text:
I know I've mentioned this several times in my posts but, yeah, I am definitely concerned about my skin aging and I am becoming more and more of an anti-aging junkie. I'm pretty sure I will continue to be one in the next coming years. Every time I notice a bad change on my skin, e.g. additional dark spots, a fine line, or some redness, I get into some (minor) panic frenzy then I start to recall my younger days when I only panic if I ran out of my liquid eyeliner. Haaayyy, why does time fly so fast?
The truth is I don't believe that one, single skincare product can solve all our problems. Although one product can make a significant change or improvement, that product still needs to work together with other skincare, with our lifestyle, with our routine and, of course, with our diet. People who expect one beauty product to change or solve all problems still surprise me. There's a reason why experts call it "skincare regimen" and "skincare routine". It involves several products, several applications and it takes time to see expected results. I guess we are all just impatient and always in a rush. We want everything to be easy and fast.
But it's definitely great to discover an amazing product that can result to significant changes on my skin! And this latest discovery gave me wonderful results in 5 days! It's not easy to believe in miracles but this one did make me see the light.
What are your major skin concerns? Here are some of the concerns I deal with:
1) uneven skin tone
2) redness on certain spots
3) dullness, unhealthy appearance, lack of radiance
4) visible pores
5) dryness/ dehydration that leads to premature aging
|The Body Shop Nutriganics Drops of Youth
I was given an opportunity to test-drive The Body Shop's Nutriganics Drops of Youth. The trademarked name Nutriganics sounds like a very intelligent science, and I'm definite that coming from The Body Shop, it must be. It seems to me as a fusion of the 2 words, Nutrition and Organics.
|Nutriganics Drops of Youth bottle and dropper
The product comes in a green glass bottle with a white cap that also serves as a dropper dispenser. I like the fact that it is in glass as generally, glass containers are better in preserving the integrity of skincare products, especially for organic ones (some might debate the glass vs. plastic issue but I personally like glass packaging for serums or moisturizers). The glass is also colored dark green to prevent it from too much light but at the same time, still allows me to see how much is left inside. I really like this type of packaging as I don't like running out of my products; I need to buy a new one when it's about to finish.
|The Body Shop Nutriganics Drops of Youth water-like droplet
The texture of the product is very water-like. You can see that even without applying pressure to the dispenser, the serum/ concentrate naturally flows out slowly from the dropper.
The scent is very light and pleasant. I smell flowers, plants and baby powder. The concentrate is immediately absorbed into the skin within seconds. I apply it after my toner and moist lotion daily, morning and night.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth contains NO PARABENS and NO SILICONES. It is also certified organic cosmetic (with ECOCERT seal – find out more below).
So I started my 5-day-test-drive of the Nutriganics Drops of Youth (DOY). My Drops of Youth journey started after Chinese New Year. On the photo below, you'll see my skin condition before I used DOY. My skin was actually quite bad after CNY due to fatigue, I think, from long hours of travel and going here and there for the festive celebration. This usually happens to my skin when I'm travelling. Maybe it's also because I don't really follow my normal skincare routine during travels. I just bring a few of my beauty products that come in travel size but not all.
This is my skin condition before DOY; this photo was taken right after cleansing — no beauty product applied. Notice the appearance of spots, rough/dull look and uneven skin tone:
|My skin condition right after cleansing – BEFORE my 5-day trial of Drops of Youth
Day 1, 2, 3, 4 passed and on the 5th day…voila! See my skin condition after only 5 days using DOY. Again, this photo was also taken right after cleansing — no beauty product applied. Notice the fresher look, smoother and more radiant appearance.
|My skin condition right after cleansing – AFTER my 5-day trial of Drops of Youth
Here are my face photos before and after, side by side so you can see better:
|LEFT – Before using Drops of Youth/ RIGHT – After 5 Days of Using Drops of Youth
In just 5 days, I saw significant results in using The Body Shop Drops of Youth together with my current skincare regimen.
|The Body Shop Nutriganics Drops of Youth
As I mentioned, no single product can work alone. Here are the other skincare products that I used together with The Body Shop Drops of Youth. I am actually also using another Body Shop skincare item, the Pomegranate Invigorating Toner.
Now that's miracle in 5 days! I'm looking forward to seeing even more miraculous results while I continue to use Drops of Youth!
The Body Shop NUTRIGANICS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Body Shop's certified organic range has been created for the first signs of ageing. The Nutriganics Drops of Youth is an innovative concentrate that helps to enhance surface skin condition, leaving it looking smoother, fresher and healthier. Enriched with plant stem cells, Drops of Youth helps to optimize your skin's youthful beauty by helping to enhance surface skin renewal, the skin's natural process of replacing the uppermost dead skin cells with new ones beneath. Drop by drop and day by day, skin looks smoother and firmer.
- Enhances surface skin renewal
- Makes skin smoother
- Makes skin firmer
- Makes skin fresher and healthier
- 99% of ingredients are of natural origin
The Drops of Youth promise — 5 Days to Results!
Amazingly, it takes as little as five (5) days to see and feel the difference. In less than a week, you could be enjoying skin that looks fresher, healthier and more radiant. Don't take our word for it. In an independent study, 74% of women agreed their skin looked brighter and healthier in 5 days
Did you know? 99% of the total ingredients are from natural origin.20% of the total ingredients are from organic farming. Natural and organic cosmetic certified by ECOCERT Greenlife according to ECOCERT Standard available at http://cosmetics.ecocert.com
What is ECOCERT?
To those who are quite new to organic skincare products, this might sound like some fancy, science stuff. ECOCERT is an organic certification organization, founded in France in 1991. It is based in Europe but conducts inspections in over 80 countries, making it one of the largest organic certification organizations in the world. (source: Wikipedia)
ECOCERT was the very first certification body to develop standards for "natural and organic cosmetics". It follows several principles to ensure an environmentally-friendly cosmetic product, one of which is "a minimum of 95% of all plant-based ingredients in the formula and a minimum of 10% of all ingredients by weight must come from organic farming" (http://www.ecocert.com/en/natural-and-organic-cosmetics)
How to Use Nutriganics Drops of Youth:
Gently massage two to three drops into skin, and allow to sink in before applying your usual moisturizer or serum.
Life after opening: 12 months, indicated on packaging
The Heart Inside: BABASSU OIL – additional reason why I have great respect for The Body Shop's practice in the beauty industry
Drops of Youth benefits from Community Fair Trade Organic Babassu oil. The Body Shop trade in babassu oil has helped to empower the women of the COPPALJ co-operative in Maranhão, Brazil, by turning the traditionally female occupation of shelling and pressing babassu nuts into a key source of income. Its 150 members now have a greater say, and new standing and respect, in their communities.
Where to buy Nutriganics Drops of Youth:
All The Body Shop outlets nationwide
Online – http://www.thebodyshop.com.my
RM129 for 30ml
GOOD NEWS! Nutriganics Drops of Youth now comes in a bigger bottle of 50ml size at RM189.
Full Ingredients of The Body Shop Nutriganics Drops Of Youth (so you can see that it really has No PARABENS and No SILICONES):
Aqua/Water (Solvent/Diluent), Alcohol Denat. (Solvent/Diluent), Glycerin (Humectant), Chondrus Crispus Powder (Abrasive), Propanediol (Viscosity Modifier), Sodium Hyaluronate (Humectant), Benzyl Alcohol (Preservative), Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract (Skin Conditioning Agent), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Skin Conditioning Agent), Adenosine (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate (Skin Protectant), Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil (Emollient), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), Citronellol (Fragrance Ingredient), Buddleja Davidii Extract (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract/Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (Skin Conditioning Agent), Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract/Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Benzoic Acid (Preservative), Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative).
Stay connected with The Body Shop Malaysia, visit their FB page at:
Or visit their online shopping portal for convenient and easy beauty shopping at:


text: An Aba is a cloth wrap that holds a bird secure, immobilizes her, and allows a single person to control her while coping or examining her. It has also been a part of some traditional manning practices as it prevents a bird from attempting to flee and keeps her safe while she acclimates. The Aba pictured here wraps around a bird's wings. Others may wrap around the entire body holding the wings against her and holding her legs back.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Glitter Stripe Kids Socks
with glitter effect
The tonal striped pattern with glitter effect lends these socks an elegant look. Thanks to the high-quality material composition, these children's socks not only shine beautifully, but are also skin-flattering with a pleasant feel. The girlish finishing edge in the form of ruffles goes perfectly with the glittery design. The FALKE perfect fit ensures optimal wearing comfort.
- Children's socks made of a skin-flattering and easy-care cotton-lurex blend
- Elegant glossy look thanks to the tonal striped pattern
- Girly edge in the shape of ruffles
- Optimal durability thanks to reinforced stress zones
- FALKE Perfect Fit
- Marching Band Kids Socks
- Beaver Check Kids Socks
- Winter Fair Isle Kids Socks
- Safe to School Reflective Kids Socks
- Dancing Notes Kids Socks
- Cotton Finesse Kids Socks
- Family Kids Socks
- Family Kids Socks
- Romantic Net Kids Socks
- Classic Argyle Kids Socks
- Multidot Kids Socks
- Horse Kids Socks
- Simple Stripes Kids Socks
- Police and Fire Cars Kids Socks


text:
Designed as a flame-retardant fabric for architectural and smaller scale structures.
Commercial FR 300 is a flame-retardant fabric designed to provide the ultimate combination of maximum sun protection, strength and durability to ensure maintenance free long-life performance.
Enquire about this product Read documentation
Enquire about this product
Thanks for choosing to request more information about this product. Please complete the below form and we'll send you more information.
Commercial FR 300 is designed to suit a wide range of architectural and small-scale structural applications. It's a safe choice for tension structures, awnings and shade covers in commercial and architectural applications.
Made from a flame-retardant fabric, Commercial FR 300 is stringently tested and conforms to a number of global FR standards, including California State Fire Marshall (CSFM) approval. The specialized lock stitch knit is made from stabilized yarn and is constructed to block up to 95% of harmful rays.
All Gale Pacific shade fabrics are 100% lead and phthalate free. We're proud to state our products were the first architectural shade cloths in the world to be granted Oeko-Tex® 100 and Greenguard® certification.
Product available in selected regions only, contact us for more information.
- HDPE Fabric can be recycled


text:
Guitar Technique: The Finger Gym - Strength Development (Guitar Lesson TE-001)
- Title:
- Guitar Technique: The Finger Gym - Strength Development (Guitar Lesson TE-001)
- Description:
more » « less
WARNING: this exercise might seriously improve your guitar playing... Develop your left hand strength and independence - it's amazing the difference this exercise can make with just 5 minutes a day. :) Welcome to the Finger Gym!
Taught by Justin Sandercoe.
Full support at the justinguitar web site where you will find hundreds of lessons on a wide range of subjects, and all the scales and chords that you will ever need! There is a great forum too to get help, no matter what the problem.
And it is all totally free, no bull. No sample lessons, no memberships, no free ebook. Just tons of great lessons :)
To get help with this lesson (and for further info and tabs), find the Lesson ID in the video title (like ST-667 or whatever) and then look it up on the Lesson Index page of justinguitar.com
Have fun :)
- Video Language:
- English
- Team:
- JustinGuitar (legacy)
- Project:
- Technique (TE)
- Duration:
- 15:49


text:
The personal learning network for educators
Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger Katz Jan 28, 2017. 4 Replies 1 Like
I am reviewing the landscape of professional development tools. It seems Facebook is now the lead when it comes to social networking based professional learning. However, Facebook, unlike NING for…Continue
Tags: development, professional, learning, networking, social
Or-Tal Kiriati has not received any gifts yet
Loading feed
© 2022 Created by Thomas Whitby. Powered by


text: .\" $NetBSD: sigpending.2,v 1.2 1995/02/27 12:37:26 cgd Exp $ .\" .\" Copyright (c) 1993 .\" The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. .\" .\" This code is derived from software contributed to Berkeley by .\" Berkeley Software Design, Inc. .\" .\" Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without .\" modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions .\" are met: .\" 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright .\" notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. .\" 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright .\" notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the .\" documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. .\" 3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software .\" must display the following acknowledgement: .\" This product includes software developed by the University of .\" California, Berkeley and its contributors. .\" 4. Neither the name of the University nor the names of its contributors .\" may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software .\" without specific prior written permission. .\" .\" THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE REGENTS AND CONTRIBUTORS ``AS IS'' AND .\" ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE .\" IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE .\" ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE .\" FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL .\" DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS .\" OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) .\" HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT .\" LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY .\" OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF .\" SUCH DAMAGE. .\" .\" @(#)sigpending.2 8.3 (Berkeley) 1/12/94 .\" .Dd January 12, 1994 .Dt SIGPENDING 2 .Os .Sh NAME .Nm sigpending .Nd get pending signals .Sh SYNOPSIS .Fd #include <signal.h> .Ft int .Fo sigpending .Fa "sigset_t *set" .Fc .Sh DESCRIPTION The .Nm sigpending function returns a mask of the signals pending for delivery to the calling process in the location indicated by .Fa set . Signals may be pending because they are currently masked, or transiently before delivery (although the latter case is not normally detectable). .Sh RETURN VALUES A 0 value indicated that the call succeeded. A \-1 return value indicates an error occurred and .Va errno is set to indicated the reason. .Sh ERRORS The .Nm sigpending function does not currently detect any errors. .Sh SEE ALSO .Xr sigaction 2 , .Xr sigprocmask 2 .Sh STANDARDS The .Nm sigpending function is defined by .St -p1003.1-88 .


text:
WAZE Development makes managing your property simple. Just call us or fill out our contact form to get started, we'll handle the rest. We'll keep your apartments rented and your tenants happy. Our tenant portal will make communications a breeze. Our professional team will make you look good.
We handle all size of construction project, from design, zoning, and build out. Waze know how to get your commercial and residential construction done on time and budget. Reach out for a free quote today.
We'd love to help you find your next home, condo or apartment. Sure it's a "seller's market" but with low interest, it's still a great time to buy. WAZE knows real estate and chances are we already have a condo, home or for renters, an apartment that's perfect for you.
From repairs and additions to full rehab of your home, condo or apartment, WAZE Development can manage any project big or small. Contact us today – we're ready to take on your next project.
WAZE is looking for people interested in selling their property. Put us in touch with anyone selling a home or condo in the Boston area and if we sell that property…


text:
No Featured Events to Display
I was obviously amazed by the "Cathedral", but it was great to also see the wonderful shops and restaurants and meet the p...
Victoria Explorations
Learn more about Victoria by following the links below:
Volga German Immigrant Statue
10th & Cathedral Avenue
About this Exploration:
Across the street from St. Fidelis Church is a life-sized statue depicting German immigrants from Russia. This piece was sculpted by Hays artist Pete Felten in 1976 and is titled "Volga German Family." It is made of Silverdale Limestone that was shipped from Arkansas City, Kansas. The commemoration of the statue was held in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Volga Germans arriving in Ellis County.
Pete Felten reviewed numerous old photographs to create a piece of art that represented the strength and solidarity of these immigrants. The American Historical Society of Germans from Russia National Headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska were so impressed with the statue, they commissioned Felten to create an exact replica which now stands outside their front entrance to welcome visitors to their facility.
City Clerk - Mary Pfeifer
1005 4th St.
Victoria, KS 67671
Phone: 785.735.2259
Fax: 785.735.2260


text:
Monday, October 3, 2011
Being Luscious
The first chapter focuses on attributes which she associates with the element "fire." (In later chapters we will explore states of being that correspond to earth, air and water.) I have to say, it was an interesting exercise. I don't think of myself as particularly "fiery," but I noticed that I admire many of those attributes, and would like to express more of them. Many people in our group noticed how much they identify with certain characteristics to the exclusion of others. We tend to become comfortable with our way of expressing ourselves in the world, learning over time what "works" for us. Consciously choosing to exhibit characteristics other than what are typical for us can be a very scary prospect.
For example, what if someone who strongly identifies with and expresses more quietly and peacefully (me) decides to incorporate an uncharacteristic level of "fire" in her personality. Well, I decided to try it.
The attribute that jumped out at me was "luscious." I hadn't before thought of luscious as a state of being, but to me it describes living life with passion, so I decided to "try it on" for the week. It was fun hearing what other people were drawn to, and what they envisioned life would look like if they were expressing that particular quality.
What I'm finding so far is that I love "being" luscious. As I expected, it has so far been a very conscious intention to find passion in the small moments of my life. With the intention of not just living a luscious life but "being" luscious, I stop and really see the sunrise, or enjoy the moments petting my funny old dog. This morning I noticed the lusciousness of the purple color I am wearing, and I'm enjoying being aware of that bold color today. Each time I am more aware of these small things is a celebration of living.
I've also noticed that choosing to be luscious pulls me back to the present, because I can't be luscious if I'm not right here in the moment living it fully. Luscious is a right now kind of thing.
When I'm choosing to be luscious I don't sweat the small stuff as much, because it's overshadowed by all of the delicious and truly magnificent details that are right here waiting to be experienced in every moment of this sacred life.
I love being luscious, because I've decided that nothing is more important than being present and having all of it, as much as I possibly can. What I do doesn't matter nearly as much as remembering that I am.
In choosing to be luscious I honor my precious life, and am a blessing to the world, and to myself. It is where my inner light burns most brightly. I guess I can be fiery! So, today I choose to live lusciously, openly, passionately, and with tremendous gratitude!
May you celebrate the luscious in your life, and may this tool be a blessing. . .
1 comment:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
|Will I be paid if I am long term sick?
|The Secretary of State's determination of sick pay under regulation 28 of the Police regulations 2003 provides that a member of a police force who is absent on sick leave shall be entitled to full pay for six months in any one year period. Thereafter, the member becomes entitled to half pay for six months in any one year period. Officers who believe they may find themselves in this situation should contact the Federation Office, as they may be able to claim reimbursement of pay if they are members of a group insurance scheme.
The Chief Constable retains the discretion, however, to extend the period of entitlement to, as appropriate, full pay or half pay. For further details as to how this would affect you, please contact your local JBB office.
|Category: GENERAL, [73]


text:
Due to current COVID-19 regulations, please check with each location before visiting as hours, capacity, and access may have changed.
You know the feeling—driving home on a Friday evening trying to shake off that mind-numbing 4 o'clock meeting. You're ready to embrace the weekend, and like most of us, without breaking the bank. To fuel some fun, here are a few of my favorite Irvine go-to's to kick-start the weekend.
1. Yard House at the Irvine Spectrum Center
This happy hour hits the spot with the best drink specials in the entertainment hub of Irvine. Indulge in $3 beers and half-price apps surrounded by TVs and a fun crowd. Sprawling with twenty-somethings looking for a nice finale of the workweek, you're bound to make a pal or two.
Monday – Friday: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Late Night Happy Hour:
Sunday – Wednesday: 10 p.m. – close
2. Eureka!
This spot is located right by the UCI campus with an awesome outdoor patio and even more awesome drink specials during their "Hoppy Hour". Personally, I think this is the most well rounded happy hour. It's different every day; live music, brunch specials, and what's more, they give you stuff! Every Wednesday, beer enthusiasts can "steal the glass" by ordering the featured beer and later "stealing" the glass souvenir for the ride home.
Daily "Hoppy Hour": 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Festivities on top of Hoppy Hour:
Tuesday: Half-Price Wine
Wednesday: Steal the Glass
Thursday: Live Music
Saturday & Sunday: $5 Bloodys and Mimosas
3. Puesto at Los Olivos
Puesto not only offers happy hour Monday through Friday, it also hosts #TacoTuesday! Every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to close, tacos are only $2.50 and Modelo cans are $3.50. I suggest sitting at the patio bar, but if you prefer a nice, air-conditioned experience, there's an equally fun bar for you in the main dining room.
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Taco Tuesday: Every Tuesday 3 p.m. – close
4. Red Bar & Lounge
You'll find this hotspot in the lobby of Hotel Irvine. Red Bar & Lounge's daily happy hour includes cocktails made for the occasion. You can find half-price plates including Ahi Poke, Avocado Fries, Beef Sliders and more. At $6, you can order a specialty cocktail like a Honey Mule or an Icy Hot.
Daily: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
5. Center Hub at Trade Food Hall
This spot is brand spanking new. Located near one of Irvine's larger business parks and John Wayne Airport, this is a great after-work or post-flight destination. Within the Trade Food Hall, you'll find various gourmet food vendors to settle the belly after you indulge in Center Hub's happy hour.
Monday – Friday: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.


text:
If in case you have been looking for an exclusive reward in your love accomplice then it will be the most suitable choice to buy a star on-line. 20{11da90f28c8981dd22147b6adc3f743751ec15e11139b087082f0d88c86da7b5} of internet buyers would be likely to make a purchase from Facebook. Most reputable vendors supply a 30 day return policy for any purchases made and will refund you money if you don't like your diamond ring. It's excessive time you made arrangements to start doing your small business on-line.
Internet buyers are nearly twice as prone to say they could not dwell without online shopping as they're to say they may not stay with out streaming music (forty{11da90f28c8981dd22147b6adc3f743751ec15e11139b087082f0d88c86da7b5} to 21{11da90f28c8981dd22147b6adc3f743751ec15e11139b087082f0d88c86da7b5}). There are some shops online that are not good nevertheless, and shopping for from them could end in certain things which aren't good.
Buy Gold Online is a superb thought, nevertheless, there are various pitfalls and you will need to find out about these before making a purchase order. Merchants also risk fraudulent purchases if customers are utilizing stolen credit cards or fraudulent repudiation of the net buy.
While your neighborhood optometrist could cost $a hundred or more for a easy examination, discount shops like Wal-Mart, or optometrists in working-class neighborhoods will usually provide an eye fixed examination for $40 or less. One of the many perks of shopping online is filtering the search and nonetheless get a mess of merchandise matching your specifications.
A very good rule of thumb is multiply the annual earnings of the business by 2 or three times to get a good for sales price. The very best place to buy golf footwear on-line is in big corporations and shops equivalent to and Infinite. Buying online in Nigeria is easy and handy with us. The Jumia Mall supplies you with a wide range of products you may trust.


text:
Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about.
Employee Safety is a part of Risk Management. Our goal is to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, to reduce the number of work-related injuries, illnesses, vehicle accidents and property damage caused by city employees. To ensure that facilities are safe for public use. To promote wellness for city employees through comprehensive proactive actions.
Employee Safety administers an employee-safety program that ensures the city complies with the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).


text:
Section II
a. The 40-mm Automatic Gun M1 (fig. 5) consists of the barrel assembly, breech casing assembly, breech ring assembly, breech operating mechanism, a portion of the firing mechanism, automatic loader assembly, automatic loading tray assembly, and recoil mechanism. The gun is supported on trunnions mounted on the sides of the breech casing. The elevating arc is mounted on the under side of the breech casing.
b. The gun barrel fits into the front end of the breech casing and is screwed and locked into the front end of the breech ring. The breech casing forms a chamber for the breech ring, and a support for the barrel assembly, automatic loader, recoil mechanism, and various levers and devices which operate the breech mechanism, firing mechanism, and automatic loader.
c. The automatic loader feeds cartridges into the chamber automatically after the cartridges have been placed in the loader. The recoil mechanism absorbs the backward thrust of the gun in firing and returns it to battery in order that it may be fired again. The recoiling action of the weapon supplies the main source of energy for the operation of the breechblock, automatic loading, and firing mechanisms.
a. The barrel assembly (fig. 6) consists principally of the gun tube, recuperator spring, flash hider, and the necessary mounting devices. The tube is of forged alloy steel. It is rifled with 16 grooves with a nonuniform twist, increasing from one turn in 45 calibers at the breech to one turn in 30 calibers at the muzzle.
b. A flash hider (fig. 6) on the muzzle end of the gun tube protects the operators from temporary blindness from the flash of firing. The flash hider is funnel-shaped; it is screwed against a copper ring and is retained by three set screws.
c. Tubes produced after June 1943, have a register mark at the bottom center line of the tube, just to the rear of the flash hider (insert, fig. 6). This mark is for convenience in alining the barrel assembly for removal and installation, particularly in the dark.
d. The recuperator spring (fig. 6) is located near the breech end of the tube. It absorbs a portion of the energy of the rearward thrust of the gun caused by firing, supplementing the recoil mechanism in absorbing the shock of recoil. It is compressed during recoil. The
Figure 6 - 40-mm Automatic Gun M1-Barrel Assembly - Breech End View
Figure 7 - Breech Casing Assembly - Right Front View
energy stored in the recuperator spring during recoil is expended during counterrecoil to force the gun back into battery.
e. The recuperator spring is held in compression against the recuperator spring seat washer and a surface inside the breech casing by the barrel guide sleeve and barrel guide sleeve locking collar. This sleeve centers the tube in the breech casing and provides a surface for the movement of the tube in the breech casing during recoil and counterrecoil. During the removal and replacement of the barrel assembly, the recuperator spring seat washer is retained on the tube by a shoulder or raised surface on the breech end of the tube just forward of the interrupted threads.
f. Interrupted threads (fig. 6) at the rear of the tube are screwed into mating threads in the front end of the breech ring. A vertical slot, cut in the breech end of the tube above the bore, is provided for the breech ring barrel catch. The breech ring barrel catch insures correct assembly and provides a means for locking the barrel assembly in the breech ring. Vertical recesses at each side of the chamber on the breech end of the tube are provided for the cartridge case extractors.
a. The breech casing (fig. 7) is the housing or supporting unit for the various subassemblies of the gun. The rear portion is rectangular in shape; the front end is tubular. On guns of earlier manufacture, cooling slots were provided in the tubular front end of the breech casing. The casing itself is supported in the carriage mounting by means of flanged trunnions at the sides of the casing. Four hinged or detachable covers give access to the interior of the casing.
b. The recoiling parts of the gun slide in recoil and counterrecoil
Figure 8-Breech Casing Assembly - Rear View - Rear Cover Open
Figure 9-Breech Casing Assembly-Left Rear View
in the breech casing. The recuperator spring on the breech end of the gun is compressed in the tubular front portion of the casing against a surface inside the casing. The breech ring assembly is guided in its backward and forward movement in the casing by bearing strips which slide in channels on the inner sides of the casing (fig. 8). The recoil cylinder anchor bracket, beneath the tubular portion of the casing, supports the recoil cylinder.
c. On the right side of the breech casing (fig. 7) is the outer extractor releasing lever and the breech ring closing spring case (assembling) bracket. The latter is used in disassembling and assembling the breech ring closing spring after the assembly has been removed from the weapon.
d. The automatic loader fits into an opening in the rear of the top of the breech casing and is protected when not in use by the automatic loader hood and shield. The top cover, which is hinged to the upper surface of the casing near the front, provides a means for releasing the breech ring barrel catch which locks the barrel assembly to the breech ring, and also actuates the breech ring barrel catch control arm. Brackets on the front end of the top of the breech casing attach the sight supporting arm to the gun. The sights are described in paragraphs 91 and 92.
e. On the left side of the breech casing (fig. 9) are the breechblock locking pin and bracket, side cover, hand operating lever and front and rear latch brackets, elevation plate, outer safety lever, and firing plunger. The breechblock locking pin is used to lock the breech ring in the breech casing. It is inserted through a slot in the casing and a hole in the breech ring. The side cover has a cammed
f. The hand operating lever (fig. 9) opens the breech and prepares the gun for the first round. The outer safety lever prevents the gun from being fired, allows single rounds to be fired, or permits automatic firing. The firing plunger which protrudes through the left trunnion, is the means of contact between the foot pedals on the carriage and the parts of the firing mechanism housed in the breech casing. Cartridge clips are ejected from the automatic loader and breech casing through an opening toward the rear of the left side of the casing.
g. Mounted on the inner left wall and floor of the breech casing (fig. 8) are parts of the hand operating lever mechanism and firing mechanism.
h. The rear of the breech casing is closed by the rear cover (fig. 9) which acts as an abutment for the automatic loader. This cover carries the cartridge case deflector bracket. The recoil indicator is mounted on this bracket. The rear cover is hinged at the bottom and permits removal of the units within the breech casing. This cover has an opening through which the rear end of the loading tray moves in recoil and counterrecoil, and through which the empty cartridge cases are ejected against the cartridge case deflector and down into the cartridge case chute.
i. The hole in the bottom of the breech casing is fitted with the bottom cover which permits removal of the breechblock, breech ring inner cranks, breech closing spring, and extractors without further disassembly of the gun. This cover is not hinged but is retained by a flange at its rear end. The elevating arc is attached to the bottom of the breech casing.
a. The breech ring assembly (fig. 10) includes: the breech ring; the breech ring barrel catch which locks barrel assembly to the breech ring; the breechblock with its assembled percussion mechanism parts; the breech ring outer crank assembly which moves the breechblock up and down to open and close the breech; the closing spring assembly which supplies energy to raise the breechblock; the extractor assembly which ejects the empty cartridge cases from the breech and also holds the breech in open position; and the safety plunger which prevents the gun from being fired when the barrel assembly is removed.
b. Breech Ring. The breech ring (fig. 10) is roughly rectangular in shape. It is threaded internally at the front to receive the tube.
Figure 10-Breech Ring Assembly
Figure 11-Breech Ring Barrel Catch
It has an opening from top to bottom in the center in which the breechblock slides up and down. Stops, mounted in the upper surface of the breech ring, limit the upward movement when the breechblock closes. The upper rear central portion of the breech ring is cut away in U-shape to provide access for loading and unloading. Two lugs at the rear provide a bayonet joint for the loading tray attaching bolt. Bearing strips on the sides of the breech ring slide in channels on the inside walls of the breech casing when the breech ring is carried backward and forward in recoil and counterrecoil. The extractor spindle arm protrudes from the lower right side of the breech ring.
c. Breech Ring Barrel Catch.
(1) The breech ring barrel catch, when lowered, prevents the barrel assembly from rotating to a position where it could be removed from the breech ring. This catch (red in fig. 11) locks the barrel assembly in the breech ring by engaging a slot in the breech end of the tube. The pointed rear end of the catch guides the cartridge into the chamber.
(2) Two lugs (A, fig. 11) at the top rear of the catch ride in a groove in the top cover. When the top cover is opened, this action lifts the catch from its slot in the tube (green in fig. 11) and permits the tube to be rotated and removed from the breech ring.
(3) As the catch is raised, the barrel catch control arm is rotated
Figure 12-Breechblock Assembly-Front View
to a position where its toe (B, fig. 11) engages the breech ring stop. This locks the breech ring in the casing and prevents it from slipping to the rear when the barrel assembly is removed.
d. Breechblock Assembly.
(1) The breechblock (figs. 12 and 13) is roughly rectangular in shape. A U-shaped portion of the upper center is cut away to permit loading and unloading of the weapon when the breechblock is lowered (breech open). A groove is cut in the lower part of the "U" for the finger of the breech ring barrel catch. A square projection on the front surface of the block is beveled at the top to force the cartridge case home as the breechblock slides upward to closed position.
(2) Impact surfaces and hook-shaped seats are provided at the sides of the front of the breechblock for the cartridge case extractors. Horizontal grooves in the sides of the breechblock are provided for the lugs of the breech ring inner cranks which force the breechblock downward and upward to open and closed positions.
(3) The outer cocking lever is located on the lower left side of the breechblock. Its shaft runs from side to side through a bore near the bottom of the breechblock. A groove is cut in the bottom from front to rear for the inner cocking lever which is mounted on the splined shaft of the outer cocking lever. The check plunger occupies another bore which extends from side to side near the bottom of the breechblock.
Figure 13-Breechblock Assembly-Rear View
(4) The breechblock is bored from front to rear. This bore is closed at the front by the firing pin bushing (fig. 12) and at the rear by the firing pin spring cover (fig. 13). This bore houses the firing pin and the firing pin spring. Some breechblocks have a solid front face, no bushing, only a hole for the tip of the firing pin.
(5) The breechblock is recessed on the upper left rear side to receive the breech ring safety plunger (fig. 13). The operation of the safety plunger is described in paragraph 9 g.
e. Breech Ring Outer Crank Assembly.
(1) The breech ring outer crank assembly raises and lowers the breechblock to closed and open positions. This mechanism consists of the breech ring outer crank, outer crank roller, outer crankshaft, left inner crank, crankshaft collar, right inner crank, and the closing spring assembly. The latter consists of the closing spring, closing spring case, and closing spring case cover (fig. 14).
(2) When the outer crank is actuated, either by the hand operating lever (hand operation) or the cam surface on the inside of the side operating cover (automatic operation), the crankshaft is rotated. This causes the inner cranks to lower the breechblock by means of lugs which bear on the surfaces of the grooves near the bottom of the breechblock. The rotation of the crankshaft also winds up the closing spring, storing energy which is used to rotate the crankshaft assembly to lift the breechblock and close the breech.
Figure 14-Closing Spring Raising Breechblock
Figure 15-Left and Right Breech Ring Inner Cranks
(3) The right and left inner cranks (fig. 15) not only bear lugs which raise and lower the breechblock, but another lug on the left inner crank operates the outer cocking lever, and a cam surface on the left inner crank and a projection on the right inner crank move the check plunger (par. 12 f).
Figure 16-Extractor Releasing Lever Assembly
Figure 17-Extractors-Released by Cartridge Case
(1) The cartridge case extractor assembly serves two purposes: It holds the breechblock in open position until released by the outer extractor releasing lever (hand operation) or by the insertion of a round into the breech (automatic operation); it releases and ejects the empty cartridge cases from the firing chamber of the gun. The extractor assembly consists of two extractors, extractor spindle, extractor spindle arm, inner and outer extractor releasing levers, spring, and spring stud (fig. 16).
(2) When the breechblock is lowered to open the breech, the extractors are tipped backward until their hooked ends are engaged in seats on the front of the breechblock (green in fig. 16). In their engaged position, they hold the breechblock in open position. The breechblock is released manually (red in fig. 16) by rotating the outer extractor releasing lever to the rear. The breechblock is released automatically when a cartridge case is rammed into the chamber, the rim of the cartridge case rotating the extractors from their seats on the breechblock as the rim of the cartridge case drives them forward (fig. 17).
(3) The extractors release the cartridge case from the chamber by reversing the procedure illustrated in figure 17. As the extractors are rotated to the rear to engage the breechblock and hold it in open position, their upper lips press on the rim of the cartridge case with such force as to extract the case from the firing chamber and eject it through the breech casing, and out the cartridge chute.
g. Breech Ring Safety Plunger.
(1) The rear end of the breech ring safety plunger protrudes from a depression in the left side of the rear of the breech ring (figs. 10 and 18). This device prevents the gun from being fired when the tube is out of its proper position or removed. The safety plunger assembly consists of the safety plunger, compression spring, and safety plunger spring seat.
(2) The safety plunger extends through a bore in the breech ring to contact the breech face of the tube. It is fitted with a tubular seat which fits a depression in the lowered breechblock (A, fig. 18) when the tube is out of its proper position and the compression spring of the safety plunger drives the plunger forward. Thus it locks the breechblock in its down position, putting the breech mechanism out of action. This plunger is pressed backward and its seat is held out of the depression in the breechblock when the barrel assembly is properly assembled in the breech ring (B, fig. 18).
a. The breech operating mechanism consists of the various devices for operating the breechblock which are attached to the breech ring,
Figure 18-Action of Breech Ring Safety Plunger
Figure 19-Cam Action of Outer Crank and Side Cover
Figure 20-Hand Operating Mechanism and Hand Operating Device
b. Side Cover. The inner side of the side cover has a cam surface which is engaged by the roller of the breech ring outer crank during recoil of the weapon (fig. 19). This engagement causes the outer crank to be rotated, rotating the inner cranks, and causing them to force the breechblock downward. The breech is closed by releasing the extractors (par. 9 f).
c. Hand Operating Lever and Mechanism.
(1) The hand operating mechanism opens the breech manually (red in fig. 20). It also actuates the rammer cocking lever shaft assembly and the feed roller catch release spindle assembly (hand operating device) of the automatic loader (green in fig. 20). The hand operating mechanism consists of the hand operating lever (figs. 9 and 20), lever shaft, lever rod, lever crank, and lever shaft arm (figs. 8 and 20), all of which are mounted on the left wall of the breech casing. The parts of the hand operating device are described in paragraph 17 c.
(2) When the hand operating lever is pulled to the rear, the hand operating lever shaft is rotated. This shaft pulls the front end of the hand operating lever rod downward and to the rear, the motion being limited by the hand operating lever rod crank. A projection on the hand operating lever rod engages the lower arm of the breech ring outer crank and rotates the crank, opening the breech. The breechblock is held in open position by the action of the extractors.
(3) If the gun is not to be fired immediately, the hand operating lever is placed in the rear latch bracket. The projection on the hand operating lever rod will hold the lower arm of the outer crank in place, preventing the breechblock from being raised. At the same time, the rear end of the lever rod prevents the operation of the breech casing firing mechanism. When the hand operating lever is returned to its forward position (fig. 9), the breechblock is freed, permitting the firing of the gun.
a. The breechblock is held in the raised or closed position against the breechblock stops of the breech ring by the tension of the breech ring closing spring. The breech may be opened and closed by hand,
b. Manual Operation.
(1) To OPEN BREECH.
(a) When the hand operating lever is lifted and pulled to the rear as far as it will go, the lever rotates the hand operating lever shaft. The shaft pulls the front end of the hand operating lever rod downward and to the rear. The movement of the rod is controlled by the hand operating lever crank which pivots in the breech casing. A projection on the rod engages the lower arm of the breech ring outer crank, rotating it in a counterclockwise direction.
(b) The outer crank rotates its shaft, inner cranks, and closing spring case, placing the closing spring under tension. Lugs on the inner cranks bear on the surfaces of the grooves in the sides of the breechblock and force the breechblock downward into the fully open position.
(c) As the breechblock descends, impact surfaces on the front of the breechblock strike the toes of the extractors, rotating them to the rear. If there is a cartridge case in the chamber of the weapon, the lips of the extractors press against its rim, extract it from the firing chamber, and eject it. Hand operation will not always accomplish complete extraction and ejection because of the slowness of the operation. The extractors come to rest directly above the hook-shaped notches in the breechblock into which the hooks of the extractors fit.
(d) When the hand operating lever is moved forward, the outer crank is released and the closing spring tends to assert itself. It raises the breechblock until the hook-shaped notches on the front face of the breechblock are engaged by the hook-shaped projections on the extractors. The breechblock is retained in the open position.
NOTE: The percussion mechanism in the breechblock starts to cock prior to the downward movement of the breechblock. A fully cocked position is reached at the point of initial downward movement of the breechblock (par. 12 g).
(2) To CLOSE BREECH.
(a) When the outer extractor releasing lever is pressed rearward, the inner extractor releasing lever is rotated. This lever engages and rotates the extractor spindle arm and extractor spindle, moving the extractors forward. The extractors are withdrawn from the hook-shaped notches on the front face of the breechblock. The breechblock is now free to be raised by the action of the closing spring, provided the hand operating lever is in its forward position.
(b) Under the tension of the closing spring, the inner cranks rotate with the outer crankshaft, raising the breechblock to its closed position against the breechblock stops. After the breechblock is raised, the inner cranks continue to move and their lugs move along the inclines at the rear of the horizontal grooves in the breechblock
c. Automatic Operation.
(1) To OPEN BREECH. When the weapon recoils on firing, the roller on the outer crank runs along the cam formed in the inner surface of the side cover. The cam rotates the outer crank and the action is the same as for opening the breech by hand (subpar. h (1), above) except that the extractors hook on their engaging notches on the breechblock as the gun counterrecoils instead of when the hand operating lever is folded forward.
(2) To CLOSE BREECH. The cartridge moving forward by the action of the rammer (par. 16) engages the extractors and rotates them forward, thereby releasing the breechblock. The closing spring asserts itself and the action is the same as for closing the breech by hand.
a. The gun fires automatically when the breechblock has reached the fully closed position. The percussion mechanism, which actually fires the gun by striking the primer of the cartridge, is housed in the breechblock. The action which fires the piece is the release of the loading rammer which rams the cartridge into the chamber, tripping the extractors, and permitting the breechblock to raise to closed position. Either of two firing pedals on the carriage may be depressed to release the rammer.
b. Means are provided to prevent the gun from being fired, to allow single rounds to be fired, or to permit automatic firing. Means are also provided to stop automatic loading and firing when only one cartridge remains in the feed guides of the automatic loader.
c. The firing mechanism is composed of two principal groups of parts, those attached to the carriage and those attached to or housed in the breech casing. These groups make contact with each other outside the left trunnion of the breech casing.
d. The parts of the firing mechanism attached to the carriage consist of the firing pedals, linkage, and attachments. Their function is to provide means on the carriage for releasing the parts of the firing mechanism housed in the breech casing. The parts of the firing mechanism on the carriage are described in paragraph 29.
e. The parts attached to or housed in the breech casing consist of the percussion mechanism in the breechblock, the rammer catch and check levers of the automatic loader, and the breech casing firing mechanism attached to the inside left wall and floor of the breech casing. The percussion mechanism is automatically cocked and the
Figure 21-Firing Pin-Cocked Position
rammer is drawn back to firing position when the hand operating lever is pulled all the way backward or when the gun fully recoils and counterrecoils after firing.
f. Percussion Mechanism.
(1) The percussion mechanism housed in the breechblock consists of the firing pin, firing pin spring, inner cocking lever, outer cocking lever, check plunger, and check plunger spring. The outer cocking lever and the check plunger are actuated by lugs and cammed surfaces on the breech ring inner cranks (fig. 15).
(2) The firing pin has a flat-nosed point and a cup-like rear end (fig. 21). When held in cocked position by the inner cocking lever, the firing pin spring is compressed against the firing pin spring cover at the rear of the firing pin bore in the breechblock. When released, it is driven forward by the spring and its point protrudes through the hole in the center of the firing pin bushing to strike the primer of the cartridge (fig. 22).
(3) The inner cocking lever is an angular piece mounted in a slot in the base of the breechblock and splined on the shaft of the outer cocking lever. One end is ridged; the other is notched; its hub is splined. The outer cocking lever has an angular arm and a splined shaft. The latter causes the inner cocking lever to move with it. The shaft fits into a bore near the front and bottom of the breechblock. The arm of the outer cocking lever rests near the horizontal
Figure 22-Firing Pin-Fired Position
groove on the left side of the breechblock where it is contacted by a lug on the left breech ring inner crank.
(4) The check plunger is a shaft with two diameters. The end with the smaller diameter has a beveled face; the other end has a cam surface head. The head has flat sides to prevent the plunger from turning in its bore. The check plunger protrudes from both sides of a bore through the lower central portion of the breechblock. The check plunger spring, which fits over the smaller diameter, tends to drive the plunger to the right. A recess is cut in the larger diameter of the plunger. The function of the check plunger is to retain and release the inner cocking lever which retains and releases the firing pin. The plunger is actuated by the breech ring inner cranks.
g. Percussion Mechanism Functioning.
(1) To COCK.
(a) When the hand operating lever is pulled backward or the gun recoils, the breech ring outer crank is rotated, rotating the inner cranks and lowering the breechblock. The broader of the stepped lugs on the left inner crank (fig. 15) engages the outer cocking lever, rotating it and the inner cocking lever. The ridge end of the inner cocking lever bears against the shoulder of the firing pin, forcing it to the rear and compressing the firing pin spring (fig. 21). The beveled projection on the right inner crank is moved from contact
Figure 23-Check Plunger-Release by Right Inner Crank
(b) When the inner cocking lever has been rotated downward through the recess in the check plunger until its notched end is clear of the recess, the plunger is released and is forced to the right by the action of the check plunger spring. This movement of the check plunger is made positive by the cam surface on the left inner crank which engages the left end of the plunger and forces and holds the plunger to the right. The check plunger engages the cock notch in the end of the inner cocking lever, retaining the lever and firing pin in cocked position (fig. 21).
(2) To FIRE.
(a) When a cartridge is rammed into the breech, releasing the extractors and causing the inner cranks to rotate under the action of the breech ring closing spring, these cranks lift the breechblock. The left end of the check plunger is released from the cam surface of the left inner crank as this crank rotates.
(b) After the breechblock arrives in closed position, the beveled projection on the right inner crank engages the cam surface head at the right end of the check plunger (fig. 23) and forces the plunger to the left. This compresses the check plunger spring and releases the inner cocking lever, the cock notch of which was held by the check plunger. The inner cocking lever is now free to rotate under the action of the compressed firing pin spring and its notched end swings upward into the recess in the check plunger. The released firing pin is carried forward by the action of the compressed firing pin spring and fires the cartridge (fig. 22).
h. Rammer Catch and Check Mechanisms.
(1) While the rammer catch and check mechanisms (fig. 38) are parts of the automatic loader control mechanism, they also are parts of the firing mechanism. This is because the release of the rammer and the consequent ramming of the cartridge, releasing of the extractors, and firing of the gun upon the closing of the breech are all operations in the firing cycle of the gun.
(2) The rammer shoe is held in its rearward or cocked position by the upthrust rear ends of three levers mounted on the rammer catch lever axis pin in the rear of the automatic loader base. The raised rear ends of these levers engage the shoulder on the under side of the rammer shoe. Each of these levers is the last link of a holding mechanism. All three levers may engage the rammer shoe at one time; or any one or two of them may prevent the rammer from moving forward. All must be depressed before the rammer shoe is released.
(3) These mechanisms are: the automatic catch and release mechanism (par. 17 d) which insures that the rammer cannot be
Figure 24-Breech Casing Firing Mechanism-Phantom View
released until the gun reaches the end of counterrecoil; the feed control check and release mechanism (par. 17 e) which can be set to stop automatic loading and firing when only one cartridge remains in the feed guides of the loader; and the firing mechanism check and release mechanism (par. 17 f) which is controlled by the safety lever.
i. Breech Casing Firing Mechanism.
(1) The breech casing firing mechanism (fig. 24) consists of the parts of the firing mechanism which are mounted on the left wall and floor of the breech casing (fig. 24). It includes the safety lever and its mechanism. The breech casing firing mechanism converts the movement of the firing plunger in the left gun trunnion into movement which releases the rammer and fires the gun. The firing plunger is actuated by depressing either of the firing pedals on the carriage.
(2) The firing lever (fig. 24) is roughly U-shaped. It is pivoted on a bracket fastened to the floor of the breech casing. Its longer upper arm is pulled forward by the firing rod and crank when the firing plunger is pressed inwardly by the action of depressing either of the firing pedals. It is returned to its normal position by the firing lever return spring.
(3) The firing lever pawl (fig. 24) is pivoted between lugs on the rear of the longer arm of the firing lever. The trigger is located in the "U" of the firing lever and pivoted on a pin in the left wall of the breech casing. When the firing lever is pulled forward, the firing lever pawl contacts the trigger and rotates the trigger on its axis pin. The trigger rotates the rammer control spindle trigger arm of the automatic loader to release the rammer shoe and fire the gun.
Figure 25-Firing Mechanism-"Single Fire"-Prior to Firing
When rotation has stopped, the trigger is returned to its normal position against its stop on the firing lever shaft by the trigger spring and the left rammer check lever plunger spring.
(4) The firing lever pawl is tripped by the firing lever stop stud to release the trigger and produce "single fire" action. The rotation of the trigger is controlled by the position of the inner safety lever.
(5) The outer safety lever (fig. 24) is mounted toward the rear on the outer left side of the breech casing. Its head or handle has a spring-loaded plunger which permits it to be locked in holes in either of three positions. Movement of the lever rotates the cam-faced inner safety lever, the surfaces of which control the action of the trigger. In the rearmost or "SAFE" position of the outer safety lever, the gun is prevented from being fired. The central or "AUTO FIRE" position of the lever permits automatic firing. The foremost or "SINGLE FIRE" position of the lever allows single rounds to be fired.
(6) SAFE. With the outer safety lever in "SAFE" or rearward position, the inner safety lever is turned so that its cammed surface restricts the rotation of the trigger to such an extent that the trigger cannot move sufficiently to rotate the rammer control spindle trigger arm and release the rammer.
(7) SINGLE FIRE. With the outer safety lever in "SINGLE FIRE" or forward position, the inner safety lever is rotated until it is completely out of contact with the trigger (fig. 25). When the firing lever is pulled forward by the firing rod, the firing lever pawl rotates the
Figure 26-Firing Mechanism-"Single Fire"-Firing
Figure 27-Firing Mechanism-"Single Fire"-Release After Single Fire
trigger to fire one round (fig. 26). This is done by rotating the
rammer control spindle trigger arm which releases the left rammer
check lever from the rammer shoe. Then the firing lever pawl is
tripped upon contacting the firing lever stop stud and the trigger is
released and snapped back to its original position by the trigger
spring (fig. 27).
Copyright © 2013, Maritime Park Association.
All Rights Reserved.
Legal Notices and Privacy Policy
Version 3.00


text:
People in myths live forever — or do they? For every Apollo or Persephone, there are the women and men whose lives these famous deities intersect in the telling of the tale — but who otherwise fall from the page, and from thought. Can they be resurrected? Katharine Beutner thinks it's possible, and sets to doing so with Alcestis, her debut novel. Who is Alcestis and why does she deserve another look? Beutner explains all.
My Big Idea was to stick myself with the task of retelling a myth many people aren't aware of in the first place. Alcestis was Mycenaean royalty—her grandfather was the god Poseidon, and one of her sons joined the group of warriors waiting inside the Trojan horse—but she's remembered largely as a model of the perfectly self-sacrificing wife. She chooses to go to the underworld in her husband's place when the god Hermes comes to retrieve him; three days later, she's rescued by Heracles, and brought home to the world above, silent, where she's celebrated for her virtue. In most versions of the myth, that's all we ever learn about her, even though she is, to the best of my knowledge, the only female figure in classical mythology who enters the underworld on purpose.
You might say I began writing this novel with a big question, then, rather than a big idea: why would Alcestis choose to die? I wasn't satisfied with the traditional explanation of selfless wifely devotion, and when I first read Euripides' version of her story, I was frustrated by how easily the play dismissed Alcestis's heroism. (Also, I kind of wanted to punch both Heracles and Alcestis's husband Admetus.) I'd first encountered Alcestis in Rainer Maria Rilke's gorgeous poem "Alkestis," which ends with her disappearance. That poem gives Alcestis dignity and grace but also chooses not to portray her experience directly. My novel follows Alcestis from her childhood through her time in the underworld, where she falls under the power of the goddess Persephone.
Any story about a living woman entering the realm of death is inherently fantastical, and I drew inspiration from some of my favorite fantasy novels, such as Ursula Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness and Sheri Tepper's The Gate to Women's Country. Yet I conceived of this book as not only historical fantasy but also a kind of first-contact novel. I wanted to describe what it would it be like, as a human who grew up in that god-haunted world, to face the gods' alien capriciousness firsthand, and to find your life tangled up with theirs in the way you'd only heard about in songs. In the underworld, Alcestis seeks her sister Hippothoe, who died when they were both children; she also finds herself captivated by Persephone's passionate interest in her. All of Alcestis's actions are shaped by her culture and her training as a royal daughter of Iolcus, but she's woefully out of her depth, despite her own Olympic blood. Despite growing up in a society molded by the interference of gods, she has little notion of how to handle a goddess and even less idea how to resist one.
And that brings me to a second big question: what happens to the usual structure of the mythic romance if that romance involves two women? In one of my high school English classes, a favorite teacher of mine described Odysseus's entanglements with Circe and Calypso by shrugging and noting that, in the world of the Greek epic, "goddesses happen." The traditional myth of Alcestis makes clear that her husband Admetus earns his special dispensation from death because he is a favorite of Apollo. I kept that element of the myth and paired it with Persephone's pursuit of Alcestis. In my version of Mycenaean Greece, goddesses happen to women as well as men.
I aimed to give Alcestis her own epic tale, one as dramatic as the stories of Odysseus, Aeneas, or Orpheus. But I also wanted her to be accessible to contemporary readers of historical fiction and fantasy. In the original myth, Alcestis is supposed to represent the ideal of Greek womanhood, but not because of any special abilities or magical inheritance (unlike Achilles, that big cheater). I've tried to preserve a sense of her as a real and ordinary person, to allow readers to enter her world as immersively as she enters the underworld and to fully experience her strange, remarkable, too-little-known story.
Alcestis: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound | Powell's
Read an excerpt from the novel here. Follow Beutner on Twitter.
Technical note unrelated to the book: Please see this note regarding the presence of links to Amazon.


text:
Softball Roundup: Genoa topples Fostoria in NBC
Oak Harbor 5, Vermilion 2
The Rockets (13-1, 1-1 SBC) won on the road Monday over host Vermilion. Oak Harbor had 10 hits to Vermilion's seven hits while both teams had an error each.
Oak Harbor's Emma Bergman (3-0) got the win allowing four hits and two runs while throwing four strikeouts; Ashley Riley earned the save. Riley was 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored alongside Bergman going 2-for-2 with a run scored as well. Seree Petersen added two hits with a run scored while Olivia Rollins had a hit and three RBIs.
Vermilion's starting pitcher S. Hitlan took the loss allowing seven hits, four runs and a walk. J. Mello and Hitlan both had two hits each.
Genoa 22, Fostoria 1 (5 Innings)
The Comets won in a five inning match on the road Monday over host Fostoria. Genoa had 10 hits to Fostoria's two hits; The Comets also had four errors while Fostoria had seven.
Genoa's Amanda Tucholski was awarded the win alongside Haley Pickard who went 2-for-5 with a triple and two RBIs.
Fostoria's Alex Talley took the loss.
Elmwood 10, Woodmore 0 (5 Innings)
The Wildcats (1-7, 0-2 NBC) lost their Monday road game in five innings against host Elmwood. Woodmore had just three hits to Elmwood's 10 hits; Woodmore also had four errors.
Woodmore's Delaney Hablitzel took the loss alongside Emily Paul, Katelynn Marshall and Mackenzie Nighswander collecting a hit each for the Wildcats.
Elmwood pitching recorded 10 strikeouts on the day.
Huron 10, Port Clinton 0 (5 innings)
Seli Rangel and Delayna Laurel each had one hit in Port Clinton's conference setback.


text:
IMPORTANT INFO FOR UK SHOPPERS! Shopping or Returns From UK?
Read how we make it happen!
Free Shipping On All Orders Over 150+ euro
See details
New Items Are Coming Soon
Get excited
+ more colors and prints
Your Top size is
Your Bottom size is
Your Onesies size is


text: I know I expressed my love for carbs in my last post, but have I ever said how much I love veggies? Tonight I made an entire bag of Birds Eye Steamfresh Asian Medley vegetables. And you know what? I ate that whole bag, too. I know I talked about moderation and portion control, but this is arguably the only "meal" I make that I just can't talk myself out of eating the whole thing. With the entire bag taking only 7 1/2 minutes to cook (in the microwave, may I add), amounting to 226 calories, 1360mg of calcium (360 over the FDA's recommended intake!), and 7.6g of protein, these veggies just keep getting better. Continue reading


text:
Buffalo Photos
Over 385 original images of Buffalo: tourist attractions, architecturally-significant buildings, parks, monuments, museums. Buffalo, NY is historically important as the gateway for migration to the US Great Lakes settlements in Ohio & west to Chicago. Buffalo was the terminus of the Erie Canal & then its industries thrived on electricity from nearby Niagara Falls. The wealth manifested itself in significant architecture, now an important tourist draw.
|Click subject to see all photos in category. F11 to view website full screen.
|Vistas of Buffalo
|Buffalo City Hall & McKinley Monument
|Heritage Architecture of Buffalo
|Guaranty / Prudential Building & Louis Sullivan
|Buffalo Heritage Churches
|Frank Lloyd Wright in Buffalo
|Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff
|Teddy Roosevelt Inaugural Site
|Millard Fillmore House, East Aurora
|Arts & Crafts Movement, East Aurora
|Albright-Knox Art Gallery
|Buffalo Historical Society Museum
|1901 Buffalo Pan American Exhibition
|Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
|Pierce-Arrow Museum
|Urban Buffalos
|Art on Wheels
|Buffalo & Erie County Naval Military Park
|Buffalo Central Rail Terminal
|See Also:
All photos on this page are originals by & copyrighted by Jim Steinhart.
All rights reserved. Permission required to use.


text:
25 January 2013
The newest recipients of the Australian of the Year awards will be added to the lakeside walk of the same name tomorrow.
The four recipients have their names and images on a newly installed photo anodised aluminium plaque on one of the plinths along the walk.
NCA Chief Executive, Gary Rake said the Australians of the Year Walk was opened seven years ago.
'The walk comprises a series of plinths, seating and lighting along the shores of the lake by Commonwealth Bridge,' said Mr Rake.
'Along the path you can see five metal strips set into the path that represent the five music stave lines.
'The plinths are place in musical note position to the score of Advance Australia Fair and there is one plaque on each plinth for each year of the award. The plaques are arranged chronologically from the western end of the walk.'
The Australian of the Year Award was first presented on 26 January 1960 and continues annually today.
There are three categories complementing the original award: the Young Australian of the Year (introduced in 1979), Senior Australian (1999) and the Local Hero Awards (2003).


text:
In a previous post, we covered the basics of timelines: their uses, anatomy and a number of possible types. But because great timelines are so beneficial to so many cases, we thought we'd delve a bit deeper. In this subsequent two-part discussion we'll highlight the seven key timeline elements that will maximize its effectiveness, and the basic psychology behind those elements.
In this edition, we will discuss the three non-verbal components of your timeline that boost its attention-grabbing potential, promote rapid comprehension, help de-clutter screen real estate, and even elicit emotional responses—making it sleeker and more potent than ever.
1) The Impact of Colors on Litigation Timelines
The apt use of color has been shown to significantly increase an audience's understanding and retention of the material you present. Not only does it make your graphics look more appealing, it can affect the importance the jury places on certain information and even their emotional response; this is no small matter, given the weight that emotions carry in jury decision-making. An expert graphics team can give you more detailed advice about the nuances of color use, but here are a few quick tips:
Focus on Legibility First
- Certain color contrasts are hard on the eyes – if your audience can't read it, they certainly won't understand it.
- Use an appropriate contrast – don't get crazy with it – and opt for darker backgrounds and less saturation to avoid uncomfortable glare.
- Chances are someone on your jury will have some level of color-blindness; take care to choose color combinations that all jurors can differentiate.
Colors should "fit" the type of case (See Figure 1).
- Color choice can promote a cognitive link between the issue at hand and your authority on that issue.
- For example, cases involving heavy machinery tend towards dark colors like blacks and browns; medical cases often employ pastel colors.
Color should "fit" the desired message.
- People are inclined to attribute certain feelings to certain colors, depending on context and culture. In North America, for instance:
- Black is commonly used for its authoritative quality, while blue is used for its sensible/honest quality;
- Green is often associated with nature, friendliness, money or gain (financial or otherwise); and
- Red is often associated with aggression, excitement or loss.
- Be careful about the use of colors that might come off as frivolous or overly gender-specific.
2) Using Icons to Tell a Story in Any Trial Graphic
Brand logos, street signs, mobile applications—we're surrounded by iconography. Many icons work as easily identifiable, nearly universal shorthand pictures for larger concepts. As such, they're right at home in your timeline:
Icons can tell a story, tell it quickly and tell it memorably (See Figure 2).
- Instead of forcing your jury to process words first and then the message (separate brain functions), an image bypasses that mental middleman and cuts straight to the point.
- Like colors, icons often have common associations that you can use to your advantage; just be sure the intended meaning will be interpreted correctly.
- Icons are much easier to recall than a set of words.
Icons can clean up your graphic and replace sprawling, wordy entries with simple pictures.
- Why write, "For two years no complaints were filed" when you can simply cross out "complaints" with a big "X"?
- Using a legend or key to show what's what puts yet another step between juror and message – when possible, use a simple icon to represent each party directly on the timeline.
- Icons can link to other pertinent slides and documents, saving space while being a whole lot more interesting.
- For example, an icon of a phone can be a clickable link to the specific log or handwritten notes memorializing that important telephone conversation between your client and the other party.
3) Using Animation In Litigation Timelines to Get Better Results
Timelines should not be static (and stagnant). PowerPoint is capable of incorporating a variety of interactive, moving parts when presenting your timeline. This additional variety is yet another means to hold your fickle jury's attention.
One of the most useful applications of animation is its clutter-saving power. Your timeline needs to say a lot, but definitely not all at once. Animations, like clickable or zoomable icons, are perfect for layering important elements, like testimony or document callouts, in their proper chronological position, but without taking up screen real estate for the full presentation of your timeline (See Figure 3).
Remember, however, that when your jury goes back to deliberate, they may only have the static version, so make sure it can stand on its own in communicating your most important messages. If you have any questions about how to take your timeline and improve the non-verbal aspects of it, please let us know. In the next part of our discussion, we will continue reviewing the critical factors for effective timelines.
By: Adam Bloomberg, Director – Visual Communications


text:
Congratulations Will & Kate from Independent Watkins Manager Brian Hurlburt (ID#342198) and best wishes for You and our new Prince! What a Royal Day this is!
In a recent announcement CBC.ca announced that
"William and Kate 'couldn't be happier' about baby boy"
If You are looking for Natural Baby Care for Your New Prince look no further than Watkins Natural Baby Care Line…
Watkins Natural Baby Care Line has received certification from the Natural Products Association, and provides four great items to help You provide Your Little Prince (Or, Princess) with the very best in Watkins Natural Baby Care!
For more information on Watkins Baby Care, or other Watkins Products, please contact
Independent Watkins Manager Brian Hurlburt (ID#342198) at 877-822-8463 (Toll Free)
Leave Your Comments below to wish The Royals your congratulations and best wishes!


text:
- Home
- About us
- Current Issue
- Archive
- Submit Article
- Certificate
- Reviewers Form
- Contact Us
Urinary disorders have a specific identity both in modern and Ayurvedic system of medicine. The oldest written reference of this disease is seen in samhitha. The improper purificatory procedure results in residual accumulation of kapha and pitta Prakopa in mootravah srotas. Hence all the doshas collectively result in formation of Ashmari. Ashmari (urolithiasis) is a frequent clinical problem with an incidence of 0.1% to 6% in general population. The disease is prevalent irrespective of their socio-economic and cultural background. It is estimated that about 5-7 million patients are suffering from urinary calculus in India with male to female ratio of 2:1. The peak incidence is observed in 2nd to 3rd decades of life. There are different treatment lines for the management of Ashmari in modern system. In spite of all these techniques, surgical management remains as a treatment of choice. Recurrence is inevitable in 60% of cases. But these techniques can develop complications and are not affordable to an average Indian patient. So there is a need to find out an alternative management. Management of urinary disease occupies an important place in Ayurveda. Even though a lot of research has been done in Ashmari management, there is still a vast scope to explore new avenues. Hence the proper, cost effective, simple, safe, conservative i.e. Shigrumula kwatha is advised.


text:
Following on my part looking at BBC F1's weekend output last week, it is time for the '2012 Verdict' series to move on to look at Sky Sports F1's output from this past season as the broadcaster embarked on its first season covering Formula 1. Thankfully, last week's announcements do not affect this particular blog post significantly, although I will reference it from time to time if necessary.
Press Conferences
Sky's coverage of a race weekend begins with covering the Thursday and Friday press conferences – the Thursday press conference featuring answers from six drivers' chosen by the FIA, whilst the Friday press conference features answers from six team members', again chosen by the FIA. The footage is purely from the Formula One Management (FOM) World Feed.
A nice addition to the race weekend and can be a bit hit or miss depending on the weekend and depending on the drivers' chosen, but it is worth watching as the drivers' do lighten up some of the time and crack a joke. Anything is better than 'Your Home of Formula One' on a rolling loop, and given that the Thursday and Friday press conferences were not readily available before 2012, this is a small, but worthwhile addition to the race weekend.
The first Formula 1 action takes place on Friday with practice, all of which is covered by Sky, albeit the practice is interrupted by commercials. Thankfully there are not too many commercials though, and even so, I do not believe it is particularly valid to complain about practice because the viewer has the option to access Sky Race Control (onboard or pit lane feeds at the push of the Red Button) so the commercials are a good opportunity to press red for a few minutes. One thing that I will say on that subject though is that the constant 'going off air 7 minutes' early is particularly irritating, especially after practice three on Saturday mornings, a dedicated channel should not be going off air three minutes after a session has ended.
The commentary itself is mostly fine with David Croft and Anthony Davidson, but as I alluded to in the mid-season verdict and in my earlier posts, I do feel too much emphasis is put on the track action here when in fact the emphasis should be getting viewers' opinions and thoughts in from Twitter like back when the two commentated with BBC Radio 5 Live. Personally for me it is more about the viewer debate as you do not learn the practice stories until later (why X struggled, why Y was fast) so it is worthwhile to ask for people's questions during the session.
Before and after the session you tend to have Simon Lazenby alongside Johnny Herbert and Martin Brundle. Not much is discussed before the session apart from your usual talking points, although it is difficult to with only seven minutes air-time before commercials and the FOM sting. Back in 2002, F1 Digital+ had more of a relaxed studio based discussion on Friday's before and after practice and this is something I think Sky should attempt on Friday's at the circuit. Being down in the pit-lane on Friday does not really serve any purpose as there is no atmosphere, the crowds are sparce and the sun is only just rising. You can have a vibrant studio that comes across well on screen as Sky proved with their fantastic studio and Sky Pad set-up during the Ryder Cup which was on-location.
Also, as I said in my Sky individual team piece, I think Brundle's role needs to be re-evaluated during practice as well as Sky constantly cutting away from the FOM World Feed, both need to cut down significantly for 2013. If you are going to use Brundle in 2013, then he needs to be used effectively (such as sending him to the fast chicane during FP2 at Melbourne with a pair of binoculars for example to see which cars look more stable and giving his instant live thoughts to a camera). Seeing him interview someone during practice does not do much for me, especially when that interview could be conducted before the session or after the session.
The F1 Show
For the purpose of this piece, I will only focus on The F1 Show during the race weekends. During the race weekends, The F1 Show is normally presented on location with both Georgie Thompson and Ted Kravitz, although ocassionally Thompson has been back in London in the F1 studio. The magazine show normally goes to air two and a half hours after practice, the programme rounding up the Friday action as well as presenting one of two features in the hour long show.
As I have re-iterated before, The F1 Show remains the best part of the Sky Sports F1 weekend. As a duo, Kravitz and Thompson are a fantastic presenting team alongside Johnny Herbert for the show. It is unfortunate therefore that The F1 Show has the unfortunate honour of being the lowest rated output across the race weekend this season that Sky Sports produce, it is an honour that it should not have, or deserve to have in my opinion. I personally would like to see an extra 30-minute F1 Show added on Saturday evenings with Kravitz and (or as an addition) Thompson presenting the show as they wrap up Saturday's action and talk about any penalty decisions. I always found it a bizarre situation where Sky Sports News were talking about a penalty live (Spain and Abu Dhabi) but Sky Sports F1 was in repeat mode. The show would incorporate Kravitz's Notebook as well as go in-depth with each team's Qualifying performance. At the Monaco and British Grand Prix's, Sky added a Thursday show. I don't think this is always necessary as all that you can do in these shows is regurgitate pre-race interview material, whereas there is more potential for a Saturday show in my opinion.
Unlike above, where I suggest a studio for practice, I think The F1 Show should remain a paddock based show as there the paddock and pitlane is actually quite busy during the evenings while the show is on air with mechanics repairing cars from Friday practice as the sun goes down for the day. Unfortunately, the poor ratings make it seem unlikely that The F1 Show will be extended beyond a one-hour Friday show for next year, although it is good news to see that it has been recommissioned for 2013 with Thompson presenting, no mention of whether Kravitz will be presenting as well but I suspect he will be.
Support races
As well as Formula 1, Sky Sports F1 has also broadcast the GP2 and GP3 Series this season, focussing on the future Formula 1 hot prospects such as James Calado and Davide Valsecchi. The channel aired every GP2 session alongside the GP3 Qualifying and Race sessions. Sky chose to take the FOM World Feed footage in its entirety, with commentary from Will Buxton and Jerome d'Ambrosio. As of writing, it is not known if Buxton will return to his support race duties for 2013. I duly hope he does though as he is clearly enthusiastic about the feeder series' which always helps during commentary. Buxton is also outspoken during commentary, something that is rare nowadays (as to not upset anyone higher up) which is great to see. A particularly funny moment this year was seeing Buxton and d'Ambrosio taking a Q&A session live on air during the red flag delay in Belgium.
I'm not particularly fussed as to whom is alongside Buxton, whilst d'Ambrosio is a competent commentator, he is not a major loss if he does not return for 2013, the main thing for me is that Buxton is back in the commentary box for 2013. One thing I am wondering is whether Sky will increase its commitment to the series. Yes, they broadcast every session of both series' (bar GP3 Practice, but that is as dedicated as you will get, and I believe no commentary is provided for that), but outside of that there is little support series coverage. The only mention it got on Sky Sports News concerned the horrifying crash of Conor Daly's from the GP3 race in Monaco, whilst it got little coverage outside of that on the Sky F1 channel. My hope for 2013 is that Sky Sports add some presentation and colour to it outside of the World Feed and promote it a lot more, after all this is the future of Formula 1 yet it is treated somewhat shabby at the moment. It does not need to be much, 10 minutes before a race and after a race to introduce us to the faces that exist behind the helmets and to persuade more viewers to watch, like The F1 Show above, the feeder series' have not drawn many viewers on Sky. ITV4 had on-site presentation in 2008, hopefully Sky Sports F1 can have on-site presentation five years later.
Moving onto Saturday and Sunday, Sky this past season have provided one hour of build-up for each Qualifying session with 90-minutes build-up for each race. Post-Qualifying tends to have about 30 minutes, with the post-race having about 1 hour, 45 minutes of debrief. The Qualifying programmes I thought were mostly fine this season, but one of my main concerns for both of the pre-shows is the pacing. For me, and this is partially due to the commercials, it seems chop and change quickly going from one topic to another without any flow. It is one thing the BBC have done fantastically in the build-up to integrate everything together whereas in my opinion Sky have not done that yet.
Looking at their 2013 sponsorship document, it was stated that three commercials would remain in the race build-up. I think it is worth them having a break directly before the 5-minute sting as in terms of what is covered in those 3 minutes is 'dead air-time' and just wrapping things up before the race itself. The benefit also of taking a break here is that it means one less break during the actual build-up which would help the flow significantly in my opinion. Unfortunately though, the sponsorship document states "3 breaks in the build-up, with the last break running no later than 30/60 minutes before the race starts." meaning you have more breaks constrained to less air-time. From an advertisers perspective, I would have thought having a break 10 minutes before the start would be more valuable as there are more viewers available, but Sky may argue there is a much higher chance of viewers turning over at the particular junction. Although I was not a fan of ITV's breaks, the break before the start was definitely the most useful!
In terms of the VT features, I have enjoyed the majority of them on Sky, in particular the Nigel Roebuck segments have definitely been the highlight for me. Seeing Jacques Villeneuve driving his Dad's Ferrari at Maranello was also a highlight as was the Racing Lines segments. One thing I will say about VT's is that, whilst some VT's have been fantastic, for a 90 minute show, some that have been produced are too short and not delivered. For a 90 minute build-up, time should not be a pressing factor. I would happily have a longer feature if it meant less of the scenario shots and slow motion montage shots of drivers' walking through the paddock, the latter has been a particular bugbear of mine as the season has progressed. Okay, slow motion can be good (especially during races) but it is as if someone at Sky has took slow motion as being flavour of the day to the extreme.
On a final note, and this applies for the Post-Race section, I think that Lazenby's role should be reduced for 2013 and the duties shared more with Thompson as Lazenby is presenting too much which is a detriment to the coverage. Of course, Lazenby should improve for 2013, but the presenting burden should be spread more thinly with Thompson.
The post-race length is similar of that to BBC, but despite being a dedicated channel seems more 'stricter' with the length and as thus does not feel as relaxed as BBC. There are definitely stronger areas in the post-race compared to the BBC, for example Ted's Notebook again is a highlight as Kravitz wanders up and down the pit-lane focussing on each and every team which is always nice to see. Another strength of the post-race is the Sky Pad which allows Davidson and Thompson to focus on the key incidents. This was particularly evident at the Belgian and Japanese Grand Prix's where their virtual camera allowed them to pinpoint the exact moment where contact was made. I know some are critical of the Sky Pad, but in these incidents the Sky Pad really comes into its element and 'its own'.
I think by the end of the season Sky had definitely got much better at the post-race section of their coverage, unlike everything else, the post-race is impossible to rehearse as you have no idea what is going to happen. At the start of the season it seemed in a bit of no mans land, but has definitely come on leaps and bounds since.
Looking ahead to 2013, if I was working at Sky, this would be my preferred weekend schedule for European races:
08:30 – Live from the Circuit
– 08:30 to 08:33 – Adverts
– 08:33 to 08:52 – Studio Chat and Discussion
– 08:52 to 08:55 – Adverts
– 08:55 to 10:35 – F1 Practice 1
– 10:35 to 10:38 – Adverts
– 10:38 to 10:52 – Studio Chat and Discussion
– 10:52 to 10:55 – Adverts
– 10:55 to 11:35 – GP2 Practice
– 11:35 to 11:38 – Adverts
– 11:38 to 11:42 – Studio Chat and Discussion
– 11:42 – Off-Air
11:45 – Classic F1
– gives viewers a reason to stick with Sky Sports F1 during the break instead of sticking on another Fast Track repeat
12:45 – Live from the Circuit
– 12:45 to 12:48 – Adverts
– 12:48 to 12:55 – Studio Chat and Discussion
– 12:55 to 14:35 – F1 Practice 2
– 14:35 to 14:38 – Adverts
– 14:38 to 14:52 – Studio Chat and Discussion
– 14:52 to 14:55 – Adverts
– 14:55 to 15:35 – GP2 Qualifying
– 15:35 to 15:38 – Adverts
– 15:38 to 15:45 – Studio Chat and Discussion
– 15:45 to 16:30 – Team Principles Press Conference
– 16:30 to 16:42 – Studio Chat and Discussion
– 16:42 – Off-Air
16:45 to 17:45 – The F1 Show
– live from the paddock with Ted Kravitz, Georgie Thompson and Johnny Herbert
The purpose of 'Studio Chat and Discussion' segments is so Formula 1 personalities can drop into the studio whether it is past, present or future to discuss all matters F1 and so viewers can tweet or e-mail questions into the studio. The studio would be an 'extension' of the Sky Pad studio akin to the Ryder Cup as noted above.
08:30 – Live from the Circuit
– 08:30 to 08:33 – Adverts
– 08:33 to 08:40 – Studio Chat and Discussion
– 08:40 to 09:20 – GP3 Qualifying
– 09:20 to 09:23 – Adverts
– 09:23 to 09:35 – Studio Chat and Discussion
– 09:35 to 09:38 – Adverts
– 09:38 to 09:52 – Studio Chat and Discussion
– 09:52 to 09:55 – Adverts
– 09:55 to 11:05 – F1 Practice 3
– 11:05 to 11:12 – Studio Chat and Discussion
– 11:12 – Off-Air
11:15 – Classic F1
– gives viewers a reason to stick with Sky Sports F1 during the break instead of sticking on another Fast Track repeat
12:15 – Live from the Circuit
– 12:15 to 12:18 – Adverts
– 12:18 to 12:30 – Paddock Chat with Simon Lazenby
– 12:30 to 12:38 – Studio Chat and Sky Pad
– 12:38 to 12:41 – Adverts
– 12:41 to 12:52 – Paddock Chat with Simon Lazenby
– 12:52 to 12:55 – Adverts
– 12:55 to 14:05 – Qualifying
– 14:05 to 14:10 – Press Conference
– 14:10 to 14:13 – Adverts
– 14:13 to 14:20 – Studio Chat and Sky Pad
– 14:20 to 14:27 – Paddock Chat with Simon Lazenby
– 14:27 to 14:32 – Gridwalk
– 14:32 to 14:35 – Adverts
– 14:35 to 15:50 – GP2 Series
– 15:50 to 15:03 – Adverts
– 15:53 to 16:00 – Paddock Chat with GP2 interviews
– 16:00 to 16:03 – Adverts
– 16:03 to 16:12 – Paddock Chat and Gridwalk
– 16:12 to 16:15 – Adverts
– 16:15 to 17:10 – GP3 Series
– 17:10 – off-air
17:15 – The F1 Show
– featuring Ted's Qualifying Notebook and interviews not featured earlier. Length variable depending on what was and what was not covered.
08:15 – Live from the Circuit
– 08:15 to 08:18 – Adverts
– 08:18 to 08:25 – Studio Chat and Discussion
– 08:25 to 09:05 – GP3 Series
– 09:05 to 09:08 – Adverts
– 09:08 to 09:17 – Paddock Chat (GP3 and any F1 news)
– 09:17 to 09:22 – Gridwalk
– 09:22 to 09:25 – Adverts
– 09:25 to 10:35 – GP2 Series
– 10:35 to 10:42 – Studio Chat and Discussion
– 10:42 – off-air
10:45 – Classic F1
– gives viewers a reason to stick with Sky Sports F1 during the break instead of sticking on another Fast Track repeat
11:45 – Live from the Circuit
– normal build-up and post-race as now
Although I have done the above, the reason why the above will never happen is because Sky are too focussed on what the BBC are doing and not much on themselves. It is a channel, therefore it should look and feel like a channel. The above, in my opinion, does that instead of being like a string separated into separate pieces. Sky feel that their Qualifying and Race programme should be longer than BBC. Not really, it should be about bringing content to the F1 fan irrespective of what time of day it may be during the race weekend. There is too much emphasis on being like the BBC and having the content in one or two places when in reality it should be spread across the race weekend. Think of it like a piece of bread, instead of putting all the butter on one corner of the piece (Qualifying and Race build-up), it should be spread more thinly across the bread.
Coming up next will be the Sky mid-week verdict followed up by the ratings verdict. As always your thoughts and comments are welcome!


text:
Affiliate Organizations
The Kentucky Arts Council supports the Paramount Arts Center with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Support is also provided by the Paramount Woman's Association and private donations. Governed by the Board of Directors, the Paramount provides all services, programs and activities equally without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability and is an equal opportunity employer. Programs and facilities are accessible to the disabled. Services include audio description for the blind and low visioned, hearing amplification equipment and deaf interpretation, wheelchair access and seating. Please make request two weeks prior to performance.
Paramount Woman's Association
The Paramount Woman's Association (PWA) is a volunteer group of Tri-State women dedicated to support the Paramount Arts Center and its activities. Its purposes are:
- To encourage and stimulate interest in the Paramount Arts Center as a cultural arts and entertainment center.
- To promote Paramount Arts Center sponsored events.
- To sponsor a campaign of youth arts education.
- To make the citizens of the Tri-State aware of the facilities and opportunities available for their entertainment and cultural enrichment through the Paramount Arts Center.
- To raise funds for endowing and supporting the Paramount Arts Center and its activities.
The full membership meets twice every year during these events.
- Spring – Party In Pink (membership)
- Fall – Kickoff Luncheon for the year's activities
To get involved with the PWA, contact Kathy Layman at firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
We've all seen the video of President Donald Trump trying to look all dominant with his aggressive handshake. It's obvious that he is trying to send a message. Rawstory reported on the psychology of this d*ck move:
"Indeed, Trump's handshakes are not acts of peace, solidarity and goodwill, they are something altogether different. His "clasp and yank" handshake has taken many of its recipients by surprise. He pulls them forwards into his personal space, unbalancing them, and putting them at an immediate disadvantage. He knows that images of these greetings will be shown around the world – and that they will make it look as if he is the man in charge."
Most liberals agree that the toddler tyrant is actually a thin-skinned, insecure man-child with daddy issues. You do not give in to people like this. You have to assert yourself with them the way a dog owner has to train a pup to obey.
Rawstory goes on to say:
"His handshakes are clearly all about status rather than solidarity. From a psychological perspective, they are arguably self-serving and egocentric, and demonstrate that, as in many aspects of life, the most important thing to Donald Trump is Donald Trump himself."
This is how you defend against a "Trumpshake" and train the puppy. Watch the training below:
Featured Image: Screenshot Via YouTube