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International journal of Military Affairs
The Effect of MILITARY Academy's Writing Course for Military Cadets' Writing Proficiency
This study examined the effects of a military academy's writing education program on the cadets' development of short- and long-term writing performance with topics of military document. It intends to prove whether intensive writing course participants demonstrate higher grades at the end of a semester compared to non-participants. As academic writing is one of the most important objectives of college education, many universities and colleges offer short- and long-term writing courses for their students. Some of the courses are required, not optional, then the students need to participate in the intensive or developmental course to fulfill the writing assignments. Military officers have to write a daily report, drill & training plan, personnel management report, and many other military documents in their daily routine. They, for their duties, need more than intermediate level of writing proficiency for their long-term career development. Most of the military academies, therefore, offer writing courses in their regular curriculum to satisfy the cadets' educational need. Korea Army Academy at Yeong-choen(KAAY) educates and trains cadets as commissioned officers for Republic Korea Army (ROKA) who are fully equipped with competencies as commanding officers and staffs. Military cadets of KAAY, however, are not provided with writing courses in their regular curriculum although they need more than intermediate-level writing proficiency. For the purpose of this study, 23 participants of the writing program were employed as treatment group and another 23 non-participants were employed as control group. Two research questions guided the study: First, do the military cadets who participate in a military academy's intensive writing course differ from non-participants in regard to writing test score? Second, is there a difference between cumulative grade point average for participants of the intensive writing course and non-participants? The independent variable of the study was defined as participation in the extra-curricular writing course. Participants were those cadets who fully completed the writing course for two months. Non-participants were those cadets who tested into the pretest writing assignment of military resume of less than 3 pages while participants and the non-participants were assigned posttest of writing a document of inauguration remark as a platoon leader. The first dependent variable was the grade of the diagnostic test on both treatment and control groups and the second dependent variable was the grade of the posttest. A t test was conducted to compare the mean pretest writing scores of both treatment and control groups. No significant difference was found be-tween treatment group(M = 61.31, SD = 10.53) and control group(M =62.07, SD = 9.86), t(df=62) = -1.03, p = .46. The results of the t test proved the equivalence of the both groups in the regard of writing proficiency. A covariance test of posttest score of writing was conducted to investigate whether a significant difference existed between the mean writing grades of posttest showed a significant difference. The treatment group(M = 73.85, SD = 12.08) demonstrated a higher mean writing grade on posttest(inauguration remark) than the control group(M = 65.29, SD = 11.04), F(1, 54) = 2.23, p = .03 with the covariate of pretest score.
Keyword:Military Cadets, Writing Education Program, Writing Proficiency, Analysis of Variance, Program Evaluation
Study on Legal and Institutional Measures for the Strengthening of DEFENSE SPACE POWER
Purpose: In preparation for the great security threats surrounding the Korean Peninsula, it is urgent to establish defense space capabilities to acquire prior information and secure precise response capabilities. It is also urgently necessary to establish a military utilization plan for the Korean-style independent navigation satellite, which is reflected in the mid-to-long-term national space development plan. Method: This study used the following research method. First, I predicted the importance of space in de-fense and the aspect of space war. In addition, it analyzed the trend of strengthening the defense space of countries around the world and derived implications for strengthening Korea's defense space. Based on this, the revision of the law and the improvement of the system were proposed to strengthen Korea's defense space. Results: Revision of Laws and Regulations for Strengthening National Defense Space. The amendment of the Space Development Promotion Act should be made as soon as possible. It is to establish a legal basis for the military to pursue space development on its own. The first option is to enact a law to strengthen the defense space force(special law). The second plan is to revise the current 'Space Development Promotion Act', add and strengthen security-related clauses. Korea's Defense Space Strategy Development Direction is to strengthen cooperation with advanced countries including the United States for space security, effectively responding to space threats and space risks, and strengthening civil-military space cooperation. Conclusion: While first pushing for the enactment of a special law through the legislation of lawmakers, it will be appropriate to insert and revise provisions related to defense space in the current laws(such as the Space Development Promotion Act, the Defense Business Act, the Armed Forces Organization Act, the Aerospace Industry Promotion Act, etc.). It is necessary to give the defense minister full authority on issues related to defense space, and on the other hand, it is reasonable to carry out legislative activities in a way that does not go against the cause of "peaceful use" of the international community. In addition, efforts should be made to expand systems and organizations to strengthen the defense space and train experts.
Keyword:Defense Space Power, Space Capabilities, Space Development Promotion Act, Space Law, Defense Space Strategy
A Study on the Economical Design of Protection Facilities through EXPLOSION TEST and Simulation
Purpose: In this study, the possibility of economical design of a protective structure was presented based on explosion test data and computer simulation results on the safety of both a building and human bodies for the combat training building. Method: A training facility was built for soldiers to experience the vibration, pressure, and noise generated inside the building due to the explosion of the TNT. In the explosion proof test, 9lb of TNT, equivalent to the weight of a 4.2-inch mortar shell, was detonated in four places around the building, including the roof of the training building, the door, and the outside of the wall to determine the damage. Vibration, pressure and noise transmitted into the building were measured. After the explosion test, the damage to the building was examined through a rebound hardness test and visual inspection, and the impact on the human body was estimated by measuring the pressure at three spots inside the building. Afterwards, computer modeling and simulation was performed using High Explosion Damage & Injury Assessment Model(HExDAM) and simulation results were compared with explosion test measurements. Results: As a result of inspecting the structural damage of the building, there was no significant displacement of the structure and it was determined that there was no problem in using the building. The compressive strength of concrete was observed through Schmidt hammer, it showed 96% of the strength compared to the design strength(30MPa). The pressure inside the building was measured in the range between 0.063 and 0.488 kPa, which is a very small value that is harmless to the human body. According to computer simulation, the internal pressure increased as the wall thickness decreased. However, even if the wall thickness was reduced, the pressure delivered to the inside did not increase significantly, and it was still found to be harmless to the human body. Conclusion: Through the explosion test, it was confirmed that the structure and personnel inside the training building for combat field experience were safe enough against the explosive power of a 4.2-inch mortar shell. Computer simulations showed that there is room for reducing the thickness of the wall of the building, and the necessity of economical design was suggested by using computer simulation for designing protection facilities and military facilities.
Keyword:Blast Effects, Explosion Test, Reinforced Concrete Building, HExDAM, Modeling & Simulation
Debate on the Correlation Between TERRORISM and Religion: Focusing on Salafi Jihadist
Purpose: The purpose of this study is, first, to organize the debate on the reductionism of the concept of limiting terrorism to non-state organizations. Second, we analyze the characteristics of culturally motivated terrorism. Third, we study the discourse on the ideological fiction and violence of Islam's Salafism. Method: In the concept of terrorism by institutions or scholars studying terrorism, they point out errors limiting the actors to non-state organizations, explain religious terrorism and political and social contexts, and try literature research on logic and strategies that justify terrorism by interpreting Salafism as aggressive content. Results: The reason why the actors who commit terrorism are limited to non-state organizations is because they are limited to the interests of specific countries or organizations. Historical examples of attempts at terrorism by the state are sufficiently accumulated in other studies. The reason for the occurrence of religious terrorism is not simply to realize a society where religious ideology is realized, but social discrimination and contradictions combine with religious ideology, resulting in terrorism. From this point of view, Salafist terrorism can also be interpreted. Conclusion: Since the late 20th century, numerous terrorism has occurred mainly in Islamic society. Domestic and international disputes and system instability can provide an excuse for attacks on dissatisfied forces at any time, and incidents in which an unspecified number of people are attacked by groups armed with the name of religion will not be cut off. As so far, political oppression and military response alone are difficult to solve, so high-level complex strategies such as social reform and growth of anti-terrorism groups must be sought.
Keyword:Non-State Organizations, Jihad, Salafism, Terrorism, Religious Obligations
The Influencing Factors on SUDAN'S DISPUTE Settlement and Its transition to the Democratic System
Purpose: In the case of a conflict that today destabilizes a country's system such as a complex civil war, it is quite difficult to resolve it on its own. If disputes are not any more internal problems and threaten international security, efforts by the international community cannot help but be made. The purpose of this study is to analyze how the resolution of disputes in a country and the transition of democratic systems can be achieved through multilateral cooperation among various actors in the international community. Method: To this end, the situation of Darfur in Sudan will be selected as a case study. First, the fac-tors that influenced the resolution of conflict faced by Sudan and the transition of the democratic system will be divided into internal and external factors, then I look at how these factors worked and what the correlation between them is. Results: The two internal factors, the demand for democracy by civil society, which used the coup as an opportunity for change, and the resolution of disputes by the transitional government and the transition to a democratic system, had positive impacts on Sudan. The external factor pushed by the U.S. has affected the will of the interim government for the transition to the democratic system. Efforts by the international community, including the United Nations, served as a positive external factor, too. The creation of a peace-building mission in response to the Sudanese government's willingness to resolve the problem has served as a practical external factor of the international community. Conclusion: Intra-state conflict is not easy to be settled by the country's single will. Therefore the Sudan case has meaningful implications to us on how that state and the international community will have to seek more inclusive efforts.
Keyword:Multilateral Cooperation, Sudan Transitional Military Council(TMC), African Union-UN Hybrid Operations in Darfur(UNAMID), UN Integrated Transitional Mission in Sudan(UNITAMS), Peacekeeping Operations(PKO)
A Study for the Development of a New Concept of Reserve Forces as a Total Force in the ROK MILITARY
Purpose: This study is to reveal the limitations of the existing concept and recognition of the reserve force by analyzing the actual situation and policy of the reserve force. In addition, by establishing a new concept of the reserve forces based on the total force, and suggesting the direction for the modernization and force integration of mobilization-oriented units, it is intended to contribute to the expansion of national security in the future. Method: The research method is to conduct a single case study that provides a framework for understanding and interpretation in decision-making and execution of the reserve force reinforcement policy. An interpretive case study will be conducted to analyze the process of forming the total force of the United States(US), focusing on the case itself rather than the theory. Also, for a qualitative study through archival research, reports from the US Department of Defense and Congress, historical data of the National Guard, research papers and publications published by the ROK Ministry of National Defense(MND) and Army, and domestic and foreign papers will be reviewed. Results: According to the total force policy of the 1970s, US viewed the reserve force as a companion force of the standing army and promoted the reinforcement of its forces. And the successful innovations in the structure, organization, and training of reserve forces by the Military National Defense(MND) and the Army of U.S. in the 1960s supported this policy. However, the strength and readiness of the Reserve Forces of ROK have not improved significantly compared to the past in terms of structure and organization, training system, and budget. Conclusion: The concept of a reserve forces should be extended from a combination of mobilized personnel and materials to a unit composed of them. First of all, efforts should be focused on improving the operational capability and effectiveness of the mobilization-oriented units among the reserve forces. So the concept of reserve forces should include all human and material resources mobilized for national security and mobilization-oriented units augmented in wartime.
Keyword:Reserve Forces, Total Force, Mobilization, Reserve Unit, ROK Army's Mobilization Force Command
A Study on the Development Plan of Rapid Acquisition System of the ROK ARMED Forces
Purpose: A rapid demonstration acquisition project has been underway since 2020 to compensate for the shortcomings of the current weapon acquisition system, which usually takes more than 10 years to acquire a single weapon system, and to quickly apply fourth industrial revolution technologies such as AI, drones, and unmanned technology to the defense sector. As it is applied first without institutional completeness, however, various problems are being exposed at the site. In this study, we would like to diagnose the causes of these problems and suggest solutions. Method: Quantitative research on rapid acquisition demonstration projects is limited due to the short history of implemented and policy-based systems, so qualitative research was conducted to improve the efficiency of the current rapid acquisition project. The causes of problems between the implementation of the system were analyzed, and through laws and regulations related to it and the examples from the U.S. military, a solution that could be accepted by the agencies involved in the rapid acquisition demonstration project was presented. Results: To mitigate the responsibility of organizations and personnel implementing the rapid demonstration acquisition project on-site and to boldly implement the project, a solution was presented to ensure necessary conditions. The burden on quality assurance and loss & damage of equipment was reduced and the property registration process of equipment under test operation without property registration was presented. It was also proposed to promote rapid research and development by breaking away from the purchase of current commercial products to ensure the completeness of the rapid acquisition demonstration system. Conclusion: The rapid demonstration acquisition project is to first test-use commercial products applied with new technologies and quickly introduce them to the military through formal decisions if they can be used militarily. As we have taken the first step through a lot of research and discussion, we hope that the system will be supplemented and implemented boldly and challengingly to meet the original purpose and establish it as a viable and sustainable formal weapon system acquisition procedure.
Keyword:Rapid Demonstration Acquisition Project, Weapon System Acquisition Procedure, Defense R&D, Force Integration, Defense Budget
The Impact of Population Dead Cross Phenomenon on the SECURITY of the Korean Peninsula
Purpose: This article examines the potential impacts on the security of the Korean Peninsula(KORPEN) due to the slumping defense workforce in the depopulation and aging era and suggests the impact of the Population Dead Cross Phenomenon(PDCP) to be a considerable factor for the future direction of the ROK-U.S. combined defense system. Method: As a research method, the framework of analysis is to examine the impact of the PDCP and the DPRK military threats on the security of the KORPEN then recommend the future direction for improving the alliance relations in the era of Operational Control Transition(OPCON-T). Due to the limitations and characteristics of this research, this study focused on literature research, official documents from the Republic of Korea(ROK) government and the Ministry of National Defense(MND), academic and dissertations, forums, and seminars related to the demographic and national security studies. Results: The Republic of Korea is the most rapidly advancing country globally, with a low-birth rate and hyper-aging society. The PDCP in the ROK society is a serious security concern to its conscription-based system. Onlookers expect the low fertility rate to shake the national defense policy of the conscription system by causing a decrease in the working-age population and a mission-critical decrease in the available national defense workforce. The continued reduction of the ROK defense manpower may raise questions about how to effectively command the future combined defense forces after OPCON-T. Conclusion: In a broader sense, the decline of the ROK population due to the PDCP is a social problem that desperately needs an essential solution. This social problem is also a reflection point for the ROK and the U.S. defense and national authorities, developing the future direction for the ROK-U.S. combined defense system. If the chronic diseases of the PDCP are ignored, it will directly threaten the security of the KORPEN. The ROK and the U.S. should consider multifaceted factors from various angles and prepare for binational decision space to prepare for the realpolitik in shaping the future landscape of the ironclad ROK-U.S. military alliance.
Keyword:Population Dead Cross Phenomenon, Future ROK-U.S. Combined Defense System, ROK-U.S. Military Alliance, ROK Conscription System, Operational Control-Transition
Increasing the SPACE SECURITY Power and Its Challenges for the Republic of Korea Air Force in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Purpose: The main purpose of this article is to explore aerospace power development strategies promoted by the Republic of Korea Air Force(ROKAF), and to examine the necessity and tasks of strengthening space power, focusing on the main content of Air Force Quantum 5.0, an innovative task for ROKAF from the perspective of smart national defense innovation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution(4IR) era. The main contents of the 4IR and the concept of space power dealt with in Air Force Quantum 5.0 were set as the scope of research. Method: For better analysis, as part of case studies, the article is to analyze literature with a focus on research analysis materials regarding the concept of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, policy reports on Air Force Quantum 5.0 promoted by the ROKAF, and academic papers. Results: It is required for the ROKAF to establish an advanced power system for aerospace operations in response to future warfare, such as securing key leading technologies for weapon systems using 4IR technologies, identifying military capabilities and core forces, reflecting them in the future force integration, and promoting civil-military R&D cooperation systems. It also needs to establish a space command and take the lead in the future joint battlefield area in order to establish itself as a space powerhouse like the surrounding powers, including the United States and China. Conclusion: This article concluded that in order for the ROKAF to further respond to uncertain security threats, consider work innovation and combat power enhancement, overcome increasing challenge factors such as the deepening shortages of military service resources, and adapt to the future battle field environment, advanced 4IR technologies should be applied in all branches of the air force to ensure the military remains sophisticated and intelligent, and to speed up the promotion of high-efficient aerospace operation systems and defense operation environment.
Keyword:Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Defense Innovation, Space Security, Aerospace Power, Air Force Quantum 5.0
Prospects for NEW WARS in the 21st Century
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to carry out an analysis of the main presentations, ideas and classifications of the new wars that have occurred during these first years of the 21st century, and what will be the nature, type and / or classification of the warlike conflagrations that they will have to happen in the coming years of this century, these conflicts are a sample of the level of evolution of political, strategic, economic, military, diplomatic and cultural thought in society. Method: This converges three research methods: 1)Qualitative research focusing on the research process 2)Literature research according to the characteristics of the purpose 3)Technical research on the level of knowledge achieved. It is a qualitative study that analyzes the way war progresses and the evolution of political-strategic thinking, and this approach allows us to visualize the future of warfare in the 21st century and how it will be used. Results: Humanity faces a revolution in strategic thinking, characterized by military actions that are displaced from their main and directing role in the course of the war, giving rise to different types of warfare planned with the common denominator of using integrated attacks, aimed at exploiting different sources of vulnerabilities, facilitating the exploitation of more and more non-military measures, including economic reprisals, propaganda, political subversion and the use of the media of social communication and mainly cyberspace, this being a real new form of warfare. Conclusion: The new wars of the 21st century are being presented with new multi-causal characteristics(violent, interactive nature and ideological foundation), another characteristic of these multidimensional conflicts is their way of waging war, the participation of new non-state actors, non-military third parties but with interests and active participation in war actions, facilitating the use of asymmetries, a mixture of all the old characteristics, imply new terms such as hybrid and fifth generation wars.
Keyword:Map of Violence, War, Asymmetric, Hybrid, Unrestricted
An Analysis and Study on the Win-Lose Factors of Major BATTLE Cases of the First Chechen War
Purpose: This study aims to analyze the wins and losses of the war through major battles of the First Chechen War and find implications for understanding the continuously evolving modern warfare (conflict) and establishing readiness for it. From the results of the win-loss analysis of the various battles, we want to learn how the weak against the strong should prepare for the battle. In addition, based on the understanding of how to conduct combat under the division level and the results, we would like to gain implications in establishing the direction of education and training for the Korean military. Method: The main battle of the First Chechen War was analyzed to derive a lesson about the war. To this end, the battle of Gudermes, Bamut, and Yarshymardy, which were the fiercest battles of the Chechen War, was selected to analyze the victory and defeat in terms of combat history. The Battle of Gudermes and the Battle of Bamut were analyzed from the perspective of Russia, while the Battle of Yarshymardy was analyzed from the perspective of Chechen to draw lessons. Results: Russia failed to lead to victory and ended in a cease-fire despite the large deployment of troops and equip-ment in the First Chechen War. They suffered from lack of preparation for the war, soldiers' posture in battle, and lack of tactics, hurting their pride as a powerful nation. On the other hand, Chechen forces fought a decisive battle to build their own independent nation despite the difficulties and tried to overcome the inferiority of their forces. The Chechen military's decisive battle caused a lot of damage against the Russian army and eventually resulted in a ceasefire. Conclusion: The main battles of the First Chechen War shows what the consequences will be if pursued without preparation only based on the logic of politics and power. And it also shows how an underdog can lead an unfavorable situation to its advantage. The security situation on the Korean Peninsula is that South Korea confronts North Korea and is surrounded by major powers. In this situation, we can look back on our reality and get the practical implications necessary to prepare for the changing modern warfare and the future battlefield.
Keyword:First Chechen War, Winning and Losing Factors, War History, Chechen Military, Russian Military


I had fallen head over heels with Japan and coming straight over to Seoul, it was a change and took a bit of adjusting. Japan was such a high and hard to measure up to but I soon discovered Seoul has it's own beauty and charm. So after 6 days in Seoul, Hang and I had a good time, we shopped, ate, partied and picked up a few Korean phrases :) If you're planning a trip to the land of Kpop and Kbbq's or interested to see what we got to, here are some highlights from our trip!
Seoul has amazing history and it was interesting to explore their ancient palaces including Changdeokgung Palace, which is an UNESCO World heritage site. We explored on a Tuesday and it was surprisingly quiet (FYI closed on Mondays) there's a small entrance fee and you're free to wonder the Royal Palace grounds. I loved seeing all the old buildings and imagining how it must of been like way back when to live and rule here! It was also cute seeing girls dressed up in traditional Korean dress, the hanbok. There's also a secret garden tour, which you sign up for if you fancy seeing more of the pretty grounds.
For a calm reprise from the hustle and bustle of Seoul, we took a stroll along Cheonggyechon stream, it runs through the city in the under path and is a really nice and pretty walk. You can sit on the path or there are seats along the way to take a break and relax from a day of sightseeing.
There's lots of places to shop in Seoul but one of my favourite areas was Sinsa. What I like about it is the mix of cute cafes and independent boutique shops, so different to the large shopping malls and designer shops. This area also have some pretty funky shops, check out the Dr Jart showroom below - an inflatable elephant just chilling there! If you love sunglasses, the Gentle Monster flagship store is here as well and it's pretty epic. I was so tempted to pick up a pair of shades but resisted!
Another must see palace is the Gyeongbokgung Palace, which is really easy to get to by metro. I made the silly mistake of not checking the opening times so we went on Tuesday and it was closed! So make a note it's closed on this day. When we did visit again it was super busy, so many tour groups, school trips etc but it was still a majestic sight to see. I love wondering around the palace and the lake pavilion, it was so grand and magical. We also managed to see the changing of the guards, which was really interesting to watch them in action.
In Gangham there is a wonderful Buddhist Temple and it was so calm and peaceful. I'm not sure if there was a lantern festival but when we went the temple was adored with these super pretty lanterns. It was lovely to explore the temple and there are gardens and ground tucked around the back. Gangham is such a modern area and it was cool to see the temple amongst the skyscrapers!
To see Seoul from above, take the cable car up to Seoul Tower. We decided to go around dusk when the sun was setting and the views were beautiful. The cable car is quite compact but it's such a fun way to see Seoul as you're going up! You can also take a hike up to the tower if you feel up for the long walk! Once you arrive at the top of the hill, there's a area where people add love locks on the railings, they looked really cute and colourful. We didn't actually go up the Seoul Tower but decided to explore the plaza, which is lively with interactive screens, outdoor decking area and restaurants.
It goes without saying Seoul is the place for Korean beauty and skincare. If you're a fellow K-Beauty lover, you'll be spoilt for choice for all the beauty brands on offer in Myeong-Dong. I would recommend visiting Aland and Olive Young, which is like Sephora. There are so many beauty shops lined up along the main street, bring your shopping list and alot of the stores hand out free samples if you pop in. I've got a more in depth post on what beauty products I brought in Seoul, if you fancy a read.
Whenever I'm travelling I love going on Instagram and searching for places to see and go, that's how I came across the Stylenanda Pink Hotel. I said to Hang we have to go here, it's all pink haha. Stylenanda is a Korean fashion and beauty store and their shop is so unique. it's designed like a hotel with different floors including a hanging bed, bath filled with flowers and the best part the rooftop cafe. You can access it when you buy a drink on the floor below, this was such a fun spot to chill out. Yes, it's very girly and Hang was out of place with all the girl taking selfies but still worth a visit!
Of course there are loads more to do in Seoul including visiting the old town of Insadong, Bukchon Hanok Village and the hip and young crowd in Hong Dae. I hope you enjoyed this post and seeing what we did and fun places to visit. Although I didn't love Seoul as much as Japan, it's still a great place to visit with so much style and character. If you're thinking of travelling to South Korea, I would highly recommend booking tours and day trips with Trazy. We used them for our Nami Island trip and it was such a great hassle free experience. Have you been to Seoul, what was your favourite experience?
What do you think of Seoul?


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The Men - Tomorrow's Hits - Albums - Reviews - Soundblab
The Men - Tomorrow's Hits
by D R Pautsch Rating:7 Release Date:2014-03-04 Label: Sacred Bones
Going back to the 80s for a moment, music was different. Not just because it had punk, new wave and the emergence of CDs. No, it was also a bit more diverse in the mainstream. Alongside the cutting-edge music you had music which could have been recorded 20 years earlier, real rock n'' stuff which was succesful in the charts.
Music is, of course, timeless. However, the charts are more fickle in our current times and the formula for success is now far more scientific and processed. The Men are here to confound these times. They are here to play how the hell they like and not conform or appeal to the mass market. That is a welcome thing.
Their last album, New Moon, was criticaly acclaimed and this leaves off where that one finished. This is rock music with guitars, piano, harmonica and brass. It is the sound of a band having a good time.
This has been done before and on 'Another Night' you are are reminded of The Hold Steady and how they gained success with a similar style. Its stomping brass and piano delivery sounds accomplished and the lyrics sound plaintive. 'Settle Me Down' starts like Tom Petty's 'Won't Back Down' with a keening guitar and supporting rhythm section. It breaks into a chorus which in other hands might be twee but here sounds totally in keeping.
'Pearly Gates', the lead single, reminds you that many people class The Men as punk. It's raucous, dirty and sounds like a frieght train coming towards you. The sound of a band at the end of a set in your local pub/bar just letting rip, it's glorious. 'The Dark Waltz', meanwhile, could be handed over as is to Neil Young and Crazy Horse. It's so reminiscent, you feel it almost infringes copyright.
If you remember your North American rock staples of Springsteen, Petty and Young then you will get the feel of this. It doesn't quite have the crossover single it needs so it probably won't break into the mainstream, and it isn't music made for these times but who cares? When music is as much fun as this, it's just a reminder that some people are out there to enjoy themselves and not make money.
Institute - Readjusting the Locks
By Tim Sentz
Skinny Lister - The Story Is...
By Bill Golembeski
The Men - Hated: 2008-2011
The Men announce 'Hated: 2008 - 2011' compilation
By Bob Coyne
Shaky Knees Festival - Atlanta - Day 3
By Mark Moody
The Men - Drift
By Jack Kiser
The Men - New Moon
The Men/Hookworms - The Brudenell Social Club

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Today we rented a tuktuk with some friends. We first went to see some geyser at a hot spring.
... and here is the view.
As we had been told there would be snacks up there, we asked for food and water. There wasn't anything to buy but a lady working for the temple gave us some water and some fruits !
And here is our 3rd target of the day: Wat Rong Khun, aka "The White Temple"
Did I mention how small one can feel here ?
After such a day, we deserved a treat: we found Swensen's ice cream !
The night bazaar. From there, it's a short walk to the food market.
Today, we go visit temples. Here is Wat Ming Meuang.
This is Hong Luang Saengkaew, located on the left of Phra Ubosot. Part of it is a museum.
... and even turtles !
And here is the stuppa: Phra Chedi.
And back to Swensen's !


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To create your own custom map where you can zoom to a specific location, please use the DNR's mapping application.
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Very few State Natural Areas have public facilities, but nearly all are open for a variety of recreational activities as indicated below. Generally, there are no picnic areas, restrooms, or other developments. Parking lots or designated parking areas are noted on individual SNA pages and maps. Trails, if present, are typically undesignated footpaths. If a developed trail is present, it will normally be noted on the SNA map and/or under the "Access" tab. A compass and topographic map or a GPS unit are useful tools for exploring larger, isolated SNAs.
The good majority of SNAs are isolated and have few or no facilities. Some SNAs have vehicle access lanes or parking lots, but their accessibility may vary depending on weather conditions. Parking lots and lanes are not plowed during winter. Hiking trails may be nonexistent or consist of undeveloped footpaths. A GPS unit or compass and detailed topographic map are useful tools for exploring larger SNAs.
Entrance fees: Excepting Parfrey's Glen, the Cambrian Outlook in the Dells of the Wisconsin River, SNAs within State Parks and some within State Forests, all other DNR-owned SNAs do not have any admission fee. For more information, see Wis. Admin. Code NR 45. For non-DNR-owned SNAs, we are unaware of any vehicle or admission fees. However, please contact the landowner for more information.
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Although a handful of sites allow activities like primitive camping (e.g. Lower Chippewa River on sand bars) or horseback riding (e.g. S. Kettle Moraine), the activities listed below are generally prohibited on DNR-owned SNAs.
Camping and campfires
Collecting of animals (other than legally harvested species), non-edible fungi, rocks, minerals, fossils, archaeological artifacts, soil, downed wood, or any other natural material, alive or dead. Collecting for scientific research requires a permit issued by the DNR
Collecting of plants including seeds, roots or other non-edible parts of herbaceous plants such as wildflowers or grasses
Drones: Flying-related activities, including the use of drones, hang-gliders and model airplanes, are prohibited. Permission may be issued by the SNA Program for the use of drones for educational or research purposes.
Vehicles, including bicycles, ATVs, aircraft, and snowmobiles except on trails and roadways designated for their use
For rules governing state-owned SNAs and other state lands, please consult Chapter NR 45 Wis. Admin. Code [exit DNR]
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Q: How to get unique device id in iOS I am working on iOS app for push notification feature i need to send unique device id of iOS device to server ,in android secure androd id getting for every device,is there any way to get unique device id of iOS.
I found some answers vendor id and ad id are they unique
code:
Secure.getString(getContext().getContentResolver(),Secure.ANDROID_ID);

A: For get UUID you can use this code
UIDevice *currentDevice = [UIDevice currentDevice];
NSString *deviceId = [[currentDevice identifierForVendor] UUIDString];

But for push notifications you need device token and it will create after user will accept permission and UIApplication delegate method will call
- (void)application:(UIApplication *)application didRegisterForRemoteNotificationsWithDeviceToken:(NSData *)deviceToken

A: There is no legal way to uniquely identify an iOS device. Period.
You can get only compromise solutions: IDFA, Vendor ID or APNS Device Token.
Every above-mentioned ID can change during the device lifecycle, thus they cannot be used as unique device identifiers.

A: for Step by step by Step Integration of APNS in your application , you can get the steps in here

iOS9 Apple says that Device Token might change each time your app is installed. So the best way is to reregister the Device token on each launch.

Step-1

There are two steps to register for push notifications. First, you must obtain the user's permission to show any kind of notification, after which you can register for remote notifications. If all goes well, the system will then provide you with a device token, which you can think of as an "address" to this device.
This method creates an instance of UIUserNotificationSettings and passes it to registerUserNotificationSettings(_:).
  UIUserNotificationSettings stores settings for the type of notification your app will use. For the UIUserNotificationTypes, you can use any combination of the following:

*

*.Badge allows the app to display a number on the corner of the app's icon.

*.Sound allows the app to play a sound.

*.Alert allows the app to display text.

The set of UIUserNotificationCategorys that you currently pass nil to allows you to specify different categories of notifications your app can handle. This becomes necessary when you want to implement actionable notifications, which you will use later

- (void)applicationDidFinishLaunching:(UIApplication *)app {
 // other setup tasks here....

// Register the supported interaction types.
UIUserNotificationType types = UIUserNotificationTypeBadge |
             UIUserNotificationTypeSound | UIUserNotificationTypeAlert;
UIUserNotificationSettings *mySettings =
            [UIUserNotificationSettings settingsForTypes:types categories:nil];
[[UIApplication sharedApplication] registerUserNotificationSettings:mySettings];

// Register for remote notifications.
[[UIApplication sharedApplication] registerForRemoteNotifications];
}

Build and run. When the app launches, you should receive a prompt that asks for permission to send you notifications:

Tap OK and poof! The app can now display notifications.
- (void)application:(UIApplication *)application didRegisterUserNotificationSettings:(UIUserNotificationSettings *)notificationSettings
{
    if (notificationSettings.types != UIUserNotificationTypeNone) {
        //register to receive notifications
        [application registerForRemoteNotifications];
    }
}

Here, you first check whether the user has granted you any notification permissions; if they have, you directly call registerForRemoteNotifications().
  Again, methods in UIApplicationDelegate are called to inform you about the status of registerForRemoteNotifications().

// Handle remote notification registration.
- (void)application:(UIApplication *)app
    didRegisterForRemoteNotificationsWithDeviceToken:(NSData  *)devToken {
const void *devTokenBytes = [devToken bytes];
self.registered = YES;
 // send your Device Token to server
}

As the names suggest, the system calls application(:didRegisterForRemoteNotificationsWithDeviceToken:) when the registration is successful, and otherwise calls application(:didFailToRegisterForRemoteNotificationsWithError:).

- (void)application:(UIApplication *)app
    didFailToRegisterForRemoteNotificationsWithError:(NSError *)err {
NSLog(@"Error in registration. Error: %@", err);
}

Swift
 let defaults = NSUserDefaults.standardUserDefaults()

func application(application: UIApplication, didFinishLaunchingWithOptions launchOptions: [NSObject: AnyObject]?) -> Bool {
    // Override point for customization after application launch.

    // PUSH NOTIFICATION
    let deviceToken = defaults.objectForKey(UserDefaultsContracts.KEY_DEVICE_TOKEN) as String?

    if (deviceToken == nil) {
        print("There is no deviceToken saved yet.")
        var types: UIUserNotificationType = UIUserNotificationType.Badge |
            UIUserNotificationType.Alert |
            UIUserNotificationType.Sound

        var settings: UIUserNotificationSettings = UIUserNotificationSettings( forTypes: types, categories: nil )

        application.registerUserNotificationSettings( settings )
        application.registerForRemoteNotifications()
    }

    return true
}

func application(application: UIApplication, didRegisterForRemoteNotificationsWithDeviceToken deviceToken: NSData!) {
    print("Got token data! (deviceToken)")
    var characterSet: NSCharacterSet = NSCharacterSet( charactersInString: "<>" )

    var deviceTokenString: String = ( deviceToken.description as NSString )
        .stringByTrimmingCharactersInSet( characterSet )
        .stringByReplacingOccurrencesOfString( " ", withString: "" ) as String

    print( deviceTokenString )

    defaults.setObject(deviceTokenString, forKey: UserDefaultsContracts.KEY_DEVICE_TOKEN)
}

func application(application: UIApplication, didFailToRegisterForRemoteNotificationsWithError error: NSError!) {
    print("Couldn't register: (error)")
}
}

for more information you get in Apple Documents

A: For Objectice-C:
UIDevice *device = [UIDevice currentDevice];

NSString  *currentDeviceId = [[device identifierForVendor]UUIDString];

For Swift:
let device_id = UIDevice.currentDevice().identifierForVendor?.UUIDString

A: As per the Apple Documentation,

Device tokens can change, so your app needs to reregister every time
  it is launched and pass the received token back to your server. If you
  fail to update the device token, remote notifications might not make
  their way to the user's device. Device tokens always change when the
  user restores backup data to a new device or computer or reinstalls
  the operating system. When migrating data to a new device or computer,
  the user must launch your app once before remote notifications can be
  delivered to that device.
Never cache a device token; always get the token from the system
  whenever you need it. If your app previously registered for remote
  notifications, calling the registerForRemoteNotifications method again
  does not incur any additional overhead, and iOS returns the existing
  device token to your app delegate immediately. In addition, iOS calls
  your delegate method any time the device token changes, not just in
  response to your app registering or re-registering.

So the best way is to re-register for the token on each launch. For that you can call registerForPushNotifications(application) in applicationDidFinishLaunching() method.
The delegate method for the above method is didRegisterForRemoteNotificationsWithDeviceToken in which you can the deviceToken and send it to server.
func application(application: UIApplication, didRegisterForRemoteNotificationsWithDeviceToken deviceToken: NSData) {
  let tokenChars = UnsafePointer<CChar>(deviceToken.bytes)
  var tokenString = ""

  for i in 0..<deviceToken.length {
    tokenString += String(format: "%02.2hhx", arguments: [tokenChars[i]])
  }

  print("Device Token:", tokenString)
}

A: You should receiver in
func application(application: UIApplication, didRegisterForRemoteNotificationsWithDeviceToken deviceToken: NSData) {
    var deviceTokenStr = String(format: "%@", deviceToken)
    deviceTokenStr = deviceTokenStr.stringByReplacingOccurrencesOfString("<", withString: "")
    deviceTokenStr = deviceTokenStr.stringByReplacingOccurrencesOfString(">", withString: "")
    deviceTokenStr = deviceTokenStr.stringByReplacingOccurrencesOfString(" ", withString: "")
}

Or if you want to get unique device id , you can use
let UUID = NSUUID().UUIDString

A: as I did in my app, you can use first generated uuid and save it in Keychain file to use it as unique device id (because uuid is changed in every running for ur app and also device token) so u can save a uuid or any custom id u generate in keychain it will remain forever even user uninstall and in install the app many times

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Internships a Boost for Sports Management Students
Posted on February 18, 2016 in Sports, Uncategorized
BY PHIL NOVOTNY
Experience is essential to any employer when considering an applicant. That's especially the case in the sports industry and for two sports management majors: sophomore Matt Borkan and senior Ralph Cassanello. Borkan and Cassanello currently work as a ticket sellers with the Bradenton Marauders, the Pittsburgh Pirates single-A team. Borkan also sells tickets for the Pirates Spring Training games in March.
"I sell tickets to regular people," Borkan said. "I try to get them the best seats I can that are available." Borkan mentions that the process of getting fans tickets goes through a computerized system and that fans have to go to the ticket office to purchase tickets since they do not conduct ticket purchases over the phone.
Borkan's experience in sports dates pack to his junior year in high school where he worked as an intern for Sports KZ Marketing. The Long Island based company creates events for clients such as former athletes in order to raise money for their respective charities. "I mostly worked events so that's how I made some of my connections," Borkan said. "I was one of the first people at the event and one of the last people to leave at night."
One of the connections he made was with the owner of the company, Ken Zore, to whom Borkan has become a right-hand man to. Zore was a former employee with the New York Jets and the New York Islanders. After Borkan's internship with Zore, he helped him get an internship with the New York Islanders where he worked in the retail department as an intern in addition to interning with the Marty Lyons Foundation.
The charity arranges special wish requests to terminally ill children ages three to 17. Borkan goes into depth about what his experience in sports has taught him. "You get an idea of the long hours that you work and how hard the work is."
He also credits SEMS (Sports Entertainment and Management Society) for helping him get more involved in the sports industry. SEMS was started at UT in 2008 as a way for students who studied sports management to gain experience. "One of the most important things about being a UT student and being a sports management major is [to join] SEMS because the connections I've made have really helped me," Borkan said.
SEMS coordinated a trip to the MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville for 22 UT students to network with baseball clubs from all across the country. As a result, 66 job interviews were conducted with teams from all levels of minor league baseball. Borkan had interviews with four clubs, one of them being the Bradenton Marauders. Another club that interviewed him was the Staten Island Yankees, a single-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Borkan attended a follow-up meeting in December where he found out that he's going to intern in the team's ticket office this summer.
Incidentally, one of the connections he made was with Cassanello, the former president of the club and fellow Marauders and Pirates Ticket Sales Representative. His job was to contact former ticket buyers and get feedback on their experience at the games they attended.
In addition to working with the Pirates, Cassanello has also worked in the Guest Services department at Amalie Arena and in the Broadcast and Statistics department with the Tampa Yankees, the single-A club of the New York Yankees. Cassanello discusses more about what he learned in various experiences.
"What I learned the most about outside the classroom work was how crucial it is to understand the skills you attain through part-time or volunteer roles," Cassanello said.
Some of the skills that he's learned in working with these teams included guest relations, learning ticket databases and how to use statistics and their production programs.
"These skills are talking points in interviews and transferable to other jobs," Cassanello said. "Even if you don't use the same programs you still have a base knowledge that you can still apply."
He became the president of SEMS during the second semester of his sophomore year at UT and went to the MLB Winter Meetings where he first made connections with the Pirates. However, SEMS seems to be the driving force in helping student network within the industry.
"There is no doubt that the club is designed to develop our students and gear them for an entry-level position," Cassanello said.
Brandon Brown, sports management professor at UT and faculty advisor of SEMS, provides feedback of stories that students have told him about working in sports.
"I often hear about the competitive nature of the sports field," Brown said. "Students are usually thankful we have an internship as a part of our curriculum as it provides them an upper edge when applying for and working in the field."
In his role as faculty advisor for SEMS, he meets with the top executives to discuss the budget, activities and plans an itinerary for upcoming events on top of providing additional pointers and advice.
"The great thing about SEMS, and something we take pride in, is the fact that it is very student-centered," Brown said. "While I provide guidance and assistance, it's known that they, as students, are the ones running the show."
Above all, teaching the courses proficiently and passionately seems to be the focus of the sports management department.
"I'd simply like all of my students to come away with a love for the major and an aptitude for work in the sports field," Brown said. "Being aptly prepared for work in the field is one thing, but if the student doesn't enjoy the process of learning how to get there, then I've failed in my duties as a professor."


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Q: WP_Query - `category__not_in` not working when showing sticky posts I'm trying to show the first 4 sticky posts that do not have the videos category and this is my current loop:
<?php $videos_cat_id = get_cat_ID('videos');

$args = array(
    'post__in' => get_option('sticky_posts'),
    'category__not_in' => $videos_cat_id,
    'ignore_sticky_posts' => 1,
    'posts_per_page' => 4,
);

$featured_loop = new WP_Query($args);

if ($featured_loop->have_posts()) :
    while ($featured_loop->have_posts()) : $featured_loop->the_post(); ?>
        <div class="col-sm-6 m-bottom p-left-none p-right-none">
            <?php get_template_part('card-featured') ?>
        </div>
    <?php endwhile; wp_reset_postdata();
 endif; ?>

But I'm still seeing posts with the videos category rendered. I'm not entirely sure why this loop isn't respecting category__not_in, any ideas?

A: Try this:

you may need to supply an array value in category__not_in. And since get_cat_ID() function returns string/int, you may need to this -> 'category__not_in' => array($videos_cat_id)


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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Faemonic, Jun 8, 2014.
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I just finished reading The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, and I have to say that I can't remember reading a book with a more original and distinctive voice. At first, it seems too much like the next children's or young adult's whimsical adventure. Then, the child-of-wartime angst just comes in and punches through the paper but good, and then some more really terrible and wondrous events come up, and it's all in soft focus but too real at the same time. It's a wonderfully imaginative pick-and-mix that turns into a thoroughly enjoyable collage of a story.
It's also really bizarre, though, so if you're not into Signficant Capitalizations, making much of Spoons and hats, and Valente's philosophizing (which I personally think actually worked and worked well), or for whatever other reason--I can sort of get how it's not going to have a particularly broad appeal.
Generally, though, I liked it and would be eager to read more from this series. Anyone else?
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Keep reading....these are fantastic books, its nice to see that someone else has made reference to them. There are three in the series that I am aware of and definitely worth having a read and promoting. I haven't come across anyone else that says they have read these books. Keep going and let me know what you think. A different world awaits.......
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The annual NNNGO membership survey tracks how well NNNGO is engaging with its members and meeting programme objectives. The Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) is home to 2,400 nonprofit organisations spread across the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
It is critical that the Network's management understands its members satisfaction of services rendered by the organisation and what changes or improvements they would like to see. In December 2017, the Nigeria Network of NGOs completed a survey of its members across the country. It is designed to indicate the health of the Network's membership and identify emerging needs of members for planning and retooling of the organisations membership related activities.
The NNNGO membership satisfaction survey was taken by 111 organisations across the 6 geo-political zones of the country. We thank the respondents to the survey questions for their role in making the survey and reporting possible.
This is not just a report for the shelves, the Network's management will use this report to make its membership's voice stronger in its plans and programmes—and in developing and strengthening the organisation as a platform for inspiring, connecting and advocating for the nonprofit sector as an essential contributor to Nigeria's communities and economy.


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Two-time CIF-NCS tennis champion Karl Collins signed a letter of intent to attend Fresno State University on Wednesday.
Collins, who was the first El Cerrito High athlete to win an NCS tennis title, with his first title coming as an unseeded sophomore, will join the Bulldogs for the 2020-21 season as a freshman, with four years of eligibility.
His national recruiting ranking for the recruiting class of 2020 has risen nationally from 191 in 2017 to as high as 54 this year, earning him a Five Star rating on the Tennis Recruiting Network. He is currently ranked No. 1 for USTANorCal 18s age group for singles and doubles, and is undefeated in high school competition.
Collins trains at Claremont Resort and Spa under the tutelage of Rosie Baries and Dale Evans. He was recruited by Cal Poly, UC Davis, Pacific and Cornell.
In choosing Fresno State, Collins cited among his reasons his respect for Coach Luke Shields and Assistant Coach Steve Loop.
"I love the facilities and enjoyed the campus atmosphere on my official visit," Collins said. "I just want to get better and win with the team. Winning matches is the number one goal. I can see myself getting better and growing both as a player and person as a Bulldog."
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Whirlwind Raiders is a 1948 American Western film directed by Vernon Keays and written by Norman S. Hall. The film stars Charles Starrett, Don Reynolds, Nancy Saunders, Fred F. Sears, Doye O'Dell and Smiley Burnette. The film was released on May 13, 1948, by Columbia Pictures.

Plot

Cast
Charles Starrett as Steve Lanning / The Durango Kid
Don Reynolds as Tommy Ross
Nancy Saunders as Claire Ross
Fred F. Sears as Tracy Beaumont
Doye O'Dell as Doye O'Dell
Smiley Burnette as Smiley Burnette
Jack Ingram as Buff Tyson
Philip Morris as Homer Ross
Patrick Hurst as Bill Webster
Ed Parker as Red Jordan
Lynn Farr as Slim
Maudie Prickett as Mrs. Wallace
Frank LaRue as Wilson
Russell Meeker as Charlie

References

External links

1948 films
American Western (genre) films
1948 Western (genre) films
Columbia Pictures films
American black-and-white films
Films directed by Vernon Keays
1940s English-language films
1940s American films


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WFOKM » structure » President's Welcome
We live in an era of changes, innovation and development, and I have always noticed that these changes and innovation create new opportunities to continuous development of progress. It is also the innovative idea in the development of Krav Maga competitive sports.
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It is a well-known saying that one's wedding day is the happiest day of one's life. If only for this reason it is important that detailed and individual planning is carried out weeks, if not months, before the event. After all, this experience should provide lasting memories. Floristry can play its part in the successful achievement of this in that it provides an abiding picture in the minds of the participants. This overall picture is concerned not only with the bride's bouquet, the groom's buttonhole, and perhaps the car decoration but from the very beginning includes all the stages of the celebrations: from the civil ceremony through the arrangements for the wedding ceremony on to the reception and the smaller or larger wedding table. In this book Wally Klett offers a whole range of ideas for themed weddings which take on board the favourite forms, colours, wishes and dreams of the bridal couple and so allow the realisation of quite individual, personal ceremonies. To this end she can create romantic weddings in heartfelt red, or youthful, quirky weddings in a colourful galactic setting or even the sophisticated designer wedding with an exotic pink touch. These are impressions that are not easily forgotten. She has developed a concept of "Bride typology" which pinpoints wedding types and is thus a great help in the professional florist's consultations. Beyond that, the completely new floral calendar developed by Wally Klett is of enormous help in offering an overview as to which flowers are available, and are indeed suitable, at what times of year. This is a true innovation. As well as all this we are also offered explanations of the new techniques such as, among others, the "crash- technique", the "carrée"- and the "crochet technique". In a book of 176 pages, bursting with about 50 themes and 400 illustrations, Wally Klett again manages to offer new and innovative impulse to the art of wedding floristry.


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Home/GSLV-D6
GSAT-6 is the twenty fifth geostationary communication satellite of India built by ISRO and twelfth in the GSAT series. Five of GSAT-6's predecessors were launched by GSLV during 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007 and 2014 respectively. After its commissioning, GSAT-6 joined the group of India's other operational geostationary satellites.
GSAT-6 Satellite provides communication through S-band payload with five spot beams covering whole India for user links and C-band with one beam. The cuboid shaped GSAT-6 has a lift-off mass of 2117 kg. Of this, propellants weigh 1132 kg and the dry mass of the satellite is 985 kg. One of the advanced features of GSAT-6 satellite is its S-Band Unfurlable Antenna of 6 m diameter. This is the largest satellite antenna realised by ISRO. This antenna is utilised for five spot beams over the Indian main land. The spot beams exploit the frequency reuse scheme to increase frequency spectrum utilization efficiency. The other advanced feature of the satellite is the 70 V bus, which is flying first time in an Indian communication satellite
Soon after its injection into GTO, the two solar arrays of GSAT-6 were automatically deployed and the Master Control Facility (MCF) at Hassan in Karnataka took control of GSAT-6. Subsequently, GSAT-6's orbit was raised to the final circular Geostationary Orbit (GSO) by firing the satellite's Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) in stages. The satellite was declared operational after the completion of orbit raising operations, deployment of its 6 m wide sieve shaped unfurlable antenna, the satellite's positioning in its designated orbital slot of 83 degree East longitude in the GSO and in-orbit testing of its communication payloads.
GSAT-6 at a glance
Lift off Mass : 2117 kg
Main Structure : I-2K
Overall size(m) : 2.1 x 2.5 x 4.1
Generated power 3100 W
AOCS
Momentum biased 3-axis stabilised
One 0.8 m (fixed) and one 6 m
unfurlable antenna (transmit and
receive)
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ii. C-band payload with one beam
covering India for hub links
S-band payload uses 6 m unfurlable
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Mission life
शक्ति / Power:
GSLV-D6
GSLV-D6 / GSAT-6 Mission Brochure


Another year has passed, and this time the goddess Ixchel has touched the souls of 300 men and women to hear her call, and to canoe to the island of Cozumel to receive her message.
The Sacred Mayan Journey is a ritual in which the knowledge of navigation, the commercial maritime routes and the devotion to Ixchel, Mayan goddess of the moon, fertility and pregnancy, come together.
For her, Mayans crossed the sea from Polé (Xcaret) to the island of Cozumel, where her temple was located (possibly San Gervasio), to bring her offerings and to receive her divine message, which was taken back to the communities.
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