I think that hair is very pretty. But how do you wear your hair now? I don't know if you want to straighten it everyday, I know you said you'd like to wear it curly, and the hairstyle seems fine for curly hair because it looks like it has some long layers in it. Again, it's your choice, and I don't know your hairtype, but it's beautiful. Hope I helped a lil..
when I clicked on your link it says the image has been moved or deleted? well looking at Kim's pic she is very very straight and I don't know if that's natural for her or not but if you're classifying yourself as a 3A or 3B you'll be working really hard to get that look but it's very pretty!
okay.. so evertime i try and post a pic and then click on it to make sure it works it say has been moved or deleted.. which i dont get because i didnt move or delete them.. soo i found a picture that resembles my hair.. only mine is black.. and less perfect.. and slightly looser.. but pretty close.
PS- i wear mine with a side part.
Wow I think that would be cute, as long as your willing to maintain it.
Well I think your NUTS to want to straighten those curls if they look like that actress! If your layers are left long enough you might be able to bounce back & forth between both looks so go for it if that's what you want!
Ok, as you can see in my attachment I have really thick, curly hair. A kinda goldish brown and I love it, when it works with me.... Anyways I have tried sooooo many products and techniques that I was told would work, but i am still not completely sure of my routine yet. I'm 14 by the way, and everyone knows that right now, curly hair is not the "thing". So anyways, I am going to get mine cut on Friday and want any advice available. I want to get it thinned, but from all the horror stories I've heard, I'm not sure. I'm also going for some kind of style. So anyways PLEASE HELP!!
dont thin your hair.. i did that to my hair when i was little and it turned out horribly. i looked like darth vader for YEARS. and it took so long to grow out the thinned hair that i had super damaged hair for years. so dont do it. not a good idea for curly hair.. and who cares if its "in" or not? just go with what you like.. not what with everyone else does.
PS- i got my hair cut today... the one i posted above and it turned out pretty good.. dont really like it as a straight cut.. but i guess i just wont straighten it. GOOD LUCK.
well, my mom surprised me by taking me for my hair yesterday, and i got it cut. Im okay with it, but what i thought wasn't too short was WAY too short, so it is poofy, but if I LOAD on the product, it might work. Any suggestions?
you could try not tipping your head over and scrunching.. instead try tipping your head to the side..and using the palm of your hand (no fingers) and pressing the curls to your head. this is suppossed to make your hair less curly at the ends so it makes it look less block-like. it works for me. oh and try bed foxy curls... really like that stuff. got it at my hair dressers the other day. its sulfate free.. and it smells like skittles. hope i helped in some way.. and i washed my hair yeasturday and my hair is now curly and i LOVE the kim kardashian cut i got.. i actually think it looks way better when my hair is curly. my hair is WAY less frizzy now.. its amazing.
PS- THANKS FOR THE HELP GUYS.
Headbands! They always look cute on curlies.
If I just let my hair dry naturally it goes poofy and frizzy and "like a christmas tree", so I actually use a curling iron just on some pieces to calm my hair down. It takes some work and time, but it will definitely give you that ringlet look you want! And if I know I won't have time in the morning, I curl my hair at night and by morning, after sleeping on it, my curls are still wearable!


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Distribution of Costs for Noise Abatement Measures
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The fundamental 'polluter pays' principle common to the environmental law of many countries is also part of Swiss environmental law. According to this principle the originator bears the costs for the avoidance and clean-up of pollution. Since 2000 the polluter pays principle has been explicitly set forth in Article 74(2)(2) of the Constitution.(1) The principle is further based on Article 2 of the Environmental Protection Act.(2) A recent judgment of the Federal Court(3) clarifies that the principle is also valid with regard to noise pollution. Furthermore, the principle applies to the state that is the originator of a motorway.
An important transnational motorway crosses densely built-up areas of Basel-Land Canton. There is also land for development near the motorway. Owing to the noise from the road, the construction possibilities for this land were either nonexistent or very limited, as there are restrictions concerning the acoustic insulation and possible use of such sites. In order to offset these limitations the local municipality called for a reclassification of the affected sites. The municipality also issued a new rule as part of its legislation on rural roads, whereby the owners of the land had to bear the costs of the construction of a noise barrier separating the land from the motorway.
The owner of one of the pieces of land for development objected to this cost allocation and took the matter to court. The Federal Court finally decided the case and overturned the judgments of the lower courts in favour of the claimant.
The court found that the municipality was responsible for introducing cost sharing among the landowners. The court further stated that, in principle, the municipality had determined the persons liable for contributions correctly. In addition, the court held that the computation of the contributions complied with the general principles that (i) each landowner contributes a share that is proportional to the advantages for its own real estate, and (ii) the sum of the contributions for the construction of the noise barrier may not exceed the necessary expenditure of the municipality.
The court also examined whether the polluter pays principle applied to the case. For this purpose, the court qualified the construction of the noise barrier under environmental law.
The land next to the motorway was part of an area designated for residential use, but was not yet suitable for development. Areas designated for residential use are subject to a 'planning level' of noise pollution. Unless the planning level for noise can be observed, particularly by taking structural measures, such areas must be used for purposes less sensitive to noise than residential developments. The court held that this rule gives effect to the basic principle of land planning law, according to which residential areas must be protected from damaging and troublesome noise. In this case the court decided that the planning level was observed by the construction of the noise barrier. Thus, it was possible to develop the land as a residential area.(4)
Swiss environmental law does not regulate the distribution of costs in such cases. Therefore, the court decided that the polluter pays principle applied in this case. However, the canton or municipality in question must have a particular law which allows the costs to be passed on to the originator. The court assumed that this requirement was fulfilled in this case.
In a previous Federal Court decision the total cost of the construction of noise protection measures was passed on to the owner of a piece of real estate which was similarly intended for housing, but was not yet suitable for building and was excessively burdened with noise.(5) In the present case the court distinguished that the necessary noise protection measures may not be passed on to the landowners in their entirety, as this would be a breach of the polluter pays principle. The state, as the originator of the motorway, must also bear part of the cost. However, the court did not decide on the detailed allocation of the costs; therefore, the lower courts will have to decide this. The Federal Court held that the criteria of proportionality and adequacy apply to contributions made. Hence, an appreciation of the costs and benefits of noise protection measures is required.
Previously, it had been assumed that real estate owners were required to bear the cost of noise protection measures.(6) Nevertheless, the Federal Court's judgment was criticized for establishing that the polluter pays principle should be interpreted as a guiding principle(7) and that the originators of buildings or facilities that cause excessive noise should be obliged to take noise reduction and protection measures.(8) Consequently, the recent doctrine does not treat the neighbouring landowners as disturbers, which would externalize the internal costs of noisy buildings or facilities, such as the motorway in this case.(9) The decision of the Federal Court can only be the first step in the necessary development of cost transparency in the area of noise protection.(10)
For further information on this topic, please contact Max Walter or Michael Lips at Pestalozzi Lachenal Patry by telephone (+41 (0)44 217 91 11) or by fax (+41 (0)44 217 92 17) or by e-mail (max.walter@plplaw.ch or michael.lips@plplaw.ch).
(1) April 18 1999 (SR 101).
(2) October 7 1983 (SR 814.01).
(3) June 2 2006 (BGE 132 II 371).
(4) Article 24(2) of the Environmental Protection Act provides that an area intended for housing may be prepared for building only insofar as the planning level can be met. The provision does not prescribe that an area intended for housing must be used differently if there is a default of the planning level (Heribert Rausch, Arnold Marti and Alain Griffel, "Umweltrecht" edited by Walter Haller, Zurich/Basel/Geneva 2004, N 304).
(5) February 23 1994 (BGE 120 Ib 76). This case involved noise protection measures in a concrete building permit procedure.
(6) See the references cited by Alain Griffel, "Die Grundprinzipien des schweizerischen Umweltrechts", Zurich 2001, Nos 261 et seq; Rausch, Marti and Griffel, N 111.
(7) Thomas Herzog, "Wer zahlt gelenkten Lärmschutz?" SJZ 9/2007, 217 et seq.
(8) This has been established only in rudimentary form in respect of the construction of national highways. Article 3(lit)(m), Article 15, and Article 15(a) of the National Highways Ordinance, December 18 1995 (SR 725.111).
(9) Alain Griffel, "Lärmschutzwand entlang einer Autobahn; Kostentragung", (review of the judgment BGE 132 II 317), URP 6/2006, 702 et seq.
(10) See Peter Hänni, "Umweltschutz. Lärm. Lärmschutzmassnahmen", (review of the judgment BGE 132 II 317), BR 2005, 25. In 1999 the Commission of the National Assembly drafted an amendment of the Swiss Federal Constitution on cost transparency in the transport sector. Ultimately, this amendment was not enacted (see Griffel (supra at note 6), No 329 and Rausch, Marti and Griffel, N 93).
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From Normal to Crazy | SimplyBeing.
My day started out pretty normal looked like much wasn't going to happen for the day. It was Courtney's first day of school. I decided to take her on a small tour of half of the school since we had 15min to kill before class registration. We ended up crossing some invisible border between the French and Dutch sides of the school!! We were so lost! Apparently the school has two sides and we are part of the Dutch side. It was incredible the French side was so different! It was truly fascinating to see. Now it make sense as to why there's little French around the school.
I registered for classes and the schedule didn't look half bad. Like two three hour classes but RU prepared me well for those. Then the internship program coordinator comes and tells me I still have to attend another interview .__. I have jeans on!!! First time I go to an interview so informal never have I felt so unprepared in my life! But the lady seemed to have liked me and it helped that she didn't look as formal as I figured she would. It would of been nice if they gave me the correct address getting there! But it wouldn't have been right if I didn't get lost getting there and going back to VeCo. My legs and feet feel like I've been running a marathon!
Then me and Courtney went on a mission to find a flatiron! I had no idea what was the French word for flatiron! We looked like mimes trying to act out a flatiron to the beauty shop lady! As we walked back a man that helped me and Courtney find the store used me to translate to her how he would like to take her for a drink of Coffee (Courtney doesn't like coffee.) He said she has the most sweetest face (I was invited as well since I was translating.) It was the funniest thing ever! The guy wouldn't take no for an answer… felt like forever till he FINALLY let us go. Did I mention he was like in his 40s and was definitely buying some type of hair growth product at the beauty shop?
We get back and it was the last day that our host grandparents were spending with us 😦 It was so sad!! I got so used to them and they were so sweet! They were the best! I will truly miss them!
Me and Courtney were going on our first night social with our school. It was an event called "Pub Crawl." Yes my first night social was a pub hopping event!! After experiencing Belgian night life I have to say that if you like to go hard just go to Belgium! I've never seen so many bars in my life! We went to this place called "Delirium," the name explains it all! However, before we went to "Delirium" we started off the night at school at this place called "KK's." Had my first full beer! It was called "Duvet" and it definitely set my mood for the rest of the night. We then took the metro (train.) It was crazy so many people from school occupied the metro it was hilarious! Next bar we bought shots of Tequila! Jose Cuervo for a toast to an amazing semester in Belgium!
Toast to an amazing semester!
Then we finally headed to Delirium. It was seriously just not real!! I honestly just thought wow my friends would love this place! The place was PACKED! It was just a very tight street full of bars with people in and out the bars drinking!
On another note…some guy called me and my friends ugly and thought I didn't understand French. His friend knew I did because I was speaking to him in French the entire time. He tried to tell me his friend was stupid, that I was very beautiful, and that he wishes me a good trip. I thought that was sweet.
This entry was posted in Semester in Belgium and tagged college, Europe, experiences, journey, study abroad, travel, vacation, walking on August 25, 2012 by SimplyTiff.


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Review: 2019 Toyota Highlander XLE V6 AWD
By: Lee Bailie March 25, 2019
THE PROS & CONS
What's Good: Handsome for an SUV, cavernous interior, loads of standard content
What's Bad: Dated interior, dull driving character
The Toyota Highlander is one of many SUVs that was conceived almost exclusively with utility in mind – there's nothing remotely sporty about this vehicle.
And there is nothing wrong with that because what the Highlander offers in the place of an engaging driving experience is compelling, but I'll get to that.
First, a little about Toyota's three-row, eight-passenger utility, a vehicle that has been around longer than you might think.
The Highlander, also known as the Kluger in Australia and Japan, has been around since 2000 (2001 model year). The current third-generation model debuted in 2013 and was refreshed for the 2017 model year. Built on Toyota's mid-size, front-wheel drive K platform which is currently shared with the Sienna and Lexus RX, the Highlander is available with either a gas-powered or hybrid powertrain.
For Canada there are six models, four gas and two hybrids. The focus here is the gas range and there are four grades: LE, LE AWD, XLE and Limited. All are powered by a 3.5-litre V6 (295 hp / 263 lb-ft.) paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all, except for the base LE, come with standard AWD.
I reached out to Toyota Canada about the Highlander partly because I had never driven one previously, but also because of its longevity and status as a solid perennial seller (14,641 sold in 2018). It's simply a vehicle worthy of a closer look.
After a brief email exchange with Toyota Canada PR, I was booked into a week-long drive behind the wheel of an upper-grade XLE tester ($45,495 MSRP) finished in salsa red pearl and outfitted with the SE Package ($1,910) that adds a slew of mostly cosmetic extras such as 19-inch black alloy wheels, black front grille and LED fog lamps among other features.
The Highlander may not be the sexiest of the SUV bunch, it is far from ugly. As mentioned, the most recent update was in 2017 which brought with it a new grille and finishes that vary with grade along with redesigned tail lights. XLE and Limited models also received a chrome trim bumper garnish.
I think the best way to sum up the Highlander's exterior looks is clean and contemporary. Nothing fancy, but certainly attractive within the three-row SUV segment. The SE package brings a sportier feel with its black wheels, grille and various other blacked out trim bits, especially when set against the salsa red pearl finish.
On the inside, the Highlander XLE comes loaded with a long list of standard kit which includes leather-trimmed seating, heated front seats, 8-inch infotainment screen with navigation, moonroof, 3-zone automatic climate controls and more. My tester also has second-row captain seats and sport trim accents (seat and dashboard stitching, etc.) that are included with the SE package. On the safety side, all 2019 Highlanders come standard with Toyota Safety Sense P which includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, auto high beam, dynamic radar cruise control and lane departure alert with steering assist.
With so much content on offer the cabin environment in the Highlander is quite comfortable. In addition to being spacious with comfortable seating, the commanding driving position delivers an ideal view of the road ahead with all amenities at easy reach. The controls are logically placed, work well and I had no difficulty adjusting them to my preference. I'm also impressed with the numerous handy storage spaces and cup holders that are sprinkled throughout the Highlander's cabin. The Highlander is clearly aimed at families and Toyota is giving them what they want here.
There aren't many nits to pick with the Highlander's cabin, but it does feel a bit dated in terms of design and materials. Considering this gen has been in production since late 2013 that feeling isn't surprising and while Toyota has done a good job of loading the Highlander with content, it is beginning to show its age.
As for the drive, as I alluded to earlier, the Highlander isn't built for driving excitement. It's primarily a vehicle designed for family road trips and I think it hits the mark in that respect. That said, the 3.5-litre V6 feels refined enough and it pulls nicely off the line. There's also plenty of torque for everyday driving conditions and the 8-speed automatic is silky smooth. The ride quality is generally comfortable and cabin noise is well supressed. In sum, the Highlander's drive is just fine. But it won't quicken your pulse.
Overall, there's a lot to like here. The Highlander XLE delivers ample amounts of room for people and their stuff (up to 2,356 litres of cargo space), a long list of standard equipment and is attractively styled. And if you want to dress it up a bit, the SE package offers good value for money. It doesn't offer much driving excitement, but it never promises it either. The Highlander knows what it is, in other words. And there's virtue in that.
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BODY STYLE: mid-size SUV
DRIVE METHOD: Front-engine, All-wheel drive
ENGINE: 3.5L V6 Power: 295 hp @6600 rpm; Torque: 263 lb-ft. @4700 rpm
CARGO CAPACITY: 391 / 2356 L (behind third row / first row)
FUEL ECONOMY: (regular 87) 12.1 / 8.9 / 10.6 L / 100 km city/highway/combined
OBSERVED FUEL ECONOMY: 12.6 L / 100 km
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Galatians 6:9 says" And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
What does due season means? Well for one it doesn't mean on our time that is for sure. Due season is in its own proper season, God's own time. So when God says the time has come for you and I then and only then will we reap but until then we have to wait on God.
The problem that many of us as a Christian have is that we don't know how to wait on the Lord and it causes us to grow weary, for the seed sown shall spring up again. The bread that is cast on the waters will be found after many days.
If we faint not; but continue to the end, persevere constantly in doing acts of beneficence, and patiently wait, as the husbandman does, for the precious fruits of the earth; for there must be a distance of time between sowing and reaping; men must not expect to reap as soon as they sow; and therefore should not be weary of sowing, nor impatient in waiting, though they do not see as yet the appearance of the fruits thereof; for in their season they will be seen and enjoyed.
When God's children become weary we do silly and stupid things, we go on our own and try to make things happen we listen to others who have no insight to God's Will for us. We even at times pretend that God has told us something different, all because we don't like waiting. Look at the life of a farmer would you, each year he plants his seeds into the grown do you ever see the farmer the next day waiting for the harvest to come up? NO, because the farmer knows that in due season he will reap what he has sown. So in the mean time the farmer continues doing other things for his family until his harvest comes in.
Talk about patience, maybe this is why many of us aren't farmers because we haven't learned the art of waiting, But one thing is for sure God will teach you and I how to wait.
Posted on 25 Oct 2015 by DesirayPosted in Desiray's Corner, Devotions, LifeTagged crop field, don't give up, due season, galatians 6, harvest, Life, reap and sow, time and patience.


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package de.iani.cubequest;

import de.iani.cubequest.questStates.QuestState;
import de.iani.cubequest.questStates.QuestState.Status;
import de.iani.cubequest.quests.InteractorQuest;
import de.iani.cubequest.quests.Quest;
import de.iani.cubequest.util.ChatAndTextUtil;
import de.iani.interactiveBookAPI.InteractiveBookAPI;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.UUID;
import java.util.logging.Level;
import net.md_5.bungee.api.chat.BaseComponent;
import net.md_5.bungee.api.chat.ClickEvent;
import net.md_5.bungee.api.chat.ComponentBuilder;
import net.md_5.bungee.api.chat.HoverEvent;
import org.bukkit.Material;
import org.bukkit.entity.Player;
import org.bukkit.inventory.ItemStack;
import org.bukkit.inventory.meta.BookMeta;

public class InteractionConfirmationHandler {

    private InteractiveBookAPI booksApi;
    private List<InteractorQuest> showOnNextBook;
    private Map<UUID, Map<UUID, InteractorQuest>> awaitingConfirmation;

    public InteractionConfirmationHandler() {
        this.booksApi = CubeQuest.getInstance().getBookApi();
        this.awaitingConfirmation = new HashMap<>();
    }

    public void addQuestToNextBook(InteractorQuest quest) {
        if (this.showOnNextBook == null) {
            this.showOnNextBook = new ArrayList<>();
        }
        this.showOnNextBook.add(quest);
    }

    public boolean showBook(Player player) {
        if (this.showOnNextBook == null) {
            return false;
        }

        this.showOnNextBook.sort(Quest.QUEST_DISPLAY_COMPARATOR);

        Map<UUID, InteractorQuest> entry = new HashMap<>();
        ItemStack bookStack = new ItemStack(Material.WRITTEN_BOOK);
        BookMeta bookMeta = (BookMeta) bookStack.getItemMeta();

        List<BaseComponent[]> confirmationMessageList =
                new ArrayList<>(this.showOnNextBook.size() * 2);
        for (InteractorQuest quest : this.showOnNextBook) {
            UUID secretKey = UUID.randomUUID();
            entry.put(secretKey, quest);

            if (!confirmationMessageList.isEmpty()) {
                confirmationMessageList.add(null);
            }
            confirmationMessageList.add(getBaseComponents(quest, secretKey));
        }

        ChatAndTextUtil.writeIntoBook(bookMeta, confirmationMessageList);

        this.awaitingConfirmation.put(player.getUniqueId(), entry);
        this.showOnNextBook = null;

        bookMeta.setTitle("Quest abgeben");
        bookMeta.setAuthor("CubeQuest");
        bookStack.setItemMeta(bookMeta);
        this.booksApi.showBookToPlayer(player, bookStack);

        return true;
    }

    private BaseComponent[] getBaseComponents(InteractorQuest quest, UUID secretKey) {
        ComponentBuilder builder = new ComponentBuilder(quest.getConfirmationMessage());

        builder.event(new HoverEvent(HoverEvent.Action.SHOW_TEXT,
                new ComponentBuilder("Quest abgeben.").create()));
        builder.event(new ClickEvent(ClickEvent.Action.RUN_COMMAND,
                "/quest confirmQuestInteraction " + secretKey.toString()));

        return builder.create();
    }

    public void interactionConfirmedCommand(Player player, UUID secretKey) {
        Map<UUID, InteractorQuest> awaiting =
                this.awaitingConfirmation.remove(player.getUniqueId());

        if (awaiting == null) {
            ChatAndTextUtil.sendErrorMessage(player, "Du kannst so keine Quest abgeben!");
            CubeQuest.getInstance().getLogger().log(Level.INFO,
                    "Player " + player.getName()
                            + " tried to confirm InteractorQuest, but wasn't registered"
                            + " for any Quest. His given secret key: " + secretKey.toString());
            return;
        }

        InteractorQuest quest = awaiting.get(secretKey);
        if (quest == null) {
            ChatAndTextUtil.sendErrorMessage(player, "Du kannst so keine Quest abgeben!");
            CubeQuest.getInstance().getLogger().log(Level.INFO,
                    "Player " + player.getName()
                            + " tried to confirm InteractorQuest, but wasn't registered"
                            + " with this key. His given secret key: " + secretKey.toString());
            return;
        }

        QuestState state =
                CubeQuest.getInstance().getPlayerData(player).getPlayerState(quest.getId());
        if (state.getStatus() != Status.GIVENTO) {
            ChatAndTextUtil.sendWarningMessage(player,
                    "Diese Quest ist für dich nicht mehr aktiv.");
            return;
        }

        double distance = quest.getInteractor().getLocation().distance(player.getLocation());
        if (distance > 7) {
            ChatAndTextUtil.sendWarningMessage(player,
                    "Du bist zu weit vom Ziel der Quest entfernt, um diese abzuschließen.");
            return;
        }

        quest.playerConfirmedInteraction(player, state);
    }

    public void playerLeft(Player player) {
        this.awaitingConfirmation.remove(player.getUniqueId());
    }

}

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Armored Personnel Carrier Market
Armored Personnel Carrier Market Research Report: Information by Design (Wheeled APC and Tracked APC), Range (Less than 500 km and More than 500 km), Carrying Capacity (Less than 10,000 Kg and Greater than & Equal to 10,000 Kg), Configuration (Amphibious and Non-Amphibious), End User (Military, Law Enforcement, and Others), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America)—Forecast till 2030
ID: MRFR/A&D/9197-CR | September 2021 | Region: Global | 148 Pages
Armored personnel carrier market is expected to reach USD 5,632.84 million by 2030 at a CAGR of 4.66%
By Design Wheeled APC and Tracked APC) Range (Less than 500 km and More than 500 km
By Carrying Capacity Less than 10 000 Kg and Greater than & Equal to 10 000 Kg
By Configuration Amphibious and Non-Amphibious
By End User Military Law Enforcement and Others
Companies Profiled • BAE Systems Plc • DRB-HICOM Defense Technologies Sdn. Bhd • FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş. • General Dynamics Corporation • Hanwha Defense Systems • Nurol Makina ve Sanayi A.Ş. • Terradyne Armored Vehicles Inc.Iveco - Oto Melara Consortium • Katmerciler A.S. • KMDB A.A. • Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG • and Rheinmetall AG
Market Driving Forces • Increasing military expenditure • Increasing incidences of terrorism Modernization of armored vehicle fleets
Armored Personnel Carrier Market Overview
Armored Personnel Carrier Market Size Is Anticipated To Grow USD 30.1 Billion In 2030 At A CAGR Of 10% In The 2021-2030
An armored personnel carrier (APC), also known as an armored combat vehicle, armored car, or infantry mobility vehicle, is an armored vehicle designed to carry troops and equipment into the battlefield. APCs weigh less than the infantry fighting vehicles and main battle tanks and hence are more mobile. Unlike the infantry fighting vehicles (IFV), APCs do not participate in the direct-fire battle and are primarily designed for transport. However, they are lightly armed for self-defense and are armored for protection against shrapnel, small arms, and artillery fire. Furthermore, certain types of APCs are used by non-military organizations as well.
The growth of the global armored personnel carrier market is attributed to the increasing military expenditures and increasing incidences of terrorism across the globe. Moreover, the modernization of armored vehicle fleets also drives the growth of the armored personnel carrier market. However, issues related to thermal management technologies and high vibrations and sounds associated with the tracked APC are anticipated to hamper the market negatively. In contrast, technological advancements and the introduction of new materials for armored vehicles are anticipated to provide significant growth opportunities for the armored personnel carrier market.
According to MRFR, the current projections of global armored personnel carrier market growth till 2027 are expected to be lower than pre-COVID-19 estimates. This is because the pandemic has had a devastating negative impact on the defense industry across the world. In the defense industry, due to a decrease in tax revenues with a decrease in GDP, it is also expected to decrease the demand for new aircraft, naval vessels,ground vehicles, and related systems for defense applications in the next few years. This is also expected to decrease the demand for armored personnel carriers.
Many governments across the globe are focused on controlling COVID-19 outbreaks in their countries. Hence, they are investing more in healthcare equipment and the development of vaccines. Therefore, the defense expenditures on new systems are expected to be lower in the next few years. However, the defense expenditure is expected to increase gradually during the forecast period after the pandemic ends.
Thus, it is expected that the global armored personnel carrier market will grow at a slower rate in 2021 and 2022; from 2023, it will grow gradually.
Increasing Defense Expenditures
Global defense spending reached USD 1.83 trillion in 2020, reflecting a 3.9% annual growth in real terms. Despite severe economic contractions caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the global defense spending as a proportion of GDP sharply increased from an average of 1.85% in 2019 to 2.08% in 2020. The defense expenditure by developed economies is under pressure, and the emerging economies, especially in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, are gaining importance among defense equipment manufacturers. The increase in defense expenditure by countries in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific is driven by the constant need to monitor rising terrorist activities and unstable geopolitical situations. In 2019, US military spending accounted for USD 732.0 billion, accounting for 3.4% of the GDP, becoming the highest spender in the world.
As per a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), China's military spending went up to USD 261 billion in 2019, an increase of 5.1% compared to 2018, while India's defense spending has gone up to USD 71.1 billion, which is roughly 6.8% increase over the previous year. Other major military spenders in the Indo-Pacific include Japan at USD 47.6 billion and South Korea at USD 43.9 billion. There has been an increase in military spending in South East Asia as well, which recorded a 4.2% hike in 2019 to reach USD 40.5 billion. Thus, the increasing defense expenditure is expected to drive the growth of the global armored personnel carrier market during the forecast period.
Technology has been rapidly evolving. Artificial Intelligence (AI), geotargeting, automation, 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and other technological advancements set the stage for more technological evolutions. For instance, newer sensor technology is aligned with cameras and video surveillance for the vehicle, such as 360-degree field of vision cameras around the vehicle. These sensors increase situational awareness, and as each vehicle is outfitted with an array of sensors, a network is formed, equipping each unit with a better picture of the world around them. In 2015, Boeing filed a patent for a system to protect vehicles from blast damage by creating plasma fields. It is based on the idea of creating an ionized airfield that would deflect or absorb the energy from the incoming shockwave. This system is likely to be mounted on a military vehicle or some other target. This can further enhance the capabilities of APCs. Thus, incorporating technological advancements in APCs is expected to significant growth opportunities for the players operating in the global armored personnel carrier market.
High vibrations and sounds associated with tracked APCs
The main design consideration for armored vehicles is usually to maximize lethality, survivability, and mobility. The performance of an armored platform can also be affected by vehicular vibration. Vibrations generated by armored vehicles during operations can affect human health and cause components to fail prematurely. Excessive vibrations in a vehicle are undesirable as they cause considerable crew discomfort and unwanted noise. Moreover, loud sounds also increase the risk of detection in enemy territory, limiting its usability for stealth operations. Thus, the high vibrations and sounds associated with tracked APCs are expected to restrict the growth of the global armored personnel carrier market during the forecast period.
Cumulative Growth Analysis
Introduction of Advanced Amphibious Armored Personnel Carriersto Bolster Market's Growth Rate
The global armored personnel carrier market growth is expected to be at a rate of 18.2% over the analysis period (between 2021 and 2027) on account of the introduction of advanced amphibious armored personnel carriers.
Better Fuel Economy to Bolster Demand for Wheeled APC
The global armored personnel carrier market has been segmented, based on design, into wheeled APC and tracked APC. The wheeled APC segment dominated with a value of USD 3,103.29 million in 2019 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.31% during the forecast period.Wheeled APCs conventionally offer better fuel economy than tracked APCs owing to the reduced friction losses in comparison. This results in greater operating ranges for wheeled APC. Moreover, wheeled APCs are comparatively less expensive and require less maintenance and spare parts than the tracked APCs, making wheeled APCs more reliable than the latter.
High Flexibility offered by Amphibious APC to Boost the Demand
The global armored personnel carrier market has been segmented, based on type, into amphibious and non-amphibious. The amphibious APCs are often equipped with propellers or water jets or be propelled by their tracks. Water traverse speed varies greatly between vehicles and is much less than ground speed.
Europe Accounted for the Largest Market Share
Europe comprises the UK, Germany, France, and Italy. Europe spearheaded the armored personnel carrier market in 2019 with a CAGR value of 29.08% and is likely to continue to command during the assessment period. This is due to the recent increase in investments in land capabilities, the presence of key players, a rise of immediate security threats to the east and south of Europe, and involvement in conflicts in the Middle East. Europe has a presence of key APC manufacturers such as BAE Systems, Patria, Huta Stalowa Wola, Iveco, Romarm, Zetor Engineering, MSM Group, Yugoimport-SDPR, and more. Moreover, it is estimated that Europe has over twice the number of armored vehicle manufacturers compared to the US. The presence of this high number of APC manufacturers drives the growth of the armored personnel carrier market. Furthermore, several European countries own large fleets of older generation vehicles that will need upgrade or replacement. This is further anticipated to provide significant opportunities for the growth of the armored personnel carrier market.
APAC Races Ahead at the Fastest Rate as China and India Take the Lead
Asia-Pacific held the second-largest position in the overall armored personnel carrier market with a share of 27.42% in 2019 and is anticipated to register the highest growth over the forecast period. Rising military spending in China and India and increasing political conflicts and security threats are driving the market growth in the region. Moreover, increasing indigenous R&D activities undertaken to develop advanced designs of armored vehicles for enhanced border and maritime patrolling and threats of cross-border terrorism are also driving the demand for armored personnel carriers. As per a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), China's military spending went up to USD 261 billion in 2019, an increase of 5.1% compared to 2018, while India's defense spending has gone up to USD 71.1 billion, which is roughly 6.8% increase over the previous year. Other major military spenders in the Indo-Pacific include Japan at USD 47.6 billion and South Korea at USD 43.9 billion. There has been an increase in military spending in South East Asia as well, which recorded a 4.2% hike in 2019 to reach USD 40.5 billion. Thus, with such a steady growth in military spending, growth in purchasing power, and rapid infrastructure development, the Asia-Pacific armored personnel carrier market is anticipated to register a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
Significant Investments by Players to Intensify Competition
The global armored personnel carrier market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years due to the growing demand for rapid air travel. The global armored personnel carrier market is characterized by the presence of several global and regional vendors. The market is highly competitive, with all the players trying to gain maximum market share. Frequent changes in government policies, intense competition, and aviation regulations are the key factors that impact the global market growth. The vendors compete based on cost, product quality, and reliability. It is crucial for the players to offer cost-efficient and high-quality armored personnel carriers to succeed in an intensely competitive market environment.
List of Key Companies Covered in this Report
BAE Systems Plc (UK)
DRB-HICOM Defense Technologies Sdn. Bhd (Malaysia)
FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş. (Turkey)
General Dynamics Corporation (US)
Hanwha Defense Systems (South Korea)
Nurol Makina ve Sanayi A.Ş. (Turkey)
Terradyne Armored Vehicles Inc. (Canada)
Iveco - Oto Melara Consortium (Italy)
Katmerciler A.S. (Turkey)
KMDB A.A. (Ukraine)
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG (Bavaria)
Rheinmetall AG (Germany)
Other Key Players Operating in the Market
Bruisertech (South Africa)
Military Industrial Company LLC (Russia)
Otokar Otomotiv Ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş (Turkey)
Paramount Group (South Africa)
Patria Oyj (Finland)
ST Kinetics (Singapore)
January 2020 –BAE Systems Plc signed a USD 400.9 million contract with the UK army to supply 160 Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPV) as part of an ongoing contract with the service.
July 2018 – Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) signed a contract worth EUR 159 million (USD 182 million) with the Italian Ministry of Defense to deliver 10 Centauro II armored vehicles.
The scope of the report highlights drivers, opportunities, restraints, and challenges surrounding the global market. With easy-to-comprehend segmentation that includes design, range, carrying capacity, configuration, end user, and region, MRFR projections are based on historical and expected trends. In addition, major firms active in the global market have been profiled and paired with the top strategies employed by them to remain competitive in the industry.
Segmentation Table
Wheeled APC
Tracked APC
Less than 500 km
More than 500 km
Less than 10,000 Kg
Greater than & Equal to 10,000 Kg
Non-Amphibious
Market Size 30.1 Billion (2030)
CAGR 10% (2021–2030)
Segments Covered Design, Range, Carrying Capacity, Configuration, and End User
Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America
Key Vendors BAE Systems Plc, DRB-HICOM Defense Technologies Sdn. Bhd, FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş., General Dynamics Corporation, Hanwha Defense Systems, Nurol Makina ve Sanayi A.Ş., Terradyne Armored Vehicles Inc., Iveco - Oto Melara Consortium, Katmerciler A.S., KMDB A.A., Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG, and Rheinmetall AG
Key Market Opportunities Technological advancements New materials for armored vehicles
Key Market Drivers Increasing military expenditure Increasing incidences of terrorism Modernization of armored vehicle fleets
How Big Is Armored Personnel Carrier Market ?
Armored Personnel Carrier Market Size At A CAGR Of 10% In The 2021-2030
Who Are The Top Key Players Armored Personnel Carrier Market
BAE Systems Plc (UK),DRB-HICOM Defense Technologies Sdn. Bhd (Malaysia),FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş. (Turkey),General Dynamics Corporation (US),Hanwha Defense Systems (South Korea),Nurol Makina ve Sanayi A.Ş. (Turkey),Terradyne Armored Vehicles Inc. (Canada),Iveco - Oto Melara Consortium (Italy),Katmerciler A.S. (Turkey),KMDB A.A. (Ukraine),Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG (Bavaria),Rheinmetall AG (Germany)
In Which Region Armored Personnel Carrier Market is Having Highest Share?
Armored Personnel Carrier Market Size Is Anticipated to at a CAGR Of 10% In 2021-2030


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Having joined T-Systems in 2016 as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Dineo Molefe took over as MD in May 2018.
Dineo has an exceptional track record with the wide-ranging industry and leadership experience. Having qualified as Chartered Accountant (CA) SA, she went on to complete a Masters in Commerce at the University of Johannesburg and the Advanced Management Programme at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Business School.
Dineo has over 20 years' experience in Finance, having held various positions across companies such the Industrial Development Corporation, Eskom Holdings Limited, Vodacom South Africa, and Thebe Investment Corporation (Group Finance Director).
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Prior to joining T-Systems Unathi was an equity partner and director at leading law firm, Bowmans, where she practiced in the mergers and acquisitions and commercial law department.
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Georg Heil
Georg joined T-Systems in 2002 as Senior Executive and Vice President of T-Systems International GmbH responsible for Corporate Finance, Risk & Controls.
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Dornier GmbH, Friedrichshafen - Cash and FX Management, Financial Planning,
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Rajan has post-graduation experience in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering and maintenance, with nineteen years of management experience.
Rajan also has significant Experience in Management of Large Divisions within Corporate organisations.
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UC ANR South Coast REC had some youth visitors this morning from one of the local high schools. Working with Dr. Hagop Atamian, Chapman University, the students planted their seedlings started during a prior class. A little fresh air, digging in the dirt - how can you not have fun?
Local Orange County Kindergarten students along with their two teachers and parent chaperones visited the South Coast REC Youth Garden for the classes' first field trip. After setting their own rules of conduct for the morning, the excited children were split up into groups to participate in the activities conducted by UCCE Master Gardener – Orange County volunteers. Teachers, parents, and children alike enjoyed learning about insects in the garden and plant anatomy. All the students were sent home with 'Good Bugs in the Garden' coloring books, and their painted lady bug rock.
Home to over (100) citrus varieties, the South Coast REC and UCCE Master Food Preservers, Orange County, hosted a group of (24) for the first ever Rare and Exotic Citrus U-Pick and Preservation Workshop.
Attendees enjoyed a full morning of harvesting fruit from the REC's demonstration orchard led by UCCE Master Gardener volunteers and staff, followed by pickling mandarins and salting lemons with the Master Food Preserver volunteers.
In addition to tasting the many varieties of citrus right off the tree, participants also learned about ACP/HLB best management guidelines for citrus as suggested by CDFA and UC researchers.
Eager to learn how one might create 'black gold', workshop participants gave their full attention to presenter Shaye Shayegani, UCCE Orange County Master Gardener, as he provided them with the knowledge to create the perfect compost set-up for their landscape – big or small. The group learned all of the basics: why compost, how to make a bin, what materials to use, bin maintenance, site placement, and the best uses for finished compost.
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The Jackery is an innovative power generator that can supply power to small USB devices and occasional 120V devices. It doesn't require hardwiring and can power many common appliances. An LCD display allows you to see the type of input and how much power your unit is generating. The unit even shows the charging temperature! There's a lot to like about the Jackery. It's not for everyone.
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Cargo cuwt science is a phrase describing practices dat have de sembwance of being scientific, but do not in fact fowwow de scientific medod. The term was first used by physicist Richard Feynman during his 1974 commencement address at de Cawifornia Institute of Technowogy.
Cargo cuwts are rewigious practices dat have appeared in many traditionaw tribaw societies in de wake of interaction wif technowogicawwy advanced cuwtures. They focus on obtaining de materiaw weawf (de "cargo") of de advanced cuwture by imitating de actions dey bewieve cause de appearance of cargo: by buiwding wanding strips, mock aircraft, mock radios, and de wike. Simiwarwy, awdough cargo cuwt sciences empwoy de trappings of de scientific medod, wike an airpwane wif no motor, dey faiw to dewiver anyding of vawue.
Rickard Feynman dewivering de 1974 Cawifornia Institute of Technowogy commencement address, where he introduced de term "cargo cuwt science".
Feynman adapted de speech into de finaw chapter of his book Surewy You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!. He based de phrase on a concept in andropowogy, de cargo cuwt, which describes how some pre-industriawized cuwtures interpreted technowogicawwy sophisticated visitors as rewigious or supernaturaw figures who brought boons of cargo. Later, in an effort to caww for a second visit de natives wouwd devewop and engage in compwex rewigious rituaws, mirroring de previouswy observed behavior of de visitors manipuwating deir machines but widout understanding de true nature of dose tasks. Just as cargo cuwtists create mock airports dat faiw to produce airpwanes, cargo cuwt scientists conduct fwawed research dat superficiawwy resembwes de scientific medod, but which faiws to produce scientificawwy usefuw resuwts.
The fowwowing is an excerpt from a speech (taken from de book).
Map showing "de Souf Seas"
A ceremoniaw fwag raising performed by members of de John Frum cargo cuwt on Tanna iswand.
In de Souf Seas dere is a cargo cuwt of peopwe. During de war dey saw airpwanes wand wif wots of good materiaws, and dey want de same ding to happen now. So dey've arranged to imitate dings wike runways, to put fires awong de sides of de runways, to make a wooden hut for a man to sit in, wif two wooden pieces on his head wike headphones and bars of bamboo sticking out wike antennas—he's de controwwer—and dey wait for de airpwanes to wand. They're doing everyding right. The form is perfect. It wooks exactwy de way it wooked before. But it doesn't work. No airpwanes wand. So I caww dese dings cargo cuwt science, because dey fowwow aww de apparent precepts and forms of scientific investigation, but dey're missing someding essentiaw, because de pwanes don't wand.
We've wearned from experience dat de truf wiww come out. Oder experimenters wiww repeat your experiment and find out wheder you were wrong or right. Nature's phenomena wiww agree or dey'ww disagree wif your deory. And, awdough you may gain some temporary fame and excitement, you wiww not gain a good reputation as a scientist if you haven't tried to be very carefuw in dis kind of work. And it's dis type of integrity, dis kind of care not to foow yoursewf, dat is missing to a warge extent in much of de research in cargo cuwt science.
An exampwe of cargo cuwt science is an experiment dat uses anoder researcher's resuwts in wieu of an experimentaw controw. Since de oder researcher's conditions might differ from dose of de present experiment in unknown ways, differences in de outcome might have no rewation to de independent variabwe under consideration, uh-hah-hah-hah. Oder exampwes, given by Feynman, are from educationaw research, psychowogy (particuwarwy parapsychowogy), and physics. He awso mentions oder kinds of dishonesty, for exampwe, fawsewy promoting one's research to secure funding. Feynman bewieved a scientist of integrity must attempt to give out as much information as possibwe about deir experiments so oders couwd accuratewy appraise deir contribution, uh-hah-hah-hah.
Oiw drop experiment: The history of pubwished resuwts for dis experiment is an exampwe given in Surewy You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!, in which each new pubwication swowwy and qwietwy drifted more and more away from de initiaw (erroneous) vawues given by Robert Miwwikan toward de correct vawue, rader dan aww having a random distribution from de start around what is now bewieved to be de correct resuwt. This swow drift in de chronowogicaw history of resuwts is unnaturaw and suggests dat nobody wanted to contradict de previous one, instead submitting onwy concordant resuwts for pubwication, uh-hah-hah-hah.
In his commencement address, Richard Feynman stated his bewief dat de antidote to bof cargo cuwt science and pseudoscience is scientific integrity, which he describes as, "a kind of weaning over backwards" to make sure scientists do not foow demsewves or oders. According to Feynman an edicaw scientist must make de extra effort to ensure dat deir medods and resuwts are transparent, awwowing oder peopwe to accuratewy appraise and understand de scientist's research. Feynman uses de case of a Wesson cooking oiw advertisement as an exampwe of an unedicaw and deceptive use of science dat dewivers noding of vawue. The advertisement made de cwaim dat de oiw wouwd not soak drough food. In reawity no oiw wiww soak drough food if it is cowd enough, and aww oiw wiww soak drough food if hot enough. Since dese facts wouwd not advance Wesson's agenda, dese facts were not made readiwy avaiwabwe for consumers.
In de eighf chapter of his book Interpreting Biomedicaw Science, Üwo Maiväwi presents some possibwe sowutions to de perceived prevawence of cargo cuwt science. These proposed sowutions are as fowwows: de integration, or de making whowe or of science, a more phiwosophicaw approach to science, training dat instiwws vawues of common ownership, egawitarianism and disinterestedness, and a system dat distances scientists from economicaw temptation and scarcity. This system wouwd reduce de amount of graduate studies and graduate students to reduce funding pressures. Ideawwy dis wouwd give researchers de financiaw support to be honest and innovative. Maiväwi postuwates dat honesty is more important dan medodowogy, and is de most effective antidote to cargo cuwt science.
^ a b c Feynman, Richard P. (June 1974). "Cargo Cuwt Science" (PDF). Cawifornia Institute of Technowogy. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
^ Witkowski, Tomasz (2016). Psychowogy Led Astray: Cargo Cuwt in Science and Therapy. Universaw-Pubwishers. ISBN 978-1627346092. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
^ Liwienfewd, Scott; O'Donohue, Wiwwiam (2012). Great Readings in Cwinicaw Science: Essentiaw Sewections for Mentaw Heawf Professionaws. USA: Pearson, uh-hah-hah-hah. p. 10. ISBN 9780205698035.
^ a b Great readings in cwinicaw science : essentiaw sewections for mentaw heawf professionaws. Liwienfewd, Scott O., 1960-, O'Donohue, Wiwwiam T. Boston: Pearson, uh-hah-hah-hah. 2012. ISBN 978-0205698035. OCLC 720560483.
^ a b Liwienfewd, Scott (2012). Great Readings in Cwinicaw Science: Essentiaw Sewections for Mentaw Heawf Professionaws. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-205-69803-5.
^ Üwo, Maiväwi (2015-06-25). Interpreting biomedicaw science : experiment, evidence, and bewief. London, uh-hah-hah-hah. ISBN 9780124186897. OCLC 911179264.
Cargo Cuwt Science (pdf) articwe wif pictures as originawwy pubwished in Engineering and Science, Vowume 37:7, June 1974.
Cargo Cuwt Science (pdf) at Cawtech Engineering & Science Library.
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In a society where ageism is prevalent, we may hold the belief or perception that "elderly" people no longer have interest in bettering or educating themselves. On the contrary, not only have older people accumulated innate wisdom, having gone through numerous experiences (both good and bad), but many work to stay active and curious in later years. Of note is that when we continue to learn, new brain cells develop, which indeed helps to forestall or even prevent dementia.
People over 65 make up less than one percent of U.S. college students, but their stories are inspiring. Janet Fein of Texas, who is 84 years old, is just now graduating from the University of Texas with a bachelor's degree in sociology. In her words, "I didn't have anything to do in retirement, and I didn't think that playing bingo was up to my speed." Janet took part in a state program that allows people ages 65 and older to take up to six credit hours for free at public universities in Texas.
Janet said she wanted the degree "with all of my heart" and kept attending classes even as she transitioned from living on her own and driving, to needing a walker and oxygen. Eventually, she moved to a senior living facility. When her knees gave out, she did a semester of independent study and took online classes to fulfill her degree requirements.
At age 63, Jerry Valencia is a long way from a college degree, but he's not in a rush and is having the time of his life. Due to financial concerns he has had to take a pass on the present semester and reapply for next year. He hopes to earn enough money working on construction jobs and to get his student-loan papers in order.
In my case, at the ripe old age of 82, I am blessed with good health and a natural ability to write books and blogs. It also gives me great pleasure to teach others about enduring and overcoming life's adversities in the best possible ways.
Dear reader, what are your thoughts and views about aging? How have you prepared for your "golden" years in the most productive and healthiest of ways? Comments are very welcome!


On the heels of the explosion in wellness tools come solutions for mental health. What do consumers and clinicians need to know?
Software, devices, and applications that track physical metrics, such as heart rate and number of steps taken, have been shown in various studies to help consumers make positive lifestyle changes. While this technology has become almost commonplace, its use in the behavioral health arena is considerably newer.
Software developers, research scientists, and clinicians are still exploring the possible uses of applications designed to help patients with mental health issues, while attorneys are assessing the myriad legal implications.
Any time technology is used in a new way in health care, there are questions to answer, problems to solve, and puzzle pieces to fit together. There are the ubiquitous privacy issues, but also quality control questions that must be answered, as well as potentially thorny ethical problems associated with the use of mobile technology in the realm of behavioral health.
Along with the questions and problems, new applications also are surrounded by hype and excitement, and the apps and tools being developed for behavioral health are no different. "The research shows there is lots of reason for excitement. If these tools are developed well, they will help people. When people use these things, you can get a big impact," says Lisa Marsch, PhD, director of the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health at the Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center.
Marsch, whose work focuses on using science to inform the development of technology targeting mobile health, says the key is making sure tools are well developed and based on sound scientific research. "One key thing for me as a research scientist is to make sure these things really work. We need to have a good sense of what is really going to be effective and have an impact, and then we have to test it," she says.
Jacques Habra, CEO of SelfEcho, developers of Mobile Therapy, agrees that sound research based on scientifically rooted questions is paramount to providing an effective tool. "Somehow we have to find a way to extract psychometrics using scientifically validated methods such as EMA [ecological momentary assessment]. Phrasing and timing of questions must be considered," he says.
Others are less convinced that apps can be appropriate tools for mental health. Irene Gorodyansky, PsyD, who practices as a psychological assistant at Live Free Psychotherapy in San Francisco, says, "In terms of research, as long as the researcher conducting the study has a vested interest in a particular outcome, the study will be biased. This doesn't mean people should only use a product or service that is backed by sound research, but it is unethical for companies to make claims about efficacy based on biased studies."
One complication that may not be immediately apparent is distinguishing between apps and tools designed for consumer use and those that are for clinical use. Those that are consumer facing often find more support among clinicians than others. There are legal considerations for both types of products as well.
Many consumer-facing apps are available on various platforms. Some, such as Happify and Personal Zen, are game-based and operate in a similar way to so-called brain training apps such as Lumosity. Others, like Spire, track metrics such as breathing and skin temperature to alert users when they are exhibiting symptoms of stress.
"There is a whole series of things that happen before a person ends up at a psychiatrist's office. There are lots of points along the way. Direct-to-consumer apps can be helpful for people during those contemplation stages," says Jennie Byrne, MD, PhD, a board-certified adult psychiatrist who practices at Cognitive Psychiatry of Chapel Hill in North Carolina, who believes tools to manage mental health can be useful, just as activity-tracking tools can help people manage their weight and fitness.
Other practitioners are less inclined to think that any app can be useful for establishing good mental health. "I don't believe that long-term mental health can be achieved through an app by itself. An app is a blunt instrument that isn't built for the individual," Gorodyansky says.
On the other side of the coin, apps developed for clinicians to use as part of their practice require a much more stringent level of quality control. "Any time you are having contact with a patient, whether it be direct or through a remote tool, you have to be very careful," Byrne says, adding that psychiatrists are trained to be careful in person, but not in the use of third-party tools. That may change, but as of now, many clinicians agree that there are too many risks and too much at stake to fully embrace unproven tools.
"What is true today might not be true tomorrow—or even really true today—it may just look like it," says Jeffery Drummond, an attorney and partner at the Dallas law firm Jackson Walker LLP. Legally, apps are medical devices, according to the FDA. The process for getting them approved depends in large part on how "deeply" they affect the health of end users. "If a device is closer to helping a patient keep their own records, it's not covered. If it's connected to a true medical device then it probably is covered," Drummond says. "There's a whole bunch of stuff in the middle that may connect with a medical record."
The FDA document "Mobile Medical Applications: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff," issued in 2015, contains "nonbinding recommendations" which, Drummond says, "means they can change their mind anytime they want to." At the most basic level, the recommendation is that developers should decide if their devices are closer to calorie counters or pacemakers, and proceed accordingly. If the device lies somewhere in the middle, the developer should contact the FDA for guidance. The FDA will then issue a letter of clearance or require the device to be approved as any other medical device would be. "That's really all we have as far as regulation for those things," Drummond says.
Regardless of the app's purpose, usability is key. A technology that is complex or difficult to use is unlikely to be effective. In the case of apps aimed at mental health, both patients and clinicians must be willing and able to use the app.
One issue for clinicians is that there is often too much information available. Physicians who see large numbers of patients don't have time to analyze volumes of information or interpret hundreds of data points. "Clinicians don't want this much data or the responsibility," Marsch says.
Even Byrne, who describes her practice as being "a little different in that we are relatively low volume," says that having more information is not always better. For example, the benefit of having a check-in through a third-party tool may not outweigh the risks of using it.
Cognizant of these concerns, software developers are taking steps to alleviate the overload, as well as to make the information accessible and useful. For example, the Mobile Therapy app provides clinicians with an overview. "It takes the clinician two to three minutes to easily see the best and worst," Habra says. "The advanced reports allow the clinician to look at a specific span of time." The tool also has the capacity to set up alerts based on a client's state of mind according to the app.
For patients, the issue of usability may be entwined with privacy concerns. Federal regulations do not differentiate between physical and mental health, protecting it all equally, but Habra says, "We have to go beyond HIPAA. In order to gain the trust of clinicians and hospitals, we must have the most stringent security imaginable."
Drummond says apps must comply with both HIPAA and the regulations set forth by the Federal Trade Commission. "The issue is whether the device is appropriately guarding privacy, and whether or not it protects the privacy of the individual," he says.
The Mobile Therapy app serves as an example of how tools designed to help clinicians and patients manage mental health may cross boundaries that other types of health-related apps don't need to cross. Mobile Therapy works on two levels: a relatively simple, question-and-answer level, where the patient is pinged at different times throughout the day with questions that can be answered with a slider; and passive information collection that uses GPS, data mining, and linguistic analysis.
The app mines all of the patient's mobile data, including social media posts, e-mails, and GPS information, in 12-hour increments. The program then analyzes the patient's language to determine his or her state of mind. "The clinician gets all the data and can really understand the impact of who they [their patients] are with, where they are, and help them optimize their life and schedule," Habra says.
The question of how willing patients are to having their data examined in such a manner may be similar to visiting a medical doctor's office, according to Habra. He points out that most healthy people would be unwilling to undress in front of others, while those who are ill allow physicians and nurses to see them undressed in the hopes of getting well. Similarly, those seeking help with mental health issues may not object to having their mobile data examined, Habra says, adding that the app does not store any of the information.
"Some people are really willing to have this stuff captured about them because it can be put into Big Data models and nothing personal is identified," Marsch says. In some cases, she says capturing these data can be beneficial to the user. "Maybe an older person who doesn't want to go to an assisted-living facility would want to have their data captured to show that they are capable of continuing to live alone," Marsch says.
According to Drummond, it's important that patients understand exactly how their data will be collected and communicated. Taking Habra's analogy a step further, he asks, "Would it be OK if your doctor installed cameras in your bedroom? You are consenting to a different level of sharing your private information."
One way developers handle privacy concerns is to create end-user agreements that spell out how the app collects, communicates, and stores data. Drummond says patients can share their private health information as they see fit. "You could put your medical information on a billboard. People go on shows like The Jerry Springer Show and Dr. Phil and talk about very personal stuff that you couldn't dig up on somebody and talk about without their consent," he notes.
Clinicians have legal concerns as well. Byrne says many of those in the industry, including software developers and vendors, don't always understand the life-and-death consequences of the work performed by mental health professionals. "We are liable for everything," she says. "If the software says someone is happy, but they are suicidal, we are liable."
Although this area of liability has not been fully developed, Drummond says it's possible that a software developer could be held liable in such a situation. The clinician may have some protection under the learned intermediary doctrine. "Let's assume the app has gotten FDA clearance, and that they actually went through all the steps and got the full-blown clearance. Is there a difference between the clinician using the app and a cardiologist implanting a faulty pacemaker?" Drummond asks. "Of course anyone can sue anyone for anything, but usually the physician has some protection if the device has FDA clearance."
As technology continues to play a large role in health care, the various legal issues are likely to become more settled. For Marsch, it's imperative that the tools, both those designed for consumer use and those favored by clinicians, are properly vetted. "One key thing for me as a research scientist is to make sure these things really work," she says. "We need to have a good sense of what is really going to be effective and have an impact, then we have to test it."
Drummond says it's important that any new tools, including apps, are "the icing and not the cake," and that patients are aware that communicating directly with their physicians is typically the best course of action. Practicing clinicians such as Byrne and Gorodyansky recommend a cautious approach to introducing the latest technology to patients as the market becomes saturated with new products.


Last year I photographed Charlotte and Richard's wedding in Peppard Common. I met up with them again where I was welcomed back into their home to photograph Oliver the latest addition to the family.
Oliver was definitely not camera shy and appeared to enjoy the attention of the camera as well as all the family members who were there to greet him.
Oliver as a baby obviously can't walk, another pair of my trousers sacrificed in the line of duty, as I spent most the afternoon kneeling down to photograph him. I get through a lot of trousers trying to get the shot, the results though are usually worth it.


Watch out Subway! Look out Lenny's! Because the Earl of Sandwich has arrived. This British import is cranking out surprisingly delicious hot sandwiches. Your pick at $5.99 apiece.
First off, your sandwich arrives on artisan bread that tastes like it came right out of the oven. Mine was stuffed with crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato and brushed with seasoned mayonnaise. It was amazing and gone in minutes. Other sandwiches include the Earl's Club with roast turkey, smoked bacon and aged Swiss, a tuna melt, and Hawaiian grilled chicken with ham and fresh pineapple.
The shop says it's all to honor John Montagu who, in 1762, changed dining forever when he slapped some roast beef between two slices of bread and the sandwich was born. And today there's even one named after him - The Original 1762 - roast beef with sharp cheddar topped with a creamy horseradish sauce.
Earl's is also serving fresh salads and wraps along with baked goods including over-sized cookies and muffins.


The fatal shooting of Tennessee native Ervin Sweat Jr. on the Arcata Plaza in September 2017 was legally justified, the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office announced in a news release Tuesday.
"We think it's the correct decision," said Arcata police Lt. Todd Dokweiler on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident began around 1:30 a.m. Sept. 9, 2017, when officers were called for a report of a fight on the plaza. University Police officer Louis Altic was investigating when a bystander pointed out the vehicle that a man with a gun had entered.
Video shot from Arcata police officer Kent Falkenstine's vehicle show events as they unfolded from there. Sweat exited the rear passenger side of the vehicle and pointed a .40-caliber pistol at Altic. Sweat then fired two shots, one of which hit Altic in the upper thigh.
Arcata police Matthew O'Donovan and Altic returned fire, firing nine rounds, all of which hit Sweat.
Altic's shooting was the first time an officer had been shot in the line of duty since 1980. Altic was treated at Mad River Community Hospital.
Dokweiler called it a straight-forward situation in which an officer reacted appropriately.
He said that the involved officer still works with the Arcata Police Department.
The release from the district attorney's office states eyewitness statement corroborate events.
An autopsy found Sweat died from multiple gunshot wounds. The toxicology report showed he had a blood alcohol level of 0.12 and had recently used cocaine.
Sweat had several run-ins with local law enforcement in the past few years, including interactions with Fortuna and Arcata police. The weapon he used in the shooting was reported stolen out of Eureka in 2015.
The release stated the family of Sweat was notified of the decision. The family filed a wrongful death claim with the city earlier this year.
University Police Cheif Donn Peterson did not return a request for comment before the publishing deadline.


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La pagina racchiude la cronologia delle formazioni del gruppo heavy metal britannico Saxon.

Cronologia delle formazioni

1977-1981
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 Graham Oliver - chitarra
 Paul Quinn - chitarra
 Steve Dawson - basso
 Pete Gill - batteria

1981-1986
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 Graham Oliver - chitarra
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 Steve Dawson - basso
 Nigel Glockler - batteria

1986-1987
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1987-1988
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 Paul Quinn - chitarra
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 Nigel Durham - batteria

1988-1995
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 Nigel Glockler - batteria

1995-1998
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 Paul Quinn - chitarra
 Nibbs Carter - basso
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1998-2004
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 Paul Quinn - chitarra
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2004-2005
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 Doug Scarrat - chitarra
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 Nibbs Carter - basso
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Successione cronologica dei membri

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Crews are ready to roll in an aircraft fire drill.
Safety briefing and walk-through prior to the drill.
Crews walk through safety briefings at the Robins AFB aircraft fire training exercise site.
The fire drill begins. Crews have to put out an aircraft fire in a training exercise.
The assigned safety officer monitors his team during the aircraft fire drill.
Firefighters are putting out an interior fire in a training exercise at Robins AFB.
During the drill, firefighters have to put out a fire inside the aircraft.
Firefighters work to put out an aircraft fire in a training drill.
A Robins firefighter pulls off his gloves after a fire drill on a mock aircraft.
Flames engulfed an aircraft at Robins Air Force base this afternoon, but no need to worry: it was all a drill.
More than two dozen firefighters from Macon-Bibb County Fire Department trained with firefighters from Robins to put out a burning plane.
The iron structure in the shape of an aircraft was set on fire before crews were allowed into the training area to put out the blaze.
The firefighters put out the fire from the outside and then inside the structure.
It's an opportunity for both departments to work together in a simulation before tackling the real thing.


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"Stepping Up" Your Efforts to Reduce Mental Illness in Jails
Feb. 14, 2019 , 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Contact Nastassia Walsh (202) 942-4289 nwalsh@naco.org
February 14, 2019 , 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Since May 2015, more than 450 counties have joined the national Stepping Up initiative to reduce the number of people who have mental illnesses in jails. Counties have shown significant progress on impacting this goal, but many still struggle with how to get started or how to keep their team motivated and moving toward their priorities.
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EventStepping Up
Since May 2015, more than 450 counties have joined the national Stepping Up initiative to reduce the number of people who have mental illnesses in jails. Counties have shown significant progress on impacting this goal, but many still struggle with how to get started or how to keep their team motivated and moving toward their priorities. The Stepping Up partners have released a number of tools to help counties at various phases of their efforts to get to the next level. On this webinar, hear from the national Stepping Up partners and your peers about how to best leverage the resources available through the initiative to help your county meet your goals.
NACo is grateful to Smart Justice sponsor Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, Inc. for its support of this webinar.
Since May 2015, more than 450 counties have joined the national Stepping Up initiative to reduce the number of people who have mental illnesses in jails.
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Corrections Chief Deputy, Imperial County Sheriff's Office, Imperial County, Calif.
Bridging the Gap: Crisis Response as Criminal Justice Diversion
July 2021 NACo Annual Conference Workshop Summary Nearly two out of every three (63 percent) people sentenced to jail meet the criteria for drug dependence or abuse.
Roundtable: Criminal Justice Innovations in Times of Uncertainty
Nov. 5, 2020 , 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on county criminal justice systems and budgets. In an effort to promote social distancing within jail facilities, some counties have worked with law enforcement and judicial partners to reduce their jail populations by as much as 50 percent.
Stepping Up: How to Set Targets to Reduce the Number of People with Serious Mental Illness in Jails
Oct. 21, 2020 , 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Hosted by The Council of State Governments Justice Center, the National Association of Counties, and the American Psychiatric Association Foundation with funding support from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance
Five Years of Stepping Up to Reduce Mental Illness in Jails
Sep. 30, 2020 , 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Since its launch, more than 500 counties across 43 states have joined the Stepping Up initiative and made incredible progress toward reducing the prevalence of people with mental illness in jails. To build on this momentum, the Stepping Up partners are preparing to unveil the next step of the initiative.
Stepping Up Announces Set, Measure, Achieve: A Nationwide Call to Action for Counties to Reduce Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System
The Stepping Up initiative today announced Set, Measure, Achieve, a national call to action for counties to publicly commit to goals that demonstrate reduced prevalence of mental illness in local justice systems.
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Home: Center for Health Statistics
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Infant mortality, the death of an infant in the first year of life, has a profound impact on families, extended families, and communities and serves as an important indicator of the health and well-being of a population.
Minnesota Infant Mortality Data Book 2012 (PDF)This data book provides trends in infant mortality in Minnesota. The source of these data is the linked birth and death records of infants who died before their first birthday and were residents of Minnesota when they were born and when they died. The birth record is linked to the death record to gather as much information possible on the experience of the mother and infant during pregnancy and at birth. These data are presented by the year of the infant's birth not year they died.
Minnesota Infant Mortality Data Book by Race and Ethnicity (PDF) This report provides statewide data in infant mortality including infant mortality rates by age of mother, race of mother and birth weight of infant by race/ethnicity of mother.
The Birth Certificate and Medicaid Data Match Project: Initial Findings in Infant Mortality
This report describes infant mortality by Medicaid status and race/ethnicity of mother in Minnesota.
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Minnesota Health Statistics Annual Summary
The Minnesota Health Statistics Annual Summary is a report published yearly, ten to eleven months following the close of a calendar year. A broad range of summary statistical data for the state of Minnesota, as well as some county-level data, is presented including infant mortality.
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The Minnesota County Health Tables is an annual compilation of public health data for Minnesota and its 87 counties. Five-year infant mortality rates by county are included in the natality section.
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