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Over the years, people have given us thirteen reasons for not going to Russia
on a mission trip. Below you will find rebuttals to all of these "reasons".
Before you continue to the reasons people give for not going to Russia, let me say
a couple of other things first. The reason one goes on a mission trip is to lead others
to Jesus Christ. If you are considering going for any other reason, then please reconsider.
The thing we have had to learn is that, when we go on a mission trip, the trip is not about us. We all have to learn that lesson and in learning it we realize that the reasons we
gave for not going were all about us.
Please read the rest of this page and know that we love
you very much and we want you to go to Russia with us.
Lack of Money
If you do not go because of a lack of money, then either you fear that God will not provide
the funds for you or it is your pride getting in the way. If you believe, as Psalm 50:10
states, that God owns the cattle on a thousand hills and in reality He owns everything,
then He can and will provide a way for you to go.
If you will humble yourself
and write a letter to send to your friends and family asking them for support to help you
go to Russia, Jesus will provide the funds.
The only reason you would be unwilling to do that is that you are too proud to ask for
help. Will you let pride get in the way of your doing what God surely wants you to do?
When would God not want you to go on a mission trip?
have made trip after trip with people who did not have the funds to pay their own way,
and yet every person who has said yes has had God provide the funds in miraculous ways.
As Chris Forrester said to me, "If money is the problem, then there is no problem."
Each year we have had one person or at most two pay
their own way. The rest write letters to family and friends.
There are three categories of people to whom you will write letters: the lost, the saved who love to support missions and the saved who support missions out of guilt. The lost will sometimes give, because they love and admire you. The saved who loved to support missions will give because God has touched their hearts in such a way that they cannot refuse to give. The saved who support missions out of guilt will give because they know they should be going and they are trying to rid themselevs of the guilt by paying for you to go in their place.
Oh and there is that fourth cateory. These are the people lost or saved family and friends who will refuse to give you money no matter what. They are brothers and sisters, moms and dads, friends and associates who feel they have some justification in their mind for not giving. They are wrong of course, because anyone can give $10-$15, but they will refuse to give you money no matter what you do, no matter what you say. They are God's problem. Just keep writing letters and asking people for support.
Proverbs 11:2 (NASB) When pride comes, then comes dishonor,
But with the humble is wisdom.
Proverbs 16:18 (NASB) Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before stumbling.
Proverbs 29:23 (NASB) A man's pride will bring him low,
But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
I John 2:16-17 (NASB) For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. 17The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.
Too Busy
If you are too busy to take 12-13 days off to go on a mission trip then you ARE TOO BUSY
and you need to eliminate activities from your life. Saying no to a one time mission trip
is not eliminating activities from your life. You need to eliminate daily or weekly
activities to get to the point where you can spend quality and quantity time with your
family. Then
you need to make time to go on a mission trip. Every Christian should go on several mission
trips over the course of a lifetime. Don't believe me? Then read the Great Commission at
the end of this page.
Can't Leave My Children
There are two alternative solutions to this reason for not
going. First, you certainly have family and friends who can help your spouse (assuming
you have one) take care of your children while you are away for 12-13 days. Friends can help
by running children here and there. So you have four children, then get one friend for
each child to run them to various places while you are in Russia. You can make this work if
you really want to go on the trip. You only have to ask and people
will help. Our friends the Hickey's have made two trips with us and left two young children behind on both trips. Both they and their children survived and even thrived.
Still don't want to leave the children behind, then bring them
with you. They can participate in the VBS with the rest of the children. All of the instructions
are given first in English and then in Russian. So your children could participate just
like they do at home. Secondly, they could see how other people, other children live and
they would be more appreciative of what they have. Can't afford to bring the children
then click here.
Luke 14:26 "If anyone comes to Me, and does not £hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple.
Now obviously it does not mean that you really hate your family, but it means that your love for Jesus should so outshine your love for your family that the love for your family looks like hatred when compared to your love for Jesus. This verse applies to the above reason and the one below.
I Can't
Leave My Spouse
Yes you can! We have people go every year who leave spouses
behind. Marriages don't end, but they sure are great to celebrate when you return home.
See Song of Solomon to see how to celebrate the reuniting of husband and wife after a 12
day mission trip. If you just refuse to leave your spouse behind, then get them to come
along. Can't afford it then click here.
Don't Speak Russian
Neither does anyone else except for Stephanie and I and we
don't speak very much Russian. We have nearly one interpreter for each American, so when
you need to say something to a Russian you always have an interpreter to help. You are
never without an interpreter. If you are, then you wandered off from the rest of the team
and that's a NO NO! Of all of the reasons not to go this is one of the weakest This really is an excuse and not a reason!.
Lack of Abilities
Do you work with children at church now? Have you ever helped
in a VBS at church? We lead a VBS in Russia and we need people to help explain the games
to the kids and then help them to play the game. We need people to act out a Bible story,
which takes no talent at all when your audience is 5-12 year olds. Believe me, even I
have done this. We need people to setup the snacks and serve them. We need people to help
lead in the crafts. These crafts are designed so that children can do them, therefore you
can too. None of this
takes much talent or ability, but it does mean that you have to love kids.
We need people who will hugs kids and tell them that Jesus
loves them. We need people to help lead a Bible study with adults or teens. Ok, so this
takes a little talent, but we are there to help.
Maybe you are some big strapping dad who believes the only thing he can do on a mission trip is do constrcution. Well if you do go on a mission trip and that is all you do, then why did you go in the first place? I mean it! If you went on a mission trip and gave away millions of dollaras and built fabulous buildings then YOU DID NOTHING FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD! To whom did you witness? Who might go to heaven because of your words telling them what Jesus has done for you? They cannot believe unless you go and tell what Jesus has done for you.
Romans 10:14How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? 15How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, "HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!"
The above verse applies to everyone.
We can find a place for you to serve as long as you love Jesus.
That is the only qualification to go.
Waiting For God To Call Me
Russian Christian Missions, Inc. God is calling you to go
to Russia right now.
There was a preacher who was standing in ankle deep water on
his front porch during a flood. A boat came by and the man in the boat told the preacher to
get into the boat and he would take him to safety. The preacher explained that
he was waiting for God to save him.
As the water level approached the second floor of
the house, through the window the preacher spotted another boat and
the man in the boat told the preacher to
get into the boat. Again the preacher explained that he was waiting on God to
save him.
As the water rose to the level of the roof, the preacher, standing
on the roof, spotted a helicopter. The pilot yelled to the preacher to grab hold of the
ladder and climb aboard. The preacher explained that he was waiting on God to save
The helicopter left. The preacher drowned.
As the preacher entered the pearly gates, he saw Jesus and
"Jesus, I was a good husband, a good father, faithful to the word and conservative in my
teaching. Why did you not save me, but rather you let me drown?"
Jesus quietly responded,
"Preacher, I sent two row boats and a helicopter. What more did you want?"
Are you the preacher? Are you sure you haven't already been
asked by God to go to Russia?
I Don't Feel Called To Go
The text for this reason was written by Alfred
McCroskey and longer than I have room for on this page.
Click here to see what Alfred had to say about this.
Don't Want To Be Away From Family at Christmas
Nor do we. Now we go all year long, but even for the trips at Christmas, departure is not until a couple of days after Christmas.
You get to spend Christmas with your family, but you don't have to help take the tree down.
Yippee. Besides we are not asking you to miss every Christmas for the rest of your life,
we are asking you just this once to miss New Year's. Next
year you can be with family, but this year you may help some child or adult come to know
Jesus and make your Christian family larger.
So again I remind you, that a mission trip is not all about you, rather it is all about the one only you could reach.
in the US Need Jesus Too
Yes indeed they do, and you have 352 days each year to make
a difference in the lives of people in the US. Can't you spend at least 12 days in one
year helping the people of Russia come to know Jesus whom you claim to love. Less than
1% of the Russian population are Christians. Don't they deserve a chance to hear the Gospel
story too? This is an excuse nearly as weak as the one about language. If you say you shouldn't go then you are also saying no one, because we could all stay here and "save America". Well in that case you are saying, "let the rest of the world go to Hell." Hummm, I wander how that lines up with the Great Commission?
Too Cold
That's COOL. So then you will be going on the Jamaica trip
this summer. I will be glad to sign you up on their team. Or you might want to consider
that the temperatures we experience in Russia are between 16-33 degrees Fahrenheit At least prior to our winter trips to Siberia). We
experience those temperatures in Georgia. Besides if you like snow or snow skiing you would certainly
experience at least those temperatures and colder with wind chill coming down the slopes.
But on a more serious note. When you think of Russia, what comes to mind? Cold and Snow! Well why would you want to go in the summer and not see the Russia that you had in your mind. When you tell people you went to Russia in the summer they will say, oh so you didn't see the REAL Russia.
Here is my last thought on the subject. Wherever you live, what do you do when it gets cold? Do you stand around ourside in shorts or do you go inside where its warm? Most people will say they go inside. Well duhhhhhh! So do we. We are rarely out in the cold.
Age (Too Young
or Too Old)
If you are under the age of 14 and want to go as a worker you
are too young. But if you are a parent wondering if children can go, then yes they certainly
can. They can participate in the VBS just like they do at home, because the instructions
are given in English first and then interpreted into Russian. We have had a 14 year old
child go and lead a room in the VBS.
If you think you are too old, then you are mistaken.
You might be too unhealthy, but you are not too old. On the very
first Russia mission trip I participated in there was a 72 year old lady along. While
mobility could be an issue, we will make sure that anyone having mobility issues will be
in the ground floor apartment.
We have no age limits, however if you wanted to take a very
young baby I would suggest that you not do that for two reasons. You will be constantly
distracted by the child and there is a lot of sickness in Russia.
Fear of Russians
Why would you fear Russians? Where we go, they love Americans.
If you visit a Russian in their home they want to know why some rich American would bother
to come to Russia and visit some poor Russian in their humble home. They feel that it is
a great privilege to have an American visit.
Medical Reasons
Of all of the reasons people have given us not to go, this
is really the only one that is legitimate and sometimes even it is abused. Think about
this. If your medical condition is not going to kill you in the next two weeks and it is
not going to worsen in the next two weeks then you can have your medical condition in Russia
as well as you can in America.
Access is a problem in Russia. There are no ramps on the sidewalks
and in many buildings the elevators do not work. So if you are in a wheel chair or scooter,
your mobility in Russia would be greatly hindered. However, I believe that if you were
willing to suffer the indignities of being carried into and out of buildings then I think
we would be able to find Americans willing to go and volunteer to carry you. So if this
reason is yours, then let's discuss it before you decide not to go.
Matthew 28:18-19
18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All
authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
19 "Go therefore and make disciples
of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the
end of the
These were some of the last words Jesus spoke. They are words
that are directed at all Christians. If you knew you were speaking your last words wouldn't
you speak of important things, the most important things. That is what Jesus did so read
His words and heed them.
Ok so you have read all of the above and your reason is not contained there. Then please email us and tell us why you think you can't go and let us at least have a chance to discuss it with you. Click on "Contact Us" in the copyright text below.
Or maybe your excuse was mentioned above and you are not convinced. Contact us and let's discuss it. There is almost no reason that anyone can use to justify not going. Just remember whether you go, give money or pray for us you are a part of the team. If you do none of these things then you are not a part of the team. It is that simple.
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Inequitable geographical distribution of health facilities pose major challenges to achieving health targets set in the national development goals. To address the problem, a considerable number of health centers and health houses (which provide basic health services to people) were opened simultaneously across the country on Monday.
Nearly 657 health centers were inaugurated by 47 universities of medical sciences in 28 provinces through a video conference held in the presence of Health Minister Seyed Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi, at a health center in the northern Mazandaran Province.
"On Tuesday the health minister will visit the six newly-opened health centers in Zeyt-e- Sofla, Tabaqdeh, and Panbeh Chooleh villages and cities of Izadshahr, Noor, and Juyabr, all in Mazandaran," said Qasem Janbabaee, head of Mazandaran University of Medical sciences.
"Since 2013, six chemotherapy treatment centers and four cancer diagnosis centers have opened in the province," which has a high incidence of esophageal cancer, he added.
Although people living in less populated cities and villages still don't have acceptable access to specialized healthcare services, the latest measure significantly improves their access to quality basic healthcare. Currently, most of the specialists sent to deprived areas are active in the fields of internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology.
Funds allocated for construction of the new health facilities with a total area of 200,000 sq meters was about $70 million, IRNA reported.
With the establishment of the new centers there is at least one basic health center for every 8,000 rural people now. Also, there is a dentist and a laboratory technician for every 15,000 rural population.
Since the 2014 Health Reform Plan, more than 2,700 health centers were established across the country at a cost of $195 million (7,800 billion rials). Around $183 million (7,350 billion rials) was also spent by the Health Ministry on reconstruction and renovation of 12,780 existing health centers.
More Centers Soon
An additional 6,200 health centers in towns with a population of less than 20,000 people will be established in the near future.
Earlier, a MoU was signed between Hashemi and Abbas Akhoundi, the minister of roads and urban development, to expand the number of health centers in urban and rural areas so as to cover more people living in outlying areas of cities and towns.
With the aim to curb critical shortage in the health workforce in deprived areas, last November the ministry dispensed 2,000 specialists in different fields across 850 state-run hospitals in 378 cities. An estimated 1,600 more specialists are expected to start work in deprived areas soon. The measure will improve equal access to healthcare services in different parts of the country, "at least for a specific period of time since doctors return to their original place of work after completion of field services," said Mohammad Aghajani, deputy minister of health for treatment.

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For nearly 80 years, Holy Assumption Monastery has been a part of the Calistoga community, and is believed to be the oldest Orthodox women's monastery in the United States. Our community has been blessed to live here for almost 10 years!
We had originally intended the small house known as St. Nicholas House to be a handicap-accessible residence for our elderly and infirm sisters, but after adding an accessible bathroom several years ago, we have been recently advised that St. Nicholas House was not built to high-quality standards, and replacing it is a better use of our resources than continuing to renovate, or attempting an expansion. Additionally, the sisterhood currently has no work space for the various projects we undertake, including our icon studio.
As a result, the sisterhood proposes not a renovation, but rather a complete replacement of St. Nicholas House with a new, two-story structure. This building will feature ground floor living accommodations, with the added benefit of work space on the second story. Local general contractor Paul Coates, a generous friend of our monastery, assisted by Thomas Stimpert, architect, have committed to the project, already providing invaluable planning input and guidance. With their help, the sisters have attempted to develop a plan that balances quality, beauty, and economy. The replacement of the existing St. Nicholas House by the proposed building will beautify both the monastery and the community.
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Recently we started using the Walmart Grocery Pickup service. And wow, it is convenient and saves time and money. They let you know when your order is ready, and they can even tell when you are on your way to pick them up – a little "Big Brother" but that's Ok.
With these savings, I'm not a big coupon clipper and it doesn't seem coupons are as prevalent as they once were. So shop at Walmart. Save some money. Be smart about where your dollars go.
Costco, Lunds & Byerlys, Cub, Aldi and Trader Joe's are also places I shop. Each one has items we like but I've yet to find one a one stop shop. By the way….Aldi has excellent German chocolate at a cheap price.
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For Sanji. All his features are what I appreciate, such as, his blond
hair, his costume, hair style, smoking, good cooking skill, and the like
.His clothing, at first, will render people a misleading impression that
he is a gentleman. However, he is a real libertine and he always can't
help staring at beautiful women .As soon as he sees pretty young ladies
he will immediately come up and address them with high compliment. But I
still think he is cool, not the kind of Zoro's style. Zoro sometimes
brings a cold feeling to me, while Sanji are liable to give me a
pleasant and warm sensation .He is such an disingenuous man that he
frequently pretends to be strong outside, actually he is tender inward
with a delicate heart, which can be spotted when he left the restaurant
on the sea .He shed tears when Jiji asked he to take good care of
himself. This scene also moved me. When he makes his mind to seek the
all blue and join in Luffy's group, it is really exciting .I am looking
forwarding what will happen in their voyage.
From episode 33: I realize that Luffy is a determined man—–as long as
he sets his mind to do something, he will accomplish it. Therefore, I
hold firmly that he will find ONE PIECE. There are some precious
qualities with Luffy which I admire extremely, such as he has his own
judgment, his trust in his friends, his benevolence, and the like. Once
he made his conclusion, others'suggestion can't be accepted. It appears
he is a bit ego at first, however, as the plot goes, I find most of his
decisions are right and I begin to be one of his followers , like Zoro
who takes stock in Luffy completely and recognizes him as captain. Naïve
as Luffy appears to be outside, he is smart when judging from true or
false. When he was told Nami has betrayed them, he even didn't listen to
the explanation, because he has faith in her. Sanji is also something
like Luffy, at times, what he thinks is different from what he
From episode 86: When Chopper first appeared in my sight, my impression
was that: how lovely the reindeer is, so cute, and I am fond of him. I
didn't feel anything weird about him and didn't realize he has a blue
nose until people mentioned it. What I thought about his appearance was
the color of his clothing fitted well with his pink hat and blue nose.
Nothing was discordant. Just like a little child, he appeared to be a
bit shy and unable to control his temper well. Then the story between
Doctor and Chopper began. Kind as Doctor, no one in the country could
understand him. The same experience shared by Doctor and Chopper
connected them together. Doctor treated Chopper as his son and they
lived a happy life before Doctor's death. Although Doctor died, his
spirit will last forever, for Chopper will succeed the spirit. As long
as someone remembers him, he is still alive in the world.
From episode 148:Zoro showed his trust to Luffy once again. They are
beaten by Bellamy's group but didn't fight back. At first, I was very
confused about the motivation of such reactions. Then there came the
flashbacks of Shanks and Ace, who were treated as Luffy's aim. That made
me gets their intention. Another important person appeared in this
episode—Marshall D Teach. He commented this battle that Luffy's group
was the winner and said something sounded very reasonable. I thought he
would be Luffy's friends and do them a favor when they were in trouble
later. However, as plot developed, it proved I was wrong.
From episode 210: Chopper was chosen by Foxy because Luffy's group lost
in the game. Chopper was so cute that I can't help smiling when he was
crying, but there were also some worries. The sight of his tears made my
heart ache, but I deeply believed Luffy would bring Chopper back, just
as they all had faith in him. Chopper looks like a child and actually he
is, which make us give more care to him. He often cried for some little
thing and as timid as Usopp, but I can tell his adamancy in his heart.


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[Excerpt] In late 1974, the commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) of the U.S. Department of Justice publicly stated that "the United States us being overrun by illegal aliens" and, he warned, "we are seeing just the beginning of the problem." During that 1974 fiscal year, when 788,000 illegal aliens were actually apprehended by INS, the INS estimated that the number of undetected illegal aliens who entered the United States in that year ranged upward to 4 million people. Moreover, the INS estimated the accumulated number of illegal aliens currently residing in the United States in 1974 to be between 7 and 12 million.
Suggested Citation:
Briggs, V. M. Jr. (1975). Illegal immigration and the American labor force: The use of "soft" data for analysis. Retrieved [insert date] from Cornell University, ILR School site: http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/articles/136/
Required Publisher Statement: Copyright by Blackwell Publishing. Final version published as: Briggs, V. M. Jr. (1975). Illegal immigration and the American labor force: The use of "soft" data for analysis. Social Science Quarterly, 56, 477-484.
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Greetings friends and family,
I'm already in vacation mode with little motivation to do anything besides spend time with Kendra and the twins. This coming week will be a test of my ability to focus on closing out work-related tasks while preparing for our upcoming trip.
The pool is officially open, but only for about 20 minutes at a time. The 78 degree water is only 4 degrees above freezing for us Arizonians. I was pleasantly surprised to find Easton and Layla's swimming ability came back so quickly. Last year we spent the first week regaining confidence. Not needed anymore!
One thing I need to teach Easton fairly soon. lighten up, dude! He's so serious about smiling for pictures that as soon as the camera comes out he gives his most un-natural smile.
Then he comes over and says, "can i see the picture?" so he can see himself. What a funny guy. My favorite part of the swim was seeing the real-time overcoming of fear. Layla anxiously stepped out to the ledge of the hot tub. Knowing she's done this before I could see the internal struggle going on in her mind. Something like: I know I've done this before, but it's been a while and I'm scared. All I had to do was put my hands up and say, "Trust me!" and she jumped.
I love the way the mind of a child works. They call me out for being a man of my word almost daily. If I say it, I better do it. That's the way trust works. Easton took a little more coaxing. After seeing Layla make the leap and hearing my words, "I know you can do it, Big Time! I believe in you." He made the jump too.
Our teeth weren't chattering, but the warmth of the towels and chairs sure felt nice after cooling off in the water. Layla cuddled up in my lap and let me love on her. One of those moments I wish could be freeze dried and laminated. Then I could bring it out and enjoy for the rest of my life.
We laugh often. I mean a LOT. Situations that probably wouldn't be funny to anyone else we think are hilarious. We rather enjoy it this way, too. Especially while they are still young enough to both fit on my lap. This is the part that won't last much longer. They are rapidly growing taller. The growth spurts are more pronounced than ever.
Our time at the park is getting less interactive by the month, it seems. As soon as we arrive they head off on their own (together, of course) to play follow the leader and swing from whatever is swing-able.
I still have fun with them at the park, but their independence is noticeably greater. They look at me occasionally to make sure I'm still watching them show their playground skills and performing tricks. Unlike the other 15 moms and dads, my nose isn't buried in my phone. I've watched the self-esteem of other kids evaporate as they look for the approval of their parent across the playground only to lose hope. Their yelling for Dad and waving arms turns into slumped shoulders and a "why bother" attitude. That's probably the saddest thing I've had to witness in watching other parents in action. However, I learned this lesson early and understand the value of really being there WITH them and not just because of them.
Easton and Layla think I'm some kind of a magical wizard now. I found this picture with instructions online and saved it to my phone. We went outside and as we lay on the ground I pulled out my phone to show them this image.
We stared at the dot, counted to 20 and then... Whoa! rainbows in the sky! Of course, I told them the truth about the science behind how our eyes work. This kind of learning is what I consider to be the ultra-fun side of parenting kids this age.
OK, one more week of work. I can do this! See you soon.


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This pink Valentines Day look has some of my very favorite pieces. Whether you're celebrating Valentine's, Galentine's, or maybe just eating some Ben & Jerry's on the couch, these jeggings are the way to go.
They are seriously just so comfortable, plus a pretty festive blush pink. Colored denim or leggings are perfect if your Vday night out is going to be pretty chilly, or if you'd just rather strut it and show off your legs a little more without wearing a dress. This look is also great for work on Valentine's, if your feeling super festive.
I'm a pretty big fan of mixing pinks if you couldn't tell. It's one of those colors that looks especially great together when combining light and dark shades. When wearing a lot of solids in different hues of the same color, it's always a good plan to throw in a pattern that includes all the hues to help tie it all together.
Luckily, I found this rose print top in my closet to do just that. I've seriously had this top forever, and I always seem to forget about it. I also love that this print has a white base and pops of green to break up the pink a little.
These heels are from Just Fab, and I don't think they make this style anymore, which sucks because I love them so much and could totally use a pair in every color. I've liked some super similar pieces below if you want to shop this outfit for your Vday look.
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Savage Land Storm Toy Biz figure
Savage land Storm from the Toy Biz collection.
Sauron Marvel Legends Build a Figure Review
Last fall I bought a 1990's ToyBiz Sauron figure at a comic convention. It was a cool figure, and I thought it would be great for photography. The guy at the booth said they were coming about with a Sauron Build A Figure series. How many times have a bought a loose figure only to have a new version come out soon afterwards? Well there was Toy Biz Sasquatch I got then shortly later the Sasquatch build a figure, was announced, I bought a loose Leonardo mini-fig and literally the next day the Karai Bike Escape Building Set (79118) with Leonardo set was announced. I've bought custom Captain Marvel and Storm(1)(2) LEGO mini figs only to have official versions released later. So it happens, just part of being a collector.
Here's the ToyBiz 1990s Sauron figure. You may have seen him on the blog earlier. He's nicely sculpted, but there's not a lot of paint, His jaw opens and there's articulation at arms and legs. Cool figure but a little hard to stand. I tried to several times to get a good shot of him standing overhead. The image is not as intimidating as I envisioned.
I looked up the Sauron build a figure and it looked awesome. But I really didn't have that much interest in the figures from the series. I already had a Deadpool. Lady Deadpool was neat. Wolverine and Bishop are cool looking figs the but not worth $20 a pop to me. Sauron was cool but not $120.00 cool.
A few months pass and the post-Christmas sales start. I see the Lady Deadpool at a decent price online. Which led me to to start checking online and offline for other deals. I didn't find any figures on sale, but there's always the secondary market. Some people part out the sets. I won a few auctions and started collecting the parts. I gave in and got Deadpool in boxers figure and rounded off the set with a couple more eBay purchases.
Finally, I have Sauron. He is massive. This figure is amazing. The sculpt is detailed. There are scales on the torso, veins in his arms and neck. The head is large with a movable jaw, pointed teeth, and nasty red eyes. Sauron has huge freaking wings. They are segmented so parts can move as the arms move.
The paint job is well done with great hues of green and yellow on the torso and wings. The leathery textured wings have some slits in them that give it a more realistic appearance. The loin cloth is sculpted to show motion. Blue pouches give a visual pop to his belt. There's not a lot of paint to the legs, arms, or tail but they do have sculpted scales.
You can move his legs, turn his feet, bend knees but this isn't a figure you would crouch. It is tall and has a wide wing span. There's articulation at his head, neck and jaw, shoulders, and elbows. His hands rotate. The tail is great to balance him standing but I need some of those action figure stands so I can pose him flying.
Now that's an intimidating Sauron.
This is only the second BAF I have collected. The other was Dormammu which I got cause I liked the series and got many of the figures super cheap at Target post-Christmas. Then finished it with parts via E-bay. You can see Dormammu on this post.
What do you think?
Do you collect any Build a Figures? Would you read more toy reviews? Who has the best stands for posing figures?
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Emma Frost Mugshot cover fun
This is cool you can make your own Emma Frost mug shot from variant cover for X-MEN BLACK: EMMA FROST.
Beautiful Loki Tee
At TeeFury Wednesday July 23 only! A beautiful Loki shirt. $11 each sold on black, navy or charcoal. Psst tomorrow an avengers shirt.
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Plus Mutants, slayers, and Aliens at Shirt Punch tv for only 6.99 each. ShirtPunch. Today only. Use the drop down menu at the top of the page to see ShritPunch TV. Their other shirts today feature Aliens and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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umm That ain't me kid.
Tempest is a custom fig from EclipseGrafx. She has a dual printed head a pad printed torso, custom cape from CapeMaddness, and custom hair from Arealight. Love the hair . This is one awesome figure.
Avengers vs X-men in LEGO
Tempest is a custom fig from EclipseGrafx. She has a dual printed head a pad printed torso, custom cape from CapeMaddness, and custom hair from Arealight. Love the hair. I'll have another image of her soon. This is one awesome figure.
I tried to shoot this a few days ago when I shot the updated green guy, blue box photo. But I was missing an accessory, Mjölnir. I can't shoot a Thor battle scene without Thor's Hammer. It wasn't with Thor, in the superhero minifig box, or around the studio light box. After looking I while I decided to do test shots and get the figures positioned.
I did the test images and left to process the green guy, blue box. I processed the Yoda image plus another Storm minifig image. I posted Yoda, and it was time to leave the office. That Night I decide I'm going to search my file and see the Last time I used Mjölnir. As soon as I sat down, I remembered. I checked my figs and it was right there. Still posed in a figure's hand. I don't know how many time I looked over it. The lesson kids is put your toys up.
Who would win?
State your case in the comments.
Wolverine welcomes the newest X-man
I got the Cyclops at ConNooga. I had the joke written a while ago it just took a while to find the mini-fig. I've not seen many series 9 bags in store.
Appearing in this scene: Wolverine from LEGO Super Heroes Wolverine's Chopper Showdown (6866) and Cyclops of series 9 Mini-figs (71000).
Maybe she'll mellow him out.
Magneto's first job. Secret jobs of villians and heroes #1.
This comic uses Magneto from Wolverine's Chopper showdown set #6866. The soda cans are another find from the EclipseGrafix booth at Memphis Comic & Fantasy Convention. They are Custom LEGO pieces designed and created by eclipseGrafx. The cans are printed pieces and even have a pull tab printed on top.
BrixiCola, Brk Dew, and Brika-cola are available for $2 a pop at EclipseGrafix.
Image is sold as a 4×6 print on e-bay. Larger prints will be available soon.


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This teacher has an assignment in Schoology that has submissions open. Students work on a paper assignment. She wants to take photos of their work and submit it for the student as most do not have access to a device in the classroom. All the solutions we've thought of aren't very quick. We've talked about:
- taking all of the photos, sending each one to the appropriate student for them to submit when they have access
- having the students take turns logging into Schoology from her phone and submitting one at a time
- dropping them all in a media album (don't like the idea of students being able to access each others' work)
Any other ideas?
Thanks in advance!


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Congrats on the launch @kimmyscotti & team! Give us some background on Monthly Gift. What's the backstory?
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I observed Table 12 @ Laketon Township Hall recount location in Muskegon County, recounting Cedar Creek Township Precinct #1.
Due to the inadequately small size of the room, chairs were not allowed for observers, who had to stand for the duration -- a genuine hardship for some. Several observers did ultimately place chairs for themselves at recount tables without official complaint. There were no refreshments provided for observers until the Stein campaign delivered some around noon, and the water fountain was out of order, but there was a small sink in the recount room.
Counting for the precinct I observed began around 10:00 AM and ended 1 PM. This precinct used the ES&S M100 Scanner. The count was conducted by officials Karen Vanduinen and Melanie Johnson.
To conduct the recount, the County Board procedure was first to determine recountability of each precinct. To be considered recountable, the ballot containers for a precinct needed to be properly sealed with a numbered seal matching the seal number recorded in the poll book, and the number of ballots needed to match. (During my shift at least two other precincts were deemed non-recountable, including Muskegon City Precinct 1).
After the precinct was deemed recountable, the ballots were hand-sorted into seven piles according to the candidate selected (Clinton, Trump, Johnson, Stein, Castle, Solytsik, and "Other"), and these piles were subsequently hand-counted with the exception of the "Other" pile. As far as I could observe, all counts were conducted without reference to existing machine-count results.
The Trump campaign representative issued a blanket challenge for all precincts at the beginning of the day's counting. The Trump campaign also attempted to challenge the precinct I was observing on the ground that a handwritten tag attached to the seal included hand-corrected information. The seal itself, however, matched the number in the poll book. As far as I am aware, this challenge was not officially submitted.
For the precinct I observed, there were 1443 ballots recorded in the poll book, compared to an estimate I received from the local clerk of 1700-1800 registered voters. I did not observe the numbered list of voters. 396 of these ballots were absentee, there were 4 spoiled ballots, and 1 ballot was duplicated after having been sent electronically. I did not witness the spoiled ballots, but the final numbers for the precinct otherwise tally. I did witness the
(apparently faxed) ballot that was duplicated and verified that the duplication was performed correctly.
Machine count:
Clinton 510
Trump 825
Johnson 56
Stein 16
Castle 10
Soltysik 0
Hand recount I observed [net change]:
Clinton 511 [+1]
Trump 827 [+2]
Johnson 56
Stein 16
Castle 10
Soltysik 0
In all cases, discrepancies in this precinct were attributable to machine-deemed overvotes caused by stray markings, which were able to be unanimously and unambiguously adjudicated by election officials, myself as an observer, and an observer for the Trump campaign.
I did not directly witness any activity that I would consider questionable or irregular during the course of my observation. Counting was conducted quickly, efficiently, and professionally. The inadequate size of the room and the attendant inconveniences for observers was unfortunate, but so far as I was able to observe, the recount proceeded in an orderly fashion despite these hardships.


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If you are new to car camping or wish to up your campsite cuisine, you might be tempted to run out and buy an expensive, cumbersome set-up that has everything including the kitchen sink. Do not buy expensive gear only to discover that it is not for you. Consider all of your car camping cooking options first.
8 Car Camping Cooking Options
- The Ring of Fire: cooking on an open flame
- Tiny Titans: cooking with small stoves
- Having Gas in the Woods: ye' old propane cook-top
- Sun-burn: reflections on solar ovens
- Glamp-mode: go big and feel like you went home
- Going Cold Turkey: no cooking allowed
- Electric Warrior: Can you cook with electricity without a hook-up?
- Briquette Etiquette: charcoal grilling gone wild
I like to experiment with car camping cooking options. However, I generally end up cooking a grand dinner on the campfire, cooking a simple breakfast on a tiny stove, and eating a cold lunch.
Car Camping Cooking Option 1: The Ring of Fire
This is by far my favorite car camping cooking option. It is fun and cheap (just like me). You can really find the romance of its ancient simplicity. I enjoy the challenges and generally have great results. You can cook (or even bake) just about anything.
It is labor-intensive (collecting wood, building the fire, cleaning soot-covered gear, etc.) If you do not enjoy the process or do not want to spend the time, this is not for you. You also need to make sure that the weather and fire conditions will allow for this car camping cooking option.
Know if your camp site will have a fire ring for cooking. If it does not, you can rig up a stone tripod within the pit or invest in a cooking grill or tripod.
Check the price of a folding grill on amazon.
Check the price of a cooking tripod on amazon.
Check fire conditions and weather reports before setting your heart on this car camping cooking option.
Do not try to cook in a blazing inferno. Create a blazing inferno, let it die down, and spread it out before cooking. The remaining coals will have less flame, less smoke, and a long-lasting, even heat.
Know how you will adjust the temperature. I usually use a portable, folding grill, so I can have hot side and a cooler side. Once you have set up, it is difficult and dangerous to adjust your cooking platform.
Use aluminum foil so that you do not have charred, uncooked food. There are lots of great aluminum foil packet recipes to try.
Use cookware that heats evenly. Since we are car camping here, we can afford to lug some nice cast iron stuff.
Check the price of a cast iron Dutch oven on amazon.
Check the price of a cast iron cooking set on amazon.
Collapsible oven accessory on amazon
Don't use this method for breakfast. By the time you are finished putting out the fire so that it is safe to leave, you have missed too much recreation time.
Car Camping Cooking Option 2: Tiny Titans
You do not need to be a gung-ho through-hiker to benefit from a tiny stove. They heat up fast, take minimal space, and are perfect for preparing a quick, hearty breakfast. They can also save the day when the weather takes a turn.
This cooking method has some obvious limitations. The fuel tanks are expensive, wasteful, and perennially empty. If you are going to include a tiny stove in you car camping cooking options, consider using a stove that uses biomass (twigs, pine-cones, etc.) The other problem with tiny stoves is that they provide only a small, precarious cooking space.
Do not use a tiny stove that requires store-bought fuel. It is simply not worth the money and and effort. It is easy enough to find some dry twigs (even in a wet environment).
I love my BioLite CookStove. The integrated fan makes random twigs and wood chips burn hot and clean. The thermo-electric generator allows it to charge itself! You can even steal some of the electricity to charge a phone. (Do not plan on producing much electricity for DC lights etc.)
Check the price for a BioLite CookStove on amazon.
A lower-tech car camping cooking option is a rocket stove. Rather than using a fan to accelerate the fire, it uses its shape to increase the air flow. If you are so inclined, you can even make your own.
Check the price of a portable rocket stove on amazon.
Plan for one-pot meals. Do not frustrate yourself by trying to cook an elaborate meal over a tiny titan unless you are looking for a challenge.
Practice with your small stove. Make sure that you can get it burning properly before your camping trip. Test the placement of your stove and cookware to make sure it will be stable and safe.
Car Camping Cooking Option 3: Having Gas in the Woods
Propane gas cook-tops are reliable, easy, safe, maintenance free, and perform almost as well as the burners on your home range. You can even get a collapsible oven accessory. The one that my friend gave me over a decade ago still works beautifully; it has lasted through years of service (even when we used it for months during a kitchen renovation.). I like the propane tank version, but there are also refillable liquid gas versions.
The main drawback of these cook-tops is the fuel. If you are buying the little green propane tanks, they can be very difficult to recycle. In the past it was next to impossible, but now Coleman does sell these tanks with a "green key" to render the tank safe for recycling with other steel.
I have the standard Coleman propane cook-top, and it is threatening to outlive us all. Even when I used it daily for months, it gave me no problems.
Check the price of the Coleman classic camp stove on amazon.
Check the price on the Coleman Dual-Fuel version (CLF or unleaded gasoline) on amazon.
Have plenty of fuel before you leave. You can weigh the tanks if you are unsure about your supply: full canister = 31 ounces; empty canister = 14.75 ounces
Be aware of the wind and orient the cook-top accordingly. Make sure that open side is downwind.
The cook-top will smell like food (even after cleaning). Be aware that it might attract wildlife after you go to bed.
Car Camping Cooking Option 4: Sun-burn
I have yet to experiment with option, but many people love it. Some models claim that they can reach temps of 400 degrees and cook in any natural light that casts a shadow. You can cook/bake almost anything. If you are handy, you might enjoy building your own solar oven.
Sun ovens have several drawbacks. The well-made ones are pretty pricey. Many owners complain that they never get anywhere close to the temperatures claimed by the manufacturer. You may need to stay put with the oven to change the position of the reflectors or defend your goodies from nature's cookie monsters.
Test your solar oven before you go camping. Make sure that everything will fit and see what kind of temperatures you can achieve.
Do not rely on a solar oven. If the weather changes, or your site is shadier than you thought, you might be out of luck.
Don't be cheap. (I can't believe I wrote that.) The reviews for the cheap models are pretty bad.
Check the price of the oven shown on amazon.
Car Camping Cooking Option 5: Glamp-mode
If your idea of roughing it is using frozen rather than live lobster, perhaps you had better stick to glamping. Having every convenience and luxury at your disposal will be costly. Furthermore, there is the added effort of moving, setting up, and maintaining all the gear.
Glamping kitchen stuff:
- Camping sink
- Camp Chef Oven (shown in video)
- Packaway kitchen
Car Camping Cooking Option 6: Going Cold Turkey
Refusing to cook at all is an option. Maybe you are willing to trade hot meals for more time by the lake or on the trail.
I do not recommend this approach as I truly enjoy the fun and challenge of campsite cooking. For me, camping is about slowing down and enjoying the simple tasks of living. Besides, food prepared and consumed outdoors magically tastes better.
Car Camping Cooking Option 7: Electric Warrior
I put together the solar generator shown. I wanted to be able to charge all of lights and stuff and the campsite. I only bought the small DC kettle on a whim to see what it could do. The truth is that I almost never use it. It is fine if you are making coffee and instant oatmeal for one.
Don't bother. It is not a practical solution in the long run.
If you already have a portable power source, you might want to invest in a hotplate or kettle.
Check the price of a DC electric kettle on amazon.
Car Camping Cooking Option 8: Briquette Etiquette
I am not a fan of this car camping cooking option. Firstly, the little grills seem to rust out the moment they leave the store. Secondly, the price of the charcoal adds up. Lastly, I always seem to create a sooty mess on myself and my surroundings when dealing with charcoal.
On the other hand, charcoal grilling is convenient and adds some great flavor. If you cannot bear the thought of a weekend without your charcoal grill, why not take it along?
Extra Car Camping Cooking Tips:
A plastic toolbox can make for a great washing sink and provides storage as a bonus.
If you use cookware that does not require soap, you can make things easier. You can scrub cast iron or stainless steel with some water and creek sand, wipe them down, and call it a day. (Note: The smell of the cooking oil etc. will remain.)
Plan at least one extravagant meal. Car camping is supposed to be fun.
Buy the cold groceries when you get there. There is no need to cool your groceries for hours on the highway. Unless you are headed far from civilization, they will have milk and hamburger when you get there. Make a meal list, pack up the dry goods, and hit the road.
Finding the car camping cooking options that work best for you is part of the fun. Since camping is such an affordable getaway, you can afford to experiment with some different gear. I generally end up cooking a grand dinner on the campfire, cooking a simple breakfast on a tiny stove, and eating a cold lunch.
Please share your camp cooking tips in the comments section.


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- Headline specifications
Canon EOS R is the latest release from Canon as February 2019 and it is the smallest full frame sensor Camera from Canon and possible on the market at this point. It weighs only 485 grams and it is mirrorless which are slowly overtaking the world of digital cameras. Mirrorless means lighter and faster. No shutter mirror no real click sound. Just a fake shutter click.
Canon has included a 26 mp sensor almost identical with the CANON 6d Mark II which is directly competing with from the DSLR category, which is probably going to be phased out soon…..happy me cause I just bought one. It shoots RAW and jpg, and the RAW options are limited to only the 26 MP option. Not sure why Canon did do that, no big deal here, I am just saying. It shoots maximum 5fps , so they say but this is not its best feature. I guess Canon does not to create competition to his other Camera bodies and just limits the speed on purpose. The processor if Digic 8 the latest and the greatest.
RF mount
It has a the new Canon RF mount which is different and it
comes with an adaptor so you can use your canon EF and EFS lenses with it. Not
sure why they could not maintain the previous mounts, but I guess the shorter
distance to the sensor might have something to do with it.
ISO is 100 to 40,000 and it performs better than its DLSR broher Canon 6D Mark II. The ISO performance is fantastic, top of the class as you would expect from Canon
Swivel screen
We have fully articulated swivel screen…which folks I know this would become the new standard. I do not understand why the others don't do it. I find the Sony articulated screen pathetic.
This camera offers a 4k cropped video in 25 fps and a full HD 1920×1080 pixels, if 50p. The quality of the footage is top but there are some limitations, to be discussed later
- physical features
- As the smallest full frame sensor, Canon tried to remove as many buttons as possible and reduce the amount of clutter. This came with few compromises, but you cannot have everything. The whole idea is to be small.
- Top left on and off dial, flash hot shoe, shooting mode dial, a video button which is nice (not like the DLSR with the video button at the back. It makes sense i guess.
- We have 2 dials to go though the menu, a top one and a back on, plus a lock in button.
- Last M- function button and the shutter
Back – swivel screen, high quality, and few buttons as you need: Autofocus back button, star button, zoom button, Quick settings button in the middle of the menu wheel, info, play and delete. They are well designed and feel good in the hand
Left we have got the cabled remote control, which is the same for smaller DSLR – small jack in comparison with the 3 pin connection for the larger DSLR's
We have Microphone 3.5 mm jack and also a nice feature is ear phone jack – a good option to have for the video shooter, but I would say a must have, as there is no sound bar display on the back screen allowing you to monitor sound. This is a bit letdown from my side.
Last but not least HDMI and USB port that allows you to charge the batter via USB
Bottom we have the battery and card compartment. I would say that having the card inside the batter compartment is a nuisance to me as I need to change card frequently and I need to remove camera from the tripod head to do it.
I just want to point out a small detail. The 2 small holes are for sound. The camera can record sound very well, in the context. The quality of sound is very good within reason. Almost as good as a shot gun mic, when no significant ambient noise – sound test…….
- Menu Options
In regards to the menu, let's go quickly thru it. I am sure this might be a bit dry and boring but interesting for someone looking seriously to purchase.
Left to right…..
A couple of things I have noticed, interesting enough.
- You can do timelapse photography or you can have a 4k video at the end as a individual file. A nice addition to the Canon family, something that Panasonic had for a while now
- Manual focus zebra – (not as good as Panasonic but nice to have
- In camera HDR photos – impressive sharpness. set up the steps and the type and shoot
- Very interesting is the fact you can set up the 3rd RF lens wheel to take over some functions. I guess this comes from the fact that the camera is designed to be as small as possible.
- Photo test: –
Let's take some photos of Tracy and compare with the Canon 6D Mark II in my possession which has the high quality as you would expect from any Canon full frame sensor.
But let's test the sharpness and probably the ISO capability.
As a reminder the best test are for the performance in the works conditions
- Video test
The quality of the footage is impressive also in comparison with Panasonic
- Pros:
This is an awesome quality camera. With the current features, it competes easy with everything above canon 6D Mark II.
It is light, that means travel is easier. Being light is the selling point that will make me buy this camera
Full sensor will give you the best quality photos. As good as it gets
High ISO performance
Uses both EF and EFS lenses which opens up infinite possibilities. I would like to note that EF lenses maintain the 1:1 cropping factor, a 24 mm is 24 mm in reality. EFS lenses will maintain the 1:6 crop factor though, even this is a full frame sensor – so a 10 mm will be a 16 mm. I don't understand why and how, maybe someone can help me here. I guess Cropping is from the lens already and sensor is not responsible for it.
Footage quality is awesome. If you are not pretentious video shooter this is more than enough. You have full HD is 50 p and 4K in 25 pm, I would say, this suffice even for someone like me which shoots regularly. The size will overcome this issue.
Sound quality is very good. Of course one needs professional micriphones for specific tasks, but just to take some basic vide is enough.
- Cons:
There are few compromises with this camera. Maybe they are not deal breakers but definitely got me thinking
- No RAW at half size. You either shoot 26MB or not. Not intermediary lower RAW resolution\
- Limited battery life – only 250 shots estimated
- New CR3 format – need to update all software.
- No control over the video settings. There are only 3 video mode selections. Automatic, manual and HDR. In manual mode you have limited options to control the video settings
- 4k is only 25 p and it is cropped
- No sound bar on the back LCD screen
- Viewfinder is only electronic 0 harsh on my eye, but it is a personal issue.
- As you get camera closer to the face m the display switches off. It makes sense if you hold the camera in your hands but not if you use it with stabiliser. The problem is that you cannot change this setting from menu. This becomes a problem later
- Microphone jack is in the way of swivel screen. Not sure why Canon cannot do any better. Take Panasonic for example, they managed to the design this better and the sound cable is not in the way.
- SD card together with the battery is an inconvenience for me as I need to remove the camera from the tripod to have access to the card
- Battery is small and it will not last too long. If you want to the extensive shooting you need a batter pack, several batteries at hand. It is not like the DLSR you can shoot forever. Especially if used for videos , you battery will drain very quickly.
- If you have already a wireless remote from Canon, it won't work.
- The available RF lenses are large and heavy and will shift the centre of gravity towards the front – so not to well balanced.
None of the above are deal breakers, but small issues that can be overcome with a bit of effort.
Even if I listed few compromises already, this is an outstanding camera to have. The price point is fair for what it is and from my perspective this is the best way to enter the full frame sensor market.
Outstanding quality, I am sure this matches the highest and the most expensive DSLR in regards to photos. A lot of video missing features, this camera is probably better for photography. Still can do awesome video m but you need to add few accessories.
Obviously you need to consider what is the most important feature for you, before investing money.
I would be happy to add this to my collection of cameras, and have it with me all the time. I would love to have a 24-70 mm flat lens to turn this from a scary big camera to something discreet to take awesome pictures in public without attracting to much attention


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Solar Energy
Solar energy is one of the most important and the purest sources of renewable energy which cause reduction in environmental pollution because its source is the light emitted by the sun. Since ancient time man has been able to use solar energy for power generation.
Solar Radiation Map
From the map we can notice that the solar radiation on most Arab Countries ranges from 2300 to 3000 kw/m2 It is one of the highest in the world, while European countries such as Germany and Spain where solar energy applications are spread receive only 800 to 1500 kw/m2 Saudi Arabia is the second best source of solar energy after the Atacama Desert in Chile. So, making investment in solar energy is an obvious alternative to burning its precious resource.
Al-Jazera Factory For Engineering Construction Co. Ltd (JAECO) offers a solar energy solutions through a separate section for solar energy products.
(JAECO SOLAR) , which provides the following services:
- Structural study for the project.
- Electrical study and conductions for the project.
- Calculate the redemption period for the project cost.
- Structure Installation.
- Follow up the system after installation and operation.
- Electrical Connections.
Advantages of using solar panels
- Does not cause any emissions, noise, or any adverse effect on the environment.
- Panels are easy to install.
- Avoid the increment of the current and future electricity bills.
- It can be used in remote locations that are not connected by electric cables.
- Solar Energy Sustainability.
- Attractive investment in case of selling the production to the electricity distribution companies.
How to generate power from a networked system
- The panels absorb sunlight and produce DC electricity.
- Solar electricity passes through the invertor which converts it to 220 volts AC power.
- In the case of large on grid stations, an average voltage transformer is used to convert the 11000 or 22000 volt, for example, before connecting to the grid the station owner can use the electricity produced during the day for his personal use.
Connected Stations with The Saudi Electricity Company (ON GRID)
Characteristics of stations connected to the government electricity grid: ON GRID
- Connected stations are solar systems that generate electricity only when connected to a government power grid (ON GRID).
- The inverter in this system automatically switches off when the power is off.
Solar Energy System Components
Solar Panels
- Solar panels are the main component of solar energy systems that generate the electricity.
- Cells are made from semi-conductive materials such as silicon that absorb sunlight and a glass cover is placed on top of the solar panel to protect the silicon material from external factors and scratching. The panel consists of a group of PV CELLS are interconnected in the system, the cells standard is 15.6 X 15.6 cm.
Types of solar panels
Monocrystalline Silicon
- • Monolithic panels have a symmetrical appearance indicating the purity of silicon crystals.
- • Monolayer cells are silicone alloys that have been sliced into strips. The cell edge isn't contiguous which giving them a distinct appearance.
- • Its life span is 25 years or more.
Polycrystalline Silicon
- • Multiple panels in which cells are compact squares.
- • The default age is 25 years or more.
Thin Film
- • This type of solar panels is thin and streamlined as it is evident in the picture takes the form the surface which it is installed.
- • Most of the developments and researches currently under way are based on development in this species because of its smoothness, weight and low thickness.
- • Valid for many applications such as boat surfaces and transport vehicles.
- • Its life span is up to 15 years less than its mono and poly counterparts
Effect of Heat on Cells
In general, the panel productivity increases as we head south towards the equator due to increasing angles and intensity of solar radiation. However, the heat effect on cells is negative.
Which is better?
There is no preference between the two types, both have the same qualities:
- Electricity generation
- Same temperature effect
- Same life span
- Solar cables are the most important components of the system.
- All solar power cables are made from high quality Tinned Copper.
- Special insulated cables are used with thermal and water insulation according to technical specifications.
- Cable diameters is one of the most important elements to have a successful solar system.
Specifications of solar power cables
- These cables are certified by TUV and UL to be useable in photovoltaic systems.
- PV cables are designed and insulated with two layers of PVC-free insulation materials for long-term weather protection. PVC cables are not installed in their components in very cold or heat conditions where the insulation or the external protective layer of the BRITTLE, easy exposure to cracks.
- It bears the extreme temperatures 40 c to 120 c maximum. The maximum degree of turbulence is not related to the temperature of the atmosphere where the exposure of the wires to the direct sunlight must be calculated in addition to the temperature resulting from the current passing through it.
- UV resistance
The inverter is a device whose function is to transforms the current DC power from the panels or batteries to the AC to operate the home appliance or pumps or connect the solar system to the Saudi Electricity grid.
Inverter protection
Inverter is protected by two main components:
- Interrupting the batteries and the inverter:
- Intermittent circuit breaker and DC load:
This cutter is of utmost importance in the protection of the ignition and the system of fire in case of increasing the current in the cable between the battery and the ignition of the limit due to the use of a thin cable and not appropriate.
Standard AC power cutter is used here to suit the maximum output voltage.
JAECO Maintenance And After Sales Service
JAECO SOLAR aims to provide renewable energy, especially solar energy to the Saudi Arabia's market by providing high-quality products and various solar energy applications. We provide a complete service of engineering designs, sale, supply, installation and after-sale services of maintenance and modernization of the system.


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It's fair to say that die-hard fans of Game of Thrones (GOT) have come to look quite ludicrous to the rest of humanity. Its insane popularity meant that it demanded serious dedication - if you didn't watch episodes quickly enough, the internet would spoil them for you. The last few weeks saw HBO's Game of Thrones set viewership records (17.8 million people tuned in for "The Long Night" episode when it aired - and over 38 million watched the season 8 premiere), and inspire hundreds of thousands of memes and Tweets.
Storytelling Matters: Long Term Brand Stories Trump 'Product News'
It might sound like marketing 101, but it's an essential brand building tool: successful brands cultivate great stories. Never has a TV show so neatly displayed the importance for a good story. At the end of the series (***serious spoiler warning), the Iron Throne - the subject around which the show revolved - wasn't won with dragons or war, but with a captivating story.
Tyrion, a beloved protagonist in the show, made the ultimate pitch in the final episode, eloquently presenting the case for the next King based on the power of his story. The character had had incredible journey - Bran the Broken fell from a tower, broke his back, went beyond the wall and returned to help defeat the Night King. From a strategic perspective, this exemplifies the value of building a long-term emotional connection (vs short term sales tactics). And, at the end of the day, Tyrion knew what most PR people do – you need a compelling human narrative, to get something over the line.
The Appeal of the Unpredictable
David Coffey, Thinkhouse Creative Director adds to this point on GOT's compelling narrative, noting that the show benefitted from the crests and pitfalls of being unpredictable:
"When I heard HBO was making Game of Thrones, like many people I scoffed at the prospect of a TV series set in a Fantasy world... and I actually like the Fantasy genre! Imagine my surprise when, eight seasons later, the world is completely hooked, including friends who would never in a million years have imagined themselves watching a show with dragons and magic. But, great storytelling trumps genre and the strength of GOT is in its incredible writing - great characters, believable conflicts and (often) unpredictable resolutions."
What set Game of Thrones apart from other well-written shows was its ability to be unpredictable in a way that few shows before it were. We're so used to standard television narratives that we often (correctly) think we have it sussed from the outset, but when you play the game of thrones you win or you DIE. With the death of Ned Stark in season one, GOT showed us that 'we know nothing, Jon Snow'. Arguably this is also one of the reasons why the threat of spoilers became such a huge deal with this particular show.
Female Gaze: Representation Matters
Tapping into the zeitgeist is important for brands and organisations to remain relevant and enable them to connect with a youth audience. Women breaking glass ceilings, boundaries, and silence has been a continuing theme over the last few years as feminism and the sexual revolution spurred the #MeToo and Time's Up movements. Strong female leads are in demand, important and relevant. GOT reflected this – providing fans with a host of strong, fiercely independent female characters, with goals and ambition to realise. While we're still mourning the fact that a female didn't end up on the throne, the stories of Arya, Sansa, Daenerys and Cersei, among others, help GOT passes the Bechdel test with flying colours.
Global Escapism: Functional Entertainment
Good brand communications are often ones that are useful, answering a need or want in its audience. The world political landscape has never been so volatile with Donald Trump in the White House, the US trade war with China intensifying as they add additional tariffs on Chinese imports and Iran's announcement that they will stop adhering to some of its commitments under the 2015 nuclear accord. Brexit creates unease and Italy's anti-establishment parties grow. Beyond politics, climate change and environmental issues makes us more aware that our world is not in a good or secure place. 2019 is a hostile landscape, so there's no doubt that young people feel the need to escape every now and then. A world of magic, foreign kingdoms and battles between good and evil is a perfect place to go to forget about our real battles for a while. The fantasy genre of GOT answers this need for escapism in a welcome manner.
Conclusion Confusion: Where Did It All Go Wrong?
It's clear by now that Season 8 has been disappointing for many die-hard fans of the show. For one thing, it felt as though the conclusion of this epic saga was incredibly rushed. Rumours suggest the producers were eager to move on to other projects. (It's worth noting here that the show is based on a series of books, and these are not yet completed).
The other factor, was the show's desire to remain unpredictable. When a show is so beloved, and under such scrutiny, when every possible outcome has been predicted by some corner of the internet, then chasing the unpredictable can become dangerous… Who would have predicted that Daenerys would massacre a city of innocent men, women and children? No one! Because it doesn't make sense. Who would have predicted Bran would end up as King of Westeros. No one! Because it doesn't make any sense. And so on, with every bum note of season 8.
While you can never keep everyone happy, Kevin Goss-Ross, Creative Director of Photography & Film, believes it was a rushed approach that led to the disappointment with the show's conclusion:
"I'm almost relieved it's finally over. The final season of Game of Thrones left a pungent conversational stink in the air: an overwhelming aroma comparable to Brexit or the US' 2016 election. The confusing bit was why? How had such a celebrated show fallen so far despite some of the most beautiful cinematography and incredible visual effects? (Let's take a second here to acknowledge that that episode wasn't too dark and that shady pirated streams on shitty laptop screens had something to do with it). My guess is that it went from a well written character drama with swords and dragons lurking in the background to a rushed final season where the characters we had grown to love/loathe merely existed meekly somewhere in between the CGI and fighting. It went form a soap opera with swords to a Marvel movie."
Nonetheless, Game of Thrones is one of the greatest cultural phenomena of modern times.
Great characters, believable conflicts and unpredictable resolutions make for compelling stories. And this is as true for social posts, festival activations and press releases as it is for epic fantasy series. But, beware of chasing the unpredictable at the expense of everything else.
When it feels right, it's worth exploring how you can take timely advantage of big cultural moments like GOT (or the Superbowl), online. Ikea, for example did very well with their Iron Throne social post. There is an opportunity to use this mass appeal as a talking point to drive relevance with young audiences, as it enables brands and organisations to establish a point of view with consumers. The sheer volume of eyeballs on related content drives consideration in its own right.
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The role is on a casual basis initially with the potential for full time employment.
To apply, please email cover letter and CV to: firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The purpose of the space is to test contemporary curatorial theories through experimental and discursive projects that seek to make sense of our contemporary position through research. By creating a place for discussion, KELDER acts as a collision point for interdisciplinary practice – a place for collaboration and exchange.
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text: In addition to internationally renowned physicist, Professor Kouichi Toyoshima of Saga University, Japan, the seminar blockade included Professor John Hull, Dr Nadje Al-Ali, Stellan Vinthagen of Gothenburg University, Sweden, and several professors and lecturers from the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Dr Justin Kenrick of Glasgow University; and Professors Mark Blaxster and Lynn Jamieson of Edinburgh University were among those arrested and detained.Among the participants in the blockade were four members of an eminent academic family from Lewes, Sussex: Professor Sir Richard Jolly, a former UN Assistant Secretary-General; his wife, Dr Alison Jolly, an expert on human evolution; and two of their daughters, Dr Margaretta Jolly (University of Exeter), and Susie Jolly (Institute of Development Studies, Sussex). As he and his family were arrested by police, Professor Sir Richard Jolly said: "The government should pay heed to the admirals, generals and leading military advisers who have spoken against the peril and high costs of nuclear weapons which no sane person can seriously consider using. We should all be taking responsibility to stop the deployment and renewal of Trident."Photos and copies of many of the papers delivered at the seminar are available from the Faslane 365 website: www.faslane365.org.Thousands have participated and more than 450 people have been arrested since the Faslane 365 blockades started on October 1, 2006. On Monday, January 8, an 'Elected Representatives Blockade' of Faslane is expected to involve Members of Parliament, Members of the Scottish Parliament, Members of the European Parliament and Councillors.


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Benjamin Louis McGarry
Benjamin L. McGarry, 69 of Cape Coral Florida passed away surrounded by his family Tuesday August 29th 2017. Born September 2nd, 1947 in Dennison Ohio, a son of Ben L. and Betty J. (Malterer) McGarry of Tuscarawas, Ohio. Ben, as he was known by his family and friends, was a graduate of Tuscarawas Warwick High School, Kent State University, and the University of Akron. He was extremely proud of his service to his country and a member of the American Legion.
He enjoyed a meteoric rise throughout his professional career. Upon completing his term in the United States Air Force in Okinawa Japan, he returned to Uhrichsville, Ohio. He worked full time while also attending college full time. In 1979, he completed his engineering degree and received a promotion and moved to Mickleton, New Jersey. Upon returning to Ohio and living in Wadsworth, he continued receiving promotions and over the next decade, the plant maintenance man had become Vice President of Alside in Akron, Ohio. He was one of the early developers of vinyl siding and held many of the patents on it. He retired from Alside in 2001 and moved from Bath Twp., Ohio to Cape Coral, Florida. He later returned to the workforce serving on several executive boards as chairman and director for companies of Mitsubishi Corporation and worked continuously until his death. He greatly enjoyed the successes of coworkers whom he mentored as they achieved their professional goals.
He had diverse leisure activities throughout his life. As a youth and adolescent, he excelled at baseball. He then took up golf and even learned to fly planes. He made his first solo flight in 1982. He eventually moved on to Harley Davidson motorcycles and boating. He and Sas enjoyed rumbling down the road on one of his motorcycles. He had boats of all different sizes but his favorite was his current boat, aptly named "Bad Habit." He loved to go a few mph over what a sane person would deem ludicrous.
His biggest joy came as a grandfather. All five of his grandchildren melted his heart with their smiles. Basic rules that governed the house the previous 30 years were simply thrown out when the grandkids arrived. As long as they said please and thank you, and practiced the "golden rule," nothing else mattered. He found such joy in even their smallest accomplishments. Basketball, cheerleading, pee wee football, softball or volleyball was treated like the super bowl.
Ben is survived by his wife of 50 years Theoda (Sassy), sons Ben and wife Amy of Cape Coral, FL and Brent and wife Jessica of Lodi, OH. He is also survived by grandchildren Kristin and Rachel of Cape Coral, Nick and Elizabeth of Tallmadge, and Jenna of Lodi. Also surviving is his sister Janeal Potts of Dallas. Ben is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert, and his son Brian.
An informal memorial service will begin at the Galaxy Restaurant on Sept 10th at noon. A celebration of Ben's life and brunch will continue at the Galaxy until 3pm.
The Galaxy Restaurant: 201 Park Center Drive, Wadsworth, Ohio.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children.
No formal services will be held in FL.
Friends are invited to send condolences via the on-line guest book which can be found at www.MullinsMemorial.com.
Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.


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The sweet video is worth a watch.
Swanepoel first announced her pregnancy back in December with a dreamy green-toned Instagram photo.
After having Anacã in 2016, Swanepoel walked the 2017 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Shanghai, so it's not out of the question that she could strut her stuff again once baby boy No.w 2 is born.
"I was actually surprised how quickly the body can go back. We're amazing creatures," she told People in August. "Definitely [at] the three- [or] four-month mark, I was like, 'Oh, is it ever going back?' I just think [of] taking care of the baby. Breastfeeding also helps."
Whether we catch her on the catwalk again or not, we have a feeling we'll be seeing more cute Instagrams to come.
This article originally appeared on InStyle.com