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L -R Selby Cary and Michael McDonald, co-founders of Casta Spes Technologies
Edinburgh-based Casta Spes Technologies (CST) has unveiled a robotic security vehicle offering security and inspection solutions across multiple sectors including agriculture, energy and construction.
Named 'ZIVA', the multi-terrain, high-performance robot saves 92% on the cost of a manned patrol by combining autonomous navigation with multiple software add-ons, such as licence plate recognition and threat classification. ZIVA was designed to reduce the cost and time associated with false alarms, using its dynamic and flexible nature to cover blind spots, a major drawback of static cameras.
ZIVA provides 360-degree CCTV coverage and can be driven remotely or set to automatically patrol specified routes utilising multiple sensors and autonomous navigation.
ZIVA is the first product from Casta Spes Technologies, set up by 24-year-old graduates, Selby Cary and Michael McDonald. Designed using funding from pre-seed tech accelerator, Seed Haus, and Scottish Enterprise support, it is currently deployed onsite with several companies including West Coast Capital Properties.
Selby Cary, Co-founder and CEO of Casta Spes Technologies, completed a Masters at Heriot-Watt University, known for its robotics research and teaching. He explains: "It is estimated that the perimeter security market will be worth over $197Bn by 2022, with the global market for surveillance robots expected to reach $10.2Bn by 2025. This is a massive growth industry and Scotland has already demonstrated that it is a leader in robotic technology and development.
"ZIVA works by analysing the images it sees, allowing it to take on important perimeter security roles in remote areas or locations with limited infrastructure, such as warehouses, industrial properties and construction sites.
"Scotland is fast becoming the robotics capital of Europe with the National Robotarium under construction in Edinburgh and the city playing host to some of the world's leading robotics experts. We believe Scotland's capital is the ideal springboard from which to launch ZIVA. Furthermore, the terrain and weather conditions are ideal for testing. Once we knew we had something that could work in the Scottish weather, we were confident we could get it to work anywhere."
Able to reach speeds of 19km/h and capable of tackling rough terrain, including gravel and long grass, ZIVA overcomes many of the challenges faced by competitor robot security vehicles due to its innovative design. It can also provide a range of agricultural functions, such as checking crops for disease or monitoring livestock.
ZIVA's mechanical design is unique, combining multiple innovations into one platform. Its dual-wheeled system means it has a greater payload capacity, offers energy efficiency and can overcome rough terrain without getting stuck. Its flexible, modular design means clients can customise it to their own requirements providing an affordable, real-world solution to their remote security needs.
The company plans to deploy more units into the field shortly and will launch a suite of software add-ons and data analytics plug-ins to enhance ZIVA's CCTV capabilities over the next 12 months.
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What lens should I buy first?
The most popular question I get asked is "What lens should I buy first?". Most people purchase the camera as a kit. This means you buy the body and the kit lens that comes with it, normally a 18-55mm zoom lens. I recommend skipping the kit lens and buying the camera body only. This leaves the question, what lens should I buy first?
There are so many lenses on the market and it can be quiet daunting to shift through them all to figure out which one will help you achieve the look you want.
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I tell everyone the same thing my photography mentor told me, the 50mm 1.8. This lens does it all for an affordable cost.
I still remember the day I got my 50mm 1.8. I fell madly in love with it. I was pretty sure that all my images from this lens were frame worthy. What a difference in the image quality in this lens and my kit lens I had been using. I still love my 50mm but I have since upgraded to the 50mm 1.4. You can read more about the difference between the 50mm 1.8 vs 50mm 1.4 here.
I took this photo the first day I got my 50mm 1.8. What a difference I noticed right away in my images.
Who doesn't want those sharp photos of your subject with the cool blurry background? Lenses with a lower number aperture like f/1.8 will help you achieve that look. This is not to say a lens with a f/2.8 aperture will not also yield the same affect.
Yes, it's around $125 now for this lens. And if you are like me, I almost fell over when I first found out the price. Why are lenses so expensive, I thought. Little did I know that now a normal conversation in my house is, can I get this lens? It's ONLY $500? ha ha This lens is called the "nifty fifty" for a reason. It has a lot of bang for the buck.
This is one of the most important features when trying to learn manual mode. Nothing is more frustrating than when you get your settings correct and then you zoom a little on a variable lens. Once you zoom the aperture typically changes depending on your focal point and then your settings are messed up again. It's a vicious cycle.
I love being able to focus on one aspect of the image. Shooting with a lens that goes as wide as f/1.8 helps you achieve this look.
All the following images were taken with my 50mm 1.8.
Some people find that the 50mm 1.8 is too tight in small spaces. Remember this is a prime lens which means it does not zoom. The only focal length is 50mm. If you are worried about the 50mm being to tight then you may want to look into the 35mm 1.8. I never had this lens but I know several friends loved it. It is a bit more than the 50mm 1.8 so your budget may be a deciding factor as well. This lens has all the same features as the 50mm 1.8 but a different focal length.
If at all possible, I always suggest people go to their local camera store to see if they can play around with the lenses to see if they like the look and feel of the lens.
If you shoot with a Nikon, the 50mm 1.8D will not auto focus on all cameras. Check out this post to find out if you need to purchase the 50mm 1.8D or 50mm 1.8G.
We did a whole series on lenses last year. Be sure to check it out!
Part 2: What lens should I buy next?
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This was so helpful! Now I understand why people love prime lenses.
Glad you found it helpful! Yes, prime lenses are great but I do love my Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens :) It's hard to pick a favorite.
With my limited experience, if I could only buy one lens, this is the one I would buy. In fact, when I dropped my old camera and damaged this lens, I went right out and bought another one!
The nifty fifty is a huge upgrade from the kit lens! However, it is really tough (or impossible) to get a lot of indoor shots on a crop sensor because you just can't back up far enough. My walls are in the way! I do find that very frustrating, and I really want a 35 mm (or better yet a full frame camera), but it's unfortunately not in the budget. I also find it funny that people who want to use my camera have a hard time with the fact that it doesn't zoom. I tell them that it doesn't but they just don't believe me! I tell friends who are interested in a DSLR to budget in the cost of the 50mm with the camera, especially if you love bokeh. I find that I simply can't get it with the kit lens.
Ha ha yes! Trying to explain prime lenses to people is fun. I always say "you zoom with your feet" ha ha. Yes, the 50mm can be tight indoors depending on your space.
Those are both fantastic lenses! You are one lucky lady!
I've been looking into this lens for a while — but am a slow-to-spend person. :D Going back to re-read the lens series! Just to let you know — the affiliate links aren't working.
Thanks for letting me know about the affiliate links. That is what I get when I work on this while my 10 month old climbs on me :) Thanks! That is good that you are a researcher before deciding what to buy. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you for this great post. I'm a novice photographer (trying to improve the quality of photos for our blog) and just got a Canon EOS 60D. I've added you to my RSS, and am excited to learn more!
Thanks so much! I love your twitter handle! I have 3 daughters myself. I'm going to have to go read your "A Letter to My Daughters' Future In-law. Thanks for adding me to your RSS!
I bought the kit lens and then found my first nifty fifty for $110 on Amazon. It was the 50 mm 1.8D which like stated did not auto focus. So for a little while I was bitter because almost all of my photos were blurry and I just didn't have a steady enough had to manual focus. Thankfully I was able to purchase a 35mm and a 50mm for $400. Which both thankfully autofocus. I'm still starting out so I'm okay with 1.8 and I can't justify just yet the price tag of the 1.4 but they work just fine on my 5100 and I pretty much have the 35mm on all the time when I'm chasing little ones even though the bokeh is not as strong. Thank you so much for this lovely post I wish I'd read this a year ago!
Thanks for the post, I love seeing what photos can be produced with what lens. This photography is harder than it looks!
My 50 mm f/1.8 was my first lens purchase, and I have loved it since I got it! I recently purchased a Tamron 28-75 mm lens, but I didn't realize it doesn't have VC and I don't always feel like I'm getting really sharp pictures. I will not give up though, I know I have so much more to learn so maybe I'm just not doing something right!
I love my 50mm too, but have the same problem as Laura Jane when shooting indoors. I can't back up enough. I asked in the camera store about the 35 mm and he told me he wouldn't use it for portraits because it would 'destort' the faces too much. Can anyone who use 35 mm for portraits comment on this? Thank you!!
But soon I came to the same conclusion – since I use it on a crop sensor body, sometimes theres simply not enough space indoors. So it came down to one coice: Buy a new, bigger house or the 35mm ;) I red also a lot about that "problem", that it is not exactly an portrait lense. I figured, it's really an academic debate und I decided to give it a shot. An what can I say – it is a really great lens! I also take a lot of portraits of my doughter and the photos just look awesome.
So I would recommend the 35mm also for shooting portraits. Try it out – you won't regret it. Although the bokeh is not as good as the one of the 50mm..
Mmm…I don't use my 50mm 1.8 anymore but I don't remember thinking it was noisy. Maybe you want to contact the company and see if has an issue. Good luck!
I bought the 50 1.8 (canon) after renting the 1.4 and not being able to justify the price and noticed a huge difference in focusing noise. After using it for the past few months though, I don't even notice it anymore!
Thanks for the post! I am trying to figure out which lens to buy after using the kit lens. I have a Nikon D5100, and have been debating between the 50mm 1.8g, 35mm 1.8g, or the 50mm 1.4g. I really want to get sharp pictures with a lot of bokeh for portraits and taking pictures of kids. Which would you recommend? I've heard the 35mm doesn't get as much bokeh, but I've also heard the 50mm is more like 75mm on the 5100 and I'm worried for indoors I wouldn't have the space I need to get the shots I want – So I feel stuck. Any suggestions? I would really appreciate it!
Thank you SO MUCH for your info on lenses. I have always been interested in photography, taken a few classes, but never really got a good explanation in lenses. I sadly did not even own a 50mm prior to reading this post! Keep up this amazing blog… I am in love with it now!
I agree 100%! I have a 50mm 1.4 and I love it more than any other lens. However I just received the Nikkor 24-70 2.8 for Mother's day so I'll let you know if I change my mind.
I've just started following your blog. Thank you. It's just what I've been looking for.
I've heard good things about the Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8. I have the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 and love it :) Welcome and glad you found us!
I really want to get a 50mm prime lens. I have an 85mm 1.8 which I love, but there are times I notice myself backing up because I'm too close. My dog doesn't understand my backing up so he runs at me and I lose the shot :/ It's really a fabulous lens though when I do get the shot.
This is probably a silly question, but I'm primarily interested in shooting landscapes, nature, animals (when they stay still :-) ….is there a prime lens for me?
Not a silly question :) The 50mm is great for nature and animals depending on the distance from you. For landscapes, I would say look into the 20mm 2.8. I have it and it's a great wide angle. Not sure if you want a longer focal length for the animals and nature. It really depends on what your vision is.
The 50 1.8 was my first lens. I loved it but found it difficult to shoot everyday moments in the house, especially my living room. So I bought the 35mm 1.8 a couple of months later. I love both lens for different reasons. My 35 is my indoor and my 50 always goes on when I'm outside or large indoor spots.
Yes, i have heard such great things about the 35mm :) Glad you found two you love, Michelle!
My boyfriend got me the 50mm 1.8 lens but I didn't give it the respect that it deserves! I just started to learn photography a month ago so I was more focused on understanding the triangle of exposure – it's taking me a while! This post really inspired me, and I'll practice with this lens for now on. Thank you!!
I am also still learning photography and have both the kit lens and a 55-270mm zoom. Am currently looking to get a prime lens (once i save the money for it). I have had pretty much Everyone tells me that I should get the nifty fifty (f/1.4 on my list) first but I've also played with my friends cameras who have that lens and even when I'm outside I found myself backing up to get what I wanted in the shot. I still don't do a lot of portraits but even when I do I tend to be zoomed in closer than 50mm on my kit lens. I've looked at the pancake lens (40 mm f/2.8), the 35mm f/2, and the 28mm f/1.8. I have a crop sensor camera body so I know that makes the focal length greater than what is listed on the glass. But do you have any more insight on either the 40mm or the 28mm?
Love your photos and your posts. Super-helpful! I was wondering if you use a special filter for portraits to get that great skin tone? I typically have a polarizing filter on at all times, but wondering if that negatively affects portrait-type shots. Thanks for your insight!
Hey Jill! I don't use any filters on my lenses. For white balance, I try my best to get it correct in camera. I use Kelvins for white balance. Good luck!
What is the difference between the Nikon AF 50mm f1.4 and the AF-S 50mm f1.4?
I have the AF would it be worth it to upgrade to the AF-S?
I have a Nikon 5200 and wanted to get my first lens. I read up here thank you so much but now can't seem to find a Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S DX. Does the DX exist? I have read the FX isn't good with the D5200? What to do?
Maybe this post will help http://clickitupanotch.com/2012/04/50mm-1-8-vs-1-4/ I'm not familiar with the D5200 so I can't say how it would work on it.
I have had my DSLR for many months now and have struggled to make sense of the wealth of starter information until I found this website!!! Thank you!
Having read the posts and info above I'm pretty sure I need to invest in a prime lens to get the images I've been trying to achieve, however, whilst Im keen to get great pics of my 4 and 2 year olds, 'Im also really keen on taking architectural images (particularly B&W), would the nikon 35mm 1.8g be a decent starter for both? or will i need to be patient and save up to invest in different lenses?
I would recommend renting both lenses to see which you prefer. The 35mm is going to show more in your photo so if you want a wider lens than you may want to look into that one.
As an amateur who recently upgraded his lenses and camera body, I'd like to make a recommendation for any of those who may have $300-500 to spend. Really, anything you buy in a price point more affordable (Other than the 50mm. It's a bit of an anomaly.), you'll be no happier with than you would with a kit lens. Rather than spend a few hundred on one or two fast primes, I would recommend a 28-70mm f/2.8. You can pick one up new for less than $500 new. It's a low enough maximum aperture to get some really nice photos in lower light situations with nice bokeh, and you've got a really useful range of focal lengths in a single lens.
That being said, if you already have a kit lens or two, the 50mm (1.8 or 1.4) is super fun to shoot with and ultra cheap! I don't know anyone who doesn't own one.
So, I just have to ask…is the kit lens good for anything? If so, what types of photos do you recommend using it for? Outside? Action??? Thanks!
I don't recommend the kit lens for anything. In fact, I don't own one. I have found there are much better lenses out there.
Great information because this is exactly where I'm at right now. Which lens should I buy, and this is a big help…thanks again!
I had just bought my prime 50mm f1.4 lens, was photographing my friend's son out by a pond, and while changing lenses, I dropped it, and it rolled into the water!! I was just SICK (I paid $400 for that thing). Fortunately, I had just insured my equipment (which, by the way, added only $21 per year, with no deductible to my homeowners insurance), and my insurance suggested that I first send the lens into a Nikon repair, to see if it could be fixed. I did, and they fixed it, (it had been shooting blurry about 50% of the time after the incident), and the price was $186 to return it to new, which my insurance paid for. I find that I use my 18-200mm lens most of the time, it's what's always on my camera, just because of the versatility, HOWEVER, I am going to start using my 50mm more often. It rarely gets used, partly because I don't use it much, and am not used to having to walk in or out to get the shot. But I do find that my photos are much sharper doing that, rather than standing back, and zooming in. My goal is to start making that my 'go to' lens.
Oh goodness! I'm so glad to hear your gear was insured. Phew! That can be so stressful.
Hey your article on which lens to buy first is really helpful. I'm new to photography so I was thinking of getting the canon 50mm f/1.8 as my first lens. Can I use it hand held or does it always have to be on the tripod for image stabilization ?
So glad to hear that :) You do not need to use a tripod each time. I take 99% of my images hand held since I'm chasing kids.
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Do you know if there is a Canon version to this lens?
Hi Courtney! I am new to your site, and I am finding a lot of great info on here! I recently purchased the Nikon 50mm 1.8G to take senior portraits of a friends daughter (I had read this was the best lens). However, I noticed when I shot wide open, she wasn't quite clear, even though I focused on her eyes. It did give me great bokeh, but I just felt like she wasn't sharp, when I would zoomed in on the image during editing. I think if they were printed at just 4X6 they would be okay, but I feel any larger they wouldnt look sharp. Anyway, my question is, the pictures above, what f-stop were you at (apologies if you mentioned it in the article and I missed it)? Is it better to perhaps shoot at 2.8 or above and not wide open? I think I read somewhere where you state it might not be good to shoot wide open? Thanks for such a great resource!
It sounds like you are shooting too wide. I rarely shoot wide open. I typically shoot at f/2.2 or f/3.2 when I am photographing one child. They move so fast that I want to make sure I nail the focus. Maybe changing the aperture will help.
with the 55mm 1.8 lens, since it doesnt zoom, it still will focus right?
Yes, the 50mm 1.8 will focus depending on your camera. If you have an entry level Nikon it may not auto focus and you may need to use manual focus unless you buy the $200 version. It's not a silly question :) Most prime lenses (the ones that don't zoom) will automatically focus.
So I've been shooting with an older Olympus, which has been decent for breaking in to the field but I want to upgrade sooner than later. I also really want to upgrade my lens. I know I should upgrade the camera first so I don't invest into the lens and it not fit the new camera (right!?) but is there by any chance a universal lens? I'm assuming not but it's worth asking. Any good 2nd step cameras (as in, slightly higher grade than entry level but still user friendly and affordable) that I should look at with bang for it's buck? Thanks!
I have a lower end Nikon D3100 and I'm interested in the 50mm 1.8 prime lens to help me learn manual mode better. Will this model not auto focus with this lens? You mentioned in a comment above some might have to purchase a more expensive lens. I'm still learning manual mode and do t want to worry about one more thing. Thanks! Love your blog.
Thank you! I hope you love your new 50mm 1.8 and I'm sure you will capture some awesome shots with it!
What camera do you use with the 50mm 1.8? I want to upgrade to a full frame. Was looking at the Nikon D610.
Bravo! This was very informative.
I am using Nikon D3200 with kit lense 18-55. But this kit lense does not offer crisp images. I really like the photos of yours through 50mm, but I guess its a prime lense. Could I take photos like flying bird or landscape?
If not, I may have to go with zoom lense like nikon 55-200mm.
Yes, the 50mm is a prime lens which means it's a fixed focal length. You would need a zoom for birds and a wider angle for landscape.
I want to ask for your opinion. Im using canon eos m3 and just bought a 22mm f/2, should i still need to get a 50mm f/1.8? Or buy a 11-22mm for ultra winde angle shots?
Well, I am on day 4 of what looks like a new hobby. I bought a used but, very good condition DSLR 5100 and a 50mm 1.8 manual lens. Don't know enough to say that was a good decision. So I am glad someone else did the same thing. Money of course was a consideration, I am a school teacher. However, primarily I want to learn how to use a camera and I think using a manual lens will help me to accomplish that and learn a little more than just aiming and clicking away.
I am just getting my first dslr camera. It is a cannon 40 D and I plan on doing life style photography and I assume I should start with a 50 mm lense but I read that since it's a cropped frame camera the 50 will be more like an 85. Does that change it to being a telephoto lense ?? Or will my it be more like a true 5m? I hope this makes sense.
– LOvE your blog. So helpful. I have my dads old canon dslr and the lens with it is just so so. I did purchase the 50mm/1.8 and that helped but I want to take a bigger shot As I take interior photos a lot. Curious what you recommend? Thanks!!!
I have the 50 mm lens but it seems that you can't take a picture with more than 2 people in the picture. I took a group of people and some of the people on the sides seem to be blurred in their faces. Did I have my setting on something wrong when I took that picture? I have a Canon EOS 60D camera.
The lens is the greatest and most-cited feature in relation to DSLR for vlogging. It's a simple fact that you are able to accommodate many lenses from various manufacturers to fit the huge majority of camera bodies. Second, the camera needs to be simple to control. Sony 6000 Sony cameras are certainly an asset and there's more than 1 reason for it. With technology evolving daily, it's difficult to choose which camera is ideal for you because every sensible phone has a fantastic camera that has made real cameras secondary. Whether you're an amateur or a professional, you can buy lots of the best cameras on your own for amazing clicks! The very best camera is one you do not need to cover and it is much simpler to borrow from, and collaborate with, people using the specific kit that you do. MultiCam questions why cameras ought to be so rigid. Frequently the camera wouldn't focus whatsoever. Mirrorless cameras utilize the contrast autofocus. It's a tiny simple to use and carry around vlogging camera. Purchasing an terrific digital camera has become exceedingly straightforward and the standard of amateur photography is remarkable. There are some weatherproof ones on the marketplace but it's not necessary since you always have the option to decide on a cover on it. What it infers is that everybody in the camera sector is receptive to the simple truth that external mic input is important in regards to shooting movies. The reality is, just about all of the camera businesses are losing money the only company making plenty of money is Apple. There are a number of companies out there that is going to charge you to take a look at photos your camera chooses, but I will explain to you ways to easily create your own system.


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Q: Using a file as a USB device in VirtualBox I'm aware that, in Linux, a loop device is a pseudo-device that makes a computer file accessible as a block device. I need something very similar (or the same thing?) to use a file as a VirtualBox USB device.
I have a Linux host and a Linux guest. My goal is to test, inside a virtual machine, tools like Easy2Boot, UNetbootin, Ventoy, and the similar.
The simplest case is to connect a real USB device to the host machine and use it as a USB device in the guest machine. It would certainly work.
My problem, however, is that since I have to do dozens of tests with a slow real USB, I would prefer to do the same tests with a fast fake USB.
The fast fake USB would be nothing more than a file in my computer's internal SSD drive. On this fast SSD disk, the virtual machine is also located.

A: The answer is that, with VirtualBox, it is not possible, as specified in the comment Using a file as a USB device in VirtualBox.  It is, however, possible with other hypervisors, such as QEMU.
In this specific case, after creating a qcow2 virtual disk with virt-manager and installing a Linux system of my choice on it (e.g., Linux Mint 21), I can make a file containing the fake USB device with:
fallocate -l 8G ./rawUsbDisk.img
I can create a folder on the host machine and share it with Samba so that it is accessible to the guest machine (I need to put ISO files there for testing). SAMBA sharing in QEMU is explained at https://techpiezo.com/linux/shared-folder-in-qemu-virtual-machine-linux/.
After that, I can move the qcow2 file to the home folder to use it with QEMU instead of virt-manager.
This is the command that answers my question:
/usr/bin/qemu-system-x86_64 -hda LinuxMint21.qcow2 -m 4096 -enable-kvm \
    -smp 2                                                             \
    -cpu host                                                          \
    -net nic -net user,smb=/home/francesco/Condivisione                \
    -device virtio-gpu-pci                                             \
    -drive if=none,id=usbstick,format=raw,file=./rawUsbDisk.img        \
    -usb                                                               \
    -device usb-ehci,id=ehci                                           \
    -device usb-tablet,bus=usb-bus.0                                   \
    -device usb-storage,bus=ehci.0,drive=usbstick                      \
    -boot menu=on

The -boot menu=on option allows me, when starting the virtual machine, to choose whether to boot from the virtual hard disk or the fake USB device:

The following options are for fake USB and are explained in https://qemu.readthedocs.io/en/latest/system/devices/usb.html:
    -drive if=none,id=usbstick,format=raw,file=./rawUsbDisk.img        \
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I am ready to do as many tests as I wish with Unetbootin and similar tools:

After running Unetbootin or other similar tool, I can restart the virtual machine and boot from USB:

The result is that I can run a test in a few minutes instead of half an hour or more because of the slowness of my hardware USB.

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Wanted Italian 'mafia' boss arrested after being caught using phone behind the wheel in Fuengirola
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The convicted boss of a mafia-style organisation, born in Italy in 1968, and with initials P. G. F., was arrested by Fuengirola police last week, after being caught using his mobile phone while driving. Plain-clothes officers became suspicious of
Guardia Civil bring down mafia clan operating on the Costa del Sol
The so-called 'Operación Marverick II', orchestrated by the organised crime unit of the Guardia Civil (UCO), has led to the arrest of 14 people - 13 of whom are in prison - part of the Banda della Marranella offshoot of the Camorra mafia group
Habitual, not normal
Héctor Barbotta
The only thing we feel invaded by is the mafia-style gangs. It seems as though this has nothing to do with the local population and that's how we should treat it. The same happened some time ago, until a stray bullet fired by a clumsy hitman ended ... the life of a child who was passing by. That episode, back in 2004, brought an end to the absurdly mistaken criteria that had been adopted by the majority of citizens, and also the authorities, which made us think that mafia gangs and decent people
Italian mafia leader arrested in Benalmádena
Police have held "an important leader" of the Ndrangheta mafia, based in Calabria, Italy. Officers were following instructions from the Italian authorities. The man was detained in the pizzeria he owns in Benalmádena and was wanted on a drugs
Winemakers in the trenches
A. J. LINN
But tell all this to Francesco, a Sicilian winemaker, and he laughs bitterly. "My problems," he remarks, "are never-ending." He is referring to the battle between farmers and the rural mafia. Looking around it is obvious he considers his winery to ... big-time mafia bosses have by and large been dealt with in high profile court proceedings, and are serving time. Their properties have been confiscated by the state, and the law was changed to enable them to be handed over to local cooperatives dedicated ... to winemaking. The thousands of vineyards already being exploited in this way produce wine with the label stating "Made in vineyards confiscated from the Mafia." Many wines are dedicated by name to victims of Mafia violence. However all this


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MDR / IVDR Implementation Rolling Plan
The European Commission has published a "rolling plan" which provides deadlines and a state-of-play for implementing acts, and other initiatives required in the transitional period. The Commission plans to review this document quarterly to provide operators with the latest information.
The rolling plan provides all parties with the expected timelines set by the European Commission on fundamental aspects underpinning the new Medical Device and IVD Regulations.
The plan consists of two parts:
Rolling plan
Implementing Acts: 12 of the most essential implementing acts required to ensure the MDR / IVDR can work properly are listed here. These include i.a. the designation of European reference Laboratories (IVDR Article 100 (1) & (3)), designation of entities to operate a system for assignment of UDIs (IVDR Article 24 (2)) and Common Specifications for Class D devices (IVDR Article 9 and 48 (6)).
So far only one Implementing Act has been published, covering the designation codes for Notified Bodies (2017/2185).
Other Actions and Initiatives: contains essential actions that must be fulfilled during the transition period and includes i.a. Notified Body designations, setting up of Medical Device Coordination Group subgroups, the designation of EU medical device nomenclature and the standardisation mandate.
What does this mean for you?
This documents finally sheds some light on the deadlines the EU Commission has set for some of the key elements still required to ensure the new regulations can work. It provides insight into when implementing acts or guidance documents are to be expected.
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Coppolo and Coyde representatives were delighted to attend the GOSHA (the Guernsey Occupational Safety and Health Association) annual awards dinner held on the 24th January 2013 at the Old Government House Hotel.
As a sponsor of the GOSHA Health & Safety Week Coppolo & Coyde were pleased to support businesses and individuals who were being recognised for their commitment to Health and Safety.
"Increasing numbers at GOSHA's annual awards evening with over 100 guests reflect how year on year the Association continues to grow in stature since its inception in 2004."
The awards and commendations were assessed by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Council member and former chair of the Thames Valley Branch, Mr Roy Featherstone, and presented by Guernsey's Commerce and Employment Minister, Deputy Kevin Stewart.
Managing Director of event sponsor Insurance Corporation Glyn Smith said: "As insurers we are there to help when things go wrong, but of course no-one wants to have to make a claim. It is great to see the efforts that are being made to protect people from unnecessary dangers in such a variety of industries and we applaud those who are promoting better standards of health and safety in the workplace."
Guernsey Water's Director of Water Services Andrew Redhead added: "It is important that people recognise the importance and cost benefit of a safe and health workforce and Guernsey Water is delighted to receive this award, which is a credit to our dedicated safety team and all Guernsey Water employees."
Coppolo & Coyde are proud supporters of GOSHA and we will be actively encouraging Health and Safety committed businesses and individuals to apply for the 2013 Awards at the year end. Please contact Jonathan Coyde (jonathan@copcoy.com) for further details on how to apply for the Awards.


Krakow is one of the best recognizable cities in this part of Europe visited by about 10 million visitors annually. They are attracted by one-of-a-kind atmosphere and largest historical complex in Poland, unique on global scale, with encompasses over 6000 priceless architectural structures, as well as diversity and high standard of cultural events on offer here.
Krakow is a great city, the historical capital of Poland with the UNESCO's Old Town, famous museums with works of Da Vinci and Rembrandt. The Wawel Castle - the former seat of Polish kings and the Krakow Old Town with Kazimierz district, were listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978. At that time, this award was given only to 12 places around the world. Małopolska is a real treasure of UNESCO - 14 of the 27 sites on the world heritage list in Poland are located in this region. An example is the Wieliczka Salt Mine, the oldest salt mine in the world, located 12 km south of Krakow. The Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Oświęcim was inscribed on the UNESCO list in 1979.


Vacuuming the house, or raking in the yard can actually be very challenging activities, particularly to low back involvements. The reason they're challenging has to do with the loading of the spine that takes place with the forward bending of the trunk, and the twisting incorporated in the raking or vacuuming motion. The task should be avoided during early phases of treatment, since the repeated loading of the injured area will defeat the gains made with the adjustment.
When done, it is best to shorten the stroke, and do more of a dance with the vacuum or the rake that involves moving the feet and doing light lunges. Weighting the leading leg while keeping the forward curve into the lower back, uses the large muscles of the legs to carry the load, instead of loading the spine with the weight of the trunk and the momentum of the tools.
Make the task more manageable by dividing it into smaller portions for shorter time frames. If there are a number of jobs on your list, do part of the first one, and then pursue a different task with different uses of your body for a short time. You can take time to walk or stretch between tasks, before returning to address the next part of the vacuuming or raking job.
It's all just a way of making ordinary tasks into beneficial exercises. Varying the tasks allows for the whole body to be used in a more orderly manner, and mimics circuit training at the gym, with the exercise spread between different machines, instead of working out on only one machine for the duration of the workout.


Metal buildings for sale by Hurricane Steel Buildings®.
Hurricane Steel Buildings® are rigid frame I-beam metal building systems consisting of riding frame rafters - primary frames (structural steel members), secondary purlin members for the roof and girt members to support the walls (cold-formed steel & steel joists), and metal roof and wall cladding systems.
There are four types of metal buildings but the I-Beam Rigid Frame metal buildings and the Quonset Hut and the kits are the most sturdy. The I frame is the most sturdy and adaptable of our four systems. Quonset huts are more popular in rural settings with the agriculture and farming industries. Rigid frame metal buildings are more aesthetically pleasing and just as strong and long lasting. The open clear span design allows more interior space with higher walls and the ability to customize the interior.
The word "rigid" frame metal buildings comes from the beam to column connection which is one solid piece without the need for braces. The frame transmits beam shear force into the columns without extra support systems to resist the lateral loads.
Metal buildings that use a rigid frame design are also superior to post and beam buildings.Vertical load on rigid frame structures are also picked up by the beams and transferred through the columns to the ground. The joints are strongly connected, preventing free rotation from occurring at the beams ends.
Rigid frame construction is engineered to decrease deflections, decrease internal bending, and increase rigidity. This metal building type's connections perform better in load reversal situations such as earthquakes.
Pictured here you can see all the components that make up the rigid frame metal building kit, the most popular metal building on the market. The building sits on top of a and is bolted down to a concrete foundation.
Metal buildings can be modified with various accessories such as air conditioning and ventilation systems for temperature and moisture control to your building. Choose from several types of entry doors, insulation, skylights, and you can even add solar panels for energy independence. These are all designed into the specifications so when you garage is assembled you can easily attach or install these add-ons.
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The paint that goes on your metal building is part of the most technologically advanced painting system on the market today that guarantees your building's exterior finish to last 40 years. It is a high quality silicone-protected polyester coil coating system designed exclusively for our metal buildings for sale.
Prices for our metal garages are the least expensive among all wood and metal garages from start to finish including construction costs, materials, labor and delivery. Our metal buildings can withstand hurricane force winds and have achieved the toughest wind and load certifications in the world.
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Welcome home to The Arleta Apartments. From stainless steel appliances, LVP flooring, new carpet, new cabinets, new counter tops & fixtures to washers & dryers. These are just a few of the new features you'll love about The Arleta. We are a smaller newly renovated community located in the highly desirable Mt. Scott - Arletta neighborhood. Come check us out today and find out why people love calling The Arleta home.
Arleta is close to everything you need! With a convenient location, Arleta is close to plenty shopping, dining and entertainment options all around Portland. You won't have to go far for anything.


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Among Us Review
Among Us is a game that can be best described as a social deduction game with a science fiction theme. It was created by InnerSloth, a studio with only three people. Interesting that online multiplayer was added only at the request of players, while the developers were going to make do with local sessions. Gameplay The game is best played wit...
Samanta Blumberg
Among Us is a game that can be best described as a social deduction game with a science fiction theme. It was created by InnerSloth, a studio with only three people. Interesting that online multiplayer was added only at the request of players, while the developers were going to make do with local sessions.
The game is best played with a crew of 4-10 people. The details largely depend on the room settings, but the principle is always the same: players must complete a series of random missions.
Players find themselves on a ship and between them are randomly assigned the roles of astronaut or impostor. The impostors are incapable of performing mini-missions, but can instead take out a teammate instantly.
To make the task easier, the traitor is able to sabotage and block one of the compartments. He is also allowed to travel through the ventilation system.
The astronauts need to complete all the mini-quests in different rooms of the ship or calculate the impostors, and the impostors need to kill all the peaceful crew members.
There is also a voting phase where the astronauts can kick someone out if they get enough votes. In order to accomplish this, the players will need to use their role abilities to help or hinder team members. The game is highly interactive, and there is a lot of back and forth as players try to figure out who is on their side.
The graphics in Among Us are well-done. and cartoon-style look. The graphics are not very detailed, but they are quite nice and atmospheric. The animations are smooth, and the overall effect is pleasing to the eye.
The controls in Among Us are simple and easy to use. Players move their characters around using the mouse and interact with objects by clicking on them. The controls are responsive and easy to learn.
The game can be played with a keyboard, mouse, or gamepad, or simply by controlling it on the phone screen. The controls are very simple and easy to use and easy to learn for players of all ages.
Among Us is a game that can be played over and over again because the details of the game largely depend on the room settings, which can be different every time. Additionally, the game has a voting system, which allows for players to have a say in the game's direction.
This makes the game a lot of fun to play, and also makes it a game that you can come back to again and again. The game is also very replayable, and you can play it with different groups of people to get a different experience each time.
Among Us is an interesting and well-done game. Among Us is a great game for people who enjoy social deduction games. The game is very well-made, and the graphics are excellent. The controls are easy to learn, and the game is very replayable.
Among Us is an excellent social deduction game that is sure to please gamers of all ages. The game is also very replayable, and you can play it with different groups of people to get a different experience each time. If you are looking for a great social deduction game, then you need to check out Among Us.
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Ryal Harris has topped the times in practice for Round 2 of the Australian V8 Ute Racing Series at the Watpac Townsville 400, despite a differential failure in the day's second practice session.
Harris, whose Peters Motorsport Ford FG Falcon was fitted with a new engine after the opening round of the series at Winton, clocked a 1:23.3065 in this morning's first practice session to end the day fastest overall, and also recorded the best time in the second session, held in hotter conditions, despite the diff expiring after four laps.
"The diff failure wasn't ideal, but the good news is it happened in practice and we clearly have a fast car this weekend," team owner Rod Dawson said.
Series returnee Craig Dontas was second overall for the day in his Sieders Racing-run Commodore Ute, ahead of Marcus Zukanovic.
"The track conditions were better in the first session than the second, and that's why most people were quicker this morning," Zukanovic said.
"In the second session, there wasn't as much grip and people were finding the limits more easily, which is why a few people were locking brakes and running up escape roads… myself included!
Kim Jane ended the day fifth, ruing his 50kg success ballast for leading the series.
"The extra weight definitely makes a difference, you can especially feel it on the exit of slow corners," Jane said.
Debuting New Zealander Glen Collinson was sixth aboard the ex-Ryan Hansford Falcon, ahead of Michael Sieders, Matthew Spratt (who has taken over Mason Barbera's IOR Petroleum Ute this weekend), Peter Ward and Blake Scibberas.
Qualifying and Race 1 for the V8 Utes will be held tomorrow.


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Q: How can i put image in Three.js texture I am trying to put a texture in a Three.js object, but when I apply the image the object goes all black. Some alerts are shown on code but no errors. Image above show results. Some advice, please?
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A: If you don't have any light in the scene, that's probably the problem. Add at least some ambient light. For example:
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Man Is Addicted To Opiods - Unique Sentence From 'Drug Court' Saves His Life
Kristi Shinfuku
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The opiod crisis has been presenting a massive problem for many, especially those residing in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Many families had been affected by the ravaging addiction, and many realized that the traditional court process was harming more than helping those that were suffering.
Rebecca Holmes, the medical director of Highlands Community Services, decided she needed to work to change the very core of the legal process to help improve her town when so many failed to get better with their current system.
With a federal grant in tow, the town has moved to a program modeled after a federal model of drug court. Slated to work over a year and a half, combining therapy with court visits, drug screens, curfews, and full-time employment.
Judge Lowe, who presides over the program, explained about the nature of the program:
"The point of drug court is not just to treat the addict, it's to make that person a model for the rest of their family so that they can break the cycle of drug abuse."
For one young participant of the program, Bubba Rouse, the problems began early.
He started with pills before moving to meth and heroin at 17 and used regularly with his girlfriend Ginger, whose father also regularly used meth. It was also at that time Ginger became pregnant.
Ginger explained further about what prompted her to get clean- "The reason I stopped using was because I knew I had a future coming with my baby and I didn't want to bring a child into a world like the one I grew up in."
While pregnant, Bubba was in prison and offered a chance to join the drug program. While challenging, Bubba has stuck closely to the program, maintaining a full-time job at a factory with his girlfriend before moving to a construction crew job and then to the service industry. While he cannot drive, Ginger has made it a point to be a chauffeur and workmate with him every step of the way.
On his decision to get clean, he explained further- "I knew I had a future coming with my baby and I didn't want to bring a child into a world like the one I grew up in Ginger."
Ginger and Bubba have now started paying off a double wide trailer next to Bubba's parent's home. After his program finishes, Bubba plans to work in construction with Ginger's stepfather."
Finally, Bubba concludes, "Drug court has been good for me but there are not many programs in this area and I wish there were more things to help people quit early rather than when things get really bad."
We as a society tend to have a skewed image about what it means to be a drug addict in this society, but for those affected in one way or another by drugs prove that the battle is far from simple. We can only hope that Bubba and his family keep continuing with their recovery, and we hope that more programs in more areas help those in need across the globe.
By Kristi Shinfuku
Kristi Shinfuku is a contributor at SBLY Media.
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Between April and June, the ministry gave itself a pat on the back for making efforts to cut emissions from factories and vehicles.
In a day already plagued by an oil spill, the Environmental Protection Ministry released its sunny quarterly Haifa pollution report showing a number of positive advances for the city.
The regular reports are part of the ministry's master plan to reduce air pollution in the Haifa Bay, which went into effect in August 2015.
A large part of the plan calls for placing stricter enforcement on petrochemical factories. In the past quarter, the report said, the ministry carried out 341 unannounced factory inspections of smokestacks, 24 scheduled inspections and unannounced emission inspections at 10 factories.
While the report did not discuss the change in air pollution levels compared to the previous quarter, it did note that factory emission levels were down between 58 percent to 90% compared with figures from 2009, depending on the pollutant type being measured.
A large part of the plan, and public outcry, regards putting stricter enforcement on petrochemical factories in the region.
In the past quarter, the report said, the ministry carried out 341 unannounced factory inspections, which included smokestack and emission checks.
The report also noted that the ministry had finally decided on a number of emission guidelines for 25 Haifa Bay factories to follow.
Regarding specific factories, the ministry said that it had placed stricter enforcement this quarter on Bazan Group's Carmel Olefins Ltd. factory, which was reported to be releasing polluting emissions. Following public deliberations, the Ministry issued an order to the factory to fix a number of shortcomings or face closure. If the plant were to close, it would "cut out over 200 tons of organic volatile pollutants," according to the report.
Another huge quarterly achievement includes finally moving ahead on promises to close down the area's ammonia production and storage facilities.
As far as transportation pollution, which the ministry's officials have often said are the leading source of air pollution, the past quarter saw moves made to cut the amount of vehicles in the Haifa area. They approved NIS 800,000 to build 2,300 bike racks in 50 spots in Kiryat Yam, north of Haifa. Throughout Haifa itself, the ministry approved a NIS 1 million initiative to create "clean air zones" where diesel- powered vehicles or large trucks would be forbidden form driving during certain times of the day.
The ministry also published tenders for the purchase of fleets of garbage trucks and buses powered by either natural gas or electricity. At gas stations, 28 inspections were carried out in the past quarter.
Noticeably missing from the report was mention of a study that found a link between air pollution in the region and increased rate of diseases and birth defects in infants.


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Jana Lackey
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Botswana: The Jewel In The Crown Of Africa
Posted by Jana Lackey in Life in Africa
Botswana, death, education, HIV/AIDS, infection, Relevant church, Zimbabwe
This is the first in a series on Botswana. It is written for the international audience through the eyes of an American, but with the heart of an African who has lived here for over 25 years. Let's look at it from the inside out." As the title states, it truly is "The Jewel In The Crown Of Africa". These next few writings will hopefully turn some heads towards this remarkable Country.
Part I- HIV & AIDS in Botswana
On her deathbed, a Zimbabwean teacher in Botswana, wife and mother, said, "But my husband was the only man I was ever with." Months before, she suspected her husband might be HIV positive. She was pregnant when he passed away and the newborn baby struggled for life just weeks after the birth. When the baby passed away it was almost more than she could bear. In just a matter of months, her health also deteriorated. Finally, she went for the test. Stunned, she then knew for sure, it was the worst news imaginable. She told her pastor's wife, that she had lived faithful to her husband, unlike him who had multiple affairs throughout their marriage. They had one other child, a daughter, several years older, a product of happier days. What would become of her? The whole family would be gone in the space of one year. After her mother passed away she was sent back to Zimbabwe where her grandfather lived and worked as a headmaster of a school.
A few years later, there was a Motswana lady who came for prayer at our church. She told me, "I am sick." This carried a deeper meaning and as our eyes met, I knew what she meant. We prayed together and after that, through what has now become an official department on our NGO called Love Botswana, people were mobilized to assist and help her get back on her feet. She had been sick for some time, with no treatment options available. She was skin and bones and hardly able to walk.
It's no good praying for someone and then not doing anything for them, if it is within your power to do so! First, does the family have food to eat? Second, what kind of shelter do they have? Living near a bar with broken bottles and trash everywhere, help came from the church. People from the church came to clean up the yard, put in a playground area for the kids, and rallied around her and the family to help in various ways from shelter, to food, clothing and school uniforms. Today, through the dedicated service of staff, local and international volunteers, many people are receiving help in their lives.
The Church should be the hands and feet of Jesus in our communities. Getting out to where the people are is critical. Most people will never step foot in a church unless there is a change in their paradigm of what church really is. A prayer is great, but here is what Jesus said about this kind of scenario: "I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.' Matthew 25:43
Further help came for the young woman just in time, as the Botswana Government was about to undertake something never before done in Africa in the fight against HIV/AIDS by introducing ARV's for those citizens who qualified for the meds. For this young woman, help was there. Over the span of just a few years she became healthy and strong, gaining weight and benefiting from the programs extended to her. She went on to finish her own schooling, taking classes after work, secured land, and built a house for her and her elderly family member.
Stats presented by source: http://www.npr.org/2012/07/09/156375781/botswanas-stunning-achievement-against-aids
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Vybz Kartel's lawyers open up about their anticipation for the appeal verdict of the incarcerated deejay. Details inside!
Vybz Kartel's attorneys are anticipating a verdict for their client by the start of Spring this year.
He also revealed that they are "very very optimistic" about the outcome of the verdict.
Vybz Kartel and Shawn Storm, along with two other men, made an appeal against their murder convictions and life sentences in the Supreme Court, six month ago.
The attorneys representing the men previously disclosed that they were hoping that the decision would be made during the last quarter of 2018.
The Dancehall entertainers and their co-accused were convicted of the killing of Clive 'Lizard' Williams at a house in Havendale, St Andrew, in August 2011. They were all given the mandatory life sentences with Vybz Kartel ordered to serve 35 years before he is eligible for parole; while Sean Storm will be eligible for parole in 25 years.
Several attorneys appeared before the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn the convictions and sentences of the men in July last year. Like many supportes of Vybz Kartel, the lawyers representing the incarcerated Dancehall deejay are anxiously awaiting a judgment following his appeal trial.


At Gold Medal Squared we believe that volleyball coaches should build their systems around the abilities of their players. That's a liberating principle that allows coaches flexibility. In order to build systems around the abilities of players, coaches need to gather information. They need to learn about their teams through statistics and data.
Clearly the most common offensive system is the 5-1. This system involves one setter, one right side hitter, two outside hitters, two middles and a libero. However, we are seeing more and more teams moving towards the "6-2 with subs" system. What does this mean? A 6-2 with subs is very similar to a standard 6-2. However, rather than setters hitting in the front row, they are subbed out for a right side hitter. This system involves two setters, two right side hitters, two middles, two outside hitters, and a libero. Below are some ideas to consider if you are interested in running a 6-2 with subs.
Setters: Any time you are considering a 6-2, you need to get some setter by hitter numbers in practice (hitting efficiencies). You also need to know sideout numbers by setter. The easiest way to do this is to run the wash table drill over several days. Keep in mind that when you are measuring your setters on any given day, you must keep everyone else involved consistent (relative to athlete mixing/teams). Both setters need to have an equal opportunity to play with the same teams/athletes.
If you end up having two setters who are reasonably close in ability, a 6-2 can be considered. If one setter is significantly better than the other setter, you may want to stick with the 5-1. You CAN'T make these decisions without taking stats in practice.
Blocking: One of the most appealing aspects of a 6-2 with subs is blocking. Coaches can sub in a right side attacker for a smaller setter in the front row. The idea of having a bigger blocker matched up with your opponents left side attackers is appealing. However, we also know that blocking is the least correlated skill to winning. So, if you have a great slide hitter who can score you points, that would probably outweigh the gains you would get blocking in a 6-2.
Subs: For me this is a big one. We have three really good defensive specialists in our gym. They create a lot of opportunities for us to score points in transition. Digging is more important than blocking. That being said, a 6-2 with subs makes it virtually impossible to sub in defensive specialists for a player that isn't as talented in the back row (you run out of subs). Something to consider.
Hitting the Slide: The slide can be a really effective play if you have a good middle. Running a 6-2 with subs will eliminate the traditional 5-1 rotations where your middles can hit a slide. However, In rotation 1 (and 4) and rotation 3 (and 6) it is very easy to run slides from basic serve receive formations. What must happen is the right side hitters in these two (four) rotations must come into the middle of the court to hit a second step set (maybe even a quick if they have those abilities). With three hitters in the front row you can still run slides and several other double quick options. We don't want an overly complex offense, so keep that in mind. Simple is always better than complex.
Determining which system is best for your team will require well organized practices. Remember, the human eye isn't capable of making these decisions alone. You need data to help you. Running some well organized experiments in practice just may give you the answers you've been looking for. Good luck!
I would like to see a diagram for a 6-2 line up.


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Former Coman's players win Down Under
Two former St. Coman's stalwarts now living 'Down Under' teamed up to win the Australian Open doubles 40×20 title last weekend. Cousins Chris and Lydia Doolan played superbly to prevail while facing some stiff competition, the strongest of which were fellow Irish teams. What made the win all the more remarkable is that all the other teams consisted of males only, but anyone who ever saw Lydia play won't be surprised to hear she comfortably held her own against the men.
Up until last year Lydia hadn't played handball for over 10 years due to college, work and family commitments, but when Chris arrived in Australia he coaxed her back and like so many before her, once she returned she was quickly hooked again.
Michael 'Ducksie' Walsh RIP
Words can barely describe the shock that has been reverberating through the handball world since the sudden death of Kilkenny's Michael 'Ducksie' Walsh, last Thursday.
The holder of a record 38 Senior All-Ireland handball titles along with countless underage, overage and international titles, he stunned everybody recently when he beat no less a player than Eoin Kennedy in the 60×30 Nationals final even though he was 50-years-old. 'Great' is a word all too often overused nowadays, but it's unlikely we will ever see another like the legendary Noresider. All in Roscommon handball would like to express their condolences to Michael Ducksie's family.


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Water in the Movies
What we learn from movie villians
Water Matters > Living > Water in the Movies
"This is the world's most precious resource. We need to control as much of it as we can." So says the villain of the 2008 James Bond film, Quantum of Solace. He's talking about the freshwater he's now controlling in Bolivia, forcing the government and general public to do his bidding. (Oops — spoiler alert! For a nearly decade-old movie, guys.) Hoarding fresh water is a great way for villains to control a populace, to such a degree that water is also a key element in Mad Max: Fury Road, as it's used by the despot, Immortan Joe (what. a. name.) as a means of ruling over his dehydrated, ill people and making them weak and pliable to his demands.
Both were taking their diabolical inspiration from the real world. As more of the earth's ecosystems are damaged and water pollution increases, freshwater becomes more of a premium resource, and it's one that every last person needs for survival. At the time Quantum of Solace was released, the World Health Organization reported that worldwide, more than a billion people did not have access to clean water. Which is frightening, because healthy drinking water is a basic tenet of good health. Without it, humans can't survive, which makes water scarcity a looming problem as more and more of global water becomes non-potable.
Sixty percent of the earth's surface is comprised of water, so at first blush, it sounds like humanity has water in abundance. But humans can't drink a majority of that water. The problem is that most of it is salinated seawater, which dehydrates human beings. That leaves us with the freshwater supply, and at least so far, it's controlled mostly by local governments and municipalities, not monstrous dystopian dictators with a penchant for gas masks.
But because our water is impacted by such a variety of elements, it begs the question: how clean or healthy is the water we're drinking? And can we pull hydration inspo from Hollywood's biggest villains?
GOES TOGETHER LIKE WATER AND POPCORN
Nothing quenches the thirst that follows eating popcorn and pretzels quite like water. But almost as important as quenching that thirst is knowing what's going into our water — as well as what we can take out.
There's a common misconception that humans can only last four days without water. It's what gives the trailer for the Avengers: Endgame so much gravity (Thor, Captain Marvel, anyone, please go save Iron Man).
But in reality, it's actually disputed precisely how long humans can live without water. Live Science reports it falls into a range that depends on how hot your environment is, your age, and how physically active you are. Basically, the more you sweat, the faster you'll dehydrate.
Which is why it's so important to stay hydrated and drink tons of water, even as the most dramatic scenes are unfolding. But how much should we stick to?
It turns out the age-old wisdom that everyone should drink eight glasses of water a day was actually a guideline and not a cold hard truth. Drinking plenty of water has clear health impacts, though. It aids in digestion, helps regulate metabolism, promotes healthy liver function so our bodies can push out toxins, and even helps folks have clearer skin and better overall health. According to WebMD, drinking more water even helps with calorie intake! So you can snack guilt-free (well, at least, a little) no matter what scene is happening.
There are also a ton of other ways people can get their hydration. For one, many foods contain large amounts of water — think fruits like watermelon and veggies like cucumbers — that also help hydrate us. Contrary to popular belief, even tea and coffee help hydrate you (though, of course, their caffeine may simultaneously drain your water reserves). And if anyone gets desperate or finds themselves very suddenly in the dystopian future, you can make like Kevin Costner in Waterworld and filter the water out of your own, uh, ahem, bodily fluids.
Eco-Friendly, Clean Water Your Body Needs
But whether you get your water plain or through other beverages and foods, it's more reassuring when we know that the water we're pouring into (and over) our bodies doesn't contain frightening chemicals or even heavy metals picked up naturally from the environment. One thing people can do to ensure higher water quality is to drink filtered water. If you find your tap or well water has a strange odor or taste, is cloudy or has high "turbidity" (literally that means there are particles floating in it), in-home filtering will help remove many of those undesirable qualities. It also saves massively on disposable water bottles and is more trustworthy than those resold pitcher filters you see on infomercials. But don't listen to me, listen to Immortan Joe:
Population Expansion? No problem.
They say to leave a place better than you found it. As of this writing, the Earth has 7.53 Billion humans alive, right now. The entire planet didn't reach it's first one billion people until 1800, and it's estimated that there will be 9.3 billion by 2050. But 7.53 Billion people? That is bananas. That's more than there are types of beetles in the world (350,000 types), as tall as 5,178,817 Empire State Buildings (if one person counted for each foot), and as deep as 684,919 Mariana Trenches (if, again, one person counted per meter). According to the Population Reference Bureau (PRB), it's estimated that there have been 108 Billion people born, ever. That means that "those of us currently alive represent about 7 percent of the total number of humans who have ever lived."
All of this is exactly the whole reason why Matthew McConaughey ends up on an all-water planet in Interstellar, as he and the crew try to save a human race dealing with a scarce amount of resources:
Yikes. That's precisely why you should always look for the most environmentally-friendly and healthiest ways to get the cleanest water to your whole family. Clean drinking water is the source of all life, keeps populations growing at healthy paces, and functions as epicenters for city's to bloom, commerce to propagate, and trade to, well, trade.
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Global Nuclear Threat Higher Than in 2014 Amid Daesh Increased Capabilities
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The Daesh terrorist group has posed a huge threat not only to the life of ordinary people, but also to the world`s nuclear security.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The threat posed by nuclear terrorism may be higher than two years ago due to a sharp increase in capabilities of terrorist organizations, including the Daesh militant group, the Harvard University said in a report.
© Sputnik / Andrey Stenin
Daesh Nuclear Attack 'Not Far-Fetched' as Experts Predict
The report came ahead of the two-day Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC, which is due to gather leaders from more than 50 countries later on Thursday. The summit is aimed at finding ways to prevent nuclear materials from falling into the hands of terrorists as well as to promote the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
"In the two years since the last nuclear security summit, security for nuclear materials has improved modestly — but the capabilities of some terrorist groups, particularly the Daesh, have grown dramatically, suggesting that in the net, the risk of nuclear terrorism may be higher than it was two years ago," the report entitled Preventing Nuclear Terrorism reads.
© AFP 2019 / PAUL J. RICHARDS
Nuclear Security Summit Can Be Used to Influence Broader Organizations
The summit is taking place in the wake of media reports claiming that Khalid and Ibrahim Bakraoui, two of the three identified suicide bombers in the March 22 Brussels attacks, initially targeted Belgian nuclear plants.
Belgian security services discovered last month that the two men had conducted secret surveillance of the country's senior nuclear researchers. A search of one of the Paris attacks suspects' residences found 10 hours of secret footage depicting a nuclear official arriving to and departing from his residence.
At least 35 people were confirmed dead and 300 wounded in two suicide attacks at Brussels Airport and one explosion at the Maelbeek subway station claimed by Daesh, which is outlawed in Russia and several other countries.
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