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BGen Robert Edward Galer ID: 1400
Last Name: Galer
Birthplace: Seattle, WA, USA
Branch: Marines (present)
Middle Name: Edward
Date of Birth: 24 October 1913
Date of Death: 27 June 2005
Rank: Brigadier General
Robert Edward Galer
• Korean War (1950 - 1953)
Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor Recipient
Brigadier General Robert Edward Galer (24 October 1913 - 27 June 2005) was a U.S. Marine Corps officer and aviator who received the Medal of Honor for heroism in aerial combat during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II.
Robert Edward Galer was born on 24 October 1913 in Seattle, WA. He attended the University of Washington and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commercial Engineering in 1935, at which time he began elimination flight training at the Naval Reserve Aviation Base, Seattle. In June 1936, he began Aviation Cadet flight training at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U. S. Marine Corps on 1 July 1936.
Marine Corps Career
Following his designation as a Naval Aviator in April 1937, he was transferred to the 1st Marine Brigade in Quantico, VA, for duty with Aircraft One. In July of the same year he was assigned to a course of instruction at the Basic School in Philadelphia, PA. Following the completion of his studies in June 1938, he was ordered to the New York Navy Yard, but shortly thereafter was transferred to the Virgin Islands where he served with Marine Scouting Squadron 3 (VMS-3) in St. Thomas. He was advanced to First Lieutenant in July 1939.
First Lieutenant Galer was returned to the U.S. in June 1940 and in July reported to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing in San Diego, CA, and assigned to Marine Fighting Squadron 2 (VMF-2). On 29 August 1940, Galer ditched Grumman F3F-2, BuNo 0976, c/n 374, off the coast of San Diego while attempting a landing on the USS Saratoga (CV-3). (The fighter was rediscovered by a Navy submarine in June 1988, and recovered on 5 April 1991. It was restored at the San Diego Aerospace Museum). In January 1941, he was ordered to Hawaii and was appointed a Captain in March 1941. Galer was serving at the Marine Corps Air Station Ewa, Oahu, with Marine Fighting Squadron 211 (VMF-211), when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.
In May 1942, Galer assumed command of Marine Fighting Squadron 224 (VMF-224) and on 30 August 1942 led the squadron to Guadalcanal as they became part of the Cactus Air Force. It was while he was in command of VMF-224 that Galer would be credited with 11 confirmed victories and be awarded the Medal of Honor. He was also awarded a rare British Distinguished Flying Cross for the same acts of heroism.
Rank and organization: Major, U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Fighter Sqdn. 244.
Place: Solomon Islands Area.
Citation: For conspicuous heroism and courage above and beyond the call of duty as leader of a marine fighter squadron in aerial combat with enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands area. Leading his squadron repeatedly in daring and aggressive raids against Japanese aerial forces, vastly superior in numbers, Maj. Galer availed himself of every favorable attack opportunity, individually shooting down 11 enemy bomber and fighter aircraft over a period of 29 days. Though suffering the extreme physical strain attendant upon protracted fighter operations at an altitude above 25,000 feet, the squadron under his zealous and inspiring leadership shot down a total of 27 Japanese planes. His superb airmanship, his outstanding skill and personal valor reflect great credit upon Maj. Galer's gallant fighting spirit and upon the U.S. Naval Service.
Following the presentation of the Medal of Honor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House on 24 March 1943, Major Galer was ordered to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, where he served as Assistant Operations Officer. Shortly after advancement to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in November 1943, he was ordered to return to the Hawaiian Islands, where he became Chief of Staff, Marine Air, Hawaiian Area.
In May 1944, Lt. Col. Galer was named as Operations Officer, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. He served as an observer during the Palau Islands and Iwo Jima campaigns while on temporary duty from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. His next assignment found him as Training Officer of Provisional Air Support Command, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.
He again returned to the U.S. in June 1945 and reported to the Marine Barracks, Naval Air Training Base, Corpus Christi, TX, in July as officer in charge of a cadet regiment. He remained in that capacity until August 1947, at which time he was assigned as a student at the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA.
In June 1948, he reported to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC, where he served as Operations and Training Officer. He joined Headquarters Squadron-2 at that station in April 1949 and was transferred on 26 April 1950 to the Naval Air Station San Diego, CA. He served there as Marine Planning Officer and, later, as Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans, on the Staff of the Commander, Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. During his assignment, he was promoted to Colonel in March 1951.
Colonel Galer sailed for Korea in March 1952, where he saw duty as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4 (Supply), of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing until the following May. He was then named Commanding Officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12), and, for extraordinary achievement on 11 July 1952, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a second Distinguished Flying Cross. According to the citation accompanying this medal, he "led a maximum effort strike of Marine attack aircraft against a heavily defended industrial area in the North Korean capital city of Pyongyang."
Colonel Galer was also awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" for his service in Korea. On 5 August 1952, he was shot down behind enemy lines by anti-aircraft fire while leading a flight of 31 warplanes against targets near the North Korean port city of Wonsan. He was later rescued by a HO3S-1 helicopter flown by 1stLt E.J. McCutcheon.
After a period of hospitalization, he returned to duty at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, CA, in October 1952, as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1 (Personnel), and later, G-3 (Operations), of Aircraft, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. He was enrolled as a student in the Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL, in July 1953. Upon graduation from the College the following June, he was transferred to Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, DC, where he became Assistant Director, Guided Missiles Division, Bureau of Aeronautics, Department of the Navy. He served in that capacity until January 1956, when he became Acting Director. The following June he was awarded a Master's Degree in Engineering Administration from The George Washington University in Washington, DC.
For exceptionally meritorious service in combat, he was advanced to Brigadier General upon his retirement on 31 July 1957.
Legion of Merit with Valor Device
Distinguished Flying Cross w/ 1 Award Star
Air Medal w/ 4 Award Stars
Navy Presidential Unit Citation w/ 1 Service Star
American Defense Service Medal w/ Base Clasp
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 5 Service Stars
World War II Victory Medal
Korean Service Medal w/ 2 Service Stars
Distinguished Flying Cross (Britain)
Korean Presidential Unit Citation
United Nations Korea Medal
Naval Aviator Badge
Death and Burial
Brigadier General Robert Edward Galer died on 27 June 2005 in Dallas, TX. He is buried at Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Travis County, TX, in Monument Hill, Section 1, Row B, Number 13.
Honoree ID: 1400	 Created by: MHOH

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My Spouse Died – What Do I Need to Do to Protect Myself?
After a spouse dies and the family gets through the funeral, the immediate concern is to square away the couple's assets and make sure the surviving spouse has enough to live on. After that, there is one more step to take: protecting yourself.
One area where you need to be proactive is to consider who will be able to assist you with financial and health matters if you become ill or incapacitated. Before, you and your spouse relied on each other to serve in these roles. Now you need to legally appoint someone to be able to step in and help you. At this point, you definitely need to execute a Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy. And many people like to add a child to their bank account so she can easily help with paying bills. See my blog post on how to do this appropriately (don't add her as a joint owner!).
If you go to see your elder law attorney after your spouse has passed away, in addition to helping you transfer your spouse's assets to your name, she will also help you put in place these fundamental documents that will serve to protect you, should you ever become unable to handle your affairs or medical decisions yourself.
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My Spouse Just Died – What Do I Need to Do with Our Assets?
Clients often come in bewildered about what they need to do with bank accounts and other assets after a spouse has passed away. People are always the most concerned about the home.
The good news is that there is usually very little to do. Spouses typically hold most of their assets "jointly." This means that both are equal, complete owners. If you and your spouse held your checking account jointly, it is now yours – just like that, there is nothing you need to do. Same goes for stocks, CD's, the home, anything that you held jointly.
As for assets that your spouse held is his name alone, you will need to take some steps. If your spouse held a small bank account in his name alone, usually going to the bank with a certified death certificate will be enough, and the bank will issue the funds to you. As for anything with a beneficiary listed, like IRA's, 401(k)'s, and life insurance policies, you will need to obtain the appropriate forms from the financial institutions, mail them in with a certified death certificate, and they will issue a check with the proceeds.
Typically a will does not need to be probated when one spouse passes away. It's a good idea to meet with an elder law attorney. Bring in a list of all the assets you both hold, with copies of bank statements and other proof of ownership, and the attorney will help you sort out what needs to be done. Yesterday I met with a client for just one hour and he walked out feeling confident in his understanding of the few steps he has to take to square away his deceased wife's assets. That's one hour well spent.
See my next blog on steps you need to take to protect yourself, now that you are single.
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CultureCinema Watching East & Southeast Asian Romantic Melodramas: A Subversive Act Of Intelligent Indulgence & Self Love
Watching East & Southeast Asian Romantic Melodramas: A Subversive Act Of Intelligent Indulgence & Self Love
The rising popularity of East and Southeast Asian drama series, especially romantic melodramas is no secret. Western television and OTT series have long been dominant but the rise of these other thoroughly enjoyable melodramas in recent times have been astronomical.
By Sudarshana Ganguly Feb 7, 2022 6 min read
The rising popularity of East and Southeast Asian drama series, especially romantic melodramas is no secret. We all love watching them! Western television and OTT series have long been dominant but the rise of these other thoroughly enjoyable melodramas in recent times have been astronomical. Here are some insights into why it might be so.
Gentle Aesthetics
K-dramas are well known for their excellent cinematography. Other East and Southeast Asian series, too, from Japan to Thailand, Taiwan and even Mainland China, have stunning sceneries that provide the backdrop to the dramas. The usually soft colours and gorgeous frames add to the story and are much more relaxing to watch than most Western series where there is a certain aggression of expression present in the cinematography itself.
East and Southeast Asian dramas, especially K-dramas, also often contain hidden pockets of meanings that are fun for the audience to decipher. Consider the lighthouse in the sleepy town of Gongjin from Hometown Cha Cha Cha (2021). It stays as a firm landmark in the background of the story that unfolds in the drama. Most prominently, when Chief Hong and Yoon Hye-jin finally acknowledge their feelings for each other, the lighthouse lights up in the back with a singular beam, a silent acknowledgement of two people who finally found each other at the right moment, as a symbolic navigator representing the minds of the two being enlightened to the truth of their feelings for each other.
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When Chief Hong and Yoon Hye-jin finally acknowledge their feelings for each other, the lighthouse lights up in the back with a singular beam, a silent acknowledgement of two people who finally found each other at the right moment, as a symbolic navigator representing the minds of the two being enlightened to the truth of their feelings for each other.Image Source: Metro.style
Such symbolisms are not only interesting to find out, but in a certain way represents a respectful attitude towards the viewer's intelligence. Romantic melodramas are often considered mindless and unintelligent, but these very open-to-interpretation symbols remain a subtle nod to the understanding of the audience that is often considered "silly" for watching these dramas.
Such symbolisms are not only interesting to find out, but in a certain way represents a respectful attitude towards the viewer's intelligence. Romantic melodramas are often considered mindless and unintelligent, but these very open-to-interpretation symbols remain a subtle nod to the audience's understanding, the audience who are often considered "silly" for watching these dramas.
Moreover, the delicate focusing of the camera on the expressions of the characters make the scenes much more emotive and promote more engagement with the characters. Take for example, the recent Thai series, Bad Buddy Series where we can see much of Pran's (played by actor Nanon Korapat Kirdpan) thoughts in his subtle expressions. One can see Pran's small smile when his crush, Pat, tells him he loves seeing his face but the same smile falls when he adds, "When you lose". It is a subtle shift of emotion that we can all relate to and our hearts break a little, with and for Pran.
The delicate focusing of the camera on the expressions of the characters make the scenes much more emotive and promote more engagement with the characters. Image Source: next-episode
Visibility and Representation
Romantic melodramas, especially in Asia, have a simple storytelling compared to the aggressive machismo that comes with a Western portrayal. It is in this simplicity that lies a sincere ingenuity and relatability. They are often easier to consume as well. There is no need for any constant conflict to be considered worthy of watching. Sometimes, it is simple things that can be more relatable.
Watching deeply troubled characters with tremendously pressing issues can perhaps make the viewer feel: Are my troubles then not worth it? However, with these tenderhearted East and Southeast Asian romantic melodramas showing small and relatable feats and troubles, there is acknowledgement of all kinds of emotions and problems. You can be the main character and there does not have to be a hugely traumatic or some life-altering incident for that! Falling in love is pleasant and should be enjoyed and acknowledged as a valid part of life, just as much as struggles are.
The trivialization of romance has undoubtedly a misogynistic colour to it. Therefore, the dominance of romantic melodramas also acts as a subversion to the misogynistic propagation of certain genres as being "better" than the others. Romance being a largely female-dominated space also provides opportunities for women to acknowledge their feelings, their sexuality and their femininity without it being reduced to a weapon of the male gaze, which largely serves only the male audience as well as the male creator's fantasy about the behaviour of women. The female gaze, which is often seen in these romance dramas portray the woman as intellectually as well as sexually equal to the man and as someone, who does not need to sacrifice anything to enjoy romance, which anyway is just as natural part of life.
The popularity of East and Southeast Asian media also, of course, brings social and cultural representation. Asians no longer have to turn to the West continuously to see what the dominant representation is. They have much more relatable content which is enjoyable as well. Moreover, it is also interesting to learn and watch these new cultures which are much closer to us than the dominant Western culture which we have been forced to consume since forever.
In terms of queer representation, there is a certain subtlety here that is refreshing to watch as compared to the tokenization that is often there in the West. There, it is almost as if the creator is saying, "Hey! Here is queer representation. Don't I deserve a cookie for it?" Meanwhile, have a look at the Japanese series Kieta Hatsukoi or the Thai BL drama, Bad Buddy Series for context. There is no in-your-face aggressive representation where the sexuality of the characters become the highlight. Rather, the treatment of the relationship is like every other romantic melodrama. There might be clichés but there is subversion from the usual heteronormative representation of it. It is not unrealistically utopian either, there is the acknowledgement of hiccups on the way, from homophobic teachers to bickering parents and much more.
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Contrary to popular belief, therefore, East and Southeast Asian romantic melodramas are not always aggressively or excessively dramatic. The charm often lies in their subtlety. Watching such acknowledgement and representation can be cathartic- not tragic but of comfort. A feeling of how there might be good in the world, after all.
Nonetheless, it is always important to be critical and active consumers of any form of media. Asian romantic melodramas undoubtedly have their own share of problems too – from problematic stereotypes to outdated tropes and more. However, in recent times, there has been a more conscious examination of such and wider representation is slowly but steadily being seen.
Also read: Boy Love Dramas: Unpacking Stereotypes In The Portrayal Of Homosexual Romance
Is Watching Romantic Melodramas an Act of Self-Love?
Catching up on your favourite melodramas after a tiring day of work can be relaxing and a small act of self-love that can go a long way. Romance has long been heralded as being inconsequential, unintelligent and trivial. To consciously choose to watch what you love, despite being continuously told that it is not worth it, might feel exhausting, but it is also comforting and liberating. Something as subjective as the choice of a drama series, does not always have to be fast-paced or tragic or tension-filled to be worthy of praise or enjoyment as is popularly propagated. Sometimes subtle and comforting shows can be a way to seek happiness in little things.
Sudarshana Ganguly is currently pursuing a Bachelors in English from Jadavpur University. When she's not procrastinating or falling victim to impulse retail therapy, she can be found learning new languages, fangirling over her favourite kpop acts and daydreaming about herself as a future magazine editor. She is passionate about fashion, especially about how it can be made more sustainable and inclusive. You may find her on Instagram.
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Sudarshana Ganguly
Sudarshana Ganguly is currently pursuing a Bachelors in English from Jadavpur University. When she's not procrastinating or falling victim to impulse retail therapy, she can be found learning new languages, fangirling over her favourite kpop acts and daydreaming about herself as a future magazine editor. She is passionate about fashion, especially about how it can be made more sustainable and inclusive.
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Earlier this summer, I posted about my study with the Sartori in Abano Terme, a small city of 19,000 near the larger city of Padova. Here are a few photos of the rest of that work!
From our initial designs on paper, we sculpted our masks in clay. Then we made a mold, did a test run in carta pesta (an Italian papier mache), and made modifications as necessary. We then used all of our research to sculpt the wooden matrix, which was used as the base to shape our leather. This entire process took a month. It's such a wonderful experience to be able to take the time to concentrate on a project like this without other pressures.
After finishing the masks, we met with Giorgio Bongiovanni of the Piccolo Teatro di Milano to investigate the performance of commedia masks, and later, our own. Fabian Gysling of Ècole Gysling was also there to help us find our characters and play in the masks. The slideshow above is from the public demonstration of our work. Luckily, the theater was air-conditioned.
Here's a slideshow sampler of my travels!
My other study was a two-week course in mask performance and the creation of performance material in ensemble with the Berlin-based company Familie Flöz. Our classes were held in the Abbazia San Giusto, a refurbished monastery on the outskirts of the small town of Tuscania. When I told people in Italy where I was going, they (reasonably) assumed I was mispronouncing "Toscana" (aka the large region we call "Tuscany"). It only confuses the matter that Tuscania is quite near the border of Toscana.
The Familie Flöz is pretty unique. They create original, wordless, character-centered mask performances that often play in a clown-like sense of comedy. (Check out a short film of one of their first shows in 1995, and also a trailer for their show that just swept the Edinburgh Fringe off its feet). I was very curious to find out how they devise their work and the techniques they employ to bring these full-face masks to life.
Though some students came to study how to build masks, and others came for performance training, we all began the work together each morning with a movement class. What an amazing and perfect way to start the day! Apparently birds thought so too, because they would frequently find their way into the studio—screens on windows were rare—and take a long time to find their exit.
A view from the tower.
The understructures for mask making were made of flower pots.
Marcel explores his character through a walk outdoors.
Me with some of the company.
Part of the molding process utilized silicone.
The first four days were conceived as a quick introduction to all of the subjects we could study more in depth beginning on day five. Not only was it a great way to survey the kind of work we would do, it also gave us an opportunity to see which of the company members had a teaching style that worked for us. In the end, I focused on Alexander Technique & Neutral Mask, Character Building in Full Face Mask, and Devising & Directing Mask Theater.
We spent a lot of time both in and out of the mask as ways to approach building both characters and scenes. Character interviews, partnered movement studies, and improvisations all flipped between these two modes. Another important idea in the beginning of the work was to remove the pressure of producing something—this pressure often only stifles the breath of creativity, and the relative value of a given improvisation can be determined the day after.
Q&A night with the company. Also the night there was a fire and the electricity went out.
A shy duo encounters visitors on the final night.
The mask making group trying on their new creations.
We ended the workshop with a large celebration. This included masked characters walking around the grounds of the Abbey as visitors entered, followed by a number of short scenes —including the one our group created about a composer finding inspiration in his everyday surroundings. Then, of course, lots of food and dancing!
When I thought back over my experience, I thought a lot about what conditions made for my best work over the summer. None of these are necessarily surprising, but the combination of these things was important.
The same might be said of life in general.


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Euroregion Glacensis, Euroregion Kłodzki – polsko-czeski euroregion pogranicza Czech, Moraw i ziemi kłodzkiej.

Utworzenie
Euroregion został powołany na podstawie umowy podpisanej 5 grudnia 1996 r. w Hradcu Králové przez Stowarzyszenie Gmin Ziemi Kłodzkiej oraz Regionalne Stowarzyszenie Miast i Gmin Pogranicza Czech Moraw i Ziemi Kłodzkiej.

Zakres terytorialny
Obszar objęty euroregionem zmieniał się kilkukrotnie. Według stanu na marzec 2011 r. jego członkami są:
 32 polskie gminy Stowarzyszenia Gmin Polskich Euroregionu Glacensis: Bielawa i Dzierżoniów z powiatu dzierżoniowskiego, 14 gmin powiatu kłodzkiego, po 6 gmin z powiatów wałbrzyskiego i ząbkowickiego, 4 gminy z powiatu strzelińskiego
 powiat kłodzki i powiat ząbkowicki
 84 czeskie miasta i gminy należące do powiatów: Hradec Králové, Trutnov, Rychnov nad Knĕžnou, Náchod, Ústí nad Orlicí, Pardubice, Svitavy, Šumperk, Semily i Jeseník, reprezentowane przez Regionální sdružení Euroregion Pomezí Čech, Moravy a Kladska – Euroregion Glacensis.

Stolicami Euroregionu po obu stronach granicy są Kłodzko i Rychnov nad Kněžnou.

Dane statystyczne
 Powierzchnia 5024,72 km²
 w tym po polskiej stronie 3217,27 km²
 w tym po czeskiej stronie 1926 km²
 Ludność 1103 tys. mieszkańców
 w tym po polskiej stronie 529 tys. mieszk.
 w tym po czeskiej stronie 578 tys. mieszk.

Linki zewnętrzne
 Oficjalny polski serwis euroregionu (źródło dla podanych wyżej danych, [dostęp 2011-02-11])
 Oficjalny czeski serwis euroregionu

Glacensis
Geografia ziemi kłodzkiej

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After lighting a stick of incense, you can wave the smoke gently around the ducts. The direction of the smoke will tell you whether or not your unit is suffering from a leak. A company offering HVAC repairs in Montgomery County can help you diagnose and repair any leak that is affecting your air conditioner or ductwork. With the services of an air conditioner maintenance professional, you will be able to pinpoint and seal any leaky areas of your air conditioner. After you have eliminated any leaks, you will be amazed at the efficiency of your system and how much money you're saving as a result.


China's best and brightest domain investors gathered to discuss the Chinese domain market; the event, World Domain Conference, took place in Wuzhen, China between 6-9 July.
It's interesting to note, that the domain name used for the event is TRAFFIC.CN, a clear reminder of Rick Schwartz's Targeted TRAFFIC outfit, which has now been discontinued as an event.
Regardless, the World Domain Conference event in China was an apparent success.
Not only did it attract throngs of Chinese domain investors, such as George Hong of GUTA.com, other countries from Europe, Asia and the US participated as well.
Frank Schilling did not miss a single opportunity for selfies or group photos, as one can see below. Photos courtesy of George Hong, of GUTA.com.
World Domain Conference – Photo courtesy of George Hong / GUTA.com. Frank Schilling, George Hong, Vern Jurovich.
Meanwhile, Chinese domain sales are displaying an uptick from their previous plateau, and we're confident that the rest of this year would be rewarding.
We keep track of short domains between 2 to 4 characters in length, that change hands in China; our daily research covers the .CN, .COM and .NET TLDs.


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Library filed under Impact on Birds from Asia
General Yantian is trapped in a solar energy development crisis
Upstream and downstream News
Richard believes that if Yantian is developed to install photovoltaic panels, these migratory birds will not approach or inhabit the areas under the photovoltaic panels. "Wetland fishing grounds with wave-absorptive blocks and shallow waters are being developed with more and more solar panels. Migratory birds have fewer and fewer areas to rest. If they cannot find enough food, they will starve to death during the flight."
Impact on Birds Impact on Landscape Asia
Bird-strike fears raised over plan for offshore wind farm in Kyushu
The Asahi Shimbun
Collisions with the propellers of windmills at a planned offshore wind power plant could further reduce populations of rare birds on islands here, the Wild Bird Society of Japan warns. The society in November submitted a set of recommendations to the Kita-Kyushu city government, calling for a review of the project planned by wind farm operator Glocal Corp.
Impact on Birds Offshore Wind Asia
Save the Great Indian Bustard from wind power projects
Mongabay India
In a bid to save the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), currently on the brink of extinction, Indian government's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked wind power developers to identify the bird's critical habitats in Rajasthan and Gujarat and take risk mitigation measures against bird hits, one of the causes of the reducing population of the bird.
Impact on Birds Asia
Wind farms are the 'new apex predators': Blades kill off 75% of buzzards, hawks and kites that live nearby, study shows
Study coauthor Professor Maria Thaker said: 'We have known from many studies that wind farms affect birds and bats. 'They kill them and disrupt their movement. But we took that one step further and discovered that it affects lizards too. 'Every time a top predator is removed or added, unexpected effects trickle through the ecosystem.
Impact on Wildlife Impact on Birds UK Asia
Wind farm 'predator' effect hits ecosystems: study
In new research, an international team of scientists studied the effects of wind turbine use in the Western Ghats, a UNESCO-listed range of mountains and forest spanning India's west coast region and a global "hotspot" of biodiversity. They found that predatory raptor birds were four times rarer in areas of plateau where wind turbines were present, a disruption that cascaded down the food chain and radically altered the density and behaviour of the birds' prey.
Wind turbines in Israel kill many more birds, bats than expected
Haaretz Daily
The impact of wind turbines on birds and bats exceeds tolerable levels recommended by nature authorities, and there is currently no solution to the problem
Impact on Birds Impact on Bats Asia
Israel cancels wind turbines project to spare a rare falcon
The committee heard testimony last week that the rotating blades of the nine 540 ft. tall turbines could decimate the red falcon population in the area.
The bustard and the windmill
Deserts, often considered wastelands, are crucibles of spectacular wildlife, but they are threatened by India's ambitious renewable energy generation target of 175 GW by 2022. The ecological footprint of an individual wind turbine or solar panel might be negligible, but massive wind or solar farms require huge swathes of land. Roads are constructed to lug turbines, and earthmovers rip through forests or grasslands, permanently altering the landscape.
Wind farms threaten birds: Study
"European conservationists generally consider the habitat loss associated with windmill development to be a greater threat to bird populations than collision fatalities.There is evidence that construction of windmills renders habitat unsuitable for birds as it has been found that grassland bird densities were higher on grasslands without wind turbines, than on areas with wind turbines."
Birds at risk of collision in wind farms, says study
Reduction in avian activity in the study area was noticed with the increase in the number of wind farms. Despite the small footprint of an individual wind turbine, the associated infrastructure development causes a wider habitat modification and destruction, resulting in a displacement effect for the birds," said Pande.
Impact on Birds Impact on Wildlife Asia
Solar power outlook looks bright but wind may not fly
Prospective wind-farm operators will find it harder to take final investment decisions than those planning solar projects, as they must go through tough and potentially lengthy environment approval processes from October due in part to worries that more wind farms will kill more birds flying into windmill blades.
Storks dead in Arabia
There are at least two dozen dead white storks in this photo taken in Saudi Arabia after they flew into the power lines — part of a wider problem in which millions of birds die every year by flying into obstacles put up by people.
Bird strikes lead to delays in wind turbine projects
Asahi Shimbun
Operators of wind turbines are already under pressure to improve the structures' quake-resistance strength. Now, they face another problem with nature: endangered birds flying into the turbines' blades. The bird strike problem has become so serious that measures to protect the fowl are slowing the spread of wind power as a source of electricity generation. ... A total of 14 birds designated by the government as national treasures, including white-tailed sea eagles, have died at different sites by flying into completed wind turbines.
Vultures grounded by windmills
Express India
Kutch used to have 10 to 15 nests of the white backed vultures till a couple of years ago. This year, just a lone nest has been found. Where once there were more than 70 birds, now only 10 to 15 remain. When birdwatchers got together to look for a possible reason for the sudden drop in number of these birds, they attributed it to the wind farms that have come up in the area in the last one year.
Research for the birds (and wind turbines)
Yet when the National Planning Committee (NPC) approved plans for building a wind turbine farm directly on the path of the migration flyway, SPNI came out in strong opposition..."Of the 90,000 birds migrating over, the flight path of roughly 10,000 passed directly through the air space where the wind turbines are planned. Obviously these birds would have been in great danger of collision with the blades," says Alon. Weekly surveys were conducted during the winter, and daily migration surveys resumed on March 1st, 2005. "During the spring of 2005, bird observers counted another 200,000 plus birds, mostly White Storks of which a minimum of 15,000 crossed over the proposed turbine farm within the range of the blades.
Impact on Birds Impact on Wildlife Asia USA
Move to protect birds from wind turbines
ASAHIKAWA, Hokkaido–Wind turbines that grace the terrain of this northern region may soon be painted fire-engine red and lit up at night: not for aesthetic reasons, but to stop low-flying birds from crashing into the whirling blades. With reports of rare bird species being killed off by wind turbines in Hokkaido and elsewhere, companies that operate them are scrambling to find effective yet economically viable methods to make the units more environmentally friendly.
Impact on Birds Impact on Wildlife General Asia
Ministry eyes steps to stop migrating birds from being killed by wind turbines
The [Japanese] Environment Ministry is urgently trying to find ways to stop migrating birds from crashing into wind turbines amid government plans to dramatically increase this form of power generation.
http://www.windaction.org/posts?location=Asia&p=9&topic=Impact+on+Birds


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Six Ways to Give Your Child an Academic Edge at Home
By Carly Adams
Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Princes William and Harry and Sean "P. Diddy" Combs – these are just a few of the famous alums from Montessori schools. And it's no wonder …
The Montessori education philosophy encourages children to learn on their own or in groups through creative play. Of course teachers guide the process, but the idea is that kids learn differently and at different paces, so when you foster hands-on, independent learning, you unleash their full potential.
The Detroit Publish Schools Community District has tapped into this renowned learning method by offering a rare opportunity for parents to send their children to a free Montessori program. Parents can hear more about the benefits of a Montessori education and get tips on how to implement Montessori strategies at home at a free seminar on Thursday, May 25. Click here to get more information and register. Before the event, we talked to the featured speaker, Christina Lowry, the principle consultant at Montessori-Now to get a preview of some strategies. Here are a few:
1. Give Your Child Chores: Children want to feel they are an integral part of the family. By giving them a job, they have an added sense of purpose and responsibility. In Montessori schools, children are assigned jobs to maintain the classroom as well. "Children love to contribute and be engaged in meaningful work," says Lowry. "Even the youngest students are taught from the start to clean up after an activity and get it ready for the next person. They develop this sense of responsibility and independence because they know that they can do it and that builds self confidence. It really helps to build a sense of group cohesion in the classroom, but at home it helps them feel like they have a meaningful role to play and that they are just as important as anyone else."
2. Take Your Child to The Library: If your child is sees a butterfly outside and shows interest in it, indulge them and help them learn more. Montessori emphasizes the importance of catering to the child's interests. "Find a book about butterflies. Learn about different kinds. Help them identify the one that they saw. Find out where they go when it gets cold. Explore what butterflies are native to Michigan. You can use their interests to help them develop important learning skills," says Lowry.
3. Turn Off The Screens: Computers, cell phones, tablets and TVs are a distraction for both you and your child. By turning them off, you can engage in activities with your child and better learn what their strengths and challenges are, so you can support them more effectively. The Montessori philosophy aims to cater to each child's strengths and weaknesses to ensure a firm understanding of a topic before moving on. "We learn better and faster when we are interested in what we are learning or doing," says Lowry. "To learn where your child is struggling or excelling, you have to engage with them. Talk with them and really listen to what they are saying."
4. Read Together: Let your child pick the book and then engage with them. Ask questions about it and listen to their feedback. "It's all about interaction," says Lowry. "I had a child with a learning disability who was in our elementary program. He couldn't read and had no desire to ever work with numbers. He had no interest in anything pertaining to anything that would be considered academic, but after observing him we learned that his one interest in life was the Titanic. He loved when anyone would read to him about it, and he knew a great deal about it because of all the books that were read to him. We used that as his learning topic and were able to teach him reading and math based on it. He had to solve story problems that were based on the ship, and because he was motivated by his interest, he learned. It's a child-centered program that does have a set curriculum and learning objectives, but the child guides us on how to get there," says Lowry.
5. Play Outside: Let your child take the lead and explore the world around them. Encourage their curiosity and help them find new interests in their surroundings. "Listening to your child and sharing in activities together helps you better understand them. It gives you a foundation to build on," says Lowry. "Observing the child is crucial to developing an academic plan in Montessori."
6. Work With The Teacher: It's important to communicate and work with you child's teacher, regardless of the teaching methods being used. Look at your child's teacher as a partner in bringing out the best in your child and finding their learning style and sparking interests and the pursuit of knowledge. "Together you can discuss ways of supporting your child in the home," says Lowry.
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Q: Append Line Breaks to Email So I have written a simple C# WinForms Application that has just one button control which I'll click on the 25th day of every month to notify my users to pay their domain subscription. I'll make it a windows service so that it can run automatically at a later stage when I have time.
I got my implementation from @Tartori on this SO post: Sending emails from a windows forms application which works the way I want it.
Everything is fine but now the problem is that when I send a test mail to an email address which I have the same account setup on Outlook which is honkey dory but now when I view the same test mail using Gmail over the web it does not append the line breaks as per the below two screenshots:

Please advise how I can overcome this. My code is as below:
        private void btnSendMail_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            MailAddress from = new MailAddress("user@domain.co.za", "Name Surname");

            List<MailAddress> cc = new List<MailAddress>();
            cc.Add(new MailAddress("user2@domain.co.za", "Name2 Surname2"));
            string subjectText = "Friendly Domain Payment Reminder: " + DateTime.Now.ToShortDateString();
            SendEmail(subjectText, from, cc);
        }

        protected void SendEmail(string _subject, MailAddress _from, List<MailAddress> _cc, List<MailAddress> _bcc = null)
        {
            string Text = "";
            SmtpClient mailClient = new SmtpClient("mail.backlinkdesigns.co.za");
            MailMessage msgMail;
            Text = "Good day" + "
" + "
" + "I hope this message finds you well."                 msgMail = new MailMessage();
            msgMail.From = _from;
            MailAddress outlook= new MailAddress("user@domain.co.za", "User Surbname");
            MailAddress gmailAccount = new MailAddress("user@gmail.com", "Name Surname");
            msgMail.To.Add(outlook);
            msgMail.To.Add(gmailAccount );

            foreach (MailAddress addr in _cc)
            {
                msgMail.CC.Add(addr);
            }
            if (_bcc != null)
            {
                foreach (MailAddress addr in _bcc)
                {
                    msgMail.Bcc.Add(addr);
                }
            }
            msgMail.Subject = _subject;
            msgMail.Body = Text;
            msgMail.IsBodyHtml = true;
            mailClient.Send(msgMail);
            msgMail.Dispose();

            List<MailAddress> countVar = new List<MailAddress>();
            countVar.Add(outlook);
            countVar.Add(gmailAccount );
            var temp = countVar.Count;
            MessageBox.Show("Your email has been successfully sent to " + temp + " users show below: " + "\n\n" + outlook+ "\n" + gmailAccount + "\n" + "\n\n" + "From: " + _from, "Message Status", MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Asterisk, MessageBoxDefaultButton.Button1);
        }

UPDATE:
Attached below is the HTML Visualizer when I use
 to prove that I am getting the line breaks in code. They show fine in Outlook app but over the web it does not. Please may one try copy paste the code sample before posting a solution seeing as Environment.NewLine does not do the trick.

A: This worked for my Gmail and Outlook.
  public void SendMail()
    {

        SmtpClient smtpClient = new SmtpClient(<CLIENT>);
        MailMessage message = new MailMessage(<FROM>, <TO>);

        message.Subject = "Test";
        message.IsBodyHtml = true;

        string html = "
hey

hey 2

hey 3
";
        AlternateView htmlView = AlternateView.CreateAlternateViewFromString(html, new ContentType("text/html"));

        message.AlternateViews.Add(htmlView);

        smtpClient.Send(message);
    }

Gmail:

Outlook:

[UPDATE]
For your spesific code try this:
protected void SendEmail(string _subject, MailAddress _from, List<MailAddress> _cc, List<MailAddress> _bcc = null)
    {

        SmtpClient mailClient = new SmtpClient("mail.backlinkdesigns.co.za");
        MailMessage msgMail = new MailMessage();
        mailClient.UseDefaultCredentials = false;
        mailClient.Credentials = new NetworkCredential("user@domain.co.za", "password");
        var Text = "Good day" + "

" + "I hope this message finds you well.";

        msgMail.From = _from;
        var mailCollection = new MailAddressCollection()
        {
            new MailAddress("user@domain.co.za", "User Surbname"),
            new MailAddress("user@gmail.com", "Name Surname")
        };

        foreach (var mailAddress in mailCollection)
        {
            msgMail.To.Add(mailAddress);
        }

        foreach (MailAddress addr in _cc)
        {
            msgMail.CC.Add(addr);
        }
        if (_bcc != null)
        {
            foreach (MailAddress addr in _bcc)
            {
                msgMail.Bcc.Add(addr);
            }
        }
        msgMail.Subject = _subject;
        msgMail.IsBodyHtml = true;

        AlternateView htmlView = AlternateView.CreateAlternateViewFromString(Text, new ContentType("text/html"));
        msgMail.AlternateViews.Add(htmlView);

        mailClient.Send(msgMail);
        msgMail.Dispose();

        MessageBox.Show("Your email has been successfully sent to " + mailCollection.Count + " users show below: " + "\n\n" + mailCollection[0].User + "\n" + mailCollection[1].User + "\n" + "\n\n" + "From: " + _from, "Message Status", MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Asterisk, MessageBoxDefaultButton.Button1);
    }

A: @Harold_Finch You can just use Environment.NewLine property instead of
. That will insert a newline string defined for the current environment.

A: You can use StringBuilder class.
StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();

sb.AppendLine("Your tex");

OR
sb.AppendFormat("your text \n");

It will work :)

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Unlike the original Ragnarok Online, the equipment quality in RO2 are color graded. Slot system also exist , but there are called rune hole and you can put runes instead of cards.
The most basic equipment is white. However don't waste your money buying them as you can easily get free and better equipment from quest.
Where to get : NPC ; weapon merchant, heavy armor merchant etc.
Noticed that the description is longer than white grade. Because they also add stats, which are very useful. Using a lower level green is much better than using whites. see below, 57 STR will add 114 physical attack and 58 VIT give around 290 extra hp.
Where to get : Normal quest, monster drop, or craft by blacksmith.
Remark : Bind on equips BOE, which mean it will be bounded to your character only once equipped.
The stat given are pretty much the same as green grade. However, they will be 2 more effect. Either Vigor + Haste or Dodge +Parry. This differentiate between dps and tanking capabilities. The first combination is better for dps build as vigor reduce cool down of skill and haste reduce skill casting time. Second combination is perfect for tanking as dodge will obviously increase dodge toward attack, and parry reduce the damage received.
Remark : Bound item, once you pick it, nontransferable . Trade from npc also non-transfer . However, crafted equips is BOE.
Below is another blue equip, which have blind rune hole. This one is dropped from dungeon boss. If you look carefully, the stats are much better. This type is always bound on pickup.
Purple Equips *The information here could be wrong as i haven't manage to find/get purple equip personally.
Purple is the best grade so far. Purple equip have even more extra effect (haste+vigor or dodge+parry) compared to blue. Purple equipment are very rare and expensive, and i believe they are dropped from raid (in form of token, where you can exchange from npc) and also from crafting. In RO2Sea, i have seen some recipe in auction price, and the price are super expensive. Plus, the material needed are also very hard to find. The good thing is, they are usually crafted with 1 or 2 rune holes, and BOE.
I haven't manage to get any purple or join any raid . The information that i have now is limited to what i have personally experience. I will update this once i got more information/experience.


As a reward for using her credit card a lot, Joyce received a computer. She called the helpline several times but could not find her way onto the Internet. She was supposed to be able to play music with this computer but there were no speakers. She was supposed to be able to make photographs, but she had no camera and no desire to have a camera. She phoned a company called YOUR VERY OWN GEEK that was located in Eugene. The man on the phone said, with a labored patience, that his geeks only serviced businesses, not individuals, that the minimum charge for diagnosis was quite steep, that he would even have to charge her for the drive time. He was about to hang up when Joyce told him she was rich. She told him to name his price and to have a geek at her house by one that afternoon. The geek, who must've waited around the corner in his van because he arrived at precisely one o'clock, was not a geek at all. His fingernails weren't bitten or overly long. He didn't have the sniffles. He wore an Izod shirt, jeans, and metallic-looking shoes. He was from Mississippi but the only thing Southern about him was his accent—a woman's accent, a lilt. Joyce pulled out a chair in front of the computer, then she made sure to graze the back of the boy's head with her breasts. She excused herself and went into the bathroom, treading on piles of clothes. It was a spare bathroom that Joyce used as a hamper, and it was where she went to look at herself. She was flush with what must've been her last pulses of beauty, but this had been true for years. Her hair was wispy, her lips the color of chewed bubble gum, her elbows soft, her neck firm, her legs inviting, at least below the knee. She rummaged through a makeup drawer, decided not to use any of it, then returned to the room where the geek was. His name was Ben. He was on the Internet already. He cleared his throat and said he would set Joyce up with e-mail. She also would need a screensaver. They had to wait while something loaded. Joyce sat on the floor, gazing up. Ben was twenty-two and went to junior college for business. She told him she'd never in her life been on the Internet, and he seemed to enjoy hearing this. "How do you think my legs are holding up?" Joyce asked him. She opened a drawer with her toes then reached in with her hand and brought out a bowl of candy. She shook the bowl, as if panning for gold, then held it toward Ben.	"I'm diabetic," he said.	"It's sugar-free. My fiancé's diabetic."	"Thanks, anyway. I had a big lunch and everything."	Joyce didn't know what to do with the candy. It had been rejected. She wanted to dump it in Ben's lap. She noticed he was squinting at her hand. "What?"	"You don't have an engagement ring." "He bought me that Saab out front. That was my engagement present." "I love station wagons. I think they're going to stay in style forever this time."	Joyce was lying about being engaged. She'd never been engaged. She'd been asked, but had never accepted. She'd never given that news to anyone before, until now, the news that she would soon be married. "Jesus, I think these are cough drops." Joyce put her face in the bowl, then slid the thing under the desk, where it might stay forever. "Why are you in Oregon?" she asked Ben.	He paused. "You can be whatever you want to be out here."	"Are you gay or something?"	"No."	"Are you some kind of atheist?" "I don't think I am." "What way do you want to be then?"	"You can be no way if you want." "You're confused," said Joyce. "This is a state of hiking lawyers, just like any other state. That's what you'll end up being, at least in spirit." Ben looked at his watch. His mind was working. He coughed and hit some buttons, nothing to say. Joyce felt mean. She'd always felt mean but lately she couldn't stop herself from acting on it. "Still loading?" she asked. "This computer's slow." Joyce nodded. She watched Ben tap the mouse on the table, watched him scratch his jaw. "What?" she said. "You're rich, right?" "Never worked a day in my life." "If money's no object, you should really get a better computer." He pulled a pad from his jeans pocket and wrote something down on it, then handed Joyce the whole pad. "Buy this model," he said. "They'll sit out here all day explaining everything to you." "You think I need company?" Sweat appeared on Ben's forehead. "You think that means anything?" Joyce said. "Tapping those keys? You think it means anything to say, 'You can be whatever you want to be out here?'" Ben wouldn't answer.
Joyce dialed her daughter's number and the recorder picked up. She listened to her daughter's voice, then she called back and listened to it again. This was probably the only place in the world where her daughter's voice still existed. Her daughter had been an authority on a therapy called 'sensory integration' and had made a good living writing textbooks about it. She'd raised cats. She'd had about a hundred friends. She didn't have children of her own but had been on the verge of adopting a Korean girl. She'd been a truly strong person, not feisty and impulsive like Joyce. Joyce had gotten pregnant young and had raised her daughter with everything she had, persistently, often by example. What Joyce remembered of her daughter's funeral was the wind. It wasn't from Oregon. It was born over some desert, worlds away—heavy and dry, leaving Joyce's coat crisp, her bones chilled. There had been no searching mist. The sun had been out. People squinted and held down their dresses. This was years ago now. Joyce hadn't known half the mourners. They'd been a crush of intelligent, light-colored eyes. They'd dressed so well, had removed their jewelry and done what they could to hide their tattoos. It felt like they'd come from another country but knew the customs of Joyce's land better than she. Everything else in Joyce's daughter's home had been shut down, but Joyce still paid the phone bill.
Joyce took a bowl of guacamole and a big spoon up to her computer room. She opened the blinds and saw a barge plowing tranquilly out to sea. A bunch of gulls tussled over something and then decided they didn't want it. Joyce ate the guacamole in nibbles. She clicked through new screensavers for forty-five minutes without finding one that did anything for her. She would never cry again, would she? It was a talent she'd lost. She'd done everything she'd set out to do in life, which hadn't been much but had somehow exhausted her. In the surf, a dog chased a tall bird. Whenever the dog got close, the bird, with gawky effort, would get itself into the air and glide farther down the beach, where it would resettle, regain its dignity, and put the dog out of its mind. And here came the dog again.
Joyce neatened her house, dusted, wiped down the mirrors, lined up the tumblers and shot glasses and highball glasses and martini glasses just so. She folded laundry, dumped the rest of the coffee down the sink. She saw she was going to be okay. She'd gotten through it again, and it hadn't really been a close call. She was not short for this world. In fact, she was weak for it. She went onto her back porch and the salt air was delicious, nourishing. Joyce wanted to be around for the next assassination. She wanted to watch an action movie. To eat wild berries. To turn down another marriage proposal. She wanted the rest of her grief even if it lasted forever, even if it couldn't make her cry or age her skin. She wanted her boredom and meanness. She was going to keep flirting with the wide world for as long as it would flirt back, even if it never led to love. She loved it all already and always had. There was no place to fall.


I've been called a lot of things in my life, but "auto mechanic" is not one of them.
Anyhow, I have a question about buying new tires. Apparently, you can do a search for your vechicle make and model and there are recommended tires for that vehicle. My question is, how important is it to get tires that are "recommended" for your vehicle? Once you have the size and other specifications matched, how much difference is there really between brands of tires? My tires have about 60k on them and it's time to have them replaced. Last time, I went to a tire store, told them what car I drove and he recommended certain tires. Since I didn't have much time, I basically got what he recommended (and felt a little ripped off, although I had no problems with the tires). I'd appreciate any insight folks might have who have more knowledge about tires than I do.
I don't know where you are looking, but I assume by recommended you don't mean the tire size (ie, 225/50R16), which you have to match unless you want to change wheels too.
c) past experience with various brands.
There are tradeoffs in tire design so each has to be designed to emphasize different characteristics be it performance, tread life, noise, all-weather (if you live up north or in a rainy region), cost, etc. - so you have to decide what you're after to begin with. For example, performance and tread life are generally direct tradeoffs, having excellent performance and tread life is rare if even possible at any reasonable price. There are other tradeoffs. Once you decide what's most important to you, then you can narrow your search using tirerack, Consumer Reports or other resources.
If you use the TireRack link above, after you enter your car year/make/model, one of the four next choices is tire decision guide, which will help you narrow your choices based on what's important (above). Whether you buy from TireRack or not, IMO it's a great resource to narrow the field. I like TireRack because they are close enough for me to drive to, though they ship nationwide to your local installer.
Thanks for the information, Midpack. I'm in the Baltimore/Washington area.
+1 for using tirerack lots of info there. Maintaining the size and /or aspect ratio is important unless you are modding and upzing wheels/tires. You don't have to go with the OEM tire brand ( usually more expensive ) but need to stay with the same characteristics like size, speed rating, tempurature rating. Depends on your vehicle and driving condition as well, there snow tires, summer tires, all season etc.
Costco and Sam's Club have consistently had the best prices when all is said and done (installation, warranty, road hazard, and all other expenses). I never felt nickel and dimed like at most tire shops, and when I needed a tire replaced because it got a nail in the sidewall, they took care of it without any questions or extra charges.
I select the tire I want at Tire Rack and then find a local tire shop that sells it for about the same price and installs it.
Check to see if there's a forum for your brand/ model of car. Then visit there and find a thread that tells you what other owners are doing for tires.
As others have said, each tire trades off various qualities. Decide whether tread life, wet traction, ride quality or noise are most important to you and read reviews to see which tire best fits your preferences.
The tires that came on my hybrid wore well and had very low rolling resistance (for fuel economy) but had absolutely dangerous snow and rain traction. I changed them at just 50,000 miles because I was tired of spinning and sliding all winter.
I buy all my tires and batteries from SAM's.
For cars, I like whatever the cops have on their highway cruisers. Current tires on my Jag, Goodyear Eagle RS-A. I run them at 45 PSI. When they wear out, will check what the current cruisers are shod with.
Go to your dealership and ask for original equipment tires......same size, any brand that qualifies as original equipment. Get their price, Ford and GM guarantee that they'll match any price, check them out and then have it done at the dealership unless your dealership won't match the price. Be careful not to get cheaper tires.....or smaller tires.....they just don't hold up as well.
Having worked in the biz, including participating in tire selection, I can tell you that manufacturers basically buy tires by the pound. The OEM tire is chosen based on testing a number of submission samples from the manufacturers and choosing the one that best meets a list of criteria - wet stopping, handling, ride, noise, wear, etc. Ironically, every tire is measured for uniformity (smooth rolling) at the supplier and the OEM gets the best ones, the seconds are sold as replacements.
While it is true that Ford / GM will match the price, they will not match the full deal. I realized this after I bought some tires and discovered I didn't get the free rotation, prorated road hazard and other freebies that Discount Tire gives with their tires.
Where do cost and tread life come into the selection?
Cost between suppliers was extremely competitive. In the decisions that I was involved in for tires, handling and braking were what decided a selection.
There is a minimum tread life criterion, but I don't recall what it was as my vote was in another area.
My point is that the OEMs don't just buy cheap tires to save money. A bad tire choice can ruin an otherwise good vehicle.
remaining. I have a GMC Denali, AWD with 19600 miles and over half of the tread wear left. I have had a performance AWD Cadillac that had tires that slid in the snow with only 8,000 miles on it but I learned that you need to get all weather tires rather than performance tires.
Actually, if an individual is replacing OEM tires, he/she can choose from their own experience. My neighbor who drives a Ford just told me she saved money because of the Ford price guarantee.......I haven't driven a Ford in over 20 years so I can't comment on that. I used to trade cars before the tires were worn out......can't afford to do that today.
I happen to like them. I also read that many drivers of lighter weight cars absolutely hate them. They are NFG for winter driving IMHO.
I do have a set of tires specifically made for winter driving on a separate set of rims. These go on the jalopy around late December and come off in March. They wear very rapidly in temperatures above 35F.
By the way the MFG does not decide to put these tires on. Various state police agencies get together to have test runs of various maker's tires and their model offerings, and decide which is optimal for pursuit driving. Then the departments spec them as required at delivery.
Is good enough for me. I have no idea of what are great, or the best tires.


March 24 – J.N. Perkins responded to 1114 Wren Crossing Lane where Joey Allen reported the theft of a set of patio furniture from his yard. The loss was estimated at $450.
March 24 – D.L. Brinston was dispatched to 530 Calendon Dr. where Kristin Ellis reported that someone broke the window in her car to gain entry. Damage was estimated at $300.
March 25 – A.D. Hendrix was on patrol on Hwy. 153 when he saw a silver Lexus fail to stop at a stop sign. It did the same at a red light. He stopped the car and made contact with the driver Julie Roberts, WF, 44, 5', 100 pounds, brn/brn, of Easley. Reports state she appeared nervous and brought her purse with her when she got out of the car. Hendrix saw a needle in the purse and asked about it. Roberts said it was hers and she used it to inject methamphetamine into her body. She consented to a search of her car and volunteered the information that there was some meth under the carpet of the car. She was placed into custody and transported to ACDC for possession.
March 24- J.T. Bowers was dispatched to Contractor Builders Supply at 6713 Hwy. 29 N after a passerby called 911. Bowers found that the gate to the property had been removed from the hinges. The owner was summoned and stated that a white F-250Ford pickup had been stolen. Another F-250 had the hood up and the battery was missing. The loss was estimated at $2100.
March 26 – C.M. Ashe received a telephone report from Heather McJunkin that someone stole her cell phone while she was at 121 Bellview Circle. The loss was estimated at $150.
March 24 – A.D. Hendrix was on patrol when a car passed by him with a headlight out. He stopped the car and made contact with Javier Castaneda, WM, 17, 5'7″, 155 pounds, who was found to have a suspended driver's license, second offense. He was placed under arrest and when asked if there was anything illegal in his car, said there was marijuana and cocaine in the vehicle. He was subsequently charged with DUS, second offense, simple possession of marijuana and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
March 25 – M.D. Creamer took Jeanna Clark, WF, 23, 5'8″, 145 pounds, brn/brn, of Taylors, SC, into custody at 740 Elrod Rd. and transported her to ACDC to be held for the Laurens Sheriff's Office, which had active warrants on her.
March 25 – E.E. Standard was dispatched to Davis Steel Rules Dies Inc. at 205-A Iler St. where Robert Davis reported that someone had stolen a carpet rack roller valued at $1800 and 32 pallets valued at $10 each.
March 27 – G.M. Guthrie responded to the Interstate Tire Service on Highway 8 near Campbell Road where Joey McKay, of Lakewood Georgia reported seeing someone at that location while driving past. McKay said the truck looked suspicious and a skinny white male came from the business and drove off in the white Ford F-250 extended cab truck. Guthrie found one of the bay doors damaged and contacted the business owner, Gary Bennett. Bennett stated that five tires valued at $550 each had been stolen as well as another set valued at $650 each.
March 25 – R. Anderson responded to the Jockey Lot where three different people reported that Jonathan McKinney, WM, 36, 6', 165 pounds, brn/hazel had entered their vehicles and taken items from them. McKinney was detained by security and confessed to the thefts. He returned the items and no charges were pressed. He was placed on no trespass notice.
March 26 – J.D. Sparkman was dispatched to 105 and 103 Double Creek Rd. where H. Meinte, real estate agent handling the homes, reported that someone had broken in and gathered several items to remove later. Nothing was lost.


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Tony Award-winning English actress, Sally Ann Howes, best known for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, passes away at 91
Iconic actress Sally Ann Howes has passed away at the age of 91 years old. The artist was best known for her roles in 'My Fair Lady' (1958) and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' (1968). The news was confirmed by her son Andrew Hart Adler via his Instagram where he posted a picture of them from many years ago in 1967 with the caption, Sally Ann and I in 1967 off of Catalina. You are finally with Douglas. All my memories of you live on."
Death is a part of life and no one can dodge whenever it comes for them, but 2021 has been an especially heartbreaking year in terms of loss of artists. It makes sense to grieve for them and remember how important it is to recognize, acknowledge and uplift our artists as we do with many of the other professions, after these past two years have taught us how necessary art is for our life's sustenance.
Before the news of Sally Ann Howes, this year we said goodbye to many legends whether actors, musicians, filmmakers etc. including Anne Rice, Stephen Sondheim, Peter Scolari, Mark York, Joey Jordison, Lil Loaded, Virgil Abloh, Melvin Van Peebles, Markie Post among many others.
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Celebrities paid tribute to Sally Ann Howes, with many who worked with her to others who looked up to her as inspiration. "Sad news today about Sally Ann Howes, the original and best Truly Scrumptious. She was the epitome of class, a generous and kindly soul who offered the sweetest words of advice and support to me when I met her. I will forever be grateful," wrote Actress Emma Williams on her Twitter.
Sad news today about Sally Ann Howes, the original and best Truly Scrumptious. She was the epitome of class, a generous and kindly soul who offered the sweetest words of advice and support to me when I met her. I will forever be grateful. #TrulyForever xxx
— Emma Williams (@Williamstweet) December 22, 2021
Carolling Sheen wrote about Sally Ann Howes saying, "Sally Ann Howes. You truly were a glorious inspiration to me. Rest in peace. ❤💔❤"
Sally Ann Howes. You truly were a glorious inspiration to me. Rest in peace. ❤💔❤ pic.twitter.com/S3rE7IVKyv
— 🎅🏻🎄Carolling Sheen🎄🎅🏻 (@SheenCaroline) December 22, 2021
Sally Ann Howes reportedly returned to her theatre career even after the roaring success of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' because according to herself, "I would have liked a film career, but I didn't pursue it – I just loved connecting with an audience. The theatre is a drug. The problem is that to be remembered, you have to do films."
"Apart from her 'My Fair Lady', 'Summer Song' and 'A Hatful Of Rain' were her top on-stage performances that she seemed most proud of too. It was absolutely wonderful when you're in probably the greatest show that's ever been written. It's certainly up among the top 10. I enjoyed it immensely. I loved the American audiences, I loved the show, and I enjoyed being in America. [Broadway] at that time was the capital of musicals."
In 1962 Sally Ann Howes was nominated in Tony Awards for best lead actress in a musical for her work in Brigadoon. Howes was married to Douglas Rae since 1972, divorcing thrice before that. She adopted two children while she was married to Richard Adler. Christopher Adler, Andrew Hart Adler are the two sons, with Andrew as the surviving heir now.
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Where Should We Plant New Adventist Churches?
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I am self employed. I have no regular income. I have been running a high speed computerized lathe making parts. I also have a friend who had been going to India as a missionary for several years. He encouraged me to go hold a series of meetings. I thought this would be a lot of fun, to go and help the Lord's cause.
Those going needed to raise $1,500 for each village they were trying to reach. This is to pay for an Indian Bible worker, Bibles for new members, a public address system, and maybe some funds to help for the land for a church. In addition to that we would need to find the money for a church building for the new believers. The cost of a church would depend on the number of people baptized in a village. If there were less that 100, then the church building and the rest of the land would cost about $3500. The next size was $5,000 then $7500 and $10,000. The Southern Asia Division needed the money for evangelizing the villages at least 2 months before the American Teams would come and hold the meetings so they could send in the Indian Bible workers to start meetings and develop interests.
It seemed to me that it would cost about $3500 to get the tickets, equipment, food, and lodging just for me to go and if I wanted to do a 5 village effort that was $7500 more. I could not see where I could find that kind of money. I knew that I had a check coming for $8,000 from parts but I needed that money to pay bills and my house payment. Looking over the situation, it seemed to me that if I stayed home, I could fund 2 more villages for those who were going. I decided to stay home and send more money. I felt the Spirit pushing me. A friend gave me $1000 and I gave 8,000 which allowed six more villages to be prepared for those who were already going. By the end of the meetings there were 200-300+ member churches in each of those villages.
Back to the story, I just gave away my money, so I said "Well Lord, You are going to have to find me some money for my house payment because I don't have it." I put an ad in the paper and sold a piece of property in the middle of the winter that closed and funded in 15 days. What a miracle! I had been trying to sell it for months but it didn't sell. There is no question that I needed the money. Two weeks later I got another lathe contract, this time for $80,000. Guess what? God wanted a part of it. Why did that sound surprising? We argued about it and it seemed as though He wanted ½. I said "Well it is your money, You can have it." So I set the ball rolling for another 27 villages. There were more villages that could have been entered if we had had more money. I needed to pay for my bar stock and other things but the money donated resulted in over 4000 people being baptized. A year later there were over 5000 in these same villages. I have no clue how many there are there now. I'm sure I will see many of them in Heaven when I get there.
Another way I saw God leading that year was when I donated and also sold another lot for mission work in India. This resulted in a tax deduction of $32,000. The sale of the other 2 lots was over $60,000, but with the deduction of $32,000 and some other deductions, my Federal tax was only $260. Deeding property to God's cause is a good way to further the work in a mighty way.
Looking back I can see that I needed to stay home to run the lathe. It would have been the wrong time to leave. God knows best. I gave so much out of my operating cash flow that things were tight. I guess that that should be expected. I said to myself "It's nothing since, after all, He hung on the cross. Being short of money is nothing." I got another contract the next year and I was building a house in another town. I set the machine running in the morning and went to work. I came back in the evening, cleaned out the chips, put more bar stock on the automatic bar feeder, and went home to dinner. Later I came back to repeat the process then went home to bed. The machine ran around the clock without making bad parts for months, producing record weeks. I stopped it only for Sabbath and cleaning and setting new bits. It ran better than if I had been standing there watching it. Considering that I was turning stainless steal and required to hold close tolerances, this is unreal.
I see another incredible opportunity on the horizon, and I know that He has something big in mind. We are to expect big things. My friend if you want an incredible life, give your heart and your things to God, put your shoulder behind something that God wants done and push hard and don't be surprised if He pushes you into incredible things. May God help you find His will for your life.
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Home Secretary Theresa May has announced what she termed "an independent review" of the application of shari'a law in England and Wales. This comes in response to concerns raised, particularly by Barnabas Fund's patron Baroness Cox, about the operation of shari'a councils (i.e. courts) in the UK.
The committee's terms of reference include exploring "whether, and to what extent, the application of Shari'a law may be incompatible with the law in England and Wales." However it has also been tasked to "seek out examples of best practice among Shari'a councils" - suggesting that the government already knows in broad terms the result it expects the "independent review" to reach.
The review committee will consist of two Muslims and two non-Muslims and be advised by two imams. The role of the latter will be "to ensure the panel has a full and thorough understanding of the religious and theological issues relating to specific aspects of Shari'a Law, and the way it is applied." It will be chaired by Professor Mona Siddiqi, a liberal Muslim who is a well known media apologist for Islam.
Yet the academic and religious "balance" is exactly what this review does not have. It consists of six people of whom four are Muslims. Even more concerning is the fact that both advisors on Islamic theology and shari'a are imams. The government has chosen not to include any non-Muslim academic experts on Islam who might provide a more critical or even independent perspective.
Whilst the first statement – examining whether the application of shari'a is compatible with law in England and Wales - is welcome, we have a number of serious concerns here.
First, the term "application of Shari'a" is far too vague for a legal inquiry. Shari'a is a whole way of life and much broader than anything that can be enforced in a court. The issue the inquiry should be focused on is not the broad application of shari'a by individual Muslims choosing to live their lives that way, but the enforcement of shari'a. Specifically, it should be clearly focused on whether shari'a courts should be allowed to claim that they are issuing legally binding decisions.
To be fair to her, Professor Siddiqui has also argued that "there is no unified vision of implementing shari'a". However, herein lies the danger. The liberal version of Islam which Professor Siddiqui espouses can allow her to talk about shari'a in terms that makes it, at least initially, appear compatible with values such as freedom of religion and equal treatment of all people by the law. But this is a government review on shari'a courts and among those likely to sit as shari'a judges, few if any are likely to hold Professor Siddiqui's liberal views.
There is therefore a very real risk that by picking a review committee that may present a positive view of shari'a, the Home Secretary may be opening up the UK to the formal recognition of shari'a courts. This would lead to immense damage to historic British rights such as freedom of religion, freedom of speech and the equal treatment of men and women and members of different faiths by the law.
Two weeks ago we reported on the growing crisis between Turkey and the EU which is likely to come to a head after last week's almost unanimous vote in the German Bundestag to formally recognise the Armenian genocide and Germany's complicity in it as a WW1 ally of Turkey.
Prior to the vote President Erdogan telephoned German Chancellor Angela Merkel to "warn" her about the Bundestag's forthcoming vote to recognise the Armenian genocide, which Turkey not only vorciferously denies even happened, but also has a law criminalising anyone who even refers to it.
Ahead of the vote the Turkish President also implicitly threatened to withdraw from NATO warning that the resolution could damage "diplomatic, economic, business, political and military ties" between the two countries. This was a threat that we earlier warned was a real possibility.
However, President Erdogan's "outrage" is proving popular in Turkey and this may well be part of the Turkish president's plan.
Prior to Mr Erdogan's rise to power, Turkey was leaning towards the West, it was also seen by many western leaders as a model of how Muslim majority countries could develop, it had a secular constitution, is a member of NATO and aspires to join the EU. However, since Mr Erdogan became first Prime Minister and then President, the Turkish government has increasingly looked east, rather than west. It has taken a decidedly authoritarian and increasingly Islamist approach as well as a somewhat ambivalent attitude towards jihadist groups in Syria. All of which suggests that President Erdogan and his Islamist AK Party wish to reanimate the Ottoman Empire's role as leader of the Islamic world.
Now that the German parliament has almost unanimously voted to recognise the Turkish genocide of Christians a century ago President Erdogan is predictably overreacting and making a theatrical show and has threatened to end the migrant deal that Angela Merkel negotiated between Turkey and the EU.
The collapse of that deal would end the prospect of visa free travel to Europe that the EU had promised Turkish citizens – and the sense of disenchantment that is likely to create among ordinary Turks who had been promised "fast track EU membership", could push them in exactly the direction President Erdogan wants to take them, towards the Islamic world and away from the West. This is almost certainly the game Erdogan wants to play, manipulating Turkish opinion in an anti EU direction to create popular support for the Islamist agenda he wishes to bring in.
This will undoubtedly make the human rights situation in Turkey, particularly for minorities such as Christians, even worse than it now is.
Meanwhile, the Turkish government has continued to crack down on anyone voicing even mild criticism of the Turkish president. In the latest developments more people have been arrested for being perceived to have criticised the president. They include a former Miss Turkey who was at the end of last month was given a 14 months suspended prison sentence after posting a poem on her Instagram account which included verses from the Turkish national anthem, which although not mentioning President Erdogan's name were deemed to be insulting to him.
An Oxford University professor has claimed that Britain has become so "feeble" at standing up for free speech, including in universities, that Jesus Christ would be banned from preaching on university campuses if he were alive today.
Professor Timothy Garton Ash, professor of European Studies at Oxford University, was commenting on the increasing trend for students to demand "so-called safe spaces" free from opinions they disagreed with. He said free speech was being eroded from all sides, with even students insisting on shutting one another's opinions down.
"This country, which in a way invented the modern version of free speech in the 17th century, is in my view much too feeble when it comes to standing up for free speech."
Professor Garton-Ash's comments are enormously important. Free speech is central to both universities and democracy. University education is about opening minds to explore and debate ideas one has not considered before. In other words, it is the opposite of prejudice – prejudging other's ideas without examining them. In fact, the fundamental difference between a western university education and a madrassa education is that while the latter seeks to present a certain set of beliefs, which is why much of the education if delivered through rote learning of set textbooks, in universities students are encouraged to develop their own opinions.
Professor Garton-Ash's claim that Jesus would be banned from reaching on university campuses today is not simply a theoretical hypothesis. A Christian student group at North Carolina State University has recently been told by the university authorities that they they must stop approaching other students to engage in religious discussions or invite them to attend group events and will have to apply for a permit from the university if they wish to do so.
Free speech is equally central to democracy as we decide what should happen by debating ideas, rather than locking up political opponents. That is why the EU should be so concerned about the fact that nearly 2,000 people have now been arrested for criticising President Erdogan.
We would also want to add that free speech is also foundational to freedom of religion. If one cannot debate ideas and beliefs then one has no freedom to choose. That may of course mean that people say things that will sometimes offend us – such as the Muslim who says Jesus is not God and did not die on the cross. While we may equally say things that offend others such as saying that there is a Heaven and a Hell and that Jesus Christ is the only way to God. Yet, these things are now under threat because some people claim they have the "right" not to be offended. The price of any law saying people may not be offended is very high indeed – it includes free speech, academic freedom, freedom of religion and democracy itself.
"Tolerance, freedom of religion and conscience should be valid for all religions. These rules can be taught in the best way, if religion is seen as part of the state's educational mission."
"Young Muslim pupils should get the chance to critically analyze their religion's traditions,"
The bishop said Islamic organizations could take up the responsibility for such lessons, the same way churches did for schools.
Yet this is naive. Germany's constitution requires that religion is part of the school curriculum. It does so for a very important reason, which is that at the end of WW2 the teaching of Christianity was seen as an important way of countering the future rise of any ideology similar to Nazism. The actual teaching of religion in schools was delegated to Protestant and Catholic churches, which was extended to Jewish organisations in 2003. For several years now suggestions similar to those of the bishop have been made – that Islamic organisations should similarly conduct religious education in schools for Muslims and currently 6 of Germany's 18 states also offer Islam classes to Muslims. However, there are inherent problems with this approach.
First, as will be clear from Bishop Bedford-Strohm's comments, there is an assumption that Islam is a religion of "Tolerance, freedom of religion and conscience". There are of course many Muslims in the West who embrace these values. However, both the Islamic scriptures and early Islamic history make clear that Islam is fundamentally intolerant of all other faiths and teaches that Muslims should rule non-Muslims.
Secondly, it is extraordinarily naive to think that allowing mosques and Islamic organisations to teach Islam to Muslims in schools would lead to them being taught to "critically analyse their religion's traditions". In Islam the emphasis is on obedience not critical thinking.
Thirdly, it has been forgotten that Germany's post war Chancellor Konrad Adenauer specifically sought to rebuild Germany on Christian foundations as an alternative to Nazi ideology. Whilst recovering that Judaeo-Christian worldview can help provide a counter narrative to radical Islam, Islam itself cannot for the simple reason that many of the core beliefs of the jihadists, such as jihad against non Muslims, death for apostasy from Islam and aspects of dhimmi status such as jizya, are specifically taught in the Qur'an.
Spain is a particular target for Islamists because Islamic theology teaches that once an area has once been subjected to Islamic law and government – as the Iberian peninsula was until 1492, it becomes an act of defensive jihad to seek to re-impose it.
In March 2004 approximately 2,000 people were injured and 192 killed in the Madrid train bombings carried out by al-Qaeda inspired jihadists three days before the Spanish general election. The attacks were followed by a surprise defeat for Prime Minister José María Aznar's Popular Party as Spanish voters instead opted for the Socialist Party led by Rodríguez Zapatero, who, the day after the election announced he would fulfil his election pledge to withdraw Spanish forces from Iraq. Since then, whilst Spain has suffered significant terrorist attacks from Basque separatists, it has until now avoided Islamist terrorist attacks. However, Islamic State's specific warning to Spain is an illustration of how appeasement cannot deal with Islamism.


The DanceTag project is funded by Arts Council England and the AHRC, through Nesta's Digital R&D scheme, and is a collaboration between Pavilion Dance Southwest, Mobile Pie, and UWE's Digital Cultures Research Centre. The aim is to design and disseminate a mobile phone game that will encourage young dancers or those with an interest in dance both to have fun playing a dance game and to make contact with formal dance venues and institutions, classes and events. The idea is for a pair or small group of players to video each other performing a short dance or some kind of playful movement to musical accompaniment from the app. Players will then upload their dance to the website, tagging its location. Other players can then watch and respond to uploaded videos, and challenge to compete based on these locations. For example, a player might decide that they can perform a better dance at a specific location–they upload their competing video and other players' feedback via a voting mechanism will determine which is the best dance.
My role as a researcher in the initial design and production phase of the project has been to study how this initial idea has been implemented, honed and adapted according to both media design ideas and technical platforms and constraints. Throughout this process the speculative figure of the eventual user has shaped decisions, again about both media imagery and game structure on the one hand and the software and hardware platforms on the other. It was apparent from the start that the eventual audience had to be thought of not as merely a demographic group with particular tastes and capital cultural capital (though these considerations were important), but also as embodied and social, equipped with certain technical abilities and of course particular media devices. The project team had to consider right from the start the embodied and affectual events that this game app would suggest and facilitate (though perhaps not using this terminology). For example, in considering what type of music to include. Along with the graphic design of the app screen, the choice of music is probably the most important decision in attracting a distinct group and age of players. It became clear early on that the app would necessarily have to limit its target audience as any choice of graphics and music would alienate some. However it was equally important to select music that would catch the attention in a few seconds, would facilitate a variety of dance moves or styles, would not be too complicated, but with a rhythm or hook that would immediately spur bodies into movement.