Because of the unique background in Tibet, travelers should plan the tour in Tibet in advance. Because you are required to have Tibet Travel Permit, but this permit can only be applied by a Tibetan tour company. The application of this permit is very complex and time-consuming. Normally, it takes the agency twelve days to apply for this permit. What's more, booking a local hotel always takes you several days.
There are two main gateways for tourists to enter Tibet. The first way is to enter Tibet from China. If you travel to Tibet from China, you should apply for Chinese Visa firstly in your own country. If you travel to Tibet from Nepal, you should apply for Group Tourist Visa. For all foreigners, Tibet Travel Permit is the obligatory document no matter you enter Tibet from China or Nepal. Tibet Travel Permit is very important. It is needed when you board on the flight or train, check in the hotel, visit scenic spots, etc. Besides those permits, you also required to have Alien's Travel Permit and Military Permit when traveling to some remote Tibetan areas.
The best Tibet tour time is from May to October. During this period, the weather is warm and comfortable. The content of the oxygen content is higher than other months. Travelers must be stunned by the attractive natural scenery. If you want to save money, you can also choose to travel to Tibet in winter. Winter is the slack tourist season, so the price of the entrance fare, vehicle, accommodation, etc is less than the peak tourists season. Some attractions are even in free. If you visit Tibet in winter, Lhasa is the ideal place to go. The temperature in Lhasa is higher than other remote Tibetan areas. The average temperature in the daytime is about ten degrees, while it will drop to zero degrees at night. You should wear some warm and thick clothes after sunset.
Foreigners are not allowed to travel to Tibet in February and May because of the celebration of the grand Tibetan New Year. Thus, you should avoid the two months.
Due to the high altitude in Tibet, travelers may suffer from the high altitude sickness. Main symptoms are a headache, nausea, fatigue, insomnia and panting. Thus, before entering Tibet, please bring some medicine with you.
Due to the thick air in Tibet, the sun rays on Tibetan plateau is strong than other places. Travelers should take some items to protect your skin, such as sunglasses, caps, and tan lotion are necessary to prevent sunburnt on the plateau.
Due to the big difference between the daytime and the night, warm and waterproof jackets are recommended, and down-padded garments are suitable for traveling to Ngari or for mountaineering.
Compared with taking a flight to Tibet, taking a train to Tibet is the best way for tourists. There are two main reasons. The first reason is to adapt to the high altitude sickness during the train journey. The second reason is to enjoy the charming natural scenery along the Qinghai Tibet Railway.


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Myroslav Deda (; born 28 May 1999 in Ukraine) is a professional Ukrainian football midfielder who plays for FC Volyn Lutsk in the Ukrainian Premier League.

Career
Deda is a product of the BRW-VIK and Volyn Youth Sportive School Systems. Then he signed a professional contract with  FC Volyn Lutsk in the Ukrainian Premier League.

He made his debut in the Ukrainian Premier League for FC Volyn on 26 November 2016, playing in the match against FC Dynamo Kyiv.

His twin brother Yaroslav is also a professional footballer.

References

External links
Profile at Official FFU Site (Ukr)

Living people
1999 births
Ukrainian footballers
Association football midfielders
Ukrainian Premier League players
FC Volyn Lutsk players
Twin sportspeople
Ukrainian twins
Sportspeople from Lviv Oblast

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It was something I hadn't seen in ages: an unimpeded view of the sunrise. In a simple sense, it always reminded me of brightly lit watercolors seeping with subtlety across a gauzy-purplish palette that, at some magical moment I always seemed to miss, was suddenly brought to life. And in the seconds that I was just starting to process that thought—boom!—there's the deep-orange sun climbing with deceptive speed into the sky, making all the accomplishments in the history of mankind pale in comparison (with the obvious exception of the coronation of Barack Obama; I'm no racist, pal).
I had been off of third shifts for a while now, just long enough to get back to a normal sleep schedule, and apparently long enough to have forgotten something I took for granted after the fourth, fifth, or ninth year on midnight shift: seeing the sun at the end of the day, the final underscoring of how backwards our job was as compared to most.
Such a fan of this event was I that on some nights I would ease my patrol car down a boat ramp just north of the Chickamauga Dam right down to the water's edge so my view would contain as few man-made structures as possible. Seeing the sun creep above a ridge across from me while the temperature differences in the lake water and the air above it created a fine smoky mist was as close to a primordial view as I was going to get on this salary, so I always treasured it. God help the drunk that stumbled into me on these mornings while I attended my church. It never happened, but I considered the "if's" of that potentially innocent transgression more than once.
I get why primitive man and bicyclists considered our sun a deity; it really does seem to be alive during those moments that a trick of the light refracting through our atmosphere allows it to seem 10 times larger than normal, yet still (reasonably) safe to stare at directly. It's like a magnanimous gesture on its part, allowing eye contact for a few seconds before it resumes its supreme position above our heads in silence, like a passive parent whose patience you dare not try. Then, after those few minutes have passed, so does the feeling of awe and it's just back to looking for your shades and making sure the aluminum foil on your bedroom window isn't compromised so you can up your chances of a few hours of sleep before the normal world again demands your presence.
But why all this discussion about the plasma ball in the sky? Heh. I actually had to stop myself to ask, but the answer is simple.
Cops have lots of unanswered questions, unfinished stories to deal with that stay tucked away in the recesses of their minds (those that still have them). The ones that have the attention span of a hamster do quite well, but those of us with a tendency to intensely scrutinize things (OK, "obsess"), well … I can't speak for all, but I think I am drawn to the sunrise because it wordlessly provides a tool that they never tell you about in the academy: perspective.
You see, that same sun has risen and set countless times over this rapidly shrinking world of ours. It has cast its light over wastelands of ice millennia before there was an atmosphere to speak of, over giant reptiles and primitive humanoids wearing clothes made from animal skins, and for quite some time, over nothing at all. And one day, its light won't be shining on us, either, despite our sense of self-importance as a species. We're all temporary. And therefore so are our concerns.
Take it from an expert: Perspective is mandatory training in the game of life.


How is this any different than us here in NYC going Indigenous Students for Nuclear Disarmament, or Women for Middle East Justice, or whatever other noble causes happen to be marching in the city that day, and inviting them to march to Liberty? It may be an unwise move on behalf of Occupy Berkeley or Eugene, but that's up to each place's General Assembly to decide, no? I think we should definitely send out notice to the smaller (i.e., non-Wall St) occupations warning them against co-opting, and telling them that because of the national (and global) reach of the Occupy movement, they're probably a bigger deal (in terms of media attention, and that of the general public) than whatever other groups they're partnering with, and to keep that in mind when discussing partnerships. However, I would love to see smaller occupations that may be nimbler at decision-making start to take up more specific causes (maybe Cleveland decides to do some stuff in terms of protecting organizing rights for labor, or San Diego does a special focus on military recruiting facilities, or whatever.) Am I wrong; should the local ones not be doing this kind of thing?
FYI, here is how MoveOn is working on the local level to co-opt. This was sent to the organizers of #OCCUPYBERKELEY. Notice how they are trying to turn Oct 15 into a rally for themselves. I assume these kinds of "friendly" emails are being sent out to occupations across the country. They want to steal our momentum to revive their dead campaign.
We've been organizing a BIG Jobs Not Cuts march and rally since August, and it's in Oakland, Oct. 15, 1 pm, starting at Laney College. Can you have your OccupyBerkeley rally join us, and we can then join you, to make both actions bigger and better? All the Bay Area labor councils, MoveOn/Rebuild the Dream, peace, environmental, youth, senior, and political groups have endorsed the Jobs Not Cuts protest, and we need you, too. See all the details at www.jobs-not-cuts.org.
Our plan is to march from Laney to Frank Ogawa Plaza, stopping at the Federal Building to symbolically nail our list of demands to Congress's door.
We've been sending out press releases and calendar listings, and all our participating groups are publicizing the protest to their members. I'm so sorry that you didn't get the word before planning your action, but I hope we can join forces and make lemonade out of this lemon of a conflict.
OccupyWallSt.org is prepared to help. Our website gets ~300,000 visitors a day and we are ready to make a very strong statement against any group attempting to drown out the voices of the people. This movement will be co-opted over our dead bodies.


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Six unusual complaints filed against telecom companies to the CRTC
TORONTO — Consumers lodged hundreds of complaints against telecom companies between January and August of 2013. Here are six of the more unusual complaints, obtained by The Canadian Press through an Access to Information request:
No answer on Halloween:
— One person alleges Bell accidentally cancelled their phone service instead of renewing their contract. "They shut my service off the night of Halloween, and I was supposed to pick up my girlfriend when she called. … My girlfriend was also out of contact with me and waiting alone outside on Halloween."
Bell said it investigates and tries to resolve all service complaints. It said it can't look into how a specific complaint was handled without identifying information, which was redacted by the CRTC. In regards to this complaint, the CRTC said it does not intervene in issues such as retail rates, equipment, billing, marketing practices and quality of service.
Flipping the bird:
— Another complaint alleges Telus trucks have been speeding in his neighbourhood. The complainant says he hasn't been able to get in touch with a manager and the client representative he spoke to laughed at him. When he told one of the trucks to slow down, the Telus employees allegedly gave him the finger.
Speaking generally and not about the specific complaint, Telus spokesman Shawn Hall said the company expects its technicians to provide a high level of customer service, but that they are a large organization and won't always be perfect. He said they try to resolve such instances right away. The CRTC said the complaint was outside its scope.
Blowing the horn:
— A complainant alleges Telus told them restoration would take weeks after its workers interrupted service for nine customers while installing equipment. The complainant says they look after a young woman with multiple sclerosis.
"She has been using an air horn to get our attention, which I'm sure is annoying the neighbours. Last week our 7-year-old grandson was sick at school and they couldn't reach us. … We need our phone back."
In a response to the CRTC, Telus said it expedited the repairs, although clients were still without service for more than two weeks. The complainant received a one-month credit for roughly $63 plus tax. Hall, the Telus spokesman, said the company operates in rural areas where there is no full-time technician and if a customer loses service, its policy is to send a technician to the site immediately. He said the incident is likely due to human error.
Closed account:
— Another person alleges that during the four months since his wife died, Bell has phoned him repeatedly to get him to pay and close the account — despite the client saying he already did that. "Losing my wife of 45 years was hard enough, but dealing with ineptitude like this makes it even harder."
Bell said it can't provide comment on what happened with the specific complaint because it would need to know the identity of the complainant, which was redacted by the CRTC. But Bell said it investigates and works to resolve all complaints it receives. The CRTC noted that the complaint was sent to Bell CEO George Cope and it was copied on it. The CRTC said the file was closed.
Mobile home park outage:
— A complaint from the owner of a mobile home park alleges up to 20 residents were without service for months. The complainant says they spoke to Telus about repairs, but the company kept delaying.
The CRTC forwarded the request to Telus and asked the carrier to provide a report to the agency within 20 days. Hall, the Telus spokesman, said that during service outages in rural areas where there is no full-time technician, the company aims to send an employee to restore service as soon as possible, adding that any delays are likely due to scheduling errors by dispatchers. "Our focus is on minimizing that."
Breaking the door:
— A complainant alleges a Rogers technician who came to install service to his or her home damaged a door. The company allegedly refused to compensate the customer for the broken door.
The CRTC said it provided the complainant with a contact number for Rogers. Rogers did not respond to the specific allegations contained in the complaint but a spokesman said in an email that it takes all complaints seriously. "We investigate all complaints and work to make things right," Kevin Spafford said.
Alexandra Posadzki, The Canadian Press
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I hope you find great value in these Quotes about Misfortune from my large collection of inspirational quotes and motivational sayings.
but great minds rise above them.
than the sudden jolt of misfortune.
can put himself in the spectator's place and laugh at his own misfortune.
office of Chief Executive without any previous political training.
right is no guarantee against misfortune.
Do you best and forget the consequences.
reason throughout the course of life.
everyone can have good posture.
understanding and the overview into the realities of the world.
do I see a misfortune.
unhappiness of the fool are based upon convention.
to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'.
from a short-term misfortune into a career choice.
Much talking is the cause of danger.
Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.
The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage.
Other birds, without speech, fly freely about.
or misfortune, we think we shall be satisfied on the day it ceases.
has got used to not suffering one wants something else.
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Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S. r.l. — італійська компанія-виробник легких приватних літаків. Заснована в 1986 році братами Луїджі і Джованні  Паскале спочатку як виробник комплектуючих для авіапромисловості. Розташована в Капуї (провінція Неаполь, Італія). Є найбільшим виробником літаків малої авіації (LSA) у світі. Літаки Tecnam перебувають на службі ВВС Камбоджі та Домініканської Республіки як патрульні і навчальні літаки. Ведеться розробка військових платформ Tecnam MRI і Tecnam MMA на базі Tecnam P2006T.

Історія
Наприкінці 1940-х років Луїджі Паскале працював асистентом легендарного авіатора, професора Умберто Нобіле, в Неаполітанському університеті. Першим літаком, який Луїджі сконструював спільно зі своїм братом Джованні, став P48 Astore, що піднявся в повітря 2 квітня 1951 року. Надалі брати сконструювали ще кілька спортивних літаків, у тому числі P55 Tornado, що неодноразово перемагав у різних змаганнях.

У 1957 році Луїджі і Джованні заснували Partenavia, свою першу авіапромислову компанію, яка виробляла як комплектуючі для авіапромисловості, так і власні літаки, найвідомішим з яких став Partenavia P. 68, виготовлений в кількості понад 400 примірників.

У ході націоналізації авіаційної промисловості в Італії компанія в 1981 році стала частиною Aeritalia, яку в свою чергу поглинув конгломерат Finmeccanica.

У березні 1986 року брати заснували компанію Tecnam, що як і раніше, одночасно робила комплектуючі для авіапромисловості і свої власні літаки. Перший літак Tecnam P92 — став комерційно успішним: було продано понад 2500 примірників, в даний момент випускається вже шосте покоління цієї моделі.

У 2012 році інвестиційний фонд Fondo Italiano di Investimento вклав в компанію 6,5 мільйонів євро. До цього моменту компанія виробила понад 3400 літаків, що експлуатуються в 50 країнах світу. Понад 90% обороту компанії становить експорт.

У 2014 році на авіашоу AERO Friedrichshafen 90-річному Луїджі Паскале був вручений Почесний приз журналу .

Після смерті Джованні підприємство очолює його син Паоло Паскале.

Літаки компанії
  та його модифікації

 Tecnam P2012 Traveller
  (Multi Mission Aircraft)
 Tecnam MRI (Maritime Reconnaissance Intelligence)

Цікаві факти
 Луїджі Паскале заснував факультет газодинаміки та авіаконструювання в Неаполітанському університеті.
 Наприкінці 1940-х — початку 1950-х Луїджі Паскале працював разом з легендарним повітроплавцем і дослідником Умберто Нобіле в Неаполітанському університеті.

Примітки

Авіабудівні компанії Італії
Підприємства, засновані 1986
Підприємства за алфавітом
Літаки Tecnam


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A Helping Hand
Amidst the wildfire crisis in Lytton, we were able to put the Windshark into action to help families stay connected during this difficult time.
See news article linked below:
https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/carriers/telus/telus-supports-lytton-wildfires-wireless-overages-waived-sets-up-mobile-cell-tower/
New Member of the Team
Glenn Kyllonen, CEO and Founder of Headwind Technologies Ltd. wishes to welcome Anthony Bing as our new President and Chief Operating Officer. Anthony brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to bear from his extensive history in manufacturing and management as a former General Manager and Director of Operations for Surespan & then Surerus, a billion-dollar company. Anthony oversaw operations and installations ranging from $30 million to $300 million and worked within management of projects of over $1 Billion recently. As an entrepreneur Anthony built his equipment business into a $46 million venture and intends to do the same for Headwind. Anthony holds degrees in Business Entrepreneurship, Accounting and Economics and has completed 1/3 of his Master's in Business Management through Harvard University. Working closely with Glenn, Anthony will make Headwind the first choice in wind power generated technologies starting with our Windshark 20 and Windshark 30. By spearheading the launch of our low wind turbines to the forefront Headwind will make our green technologies accessible for public and business consumers alike.
On a second very exciting note, Headwind will be starting to manufacture the turbines with our Canadian Molding Manufacturer immediately. The lead time in our current world of manufacturing is about 12 weeks from order. As a smart investor, get ahead of the line and be one of the 1st WS30 owners as we go to market. By doing so, you will be ahead of the curve and demand.
Further news, Headwind is getting ready to launch our next Windshark 30 Pilot Project ("WS30") with complete turnkey plug and play system including the Wind PMG 1 kW Generator which starts generating power at 12kph of Wind Speed. The kit will come with options of a tripod stand for securing the Turbine or a gable stand-off mount similar to what a satellite dish uses for securing to a building or wall. The upcoming Pilot Project will focus furthering our relationship with Aurora Wind, Telus and the Canadian Railways to list a few.
All Interests in getting your name on the list as well as ordering your Wind Sharks 20 and the new Wind Shark 30 please reach out to info@headwindtechnologies.ca.
Our President's Anthony contact is 250-794-7719 PST or by email, anthony@headwindtechnologies.ca.
Stay tuned for further details and data as we get underway with the Pilot Projects.
In 2019 we were contacted by a company then called Aurora Wind Energy. They were not getting the results from their current vertical axis wind turbines that they expected. We provide them with a Wind Shark 20 to try and they were very happy with turbine performance. The pole is monitored by an objective third party and as you can see in the output graphs below that the Wind Shark made more power more days of the month than the previous turbine they were using which is at least double the size.
The Wind Shark made 3 times the power of the previous turbine in the same location as the turbine they previously had at the same location. We have since become the main supplier of turbines for Aurora.
2019-2020 Wind Shark Updates
A lot has been going on over the course of the year here at Headwind Technologies Ltd. We have been designing and testing our Wind Shark turbines for a variety of applications and exploring various methods of manufacturing while trying to come up with the best combinations of hardware to go along with them.
So we wanted to give you a bit of a recap of what's been happening, what are latest plans are, and where we are going in the future with the Wind Shark's development.
We've had great success with the 3D printed versions of our Wind Shark 20 and learned a great deal about the features and benefits of the design. (20" dimension turbine with a 200watt generator) we have been exploring the scalability of the wind shark to better suit the needs of each application.
What do the numbers on the windshark mean?
The numbers indicate the height of the turbine blades in inches. ex. Windshark 20 = 20".
WS20 -Reef Shark
The 20" tall Reef Shark was designed to best suit 12v applications such as marine, RV use, and street lights. It's 20" height fits easily through the door of most RV's.
WS30 - Mako Shark
The 30" Mako Shark is currently being tested with a 1kW generator. This version is better suited for 24v - 48v systems. These are for use on tiny homes, cottages, or in telecommunication.
WS40 - Tiger Shark
The 40" Tiger Shark will be developed for residential uses.
WS60 - Great White Shark
The 60" Great White Shark will be used for light industrial such as greenhouses.
WS120 - Megaledon
The 120" Megaledon will be designed for disaster relief where much power is required.
Like all other businesses on the planet, we were severely affected by the the Covid 19 pandemic. Our mass manufacturer became too busy producing PPE and we were unable to get components from other parts of the world.
We were able to use some of that time to continue R&D on the 30" Mako Shark.
Now that the WS30 R&D phase has ended and some borders are opening up we are back into production of the 3D printed Wind Shark 20 line.
Currently sales of the WS20s have been limited to our early investors and to supplying our partners at Aurora (now E2sE) for their commercial lighting trailers but we will be taking pre orders for the Wind Shark 20s from the general public for delivery in 2021 very soon.
With the addition of the large scale 3d printer, Headwind Technologies is now printing full sized wind turbine blades, the blade has been further refined to make it stronger, lighter, and easier to assemble; making the whole turbine weighing less than 10 pounds.
Headwind has developed an adapter that incorporates a quick release system, fitting multiple generators to accelerate the testing process.
We have a parametric model of our latest blade suitable for injection molding in preparation for mass production.
Several charge controllers and generator combinations have been tested with the "Wind Shark 20" blade, and have stress tested it up to 100 km/hr (60 mph) winds with no noise, vibration, or damage to any components.
The "Wind Shark 20" is suitable to power up to a 400 Watt generator, where as the "Wind Shark 30" (which is currently under development) will be able to push a 500 Watt generator.
(Video above shows the "Wind Shark 20" attached to a 500 Watt generator, charging a 24 Volt battery bank.)
Glen Kyllonen CEO
Headwind Technologies Ltd
Moving Forward!
A lot has been going on here at Headwind since our last posting.
Here is a brief breakdown of the progress to date:
We sourced an offshore generator to pair with our turbine, accelerating the ability to get into the market as soon as possible.
We've tested the latest generator, and create a torque measurement device to help determine how the blade and generator functioned under various load conditions.
We have been talking to suppliers and testing new materials with diverse molding properties. In order to test these, we had to create new sets of silicone mold liners to handle the heat generated by the new material.
We took the opportunity to modify our outer mold jackets in order to speed up the molding, de-molding, and roto-mold process.
We researched a lot of large format 3D printers and finally found one that met all of our requirements. We are currently undergoing the refining process for best results. This printer will allow us to have rapid prototyping for full scale turbine blades; Once established we will be exploring materials such as: Hemp, ASA, or Carbon Fiber.
We created a 3D scanner and are planning to scan and 3D print existing components in-house to make the transition to injection molding as cost effective as possible.
We have approached developers in injection molding for future mass production once further methodology has been formed.
Thanks for all your support!
Headwind Technologies Team
We give our great thanks once again to all our community of supporters, who have joined the team and to say: "We want a change, and it starts with us."
The founders here have been working tirelessly since the success of the Vested campaign. Designs and parts for the generator were formulated, tested, refined, and calibrated relentlessly. We found that while our generator design works very well in low winds it cannot yet efficiently transition to take advantage of the higher wind speeds. We recently enlisted the services of an expert in battery technology, to review our generator and suggest ways to further optimize it.
While we do this, we have ordered a generator that we anticipate to be a good match for the turbine; if all criteria are met, this will get the turbine in your hands that much sooner!
Our blade production mold is complete and we are testing materials for the roto-molding process. Many materials that we have tried thus far still break down over time under UV radiation.
Alternatively, we have currently placed a down payment on a 3D printer capable of printing the turbines at full scale; which gives us the opportunity to print light weight blades from recyclable materials. The printer is still many weeks away however, as this is a new design and they are still updating the software.
The present objectives:
- Test the new generator when it arrives.
- Continue testing new materials, then begin replication of the blades for market.
- Assemble the 3D printer when it arrives, and printing the turbine full size in various materials such as PetG or Carbon Fibre.
Exciting times! We are that much closer to bringing the "Wind Shark" turbine to your roof tops, thanks to all of your support!
More updates to come.
Headwind Technologies Team
Here are the latest circuit boards and print tests! Now that we have the power optimization chips in place, we'll be hooking them up to the onboard charge controller to bring them to life!
Along with the heart of the turbine, we have been exploring 3D printing after digitizing the blade mold! This is a simple print test, but we aim to be producing a larger scale version with a Eco-friendly material that not only makes it better for the environment, but also good on your pocket book!
More updates to come! We couldn't do this without all of you and your partnership for a greener future.
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First off, we would like to thank you all for your amazing response and support in these first few weeks of the campaign launch. In 2 weeks alone, we're nearly half way to our goal, and that's all thanks to you!
Here are the latest developments on the "Wind Shark" Wind Turbine:
The turbine blade has been sent to Calgary where it is currently being scanned and digitally optimized for the best quality. The work is being performed by Rapid 3D, whom we have worked with in the past and they have produced excellent results for us.
Once the blade is in a .STL (stereo lithography) format we will be able to send it out and get quotes on molds for commercial production. There are a number of ways we can produce the blades and the quotes will determine which way will be the most effective.
We have also just received the latest circuit boards for our generator.
These boards are designed to maximize power output at various wind speeds. Now that we have their dimensions, we are able to proceed to design an refine the weather proof housing.
We'll keep you all posted as we embark on this journey together!
How you guys can help is to continue to share the Headwind Technologies Facebook videos/posts or the Headwind Technologies Website. The more people we can engage with and join the team, the faster we can get this turbine into your hands!
Thank you all for your amazing support, every day is a step closer to bringing a greener future to our communities and planet.
~Headwind Technologies Team
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Queens Man Convicted of Threatening to Murder Members of Congress
Following a one-week trial before United States District Judge Pamela K. Chen, a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Brendan Hunt, also known as "X-Ray Ultra," of threatening to assault and murder members of the United States Congress to impede, interfere and intimidate with those members and to retaliate against them on account of their performance of their official duties. When sentenced on June 22, 2021, Hunt faces up to 10 years in prison.
Mark J. Lesko, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and William F. Sweeney, Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI), announced the verdict.
"With today's verdict, the defendant is now a convicted felon, not for his repugnant, racist rants, but because he threatened to attack and kill members of Congress to prevent them from carrying out their constitutional duties, and that is a federal crime," stated Acting United States Attorney Lesko. "This Office will not tolerate threats of violence against public officials who are entrusted with upholding the Constitution."
Mr. Lesko and Mr. Sweeney praised the outstanding work of the FBI's New York Joint Terrorism Task Force on the case.
On January 8, 2021, two days after the violent assault on the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Hunt posted a video called "KILL YOUR SENATORS" that included the summary "Slaughter them all," to BitChute, an Internet-based video sharing site. In the video, Hunt made additional threats, exhorting his viewers to violence and telling them that "[w]e need to go back to the U.S. Capitol when all of the Senators and a lot of the Representatives are back there, and this time we have to show up with our guns. And we need to slaughter these m—–f—–s." Hunt also advocated for the violent overthrow of the federal government, claiming that "our government at this point is basically a handful of traitors . . . so what you need to do is take up arms, get to D.C., probably the inauguration . . . so called inauguration of this m—–f—–g communist Joe Biden . . . [T]hat's probably the best time to do this, get your guns, show up to D.C., and literally just spray these m—–f—–s . . . put some bullets in their f——g heads." Hunt stated, "If anybody has a gun, give me it, I'll go there myself and shoot them and kill them . . . [W]e have to take out these Senators and then replace them with actual patriots. This is a [Zionist Occupied Government]."
The evidence at trial also showed that, between December 6, 2020 and January 8, 2021, Hunt made a series of posts on various social media websites in which he targeted Members of Congress, including Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. On December 6, 2020, Hunt posted two messages on his Facebook account, the first calling Speaker Pelosi, Senator Schumer, and Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez "high-value target[s]." Hunt stated: "They really need to be put down. These commies will see death before they see us surrender." A second message called on former President Donald Trump to hold a public execution of Pelosi, Schumer, and Ocasio-Cortez. "If you dont do it, the citizenry will. We're not voting in another rigged election. Start up the firing squads, mow down these commies, and lets take America back," Hunt stated.
The evidence included the defendant's social media and video accounts, as well as videos, text messages, emails, and documents downloaded from the defendant's electronic devices espousing white supremacist and anti-Semitic views, including Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf" and accused mass murderer Dylan Roof's manifesto.
The government's case is being handled by the Office's National Security and Cybercrime Section. Assistant United States Attorneys David K. Kessler, Ian C. Richardson and Francisco J. Navarro are in charge of the prosecution.
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Will leave White House if Electoral College declares Biden winner: Trump
Washington, Nov 27: US President Donald Trump said for the first time that he will leave the White House if the Electoral College declares Joe Biden as the winner, but made clear he is not prepared to "concede" the election.
Trump, a Republican, has refused to accept defeat in the November 3 presidential election and told reporters on Thursday that it would be "hard" to concede to Biden, a Democrat.
"Certainly I will, and you know that," Trump said when asked by a reporter about leaving the White House if Biden is declared the winner on December 14. "I will and, you know that."
"It's going to be a very hard thing to concede because we know there was massive fraud," Trump said, once again repeating the unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.
The 538-member Electoral College is scheduled to meet on December 14 and is expected to formally declare the 78-year-old former vice president as the 46th US President.
Under the US electoral system, voters do not directly choose the president. Instead, they vote for 538 officials, who are allocated to American states based on their population size.
Biden leads Trump 306 votes to 232 under the Electoral College system used to pick US presidents. Biden's tally is far more than the 270 needed to win the race for the White House, and he also leads the popular vote by more than six million.
In his Thanksgiving Day remarks, Trump, however, said it will be a mistake if the Electoral College were to elect Biden.
"It's going to be a very hard thing to concede," Trump told reporters when asked during a press call at the White House what he will do if the Electoral College elects Biden.
"If they do, they made a mistake," he said.
On his plans for his last Thanksgiving in the White House, Trump said, "You can't say what's first or last."
It might be the "first one of the second term," Trump, who is continuing his legal efforts to upend his victory.
Earlier this week, Trump allowed the official start of Biden's transition to power without conceded defeat. Biden due to be sworn in as president on January 20.
However, election officials in key battleground states have declared Biden the winner, giving him an unofficial 306-232 edge in the Electoral College that determines the outcome of US presidential contests.
"This was a massive fraud," Trump said of the election.
"We are like a Third World country," he said, referring to the voting infrastructure.
"No one wants to see the kind of fraud this election has come to represent," he added.
State officials have said they do not have any evidence of large-scale voter fraud.
"I don't know what is going to happen. I know one thing, Joe Biden did not get 80 million votes," Trump said, adding that Biden didn't beat former President Barack Obama's vote total with black voters.
Trump's efforts to challenge the results in key states in courts have so far failed.
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Two Republicans voted against the Second Amendment Sanctuary movement in Bedford County, Tennessee. I cannot believe I even wrote that sentence. Greg Vick, District 2 Commissioner, voted not to move the resolution from the table, and Bedford County's mayor, Chad Graham decided that he wouldn't use his power to break the tie in this matter. If you'd like to contact these two RINOs and ask them why they didn't support the resolution, you can find their contact information by clicking here. To save you some time, we're providing their contact information below:
Greg Vick
Email: greg.vick@bedfordcountytn.org
Chad Graham
Email: chad.graham@bedfordcountytn.org
How ironic is it that on Mayor Graham's webpage, there's a large graphic thanking everyone for their support during the Republican Primary for Bedford County Mayor, but when he has the chance to be the deciding vote on a matter that is important to actual conservatives, he stabs you directly in the back? Even worse, his vote wasn't even going to break a tie that would make the county a Sanctuary County. All he had to do was break a tie to actually allow the resolution to be voted upon. It was even pointed out to him that he could vote to break the tie and he moved on to the next topic on the agenda as if he didn't hear the suggestion. The resolution had been tabled back in November of 2019, and during the May 12, 2020 board meeting, they had a vote to remove it from the table so it could be actually voted on. This backstabber didn't even allow the resolution to come to a vote. Check it out for yourself:
If you'd like to listen to the full board meeting, you can find it here:
Bedford County Commission 5/12/2020 by Bedford County TN Government
As the Second Amendment Sanctuary Counties movement continues its march across the nation, every now and then we come across a county in which the attempted resolution sadly fails. However, rarely do we find this occurring as a result of Republican actions or inaction, as is the case in Bedford County, Tennessee.
Back in September, 2019, Brent Smith, Bedford County Commissioner, District 1 announced that he would be introducing a resolution that would make Bedford County a Sanctuary County for the 2nd Amendment. We found a video of this announcement which you can watch below:
In the minutes for the Bedford County Commissioners Meeting for Tuesday, November 12, 2019, you can see that Commissioner Brent Smith sponsored Resolution 20-12 titled, "A resolution supporting the 2nd Amendment to the United States Constitution". As these resolutions go, it is actually somewhat watered down compared to resolutions we have seen out of other counties. For instance, we don't see any reference in this resolution to county funds not being used in support of unconstitutional gun laws. I'd assume that there was an original draft that included such clauses, but they were removed due to a lack of support from the Board. We obtained a copy of that resolution (posted below), although the content of the resolution may be different from what was being considered during the May 12th meeting.
Regardless of the content of the resolution, the fact remains that it was brought to the board in November, tabled until May and then when the vote came to remove it from the table so it could actually be voted on, 2 members of the Republican party did not support it. I strongly encourage the Republican voters in Bedford County, Tennessee to encourage these individuals to reconsider their stances on this matter. You may also want to consider voting in some conservatives that actually support your values in the future, because these two let Commissioner Smith and conservatives in general down by their unwillingness to support him in passing this resolution. They should be ashamed.
A RESOLUTION OF THE BEDFORD COUNTY COMMISSION DECLARING SUPPORT OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
WHEREAS, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, adopted in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, protects the inalienable and individual right of the people to keep and bear arms; and
WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008), affirmed an individual's right to possess firearms, unconnected with service in a militia, for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home; and
WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in McDonald v. Chicago, 561 U.S. 742 (2010), affirmed that the right of an individual to "keep and bear arms," as protected under the Second Amendment, is incorporated by the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment against the states; and
WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in United States v. Miller, 307 U.S. 174 (1939) opined that firearms that are part of ordinary military equipment, or with use that could contribute to the common defense are protected by the Second Amendment; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Bedford County Commission to declare its support of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and to protect the inalienable and individual right to keep and bear arms; and
WHEREAS, the Bedford County Board of Commissioners each took an oath to support and defend the United States Constitution and the laws which are not deemed unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Bedford County Board of Commissioners hereby has, declared Bedford County to be a "Second Amendment Sanctuary County".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THIS RESOLUTION TAKE EFFECT FROM AND AFTER PASSAGE, THE PUBLIC WELFARE REQUIRING IT.
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Brian Brenton May 24, 2020 At 1:20 pm
Thank you for shedding some light on our officials. We don't need more Republicans just one's that vote like they are.
David Tripp May 25, 2020 At 12:40 pm
IMO we need more Constitutionalist, I swear anyone who runs for office should have to pass a 50 question and 2 paragraph essay test on the constitution before they are allowed on the ticket no matter party affiliation.
Melynda Sauls May 24, 2020 At 6:19 pm
Thanks for bringing attention to these yellow belly turncoats in our town of Shelbyville Tennessee. This was appalling!
SanctuaryCounties.com is a website dedicated to the law-abiding, Constitution loving citizens who refuse to simply give up their Second Amendment rights.
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Luckily for Croatia's second city, a paradise for island-hopping yachties as well as Adriatic sun-seekers, these particular Roman ruins happen to be right on the prom, part and parcel of the resort's fabulous shopping, dining and nightlife.
It all takes place within the piazzas and warrens of narrow lanes on many levels that hide behind the thick walls of Diocletian's Palace, built by the eponymous emperor as his seaside retirement home around 300AD. About 3000 residents still live within the walls of this city-within-a-city which buzzes day and night.
While it's unlikely anyone would come to Split and not be drawn to climb the stairs from the prom or walk into the palace from the park at the back which faces its beautiful Golden Gate, Split has so much to offer beyond Diocletian's masterwork(its vaulted basement is a location for Game of Thrones) and the superb Byzantine architecture of ensuing centuries.
Riva, as the broad promenade lying between the palace and the sea is known, has a life all its own, recalling the cafe-lined strip of St. Tropez which borders a similar kind of marina packed with cracking yachts. There's also a Gallery of Fine Art and the excellent Mestrovic Gallery for culture vultures and another fine Roman ruin at Salona, just outside Split. Nature lovers will appreciate Marjan in the hills close to the city – this reserve is yet another reason to visit, its fragrant forest trails punctuated with lookouts and ruined chapels.
Split's Summer Festival is a huge draw from mid-July to mid-August, but May and June offer a spirit of revelry without the horrendous crowds of the school holidays. It's easier outside of high season to hop the ferry over to Brac, the close-by Dalmatian island with a fascinating school of stonemasonry that can be visited by arrangement.
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Michael Buffer is a popular American ring announcer who is an announcer for professional wrestling and boxing matches. Michael is popular for his catchphrase "Let's get ready to rumble!". He started his career in 1982 and has been an announcer in many World Series tournaments. Buffer has also appeared in films and TVs.
Maybe you know about Michael Buffer very well But do you know how old and tall is he and what is his net worth in 2023? If you do not know, We have prepared this article about details of Michael Buffer's short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today's net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you're ready, let's start.
Michael Buffer was born on November 2, 1944, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He also grew up in Lancaster and was raised by foster parents.
Buffer was enlisted in the U.S. Army at the time of the Vietnam War and served in the army for three years.
He has been married three times in his life. At the age of twenty-two years, he married his first wife. The couple divorced after seven years. From 1999 to 2003, Buffer was married to his second wife, Alina Buffer. In 2007, he got married to his current wife, Christine Prado.
Michael Buffer has two sons from his first wife.
Popular UFC announcer, Bruce Buffer is the half-brother of Michael Buffer. They are both the grandsons of Johnny Buff.
In 2008, he was undergoing treatment for throat cancer.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 2 November 1944, Michael Buffer is 78 years old as of today's date 1st February 2023. His height is 1.83 m. Tall, and weight is 85 kg.
His career as a ring announcer began in 1982. He started announcing all the boxing matches which were promoted on ESPN by Bob Arum. In 1984, he owned a trademark for the catchphrase "Let's get ready to rumble". In the 1980s, he became an exclusive ring announcer of all the bouts in the casinos owned by Donald Trump.
He was the former ring announcer of WCW (World Championship Wrestling). He left WCW in 2001 after it was folded by Time Warner group. He returned to be the ring announcer of professional wrestling in August 2007. He has also appeared in the commercial of the 2008 WWE Royal Rumble.
Michael Buffer has appeared in several movies as a ring announcer including 'Creed', 'Grudge Match', 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan', 'Rocky Balboa', 'Game Over', 'Ready to Rumble', 'Rocky V', and 'Harlem Nights'.
He has guest appeared in several TV shows like '30 for 30', 'America's Next Top Model', 'The Bold and the Beautiful', 'American Idol', 'Phineas & Ferb', 'Celebrity Boxing', 'Mad About You', and 'HBO Boxing'.
Michael Buffer at present is the official ring announcer of all the RTL (Germany) and HBO boxing matches.
Michael Buffer's career achievement remains to be the official ring announcer of various matches including the boxing events telecasted on Sky Sports in the UK. He has announced many tournaments like NFL games, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, Volunteer 500, World Series, and Indianapolis 500 in 1999. Buffer has also appeared in the video games 'PrizeFighter', 'ClayFighter 63⅓', and 'Ready 2 Rumble Boxing'.
Net Worth & Salary of Michael Buffer in 2023
Michael Buffer Net Worth
As of February 2023, Michael Buffer has an estimated net worth of more than $450 million. He made this fortune as a ring announcer for numerous boxing and wrestling matches. He has generated more than $450 million for his catchphrase "Let's get ready to rumble!", it has been used in the album of Jock Jams, and also in the video games by Dreamcast, Boy Game Advance, PlayStation2, and Nintendo 64.
Michael Buffer is considered one of the most popular ring announcers in the world. He has been the ring announcer for many top boxing and wrestling events. His popularity is such that, he was the introducer of the drivers at the United States Grand Prix in October 2017. Although he is a famous personality now, he has done several odd jobs in his career, including a salesman of a car.
Bulldog August 11, 2021 At 4:24 am
Love the catch phrase, the smooth baritone voice always excites the crowd. A sports legend and smooth talker. Love the distinction between his style and that of his brother Bruce. Both men have unique style.
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ICC Solutions is committed to delivering excellence to our international client base by implementing efficient and comprehensive export practises combined with innovative solutions. We also have a firm objective to help enhance British exporting and to inspire others to investigate the growth opportunities offered by international trade.
We are proud to have received prestigious awards and recognition which reflect our exporting excellence. We work closely with key export companies to ensure that we follow best practices whilst letting others benefit from our exporting experience and skills. Our CEO, Dave Maisey, is a Trustee Director on the Board of the Institute of Export & International Trade. Since 2013 our company has been recognised as a UKTI Export Champion, a business leader tasked with raising the profile of exporting, helping others to develop opportunities and fulfil their global potential.
ICC Solutions in partnership with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award has launched an exciting new Exporting Excellence Programme in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the DofE Awards.
This project is the first of its kind in the country for schools in the North of England with the aim of fitting into the Skills Section of the Award Scheme.
The Duke of Edinburghs Award (DofE) Exporting Excellence initiative has taken a giant step forward with the launch of self-contained and national, scalable environment for young people to learn about exporting, also facilatating the opportunity to record their achievements and enable assessment by the DofE team to determine suitability of success on exporting within the skills section of the DofE award.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award provides a marvellous frameweork to equip young people for life and work, and inspires them to achieve great things. ICC Solutions was delighted to partner with the DofE to introduce "Exporting Excellence". This initiative is intended to ignite a passion for export within young people, and inspire them with the confidence that they can embrace opportunities to do business within the global marketplace. This partnership is a testament to the vision and passion that the DofE has about giving young people the opportunity to further develop their personal attributes and qualities. This undoubtedly provides young people with the comprehensive skills that are of significant value to any business. It's especially impressive that the DofE can adapt to an ever-changing global environment and offer skills that are increasingly more relevant in day-to-day business.
We are proud to be a Commonwealth First Export Champion. Export Champions are selected based on their level of impact, innovation, ambition and ability to succeed across Commonwealth markets.
ICC Solutions is proud to be a North West Export Champion in association with the Department for International Trade.
The Department for International Trade are responsible for promoting British trade across the world and ensuring the UK takes advantage of the huge opportunities open to it.
We were delighted to be awarded our fourth Queen's Award for Enterprise for Innovation in April 2017. We now have two in the International Trade category and two in the Innovation category.
The Award was presented on 13th October 2017 by the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, Mr David Briggs M.B.E, K.St.J.
In April 2016 we won our second Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade. This is our third overall Queen's Award, having won two in 2012 in International Trade and Innovation.
The Award was presented on 7th October 2016 by the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, Mr David Briggs, M.B.E., K.St.J.
Also in 2016 we won the BritishAmerican Business CHASE Award in the Small Business Export Awards category.
The Award recognises small and medium transatlantic businesses that have excelled in the Export market and celebrates those companies that have gone to extraordinary lengths to 'think big' in achieving their exporting goals.
ICC Solutions is proactively engaged with the Mayor of Warrington and the Department for International Trade to promote the export of goods through the Mayor's business initiative the Circle.
Welcoming the 'Exporting is Great' tour in Warrington launched the DofE Exporting Excellence Initiative.
"We export to 63 countries globally and are proud to fly the flag for British Exporting"


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Royal Enfield has officially launched their first ever BS6 motorcycle, in the form of Classic 350. Prices start from Rs 1.65 lakhs.
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The Royal Enfield Classic 350 BS6 has been officially launched. This is the first BS6 motorcycle from Royal Enfield. Price ranges from Rs 1.65 lakhs to Rs 1.83 lakhs, ex-sh – depending on the colour option.
In addition to launching BS6 variant, Royal Enfield has also launched new colour option, alloy wheels, Fuel injection and tubeless tyres. Fuel Injection is standard on all BS6 variants, while alloys and tubeless tyres are standard on Gunmetal Grey and Stealth Black colour option. Classic Signals continues to be on sale in same colours.
While there are no obvious visual changes, the engine output is also same as before. Max power stands at 19.8 bhp while peak torque is at 28 Nm @ 4k rpm. Transmission is via 5 speed MT.
Prices in Rs lakhs. Royal Enfield C350 BS6 motorcycles come with 3 year / 30k kms warranty and 3 yr RSA.
Priced about Rs 12k higher than the outgoing BS4 model – So what are the changes that lead to a steep price increase? For starters, the engine now benefits from an electronic fuel injection system, replete with an oxygen sensor on the exhaust header. Royal Enfield has also updated the exhaust system with an additional catalytic converter located on the bend pipe.
On the styling front, select colour options will come with standard alloy wheels like the Gunmetal Grey variant. RE is also reported to introduce two new color options – Stealth Black and Chrome Edition to the lineup.
There is not much change in riding dynamics. The engine response more or less remains the same. Thanks to FI, the initial acceleration has improved, while the motorcycle is slightly more responsive. Also, the spoke wheel variants offer better ride quality as compared to alloys.
It is to be noted here that this new BS6 motorcycle launched now, is not the new generation of Classic 350 which has been spied on multiple times for the past few months. It is the same Classic 350 which has been on sale for many years now.
Initially, it was thought that Royal Enfield would kick start the BS6 era with launch of its next generation family of products but a possible delay in development process has prompted the retro classic specialist to update the existing 350 cc models to the new emission standard as an interim measure. The new family of products (Classic, Thunderbird and Bullet) based on the all-new J platform are expected to be ready sometime in the later part of 2020. The prototypes are already out testing extensively.
Royal Enfield has recently trademarked the 'Hunter' name, suggesting a new product is in the pipeline. There are also reports that the company is working on a model to specifically target women (smaller 250cc motorcycle).
Alongside the Classic 350 BS6, the company is also expected to launch the BS6 versions of its flagship models, the Continental GT 650 and Interceptor 650. Himalayan, Thunderbird 350, Bullet 350 will also get the BS6 update. 500cc models will be discontinued.


Note: Some of the Claygate registers show address as 'Covers Road'. I believe this to be Coverts Road and have amended accordingly.
With acknowledgement to Ancestry.co.uk, Surrey History Centre & Surrey County Council.


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Tina Fey goes to war in new movie
Patrick Ryan
NEW YORK — Before she became one of comedy's reigning queens, Tina Fey worked the 9-to-5 grind like the rest of us. Just out of college and studying improv at Second City, she manned the front desk at a Chicago-area YMCA to pay the bills.
"For the first year, you're like, 'I got a desk! I go to lunch for 40 minutes!' " says Fey, who plays a fish-out-of-water war correspondent in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (in theaters Friday). "Then you're like: 'Wait a minute, I don't want to do this.' "
That said, being cubicle-bound has its upsides. "People at an office work 40 hours a week and we'd rather work 70, literally in mud," Fey adds with a smile. "Like, 'Yeah, we're geniuses! We beat the system!' "
Based on journalist Kim Barker's 2011 memoir The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days inAfghanistan and Pakistan, the movie follows a New York-based cable news writer (played by Fey). Bored with her humdrum life and boyfriend (Josh Charles), she impulsively accepts a position as an on-air reporter in Afghanistan. Partying at brothels and karaoke bars when she's not dodging bullets and interviewing Afghan warlords, Kim overcomes culture shock and finds comfort in the chaos — which makes it difficult to eventually leave her adrenaline-fueled life behind.
Weeks after a New York Times review of Taliban compared Kim to a "Tina Fey character," the book caught the attention of the Saturday Night Live veteran, who quickly optioned movie rights. It's rare, says Fey, 45, "to find stories about women that aren't 'I work at a magazine!' Where they're really doing something unusual and yet it's something where I felt it was plausible that I could play this person. Kim's real stories were so crazy and funny, but shocking and compelling."
Whiskey is co-produced by Fey and SNL's Lorne Michaels, with a script by her 30 Rock co-creator Robert Carlock, who changed Kim's profession from a print to TV reporter and added characters such as Tanya (Margot Robbie), Kim's shrewd, sexy colleague who shows her the ropes in Kabul.
"I'm always attracted to strong characters," says Robbie, 25. "That doesn't mean they have to be having fight scenes, necessarily, but having strong opinions and confidence in what they think."
True to Fey's brand of unapologetic feminism, Kim and Tanya support each other. There are no catfights over guys, and any squabbles they have are career-driven.
"It was important to me that it wasn't just a knee-jerk rivalry, because that's not my experience," Fey says. "I've definitely worked in places where it's a lot of dudes and very few women. The women stick together, so I wanted that to feel truthful."
Although Whiskey takes many liberties with her story, Barker, 45, says its depiction of female friendship rings true. "(You form) close friendships that are probably difficult to develop in the civilian world, because you're thrown into this crucible together and the only people who understand what it's like are the other folks who are there. Yeah, we were competitive over stories to a certain extent, but we would also help each other."


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A game, but futile effort by Golf Channel
A blank screen is not an option, obviously, but would one really be any less inviting than Golf Channel's "Ryder Cup Alternate Shot" show airing opposite the actual Ryder Cup on NBC?
It is an ambitious undertaking by Golf Channel, NBC's sister network, and give it credit for trying, but to what end? Why, if one is interested in watching the Ryder Cup, would they opt not to watch the Ryder Cup, instead choosing to view a continual analysis of it?
David Feherty and Gary Williams are hosting, and they are joined by an astute team of analysts — Justin Leonard, David Duval and Lanny Wadkins, but watching them watching the competition and commenting on it isn't particularly compelling.
In its defense, it is a tough spot for Golf Channel, no different than having to fill the time opposite, say, the Masters' telecast in April.
Feherty, meanwhile, set the stage for Sunday's viewing.
"Sometimes it takes quite a while for the fat lady to sing, and sometimes she's just clearing her throat," he said after the third Ryder Cup session failed to establish a clear-cut favorite. "No matter what happens this afternoon, I just have a feeling that we're going to be sitting on the edges of our seats tomorrow afternoon."
Yes, with the television tuned to NBC.
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Still gardening and canning like a mad woman. Life is good and peaceful here on our little hobby farm. I'm watering like crazy and planting fall and winter garden. Canning beans today. Tomatoes, peppers, tomatillos are almost ready to pick. Tomatillos are over seven feet tall. I think it's the chicken poop. The seed package said they only grow to four feet in height. I will be back on WordPress the end of September. Just checking in to say #Peacerocks.


At Marden Edwards we have a separate division called 'Marden Edwards Shrinkwrap' which is solely dedicated to shrinkwrap machinery. Our range comprises of entry level manual machinery, through to high speed sophisticated equipment, enabling Point of Sale & Distribution multipacking solutions.
Marden Edwards Shinkwrap also supplies wrapping film, thereby ensuring that film and machine are well-matched.


Astrocartography is a discipline of Astrology. It also known as Relocation Astrology where they say your birth chart is mapped against the world map. Your birth chart is looked at because it can predict a surprising amount of information about the events and direction and events of your life. It can also tell us about your personality and make up.
Basically, lines are drawn on top of a map of the world and the places that fall on lines or line intersections are taken to be more meaningful, powerful, and transformative for you. The different lines all have different meanings as well. Depending on which line or lines fall on a city or a place – this place can be very supportive for you – as it is supposed to help you succeed in an area of your life whether it be relationships, your job, or self-confidence. Ot, it can also be very challenging in a certain area of your life, pushing you to change something; remembering challenges can be just as transformative, if not more so, than support.
The energy of moving to or spending time in these new places awakens something in us, something that was already there but perhaps we'd repressed or ignored it; the change comes from within, the energy to do so comes from without.
That certain places can shift something inside us to inspire, support or challenge us to grow and transform can be fascinating. It further validates the reasons why people have periods of their life where they just have to uproot and move cities or where the only option seems to be taking an extended break from their home and regular life somewhere far away. Travel changes and heals us, it helps us to evolve.
First, gather the information you will need, these are: name, birth date, birth city (easy), birth time (not so easy). The time of your birth should be to the nearest half hour at the very least, you could find it on your birth certificate or your parents may remember.
Third, look up each part of the world you're interested in, clicking on cities and lines all over the map, reading the automatic interpretation for you and that place in the world on the right hand side of the map.
Lastly, you can google the name of each line also to give you some greater depth of meaning behind a certain place falling on a certain line.
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Project Liverpool: is it working?
Si Steers
@sisteers
The past six months has been a mix of highs and lows for Liverpool FC, as you would expect when navigating a period of transition.
Sometimes it is difficult to look beyond each result as a barometer of progress; and it is easy to forget that results are only one metric. In a long term plan the first six months are as much about laying the groundwork for the future as they are immediate progress.
Last summer I wrote an article called 'the Game Plan'. Now that we are mid-way through the season it is a good time to re-visit the key strategy drivers for the club before making a judgement whether or not FSG's project for Liverpool is working.
It is no secret that success in the commercial space is going to be at the heart of the FSG project. If we succeed commercially, then we can generate resources to compete at the top of the game. The biggest single factor in whether or not we can find a sustainable formula to compete will be driven by how far we can grow our revenues.
The recent announcement from the Premier League on FFP is good news for sustainable clubs; but it will not be FFP that makes us successful – if anything it will slow down the runaway spending of benefactor clubs. It is important we are masters of our own destiny and do not rely on UEFA or the Premier League.
One of the biggest issues for FSG since the summer has been that 'Project Liverpool' has been against the backdrop of cultural change. That shift in culture was easier to manage with Dalglish at the helm; but the decision to take a new direction has left little or no link with the club's illustrious past.
Whilst the future is quite rightly the priority for FSG; breaking away from the club's past is a very fine balance that needs careful navigation. Whereas with Dalglish in situ supporters were more tolerant; that layer of protection is no longer there: the owners only have actions to be
judged on.
So what do the actions the owners have taken look like? Have they made the right decisions? There is still a great unknown in some areas; but if you look at the three key strategy drivers (Football, Commercial & Stadium) for FSG the 'new Liverpool' is starting to take shape.
If you take results at face value, we have not improved on last season. We have arguably digressed on the pitch. But, the story isn't really that black and white.
People often point to the appointment of Rodgers as being a big risk by the owners, and in some ways, it was. But the point that is often missed is that Rodgers wasn't appointed to bring his 'philosophy' into the club; the owners had already decided the direction they wanted the club to take – and in Rodgers they recruited a man with the same ideology and ambition.
Rodgers coaching credentials and experience at developing youth were a natural fit with where Liverpool will grow in the future; and his age was a factor in finding a coach that wasn't a 'finished article' – but had the potential to be great and is ready to grow with the club at a sensible and sustainable pace.
This season has been a learning curve for Rodgers. The demands of managing a club with the profile of Liverpool will have been a difficult transition. But there are clear signs that he is able to translate his ideas onto a bigger stage.
Whilst results haven't yet been reflective of performances – the fluidity of football under Rodgers has been refreshing; a modern variation on the pass'n'move game that is built into the DNA of the club.
A top 4 finish remains unlikely this season; although not impossible. The top4 was not our aim; our aim was to realign the quality v's value in our squad with an acceptance that short term constraints would impact on our league performance.
The priority this season was to define a playing style and give a new manager the time to develop his ideas without the shadow of expectation.
New Under 21's coach Alex Inglethorpe
If you look at the young talent at the club right now it is difficult to remember a more promising group of youngsters. With youth comes inexperience; and the likes of Sterling, Suso and Wisdom will have dips in form. But all three players are at least 5-7 years (arguably longer) away from peaking.
The academy is flourishing under the guidance of McParland and Borrell. There is a clear strategy and the players that are graduating are all being coached to be 'first team ready'.
There is a philosophy being built at the club through every level. Whilst Rodgers and the first team is the focal point; that philosophy will remain in place whoever is managing the club.
There is now a new approach to transfers at Liverpool. It is arguably based on good common sense where you shouldn't be afraid to walk away from a deal if it doesn't work for the club. Strangely, that is something that Liverpool hasn't done well enough under successive regimes.
The summer was a bit of a disaster at the end of the window where the failure to sign Clint Dempsey left us short in a critical area of the pitch. But in hindsight, walking away from that particular deal was the right thing to do.
With the new collaborative transfer committee in place there is a sound decision making structure behind our transfer business. It is the role of that committee to identify the right players and determine a player's value to the club; to determine the negotiation parameters.
It is then the role of Ian Ayre to negotiate the best value for the club. Whilst Ayre is a divisive figure in some sections of the Liverpool fan base; his skill set as a negotiator should not be over looked. Whereas Comolli (a non-negotiator) brokered a £35m deal for Carroll, Ayre (a negotiator) brokered a £12m deal for Sturridge.
Both were the right players to sign (at that time) – it is not difficult to see who negotiated the better value. A key skill for any commercial deal broker is negotiation – and that is one area where most Liverpool fans would agree that Ayre excels.
January was an excellent month for the new transfer strategy at Liverpool. The key test will come this summer when the budget may well be aligned with a real focus on a return to the Champions League in 2013/14.
The players we have signed permanently since the summer are all under the age of 23. We have spent a combined (circa) £45m on Allen (22), Borini (21), Sturridge (23) and Coutinho (20). That is an average of just over £11m per player. Wages will probably average out about £40-50k per player.
Whilst neither Allen nor Borini has yet to establish themselves as a Liverpool player – you only have to look as far as Jordan Henderson (signed for £1m more than Allen) as a young player that needs time to adapt to the weight of the Liverpool shirt.
Broadly speaking – our last four transfers are exactly the type of signings the club should be making. All players that can contribute with the potential to develop: our mantra under Rodgers is all about the whole being greater than the sum of its parts.
Whilst there is a widespread acceptance that a transfer strategy solely focused on youth can only get you so far, there is a dynamism and fearlessness about this current Liverpool side that has been missing in recent times. Youth is unpredictable – but a by product of youth is no fear of failure. That is a good foundation to build from.
The summer will see the next phase of the club's development. There should be a competitive transfer budget available. The summer will be the right time to invest in the 2-3 established players we need to add some steel and experience to the group. We do not need revolution in the summer; we need evolution.
We need to strengthen in defence and bring in some experience and steel. But that may only translate into 2-3 players.
The wage bill
Dan Kennett (data analyst and scribe for The Tomkins Times) estimates that the wage bill at Liverpool has been reduced from a high of £130m to around £95m. Assuming that revenue stays static (£183.6m) that reduces the wages to revenue ratio from an unsustainable 70% to a far more manageable and sustainable 51%.
Whilst the reduction in the wage bill has been painful – it was also necessary. We now have a very strong financial foundation at the club. We can afford the 'big ticket' contracts for the right players, but under FSG's ownership it is unlikely we will ever see another toxic (Joe Cole) contract.
Interestingly, there is no talk of a wage structure or ceiling being introduced at Liverpool – something that has held Arsenal back from recruiting and retaining top talent at times. I expect that is an acceptance from the owners that there will be occasions (Luis Suarez) where you have to pay top dollar for the very best.
Whilst there has been a lot of critique for the impact of reducing the wage bill in the short term; in the grand scheme of things there has been some excellent work in navigating the club to this point.
We now have a young side with huge potential on sensible contracts that provide value. We have retained our best players and bid farewell to some great servants who were on the wrong side of 30 and on significant salaries. And we have bid farewell to Joe Cole – the last real symptom of an era we can now begin to forget.
There will always be some cringe worthy by products of making money. Traditionalist Liverpool fans will despair at 'Being Liverpool' and the club's official Twitter account commenting on the super bowl.
But the question that needs to be asked is this: is it a sacrifice worth making? I think it has to be. Whatever happens to the club in the future, whoever owns it, success will be defined by how much money it makes. That is the harsh reality of modern football.
So we either go with it or we get left behind. It isn't an easy adjustment; but a commercial Liverpool isn't an alien concept – we were the first English side to have a shirt sponsor. It shouldn't be new to us.
One thing FSG have done really well since coming in is to leverage our commercial potential. We won't really see the green shoots in the accounts for another 1-2 years; the warrior deal for example won't show until the next accounts.
But rarely does a month go by without a new commercial partner being announced. We now have commercial partners in Indonesia, America and Ireland. We have a global status as a football club – and looking beyond these shores for international partners is a cornerstone of our commercial operation.
Digital media is a major focus for the club. We now have official Twitter accounts in multiple languages engaging our world wide fan base. The appointment of Paul Rodgers as Head of International Digital Development is evidence of the potential the club see in the international digital arena.
It is refreshing to see the club looking to lead and be cutting edge rather than sitting on its hands and being so late to the party that everyone else has left.
The appointment of Matthew Baxter as Chief Media Officer is another good move for the club. Baxter has extensive global experience in growing digital media channels, including television, and his appointment will support further opportunities to generate new revenue streams.
Commercially, the club is performing well. Billy Hogan has done an excellent job in pulling together a team that is focused on bringing 'new revenue' to Liverpool. How well he does his job will be directly related to how we can compete on the pitch – so it will remain an essential part of the club's progress in the future.
It is still the elephant in the room – as it has been for a generation. But there has been some tangible progress on the stadium – and FSG have laid cards on the table about its intentions.
Re-developing Anfield makes the most economic sense for the football club – and after years and years of barriers to re-development; somehow the club are navigating those issues in partnership with the council. It could be that it is an acceptance from the council that the new stadium is no longer an economically viable concept.
Whilst there is still no definitive plan or timetable for re-development; it is clear that behind the scenes work is ongoing to reach that point. It isn't easy forcing people out of homes; re-development is not a swift resolution to the stadium issue.
If the vision is to have a re-developed 60,000 seat Anfield within the next 7-10 years that should be an ambition to unite behind. It is easy to criticise the lack of progress; but let's not forget the stadium issue pre-dates FSG.
Until we have concrete plans and timings for a re-developed Anfield it is essential we perform well in the commercial space to bridge that financial gap on match day revenue. And we are doing that.
There have been some well documented mistakes under the ownership of FSG which have rightly attracted criticism. Senior club employees and the owners have shown naivety at times as they have made difficult decisions to put the club on a sustainable path.
Being Liverpool has made life more difficult for Brendan Rodgers and Ian Ayre amongst the 'core' support. Whilst the intention was sound the product was pitched at those that were strangers to Liverpool – not those for whom it is a religion. So there was always going to be moments that would leave you shaking your head.
There is an argument that both Ayre and Rodgers would perform better with more experience above them (something I have looked at in Do we need a leader at Liverpool FC?) – but both seem to be developing into leaders that can take the club forwards.
But if we put aside the mistakes and a documentary pitched to a global audience there is plenty of evidence to suggest that the club is heading in the right direction.
Whether or not you agree with every decision; the club is now on a stable financial footing, it has a sustainable wage bill, and it is growing commercially. There is a plan for stadium re-development and it is based on agreement with the council.
On the pitch we have a young squad and an academy that is producing real talent. We are playing some excellent football; we don't yet have the maturity to translate those performances into results but the biggest gap between Liverpool and the established 'Top4' isn't quality – its maturity – and that will come with time.
We have a manager that is still learning; but he is showing that there is substance behind his ideology – and that he is willing to listen and learn.
Whilst I am sure that in the past 18 months there will have been times when John Henry will have been hugely frustrated with avoidable mistakes; I think if you look at the entire picture there is room for a small sigh of satisfaction – with the acceptance that there is still a huge amount of work to do.
Next season will be the key barometer on whether 'Project Liverpool' is working. On the pitch the expectations will be higher – and that will always be the ultimate metric of progress for a football club.
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