart and Mind of God is manifesting each of their Life's experiences in preparation for their soul's ascension. Developing a mindset of this nature will provide a conscious awareness of embracing any life's experience with an attitude of understanding that the experience is a lesson to learn in each moment. If there is doubt in the soul's mind of what lesson is to be learned, all a soul has to do is ask the Mind of God, "What is my lesson in this experience." Be patient and wait and you will hear the voice of God within explain what the purpose of your experience. The Heart and Mind of God is constantly providing guidance to each soul in every moment. It is only when the soul stops and ask for guidance does the soul raise their vibration to the frequency of hearing the voice of God. We have mentioned several times through these teachings, that when a soul is in the I AM PRESENCES, which is being conscious in every moment, the soul will be vibrating at the frequency to hear God's guidance. This is known to be telepathic or in the ONENESS with creation.
We will remind all souls it was by choice you came to Earth. The reason you are here is out of the love and appreciation for God and a willingness to serve as a Co-Creator God in His Kingdoms.


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Antonio Boto Died At The Age Of 67
November 24, 2021 by Amelia Warner
Has died Antonio Boto, the historical passenger with Carlos Sainz that reached the World Rally Championship in 1987. Boto has left us at age 67, after battling a long illness. The Madrid driver has dedicated some nice words to him through social networks.
"Today my great friend and co-driver Antonio Boto passed away, with him I won a championship in Spain and made my debut in the World Cup. I enjoyed him and I had the best time with him. He made me laugh so much that he made me cry. Today I cry for his loss. My condolences to the whole family. DEP, "Sainz said on Twitter.
Boto became Sainz's co-driver in 1984, sitting in the right-hand seat of the legendary Renault 5 Turbo. Together they achieved two runners-up in Spain before signing for Ford, a mark with which they won the Nacional in 1987 and made the leap to the World Cup. They did it in the Rally de Portugal, where they got their first stage victory.
At the end of '87, Boto became the sporting director of the Opel Spain team, and he and Carlos parted ways, although a great friendship continued to join them. From 1988 onwards, Carlos had Luis Moya on his right, the co-driver with whom the Madrid native won his two world titles.
For his part, Antonio Boto, beyond his managerial work, continued to participate in historical and regular rallies, especially between 2012 – after a long hiatus of more than 20 years – until 2019.
Today, November 24, Antonio has left us after fighting a long illness. D.E.P
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There's nothing funny about anaphylactic shock, even when it's caused by a cute little bunny, according to a group of concerned parents and allergy activists.
In "Peter Rabbit," the new Sony Pictures movie based on the children's book, a family of bunnies fight for access to the infamous Tom McGregor's backyard. In one scene, Peter Rabbit attacks McGregor where he's weakest — his allergy to blackberries.
After Peter flings a blackberry into McGregor's mouth, McGregor suffers from anaphylaxis and is forced to use an adrenaline injector.
The classic children's book "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" on which the movie is based does not include this scene.
Immediately after the movie's release, the group Kids With Food Allergies, a subdivision of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, heard complaints about the scene from parents who condemned the use of allergies as a punchline.
The group took to Facebook to warn parents of a scene they say makes fun of the life-threatening condition, and AAFA president and CEO Kenneth Mendez sent an open letter on Saturday to Sony Pictures Entertainment and Animal Logic, the independent digital studio that partnered on the film.
He continued, "Making light of this condition hurts our members because it encourages the public not to take the risk of allergic reactions seriously, and this cavalier attitude may make them act in ways that could put an allergic person in danger."
Sony Pictures and the "Peter Rabbit" filmmakers apologized in a joint statement on Sunday.
But Mendez noted that this wasn't the first time Sony Pictures Animation had used food allergies as a punchline in the plot of a kids' movie.
"Sony has misrepresented food allergies in 'The Smurfs' and 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs' as well," he said.


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I can't help but notice the various textured surfaces of the things around me.
Seeing this barbed wire wrapped around a fence post just struck me as something out of a western movie.
Lineman getting some work done!
Float like a butterfly sting like a bee!!
It's days like today that make me so very happy not to work in an office!
I wonder what stories this abandoned house could tell.
No kids, that's not a baby lady bug on its mama's back. I stumbled into a lady bug breeding ground near one of our phone terminals today.
All the dark and puffy clouds are a photographer's dream. I'm really enjoying the app called Mextures which allows the user to add subtle color undertones and texture.
Jack providing his customers with excellent service.
Once again playing with my Olloclip macro lense (10x) These little guys were incredibly difficult to capture on camera as they move so darn fast!
Playing with my new #olloclip #15xmacrolens This picture is completely #unfiltered so far I'm very happy with the #4in1lens I can't wait to shoot some more pretty pictures!
This spider had constructed a magnificent web at least 3 feet in diameter. It was beautiful!
First real rainy day of the year and I get stuck!!
I am really loving the camera on my new iPhone 6 Plus and having Camera+ as an editing app again!


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In the 1920's an Old Modernians rugby team existed briefly, but it was not until much later that the Old Lutonians RFC was formed when the Old Boys returning from World War II banded together to form OLFRC. The enthusiasm of Bill Shepherd contributed to the formation of the club. They lost their first game, at home to Bedford Athletic, on September 28th 1946. Due to a shortage of Old Boys, boys from the Luton Modern School were recruited to augment their numbers. A shortage of shirts was overcome by advertising in the school magazine for old school shirts to be used as rugby kit.
The club remained a closed Old Boys team until 1964. The disbanding of grammar schools led to OLRFC becoming an open club. The club took the name of the ground where they played, Stockwood Park.
A Mini and Junior section was formed in 1974.
Apart from a few early games that were played at the school grounds in Bradgers Hill Road, the club has played all of its home games at Stockwood Park. Changing room accommodation has evolved; firstly the tennis pavilion across the road in Memorial Park was used. Later on, the Luton Public Baths became the changing rooms. After that, there was a Nissan Hut on the present site, shared with the Old Lutonians FC. A separate shower block was situated some twenty yards across an open stretch of land – exceptionally muddy in winter. Latterly, an off-the-shelf timber building was erected. This was the forerunner of the present building.
The Panama pub, now demolished and buried beneath the Mall in Luton, was the first social base for the club and remained so until 1951 when the club acquired an old three-storey hat factory just along the road from the Panama, and converted it into a clubhouse. It was not until 1965 that the social facilities and the changing rooms finally came together on the present site.
In 1981, the bars and social facilities underwent major renovations, and in the summer of 1996, the changing rooms were extended and upgraded. In 2011, French windows and patio doors were installed into the clubhouse, with rolling shutters outside, painted with the club's colours of Yellow and red.


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Jack the Ripper (Watch) Case
A unique development in one of history's most notorious unsolved crimes emerged in the early 1990s. This potential piece of evidence happened to be a horological one—a suspectly-engraved gentleman's pocket watch from the 19th Century. Making itself known in 1993, not long after the alleged diary of a man named James Maybrick was examined as potential evidence (in 1992), the watch has been seen by some as definitive proof of Jack the Ripper's true identity.
Inscribed with the name "J. Maybrick" and the initials of all five of Jack the Ripper's victims, the watch as evidence comes across as incredibly compelling—at face value. However, the previously presented diary was found to use language inconsistent with the 19th Century. As well, the engravings on the pocket watch are difficult to date—and contain chemical compositions that would take a trained metalworking hand to plant on the piece. Despite these inconsistencies many truly believe James Maybrick is the actual identity of Jack the Ripper. The most convincing argument to be made for this position is the pocket watch itself. And since we here at TimesTicking are inclined toward time, we're going to have a look at some of its general anatomy. As well, we'll explore its place in the infamous case. No need to post a warning for the faint of heart here—the watch itself is a relatively benign aspect of the macabre mystery surrounding Whitechapel's ruthless ripper.
J. Maybrick's Ticking Confession
The alleged serial-killer-owned watch has a history all on its own. Originally built by watchmaker William Verity of Rothwell around 1847, 41 years before the Ripper crimes were committed, it's a fine traditional men's piece from the period. Verity's design is an 18ct gold pocket watch that withstood decades of use. Though there isn't much information on its movement's particulars, it's safe to assume that it employed a verge escapement—considering the date of its construction.
After switching hands for over a century, the watch was presented publicly by one Albert Johnson in 1993 for forensic examination. Inscriptions on the inside of the timepiece were damning toward James Maybrick but required a closer look to confirm them as evidence. Using an electron microscope, Dr. Stephen Turgoose of the Corrosion and Protection Center at the Manchester Institute of Science and Technology took a first crack at studying the Verity-made piece. Turgoose's conclusion essentially stated that the engravings revealed no conclusive evidence regarding their age. He did, however, mention that it would be difficult to create a forgery—without ruling out the possibility of a forgery entirely.
After Turgoose's 1993 examination the watch was looked at by Dr. Robert Wild at Bristol University. Wild worked with similar methods, but also employed Auger electron spectroscopy (a way to test the age of metals, among other applications). His results were similarly inconclusive, but he also mentioned how difficult it would be to make a forgery. Thus, keeping the mystery alive surrounding James Maybrick and his potential ownership of the notorious pocket watch.
The Mystery Persists
To this day, Maybrook remains a remarkable figure in the mystery surrounding Jack the Ripper. While his purported confession via his supposed journal was mostly debunked, his (well, supposedly his) pocket watch remains a point of controversy. There's even a regularly updated and currently active Facebook page dedicated to Maybrick and the idea that he was the murderer—which features an image of the timepiece. Maybrick isn't the only suspect in a decent list of individuals, though. What's more, a long-time officer for Scotland Yard named Trevor Marriott believes that Jack the Ripper's true identity is lost due to a police cover up. With difficulty surrounding unearthing older documents on the case, it seems the mystery won't be solved in any near-future scenario. The grisly details of the crime still retain their infamy after generations of study and speculation. Will the pocket watch ever make for any real incrimination? Not likely. However, we'll continue to be intrigued by its role in the greater narrative concerning Jack the Ripper.
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Do you save money for going Solar?
The only things that people are concerned about most and it usually haunts most of the people are the "utility bills". Especially in the summertime when the consumption is more and paying the electricity bills might make you wonder for an alternative energy source. If this is the case for you then you are in the right place. We, LA Solar Systems Inc provides the best solar panels that will provide you with a great array of benefits. The solar panel is a sustainable and alternative energy source which works with the renewable energy that is the light emitted by the sun.
The solar panels are less expensive than many of the conventional supply systems. Studies also reveal that people save around $44 to $187 per month in the first year after installation of solar panels. According to the estimates, the solar panel saves people over $20,000 in 20 years also some places can reach the savings of $64,000. However, the solar panel installation will cost you around $10,000 to $35,000 but it will cover its cost in the first five years and will run for as long as 30 years.
The government of United States is extremely convinced with the benefits of the solar panels, this is the reason that consumers were offered a 30% solar tax credit for both the commercial or residential properties. Some states governments provide additional credit as well. However, now only a 10% tax credit is offered, when the tax season will arrive this credit will feel like a cherry on top of all the savings you will get.
Installing solar panels will increase the value of our house. It was revealed in a study that the home buyers are willing to offer an additional $15,000 for a home that is already equipped with the solar panel. This is the reason that house shoppers find solar panels extremely appealing. Installing solar systems can be a great investment for your house.
A single solar system makes up for 178 tons of carbon dioxide which can be equalled to planting 10 fields of football full of trees. This alone may not seem a big deal to you but you should consider that most of our energy comes from the electricity made by oil or coal which leads to hazardous and devastating global warming effects. Solar panels use energy that is already available and does not harm the earth.
Since the sun will never increase its rates so it will make you independent of expensive energy providers, therefore it is wiser to consider solar energy.
Before you purchase the solar panel for sale, you must know how it works. It generates electricity from solar energy and can also work on cloudy days because they do not need direct sunlight or heat energy instead of the light energy from the sun. The solar panels have an inverter which transforms the direct current into alternating current which is used in the homes. The electricity is then used to fulfil your needs if you generate more than you consume then the electricity goes back to the grid and when you consume more than you generate then the light is provided from the grid.
This factor is important because the solar panels generate the most electricity when facing on the south-facing roofs. If you have east or west facing roofs then also solar panels are a viable option because they will still generate electricity. The roof's angle also plays a part in the generation of electricity because solar panels work effectively at 30 to 35 degrees. The installer should measure the roof before installation so that you have an idea that how well it will perform at your house.
The maintenance of solar panels is very less, if the dirt or leaves accumulate over the panels then they can easily be cleaned. Also, the solar panels come with a warranty of at least 25 years and the inverter has a warranty of 5 to 10 years. The inverter needs to be changed after 10 to 15 years because it works continuously, therefore, has more chances to get damaged. The installer must check your solar panels every 4 to 7 years, don't forget to ask the maintenance requirements of the solar panels.
Good quality solar panels and installation are not inexpensive and usually, you receive what you pay for. So if you have purchased the solar panel for less price than average then you might receive a poor quality equipment and installation. Also, some service might not be included which also lowers the price however, you must gather different quotes and details before having an agreement. You may also receive some package deals but not every package has the same quality services. We, LA Solar Systems Inc provides the best solar panels for sale and for best prices.
Since you are very inexperienced in working on rooftops and ladders, therefore, you must not try to install the solar panel alone. People often get badly injured while working on their roofs, in addition to this, the solar panels are extremely heavy and you might be unable to control it alone in the roof. Moreover, the solar panels need to be strongly fixed so that no storm can hurt or damage them. For these reasons, you should always leave the job to the professionals.
Are you an electrician? No right? Therefore you will have to reconsider the decision of installing it yourself. Since the solar panels have to be connected to the power supply in order to get running, therefore a professional will handle the issue easily and there will be no risk to you or your property. Other than that many local regulations require the solar installers or electrician to do the wiring.
The professionals have the right equipment to install the solar panels for homes. These equipment are not always cheap that you can buy easily. You may have some of the available but the chances are that the most needed equipment will be lacking.
The solar installers have the experience and training to install the solar panels for homes. You must have seen the installers doing their work, it may seem easier to you but this is due to the extensive training and experience they have. Installing solar panels need planning and having the right information so that the solar panels can work at optimal, this planning cannot be done by the homeowner because he lacks necessary information.
You will get the warranty of a minimum 25 years but if you do the installation yourself then you will lose this opportunity.
Can I install Solar by Myself?
A professional solar panel installation is typically around 10% of total solar system costs – there`s potentially a lot of money to be saved if you install the solar system on your own. This article will cover the benefits and drawbacks of do-it-yourself solar panel installation. Can I really install solar panels without professional help?
The more you can do yourself, the less expensive. However, we generally recommend hiring a certified professional to do the wiring and metering even with planning.Remember that connecting a solar system to the grid is no joke and can lead to serious injuries or even death. Only a certified installer with state license is legally allowed to do so. Depending on the complexity of your solar system, where you live, and what regulations and policies apply, you will likely need your solar panel installation certified. Without a certification, it can be problematic to use the feed-in tariff and take advantage of financial incentives.
What about DIY plug and play solar panel kits?
In the last couple of years, a handful of solar companies have introduced plug and play solar panel kits on the market. These solar panels go into 120V power outlets, just like a home appliance, and there`s no need for a professional installer.
The biggest reason most people opt for DIY solar is cost – a professionally-installed system can cost 10-20% more. But overall cost-savings may be eaten up with other concerns. Your whole-house solar project must be completed according to the National Electric Code, and pass state (and/or local) electrical inspections. If you're not familiar with these codes, it's easy to make a mistake which will require an adjustment. Those can be costly.
Don't try to save money by buying cheap panels – the financial benefits of your system is inherent on the quality of your panels. Instead of going out to purchase the cheapest thing on the market, compare several local contractor's prices. Average pricing state-by-state varies, too. Do your research, ask questions, and get multiple quotes. This research alone can save you 10-20% and may present you with more options than you are able to get on your own.
Another mistake people can make when buying cheap solar panels is thinking a contractor to install these panels can be easily found. In most cases, solar installation contractors will only install the equipment they have worked with in the past. Instead of shopping around for a solar installer to install the panels you purchased, it's better to compare solar installers' recommendations for equipment.
Local utilities and regional power authorities are investing increasing resources to solar power generation. Both private and government-owned utility companies can leverage the recently-extended federal tax credits to encourage additional investments in renewable energy by their individual customers. As solar power generation increases on the large scale, prices for equipment will be driven down further, making it more feasible for a homeowner to invest in solar installations on their homes.
Buying a solar energy system will likely increase your home's value. A recent study found that solar panels are viewed as upgrades, just like a renovated kitchen or a finished basement, and home buyers across the country have been willing to pay a premium of about $20,000 for a home with an average-sized solar array. Additionally, there is evidence homes with solar panels sell faster than those without. In 2016, California homes with energy efficient features and PV were found to sell faster than homes that consume more energy. Keep in mind, these studies focused on homeowner-owned solar arrays. When it comes to third-party owned (TPO) systems, data shows that while they add some complexity to the real estate transaction, the overall impacts in terms of sales price, time on market, agreement transfers, and customer satisfaction are mostly neutral. In some cases, TPO systems can even add value. The PV Value® tool is helpful for both home sellers and homebuyers. It calculates the energy production value for a PV system and is compliant with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and has been endorsed by the Appraisal Institute for the income approach method. Make sure your appraiser uses this tool to get the most accurate estimate of your PV system's value.
Installing solar panels is a great way to save money, however, it's important to understand just when you can expect to see those savings. Some options allow savings the day the system is live, where as others come with an upfront investment and provide greater returns over time. If you borrow money with a loan or qualify for a lease, you can often reduce your monthly electric bill immediately. If you decide to do a pre-paid power purchase agreement, or buy the system outright, you will have an upfront expense, but save more in the long run.
If you prefer to buy your solar energy system, solar loans can lower the up-front costs of the system. In most cases, monthly loan payments are smaller than a typical energy bill, which will help you save money from the start. Solar loans function the same way as home improvement loans, and some jurisdictions will offer subsidized solar energy loans with below-market interest rates, making solar even more affordable. New homeowners can add solar as part of their mortgage with loans available through the Federal HERO, which allow borrowers to include financing for home improvements in the home's ptoprty tax. Buying a solar energy system makes you eligible for the Solar Investment Tax Credit, or ITC, which is a 30 percent federal tax credit on your system that is available through 2022. Learn more about the ITC.
The amount of money you can save with solar depends upon how much electricity you consume, the size of your solar energy system, if you choose to buy or lease your system, and how much power it is able to generate given the direction your roof faces and how much sunlight hits it.
Your savings also depend on the electricity rates set by your utility and how much the utility will compensate you for the excess solar energy you send back to the grid. Check the National Utility Rate Database to see current electricity rates in your area. In some cities around the country, solar is already cost competitive with the electricity sold by your local utility. The cost of going solar has dropped every year since 2010, a trend researchers expect to continue. Not only are the prices of panels dropping, so are the costs associated with installation, such as permitting and inspection—also known as "soft costs.
It should also be noted that energy efficiency upgrades complement solar energy economically. By using Energy Star appliances and other products in your home, you'll need less solar energy to power your home.
An energy audit is an assessment of your home that takes a look at current energy consumption and then identifies energy efficiency measures that you can conduct to make your home more efficient. An energy auditor can assess where a home is losing the most energy, and then propose improvements to make to help save energy – and reduce your utility bills.
Professional energy audits can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 60 hours to complete, depending on the size of your home or business. These professional auditors use a variety of tools to establish problem areas within your property, and come up with a list of suggested measures and actions that you can take in order to make your home more efficient.
With energy prices rising, homeowners are looking for ways to save money on their utility bills. Many homeowners will take measures on their own like caulking windows, adding insulation and filling-in leaky gaps, but energy audits can identify energy leaks that aren't so obvious or easy to find. Energy auditing firms claim identifying and fixing these hidden leaks can not only save the homeowner up to 30% on their heating and cooling costs each year, but also on the potential expense of fixing things that don't solve the problem.
An energy auditor will take a look at your building from the outside. They'll examine a variety of components, including windows, walls, and eaves, to see if they can spot any major issues causing leaks into or out of your home.
The auditor will check out the attic (if you have one) to take a look at a few things. Most importantly, they will inspect your insulation to make sure it's correctly installed and applied evenly between your walls. They'll also evaluate the holes where electrical lines run to see if they're properly sealed, or could be a source of leakage.
The auditor will examine your furnace and water heater. If either is on the older end, it is likely a candidate for an upgrade. They'll also likely take a look at the filter in the furnace to ensure that it doesn't require replacement. They'll also check connections in the ducts in your basement to try and locate any possible leaks where you may be losing heat and energy.
While replacing appliances, furnaces, and water heaters cost significant money upfront, making the upgrade typically results in savings over the lifetime of the equipment. In many cases, upgrades will result in net savings in just a few years. Many utilities and local governments offer low-cost energy efficiency financing to make it easier to make the investment in energy efficient appliances.
Finally, audits usually include an inspection of the lighting in your home. If you're using standard incandescent light bulbs, you can easily reduce your electricity costs by switching over to light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).
The output of a solar system depends on which way your roof is orientated, and sizing the solar system correctly is the best way to save money and be efficient in the mean time, now we are getting into the specifics of maximizing the benefit of a solar power installation. The Solar Team will often advise people to go for a split array. Yes, having the panels facing south is best, if you are in Los Angeles however, this creates a rough bell-curve of output where you get a peak generation period during the middle of the day. Are you going to be able to use most of the solar power most of the time, 5kW system in summer, turning on as the sun comes up and turning off again at around 8 pm. As an aside, one of the most important points is the maximum output. sizing the solar system for a 5kW system almost never gets close to 5kW of output at any one time due to the angle and the orientation of the panels. This could be improved by sizing the solar system accordingly also with sun tracking, however, the cost of installing and maintaining an array that follows the sun does not pay for the increase you will get in output. It is much cheaper to just get a few extra panels. Look at google maps (or get out a compass) to see what roof sections you can install solar panels on. Anything south of west or east is usable. Panels facing east will output more power in the morning and panels facing west will output power in the afternoon. Compared to South, panels facing east or west will not output quite as much over the course of a year, however, losses are not that great, being more significant in winter when the sun is lower in the sky to the south.
If sizing the solar system done in the right way and then if micro inverters or optimizers used then can significantly increase the output. the system will be working at near maximum output, despite the patchy shade. Summary We hope this information helps you cut through the sales talk. If it all gets too much, just keep it simple; solar can save you around $100 per kW per quarterly power bill and will output around 4 times its size, doing more in summer and less in winter.
With so many trendy investment opportunities available in today's day and age, it's easy to be skeptical of new products that boast promises of "saving you tons of money." Solar panels are no different – saving money by reducing your electric bill is one of the main appeals and selling points for solar as a product and home upgrade. The simple answer to the question "do you Save money by going solar?" is yes. That being said, how much you'll save depends on a number of factors. Direct hours of daily sunlight and the size and angle of your roof are both important, but local electricity rates play the biggest role in determining how much solar system can save you.
Generally, the rule of thumb is if your electricity costs are higher than your solar costs, you're going to see savings by switching to solar.
Regardless of going solar or not, you will continue to make an electricity payment every single month for as long as you require electricity – or until your solar purchased solar system is paid off. In turn, utility companies will continue to raise their rates year after year, and your costs will continue to increase. The grid will continue to fluctuate and electricity costs will peak at unexpected moments over the course of a year.
With solar, you avoid these issues by taking control of your costs. Instead you'll pay a fixed monthly loan payment with an end date and eliminate your electricity bill completely! Once your loan payment is over, you'll be generating your own renewable energy for free. Wouldn't you rather put your money towards paying off an investment that's adding value to your house at the same time as reducing or eliminatingyour electric bill and netting you savings right away? no brainer, right?
Of course, there are other factors included in the equation of how much you'll be able to Save money by going solar such as your roof's sun exposure and structural limitations, how much energy you use, and your zip code.
And the best reason to Save money by going solar is that The homeowners will get 30% tax credit, many of whom still view solar as beyond their financial reach or as a resource still unproven. Costs for home solar systems continue to plummet. Since the solar and wind Investment Tax Credit (ITC) was implemented in 2006, the cost of installing solar has dropped by more than 73 percent, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. And the 30 percent tax credit for solar under the ITC, set to expire at the end of 2015, has been extended by Congress for an additional three years, followed by a two-year ramp-down period.


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Fish day
. We definitely don't want to leave Japan without watching a kabuki show. We'll tell you more about it tomorrow. So our first mission of the day is to get out tickets. We then head to the world's largest aquarium. The entrance is amazing and you get to see the fish up-close. There are lots of different sorts of aquatic animals, from seals to penguins, to sharks, manta rays and the magnificent whale shark. We stroll from one place to another like kids. Don't miss the jellyfish right at the end. Their colours and shapes are... [Lire la suite]
Nagasaki and arrival to Osaka
. We ride our bikes to the Nagasaki Cathedral that was destroyed during the bombing. Ironically, the epicentre of the atomic bomb was just the cathedral in Japan's only renown Christian town. Very little is left, some statues and stones. We then go to the memorial of the bombing that is less impressive than the one in Hiroshima. We pick up a bento at the train station and head to Osaka in the silent car train to the city that never sleeps. Osaka attracts you immediately by its lights, skyscrapers, small alleys, and... [Lire la suite]
. Decidedly on our bikes, we are thrilled by the interminable maze of Nagasaki's roads. We've biked in all the cities so far except for Tokyo and found it incredibly pleasant, most parts of cities being flat. Until we got to the Dutch slopes. We safely parked our two wheels in the neighbourhood to admire the romantic uphill roads around the Dutch slopes. There are flowers with magic colours along the colonial mansions and colourful wooden and brick buildings. This port city used to be Japan's gateway to the... [Lire la suite]
Hiroshima, heavy with history and tragedy
. A southern city, small by Japanese standards, with around 1 million inhabitants, Hiroshima conveys a unique and tragic memory on the worldwide maps and history books since August 1945. Today, we forget that we are on a fantastic visit to Japan. We go back in time to revisit one of the darkest pages in the history of human kind. The peace memorial museum presents the masterminds and the historical events that lead to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and - 3 days later - Nagasaki. There are vibrating audiovisual... [Lire la suite]
Takayama – As cold as it gets
We wake up to a white Takayama. In the room it's hot like a sauna bath and we could hardly believe when we open the window that it has been snowing all night. It takes enormous will to get out of bed and walk to the morning market at Miya-gawa. The town is really small by Japanese standards and we walk around quietly to discover one sight after the other. The ticket for the Takayama Yatai Kaikan with festival floats is really overpriced unless you're really interested in Matsuri (a traditional Japanese festival). The museum is quite... [Lire la suite]
From Tokyo to Takayama, a journey through rural Japan
. Before leaving Tokyo, we check the temperatures for Takayama, which look reasonable. We don't get to see Mount Fuji today either, but later on, as we are far from cities, the scenery is one of the most beautiful I have seen. Dramatic pine forests, narrow shallow valleys, lakes and rivers, surrounded by cloudy mountains and traditional Japanese tiled houses. We arrive pretty late to Takayama and don't feel like wandering around under the rain. We take some time to reflect on our itinerary and plan for tomorrow. We have a... [Lire la suite]
Edo Museum
. As usual, we keep the best for our last day. At the Edo museum we are lucky to have a nice lady as a tourist guide, in French. The permanent exhibition is very well thought and depicts historical events as well as daily life and traditions in ancient Tokyo. The love of miniatures is evident everywhere. Ms "Samedi" - as she wants us to call her - gives us great insights on lifestyle and historical significance. There is also a section about Tokyo in war times and its evolution towards modern times. A very nice museum, warmly... [Lire la suite]
From China to Sweden (with love)
Yokohama - Tokyo's "undermined" neighbour - is our destination today. The metropolis is so big, officials apparently are struggling to tell where Tokyo ends and Yokohama starts. Yokohama is not another big city, shadowed by its older sister's reputation. It's a city with its own character and interests. It boasts the largest Chinatown in Japan. Apart from enjoying the fabulous Chinese food, our objective is to find our beloved special Jasmine tea (special as there is a unique blend we are simply addicted to). Some shops seem... [Lire la suite]
Looking for MtFuji
We may have broken the record of number of transportation means today. We leave the big city behind, looking for green scenery. Here we go to Hakone, the place where a lot of Tokyoites go to unwind during the week-end. We experience once again the fabulous Japanese timeliness and organisation when it comes to transportation means. We reach lake Ashi. We left Tokyo with a superb sunshine, meaning big chances to see Mt Fuji. Hakone boasts the best views of the famous mountain. Let me cut the suspense straight away. No Mont Fuji for... [Lire la suite]


If a non-amateur friend is using your station to talk to someone in Canada, and a foreign station breaks in to talk to your friend, what should you do?
If you let an unqualified third party use your amateur station, what must you do at your station's control point?
by radiotelephone, adding to the call sign the word "mobile" or "portable" or by radiotelegraph adding the oblique character "/"


In order for a company to run efficiently, it is important that all your employees are on the same page. From the board of directors to a sales clerk, it is vital they all know and understand the regulations, policies, and laws that affect your company. However, it can be very boring to read through page after page of your organization's manual. People may find it tedious trying to read through the abundance of material they need to know to work for your company. Some may not even retain the information very well just by reading the material, it all depends on how much they must learn. You can have a more effective way for them to know and understand the information for your company with an interactive compliance training program.
*You can customize the training to your company's specific requirements.
*It can help you target the audience you want to reach.
*You will learn which employees are successful and others that may be at risk. This information can help you determine how to improve employees that may be risky.
*An interactive program will make it more fun for your staff while they learn the company's Policy.
*You will be able to measure how the training program is doing and if it is effective for your business.
There are various policies today that a company expects their employees to learn. Whether you are training them in Code of Conduct or anti-sexual harassment, Interactive Services has the tools you require. They can provide you with a training program that will teach your workers while remaining fun to learn. Your staff members will know exactly what their responsibilities are with a customized program.


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Q: Ionic - disallow_useragent issue on trying to Gmail Oauth login in IOS I am trying to implement Gmail OAuth login in Android and iOS using the Ionic framework.
I am not able to login with Gmail OAuth in iOS. It is working fine in android.
It is causing issue only in iOS.

Please help me to resolve this issue with Gmail OAuth in Ionic app in iOS.

A: Google doesn't allow webview login any longer.
The best way to go about it is to use the following plugins:
Google: https://github.com/ionicthemes/google-login-with-ionic-framework
Googleplus: https://github.com/EddyVerbruggen/cordova-plugin-googleplus

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Modular synthesizers changed everything—"I Dream Of Wires" explores how. Directed by Robert Fantinatto, the new documentary travels across the history of electronic music with the people who helped build it—legends like Trent Reznor, Gary Numan, and Vince Clarke as well as modern machinists Carl Craig, James Holden, and Legowelt. "Hell yes", basically.
"I Dream Of Wires" is set to premiere July 28th in Berlin and will feature a performance by legendary composer Morton Subtonick, creator of the very first electronic work commissioned by a record company, as well as a discussion moderated by digital hardcore dissident Alec Empire. We highly recommend this historical occasion.


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The role of law in the life of each person
April 16, 2014 as part of career guidance students of Law Institute with associate professor of commercial law and process Alla Ghelic visited secondary school number 161, secondary school number 54, number 52 specialized school with advanced study of information technology Kiev, where they held a thematic discussion "The role of law in the life of every person".
The event of the Law Institute was attended by students of PR -303 Roman Bondarenko, Julia Chumak and Anastasia Prymak, who told the students about the place and role of law in the life of every person. The event will continue to conduct legal quiz "The legal profession as a key to success".
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Here's every single PS5 game you can preorder right now at Amazon
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition consoles standing next to each other. Image source: Sony
The good news is that Sony's multi-stage PlayStation 5 reveal is finally complete, and we know everything we need to know ahead of the next-generation gaming console's upcoming release. The bad news, of course, is that PS5 pre-orders were an absolute mess, so they're sold out everywhere. Keep your eye on Amazon's PS5 pre-order page and Amazon's PS5 Digital Edition pre-order page, and check back on those pages constantly. We've already seen pre-order inventory come back in stock a few times now, and it could happen again at any time.
Whether you already managed to secure yourself a PS5 or you're planning to buy one around the holidays this year, you're obviously going to need games. The amazing reveals, previews, and trailers from the PS5 event gave fans plenty to clamor for. But as the games roll out, you have to keep an eye on what else could be coming out and what dates the games you want are being released. The next hurdle is actually putting some requests in for pre-orders.
Thankfully, there's a ton of launch-day inventory available on Amazon right now in that department. Here, you'll find all of the PS5 games at launch that are currently available to pre-order on Amazon, so this way you can score them now and ensure you have them as soon as your new console arrives. Remember, Sony's PlayStation 5 release date is set for November 12th, so make sure you have all these hot new games like Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon's Souls, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Far Cry 6 as soon as they're released!
Spider-Man: Miles Morales – November 12, 2020
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You'll be able to get either the Launch Edition or the Ultimate Launch Edition for $49.99 or $69.99 respectively. The Ultimate Launch Edition includes a remastered version of Marvel Spider-Man. Here is the information we have about the plot:
Miles Morales discovers explosive powers that set him apart from his mentor, Peter Parker. Master his unique, bio-electric venom blast attacks and covert camouflage power alongside spectacular web-slinging acrobatics, gadgets and skills.
A war for control of Marvel's New York has broken out between a devious energy corporation and a high-tech criminal army. With his new home at the heart of the battle, Miles must learn the cost of becoming a hero and decide what he must sacrifice for the greater good.
Traverse the snowy streets of his new, vibrant and bustling neighborhood as Miles searches for a sense of belonging. When the lines blur between his personal and crime-fighting lives, he discovers who he can trust, and what it feels like to truly be home.
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Demon's Souls – November 12, 2020
Demons Souls, which is coming out in just less than two months. Image source: Amazon
This is a remaster of the classic PlayStation 3 game that was released in 2009. It was followed up by Dark Souls, Dark Souls II, and Dark Souls II in the Souls series. You'll enjoy the difficulty level, which in the past for this series has widely impressive. Here is the information we have about the plot:
Discover where the journey began – Experience the original brutal challenge, completely remade from the ground up. All presented in stunning visual quality with enhanced performance, this is the world of Boletaria as you have never seen it before.
Become the Slayer of Demons – Venture to the northern kingdom of Boletaria – a once prosperous land of knights, now beset with unspeakable creatures and ravenous demons. Meet strange characters, unhinged and twisted by the world around them, and unravel the unsettling story of Demon's Souls.
Master the arts of sorcery and war – Perfect and hone your skills in combat – know when to push forward and when to bide your time, as with each missed swing and careless mistake, you risk losing the very souls you've worked so hard to collect.
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Destruction AllStars – November 12, 2020
Destruction Allstars on PlayStation 5. Image source: Amazon
This was announced on June 11, 2020 at the PlayStation 5 reveal event. You'll be in the middle of vehicular combat event and boost up the powers of each vehicle with the heroes you choose to play with. Here is the information we have about the plot:
Engage in intense vehicle-based combat.
Choose from a vibrant roster of Destruction AllStars.
Power up unique hero vehicles fueled by special abilities.
Destruction AllStars – PlayStation 5	Price:$69.88	 Available from Amazon, BGR may receive a commission	Buy Now
Sackboy: A Big Adventure – November 12, 2020
Sackboy: A Big Adventure coming out for PS5. Image source: Amazon
Continuing in the spinoffs of the LittleBigPlanet series, you'll get to enjoy all of Sackboy's adventures and antics. Sackboy and LittleBigPlanet have been a part of the PlayStation family since 2008 and this is different from previous entries. It will feature a range of perspectives and 3-D movement. Here is the information we have about the plot:
Face thrilling, unpredictable challenges as you explore distinctive hand-crafted lands through deeply immersive and expressive controls.
PERILOUS PLATFORMING EXPERIENCE – Explore here, there and everywhere as you utilize Sackboy's cool, diverse move-set to face a huge variety of thrilling challenges, fierce enemies and startling surprises.
RE-STUFFED. RE-STITCHED. RE-ZIPPED – Sackboy returns to the big time stuffed with fresh moves and game-changing gadgets in an awe-inspiring and downright fun 3D adventure in this new, but familiar world.
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla – December 31, 2020
Assassins Creed Valhalla available on multiple platforms at the end of the year. Image source: Amazon
Another installment of the popular franchise, Assassin's Creed Valhalla brings you to an alternate history of the Viking invasion of Britain in 873 AD. This is the 22nd game in the Assassin's Creed lexicon and it follows Eivor, a Viking raider who battles through the conflict with the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order. Here is the information we have about the plot:
Lead epic Viking raids against saxon troops and fortresses
Relive the visceral fighting style of the vikings as you dual-wield powerful weapons
Challenge yourself with the most varied collection of enemies ever in Assassin's Creed
Shape the growth of your character and Your clan's settlement with every choice you make
Explore a dark age open world, from the harsh shores of Norway to the beautiful kingdoms of England
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Watch Dogs: Legion – December 31, 2020
Watch Dogs Legion is available to order on December 31, 2020. Image source: Amazon
The third installment of the Watch Dogs series is set in a fictional London and it's an open world style of game. You can recruit different players and play as them. The narrative can be expanded as much as you want it to be. Here is the information we have about the plot:
Recruit and play as anyone from London. Everyone you see has a unique backstory, personality, and skill set for unique situations
Hack armed drones, Deploy spider-bots, and take down enemies using an augmented reality Cloak
Explore a massive urban open world featuring London's many iconic landmarks and fun side activities
Team up with your friends for new missions in co-op mode, releasing as a free update post-launch
Upgrade to the Gold Edition or ultimate Edition for access to the Season Pass and more
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Far Cry 6 – December 31, 2020
Far Cry 6 is available by December 31, 2020. Image source: Amazon
This installment of the Far Cry series is set in Yara, a fictional Caribbean island. It is ruled by Anton Castillo (portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito) who is a ruthless dictator who is raising his son to take over the country. You'll be playing as Dani, a Guerrilla fighter, who is trying to topple the dictatorship. Here is the information we have about the plot:
Join the Revolution as you play as dani rojas, a local yaran, and become a Guerrilla Fighter to Liberate your nation
Fight against anton's troops in the largest Far Cry playground to date across jungles, beaches, and esperanza, the capital city of yara
Employ makeshift weapons, vehicles, and animal companions to burn anton's ruthless regime to the ground
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Map of County Offices
Courthouse Security
SEIBCC
Downey Fairgrounds
Event Center & Wellness Complex
Indigent Services
GIS – Maps
Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
6th District Court
Domestic Violence Court
Family Court Services
Juvenile Detention
Probation & Parole
Sheriff & Detention Center
Bannock County Code
Driver's Licenses
Weapon Permits
Alcohol & Catering Permits
Bannock County Fair
AMERICA!
Portneuf Wellness Complex
Blazing Trails
On Track to the Future
Get Jail Information
Contact the Assessor
View County Web Maps
Online Parcel Viewer
Search County Code
Get License Plates
Get a Driver's Licenses
Welcome To Bannock County!
We hope to provide you with the information you are looking for and save you a trip to the courthouse. There is information about each department and a MAP to find them should you need to come in. Most pages can be printed or converted to PDF using the Print icon a the bottom of each page.
Public Service Announcement: Avoiding Burns
View all Public Notices: County meetings, bids, construction and property issues.
Invitation to Bid - RV Park Expansion
Planning & Development Phase 2 Comprehensive Plan Survey
Bannock County declared a Notice of Local Disaster Emergency on February 28, 2019 and has directed the distribution of sand and bags to assist in the control of flood waters within the County. Said sand and bags can be obtained at the Bannock County Road and Bridge offices located at 5500 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm or by phone at (208) 233-9591.
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed all Federal Holidays. Bonds and Fines Direct Number: 208-236-7273. Courthouse Security.
DRIVERS LICENSE DIVISION
Now located at the Sheriff's Office at 5800 S. 5th Ave. Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Closed Fridays and all Federal Holidays.
(D M V) MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Located at the Court House Annex 130 N 6th Avenue across the street from the Courthouse.
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Title Processing and Vehicle ID Inspections will STOP promptly at 4:30 p.m. No exceptions. Closed all Federal Holidays.
Please Note: This Office Does Not Issue Drivers Licenses. See Drivers License Division above.
Pay Property Taxes Online
Make Court Related Payments Online.
CITIZEN EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
Register Your Cell or VOIP Phone for our Citizen Emergency Notification System. There is no charge for this service. Some Notification System FAQ'S
FLOODS - Are you prepared? Flood Protection, FEMA, and Floodsmart.gov
About Bannock County
Bannock County was established in 1893 and was named after the Native American tribe indigenous to the area. Bannock County is the fifth-most populous county in Idaho and as of the 2010 census had a population of 82,839. The city of Pocatello is the county seat and largest metropolitan area in the county.
Bannock County Courthouse
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Pocatello, Idaho 83201
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Q: Add to dictionary type error in C#         DeductFamily = this.GroupPlanSearcher.GetAvailableDeductFamily(searchParam).ToDictionary().Add("abc", "abc"),

Above is my code to add one item ("abc", "abc") to the dictionary generated by ToDictionary(), but I got the following error:
"cannot implicitly convert void to System.Collections.Generic.IDictionary"
What is wrong? How to fix it?

A: The Add operation returns void, you should be doing that on the next line after assigning Dictionary to your variable.
DeductFamily = this.GroupPlanSearcher.GetAvailableDeductFamily(searchParam).ToDictionary();

DeductFamily.Add("abc", "abc");

A: Dictionary.Add() returns void.
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You need to create the dictionary in one statement, and add an item to it in another:
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DeductFamily.Add("abc", "abc"),


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Vancouver, April 12, 2012 - Canasil Resources Inc.("Canasil", TSX-V: CLZ, DB Frankfurt: 3CC) announces that the Company is applying to the TSX Venture Exchange to reduce to $0.21 the exercise price of 610,000 warrants issued in connection with a private placement which closed on May 6, 2011. The expiry date of the warrants has not been changed and remains at May 6, 2012. The amended warrant price is subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange ("the Exchange").


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Grand Marais Airport  is a public use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) southeast of the central business district of Grand Marais, a community in Burt Township, Alger County, Michigan, United States. The airport is owned by Burt Township.

Facilities and aircraft
Grand Marais Airport covers an area of  at an elevation of 838 feet (255 m) above mean sea level. It has two runways with turf surfaces: 5/23 is 2,600 by 150 feet (792 x 46 m) and 14/32 is 2,800 by 100 feet (853 x 30 m).

For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2017, the airport had 100 general aviation aircraft operations, an average of 9 per month. In July 2020, there was 1 aircraft based at this airport, a single-engine airplane.

The airport does not have a fixed-base operator, and there is no fuel available.

Events
In mid June, the neighboring harbor at Grand Marais is the site for an annual sea plane fly-in hosted by the Grand Marais Pilots Association on behalf of the National Seaplane Pilots Association.

References

External links
 Aerial photo as of 6 May 1993 from USGS The National Map

Airports in Michigan
Buildings and structures in Alger County, Michigan
Transportation in Alger County, Michigan
Airports in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Aviation in Michigan


Kaguu is a new three-piece progressive rock band from Mexico. Their debut EP, Hawkridge draws heavy influences from math rock and video game soundtracks as well, which explain for the most part the dreamy vibe you find yourself in when listening to it. The five-tracker, despite being deceptively short, is a joy to hear. The riffs are soothing, melodic, contemplative and memorable. Each instrument breathes, and sounds bright and clear, which makes the compositions even more enjoyable. Overall, it's a really good little debut from Mexico's latest band.


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Drag performer George Ward, known as Cherry Valentine, dies aged 28
Drag performer George Ward, known by his stage name Cherry Valentine, has died at the age of 28, his family have announced.
Ward, who died on Sunday, appeared on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, before launching a TV career and fronting the BBC documentary Gypsy Queen And Proud.
A statement from his family said: "It is with the most heart-wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George – Cherry Valentine – has tragically passed away.
"This will come as a profound shock to most people and we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced.
"As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same.
"We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. All we ask is for your patience and your prayers in this time. We love you Georgie."
Ward was raised in Darlington, County Durham as part of the Traveller community and qualified as a mental health nurse in 2015, before starting his career in drag.
In December 2020, Ward was announced as one of 12 contestants competing in the second series of the UK version of RuPaul's Drag Race.
In his introductory video for the show, he described his Cherry Valentine alter-ego as "glamour", "dark" and "gothic".
He said his work as a nurse had "put me in that right position to be able to understand people a bit more.
"If you are a drag queen you are working with people. And to understand people I think you go the extra mile."
After appearing on the show, Ward joined with the BBC to produce a documentary exploring his Traveller heritage.
In the 2022 special, called Gypsy Queen And Proud, he revisited the community he left aged 18.
He also performed publicly and appeared in music videos by artists such as Charli XCX.


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NORAD - North American Aerospace Defense Command
First Strike Supremacy using the Wolverine ZCC robot battleship and Seawolf deployment tactics
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is a combined organization of the United States and Canada that provides aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and defense for North America.
Headquarters for NORAD and the NORAD/USNORTHCOM command center are located at Peterson Air Force Base in El Paso County, near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The nearby Cheyenne Mountain nuclear bunker has the Alternative Command Center.
NORAD (North American Air Defense), was recommended by the Joint Canadian-U.S. Military Group in late 1956, approved by the United States JCS in February 1957, and announced on 1 August 1957; the "establishment of [NORAD] command headquarters" was on 12 September 1957, at Ent Air Force Base's 1954 blockhouse. The 1958 international agreement designated the NORAD commander always be a US officer (Canadian vice commander), and "RCAF officers…agreed the command's primary purpose would be…early warning and defense for SAC's retaliatory forces.":252 In late 1958, Canada and the U.S. started the "Continental Air Defense Integration, North (CADIN)", for the SAGE air defense network.
Canada's NORAD bunker with a SAGE AN/FSQ-7 computer was constructed 1959-63, and each of the USAF's eight smaller AN/FSQ-8s provided NORAD with data and could command the entire US air defense. The RCAF's 1950 "ground observer system, the Long Range Air Raid Warning System," was discontinued and on 31 January 1959, the US Ground Observation Corps was deactivated. The Cheyenne Mountain nuclear bunker's planned mission was expanded in August 1960 to "a hardened center from which CINCNORAD would supervise and direct operations against space attack as well as air attack" (NORAD would be renamed North American Aerospace Defense Command in March 1981). The Secretary of Defense assigned on 7 October 1960, "operational command of all space surveillance to Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) and operational control to North American Air Defense Command (NORAD)".
The JCS placed the Ent AFB Space Detection and Tracking System (496L System with "Philco 2000/Model 212" computer) "under the operational control of CINCNORAD on December 1, 1960"; during Cheyenne Mountain nuclear bunker excavation, and the "joint SAC-NORAD exercise…Sky Shield II" - and on 2 September 1962 - "Sky Shield III" were conducted for mock penetration of NORAD sectors. NORAD command center operations moved from Ent AFB to the 1963 partially underground "Combined Operations Center" for Aerospace Defense Command and NORAD at the Chidlaw Building. NORAD had an exhibit at the 1964 World's Fair, and on 30 October 1964, "NORAD began manning" the Cheynne Mountain Combat Operations Center and by 1965, about 250,000 US and Canadian personnel were involved in the operation of NORAD, On 1 January 1966, Air Force Systems Command turned the COC over to NORAD (the NORAD Cheyenne Mountain Complex was accepted on 8 February.)
ICBM - INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES
An Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) is a ballistic missile with a maximum range of more than 5,500 kilometres (3,400 mi) typically designed for nuclear weapons delivery (delivering one or more nuclear warheads). Most modern designs support multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), allowing a single missile to carry several warheads, each of which can strike a different target.
Early ICBMs had limited accuracy and that allowed them to be used only against the largest targets such as cities. They were seen as a "safe" basing option, one that would keep the deterrent force close to home where it would be difficult to attack. Attacks against military targets, if desired, still demanded the use of a manned bomber. Second and third generation designs dramatically improved accuracy to the point where even the smallest point targets can be successfully attacked. Similar evolution in size has allowed similar missiles to be placed on submarines, where they are known as submarine-launched ballistic missiles, or SLBMs. Submarines are an even safer basing option than land-based missiles, able to move about the ocean at will. This evolution in capability has pushed the manned bomber from the front-line deterrent forces, and land-based ICBMs have similarly given way largely to SLBMs.
ICBMs are differentiated by having greater range and speed than other ballistic missiles: intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs), medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs), short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs)—these shorter range ballistic missiles are known collectively as theatre ballistic missiles. There is no single, standardized definition of what ranges would be categorized as intercontinental, intermediate, medium, or short.
Modern ICBMs typically carry multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs), each of which carries a separate nuclear warhead, allowing a single missile to hit multiple targets. MIRV was an outgrowth of the rapidly shrinking size and weight of modern warheads and the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaties which imposed limitations on the number of launch vehicles (SALT I and SALT II). It has also proved to be an "easy answer" to proposed deployments of ABM systems—it is far less expensive to add more warheads to an existing missile system than to build an ABM system capable of shooting down the additional warheads; hence, most ABM system proposals have been judged to be impractical. The first operational ABM systems were deployed in the U.S. during 1970s. Safeguard ABM facility was located in North Dakota and was operational from 1975 to 1976. The USSR deployed its Galosh ABM system around Moscow in the 1970s, which remains in service. Israel deployed a national ABM system based on the Arrow missile in 1998, but it is mainly designed to intercept shorter-ranged theater ballistic missiles, not ICBMs. The US Alaska-based National missile defense system attained initial operational capability in 2004.
Accuracy is crucial, because doubling the accuracy decreases the needed warhead energy by a factor of four. Accuracy is limited by the accuracy of the navigation system and the available geophysical information.
Strategic missile systems are thought to use custom integrated circuits designed to calculate navigational differential equations thousands to millions of times per second in order to reduce navigational errors caused by calculation alone. These circuits are usually a network of binary addition circuits that continually recalculate the missile's position. The inputs to the navigation circuit are set by a general purpose computer according to a navigational input schedule loaded into the missile before launch.
WOLVERINE ZCC
The Wolverine ZCC™ scenario eliminates the need for ICBMs on land and in submarines. Where accuracy is important and specific targets, these can all be reached by the Seawolf fleet using Tomahawk nuclear tipped missiles. It may no longer be practical in economic terms to build stocks of stationary or submarine based countermeasures where wolf pack tactics offer a massive strategic advantage in a first strike scenario.
DEPLOYMENT ZONES - Wolverine ZCC operations as a basic deployment to give a robotic navy the ability to sink every nuclear submarine and every aircraft carrier that is afloat on the oceans today + 4 x cruise missiles per vessel. Total projected cost for such capability is under $12 billion US dollars.
OPERATIONAL ZCCs
$ COST
100 @ $31m
3100,000,000
Norwegian, Barents & Kara Seas
East Siberian & Beaufort Seas
Sea of Japan & East China Sea
Caribbean Sea & Gulf of Mexico
1,287,600,000.
TOTAL ZCCs
$ 6,882,000,000
TOTAL ZCCs + Cruise
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Submarine Warfare
List of sunken nuclear submarines
Battle Pirates
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HMS Astute 1st of Class
HMS Vanguard- Trident
INS Sindhurakshak - explosion & sinking
Lusitania - Torpedo attack
Predator - Covert submarine hunter/killer
Seawolf - Autonomous wolf pack deployment of Predator mini-subs
U20 - Kapitan Leutnant Walther Schwieger
USS Bluefish WWI submarine
USS Bluefish - Nuclear submarine
USS Flying Fish
USS Nautilus - 1st nuclear submarine & subsea north pole passage
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