Nextiva Case Study | Consumer Education Services, Inc.
Founded in 1998 in North Carolina, Consumer Education Services Inc., or CESI, is a 501c3 non-profit credit counseling agency committed to promoting and assisting consumers on the road to economic security. CESI provides face-to-face counseling and phone counseling, as well as web-based education and solutions to meet the needs of each individual or family. CESI has educated individuals and families across the U.S., including their local North Carolina community through outreach and education programs, and partnerships with local agencies.
Over eighty CESI employees strive to enhance economic security for the customers they serve. Since 1998, CESI has helped more than 500,000 consumers through debt management, budget counseling, bankruptcy counseling, and more. In addition, their Debt Management Program has helped more than 75,000 people design plans of action to pay off their unsecured debts.
Tim Weaver, IT Specialist at CESI, is responsible for technology operations. He assists with administration and advisory roles for IT to ensure CESI's technology is running efficiently.
CESI started considering options for a new communications system in late 2016 to replace their previous platform, which was difficult to work with. "There were massive obstacles to overcome the entire time, and too many deliverables that weren't being met…we actually lost functionality from what we had prior to switching to that system," Weaver said.
Elias has been Vice President of Marketing at CESI since 2015. In her role, she focuses on enhancing CESI's customer experience and digital marketing efforts, and is responsible for overseeing the organization's technology vendors and staff.
The research process for a new communications provider didn't take long, as Nextiva was recommended to CESI by Connectivity Source, their telecom partner. After looking into the features, they found Nextiva offered Auto Attendants, intuitive agent dashboards, and the Nextiva App. They also liked that the Call Centers and Advanced IVR (Interactive Voice Response) features had the ability to route calls based on zip codes, so CESI could control call flows to adjust priority between their call centers. After evaluating the various features available, CESI decided to switch to Nextiva in Spring 2017.
"Nextiva offered us the flexibility to move from third-party managed services to direct management with the help of the amazing Nextiva support team, who is on hand when needed. It was absolutely the right move for our organization, saving us thousands of dollars annually and improving our efficiency," Elias commented.
The onboarding process entailed working with Nextiva to establish their desired setups, in addition to building and testing call flows with alternate numbers; then they were able to program initial features to get up and running. "Nextiva was building something completely new to accommodate our needs and keep our business," Elias said.
Part of their internal operations include running reports to evaluate efficiency and reach of their programs and services. CESI and Nextiva worked together to figure out how to receive direct exports from reporting tables from call center software. Once this was resolved, Weaver noted that no one in the company really noticed when the new system went live due to the smoothness of the change.
The Nextiva App helps CESI's staff stay connected, as the organization has team members working in multiple locations nationwide. "The app provides our organization flexibility in instances of inclement weather, allowing us to work from anywhere and maintain productivity," Elias said.
"Nextiva has given us the flexibility we need to be nimble and move resources quickly and effectively. It also provides us the opportunity to enhance the customer experience by integrating our website directly with our phone system," Elias said. Through the 'Call Me Now' feature, consumers are able to request call backs directly from the website, allowing for assistance on demand.
"The best part of working with Nextiva is hands-down the caliber of its people. We've been fortunate to work with talented engineers and a dynamic Channel Manager. Our team doesn't hesitate to push the limit of what is possible in order to meet our business needs," said Jean Elias.


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Unless you have been hiding under a rock as of late, you have probably heard the buzz surrounding squatting every day based on the Bulgarian method and brought to life by Coach John Broz.
However, I originally learned about the method of squatting every day from Cory Gregory, President of Muscle Pharm. You can check out his podcast when he was a guest on Barbell Shrugged and find his latest "Squat Every Day" program here.
If you seem to be lagging in the BAAM (Big A** Arm Muscles) department and you're looking to build bigger vascular arms you need to put your focus on the exercises that will get you the most bang for your buck.
Growing up a fan in the SEC, man, did I love to hate the ol' HBC. An offensive-minded football coach in a time where defense ruled the roost, Steve Spurrier brought excitement to the game of college football through his "Fun-N-Gun" offense.
When Spurrier spoke, I'd intently listen waiting for his next great jab. For this reason, SEC Media Days will never be the same. Whether you loved him or hated him for it, his brash one-liners will stand the test of time.


Note how to place the template on the base to mark holes.
The bare spindle with the cutouts.
Use a template to cut out the battery tray.
These are from HP inkjets and are used for the robot wheels.
Lots of wheels from recycled printers.
These horn drill gauges help to drill holes in wheels.


"All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth..."
That song was all too true for me this year. I had some dental work done and had temporary front teeth for a month, just getting the permanent ones put in place yesterday. That required not biting into anything over the crucial eating period of Thanksgiving weekend through the run up to Christmas. Thank goodness I got my new choppers in time for Christmas dinner or the season would have been much less bright for me.
I would like for people to stop littering. I have to say, it's improved greatly since I was a kid (either that or more people pick up after the slobs.) But I'd really like to take a long hike and not see one plastic water bottle or beer can the entire length of the trail.
I would like for the National, State and local parks to be fully funded. I think the parks are responsible for my sanity, and wouldn't it be great if they were always open so everyone could cure their mental tics? Hey, there's the campaign slogan: Trade Your Tics for Ticks!
I would like people to stop being afraid of things they don't understand. I had a co-worker who told me he would never go camping in Yosemite because he wasn't allowed to bring his gun (this was before they reversed themselves on firearms in National Parks.) He would never admit it to me, but I know this to be true: he was terrified of bears. Take some time, learn about whatever it is you are afraid of. Knowledge is power--don't let fear keep you from doing something you want to do.
And most of all, I would like for everyone to take a break at some point in the coming year and get up off the couch, walk out the door and enjoy the outdoors. Breath some real air, maybe smile and nod when you pass someone else along the way. You'll feel better, the person you passed will feel better and maybe, just maybe, the world will be a little bit better for it.
Merry Christmas everyone, and a very Happy New Year to you all.
This morning I could see my breath in the warehouse at work. All day.
It's been cold in our neck of the woods this last week, and I know I come off as a whiner when I complain about it. Temps in the 20's are highly unusual for our area, and we've had them several days in a row now. I realize this is balmy weather compared to the below zero temps they've been getting in the midwest and back east. But, geez louise, what the heck are our exorbitant taxes paying for if not good weather?
It was a combination of the cold, and Adele's version of Sam Cooke's "That's It, I Quit..." song on the radio that took me back to the worst camping trip we've ever taken.
It was 1997, and work had been crazy all summer. When we finally got an opening in the schedule to take a vacation it was already well into September, an iffy month to go camping in the mountains. We looked at the map and settled on going north, but opted to stay out of the higher altitudes. We figured with a little luck we could catch the end of the good weather we had been having that year.
It started out so promising: we packed up the truck (pre-camper days), loaded up our two dogs and headed north. First stop was McArthur-Burney Falls State Park, one of our favorite places. It takes just five hours to get there from here, a nice drive up Highway 5 and then east on 89 from Redding. When we pulled in it was a beautiful afternoon, temps in the 70s, warm enough to sit around the picnic table eating chips and planning the rest of the week. We walked up to the falls and took a few pictures, marveling at the way the water comes right out of the cliff side.
The next morning was cool, but hey, it was September, no surprise there. We packed up and decided to take the adventure route over the mountains on our way to Lava Beds National Monument, located in the northeast corner of California. We hadn't ever been and it sounded like fun. We had plotted a course over the mountains in order to see if we could find a place I remembered as a kid: Little Glass Mountain, made almost entirely out of obsidian, was up there somewhere.
Little Glass Mountain on Google Maps.
Railway bridge where the boys almost died in "Stand By Me"
It didn't take long until these weird clumps started coming down out of the sky. Is that? Nah. Can't be. Wait. Is that what I think it is?
...turned to this in just a few hundred feet.
Sure enough, it started to snow. The second day of our "summer" vacation and it was coming down pretty good.
We drove a bit faster and made it up and over before the road was closed, although I don't know how we would have known it was closed, not having seen anyone all day. We came down out of the clouds to sunny warm Lava Beds and breathed a sigh of relief. We had outsmarted Mother Nature! We had outrun the storm!
Lava Beds National Monument is a big park, packed with caves and hiking trails to explore on your own or with a tour. It's one of those out-of-the-way parks that doesn't get the visitors it deserves, but that works to our advantage; it doesn't get nearly as crowded as other parks in California. There's a nice campground there and we found a spot without having a reservation.
Dogs hanging out in the nice little campground in Lava Beds. The foliage on that side of the mountains is limited to juniper and other more hardy plants that can make it in the harsh environment.
We plopped down our chairs and went off to explore the caves. Since we had the dogs with us, we had to make short trips into the more accessible caves, leaving the dogs in the truck. It would have been fun to go down a little deeper and explore them further, but we didn't want to leave them too long. Most of the caves have bats living in them, and some of them were closed to allow the bats some privacy during hibernation.
The next morning was warm and sunny, a perfect day for a hike. We settled on exploring Captain Jack's Stronghold. It's an area of jumbled lava rocks with a lot of nooks and crannies perfect for hiding out from the law. During 1872-1873 the US Army chased the Modoc Indians into this area, outnumbering them 10 to 1. They were able to hold the Army off by hiding in the rocks and ambushing the soldiers as they came through.
Mark in one of the crannies (or maybe it was a nook) in Captain Jack's Stronghold.
Looking out over the lava beds in Lava Beds.
We walked around the two mile loop, following the trail of interpretive signs and goofing around in the caves. In among the lava rocks it was actually hot, and we started to get a little sunburned. We could hardly believe our luck with the weather. We checked out a few more caves on the way back to camp, had a nice dinner and went to sleep.
Sometime in the middle of the night it got cold. The wind started up and if it weren't for the dogs keeping us warm we would have needed more blankets than we brought. We got up to discover ice forming in our water bottles, and had to stand to eat during breakfast because the metal picnic benches were just too cold to sit on. We shivered our way through the oatmeal and figured it would be a good day to explore some more caves, out of the wind.
Ice had formed during the night on the grass near our camp.
The photo is blurry because the wind was blowing constantly, making it hard to focus the camera.
We pulled up to the first one, got out and got halfway down the ladder when we heard a huge racket coming from the back of the truck. Back up the ladder, back to the truck to discover the dogs were fighting. Seriously fighting. We pulled them out of the truck and separated them, taking them on a little walk to let them cool off. "What the hell are you guys doing?" we kept asking. They didn't answer, but really, they didn't have to. Miserable cold and too much togetherness does not a fun trip make.
That night it got colder, if that was possible, and in the morning we ate breakfast in the truck cab. The wind was so cold it blew right through every stitch of clothing we had on. And believe me, we were wearing every stitch we had packed. Our dogs were shivering and looking just as miserable as we were. It was time to leave.
We packed up and headed south on the eastern side of the Cascades, which turned into the eastern Sierra Nevada farther south. The weather was improving, but in our rearview mirror we could see the dark clouds getting darker, and following us in an ominous way. As we drove I was flipping ahead in our California Camping book, looking for promising campgrounds. We pulled into one just outside of Susanville that looked great. Just as we pulled in we noticed all the other campers were packing up to leave. We asked a group what was happening and they told us that snow was on the way, and they didn't want to get stuck up there that night. Great.
Back in the truck, we drove all the way down to Lake Tahoe. Surely it would be nice there. It's always nice there all the way through October!
We pulled into Sugar Pine State Park just as the rain started to fall. We checked in, certain it would clear up anytime. We made camp, stringing up tarps off the back of the truck to make a dry spot over the picnic table. The light rain turned to heavy rain. Puddles formed on the tarp and would cascade down on us when we bumped the support poles. The dogs were soaking wet and looked like they might turn on us at any moment. We were soaked and chilled to the bone as we tried to make spaghetti, the pot of water filling with cold rain faster than it could boil. Mark and I tried to stay positive: Surely this will clear up. Tomorrow's got to be a better day.
That night was spent in the back of the truck, tossing a turning with two wet, muddy dogs trying to climb into our wet, muddy sleeping bags with us. By the time the sun rose (we assumed it rose, it was still pouring rain) we had both come to the conclusion that we had had as much fun as we could possibly wring out of this trip. We were done.
We threw everything in the back of the truck, not even bothering to properly pack things knowing we'd just have to open everything up to dry it out, and headed for home. It started to snow in Tahoe City and didn't stop until we got to the other side of Donner Pass.
So maybe I'm a weather wuss. I know people who purposely go out in the snow for fun. I know our hearty neighbors to the north have way more rain in a month than we see in a year. But you know what? I don't care. Vacation should be enjoyable, and having cold rain run down the back of your neck, boots filling with water, is not enjoyable. I'd rather get a sunburn than frostbite any day.
That was the first and hopefully last time we ever came home from a camping trip early. If it happens again I'm heading straight for home, where I can watch the rain come down outside the windows, a cup of hot chocolate in my hands and a neck that's dry and warm.


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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: Toronto Villa on October 14, 2021, 03:45:11 AM
Title: Aston Villa vs Sporting Dogheads pre match thread - Saturday Oct 16th - 3pm
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 14, 2021, 03:45:11 AM
Curious to see who of the walking wounded, internationals etc actually are available to play for us. Because I have no clue at all anymore who is fit, who isn't, who is banned, who is exiled, who is trapped in Croatia, on some sort of Covid lock down. We need to bounce back with a win is pretty much all I know. I hope we are more adventurous than 3 CB's again, but I doubt it. I want to see Buendi, Bailey, Traore etc all running at the opponents but that won't happen either. Is Martinez available or not? Or Doug?
Anyway, optimistically we find a way to win 1-0. Someone in a Villa kit with the winner. Could be a fan
Title: Re: Aston Villa vs Sporting Dogheads pre match thread - Saturday Oct 16th - 3pm
Post by: Deano's Mullet on October 14, 2021, 05:55:36 AM
I'd like to think we will win but they are starting to pick up some results. They don't score many but don't concede too many either. I think it will be a draw.
Post by: sid1964 on October 14, 2021, 06:43:04 AM
As usual hoping for a win but see this as 1-1 draw - Ings to score
Did not realise until yesterday they are only a point behind us in the league table!
Post by: Nev on October 14, 2021, 06:57:45 AM
As discussed previously in regards to Stockport City's attendances, one of the joys of football is it's unpredictability. I can see 70's Night winning, us winning and the draw being all perfectly feasible given recent form but in a similar way to the Everton game, a 3pm Home game tips the balance in our direction. But only just.
Post by: JD on October 14, 2021, 08:24:06 AM
3-1 to Villa, no problem.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on October 14, 2021, 08:31:52 AM
I think we will win. Must be the first time we've been favourites in this fixture for a while.
Post by: cdbullyweefan on October 14, 2021, 08:42:55 AM
I reckon it'll be the team below:
Konsa
Mings
Targett
J Ramsey
McGinn
Ings
Doesn't look massively inspiring, to be honest.
Would much rather ditch the five at the back and bung Buendia in, but can't see it.
Don't expect any of Traore, Bailey or Sanson to make the squad as they're Villa players and therefore made of balsa wood.
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on October 14, 2021, 08:44:19 AM
According to the BBC site Argentina play tonight? Is that correct? If so, it surely means Martinez is unlikely to play. Very frustrating if so.
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on October 14, 2021, 08:42:55 AM
If we do play that team (and I'd rather a 433 personally) then it's more of a 352 than 5 at the back isn't it?
I fear you'll be right about the injuries, sadly.
Argentina play tonight/tomorrow morning... half past midnight our time. At least game is in Buenos Aires so getting to an airport shouldn't be too difficult.
Post by: Risso on October 14, 2021, 09:27:56 AM
My Doghead uncle is coming over from Wales to watch this with me, so I'm really rather hoping for a good performance and victory. Think we might struggle though, team I reckon will be what CD says above.
If it was me I'd go:
Cash Konsa Mings Targett
McGinn Marvellous Ramsey
Buendia Watkins Philogene-Bidace
Post by: Bobby Boy on October 14, 2021, 10:14:52 AM
Can see this being a tight, disjointed game not helped by the late return of players from international duty.
A frustrating and slightly underwhelming 1-1 draw.
Post by: Skerra on October 14, 2021, 10:16:47 AM
DS has already said that Bailey needs to be "managed" with his injury. Now where have I heard that before? Think I'll bring my boots just in case we're struggling to actually put out a team!!
Post by: darren woolley on October 14, 2021, 10:39:39 AM
I'm going for a 2-1 Villa win.
Post by: Rigadon on October 14, 2021, 11:01:54 AM
What is Baileys injury and did he have it before we signed him? Is he playing this weekend?
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 14, 2021, 11:31:43 AM
Not sure what to expect here. All I would say is that international breaks are as disruptive for all clubs. Hoping for a positive performance
Post by: sickbeggar on October 14, 2021, 11:33:54 AM
Think we'll win this 2-1
Post by: Dr Butler on October 14, 2021, 11:53:28 AM
a clean sheet on Sat please Villa !
The Doc
Post by: Drummond on October 14, 2021, 01:33:38 PM
My lad's second match, after Brentford I want first choice players available... Oh well.
Post by: Legion on October 14, 2021, 01:58:45 PM
Post by: Skerra on October 14, 2021, 02:17:33 PM
Doubt he will start Bailey. Hope to see him at some stage during the match but not holding my breath.
Post by: wittonwarrior on October 14, 2021, 04:53:09 PM
We should win but this is Villa we are talking about go for a 1-1 draw but will settle for a 1-0 win
Post by: Pete3206 on October 14, 2021, 06:18:27 PM
Villa 1 Tatters Saint Germain 0
Post by: Deano's Mullet on October 14, 2021, 06:25:11 PM
I played it out on Fifa 22. We take the lead after 70 mins through Traore, they equalise in injury time through Jimenez. Sounds about right.
Post by: RamboandBruno on October 14, 2021, 06:29:34 PM
Their front two have hit the ground running in their partnership unlike ours, albeit against weak opposition in Watford and Newcastle.
I really would ditch 352 for this game, i wouldnt necessary drop Ings, but would play 3 attacksrs nonetheless.
I think he'll play Martinez unless he absolutely cant
Nakamba
Buendia
Bailey to come off the bench, play left wing half back and smash one in the top corner.
A scrappy 2-1 to us
Post by: N'ZMAV on October 14, 2021, 06:32:45 PM
Bailey fit?
Post by: Richard E on October 14, 2021, 06:57:20 PM
Not sure why but I just have a gut feeling that this has 1-1 written all over it.
Post by: SoccerHQ on October 14, 2021, 08:40:17 PM
Don't think Luiz and Martinez will make it back in time, perhaps the bench if they get in on Saturday morning but I wouldn't risk it so will be changes in midfield. Buendia certain to start and probably Nakamba aswell. Axel will likely come in if 5-3-2 is kept aswell.
Is Jimenez playing for Mexico? They have a game early hours tonight so he likely won't feature although the new Korean lad scored some decent goals already.
Think this has the feel of a 1-1 to me. Usually tight games with them and they've actually played well under the new manager compared to last season.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 14, 2021, 09:10:37 PM
It was 3 this morning Mexico played, and Jimenez played the last half hour.
Ah right, thought they were playing tonight with all the South American matches.
Guess he'll be o.k to start then.
Apparently he has struggled in games in the past when he's been rushed back from playing for his country.
Post by: Villafirst on October 15, 2021, 06:32:10 AM
1-0 Villa. Given the South American international fixtures fiasco, I struggle to see why this game couldn't be moved to Sunday as its not on live TV?
Post by: Virgil Caine on October 15, 2021, 09:05:16 AM
Quote from: Villafirst on October 15, 2021, 06:32:10 AM
Agreed - clubs that have players involved with international teams in South America and the Caribbean seem to be unfairly treated especially when their last games are 48 or less before Saturday kick off times. When you factor in potential jet lag on return trips the two week break becomes a nonsense.
Post by: LukeJames on October 15, 2021, 10:39:36 AM
Martinez and Luiz in the Squad.
Bailey will be back some time in 2022.
Post by: PaulWinch again on October 15, 2021, 10:50:08 AM
Urgh Bailey being injured is really frustrating.
Post by: Richard E on October 15, 2021, 11:00:34 AM
Quote from: LukeJames on October 15, 2021, 10:39:36 AM
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 15, 2021, 01:54:55 PM
Dean said:
In terms of our internationals, I expect all of them to be back. We will assess whether they're going to be available to play or not.
Martinez and Luiz are the latest ones to come back but they'll be in the squad
The usual suspects are all missing the game through injury yet again.
I expect 1 of the 3 will play one more match for us before the end of the season!?
Post by: CT Villan on October 15, 2021, 08:11:18 PM
Without Leon, I expect a tight game with Villa edging it 1-0.
Wolves manager Lange:
We know we're going to play against a strong opponent, maybe one of the best teams in the league because they've invested a lot to try to arrive in a different position. Top players, a top coach, a top club, so they'll try to do a good season, but we'll try to do a good game against them.
Post by: PaulWinch again on October 15, 2021, 09:24:28 PM
Could really do with a win.
Post by: Louzie0 on October 15, 2021, 09:52:41 PM
I want to see a totally dingles destroying side posted by Dean tomorrow!
I don't think I'm alone 👍
It's a good point. Wonder if we requested that to premier league but it got turned down. Can remember years back games v Wolves and West Brom always kicking off at 12pm on Sunday (was overeaction to the SHA riots by WMP) but been 3pm Sat for a while.
Moving it back 24 hours would make it a much better quality game anyway given key players are doing 15 hour flights to get back from both sides.
Post by: Nev on October 15, 2021, 11:33:24 PM
I'm glad it's on a Saturday at 3. Makes for a better atmosphere, and it'll be a rolocking good day out to boot.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on October 15, 2021, 11:34:58 PM
3-1 Villa.
Post by: martin o`who?? on October 16, 2021, 10:01:53 AM
Quote from: Nev on October 15, 2021, 11:33:24 PM
One of the things i loathe about football today is the shit kick-off times and the way we just get shoved all over the place just to accommodate the Sky-supporters.
Post by: N'ZMAV on October 16, 2021, 10:03:37 AM
got nil nil all over it.
Post by: Villa Lew on October 16, 2021, 10:55:18 AM
Main threat from Wolves is the partnership forming between Hwang and Jimenez. Would play Buendia today, gonna be close going for a Villa win.

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Centauro II MGS 120/105 — нова версія винищувача танків Centauro, має перероблене шасі 8×8 і потужнішу 120 мм гармату. В новій версії посилено захист та внесено низку інших вдосконалень.

Розробка

Загальну концепцію Італії у використанні колісних танків пов'язують із великою протяжністю берегової лінії, що робить країну вразливою до морських десантів. Тобто головним суперником Centauro II вбачаються не основні бойові танки сухопутних підрозділів противника, а амфібійні машини морської піхоти.

Також на користь Centauro II є уніфікація — на базі Centauro створена БМП Freccia, яка з 2009 року стоїть на озброєнні армії Італії.

Centauro II є спільною розробкою IVECO та OTO Melara для задоволення потреб італійської армії. Розробку розпочато у 2010. Перший прототип було представлено у 2015. Вперше машина була представлена публіці у 2016. Італійська армія планує закупити 74 таких машини. Зараз італійська армія використовує всього 300 оригінальних машин вогневої підтримки Centrauro B1, які озброєні 105 мм гарматою.

Centauro II призначена для проведення тактичної розвідки, вогневої підтримки бойових підрозділів та для виконання завдань з оборони територій. Вона може супроводжувати конвої і патрулювати дороги. Коли Centrauro II буде прийнято на озброєння італійської армії, вона буде нести службу у середніх бригадах разом з ББМ Freccia і схожими бойовими машинами на шасі з колісною формулою 8×8.

Ця машина вогневої підтримки є одною з найкращих у класі. Більшість схожих машин мають шасі з колісною формулою 6x6 і гармату калібром у 105 мм. Існує американська мобільна гарматна система M1128 Stryker з колісною формулою 8x8. Але він також озброєний 105 мм гарматою, тому що корпус не може витримати відбій 120 мм гармати. Є лише кілька демонстраційних зразків з потужною 120 мм гарматою.

Озброєння

Centauro II має таку ж саму вогневу потужність, як і більшість сучасних основних бойових танків.

Машина має башту OTO Melara HITFACT, в якій встановлено гладкоствольну гармату 120 мм/L45.

З метою зменшення ваги башта виконана із алюмінію з додатковими композитними елементами.

Встановлена гармата не має нічого спільного з гарматою Rheinmetall 120 мм, яка встановлена на більшості західних танків. Однак ця гармата сумісна зі стандартними танковими снарядами НАТО 120 мм. Вона має ефективне дулове гальмо, що значно зменшує відбій.

Гармата оснащена автоматом заряджання на 6 готових пострілів та ще 6, які має докласти заряджаючий.

Слід відзначити, що 120 мм гармата вже використовувалася на винищувачах родини Centauro. На вимогу замовника на Centauro II можливо встановити меншу 105 мм/L52 гармату.

Боєкомплект складає 40 снарядів. 12 з них знаходяться у башті. Інші зберігаються у ручній стійці.

Цей винищувач танків використовує БОПС, багатоцільові та інші снаряди. 120 мм БОПС може пробити 600 мм катаної гомогенної сталевої броні на відстані 3000 м.

У башті також встановлено спарений 7,62 мм кулемет (боєкомплект 750 набоїв) та дистанційно-керовану збройну станцію, в якій встановлено 12,7 мм кулемет (400 набоїв). Крім того збройна станція може бути озброєна 7,62 мм кулеметом (1000 набоїв) або 40 мм автоматичний гранатомет (96 набоїв).

Система керування вогнем
Цей новий винищувач танків має сучасну систему керування вогнем і оптикою останнього покоління. Вона має можливість мисливець-вбивця. Командир має панорамний приціл для пошуку цілей. Після обирання цілі гармата наводиться автоматично, а навідник виконує лише більш точну наводку і стріляє. У цей час командир шукає наступну ціль. Такий метод мисливець-вбивця використовується на всіх сучасних танках. Це дозволяє швидше виявляти та атакувати цілі. Схоже, що ця машина може атакувати ціль через 30 секунд після виявлення.

Захист

Має броньовий захист рівня 4 за стандартом STANAG 4569.

Броньований корпус зварний сталевий, башта виготовлена з алюмінію та композитних матеріалів.

У стандартній конфігурації верхня лобова деталь захищає від 20 мм снарядів, а кругова броня захищає від 12,7 мм набоїв і осколків артилерійських снарядів.

Centauro II можна оснастити композитною додатковою бронею, а також активним захистом для збільшення рівня захисту. З додатковою бронею верхня лобова деталь може захищати від 40 мм бронебійних снарядів, а кругова броня може захищати від набоїв калібру 14,5 мм. Внутрішній простір вкритий кевларовим підбоєм, який запобігає відколюванню.

Шасі також має кращий захист від мін та саморобних вибухових пристроїв.

Екіпаж має протимінні місця.

Centauro II оснащений системою глушіння, яка блокує сигнали радіо-керованих вибухових пристроїв.

Ця бойова машина оснащена захистом від ядерного вибуху та автоматичною системою пожежогасіння.

Вона також має приймач, який повідомляє про лазерне опромінення, який може автоматично запускати димові гранати.

Екіпаж
Екіпаж Centauro 2 складається з 4 осіб, командира, навідника, механіка-водія та заряджаючого. Заряджаючий перекладає снаряди з боєукладки до автоматичної системи заряджання і заряджає гармату вручну у разі виходу з ладу системи заряджання.

Рушій
Centauro 2 має високомобільне шасі з колісною формулою 8x8. У порівнянні зі звичайним Centauro, для забезпечення максимальної мобільності при збільшенні маси був розроблений двигун нового покоління з новою автоматичною трансмісією та електронною системою гальмування та керування.

Машина має новий дизельний двигун IVECO VECTOR 8V з турбонаддувом потужністю 720 к.с., що встановлений спереду, автоматичну коробку передач з 7 передніми та 1 задньою передачами.

Рух в поворотах здійснюється першою та другою парами коліс, а на малій швидкості також і четвертою. Машина має шини з пониженим тиском на ґрунт та системою центрального надування шин, що покращує мобільність на пересічній місцевості.

Centauro 2 не може плавати.

Оператори

 : орієнтовна потреба в 130 машин. З 2018 року 10 машин перебувають в дослідній експлуатації.

Італія

В квітні 2020 року було оголошено про намір міністерства оборони Італії замовити першу серійну партію колісних танків B1 Centauro II від консорціуму Consorzio Iveco-Oto Melara кількістю 40 машин. Однак наприкінці 2020 року міністерство оборони Італії та консорціум Iveco-Oto Melara, який є частиною Leonardo, підписали договір на постачання 86 колісних танків Centauro II.

Контракт також обумовлює збільшення замовлення на 10 машин, комплексну логістичну підтримку та гарантійні зобов'язання.

А загальна вартість всієї програми становить 1,59 млрд євро строком до 2030 року.

Примітки

Див. також
 Centauro B1

Посилання

 Centauro 2 120 mm fire support vehicle

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Last Update: March 26, 2019 Hello Guys!
If you are planning to settle in a new place the first thing that comes to your mind is a refrigerator. It's quite advantageous to have a refrigerator at home as it stores your food and is capable of preserving fruits and vegetables for the week as well as cool water all through the summer. Of course, you would want to have the best refrigerator when purchasing one.
There are however certain factors to be considered before purchasing your refrigerators at home. You also have to consider the best refrigerator brands that are available in the market. Look for brands that are stable and have good customer service.
Do I need a stabilizer for my refrigerator?
What does toughened glass mean?
What is the power consumption per year?
Does my refrigerator need yearly maintenance?
Can I extend my warranty after I purchased my refrigerator?
Should I be worried if I hear sounds from my refrigerator?
It is a large appliance and hence it is obvious to do proper research. We have brought down the list of the best refrigerators for you in this post which you can purchase online.
This is the most common type of refrigerator that we all have at home. The freezer has a separate inner door and the fridge includes a vegetable box at the bottom. Not only is this type the most common, more often it is also the cheapest. With new technology and innovations added to all different kinds of refrigerators, this one-door type is getting all the upgrades and are still loved by many. Generally, single doors also consume less power compared to multi-doors plus if you only live alone or a couple or with just one or two kids, this is still the best kind of refrigerator for you.
Varying from different sizes, this type of refrigerator usually has a lower level for easy reach for the top. Although it may sound too short for your taste, the top freezer refrigerator is ideal when we talk about budget friendly. It is less heavy in the pocket than most refrigerators do.
Side-by-side refrigerators feature the freezer and refrigerator standing vertically right next to each other. Both sections are slimmer than most ref models, and upon swinging one of the doors open, it helps saves a lot more space. It is also one of the affordable types out there.
This type of refrigerator gives your kitchen a fancy restaurant look. With three doors to open at a time, escaping of the cool air is minimal, meaningless expenses on electricity bills. French door refrigerators are usually large and take up a lot of space, though.
Mini fridges are ideal for those who live by themselves or for newlyweds to start anew. From the name itself, this small package provides the average power of cooling food. This type can come in different variations.
Now that we have discussed the different types of refrigerators, you can now have an idea which refrigerator would be best for you or your family. Keep these things in mind as you read the list of reviews on this page.
Lastly, here are additional considerations to make before buying a refrigerator. We want you to think wisely for the best refrigerator that is the best fit for your family or household.
Before buying a refrigerator, consider its dimensions. Will it fit through your front door? Will it take too much space in your kitchen? Will it fit through the reserved space meant for installation? Will it store enough food for you until the next time you buy groceries? Use a measuring tape to measure up your space for installation, as well as all the doors where the appliance will have to go through.
Consider how your food compartment and freezer is laid out. If you're one who doesn't eat frozen food on a regular basis and considers their diet on fresh food, then it is ideal for you to buy a top freezer refrigerator. If you want to keep an equal amount of both fresh and frozen food, a side-by-side refrigerator is more likely for you to buy.
From wire shelves to glass shelves, they can be available in refrigerators bought online. Check your ideal refrigerator if they are adjustable, spill-proof, and such.
We have given you additional guides to choose the best refrigerator, so make sure to use them.
Having a refrigerator is essential for one's home. The appliance serves to store our food and helps keep it fresh and cool. Most refrigerators bought are taller than an average human, since we tend to keep a considerable amount of food that may last for a week or so. However, there are refrigerators that are small enough for personal use or for family starters. Here, we have gathered the most efficient refrigerators that can be found in Indian online e-commerce sites so you could at least get a satisfying experience in getting a suitable refrigerator. We found the best refrigerators that have been reviewed for you.
The Whirlpool 260 L Frost Free Multi-Door Refrigerator (FP 283D Protton Roy, Mirror White) has three doors stacked on top of each other which builds height. This height gives off more space for freshening the food. Its center door is designed to be bigger compared to the other two doors so the individual using it just have to stand up straight. Aside from that, the white color of this model gives your kitchen a neat and clean look.
LG 260 L 4 Star Frost-Free Double Door Refrigerator (GL-I292RPZL, Shiny Steel) is a classy steel material coated refrigerator of LG and is very common because of its best after-sale services. Its performance and power will surely satisfy you in keeping your ingredients in quality. This model also a smart invertor compressor for great operations. LG has won worldwide appreciation because of its customer satisfaction. It is totally recommended.
The Haier 320 L 3 Star Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator is an efficient appliance suitable for small families. This ref has a 360-degree airflow to keep your food fresh and cool through the power of one-hour icing technology. The model has a voltage of 240 volts and a food capacity of 234 liters. It was rated as a 3-starred rating for its performance and received positive feedbacks.
This lovely floral ref is the LG 190 L 4 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator is an advanced and efficient energy compressor. The model uses Smart Connect technology for great performances. It is also compatible with inverters, so no worries when you power get interrupted! It has been testified that this appliance is reliable and durable and great for heavy food ingredients.
The Samsung 253 L 2 Star Frost Free Double Door Refrigerator is a double door type and features well-grounded operations through the help of digital inverter technology. It features an easy side shelf design which helps you avail your food easily. The model is compatible with an inverter as well. It also maintains the temperature equally from top to bottom to keep your food fresh.
Whirlpool Fp 263D Royal Frost-free Multi-Door Refrigerator (240 Ltrs, Alpha Steel) is a three-door refrigerator with a total capacity of about 240 Litres. The Whirlpool is a reputed brand and also provides inbuilt technology like- Moisture Retention Technology, Macroblock, Freshkeeper, Air Boosters, and 3 Door Format. The refrigerator is very modern and compact and totally steals your eyes in the kitchen. It is one of the best selling refrigerators and has been successful in winning many hearts online. It is totally recommended for all household needs.
This elegant blue refrigerator is a modernized version of many's favorites. It's stabilizer-free so it is reliable on occasions of voltage fluctuations. It also has 9-hour cooling retention should the power cuts off. It's a refrigerator integrated with technology built for an Indian household. It also comes with a removable anti-bacterial gasket perfect for sophisticated housekeepers that always want their fridge perfectly germ free. The shelves of this model are a wired type shelf. It received a 3-star rating and is recommended.
This Whirlpool 245 L 2 Star double door refrigerator makes more space for your frozen delights. This ref has a capacity of 245 liters while its voltage reaches to 250 volts.It comes with the 6th Sense DeepFreeze Technology that provides deep freezing with a circular air flow while consuming minimal energy. This Whirlpool refrigerator not only have an anti-odor feature but has a fresh flow air tower that keeps a long-lasting freshness. It also comes with a user manual for further instructions.
This classy looking Samsung 212 L 3 Star is a single door but a fully functional refrigerator. It has a good capacity of 150 kilograms built with a toughened glass to support it. Not only is it classy in front but also at the back. It has a safe clean back that protects the internal components of the refrigerator and also makes it easy to clean at the backside. It also features a digital inverter compressor that makes sure the pressure is just the right one you need.
This Single Door Godrej 185 L is so personalized that not only is the shade and floral print very visible but it comes with a built-in MP3 player. This is best as a personalized refrigerator to have in your own room or if you are living alone or just with your partner. It is also environment-friendly as it is CFC, HCFC, and HFC-free! So if you want a refrigerator that got everything for its purpose – a freezer and a cooling place with a music player then this Godrej model is perfect for you.
Another with a classy but floral touch design, this Whirlpool 200 L refrigerator is perfect for personal use or for a couple. This ref is a part of a series called Ice Magic Power Cool and features a single door. It may be small but this refrigerator has a powerful cooling feature even during a power outage and can keep the cooling locked inside for a long time. It is because this model features the 6th SENSE power technology.
Haier 195 L 4 Star Direct-Cool Single Door Refrigerator (1954BS-R, Brushed Silver) is a perfect refrigerator with a capacity of about 195L. It can reach up to 240 voltage and it is energy efficient. It also features direct cooling as its defrost system. The refrigerator comes with a year's assurance in the form of warranty. Haier is a reputed brand for its design and durability and therefore is a bestselling product online. This is recommended for all household purposes.
There you go! Those are the 12 listed best refrigerator reviews we have online. Now check the questions that are often ask by many in relation to the use or purchase of their refrigerator. This may help you look for the one you want.
Here are a few questions that you would often find yourself asking before buying a refrigerator. We have gathered them for you and hope it answered something you were thinking about.
Generally, no. Most refrigerators are stabilizer-free or have a built-in stabilizer. But should your area be frequented with a power outage or you have large size refrigerator, it is best to check if you would need a separate stabilizer.
It means that the glass racks inside your refrigerator can bear heavy items and not break. It means you can put your bowls of salads and baked goodies without worrying if the compartment can carry it.
This all depends on how you use your refrigerator. The typical annual power consumption ranges from 180 to 220 units.
Yes, just like most appliances, refrigerators needs to be check at least once a year. Ask the manufacturer if this is included in your warranty and include maintenance tips you may do on your own, too.
Yes, and sometimes there are discounts upon purchased. But first, check if you are already offered a good warranty. Most refrigerators now offer 10 years warranty.
First, determine what kind of sound you are hearing. If you hear a blowing or air rushing inside, these are most like cause by the fan inside. If it's a dripping sound, try to check if it's dripping due to water being drained out during a defrost cycle. If you just turned on your refrigerator and you hear the motor running loudly, this is normal at start. This should tone down after it balances the pressure inside. If not, you may need to have it check.
It is a large appliance and costs around 10-30k depending upon the cavity space as well as the features inbuilt within the machine. The price is a big factor to decide which machine to opt for.
It should be easy to use as it is an appliance to be used by all the members of the family. The settings might be needed to be changed at different weather due to the different settings needed. Hence the machine should be easy to handle.
In the days of modular kitchen space is the very important factor that needs to be considered and hence you need to choose the appliance according to your requirement, for example, a small refrigerator for a family of four and a medium refrigerator for a family of 6.
The one and only factor considered before purchasing any appliance is the durability of the appliance as no one wishes to buy a large appliance again and again after a major breakdown. There are many brands which offer a year or two's warranty and it proves to be an added advantage for the buyer.
We hope we got you thinking about the best refrigerator for you. We know you can now choose from the best refrigerators reviewed by many consumers. Share this guide to family and friends looking for a new refrigerator to help them find the best there is, too.


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Civil Youth debut "Between Me & You" video
Civil Youth have offered another new track off their upcoming record Conversations with a music video for the song "Between Me & You". Frontman Michael Kepko said of the track and clip:
"We 100% wrote this song with the intent of it being a Top 40 Pop radio hit. To a lot of people, that can be misconstrued as 'selling out,' however for us it's not. Not only do we love Pop music, but the lyrics still mean everything to me. It goes back to conversations I'm having with myself and how I've changed from my younger-self to now. Every time I say, 'You', I mean myself in a different time period. It also talks about how I'll take those fights with myself for the sake of you [the listener] being happy."
Conversations is slated to hit shelves on May 19th; pre-orders are available on iTunes.
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Mitsui Miike Mine Omuta POW camp barracks
nominated World Heritage site
During the July 4th weekend, UNESCO World Heritage Committee members will meet in Bonn, Germany to approve the Government of Japan's nomination of 23 sites for designation as bearing "universal value" as world industrial heritage sites.
As the letter below shows, most of these sites have long histories of slave and forced labor combined with dangerous working conditions, labor strife, and seminal accidents. For the American POWs of Japan, a shocking number of the sites are at or are near POW camps that used Allied POW slave labor.
Unfortunately, the US government no longer has a seat at UNESCO. But possibly, Washington can speak to its Japanese ally to remind them of the debt they owe to American veterans for defending their freedom.
American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Memorial Society
June 22, 2015*
Mr. Kishore Rao
World Heritage Centre
7, place de fontenoy
Dear Mr. Rao:
I am writing in regard to the Government of Japan's nomination of the "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution: Kyushu-Yamaguchi and Related Areas" for the UNESCO World Heritage List. As president of the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Memorial Society (ADBC-MS), which represents surviving POWs of Japan, their families, descendants, and researchers, I have serious reservations about whether the application meets the UNESCO criteria of "universal value" and meaning.
The goal of the ADBC-MS is to preserve and to teach the history of the American POWs held captive by Imperial Japan during World War II. Japan's use of Allied POW slave labor in its corporate metal and mineral mines is an essential part of POW history, and a central and long-term feature of the history of the nominated sites. From late Meiji onward, Japan used forced convict labor in its extractive industries and created "industrial prisons" to supply workers to factories and mills at private companies.
The Japanese World Heritage nomination focuses on the history of Japan's mining and steel industries, but completely omits the history of POW labor. As such, it violates UNESCO's mandate of ensuring that World Heritage sites have "Outstanding Universal Value." The story of the thousands of foreign workers who maintained these Japanese industries remains untold.
We do not object to Japan highlighting its modern history, but the story is incomplete without a full and complete history of the use of slave labor. Forced and conscripted labor was as much a convention in Meiji Japan as it was during World War II.
Japan's nomination features eight industrial "areas." Five of these held 26 POW camps to provide slave labor to Japan's industrial giants, such as Mitsui, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Aso Group, Ube Industries, Tokai Carbon, Nippon Coke & Engineering, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Furukawa Company Group, and Denka.
The nomination does not mention the OVER 13,000 POW slave laborers who worked at or near the nominated sites. The POWs included 4,385 Dutch, 3357 British, 3,023 Americans, 1,207 Australians, 358 Canadians, 133 Indians, 5 New Zealanders, 22 Chinese, 9 Portuguese, 6 Norwegians, 2 Czechs, 2 South African, 2 Arabians, and 2 Malays.
Over all, at war's end, there were close to 200 sites for POW internment throughout all of Japan—163 facilities to incarcerate POWs and about 33 facilities for civilian internees. There were 27 on the island of Kyushu where the majority of Japan's nominated sites are located.
In addition, the key ports at Kitakyushu, then called Moji, and Nagasaki —both nominated sites—were the entry points for nearly 35,000 Allied POWs, of which approximately 11,000 were American. Over 7,000 American and Allied POWs perished traveling to Japan aboard the aptly called "Hell ships", and 3,500 more perished in Japan, 25 percent within the first 30 days of arrival.
As shown at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Liverpool-Maritime Merchant City, there is a benefit to including a country's darker history. The telling of the port's role in the triangular transatlantic slave trade has helped the city attract a wider group of tourists while stimulating learning and international connections. For example, since establishment of its World Heritage status in 2004, Liverpool opened in 2007 the International Slavery Museum on the dock and in 2006 a Centre for the Study of International Slavery (CSIS) at the University of Liverpool. Identical memorials to the victims of slavery stand on the docks of Liverpool, Richmond, Virginia, and Cotonou, Benin, linking the shared memory among them.
In 2011, a Repatriation Memorial was unveiled at Liverpool's Pier Head as a remembrance for the former POWs and civilian internees who returned from captivity in the Far East. My members would welcome appropriate memorials at the POW arrival ports of Moji and Nagasaki in Japan as well as Kaohsiung, Taiwan and Busan, South Korea.
Nationals from six of the 21 nations represented on today's UNESCO World Heritage committee were POWs held on mainland Japan. These nations are: India, Malaysia, Jamaica, Finland, Poland, and Portugal. There were also thousands of Koreans who were used as conscripted labor during the war.
It is our hope that Japan can be persuaded to amend its application to tell the full history of their industrialization by including its history of POW labor. We believe this request is reasonable. It enriches the nomination by conveying the totality of the story, helping it transcend national boundaries, and highlighting its universal importance.
After all, the many visitors to the nominated World Heritage sites who will arrive at Fukuoka International Airport will land on runways originally leveled and constructed by British, American, and Dutch Prisoners of War.
Thank you for your time and attention. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Ms. Jan Thompson
Daughter of PhM2c Robert E. Thompson USN, Bilibid, Fukuoka 3B, & Mukden, POW# 2011
*This letter was amended June 29, 2015 to reflect a better calculation of the POW camps strengths and numbers at liberation, August 1945. With existing records, it is difficult to be exact.
Labels: ADBC Memorial Society, Denka, Furukawa, Letter, Liverpool, Meiji Japan, Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Nippon Coke, Nippon Steel, Slave Labor, Sumitomo, Tokai Carbon, Ube Industries, UNESCO


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