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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2017) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during a Naval Surface Fire Support exercise while underway for composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. COMPTUEX tests the mission readiness of the strike group's assets through simulated real-world scenarios and their ability to perform as an integrated unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maria I. Alvarez/Released)
U.S. Marine M1A1 Abrams tanks and Bulgarian BMP-1s conduct mechanized integration training during Platinum Lion 16-1 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Oct. 28, 2015. The CAC, part of the Black Sea Rotational Force, provides tank, reconnaissance and artillery support to enhance multilateral training, reassuring NATO allies and partners of our commitment to regional defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Justin T. Updegraff/ Released)
The two little dancers on stage were just about frozen, but someone in the audience knew the moves and was giving them some hints.
Toronto, Canada.
A household supporting Ukraine in its battle against the Russian invasion. This home has been flying the Ukrainian flag for months.
Ukrainian national anthem performed by the Metropolitan Opera:
youtu.be/mUfwy3f3R4s?si=0Lk7t5gzKyxSRWwf
Another household supporting Holland/ The Netherlands in the current UEFA European Championship. This house flies the Hup Holland Hup banner over the years whenever Holland plays in a major football/ soccer championship.
André Rieu's Hup Holland Hup & Viva Hollandia:
I had a bit of time to think about this shot, not when I was prancing around this wet field in office shoes, but in the last half hour as I've plucked away at all the dust spots. It let me think about how the spectrum of refracted light is just the icing on the cake of a scene that's full of nature showing off: from the typically special light, showcasing the landscape against the laden sky, to that strangely bright part of the sky that exists inside the main bow, to the simple pleasure of standing out in simultaneous sunshine and rain. So, here it is without those colours to distract from all the other good stuff.
Design for Water is a special project that evolved from a workshop held at AKTO design and Art College in Thessaloniki, Greece on February 20th - 21st, 2013. The workshop titled "Social Design" was conducted by Michael Thompson otherwise called "Freestylee" and Maria Papaefstathiou. The purpose of this workshop is to help young designers channel their creativity into tools that can impact their community and the wider world in a positive direction. Also, to communicate on how to use poster designs as a vehicle for change. We choose the topic "The Clean Water Crisis" as a platform to build awareness around the subject and to support FACE Africa's effort in Liberia. FACE Africa is an organization working in Liberia to resolve the clean water crisis that is so prominent in that West African country.
Ελληνικό κείμενο:
Design for Water είναι ένα ειδικό πρόγραμμα που εξελίχθηκε από την ημερίδα που πραγματοποιήθηκε στον ΑΚΤΟ Art & Design College στη Θεσσαλονίκη, στις 20 και 21 Φεβρουαρίου 2013. Η ημερίδα με τίτλο «Social Design" διεξήχθη από τον Michael Thompson γνωστός και ως "Freestylee" και τη Maria Papaefstathiou. Ο σκοπός αυτού του εργαστηρίου είναι να βοηθήσει τους νέους σχεδιαστές να διοχετεύσουν τη δημιουργικότητά τους σε εργαλεία που μπορούν να επηρεάσουν την κοινότητά τους και τον ευρύτερο κόσμο σε μια θετική κατεύθυνση. Επίσης, να μάθουν σχετικά με το πώς να χρησιμοποιήσουν τα σχέδιά τους ως όχημα για την αλλαγή. Επιλέξαμε το θέμα «Η κρίση του καθαρού νερού" ως μια πλατφόρμα για την ευαισθητοποίηση γύρω από το θέμα και να στηρίξουμε την προσπάθεια οικοδόμησης ενός πηγαδιού από τον οργανισμό FACE Africa στη Λιβερία. Ο FaceAfrica είναι ένας οργανισμός που εργάζεται στη Λιβερία για την επίλυση της κρίσης του καθαρού νερού που είναι τόσο εμφανής σε αυτή τη χώρα της Δυτικής Αφρικής. Μέχρι σήμερα έχουν οικοδομήσει 13 πηγάδια σε 13 κοινότητες της Λιβερίας.
Team Support
Performing flawlessly on the job is easier
than homelessness when you are let go.
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I found the image intriguing but felt the caption needed improvement.
Effective Motivation is most successful when it conceals a veiled threat.
I was looking for "Bearing the crushing weight of the world on your shoulders and I feel flat, of Atlas", combined with the fear of "Work your knuckles to the bone or face the fear of falling, you depend on us more than we need you."
The title "Hang In There!" evokes a Scholastic® poster kitten.
"Team Support" is a theme more likely to blend in among true motivational posters.
Speaking of alternative ways to look at something, at first take the happy worker is supporting the the immense team standing in vapours. The caption reinforces the concept of the team is supporting the indivual worker.
March Past at Portsmouth’s Guildhall for Armed Forces Day. Picture: LA(Phot) Maxine Davies
More than 120 sailors paraded through Portsmouth today (June 27) as part of the Royal Navy’s contribution to Armed Forces Day.
The parade, organised by the City Council, was led by the Portsmouth Royal Marines Band and involved sailors from Portsmouth-based ships and shore establishments in the region.
Troops marched from St John’s Catholic Cathedral to the Guildhall Square via Edinburgh Road, Stanhope Road and Commercial Road.
Sailors from the Fareham training establishment HMS Collingwood formed the parade’s guard of honour and were joined by five platoons comprising personnel from the Naval Base, Fleet Diving Squadron, HMS Edinburgh, Defence College of Policing and Guarding plus medics based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. The Army and RAF were also represented.
In the Guildhall Square Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral David Steel took the salute and inspected the sailors with Portsmouth Naval Base Commander Commodore Jeremy Rigby.
The wood screw in my pole gave way when I was putting it up. I replaced it with a 6mm stud fixed in two 12mm aluminium bars making a much firmer joint.
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This is the Secret Clubhouse! Hidden behind a rocky mountain lies a place where kids and teens can have fun! A teen brother and his kid sister have built a secret clubhouse where they put interesting things in. So far on the first floor they have a bug collection, a jar on a table surrounded by three seats, and the most valuable of all...a treasure chest! Climbing up the ladder to the second floor, there is a bed that can be pulled up against the wall for extra room, a flashlight, and a cracked egg with a large piece of gold inside! The ladder and top floor can be removed for extra play space.
Back on the ground, they have a camera that they can take videos/photos of nature with. This camera, however, can also be used as a spycam and a security camera when hung on the rack. In the backyard, the kids have planted a tree that is growing quickly. They also have an entrance/exit gate that has a security sensor on the ground to let them know when the door is being opened and closed. When they're not in the clubhouse, the kids can climb up the rocks for enjoyment and to get a better view of the scenery.
A BORTAC team member communicates with his team as they search for Richard Matt and David Sweat in the forest outside of Dannemora N.Y on June 14. Photographer: Kristoffer Grogan
Happy Valentines everyone. We're a bit tired over here. But its a special day in many ways; its a day not just about couples, but anyone you love. It's a day of heart support.
LADY AND MAN WALKING ALONG THE PROMENADE AT AN EAST COAST HOLIDAY RESORT ENGLAND . THE LADY APPEARS TO HAVE INJURED HER LEG AND I WOULD IMAGINE IN GREAT PAIN AND DISCOMFORT AS SHE NEEDS APPLIANCE SUPPORT. HOPE SHE HAS RECOVERED BY NOW AND BACK TO HER NORMAL LIFE ..DSCN1434
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Nothing you see here is real, even though the conversion or the presented background story might be based historical facts. BEWARE!
Some background
The Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet is a light attack jet and advanced trainer aircraft co-manufactured by Dornier of Germany and Dassault-Breguet of France. In the early 1960s, European air forces began to consider their requirements for the coming decades. One of the results was the emergence of a new generation of jet trainers. The British and French began a collaboration on development of what was supposed to be a supersonic jet aircraft in two versions: trainer and light attack aircraft. The result of this collaboration, the SEPECAT Jaguar, proved to be an excellent aircraft, but its definition had changed in the interim, and the type emerged as a full-sized, nuclear-capable strike fighter, which two-seat variants were used for operational conversion to the type, not for the general training.
This left the original requirement unfulfilled and so the French began discussions with West Germany for collaboration. A joint specification was produced in 1968. The trainer was now subsonic, supersonic trainers having proven something of a dead end. A joint development and production agreement was signed in July 1969 which indicated that the two nations would buy 200 machines, each assembled in their own country.
The Luftwaffe decided to use the Alpha Jet mainly in the light strike role, preferring to continue flight training in the United States on American trainer types instead of performing training in cloudy and crowded Germany. The first production German Alpha Jet performed its maiden flight on 12 April 1978, with deliveries beginning in March 1979. This version was designated the Alpha Jet A (the "A" standing for Appui Tactique or "Tactical Strike") or Alpha Jet Close Support variant. The Luftwaffe obtained 175 machines up to 1983, with the type replacing the Fiat G91R/3. Manufacture of Alpha Jet subassemblies was divided between France and Germany, with plants in each country performing final assembly and checkout. The different avionics fit made French and German Alpha Jets easy to tell apart, with French machines featuring a rounded-off nose and German machines featuring a sharp, pointed nose.
Even though the Alpha Jet A was suitable in the ground attack role and had even been tested in aerial combat against helicopters in 1979, the German Luftwaffe decided in the mid-80ies that – facing the Cold War threat from the east – a more powerful but still economic plane for the close attack role, esp. against hardened ground targets and attack helicopters like the Mi-24 would be needed. Even though such "Alternate Close Support" versions of the Alpha Jet were available at that time, even though these were modified two-seaters. Such planes were bought by Cameroon and Egypt, but from the German Luftwaffe a specialized, more capable plane with a higher strike and survival potential was requested.
In 1986, Dornier developed a respective specialized version, called the Alpha Jet C (for "combat"). This plane was heavily modified, optimized for the ground attack role. It featured a new, single-seated nose section with an armoured cockpit in a much higher position than on the original two-seater. The Alpha jet C version's prominent, pointed nose quickly gave it among its test pilots the nickname "Nasenbär" (Coati).
The new space was used for avionics and an internal Oerlikon 35mm cannon – a variant of the same cannon used in the Gepard anti aircraft tank, firing armour piercing shells with a muzzle velocity of 1,440 m/s (4,700 ft/s) and a range of 5.500m. Avionics includecd SAGEM ULISS 81 INS, a Thomson-CSF VE-110 HUD, a TMV630 laser rangefinder in a modified nose and a TRT AHV 9 radio altimeter, with all avionics linked through a digital databus.
New wings were developed, with a thicker profile and less sweep, and non-jettisonable wing tip tanks as well as two more weapon hardpoints (for a total of six, plus one under the fuselage) added. The landing gear was reinforced for a higher TOW and operation on improvised runways. Fuselage and tail externally looked much the same as the original Alpha Jet A, but internally most structures were reinforced and technical modules placed in new positions.
The C version was from the start powered by two more powerful Larzac 04-C20 turbofans which would also be used in an update for the Luftwaffe’s Alpha Jet As. The hydraulic system was doubled, so that both engines could run separately, and kevlar and titanium armour plating added to vital areas around the lower hull.
The first prototype 98+52 made its maiden flight at Friedrichshafen on 1st of June 1988. It was officially allocated to the JaboG 43 in Oldenburg, but actually spent almost all the time at the Luftwaffe’s Waffentechnische Dienststelle (Flight test center) WTD 61 in Manching near Munich, where it underwent a thorough testing program. More than once the prototype was transferred to Beja, Portugal, for weapon tests and training, as well as direct comparison with the standard Alpha Jet A and other NATO planes. A second airframe was built in 1987 but only used for static tests, system integration and finally damage resilience tests, after which it was written off and scrapped.
While the Alpha Jet C showed high agility at low level and a high survival potential in a hostile battlefield environment, the prototype remained a one-off. In the end, the German Luftwaffe did not want to add another type to its arsenal, despite its similarity with the standard Alpha Jet. Export chances for such a specialized, yet light aircraft were considered as low, since modified Alpha Jet versions were already available and other planes like the AMX or BAe Hawk offered more versatility, and were simply more up to date.
Hence, further development was stopped in September 1989, also under the influence of political changes and the breakdown of the Eastern Block. Even though 98+52 was kept at Manching as a test aircraft for various tasks, the plane was eventually lost in a crash due to hydraulic failure on 3rd of March 1993 – the pilot escaped safely, but 98+52 totally written off.
General characteristics:
Crew: 1
Length: 12.60 m (41 ft 4 in)
Wingspan: 10.73 m (35 ft 2 1/2 in)
Height: 4.24 m (13 ft 11 in)
Wing area: 213.7 ft² (19.85 m²)
Airfoil: NACA 23015 (modified) at root, NACA 4412 (modified) at tip
Empty weight: 3.680 kg (8.105 lbs)
Loaded weight: 5.900 kg (13.000 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight: 8.200 kg (18.060 lbs)
Powerplant: 2 × SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac 04-C20 turbofans, 14,12 kN (3.176 lbs) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 860 km/h (465 knots, 536 mph)
Stall speed: 167 km/h (90 knots, 104 mph) (flaps and undercarriage down)
Combat radius: 610 km (329 nmi, 379 mi) lo-lo-lo profile, w. underwing weapons incl. two drop tanks
Ferry range: 2,940 km (1,586 nmi, 1,827 mi)
Service ceiling: 14,630 m (48,000 ft)
Rate of climb: 57 m/s (11,220 ft/min)
Armament
1× 35 mm (1.38 in) Oerlikon KDA cannon w/150 rds under the lower forward fuselage, offset to starport side.
Seven hardpoints (one under fuselage, three under each wing) for a total external load of up to 3.085 kg (6.800 lbs), including AGM-65 Maverick, Matra rocket pods with 18× SNEB 68 mm rockets each, a variety of bombs (such as the Hunting BL755 cluster bombs) or Drop tanks for extended range, and AIM-9 Sidewinder or ASRAAM for self-defence
The kit and its assembly
Yes, another whif, and a modern type, too. The idea came when I found a pair of vintage wings from a vintage Matchbox BAC Strikemaster in good shape and thought "Well, where could these fit...?" Being a fan of the Su-25 I considered building something similar from scratch und using these 30 year old parts.
The Alpha Jet has a basically similar layout, and the wings would match in size. Then, the "new" plane should become a dedicated single-seater, not simply a two-seater with a covered rear cockpit. Browsing through the kit stack I found a A-4F from Revell, and its nose section turned out to be an almost perfect fit for the Alpha Jet fuselage (the vintage Heller kit).
Fitting these parts together required some major surgery and putty work, but the result looks quite convincing. Other additions are a Matchbox pilot figure and some cockpit details, a nose cone from a Fiat G.91 R/3 as an integral laser rangefinder housing, the Strikemaster wings, a modified landing gear (main wheels from the Skyhawk, front wheel from an IAI Kfir) and the armament in the form of the gun, seven hardpoints and the mixed ordnance from the German Luftwaffe arsenal - everything collected from the junkyard.
Painting
While German Luftwaffe machines can look rather boring, various camouflage trials have been conducted during the 80ies and 90ies for the F-4F, Alpha Jet and Tornado fleet. Esp. Phantom IIs saw extensive experiments for air superiority and ground attack paint schemes - and these schemes carried inofficial names like "Milchkuh" (Dairy Cow), "Polizeimühle" (Police Jalopy) or "Disco Bomber".
The whiffy Alpha Jet was a nice opportunity to incorporate one of these experimental schemes, and I settled for something which was applied to F-4F '37+07' and inofficially dubbed "Wolkenmaus" (Cloud Mouse). The Alpha Jet is a good subject, since its stepped side structure with engine nacelles and its spine tunnel is similar to the Phantom II, so that the cammo concept could be easily copied.
Anyway, the authentic "Wolkenmaus" colours are supposed to be (and what I used on the kit)...
On the upper sides:
● RAL 6014 Gelboliv (~FS 34087; Olive Drab, Testors 1711)
● RAL 7012 Basaltgrau (~FS 36152; Humbrol 27)
● RAL 9005 Tiefschwarz, even though I rather believe it to be RAL 7021 Schwarzgrau (darker than FS 36081; Humbrol 182)
Flanks::
● Mix of 2/3 RAL 7035 Lichtgrau + 1/3 RAL 7000 Fehgrau (~FS36473; Aircraft Grey, Testors 1731)
Undersides:
● Mix of 5/6 RAL 7035 Lichtgrau + 1/6 RAL 7000 Fehgrau (~RLM 63; Lichtgrau, Testors 2077)
The tones are just approximations, since I did not want to get original tones just for one project. Hey, it's just a model kit!
The landing gear and its wells were painted in aluminum, the respective covers' inside with Humbrol 81 (Olive Yellow) in a primer finish for some contrast. Cockpit interior as well as the air intakes were kept in in Light Gull Grey (FS 36640, Humbrol 129). The complex paint scheme was applied, as per usual, by brush and hand. The kit received a light black ink wash and some dry painting with lighter tones - the model was not supposed to look dirty, only a bit used.
Decals were scrapped together. JaboG 43 emblems and warning signs were taken from the original Heller decal sheet. The national insignia were taken from a Revell PAH-2 kit, the registration '98+52' was puzzled together with single digits from an aftermarket decal sheet from TL Modellbau. AFAIK, '98+52' has not been used yet by the Luftwaffe, which designates its test aircraft in the 98+XX and 99+XX range. A "true" and active Alpha Jet would have received a 40+XX or 41+XX.
Finally, everything was sealed under a water-based/acryllic matte coat - the Testors colours proved to be very touchy to the Humbrol varnish I normally use.
In the end, I achieved what I wanted, even though not truly perfect. But the kit looks like an 'analogue' Su-25, and actually the whiffy Alpha Jet C reminds much of the pre-Su-25 concepts: the SPB and subsequent LSSh/T-8 attack aircraft?
This was a special cookie, and I worked very hard to come up with a UNIQUE design for them. They were ordered by a wife for her husband who is finishing his third tour of duty in Iraq. This was for their anniversary. I didn't ask a lot of questions, but their "thing" is sheep. So this is my sheep with an army twist. Camo background, dog tags, and a heart from his wife.
I made an exception to my ABSOLUTELY NO SHIPPING rule. I packed them for her, and her best friend agreed to ship them. I am very glad it worked out so well. Now lets pray they make it to Iraq safely and in a timely manner!
Considering new information about the real impact of the whole story with the stalkers and the band, we thought that for once, they really need a huge demonstration of love from their real fans.
We were here for them , when bill was sick... and along all things they went through this last 3 years and half.
Thats why we raised up a Fanaction, that we need to be global and international to show them our endless support and respect for their music and for the boys they are.
So here is the deal, i’m part of the French forum THSekunde (http://tokiohotelsekunde.forumandco.com/). We believe most of the Fanctions won’t be known by the band (unfortunately), or even by other fans worldwide. That’s why we decided to organize a BIG GLOBAL action for all the countries supporting Tokio Hotel, not only Tom, but all the band.
We want to do a big download day on the song « ich bin da » (or “by your side”, depends on your country). The aim is to make a huge buzz and to take the song on the top of the worldwide charts ! If it succeeds, the band, medias, people, and all fans will know it immediately : why a song available for 2 years (1 year in some countries) is suddendly #1 ? We choose “ich bin da” because of the lyrics. We want this action to be broadcast everywhere the same day.
We all know the atmosphere is extremely COLD between worldwide fans, it’is the biggest opportunity to change it and show everyone that we are united by music. As a return to the source. The download-day will be on May, 16th on iTunes.
Some of the staff from this forum will be back to explain you how iTunes works.
Thanks for helping us to support our boys.
The Official Fanclubs from Croatia, Switzerland, Estonia, Italy, France, and USA are already ok with the project. We're waiting for the others.
If you have any questions, thsekunde@hotmail.fr
One of my favorite shot from HCU shoot. This green is so very fresh, lively, refreshing..........it reminds me of a poem
CHARACTER OF A HAPPY LIFE
How happy is he born and taught
That serveth not another's will;
Whose armour is his honest thought
And simple truth his utmost skill!
Whose passions not his masters are,
Whose soul is still prepared for death,
Not tied unto the world with care
Of public fame, or private breath;
Who envies none that chance doth raise
Or vice; Who never understood
How deepest wounds are given by praise;
Nor rules of state, but rules of good:
Who hath his life from rumours freed,
Whose conscience is his strong retreat;
Whose state can neither flatterers feed,
Nor ruin make accusers great;
Who God doth late and early pray
More of His grace than gifts to lend;
And entertains the harmless day
With a well-chosen book or friend;
-- This man is freed from servile bands
Of hope to rise, or fear to fall;
Lord of himself, though not of lands;
And having nothing, yet hath all.
Sir Henry Wotton (1568-1639).