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Kia launched elegant and luxurious all-new flagship sedan K9, codenamed KH, on May 2. Known as the ‘K9’ in Korea, the new flagship sedan will have a different name in overseas markets.
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The Sukhoi Su-27 heavy air superiority fighter - codenamed 'Flanker' by NATO - was designed during the Cold War as a Soviet counter to potential Western opponents such as the US Air Force's F-15 Eagle. It first flew in 1977. Service entry began during 1985, and when the 'Flanker' started appearing at Western air displays in the hands of Sukhoi test pilots, starting at Paris in 1989, it astounded spectators with its manoeuvrability.
In the post-Soviet era, the original Su-27 series has continued to equip the Russian armed forces, and carried on serving with the Ukrainian Air Force as well as other former Soviet states and several export customers. The design has continued to be developed for both Russia and overseas markets, some of the latest derivatives incorporating thrust vectoring.
The Ukrainian Su-27s (one P model and one UB model) that are coming to Fairford for RIAT 2019 are on the strength of the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade, based at Myrhorod in central Ukraine.
Kia launched elegant and luxurious all-new flagship sedan K9, codenamed KH, on May 2. Known as the ‘K9’ in Korea, the new flagship sedan will have a different name in overseas markets.
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( September 8,2009 ) Cavite 3rd district Rep. Jesus Crispin C. Remulla, Director General Dionisio R. Santiago and Dangerous Drugs Board Chairman Vicente "Tito" Sotto III handing over the reward money to one of the nine confidential informants that led to the arrest and discovery of shabu laboratory. PDEA gives a total of P6.7- million to nine informants during the 7th anniversary of the agency on September 8,2009.
Codename " Magic " with IRF no. 1108018 provided the information which resulted to the dismantling of two (2) clan labs as certified by PDEA LS on March 6, 2009, arrest of five (5) suspects and seizure of 4.57kgs of shabu with purity of 61.9 % based on examination conducted by PDEA LS ( Certification dated March 6, 2009 ). The search warrant operation was conducted in # 28-9 Sandico st., Diamond Subd., Angeles City and # 20-11 Ohio st., Villasol subd., Brgy. Anunas, Angeles City on December 12, 2008 by elements of PNP AIDSOTF, PDEA RO3. Violation of section 8,11,12 of Art II of RA9165 was filed at Angeles City prosecutors office with IS # 08-L-3754-56 and IS # 08-L-3757-59 dated December 15,2008. Arrested suspects are now under the custody of the Angeles City jail.
The Technical Working committee after deliberation unanimously voted for the granting of monetary reward for 2 clan labs and seized dangerous drugs amounting to One Million Six Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand And Five Hundred Pesos (P1,668,500.00) to the informant codenamed " Magic " pursuant to the provision of the Operation " Private Eye."
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Grey Ranks (Polish: Szare Szeregi) was a codename for the underground Polish Scouting Association (Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego) during World War II. The organisation was created on September 27, 1939, actively resisted and fought German occupation until January 18, 1945 in Warsaw and largely contributed to all resistance actions of the Polish Underground State and some of its members (Grupy Szturmowe) were among the best trained troops of the Home Army. Among groups belonging to the Grey Ranks, there were the White Couriers, who between late fall of 1939 and mid-1940 helped to smuggle numerous persons from Soviet-occupied southeastern Poland to Hungary.
Though formally independent, the Szare Szeregi cooperated closely with the Government Delegation for Poland and the Headquarters of the Home Army. The Grey Ranks were headed by their own headquarters, the Naczelnictwo, manned by 5 or 6 members.
(Source: Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Szare_Szeregi )
As part of the Codename Gener8 initiative, teens at Kingwood Library learned Blockly, a JavaScript coding language, while programming Dash & Dot robots to navigate an obstacle course.
This science, technology, engineering, and mathematics focused program is made possible through a grant from the Best Buy foundation and the generosity of the Friends of the Library-Kingwood (FOLK).
Codename: "0014"
Real Name: George Banks
Nationality: Scottish
Affiliation: MI6
Specialties: Ambidextrousness, Deception, Marksmanship, Sarcasm
Weapon(s) of choice: Solid Gold PPK Tactical Spy Pistol, Flasbang Grenades
(Concealed in Platinum Suitcase)
Operational History:
Being talented in stealth and deception, Agent Banks makes a great double agent. He has secretly served in and helped sabotage the P.R.I.A. (Provisional Irish Republican Army) and the secret Black Lotus Agency, which was formed to push the British out of Hong Kong, China. He received his education at the Sandhurst Military Academy and in the British S.A.S., which was why MI6 took interest in him. Often, Banks is in situations where he holds many lives in his hands. As of now, he serves undercover as a U.S. domestic terrorist.
After the success of the PGM-17 Redstone, the US Army began working on a more accurate, smaller intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM). The US Navy was beginning work on a similar project, submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM), so the two services partnered in development of what was codenamed Project Jupiter. Though the Redstone was not much more than an advanced version of the German V-2, the Jupiter offered better range (1500 miels) and far more accuracy: it could hit within half a mile of its target, unheard of in the early 1950s. With a 1.5 megaton punch, the Jupiter more than likely would be able to destroy even hardened or mobile targets. This was very useful to the Army, as the Redstone could only realistically hit either large formations or cities.
The Navy pulled out of the Jupiter project due to its liquid fuel (which was too risky on a submarine) to work on the Polaris project, but the Army continued on. The accuracy of the Jupiter found an enemy in the USAF, which was already working on its own IRBM--the Thor, which was longer ranged but nowhere near as accurate, and intended as a "city-buster." The Thor in turn was subordinate to the Atlas ICBM. The USAF pressured Congress to cancel the Jupiter entirely.
The Jupiter was saved by the launch of Sputnik I by the USSR in 1957. So shocked and terrified was Congress that the Jupiter and the Thor were put into full production immediately. Designated PGM-19, Jupiters began to roll off the assembly lines in 1958, with the first going active at bases in Italy and Turkey in 1961. By that time, however, the Army was stripped of the IRBM role, which was handed over to the USAF--which in turn had never really wanted anything to do with the Jupiter. Though meant as a mobile missile, the Jupiters were deployed to fixed sites, manned by mixed American and Italian or Turkish crews.
In the end, the Jupiter was not really needed. Technology moved so swiftly at the time that it was obsolete when deployed, and tying it to fixed sites meant that there was a good chance they would be destroyed before they could even launch. By 1962, only a year or so after deployment, the Jupiters were already scheduled to be withdrawn from service--but they did act as a useful bargaining chip between President John F. Kennedy and Premier Nikita Khrushchev during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Jupiters were indeed withdrawn in 1963; only a few people knew it was part of the deal that ended the Crisis.
The Jupiter's saga was not quite over. Several were converted for research into manned suborbital flight, carrying squirrels and monkeys into space ahead of the Mercury program. It also served as the basis for the Juno satellite launchers and early Saturn 1B rockets.
This Jupiter at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is wedged between its rival, the Thor, and the much larger Titan II ICBM. It is one of only about six PGM-19s left in the world. I'm not sure if operational Jupiters carried USAF markings.
Kia launched elegant and luxurious all-new flagship sedan K9, codenamed KH, on May 2. Known as the ‘K9’ in Korea, the new flagship sedan will have a different name in overseas markets.
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Grey Ranks (Polish: Szare Szeregi) was a codename for the underground Polish Scouting Association (Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego) during World War II. The organisation was created on September 27, 1939, actively resisted and fought German occupation until January 18, 1945 in Warsaw and largely contributed to all resistance actions of the Polish Underground State and some of its members (Grupy Szturmowe) were among the best trained troops of the Home Army. Among groups belonging to the Grey Ranks, there were the White Couriers, who between late fall of 1939 and mid-1940 helped to smuggle numerous persons from Soviet-occupied southeastern Poland to Hungary.
Though formally independent, the Szare Szeregi cooperated closely with the Government Delegation for Poland and the Headquarters of the Home Army. The Grey Ranks were headed by their own headquarters, the Naczelnictwo, manned by 5 or 6 members.
(Source: Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Szare_Szeregi )
Being a civilian faction, the only ship in the IP2K2 fleet with any real firepower is the Deep Freeze Defender (as it's name implies). However, it's firepower is notably less than that of a military capital ship, and though it's modular nature somewhat makes up for this, it is still somewhat underpowered. This, coupled with attacks from Spyrius forces increasing in force and frequency, led the IP2K2 R&D team to begin work on two fighter projects, codenamed "Cygnus" and "Aquila."
The Cygnus Class Heavy Escort Fighter is a long-range variable-geometry starfighter designed to escort the Deep Freeze Defender on deep-space missions. It is equipped with two powerful plasma cannons, as well as an extremely advanced sensor array that can piggyback onto the Deep Freeze Defender's sensors, greatly amplifying the detection range of both ships.
This is the first fighter I built using Mad physicist's swing wing technique. Forward-swept swing wings proved to be a little tricky, and it took a couple tries to get them right, especially since I wasn't willing to sacrifice the gun nacelles.
I'm sorry I haven't been here for awhile. I got lost on the road of life. Kakashi says hi. Anyway this is my attempt to make a lego mech. Since i usually want to make my builds sturdy they always come out a bit bulky, which is find with me. If I ever get extra parts I'll make a Loke and Thor version too. Close up on the head.
Kia launched elegant and luxurious all-new flagship sedan K9, codenamed KH, on May 2. Known as the ‘K9’ in Korea, the new flagship sedan will have a different name in overseas markets.
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Kia launched elegant and luxurious all-new flagship sedan K9, codenamed KH, on May 2. Known as the ‘K9’ in Korea, the new flagship sedan will have a different name in overseas markets.
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The Sukhoi Su-27 heavy air superiority fighter - codenamed 'Flanker' by NATO - was designed during the Cold War as a Soviet counter to potential Western opponents such as the US Air Force's F-15 Eagle. It first flew in 1977. Service entry began during 1985, and when the 'Flanker' started appearing at Western air displays in the hands of Sukhoi test pilots, starting at Paris in 1989, it astounded spectators with its manoeuvrability.
In the post-Soviet era, the original Su-27 series has continued to equip the Russian armed forces, and carried on serving with the Ukrainian Air Force as well as other former Soviet states and several export customers. The design has continued to be developed for both Russia and overseas markets, some of the latest derivatives incorporating thrust vectoring.
The Ukrainian Su-27s (one P model and one UB model) that are coming to Fairford for RIAT 2019 are on the strength of the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade, based at Myrhorod in central Ukraine.
Codenamed Operation Neptune, D-Day landings in Normandy June 6, 1944, the largest seaborne invasion in history.
Cute but unintentional.
Made with (codename) Flint, a C++ framework being developed by Barbarian Group.
Tupolev, Tu-160, 10 Red, "Nikolay Kuznetsov", Russian codename "White Swan", NATO codename "Blackjack"
Kia launched elegant and luxurious all-new flagship sedan K9, codenamed KH, on May 2. Known as the ‘K9’ in Korea, the new flagship sedan will have a different name in overseas markets.
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The Sukhoi Su-27 heavy air superiority fighter - codenamed 'Flanker' by NATO - was designed during the Cold War as a Soviet counter to potential Western opponents such as the US Air Force's F-15 Eagle. It first flew in 1977. Service entry began during 1985, and when the 'Flanker' started appearing at Western air displays in the hands of Sukhoi test pilots, starting at Paris in 1989, it astounded spectators with its manoeuvrability.
In the post-Soviet era, the original Su-27 series has continued to equip the Russian armed forces, and carried on serving with the Ukrainian Air Force as well as other former Soviet states and several export customers. The design has continued to be developed for both Russia and overseas markets, some of the latest derivatives incorporating thrust vectoring.
The Ukrainian Su-27s (one P model and one UB model) that are coming to Fairford for RIAT 2019 are on the strength of the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade, based at Myrhorod in central Ukraine.
The Sukhoi Su-27 heavy air superiority fighter - codenamed 'Flanker' by NATO - was designed during the Cold War as a Soviet counter to potential Western opponents such as the US Air Force's F-15 Eagle. It first flew in 1977. Service entry began during 1985, and when the 'Flanker' started appearing at Western air displays in the hands of Sukhoi test pilots, starting at Paris in 1989, it astounded spectators with its manoeuvrability.
In the post-Soviet era, the original Su-27 series has continued to equip the Russian armed forces, and carried on serving with the Ukrainian Air Force as well as other former Soviet states and several export customers. The design has continued to be developed for both Russia and overseas markets, some of the latest derivatives incorporating thrust vectoring.
The Ukrainian Su-27s (one P model and one UB model) that are coming to Fairford for RIAT 2019 are on the strength of the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade, based at Myrhorod in central Ukraine.
The 63 Corvette Mako Shark (GM codename: XP-755) is probably my favorite concept car ever built, and inspired the '63 Sting Ray. It was featured in an episode of Route 66 (where it received its double-bubble roof and side-exhaust), and thankfully still exists in GM's Heritage Collection.
This 1:18 die-cast is as close as owning it as I'll ever get.
SX-70 A1 w/ PX-600 UV+ Black Frame
This new film is wonderful (unfortunately my scanner isn't)! Much better than I anticipated.
Kia launched elegant and luxurious all-new flagship sedan K9, codenamed KH, on May 2. Known as the ‘K9’ in Korea, the new flagship sedan will have a different name in overseas markets.
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Kia launched elegant and luxurious all-new flagship sedan K9, codenamed KH, on May 2. Known as the ‘K9’ in Korea, the new flagship sedan will have a different name in overseas markets.
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Kia launched elegant and luxurious all-new flagship sedan K9, codenamed KH, on May 2. Known as the ‘K9’ in Korea, the new flagship sedan will have a different name in overseas markets.
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The Sukhoi Su-27 heavy air superiority fighter - codenamed 'Flanker' by NATO - was designed during the Cold War as a Soviet counter to potential Western opponents such as the US Air Force's F-15 Eagle. It first flew in 1977. Service entry began during 1985, and when the 'Flanker' started appearing at Western air displays in the hands of Sukhoi test pilots, starting at Paris in 1989, it astounded spectators with its manoeuvrability.
In the post-Soviet era, the original Su-27 series has continued to equip the Russian armed forces, and carried on serving with the Ukrainian Air Force as well as other former Soviet states and several export customers. The design has continued to be developed for both Russia and overseas markets, some of the latest derivatives incorporating thrust vectoring.
The Ukrainian Su-27s (one P model and one UB model) that are coming to Fairford for RIAT 2019 are on the strength of the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade, based at Myrhorod in central Ukraine.
The Sukhoi Su-27 heavy air superiority fighter - codenamed 'Flanker' by NATO - was designed during the Cold War as a Soviet counter to potential Western opponents such as the US Air Force's F-15 Eagle. It first flew in 1977. Service entry began during 1985, and when the 'Flanker' started appearing at Western air displays in the hands of Sukhoi test pilots, starting at Paris in 1989, it astounded spectators with its manoeuvrability.
In the post-Soviet era, the original Su-27 series has continued to equip the Russian armed forces, and carried on serving with the Ukrainian Air Force as well as other former Soviet states and several export customers. The design has continued to be developed for both Russia and overseas markets, some of the latest derivatives incorporating thrust vectoring.
The Ukrainian Su-27s (one P model and one UB model) that are coming to Fairford for RIAT 2019 are on the strength of the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade, based at Myrhorod in central Ukraine.
I am quite sure those three guys there had a secret meeting to start up the French Resistance again.. and our kids were already drawing the plans!
Utah Beach was the codename for one of the Allied landing beaches during the D-Day invasion of Normandy, as part of Operation Overlord on 6 June 1944. Utah was added to the invasion plan toward the end of the planning stages, when more landing craft became available.
Despite being substantially off course, the U.S. 4th Infantry Division landed there with relatively little resistance, in contrast to Omaha Beach where the fighting was fierce.
Utah beach, about 3 miles (5 km) long, was the westernmost of the five landing beaches, between Pouppeville and La Madeleine. A practice run for these landings, known as Exercise Tiger, took place in April 1944 on the southern coast of the United Kingdom. This training exercise resulted in 749 American servicemen perishing and nearly 300 being wounded after poorly executed naval escort permitted an attack by German E-boats on the landing force.
The Sukhoi Su-27 heavy air superiority fighter - codenamed 'Flanker' by NATO - was designed during the Cold War as a Soviet counter to potential Western opponents such as the US Air Force's F-15 Eagle. It first flew in 1977. Service entry began during 1985, and when the 'Flanker' started appearing at Western air displays in the hands of Sukhoi test pilots, starting at Paris in 1989, it astounded spectators with its manoeuvrability.
In the post-Soviet era, the original Su-27 series has continued to equip the Russian armed forces, and carried on serving with the Ukrainian Air Force as well as other former Soviet states and several export customers. The design has continued to be developed for both Russia and overseas markets, some of the latest derivatives incorporating thrust vectoring.
The Ukrainian Su-27s (one P model and one UB model) that are coming to Fairford for RIAT 2019 are on the strength of the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade, based at Myrhorod in central Ukraine.
Kia launched elegant and luxurious all-new flagship sedan K9, codenamed KH, on May 2. Known as the ‘K9’ in Korea, the new flagship sedan will have a different name in overseas markets.
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This is a new character-portrait for the Exellarian character, Michaela Hedone, since the old one was very innaccurate. I think I may have broken my own rule about making female characters though, even if it was the point... Heh.
Character Profile:
Name: Michaela
Hair color: Dark Brown
Eye color: Hazel
Gender: Female
Species: Human
Nationality: Valkryan
Born: February 13, 606 PI, Alectronapolis, Valkrya
Codename: Hedone
Squad Role: Assassination Specialist and Ranged Support
Weapon(s): Heavily-Customized Carbine, Customized Submachine Gun, “Fire-Claw” Streaker Punch Daggers
Preferred Vehicle: "Laelaps" Light Recon Bike
Biography:
Personality: Never could such a more perfect young woman be found, so they say... Michaela Hedone is probably, the most popular and attractive trainee currently in the Aresgen II program... possibly even the world, some infatuated peers might rumor. The first thing most would notice, is that Michaela is un-doubtfully attractive to any and all Human eyes. With her perfect balance of muscle, height, shapely outline, and obvious charismatic charm, why wouldn't she be? But almost immediately, one would judge that Hedone is just another pretty face... Not so different from the most famous of runway models or (Perhaps more accurately) adult-film actresses. All who say this are wrong, however... And any who question this are soon taught the hard way by Michaela herself. When in a fight, the young woman is among the most lethal forces any soldier could ever encounter. Michaela is especially talented in the art of assassination, and will not hesitate to get her hands dirty or fight that way as well.
Being as charming and beautiful as she is, many have been enticed by her extraordinary allure, and Hedone has constantly used this to her advantage. Indeed, Michaela is regarded as cold and calculating by many when they learn of her use of seduction to get anything her twisted heart desires; It has been said that Michaela used this 'talent' of hers to somehow get marked the highest in her assassination base of Falling Crimson, or it could just be that she really is that adept at her trade and is rightly earned (Unless the starters of the rumor beg to differ, in which case they probably won't live to see the morning). Many males have dealt first hand with her talent's potential, and usually tell that it doesn't end well for them. One would think that people would know not to fall for her dark schemes and deceit, but it is almost impossible not to, so refined is her skill. Even when she doesn't need anything in particular, Michaela still performs this devilish act simply out of habit, and many speculate that she simply enjoys toying with people's emotions, or that she could actually be addicted to doing so...
Obviously, a person such as Micha would have many enemies as a result of constantly lying and seducing people against their will. Indeed, she seems to have many - such as the famous Madelyn Arete, but one in particular stands outs: Nikki Atalanta. The two were actually good friends for much of their lives, until a heated rivalry emerged between the both of them during puberty, where Hedone physically developed much faster than the former, and Michaela immediately put her assets to good use... much to disagreement of Nicole. Now, there exists a competition between the both of them ranging from training exercises, to boys... And none of them seem too ready to lose just yet.
So, like many who meet Michaela Hedone predict, Micha is just some toy to be played with until it demands its pay (In which case you're pretty much screwed)... And none suspect that beyond that cold, attractive exterior of deceit and anguish there actually exists a person... doing what she can to survive the cruel realm she lives in the only way she knows how to, and that there may exist sadness and grief beneath that shell. But as all who believe to Michaela say, "It's not possible. She has no heart, whatsoever..."
Kia launched elegant and luxurious all-new flagship sedan K9, codenamed KH, on May 2. Known as the ‘K9’ in Korea, the new flagship sedan will have a different name in overseas markets.
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The Sukhoi Su-27 heavy air superiority fighter - codenamed 'Flanker' by NATO - was designed during the Cold War as a Soviet counter to potential Western opponents such as the US Air Force's F-15 Eagle. It first flew in 1977. Service entry began during 1985, and when the 'Flanker' started appearing at Western air displays in the hands of Sukhoi test pilots, starting at Paris in 1989, it astounded spectators with its manoeuvrability.
In the post-Soviet era, the original Su-27 series has continued to equip the Russian armed forces, and carried on serving with the Ukrainian Air Force as well as other former Soviet states and several export customers. The design has continued to be developed for both Russia and overseas markets, some of the latest derivatives incorporating thrust vectoring.
The Ukrainian Su-27s (one P model and one UB model) that are coming to Fairford for RIAT 2019 are on the strength of the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade, based at Myrhorod in central Ukraine.