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1st Regulan Hussars
Magestrix Riley
First Regulan Hussars
Formed 2247[1]
Nickname The Steel Hussars[2]
Affiliation Principality of Regulus
Free Worlds League (previous)
Parent Command Regulan Hussars
The First Regulan Hussars were a Free Worlds League provincial BattleMech regiment that first formed as part of the Principality of Regulus militia forces. In its time the unit was considered to be the best and most colorful the Regulan armed forces had to offer.
1.1 Early History
1.2 The Early Andurien Wars and Reunification War
1.3 House Selaj Conflict
1.4 Marik Civil War
1.5 Succession Wars
1.6 Later Succession Wars
1.6.1 Marik Civil War of 3014
1.6.2 Battle of Kendrew's Crossing
1.7 Andurien Secession
1.8 Operation Bull Dog
1.9 Jihad
1.10 Dark Age
1.10.1 War for Atreus
1.10.2 Fighting the Reunited Free Worlds League
2 Officers
3 Tactics
4 Composition History
4.2 2786 - 2821
4.8 3059 to 3067
4.10 3145
5 Notable Personnel and Formations
6 Colors and Insignia
7 Game Rules
9 Bibliography
Early History[edit]
The First Regulan Hussars were first formed in 2247, alongside the formation of the Principality of Regulus.[2][1] Their ranks quickly swelled with the nationalistic fervor that gripped the small nation, and the overflow was eventually split off to form the Second Regulan Hussars.[1]
The Hussars first saw action on Lopez in 2485 where they faced a Heavy Tank Regiment from House Liao. This first battle also marked the unit's first defeat. The Hussars inexperience and lack of training became apparent. This was due in part to the technical maintenance issues of their early 'Mech designs which kept the regiment away from the training fields. Initially, the use of BattleMechs was criticized by the military establishment; however, the Hussars managed to overcome their initial shortcomings and outlive the Principality's ruling family, House Selaj.[3]
The Early Andurien Wars and Reunification War[edit]
The Hussars saw significant action during the Second Andurien War that raged from 2528 to 2531. The Hussars were known for being able to outmaneuver and defeat the opponents they faced during the conflict. Captain-General Albert Marik had to spread out his troops to cover a large front. Therefore troop deployments were stretched thin during the conflict. Despite three to one odds against them, the First Regulan Hussars were able to defeat their Liao opponents. The Hussars fought again with the elderly Captain-General in the Third Andurien War in 2551, which was stopped short by the second treaty between Liao and House Marik, brokered by Ian Cameron. Leading to deals with House Cameron and the formation of the Star League.[4]
However, the Star League was not considered complete. The First Regulan Hussars were called to duty again, along with its newly formed sister units the Second and Third Regulan Hussars. They were deployed with the First Marik Auxiliary Corps to conquer the Magistracy of Canopus for the Star League in 2577. The First Regulans were noted for their exploits during the conflict. Their most notable action of the war was the sacking of Canopus IV, the periphery nation's capital. This brutal conflict was considered a success, but at the price of 60 percent of its numbers being destroyed in the fighting.[5]
House Selaj Conflict[edit]
In 2620, the Principality of Regulus along with the rest of the League was thrown into economic turmoil. Regulus' trade practices came under scrutiny as they were causing the economic problems. The rift between the League government and Regulus grew as economic and political problems grew worse, with acts of terrorism becoming more commonplace throughout the League. Then in 2667 a terrorist explosion tore the ruling Marik's family home apart, nearly wiping out the Marik family, with the exception of Gerald Marik. It was learned that the terrorist group Scourge of Death was responsible for these acts and that the Principality's ruling family, House Selaj, was behind them.
Gerald Marik and the League government conducted a military tribunal which found all three senior members of House Selaj guilty in absentia and sentenced them to death. Learning of his family's death sentence, Prince Rajneesh Selaj placed the entire Principality's armed forces on alert. Prince Selaj visited the Regulan Hussars and convinced them of his innocence shortly before the Captain-General's forces invaded the Principality in December 2679.[6] On Hellos Minor, the Captain-General's forces consisted of six Marik Militia Regiments. The First Hussars and its sister regiments fought to keep D'mir Selaj's homeworld from falling. However, the Hussars were driven back after a month of fighting. Shortly after, the head of the Selaj family fled to the Magistracy of Canopus and the Principality fell.[6]
The Hussars' ranks were purged on account of disloyalty to the League, and they were lucky that the Captain-General felt the unit was too valuable to be disbanded. It would be a year until the unit was allowed to garrison the Principality again.[7]
Marik Civil War[edit]
In 2729, the Hussars were caught up in the Marik Civil War between Captain-General Elise Marik and her brother Oliver.[2][1] The Hussars were loyal to the Captain-General and involved in heavy fighting. The First Regulans were dispatched to Ariel, where they fought rebel forces in a fierce desert conflict that left the First devastated, and it wouldn't be until 2734 that the Hussars became operational again. The remaining Hussars units were victorious over the rebels but they were also heavily damaged by the conflict. The Hussars had never lacked for skilled troops, but the Principality's light industrial base meant that even though they were highly skilled and from a wealthy province they frequently had trouble acquiring the latest technology. Equipped with new technology and equipment by the Captain-General, the First Hussars were able to capture a supply depot in 2733 that was guarded by the Second Fusiliers of Oriente.[1]
The Captain-General rewarded the Hussars battalion and regimental commanders with Knighthoods. The First was flooded with new equipment which allowed the unit to rebuild quickly.[1] The Hussars were granted ten thousand acres of land on Avior, which became their new base of operations. The Principality's new ruling families, Cameron-Jones, were close allies of the Marik family and the unit's loyalty to the league grew strong.[6]
The First remained vocally supportive of the Captain-General throughout the remainder of the Star League era; with the Principality's borders being largely secure, the First and the other regiments of the Hussars were known to deploy outside the boundaries of the Principality despite being a provincial force. These deployments were usually either to engage in wargames and exercises with other regiments for training purposes, or to reinforce federal forces.[2]
As a formation the Hussars maintained a high level of combat readiness, but Duchess Cameron-Jones refused to send any of the regiments to join the units being assembled on Solaris by Captain-General Ewan Marik following the attack on the Timothy Leary by the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces in 2745.[8] The Duchess cited the requirement to preserve the security of the Principality as the main reason out of a number of political reasons for not deploying the hussars, despite the majority of the Hussars regiments expressing willingness to comply with Marik's request; fortunately for the Hussars, the relationship between the brigade and the Captain-General wasn't damaged, as Marik took out his frustrations on the Duchess rather than the brigade.[2]
Despite the loyalty displayed to the Captain-General by the Hussars, SAFE agents were still operating within the support personnel within the brigade in the 2760s; the Star League Intelligence Command had evidence showing the presence of those operatives, and believed that their presence was most likely a result of orders from Ewan Marik following the Solaris incident. The First were still regarded as being among the best of the provincial forces within the Free Worlds League, second only to the Fusiliers of Oriente, and as such the First had first pick of new recruits graduating from the prestigious Aitutaki Academy.[2]
After the death of the First Lord, General Aleksandr Kerensky was named regent of the Star League. During this period he allowed the House Lords to expand their private armies, which allowed the Hussars to swell their ranks. The 1st Regulans did not see action in the Amaris Coup that followed the periphery rebellion against high taxes.
Succession Wars[edit]
The unit did not see action until 2787, when the First Succession War broke out. The unit had raided House Steiner worlds from the old Federation of Skye. A series of raids led to the assault of Summer. There the unit inflicted heavy damage to the world's manufacturing complexes, including a JumpShip component factory. At the same time, Captain-General Kenyon Marik ordered the invasion of the Capellan Confederation.
In 2806 the First Regulans together with the Fifth Regulans were transferred to the Capellan Frontier where they were assigned to Oriente. The Liao forces had in the past attempted to invade the province capital world twice. During the third invasion of Oriente, the 1st Regulans were credited with the destruction of one of the Confederation's elite units, the 41st Capellan Heavy Assault Battalion.
After serving time on the Capellan Frontier the First Regulans, still teamed with the Fifth, were transferred to the Lyran front. There they were assigned to invade the Lyran world of Bella. The units used a clever strategic trick, fooling the defending Twelfth and Fourteenth Lyran Regulars that they were facing a far larger invasion force, and drove them off the planet. By the time the ruse was seen through the Hussars had received reinforcements to help secure the planet. The First remained on Bella until political problems back in the Principality compelled the unit commanders to invoke their right as a province military unit to return and help remedy the problem. The problems at home caused the First to sit out the remainder of the First Succession War.[9]
Later Succession Wars[edit]
At the start of the Third Succession War in 2866, the First Regulans participated with the other Hussars in a series of devastating assaults into the Lyran Commonwealth. The entire Regulan Hussar Brigade struck the old Federation of Skye worlds of Arcadia, Clinton, Lamon, Mariefred, and New Kyoto.
Later the unit enjoyed a return to the Liao frontier, where they participated in raids into Liao space to exercise their longtime vendetta with the Liaos. The unit's complement of heavy 'Mechs were put to good use during this time, but the unit began to lose too many 'Mechs during their vendetta. The Hussars were subsequently returned to the Principality for rest and recovery.
The First then participated in a sweep of Liao's Sarna Commonality. There it and the other Regulan units raided worlds such as Berenson, Kyrkbacken, and Zion. During the campaign, the First's urge for revenge against Liao grew stronger. This was caused by the Third Regulan Hussars being ambushed and destroyed by the Northwind Highlanders on Nanking.
The First invaded the world of Wing in 2924. The First encountered the Eridani Light Horse's Fiftieth Heavy Cavalry and engaged in a tough two-week campaign. The Eridanis gave the Regulans a good fight, but the First managed to make the Fiftieth withdraw from the planet.
Ties with the Marik family became strained when Captain-General Stephen Marik, left their sister unit the Sixth Regulan Hussars to wither and die while fighting on Loric. The two-year campaign, which ended with the sister unit's destruction in 2973, broke the 250 year bond the Hussars had with the Marik family.
In 3006 the First and its other sister units participated in the invasion of the Lyran Commonwealth. The damaging campaign was aided by Lyran Archon Alessandro Steiner's concentrated weakness policy. The First caused considerable damage when it raided Ford and Cavanaugh II. However, the tide turned on the invading Marik forces when Alessandro was ousted by Katrina Steiner. She organized a counterassault with several mercenary regiments which caused heavy damage to the First and its other sister units. They were so badly mauled that after returning to Marik space the decimated Eighth Regulan Hussars were disbanded to rebuild the First and the rest.[10]
Marik Civil War of 3014[edit]
The Regulans returned home and remained in the principality, recuperating for several years.
In 3014, Anton Marik declared himself the new Captain-General putting himself against sitting Captain-General and brother Janos Marik. The First and Second Regulan Hussars declared for Janos; however, the Fourth and Fifth Regulan Hussars declared for Anton, making them rebel enemies. The First were assaulted by Wolf's Dragoons, taking 40 percent damage before withdrawing. By February 3015, the entire Free Worlds League might was put into the campaign to demolish the rebels. The campaign pushed the rebels into a cluster of worlds centered on Ling. During these last battles the First and Second Hussars, encountered the Fifth on McKenna. Both units were bitter over the betrayal of their now former comrades and mauled the Fifth, who managed to flee the planet after being reduced to 40 percent of full strength.
After the Civil War ended Captain-General Janos Marik rewarded the First and Second Hussars with a bounty of cash and spare parts at the expense of the Fourth and Fifth. These gifts created a large rift between the former loyalist and rebel regiments.[11]
Battle of Kendrew's Crossing[edit]
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In 3020 the Seventeenth Skye Ranges engaged in a two day duel with the 1st Regulan Hussars at the Battle of Kendrew's Crossing on Amity that nearly destroyed both regiments. The Skye Rangers were able to gain the upper hand, forcing the Hussars to stage a fighting retreat off world.[12][13][14]
Andurien Secession[edit]
The Hussars took part in the initial wave of the invasion of Andurien where they played a role in capturing the cities of Callan, Qinda, and Baroda.[15][16][17]
After Parliament passed the Military Reorganization Act, many of the provincial forces of the Free Worlds League saw their traditions and unique identities subsumed by the FWLM's desire to standardize their units. Though this rankled the First Regulan Hussars, they didn't refuse any order handed down by the LCCC. Instead they adopted them slowly. So slowly in fact that one investigator described the rate of adoption as "glacial". Despite this, the First Regulan Hussars maintained their combat readiness during the transition.[18]
The LCCC responded to the First's behavior by prohibiting the transfer of any advanced technology to the unit. Despite this, they quickly defeated the better equipped Sixth Marik Militia in wargames in 3058. The junior officers of the regiment were eager to fight the Clans, but given the First's questionable loyalty the LCCC was hesitant to approve the First's requests.[19] This would change when the Second Star League was formed.
Operation Bull Dog[edit]
The First participated in Operation Bulldog in 3059 under the banner of the SLDF and liberated the world of Hyner from Clan Smoke Jaguar control. The Hussars managed to salvage a great deal of Clan technology and equipment, which they subsequently traded much of the salvage to Free Worlds League manufacturers in exchange for equipment that would be more easily maintained. As of 3067, the unit was one of the best regiments in the FWLM.
Jihad[edit]
During the Jihad, the 1st Regulan Hussars were utterly destroyed while defending the capital of Regulus in June 3072. Regulus City was assaulted by Word of Blake's Forty-ninth Shadow Division while they carried out an extraction of their commander from a mission.[20]
In April 3075 Prince Titus Cameron-Jones made the controversial decision to create a formal investigation into the Purge initiated by his father, Kirc Cameron-Jones, using a team of forensic anthropologists from the Aitutaki Academy, located on the nearby world of Aitutaki; the team was headed up by Doctor Ravi Singh, and among other duties was responsible for identifying the remains of victims of the Purge so that they could be returned to their families and interned. However, despite ordering the investigation, Prince Titus also issued a complete blanket pardon to the First Regulan Hussars, covering any involvement they had in the Purge - a decision that upset many, despite Titus' assertion that the Hussars were needed as part of a strong Regulan military to deter "expansionist forces". The First Hussars were considered by many to have been the face of the Purge, with various officers from the regiment assigned to command the "Filtration Camps" established to detain those Kirc considered to be insurgents and by extension responsible for many of the tens of thousands of deaths.[21]
By 3077 the First was rebuilding, with Colonel Lord Ihsan Hunter as its commanding officer. The First, along with the Second and Fourth Regulans, had received the most of the replacement equipment of the twelve Regulan Hussar regiments. Among its rebuilt ranks, they were assigned lances of Star League era 3C Trebuchets. Regulan High Command General Thomas Orfelt also ordered the reactivation of the 1st Regulans' iconic Rolling Thunder company, using a considerable amount of resources to rebuild it and the Regulans' shattered public image.[22]
In early 3077 the First Regulan Hussars were deployed to Vosloorus by the Principality of Regulus, and immediately began a concerted and widespread public relations campaign to reassure the local population and win hearts and minds, working against a backdrop of trepidation and suspicion that the Hussars' presence would invariably bring conflict to the Regulan Free States.[23] A lengthy but initially clean campaign for control of Vosloorus began on the 24th of May 3077,[24] but the Regulan campaign initially suffered from a lack of focus and unclear rules of engagement and objectives, which led to it nearly stalling when the Second Marik Militia deployed to Vosloorus.[25]
The nature of the campaign changed sharply on the 10th of September;[24] the Fifth Marik Militia had only recently arrived on Vosloorus in place of the Second Marik Militia and were completely unprepared for the savage intensity of the military action that faced them, a sign of the increasing belligerence on the part of the Hussars since Prince Titus Cameron-Jones began a large-scale expansion of the Hussars. With members of the Hussars such as Force Commander William Trulo claiming seven kills in the assault, it was little wonder that the Fifth Marik Militia were soon broken, but following the battle a number of lances from the survivors of the Fifth Marik Militia pledged their loyalty to the Hussars. Others wished to be repatriated to other states in the region - and not generally to the Marik Commonwealth. Colonel Lord Ihsan Hunter of the Hussars took a conciliatory attitude towards these requests, repatriating two companies to the Duchy of Oriente and three lances or more of troops to the Duchy of Andurien. Hunter cited the need to maintain good relations with non-Commonwealth states in the region as the driving reason for his willingness to accede to the various requests.[26]
In 3079 the unit was reduced to a battalion in size, but was only at two thirds of that strength. The fighting of the Jihad kept them from being full strength. The upside to their small size was the fact that they were equipped with newer, updated machines. The First was stationed to garrison Olafsvik.[27]
Dark Age[edit]
War for Atreus[edit]
As of June 30th, 3138 the First Hussars were stationed on Regulus.[28] A month later, the Hussars were part of the force that took the former capital world of Atreus in the name of the Regulan Fiefs. The unit was then spread out to protect vital industrial sites.
From April 21st to the 27th of 3139, forces participating in Operation Homecoming invaded Atreus. The First fought a bitter fight against them, and were ultimately defeated. It is unknown if the First survived the invasion.
Fighting the Reunited Free Worlds League[edit]
By 3145, the First Regulans were assigned to garrison the Tiber Prominence of Regulan space. Positioned to defend against Free Worlds League forces possibly raiding the area. Colonel in command, has taken on himself to disrupt trade between split regions of the new League when the opportunity arises.[29]
During the Clan Sea Fox blockade of the Regulan Fiefs in 3147 the First Hussars participated in the Regulan counterstrike against Marik. The Hussars struck at the Clan Protectorate command center at Malket in an attempt to disrupt Clan operations on the planet. A siege developed, but setbacks elsewhere resulted in the First departing Marik with the other surviving Regulan forces.[30]
A year later when the Free Worlds League mounted an all-out invasion of the Regulan Fiefs, the First Hussars attempted to defend Tiber but were forced to retreat towards Regulus itself.[31]
Officers[edit]
Commanding Officers of the 1st Regulan Hussars
Colonel Tomaso Kinchuhara 3020 - 3039[32][33][34][35]
Colonel Gerald Cameron-Jones ?? - 3044[36]
Colonel Mark Brandhauber 3044 - 3059[36][37][36]
Colonel Michelle Ryan 3075 - 3077[38]
Colonel Ihsan Hunter 3077[26][38]
Colonel Wojtek Petrovski 3139 - 3145[39][40]
Tactics[edit]
The First Regulan Hussars have one of the most complete command organizations in the FWLM. Every trooper knows his part in the plan and how it affects his fellow soldiers. This allows the First Regulan to respond to battlefield changes very quickly.[18]
Composition History[edit]
2765[edit]
First Regulan Hussars (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[41]
- At this point in time the First was stationed on Regulus.[41]
2786 - 2821[edit]
1st Regulan Hussars (Regiment/Elite/Reliable)[42]
Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on Regulus. In 2821 the command was reduced to 29 of its strength and was deployed at Alhena.[42]
Note: At this point in time the assault-weight unit was stationed on Alhena with an operational readiness of 86 percent.[43]
Note: At this point in time the heavy-weight unit was stationed on Regulus with an operational readiness of 63 percent.[43]
First Regulan Hussars (Elite/Questionable)[34]
CO: Colonel Tomaso Kinchuhara
Eastern Star Strike Battalion
Rolling Thunder Company
Regimental Transport Group
Three Overlord-class DropShips (one being a command variant), three Union-class and three Leopard-class DropShips.[44]
1st Regulan Hussars (Regiment/Elite/Questionable)[45]
Note: At this point in time the command was stationed on Regulus.[45]
First Regulan Hussars (Regiment/Elite/Questionable)[37]
CO: Colonel Mark Brandhauber[37]
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Regulus.[37]
3059 to 3067[edit]
CO/First Battalion: Colonel Mark Brandhauber
XO: Force Commander Paul DeVries
Second Battalion: Force Commander Perry Wolfe
Third Battalion: Force Commander Rose Snow
First Hussars Aerospace (Wing reinforced to 4 Squadrons/Elite/Questionable)[36]
Wing Commander: Commodore Martin Vekaria
Third Keeling Armor Regiment (Regiment/Veteran/Questionable)[36]
Armor Commander: Force Commander Savheil Nasser
Ninth Atreus Light Infantry (Regiment/Regular/Reliable)[36]
Troop Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Audry Richards
First Regulan Hussars (Battalion/Elite/Fanatical)[46]
Note: At this point in time the unit was stationed on Olafsvik.[46]
First Regulan Hussars (Two BattleMech Battalions/Elite Ranked/Fanatical Loyalty)
CO: Colonel Wojtek Petrovsk
- Unit Note: The First is stationed on Tiber at 70 percent their fighting strength.[47]
Notable Personnel and Formations[edit]
Rolling Thunder Company - Independent BattleMech company first formed in the early thirty-first century. The company gained fame for its audacity and fierceness in combat. Faded from use until later in the century where it was reactivated for the war, but was later destroyed by conflict's end.
Colors and Insignia[edit]
Full Color crest of the First Regulan Hussars.
Game Rules[edit]
In the Star League era, the First Regulan Hussars are able to remove the Banking Initiative and Forcing the Initiative special abilities from their opponents. Their equipment is also below average, and every soldier in the unit receives a free level of either the Technician/Electronic, Technician/Weapons, or Technician/Mechanics skill (using A Time of War system).[48]
↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Era Report: 2750, p. 49
↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Field Report 2765: FWLM, p. 16: "Regulan Hussars"
↑ Rolling Thunder, p. 4: "1st Regulan Hussars early history" - Formation.
↑ Rolling Thunder, p. 4: "1st Regulan Hussars early history" - Andurien Wars.
↑ Rolling Thunder, p. 5: "Star League" - 1st Regulan Hussars joins the newly formed sister units in taking of Magistracy of Canopus.
↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 103: "Regulan Hussars"
↑ Rolling Thunder, p. 5: "Defenders of Selaj" - Regulans forces were sent to fight against Marik forces invading the Principality.
↑ Field Report 2765: FWLM, p. 4: "Strategic Update"
↑ Rolling Thunder, p. 5: "First Succession War history of the Hussars".
↑ Rolling Thunder, pp. 7–8: "Third Succession War" - Highs and Lows of the fighting during early parts of the Third Succession War.
↑ Rolling Thunder, pp. 5–6: "Marik Civil War in 31st Century".
↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 104
↑ Rolling Thunder, p. 12: "Tomaso Kinchuhara"
↑ Technical Readout: 3025, p. 86: "CRD-3R Crusader"
↑ Historical: Brush Wars, pp. 80-81: "Bloody August"
↑ Historical: Brush Wars, pp. 81-82: "The Next Step"
↑ Historical: Brush Wars, p. 82: "A Tale of Two Cities: Baroda and Jojoken"
↑ 18.0 18.1 Era Report: 3052, p. 36
↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 106
↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 106: 49th Shadow Division (Dantalion's Dirge) - 49th Shadow Division profile includes the destruction of 1st Regulan Hussars during their assault to extract their then commander, Naamah.
↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 26: "The Purge: Titus' Dirty Secret"
↑ Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 81: Regulan Hussars - 1st Regulan Hussars are rebuilt & its iconic Rolling Thunder company is reactivated to improve morale for the units & the public.
↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, pp. 51–52: "Regulus Ascending"
↑ 24.0 24.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 57: "The Jihad In Review"
↑ Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 46: "Is Titus Capable?"
↑ 26.0 26.1 Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 52: "Hussars Crush Opposition"
↑ Field Report: FWLM, p. 9
↑ To Ride the Chimera, p. 196: "Lester reviews the First, has its Colonel to be attend meeting to take possession world of Atreus".
↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 110: Regulan Strategic Military Command / First Regulan Hussars - Regiment quick bio regarding past actions in the Dark Age and what the unit's current activities were as of 3145.
↑ Shattered Fortress, pp. 37–38
↑ Shattered Fortress, p. 53
↑ Rolling Thunder, p. 12: 1st Regulan Hussars' commanding officer named in profile.
↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 104: 1st Regulan profile includes Commanding officer as of 3025.
↑ 34.0 34.1 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 108: "FWLM Deployment Table"
↑ Technical Readout: 3039, p. 250: "HER-1A Hermes"
↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 106: "1st Regulan Hussars: The Steel Hussars"
↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 37.3 20 Year Update, p. 57: Mark Brandhauber listed as CO of 1st Regulans as of 3050.
↑ 38.0 38.1 Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers, p. 81: Regulan Hussars - Colonel Hunter takes over for the murdered Michelle Ryan/Cameron-Jones.
↑ Field Manual: 3145, pp. 110, 116: 1st Regulan Hussars current commanding officer.
↑ To Ride the Chimera, p. 196: "Lester reviews the First Regulans, who Colonel was named as Petrovski".
↑ 41.0 41.1 Field Report 2765: FWLM, p. 16: "Regimental Status"
↑ 42.0 42.1 First Succession War, p. 138
↑ 43.0 43.1 43.2 43.3 Second Succession War, p. 98
↑ Rolling Thunder, p. 9: "Regimental Data"
↑ 45.0 45.1 Historical: Brush Wars, p. 86
↑ 46.0 46.1 Field Report: FWLM, p. 9
↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 116: Unit status as of 3145.
↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 142
Era Report: 2750
Field Manual: Free Worlds League
Field Manual: Updates
Field Report: FWLM
Field Report 2765: FWLM
Jihad Hot Spots: 3076
Jihad Hot Spots: Terra
Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents
Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers
To Ride the Chimera
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However, the comfortable weather triggers the demand for Tegucigalpa flight deals. Book your tickets in advance. Resorting on last-minute flights to Tegucigalpa means you end up paying more.
What Things to Do in Tegucigalpa Honduras?
The Christ at "El Picacho" is a monument standing on the hill El Picacho in the north area of Tegucigalpa. The sculpture weighs 2,500 tons and stands 98 feet in total height. Its location, height, and illumination complement to its popularity. It's visible from most of the areas of the Central District.
For some adrenaline rushing outdoor experience, what would be a better option than soaring the tropical vegetation via a zip line? The tropical forest areas in Tegucigalpa and Roatan have got many zip line operators. The trip duration could be between 60 and 90 minutes. Since there is a high demand for zip line experience, consider making a booking with the operator.
A visit to Honduras is incomplete without scuba diving, fishing, snorkeling, and parasailing. This picturesque destination has got everything that you might have envisioned in your things to do in Tegucigalpa list.
The city is served by Toncontín International Airport (TGU), which is located 6 km (4 mi) from the center of Tegucigalpa. It serves civilian and military both. The top airlines that depart or arrive here are United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Copa Airlines, American Airlines, and Aerolíneas Sosa. If you are traveling from the US, connecting flights are available only. The popular stopovers are Panama City (PTY) and Dallas (DFW).
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By Barj S. Dhahan On 12 August 2014 In Blog Tags British Columbia, Hiking, Nature, Summer activities
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5 Best Hikes in Beautiful British Columbia
One of my favourite ways to enjoy nature and bond with my family is to go hiking. British Columbia has a bounty of outstanding hiking trails nestled within beautiful forests and parks.
In November 2013, I was fortunate enough to visit Peru and experience the beautiful landscape with my son, Gabriel. We hiked the Inca Trail and climbed to Machu Pichu – it was a lifetime high for me! We're lucky to have stunning forests and parks in British Columbia, and I highly recommend exploring them one weekend with your friends and family. It's a great way to connect with nature, bond with family, and do a healthy activity.
Here are 5 of my favourite places to hike in BC:
Pacific Spirit Park (UBC Endowment Lands). Over the years I have walked all the trails within this park, and visited all the beaches. I like walking the trails during autumn, especially on rainy days. It's an incredible experience.
Garibaldi Provincial Park. Years ago, along with four friends I camped on the shores of Garibaldi Lake on a full moon. It was a truly magical and mystical experience to spend the night there. I love the thrill of climbing through the chimneys to the top of Black Tusk. I have done this three times.
Cathedral Grove by Cameron Lake in the McMillan Park. I have childhood memories visiting this area many times when my family lived in Port Alberni. The ancient trees, some older than 800 years, stretching heaven-ward are awesome. It is amazing that these trees were there before Columbus reached the Americas in 1492!
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park near Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. I visited this park with my grade 8 class. Going into the caves was scary but exciting. I had never been 'underground' before. It's a must visit for anyone interested in caves.
Osoyoos Irrigation Canal Trail. There are great views of the lake as one walks through beautiful apple, cherry, and peach orchards. This area is the only 'desert' in Canada. My wife Rita's family has a lakeshore property on the US side of the desert, and each summer, we went to Osoyoos/Oroville for at least a few weeks. I have wonderful memories of hiking in the mountains around the lake.
We are blessed with such amazing natural beauty, landscapes and hiking trails in BC. We should all try to walk the hikes as much as we can. It's good for the body and spirit!
By Barj S. Dhahan On 26 May 2014 In Blog Tags Ab Dhaliwal, Agricultural Land Reserve, British Columbia, Farming, Punjab
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Land is Life: Thoughts on Organic Farming
Loving the land is not just important for me; sustainable, local agriculture is an issue of great importance for all Canadians.
I was born on a small farm in rural Punjab, India and grew up watching my grandfather work the land. He would take me for walks around our property and explain to me how important it is to know the land. He reminded me that even if you can't see it with your eyes, there is always life beneath the soil and in the plants. He taught me that the land is life.
My grandparents and my mother instilled an interest in gardening and farming which has always stuck with me. My family now has a certified organic farm in Ladner BC, in an area that is part of the Agricultural Land Reserve and that has one of the best micro-climates for growing cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage) and potatoes. I love to plant seeds and watch how they grow into healthy food throughout the year. I try to share this love for the land with my children and grandson.
Last year, Ab Dhaliwal, whose family has a long and rich history of farming in Ladner since 1952, planted green bush beans on our land. We welcomed a bumper crop of deliciously sweet beans which we enjoyed over many family meals. This year Ab will grow barley on our land and potatoes and bush beans on his own acreage. Barley will be used for organic dairy feed for two dairy farms in Cloverdale and Abbotsford. Potatoes and bush beans will be supplied to Fraserland Organics, Delta and Trader Joes in Washington, USA. My family and I hope to develop our farm into an integrated year-round organic farm and yoga wellness centre.
Loving the land is not just important for me and my family; the importance of sustainable, local agriculture is an issue of great importance for all Canadians. We are at a critical moment where one of the greatest needs of all of humanity is to find a balance between economic growth and environmental protection. It is important that we think consciously about our choices and their long-term effects. Growing local food means a reduction in carbon emissions caused by transporting fruits and vegetables over long distances, and growing organically ensures the healthiness of local citizens as well as the local environment. I have seen that my farm provides a habitat for many forms of wildlife including eagles, herons, rabbits, ducks, geese and frogs. When I see these creatures thriving, I understand that preserving green spaces and organic farming practices is about protecting entire ecosystems. Pesticides and other non-organic materials are not only harmful for human consumption, but can do serious damage to plants, animals, and water systems.
I believe in the importance of finding sustainable, local solutions that ensure each country, region, and family's longevity, and an important aspect of this is providing healthy, local food for local people. I am proud of my organic farm and my farmer friends like Ab Dhaliwal. I know my farm is one amongst many which contribute to the health of Canadian families. It is also a wonderful place for me to escape, to go back to the land and remember that the land is life.
Working the land in Spring 2012.
On the edge of the green bush bean field.
Some of the bounty from our farm in 2013.
A heron on our farm. Photograph by Gregory Clarke, Pondera FM.
A beautiful heron on our farm. Photograph by Gregory Clarke, Pondera FM.
My grandson, Sam, and I rescued this frog from our farm.
By Team Dhahan On 13 May 2014 In In The News Tags Asia, British Columbia, Delhi, economic growth, India, Simon Fraser University, YVR
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News: India untapped opportunity for B.C. companies
Originally published in Business in Vancouver on May 12, 2014.
The number of students from India enrolling in Simon Fraser University has been rising steadily over the past four years but business connections between India and British Columbia are still hampered by a lack of easy access, according to a Surrey businessman.
"India has gone through massive economic growth in the last 10 to 15 years," said Barj Dhahan, who sits on Simon Fraser University's India Advisory Council. "Amazing technological innovations are taking place in India. The middle class is growing by millions every year, the buying power in U.S. dollars is quite high, so those people have high aspirations for themselves and the goods and services they want. And so it offers opportunities for B.C., Surrey and Canadian businesses."
That growth has brought more students to B.C. from India such that they now make up around 4% of SFU's international enrolment, Dhahan said.
However, with that growth come growing pains. While Dhahan said India is receiving more recognition as a key international business partner, airline companies have been hesitant to follow suit.
A key barrier to increasing B.C.'s business connections and opportunities in India, he said, is the lack of non-stop air service from Vancouver to India's major cities.
In November 2012, Business in Vancouver reported that Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) executives were negotiating with carriers to launch non-stop flights to such places as Peru, Chile and India ("Airlines to launch new international non-stop services from Vancouver" – biv.com; November 20, 2012).
However, in an interview at the time, YVR director of aviation marketing John Korenic noted that strong demand for business-class tickets was key to the viability of non-stop flights between Vancouver and major cities in India such as New Delhi.
Anne Murray, YVR vice-president of marketing and communications, said Dhahan's request is still on the authority's radar.
"India is a market that we are very interested in. We are constantly looking for an airline partner that could provide non-stop flights to India, the largest market with no direct service from YVR."
By Team Dhahan On 31 January 2014 In In The News Tags Board diversity, British Columbia
Work is needed to make Canada's leadership diverse, inclusive
Opinion: Board diversity shown to improve decision-making
By Barj S. Dhahan, Special to The Vancouver Sun, originally published February 5, 2013
Last month, Kathleen Wynne became Ontario's premier after winning that province's Liberal leadership race. There are now six women premiers in Canada. While it is a great sign of our progress on the path to gender parity in Canadian politics, there continues to be a general lack of diversity in that arena. Today, only 25 per cent of our provincially and federally elected officials are women, and less than seven per cent are from ethnic minorities.
A similar critique can be made about government appointments to Canada's agencies, boards, and commissions. Each year, governments across Canada appoint thousands of people to serve on the boards of agencies such as Crown corporations, health authorities and post-secondary institutions. These boards make important decisions that affect all Canadians. It is therefore crucial that they represent the perspectives of the diverse citizens that they serve. Yet, an analysis of Canada's board appointments indicates a surprising lack of diversity.
There are many benefits to recruiting diverse board members. Board diversity has been shown to improve decision-making, help legitimize the organization's mandate, and build social cohesion. In the corporate world, businesses benefit from the inclusion of varied perspectives and a commitment to social responsibility. Returns on equity are a third higher in companies with more females in upper-level management.
Similarly, there are benefits to political leaders who demonstrate a commitment to diversity. Note that Mitt Romney's loss in the U.S. presidential election was attributed in part to his inability to garner support from women and non-white communities.
In British Columbia, the guidelines for public appointments refer to the importance of diversity. However, most appointments are still white males. While half of B.C.'s population is female and 28 per cent are ethnic minorities, the 68 appointments in December 2012 and January 2013 included only 23 (34 per cent) women and seven (10 per cent) people from ethnic minorities. A review of the boards of BC Hydro, BC Ferries, BC Assessments, the major universities, and the various health authorities (a total of 14 boards), further demonstrate this lack of diversity. Only three were made up of 50 per cent women, and most were less than 30 per cent. While most have at least one member from an ethnic minority, none had more than two.
Similar numbers can be found in Ontario, Alberta, and at the federal level. In Ontario, just over half the population is female and 23 per cent are from ethnic minorities. Yet, of Ontario's 40 recent board appointments, only 15 (37 per cent) were women, and five (12 per cent) were from ethnic minorities.
An analysis of eight boards in Alberta including the universities, Alberta Health Services, and the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal, revealed even less diversity, with the majority comprising less than 25 per cent women and many with either zero or one minority representative.
At the federal level, nine major boards, including the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board, the Immigration and Refugee Board, and the Bank of Canada, revealed none with more than 35 per cent women, and some lower than 20 per cent. The Bank of Canada board of 14 includes only two women (14 per cent). Most of these boards contain two minority representatives or fewer.
The recent departure of Justice Marie Deschamps leaves three women on the nine-seat Supreme Court of Canada. She has lamented that, "Numbers do count. … I was sad that I was not replaced by a woman."
Not enough is being done to ensure that government-appointed boards reflect the diversity of the country. While the policy is there, it is not being met. Governments at all levels should increase the amount of resources dedicated to identifying candidates with the necessary expertise who are also demographically representative. This process should be open and transparent.
There is always a risk of simply appointing "token" females and members from minority groups in order to meet policy requirements. We must make sure that appointments are still merit-based, and that the required expertise is sought from throughout Canada's diverse population. Recruiting for diversity will ensure that our institutions bring together the perspectives of all Canadians.
Inclusive leadership is essential to an inclusive society. If we believe in the importance of representative democracy, and if we want our children to grow up in an open and caring society, we need to lead by example.
If our government and institutions demonstrate a commitment to equality, we can hope to see this reflected throughout all aspects of our society.
Barj S. Dhahan is national chair of the Canada India Foundation.
This op-ed article by Barj S. Dhahan was originally published in The Vancouver Sun on February 5, 2013.
By Team Dhahan On 31 January 2014 In In The News Tags British Columbia, vaisakhi, Vancouver
Politicians should try and understand Vaisakhi festival
Opinion: Keep Vaisakhi festival's true meaning in mind during election
By Barj S. Dhahan, Special to The Vancouver Sun, originally published April 11, 2013
This week, preparations are underway for the popular Sikh festival of Vaisakhi. Sikhs from Amritsar to Abbotsford, Birmingham to Brampton, New York to Nankana Sahib are getting ready to celebrate this historic and deeply spiritual event.
While families are happily anticipating joining in the festivities including kirtan (singing of religious hymns), savouring samosas and Indian sweets, and performing bhangra, B.C. politicians are feverishly jockeying to find the best appearance spots at the Vaisakhi parades (in Vancouver April 13, and in Surrey April 20). They are also vying for the most opportune time to speak in the Sikh gurdwaras (temples). With at least 12 ridings in the province in which the Punjabi Sikh voters will decide the May 14 election outcomes, it is no wonder that politicians will try to curry favour with the Vaisakhi celebrants.
Political appearances at the parades are sure to be met with greater skepticism now than in the past due to the recent "ethnic strategy" controversy. And perhaps they should be. Perhaps we should take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Vaisakhi so all British Columbians might participate in the festivities in a mindful and meaningful way.
Vaisakhi is a harvest festival and a time for thanksgiving. It has been celebrated in Northern India, Pakistan and other parts of the Indian sub-continent for thousands of years as a time to welcome the season of spring — a time for new life, growth and renewal. On April 13, 1699, Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th and the last Sikh guru, called on his followers to congregate at Anandpur (City of Bliss), Punjab for a special baptism ceremony to mark Vaisakhi. Following a dramatic ceremony, he called on his followers to adhere to certain rules, principles and values, and to courageously devote their lives to justice and equality.
On that day the Khalsa – "community of the pure" – was founded. Baptized Sikhs were to have an external appearance (the keeping of the five Ks — uncut hair, comb, bangle, sword and breeches) symbolizing inner contentment, purity of intention and commitment to pursuit of truth. Behaviours, such as not disturbing the natural growth of hair and not consuming alcohol or other intoxicants and living with restraint, were encouraged.
More relevant to this discussion, all Sikhs, whether baptized or not, are to respect themselves and others, to recognize all people as equals, to earn an honest living, to give to charity, not to cheat or lie, to seek social harmony and to be engaged in the affairs of the world — economic as well as political.
B.C. voters, then, should not be surprised by the nearly 25 candidates of Punjabi-Sikh heritage running in this election. There are at least 12 candidates for the NDP, six for the Liberals, three for the B.C. Conservatives, one for the Greens and one independent.
Vaisakhi is not just a parade or a time to be seen. It is a day to celebrate the values above and to examine our intentions going forward. It is a time for renewal of self and a commitment to work for the greater good.
The Guru called on his followers to self-reflect, to respect their communities, to struggle for equity and equality and to build peace. It is important to reflect on these values and how they may impact our voting choices. These values may help us discern what the important issues are in this election and which party and candidates are best able to address them with a clear vision for the province.
Which party will genuinely work toward environmental sustainability while ensuring economic opportunity for all? How might our vote contribute to creating a safe and respectful community, how will it promote tolerance and inclusion, and how will it help eradicate discrimination based on economic, gender, religious, ethnic or any other difference?
In light of the upcoming campaign with the expected negative attack ads, we would be wise to study and reflect on who might best carry out these values as our representatives and legislators. I hope each participant in this year's parades will take some time to do just that.
Barj S. Dhahan is national chair of the Canada India Foundation and director of the Canada India Education Society.
This op-ed article was originally published in The Vancouver Sun on April 11, 2013.

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Fan Letters: "Watching Charlie Methven's passion for Sunderland was fabulous - it made my day!"
RR reader Paul has some complaints about Sunderland's UK Fan Memberships and the inability to get a response from anyone at the club - but admits he absolutely loves Charlie Methven's passion having witnessed it first hand at Peterborough. Email: RokerReport@Yahoo.co.uk.
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I've ordered my new SAFC UK Membership which has recently been launched. I paid for it on the 22nd of March 2019, I've not received a membership card as of yet, I've emailed James Wallace, enquiries and supporters @ Safc.com, and made five phone calls trying to find out when these cards are due to be issued - and I've had no response from the Club.
I was wondering if anyone else is having similar problems dealing with our beloved football club?
Not knowing what's happening is my only frustration, I just want to know that the card hasn't disappeared in the post but no one can tell me if it's even been sent yet.
I understand it's been rather busy with the amount of games we've had recently and the club will be running on a staff for a League One setup, even with our Premier League fan base.
On a lighter note, I just want to say how fabulous it was to see Charlie Methven leaning out of the directors box toward us on Monday, clenching his fists and screaming after Max Powers goal at Peterborough - it showed a genuine passion and desire to see better times for the Club, it actually made my day. I'll take the positives and forget about what happened in injury time. Onward and upward - keep the faith!
Paul Phillips
Ed's Note [Gav]: Paul, you aren't the first person that I've seen complain recently about not being able to get hold of people at the club. It seems they're understaffed somewhat in the ticket office and people are struggling to get through on phones, and so on. All I'd say is to reach out to Chris Waters - he's our club SLO and he's fantastic. Click here for his email address.
The UK memberships are a bit of a strange one and I'd be interested to hear if there's been much of an uptake in them. Speaking on a personal level, they seem a little poorly thought out and not really that beneficial to supporters, though if we reach the play-off final it does mean those supporters who have signed up will get priority when it comes to securing tickets.
On your final point - I agree, it's great to see how invested our current owners are in every single aspect of the club. I think it's fantastic just how wrapped up in everything about Sunderland these blokes who run the club are - though it'll be interesting to see if things change at all should we fail to gain promotion, or if outside investment is found. There's a lot riding on Sunderland getting promoted and I think it's pretty clear just how badly they all want to see their hard work pay off.


New Delhi: The Congress in Bengal has opposed the support that the national leadership of the party provided to Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee who had sat on a dharna earlier this week to protest against the CBI's action against the Kolkata police chief.
Senior leader and former Pradesh Congress president of West Bengal, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had openly criticised Mamata Banerjee for protesting against the CBI action and "siding with the corrupt" who looted crores of money of the poor people in Bengal in the chit fund scam. Chowdhury's stand was in sharp contrast to that of Congress president Rahul Gandhi who sided with Mamata Banerjee on the issue.
All this comes at a time when the national leadership of the Congress is seeking a grand alliance in which they want Mamata Banerjee to be a part to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party, but according to Congress sources in Bengal, a large section of the Congress unit is opposed to this alliance and would be unhappy if such an arithmetic is worked out in Bengal.
The Sunday Guardian had also earlier reported that a majority of the Congress unit of Bengal does not want an alliance with the TMC in the state, and would rather join hands with the Left for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
A section of the Congress unit of Bengal is still sticking to this demand and has also communicated their stand to the national leadership in Delhi.
The keenness of the national leadership of the Congress to forge an alliance with the TMC was the reason why Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was removed as the PCC president of Bengal, as he was a vocal critic of Mamata Banerjee and Somen Mitra who is considered to be close to Mamata Banerjee. Mitra was brought in as the president of the Bengal unit of the Congress last year.
The High Command and the State unit at cross purposes, not for the first time. For Rahul, ANYTHING anti Modi is music to his ears, even if the consequence could hurt his own Congress party. So the Mamata dharna and her railing against the CBI, equated to Modi, was all to be encouraged. Raga is extremely myopic in his politics and has a very limited vision.


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SINGERS from Chester and Vale Royal are joining voices to create a Christmas touring choir.
Members of St Thomas of Canterbury Church choir, the Vale Royal Singers, A Handbag of Harmonies and Chester Mystery Plays are all taking part in Theatre in the Quarter's Christmas production Silent Night.
Youngsters from Bishops' Bluecoat CE High School are also singing in the play when it tours to their school next Tuesday, December 2.
Silent Night is written by Helen Newall with music by Matt Baker and commemorates the Christmas truce in the trenches during the First World War.
The touring choir will sing First World War favourites such as Pack Up Your Troubles as well as the carol Silent Night, which was sung by British and German troops stationed along the Western Front during Christmas 1914 when they ceased hostilities for Christmas.
They also sing Matt's It'll All Be Over By Christmas, which he describes as an overly optimistic song echoing the näive spirit of British people in 1914 before the true horrors of the war ensued.
Silent Night opens tonight at St Thomas of Canterbury Church at 7.30pm and tours Chester and Cheshire until Sunday, December 14.


A value model shows which commercial transactions are done to satisfy a consumer need, but does not show in which order they occur nor what detailed actions must be performed to realize the transactions. The transactions in a value model are commercial, and show only that money, property rights and the rights to a service change hand. It does not show how this happens. Coordination process design is the design of processes by which companies realize these transfers.
For example, in the following business model, shops must hand over a product to a logistics provider; the logistics provider carries the product in a truck; the customer takes the product and puts it somewhere.
The first thing to do when designing a coordination process is to analyze the flow of physical possession of goods. For example, to get the product to the customer, it must be collected from the shop by the logistics provider, who loads it in a truck, may store it at some place, and finally physically transport it to the customer's location. The customer must take the product from the logistics provider and put it at the place where they desire it. These physical processes are not shown in the value model, but they can be shown in a process model as we will illustrate in a moment.
Analyzing the physical activities needed to realize a commercial transaction is closely related to analyzing the capabilities of a technology. The technology choice page gives more examples.In general we should realize that all technology is physical and requires physical activities of its users. Even smartphones, tablets and virtual reality sets are physical. The user must pick them up, carry them around, swipe a screen, tap a screen, and perform other physical activities that may be relevant to include in a process model.
Once we have identified the physical activities, including the physical flow of goods necessary to realize a commercial transaction, we must evaluate our trust assumptions about the actors in the model.
For example a seller who distrusts a buyer will first ask to be paid before he delivers a product, but a buyer who distrusts a seller will first ask for the product before he pays for it. If both parties distrust each other, they must hire the services of a trusted third party, who can guarantee that the buyer will pay, and an insurance company, who can reimburse the buyer's losses if the product is not delivered. These third parties must then be added to the value network, and tir actions must be included in the process design.
Making trust assumptions is part of risk assessment and we here see that it is also crucial in process design.
For the above value model, we assume that the shop distrusts the logistics provider but the logistics provider trusts the shop. The following BPMN diagram shows a possible coordination process for the transactions of the business model. It ignores internal activities performed by the actors, such as financial administration. And just as the business model above, it assumes the simplest possible payment technology, namely payment in cash by paper money.
The coordination process model shows that the product is not delivered to the customer by the shop but by the logistics provider. It also shows that the logistics provider is not paid before the product is delivered, and that the logistics provider receives evidence of delivery in the form of a reception confirmation by the buyer.
In general, the design of a coordination process across the actors of a value network proceeds by defining one resource pool for each actor in the model, and asking what physical activities must be performed by the actors to perform the transactions. The ordering of these activities partly depends on trust relations among actors. If necessary, trusted third parties can be included in the value model to break a deadlock created by mutual mistrust.


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By Our Reporter On Dec 21, 2021
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has entered into a joint capacity building collaboration with the International Centre for Migration and Policy Development (ICMPD) in building and sustaining quality workforce
The training, tagged "Modernising Nigeria Immigration Service's Workforce (MoNIS)", is one of the capacity development funding interventions by the Danish Government.
The programme is to support the service in its efforts to modernise its human resource management system and improve personnel efficiency and quality of service delivery.
At the event, the Acting Comptroller General, NIS, Isah Jere Idris, stated that the Service has continued to demonstrate huge commitment to capacity building of the workforce for enhanced productivity and workplace harmony.
He noted that the service was aligning its training and career development activities into a clear career path framework for improved efficiency as well as promote gender mainstreaming.
He said: "This is where the interventions from agencies such as ICMPD remain very important to the service.
"Some of the fundamental topics of our time in both public and private work environments are the issues of career progression and gender equality. This he said is largely because the changing realities of our society have made these subjects increasingly crucial to the motivation of employees as well as equal treatment and opportunities for the female folk."
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In his keynote address, the Minister of Interior Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola described the Project as an excellent initiative stressing that capacity building is the heart and soul of every organisation.
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Q: Unable to update binded datagridview I am having trouble updating data back to mssql, if I query using the Case When, it would save back blank data instead the entered data. However normal query such as select * from table would not have any problem.
I have binded my datagridview and updating back to database with
 Dim adap As New SqlDataAdapter
 Dim cmdbl As New SqlCommandBuilder(adap)
 adap.Update(dt)

My table structure is as follow

ID - int
CarType - nvarchar(50)

SQL Query

SELECT ID,CASE WHEN CARTYPE = 'TRUCK' THEN 'TRUCK1' ELSE CARTYPE END
  CARTYPE FROM CARTABLE

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Q: why does this if statement in mysql query always return null? Why does the following code, always return NULL ?
Query
SELECT if(sum(amount)=NULL,0,sum(amount)) as amount
FROM item_details
WHERE order_id = 1390;

A: Your statement should only return NULL when the value is NULL.  The condition sum(amount) = NULL will always return "unknown", which is treated as "false".  Hence, only the else part is returned and the if is not really doing anything.
You probably intend sum(amount) is null.
As mentioned in another answer, coalesce() is a better solution.  The correct form is:
select coalesce(sum(amount), 0)
from item_details
where order_id = 1390;

If you do this:
select sum(coalesce(amount, 0))
from item_details
where order_id = 1390;

You will still get NULL when there is no match.

A: Comparing with NULL in mysql gives NULL. Please use sum(amount) IS NULL or sum(amount) IS NOT NULL instead.
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/working-with-null.html

A: try changing to
sum( coalesce( amount, 0 )) as amount

A: Try something like this:
SELECT if((sum(amount))=NULL,0,sum(amount)) as amount
FROM item_details
WHERE order_id = 1390;

A: SELECT if(sum(amount)=NULL,0,sum( coalesce( amount, 0 ))
FROM item_details
WHERE order_id = 1390;

A: Is that the query you're looking for?
SELECT IFNULL(SUM(I.amount),0) as amount
FROM item_details I
WHERE I.order_id = 1390
GROUP BY I.order_id

I use IFNULL and a GROUP BY clause in order to get the expected result.
Hope this will help you

A: NULL is not equals to any value and not equals to NULL.
NULL means: the value is not set -> unknown value. You can not compare NULL to anything with normal comparsion operators (=, <, >, etc), it has no value.
SUM(Amount) = NULL is always UNKNOWN. UNKONWN is stated as FALSE in comparsions.
You can handle NULL values via its related functions and comparsion operators such as COALESCE(expr1, expr2, ..., exprN), IS NULL, etc.
See MySQL documentation - Working with NULL Values for more info.
You should change the if(sum(amount)=NULL,0,sum(amount)) expression to COALESCE(SUM(amount), 0) to achive your goal.
COALESCE() returns the first not-null expression.


After four years of working in weddings, I have come to a conclusion about favors: if you opt to have them, they should be an edible treat. Whether it be an elaborate candy station or a simple package of mints, a little something to be enjoyed now or later is much more practical than, you know, another tchotchke! If you're a borderline hoarder like myself, you feel guilty tossing away a personalized votive candle or tiny photo frame from a friend's celebration. While I know this sounds more like a personal problem that could land me on the hit A&E tv show, I assure you that I'm simply making a case for practical wedding favors!
Here is a simple package of mints. Wrap them in scrapbook paper with cute tags and viola! Instant favors. Lifesavers in a tux, if you will.
And here is an elaborate candy station a bride had displayed at Heather's Glen. Favors for here or to go- each guest chooses their own medley!


There are many situations that require a person to wire money or conduct a wire transfer. Wire transfers are used to make business transactions, purchase homes and pay off debts. The process is not as complicated as you may think, provided you are prepared with the right information.
In a report by Liz Pulliam Weston for MSN Money, one of five retirees will have to live solely off of their Social Security checks. As such, managing the expenses of living can be challenging, particularly if safety and economics are you concern. However, collecting Social Security does not mean that you have to live uncomfortably. There are places in the United States where you can live safely and affordably off of your monthly Social Security checks. You also have the option of moving out of the country.


Dry skin on feet is very common and many people experience it on their heels, under their toes or on the side of their feet. Although for most people it is not a serious medical condition, it can be for some such as seniors, diabetics, or people with blood problems. For many people dry skin can be embarrassing or uncomfortable.
There are many ways you can treat your dry skin at home. For example, the easiest way is to moisturize daily. Use a specialized foot cream, the best is one with urea, and apply to the whole foot except in between your toes. You can do it over night and wear socks for a speedier treatment. Also, if you are not diabetic, get a pumice stone...NOT A FOOT RAZOR, and softly rub the areas with dry skin while you are in the shower or your feet are wet. In addition, proper shoe wear can help to prevent added pressure to the feet...make sure they fit well.
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The exterior doors of your home can add to its curb appeal. They also give you a chance to show your personality and give your home a boost. They are the perfect place to add a pop of color that will look great all year round. However, you should choose the color you use carefully because a wrong color choice can be a disaster, but the right color choice for exterior doors in Portland, OR can really transform your home into something beautiful.
Before you even start to look at different color options, you really need to know what look you want. Different colors in combinations with different styles of architecture can create various looks. In addition, if you find a great color, you could even use it to add pizzazz to each Portland window, too. It is important that you understand what you want so you can choose the right color the first time.
There are some colors that are starting to become more neutral because they have been used a lot. Red, for example, is a classic color choice. It is bold without being overbearing or too kooky. It has a refined sense that makes it classy and regal. Black is another common color choice that blends nicely and creates a stately image.
You can really use any color you want, so consider bright colors that may be way out of the norm. Yellows and oranges can really brighten up a home and create an interesting entrance. Bright blues, like turquoise, and bold greens, like lime, both work to create a nice centerpiece color for exterior doors in Portland, OR.
If you want to use color but do not want it to be too overwhelming, then you might want to consider pastels. These soft colors can be anything from a light blush to a bolder hue, but they are not as attention grabbing as their full color counterparts, which makes them ideal if you desire color without the brightness.
Choosing what color to paint your exterior doors in Portland, OR, may take a little time. That is okay, though, because you want to be sure that you are choosing a color that works for your tastes and your homes style.


RepRapWorld wants to wish all Olympic athletes the best performance of their lives in Rio! May the odds be forever in their... er.. wrong event.
Anyway, we can't just let an event like this pass by without joining in with our own Olympic-level contribution!


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If you select labs in Swahili, the descriptions on this website will still be displayed in English. However, when you include the lab in an ILS and change the language setting of the ILS to Swahili, the lab will be displayed in Swahili within the ILS.
Build An Atom
Build an atom out of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and see how the element, charge, and mass change. Then play a game to test your ideas!
Blast a car out of a cannon, and challenge yourself to hit a target! Learn about projectile motion by firing various objects. Set parameters such as angle, initial speed, and mass. Explore vector representations, and add air resistance to investigate the factors that influence drag.
Gravity Force Labs
There are two similar labs that you can see if you create a space, feel free to choose which one to use. Please note that while the preview shows you only one, the screenshots present both labs.
Pendulum Lab
Play with one or two pendulums and discover how the period of a simple pendulum depends on the length of the string, the mass of the pendulum bob, the strength of gravity, and the amplitude of the swing. Observe the energy in the system in real-time, and vary the amount of friction.
Ph Scale: Basics
Test the pH of things like coffee, spit, and soap to determine whether each is acidic, basic, or neutral. Visualize the relative number of hydroxide ions and hydronium ions in solution. Switch between logarithmic and linear scales.
Molecules And Light
Do you ever wonder how a greenhouse gas affects the climate, or why the ozone layer is important? Use the sim to explore how light interacts with molecules in our atmosphere.
Acid-Base Solutions
How do strong and weak acids differ? Use lab tools on your computer to find out! Dip the paper or the probe into solution to measure the pH, or put in the electrodes to measure the conductivity. Then see how concentration and strength affect pH.
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Create your own sandwich and then see how many sandwiches you can make with different amounts of ingredients. Do the same with chemical reactions. See how many products you can make with different amounts of reactants. The primary aims of the lab are:
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1993 Cobra Style Wheel, Passenger Side, 4-Lug, 17" x 8-1/2", Silver for 1979-1993 Mustang.
Will enhance any 1979-1993 Mustang while giving it that Cobra look. Painted silver to match any exterior color. A brushed metal center cap is included.


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Q: Can you disable tabs in SemanticUI? It's possible disable a tab on semantic-ui Tab

A: Changing
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to
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appears to do the trick.

A: If anyone is trying to disable tab with Semantic UI React using panes, this can be done by wrapping menuItem inside <Menu.Item/>.
const panes = [
  {
    menuItem: "Menu 1", // <-- a string
    render: () => (
      <Tab.Pane attached={false}>
        <Stuff1/>
      </Tab.Pane>
    ),
  },
  {
    menuItem: <Menu.Item disabled>Menu 2</Menu.Item>, // <-- a menu item
    render: () => (
      <Tab.Pane attached={false}>
        <Stuff2/>
      </Tab.Pane>
    ),
  },
];

return (
  <Tab
    fluid
    menu={{ secondary: true, pointing: true, widths: panes.length }}
    panes={panes}
  />
);


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Advocating to Protect Suisun Marsh from Duck Club Waste
Baykeeper Update
San Francisco Bay's Suisun Marsh is one of the largest marshes on the West Coast, providing rich habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife—including river otters like the one pictured here.
Suisun Marsh also hosts over 100 wetlands that are privately owned by duck hunting clubs. San Francisco Baykeeper recently advocated for stronger controls on polluted discharges from duck club wetlands to protect the Bay and local wildlife.
At least twice a year, duck clubs artificially inundate their wetlands to attract waterfowl. At the end of duck hunting season, the clubs flush the stagnant water into Suisun Marsh and its inlets and sloughs.
The discharged water contains high concentrations of bird waste and other organic matter, which depletes dissolved oxygen (the amount of oxygen molecules present in the water). Fish and other aquatic animals need oxygenated water in order to breathe.
The release of large volumes of oxygen-depleted water into Suisun Marsh from duck club wetlands can trigger a precipitous drop in dissolved oxygen in the receiving marsh. These oxygen drops can last for hours or days. When dissolved oxygen levels drop suddenly or last for an extended period of time, fish and fish larvae perish. Fish kills have already been reported in the sloughs of Suisun Marsh following these duck club discharges.
Low oxygen levels can also inhibit the growth of otherwise healthy fish. In addition, endangered salmon migrating through Suisun Marsh in the winter season have greater dissolved oxygen needs than other species.
Another concern is methylmercury, a toxic heavy metal that can hurt aquatic life and travel up the food chain to humans. Privately owned wetlands are a major contributor of methylmercury in the surrounding waters.
Water quality regulators recently reviewed pollution control requirements for discharges into Suisun Marsh. Baykeeper submitted technical comments advocating for stronger controls on, and monitoring of, the depletion of dissolved oxygen. We also urged regional and state regulators to set testing requirements for methylmercury.
Stronger pollution monitoring of duck club discharges is needed for the health of fish, as well as the wildlife that depend on fish as a food source. Suisun Marsh is an important part of the San Francisco Bay ecosystem, and Baykeeper will continue to work to defend it from harmful influxes of oxygen-depleted and mercury-contaminated water.
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