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Sunset Tiger Art Print
This variant is currently sold out
This tiger owns an impressive collection of house and disco records from all over the world. He regularly gives them a spin at the hippest bars of the Pine Forest.
Our playful prints are the perfect addition to nurseries or children's rooms, and even living rooms of cool grown-ups. They look good in frames — hanged on the walls of your home or propped up on a shelf.
All Little Otja prints are made from FSC certified recycled paper. We're convinced that a cleaner environment is a nicer environment — for us and our forest friends.
What makes our art prints even more special are the funny stories behind them. You can read them on our blog.
FSC recycled paper
W14.8 x H21 cm (S)
W29.7 x H42 cm (L)
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Bantwal, Jan 31, 2018: Bantwal Rural Police and the officials of the Department of Mines have in a joint operation, raided illegal sand extraction sites at Barimaru and Sarapady on January 31, Wednesday and seized sand worth several lakhs of rupees. Four mechanised boats and a lorry have also been taken possession by the raiding team.
The raids followed a tip off and were conducted under the directions of the new SP Ravikanthe Gowda. The raiding team was led by Bantwal Rural SI Prasanna. The accused however managed to escape The value of the seized goods has been estimated at Rs 5 lakhs.
Further investigations are in progress.

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iOS & iPadOS / tvOS / watchOS¶
Apptimize supports experimentation and release management on iOS & iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS through three separate SDKs. They are managed and released together and the installation instructions are very similar.
SDK Installation¶
Sign in to the Apptimize dashboard. You'll see a welcome page that asks for the name of your app. After entering all your info, you'll see these installation instructions again.
You have three options for installing the SDK(s):
Manual (Zero-Line) Installation¶
The SDK switched from static to dynamic at version 2.18.0. Please remove the SDK from your project and follow the installation instructions below to upgrade.
- After you're signed in, you'll be able to download the Apptimize
SDK. Unzip it, then drag and drop
ApptimizeTV.framework(tvOS), or
ApptimizeWatch.framework(watchOS) into your project. You'll probably want to check the Copy items if needed option.
- Select the project from the Project navigator.
- Select the target application. For watchOS this will be your watch application's Extension target.
- Go to the General tab. Drag the
ApptimizeTV.framework, or
ApptimizeWatch.frameworkfrom the project browser into the Embedded Binaries section at the bottom of the page.
Refer to CocoaPod's Getting Started Guide for detailed instructions.
Once you have created your Podfile, insert
pod 'Apptimize'(iOS/iPadOS),
pod 'Apptimize-tvOS'(tvOS), or
pod 'Apptimize-watchOS'(watchOS) to import Apptimize as a dependency.
Once you have done so, re-run
pod installfrom the command line.
Apptimize.frameworkis compatible with use_frameworks! for other dynamic and Swift dependencies.
Initializing Apptimize¶
- Open your project's
Info.plist(typically found in the Supporting Files folder), navigate to the Editor menu, and choose Add Item. If Add Item is grayed out, make sure to click the main window.
Make sure to name your new entry
- Add your application key, which is a 31 character key that can be found on the installation instructions while logged in or in your app settings.
- In order to release on the App Store, you will need to strip all simulator architectures from the framework. In the Build Phases of your project target, click the + sign and select New Run Script Phase.
Be sure the new run script is below the Embed Frameworks build phase.
Then, add the following code to the newly created Run Script:
cd "${BUILT_PRODUCTS_DIR}/${FRAMEWORKS_FOLDER_PATH}/Apptimize.framework/"
if [[ ! "${SDKROOT}" == *Simulator* ]]; then
lipo Apptimize -verify_arch i386 && lipo -remove i386 -remove x86_64 Apptimize -output Apptimize || echo "Simulator architectures already stripped"
lipo Apptimize -verify_arch i386 || { echo "Simulator architectures missing - clean and rebuild for simulator!"; exit 1; }
Build your app to make sure that SDK was installed correctly. Verify that the SDK is loading by running your app and checking the Xcode console for the message
Apptimize: Version x.x.x.
You've finished the Apptimize installation and are ready to configure your first A/B experiment!
Segment or mParticle Integration Kit¶
You can install our iOS SDK via our Segment or mParticle Integration Kits. You might want to use this option if you're already tracking similar data with other services. This way, you can send your data to Segment or mParticle and with a flip of a switch, it will show up in Apptimize as well.
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Haiku: Sunset Embers
Posted on June 20, 2016 by Angela Yuriko Smith
About Angela Yuriko SmithAngela Yuriko Smith is an American poet, publisher and author. Her first collection of poetry, In Favor of Pain, was nominated for an 2017 Elgin Award. Her latest novella, Bitter Suites, is a 2018 Bram Stoker Awards® Finalist. Currently, she publishes Space and Time magazine, a 53 year old publication dedicated to fantasy, horror and science fiction. For more information visit SpaceandTimeMagazine.com or AngelaYSmith.com.
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Win a city break to Barcelona
Update: This competition is now closed
Condé Nast's latest competition is to win a 3-night break for two at the brand new Nobu hotel in Barcelona, with return flights.
What do you win?
- A three-night stay at Nobu Barcelona in a Zen Junior Suite on a bed and breakfast basis
- One omakase dinner for two with a bottle of wine
- Return economy flights from the UK
How to enter
- Click the red button link to take you to the competition page
- Answer the question - the answer is Shoreditch, London
- Enter your details on the website
- Check the terms & conditions
- Submit your entry
Competition closes
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Join CILTNA Today
Why Join CILTNA?
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America is the North American division of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), based in the UK but active around the world. As a "global" transportation and logistics institute, CILT has branches in over 30 countries and over 34,000 members.
In North America, CILTNA members can be found in both Canada and the U.S. CILTNA is headquartered in Ottawa, with regional chapters at present in Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax.
Being a member of CILTNA is to be recognized and accredited as a professional in the field of transportation and logistics. Membership carries with it post nominal letters based on one's education and experience in the field of transportation and logistics.
Key benefits of CILTNA membership include:
- Networking opportunities with professionals across the industry, including government policy-makers, shippers, carriers, operations specialist, consultants and academics
- Access to CILT's online resources and global reach, including opportunities to attend CILT-sponsored conferences across the world
- Invitations to regular luncheons, seminars and workshops at the chapter level
- Discounted pricing on two annual CILTNA conferences, focused on topical issues related to national and international transportation and logistics
- Post-nominal letters for your professional profile, illustrating a professional status that will be recognized wherever you go and wherever you work (more information below).
The association is open to all those interested in the transport of passengers, movement of freight and management of North American domestic and international supply chains, from students to the most senior CEO.
Membership Application
Please remember when submitting your Membership Application Form, you must include the following:
- Full Curriculum Vitae
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I've been keeping myself honest which is why it's pretty quiet on the blog. Here's a rundown of what I've been up to that's appropriate to share.
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LETSI and the Past and Future of Interoperability Standards
Bill Brandon contacted me back in May to gauge my interest in summing up an objective perspective to make sense of the differences between IMS Global Learning Consortium, ADL and LETSI. The article is now published on the eLearning Guild's site as the (now) latest issue of Learning Solutions magazine.


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Minecraft Stickers
We need some Minecraft Stickers on Mixer, like sticks of the mobs or the blocks.
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I like this idea, it sounds more fun than just the emojis.
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Exploding Creeper, Flying Chicken, Wing Flapping Ender Dragon and Diamonds of Rain.


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This one I actually used patterns from my two favorite places to get paper piecings. The ferris wheel is from the "Carnival Collection" from Treasure Box Designs. The clowns are from the "Clowning Around Bears" by Little Scraps of Heaven Designs. The paper is from the "Animal Crackers" collection by Imaginisce
I cut out some pennant flags and stamped then with letters to spell out Carnival. I added some chipboard letters for the word "Fun". I added a little bit of ribbon to the girl's ponytails.
Close up the the kids.
Close up of title.
I ran the trim and the balls for the hats through my xyron (upside down) so that they would be sticky and then added some Martha Stewart glitter. On the balls that the bear is juggling I added some liquid glass. I also added brads to his suspenders.
Close up of peeking bear.
Close up of juggling bear.
Well there you have it! I hope I have inspired you in some way! Thanks for looking. Leave me a comment while your visiting....I love to hear from you!
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In this interactive workshop, students will apply the foundations of an effective resume learned in the workshop, "Unleashing Your Strengths…in your Resume"
The session will focus on:
NOTE: This is Part 2 in a two session series. Attendees must attend Part 1 in order to learn the foundations of an effective resume, including:
Questions? Contact Kristy Sherrer, Director of Career Services, firstname.lastname@example.com
Use the hashtag #unleashyourstrengthsFSPH on social media to share how you use your strengths in your personal, professional and academic life!
RSVP: https://ucla.joinhandshake.com/events
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My personal style signifier is a grey suit. I'm synonymous with it. I started wearing this kind of single-breasted American style about 12 years ago, originally shopping for vintage pieces in Goodwill thrift stores in Los Angeles. Now I wear my own label. From $2,200; www.thombrowne.com.
The last thing I bought and loved was a set of vintage Jacques Adnet side chairs from 1stdibs. I needed chairs and was drawn to their simplicity. They are French, from the 1960s, with brown leather seats and brass legs. www.1stdibs.com.
And the thing I'm eyeing next is a Giò Ponti desk. It's a particular piece he created for use in the rooms of the Parco dei Principi hotel in Rome in the 1960s. As with Adnet's work, I like the simplicity of the design. I find utilitarian style very attractive. They used to have such beautiful features and details in hotel rooms in Italy around that era, but many people would find them too simple today.
An unforgettable place I've travelled to in the past year is The Point in the Adirondacks, a magical place on Lake Saranac in New York state that not even many Americans know about. It's an old Rockefeller camp with an amazing history. It's beautifully quiet, with just 11 guest rooms, so it never gets crowded. It has all the original log-cabin structures. It's a truly American experience. From $1,500 for two adults; 222 Beaverwood Road, Saranac Lake, New York, NY 12983 (+1518-891 5674; www.thepointresort.com).
The one artist whose work I would collect if I could is John Singer Sargent. His use of colour is extraordinary, and his portraits are beautiful. The one called Madame X, painted in 1884, was the first one I saw. The collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is amazing, and I saw an excellent show at the Frick Collection a while ago, too.
The last accessory I added to my wardrobe was a vintage white-gold Patek Philippe watch. I think it's from the 1970s, although it could be the late 1960s. I'm amazed at how Patek Philippe creates automatic watches that are so thin. It's just incredible. I now own two of them. www.patek.com.
A recent "find" is a restaurant called Cibus, in Paris. It's tiny – it only seats 16 people – and very close to the Tuileries and the Palais Royal. As with most things, it was the simplicity of the interior that attracted me. And, of course, the food – it serves organic Italian dishes that are prepared using freshly sourced, seasonal produce from the market. 5 Rue Molière, Paris 75001 (+331-4261 5019).
The grooming staple I'm never without is Hermès eau de cologne, Eau d'Orange Verte. I like the green bottle and the orange fragrance. It's a very clean smell. £62 for 100ml; www.hermes.com.
The best gift I've given recently is a 1940s gold Tiffany watch that I gave to a friend for Christmas. Another friend found it in Los Angeles for me. I like how simple it is. And the strap is beautiful; essentially it's a gold bracelet. www.tiffany.co.uk.
And the best one I've received recently is a tea set that belonged to Queen Victoria. It's blue and white, with a teapot, cream and sugar bowls, four cups and saucers and a tray. I love English silver tea sets, but this is my first porcelain one. The provenance makes it interesting.
The last meal that truly impressed me was dinner at Sushi Kanesaka in Tokyo. I love the way the sushi is prepared with such attention to detail. It's beautiful to watch. The restaurant has a very understated interior in a classic Japanese style. And the food is perfection. 8-10-3 Ginza, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo (+813-5568 4411).
My favourite website is Live Auctioneers, for vintage furniture, alongside a variety of real estate sites, because at the moment I'm looking for the perfect house outside New York city. I haven't managed to find exactly what I want yet, but I am enjoying the search. www.liveauctioneers.com.


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A delegate of 60 executives came together last month at Outsell's exciting first event focused on doing business in Asia, and co-produced with the region's leading association, Business Information Industry Association (BIIA) Important Details: Leading-edge thought leaders blazing information industry trails in the far east came together last month at the Regent Singapore at Outsell's event [1] to compare practices, ... Read More »
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Who are the TOP Online B2B Marketing Businesses in Asia?
BIIA co-founder member recently issued a report the Top 30 online B2B businesses in Asia. This report provides a ranking, based on website traffic, of the Top 30 online B2B businesses in Asia. The companies broadly fall into two categories, online sourcing platforms and online trade publications. In addition to ranking the companies, this report also includes profiles of companies new ... Read More »
Outsell Signature Event "ConvergenceNOW" a Great Success
BIIA extends its compliments to Anthea Stratigos, CEO and Co-founder of Outsell, and her team for producing an outstanding industry event "ConvergenceNOW!" The event, which was co-produced with the Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc. (JEGI), took place in the historic town of Versailles outside Paris. Over twenty presenters covered a wide range of key topics on the convergence of content, technology, ... Read More »
IHS Acquires PCI Acrylonitrile
IHS Inc. (NYSE:IHS) announced it has acquired PCI Acrylonitrile, a strategic provider of chemical market insight and consulting services for the global acrylonitrile and derivatives industry. The acquisition of PCI Acrylonitrile further deepens and strengthens the existing IHS Chemical global market coverage in the commodity and engineering plastics and fibers sectors. Together with the expertise and insight offered by IHS ... Read More »
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Bertelsmann revenues for first six months of 2014 were Euro 7.846bn up 6.7%. Nevertheless profits declined by 39% largely because the previous year's figures had been boosted by windfall gains. Subsequently Bertelsmann downgraded its full-year forecasts. Underlying or operating profit edged 0.4 percent higher to 1.015 billion euros. "The first six months of 2014 went satisfactorily for Bertelsmann. The significant ... Read More »
Reed's First Half of 2014 Exhibition Revenues Up 8%
London-based media group, Reed Elsevier, reported its interim results for the six months ended 30th June 2014. The group's revenues grew by 4% to £2.8 billion (US$4.9 billion), while excluding for biennial exhibition cycling, revenues were up by 3%. Adjusted operating profit in the period was £860 million (US$1.5 billion), a year-on-year increase of 5%. In the first half of ... Read More »
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Bertelsmann has begun the 2014 fiscal year with considerable revenue growth and a record operating result. The international media and services group's consolidated revenue from continuing operations rose sharply by 8.5 percent during the first-quarter reporting period to €3.90 billion (previous year: €3.60 billion). The increase was driven by Arvato's takeover of the e-commerce service provider Netrada and by the ... Read More »
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Thomas Jeffries was the husband of Jane and father of William. He worked at a lunatic asylum, serving food to the inmates. He often talked to Pamela, one of the lunatics.
In 1798, he went to serve her and she noticed a cut from shaving on his neck. She approached him, bit his neck and then drained him of his blood. (PROSE: The Banquo Legacy)
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Content provided by Rusty Vanneman, CFA, CLS Chief Investment Officer
We recently updated the CLS Risk Budgeting White Paper. Thanks to many hours of work led by Scott Kubie and Rui Wang, along with numerous contributions from the entire Investment Team and Investment Committee, we believe we were able to improve our risk budgeting methodology and capture some of the key enhancements to our research process.
For starters, our risk budgeting tool should become even more responsive to changes in asset class segment risk characteristics. Key changes to the methodology include weekly updates instead of monthly updates, and emphasizing a one-year time frame when incorporating various historical risk measures.
In addition, our research process has been fortified over the last year. As we've mentioned in past commentaries and blog posts, the size of our investment team has grown. This has enabled us to broaden our reach and ability to turn over more stones. It has also enabled us to build and incorporate more tools to support the portfolio managers and their portfolio decisions. For instance, we are now able to more effectively cover over 80 asset class segments and strategies. We have also expanded our investment analysis toolkit. While we still use many of the tools that we have used for years, we have broadened our investment analysis inputs, bringing in additional economic, fundamental, valuation, technical, and statistical factors.
In sum, we believe the new and improved CLS Risk Budgeting White Paper adequately captures some of the major enhancements that we've made over the last year. We're excited to implement them, and we hope you enjoy the paper. At minimum, it will look very impressive on your desk, office lobby, coffee table, or bedside stand!
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Ancient Ephesus Day Tour From Alacati
While you are staying in Alacati in Izmir, you have a great opportunity to visit the Ephesus Ancient City and Virgin Mary. You will be collected right from your hotel in Alacati and continue drive to Ancient Ephesus. We stop at the Izmir Adnan Menderes airport and take other guests and continue to drive to Ephesus Ancient city. You will have fully guided Ancient Ephesus and Virgin Mary House tour included professional tour guide, entrance fees, lunch, and transportations. At the end of the program, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Alacati.
Ancient Ephesus Day Tour from Alacati
07:00 – You will be collected from your hotel in Alacati and drive to Ancient Ephesus. We stop on the way at the Izmir Adnan Menderes airport and meet with other tour participants than drive to Ephesus Ancient City. Meet with your local tour guide and start to the Ephesus, stroll past the Celsus Library, the Temple Of Hadrian, the Trajan Fountain and other sights in the Ephesus Ancient City. After we walk on the historical marble street the Great Theater where St. Paul preached will meet at the end. Then we will continue to drive to the Isabey Mosque, After the Isabey Mosque, our next stop is a local restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon will visit the carpet cooperative to see how the Turkish carpets are made by hand. Continue to the shrine of Mother Mary (Virgin Mary House), it is believed where she spent recent years of her life. Then continue to visit Temple of Artemis (Diana), on the side of one of the seven wonders of ancient World.
16:00 – At the end of the guided tour, drive back to Alacati town with use same road.
19.45 – Arrival to Alacati and transfer you back to your hotel.


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Faculty Profile:Showing content for Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo 2019
Jeff Monzu AIA, NCARBVice President, Senior Project ManagerLEO A DALY
In 2018, Jeff earned Healthcare Design's HCD10 Architect award. During his more than 25 years of healthcare design, he has led projects ranging from small, critical access hospitals to Veterans Administration hospitals to large-scale medical campuses in the U.S. and abroad. Jeff stays active with the Nebraska AIA and is a past president. His expertise in operating-room design has earned recognition across the industry, and his innovations reflect concern with the human impacts of architecture. Consequently, Jeff identifies closely with end users of the facilities he designs, both patients and staff, which generates wide stakeholder support.
Session Participation:SPEAKER: The First VA Healthcare Facility Project Under the C.H.I.P.I.N. for Veterans Act


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The rift between the emerging potential presidential candidates in the Republican Party became clear for all to see on Saturday. A number of possible candidates are calling for existing laws to be enforced, while Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina and former Texas governor Jeb Bush are calling for a path to legal status to be given to undocumented immigrants already living and working in the United States.
The differences in attitude toward immigrants were exposed at a forum in Iowa focused on agricultural policy and seem set to become a bigger issue as the battle for the Republican nomination for 2016 gets underway. Immigrants are a vital part of the agriculture and food processing workforce in Iowa and all over the country.
Graham, Bush and a number of other Republican presidential hopefuls, such as Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas, and Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey, were quizzed with regard to their stance on immigration by GOP donor and agribusiness magnate Bruce Rastetter, who was hosting the public forum. "Immigrants that are here need to have a path to legalized status," Bush declared. "No one I know has a plan to round up illegal immigrants and send them back."
Bush's comments were echoed by Graham, who said that it as vital for the country to come up with a "rational solution" to the issue of so many millions of people living in the US without documentation.


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Winds this week will largely determine what happens along the coasts of Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, as the worst oil spill in U.S. history nears the two-month mark. Forecasters have been most concerned about the Mississippi/Alabama barrier islands and the Florida Panhandle. Thousands of vacationers, meanwhile, are changing plans, either hoping to catch […]
Tornado damage in Atlanta
Major meetings and events were disrupted by a tornado that cut a six-mile swath through downtown Atlanta Friday, March 14. Events lost over the weekend included the Atlanta Home Show, a dental convention and much of the Southeastern Conference basketball tournament. Estimated damage to the city is in excess of $250 million.
Damage from Dean less than expected
The first major hurricane of the season caused only minimal or negligible damage to hotel and resort properties in Jamaica, St. Lucia and the Mexican cities of Cozumel, Cancun and the Riveria Maya.


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SparkOne Media Inks Distribution Deal With iLaunch Global
November 27, 2017 – Atlanta, GA SparkOne Media, a newly formed media production company in metro-Atlanta just inked a deal last week with iLaunch Global for two upcoming shows, OnBlast News! and Ehrael's View. This new partnership will help SparkOne Media reach up to 60 … Continue readingSparkOne Media Inks Distribution Deal With iLaunch Global


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The Editor is IN
Thanks to Sex and the City, being a fashion-focused writer in New York City carries some clichés. "You are like the real Carrie Bradshaw," girls would say, and then huddle in their groups of four outside of Union Square movie theaters, waiting for The Movie. "You're such a Charlotte," I like to tease my friend who wants to get married one day.
Having a chance to be a part of the glitterati in New York City as a journalist is always a bit surreal....kind of like stepping into a scene from "Sex and the City" that just turned real, or popping off a page of a Dominick Dunne novel. This journalist's most recent taste of New York's highbrow excitement was going to the opening of Asia Week at the Solomon R. Guggenheim museum on Friday evening, March 15th.
On a recent dreary Friday, I was cheered by the thought of having lunch with an old friend, someone I haven't seen in years. She suggested (being that she works at Lincoln Center) Lincoln Ristorante, the still-relatively-new Italian restaurant that opened near the reflecting pool of this iconic complex. I thought I'd enjoy a "nice" lunch: I wasn't expecting spectacular.
Theater buffs, check out these three damsels making history on and off Broadway in March. The late Ann Richards, former governor of the great state of Texas, was larger-than-life. No, that's an understatement. She was life.
In the 1940s and '50s, dermatologist Erno Laszlo kept the complexions of movie stars like Ava Gardner, Rita Hayworth and Marilyn Monroe camera-ready from his exclusive clinic in midtown Manhattan. In the mid-1960s, he went public, so to speak, with a skin-care product line to be carried in tony department stores.
Fashion week flew by in a frou-frou flurry, and this Editorial Agent was gleefully caught up in the storm. It's a funny time of year, this semi-annual celebration of all looks haute and happening. All the movers-and-shakers (and wannabes, let's not forget) of the fashion, art and media worlds converge for a whirlwind series of events aimed at shaping the aesthetic trajectory of the upcoming season. Everyone dons their finest threads, all impossibly high heels and carefully draped scarves, and sets out to make a style statement.
For the last few years, cosmetics companies have had one word for you: minerals. As in, mineral-based makeup—and increasingly, skin care—that's chockful of scary-sounding stuff like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, potassium, and mica (ok, mica doesn't sound so bad). Despite these compounds usually being cooked up in labs, mineral-based cosmetics tout themselves as "natural" and "environmentally-friendly," not so much for what they put in as what they leave out: preservatives, parabens, artificial dyes, mineral oils, and chemicals like formaldehyde.
It's a given that fashion week will awe us with the greats; Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Oscar de la Renta, and the list goes on. Much anticipated, these collections are considered to set the temperature for the following season, be it through their styling, their high-wattage models, or the craftsmanship of their cloth.
You get to a certain age, and you think you've seen it all. What more can there be to discover? Answer: Lots. Until yesterday, I had never heard of, much less knowingly seen a work by Indian-born American artist Zarina Hashmi (b. 1937). All that changed at Zarina: Paper Like Skin, the thrilling—there is no other word—retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum, thru April 21, 2013.
Funny man George Carlin once said: "One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor." He must never have been to Mercadito.


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- 1. Natalie - February 8, 2007
Very Interesting and informative. I hope to know as much about fibre optics as you some day.
- 2. asish chandra - April 19, 2011
how u stop electronic monitoring from electronice harrassment ,using spider switch and fiber optic cable ,its done by getting into your wireless and then what frequency its on and only u can hear it . look into electronic monitroing harrassment defence its being donr from vancouver general hospital in vancouver bc putting the thoughts of the nurse in charge into a patient . its in acute a in vgh on the first floor , michelle lal ,jessica nicole anderson and a ex vpd police officer last name dahliwal first name maybe rick or ranjit he lives at 56th and fraser orginally from merrit bc tall skinny person use to have a blue jetta shared with his sister. iam a victim of these people from vgh if i go their they hide i was a patient so i can tell anyone i look like a crazy person its very true whats happening to me . i even know some of them where they live .can i sue vgh for harrasments becasue its not given a permission by a court or by judge. iam not being investigated for anything. this invation of privacy how do i stop this .its been going on for more then 2 years
- 3. jdelcampo - November 24, 2015
should've made a report with the local police department…
Hopefully you have…
- 4. aiden - January 10, 2017
Here in Ireland fiber optic network is having a severe effect on hf band,they talk about fiber not been affected by emf or electrical radiation, what about all these amplifiers on poles that are giving off strong emissions and leaving hf useless, is that not electrical radiation, I believe so!!
- 5. pandava - September 21, 2017
Fiber optic cables and the boxes that join them emit microwave radiation that does not decrease substantially with distance. It destroys health.


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5 key tips to make our brains more efficient
Following several studies on the functioning of the human brain, researchers at the Pasteur Institute gave us 5 key tips to help make our grey matter more efficient.
- Sleep well
- Exercise regularly
- Perform intellectual exercises
- Avoid bodily pollution (stress, drugs, pollution, noise — internal and external factors)
- Interact and collaborate with others
While discussing the importance of collaboration during training sessions at a conference, Natacha de Saint Vincent explained how tip number 5, namely the interaction with others, could be easily integrated into any training session by means of a digital tool. To prove her point, she used Wooclap and invited her audience to actively participate. The goal was to turn her audience into contributors to their education, by showing them where they stood with respect to the point of view of those around them. To quote His Airness, Michael Jordan: "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships".
One last point worth mentioning, is that people simply need to actin order for their brain to retain 90% of the information it is presented with. In other words, active participation, in the form of collaboration or basic interaction with the teacher or other participants, is enough to vastly increase the rate of retention.


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Contemporary artist Charlotte Prodger has won the the Turner Prize for her series of short clips shot entirely on an iPhone. The snippets, narrated by Prodger, feature such disparate visuals as views of the Scottish countryside from a train window, a T-shirt on a radiator and a cat pawing at a lamp, according to The Guardian. In a tweet, Apple CEO Tim Cook hailed Prodger's win as "a first for a film shot on iPhone, and another milestone in the democratization of photography and filmmaking."
A film shot completely on an iPhone wins the Turner Prize
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Filmed during the span of a year, her award-winning work explores themes of class, gender, sexuality and neolithic goddesses. All the while, Prodger's deeply personal voiceover recalls her coming out in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in the early '90s and people being unable to tell whether she is a boy or girl. "It ends up being so unexpectedly expansive. This is not what we expect from video clips shot on iPhones," said Alex Farquharson, director of Tate Britain, who chaired the judging panel.
Congratulations to Charlotte Prodger, winner of Britain's prestigious Turner Prize. A first for a film shot on iPhone, and another milestone in the democratization of photography and filmmaking. https://t.co/zlQbelQIPb— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) December 5, 2018
The Turner Prize is as renowned for its divisive and controversial nature as its cultural standing. Previous nominees have included an interactive computer simulation of Osama Bin Laden's hideout and Tracy Emin's infamous unmade bed, which lost out to Steve McQueen's collection of film pieces and visual installations in 1999.
In the past, Apple's smartphones have been used by filmmakers to shoot feature films, most notably Sean Baker's Sundance hit, Tangerine, and Steven Soderbergh's paranoid thriller, Unsane, starring Claire Foy from Netflix's The Crown.
Charlotte Prodger, BRIDGIT, 2016 - excerpt from Film London on Vimeo.


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What made us smile this Happy Friday?
The Gumball-Machine form outer space.
We usually measure the merit of a piece of creative work by how envious (read jealous) we are of it. So in this case, lets just say we are really, really envious of the tweet-for-sweets machine at the Muti Gallery in Gardens, Cape Town. (see map below)
The concept was apparently hatched by Draft FCB for their client Toyota, and the activation was implemented by Thingking.
What makes it so brilliant is that it is effortlessly engaging – one cannot help but notice the colourful decals on the Muti Gallery windows, prompting the viewer to tweet for a sweet.
The beautifully cheerful vector illustrations is complemented by a theatrical display of smoke and mirrors as the Machine cranks to life once activated (we assume it listens for a tweet to the #tag list – as sent from your phone).
A little gum ball is dispensed and follows its merry way through smoke and mirrors, surrounded by nostalgic retro tech chic, while being serenaded by carnival sounds, and until it gently drops down into a little bamboo gutter and into ones hand. Perfect.
We will be uploading a video clip of this marvel shortly.
This is actually quite a revolution for marketers trying to get their clients to invest in social media as a conversation platform. A very important interaction between brands and its target consumer. The brand gets a tweet and the consumer gets a sweet.
Okay, so we would like to know the nitty gritty. How does The Machine work, any suggestions? Is it a tweet bot that listens for the #tag, activating The Machine via some kind of home-automation system… or is it as it seems… magic.
Hats off to the team involved!
(The Machine is located at the Muti Gallery)


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$27.8M Fine for Improper Disposal
Last week, the home improvement retailer Home Depot was ordered to pay $27 million for the improper disposal of hazardous waste, including batteries, electronics, and customer information. The state's attorney general said they will pay about $16 million in civil penalties, $9 million toward environmental protection and compliance, and nearly $2 million to cover costs.
Chain of Custody and the Disposal of Electronics
To avoid the risks associated with disposing of used electronics, companies must establish a well documented chain of custody and ensure each asset is sold or disposed of properly. This documentation is often the only defense if something goes wrong – meaning a data breach or an environmental violation like the Home Depot example above.
RISK OF A DATA BREACH: Often times organizations focus primarily on network security, firewalls, and internet protocols to protect sensitive information, but one of the biggest risks that rarely gets mentioned comes from used equipment leaving the building. Internal data destruction comes with its own risks if the process is not done properly, while outsourcing destruction forces companies to rely on a downstream vendor to ensure security. In both cases, chain of custody is critical if something goes wrong.
RISK OF ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATION: With many vendors advertising "free recycling", it's easy to see how organizations fall victim to putting their trust in a company who sells the good stuff and dumps the parts or whole devices that hold no value. If this happens, the EPA comes after the original owner of the equipment, no matter what the recycler may have promised. A serial number can link a piece of equipment back to the original owner, who then must prove they were not guilty of the violation. This is where a well documented chain of custody can save the day.
How to Eliminate Your Risks
By implementing best practices for IT asset disposition (ITAD), companies can get rid of old equipment without having to worry about the risks:
#1 Keep an Inventory. Identify and track every single business device by serial number – from large servers down to tiny thumb drives.
#2 Destroy the Data. Follow industry destruction standards to ensure data has been removed completely. Whether performed in-house or via a third party, make sure destruction is done in accordance with NIST SP 800-88 Revision 1 and keep documentation of which devices were wiped or shredded.
#3 Find a Trusted Outlet. For secure disposal and tracking, find an ITAD company with transparent processes certified through R2 and e-Stewards. An experienced partner will be able to document the disposal process with a certificate of destruction and serial number reports to complete the chain of custody. Vendors certified to R2 and e-Stewards have been through rigorous audits and documentation procedures that comply with local, state and federal legislation and ensure all data is secure through destruction. If your equipment still holds value, many providers will be able to share resale value with you to help offset processing costs or even help turn a profit.
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Whitney Houston's Family Is Hurt by Pusha T's 'DAYTONA' Cover
Damon Elliott is demanding an apology from Kanye West.
Whitney Houston's Grammy Award-winning producer cousin Damon Elliott has expressed his family's disgust with Kanye West and Pusha T's decision to use a picture of Houston's bathroom as the cover for the latter's DAYTONA album.
"I've watched the train wreck happening, but I didn't think he'd go this far in invading someone's family privacy," said Elliott to People, confirming Kanye, who produced the album, didn't reach out the family estate for consent.
Elliot went on to say he found out about the image's usage in the form of a panicked call from his daughter. "She was (daughter) frantic. She sent me this picture from the album cover and I immediately got sick to my stomach because it took me right back to six years ago," says Elliot.
According to Pusha T, Kanye paid $85,000 USD out of his own pocket to license the photo for his album. Previously collaborating with Kanye on a Keyshia Cole track, Elliott is now demanding an apology and requesting the image be switched out for something else.
"To do something for a publicity stunt to sell records, it's absolutely disgusting," he states. "It hurt my family and my daughter. It's petty. It's tacky."
In related news, Drake sent Pusha T an invoice for "promotional assistance and career reviving" as the two's beef escalates.


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Dear Heloise: As a culinary teacher, I can tell you that sometimes my students forget certain basics of food preparation. It's always good to remind them to do some of the following to make certain there is no cross-contamination when cooking:
* Before doing anything, wash your hands and make sure all utensils are clean, especially your cutting board.
* Can openers need to be kept clean and rust-free.
* Always cook seafood thoroughly.
* Keep ALL foods containing eggs or dairy products refrigerated until you use them.
* Refrigerate all leftovers in covered containers.
* If in doubt, throw it out.
-- M.J.W. in Philadelphia
Dear Heloise: Want a new dessert to surprise your family? Break a cake into pieces and layer it with softened ice cream in a loaf pan, freeze and slice. You can drizzle a flavored liqueur over the slice. Try coffee-flavored liqueur over chocolate ice cream and angel food cake, or perhaps orange liqueur over vanilla ice cream and lemon cake. -- Elaina in Connecticut
Dear Heloise: I had several leftover french fries, and I decided to reuse them the following morning at breakfast. I cut them up into small pieces, warmed them in a skillet, added some chopped-up onions, then some eggs and scrambled the whole bunch into a delicious breakfast. -- Lorraine B., Roanoke, Va.
Dear Heloise: Did you know you can freeze buttermilk? I freeze buttermilk in muffin tins (each mold holds about 1/4 cup). After they freeze solid, I remove them from the muffin tin and store in a plastic bag. When I need buttermilk for one of my recipes, I just take out the needed amount. -- Mary Ann Y. in Hawaii
Dear Heloise: I bought fine china about the time I got married, and for years it was rarely used for anything except holidays. I finally decided that it was time I used it every day. So I do. My children don't want it; the pattern is not modern enough for them. I figured my husband and I can downsize our home, give away our everyday dishes and start using our best for us! -- Gloria in Arizona
Gloria, that's a great idea, although some china needs to be hand-washed, which might lead to extra work. But go ahead and use all your pretty things. All too often we forget that we need to treat ourselves with as much care as we show our guests. -- Heloise
Dear Heloise: I had a boyfriend who wouldn't eat squash of any type. I invited him over for dinner one night and prepared a chicken dish that included a variety of vegetables. While eating, he remarked that he really enjoyed the dish. He said the cooked cucumbers were especially tasty. I replied: "That's zucchini. It's an Italian squash." -- N.I.R. in New Mexico
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January 2017
WELCOME to the very FIRST "DISPATCHES" of 2017 and ... a belated Happy New Year to each and every K&C collector and dealer wherever they are around the world.
As most of us are just getting over the "Festive Holidays" some of us are already preparing for "CHINESE NEW YEAR" the number of releases is relatively small compared to most normal months.
So, without further ado let's get into them ....
a) "Rommel in Afrika Korps" (Part Two)
Regular readers of K&C's "COLLECTOR" magazine will already have seen these new AK releases in the Yuletide issue however for those collectors who have not, here are the January additions ...
AK111 "Soldier Lifting Jerricans"
An AK soldier together with a pair of fresh water jerricans.
AK112 "Wounded German Soldiers"
Two lightly-wounded AK soldiers awaiting transport.
AK113 "Panzer II Ausf.B"
One of the mainstays of Rommel's armoured force the Panzer II could be seen all over the North African battlefields. Lightly armed (as well as armoured) the little Panzer II still had a vital role to play especially in reconnaissance and for outflanking enemy positions.
Our new K&C version (we produced another one many years ago) is in the markings of the 21st Panzer Division and comes with the vehicle commander.
AK114 "Afrika Korps Motorcycle"
This single seat BMW motorcycle comes complete with the AK Dispatch Rider.
AVAILABLE : Early January
b) "Heilan' Laddie"
As K&C collectors well know I am exceedingly proud of my Scottish heritage and enjoy designing and producing Highland Bagpipers whenever possible. Here's the latest ...
BBB009 "The Piper"
To accompany our recently released British / Scots "winter" infantry we decided to add on a kilted bagpiper of the Royal Scots Fusiliers as he would have appeared in late 1944 / early 1945. Although chilled to the bone by the terrible winter weather this 'hardy soul' is still brave enough (and sturdy enough too) to wear his regimental kilt!
c) "KUNG HEI FAT CHOY!"
"Happy Chinese New Year!"
In this the 'Year of the Rooster' we're presenting new colourful versions of some old favorites.
HK250(G&M) "The Tangerine Buyer"
Most traditional Chinese homes and houses are decorated for the coming new year with all kinds of floral displays. Among the most popular are the miniature orange trees and bushes which attract good fortune and prospects for the coming Lunar New Year.
This house servant carries one of the special "Orange Trees" while another sits at his feet.
HK254(G&M) "Celebrating The New Year"
For Chinese families the New Year is a time to come together and meet up and enjoy good food and celebrations.
It's also a time to return to the family home and be with parents and bring them special gifts as well as receiving other gifts in return from the family elders themselves.
This beautiful 5-figure set (Mother, Father, Son and Grandparents) comes together with the small table and the beautifully decorated blue and white vase.
AVAILABLE : Mid January
d) "APACHE WARRIORS"
When we released our first batch of Apaches in 2016 we had many requests from collectors to provide alternative versions of certain useful figures to add extra numbers to their action diorama scenes.
TRW103 "He's Dead!"
Two figure set
TRW104 "Taking Aim"
TRW105 "Kneeling Firing"
AVAILABLE : Mid January
e) "DEUTSCHLAND 1933"
In the years before the Nazis came to power there were occasions when they were actually banned from wearing their uniforms in public.
Of course there were ways and means they could circumvent these bans and here are just 2 small examples ...
LAH208 "Adolf In Lederhosen"
As most of us know the Fuhrer was fond of the great outdoors and, from time to time would take himself away up to the mountains and enjoy the wonders of nature ... Here he is, nattily attired, in traditional Bavarian "Lederhosen" for a little jaunt in the woods.
LAH209 "Lederhosen Heini"
Next to the Fuhrer the most likely candidate to accompany Adolf into the woods was his trusted Reichsfuhrer SS, Heinrich Himmler.
Of all the leading Nazis, Herr Himmler was the one who most enjoyed the long mountain walks in the fresh Alpine air listening to the future plans of the future Fuhrer.
AVAILABLE : Mid January
f) "THE GREAT ESCAPE"
During the 1950's and 1960's rarely did a year go by without a "Prisoner of War" movie being released by major British and American film companies.
"Stalag 17" ... "The Colditz Story" ... "The Wooden Horse" ... " Von Ryan's Express" ... and, of course, "The Great Escape".
All of these great movies told daring tales of plucky and persistent Allied POW's who, despite all kinds of privations and problems, used their combined wits, talents and cunning to foil their German captors best efforts to keep them all locked-up and safely contained within the multiple barbwire fences of their prison camps.
This is King & Country's tribute in miniature to the real men behind the wire and the many fine movies (and some TV series) that told their stories ...
TGE001 "The Great Escapers"
Squadron Leader Roger Bushell, immortalized as "Big X" in "The Great Escape" movie ... Next to him stands a US Army Air Force officer famed for his insubordinate nature and a persistent escaper ... The third member of the trio is also an American, an original member of one of the Royal Air Force's "Eagle" squadrons, made up of American volunteers who chose to fly for the RAF before America entered the war.
Like many other POW's these men decided not to just sit-out the war behind the barbed wire ... They were going to do their best (and their worst) to escape and give the Germans a real 'run for their money!'
AVAILABLE : Mid January
g) "Talking of Movies... "
Another favorite movie of mine is (was) "SAHARA", the wartime 1943 film starring Humphrey Bogart and a large General Lee tank called "Lulubelle". In the dim and distant past K&C produced a Lee tank together with a standing figure of "Lulubelle's" commander.
One of the great joys of this hobby is being able to revisit past projects from time to time and 'redo' them with, hopefully, more skill and knowledge than we may originally have had years before.
DD300 "Master Sergeant Joe Gunn"
An M3 Lee tank, attached to the British Army in North Africa, has become separated from its unit ... Now, its commander, Master Sergeant Joe Gunn has become separated from his tank !!!
A nice single reminder of one of K&C's oldest tank sets.
AVAILABLE : Mid January
h) "From the sands of North Africa to the streets of Olde London" ...
A very familiar sight on certain streets of London even today are the mounted soldiers of the Household Cavalry. These men and horses belong to the two most senior cavalry regiments in the British Army, the "Blues and Royals" and the "Life Guards". While on ceremonial duties in London they are garrisoned at Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge in the heart of the capital.
Here, for the first time, K&C are producing 3 individual mounted figures of the "Life Guards", resplendent in their red tunics and gleaming silver breastplates surmounted by magnificent gold and silver helmets with white plumes.
All men of the "Life Guards", with the exception of their trumpeters, are mounted on jet black steeds. Trumpeters ride a white horse.
Their ceremonial uniforms today have not changed since the last quarter of the 19th Century so Sherlock Holmes himself would not have been surprised to see them ride down Baker Street in all their military splendor ... either yesterday or today !
WoD052 "Life Guards Officer"
WoD053 "Life Guards Non Commissioned Officer"
The backbone of any great military unit, and the "Life Guards" is no exception, are the Non Commissioned Officers. Cavalry regiments have some unique ranks for NCO's such as ... "Squadron Corporal Major" (Warrant Officer Class 2) and "Corporal of Horse" (Sergeant). These date back to the earliest days of the British Cavalry during the English Civil War.
WoD054 "Life Guards Trooper"
"Trooper" in the cavalry is the equivalent of a "Private" in the infantry and the lowest entry rank to the regiment.
All mounted troopers have already completed 14 weeks of basic training before moving onto a further 12 weeks of specific military skill training.
For those joining the ceremonial squadrons (cavalry regiments have squadrons, the infantry equivalent is the rifle company) a 12 week "Khaki Ride" which includes stable management, horsemanship and basic riding skills will be taught at Windsor, near London. Then the graduate moves to Hyde Park Barracks in the capital where they will learn to ride wearing the colourful ceremonial uniforms that generations of Household Cavalrymen have worn.
Fully trained troopers can expect to spend 18-24 months taking part in traditional daily duties on Horse Guards Parade and Whitehall as well as numerous State Ceremonial occasions throughout the year.
AVAILABLE : Mid-Late January
i) "From Pomp & Circumstance to Mud, Blood and Winter Snow ... "
The colour and spectacle of London's streets are a far cry from the daunting prospect of fighting a brutal war in the depths of winter on both the Eastern and Western Fronts in 1944 and 1945 ...
BBG110 "SS-Obersturmbannfuhrer Otto Skorzeny"
One of Hitler's favourite soldiers... This Waffen SS officer made his reputation rescuing deposed Italian dictator Benito Mussolini from his hidden mountain imprisonment on Gran Sasso. Since then Skorzeny was promoted and given a number of undercover missions to perform before being put in charge of a small unit of English-speaking German soldiers who, dressed in US Army uniforms, and using captured U.S. Vehicles were to infiltrate Allied lines and create panic and confusion in advance of the German attack during the Battle of the Bulge.
Skorzeny himself never donned US Army uniform but was a well known and easily recognized figure in the Third Reich thanks to Propaganda Chief Goebbel's publicity machine and won the Oak Leaves to his Knight's Cross for his efforts, late in the war, trying to defend Frankfurt.
After the war he still led a colourful and exciting life ... escaping Allied internment ... advising foreign governments ... and even working with MOSSAD, the Israeli intelligence service !!!
He died in Spain in 1975 aged 67.
Our latest Skorzeny figure portrays him during the "Battle of the Bulge" wearing the reversible SS Winter / Autumn camouflage smock / jacket and grey trousers complete with SS "Feldschmutze" (field cap).
BBG111 "SKODA Radschlepper Ost"
On the Eastern Front one of the most urgent German necessities was for a heavy, multi-purpose tractor that could haul supplies and artillery over the very rough Russian road network.
In late 1941, famed German designer, Ferdinand Porsche proposed a large, four-wheeled drive tractor mounted on huge metal wheels that he believed could fill the requirement.
He proposed that his design could be built at the Skoda Automobile Plant in German controlled Bohemia and Moravia utilizing its Czech workforce. Work began immediately and by mid 1942 the first samples of Porsche's design were ready to be tested.
The results were at best ... mixed. However an order was placed for 200 of the now-called "Radschlepper Ost".
Although originally meant for service on the Eastern Front, only a handful ever went in that direction. The vast majority served in the West particularly Normandy, the Netherlands and even some during the Ardennes campaign.
K&C has chosen the snow-camouflaged "winter" version of the vehicle as its first release. Each piece includes a driver, moving wheels and a detachable rear canvas covering.
Rifle over one shoulder, this soldier wears the Army pattern – "Splinter Camouflage" hooded smock and carries a valuable jerrican of rare gasoline.
A Waffen SS "Chained Dog" (military policeman) indicates the way to some of his advancing comrades. Like Skorzeny, he wears the reversible SS Autumn / Winter Camo Jacket and carries the StG44, the revolutionary German Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifle.
By this late stage in the war the sheer variety of uniforms worn by Germany's soldiers was simply staggering ... A few however were still more traditionally dressed and this front-line soldier still wears the long army greatcoat. However he is carrying the "Gewehr 43" the semi automatic rifle developed during the war following riflemen's actual combat experiences on the battlefield with the existing bolt-action K98.
Utilizing a 10 round box magazine the rifle, strangely enough, did not have a bayonet mount!
BBG115 "Hauptmann Stossel"
This Wehrmacht captain is wearing a non regulation fur cap together with his "Splinter Camo" jacket ... his steel helmet by his side.
Our last infantryman of this release has found himself a white "Snow Smock" and carries his K98 with bayonet fixed! He's also obtained a nice pair of captured binoculars!
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2. And finally, a few retirements ...
AF023 Capt. Lee 'Buddy' Archer
BBG050 Winter Traffic
DD105 Churchill with his Tommy Gun
DD182 Shouting SGT.
FoB068 Old Man & Wheel Barrow
FW103 Oswald Boelcke
As usual I hope there's something special for you... If not, fear not ... there is always next month!
Best wishes to one and all and ... happy collecting,
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Faghihi, Khalil; Shabanian, Meisam; Shabani, Fatemeh
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Six new poly(amide-imide)s (PAIs) 8a-f were synthesized from the direct polycondensation reaction of 1,1-bis[4-(trimellitimido)phenoxy]methane 6 with various aromatic diamine 7a–f. The polymerization reactions produced a series of thermally stable and organosoluble PAIs with high yield and good inherent viscosity. The resulted polymers were fully characterized by means of FTIR and 1H-NMR spectroscopy, elemental analyses, inherent viscosity, and solubility tests. Also thermal properties of the PAIs 8a–f were investigated using thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and derivative of thermaogravimetric (DTG) analysis. dicarboxylic acid 6 was synthesized from the reaction of 1,1-bis[4-aminophenoxy]methane 4 with trimellitic anhydride 5 in a solution of glacial acetic acid/pyridine (Py) at refluxing temperature.
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Faghihi, Khalil; Nourbakhsh, Mehdi; Hajibeygi, Mohsen
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New organo-soluble poly(amide-imide)s (PAIs) 8a–8f were prepared from newly synthesized 1,2-bis[4,4'-(trimellitimido)phenoxy]ethane 6via direct polycondensation with various aromatic diamines. The diacid 6 was synthesized by the condensation reaction of 1,2-bis[4-aminophenoxy]ethane 4 with trimellitic anhydride 5 in acetic acid. All polymers were obtained in quantitative high yields with inherent viscosities of 0.48–0.61 dL/g. All of these polymers were highly soluble in organic solvents such as, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), dimethylformamide (DMF), N,N'-dimethylacetamide (DMAc) and dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) at room temperature and were fully characterized by means of NMR spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, elemental analyses, inherent viscosity, solubility test, specific rotation, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).
Faghihi, Khalil; Shabanian, Meisam; Hajibeygi, Mohsen; Mohammadi, Yasser
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A new-type of dicarboxylic acid 6 was synthesized from the reaction of 1,4-bis[4-aminophenoxy]butane 4 with trimellitic anhydride 5 in a solution of glacial acetic acid/pyridine (Py) at refluxing temperature. 1,4-Bis[4-nitrophenoxy]butane 3 was prepared by reaction of 4-nitrophenol 1 with 1,4-dibromo butane 2 in N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) solution. Then dinitro 3 was reduced to 1,4-bis[4-aminophenoxy]butane 4 by using 10% Pd–C, ethanol, and hydrazine monohydrate. So six new thermally stable and organosoluble poly(ether–ester–imide)s (PEEIs) 8a–f with good inherent viscosities were synthesized by the direct polycondensation reaction of new 1,4-bis[4-(trimellitimido)phenoxy]butane 6 with several aromatic diols 7a–f through direct polycondensation using tosyl chloride (TsCl)/pyridine (Py)/DMF system as condensing agent. The resulted polymers were fully characterized by means of FTIR and 1H NMR spectroscopy, elemental analyses, inherent viscosity, solubility tests, differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and derivative of thermogravimetric (DTG).
Shabanian, Meisam; Faghihi, Khalil; Raeisi, Ahmad; Varvanifarahani, Mansooreh; Khonakdar, Hossein Ali; Wagenknecht, Udo
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New polyimide (PI) nanocomposites containing two different amounts of MWCNT (PI/MWCNT) were prepared via in situ polymerization technique. Transmission electron microscopy showed that MWCNT was exfoliated in the polymer matrix, resulting in well-dispersed morphologies at 1 and 3 mass% MWCNT contents. The effects of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) on the thermal and flammability properties of new PI derived from 1,3-bis[4,4′-aminophenoxy]propane and biphenyl dianhydride were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis (TG) in nitrogen and air atmosphere, differential scanning calorimetry, and microscale combustion calorimeter (MCC). The PI/MWCNT nanocomposites were electrically conductive with maximum conductivity obtained at 3 mass% MWCNT, which is favorable for many potential applications. TG results showed that the addition of MWCNT resulted in a substantial increase of the thermal stability and char yields of the nanocomposites compared to those of the neat PI. Flame retardancy of the nanocomposites was significantly improved in the presence of MWCNT.
Faghihi, Khalil; Shabanian, Meisam; Izadkhah, Atena
Five new optically active polyamides (PAs) 6a–6e were prepared by direct polycondensation reaction of 2-(1,3-isoindolinedione-2-yl)-glutaric acid 4 as a new chiral diacid with various aromatic diamines 5a–5e in a medium consisting of triphenyl phosphite (TPP), calcium chloride, pyridine (Py) and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP). The polycondensation reaction produced a series of polyamids 6a–6e in quantitative yields with inherent viscosities of 0.26–0.39 dL/g. The resulting polymers were fully characterized by means of 1H-NMR, FT-IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, inherent viscosity and specific rotation. Thermal properties of these polymers were investigated using thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermal gravimetry (DTG). Phthalimide rings as a bulky pendent group in the polymer chains disturb the interchain and intrachain interactions and make these PAs readily soluble in polar, aprotic solvents such as N,N-dimethyl acetamide (DMAc), N,N-dimethyl formamide (DMF), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and sulfuric acid.
Faghihi, Khalil; Moghanian, Hassan; Mozafari, Fatemeh; Shabanian, Meisam
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In this study a new series of magnetic and heat resistant nanocomposites were prepared based on a highly soluble poly(imide-ether) (PIE) reinforced with two different types of magnetic nanoparticles via a solution intercalation technique. New PIE with good solubility and desired molar mass containing bulky xanthene rings and amide groups in the side chains was synthesized via thermal cyclization of the poly(amic acid) precursor, obtained from the reaction of a new diamine derived from 9H-xanthene and 4,4′-oxydiphthalic dianhydride (ODPA). Improved solubility was attributed to the presence of xanthene group and flexible ether linkage in the polyimide backbones that reduce the chain-chain interaction and enhance solubility by penetrating solvent molecules into the polyimide chains. Fe3O4 nanoparticles (MNPs) which synthesized from chemical co-precipitation route were coated with silica (SiO2), sequentially with (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane and poly-melamine-terephthaldehyde (MNPs-PMT), and then separately dispersed in the poly(amic acid) solutions and thermally imidized to form PIE/Fe3O4 and PIE/MNPs-PMT nanocomposites. The nanostructures and properties of the resultant materials were investigated using FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The properties of the nanocomposites were strongly related to the dispersion and interaction between the nanoparticles and PIE matrix. The thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) results showed that the addition of MNPs-PMT nanoparticles resulted in a substantial increase in the thermal stability of the corresponding PIEN. The temperature at 10% weight loss (T10) was increased from 416 °C to 428 °C for PIEN containing 3 wt% MNPs-PMT as compared to neat PIE, as well the char yield enhanced. Furthermore, the MNPs-PMT nanoparticles had better dispersion in the polymer matrix due to the strong intermolecular hydrogen bond interactions between the NH and C=N groups of surface-modified nanoparticles and the PIE matrix than the uncoated Fe3O4 nanoparticles, and exhibited a better intercalated morphology and improved thermal properties. Also, the PIEN nanocomposites under applied magnetic field exhibited the hysteretic loops of the superparamagnetic nature.
Faghihi, Khalil; Gholizadeh, Mohammad
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Six new poly(ester-imide)s 9a–f were prepared by the rapid polycondensation reaction of 1,3-bis[4,4′-bis(trimellitimidoyl chloride) phenyl]-2-propenone 7 with several aromatic diols 8a–f using a domestic microwave oven in the presence of a small amount of a polar organic medium, such as o-cresol. The polycondensation reaction proceeded more rapidly than solution polycondensation and was almost complete within 13 min, giving a series of poly(amide-imide)s in high yield with inherent viscosities ranging from 0.42 to 0.62 dL/g. All the above polymers were fully characterized by elemental analysis, viscosity measurements, solubility test, FTIR spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA and DTG). 1,3-Bis [4,4′-bis(trimellitimidoyl chloride) phenyl]-2-propenone 7 was synthesized by a four-step reaction. Initially, 4-nitro benzaldehyde 1 was reacted with 4-nitro acetophenone 2 in acetic anhydride to form 1,3-bis(4-nitro phenyl)-2-propenone 3. The dinitro 3 was then reduced to the diamine 4 using sodium sulfide. A condensation reaction of one equimolar of diamine 4 with two equimolars of trimellitic anhydride 5 in a mixture of acetic acid and pyridine (3:2) led to the formation of 1,3-bis[4,4′-bis(trimellitimido) phenyl]-2-propenone 6. Finally the diacid 6 was converted to 1,3-bis[4,4′-bis(trimellitimidoyl chloride) phenyl]-2-propenone 7 by a reaction with thionyl chloride.
Hajibeygi, Mohsen; Faghihi, Khalil; Shabanian, Meisam
Six new photosensitive and optically active poly(amide-imide)s 8a–8f with good inherent viscosities based on dibenzalacetone moiety were synthesized from the direct polycondensation reaction of N-Trimellitylimido-L-amino acids 3a–3f with 2,5-bis(4-aminobenzylidene)cyclopentanone 7 by two different methods such as direct polycondensation in a medium consisting of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone/triphenyl phosphite/calcium chloride/pyridine and direct polycondensation in a tosyl chloride/pyridine (py)/N,N-dimethylformamide system. Diamine 7 was synthesized by using a two-step reaction. At first 2,5-bis(4-nitrobenzylidene)cyclopentanone 6 was prepared from the reaction of two equimolars 4-nitrobenzaldehyde 5 and one equimolar cyclopentanone 4 and dinitro compound 6 was reduced by using Na2S. Also N-trimellitylimido-L-amino acids 3a–3f were synthesized by the condensation reaction of trimellitic anhydride 1 with two equimolars of various L-amino acids 2a–2f in an acetic acid solution. The polymerization reactions produced a series of photosensitive and optically active poly(amide-imide)s with high yield and good inherent viscosity. The resulted polymers were fully characterized by means of FTIR and 1H-NMR spectroscopy, elemental analyses, inherent viscosity, specific rotation, solubility tests, UV-VIS spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimeter, thermogravimetric analysis, and derivative of thermogravimetric. These macromolecules exhibited maximum UV-VIS absorption at around 395 and 265 nm in a N,N-dimethylformamide solution.
Faghihi, Khalil; Moghanian, Hassan
9 Citations
A series of new optically active poly(amide-imide)s were synthesized by direct polycondensation reaction of 4,4′-diaminochalcone with several N-trimellitylimido-L-amino acids using a tosyl chloride (TsCl), pyridine (Py) and dimethylformamide (DMF) system as condensing agent. The resulting thermally stable poly(amide-imide)s were obtained in good to high yields and inherent viscosities ranging between 0.35 dL/g and 0.58 dL/g and were characterized with FTIR, 1H-NMR, CHN, Ultraviolet, TGA and DTG techniques.
Faghihi, Khalil; Hagibeygi, Mohsen
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Under irradiation in a microwave oven, six novel poly(amide-imide)s containing tetrahydropyrimidinone, tetrahydro-2-thioxopyrimidine moieties and trimellitic rings in their main chains were synthesized through the polycondensation reaction ofN,N′-(4,4′-diphenylether)bis(trimellitimide) diacid chloride with six different derivatives of tetrahydropyrimidinone and tetrahydro-2-thioxopyrimidine in the presence of a small amount of a polar organic medium, such aso-cresol. The polycondensation proceeded rapidly and completed within 7–9 min, producing a series of new poly(amide-imide)s in high yield that showed inherent viscosities in the range 0.33–0.52 dL/g. These poly(amide-imide)s were characterized by elemental analysis, viscosity measurement, thermal gravimetric analysis, solubility test, and FT-IR spectroscopy. All of the polymers were soluble at room temperature in polar solvents such asN,N-dimethylacetamide,N,N-dimethylformamide, dimethylsulfoxide, tetrahydrofuran, andN-methyl-2-pyrrolidone.
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The 14×34 Mobile Trans-Former™ long-leg/full-spine grid cabinet lets you expand your imaging capabilities quickly and accurately. An industry-first, the mobile grid cabinet engineered specifically for unique long-leg/full-spine applications literally "transforms" your radiographic department into its fullest imaging potential. The Trans-Former can be positioned either vertically or transversely. Long-leg/full-spine grid cabinets come with a removable grid of your choice installed and ready to use and accommodates all 14×34" Directview cassettes.
Cassette and stitching software not included.
Product Advantages
- Vertical travel
- Pivots 180 degrees for portrait/landscape imaging
- Left or right cassette loading
- Removable grid cabinet
- Accommodates 14x34 Carestream Directview cassette
- No electric needed (non-PBL)
- Sturdy