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Earth's Survivors: SE 5
The Earth's Survivors Series follows survivors of a worldwide catastrophe. A meteorite that was supposed to miss the earth completely, hits and becomes the cap to a series of events that destroy the world as we know it. Police, fire, politicians, military, governments: All gone. Hopes, dreams, tomorrows: All buried in desperate struggle to survive. From L.A. To Manhattan the cities, governments have toppled and lawlessness is the rule. The dead lay in the streets while gangs fight for control of what is left. Small groups band together for safety and begin to leave the ravaged cities behind in search of a future that can once again hold promise.
Earth's Survivors SE 5 brings together book Six and book seven from the earth's Survivors series in one volume. From the theft of the virus from a top secret facility to the births of The Nation's first babies to the formation of The Fold and how it came to be.
Book six tells the story leading up to the Apocalypse. That tale includes the story of Billy Jingo, Alice Tetto, Major Weston's private secretary. Ben Neo and Jimmy West, hired Killers, and a drug deal designed to hide the transfer of a top secret drug stolen from the Underground Bluechip facility, that goes very wrong. Set in the days leading up to the catastrophe that ends the world as we know it, Watertown is a hardcore ride through a world few would want to live in, but the world it leaves behind is somehow even worse than the one it helped to take away…
Book seven steps back to the beginning of the catastrophe to bring you the story of the Fold; Jessie Stone and why and how Snoqualmie settlement came to be. It begins in present time in the Nation and then falls back to just a few days after Watertown ends and the beginning of the Apocalypse. The Fold becomes the biggest challenge to the Nations power. The community that can force the Nation into compromise, or bring a war that may destroy both societies.
Both stories in their entirety in one volume…
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Dr. Susan Jones has been a professor at Charleston Southern University since 1988. Originally from Coral Springs, Florida, Dr. Jones earned her B.A. from the University of South Florida, and her masters and doctorate degrees from the University of Georgia in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Jones came to CSU straight out of graduate school in 1988 and soon discovered she enjoyed teaching more than working in clinics counseling people directly.
Dr. Jones uses several teaching methods in the classroom to stimulate her students interest in the subject. In Abnormal Psychology, she has structured panel discussions. After discussing controversial topics, the students divide into small groups, research the topics, and prepare debates. Another interesting tool she uses in Abnormal Psychology is popular film. She shows movies or movie clips that portray characters with psychological disorders. The class then discusses whether or not the disorder was depicted correctly and accurately. Viewing disorders and the dynamics between the characters helps the students learn to write assessment reports. Some of the movies she has shown are A Streetcar Named Desire, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and Scent of a Woman.
A third technique she uses is her personal desire to "find the missing link." When a student is having trouble in a particular area, Dr. Jones likes to sit down with the student and work one-on-one in order to discover where the student is having a problem. When she is able to pinpoint the "missing link," she explains it to the student, usually resulting in what she calls the "lightbulb phenomenon." This moment of revelation in students occurs when the student finds the missing link, and Dr. Jones completes her mission. A final technique she uses is incorporating the computer into the classroom.
Upon review of student evaluations, Dr. Jones has concluded that two factors contributing to her teaching excellence are her sense of humor and her use of examples. Most of her humor in the classroom is unplanned, yet it serves to relax the atmosphere and make the relationship between student and teacher more personal. She also feels that examples help students relate to the topic in a way they may not have been able to before.
Dr. Jones insists she is "just a normal person" who loves to go camping with her family and spend time with her eight-year-old son. Though most of what she does off-campus is typical mom and family activities, she said it might surprise her students to know she enjoys playing sports such as football and catch with her son.


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Cheika: O'Driscoll Unlikely To Play Against Munster
10th April 2008 17:14
It looks like Brian O'Driscoll will have to wait another week or two before making his 100th appearance for Leinster, as Michael Cheika has admitted his captain's chances of playing against Munster on Saturday are 'low.'
Click here to listen to an audio interview with Michael Cheika.
Leinster coach Cheika has revealed that Saturday's game might come just too soon for O'Driscoll, who has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring tear against Wales in the Six Nations last month.
"I'd say Brian's chances of playing are low. We're hoping (that he'll be fit). He's training as much as he can and he's doing everything he can to get ready for the game, but I'd say his chances of playing are low," Cheika conceded.
"But we're not giving up on it yet and we're not going to risk him in any way. If we think he can play, then he will be involved at some stage."
Commenting on some of Leinster's other injured players, he added: "Gordon (D'Arcy) is going to be out for a few more weeks. We're probably going to be looking to play this weekend and next without him and then we have a weekend off, so we'll see how he is then.
"Mick Berne has an ankle problem from the Llanelli game when he had to come off, while (Christian) Warner has a back problem which is why Eoin O'Malley is in the squad.
"We need some cover in the centre and he is an out-and-out 13. I know that it'll be a big game for him to play, with it being at home, but he has had some good form in the Ireland Under-20s so we've got a lot of confidence in the young fella."
The Australian has talked up Munster ahead of this weekend's derby clash at the RDS, dubbing the southern province 'the best team in Europe' off the back of their fine Heineken Cup quarter-final win at Gloucester.
"I think that weeks like these are the most enjoyable because it's like a cup final atmosphere. Obviously there's a lot of tension that goes down when two provinces meet but there's a lot of respect between the two teams," Cheika said.
"They had a very good performance last weekend against Gloucester and dominated the game and the opposition into playing how they wanted them to, and that's why they're so good at it. That's why they're the best team in Europe.
"We've got to make sure we learn from some of the mistakes that Gloucester made, and that we don't make the same ones on Saturday."
Some observers may feel that Leinster could throw an envious glance at Munster as, after another disappointing European campaign for the men in blue, they are only in the running for league success.
Cheika was quick to dispel such a notion, adding: "Is there envy towards Munster? No, they deserve all the plaudits they get. There's a quantum shift that has to go on, and we don't worry about what goes on with Munster.
"We worry about what happens with Leinster. If they go on to win the Heineken Cup, and I think they will, then good on 'em.
"Jealousy will get you nothing. Hunger will get you everything.
"They're a very, very strong team and we're going to have to play very well to beat them. And we really want to beat them. We want to make sure that we're very well prepared for it."
Ollie Le Roux has made himself a firm favourite with the Leinster players and supporters alike during his short time with the province and as he enters his final run of games, Cheika spoke of the former Springbok prop in glowing terms.
Commenting on Le Roux, who is out of contract at the end of the season, the Leinster boss said: "I think we'll still have some contact with him (after he goes). We have a very good relationship and he has had an unbelievable effect on the squad.
"He definitely wants to keep some sort of involvement with us, so we have got some plans in terms of broadening our horizons with him.
"But he has had a great impact and hopefully he'll have as big an impact this weekend. He's up for the game and as we proceed with the competition for this season, he's determined to finish off a job well done so far.
"I'm just happy that he has done a good job for the team. The team enjoys his company. He is definitely not lacking in confidence and he has put that confidence into a lot of the players," Cheika surmised.
"He's also very giving in terms of imparting his knowledge to the younger players. Hopefully we will be able to have a continued relationship beyond this season."
Leinster are contemplating the idea of sending some of their younger players to South Africa during the off-season to gain some valuable game-time, with Le Roux earmarked as an intermediary for the scheme should it get the go-ahead.
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OTF's Guide to Playoff Relaxation
Let's face it...we could use a little.
By Jason Zito Apr 21, 2015, 1:03pm EDT
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These games have been stressful. And if you're like me, you've been pounding the table, screaming, crying, firing stuff across the room, shooting your television, etc. Not healthy. Sure, it's understandable to see stuff like this:
Apparently Too Many Men on the Ice for that Kane goal. Kevin McCarthy, Peter Laviolette and co. not happy. pic.twitter.com/ZkysYhDMDt
— On The Forecheck (@OnTheForecheck) April 18, 2015
One was a non-call. The other wasn't. Guess which one. https://t.co/30Qmt16e9u
And feel like doing this:
https://t.co/hlJn1BK6CE give ribeiro the C
— TV's Trevor Bort (@trevor_0) April 20, 2015
But we can't. We're in for at least a couple more games here, and we need to find some emotional balance if we're gonna get through it. So let's take a look at some common relaxation tips that we can implement into our own lives.
This one is easy...you literally just sit there and do nothing. If you're at work and feeling a little stressed about tonight's game, just make sure you're meditating in front of your computer. It'll look like you're working and probably nobody will know the difference.
2. Laughter
They say laughter is the best medicine, so find something funny and watch it over and over and over again.
Take your dog for a walk. Hit the treadmill for a run. Lift some weights. Tape a picture to a heavy bag and punch it over and over and over again until there's absolutely no way you can punch even one more punch. Any of these are guaranteed to lower your stress to more manageable levels.
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3. Breathing Exercises
You've been hyperventilating, and that's not good. You've got to control your breathing a little bit better so you can remain conscious until the end of the game. You'll want to close your office door or go out to the car to do this one because you'll look like a lunatic...but it does work.
4. Alcohol Consumption
This one is actually not true. Sure, alcohol is a depressant and whiskey tastes good, but it will NOT reduce your stress level. Trust me, I know. You're actually much more likely to become angry and do something really, really stupid. Just stick to a nice non-caffinated drink, or better yet, water.
So there you have it, folks. Just a couple of quick and easy recommendations to help ease the stress of the next few days. Have something that works for you? Share it in the comments below!
(S/T to Crazy Charlie from WNSR for suggesting this. Check him out!)
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David Beckham to Launch 'House 99' Grooming Line
Brush it like Beckham? The 42-year-old superstar will give men the chance.
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David Beckham has announced his newest wrinkle on the way to world domination in House 99, a grooming brand for men.
According to GQ, Beckham said in a statement: "I'm so excited to finally share House 99 with everyone around the world. For me, grooming is not only about how you look, but how you feel. It's about being comfortable, trying new things and shaping your next look. I created House 99 to give people the inspiration as well as the right products to experiment and feel completely at home doing so."
I'm excited to introduce my grooming brand @House99. Welcome to the House. #House99 #HomeToYourNextLook
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'99 was the year that Beckham began building his world-famous house, as he married his wife, Victoria (the artist formerly known as Posh Spice), and became a dad to his first-born, a son named Brooklyn. (Not to mention, Beckham won the coveted treble with Manchester United).
According to PopSugar, the line includes 13 products such as shaving cream, beard oil and hair pomade made from a formula containing "holistic ingredients, including quinoa and spirulina."
The line is in partnership with L'Oreal and will exclusively launch at Ulta on March 4—in 19 countries, of course, because go Becks or go home.
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REUTERS: Lionel Messi has won every major global title bar the World Cup and Argentina are hoping he will be able to tick that last remaining box with a side considered among the favourites for the title in their biggest rival's backyard. If the "Fantastic Quartet" of Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Sergio Aguero and Angel Di Maria are on song, Argentina can emerge victorious in Brazil to claim a third World Cup victory. Despite boasting a wealth of riches in attack, however, Argentina are playing down their chances of overall victory and setting their sights primarily on ending a quarter-final jinx. "It's very difficult to become world champions. We mustn't believe we're the best. In fact, we know we're not the best, but we are a (world) power," Coach Alejandro Sabella said. "We can't get involved in triumphalism. We must remain emotionally balanced and more so when we go out onto the pitch," he warned. Balance is a key word for Sabella, who has built a harmonious squad, who get on well both on and off the pitch. This might explain the absence of striker Carlos Tevez despite his Juventus form, an individualist that Sabella feels he cannot seamlessly introduce to the team. Argentina have reached the last eight at three of the last four tournaments, going out to Germany in 2006 and 2010, and have not reached the semi-finals since Italy 1990 when they reached the final and were beaten by the Germans. They were handed a good draw that should see them win Group F ahead of debutants Bosnia, Iran and African champions Nigeria and advance to a last-16 meeting with the second-placed team in Group E, made up of France, Switzerland, Ecuador and Honduras. Diego Maradona took a squad of similar strength to South Africa four years ago and a fourth successive win in the second round over Mexico set up a showdown with Germany, but the former captain's coaching abilities were found wanting at that stage and Argentina were thumped 4-0. Sabella has the tactical know-how to weather the mounting difficulties as the tournament progresses and breaking the quarter-final barrier could see his team go all the way to the final again. On the four occasions Argentina have reached the last four, 1930, 1978, 1986 and 1990, they have also gone on to play in the final winning in 1978 at home and 1986 in Mexico and losing in 1930 to hosts Uruguay in the first World Cup final and then again 60 years later in Rome. Argentina won the 16-match South American qualifying group, cementing first place during a brilliant 2012 when their first-choice side went unbeaten in nine matches, including friendlies, and Messi scored 12 goals including two hat-tricks. Last year brought Sabella some problems, not least Messi's nagging hamstring injury, and he will have been glad to have got over that well before the tournament kicks off on 12 June. A virtual reserve side suffered a solitary defeat in the qualifiers to Uruguay in October with key midfielder Fernando Gago, who dictates the pace of Argentina's game and acts as a supply line for Messi, missing that and most of their other matches through injury. Surprise is a key element for Argentina, who play their best football when Gago, Javier Mascherano and Di Maria play in midfield behind Messi, Higuain and Aguero. The transition from defence to midfield is a weakness along with dealing with high balls into the penalty area despite tall centre backs in Federico Fernandez and Ezequiel Garay. Sergio "Chiquito" (little one) Romero is a big, imposing goalkeeper but he often dallies on his line when balls are crossed into the box. Sabella has kept faith with him despite his lack of regular first team football at Monaco.


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Name: Matteus Rice
Alias(es): Wodka
Rank/Branch (If applicable): Space Forces Command, Private serving on the SFCV Dinavar
Position/Organization (if applicable): Space Forces Command
Species & Gender: Human Male
Date of Birth & Place of Birth: March 2470, Ashael
Height: 1,83m
Hair Style (optional): messy, short.
Other Features (optional): No tattoos or other important markings, although he sports a short, messy beard. He'd look weirdly young without it, but too ''homeless'' if it grew too long.
Education Primary:
Ashael Village Elementary
Secondary: none
Post-Secondary: none
Military: Space Forces Command on Istheim
Mother: Hara Wright
Father: William Forge
Sibling(s): Isaac (16), Jesse (24), Bram (20)
Career History:
Ashael Lord's levy
Levy sergeant
June 2490-July 2491
Ashael' Lord's soldier
Platoon Lead
August 2492-January 2495
Ashael Lord's retinue
Outpost Captain
February 2495-April 2499
SFC's punitive Corps
Penal Marine
April 2500- March 2501
SFCV Dinavar
Private (First Class)
March 2501-ongoing
Background Matteus dislikes his homeworld: the system is years, if not centuries behind the times, and his childhood saw many of his friends suffer from diseases that would've been treated as a minor infection on Sanctuary, end the lives of several of his childhood friends. Of course, his childhood wasn't all that bad: he learned to work hard, learned as much as he could, and proved to be an eager student, until he was old enough to work the lands. Even with the somewhat modern tech, mundane and physically intense labour was still a necessity for the poorer of society.
At some point, he was levied, and it ended up with him having to serve under his ambitious warlord, who, in a fit of arrogance, thought he could harass visiting Initiative citizens and prospective external workers, pressuring them into extortion money, or outright fighting This went on for quite a while, but in the end, it came to a head when the Initiative outpost's forces responsible for the warlord's territory had to step in and end the squabbling, and intimidation of innocent people. After a short but bloody series of skirmishes (with the technological, and militarily advanced Initiative), the warlord's forces were soundly defeated, and to force compliance,
Matteus, alongside hundreds of captured soldiers, were changed into penal miners, marines, and other auxiliary units. Despite the Initiative's unorthodox decision, most auxiliaries proved to be resilient and strong, naturally a hardy people, used to toiling hard for little gains every so often. So, when he was indeed interred on the Istheim, he was set about multiple After he turned into a prisoner at the hands of the Initiative, he proved to be remarkably eager to see space, the vast black maw of the unknown.
As being a hostage/prisoner… however, he wasn't complaining that much. The medical care on even the penal vessel was superior to what he knew on Ashael, and there was always, always something to eat and drink. A luxury he had witnessed a few times he didn't have in the past. All in all, Matteus is a man marked by his past, not due to political or social unrest, but rather, in seeing what he'd always lacked, and seeing what the Initiative had to offer. Despite this all, he is, after all, still officially a ''penal'' soldier, and therefore, barred from promotion thus far.
As such, he was forwarded to become one of the Dinavar's crew, and when it was tasked to investigate the Heart of Winter crisis, he was faster than the administration, and volunteered before he could even be ordered to be part of its crew. When asked, he'd smile a little bashfully, and say: ''Well, space is so vast and so many things are unknown. It's a mystery I don't understand, and may never do, but if I can help the people responsible for finding out, then… that's good enough for me!''
Matteus dislikes his homeworld: the system is centuries behind on Sanctuary in almost all the ways fathomable, and after seeing that even the penal vessel he served on before he was formally introduced to the SFC, had better facilities than most people on Ashael.
Matteus likes to keep an open mind towards the unknown, as he grew up closeted and shut-in from even interplanetary travel due to his financial (and social) status. Now that he's served on the Dinavar for a period, as well as the Istheim (albeit that wasn't exactly a paradise, to be fair) he's got a positive outlook.
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12 principles of modern military leadership: Part 2
Navy SEALs along with Philippine and Australian special operations troops conduct an amphibious raid during Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines, April 1, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Philippine and U.S. militaries designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. [Photo by: Marine Corps Sgt. Mario Ramirez]
By Capt. Ron Roberts, Asymmetric Warfare Group, U.S. Army
"A leader is a dealer in hope." -- Napoleon
Leadership is paramount to the success of any army. Leaders not only make life-and-death decisions, but directly control the climate and quality of life of their subordinates.
But what is the real definition of leadership? Field Manual 6-22, Leader Development, defines leadership as "the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization."
In a pair of articles, we will discuss 12 fundamental leadership principles, as well as several educational and inspirational historical examples. Experienced leaders should already practice these principles; however, I have learned through personal experience never to assume anything.
Read Part 1 here.
7. BE AGGRESSIVE AND BOLD
"An army of deer led by a lion is more to be feared than an army of lions led by a deer." -- Phillip of Macedonia
A leader must be bold and aggressive. Many of history's most triumphant generals, such as Frederick the Great and Adm. Horatio Nelson, to name a few, embodied these qualities.
Frederick the Great built his army into the one of the most formidable in history. He was a bold general and used his infantry's swift maneuvering to confound and crush his enemies. This was the case at three of his most significant victories: the Battle of Hohenfriedberg in 1745 and the battles of Rossbach and Leuthen in 1757.
The Battle of Prague (1757), in which Frederick invaded Bohemia during the Third Silesian War (Seven Years' War) is a prime example of his audacity. With England as his only ally, he faced Austrian, French, Russian, Saxon, and Swedish forces, and though he came close to defeat many times, he finally won the war.
Considered one of the most historically audacious naval leaders, Nelson faced the "Armed Neutrality," made up of the Russian, Prussian, Danish, and Swedish fleets, at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801.
The battle started badly for the British and the fleet commander, Adm. Sir Hyde Parker, ordered Nelson to withdraw. Nelson was informed of the signal by one of his officers and angrily responded, "I told you to look out on the Danish Commodore and let me know when he surrendered. Keep your eyes fixed on him." He then turned to his flag captain, and said, "You know, Foley, I have only one eye. I have a right to be blind sometimes." He raised the telescope to his blind eye and said, "I really do not see the signal."
In the end, the British fleet won, thus making the Battle of Copenhagen one of Nelson's greatest victories.
8. TAKE CARE OF YOUR SOLDIERS
"The badge of rank that an officer wears on his coat is really a symbol of servitude to his men." -- Maj. Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor
A competent leader preserves combat power by putting his Soldiers first and doing the most to improve their situation. You will gain Soldiers' trust by making sure they are well equipped, fed, and rested. Beyond meeting their basic needs, it is also essential to be an advocate and ensure they receive proper recognition for their achievements. The U.S. Army prioritizes this as "the mission, the men, and me."
One of Alexander the Great's leadership qualities was the ability to place his men first.
After covering more than 400 miles in 11 days, Alexander and his soldiers were nearly dead from thirst. Some Macedonians had brought back a few bags of water from a distant river, and they offered Alexander a helmetful. Although his mouth was so dry that he was nearly choking, he gave back the helmet with his thanks and explained that there was not enough for everyone, and if he drank, then the others would faint. When his men saw this, they spurred their horses forward and shouted for him to lead them. With such a king, they said, they would defy any hardships.
Paratroopers participate in a division run along Long Street during the All American Run on Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov 19, 2021. [U.S. Army photo by Spc. Vincent Levelev]
9. BE A STUDENT OF THE PAST
"The only right way of learning the science of war is to read and reread the campaigns of the great captains." -- Napoleon
History offers a wealth of information to those who have the foresight to examine it. In addition to obtaining vital technical and tactical knowledge, Soldiers can learn by studying how past leaders performed in the fog of war.
Gen. George Patton was a consummate warrior, known for studying history and acquiring an impressive library of professional military books during his lifetime. At an early age, he chose to become a Soldier. His father nurtured him in the classics, as well as the lore of the Patton family, which was composed of military leaders, including two uncles who were Confederate officers killed in battle.
Unfortunately, Patton had dyslexia, a learning disability not well known or diagnosed at the time. He realized, however, that with determination and constant effort, he could pursue military studies and achieve his goal of becoming a great leader.
He understood the military profession required immense technical competence, knowledge of weapons and equipment, tactics and operations, and maneuvers and logistics. Therefore, he expended vast amounts of time and energy in reading and making copious notes in the pages of his books, making him not only familiar with the field and technical manuals of his time, but also knowledgeable about history.
10. BE DECISIVE
"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing." -- President Theodore Roosevelt
In war, lack of decisiveness can have fatal consequences. Once you make up your mind, stick to your decision. Never show yourself to be indecisive.
When Julius Caesar refused to lay down his military command and return to Rome at the end of the Gallic Wars, he said, "The die is cast," thus making it clear that his choice was irrevocable.
In 1805, during the Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon's empire was threatened by England, Russia, and Austria. During this period, Napoleon was able to compel the Austrian army to surrender without firing a shot through rapid marching and maneuvers.
As a final example, in 1862, at the Battle of Mobile Bay during the American Civil War, Confederate mines blocked Union Adm. David Farragut's path during an attempt to attack a Confederate Navy squadron to seize three forts guarding the bay entrance. In a decisive statement, Farragut said, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead."
11. SHOW DETERMINATION
"You are never beaten until you admit it." -- Gen. George S. Patton Jr.
A leader must show determination even when others do not. This "never say die" attitude is necessary for your Soldiers to be tirelessly persistent during desperate, bleak, or challenging situations.
Brig. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe, acting commander of the 101st Airborne Division during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, is an excellent example. In December 1944, at Bastogne, Belgium, the Germans sent a demand for his surrender. He responded by saying, "Nuts."
To articulate the resolve and determination of his countrymen, Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister, gave a number of inspiring speeches during World War II:
-- Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat
"I would say to the House, as I said to those who have joined this government: I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat. We have before us an ordeal of the most grievous kind. We have before us many, many long months of struggle and of suffering.
You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in one word: Victory. Victory at all costs -- victory in spite of all terror -- victory, however long and hard the road may be, for without victory, there is no survival."
-- We Shall Fight on the Beaches
"We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air. We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender."
-- Their Finest Hour
"Let us, therefore, brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves, that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, 'This was their finest hour.'"
Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division train with Polish allies on cold loading using a UH-60 Black Hawk in Bircza, Poland, March 15, 2022. The 82nd Airborne Division, based out of Fort Bragg, N.C., is training alongside Polish allies to increase interoperability and reassure our NATO allies and partners. [Photo By: Marine Corps Sgt. Robin Lewis]
12. BE STRONG OF CHARACTER
"Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be." -- Gen. Douglas MacArthur
Gen. of the Army Douglas MacArthur was a historical leader who embodied the definition of strong character. He was a renowned general who won many battles against numerically superior and better-equipped foes and was awarded the Medal of Honor for defending the Philippines during World War II.
MacArthur did not accept anything but the best, even during times of peace, which was evident when he trained the 1927 American Olympic team. With his commanding presence, he pulled together a strong team, retorting, "Americans never quit," in response to the U.S. boxing team manager who wanted to withdraw from the competition due to an unfair decision.
In his acceptance speech for the Sylvanus Thayer Award, one of the most eloquent expressions of leadership principles ever delivered, MacArthur's words speak to today's Soldiers, especially NCOs who are "warrior-leaders of strong character":
"Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be ... They build your basic character. They mold you for your future roles as the custodians of the Nation's defense. They make you strong enough to know when you are weak, and brave enough to face yourself when you are afraid."
Training and caring for your Soldiers ultimately leads to unit success. Conflicts and setbacks allow leaders to develop abilities and characteristics that play a vital part in their future leadership. Past generals such as George Patton, who had dyslexia, and Douglas MacArthur, whose application to West Point was rejected twice, remind today's military leaders that experiencing challenges is part of leadership and does not hinder the ability to lead. As Gen. Dennis J. Reimer, Army Chief of Staff from 1995 to 1999, said, "The role of leadership is to turn challenges into opportunities."
It is a tremendous honor, as an NCO, to lead Soldiers, and along with this honor comes the responsibility to do it well. An ideal Army NCO has a sharp intellect, physical presence, professional competence, high moral character, and serves as a role model. He or she is willing to act decisively, within the intent and purpose of those appointed over them and in the best interest of the organization. They recognize organizations built on mutual trust and confidence accomplish peacetime and wartime missions.
An NCO who is proficient in some of these 12 principles, but deficient in others, will have a detrimental effect on mission success, morale, and the efficacy of leadership. It is therefore imperative that all leaders build competency in all principles and become well rounded.
The men and women of the U.S. military have made countless sacrifices in the service of our great nation. They deserve the best leadership that we can offer, and it is our sacred duty to give it to them.
Source: This piece first appeared in the NCO Journal, published by Army University Press
[12 principles of modern military leadership: Part 2]


The history of Alberta's Estonians dates back to 1899 and the arrival of two brothers looking for freedom, land, and a place to catch fish. It's a story of pioneers and refugees, adventurers and scholars; a story of courage, renewal, and assimilation; a story of success.
The seminar took place on Monday the 27th of September 2010 in the Kiek in de Kök artillery tower in Tallinn. Presentations were held by Candice Lau, Sander Jürisson and Kristiina Praakli. The anthology Eestlased ja eesti keel välismaal ('Estonians and the Estonian Language Abroad') was also presented.
International conference in Muenster. 19.-21. November 2010. Conference venue is Latvian Centre Muenster.


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package reka.jdbc;

import static reka.data.content.Contents.booleanValue;
import static reka.data.content.Contents.doubleValue;
import static reka.data.content.Contents.integer;
import static reka.data.content.Contents.longValue;
import static reka.data.content.Contents.nullValue;
import static reka.data.content.Contents.utf8;
import static reka.util.Path.path;
import static reka.util.Path.root;
import static reka.util.Util.runtime;
import static reka.util.Util.unchecked;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.sql.Connection;
import java.sql.PreparedStatement;
import java.sql.ResultSet;
import java.sql.ResultSetMetaData;
import java.sql.SQLException;
import java.sql.Statement;
import java.sql.Timestamp;
import java.sql.Types;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;

import org.codehaus.jackson.map.ObjectMapper;
import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

import reka.data.Data;
import reka.data.MapMutation;
import reka.data.MutableData;
import reka.data.content.Content;
import reka.data.memory.MutableMemoryData;
import reka.flow.ops.Operation;
import reka.flow.ops.OperationContext;
import reka.util.Path;
import reka.util.StringWithVars;
import reka.util.StringWithVars.Variable;

public class JdbcQuery implements Operation {

	@SuppressWarnings("unused")
	private static final Logger logger = LoggerFactory.getLogger("jdbc-query");

	private final JdbcConfiguration config;

	private final StringWithVars query;
	private final boolean firstOnly;
	private final String queryWithPlaceholders;
	private final JdbcConnectionProvider provider;
	private final Path resultField;

	private volatile Meta meta;

	public JdbcQuery(JdbcConfiguration config, JdbcConnectionProvider provider, StringWithVars query, boolean firstOnly, Path resultPath) {
		this.config = config;
		this.query = query;
		this.firstOnly = firstOnly;
		this.queryWithPlaceholders = query.withPlaceholder("?");
		this.provider = provider;
		this.resultField = resultPath;
	}

	@Override
	public void call(MutableData data, OperationContext ctx) {

		try {

			Connection connection = provider.getConnection();

			try {

				connection.setAutoCommit(false);

				boolean updates = false;
				int updateCount = 0;

				List<Content> keys = new ArrayList<>();

				PreparedStatement statement = connection.prepareStatement(
						queryWithPlaceholders,
						config.returnGeneratedKeys ? Statement.RETURN_GENERATED_KEYS : Statement.NO_GENERATED_KEYS);

				for (int i = 0; i < query.vars().size(); i++) {
					Variable v = query.vars().get(i);
					Data val = data.at(v.path());
					Object value = null;
					if (val.isPresent()) {
						if (val.isContent()) {
							value = val.content().value();
						} else {
							value = val.toJson();
						}
					} else if (v.hasDefaultValue()) {
						value = v.defaultValue();
					}
					statement.setObject(i + 1, value);
				}

				if (statement.execute()) { // true -> select, false -> insert/update
					handleResultSet(statement.getResultSet(), data);
				} else {
					updateCount += statement.getUpdateCount();
					updates = true;
					handleKeys(statement.getGeneratedKeys(), keys);
				}

				connection.commit();

				if (updates) {
					data.put(resultField.add("update-count"), integer(updateCount));
				}

				if (!keys.isEmpty()) {
					for (Content key : keys) {
						data.putOrAppend(resultField.add("id"), key);
					}
				}

			} catch (Throwable t) {
				connection.rollback();
				throw t;
			} finally {
				provider.finished(connection);
			}

		} catch (Throwable t) {
			t.printStackTrace();
			throw unchecked(t);
		}
	}

	private void handleKeys(ResultSet result, Collection<Content> keys) throws SQLException {
		Meta meta = meta(result);
		while (result.next()) {
			keys.add(keyToContent(meta, result, 1));
		}
	}

	private Meta meta(ResultSet result) throws SQLException {
		if (meta == null) {
			meta = new Meta(result.getMetaData());
		}
		return meta;
	}

	private Content keyToContent(Meta meta, ResultSet result, int column) throws SQLException {

		// see http://docs.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/api/constant-values.html#java.sql.Types.STRUCT

		switch (meta.types[column]) {
		case Types.LONGNVARCHAR:
		case Types.LONGVARCHAR:
		case Types.CLOB:
		case Types.CHAR:
		case Types.VARCHAR:
			return utf8(result.getString(column));
		case Types.SMALLINT:
		case Types.INTEGER:
			return integer(result.getInt(column));
		case Types.BIGINT:
			return longValue(result.getLong(column));
		case Types.TIMESTAMP:
			Timestamp ts = result.getTimestamp(column);
			if (ts != null) {
				return longValue(ts.getTime()); // TODO: how to represent dates?
			} else {
				return nullValue();
			}
		case Types.BOOLEAN:
			return booleanValue(result.getBoolean(column));
		default:
			throw runtime("don't know how to handle column type [%d] / [%s]", meta.types[column], meta.typeNames[column]);
		}

	}

	private void handleResultSet(ResultSet result, MutableData data) throws SQLException {

		Meta meta = meta(result);

		int columnCount = meta.count;

		if (firstOnly) {

			if (result.next()) {
				Path into = resultField.isEmpty() ? root() : resultField;
				data.putMap(into, map -> {
					for (int column = 1; column < columnCount + 1; column++) {
						putResult(map, meta.keys[column], meta, result, column);
					}
				});
			}

		} else {

			Path tableName = meta.tablename;

			Path into = resultField.isEmpty() ? tableName : resultField;

			data.putList(into, list -> {
				while (result.next()) {
					list.addMap(map -> {
						for (int column = 1; column < columnCount + 1; column++) {
							putResult(map, meta.keys[column], meta, result, column);
						}
					});
				}
			});

		}

	}

	private static class Meta {

		private final int count;
		private Path tablename;
		private final String[] labels;
		private final Path[] keys;
		private final int[] types;
		private final String[] typeNames;

		Meta(ResultSetMetaData meta) throws SQLException {
			try {
				tablename = path(meta.getTableName(1).toLowerCase());
				if (tablename.isEmpty()) {
					tablename = path("results");
				}
			} catch (SQLException e) {
				tablename = path("results");
			}
			count = meta.getColumnCount();
			labels = new String[count + 1];
			keys = new Path[count + 1];
			types = new int[count + 1];
			typeNames = new String[count + 1];
			for (int i = 1; i < count + 1; i++) {
				labels[i] = meta.getColumnLabel(i).toLowerCase();
				keys[i] = path(labels[i]);
				types[i] = meta.getColumnType(i);
				typeNames[i] = meta.getColumnTypeName(i).toLowerCase();
			}
		}

	}

	private void putResult(MapMutation item, Path path, Meta meta, ResultSet result, int column) throws IllegalArgumentException, SQLException {

		// see http://docs.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/api/constant-values.html#java.sql.Types.STRUCT

		switch (meta.types[column]) {
		case Types.LONGNVARCHAR:
		case Types.LONGVARCHAR:
		case Types.CLOB:
		case Types.CHAR:
		case Types.VARCHAR:
			item.put(path, utf8(result.getString(column)));
			return;
		case Types.SMALLINT:
		case Types.INTEGER:
			item.put(path, integer(result.getInt(column)));
			return;
		case Types.NUMERIC:
			// TODO: not sure how to handle the big decimal scenario
			item.put(path, doubleValue(result.getBigDecimal(column).doubleValue()));
			break;
		case Types.BIGINT:
			item.put(path, longValue(result.getLong(column)));
			return;
		case Types.TIMESTAMP:
			Timestamp ts = result.getTimestamp(column);
			if (ts != null) {
				item.put(path, longValue(ts.getTime()));
				return; // TODO: how to represent dates?
			} else {
				item.put(path, nullValue());
				return;
			}
		case Types.BIT:
		case Types.BOOLEAN:
			item.put(path, booleanValue(result.getBoolean(column)));
			return;
		default:
			switch (meta.typeNames[column]) {
			case "uuid":
				item.put(path, utf8(result.getString(column)));
				break;
			case "json":
			case "jsonb":
				String jsonStr = result.getString(column);
				if (jsonStr != null) {
					try {
						@SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
						Map<String,Object> m = json.readValue(jsonStr, Map.class);
						item.put(path, MutableMemoryData.createFromMap(m));
					} catch (IOException e) {
						throw unchecked(e);
					}
				} else {
					item.put(path, nullValue());
				}
				return;
			case "bool":
				item.put(path, booleanValue(result.getBoolean(column)));
				break;
			default:
				throw runtime("don't know how to handle column type [%d] / [%s]", meta.types[column], meta.typeNames[column]);
			}
		}
	}

	private static final ObjectMapper json = new ObjectMapper();
}

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Ossifar fue un grupo de música pop, procedentes de Mallorca (España). La banda se caracterizaba por el tono irónico de sus canciones, y llegó a convertirse en uno de los grupos más populares a nivel insular durante la década de 1990.

Historia
Los orígenes de Ossifar se remontan a 1989, cuando Toni Isern, uno de los primeros músicos del grupo, organizaba quedadas para comer o cenar en su domicilio con familiares y amigos, entre ellos Lázaro Méndez y Biel Mesquida. Dada la afición que todos tenían por la música, todos ellos tomaban sus instrumentos y tocaban o componían canciones por diversión. Llegó un momento en que, a modo de broma, los músicos comenzaron a intercambiarse sus instrumentos y a tocar mal intencionadamente. Obviamente, la música sonaba fatal y uno de los músicos dijo: "Esto es horroroso. Este grupo suena tan mal que se tendría que llamar Ossifar". El nombre de la banda (Ossifar) fue tomado de una empresa de limpieza de pozos negros homónima (sólo que se escribe con una sola "S", es decir, Osifar) y también hace referencia a que muchas de las letras de la banda pueden considerarse escatológicas.

En sus inicios, los componentes de Ossifar no tenían en mente crear un grupo musical para hacer actuaciones ni para grabar discos, sino simplemente formar un grupo para tocar entre compañeros y echarse unas risas. Cuando quisieron darse cuenta, habían compuesto unas pocas canciones y decidieron grabarlas en una maqueta. Por aquellos años, tuvieron que grabarla en un casete doméstico. Para sorpresa de ellos, este casete se copió innumerables veces, llegando el punto de que muchísima gente de Mallorca conocía algún tema. En algunas entrevistas, Lázaro Méndez comentó que en una ocasión, entró en un pub y tenían puesta esa maqueta. Lázaro al preguntarle que quienes eran los que cantaban, el barman dijo que "son un grupo que no existen pero que son muy buenos".

En vista de este éxito creado a partir de una maqueta a la cual, en principio, no le dieron más importancia de la necesaria, Lázaro y Biel empezaron a plantearse en serio en lanzarse a los escenarios. Necesitaban un segundo vocalista, momento en que Luis Arboledas entró en el grupo para quedarse. Presentaron la maqueta original a la empresa discográfica mallorquina Blau, y ellos tomaron esa misma maqueta y la arreglaron para dotarla de más calidad. De este modo apareció el primer disco, con una portada bastante extraña: un retrete con una guitarra eléctrica dentro, decorada con papel higiénico en el cual había escrita una partitura. Esta foto fue tomada por Luis Arboledas porque no sabía muy bien qué poner en la portada para llamar la atención.

Entre 1990 y 1998 Ossifar recorrió la mayor de las Baleares actuando en directo, improvisando en las fiestas de las diferentes localidades de la isla. Entre tanto editaron varios álbumes de estudios con la ayuda de la discográfica Blau, a la que le dedicaron una canción (En Blau, del álbum A pixar i a jeure) en 1997.

El último disco del grupo, A pixar i a jeure, anunciaba que la separación del grupo estaba cerca. Mientras que para Lázaro Méndez y Luis Arboledas el grupo ya no significaba nada, Biel Mesquida no veía tan cerca el fin del grupo.

A finales de 1998, la discográfica Blau lanza el recopilatorio Ossifar: Lo millor - Debestof, con una selección de las mejores canciones de Ossifar más un tema inédito, Nadala amb neu, un villancico en tono de humor. Este recopilatorio fue con el que el grupo se despidió definitivamente, tal y como sugiere su título Debestof (The Best of).

En noviembre de 2003, Biel Mesquida, productor, guitarrista y compositor del grupo, sufre un accidente de moto en la carretera Ma-11 que le costaría la vida. Posteriormente, el 30 de septiembre de 2004, Ossifar subió a los escenarios por última vez para rendir homenaje a Biel Mesquida es un último y definitivo concierto, que se celebró en la Plaza Mayor de Palma de Mallorca a las 22h de la noche. Varias generaciones de Ossifar, entre los que se encontraban anteriores músicos, colaboradores, cantantes y amigos (incluso el hijo de Biel Mesquida, que también se dedica a la música), subieron al escenario al final del concierto para cantar una última canción. Tras ese exitoso concierto, el grupo se disolvió para siempre.

En 2008 aparece un grupo llamado Ossifar Revival, totalmente independiente de la banda original, que realiza una gira por la isla de Mallorca recordando las canciones del grupo.

En 2010, la discográfica Blau lanza el recopilatorio Ossifar 20 anys - 50 cansiones, un doble CD con una selección de 50 canciones de la trayectoria musical del grupo, bajo supervisión de Luis Arboledas y Lázaro Méndez.

Miembros
 Biel Mesquida, guitarra y coros.
 Lázaro Méndez, voz.
 Luis Arboledas, voz.
 Carlos Lambertini Guitarra solista coros
 Jaume Ginard, Batería
 Rafel Escanellas Bateria
 Salvador Font Bateria
 Fernando Saucedo Bateria
 Justo Serrano Bajo y coros
 Miquel Pieras Bajo y coros
 Bernat Vanrrell Teclados
 Alberto Ruiz Teclados
 Biel Romero Teclados
 Rafel Fiol Teclados

Discografía

Álbumes de estudio
 1990: Cansiones de amor amb los calsones baixos.
 1991: En Gori Cuper té morenes.
 1993: Indiana Pons en busca de la porsella rustida.
 1994: Da-li cebes!.
 1996: Ossifar en directe (disco que recoge las canciones de Ossifar en conciertos, más tres temas inéditos)
 1997: A pixar i a jeure.

Álbumes recopilatorios
 1992: Veintidós cansiones.
 1998: Lo millor - Debestof.
 2010: Ossifar 20 anys - 50 cansiones

Grupos de rock de Baleares
Grupos de música de los años 1990

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