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Rocana Lands $15M To Bring Big Data Analysis To IT Ops
Rocana (formerly ScalingData) announced $15 million in Series B funding led by Google Ventures with General Catalyst Partners, Toba Capital and Paul Sagan (former chairman at Akamai and current executive in residence at General Catalyst) also contributing.
This round brings the total raised to $19.4 million.
Rocana aims to simplify and speed up how companies running large data center operation teams track and fix issues across their systems. As companies move increasingly into mobile and cloud services, they are finding that it's more difficult to track problems in these heterogeneous environments, Omer Trajman, Rocana co-Founder and CEO explained.
His company calls what they do "root cause analysis" because they can trace from the system all the way down to the root cause of the problem wherever it happens to be.
Companies used to have simpler systems that were easier to understand and control, but today they have to deal with a myriad of technologies such as OpenStack, Hadoop and Docker. While these tools solve some hard problems, they also add layers of complexity.
Donald Fischer, a venture partner at General Catalyst says one of the things that attracted his firm to Rocana was finding a way to attack this changing landscape with a new approach. "From my seat, I hear things are getting more complicated and more heterogeneous in terms of what's being deployed in the data center," he said.
What's more he was hearing that the traditional tools, designed for a simpler data center weren't keeping up. "When we looked at tools for managing IT ops, most of the tools are getting [long] in tooth. These are products from [IBM, HP] and BMC. These tools were built before Docker, OpenStack and Mesosphere. We've heard those tools are have a hard time keeping up," he said.
That opened up an opportunity for a startup like Rocana. The founders looked at the changes in the data center and saw this as a big data problem because of the massive amounts of data coming in from disparate sources across these increasingly complex systems. They chose to use Hadoop and adjacent technologies like Apache Spark and Apache Solr to attack it.
The company appears to be a new twist on applications performance management from companies like New Relic or AppDyamics, but Trajman says they are more of complement to what Rocana is doing.
"New Relic is really helping people understand at the application level how it's performing and whether something is going wrong, but when you actually dive into the infrastructure, it's a very different view of the stack."
He says the difference is New Relic lets you know something went wrong in a certain part of the application and Rocana will you give a detailed reason why it went wrong at the infrastructure level and how you can fix it.
A more analogous competitor might be DataDog, which also provides detailed infrastructure and software analysis to IT operations staff.
Regardless, there are few startups operating alone in any particular market segment. Rocana has 20 employees today in Boston and San Francisco. Trajman predicts that could increase two or three times in the next year armed with its fresh pocketful of millions.


The Blues Chelsea FC fans have received a bold and decisive news regarding a top-rated Brazilian defender where the defender has confirmed that he wants to play for Chelsea FC instead of Arsenal FC.
The Blues Chelsea FC had several defensive issues last season where Antonio Conte's solid defense in his first season became a flop in the second season with the underperforming Gary Cahill and other defenders as well, where Arsenal FC were suffering from defensive issues as well and were keen to sign new defenders.
According to several reports and sources such as the English outlet, Metro, Chelsea's Brazilian defender, David Luiz, has officially confirmed that he wants to stay the Stamford Bridge and fight for his place in order to start in the starting 11.
The Brazilian defender, David Luiz, was linked with the Premier League giant club, Arsenal FC, for a move to the other London club after the Italian manager Antonio Conte dropped him from the starting Xl and even from the bench.
David Luiz was on the edge of a move to the Emirates Stadium last January and during this summer transfer windows as well, but after the arrival of the new Italian manager, Mauricio Sarri, the Brazilian defender confirmed that he wants to stay and fight for his position under Mauricio Sarri.


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Her second solo album after leaving The Go-Gos with the perennially popular single "Heaven Is A Place On Earth" reaching number 1 all around the world.
Also features UK Top 40 hits by "I Get Weak", "Circle In The Sand" and "World Without You".


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The Ogun State Police command has arrested a 45-year-old man, identified as Olaoluwa Jimoh, for allegedly impregnating his own biological daughter.
According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the father who reportedly has uncontrollable libido, was arrested following a complaint by his 19-year-old daughter (name withheld) at Ode Remo divisional headquarters.
The young lady revealed that she has been living with her dad for 2 years but in June 2021, he forcefully had sex with her, and since then he has raped her multiple times and even threatened to kill her if she tells anyone.
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"The 19 years old victim informed the police that her mother has separated from the father long time ago, and that she has been living with her mother until about two years ago when the suspect asked her to come and be living with him. She decided to report, not minding the threat of her father, when she discovered that she got pregnant.
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Upon the report, the DPO Ode Remo division, CSP Fasogbon Olayemi quickly detailed his detectives to go after the suspect and he was promptly arrested," the statement read.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to committing the crime and claimed that he was used by the devil.
Meanwhile, the commissioner of police, CP Edward Awolowo Ajogun, has ordered the immediate transfer of the case to the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation and prosecution.
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Captain Eric Thomas has been fishing the waters in and around Newport for all of his adult life. He has been guiding clients from shore and boat for the past 15 years. His culmination of time on the water and at the fly tying vise is evident in the details of his commercially tied locally favorite patterns.
I started fishing with my father as a youngster for sunfish in a local pond. Fishing was fun then and is still fun now. I pride myself on being able to teach anyone to fish; I can say this because I been in education all of my adult life. Education is a passion in my life, whether I 'm in front of a class or on the boat with clients, I am always teaching something. Along with catching tons of fish, one of the goals of my guided charters is to teach the client something that he or she might be able to use where they fish. The lesson might be a new knot, a fly tying technique, or an in-depth discussion on why I positioned the boat for a particular drift. The number one goal of course, is to have fun.
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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Phone Call with France's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. François Lecointre
Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Chief of the Defence Staff of the French Armed Forces François Lecointre during the 180th North Atlantic Treaty Organization Military Committee in Chiefs of Defense Session (MC/CS) at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, Jan. 16, 2019. (Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique A. Pineiro)
WASHINGTON--Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout:
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., spoke with French Chief of Defence Staff Gen. François Lecointre today.
The two military leaders discussed the current security environment in the Middle East.
The long-standing alliance between the U.S. and French militaries plays a critical role in maintaining peace and stability in Europe and other regions around the world.
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What's "Social Proof"? Have you ever walked past a nightclub with a line 50ft out the door and immediately thought "it must be brilliant in there"? That's social proof. Or when a TV programme plays somewhat patronising canned laughter in order to help you recognise the comical moments from the serious. That's social proof. Essentially, it's the idea that humans, naturally, conform to the actions of others – and it's hugely influential in marketing.
An obvious example of this is customer reviews. I, for one, rarely buy a product without looking at the reviews, this is because I want to be assured that others enjoy the product and it's worth the money I'm spending on it. It's simple really, if the majority of reviews are bad I won't buy it.
Subscriber count is an equally important. We are far more inclined to subscribe/follow people when we see that thousands of others do so too. So, if you already have a hefty following – display it, show it off. Your fans are a form of social proof. This stems from the idea of "wisdom of the crowds". Similarly, McDonalds used the slogan "Over 1 Million served" in 1955 which they still use today (other than the fact it's billions now). The use of these vast numbers is implying that a million people can't be wrong.
Another brilliant example if from Zynga who you are most definitely familiar with. If not, they are a games company that have games on facebook and smartphones primarily. Their average daily users grew from 3 million to 41 million in a year as they used Facebook to prompt users to invite their friends to play.
"User social proof" can also be very beneficial; if you get those who have used your service or bought your product to give bespoke, positive feedback and showcase it on your website customers will be far more inclined to buy from you. This feedback can be more beneficial to you if it from either a celebrity or an expert in your field.
If you would like to find out more about conducting yourself on social media, the influence of social proof in marketing or anything else for that matter, make sure you get in touch.
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As per this campaign, brands have been urged to make a Detox commitment by 2020.
The grading is done on a list of well-known brands, under three criteria – Detox 2020 Plan 2, PFC Elimination and Transparency.
"First, the group looked at each company's chemicals-management system, in particular its Manufacturing Restricted Substances List and the methodology used to establish that list. This allows the company to "identify hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing by suppliers and set priorities for elimination with timelines," Greenpeace explained. Next, Greenpeace assessed the brand's progress toward stamping out the use and discharge of perfluorinated compounds.
Currently there are 76 international brands that have signed up for this drive. They are classified across three categories.
And now here are the brands. Benetton, H&M and Inditex (which operates Zara) fall in Avant-Garde – who are performing well at least on two criteria. Most of the companies fall under Evolution Mode – meaning, they have to "step up". Adidas, Fast Retailing (which owns Uniqlo), G-Star Raw, Marks & Spencer, Mango, Levi Strauss, Primark, Puma, Valentino, Miroglio and Burberry. The Faux Pas list includes Espirit, Victoria's Secret, Li-Ning and Nike.
As in anything else, there are addicts here too. Not surprisingly the Toxic Addict list includes – Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Hermes, LVMH, Versace, Gap, Diesel, PVH Group (Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger), Meters/bonwe.
If something like PETA couldn't shake up Hermes as much, what chances will Greenpeace have? Point to ponder.


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Wangen im Allgäu är en stad i delstaten Baden-Württemberg i Övre Schwaben i Tyskland. Den är huvudort i distriktet Ravensburg. Folkmängden uppgår till nästan 27 000 invånare, på en yta av 101,29 kvadratkilometer. Staden utgörs av centrala Wangen (Kernstadt) och delområdena Deuchelried, Karsee, Leupolz, Neuravensburg, Niederwangen och Schomburg.

Staden ingår i kommunalförbundet Wangen im Allgäu tillsammans med kommunerna Achberg und Amtzell.

Historia
Första kända gången Wangen nämndes var 815, som Wangun.

Mycket av stadens historiska centrum finns fortfarande kvar, med bland annat två stadsportar, den Ravensburger Tor och Lindauer Tor, förutom den stora delen av stadsmuren.

Vänorter
Wangens vänorter:
 La Garenne-Colombes, Frankrike (sedan 1980)
 Prato, Italien (1988)

Bilder

Externa länkar

 www.wangen.de (tyska)

Referenser

Noter

Kommuner och städer i Landkreis Ravensburg

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Words Without Pictures
Alex Klein, Words Without Pictures
Softcover, 510 pp., offset 1/1, 5.75 x 8.25 inches
Published by Aperture/LACMA
Words Without Pictures was originally conceived by curator Charlotte Cotton and artist Alex Klein as a means of creating spaces for discourse around current issues in photography. Every month for a year, beginning in November 2007, an artist, educator, critic or curator was invited to contribute a short unillustrated essay about an aspect of emerging photography. Each piece was available on the Words Without Pictures website for one month and was accompanied by a discussion forum focused on its specific topic. Over the course of its month-long "life," each essay received both invited and unsolicited responses from a wide range of interested parties. All of these essays, responses and other provocations are gathered together here. Previously issued as a print-on-demand title, we are pleased to present Words Without Pictures to the trade for the first time as part of the Aperture Ideas series.
A. L. Steiner, Alex Klein, Alex Slade, Allan McCollum, Allen Ruppersberg, Amir Zaki, Amy Adler, Anthony Pearson, Aperture, Art, Arthur Ou, Carter Mull, Charlie White, Charlotte Cotton, Christopher Bedford, Criticism, DAP, Darius Himes, David Reinfurt, Dexter Sinister, George Baker, Harrell Fletcher, James Welling, Jason Evans, John Divola, Kevin Moore, LACMA, Leslie Hewitt, Marisa Olson, Mark Wyse, Michael Queenland, Miranda Lichtenstein, Paul Graham, Penelope Umbrico, Photography, Sarah Charlesworth, Shannon Ebner, Sharon Lockhart, Soo Kim, Sze Tsung Leong, Theory, Walead Beshty, Wallis Annenberg Photography Department
Shrouded Monument, 2008, C-print, 48.5 x 40.5 inches
Shannon Ebner
7 January — 13 February 2010
Altman Siegel Gallery, San Francisco
Images point to what is in the world; that is the problem with representation. I think that is why there has been so much activity around abstraction — it offers one possible way around the problem of pictures. I am looking for a way out of the problems of representation but I am not satisfied to leave the world of representation all together. I am somehow looking to stay in the world of depictive images by simply asking for more from them through developing a different system, idea or model of how they might function.
Altman Siegel Gallery, Shannon Ebner
Invisible Language Workshop
Not Equal, 2009, Plywood, wood glue and enamel paint, 13.1 x 17.75 inches
30 October — 19 December 2009
Opening Reception: Friday 30 October, 6-8pm
Wallspace
Art, Photography, Shannon Ebner, Typography, Wallspace
The Sun As Error
Shannon Ebner, The Sun As Error
Hardcover, 64 pp., offset 4/1, 11 x 14.5 inches
Published by LACMA
$65.00 · out of stock
The Los Angeles based artist Shannon Ebner extends her exploration of photography, sculpture and language in this remarkable book, The Sun as Error. In collaboration with Dexter Sinister (design duo David Reinfurt and Stuart Bailey), The Sun as Error re-investigates the meaning and language of photographs, creating both an open-ended reading of her practice and also rethinking the idea of an artist's monograph. Far from straightforward, the book interweaves her bodies of work, previously unseen one-off pieces, with the language of technical diagrams, optical illusions, and graphic design. One of the persistent motifs through the book's sequence is an asterisk and, specifically, one imbued with the legacy of the graphic designer Muriel Cooper. As the first design director for MIT Press and the cofounder of the Visible Language Workshop, Cooper's legacy for reorienting and repositioning the direction of an artist's monograph is imaginatively explored in the creative partnership of Dexter Sinister and Shannon Ebner.
Shannon Ebner's work has been shown in exhibitions including Trace at The Whitney Museum of American Art at Altria (2006), The 2006 California Biennial at The Orange County Museum of Art, Uncertain States of America, at The Serpentine Gallery, London (2006), Learn to Read, at the Tate Modern, London (2007), and the 2008 Whitney Biennial at The Whitney Museum of American Art.
Art, Charlotte Cotton, Dexter Sinister, Graphics, LACMA, Photography, RAM, Shannon Ebner, Stuart Bailey, Theory, Typography, Wallis Annenberg Photography Department
Signature (Poster)
Shannon Ebner, Signature, offset poster, 24 × 36 inches (above: 12 x 18 inches folded)
Shannon Ebner, Signature (Poster)
Poster, perforated, offset 4/1, 6 x 9 inches [24 × 36 inches unfolded]
Published by Wallspace
Shannon Ebner's work centers on a do-it-yourself alphabet of handmade letters and signs temporarily placed—and strategically displaced—in public contexts. The artist sets language in the service of photography, her cryptic messages captured and fixed in black-and-white photographs. Populating actual yet uncertain landscapes or mise-en-scènes including California real estate sites, the La Brea Tar Pits, and the Washington Monument, these ephemeral signs spell out such darkly ambiguous phrases as "Landscape Incarceration,"
"The Doom," and "The Day—Sob—Dies."
—Todd Alden
Art, Distribution, Jonathan Maghen, Photography, Shannon Ebner, Todd Alden, Typography, Wallspace
Shannon Ebner, Signature
Softcover, 32 pp., offset 4/1, 6 x 9 inches
Shannon Ebner's work centers on a do-it-yourself alphabet of handmade letters and signs temporarily placed—and strategically displaced—in public contexts. The artist sets language in the service of photography, her cryptic messages captured and fixed in black-and-white photographs. Populating actual yet uncertain landscapes or mise-en-scènes including California real estate sites, the La Brea Tar Pits, and the Washington Monument, these ephemeral signs spell out such darkly ambiguous phrases as "Landscape Incarceration," "The Doom," and "The Day—Sob—Dies."
Art Basel, Distribution, Jonathan Maghen, Shannon Ebner, Wallspace


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How To Make Seals That Keep Dust Out Of Equipment
Posted on 2020/07/23 | Cliff | Seals
Dust is typically a minor annoyance that haunts the surfaces of our home. But in the world of engineering, machinery, and mechanical systems, it can be the difference between a reliable piece of equipment and disaster.
Dust can cause major damage to cylinder walls, rods, seals and other components inside of machinery. And if you're not careful, dirt, mud, debris and water can all cause damage as well.
These foreign contaminants are real problems for mechanical systems, especially as they build up in small quantities over time. A single particle of dust today may be no big deal. But a mote of dust a day will eventually become enough of a presence to cause serious issues, like friction, surface wear and imperfect seal contact between surfaces.
These issues could compound until the mechanical system experiences a complete failure. It may seem like perfect is impossible, and that eventually some contaminants will get into your system no matter what you do.
But in some applications, like in automobiles and aircraft, failure is simply not an option.
Beyond those industries, many types of equipment need to stay clean on the inside, even when things get extremely messy on the outside. Examples include earth movers, hydraulic cylinders in steel mills, snow plows, and metal foundries, and in seals in logging equipment.
How to Keep a Mechanical System 100% Dust-Free
Just as seals keep pressurized fluids and gases in piston and cylinder systems, there are components that are designed to do the exact opposite — keep contaminants out.
In the sealing industry, the three main types of components used to keep dust at bay are wipers, excluders and scrapers. While each are a bit different, they all serve the same basic purpose, and are fitted on the exterior side of the main seals in a system.
The exact type of dust-prevention mechanism you need depends on what exactly you're trying to protect against.
1. Wipers
These are used for light applications to seal out fine material like water, dust and wet mud, and are made of soft plastic or firm elastomer (also known as rubber).
If your primary concern is easy assembly and low friction, wipers may be the right choice for your application.
2. Scrapers
This component type is used for aggressive applications to seal out hard stuff like ice, dry mud or other solid debris. Scrapers are made of hard plastic or metal, commonly brass.
Scrapers do have one downside: They're not ideal for preventing finer material from getting in. They also allow piston and rod lubrication leakage, which attracts dust buildup. In these cases, you probably want to use a soft wiper in tandem with a scraper by attaching it to the inside of the scraper.
3. Excluders
These fall somewhere in between wipers and scrapers in terms of protection capability. Excluders seal out medium-level material, which makes them perfect for when you need something more serious than a wiper but not as high-functioning as a scraper. Oftentimes, they're an ideal solution.
Excluders are commonly used in hydraulic cylinders. They prolong seal life by preventing contamination of the hydraulic fluid that would otherwise damage wear rings, seals and other components.
A typical occurrence in hydraulic cylinders is the leakage of a microscopic film of hydraulic fluid through the excluder onto the piston/rod on the out-stroke, which can then attract dust. But on the return stroke, the excluder rubs all of that away to prevent entry of the fluid (with its newly found dust) back into the system.
Excluders are useful for rugged applications, like keeping road dirt out of vehicle shock absorbers or mud out of brake cylinders.
You also find excluders in use in pneumatic cylinders, which are usually of lighter construction than hydraulic cylinders. This means that the excluder can be combined with the inner seal, all in one piece.
Since excluders are typically designed for low friction, with a rounded or chamfered profile, they can be used in pneumatic cylinders to allow for the return of any leaked lubricant.
The one problem with excluders being designed as one piece with the inner seal is that they don't perform as well as a separate excluder. However, this design more than makes up for its flaws by allowing for a small amount of compressed air leakage, which blasts away any contaminants. The cylinder can afford to use a little bit of air more than it can afford to lose fluids.
Endless Options for Keeping Dust Out
Wipers, excluders, and scrapers are built in all sorts of combinations for unique needs and desired functional parameters.
At Eclipse Engineering, we can help you decide what kind of design is right for your needs, considering the contaminants you're looking to keep at bay, installation specifications, and how much friction is acceptable.
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Canadian Armed Forces says 2,400 permanent residents applied to join in November
By Lee Berthiaume The Canadian Press
Posted December 8, 2022 7:06 am
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White supremacy poses an active threat to and within the Canadian Armed Forces, according to a new report from the National Security and Intelligence Agency. Eric Sorensen reports on the review's findings, and the military's history with this kind of extremism – Nov 14, 2022
The Canadian Armed Forces says it has received hundreds of applications from permanent residents interested in joining the military, but getting those prospective recruits into uniform could take up to two years.
Chief of the defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre officially opened the military's doors to all permanent residents in October, in direct response to an unprecedented personnel crisis that has left the Armed Forces scrambling for new recruits.
Defence Minister Anita Anand publicly announced the measure, which went into effect on Oct. 18, on Monday.
Read more: Permanent residents now eligible to join the Canadian Armed Forces
A permanent resident is someone who has been allowed to live and work in Canada after immigrating from another country but is not a Canadian citizen. Hundreds of thousands of new permanent residents arrive in Canada every year, but until last week only those who have training from a foreign military could apply to join the Armed Forces.
The military says more than 2,400 people submitted applications in November, a number that the commander of the Canadian Forces Recruiting Group described on Wednesday as unexpected.
"I'll be honest with you, it has a bit has been a bit of a surprise to us as to how much uptake the permanent resident initiative has taken," said Col. Nick Roby. "And we are obviously super excited about the opportunity."
The number is especially notable when considering the military received about 4,000 applications over the same period from Canadian citizens.
Yet the military's excitement is also being tempered by what Roby acknowledged will be specific challenges related to security screenings, which involve checking each applicant's background before allowing them to put on a uniform.
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It currently takes about eight months to properly vet Canadian citizens who apply for the military, and that has been flagged as a significant obstacle in getting more people into basic training.
Roby said the wait for permanent residents is expected to be even longer given that many of them have lived outside Canada for long periods of time, which adds more complexity to verifying their backgrounds.
"It is the exact same process," Roby said. "Having said that, we would expect ? the process will take longer. Every file is reviewed on an individual basis."
"We're estimating it can take up to 18 to 24 months."
To speed up the process, Roby said the military hopes to partner with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to share information collected by immigration officials when prospective recruits first applied for permanent residence.
While that would require agreement from the prospective recruit, Roby said: "This work with IRCC is critical to the success of us enrolling permanent-resident Canadians quickly, or a lot quicker."
The military has been dealing with an unprecedented personnel crisis that has included successive shortfalls in recent years when it comes to adding new recruits.
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Recruitment cratered during the first year of COVID-19 as the military shuttered recruiting and training centres. The result: only 2,000 people were enrolled in 2020-21 _ less than half of what was needed.
Nearly 4,800 recruits were enrolled the following fiscal year as lockdowns and restrictions were eased, but officials say they are getting about half the number of applicants needed per month to meet the goal of adding 5,900 members this year.
That shortfall is expected to exacerbate the current personnel shortage. About one in 10 of the military's 100,000 positions is currently unfilled, which senior leaders say is affecting their ability to conduct operations at home and around the world.
Read more: Canadian military members banned from wearing uniforms, medals in civilian courts
While the Canadian Armed Forces has debated opening its ranks to permanent residents for years, Roby said the current personnel crisis and the push for more diversity were ultimately responsible for the decision.
Defence analyst Stefanie von Hlatky, of Queen's University, said while the move has the potential to boost recruiting efforts and diversity in the military, application processing will be a key challenge.
"Recruitment timelines in the military are already longer than in other sectors, given the medical and security eligibility requirements," she said. "It will be important to prioritize the efficient processing of files with this new category of recruits."
While fellow defence analyst Jean-Christophe Boucher of the University of Calgary suggested there could be pushback from some within the ranks and from veterans, "my sense is this really is kind of a come-to-Jesus moment" for the military.
"So it's either we do that or we're screwed. Sometimes institutions don't change until they face that kind of existential threat."
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3rd-strike.com | Liefde in Oorlogstijd #3 Geel Berlijn – Comic Book Review
Follow	Genre: War
Written by: Jack Manini
Illustrations: Olivier Mangin
Coloring: Bérengère Marquebreucq
Publisher: Glénat
Liefde in Oorlogstijd #3 Geel Berlijn – Comic Book Review
December 16, 2015	- admin	- 1 Comment
Site Score
Good: Interesting point of view on the war
Bad: Illustrations aren't very detailed
Walter and Natalia used to study together in Russia, where one of their most important teachers was Vassily Kandinsky, the famous painter. They were lovers back then, but when they go to the Bauhaus in Weimar in 1922, things start to change. Fascism is gaining ground, and the two develop different views on the world. Now, more than twenty years later, they meet again, at the end of World War Two.
In this last installment of the trilogy we meet Walter again in Berlin, 1945. He is part of the Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives subcommittee, shortly the Monuments Men, whose task it is to find and protect all monuments of cultural importance. The Germans took a lot of artwork from museums such as the museum Jeu de Paume in Paris. Hermann Göring selected many pieces for his collection, but also Hitler did, to hang in his future museum in Linz. Al of these valuable works of art have been stored in secret locations that were very unlikely to be bombed, but now that the war is coming to an end, Walter has to move fast in order to secure this art, as the Russians are doing the same thing. The Russian Trophy Brigade, led by Natalia, wants to find the art to take it to Stalin, as some sort of compensation for all the sorrow that the Russians went through, while the Americans want to find the art to give it back to its rightful owners. Time is of the essence, but luckily Walter can count on the valuable information of Rose Valland, who used to work at the Jeu de Paume.
Despite this being the third and final installment of the series, the story can be read separate to the other albums. The story itself covers a different time period then the other issues, and the relationship between Walter and Natalia is made clear at the beginning, when Walter explains this to Harry. This way it never feels as if you missed something by not reading the other issues.
The flow of the story is on the slower side, but nonetheless Jack Manini keeps things interesting by switching the time frame quite often, as well as switching between both Walter's and Natalia's search for the valuable art. The story may not include that many surprises, but because of the interesting way in which it's told, as well as the uncommon subject, it feels refreshing and new.
Olivier Mangin opted for illustrations that don't have that much detail to them, but nonetheless they depict the ruins left by the war quite nicely. When seen from further away, the characters are drawn using just a few strokes, but luckily close-ups do show more detail, which shows emotions better. The paintings that are recovered by either Walter or Natalia have very blurry lines and are not detailed at all, yet they do look quite real at the same time. In any case, they are drawn in a completely different fashion than the rest of the comic book, stressing the fact that they are works of art. Bérengère Marquebreucq's coloring often shows muted colors which, together with the thick black lines used for the illustrations, give the whole a rather gloomy feel.
Liefde in Oorlogstijd #3 Geel Berlijn is, despite it being yet another war story, a very original insight into a subcommittee most of us will probably never have heard of before. There is not that much real action to be seen, and the story moves rather slowly, yet things still keep being interesting thanks to the different time frames and lovely illustrations. If you're still looking for an affordable Christmas present, look no further.
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The word "temptation" in modern European languages now generally refers to temptations that proceed from concupiscence (the disordered desire consequent on original sin) or those which come about because of our previous habits of sin.
Therefore we ask the Father not to lead us into the time of trial, not to allow us to be subjected to the onslaught of the devil. We know that He will not do anything that causes us to sin or in any way exacerbate the effects of original sin or our own past sins. We are asking Him to deliver us from evil, as the next clause in the Lord's prayer makes clear.
If we want to re-translate the Our Father, it would be better to recognise the modern use of the word temptation and replace that ("Do not lead us into the time of trial" / "Do not put us to the test" or some other such adjustment) rather than worry about the word "inducas."


"The Random American" is a contemporary book that will warm the hearts of the thousands of "Occupy Wall Street" demonstrators and their silent supporters. A clear majority of American voters are fed up with a Federal Government that is corrupt, non-representative and unfair. The young fight back and take to the streets and risk beatings, gassing, and pepper spray instigated by those in power, but will their efforts accomplish anything? The Random American offers a fantasy with the potential to restore true representative government to America and the two-party system that has been taken over by the corporate world and the rich. It does so with a peaceful revolution led by the most unusual of heroes, Rosalinda Gonzales, a lesbian Chicana glass worker from New Mexico, who when pummeled by the best and worst that Washington D.C. has to offer, rises from the canvas to win.
You can purchase the book online from Smashwords in multiple eBook formats at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/153780.


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Then right-click on the download link and capture the URL.
Now edit the page where you want the gadget to appear, use Insert, More gadgets, Add gadget by URL and paste in the link.
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More than 1,000 Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip sustained permanent disabilities during last year's 51-day Israeli military onslaught, according to Defense for Children International (DCI), an NGO devoted to children's rights.
In a report entitled "Operation Protective Edge: A war waged on Gaza's Children", released on Tuesday, DCI's Palestine unit said last year's Israeli offensive had led to the injury of more than 11,000 Palestinians, including 1,000 permanently disabled by the violence.
The children's rights organization also noted that, a full year after the Israeli assault, thousands of victims — including a number of children — continued to suffer from their injuries and the attendant psychological trauma.
The Gaza Strip, with some 1.9 million inhabitants, is known to be the world's most densely populated area.
On July 7, 2014, Israel launched a major offensive against the coastal territory — dubbed "Operation Protective Edge" — which finally ended on August 26.
Over 51 days of fierce bombardment by air, land and sea, more than 2,147 Palestinians were killed, including 578 children, 489 women and 102 elderly persons.
Another 11,000 Palestinians were injured during the onslaught, 3,303 of whom were children, according to a report by the Palestinian Health Ministry.
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Jesus Christ proclaimed in John 10:10: "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." The Bible tells us that God sent His only begotten Son into this world so that anyone can have a more abundant life and have the power to overcome "the thief," who is the adversary.
Is this life of abundance truly available? And if so, how can we attain this powerful life that God wants for us? The Way of Abundance and Power series answers these questions. Based on our ministry's years of Biblical research, this three-class series is designed to guide students through the Scriptures so they can learn how to walk in the way of abundance and power for themselves. In the process, they learn how to help others also attain this life that God intended.
Three video classes make up the series—the Foundational, Intermediate, and Advanced Classes. Each successive class builds upon the preceding one in an enjoyable format conducive to learning. With each class, students receive a detailed syllabus as well as other supporting materials. The classes vary in length, with a variety of teachers offering clear, solid answers to those searching for the truth.
learning how to build up the gift of holy spirit inside you with the foundational manifestation of speaking in tongues.
properly operate the three worship manifestations of holy spirit—speaking in tongues, the interpretation of tongues, and prophecy.
Both the Foundational and Intermediate Classes are offered through our household fellowships, which are located throughout the United States, in two U.S. territories, and in over thirty international countries. The Foundational Class is also available in Spanish and French; and we plan to release the Spanish and French translations of the Intermediate Class in 2014.
The third class and final component in this series is the Advanced Class. As an academic requirement for the Advanced Class, students complete the Advanced Studies class on Defeating the Adversary. The Defeating the Adversary class enlightens disciples about the spiritual competition and instructs them how to be victorious over the god of this world, the adversary, in everyday life.
The Advanced Class has been presented at either The Way International Headquarters in Ohio or at Camp Gunnison—The Way Household Ranch in Colorado. Students spend approximately two weeks away from the hustle and bustle of life in an environment set up for maximum learning in minimum time. They enjoy teaching, study time, fellowship, meals, recreation, and more.
To complete the students' instruction in the nine manifestations of holy spirit (I Corinthians 12:7-10), this class provides in-depth teaching from God's Word in the revelation manifestations of word of knowledge, word of wisdom, and discerning of spirits, and the impartation manifestations of faith (believing), workings of miracles, and gifts of healings. This prepares graduates to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, bringing God's deliverance to others.
Completing The Way of Abundance and Power series opens up avenues of service in The Way Ministry, such as participating in the Disciples of the Way Outreach Program and The Way Corps leadership training program, coordinating a household fellowship, and serving as Staff of The Way International. It also opens up opportunities to participate in Advanced Class Specials, which provide continued spiritual learning and development.
Ultimately, those who are searching for an accurate knowledge of the truth learn in The Way of Abundance and Power series how to understand the Scriptures for themselves and live them dynamically. Not only will they be able to manifest God's power and abundance in their own lives, but they will be better equipped to help others live that life more abundant too….
This is an excerpt from the September/October 2012 issue of The Way Magazine.


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2020 Ford Shelby GT500 Dragon Snake
Is it a threat to the Dodge SRT Demon?
by Tudor Rus, on November 5, 2019, 18:00
1965 Shelby 427 Cobra
The Cobra that everyone knows and wants
by Michael Fira, on October 22, 2019, 10:00
1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake
The Cobra to end all Cobras!
by Ciprian Florea, on August 13, 2018, 14:00
2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang
The most powerful, naturally aspirated Mustang ever built
by Ciprian Florea, on June 28, 2016, 07:00
2009 Shelby MkII GT40
A fitting tribute to the iconic LeMans racer
by Mark McNabb, on May 9, 2016, 09:00
1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe
America's answer to the Ferrari 250 GTO
by Mark McNabb, on March 31, 2016, 12:00
2016 Shelby GT EcoBoost Mustang
by Jacob Joseph, on September 14, 2015, 09:00
2015 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe 50th Anniversary
by Ciprian Florea, on September 1, 2015, 09:00
2016 Shelby Baja 700
by Mark McNabb, on April 13, 2015, 16:00
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November 5, 2019 18:00 by Tudor Rus
The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 is a speed demon in itself but here comes the Shelby GT500 Dragon Snake, a vehicle that Shelby says it designed and developed for blistering performance on the drag strip. The GT500 Dragon Snake packs north of 800 horsepower, is said to be lighter than the regular GT500, and it also puts the power down more efficiently thanks to a retuned transmission and other bits and bobs.
We know the 2020 Shelby GT500 is theoretically capable of blazing from naught to 60 miles per hour in 3.3 seconds and run the quarter mile in 10.7 seconds. Car and Driver, however, estimates that under normal conditions, on regular pavement (i.e. in the absence of a drag race-prepped surface), the Shelby GT500 will need 3.5 seconds to hit 60 miles per hour and about 11 seconds to clear the quarter mile. So, we must ask: can the new 2020 GT500 Dragon Snake accelerate to 60 miles per hour in less than three seconds and match the Demon's 2.3-second 0-60 sprint? Let's find out.
October 22, 2019 10:00 by Michael Fira
In 1965, Ford won the World Manufacturer's Title in the GT ranks with the Cobra Daytona Coupe. But you wouldn't have found the aerodynamic Kamm-tailed endurance racer on almost any bedroom wall around that time. Instead, everyone was hooked on Shelby's new roadster - the Cobra 427. Sporting the 'side-oiler' big block 7.0-liter V-8 good for at least 500 ponies, the revised Cobra was five inches wider than the AC Ace-based examples before it, handled slightly better due to an all-new chassis with independent suspension, and was one of the fastest cars you could register in 1965. With a 0-60 mph time of four seconds flat and tires that would go alight at the lightest depressing of the gas pedal, the 427 was unruly but that's what made it a legend.
Think about what American cars you have loved throughout your life. It's almost certain that the Cobra 427 was (or still is) in amongst your favorites. With rounded, flared arches, a gaping mouth and a scoop on the hood, and a pair of racing stripes traversing the (usually) blue paintwork, the baddest Cobra found its place in the history books from the moment it entered production. It was as loud as a pack of lions - if lions were ever to attack in packs - and more unruly than a teenager who's going through a phase that's "totally not a phase". The first 50 cars made were Competition or Semi/Competition-spec while the other 260 copies built until late '67 were tuned to be more street-oriented, although even this can be considered a stretch. That's why probably no other car can boast with such a wide variety of replicas quite like the Cobra and, naturally, most try to copy the look of the Cobra 427.
One of the most iconic American cars of all time, the Shelby Cobra, came to be in 1962 when Carroll Shelby combined Ford-made V-8 engines with British-designed AC Ace bodies. Although the Ace was fairly old and close to discontinuation in 1962, it's lightweight structure helped Shelby create one of the greatest American sports cars. Built until 1968 in various road-legal and race-spec configurations, the Cobra reached its performance peak when the Super Snake was launched in 1966. Called the "Cobra to end all Cobras," the Super Snake is the rarest of the bunch, and it still holds the title for the most expensive American car sold at auction.
"When I built this dual supercharged 427 Cobra in 1966, I wanted it to be the fastest, meanest car on the road," Shelby told Barrett-Jackson in 2007 when the roadster was auctioned for its record price. "Forty years later, it will still kick the tail of just about anything in the world. It's the fastest street legal Cobra I've ever owned."
Let's find out more about this tremendous classic in the review below.
Continue reading to learn more about the Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake.
2018 Ford Shelby Mustang 1000
The quickest Shelby in history!
November 6, 2017 16:00 by Ciprian Florea
It's been only four three model years since the sixth-generation Ford Mustang arrived in showrooms, and the pony has already spawned an impressive number of versions wearing the Shelby badge. Although the iconic GT500 has yet to be revived, Ford has already launched the GT350, the Super Snake, GT-H, and GTE, just to name a few. The GT500 may still be a year away, but sixth-gen Mustang, but Shelby just launched yet another performance model. This time around it's the Shelby 1000, the brand's most menacing creation in terms of output and straight-line speed.
The Shelby 1000 is closely related to the GT500, as the first model to wear this badge, launched in 2011, was based on the fifth-generation GT500. Offered in both street and 1000 S/C track versions, the first iteration of the car was discontinued in 2012. The 1000 returned in 2013, once again based on the GT500, but now with the 5.8-liter V-8 instead of the old 5.4-liter unit under the hood. Both the street package and the S/C track package were offered. Also available as an upgrade for the GT500, the package was discontinued in 2014, after only two years on the market. The new Shelby 1000 is the first such model based on the sixth-generation Mustang, so everything about it is new compared to previous iterations. Let's have a closer look at the car in the review below.
Continue reading to learn more about the Ford Shelby Mustang 1000.
2017 Shelby Super Snake 50th Anniversary Edition
Celebrate the golden anniversary of one of the most iconic Mustangs ever built
January 20, 2017 10:00 by Kirby Garlitos
The history of the Ford Mustang extends more than 50 years, and in that span, a the muscle car's legacy has been defined by a number of custom tunes and special edition models. As rich as that history is though, there is one model that trumps them all, largely because Shelby only built one model of it as a prototype. That model was the 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake, and to this day, it remains as the most expensive Mustang ever sold when it fetched $1.3 million at a Mecum auction back in 2013.
Over the years, Ford has revived the Super Snake name a number of different ways, most recently with the 2015 Shelby Super Snake, a special edition Mustang that was limited to just 300 units. Fast forward to this year and the Super Snake name is making another comeback with the launch of the Shelby Super Snake 50th Anniversary Edition. Yes, the one-and-only original 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and for a car that has turned into arguably the most iconic Mustang in history, a special edition run of 500 units (499 more than the original Super Snake!) is the least Ford can do to commemorate the original Super Snake.
Like with most special editions, the 2017 Shelby Super Snake 50th Anniversary Edition comes with a long list of exclusive features and details, including new bodywork from Shelby, commemorative appointments to indicate its status, and best of all, the option to get the car's power up to 750 horsepower.
The 2017 Shelby Super Snake 50th Anniversary Edition may never have the lasting legacy of the legendary 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake, but it is a fitting tribute to a muscle car that was completely ahead of its time in more ways than one.
Continue after the jump to read more about the 2017 Shelby Super Snake 50th Anniversary Edition.
1965 Shelby Mustang GT350
November 13, 2016 19:00 by Mark McNabb
The Mustang was Ford's biggest commercial success since the golden days of Model T production. Originally conceptualized as a strict two seater, Ford's senior executive, Lee Iacocca, realized that its success hinged on volume sales. And volume sales were exactly what Iacocca got, over 22,000 Mustang's were sold within the first day and more than 100,000 rolled off the production line inside the first four months. Within two years, more than a million would be sold, but come summer 1964, Ford's executives thought the bubble was about to burst.
All GT350s started life on the Ford production line as Wimbleton White K-Code DSO fastbacks with a 271-horsepower 289 V-8 and black interiors. The DSO code referred to the unique blend of upgrades these cars were built with, which included several special bits from the Ford parts bin – all before being shipped to Shelby. The front disc brakes were kept, but sintered metallic pads were used instead of the softer stock ones. Station wagon drum brakes with larger metallic-lined shoes were added at the back. Also added was a nine-inch Detroit Locker differential, under-hood 'Export' bracing, and close ratio T-10 Borg Warner four-speed manual transmission with an aluminum housing.
Cars were shipped from Ford's San Jose plant to Shelby America's Los Angeles facility without hoods, grilles, rear seats, exhaust systems, or emblems. Then the transformation really began.
Continue reading for the full review
2016 Shelby GTE
Available with both EcoBoost and V-8 engines
September 6, 2016 08:00 by Ciprian Florea
In its first two years on the market, the Mustang has already received a handful of updates bearing the Shelby badge, including the GT350, GT, GT EcoBoost, and a revival of the iconic Hertz GT-H model. Come 2016, and Shelby launched a new nameplate, this time around featuring the "GTE" logo and offering a more diverse engine lineup, including the 2.3-liter EcoBoost, the naturally aspirated "Coyote" V-8, and a supercharged version of the latter.
Unveiled in December 2013, the sixth-generation Mustang introduced not only a new design language, but also a brand-new platform that features an independent rear suspension for the first time since the pony was launched in 1964. It also received a revamped interior with classic cues and an updated engine lineup that includes a turbocharged, 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine. The sixth-gen car also became the first Mustang to be sold in European Ford dealerships.
Available for all Mustang built for the 2015 to 2017 model years, the GTE package can also be had on convertible models, a feature not offered with many other Shelby upgrades. But much like other Shelby models, it can be optioned up with several features, ranging from exterior elements to carbon-fiber panels and drivetrain components. Keep reading to find out more about what sets it apart from the standard Ford Mustang.
Continue reading to learn more about the Shelby GTE.
1962 Shelby 260 Cobra "CSX 2000"
The very first and unmolested Shelby Cobra
If you ask any car enthusiast the name of the person who has been the most influential to the automotive world, nine times out of ten you'll get the answer "Carroll Shelby." And, rightfully so – Carroll Shelby had an amazing automotive legacy. And, that legacy all started out with the car you see here: a 1962 Shelby Cobra CSX 2000. While all early Cobras are special in their own right, this one is excessively special because it was the first Cobra built. Ever. It came to be at the hands of Carroll Shelby and a few other people in a small garage in California.
There's a lot more to this specific Cobra, though. See, this Cobra was built by Carroll Shelby and was owned solely by him. Furthermore, there is a funny story behind it. When the car was complete, it was shown at a number of different venues used by the motoring press and used for testing and development. The funny part is that Shelby had the world convinced that Cobra production was running at full force when in fact the CSX 2000 was the only Cobra at the time. To pull this off, the car was repainted prior to most appearances to give the illusion that there was more than just one for the first seven months of its existence.
With that said, this specific Cobra is ready to go home with a new owner and is being auctioned off by RM Sotheby's in Monterey in August of 2016. It is being offered by the Carroll Hall Shelby Trust and, as such, should come with proof of authenticity. The car isn't exactly in the best condition it has ever been in – there is definitely wear here and there. But, that is a part of the car's history. So, let's take a good look at it before it goes under the hammer in a couple of months.
Update 08-21-2016: This gorgeous car just broke the record for an American car sold at Auction. Check out the Prices section below for all the details.
Keep reading for our full review of this very special Cobra
2016 - 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang
June 28, 2016 07:00 by Ciprian Florea
Ford gave birth to the GT350 nameplate in 1965, the same year when Carroll Shelby was commissioned to build high-performance versions of the first-generation Mustang. Built in 1965 and 1966, the initial GT350 was not just lighter than a regular Mustang, but more powerful too. Originally rated at 271 ponies, the 'Stang's 4.7-liter V-8 was uprated to deliver 306 horsepower at Shelby American's shop, where it would also be equipped with heavy-duty rear axles, larger rear drum brakes, and front disc brakes. All 1965 models were painted Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue stripes, while the 1966 model year brought more colors to the car. The GT350 continued in 1967, 1968 and 1969 with more cosmetic changes that performance updates. The GT350 moniker disappeared until 2011, when it returned for the fifth-generation Mustang. As the redesigned pony rolls into dealerships for the 2015 model year, the Shelby GT350 has made yet another comeback as a track-prepped version of the sixth-gen Mustang.
Introduced for the 2016 model year, the first Shelby Mustang GT350 to feature an independent rear suspension is Dearborn's answer to the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28. The body panels were reshaped into a more aerodynamic and aggressive shape, including a completely new front section, while the GT's standard 5.0-liter V-8 was replaced by a slightly larger unit specifically developed for this muscle car. But enough with the spoilers. Keep reading to find out everything there is to know about the new Shelby GT350.
Updated 06/28/2016: Ford dropped a new video featuring David Patterson "That Dude In Blue" tackling the GT350 Time Attack at the Ford Performance Octane Academy. Hit "play" to watch the new video.
Click past the jump to read more about the 2016 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350
May 9, 2016 09:00 by Mark McNabb
Carroll Shelby certainly created a name for himself in the 1960s, not the least of his accomplishments being the 1-2-3 win at the 24 Hours of LeMans in 1966. That marked the first time an American car had won the iconic race. Shelby's fame as a car builder skyrocketed in the fallout. To help celebrate the Shelby on his 85th birthday, Shelby Distribution USA and Shelby Automobiles reproduced 255 examples of the GT40 race car for the 2009 model year.
The car was offered the three color schemes, each mimicking the three racing liveries that saw action in the 1966 Le Mans race. In total, 85 examples of each were built. Each car could customized to have either left- or right-hand drive, and were completely road-legal. Each car received a Shelby Automobiles MSO and sales were recorded in the Shelby Registry, making the whole process even more historical. A dash plaque records each car's build number and authenticity as a legitimate and licensed replica.
The design of the replica Ford GT40 is an exact copy of the originals', though these 2009 examples were constructed from electro-galvanized sheet steel. This helps prevent rust, ensuring each car lasts for decades to come. The pieces were also laser cut to the exact measurements of the originals.
The only kicker to the MKII GT40 – it was only offered without an engine. Yep, in order to skirt emissions and crash testing regulations, the car was sold as a rolling chassis. Customers were expected to install their own engine, which of course, should only be a 427 Ford V-8. Anything else would be heresy. Those who wanted to track their Shelby MKII GT40 could opt for the available race version. The package included a roll bar, fuel cell, and air conditioner delete.
1964 - 1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe
March 31, 2016 12:00 by Mark McNabb
Caroll Shelby cherished one dream while racing in Europe and North and South America throughout the 1950s; building the world's fastest sports car. By 1956 he had already come up with a name for his car, it would be called the Cobra. Soon after his 1959 victory at the 24 Hours of LeMans for Aston Martin, Shelby was struck by heart problems. Reluctant to do so, he was forced to give up racing as a driver. This lifestyle setback turned out for the best, however, as Shelby had the opportunity to pursue his Cobra-building dreams.
A few years earlier and on the other side of the globe, John Tojeiro designed a small sports car, which sold under the AC Ace name. The open-top car was a simple tube-frame chassis with a Bristol 2.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine derived from the BMW M328 engine. The lightweight combination made the Ace a moderately successful racer. However, its success was jeopardized when BMW began phasing out the 2.0-liter. Other engines were tested, including American V-8s, but the AC Ace's future seemed dim. So dim in fact, Tojeiro decided to end production of the car.
That's when Shelby heard about the AC Ace and its lightweight design. He immediately contacted AC, along with his long-time associates at Ford Motor Company. He convinced AC to continue constructing the Ace and Ford to supply special versions of its Fairlane engine for installation in the AC chassis. Shelby and his team of engineers and builders shoehorned the V-8 into an AC at Shelby's Venice, California shop. Of course, these early AC Ace cars were the roadsters that became known as the Shelby AC Cobra. The cars enjoyed a successful racing career, but could never outrun Enzo Ferrari, Shelby's longtime Le Means rival, and his Ferrari 250 GTO.
That's where the Shelby Daytona Coupe comes in. Shelby had Pete Brock design a more aerodynamic body for the AC Ace – one that would allow for higher top speeds at Le Mans' Mulsanne Straight. The design worked, allowing the coupe to hit 190 mph. The car's debut race would be the 1964 Daytona Continental 2000 at the famed Daytona international Speedway in Florida.
2007 Shelby Cobra GT500
Ford reignites the high-horsepower pony wars
February 19, 2016 11:00 by Mark McNabb
Ford Motor Company and Carol Shelby have a long and rich history together. Shelby, a WWII flight instructor and test pilot turned professional racecar driver, started his company named Shelby America company in 1962 building a modified version of the AC Cobra. Shelby transformed the small, European roadster into an American muscle car thanks to a Ford V-8. He soon turned his attention to other vehicles as well, including the then-new Ford Mustang.
Shelby's relationship with the Mustang would be his most iconic. His first would be the 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350. It was followed by the Shelby Mustang GT500 in 1967 and the GT500KR in 1968. After 1969, Shelby stopped modifying the pony cars, but not before making a name for himself.
It was in 2005 that Shelby decided to revive his Ford heritage. The fifth generation Mustang had just been released and its retro design begged for Shelby's touch. Working with Ford's SVT team, Shelby and the crew developed the GT500 – a supercharged V-8 Mustang with 450 horsepower, a matching amount of torque, upgraded suspension components, brakes from Brembo, and a bespoke exterior treatment that make the Shelby Cobra GT500 unique. The car didn't hit showrooms until the 2007 model year, and within that development time, the GT500's horsepower had grown to an even 500 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque.
The GT500 was the most powerful production Mustang Ford had ever created and helped reignite the high-horsepower wars between Detroit's Big Three – Chevy, Dodge, and Ford. So without further introductions, let's take a look at the 2007 Shelby Cobra GT500.
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12 Takeaways From the 2020 Grammy Nominations
No country nods for Lil Nas X, a major milestone for Billie Eilish and Lizzo, a surreal Michelle Obama matchup, and more
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We break down the 2020 Grammy field, running down some noteworthy stats and achievements, and looking at one of the strangest matchups.
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With today's unveiling of the 2020 Grammy nominations, high-profile snubs like Taylor Swift and BTS have attracted the most attention. But there's plenty more to look for among the field of nominees. Here are 12 noteworthy takeaways.
1. Two artists racked up nominations in the four major categories — a Grammy first.
For breakout acts, the ultimate Grammy achievement is landing nominations in all four major categories — Song, Record, and Album of the Year, and Best New Artist. It's happened only sporadically in the past — Bobbie Gentry in 1967, the Carpenters in 1970, Cyndi Lauper in 1984, Amy Winehouse in 2007, and Sam Smith in 2015. This year, not one but two artists — Billie Eilish and Lizzo — have pulled it off, no doubt helped by the fact that the number of acts that can be nominated in each category has risen from five to seven. The odds that either will run off with all four are slim (Smith came close, winning Song, Record, and Best New Artist), but it's a landmark moment nonetheless.
2. With a Song of the Year win, Taylor Swift could stand alone.
Song of the Year is a category that recognizes songwriters (as opposed to Record of the Year, which bows to the songs themselves) and in recent years, the songwriting field has been dominated by songwriting teams. Over the past 10 years, this trophy has been shared by an average of almost four songwriters each, each year, so Swift could this year possibly break that trend by winning a Grammy in the category for "Lover" all by herself. The last single songwriter to do so was Winehouse for "Rehab" in 2008. But even then, the odds are slim, since Ed Sheeran, Hozier, and Sara Bareilles, among others, have been nominated by themselves in the category and lost in recent years.
3. Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" caused a country radio controversy — but didn't get any country Grammy nominations.
"Old Town Road" earned Lil Nas X a jolt of free publicity when it was unceremoniously booted from the country charts earlier this year, tossing some gas on the eternally smoldering argument about who actually gets to qualify as country. After dominating most of 2019, it's now rightly included among the top all-genre Grammy nominees, but surprisingly didn't receive a single nomination in country (nor, for that matter, in rap). Considering that the song won a CMA Award last week, it's mystifying that a majority of Grammy voters took it the other direction.
4. Rosalía broke the Grammys' Hispanic quarantine with a Best New Artist nod.
At the 2020 Grammy Awards, Latin music is in a state of quarantine. Things seemed to look up in 2019, when "I Like It," the hit song by Cardi B, J Balvin, and Bad Bunny, received the nomination for Record of the Year. But in spite of skyrocketing streaming numbers and a growing ubiquity even in Anglophone pop culture, not a single Hispanic artist has made the cut for the night's most prestigious awards: including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, nor Album of the Year. Barcelona native Rosalía, however, is the only Spanish-language recording artist — as well as the first ever — to break into the general category with a Best New Artist nod.
5. Rodgers & Hammerstein are cool again.
Nobody was really worried about the reputation of the Rodgers & Hammerstein catalog from the Golden Age of Broadway musicals. Then Ariana Grande's team reached out looking for permission to release a new song based around the melody of "My Favorite Things," the classic composition from the 1959 musical The Sound of Music. Now "7 Rings" is nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. On top of that, the current dark, brilliant remake of Oklahoma! now on Broadway — which features a seven-piece band performing the enduring classics in an Americana roots-arrangement — is nominated for Best Musical Theater Album, making the corny seem cool 60 years later.
6. Billy Ray Cyrus is country music's Forrest Gump, always in the right place at the right time.
Let's all take a second to marvel at the ways Billy Ray Cyrus has been intersecting with popular culture for nearly 30 years. His 1992 juggernaut "Achy Breaky Heart" was a goofy song, sure, but its release coincided perfectly with the rise of line dancing as well as country music as an institutional heavyweight. His early acting efforts (remember Doc?) also introduced the world to the talents of his daughter Miley, whose artistic evolution continues to fascinate. In 2019, he's right back at the center of the conversation thanks to his role in Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road," which has been the musical story of 2019 and just earned the singer his first Grammy nominations in 25 years.
7. Want an R&B nomination? Sing a duet.
The key to a Best R&B Performance nomination this year was strength in numbers: Four of the five tracks up for an award in the category featured two vocalists. Duets have always been useful for cross-pollinating fanbases; this may be more true than ever in the streaming era, when a curiosity listen comes at zero extra cost. The only R&B singer in this category who didn't need a partner in crime was Lucky Daye. He garnered four total nominations on Wednesday, marking him as an academy favorite.
8. Michelle Obama is facing off against John Waters and the Beastie Boys.
What do Orson Welles, Joan Rivers, and Bill Clinton have in common? They've all won Grammys in the Best Spoken Word Album category. This year will be an especially nail-biting competition when former First Lady and America's Role Model Michelle Obama faces off against the Prince of Puke, John Waters, and the Beastie Boys, among others. Obama has an edge — her husband has won twice in this category already — but the Beastie Boys did put out Rolling Stone's Audiobook of the Year in 2018 and Waters will forever proudly accept the title of "The People's Pervert," so it's anyone's trophy to win.
9. The rock categories continue to miss the mark.
The Grammys' Rock Album category rewards chart-topping acts over critical successes, which means that more critically lauded acts tend to get marginalized. Maybe it's due to the ever-growing muddiness of the "Alternative" genre that "indie rock" bands like Big Thief are nominated for Best Alternative Album instead of Rock — alongside artists who fall on the more "indie" side of the scale, Thom Yorke and Bon Iver included. The Rock Album category itself is usually largely male, with the exception this year of the Cranberries, and arena act-centric. True innovators in rock today — including Sharon Van Etten, Charly Bliss, Priests, and many more — are missing.
10. The Americana nominees are surprisingly diverse.
Since its inception in 2010, the Best Americana Album category has become something of a refuge for Sixties-era veterans like Levon Helm and Mavis Staples. But this year's Americana nominees represent a fresh crop of millennial artists of color like J.S. Ondara, Rhiannon Giddens, and Our Native Daughters (which includes Giddens) — not to mention Best New Artist nominee Yola — who are currently helping steer the genre away from its white Nashville roots. Not a single artist of color under the age of 70 has ever won an Americana Grammy. This could be the year that finally changes.
11. Lil Nas X's nominations are a victory for queer artists.
After Lil Nas X came out on June 30th, the final day of LGBTQ Pride month celebrations, the 20-year-old became the biggest openly gay pop star in the world. Now he's nominated for six Grammys, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best New Artist. Those nominations tie him with Frank Ocean's six nominations in 2012 for Channel Orange, another out artist who was nominated in those same categories. The fact that Lil Nas has done it by mixing country and hip-hop, genres that have historically snubbed queer artists, has been groundbreaking — although he's not nominated in either of those two categories.
12. Elton should be proud of his protégé.
British actor Taron Egerton has been singing Elton John's songs to promote Rocketman, the big-budget biopic in which he stars as Reginald Kenneth Dwight as he's catapulted to superstardom, since earlier this year. Unlike in Bohemian Rhapsody, where Rami Malek lip-synced to recordings by Freddie Mercury, Egerton does all of his own singing and now has been nominated for it in the Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media (a.k.a. the movie soundtrack) category. The irony may be that Elton himself didn't get a nomination, but it also means his protégé has the right stuff. The fact that Egerton is up against Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper for A Star Is Born, however, may mean it's all a moot point.
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That aphorism doesn't seem as overwhelming as the call of Isaiah or the Galilean fishermen. Nonetheless their call is a mirror of our own call to discipleship.
But be assured that the biblical prophets and early disciples were often more reluctant than we might at first realize. Most of the early prophets initially demurred, using a variety of excuses; too young, too inexperienced, too sinful. But God would not accept such flimsy excuses, because it was not about them. It was about the Word of God, which didn't need a whole lot from the human voice to be effective.
This proclamation at the beginning of Christ's public ministry is our charge as well. We were anointed in our baptism and we are sent to minister in his name. This is not an option. It is a mandate. So often we lull ourselves into a complacency of negative discipleship: we observe all the "thou shalt nots" and fail to see the flip side of those commands as positive action. Discipleship is not so much about "not doing something" as it is being proactively involved in building a world of peace and justice.
In spite of our inexperience, our age – too young or too old – or our perceived lack of talent, even our sinfulness, each one of us should be willing to accept the call and say "Here I am Lord, send me." We should not see in these Scriptures the opportunity to appeal for more vocations to the priesthood. That would be another cop out: leaving the task to someone else. The decline in the number of active clergy and religious in recent years is a clarion call from the Holy Spirit to all the faithful to embrace their discipleship more fully than ever before.
In any given parish there are opportunities to embrace the call to "follow me." Youth ministry or religious education does not need a cleric or religious. A lay person freely visiting the sick and imprisoned is a powerful act of a faithful disciple. The spontaneous act of compassion or concern for the sick, the elderly is the powerful testimony of a welcoming faith community. There is a place for the St. Vincent DePaul Society and a Stephen's Ministry, but the list of organized ministries in a parish should never be seen as the hallmark of its involvement in building the reign of God. Do we really have to be told to greet one another at the beginning of the Liturgy. Shouldn't that be a natural response as the community gathers?
What God asked of Isaiah, what Jesus asks of the fishermen is also asked of each one of us. The call to discipleship is a way of life, not an organized project. Each one of us in any number of ways each day can be the Good News. A family member, a neighbor, a colleague, a stranger are all valid recipients of the Good News. Those specifically singled out by Isaiah, those most in need, should be our greatest concern. With as many as seventy percent of registered Catholics not attending church regularly, we must all know at least one of them. For whatever reason they are absent from the worshiping community, they should be the primary recipients of our being Good News! And that's where you and I (mostly you) come in.
with people or a self-absorbed group made up of a chosen few.
life, for dialogue, proclamation, charitable outreach, worship and celebration.


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1. Cut 8 pieces of paper into 4cm x 8cm rectangles.
2. Fold the rectangle in half lengthways.
3. Fold it in half the other way.
4. Open it out again and fold the corners up.
You are folding from the open end up toward the folded end.
5. Fold it back in half again.
6. Do the same with each of your eight pieces of paper.
7. One by one you'll need to fit the pieces of paper inside each other until you have a complete circle.
8. Now you can attach a piece of ribbon and hang it on your tree.
Do you have a Christmas tree up yet at your house?


I wanted to work on a more abstract-ish figurative acrylic painting tonight. I used large brushes to try and keep things loose. This was a fun painting to do and I'm happy with the results.
Last night I went to my Art class for the first time since burying my father. I can see that my world will be divided into before my Dad died and after. I struggled in class for the first time in a long time. I questioned why I was taking an abstract class when I'm a realistic painter naturally. Is there some method in my madness of trying to force growth through discomfort? Or am I just putting myself in another place where I don't fit in? Anyway, the resulting painting was full or harsh shapes, lines, and color. A painting of discomfort and struggle. I might paint over it, but I'm posting it here first. Here's my painting baby.


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Q: Custom AdapterView respond to its adapter's notifyDataSetChanged() I am creating a custom adapter view. What I'm missing as a final step is to make it respond to its adapter's notifyDataSetChanged() method.
When the data change e.g.:
myArrayOfData.remove(0); // remove first object
myAwesomeAdapter.notifyDataSetChanged();

I have to create a layout with the new, updated, data.
My question is should I add a listener (if so which listener and binded on which object)? Or should I override a method in my AdapterView (if so which)? I find the docs quite blurry here.
After the AdapterView has been notified for the changes as well, I will redraw the layout e.g. requestLayout();

A: You should override the setAdapter method in your custom AdapterView and register/unregister a DataSetObserver, something like:
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        @Override
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            requestLayout();
        }

        @Override
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    @Override
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issues that have been raised in relation to the 9/11 attacks.
conviction at a later point.
In a police investigation, you have the 'story' told by the participants.
own working assumptions of what actually happened.
police investigation stage - not the courtroom stage.
warrants based on reasonable investigatory assumptions.
reasonable doubt, or on the preponderance of the evidence.
So at this stage, we are looking at the official story, and the holes in it.
investigation would-- what actually happened on 9/11.
refine them with a firm basis of evidence for another report.
But we will also have many specific topics which examine one issue.
investigation, then suggest one or more topics HERE.
happened on the day, etc..
That should compliment this mostly issue-specific Investigation section.
information in the actual post --rather than just reference it externally.
Include the link anyway, but external links may go down.
(just keep photos below 300k max).
and click the Img button to surround the link with image tags.
uploaded to BreakForNews. Until we get a way to store photos online.
don't have the links --you should post your opinion anyway.


We are surrounded by boundless expressions of art, framed by our own experience and colored by our perspective. It exists because we do. Paul Chelko lived a life without boundaries through his art. With love as the message, whether painted, sculpted, written or spoken, Paul saw and revealed beauty in everything he touched and everyone he met. Art is transformative and empowering. The Chelko Foundation promotes, encourages and supports art in all forms.
Working with and through established charitable organizations The Chelko Foundation both serves and supports the larger community. As a global organization, the Chelko Foundation message of empowerment reaches thousands of people and the art it supports has made a measurable and profound affect on the lives of many.
"Until women are free, no one is free". The message is clear and the Chelko Foundation is committed to teaching others, through art, that discrimination, violence and oppression only serve to hold us back. To affect a positive change in the way we view others and ourselves and live as expressions of love in a world of creative opportunity.
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The Chelko Foundation is proud of the work we do and we are even more proud of the groups and organizations we work with. While it is impossible to claim victory over the issues that plague women in our community and throughout the world, we can be proud of the things we have been able to accomplish through our outreach, fundraising and awareness initiatives. We thank everyone who has supported our mission and we look forward to working with you all as we continue to empower women through art, education and partnership.
Janan and her fellow Junior Company members recently trained with dancers from Emory University's dance program during a partnership that spanned several weeks. Dance students from Emory ma to Moving in the Spirit and were paired with Junior company dancers. Each pair learned about a pioneering female choreographer from dance history, then created movement in the style of that choreographer. Our Junior Company girls then visited Emory University, where they toured the college campus, took workshops in the state-of-the-art Schwartz Center, and taught their own original movement to dance students at Emory. Junior Company dancers shared that the experience was incredibly uplifting for them, boosting confidence in their dancing, creative instincts and teaching abilities.
Supporters like you ensure our students continue to receive such life-changing opportunities. You absolutely make a difference.
Thank you for uplifting our young leaders.
the Beauty From Within Day was truly a joy. You have been such a great role model and inspiration to our mothers in recovery. Thank you so much for all your time and talents.
The Tootsies Event last Thursday was a magical night for Reconnecting Families and even more so for our moms who magically became runway models. the warmth, kindness and guidance you gave each mom gave her the confidence to walk the runway. your encouragement gave them the strength to show all who were present just how beautiful they are.
The Chelko foundation's goal is to empower women who might not otherwise be empowered to be the amazing women they are meant to be. Our Court with the support of Reconnecting Families seeks to take drug addicted moms and provide treatment and hold them accountable. That is to "empower" them to become good, clean and sober mothers.
I am confident that after Thursday night each mom feels and knows she is beautiful. She also now has the confidence and beauty from within to get through each day, even the tough days. This is true empowerment! Thank you.
I look forward to our continued partnership with Chelko. We cannot wait for you to meet the other amazing moms in our Family Dependency Treatment Court.
Your girl was indeed touched by an angel, as were we all, and look at that talent!!
Could Paul be saying Hi to all of us with the message delivered by just one of the beautiful ladies he loved? Could he be saying, "I got your number…I got your back?" Now go follow your heart. Just do it!" Paul was Nike before Nike.
I just wanted to say hi and to also let you guys know that I just paid one third of my tuition left to finish my Master of Science in Entrepreneurship degree with the money I made doing your trade show! I just wanted to let you guys know how much I appreciate it. I'll have a Master's degree by April 2015! If you can let Peter know, that would be awesome too! Thanks again and I hope you are doing well!
There are two simple (but big) reasons why I support the Chelko Foundation. I have witnessed the passionate and selfless levels of dedication given by Chelko's director (and it's team) to uphold and achieve their mission. Secondly, and most significantly, I've met some of the women whose lives have been touched by Chelko's efforts and their happiness is all the evidence anyone needs to know that this is a group worth supporting.
ON behalf of POOIA (Professional Organization of Iranian Americans) we would like to extend to you our appreciation for taking part in supporting Reconnecting Families at Tootsies event on August 22, 2013.
Our Iranian-American community opened its heart and came together, united to serve mothers who are recovering from drug abuse.
Your participants and their generosity made that night possible, creating an unforgettable evening and an opportunity for our community to make a difference in the lives of those in need.
Thanks to the generous commitment that the Chelko Foundation makes to supporting the community, we are able to impact even more families in need of help," said Executive Director Jeanine Chambers. "It was a unique night showcasing amazing talent from artists around the world. The $10,000 raised at Living Art America's Bodies as a Work of Art 2013 will be used to help arrange 40 mission flights for patients in need of lifesaving medical treatment that isn't available in their local area. At Angel Flight, we know that illness is stopped by boundaries – whether they are geographic or financial in nature – and we believe that cures shouldn't be either. Thank you, Chelko Foundation, for helping make hope soar for these families.
I support the Chelko Foundation because it has created an innovative organization and built a living legacy. They raise money by celebrating the joy of self expression and give grants that enable women to achieve their vision and dreams. A perfect balance.
I support the Chelko Foundation because I believe in their Mission; a world free of gender bias.
Again Ms. Layne I thank you so much. I went and paid the tuition today. I thank you. I thank you. I thank you. I hope I never forget this day and how The Chelko Foundation helped me. One day I hope to be there for you how you have been here for me.
Thank you for the best-ever fashion show. We appreciate all you did to support Wine, Women and Shoes. You went above and beyond in your support and introductions to all of the designers. Again, thanks for everything. We will be calling soon to plan next year!