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Guest Post: Where do we go from here? The ERA in the 21st Century
The question of where the ERA fits into the feminist movement is one that I wrestle with a lot. I got word that there was a conference on the ERA coming up, but since I couldn't attend I was all, "BOO!" Thankfully an attendee sent me this to share with y'all:
by Colleen Giles
Last weekend I attended a conference at Roger Williams University titled "The ERA in the 21st Century." The conference brought together accomplished scholars, national activists, and twenty-something feminists like myself that are still learning to navigate their own paths to equal rights. The conference aimed to open a dialogue about the place of the Equal Rights Amendment in American culture and politics. The ERA galvanized the Second Wave feminist movement, though it failed ratification in enough states to become an amendment in 1982. The ERA has also been a part of Third Wave feminism, with Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards naming it as an essential component of a feminist future in Manifesta: Young Women, Feminism, and the Future (2000). However, most people of my generation do not know anything about the ERA, its history, or its relevance to their lives.
The truth is, there are myriad reasons why the ERA is important today. The most basic of these reasons is that the 19th Amendment is the only Constitutional protection that guarantees women's rights in the United States. The 14th Amendment—which so many people believe protects against sex discrimination—is subject to judicial interpretation. In 2010, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia argued that sex discrimination was not protected by the Constitution. All of the current legislation (including Title IX and the Civil Rights Act) are vulnerable to roll back—something that is painfully evident in the current climate in which campus sexual assault is an epidemic, pay equity is stalled, and abortion rights are becoming more restricted making it nearly impossible for some women to access a federally"protected" right.
I was at the conference to hear about how we could move forward. I was blown away by the feminist star power of the women in the room— within a span of eight hours I got to talk about abortion rights with Jennifer Baumgardner—one of my feminist idols—and was able to eavesdrop on a conversation between two of the strongest feminist voices in the country, Ellie Smeal and Terry O'Neil. It seemed likely that given the guest list, some decisive game plan was going to be presented. But by the end of the second day of the conference, I was left more confused than empowered.
Despite rhetoric to the contrary, there is a divide between feminist generations. The Keynote Speakers, Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards, who are recognized as leading voices of the Third Wave, encouraged young women to find their way into feminism from whatever vantage point inspired them. The ERA was one of those potential entry points, but they acknowledged that young feminists might be more inspired by more tangible goals: marriage equality, trans issues, abortion rights, campus safety. During the audience Q&A, conference goers nearly completely ignored what had been said during the Keynote Address, an Address that spoke to me loudly and clearly, and instead used the time to assert themselves in telling us why the ERA was of paramount and central importance: period. Perhaps the audience expected a concrete pro-ERA message. But the ERA's heavy hitters alienated their young audience by failing to bridge their agenda with ours,which was something that could have been accomplished via the messages presented by Baumgardner and Richards. They missed out on a great opportunity to gain insight into what the important issues for today's young feminists, like me, look like.
During an "ERA Roundtable," Baumgardner's suggestions about how to galvanize young women were overwhelmed by another panelist's insistence that they need to be told that they inherited a poor deal. Educating the younger generations is important, but telling them what issues they should care about is not; there is power in offering them the tools to seek out the issues that speak to them the most. That is what will engage them in grassroots efforts for feminist change and, ultimately, equal rights. I felt worn down and discouraged by this disconnect, that really seemed to coalesce around age, and I remained silent during the discussions because fear of being targeted by movement elders who are not open to criticism.
Young feminists are the future of the movement and we have ideas and opinions that have value and deserve respect. While I truly appreciate and understand all of the tireless efforts put in to advance women to where we are now, I also see that the climate of feminism is changing and we have a lot of work to do if we want to mobilize toward any kind of real feminist activism in our future. We need to start over, because the tactics that have been used for the past forty years aren't going to work for today's young women.
I have three takeaways from this conference. First, there is a divide between feminists and it is being perpetuated from within the movement by a lack of respect and understanding for each other. Second the ERA is an important piece of legislation that would write equality for women into the Constitution in a way that cannot be subjected to judicial interpretation or legislative rollbacks. And third, young feminists need a toolkit for future action, not a lecture about the failed actions of the past.
About Colleen Giles
Colleen is founder of Bahjingo.com, a blog and collection of activists who work within their community to engage young people in gender inequality issues. She has worked with the Women's Center of Rhode Island, a domestic violence resource center and women's shelter for over a year. She has also fundraised for several other domestic violence awareness initiatives within Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Colleen is particularly interested in the role law and policy plays in achieving justice for survivors of domestic violence. She graduated from Roger Williams University in 2012 and plans to pursue graduate education in Women's and Gender Studies.
By Veronica on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 categories: conferences, feminism, guestpost
Thank you very much Colleen for your wonderful article. It is often I stumble upon a person/people who feel that 19th and 14th Amendments address equality between men and women. Yes, the Amendments make an important contribution to the legal status of women but are not effective in solving the cases of sex equality. I would like to quote the sentence from your article that spoke to me as one of the ways to address the problem of Equal Rights Amendment "Educating the younger generations is important, but telling them what issues they should care about is not; there is power in offering them the tool to seek out to issues that speak to them the most" Anna


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Pooi See Lee: "Focus on creativity and teamwork to make an impact"
by Sai Kishore Ravi | May 18, 2021
The Singapore-based materials scientist on her love for science, promoting gender equality in STEM, and how innovations in materials can propel advances in healthcare.
Born in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur, from an early age, Pooi See Lee was fascinated by how science can be used to find solutions for everyday problems. After her early education in Malaysia, Lee moved to Singapore to kick start her research career. Following a brief stint in industry, where she worked for Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd (now GlobalFoundries), she joined the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University in 2004.
Well known for her contributions to the field of nanomaterials, Lee has been a torchbearer for interdisciplinary research in materials science, breaking down traditional barriers between disciplines. With collaborative research spanning diverse areas of science and engineering, she strives to spur innovative and sustainable solutions for energy, electronics, and healthcare applications.
With an inspiring career at the forefront of green nanotechnology, Lee is keen on translating research into real solutions. She is also an elected fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors.
Who are your role models or earliest influences?
I was intrigued by the depth and breadth of how science addresses many fundamental questions in our daily lives. Driven by curiosity, I continued to pursue my studies in STEM and developed strong interest in science and engineering in order to solve real-world challenges. My parents are very supportive of my pursuits, they always encourage me to make my own decisions, to appreciate my own uniqueness and accept unexpected opportunities in life.
What excites you about your work?
Being a professor in STEM allows me to impart knowledge and cultivate our future thought leaders in the field. It brings joy to me whenever my co-workers or students achieve their aspirations, discover their unleashed aptitudes, made contributions to STEM and our society. Together we can build a better future.
What were some challenges you faced during your career?
While the many "aha" moments brought delight and excitement, a STEM profession also requires multiple skill sets, lots of discipline, and grit along the journey. Challenges in pursuing an academic and scientific research career is the need to constantly strive for funding or grant support to continue our efforts in the laboratory. During difficult times, I persist with an open mindset and [grow] by focusing on creativity and team work to make impact.
Do you feel women are well represented within your field or STEM fields in general?
I'm lucky to be one of those being given similar opportunities to pursue their aspirations in STEM. There are certainly more can be done in promoting STEM as an attractive career of choice for girls and women in all parts of the world. Getting girls exposed to science early and exposing them to role models in the fields from young age may help to excite them to pursue interest in STEM. Retaining young women in STEM career relies on reducing the barrier for them to continue their career while building up a family.
What would you say has been your most impactful contribution to your field?
My most impactful contribution is delivering solutions in sustainability, especially in enabling the use of advanced nanomaterials for soft electronics and energy devices in the field of built environment, wearables, and human-machine interface. The benefits can be propelled into other fields, such as healthcare, in which we are collaborating with clinicians to deploy our technology for rehabilitation and personal health monitoring.
Can you briefly comment on the topic discussed in your Advanced Energy Materials article?
The article discussed stretchable energy storage device which encompasses development of deformable electrode materials and compatible electrolyte. It is an important milestone towards fully bendable, roll-able, and wearable electronics, which enable seamless integrated solutions for autonomous wearables and soft functional devices.
What are your interests outside of the lab?
I enjoy creative works such as music and arts. I'm learning the cello now. It's important to remind ourselves to practice work-life balance despite our hectic schedule. I enjoy spending time with friends to reconnect, recharge, and relearn. I believe everyone can make time for relaxation as it allows one to be more creative and productive.
To learn more about Lee's work, read her recent paper published in Advanced Energy Materials, which is part of a recent Special Issue "10th Anniversary Edition, International Collaborations in Energy Research" celebrating the 10th anniversary of the journal.
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Il grifone indiano (Gyps indicus ) è un rapace della famiglia degli Accipitridi.

Descrizione

Il grifone indiano, saprofago dalla costituzione robusta (lunghezza totale circa 92 cm) e dall'aspetto trasandato, ha il becco color giallo chiaro, anelli perioculari chiari, testa e collo robusti, neri e ricoperti da un piumino chiaro, e un collarino bianco. Le piume del dorso e della parte superiore delle ali sono marroni, e sfumano sul color crema sul sottoala. Le cosce sono ricoperte di piume dello stesso colore della regione ventrale. I giovani hanno becco scuro, testa e collo rosei ricoperti di piumino chiaro e regione inferiore segnata da strisce marrone e crema.

Distribuzione e habitat
Il grifone indiano è diffuso nel Pakistan sud-orientale e nell'India peninsulare.

Vive in città, paesi e villaggi nei pressi delle aree coltivate, nonché in aree aperte e boschive.

Biologia
Essendo un saprofago, il grifone indiano si nutre prevalentemente di carogne che rinviene sia in aree urbane che rurali. Si associa al grifone del Bengala (Gyps bengalensis) quando si alimenta presso le discariche e i mattatoi. Nidifica in piccole colonie, generalmente su falesie e rovine, ma occasionalmente anche sugli alberi. I nidi sono enormi, e misurano sessanta-novanta centimetri di larghezza. Sono fatti di ramoscelli e imbottiti con foglie verdi e immondizia. Tra metà novembre e inizio marzo, la femmina depone un uovo bianco, di forma ovale, covato da entrambi i genitori per 50 giorni. I genitori di entrambi i sessi contribuiscono all'allevamento del piccolo, portandogli il cibo e proteggendolo. Si ritiene che solo il 50% delle coppie nidifichi tutti gli anni.

Conservazione

Proprio come altre specie del genere Gyps, il grifone indiano ha subito un grave declino a partire dalla fine degli anni '90, tanto che il numero di esemplari si è ridotto del 95%. In un primo momento gli studiosi attribuirono la causa di una mortalità così elevata a un virus fatale, ma le analisi di laboratorio rivelarono che gli avvoltoi stavano soffrendo di insufficienza renale in seguito al consumo di carne di bestiame precedentemente trattato con un farmaco anti-infiammatorio, il diclofenac. Infatti, il declino degli avvoltoi è dovuto proprio all'utilizzo di questo farmaco letale, presente solamente in piccole quantità in ogni carcassa di ungulato, ma dal momento che gli avvoltoi si spostano anche su lunghe distanze alla ricerca di carogne, una parte considerevole della popolazione è rimasta colpita. Le conseguenze del declino degli avvoltoi del genere Gyps si fanno già sentire per gli esseri umani, dato che le carcasse in putrefazione rimangono intatte, costituendo così un pericolo per la salute e attirando oltretutto le numerose popolazioni di cani rinselvatichiti portatori di rabbia.

È necessario impedire agli avvoltoi di avvicinarsi a carcasse di bestiame che sono state contaminate con il diclofenac, e trovare un farmaco sostitutivo alternativo. L'impegno del governo per il controllo dell'uso del farmaco è fondamentale, ma finché esso non sarà interamente rimosso dall'ambiente, varie organizzazioni per la protezione degli uccelli in collaborazione tra loro stanno progettando un piano che prevede la cattura e l'allevamento in cattività per i prossimi 20-30 anni di quanti più grifoni indiani possibile per evitare ulteriori decessi, che ridurrebbero ulteriormente la possibilità di recupero di questa già rara specie.

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Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Fauna asiatica
Accipitridae
Specie animali in pericolo di estinzione
Taxa classificati da Giovanni Antonio Scopoli

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Click here for high-resolution version. I now have Ken's photos — almost 4 gigabytes' worth. So I can now start to put together a proper photo essay on exploring the Scottish isles. Above: On the slopes of Ben Buie on the isle of Mull.
Click here for high-resolution version. Rural areas in the United Kingdom seem to have kept most of their old phone booths. Many of them appear to still work, and some have signs offering Internet connections. This one is near Lochbuie on the isle of Mull.
Click here for high-resolution version. I'm saving my better photos for a long mega-post. But here's another daily photo until I can pull the mega-post together. Much of this trip was spent hiking, hiking, and more hiking, across moor, moor, and more moor.
Click here for high-resolution version Of the cities I have seen in the world, I'd nominate Edinburgh as the most beautiful. Paris would be second, I think. And San Francisco would be third. To properly see Edinburgh, one must do a lot of walking — and some hill-climbing.
Click here for high-resolution version. This photo has been tweaked in Photoshop, using the "Levels" control. The color here is all real and is just as the camera saw it, but the overall darkening of the image in Photoshop brightens the colors and intensifies the luminosity. The view is from an upstairs front window.


The tax-to-GDP ratio in the United States decreased by 0.2 percentage points, from 26.2% in 2015 to 26.0% in 2016. The corresponding figures for the OECD average were an increase of 0.3 percentage points from 34.0% to 34.3% over the same period.
The tax-to-GDP ratio in Italy decreased by 0.4 percentage points, from 43.3% in 2015 to 42.9% in 2016. The corresponding figures for the OECD average were an increase of 0.3 percentage points from 34.0% to 34.3% over the same period.
The tax-to-GDP ratio in Hungary increased by 0.4 percentage points, from 39.0% in 2015 to 39.4% in 2016. The corresponding figures for the OECD average were an increase of 0.3 percentage points from 34.0% to 34.3% over the same period.
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Trump warns of World War III
22 Sep 2022 at 18:45hrs | Views
The Ukraine conflict could end in a world war, but would not be happening if he were in power, the former US president claims
The conflict in Ukraine could spiral into World War III, former US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday, after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would use all means necessary to defend itself in the face of a threat to its territorial integrity.
Writing on his social media platform, Truth Social, the ex-president said the Ukraine conflict, which began after Russia launched its military offensive in late February, "should have never happened."
Trump claimed that if he had still been in the White House, hostilities would have never broken out between Moscow and Kiev.
"As I have made clear for quite some time, this could end up being World War III," he added.
On Wednesday, Putin announced a partial military mobilization of around 300,000 reservists to be called up for active service. The Russian leader also warned that Moscow "would use all the means to protect our people," including nuclear weapons if necessary.
"This is not a bluff," Putin insisted, saying Russia would use "all available means" to protect its independence and security.
This is not the first time Trump has sounded the alarm over the repercussions from the Ukraine crisis. In June, he criticized his successor, President Joe Biden, for the way his administration has handled the crisis, slamming the incumbent for sending tens of billions of dollars in military aid to Kiev, which, he said, only adds fuel to the conflict.
"And we're in serious danger with what's going on in Ukraine and with Russia. You could end up with a world war the way they're handling it. It's crazy what they're doing," he said at the time.
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Space Without Borders: Russia and Its Neighbours
Timofei Bordachev
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Russia's policy towards is neighbours is based on three factors: the traditional power component, the existence of a common geopolitical space, and a common history. The main component in international politics is the balance of forces, but geography and ties that have developed over centuries are no less important in this particular case.
Russia has been and remains the dominant power in the so-called post-Soviet space, because it has the largest population, one of the world's best armies, and a large arsenal of nuclear weapons that is commensurate only to the US stockpile. However, it should be remembered that topography precludes the marking of clear dividing lines between Russia and its neighbours, and that common historical experience will always influence decisions.
Therefore, Russia's military-political might cannot guarantee control of its neighbours or allow it to keep aloof of them. Many problems could be solved if Moscow resumed a form of direct control of a part of the former Soviet republics. But the effort required could eventually prove fatal to the Russian economy and statehood. Keeping aloof of its neighbours would imply the development of a defensive strategy for the areas in direct proximity to vital centres of Russian territory. Military domination is a way to develop relations favourable for a sustainable but not imperial international order around Russia, that is, an order that does not include direct control of neighbours.
Moscow needs to find a form of interaction with its neighbours that supports the national security and relative peace of the countries along Russian borders without dictating domestic or foreign policy rules to them. This is the common element of Russia's strategy towards all its neighbours, regardless of where they are located in the common geopolitical space. Ideally, Russia's foreign policy should be aimed at creating a chain of states on its border which can take independent foreign policy decisions with due regard for geopolitical circumstances.
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So Abraham hurried to Sarah at his tent and said, "Hurry! Knead three seahs of the finest flour and make some baked goods!" Abraham ran to the cattle, took a healthy young calf, and gave it to a young servant, who prepared it quickly. Then Abraham took butter, milk, and the calf that had been prepared, put the food in front of them, and stood under the tree near them as they ate.
Reflection: The last several weeks in worship, we've been focusing on the Core Values of OPCC and the characteristics of Vision as we seek to see through God's eyes. The last several weeks in our world have also been very hard as we consider the violence and terrorism that has been so stunning on our human family. The feelings of hopelessness abound as it seems impossible to turn on the news without yet another tragic story of violence.
In these situations, and in this time, we know we can turn to scripture; scripture is full of situations that remind us to hope, even the ones that don't expressly talk about hope. This Sunday we will focus on this passage from Genesis that reminds us of the Hope in Hospitality because hospitality is much more than simply getting your house ready for a party.
We hope you will join us - the table is simply not complete when we are missing some of our family in faith!
Now let me turn to some issues about spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters. There's much you need to learn.
Now there are many kinds of grace gifts, but they are all from the same Spirit. There are many different ways to serve, but they're all directed by the same Lord. There are many amazing working gifts in the church, but it is the same God who energizes them all in all who have the gifts.
Each believer has received a gift that manifests the Spirit's power and presence. That gift is given for the good of the whole community. The Spirit gives one person a word of wisdom, but to the next person the same Spirit gives a word of knowledge. Another will receive the gift of faith by the same Spirit, and still another gifts of healing—all from the one Spirit. One person is enabled by the Spirit to perform miracles, another to prophesy, while another is enabled to distinguish those prophetic spirits. The next one speaks in various kinds of unknown languages, while another is able to interpret those languages. One Spirit works all these things in each of them individually as He sees fit.
Just as a body is one whole made up of many different parts, and all the different parts comprise the one body, so it is with the Anointed One. We were all ceremonially washed through baptism together into one body by one Spirit. No matter our heritage—Jew or Greek, insider or outsider--no matter our status—oppressed or free—we were all given the one Spirit to drink.
Here's what I mean: the body is not made of one large part but of many different parts. That way there should be no division in the body; instead, all the parts mutually depend on and care for one another. If one part is suffering, then all the members suffer alongside it. If one member is honored, then all the members celebrate alongside it. You are the body of the Anointed, the Liberating King; each and every one of you is a vital member.
Focusing only on what unites us can be a difficult task. It seems far easier to recognize how we are different. Even the simplest ways of identification, I can easily recognize that my husband has dark hair and I have light hair. I have blue eyes and my nephew has brown eyes.
We are pretty lucky. My husband and I both have families that are pretty close, and do a lot together. We live nearby; even our extended families are only a few hours away. When we get together for a reunion or a holiday celebration I may know that there are different skin colors and different eye colors, but I also know that we are from the one family. Often, our gatherings are more fun when we aren't worried about how we are different ages and might consider different activities as to how we would like to spend our time. Our meals are easier when we focus on what everyone can agree upon rather than discussing why I don't eat meat, only fish, and why my husband would like to only eat meat, forever.
These seem like trivial examples, and to a certain extent they are. However, when we focus on the family time and what is best for the family to have an enjoyable evening or weekend together, rather than on what each individual person needs to do in order to enjoy their time, then it seems as if it all naturally falls into place and we have the best time.
The church in Corinth struggled, like most churches even today, about their gifts. What about me? I bring this gift to the church. And what about her, she brings this other gift, which one is better? Nowadays when people ask me about the church that I serve I often get questions about what makes us different from the church they attend, or something similar. Perhaps we still have much to learn, like the church in Corinth, about focusing on what unites us, focusing on the Body of Christ.
We hope you will join us tomorrow - it's supposed to rain a lot in Kansas City, so this is a great reason to come worship together, hear some AMAZING music from the Kansas City Men's Ensemble who will be singing, and simply be together. ALL are welcome to join us, no matter how different you think you might be, we choose to focus on what unites us in the Body of Christ, and you (yes YOU!) are welcome here!
But he said, "Why do you ask for my name?" and he blessed Jacob there. Jacob named the place Peniel, "because I've seen God face-to-face, and my life has been saved." The sun rose as Jacob passed Penuel, limping because of his thigh.
I don't know about you, but I feel like I've been wrestling all week! After the tragic events at Pulse Night Club in Orlando, I wrestle with how to respond. Media would like us to respond in a certain way and politicians would like us to respond in another way, and I'm confident that God would have us respond in still yet another way.
We meet Jacob when he is about to reunite with his brother Esau, in which he is nervous about this meeting because of their history. But God has told Jacob he is to go back to his homeland and he cannot do that without meeting up with his brother, from whom he stole the familial blessing. What does God want him to do? What does society tell him will happen? I wonder what his family is saying?
As Jacob wrestles with a difficult situation, he wrestles with both God and humanity, and as the text reminds us, he prevails and "comes out on top." But Jacob doesn't just "come out on top" receiving a medal or a prize. Jacob wins because he receives a Divine blessing, a blessing in which he will be able to bless others with his blessings from God.
When we as a faith community continue to "wrestle" with what it means to "see through God's eyes" and what it means for us to live into God's vision for us we can wrestle with confidence. As we wrestle with how to respond, how to live as God's love in this world, we can do so knowing that God will bless us in our wrestling so that we can continue to bless our community and world around us.
We hope you will join us on Sunday morning at 8:30am or 10:30am to explore this further!
Suddenly they saw him the way he was, the way he really was all the time, although they had never seen it before, the glory which blinds the everyday eye and so becomes invisible. This is how he was, radiant, brilliant, carrying joy like a flaming sun in this hands… and there on that mountain they saw him, really saw him, saw his light.
Those lucky disciples: Peter, James, and John! Jesus invited them to a high and lonely mountain, and there they saw him, really saw him, for the first time. They were offered something precious; a vision, a glimpse of Jesus as he truly is. But it didn't last. Even before they descended the mountain the vision faded, and they found themselves rubbing their eyes, seeing nothing but Jesus; no shimmering, no glistening white, just Jesus, a peasant artisan turned teacher with whom they had traveled many dusty roads. There was really no reason for Jesus to swear them to secrecy. By the time they reached the valley his glory, as L'Engle expresses it, had become invisible.
This scene as it unfolds begs the question; what good was the vision? Why bother if it didn't abide, transforming their lives as they saw it again and again in the following days. The real Jesus had finally shown up, only to disappear again. A vision on a mountain is one thing, but a vision in the valley – smack dab in the middle of daily life – now that would be something! That would change things.
Perhaps the vision was available in the valley, not obscured by the dust they kicked up on their journey. Perhaps there was shimmering and glistening if only they had the eyes to see. Shimmer in the eyes of the one grateful leper who returned to thank Jesus; or a glistening aura emanating from a scene in which Jesus, or even one of the disciples, reached out in compassion to one in need.
This is an important "perhaps" for our faith, because we don't have the slightest chance of climbing the mountain and seeing the Christ revealed in glory. But perhaps we can "Take the mountain to Muhammad," as the expression goes. Perhaps we can see the Christ in our everyday experience, if only we have the eyes to see. What would be the circumstances in which we caught a glimpse of the Christ and were ourselves transformed? What type of experience might afford us such a vision of glory? We will consider such questions on Sunday. We hope to see you then.


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In this computer age, it is one of the finest jobs for the knowledgeable persons to become a freelance writer. It would be very ideal for everyone to be a freelance writer if they have the knowledge, which is required for freelance writing. It is up to you to decide whether you want to be a full time professional writer or a part time writer. Of course, there should be no difference in the standard of writing, whatever option you choose. There are some basic needs to become a freelance writer.
Knowledge in the language: In general, most of the web sites use the English as the common language for their proper communications. So, it is highly essential to gain knowledge in English. In the beginning, it would be a little difficult to convey your feelings, in the way as you want to express. To start with, you can write with very simple language with simple sentences. The basic idea of your writing should be that your message should reach the readers clearly. There should be no doubts in the mind of the readers, while they go through your articles. It should be written in such a way that your messages with your views and thoughts must go very deep into the minds of the readers and stay for ever. The way of presentation is the most important factor for freelance writing. You should never try to write beyond your capacity and capability while writing an article. You should be aware of your strength and weakness. If you follow these, you can write simply, but beautifully, which would be appreciated by the readers.
Importance of Grammar: While writing an article, you should be confident that you are writing those sentences without any grammatical mistakes. You can gain fluency over your writing by experience. But, it would not be possible for you to develop your standard of writing, unless you are perfect with the grammar of the language. When you are fully confident of this particular point, you can do wonders. You can present your views and thoughts in a very high standard of the language.
Knowledge on the specified topics: During your college days or school days, you would have learned some subjects deeply and some subjects not completely. You have to select the subjects in which you are fluent and deeply involved. Then, there would be a special interest towards that subject, while you are working. There are thousands of web sites with different requirements. So, you need not worry about the subject, you are dealing with. But, in general, there are hundreds of topics, which you can write with fluency. Remember that no one can master all the subjects. It is hardly possible to master many subjects. But, when you are writing for a web site, you are expected to keep the average standard. You can not expect the authorities of the web sites to come down to your standard and accept the article written by you. It is your responsibility to upgrade to the required standard of the web sites and present your articles. If you are perfect in your style and standard, the possibility of rejecting your articles is remote.
Technical writing: There are many subjects, involved with technical knowledge. You can not write them on your own. You need proper knowledge in those subjects. You can not write these subjects without deep knowledge. Unless you are sure with the subject concerned, you should never try to undertake these subjects as your freelance job. You should be very careful while using the quotes and quotations. It is the most important work to acknowledge the other author's works. You must know what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. Otherwise, your work would not be accepted as your own work.
Academic Essays writing: This is one of the most interesting jobs to work. It needs intelligence and skills. First you have to understand the types of the academic essays. There are several formats in academic essays writing, like MLA Style, Chicago Style and others. Copying other authors' works without proper acknowledgements is plagiarism. This should be avoided. In research essays, it would not be possible to write the essays without mentioning the names and works of others. While doing this, it should be your bounden duty to thank them for having provided with that information. Without that, it would never be possible for you to write the essays. Sometimes, you may do it inadvertently. But still, it is supposed to be a crime to do that. While writing these essays, there should be no mistakes. It should be hundred percent perfect. It may take sometime for you to understand these facts. But do not worry about it. Let it take its own time. When you are assured with your knowledge, you can start to write these types of research essays and here also you should be accurate in presenting your thoughts according to your subject, that you are involved. When you have knowledge of the above points, there is always a possibility for you to become a full time professional freelance writer, and surely you would be one of the celebrated authors.
When you go deep into the freelance writing, it would not be possible for you to write in all the above departments. Here, you must be very selective. Writing academic essays and technical essays are difficult in the beginning stage of writing. If you have the desire to work hard and sincere, you can work with these subjects. You would be in need of many references to work. You have to spend hours together in the library to find out the required points from various books, on the relevant topic you are working for. But at the same time, you must have your own ideas and suggestions. But, when you write a new thought, you must have reasons properly to defend. Otherwise, it would not be accepted. In all, freelance writing job is an interesting and dignified one, as long as you dedicate yourself completely and use your abilities and skills.


Creative Outdoor Kitchens is a family-owned and operated business. We design our outdoor kitchens with function and affordability in mind. Our goal is to offer high quality work at reasonable prices and to give the attention to detail that each of our projects deserve. We build both small and large projects in a range of prices that will accommodate most client's needs while preserving the integrity and craftsmanship of our quality built products. We pride ourselves on helping others make memories through entertainment in their backyard along with their friends and family. Creative Outdoor Kitchens started by manufacturing standard grill islands built for people that had limited space but still wanted the luxury of a beautiful back yard.
Our mission to provide quality, functionality and affordability has proved to be very successful as word of mouth launched our business into what it is today. We provide our clients with an exceptional product allowing for a seamless experience, and let our work speak for its self. With over 13 years' experience we have been creating the ultimate in outdoor spaces. Quality is important to us and we know our customers will not be disappointed. After all, we got this far on word of mouth; we want our customers to tell others where they got their wonderful back yard oasis. We want your business and intend to keep it.
We offer a free in-home consultation. During this first meeting we discuss your ideas, plans and budget for your project. From the initial consultation through to the time you first fire up the grill, communication is key to ensure you are fully informed and updated on the status of your job. You will be involved in a photo realistic 3D design process that allows you to view the proposed design from all angles. This means you are fully aware of what to expect and can make any of those small changes that will ultimately, make the big difference to the finished kitchen.
Creative Outdoor Kitchens not only wants to build your dream outdoor living space, but we would be also honored to have the opportunity to create a place where you will spend many years, while growing your families and creating unforgettable memories.
We look forward to hearing from you and helping you create the outdoor space you deserve.


Amid concern over Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections, the U.S. Department of Justice has requested the state-run network to register under the Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA). U.S. Congressional committees are investigating RT's role in purchasing misleading campaign ads.
"There is another enormous negative effect we are having today," Russia's state-run TASS news agency cited Margarita Simonyan as saying in testimony at a Russian parliamentary hearing Thursday. "People are scared, people are afraid," she said.
Simonyan heads the state media conglomerate Rossiya Segodnya, which owns a number of media companies including RT and Sputnik International, a Russian radio broadcaster under FBI investigation also asked to register under FARA. She denied that RT had ever published fake news.
"It's hard for us now even to find a stringer in the USA," she added.


Field of Work: Increasing the number of primary care providers in federally designated Medically Underserved Areas of the United States.
Problem Synopsis: In 1994, millions of Americans lived in federally designated Medically Underserved Areas, where access to primary health care services was limited by a shortage of primary care practitioners: physicians trained in primary care, nurse-practitioners, certified nurse-midwives and physician assistants.
Synopsis of the Work: Partnerships for Training developed eight regional education systems to increase the number of primary care providers in federally designated Medically Underserved Areas of the United States. The partnerships used distance education (e.g., Web- and interactive video-based courses) to educate nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife and physician assistant students in underserved areas.
Eight grantee organizations represented 13 states, 38 academic institutions and one other educational partner and 74 community partners.
They enrolled 1,140 nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife and physician assistant students from underserved areas and graduated 754 students (as of June 2003).
Faculty developed 109 distance-based (primarily Web-based) courses, of which at least 37 were interdisciplinary.
Some 46 academic institutions and other program participants developed the capacity to train nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives and physician assistants from a distance, primarily using online education.
The assessment conducted by the national program office found that 90 percent of graduates were practicing in medically underserved areas and if distance education were not available, 70 percent of the students would probably not have enrolled in their programs.
The academic institutions participating in seven of the eight sites continued to provide distance education to nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or physician assistant students, and many expanded their focus to include other health professionals and create additional programs.


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Interview Part 1: Eddie Taubensee, On Everything
Former Reds catcher Eddie Taubensee back behind the plate in May 2015 at the Hall of Fame Classic in Cooperstown. (Greatest 21 Days)
Part 1: On Everything | Part 2: That Confidence
Part 3: Felt Good
Eddie Taubensee knew he had a lot to work on. His troubles were clear in his numbers.
This was 1989, Taubensee's fourth season as the pro, and the minor leaguer had just finished a campaign where he both hit poorly and had trouble behind the plate. His batting average over two levels that year came in at just .196.
"Everything. I needed to work on everything," Taubensee recalled to The Greatest 21 Days recently. "I needed to work on my catching, my hitting, to be consistent and better and better. It took a lot of work to get better."
He put in that work at home that off-season.
"I really had to look at my game and look at my hitting and really evaluate myself and change some things," Taubensee said. "After that, some things started to come together and they started to click."
He played the next year at single-A Cedar Rapids and he put up better numbers. The year after that, he made his major league debut.
By the time his career was done, Taubensee had logged time in 11 major league seasons, seven of those seasons coming with the team that first drafted him, the Reds. He also played with the Indians and Astros.
In those 11 seasons, Taubensee amassed time in nearly 1,000 major league games, hit 94 home runs and turned in a career batting average of .273, markedly better than that minor league season of 1989.
Eddie Taubensee at bat in the 2015 Hall of Fame Classic in Cooperstown. Taubensee played 11 seasons in the majors. (Greatest 21 Days)
Taubensee spoke to The Greatest 21 Days recently by phone from his home in Florida. He spoke after taking part in the May Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown.
Taubensee's road to the pros and the majors began as he grew up in the Orlando area, first playing catch with his dad and then with friends.
When he was 10, he recalled deciding he wanted to tryout for a baseball team. He did and it went well. He also seemed to already be one of the better players on the team.
"I realized I was a pretty natural good ball player," Taubensee said. "I was a very active boy. I loved to play all kinds of sports, but baseball, baseball was my love. I played baseball all year round since I was 10 years old."
He also loved his chosen position of catcher. "I thought there was something neat about putting on the gear," Taubensee said.
It also ended up being the right position. Taubensee was a left-handed hitting catcher, a rarity, he was told, that would provide a quick path to the majors.
But turning pro, Taubensee recalled not realizing that he had a chance to do that until his senior year in high school. Scouts came to watch him and others during games and at camps.
The scouts peppered him with questions. How big were his hands? His feet? Did he shave yet?
Eddie Taubensee high fives teammates after being announced at the 2015 Hall of Fame Classic in Cooperstown. (Greatest 21 Days)
"I was a late-bloomer to the scouts so they knew I was going to get bigger and stronger," Taubensee said.
When draft day 1986 came, Taubensee knew he was going to get taken. He just didn't know where. Still just 17, Taubensee ended up going to the Reds in the sixth round.
"I was really excited that the Reds decided to take me that high," Taubensee recalled. "As soon as they offered me any kind of money, I took it and I signed and started my journey."
He graduated from Lake Howell High School two days later and he was off to rookie ball in Sarasota.
It was a big jump, he recalled. It was also his first real job. He got paid $700 per month. "I thought, 'how am I going to spend all that money?'" Taubensee recalled, "because that was a lot of money."
The transition on the field wasn't an easy one. Everyone was good. He was also facing pitching he hadn't seen before, he said.
"I didn't do too well my first year," Taubensee recalled. "I had a lot of work ahead of me."
He got into 35 games that year in the rookie Gulf Coast League, hitting .196. He said he realized he was just starting out. His coaches kept working with him. He also went to instructional league that fall.
Eddie Taubensee, red hat, during warmups before the May 2015 Hall of Fame Classic in Cooperstown. (Greatest 21 Days)
"I knew I had some time to work things out," Taubensee said, "and they were being patient with me."
In his second and third years, he got better. He hit .265 at rookie Billings in 1987. In 1988, he hit .254, spending most of the season at single-A Greensboro. He also got five games at AA Chattanooga.
It seemed like the more playing time he got, the better he played, he recalled.
But then came that 1989 campaign, where he seemingly regressed. He played the year between single-A Cedar Rapids and Chattanooga. His average didn't hit .200 in either location.
"That was a turning point really in my minor league career," Taubensee said.
Taubensee went back home, worked with a coach and hit off a tee. His goal was to learn how to hit to all fields better.
He returned to Cedar Rapids for all of 1990. He improved his average to .259. He also hit a career-high 16 home runs. Despite his turn-around, the Reds left him unprotected in that November's minor league draft.
That decision ultimately put Taubensee on a quicker path to the majors. (Go to Part 2)
Go to Part 2: Eddie Taubensee, That Confidence
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Winship is an absolutely wonderful school! My daughter has attended Winship from K-2 and has loved everything about it. We will be moving this next year and will be so sad to leave the amazing teachers, administrators, and staff. The teachers we ha email worked with have been nothing short of fantastic and will always have a place in our hearts! We would recommend Winship to anyone who is coming to the area! 5 out of 5 stars, no doubt!!
Your child's education is your top priority. We know that because—well, you're looking at this page, aren't you? If you think your kid would feel right at home at Winship Elementary School, and you are contemplating moving closer so the little rascal will never miss a class, we have some good news for you and your family. Commute will never be an issue if you pick an apartment within 5 miles of Winship Elementary School, and that should not be hard as you can currently choose from 84 apartments for rent available in this part of Grand Forks. Not familiar with rent prices in the area? The cheapest apartment near Winship Elementary School is currently at Louise, renting for $450 per month, but if $1,285 is still within your budget, check out the more luxurious offers at Northern Heights Apartments. Or just do what most other parents do and go for the middle ground—that's where you get the best value for money most of the time.
Before you start packing, make sure Winship Elementary School is really the best option for your child. To recap, Winship Elementary School is a well-known public PK-5 school in Grand Forks. It is located at 1412 5th Ave North, Grand Forks, ND 58203 and it is the second home of 217 students. Please note that available apartments near a given school are filtered by proximity, not by attendance zone. We advise parents to visit the schools in person and contact the admissions offices for further information on school performance and attendance zones before making a final decision.


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NASA aeronautics official moves to new intell agency
By Wade-Hahn Chan
Master spy agency promotes Nixon
NASA's associate administrator for aeronautics will be leaving to head up a new agency that works on spy technology.
Lisa Porter will become the first director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity. IARPA, which is less than a year old, will work with 16 intelligence agencies to develop new technologies, such as high-speed code cracking machines and cloaking devices.
IARPA may co-opt the intelligence projects handled by its sister agency, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
IARPA has operated under two acting directors since its creation in June 2007. Tim Murphy, the current acting director, took the position last August, replacing the current Assistant Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Steve Nixon.
IARPA "will sponsor innovative research that will yield revolutionary game-changing capabilities for the intelligence community," Porter said in an e-mail message to NASA employees today.
Porter, who has been at NASA since May 2005, handled aeronautics research and air safety research at NASA. She also co-chaired the National Science and Technology Council's Aeronautics Science and Technology Subcommittee, which wrote the first presidential policy for aeronautics research and development in December 2006.
Before joining NASA, Porter worked at DARPA as senior scientist, working on a swath of projects including scientific research, systems integration and designing quiet helicopter rotor blades.
Feb. 1 will be Porter's last day. Her deputy, Jaiwon Shin, will take over her position in an acting capacity.


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Wage & Hour Laws
— Understanding differential pay
Understanding differential pay
On Behalf of The Law Office of Michelle Cohen Levy, P.A. | Oct 15, 2019 | Wage & Hour Laws |
Many in Fort Lauderdale define a workday as beginning at around 9:00 a.m. and continuing until 5:00 p.m. Indeed, this is standard work week recognized by most. Yet countless people work outside of these hours, plying their trades in the evening or late night. Working such a schedule an exact a physical and psychological toll on a person, yet there are some industries that demand that their practitioners be available at all times.
Companies that operate within such industries often offer use shift differential pay as an incentive to get people to fill odd-hour shifts. Differential pay is an augmented pay rate paid to those who work outside of non-traditional hours. It is typically offered as an added percentage of the standard hourly rate for a position. For example, according to the compensation guidelines for the United States Office of Personnel Management, federal government workers who qualify as prevailing rate employees are eligible to be at a differential rate of an additional 7.5 percent of their average salary when the majority of their hours are worked between 3 p.m. to midnight, and 10 percent of their average salary if they work 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. (those whose schedules overlap the different differential time frames are paid at the rate for which they worked a majority of their hours).
Given that differential rates are offered to government employees, one might assume that differential pay is a legal requirement. Yet according to the U.S. Department of Labor, it is left up to employers to determine whether or not to offer this benefit. Yet if a company does, and then subsequentially violates its own policies regarding differential pay (such as those of the OPM that were highlighted earlier), an employee may have justification to initiate legal action.


The Moto G series has always been loved by many as it is a mid-ranger with prices, and the series is now entering its seventh generation. All the phone in this lineup has features like better chipsets, cameras and charging support. The new Moto G7 Phones were announced within this week, and they are already available in Mexico and Brazil but will be arriving Europe in the middle of February 3019. In this post you will get to see the Motorola Moto G7 Plus Specification, key features, as well as its price and availability in Europe.
The next posts will reveal other information of the recently announced Motorola Moto G7 phones.
The Motorola Moto G7 Plus is the most powerful among the recently announced Moto G7 phones, but its outstanding quality is photography. The phone features a 16MP + 5Mp dual camera on its rear panel, and they are optimized for low light shooting. The 16MP sensor has a large 1.22um pixels, bright f/1.7 aperture and optical image stabilization for photos, plus electronic stabilization and hyperlapse mode for video..At the front you will find a 12MP selfie camera with portrait and group selfie modes.
Still talking about the camera of the Motorola Moto G7 Plus, it has AI-powered features like Smart Composition and Auto-Smile capture which will help you get the best shot. The rear camera have the capacity of recording 4K video at 30fps and 1080p at 30/60/120fps. The 5MP module is a depth sensor for that creamy bokkeh in your portrait shots.
The Motorola Moto G7 Plus is powered by a Snapdragon 636 chipset with four Cortex-A73-derived Kryo 260 Gold cores plus A53-based cores. The chipset is paired with a 3GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 512GB via a microSD. The Moto G7 Plus runs on Android 9 Pie.
The Motorola Moto G7 Plus price in Europe is €300, and the phone will be available in Europe starting from mid-February 2019. If you reside in Europe, then be expecting this device any moment from now.


Fleet solutions for companies large and small...Sutton Leasing is ranked as one of the top ten fleet management companies in the United States where flexible customized solutions and prompt personalized service are the hallmarks of our success. At Sutton Leasing, we try to keep things simple. The world is complicated enough. We have learned that by doing the right thing day in and day out, with our customers and employees in mind, satisfaction and loyalty will ensue.


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Lionsgate bows Belly in 4K & Brian Yuzna's Dentist Collection on Vestron Video Blu-ray, plus Yamashita's Big Time Gambling Boss & more
We've got no less than five more new disc reviews for you all to enjoy today...
I've just posted my thoughts on Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs (1992) in 4K Ultra HD from Lionsgate.
Stephen has checked in with a look at Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) in 4K Ultra HD from Vinegar Syndrome.
Dennis has reviewed Julien Temple's Earth Girls Are Easy (1988), the new Vestron Video Collector's Series title on Blu-ray from Lionsgate.
And Tim has taken a look at Lewis Gilbert's Damn the Defiant! (1962) on Blu-ray from Imprint Films, as well as Montgomery Tully and Dennis O'Keefe's The Diamond Wizard (1954) on Blu-ray 3D from Kino Lorber Studio Classics, via a great new restoration by the 3-D Film Archive.
In announcement news today, Lionsgate has set Hype Williams' Belly for release on 4K Ultra HD on 1/24/23. There will be a wide release that includes a Blu-ray and Digital copy, along with a Best Buy-exclusive Steelbook package. Look for the package to have a new Dolby Atmos mix, along with the following special features: audio commentary with Williams, Spoken Word, a deleted scene, and the Grand Finale music video. [Read on here...]
Belly 4K
The Dentist Collection: Vestron Video Collector's Series BD
Hype Williams
Reservoir Dogs 4K review
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 4K review
Earth Girls Are Easy BD review
Damn the Defiant! BD review
The 3D Film Archive
The Diamond Wizard BD 3D review
Brian Yuzna
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Trumpeter's June releases – pretty Frigate nice….
Trumpeter has some nice kits sure to be popular this month. The final Skyraider of their line up in 32nd scale, a German Zwilling flak gun, a Russian TOS-1A Multiple Rocket Launcher and a Duke class Frigate from the Royal navy are sure to get a few clickin'…..
Trumpeter's June releases..
1:350th scale HMS TYPE 23 Frigate – Monmouth (F235)
The Type 23 frigate is a class of frigate serving with the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom. All the ships are named after British Dukes, thus the class is also known as the Duke class. The first Type 23 was commissioned in 1989, and the sixteenth, HMS St Albans was launched in May 2000 and commissioned in June 2002. The combination of Merlin helicopters with their advanced anti-submarine equipment, and Sonar 2087, has according to the Royal Navy, re-affirmed its reputation as a leader in anti-submarine warfare.
HMS Monmouth is the sixth Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy. She is the seventh ship to bear the name and was launched by Lady Eaton in 1991, being commissioned two years later.
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Total Parts 400+
Photo Etched Parts 1 piece
Total Sprues 11 sprues , hull and deck
The kit consists of over 400 parts
- Detailed hull w/accurate design
- 1 EH-101 helicopters with fine details included.
- photo-etched frets for antenna etc.
1/35th Russian TOS-1A Multiple Rocket Launcher
TOS-1 is a Soviet 220mm 24-barrel (Ob.634B or TOS-1A) multiple rocket launcher and thermobaric weapon mounted on a T-72 tank chassis. TOS-1 was designed for defeating enemy personnel in fortifications, in open country, and in lightly armoured vehicles and transport. First combat tests took place in 1988-1989 in the Panjshir Valley during the Soviet war in Afghanistan. The TOS-1 was shown for the first time in public in 1999 in Omsk.
Scale 1:35
Length: 289mm Width: 108mm
Total Parts 1000+
Metal Parts brass wire
Photo Etched Parts 2 pcs
Total Sprues 27 sprues , lower hull and launcher
The kit consists of over 1000 parts
>the kit w/refined detail
>multi-slide moulded hull
>188 individual tracks links
The test kit in action..
German 37mm Flak 43 Zwilling
The new 3.7 cm Flak 43 was a dramatic improvement over the older models. With a new gas-operated breech improved the practical firing rate to 150 RPM, while at the same time dropping in weight to 1,250 kg in combat set up, and mere 2,000 kg in transport. The barrel was shortened to 89 calibres. It was also produced in a twin-gun mount, the 3.7 cm Flakzwilling 43, although this version was considered somewhat unwieldy and top-heavy. Large-scale production did not start until 1944 and about 7,216 were produced by end of the war (Zwillings included, each counted as two guns).
Model Brief Item No 02347
Length: 160mm Width: 99mm
Total Sprues 7 sprues
The kit consists of over 150 parts ,includes a piece of Photo
- Details finely represented by newly tooled parts
1/32nd scale A-1J AD-7 Skyraider
The Douglas A-1 Skyradier was designed as the new generation torpedo/bomber but entered service too late to enter the Second World War. The Navy used the Skyradier as a new attacker for the outstanding performance in the strike missions and long loiter time over target. The A-1J was the final production version of the Skyradier family, they were powered by a new R-3350-26WB engine and with structural improvements to increase wing fatigue life, some extra antennas were added on the fuselage. Some 2 aircraft were built.
Item Name A-1J AD-7 Skyraider
Model Brief Length:369mm Wingspan:476.9 mm
Total Sprues 19 sprues and tires
-Finely detailed engine.
-Finely detailed gear cabin
-Finely detailed cockpit
- Newly tooled wings accurately represent real ones
- Optional position flaps
- Extensive external bomb load
- Wings can be folded
-Photo-etched parts for harness & interior details
These and all other kits from Trumpeter will be available through their Distributors Worldwide


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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

using System.Xml.Serialization;

namespace Maileon.Reports
{
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    /// A class representing an email received event in Maileon
    /// </summary>
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    {
        /// <summary>
        /// The email client of the recipient
        /// </summary>
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        public EmailClient EmailClient { get; set; }
    }
}