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We had a good turn out today. The wind stayed in the mid to upper teens all day. Good rocket chasing weather and we were chasing them.
We had 12 fliers with 73 flights and 83 motors burned.
Only 10 of those were AP. We had a total impulse of 1517.3ns which is about a AT K695R.
Big Dawg (A8-3) The Dawg got a workout.
Sky Hawker (A8-3) Are there any feathers left?
Golden Scout (A8-3) Joe,got any A's?
Call Me a Cab (C6-7) Great flight.
Take a Hike Nike (C6-5).
Star Master (4xA10-PT in outboards and a A3-4T in the core). Only 3 motors lit and sent it for a loop-de-loop.
Tiny Pteradactyl (F20-7W) Lawn dart Little duct tape.
Cheetah (F14- 6J) Fire,Spit,Chuff, Chuff,It' s off and it's a Grass eater.
Tube Tango (3xC6-5) Stormtrooper on own chute.
Tube Tango (D12-7) Paratrooper on own chute.
Nothing to hide (D12-0/C6-3) Cool rocket.
Princess (C6-3) Sure is pretty.
Nothing to Hide (C6-5) Did I mention cool rocket?
35mm Alien (A10-3t) I still haven't seen that rocket fly.
Kraken (D12-5) One cool tube fin rocket.
Air Show (C6-3) Always a crowd pleaser.
Sky Writer (C6-7) Thanks CJ.
Mephisto (B6-4) Scratch Really cool.
Al's Red (E9-4) Gone with the wind,Sorry Dennis I know that rocket ment alot to you.
Bullpup 12D (C6-5) Oldie & a Goodie.
Custom Fiesta (A8-3) Drag race with Linda.
Mirage (D12-5) 1st flight; AKA Hallow Wing; Sweet.
WAC Corparol (C6-5) Upper stage only; destroyed lower stage earlier this season.
(OOP) Poison Arrow (D12-3) Last for today (For Jack).
Yellow Bird (B6-4) Cool bird.
Festia (A8-3) Drag race with Jack .
Scimitor (A10-3T) I see a pattern here.
MR-1 (H242T) L1 cert Whiplash. CONGRATULATIONS: Joe Simon completed his L1 Certification. L2 next month?
Bomarc (H180W) Sweet flight; kicked the motor. I feel your pain CJ. There's a good possability that I can get you another one.
Screaming for vengence (A10-3T) It was a screaming. Good job.
Fire Hose (C6-3) Cool name and cool rocket. Great job.
Had a great day with all.
Our next launch will be December 13, 2008 9-5 EST at Simms Farm.


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Meanwhile, after several years of being involved with "Charities" that were no more than social groups, Andy decided it was time to do more and teamed with Stephen to form The IGY6; Foundation in Florida. Andy and Stephen are both Navy Veterans who have made it their mission to ensure "No Veteran Alone."
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The giggling girls have power | Write about what?
Why can't we be all like adolescent girls, and laugh more? The topic of the discussion thread caught my attention. Evidently girls between the ages of 11 and 18 all over the world laugh more than any other group. In the past, I have often been in classrooms where teenage girls were unable to suppress their laughter. Most of the time there was nothing particularly amusing to start the laughter. However, the very sound of an initial giggle seemed to generate the impulse for laughter to spread. It frequently turned into a high pitched and disruptive twitter, bringing the class to a halt. I suspected that was the reason the girls were giggling so much.
It turns out that I was not far from right. Girls don't giggling all the time because they are having fun, but because they are building their first line of defense. Giggling is an attempt to gain allies in a conflict. They are waging war from a position of weakness as evidenced by their weapon of choice, laughter, but waging it nonetheless.
The gigglers sense that they have little authority over others. They may be a female in a male dominated society, a youth in culture where older people are acknowledged leaders, or less educated and experienced in a world espousing intellectual ability and technological savvy. Delicate chortling is a way of seducing those in power into helping and not attacking them.
The gigglers live within a hierarchical framework, a kind of caste system based on power in society. They have discovered that the placating nature of a chuckle usually works better than attempting a rational discussion, which places both parties in a position of equality. Laughter is their choice tool for manipulating others. They typically laugh to appease someone they view as having a superior position. However, if you observe a giggler talking to someone that they feel they are above (such as a younger sibling or child) and the laughter frequently disappears, and is sometimes replace by a demanding voice.
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Wow, I never thought of this as ever being a possibility. I always thought it was hormones and things like that. But wow, profound stuff. Great post!
You might also enjoy the my series on creativity; many aspects are not the way we think they would be.
Why do we laugh at things that are not funny?


Most guys trust their brush is taking care of business, but the dirty truth is that it may be a Trojan horse of bacteria and other microorganisms.
The reason:A new toothbrush can become contaminated after 30 seconds of use by bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the mouth or external environment. Left unchecked, these colonies grow and diversify on the brush head.
But toothbrushes not only harbor germs, they transmit them, increasing the risk of infection with each use.
Grossed out? Here's what the research recommends to keep your stick clean and your mouth healthy.
Microorganisms thrive in cool, humid, and dark places, meaning your bathroom may not be the best home base for your toothbrush.
In one study, toothbrushes kept in a moist environment retained up to 50% of Herpes Simplex virus Type 1 for up to a week.
Another knock against your home's place of business: the throne. Studies show that when a toilet is flushed, water particles are launched in a 6 to 8-foot radius, up and out, possibly contaminating toothbrushes that are seemingly out of reach.
Don't even think about storing it in your medicine cabinet where trapped moisture and lack of light conspire to breed bacteria. Instead, consider keeping your toothbrush on your dresser, nightstand, or anywhere else where it can dry free of external threats.
Follow this chain of command to head off germs.
Select brushes with translucent bristles. Studies show that clear brush heads harbor 50% less microbes than colored ones.
Rinse with an antibacterial mouth wash before brushing to reduce germs before you brush. The more germs you wipe out, the fewer that will back it out on your toothbrush.
Some dental studies suggest microwaving manual toothbrushes may eliminate several forms of bacteria, viruses, and yeast that can develop on brush heads.
The ADA doesn't endorse the practice, citing concerns over toothbrush harm. However, microwaves have been used to clean other oral objects for years, like dirty dentures and pacifiers.
1. Never microwave toothbrushes with metal parts. If you use an electric, detach the head from the motor first.
2. Microwave irradiation may destroy the brush or impair its functional ability (the ADA's concern) and studies have not investigated the long-term impact on brush integrity, so regular re-heating is not advised. Limit to no more than once every two weeks.
• Place toothbrush vertically (brush head up) in a microwave-safe container.
• Using a microwave-safe container, place toothbrush head-down in about 6.5 ounces of sterilized water.
Eliminate bacteria buildup by submerging your toothbrush into one of these solutions after brushing for 10-20 minutes. Studies have shown both solutions to be effective at eliminating bacterial growth on toothbrushes. Just be sure to change solutions every couple of days to prevent microbes from turning the tide on your cleaning agents.
Dissolve a teaspoon of a tricoslan-containing solution, such as Colgate Total, into enough sterile deionized water to cover the brush head.
Soak your brush head in an antiseptic mouth rinse, like Listerine.
Either solution might also be ideal for treating new toothbrushes before using for the first time. Some research has shown that toothbrushes can become contaminated during the manufacturing and packaging processes.


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The crunchy toasted nuts, stir-fried favas, and curls of parmesan cheese add layers of richness to this first course.
20 baby artichokes, stems trimmed to 1 in.
Preheat oven to 300°. Snap off leaves of artichokes down to the yellow-green layer. Trim green tips of remaining leaves and fibrous surface from stems.
Pour 1/4 cup oil into a small rimmed baking pan. Add artichokes, herbs, 4 tsp. zest, and 1/2 tsp. salt; turn to coat artichokes. Cover pan with foil and roast artichokes until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 45 minutes.
Uncover pan and set oven to broil. Broil artichokes, turning every minute or so, until browned all over, about 8 minutes. Transfer artichokes to a cutting board. Pour any oil from pan into a measuring cup and add enough extra oil to equal 1/2 cup; then pour into a large cast-iron or nonstick frying pan.
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Are You a Former Urban starlet who's faded quite distant from the limelight?
Are you a Pseudo celeb looking to extend your 15 minutes that may have come about from a scandal or your involvement with someone slightly more famous than you??
Well apparently Cable television has an offer that you just cannot refuse! The masterminds of TvOne and Viacom have devised a way for you to taste notoriety Just one more time and have people remember you for something other than your last accomplishment a decade ago.
I digress from the sarcasm a bit just because at the later point in my career when there's some new fresh faces eating up all of the moment, I can only hope that someone thinks enough of me to throw me a show as well.
From Lil Kim to Keyshia Cole, To Fantasia, Monica and Pepa, and even (Dare I say it) Tiffany "New York" Pollard, notice a trend? There appears to be some kind of lifeline being tossed at subjects from this world, particularly female subjects, with colorful enough backgrounds to ensure that they bring Drama enough to generate water cooler talk. This lifeline brings them back to a surface that seems to have eluded them in the more recent years, be it from their actions, or the results of a frivolous public that incessantly looks for the newest, youngest and freshest! This is true for all the aforementioned ladies except Cole, who has yet to lose the grip that she has had on her fan base. This may be due to the unprecedented move of her having a show during the middle of her career as opposed to the norm of people doing them to revive theirs. Even Kirstie Alley needs a vehicle every few years or so. And she's Emmy award winning!
Personally, I'm all for these ladies getting more shine and getting more exposure. Some of these women are those who have put in a lot into the game of entertainment and gave us memorable moments, but are overlooked and close to forgotten when it comes to recognition. What Iam against is the aimless, dense premises and super cliche, damn near played out structure and episode patterns and set-ups. Of course these shows are very scripted, not so much in dialogue, but in terms of unfolding and exposition. It makes you wonder how dumb do the programmers at these networks think we are? Or better yet, How dumb are we for actually indulging in the guilty pleasures of staying tuned and peering into other people's lives who honestly aren't any more special than us besides the places they've been seen or heard. This particular breed definitely embodies that. They are so common that it's like watching Tiana down the hall have her own show, or your ghetto cousin. Oh yes, that's a defining factor with all of these uhm….young ladies…whether bourgie or just straight out loud, country or sassy, they are all some variation of Ghetto.
Some of it is like watching a train wreck, but best believe half of us will be faithfully watching to see it all burn down. With upcoming seasons of new shows like Tiny & Toya, Lisa Raye, The Fabled Stacey Dash reality series, and the last milking of Ray J's cash cow – where he brings in his sister Brandy and his parents, it seems like the networks are churning these shows out like hot cakes! You can only wonder, who's next?? Vivica? Toni Braxton? Kelly Rowland?
I'm a Brandy fan, so I'll definitely be watching that one, But I can guarantee that they'll be lots of cringe-worthy moments. I also am partial to this Chili series coming up. In a crazy twist of fate, it would appear that her relationship life coach is a former high school classmate of mine, albeit a loud, Brooklynite, younger former classmate of mine who used to be quite fond of me and a friend of mine. Life is funny. Shout out to High School for Environmental Studies!!
Tell me which ones you'ved enjoyed watching and/or plan on watching. Then afterwards, Go Get your Cousin!
Categories: The stuff that can't be categorized . Tags: Female, ghetto, Reality Shows, TvOne, Urban, Vh1, Viacom . Author: malik16 . Comments: Leave a comment


The combined forces of globalization, democratization, technological change, and expanding market capitalism are redefining political, social, and economic dynamics around the world. In the post-Cold War era, governments are privatizing, liberalizing, and deregulating industries and services at unprecedented levels. Trillions of dollars in assets are being shifted from the public to the private sector as governments sell off state-owned heavy industry, telephone and railway systems, airlines, and postal services. As the private sector enters these new markets, and as it expands in an increasingly global economy, the world faces expanded potential for economic advancement but also increasingly urgent questions regarding social welfare. As global competition increases, employment patterns are also shifting and posing new challenges for labor markets worldwide. This session will examine the unprecedented spread of free market values around the globe and identify the costs and benefits accompanying this phenomenon. How are the roles of government, business, and civil society evolving as we enter the 21st century? What kinds of social responsibilities are placed on business and civil society as they assume a greater role in providing for society's needs? What services and responsibilities should be retained by governments, and how will they be paid for? And most important, how are these transformations affecting the lives of citizens and their relationship to government, business, and society as a whole?


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How to Make Use of Instagram Stories in Your Marketing
by Guest Post | July 25, 2018 | 1 comment
Instagram is one channel that's been exploding like no other. Instagram stories are the social media giant's latest attempt to drive more engagement from the platform, and it seems to be working. Instagram has 800 million monthly active users 500 million of who visit the site daily. Of that 300 million engage with Instagram stories. Do you realize how big a platform Stories is now?
But for business, the good news doesn't lie in the fact the over half of Instagram's daily active users are engaging with stories. The good news likes in the fact that one in five Instagram stories leads to an inbox interaction.
When you create a story odds are a follower is going to engage with you. Considering the fact that marketers are ready to give an arm and a leg to get people to engage with their emails, the fact that people are going to message you is pretty good. In other words 20% of the time you will get your followers messaging you. You don't even have to do any selling for this happen. It's in the nature of the platform.
The habit of Instagram users has now changed from scrolling through the feed mindlessly to watching stories. If you're not creating content on a regular basis, people are going to forget about your business. That shouldn't happen, and by creating stories, you make sure that people engage with that and stay engaged. That way your business stays on top of their mind.
But first, let's understand what powers this technology.
How does Instagram stories work Instagram Stories Algorithm
No social network or popular platform is going to let you see under the hood to understand the inner workings of the platform. What we have learnt so far is Instagram tries to create a unique personalized experience for each user on the platform.
Here are the factors that determine what kind of content you will be seeing. You will see more of the content that you engage with most. Depending on which apps you spend the time most
with the content changes.
It also varies depending on how many minutes or hours of usage the person does on the platform. If you spend more hours, you will see fresh content off the bat. If you visit just once or twice a day spending 2 to 3 minutes you get to see the top content of that day and nothing more.
User engagement also plays a crucial role. If you watch someone's story, engage on their profile or visit their profile, or engage with the person behind the profile with messages you're likely to see more of their content.
Again, Instagram stories refresh whenever you open the app. So if the content has been updated from a channel, you normally engage with it's likely that you will see the updated content.
But how to manage your time effectively for all these platforms?
If you are equally active on many social media platforms, you will find that Instagram tends to take a lot more time. How to effectively create stories and ensure that you still have time for other things. Repurposing is the key. When you bring content from other platforms to Instagram, you're not only saving time, but you're getting new followers, much more engagement with proven pieces of content. Depending on how well a given content has performed on any platform it's likely to capture attention on Instagram too.
Even blog posts can be repurposed. Instead of text summarize the main points in a video that's 1 to 2 minute long.
Have Someone Take-Over Your Account for One Day
Instagram takeovers are pretty popular these days with allowing other popular celebs to take over your account for a day and see the magic it does. Especially with them using the stories feature takeovers can bring your audience face to face with a celebrity and is bound to up engagement levels. You also get to learn a thing or two.
Use User-Generated Content
User-generated content is another popular facet of Instagram. This allows you to leverage content generated by others to feature on your Instagram account. It doesn't take a lot of time for them, and it frees up your time. If someone tags your account in a story, you're able to add that story to your own stories section.
With Instagram encouraging sharing of user-generated content, you can spare some time during your schedule and start posting great content from what you find in the feed. User-generated content additionally increases customer trust on an account.
Also, post more types of content to keep things interesting. If its video stories every day sooner or later people are going to get bored. Many different types of content can be used like photos, on-screen text, GIFs and emojis. In fact, Instagram recently added to its library of emojis. Using location tagging, you can create hyper-relevant content, run polls and use hashtags on the content.
Hashtags can help increase number of views on the post by providing relevant context.
For example, this popular user takes photos of all the 3d pen art he's created and posts on his Instagram account. Often with some hashtag related to the 3d pen or 3d printing.
What do you think of the potential of Instagram stories? Is it something you will actively use in your marketing efforts?
Do let us know in the comments below.
Additional Resources:
Everything You Need to Know About Video Marketing
Tharindu Pinnaduwa on August 26, 2018 at 2:39 am
Thanks for sharing. Great Article.


Here in Hawaii we sometimes take the breathtaking Sunsets for granted! The sky turns into an array of colors including the brightest purples and a soft burnt orange. The former light blue dome that had surrounded us during the midday now is a spacious rainbow from the Mountain Tops to the end of the ocean. The whole horizon is now an ever-changing vibrant sea of dancing colors. Ending with a spectacular drop of the sun below sight and the radiant colors slowly begin to dissolve into a rich, dark blue.
Now imagine this fascinating sunset while enjoying the ocean on top of a paddleboard, confidently stroking towards the Hale'iwa Bay. Bright and large turtles gracefully flying under your board. And a distant, but distinct peacock crows over yonder in the Anahulu River. This could easily be you and your family… or a special date night with someone you love! And if you have had the opportunity to enjoy our Sunset Session before please feel free to write your own testimonial!
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'People need to relax': Frustrated Virat Kohli hits backs after historic 10-wicket loss to Australia
by Staff writers
India's Virat Kohli was dismissed cheaply after coming in at number four.Source: AFP
A frustrated India captain Virat Kohli has hit back at critics after his gamble with the batting order backfired against Australia in the first ODI in Mumbai.
Kohli opted to move down from his favoured number three position in a bid to accommodate traditional openers Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul in the top three.
India gets the wobbles
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While India got off to a strong start, the innings stalled with Kohli forced to wait until the 28th over for his turn to bat.
When he got to the crease he appeared unsettled, flirting at wide deliveries from Pat Cummins before eventually falling to Adam Zampa, caught and bowled, for 16.
It left India in trouble at 4-156, a position they never fully recovered from, with the home side eventually bowled out for an under-par score of 255.
Australia made easy work of the total, cruising to a 10-wicket win and reaching the target in just the 38th over thanks to centuries from David Warner and Aaron Finch.
WARNER MADE HISTORY AGAINST INDIA: He was one second from throwing it away
KOHLI KRYPTONITE: Zampa nails Virat fours times in one year
WHAT WE LEARNED: Finch is an ODI great and it's time we acknowledged it
Finch fires ODI century
"It's about giving some guys opportunities," he said after the match.
"Every now and then, it's about putting people up there and testing them.
"People need to relax and not panic with one game. I am allowed to experiment a little bit and fail at times. Today was one of the days it didn't come off."
Kohli's decision to move to number four prompted criticism from India great VVS Laxman.
Kohli stunned by Zampa catch
"I don't see this working," Laxman said after the end of the match.
"Sachin Tendulkar was the best player the world had ever seen. But he never relished batting at number four."
"You want your best batsman to play maximum number of deliveries and set the game up and finish the game for the team, especially against quality attack. One cannot afford to experiment against this Australian bowling line-up.
DRS saves Aus, shocks India
"Virat Kohli has to bat at number three and set the game and finish the innings."
Kohli admitted a rethink of the batting order was on the cards.
"We've had this discussion many times in the past as well," Kohli said of Rahul's batting position.
"Because of the way KL (Rahul) has been batting, we have tried to fit him in the batting line-up.
"But I don't think it's gone quite our way whenever I batted at four so probably will have to rethink that one."
AUS v IND: Extended HLTS


I adore Mommy & Me mini's! For so many reasons really. I become all kinds of "goose-bumpy" when I see a mother caress her child as they giggle and snuggle into the safety that is their Mother.
It's very powerful and moving when I capture an image of a Mother nourishing her child with selfless love and affection, despite the inconvenience of the moment.
Mother's give so selflessly of themselves, and I feel that often it's not as appreciated as it should be.
So to you Ruthii, I say thank you and well done my friend. It is very clear that you are a wonderful mother and beautiful soul. God bless you and your beautiful family in all your endeavours in life.


Due to the impending, hazardous weather conditions and for the safety of all involved, we are moving tomorrow's Blastoff to Wednesday, February 13th. It will take place at 12:45pm in the lower gym of the Grammar School. We apologize for any inconvenience.


Fair enough, but I have a natural bias towards disks.
They weren't as bad, and it helped that they actually fired reliably.
I loved the Zamor launchers, despite them being capable of losing ammo. The look alone won me over.
The Rhotaka were also another favourite. Seeing things fly on their own have always been interesting... they just flew far.
Hated the Cordak blasters, actually. They were hard to fire and fired randomly (different ranges).
Cordaks are very similar to Ghost Blasters in that they both relied solely on air pressure. How far they fired depended entirely on how hard you pushed the pump. Hope this helps.
The best launchers would have to be the stud launchers, they shoot well and are an improvement to the cordak blasters as well as they are light and you can use different colored studs as ammo. It is one of the best blasters made by Bionicle and it works well with customization.
Small correction: it wasn't specifically produced for G2. It was implemented in several sets across various LEGO themes simultaneously.
Disks were first introduced in slizers and then were implimented in bionicle, but we only refer disks to Bionicle though they didn't originate from it. But with the new blasters, I think they were made for Bionicle but were used in lego sets that they'd release first because they were proud of them. But at least we know the new rapid shooter is better than the cordak blaster and is more customizable.
I liked the Ghost Blasters. They worked for me, plus the shells could be used for MOCing like the Zamor Launcher components.
My favorite blaster is the Cordak blaster that sometimes works and the least favorite is the Thornax Launcher.
Personally never got the Squid Launcher's to work properly... I like them as Ammo, nice using a creature as Ammo, but the launcher was a pain.
Most liked to least liked: Midak skyblasters, zamor sphere launchers, rocket launchers, rhotuka disk launchers, stud cannons, tohunga disk throwers, kanoka disk launchers, nynrah ghost blasters, cordak blasters, squid launchers.
Squid launchers were stupid, because they only worked properly if you loaded and fired it in less that one second. Even then they didn't always work. Cordak blasters didn't always fire either; they were more reliable underwater, but they were still terrible.
Midak Skyblasters are the best for their compactibility and the amount of ammo they hold for their size. I first got a Nynrah Ghost Blaster with Mistika Tahu, and I didn't like it because its maximum range for me was 3 feet. However, a few months ago I got Gorast off of Ebay. It had a really good seal between the missile and the barrel of the gun, so its range for me was 40+ feet.
Disk launchers were not that good after they were used over and over again, but the Rhotuka launchers were very good for their range. However, they weren't very accurate over long distances. The best of all the disk launchers was either the Slizer or Tohunga throwing arm. It had pretty good distance and accuracy.
The zamor sphere launchers was good, but the spheres fell out if you turned it over (this is for the inika type, with the extension). A fix for this is to remove the 4th sphere and insert two pieces onto the top plus section, as were used on the Rockoh-T3. This fix allows for the use of several of the inika extensions to be used on the launcher. You can add pieces onto the piraka version of the launcher, but you'll need to design it yourself in order to shoot upside down. A bohrok shield works very nicely to simply keep the sphere in.
The rocket launcher (exo-toa) was very good for its power, although Lego later updated both the launcher and the missile to be more streamlined and powerful. Unfortunately, they never used this version in a Bionicle set.
The stud cannons are cool-looking, small and compact; they also hold the most amount of ammo that shoots without needing to be refilled. However, they don't have the power needed to knock larger sets over; however, Bionicles could be taking over the Lego world and shooting minifigures.
Not sure they ever will. The spring-loaded shooters are System-based.
There is a special place in my heart for the Rhotuka spinner.
The place where I keep all the things that I greatly dislike.
While the squid launcher was a bomb in my personal opinion, at least you knew which general direction it was going in!
I put the Ghost Blasters at third place. Hard to fire, little impact, but at least they launched, and in the direction intended!
The Cordak blaster looked REALLY COOL and is aesthetically my favorite, but it was SO EASY to miss one shot and it took a good few minutes to fire all six rounds.
Thornax launchers felt like a cross between the Disk Launcher and the Zamor Launcher, and were pretty decent all around.
The Zamor launchers were very reliable, if you cared to add a couple pieces to keep the top ball stable in the launcher.
Disk launchers had the best lore, in my opinion, and were very accurate, and the collectible nature of the disks made them more fun.
My favorite for being the most practical was the Skyblaster, though. It had all the advantages of the better blasters, without any of the disadvantages, and MAN did they have a nice range!
I would say the best was (obviously) the Midak followed by the Thornax launcher (for its ability to also use Zamors) then the Kanoka (meh) then the Cordak (1 in 6 actually left the gun) followed by the "Nyran" ghost blaster (you had to pump it up too many times in order to fire) then the Squid launcher (I got pretty good at firing it). In the non-bionicle exclusive blasters I liked them in decending order Technic shooter (V1 and V2), Flick fire V3, stud gatling, flick fire V2, Then lastly the flick fire V1.


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Apart from skill and knowledge of renovation projects, contractors can also provide technical advice and help when it comes to developing cost estimates, scheduling your renovation, and decision-making throughout the renovation process. Beginning Monday, July 18th, we continue with the renovation of additional mountainside suites and will start the first wing/zone of the main building!
Once your renovation is complete, you need to provide a copy of the final Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). There is actual grants through the state if you qualify you could receive a low interest loan. If you are doing a major home renovation on an old house that requires replacement doors and window replacement.


INSPIRATION is a funny thing. During fashion week it's a tough topic to avoid and every show seems to be a mad brain scramble to somehow categorize and label the plethora of images that assault the eye. A brand that has remained under the radar, but is gaining healthy momentum is that of <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/search/default.aspx/Shows/?designer=Timo+Weiland">Timo Weiland, headed by the teddy-bearish Mr. Weiland and his gawkier partner Alan Eckstein, an unusual match visually, but superb collaborators.
The reason we mention inspiration is because this season the boys had British colonial life by way of India in mind when crafting their men's and women's collections, but it was hard for us to connect the dots from that intention to the looks shown at their low-key presentation. Did we like the collection? Yes, very much so. Did we need to understand its inspiration to do so? No, not really. Mr. Weiland cited the painterly Jacquard coats for the ladies and ethnic printed shirts for the boys as examples of his east-meets-west philosophy, and while they were delightful, especially the richly polychromatic coats, we didn't find it overtly English nor Indian.
We did, however, notice that the collection was a bit more reserved and aloof this season, a long cry from their spring wares which featured merry colours and some magnetically eccentric pieces. This time around, things were a bit more pragmatic, but by no means dull. A crew-neck sweater with angora panelling was peppy and trendy while avoiding coming across as twee. An ivory turtleneck over glen-plaid pants was a suave ensemble and had a Fellini-esque élan. A belted trench with a double collar in warm beige was a crafty way of getting some personality out of a cornerstone winter item.
The ladies were also a bit less quirky than last season, more aloof and unwound, which served the label well. Lustrous fabrications like a Lurex turtleneck in royal blue or a faux Zebra print jacket over slim sparkly pants were standouts. So while we suppose that understanding the motives behind a line can be helpful in contextualising what you're viewing, it does not, however, necessarily affect your enjoyment of it.


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Hellenic Canadian Community of York Region
Helen Barbalias
Nick Seretis
VP, Community Relations
George Vlahakis
VP, Memberships
Nick Torkos
Andreas Tsopelas
Ria Orlotti
Mike Papadakis
Potoula Kypreos
Michele Seretis
Amy Kontakos
Christina Vlahakis
Dimitra Gratsias
Establishment and Goals
Letters Patent were issued by the province of Ontario on April 8, 1980 which officially created the HCCY as a separate legal entity in accordance with the laws of Ontario. There were eleven individuals who acted as applicants and original incorporators of the HCCY. Some of these individuals went on the become presidents of the organization or to serve on boards in other capacities. The eleven individuals were (in alphabetical order) Alex Alexopoulos, Christos Anagnostopoulos, Angelos Angelopoulos, John Chlorakos, George Dimakakos, Anastasios Karabatsos, Nickolas Minas, Larry Mirkopoulos, Peter Paganos, George Stefou, and Pantelis Tsiarias.
The HCCY was incorporated with thirteen objectives which included among other things: To preserve and foster the study and development of the Greek culture and traditions among members of the community; To promote interest in and the study of Greek culture, religion, and traditions; To establish and maintain schools for the teaching of the Greek language, Greek culture and Greek traditions; To supply and render services of a charitable nature to poor and needy persons;
The HCCY is governed by an elected board of directors. In the early years elections were held every year and it was typical for the president to change each year. There were 14 presidents over the years, some who served several terms or years. The first elections were held on May 18, 1980. The first president of the HCCY was Anastasios Karabatsos. Mr. Karabatsos would go on to serve 3 one year terms in total (the last ending in 1991) and remained active in the organization's affairs for many years. Lazaros (Larry) Mirkopoulos served as the president for four terms, the last ending in 1999. The first president to serve consecutive terms was Steve Mirkopoulos, who served during 1984-1987. George Seretis was the next president to serve consecutive terms, from 1992 – 1996. Those were especially active years of the organization. Since George Gourmos was elected in 1999, each president has served for consecutive terms of two or three years, for the most part.
Homes of HCCY
A permanent home has been a constant but elusive dream of the HCCY. To this date, the HCCY does not operate out of permanent offices and owns no real property. Notwithstanding, this too is one of the objects of the corporation. In the early years, HCCY directors would meet in local Greek-owned businesses, such as George Stefou's donut shop, or local steakhouses owned by Greeks. The organizations also met and held functions at local ton galls or community centers, such as on Spruce St. in Richmond Hill, the Central Library, or the Richvale Community Center on Avenue Road in Richmond Hill. A major initiative launched in 1985 by Committee Chair John Traganitis was a proposal made to the Town of Richmond Hill for assistance with a premises for a Club House for the organization. This culminated in a lease to occupy the Farm House located on Richmond Green on Elgin Mills Road. The organization also for some time occupied the old Richmond Hill Town Hall on Yonge Street, which ended when the property was cleared to make way for the Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts.
The HCCY has a long history of participation in community events and functions. As early as 1981, the fledgling HCCY participated in the Richmond Hill Santa Clause parade and won first prize for its float, featuring a Christmas manger theme including a live sheep. The HCCY has also participated in the Town's July 1st celebrations. The HCCY has also been very generous to other community groups, charities and hospitals. The HCCY has been a regular contributor to the Mackenzie Health Hospital (formerly York Central Hospital) including in addition to monetary donations, gifts of toys by our children to children spending time in Hospital over the holidays. The HCCY has also contributed to other associations such as the Hellenic Heritage Foundation, the Hellenic Home for the Aged, the Hellenic Canadian Federation of Ontario, the Cretans, the Kavala Association, the Thessalonikians, the Pontions, the York Region Hellenics Social and Athletics Club, to name just a few. The HCCY was very proud to have been part of the Olympic Torch Relay in December 2009. Stephanie Parigoris, a student at the Hellenics Academy of York, carried the torch for 300 metres down Yonge Street near Highway 407!
The operation of a Greek School for the children was one of the principal reasons to create the HCCY and indeed some form of Greek School was operating from the very early years of the organization. Minutes from 1984 indicate that 32 families had children registered at the Greek School that year. Since that time our Greek School has continued to thrive and grow to over 300 students in the current school year! The Greek School was converted to a registered charity called the York Hellenics Educational Society (also known as Hellenic Academy of York) and is further described in the section on Charitable Status.
Working With Our Seniors
The HCCY has also contributed funds, services and time to assist its seniors. When a Senior's Club or Committee was formed, the HCCY worked with the Committee to obtain premises for the benefits of its members and to provide services and maintenance.
Women's Auxiliary Committee
A Ladies Auxiliary Committee was very active in the early years of the organization and by all accounts was very successful in attracting participation by many volunteers. The committee put on a number of functions over the years and were assisted by the HCCY board when needed. A Hawaiian Night organized by the Committee in June 1984 was noted in the minutes and a great many other functions throughout many years. Formal rules respecting the relationship between the Women's Auxiliary Committee and the HCCY were entered into in 1985 and the two groups shared a close collaboration for the years the Committee was in existence.
Based on the HCCY's objects on incorporation the HCCY has been focused on charitable endeavours. The obtaining of charitable status for the HCCY was suggested as early as 1985 by then Chair of the Public Relations Committee, Mr. George Seretis (who later became president and served from 1992-1996 in that capacity). In pursuit of this goal, the Greek School was isolated and put into a separate legal entity that was incorporated on September 14, 2007 by Letters Patent issued under the Ontario Corporations Act. The name of the entity is York Hellenic Educational Society. The business name "Hellenic Academy of York" was registered on behalf of the corporation under the Business Names Act on November 26, 2008. The Canada Revenue Agency registered the Hellenic Academy of York as a charitable organization effective December 12, 2008 and the official registration number assigned to the organization is 83960 5755 RR0001.
Our Past Presidents
Anastasios (Tom) Karabatsos 1980-1981
John Chlorakos 1981-1982
Lazaros (Larry) Mirkopoulos 1982-1983
Steve Mirkopoulos 1984-1987
John Traganitis 1987-1988
Haralambos (Bob) Kiriazis 1988-1989
George Stefou 1989-1990
George Seretis 1992-1996
Kostas (Gus) Kriarakis 1997-1998
George Gourmos 1999-2002
Anastasios Baxevanidis 2003-2005
Marianthy Mpatsos 2005-2006
Marian Winter 2006-2009
Greg Kanargelidis 2009-2013
Emmanuel Constas 2013-2015
Harris Gratsias 2015-2019
Helen Barbalias 2019-
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Barnsley College secures £1.16m of funding for regional traineeship provision
Barnsley College has led a collaborative bid which has secured £1.16m of government funding to expand traineeship provision across the region.
The initiative between Barnsley College and Independent Training Services Ltd. (ITS); RNN Group, The Sheffield College and DN Colleges Group aims to support up to 400 people aged 19-24 in gaining employability skills and work experience by 31 July 2021.
David Akeroyd, Deputy Principal, Development and Productivity at Barnsley College said: "Traineeships provide fantastic work experience opportunities blended with relevant training and employability skills. They are a pathway into employment or higher level qualifications such as apprenticeships. This funding sets us on course to create regional employment opportunities which are desperately needed to aid recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
"This funded collaborative effort is bolstered by incentives announced in the March 2021 budget, to make traineeships and apprenticeships an attractive proposition for regional employers seeking to develop new skills and talent into the workforce."
Up until 30 September 2021, employers providing traineeship placements can access a £1,000 incentive payment for each trainee they support. Progressing that trainee into an apprenticeship, or recruiting a new apprentice, offers up to £4,000 in additional incentive funding.
Traineeships present an opportunity for a person aged 19-24, to earn employability skills and work experience which will help them to secure employment or progress into higher level training. The work placement element of a traineeship is expected to have a minimum duration of 70 hours, with programmes typically spread over several weeks and flexibility for more than one employer to engage a single trainee. Employability skills, Functional Skills and other relevant training which may be sector-specific, is blended into each trainee's programme based on a skills assessment undertaken at the outset.
In addition to training and work experience, trainees get a taste of a specific occupation or sector, or a means to potentially transition onto an alternative career path. For employers, traineeships are an opportunity to assess candidates, perhaps prior to offering them permanent employment or progression into an apprenticeship to instill role-specific knowledge, skills and behaviours.
We offer a range of training programmes including on-the-job training, part-time courses, apprenticeships, higher level courses and management training. Our dedicated Business Development team works with each employer client to identify training needs before creating a bespoke workforce development strategy.
If you would like to discuss traineeships, apprenticeships and workforce development, email employer@barnsley.ac.uk. Alternatively, visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/employers to find out about the support available to employers.
Last updated: 21st September 2021
Originally posted on: 15th March 2021


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Kampos Village Resort
Kampos, Samos, Greece
Free Internet access (Lounge)
WhatToExpectDescription
Rooms: Special family rooms are available for families with children. All rooms feature air conditioning and a bathroom. A balcony or terrace is also included as standard. Cots are available for children. A safe is also available. All accommodation units feature a kitchenette with a fridge and tea and coffee making equipment. Internet access, a telephone, a TV, a radio and wireless internet access are provided as standard. In each of the bathrooms, guests will find a shower, a bathtub and a hairdryer. Meals: Various meals and board options are bookable. Guests can choose from breakfast, lunch, dinner, half board and All-inclusive. The hotel additionally offers snacks.
AmenityDescription
Guests are welcomed in the lobby. The hotel offers a safe, internet access, wireless internet access, a restaurant, a bar, a TV room and a laundry. Children can have fun playing in the garden. Guests arriving in their own vehicles can park in the car park. A bicycle hire service (for a fee) gives guests the opportunity to explore the surrounding area independently.
RoomsDescription
Special family rooms are available for families with children. All rooms feature air conditioning and a bathroom. A balcony or terrace is also included as standard. Cots are available for children. A safe is also available. All accommodation units feature a kitchenette with a fridge and tea and coffee making equipment. Internet access, a telephone, a TV, a radio and wireless internet access are provided as standard. In each of the bathrooms, guests will find a shower, a bathtub and a hairdryer.
RecreationDescription
The hotel offers an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Sun loungers and parasols on the sun terrace offer a great way to relax. Cycling/mountain biking, bocce, volleyball, a gym, table tennis, pool/billiards and darts are among the leisure options available. Entertainment options and leisure facilities include live music and a kids' club.
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Various meals and board options are bookable. Guests can choose from breakfast, lunch, dinner, half board and All-inclusive. The hotel additionally offers snacks.


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If you are constantly on the go and not necessarily close to the computer system at any on one occasion, the iPhone App exists. You can possibly stop and commence the termes conseillés at remote control locations, or perhaps go in and personally add the time towards the end of the particular process you've simply just been operating on. This is also very near those just who are active with their discipline function. This kind of course provides you with several administration tools, notices and records at the end within the will certainly also become educated whenever you will have discrepancies or mistakes iDeals inside the period that was allocation in to your program. This can be also incredibly convenient while you will always be current with the billable hours that your employees have been effective on. You will also be provided a rundown of accounts about how they used all their working time wisely. In brief, productivity may very well be the big winner anytime a advanced organization takes on an software similar to this.
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package org.kie.workbench.common.stunner.bpmn.backend.converters.tostunner.properties;

import bpsim.CostParameters;
import bpsim.ElementParameters;
import bpsim.FloatingParameterType;
import bpsim.NormalDistributionType;
import bpsim.Parameter;
import bpsim.ParameterValue;
import bpsim.PoissonDistributionType;
import bpsim.ResourceParameters;
import bpsim.TimeParameters;
import bpsim.UniformDistributionType;
import org.eclipse.emf.common.util.EList;
import org.kie.workbench.common.stunner.bpmn.backend.converters.Match;
import org.kie.workbench.common.stunner.bpmn.definition.property.simulation.SimulationSet;

import static org.kie.workbench.common.stunner.bpmn.backend.converters.fromstunner.Factories.bpsim;

public class SimulationSets {

    public static ElementParameters toElementParameters(SimulationSet simulationSet) {
        ElementParameters elementParameters = bpsim.createElementParameters();

        TimeParameters timeParameters = bpsim.createTimeParameters();
        Parameter processingTime = bpsim.createParameter();
        timeParameters.setProcessingTime(processingTime);

        switch (simulationSet.getDistributionType().getValue()) {
            case "normal":
                NormalDistributionType ndt = bpsim.createNormalDistributionType();
                ndt.setMean(simulationSet.getMean().getValue());
                ndt.setStandardDeviation(simulationSet.getStandardDeviation().getValue());
                processingTime.getParameterValue().add(ndt);

                break;
            case "uniform":
                UniformDistributionType udt = bpsim.createUniformDistributionType();
                udt.setMin(simulationSet.getMin().getValue());
                udt.setMax(simulationSet.getMax().getValue());
                processingTime.getParameterValue().add(udt);

                break;
            case "poisson":
                PoissonDistributionType pdt = bpsim.createPoissonDistributionType();
                pdt.setMean(simulationSet.getMean().getValue());
                processingTime.getParameterValue().add(pdt);

                break;
        }

        elementParameters.setTimeParameters(timeParameters);

        Double unitCost = simulationSet.getUnitCost().getValue();
        Double quantity = simulationSet.getQuantity().getValue();
        Double workingHours = simulationSet.getWorkingHours().getValue();

        CostParameters costParameters = bpsim.createCostParameters();
        costParameters.setUnitCost(toParameter(unitCost));
        elementParameters.setCostParameters(costParameters);

        ResourceParameters resourceParameters = bpsim.createResourceParameters();
        resourceParameters.setQuantity(toParameter(quantity));
        resourceParameters.setAvailability(toParameter(workingHours));
        elementParameters.setResourceParameters(resourceParameters);

        return elementParameters;
    }

    private static Parameter toParameter(Double value) {
        Parameter parameter = bpsim.createParameter();
        FloatingParameterType parameterValue = bpsim.createFloatingParameterType();
        parameterValue.setValue(value);
        parameter.getParameterValue().add(parameterValue);
        return parameter;
    }

    public static SimulationSet of(ElementParameters eleType) {

        TimeParameters timeParams = eleType.getTimeParameters();
        if (timeParams == null) {
            return new SimulationSet();
        }
        Parameter processingTime = timeParams.getProcessingTime();
        ParameterValue paramValue = processingTime.getParameterValue().get(0);

        SimulationSet simulationSet = Match.of(ParameterValue.class, SimulationSet.class)
                .when(NormalDistributionType.class, ndt -> {
                    SimulationSet sset = new SimulationSet();
                    sset.getMean().setValue(ndt.getMean());
                    sset.getStandardDeviation().setValue(ndt.getStandardDeviation());
                    sset.getDistributionType().setValue("normal");
                    return sset;
                })
                .when(UniformDistributionType.class, udt -> {
                    SimulationSet sset = new SimulationSet();
                    sset.getMin().setValue(udt.getMin());
                    sset.getMax().setValue(udt.getMax());
                    sset.getDistributionType().setValue("uniform");
                    return sset;
                })
                .when(PoissonDistributionType.class, pdt -> {
                    SimulationSet sset = new SimulationSet();
                    sset.getMean().setValue(pdt.getMean());
                    sset.getDistributionType().setValue("poisson");
                    return sset;
                }).apply(paramValue)
                .asSuccess()
                .value();

        CostParameters costParams = eleType.getCostParameters();
        if (costParams != null) {
            simulationSet.getUnitCost().setValue(extractDouble(costParams.getUnitCost()));
        }

        ResourceParameters resourceParams = eleType.getResourceParameters();

        if (resourceParams != null) {
            Double quantity = extractDouble(resourceParams.getQuantity());
            simulationSet.getQuantity().setValue(quantity);

            Double availability = extractDouble(resourceParams.getAvailability());
            simulationSet.getWorkingHours().setValue(availability);
        }

        return simulationSet;
    }

    private static Double extractDouble(Parameter parameter) {
        if (parameter == null) {
            return 0.0;
        }
        return extractDouble(parameter.getParameterValue());
    }

    private static Double extractDouble(EList<ParameterValue> parameterValues) {
        if (parameterValues.isEmpty()) {
            throw new IllegalArgumentException("failure params");
        }
        ParameterValue value = parameterValues.get(0);
        FloatingParameterType floatingValue = (FloatingParameterType) value;
        return floatingValue.getValue();
    }
}


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But over time something began to happen.
My travels felt more and more like a walkabout, a vision quest, a proving ground of some sort.
I realized that the work I was doing on myself was in fact the work I'm meant to do in the world. And that work needed its own home.
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The birth of this new Moon Child, Stay Wild website + brand is less about taking on a new identity, and more about finally letting myself out to play. Letting the woo woo flag fly high, as it were. Feeling safe and seen and valued as my fully authentic self has been a hard-won battle. In fact, it's a battle still being fought by all women every day. Including me.
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Palaui es una isla perteneciente al municipio filipino de Santa Ana de Cagayán perteneciente a  la provincia de Cagayán en la Región Administrativa de Valle del Cagayán, también denominada Región II.

Geografía
La isla Palaui queda separada de la isla de Luzón por un estrecho canal, es de mediana altura, muy accidentada y de costas en general escarpadas: tiene sólo 5 millas de largo y 2,5 de ancho.
El cabo Engaño, situado en su extremo noroeste, es de regular altura, despide un arrecife de coral de corta extensión, delante del cual se ven dos rocas fuera del agua, conocidas como las Dos Hermanas; la situada más al norte tiene un cuarto de milla de ancho y se halla a media milla del cabo.

La costa oeste de la isla es escarpada y acantilada. En su punta sur se encuentra la isla de San Vicente,  un monte redondo y elevado.

Medio Ambiente
La isla tiene la condición de Reserva marina Nacional.

Referencias

Cagayán
Archipiélagos e islas de Filipinas
Reservas marinas de Filipinas

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What Is the Build Quality of Apple's iPad Pro?
Investing in an iPad Pro is no joke. Mainly because the device costs a pretty penny – the iPad Pro 12.9, which is the top of the range, can cost you up to $2399. Its sister version, the iPad Pro 11, still racks up a hefty bill between $999 and $2099. Undoubtedly, the iPad Pros, especially the 12.9 version, are Apple's flagship devices in the world of tablets. One could say that that high price point is a good indicator of the company's heavy investment in upgrading the device. The Pros are the successor of the iPad Air, followed by the iPad (regular version) and the iPad Mini.
However, the iPad Pro's price point is often a point of contention for those looking around for a tablet. The answer to this question is closely linked to another. Is the quality of Apple's iPad Pro worth it? Is the build quality standard high enough to allow you to use it in the long term? Let's find out.
Apple Pro Build Features
Unlike the previous versions, the iPad Pro has straight edges instead of curved ones. The design is made from a precision aluminum unibody enclosure that Apple describes as "strong, light, and durable." It is interesting to note that several users worldwide complained that their iPad Pros looked bent – sometimes even when still brand new in the box. These reactions forced Apple to issue a statement explaining the Pros' design and build. In fact, the company pointed out that the straight edges on the iPad Pro made the slight bend more visible and noticeable.
The new design includes small vertical bands on the iPad Pro's side to offer optimal cellular performance. Apple pointed out that, for the first time, these were made by co-molding, which involves injecting plastic into precisely milled channels in the aluminum enclosure where it bonds to micro-pores in the aluminum surface. Once this cools, the entire section is finished with a precision automatic machining operation, "yielding a seamless integration of plastic and aluminum into a single, strong enclosure."
In fact, Apple pointed out that these new high precision techniques, followed by a rigorous inspection process, ensured that the new iPad Pro models meet an even tighter specification for flatness than previous generations. "This flatness specification allows for no more than 400 microns of deviation across the length of any side — less than the thickness of four sheets of paper." During regular use, the antenna splits and straight edges "may make" subtle deviations in flatness more visible from certain " imperceptible " angles. The company also reiterated that these would not increase over time or affect the strength of the enclosure.
Finally, Apple reminded its customers that it had a 14-day return policy and offered a one-year warranty on all products that also covered damage caused by defective craft or materials.
To Pro or Not to Pro?
In fact, Apple is among the top companies that offer long-term efficient customer support for all of its products. Year after year, it ranks first for its customer service compared to other tech companies. This alone should help put your mind at rest when debating whether to fork out that sum for an iPad Pro or any other Apple product.
It is not the first time users have highlighted design issues in iPads. When the latest version of the iPad Air was released in early 2022, some consumers complained of a creaking sound. The aluminum back panel is thinner than the previous models and creaks when applying pressure.
Apple's high ranking in the world of electronic gadgets – especially for iPads, is undeniable. Even if you don't want to spend so much on an iPad Pro, there is a device for all budgets. The iPad Mini, for example, costs a maximum of $799 for the 256MB Wi-Fi and Cellular version or $649 for 64GB. Don't let its pocket size feel fool you, as some of iPad Mini's features are on par with the Pro version. Like the iPad Pro 12.9 and 11, the iPad Mini has an LED-backlit multi-touch display and a Liquid Retina Display, similar to the Pro 11.
iPad Care Tips
Whichever model you decide to go for, whether the iPad Pro or iPad Mini, you can do a few things to safeguard it and increase its longevity.
Invest in a High-Quality Cover. A good iPad case gives you peace of mind – especially since your iPad is such a portable device. We highly recommend the Zugu iPad Mini case, which is made from TPU plastic and includes reinforced corners. With this level of military-grade protection, your iPad Mini is safe. The case also has eight angles that you can set up to read, type, watch a movie, or follow a recipe. Or use the magnetic mount to set it flat on a metallic surface.
Keep It Clean. Use a soft toothbrush to gently clean out any dust or fluff collected around the ports and camera area. You might be surprised at what comes out.
Avoid Extreme Temperatures. Leaving your iPad in direct sunlight or cold areas can cause the device to shut down temporarily. Or even worse, damage the interior. If your iPad shuts down because of extreme temperatures, move it to a place where it can return to room temperature.


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Beyoncé v Dua Lipa. Damn.
Halcyon Doze from Ghosts era.
Me reading the new thread title [IMG] So glad we are getting a 'proper' album and lots of new songs.


The flag's ratio is 3:5. It is a 5-stripes-flag with alternating horizontal blue and white stripes having ratio 1:1:2:1:1 and the coat of arms shifted to the hoist.
It is a 5-stripes-banner with alternating vertical blue and white stripes having ratio 1:1:2:1:1 and the coat of arms shifted to the top.
In a silver(=white) shield is a blue S-shaped serpent surrounding above two green oak leaves with stem and an acorn, below a red heraldic rose seeded and barbed golden(=yellow).
According to source the arms are canting. Furthermore the name of the city begins with a capital "S". The rose is symbolizing that the municipality belonged to the principality of Lippe while the oaks are symbolizing the oldest name from 1015 Lanchel. Its understood that it meant "long wood".
Flag and banner were approved by Regierungspräsident Detmold on 28 April 1961. The coat of arms was approved on 19 January 1950 by minister of interior of Northrhine-Westphalia. It was reconfirmed on 16 July 1970 by Regierungspräsident Detmold.