Cyberbullying is any bullying behaviour that takes place virtually. It can be harassment or humiliation over text, social media or any type of technology from one person to another.
It can come in multiple forms; verbal, emotional, and may lead to physical.
A couple of examples would be: creating a fake account to be a catfish (a catfish is someone who pretends to be someone they aren't to pursue a deceptive romance) or spreading a false rumouron Facebook.
It can be extremely distressing to discover that your child is being bullied – or indeed is the bully, however, we are here to help. Under this SafeToNet advice and guidance we will tell you what critical signs to look out for, how our software can help identify it, how do help your child.
Sudden increase or decrease in device usage – SafeToNet Statistics feature could help you spot this.
Doesn't use device in a place where you can see it.
Turns off or changes phone screen every time you walk past.
Trouble sleeping at night.- N.B. you might want to think of disabling their device using SafeToNet at night to avoid any device usage temptation or preventing your child receiving/sending abusive content.
Appears nervous when on their device.
Jumpy when notifications are received.
– again, this could be apparent is SafeToNet Statistics.
Seems uneasy about going to school or pretends to be ill.
Grades are fluctuating at school.
STEP 1. Firstly, talk to your child. Explain to them what bullying is and what it makes people feel like. Ask your child if anything like this is happening to them and what it makes them feel like. If your child discloses that they are being bullied speak calmly and reassuringly to them and discuss what steps should be taken next. Listen. Your child may feel an array of emotions, and make sure they know that they can talk to you at any point in time. Ask your child what they have already tried to do to stop it.
STEP Keep talking to your child, reassuring them that they have done the right thing in telling you about the cyberbullying. Continuously take notes of what your child says, especially names, dates, what happened, and where it happened. Give your child some options to help – let them know about resources such as Childlike and other anonymous ways to contact a counsellor. If your child is displaying signs of mental distress, you should take them to a GP. Tell the GP how the cyberbullying is affecting your child and, if necessary, ask the GP for a sick note which will give your child authorised absence from school.
STEP Tell a school teacher what has been happening and what your child has tried to do to stop it. Ask for a copy of the school's Anti-Bullying Policy or Behavioural Policy, and ask for clarity on how the school handles incidents. Take notes of all meetings that take place.
STEP 4.If you are not satisfied with the school teacher's response, you should organise an appointment with the head teacher. Ask for a copy of the school's complaints policy, and refer to the school's anti-bullying policy when meeting the head teacher. If you haven't already done so, take your child to the GP and inform them about the cyberbullying so that it can be documented.
STEPIf you are not satisfied with the action taken by the head teacher, make a formal written complaint to the schools governing body.
STEP If you are not satisfied with the response from the governing body, you can write a complaint to the Education Funding Agency or the Department of Education if the school is a free school; the local authority, if the school is a maintained school; or the Academy Trust or Education Funding Agency and the Secretary of State, if the school is an Academy.
Also– Help your child to take a time out from technology. Teach them about online safety and privacy settings. See our video on how to set your privacy settings. If you haven't already done so install SafeToNet to help give you a better insight to their online behavioural patterns.
Don't contact the bully or the bully's family.
RECOGNISE IT. Cyberbullying comes in many different forms such as abusive comments; sharing photos, videos, or personal information; hacking; creating dedicated websites that intend to harm, and pressuring someone to do something such as sending sexually explicit photos.
FIND THE CAUSE. Who is behind it? Why have they targeted you? Keep the evidence; without proof, it will be hard to make a complaint.
REPORT IT. Unless you report it, it is very unlikely to stop. Children can start by talking to their parents/guardians or someone they trust. The next steps will be to report it to their school and the service providers. Finally, report it to the police if the forms of bullying are threatening phone calls or messages.
How to report the bully's profile?
INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK:Go to the user's profile page, select the 'more' option, and report the user.
TWITTER:Go to the user's profile page, select the 'settings' option, and report the user.
SNAPCHAT: Go to the user's snap story, hold your thumb on the screen, then click on the flag in the bottom left-hand corner, and report the user.
PREVENT IT.Don't respond, this will only escalate the situation. You should block the bullies and increase your privacy settings.
How do I block the bully's profile?
INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK:Go to the user's profile page, select the 'more' option, and block the user.
TWITTER:Go to the user's profile page, select the 'settings' option, and block the user.
SNAPCHAT:Go to the user's profile page by typing their name in the search bar, click on their profile icon then click the more tab in the top left-hand corner, and block the user.
What should I do if I suspect my child is a cyberbully?
STEP 1:Talk to your child and try to understand why this is happening. Try make them aware that their behaviour is potentially very harmful. They may not realise they are doing it.
STEP 2: Help them understand how the other child may have felt.
STEP 3: Explain the potential consequences of their actions. You may want to talk to their school, or discipline them accordingly.
STEP 4:Let them know that they can come to you if they have any questions in the future.


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Oecotraustes is an extinct cephalopod genus included in the ammonid family Oppeliidae and named by Waagen in 1869. The genus lived during the Middle Jurassic.

Description
The shell of Oecotraustes is evolute, the outer whorl only moderately embracing the inner whorls, laterally compressed whorl height greater than width. Outer flanks and venter ribbed, ribs sinuous.

Distribution
Fossils of Oecotraustes species have been found in Jurassic sediments of Germany, India, Madagascar, Spain, and the United States.

References

W.J. Arkell et al., 1957. Mesozoic Ammonoidea; Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology, Part L, Ammonoidea. Geological Society of America.

Jurassic ammonites
Ammonites of Europe
Ammonites of North America

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Network Notebook: Previewing Monday's Blockbusters
Submitted by Jim Hurley on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 4:00 PM
It's another BIG MONDAY in the ESPN family of networks. But, it's not a blockbuster doubleheader this week. Two great games are on at the same time!
7 p.m. ET on ESPN: North Carolina at Virginia
7 p.m. ET on ESPNU: West Virginia at Baylor
All four of those teams could end up being seeded for the Sweet 16. It's not inconceivable that all four of those teams could survive until the Elite Eight once the tournament begins next Month! But, this is definitely a season where any power program is vulnerable to a bad game under playoff pressure.
Let's see what JIM HURLEY'S key indicators stats have to say about all four teams as they begin their final week of regular season play. You regulars know we use the publicly available efficiency data from Ken Pomeroy's landmark college basketball stat site…kenpom.com.
Adjusted Offensive Efficiency
North Carolina: 122.8 per 100 possessions (#4 in the nation)
West Virginia: 118.7 per 100 possessions (#15 in the nation)
Baylor: 117.0 per 100 possessions (#27 in the nation)
Virginia: 114.3 per 100 possessions (#39 in the nation)
North Carolina has become almost a "perfect" offense this season because they've finally added a three-point scoring threat. In the past, they just flew at the basket and tried to wear people down. Now…they do that while also hitting treys! West Virginia and Baylor are both efficient in their own way…but are prone to dry spells in big games. You probably remember that West Virginia's offense disappeared late in that choke job at Kansas. If Baylor becomes content to launch treys too much, they can go silent in crunch time too. Virginia is currently playing a lot worse than that #39 ranking would suggest on this side of the floor. They were a top 25 offense (adjusted for pace and schedule) up until a few weeks ago.
Adjusted Defensive Efficiency
Virginia: 87.6 per 100 possessions (#1 in the nation)
West Virginia: 90.5 per 100 possessions (#6 in the nation)
Baylor: 92.0 per 100 possessions (#8 in the nation)
North Carolina: 94.4 per 100 possessions (#22 in the nation)
Defense wins championships…which means all four of these teams are in the championship discussion. You might be thinking that Virginia's slow pace is creating illusions here. But, Pomeroy adjusts for pace. On a per-possession basis, adjusted for schedule, nobody's better at getting stops than Virginia. North Carolina is better than that #22 mark right now. They were in the 40's not too long ago. Frankly…if Carolina keeps playing at their most recent form, they're the clear favorite in the Dance. Easier said than done! Great stuff across the board in this category.
Pace Ranking
North Carolina: #49
West Virginia: #69
Baylor: #339
Virginia: #351
Noe the huge differences there. We'll have a tug-of-war in both Monday night games…with the home team in both trying to keep things very slow while the visitor tries to run. You see above another reason why North Carolina can be a real steamroller when things are going well. They don't just squash people, they run away and hide. Virginia will try to keep things slow and steady so they have a shot at revenge. One of the paradoxes of tournament play is that comfort at a slow pace is best in a one-game battle…but less likely to launch you to a winning streak because it's harder to string together wins when you can't get scoreboard distance from opponents. Keep that in mind when you're filling out your brackets.
Against the Spread
North Carolina 16-12-1
Virginia 15-11
West Virginia 12-11-1
Baylor: 12-12
Both ACC teams have had more success vs. market prices. Worth noting though that North Carolina has caught fire of late, covering four in a row. Virginia hit a wall recently, though Saturday's cover at NC State pushed them to 1-4 ATS their last five. Two weeks ago…Virginia was a stellar 14-7 (67% rate), while Carolina was at .500. That makes tonight's challenge for oddsmakers and handicappers tricky. How much should recent form (which includes an easy win for the Tar Heels over the Cavaliers) count in the line?
JIM HURLEY has some thoughts about that. As we go to press, it's not certain yet whether or not these games will be in the Monday investment portfolio. Based on projected pointspreads, NETWORK clients will likely be involved in at least one. You can get the final word for Monday right here at the website with your credit card. If you have any questions, call us in the office at 1-888-777-4155 during normal business hours. Be sure to ask about "rest of the season" packages for both college and pro basketball. The tournaments start THIS WEEK with select mid-majors!
Back with you midweek to talk more basketball. Then we'll have our preview for Saturday night's long awaited Duke/North Carolina rematch up for you in plenty of time to evaluate that matchup.
March is knocking on the door…and JIM HURLEY is standing right there ready to crash inside and GRAB ALL THE MONEY! Keep getting all the BIG, JUICY WINNERS from JIM HURLEY'S NETWORK!

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Over 2,000 stand with Pittsburgh in vigil outside Birmingham's Beth-El
Birmingham has long been known as the Pittsburgh of the South, because of the city's iron and steel manufacturing history. A couple of day...
Birmingham has long been known as the Pittsburgh of the South, because of the city's iron and steel manufacturing history.
A couple of days after a gunman opened fire at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, a crowd of over 2000 assembled for an evening memorial outside Birmingham's Temple Beth-El.
Rabbi Steven Slater of Beth-El welcomed "people of all faiths and people of none." He said the Jewish community was "humbled by your support at this difficult time." He thanked the first responders and police in Pittsburgh, as well as the Birmingham police for their support.
"Something broke this Shabbat," Slater said. "A sacred trust was betrayed. The trust that here in America we respect people of other faiths, and their right to worship, was broken. And for that, all of us are lessened."
But the gathering was "to restore that trust. To enact our sacred commitment to each other as fellow Americans who will stand together and face down hatred when it rears its foul head."
Slater told the interfaith crowd that "Tonight we share a single faith — the faith that the God we all serve wept over the killing of innocent Jews in Pittsburgh. Tonight we share a single hope that this must never again occur in a house of worship in our country."
Black ribbons were distributed to those in attendance, and it was explained that those are worn "when we lose people that we love." The ribbons are used for k'riah, the act of tearing clothes while in mourning, but the crowd was asked to "merely pin it to symbolize the rending."
Representatives from all sectors of the local Jewish community took part in the program, which was organized by all 10 local Jewish congregations and agencies, and Faith in Action Alabama.
Rabbi Moshe Rube of Knesseth Israel said "we cannot make sense of this horrific tragedy, and we should not try." He spoke of Jewish teachings that compare each person to the world in its entirety, and 11 worlds were lost on Oct. 27. He urged the crowds to "build the world in the name of those who can not any more."
Each act of kindness, Rube said, "helps build the world."
He said, "storm the heavens with our prayers," because "our brethren could not complete their prayer, so we must do it for them."
"Today, we look to our fellow native Birminghamians and see the faces of love," Rube said. "The faces that prove to the world that anyone who fuels hate, evil and murder will always be outnumbered by the unified forces of brotherhood, by those that recognize and appreciate the world contained in each human being and who are ready to take up the tools to raise what was made low."
Many representatives from the local Christian and Muslim communities were attendance, as was U.S. Senator Doug Jones. Statements of support were sent by U.S. Senator Richard Shelby and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin.
In Woodfin's statement, which Slater read, Woodfin called it "one of the most heinous hate crimes in American history."
He was taught that "our synagogues, our churches and mosques, are supposed to be among the safest spaces in our communities, places where people of faith come together to share fellowship, receive teaching and wisdom, find support and reassurance and practice peacefully one of the core freedoms that we as Americans are guaranteed."
By continuing to congregate, "we will be expressing the depth of our belief in the ability of our nation to meet challenges, to overcome flaws, to carry on in the face of even the most incomprehensible of tragedies."
Birmingham's own history makes "our city especially attuned to the pain now reverberating through Pittsburgh," as the 1963 bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church "brought Birmingham to grips with the horrors that can be wrought by the forces of fear and hatred. But it also delivered us unto the realization that the time for constructive engagement and positive change was nigh."
"Birmingham's Jewish community continues to have my full support, along with my heartfelt prayers and my undying admiration and appreciation," Woodfin said.
Rev. J.R. Finney of Community Covenant Church, clergy leader for Faith in Action Alabama, spoke of Shalom, saying "I can't help but think those 11 Jewish brothers and sisters who I'm sure greeted each other with "Shalom" on Saturday; and my hearts breaks knowing they never had the opportunity to say "Shalom" again to each other in parting."
His shalom is also a commitment to "stand in solidarity with our Jewish community in prayer for our country, pleading 'How long, Adonai, how long,' must we wait until this evil stops, until we can respect each other's personhood, differences, and worth?"
Jimmy Krell, who grew up in Pittsburgh, lit the 11 memorial candles as the names were read by Temple Emanu-El Cantor Jessica Roskin in the middle of the El Malei Rachamim memorial prayer.
Roskin also recited an English version of the Kaddish that has been written in response to gun violence. The Hebrew version was led by the clergy from the community's four synagogues, and Cantor Michael Horwitz, chaplain at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital.
Rabbi Yossi Friedman from Chabad of Alabama recalled playing basketball when he was at Yeshiva School in Pittsburgh. "I remember Tree of Life Synagogue. They were the only team we had a chance against," he said. "I prefer to remember Tree of Life Synagogue that way, rather than the headlines that made it world famous this week."
Friedman discussed what each person can do in the aftermath of Pittsburgh, saying the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Schneerson, taught of the importance to "turn hate and tears into positive action," because then light always prevails.
"I look around tonight," Friedman said, "and this is the America I prefer to see us as. This is who we are."
He gave three ways to "add goodness and kindness to those around you that you know, and that you don't know."
A Charidy website has been set up, "respondwithlight," to collect 1100 good deeds "in memory of the 11 souls that were taken away from us."
He continued, "the world can't be what it needs to be without you, so be the one to do the mitzvah."
He also urged participation in that week's national #ShowUpForShabbat effort, and encouraged Jews to put mezuzahs on their doors, "especially the front door, because this is America and we can."
Sarah Metzger, music and youth director at Beth-El, led several songs throughout the program, including "Hashkiveinu: Let There Be Love," "Olam Chesed Yibaneh, the World is Built on Love," "Od Yavo Shalom, May Peace Come Upon Us," "Oseh Shalom" and "We Won't Back Down."
After the final song, Slater said "let's commit to coming together in new ways… I want us to dream together of a community that embraces everyone" — even those who are struggling with hate, "how can we draw them in?"
Slater referenced Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, one of the greatest Jewish philosophers of the 20th century, who marched with Martin Luther King in Selma in 1965 and said "it felt like my feet were praying." He urged the crowd to let their feet pray in a quiet march down Highland Avenue.
Holding their phones with the lights on, the crowd then walked down the block to Temple Emanu-El and gradually dispersed.
Photo by Rabbi Barry Altmark
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Toronto Arts Foundation announces Shana Hillman as Director of Operations, East End Arts
TORONTO, March 1, 2017 – Toronto Arts Foundation Director & CEO, Claire Hopkinson, announced Shana Hillman as the Director of Operations for East End Arts, a Local Arts Service Organization currently being incubated by the Foundation.
"We are pleased to welcome Shana to the leadership team at East End Arts as it prepares for incorporation as a non-profit charitable organization," said Hopkinson. "She's a respected and accomplished arts leader."
Hillman will join Director of Programming Cindy Rozeboom in championing East End Arts' mandate to unite, inspire, and enhance the communities of east Toronto with the transformative power of the arts.
"With Cultural Hotspot East York focussing on our area in 2017, East End Arts is at the centre of cultural activity. We couldn't be happier to welcome Shana to our team as we celebrate the east end's position as a cultural hub outside Toronto's downtown core," says Rozeboom.
Hillman currently sits on the Board of Directors for Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts and is President of Small Print Toronto. She was the Artistic Director, Dance, on the programming team that just created An Honest Farewell, Toronto for Everyone's four day farewell bash for Honest Ed's.
"East End Arts has galvanized a remarkable community of artists and residents in Toronto's east wards (29-32) and I am eager to continue developing the partnerships that will be crucial to harnessing the power of the arts to heighten quality of life and revitalize buildings, neighbourhoods and our city," remarks Hillman.
For the last four years, Hillman was the General Manager at Kaeja d'Dance, a contemporary dance company known for their bold choreography, international tours, films, and most recently for their imaginative production, Porch View Dances which turns neighbours into dancers and front porches into stages. The work was named Best Site Specific Work by the Globe and Mail.
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Shana will join East End Arts as Director of Operations on March 13, 2017.
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Not ideal for storage because it does not cover the whole cart.
Now that we have shared two golf cart covers, we want to share a different kind of golf cart covers. Some golf cart covers are not only designed to protect and store the cart, some are designed to be used while the cart is in use. We will explain more in a bit. Let's talk about the Classic Accessories Fairway Deluxe Golf Cart Enclosure and what individuals can expect from this quality golf cart.
This particular golf cart cover is to be used while the cart is in motion or operating. Meaning, if it is raining or it is a cold day, an individual can use this golf cart cover to protect the passengers and driver inside. The golf cart cover has roll-back doors, rear zippered window, and a removable clear windshield that allows for an individual to operate the vehicle while in motion. In fact, it is made for rainy days!
This particular brand has used a very different material to create this golf cart cover. For example, they have used polyester material that is designed to withstand wear and tear, be lightweight to attach and remove, and also protect against any wind or water. The polyester-fabric is heavy duty and can withstand plenty of rainy days.
As we take cost and value into consideration for this particular golf cart cover, we can say that individuals will appreciate the quality of the golf cart cover. This cover itself is designed for quality in mind and protection against the elements while in motion. With that said, the cover is considered a bit pricey. However, it is ideal for individuals that want to protect the cart and themselves during rainy days.
Golf cart enclosure designed with quality materials.
You can un-zip the front door and rear exit.
Designed for four-person golf carts.
Individuals have mentioned that the fabric has worn after about a year.
Now that we have talked about golf cart enclosures, we want to share another quality golf cart enclosure design that is well created and very durable. This is the FC Formosa Covers Golf Cart Cover Enclosure and here are two important points that individuals can take into consideration when it comes to this quality golf cart cover.
This particular golf cart enclosure is designed for a four-seater golf cart. Meaning, an individual with a four-seater golf cart can easily attach the enclosure during rainy or cold days and travel around with four people. The sides have a front-open zipper opening and the back has a zipper opening as well with Velcro straps for better attachment and comfort.
This particular golf cart enclosure has spared no expense to ensure the best quality design. The enclosure has commercial grade quality materials, ranging from the zipper to ultra-clear windshield. With that in mind, we can say that the cart can easily withstand the test of time and the different elements.
Let's discuss the price and value for this particular enclosure. First, it is about half the price of the last one we shared and can fit double the people. However, it all depends on the design and durability. This one, in particular, uses commercial grade products and has been favored by many different golf enthusiasts. With that said, we recommend both depending on the design style an individual is looking for.
The material quality is excellent.
Quality design elements such as a zipper and air vents.
Individuals have noticed ware and tare after about a year.
Now that we have shared two particular golf cart enclosures, we want to move back towards golf cart covers that are designed for storage. This next brand excels at making quality products and supplying a demand for variety. With two options to choose from, we want to share the Leader Accessories Golf Cart Cover for storage and weather protection.
This brand offers plenty of different varieties to choose from. An individual can choose between a 2-person golf cart cover or a 4-person golf cart cover. With that in mind, there are also material densities that an individual can choose from, 210D or 300D nylon. The nylon material will only range slightly on strength and durability. Aside from this, there are two color choices to choose from, tan and grey.
When it comes to quality materials that can last a long time, nylon is it. Not only that but this is a tactical-grade nylon that can withstand plenty of wear and tear. The material is more durable, water-resistant, and breathable. With that said, this manufacturer has even included a water-repellent design so the golf cart is always protected and the cover can withstand heavy rain.
As we take cost and value into consideration for this particular golf cart cover, we can say that individuals will appreciate the quality of the golf cart cover. It is designed to last the test of time and for the price, we can see why it is a fan favorite among individuals. With that in mind, we highly recommend this golf cart cover.
Quality fit design that can last a long time.
Designed for ware and tare.
Great for cold and rainy days.
Not ideal for hot climates.
Whether this brand is creating golf cart covers for two-seaters or running the show with their deluxe line up of enclosures, they are one great company. We want to share another quality golf cart cover by Classic Accessories. The Fairway Golf Cart Deluxe Enclosure is the enclosure to have if you want to ride around in comfort and style and safety.
The primary purpose of a golf cart cover enclosure is to protect individuals and the inside of the cart during rainy or cold weather days. With that in mind, every possible luxury element was included in the design of this particular golf cart cover. This enclosure includes roll-back doors, removable windshield with a quick zip-off design, and attachment hooks for easy functioning.
Other then the design quality, this brand has designed this particular golf cart enclosure from a heavy-duty material that can withstand the test of time. The material is a heavy-duty fabric that is both water-resistant and includes super-clear window design elements. With that said, there are plenty of color choices to choose from for all different sized golf carts.
As we take cost and value into consideration, we can say that this is one quality deluxe enclosure that individuals will appreciate. The design of this enclosure is of the best quality and the price matches that. The least expensive enclosure is still one of the most expensive on the list. Therefore, this may not be for everyone, but the deluxe color choices and amenities make it worthwhile.
Elastic cord design that is sewn into the hem.
Rear air vent to reduce wind.
The bungie tie design may slip inside the track if not careful.
This next quality golf cart cover is known as one of the best in the industry. Individuals will be a fan of the Summates Golf Cart Cover because of the quality and the design. Let's look at two important features of this quality golf cart cover.
The design of this golf cart cover is much like a couple of the ones that we have shared. This brand has created an elastic cord hem where the cord is sewn into the hem to supply a better and more comfortable fit over your golf cart. With that in mind, standard features include rear air vents to prevent wind lofting and moisture build up as well as an access zipper for easy removal.
This is the first time we can say a brand supplies a cart cover that is not only in tan or grey. This brand offers this quality cart over in light grey, almost like a white color. With that said, this color can get dirty quickly but looks very pleasing when the golf cart is stored under it in the garage.
As we take cost and value into thought, we can say that this is one of the best-priced golf cart covers today. The fact is that it offers much of the quality design elements of other brands, nothing too different. For the price, we believe individuals may save a couple bucks with this quality golf cart cover.
Two different color choices available.
Great quality golf cart cover.
Rear zipper design that allows for easy air flow.
Can fit most four passenger golf carts.
Individuals have mentioned that the cover can fit so snug it does not cover parts of the wheels or the back.
This particular golf cart cover is designed for quality in mind. Therefore, this brand has included some of the best design features that make an excellent golf cart cover. For example, this brand has designed the material with a water-resistant finish, air vents for easy air flow and less inside moisture, and an elastic hem that gives a snug and supportive fit.
When it comes to thinking about the details, we can say that this brand excels at thinking about what will make the lives of their consumers much easier. Therefore, they have added and included a quality free storage bag with the purchase of this particular golf cart cover.
As we discuss cost and value, we can say that individuals will be highly pleased and impressed by the quality of this particular golf cart cover. With that in mind, the storage bag is a great bonus that only enhances the low price. We can say that according to the reviews, individuals are pleased with this item even though the price is lower than normal.
Easy fit golf cart cover.
Double sewing stitch for a better-quality design.
Water resistant, wind resistant, and weather proof.
Not ideal for every golf cart.
This particular golf cart cover is made with an elastic bottom hem that is designed to keep the fit tight and secure. With that said, the cover is made for maximum durability due to a double sewing stitch that is more durable and can easily withstand wind, rain, and more. For added durability, this is one of the best designs in the industry.
The material quality of this particular item is made from a 210T polyester material that is woven for better endurance and quality. The material is both tare-resistant, water-resistant, and wind resistant. This level of quality only enhances the appearance of this golf cart cover.
As we consider cost and value for this particular item, we can say that individuals will appreciate the overall style and quality of this particular golf cart cover. The silver color is designed to reflect heat and keep away moisture. For the price, we can say this may be one of the most inexpensive golf cart covers available today for individuals that want an easy fit design that is secure and durable.
Quality warranty to ensure peace of mind.
Quality cover that is wind resistant and rain resistant.
Design to withstand the test of time.
As the last golf cart cover on this list, we wanted to share the Himal 4 Passenger Waterproof Golf cart CoverThis particular kit comes with everything an individual will need to secure and protect their quality golf cart. Designed with some of the most innovative security features, best materials in the industry, and different unique design elements that crush the competition, we can see why individuals are a fan of this particular golf cart cover. Let's end the list with a bang and talk about two important features.
Now, this exclusive golf cart cover is not only fused with some of the most innovative materials and design elements. The brand has added a 10-year manufacturing warranty so individuals can rest assured in the case of ware and tare. Not only that but the Ultra-TechTM protection is developed with a multi-layer design that ensures maximum precision and premium quality. Essentially, we are talking about a highly designed, double-stitched, 210D nylon enhanced, water-resistant golf cart cover.
So, this is a kit, is it not? Yes! With that in mind, we want to share everything that an individual gets with this quality kit. Not only does an individual get a highly durable and weather-resistant golf cart cover, they get a handy storage bag to go with it. Alongside this, the brand has included a secure lock cable and wind resistant bungee cords. Lastly, this manufacturer has even included a patch kit in the case of wear and tear and as we said, a 10-year warranty.
Now, for all of this, what can an individual expect to pay? To our surprise, this kit is only slightly above the least expensive on this list, making it one of the best available options in the industry. The primary reason is that this brand does not have many reviews online. Although, the reviews that it does have are 4+ stars and highly positive. With that in mind, we recommend this golf cart cover for enhanced protection and a better warranty than most.
As the first key criteria in picking out the best golf cart covers, we found that the overall quality of the golf cart cover is crucial. Not only does the quality need to be able to withstand the elements, but also years of wear and tecluar. With that said, the best way to determine which products were top of the line was to read individual reviews. Our intention is to always share products that are 4+ stars and have plenty of positive reviews to back our research. In this case, we have discovered different types of golf cart covers in different sizes, colors, and other qualities that made them unique.
The material quality of the golf cart cover may be the most important part. A golf cart cover is quite simple, it is designed to give maximum protection to your golf cart and ensure that it can withstand the elements. With that in mind, the material is the first criteria we took into consideration to determine the overall quality. The materials that we learned most golf cart covers are made from are polyester, nylon, and some are made with a material synthetic blend. However, nylon appears to be the most common and durable.
The size of the overall golf cart was one of the most important elements that we took into consideration. We wanted to share different sizes because we wanted to ensure all golf carts were covered, literally! Individuals will notice that there are different sizes of golf carts from two-seaters to four-seater. It is important to keep in mind which golf cart cover size is ideal for your golf cart by measure the cart and comparing it to the cover.
Now, most golf cart covers that are intended for storage have the same style. However, golf cart enclosures are a bit different. They are intended to cover the golf cart while it is moving while allowing plenty of visibility for the passenger and the driver. Golf cart enclosures are designed with clear windshields so individuals can easily see out and drive. With that said, other style elements of a golf cart enclosure include foldable roll-back doors, zippers to enclose, and maximum protection against the elements. Enclosures are ideal for rainy days on the course or cold times while traveling around in a golf cart.
As another key element in picking out the top ten best golf cart covers, we wanted to ensure that all were durable enough. With that in mind, the durability really is determined by the material. With further research, we discovered that many golf cart covers have similar design aspects to make them really durable. For example, most golf cart covers are designed to be water-resistant. In fact, then the material can easily wick away moisture and water on rainy days. This is to protect the golf cart and the material. Another design aspect to make it rather durable is a wind-resistant design feature known as 'golf cart cover air vents." Air vents are designed to allow wind to move through the golf cart cover so it does not inflate like a balloon. With that said, air vents also allow for minimal moisture to build up under the golf cart cover, which can damage the cart. Another durable design element is that most golf cart covers are made with an elastic bottom band design that is intended to protect the cart and give it a snug fit.
Don't skip your research when it comes to materials. It's important you know what your covers are made out of.
Enclosures come in handy, when you're driving yourself and/or passangers around. They leave ample enough area for you to see clearly while you manuever around.
When studying the best golf cart covers we look at different aspects of what makes a quality cover. Not only does it need to be durable, it needs to fit accordingly and be large enough for four or two-seater golf carts. This is only a short example of some of the most important and dynamic aspects. With that said, below is our guidelines and we share it with you in the case you want to use it in the future. Below you will notice not only our guidelines but also what we discovered about many golf cart brands and how they create their items.
q: What is the different between a two-seater and four-seater golf cart cover?
Now, this is one of the key questions that individuals want to know and it all has to do with size. A two-seater golf cart cover tends to be smaller than a four-seater. The roofline of the golf cart cover is much bigger when it is a four-seater. Therefore, brands offer sizes to ensure that individuals are getting the correct size. With that being said, it is crucial for individuals to measure their golf cart because even the right seater golf cart can be too small if you have a specially designed golf cart.
As one of the most important questions that individuals are asking, most brands do offer a warranty when it comes to their golf cart covers. It is always best to ensure this by reading the description and knowing what the brand offers.
As one of the key questions that individuals are asking, we can say that all golf cart covers are water resistant. It would not be a wise decision to not make them water resistant. The primary reason they are water resistant is that they are designed to be able to withstand the elements. Therefore, most covers can wick away moisture and also withstand cold temperatures.


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Interior universities team up on research
Students at British Columbia's three Interior universities will benefit from enhanced research opportunities and increased mobility, thanks to a newly signed agreement that will be a game changer for higher education in the region.
The Interior University Research Coalition (IURC), a memorandum of understanding between the University of Northern BC (UNBC), Thompson Rivers University (TRU), and the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus (UBC Okanagan), is the product of more than two years of collaboration.
As partners, the three universities form a core of research and innovation talent in the BC Interior that will further develop the innovation ecosystem of the entire region, build and strengthen new and traditional industries, and enhance overall quality of life. The agreement will facilitate mobility and academic opportunities for students and faculty, enhance research partnerships and enable greater overall co-ordination among the institutions.
The IURC commits to the creation of a tri-university partnership office, whose mandate will be to explore new possibilities for talent development, facilitate research collaboration and co-ordinate joint funding proposals. The office will be headed by Janice Larson, an expert in strategic planning with more than 22 years of experience in public policy development and implementation.
"It's great to see three of our universities collaborating to advance research and innovation opportunities," says Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. "Research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the post-secondary sector are critical to our 21st century economy. Research and innovation supports industry demands as well as improving the lives of citizens in the Interior, throughout our province and across the country."
While each university contributes its own areas of expertise, co-ordination of efforts will enhance student access to equipment and mentorship across the partner institutions, help form clusters of expertise, and meet provincial and federal priorities, including fostering talent, training highly qualified personnel and driving innovation in the technology sector and all areas of the economy.
"Each of our institutions brings a unique set of research strengths that will ultimately lead to greater educational opportunities for graduate students in Central and Northern B.C. By working together we have the opportunity to apply innovative research solutions and ask meaningful questions about life in the 21st century," says UNBC President Dr. Daniel Weeks.
"This agreement recognizes the mutual interests our institutions have in supporting research in the province. Graduate students and researchers bring ideas, questions and solutions and can bring real benefits to communities through their collaborations," says TRU President and Vice-Chancellor Alan Shaver.
"Universities have a special role to play in partnership with the communities they serve. By collaborating more closely with our colleagues across the region, we can be drivers of discovery, understanding, and innovation for positive social and economic development," says UBC Okanagan Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal Deborah Buszard.
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As we set out across the desert surface, one of our men noticed an object out on the horizon towards the equator. It looked like no more than a tiny stick rising very slightly from the surface of the planet. Not wanting to send a radio communication in the open where it could travel great distances, I set up a laser communication with one of the TF model Environmental Suits that was escorting us.
"Pilot, do you see the object rising from the horizon?" I asked.
"I do not see it, where. . . no, now I see it. I hope that's a Chezbah Food Carrier and not a Fighting Ship. I'll keep an eye on it." He replied.
"How far away is it?" I asked.
"It's far, very far, but they're fast." He answered "I don't think they can see us from this distance."
"What do we do if it comes our way?"
"Scatter. There's nothing we can do to fight it if it is a Fighting Ship."
"How big is it that we can see it from here?"
"It is so large that it cannot move through the large doorways underground"
I thought about this for a few minutes. The doorways are eighty meters tall and one hundred and twenty meters wide. From what I could see, it looked tall rather than wide so it must be over 80 meters at least which would put it at least in the size class of a naval cruiser and it was flying.
"Keep an eye on that thing private, if it starts moving toward us you let me know."
"You got it." He answered.
I used the laser again to let the Captain know. "Captain, we have a very large bogey at 9 o'clock. Naval cruiser size, make is Chezbah."
"The one that's flying correct?" He replied.
"Yes Sir and according to the Scimrahn with us they have no countermeasure. I does not yet seem to know we're here."
"Understood Onix, keep an eye on it."
"Yes Sir."
For an hour we crawled along the surface as fast as we could manage. Even though our transports could out run the Freighters if the men held on tight, we would leave a third of our men behind. What was more worrying was that our transports kicked up dust in a way that the legged vehicles the Scimrahn were using did not. However because of our slow speed, we weren't throwing up as much dust as we would have if we were moving at high speed.
The ground was exceptionally smooth and only occasionally was there any kind of bump to throw us. Because of our rubber tires and the dry air, our transports started to build up a static charge. The hairs on our arms stood on end at first this was disconcerting to us remembering the surface lightning that we had encountered before. This uneasiness soon passed and became amusing. Small pieces of paper we had with us stuck to skin and occasionally.
Then I noticed Parks, one of the other Communications Officers on a different transport waving to me. I looked at my radio, it was on but not receiving anything and the screen showed gibberish on it. It had been struck by the ground lightning before and was partially damaged but up until now was fine.
I looked around for something metal and long. I contemplated using one of the soldier's rifles but decided against it. I then thought of breaking the antenna off my radio but decided that might make using it later much harder. I grabbed one of the soldier's radio's. They were not as powerful but some function was better than none.
I sent a laser to Parks. "This is Concade, my radio is dead from static build up."
"I picked up a radio frequency that is encrypted but I couldn't decrypt it." Parks responded.
"What frequencies?"
"Only one, it's not hopping. It's at six forty seven point three megahertz" he replied.
I tried that frequency on the soldier's radio and only got static. "I can't pick it up on this little thing, that either means that it's distant or somebody is keeping their signal weak to prevent us from hearing it. Either way it means trouble. I'll inform the Captain."
I told Captain Gammons about the radio contact and my equipment malfunction and began relaying the information to the different vehicles.
"That is a Chezbah signal" came the reply from the Scimrahn. "That means they are on the surface."
"How far are we from a tunnel that leads underground?"
"Twenty grier at least."
That worked out to roughly two hundred kilometers away. We were traveling at about sixty kilometers an hour so that meant we would still be on the surface for three and a half hours. There were only a few points that we could be moving toward so that limited the area that the Chezbah had to look in. What I did not know at the time was the Scimrahn had taken us on an arced path to our destination to increase the surface area that the Chezbah had to search. This was a trick that was picked up when a Scimrahn tribe miscalculated their route and a Chezbah search party passed by them in the distance.
At such a slow speed moving on the surface was excruciatingly slow. This was not the case for the light fighting vehicles the Scimrahn had. They had raced ahead and were already safe underground. Thankfully, if we were attacked they were so fast they could be back to us in five minutes. The E-Suits stayed with us to blunt any immediate attack.
Two hours passed. We were all starting to feel better about the situation. Only eighty kilometers left, the Cruiser hadn't moved and there were no signs of any search parties.
I made a laser link with Parks again. "How's six hundred forty seven megahertz?"
"It's still there, I haven't seen any drop." He paused "Actually the signal has gone up a few db."
"That's not good, they may be moving toward us. Hang on, I'm going to try and get my radio working"
I needed to ground the vehicle somehow to discharge the static field that the dry air was causing. One of the engineers was on the transports with us.
"This static is killing my radio, I need to ground the transport somehow." I stated to him.
He gave a curious look at my radio. "Shouldn't do that, these things are supposed to be able to take interference."
"It's not the radio itself that's malfunctioning, it's the electronics. I think something got fried by that ground lighting a while back."
"Hmm, alright, I don't want to just drop my foot off the side, this thing has picked up quite a charge." He rummaged through his tool bag and produced a spool of wire. "Viola!"
Stripping both ends a good foot, attaching the wire to the body of the transport and dropping it over the side grounded the vehicle. After the Engineer and I fussed over my radio for a minute we got it working. I picked up the Chezbah signal and found the encryption much stronger than anything we were using, there was no way we would crack it in any short order.
I sent a laser to Parks again. "Okay we need to triangulate this signal."
"No problem Sir. Timing the signal now."
The first measurement came in at ninety four kilometers. A second measurement came up with nearly the same result, nearly but not quite. That meant it was on the move. The computer projected the direction and speed. It was moving at three hundred kilometers per hour and it was moving nearly parallel to our heading. There was no way we could match that speed. One minute later we took a third and fourth reading, eighty nine kilometers and no heading deviation. It was going to cut us off but the strategy of not traveling directly to our destination had worked we would be able to move away from the search party fast enough to stay outside their sensor range but it would also mean moving away from our destination.
We told the Scimrahn about the Chezbah cutting us off and we slowly moved away from them. It would take us longer to get to the rendezvous point now but they would wait for us. We moved until we were another thirty kilometers away from them. The Scimrahn assured us that this distance was enough to keep them from detecting our presence.
The Scimrahn did not wait to send two of their scouts out to find out if the Chezbah would leave. The time we would have to wait was an uneasy rest, Parks and I continued to monitor the signal for a while but it eventually stopped.
"Why did the signal stop?" Parks wondered.
"Either they figured out we were picking up their signal, they went underground or something happened to them." I offered.
"I was thinking the same thing but here's another thought." Parks paused formulating his thoughts. "They aren't trying to find us, they were moving pretty fast, and if this is as far as we need to be to avoid their radar, then the radar is not designed for the surface. They're there to keep us from getting to our destination, to outrun us."
I considered this, "Alright, so if that's the case, what's their plan? All that buys them is more time. There must be another step to the plan."
"Don't know." Parks said "That's what I'm trying to figure out."
I thought about what Osulo said about the Chezbah. That if the plan makes sense, they will be ready for it. I was beginning to think they had already seen this plan and were ready for it.
I considered this out loud "They know we're not underground, we can tell that much from the radio signal but the signal is weak. That means that they're probably not using it to communicate. They're using it to warn us that they're coming!"
"The whole thing is a trick to put us here." Parks responded.
I tried putting it all together. "But they couldn't know exactly where we were. It could be anywhere along the line or could it? They know an approximate time that we would have started to leave. They know how fast the Scimrahn's freighters can move, that gives a distance but there are a few different directions we could have gone. That helps us but they must be planning to check all of them pretty quickly. In any event I'll have to tell the Captain."
"Sir!" One of the privates called out. He was pointing at the Cruiser. It was difficult to notice at a glance but it was moving directly at us! I ran for Gammons but many of the soldiers and Scimrahn had also noticed the cruiser's movement. By the time I got within earshot of the Captain it was already obvious what was happening.
"No countermeasure huh?" Gammons said gruffly.
"No sir but I have a suggestion"
"Go ahead Concade."
"Sir, the Chezbah play this like a chess match, they maneuvered us here. We need to think outside the rules and do something they don't expect."
"Okay I'm listening, what do you suggest?"
"Sorry sir, that's as far as I've gotten so far."
Gammons thought about this for a moment. "We don't even know what the rules are, maybe that's good. Find out what the Scimrahn do when one of those things comes after them."
"I already got that answer Sir, they scatter."
"Then we can't do that. We stick together. We make a run for the underground. How fast is that thing moving?" He pointed at the cruiser.
I ranged it twice. "It's just over a thousand kilometers away and was moving at nearly eight hundred kilometers an hour. That means it would get to us before we could get to the entrance."
Gammons, closed his eyes. "No, the freighters can't make it, but the E-suits and the transports can."
"But we don't have enough transports to carry everyone Sir."
"There are enough to get most of the women and children out of here. The E-suits will have to escort them and we can try and slow them down."
"How can we slow them down?"
Gammons smiled. "Sorry, that's as far as I got. Tell the Scimrahn."
I ran for Osulo. I thought this would be something the Enforcer should be handling but there wasn't one at the moment.
"Osulo, Osulo!" I called though the thin air.
"We are getting ready to leave. I suggest you do too." she answered.
"Thats what I need to talk to you about. It seems that the Chezbah have known what we were going to do. If we scatter they will find us, they're expecting us to scatter."
"There is no other way! If we don't, we will all die. If we scatter some of us may live." she protested.
"There is another way, it may mean that many will die but we can save many of the women and children." I explained the Captains plan. As I did several others came over and started listening.
The Scimrahn Warrior Bahninie approached. "This may work, it's is better than just guessing that some may live. I will stay behind with my men and fight. We will fight and we will die."
"Thank You Bahninie. We will fight and die with you. Osulo, please bring the women and children to our vehicles and load up any fast vehicle you have with the women and children. The ride will be difficult and dangerous."
We loaded ninety women and children into the transports each one had one driver. They were instructed to stay immediately behind the E-suits and to drive at a hundred kilometers per hour, as fast as an unloaded Scimrahn E-suit could go and sent them to the underground entrance. Many of the tribe's fast moving combat vehicles were already hidden underground. It was the slow moving freighters that would be unable to make it.
Bahninie approached me. "We are ready to die for our families, but there is something else that we can do. It might save us and if it succeeds, they will sing songs of our names."
I saw a number of the Scimrahn taking fuel out of the freighters. The fuel looked like a thin clear gel but was a synthetic carbon fuel, commonly referred to as Liquid Carbon Fuel or "LCF".
Bahninie continued. "The fuel is a powerful explosive. If we can get the Carrier close enough to the Fighting Ship we may be able to damage it."
"You're going to ram their ship?"
"Yes." He said with eyes beaming.
"Then someone will have to fly it."
"No! Our fixers are very good, they can make the Carrier fly by radio."
"Won't the Chezbah shoot it down? Have they seen this done before?"
"That is why we will be calling back our Deltas. They will keep the Fighting Ship busy while the Carrier approaches."
"But even more will die fighting! I thought we could not win against the Chezbah ship."
"The tribe will live, they will join with another tribe and make them strong. If we can stop a fighting ship, it will be the first time in two spans. It has only been done by the Farra-Lee. The Kwi will make history."
I wasn't sure what to make of this, we were trying to get the tribe away safely. Bahninie was actually going for broke. I wondered about if this sacrifice was worth it? I considered that they had been expecting to be completely wiped out so maybe they still looked at this as them coming out ahead. I could understand it to some degree. You cannot win a fight by simply defending. No matter how good the defense the attacker will eventually win. I could especially understand wanting to strike an enemy that had been chasing you your whole life.
They emptied three Freighters of their fuel. A little over three thousand liters of fuel and a thousand liters in the fuel tank of the Freighter to be sacrificed. It was one big slow guided missile. Would it work? Was that enough? The fuel is said to be like rocket fuel so I thought it might at least damage the Cruiser.
The transports were getting ready to leave and I saw Osulo directing the workers loading the fuel. "Osulo! Get to the transports!" I shouted across the distance. She shook her head so I jogged over.
"You're going to miss the transports"
"Yes I am."
"Because I have neither husband or child. If I take the place of one who does it is an injustice."
"I understand. You're right." I walked away, I was needed for translating elsewhere.
Our men were setting up camouflage netting over shallow trenches. There was only twenty centimeters of dust built up over the superstructure of the planet. The engineers thought about blasting, but the material was hard, almost as hard as diamond. They had one of the E-suits use it's laser to try and cut into the superstructure. The powerful ultraviolet laser made a small track in the material but not deep enough to set explosives into. There would be very little way to protect ourselves during an attack.
The Scimrahn set up the three freighters in a line between us and the Cruiser. They still had enough fuel to run for several hours. The freighters also had meager defensive abilities and were full of goods that would absorb attacks. It wasn't nearly enough but it was something.
The Cruiser was growing larger on the horizon and I started to make out features. A bright blue glow radiated from behind it. On top there were two giant fins that seemed to move ever so slightly. It was tall and thin and gleaming white. "The pride of the Chezbah nation." I thought. Then I tried to imagine Earth with such vehicles flying over sea and land. There would be nothing left.
"I have seen only two Fighting Ships closer than this." I turned and saw Osulo standing behind me. "Both times we were running for our lives. They had taken me along in raids. I'm sure the warriors had seen many more."
"Is there any way we'll make it through this?" I asked.
She sighed "No."
"I'm happy we're saving the children. At least dying will accomplish something." I remarked.
"It is better this way" She agreed.
Suddenly, a loud bang made us all scramble for cover. We looked over to where it came from and saw flames and fire spewing from the ground. The smoke was coming from directly behind the cover of the Freighters where our forces were taking shelter. Lieutenants were shouting "Get that fire out! Get that fire out!" as engineers and soldiers shoveled dust on the flames. After a few minutes the column of smoke died down.
"I have seen the ground burn when hit by plasma but it does not normally burn like that. If the Chezbah didn't know where we were, they do now." Osulo remarked.
"You've never seen that before?" I asked.
I ran toward the engineers. I hoped this was the key to our survival. I got up to the edge of the freighters and saw some of the engineers sweating over a shovel.
"What caused that fire?" I demanded.
"The Captain wants to try getting down into this stuff the ground is made of for protection for the men" The engineer defended.
"No, that's not what I'm asking. How did you make the ground burn like that? The Scimrahn have never seen the ground burn like that."
He shrugged. "We used a small charge to set off a batch of thermite. It was kind of a big batch and we wanted a complete burn so we used a bit more of a charge than I would have normally used."
"Can you do it again?"
"Because it's something the Scimrahn have never seen before. If they've never done it then the Chezbah don't have a strategy for it yet."
It started to dawn on him. "You're thinking of a smokescreen. I get it. We'll start a bunch of fires around us to obscure our defenses."
"Actually, if we play this smart, we won't have the smoke anywhere near us."
"Huh? What good is it then?" he said puzzled.
"Thanks, I gotta talk to the Captain!" I saluted and ran to Gammons.
Gammons was discussing strategy with the Lieutenants. He barely acknowledged I was there.
"Captain, a word?" I asked.
"Quickly Concade, we're running out of time."
"Yes Sir, I have an idea that will help us break the rules in this chess game. The fire the engineer's just started, the Scimrahn have never seen it before because they've never seen a thermite reaction. If the Scimrahn have never seen it, it's never been used against the Chezbah."
"Okay Onix, I see where you're going, what's the idea?"
"Give the Chezbah more to figure out when they get here. If we take some of the cargo out of the Freighters and then start fires around them, the Chezbah will pick up the cargo on their radar but won't be able to tell what it is. It will make them have to figure out what we're up to. There are the fires that could be weapons or something else.
Then there are the freighters, even if we use the fires as a smoke screen they'll be able to pick up the freighters on their radar and will probably open fire on them.
We need to reduce the chance of them finding and shooting down Bahninie's Freighter missile. It's the only thing that they've said would even scratch that thing. If we add the Scimrahn's fighters to the mix we just might get enough time to get the freighter airborne and close enough to the Cruiser."
Gammons nodded. "Not bad, not bad. Lets work with this Bahnienie and see what else we can come up with."
The plan was laid out and the fires started. It was decided to use all four freighters instead of just one the first one would attempt to impact the Cruiser, presumably with little effect. This would hopefully make the Chezbah view them as a non-threat. The fires and smoke would obscure our forces on the ground and the Scimrahn Delta fighters would supply air support. The second and third freighter would attempt to collide with the Cruiser at the same time. This would give the Cruiser two targets at the same time. The third Freighter would carry Soldiers and Scimrahn guerilla fighters and would attempt to board if they failed.
We put on our Vacuum Suits. They are normally used as short use low air pressure or space suits. We weren't sure why they had issued these to us when we were deployed but the Scimrahn carried them so we figured they would be useful at some point. They also happened to be very useful for avoiding smoke inhalation which is why we were wearing them. The reason the Scimrahn carry them is that the pull of the stars on either side of the planet offsets the gravity of the planet near the poles. This means that the atmosphere is primarily concentrated around the equator and one can literally walk out of the atmosphere while on the surface. Underground traveling away from the core means traveling toward the Lagrangian point between the planet and a sun.
I was translating between Bahnienie and Captain Gammons but all the preparation was done, we all sat in silence surrounded by the cargo of vegetables that was in the freighters in an attempt to gain some protection from fire. We could tell it was coming, the smoke obscured all vision so we couldn't see it coming but there was a feeling like a massive freight train was approaching, the air seemed to sway in a low rhythm. Strangely the ground wasn't shaking, rather the air was. The enormous force of the gravity engine tugged at the gravity of the planet and sent out gravity shockwaves. On top of that the rocket turbine engines that moved the great beast at the same time wined a high pitch and rumbled like thunder. The vessel was an obscenity shouted against the sky in the way such a huge mass could defy nature and hold itself aloft with nothing visible lift it.
As we hid in the smoke, the Cruiser opened fire with it's plasma cannons. Huge ribbons of fire and lightning tore through the air above us. Each ribbon punctuated by a rattling crack of thunder. With each bolt of super heated gas my radio went dead.
Either it was a lucky shot or they could detect the freighters because without warning, one of them collapsed the way the stream of smoke from a match does when blown on. This was the effect of the Cruiser's huge particle beam cannons. Thankfully it was only one of the decoys.
"Get the Freighters off the ground now or they'll be wiped out!" Bahnienie ordered.
As they labored off the ground we heard another sound, a series of booms that knocked the air out of our lungs! These weren't explosions, they were the sonic booms of the Scimrahn Deltas arriving!
Almost immediately we saw three fireballs through the smoke. As quickly as they arrived three of the Deltas had been shot down. The Deltas let go of a furious plasma barrage. If it had any effect on the Cruiser I'll never know.
The Cruisers engines had stopped, it now floated three hundred meters in the air through our smoke clouds and they danced as the air throbbed all around us because of the gravity engine. The effect was like tiny but forceful waves in water pushing on our bodies. More fire rained all around from the huge vessel. It actually flew over and past our freighters. The remote operators struggled to turn them around and repoint them at our adversary. Then two hanger doors opened in it's belly and combat E-Suits leapt out ten at a time.
The Gun crews of the Cruiser now noticed the Freighters and massive lasers on it's sides trained on one of them. We watched one of them light on fire and start to fall to the surface. Then it's doors opened and our soldiers and the Scimrahn leapt from the flames. It was surprising that it took them so long to fall. One of the soldiers had the presence of mind to fire his Anti-Vehicle Weapon at the Cruiser. Sadly the effort was ineffective on the proud combat vessel. The missile passed into their shields and exploded without damaging anything.
The Deltas came around for another pass. Before their sonic booms they were entirely noiseless on approach. The appeared tiny next to the Chezbah's vessel. Again they sprayed the enemy with plasma weapons. Four of the E-Suits were destroyed, and one pilot slammed into the hanger. The resulting explosion was disappointing. I watched as six more Deltas were set ablaze by plasma or cut apart by lasers from the E-Suits and the Cruiser.
Twenty more E-Suits poured out and dropped to the ground, their thrusters controlling their decent in a labored way. Then four large anti-gravity tanks came out. One descended toward us. One pursued the Deltas and two more floated as sentinels in front of the Cruiser.
The E-Suits were met with rocket fire from our Anti-Vehicle Weapons. Against these smaller targets the rockets were more effective. Forty rockets launched simultaneously. Some missed their targets and the E-Suits showed their agility by avoiding a few more. In the uncoordinated strike quite a few hit the same E-suits and as they detonated the ranks of the Chezbah dwindled but it was impossible to say by how many in the bedlam.
Then the anti-gravity Tank landed. This large and intimidating vehicle immediately drew the attention of all. Four plasma cannons blasted wildly into the smoke from the tank. Six legs descended from it's body and it shifted it's weight from the anti-gravity engine to them making it lurch to the ground facing away from my position.
"Focus fire on that thing!" Gammons ordered pointing at the tank.
I relayed the order through my faulty radio. "Concentrate all fire on the six legged vehicle!"
The Scimrahn focused their attack on the E-Suits while a second volley of rockets and machine gun fire was launched at the tank. Rocket after rocket hit the tank in a punishing display. As the smoke cleared however, the machine emerged blackened but apparently wholly undamaged.
I looked up to see the Deltas coming in again for a third attack this time engaging the tank that had pursued them. Even though the tanks were big, they showed surprising speed and maneuverability because of their anti-gravity engines and powerful thrusters. The exchange of plasma shone though the smoke clouds as the remaining Deltas were being picked off one by one by the powerful Chezbah tank. The exchange proved to not be one sided, after a long exchange of fire the tank careened and crashed into the surface. A few observant Scimrahn on the ground who noticed let out a victorious cry.
On the ground the tank was returning fire on our men, cutting swaths through scores of men with every volley. The E-suits added to the slaughter of soldiers and Scimrahn. One more AVW fired and struck the tank, the rocket didn't make it through it's shields. The remaining men fought back with rifles and grenades. Some fled only to be consumed by the Cruiser's lasers as soon as they left the cover of the smoke cloud.
The third Freighter started on fire from one of the tanks attacks. I could not tell if it was the missile or the decoy. If it was the missile then we had lost. It labored and then plummeted from the sky. The flames, fanned by the air rushing by grew larger and larger until the Freighter exploded. I tried to gauge if the explosion was the kind the fuel would have made but through the smoke I just could not tell.
Then Bahnienie leapt from behind our barrier dragging a large bag with him. He let out a battle cry and rushed toward the Chezbah tank. He darted up and rammed the bag into the space next to the tank's thrusters. He turned to run as the heat from the thrusters started the bag on fire. In another second the bag exploded killing Bahnienie. A second explosion erupted as the fuel on the Chezbah tank detonated.
The Deltas attacked the Cruiser and the two tanks. They seemed like flies attacking an elephant. Five more erupted in flames and fell to the ground. Then as they passed, the last Freighter collided with the Cruiser. It crumpled and started to fall from the sky noiselessly. There was no explosion and little or no damage to the Cruiser. Our hearts sunk as the freighter slid down the side of the invincible juggernaut.
Then a blue flame like a blowtorch erupted from the side of the Freighter. Then a fireball. Then a bang and a shockwave. Then everything went dark.


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RSpec.describe "visits/edit", type: :view do
  before(:each) do
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  end

  it "renders the edit visit form" do
    render

    assert_select "form[action=?][method=?]", visit_path(@visit), "post" do
    end
  end
end

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1902 Mercedes to Traverse 1,500 Miles on Its Way to Compete at 60th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Written by Jim Pickering
Pebble Beach, CA – July 27, 2010 — For the past 60 years, treasured, often one-of-a-kind classic cars have traveled each August from around the world to participate in the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Some of these cars are delivered to California's central coast by plane, others by boat or commercial transport, and since they are in fact cars, many are driven. This year a Mercedes well into its second century will be among the cars taking on the challenge of the open road.
A 28-horsepower 1902 Mercedes Simplex-the oldest car still on the road today to bear the Mercedes name-will travel a winding 1,500 miles around mountains, through valleys and along the ocean on its way to compete in the Pebble Beach Concours. It will be one of about two dozen cars participating in the 2010 Pebble Beach Motoring Classic, the ultimate road trip for gracefully aged yet still-very-adept automobiles.
Now in its sixth year, the Motoring Classic is reserved for cars that are past or present Pebble Beach Concours entrants or that command an elegance befitting the Concours. The nine-day event, which begins in Seattle, on August 3, includes a journey around the east side of Mount St. Helens, along the Columbia River Gorge and down the Pacific coast before arriving in time for Pebble Beach Automotive Week.
"The Motoring Classic is great prelude to the Pebble Beach Concours," says Pebble Beach Chairman Sandra Button. "In a practical way, it demonstrates both the elegance and technical ability that we celebrate.
"Because the journey can prove challenging for even some of the more modern cars, it is just fantastic that the Mercedes Simplex, a car well past its century mark, will be making the drive. It will be a real pleasure to welcome this car to Pebble Beach."
The Mercedes will be driven by Arturo and Deborah Keller, as well as John Bentley, an Englishman who specialized in manufacturing collector car replacement parts before becoming a classic car restorer. It's a vehicle that Bentley, who has been attending the Pebble Beach Concours since 1986, knows quite well; he supervised its 1993 restoration for the Keller Collection in California, which purchased it from the family of Tom Lightfoot, an Englishman, who for nearly five decades shepherded this prized possession to driving events and auto shows around the globe.
The Mercedes Simplex, manufactured by Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft from 1901 to 1909, features a wide, low body designed by Wilhelm Maybach in Stuttgart, Germany. The first part of the car's name, Mercedes, is attributed to European entrepreneur Emil Jellinek, distributor of Daimler in the South of France and member of the DMG board. In exchange for financing this new car, Jellinek insisted it be named after his daughter, Mercedes. The second name, Simplex, was given to convey the simplicity of the vehicle's operation. The new automobile was so successful the company adopted the name "Mercedes" from that time forward.
"In 1901, this car was far, far ahead of every other vehicle in terms of development and design," says Bentley. "It's an extraordinary car that was amazingly advanced for the turn of the last century and ultimately put Mercedes on the automotive map. Its performance and hill-climbing abilities were phenomenal. And today, 108 years later, this car is still extremely exciting to drive. It's a remarkable experience to be behind the wheel of a car this age that is still so spritely."
It's not just the cars in the Motoring Classic that are driven to Pebble Beach. Many other Concours participants painstaking chart their own distinctive driving itineraries.
In mid-July, Mermie Karger and her husband Colin Hughes are driving her 1939 Rolls-Royce Phantom III, called "Ovid," from Philadelphia to Pebble Beach for display in the Concours. The roundabout route includes a trip north to the Rolls-Royce Owners Club Annual Meet in Toronto, Canada, around Lake Superior, down through the Great Plains, up and over the Rockies in Colorado, and into the high deserts of Utah and Nevada before finally arriving at Pebble Beach around August 10.
"Our trip will be a wonderful opportunity for me to show Colin, who is British, the fullness of America, especially its natural areas and spectacular vistas," says Mermie. "Just as importantly, everywhere we stop, he will get to experience the love Americans from all walks of life have for old motor cars…"
See pictures and follow the journeys of the 1902 Mercedes and the 1939 Rolls-Royce on the Pebble Beach Concour d'Elegance Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pebble-Beach-Concours-dElegance/110650875619209
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Jim grew up in a small neighborhood of car guys, so the bug bit him early, and rides in his neighbor's over-powered street rods sealed the deal for good. His first car was a '66 Caprice with a big-block Chevy—a car which landed him his first job as a mechanic after high school and through college, got him into drag racing, and much to the distress of his wife Kristina, caused his recent home search to take a full year—the Caprice is 19 feet long and gets parked inside. In addition to the Caprice, also maintains a 1972 Chevrolet K10 4x4 and a 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8.
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India and Afghanistan took a hard line at the six-nation talks in Moscow on Wednesday, opposing the dominant view from Russia, China and Pakistan to involve the Taliban in reconciliation efforts.
Briefing the media about the outcome of the talks that were held between senior officials of all the countries, that also included Iran, External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup said that denying "safe havens or sanctuaries to any terrorist group or individual in countries of our region," was essential to stabilising the situation in Afghanistan.
Reconciliation efforts must be driven by the Afghanistan government and could only be facilitated by "friends and well wishers of Afghanistan," he said, indicating that the previous round of QCG (Quadrilateral Cooperation Group) hosted by Pakistan was not acceptable.
Without naming Pakistan, Afghanistan's representative at the talks, M. Ashraf Haidari, who is the Director General of Policy and Strategy in the MFA, said that it was necessary to "effect a change in the behaviour of certain state actors" in order to end the violence that has reached record levels in the last year.
Another point of contention that emerged was over the composition of the talks hosted by Russia. Afghanistan made a strong pitch for the United States to be included as one of its most important partners. It said it was a necessary part of all processes to "end war and usher in sustainable peace in Afghanistan".
With U.S. troop levels down to their lowest of about 8,400 at the end of President Obama's tenure, Afghanistan's government has been hoping President Trump will increase assistance to the country.
However, in its final statement at the end of the conference, the Russian government said it proposed to extend the conference to Central Asian states, and didn't mention the United States.