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"Very narrow areas of expertise can be very productive. Develop your own profile. Develop your own niche."
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Inside Tate Modern, London
I feel pretty strongly that this is a Cooper's. In profile he definitely has "hackles" and was of a fairly robust size....however, if someone with more expertise with sharpies and coops weighs in, I will always defer!
I was able to get a few shots before he spied me and departed
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Singapore Botanic Gardens are an oasis of natural beauty and tranquility in a highly urbanized city. The Gardens were established in 1859, and retain the same layout and historical buildings until today.
The Gardens are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and are a global center for plant research, development, and conservation. This was a key institution involved with the introduction of rubber trees in South East Asia, which became a major cash crop for the region.
The greening of Singapore is a direct result of the Gardens' efforts, which devoted their expertise and resources to transform Singapore into the Garden City that it has now become.
The National Orchid Garden has the world's largest display of orchids, and is part of Singapore Botanical Gardens' orchid breeding program, with a repository of one thousand species and two thousand hybrids.
Serralunga d'Alba (located on the left in the foreground) is a municipality in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont. This region is named the Langhe and is a hilly area to the south and east of the river Tanaro. It is famous for its wines, cheeses, and truffles—particularly the white truffles of Alba.
These vineyards constitute an outstanding example of man’s interaction with his natural environment. Following a long and slow evolution of winegrowing expertise, the best possible adaptation of grape varieties to land with specific soil and climatic components has been carried out, which in itself is related to winemaking expertise, thereby becoming an international benchmark. The winegrowing landscape also expresses great aesthetic qualities, making it into an archetype of European vineyards.
Luckily, this morning, I could also see the Alps!. In the middle, we see the Matterhorn, next to it and very small Dent Blanche. On the right is the Monte Rosa massif: On the far right
Signalkuppe, then Nordend and the highest point the Dufourspitze, right next to it the wide front is the Lyskamm.
Text adapted from Wikipedia.
Expertise welcomed. Spotted this Turkey Vulture cruising around with his family . I wanted to get as much detail as possible so intentionally I set the focal length to maximum. It came very close by and did not even fit in the frame, but this exciting encounter made my day. I believe it is a leucistic vulture. I have never seen one like this before.
view of Ljubljanski Grad (Ljubljana Castle), Tromostovje (Triple Bridge) and old town from Prešernov Trg (Prešeren Square)
Ljubljana is the capital and largest city of Slovenia, located along a trade route between the northern Adriatic Sea and the Danube region, north of the country's largest marsh, inhabited since prehistoric times. It is the country's cultural, educational, economic, political and administrative center.
The exact origin of the name Ljubljana is unclear. In medieval times, both the river and the town were also called Laibach in German. This name was used within the region until 1918 and continues to be used in German. In Italian, the city is referred to as Lubiana, and in Latin, it is known as Labacum.
The German name was first documented in 1144, and the Slovenian form appeared in records as early as 1146. The 10th-century work "Life of Gregentios" provides the Greek variant Λυπλιανές (Lyplianes) and situates it among the Avars in the 6th century. This account is influenced by an earlier northern Italian source written shortly after the conquest of 774.
The connection between the Slovene and German names has posed a puzzle for scholars. In 2007, linguist Tijmen Pronk, an authority in comparative Indo-European linguistics and Slovene dialectology from the University of Leiden, provided strong support for the theory that the Slavic ljub- meaning "to love, like" was the most likely origin. He argued that the river's name likely stemmed from the settlement's name. Silvo Torkar, a linguist with expertise in Slovene names, put forth the idea that Ljubljana's name has its roots in "Ljubija", the original name of the Ljubljanica River. This can be traced back to the Old Slavic male name "Ljubovid", which translates to "the one with a lovely appearance". Torkar also asserted that the name "Laibach" is a combination of German and Slovene, sharing its origins with the same personal name.
Prešeren Square (Slovene: Prešernov trg) is the central square in Ljubljana. It is part of the old town's pedestrian zone and a major meeting point where festivals (like the annual Ljubljana Dragon Carnival), concerts, sports, political events, and protests take place. It was redesigned according to plans by Edvard Ravnikar from a funnel-shaped to a circular form in 1987–88 and renovated in 2007.
The Triple Bridge (Slovene: Tromostovje, in older sources also Tromostje) comprises three bridges spanning the Ljubljanica River. It connects the historical medieval town on the southeastern bank with the central Prešeren Square on the northwestern bank. Dating back to the 13th century, it stands as the oldest bridge in Ljubljana. In the early 1930s, the architect Jože Plečnik redesigned and expanded it. In August 2021, the Triple Bridge was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of Plečnik's enduring legacy.
A female red-winged blackbird
It was hard to get a good focus on the red-winged blackbirds amongst the tall reeds. This female had a beakful of bugs. There is likely a nest nearby. More than once a red-winged blackbird flew at me while walking the trail, but not the two birds I took a photo of.
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-winged_Blackbird/lifehistory
Red-winged Blackbirds eat mainly insects in the summer and seeds.
Both males and females defend nests from intruders and predators.
Snowy egrets nuzzling. While I have no expertise in the matter, and while my Google research suggests that male and female Snowy egrets are morphologically indistinguishable, I believe the bird on the left is the female based on the pinkish color of her lore.😄
Heijplaat, Rotterdam industrial area, Zuid-Holland, the Netherlands
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We have a mole hill on my pride and joy lawn building mole hills….(Bottom left)…..So I decided to call in a bit of expertise help……And yes…..I guess you could say that I might have gone in over kill in the numbers…..But they assure me that they are best in mole evictions in the district……. Apparently all it takes is a few well placed Sheltie yaps in the right place…..And that’s it, job done…..And like any canny businessman (Or dog)….These are all asking for half payment up front…..Which is just fine by me, as long as they get this mole to move on before it does any more damage to my lawn….And I very much doubt the Shelties would mind if I sneak in a photo just for you dear reader whilst I have their full attention ….Click…..There, that should do it….
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North arm, of the, Fraser River,
Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
Hodder Rasp,
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Agility, expertise,
People dismiss expertise and listen to know-nothing sweet talkers. He told me how difficult it was to reach his expert level. In just becoming a captain, he worked and apprenticed for over 720 days on a 100 ton ship. He then had to study and take a grueling test to get his captain's license. He knew the sea. He knew the ship. He knew the regulations. And man, did he know the shore and ocean contour around that lighthouse.
"That’s quite an accomplishment," I said. "But I suspect programmers and engineers are going to fully automate the piloting of ships with artificial intelligence. Soon."
"They'll still need captains," he said.
"I'm not even sure they'll need lighthouses," said I. "Think of all the land and expenses that would be saved if you could just put a cyber lighthouse on an electronic GPS map."
"What if you don't have an electronic map, or the GPS signal goes out?" queried the captain.
"Then the ship stops."
. . . on our way to the Khao Yai national park.
Double A is a Thai company and brand that is currently available in more than 100 countries worldwide and recently started in the U.S.. According Double A their business also serves as a major economic benefit for the citizens of Thailand. The farmed trees are harvested by more than 1.5 million local farmers who receive training and stability amongst Thailand's agricultural crops that can cause seasonal labor migrations and income fluctuations. Double A uses pulp from farmed trees in Thailand, a sustainable and innovative harvesting method that reduces environmental impacts. Made from farmed Eucalyptus trees grown throughout agricultural communities in Thailand, Double A's pulp harvesting method significantly reduces environmental impacts while making a high-quality paper product. Planted alongside existing rice paddies, corn and other crops that would otherwise be unused, the paper from farmed trees does not require land clearing or the destruction of forests, avoiding impact to the environment. Additionally, the trees significantly diminish harmful greenhouse gases by reducing more than two million tons of CO2 emissions each year.
photo of the Eucalyptus trees taken at the border of the Khao Yai National park in Thailand. A sign near the trees mentioned "Double A paper". Last year there were my advertisements on television with the slogan " Double A paper, double quality paper". I didn't know it was a Thai company.
De conventionele pulp- en papierindustrie is volledig afhankelijk van bomen die meer dan 50 jaar oud zijn. En die bovendien gekapt worden in natuurlijke bossen.Bij Double A doen ze het anders. Zij gebruiken 3 tot 5 jaar oude bomen. Deze worden speciaal gekweekt in het geografisch en klimatologisch gunstig gelegen Thailand. En dankzij de expertise en jarenlange ervaring van Thaise boeren worden bomen geplant en gekapt zonder daarbij de natuurlijke bossen te vernietigen of te beschadigen. Op die manier behouden ze dus het ecologisch evenwicht. De bijzondere kwaliteit van Double A Paper is allereerst te danken aan een speciale eucalyptusboom. Deze snelgroeiende boom wordt gekweekt op hun eigen plantages in Thailand. Deze bomen worden vervolgens met minimaal water verbruik verwerkt in een van de meest moderne fabrieken van Azië. De capaciteit van de pulp (de eerste verwerking) fabriek is ruim 427.000 ton. Deze fabriek is overigens vrij te bezoeken op afspraak.
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The witch and the monk
Real time light painting, single exposure, no edit except crop.
Nikon D750, Laowa 12/2,8 @f11, ISO 100m 426 seconds
Models: Marlene Weiss & Erik Vobman
Camera: Marla Singer
Light: Sven Gerard
Thanks to Burg und Kloster Oybin for letting us play there that night. Special thanks to Uwe (the last monk) for guidance, expertise and the snake stick. Thanks to Danilo Eberhard Strauß for perfect organisation of this unforgettable meetup. We'll be back!
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Taken in Warwickshire, I'm doing the Hairstreak challenge, and the Brown is the last one I need for a full house this year.
These shots were taken either walking in or walking out, or just waiting for for things to happen.
My thanks go to my good friend John, for arranging this visit and for his expertise and his friend Ivor, for his expertise too.
I had a great day thanks to the 2 of you, much appreciated
"Sir Eric Savill first created this woodland garden in the 1930s, and since then many others have undertaken a tireless quest to add their own expertise and creativity. The Rose Garden in particular, designed by Andrew Wilson and opened by H.M. the Queen in 2010, is a magnificent addition. Visitors can wander the swirls of rose beds, and enjoy the perfume at its best from a central walkway."
All of the expertise behind Beleza Revelada did not develop overnight. Professional photographer Gina Stocco was raised in Canada and spent part of her childhood in the U.S.A. She pursued her creative passion by studying Art at Connestoga University where she developed her photography talent and graduated ready for a career with her camera. In 2001, Ms. Stocco was invited to work as a chief photographer for a leading lingerie company, Fruit de la Passion. Ms. Stocco has also worked as a photojournalist associated with Fenaj, Arfoc, International Press, and I.F.J. She has worked at Futura Press, Folha de Sao Paulo, Comercio Jornal and lately works for …….
I cannot say this enough. Some folks just don't seem to be getting it. They gather in crowds to watch a hospital ship dock. They gather to worship. They gather to get drunk, party and get laid. Governments refuse to enact enforceable curfews, quarantines and closings out of greed self interest and fear. People laugh together in the laundromat and they ignore the danger in the big box stores. Stay at home. So many people, especially the young generation, whatever generation they are called today, purport to care about society. Here is the new reality we are in.
The overwhelming of hospitals in NYC will soon be the reality across our nation. Without nurses and doctors our hospitals will not only be overwhelmed, but health care, and hope itself will die with the workers sacrificing their lives inside. The ability to obtain ready food and basic goods for survival will die along with the truckers and grocery workers.
It needs to be said. If you leave home for any reason, cover your face and maintain social distancing. And if you leave for unnecessary purposes you are an ignorant ass, a scoundrel, and you should be held in the vilest contempt by your neighbor. You, YOU are putting everyone at risk when you make these stupid decisions. The ONLY way we have to fight this disease on a broad scale is by impeding it's ability to spread. And it's ability to spread is being found to be far more insidious than previously thought.
They call it the invisible enemy. They like to talk in metaphors because the reality is much to stark. We need to stop that. This virus is death. A personal death. A lonely death. And if you survive long enough, the death of everything around you. The death of our society and our civilization. It kills indiscriminately, and it does not care. It will not go away on it's own. Think mass graves and a total breakdown of the institutions that support civilization as we know it. This disease has the ability to become apocalyptic if we as a society make the wrong choices,.
And our way of staving that off and possibly arriving at a vaccine in a few months is so simple. Stay the fuck at home. If you must get out to get essential goods, maintain social distancing and hinder it's potential to spread. But think..... Every time, any time you leave your little isolated pod of safety you run the risk of introducing this pathogen into that pod. Through the food you eat, through the clothes you wear.
We are a large, complex and interconnected society. That fact has the potential to help us or kill us. It is not difficult to Skype and Zoom with your friends and watch television from your sofa. And the consequences are far to dire to ignore that.
Do you think you can survive alone?
When there is no more law enforcement there will be lawlessness.
When there are no more firefighters, you will burn.
When there are no more utility workers you will not have electricity or water or sanitary sewerage.
When there are no more funeral workers there will be mass graves and finally bodies left to rot in place.
And when there are no more health care workers, you will die.
Do you know how to effectively use a gun? Do you have ammunition? Can you stop a fire from consuming your home? Do you have the tools, skills and knowledge to maintain electric and water service on a large scale? Or even repair a pipe or patch a wire in your home? Just how independent are you? Have you ever grown a garden? Butchered and consumed a dog? Do you have the basic medical and scientific knowledge to repair your broken body and prevent it from becoming infected? Do you know how to run a ventilator? How to intubate the dying? Which drug to give for what symptom? And do you have the scientific knowledge and facilities to independently develop a vaccine?
No. You do not. No one person possesses all this knowledge and ability. When the people who do these things for you are dead, those talents and expertise die with them. Our society is far to interconnected for any of us to survive alone. But our interconnectivity is also our strength as we isolate and mitigate the spread of this pandemic that has the ability to destroy mankind. Our interconnectivity makes it easy to stay in touch, console our friends and ourselves, gain vital information, and fight this killer. True, factual and prompt information is key. Wars are not won on brute force. They are won by intelligence and tactics. And our society is at war. Make no mistake about it.
This virus does not care. It cannot be frightened. It is the perfect killer. And it will slowly kill us all if our society does not survive long enough to develop a vaccine. That is our reality.
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Heijplaat, Rotterdam industrial area, the Netherlands.
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Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM) began with maintenance and construction of ships in 1904. These days the area is in the process of being developed in phases into an attractive location for businesses and educational institutions with an emphasis on sustainability.
Despite his lack of practical farm expertise, William Johnston (1848-1885) was the "founder" of the Ontario Agricultural College and its Principal from 1876-1879. It was his vision that led to the creation of a three-year degree program, affiliated with the University of Toronto, which began in 1887 and continued until 1964. Johnston Hall, built in 1932 as a student residence and administrative offices, is now one of the University's most recognized buildings.
Johnston Hall's stone tower is the University of Guelph's best-known landmark, and its spacious front lawn one of the most loved spots on campus. Administrative offices fill the lower floor, while 315 students live on the top three floors in large double and triple rooms. Built in 1932, Johnston Hall's traditional architecture and its spacious tower lounge make it a favorite with many students.
Zutphen. Stationsplein. Gratis bewaakte fietsenstalling in twee lagen. Deze foto is beschikbaar gesteld door het kenniscentrum voor fietsbeleid: www.fietsberaad.nl. This photograph has been made available by the centre of expertise on bicycle policy: www.bicyclecouncil.org. [P7110061_fb]
We will never reach the expertise of the master, but we'll never stop trying to learn his ways... And take a leap in every possible way.
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New York.
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Jamais je n'oserais m'aventurer à goûter les champignons que j'observe en nature, Mon expertise se limite à les repérer et à les prendre en photos afin d'essayer de les identifier. L''automne est une de mes saisons préférées pour me rendre en forêt. C'est un moment idéal pour tout bon observateur de voir ses trésors forestiers surgir d'un épais tapis végétal. Saguenay, Québec, Canada.
I never dare to venture to taste the mushrooms that I observe in nature, My expertise is limited to identifying them and taking photos in order to try to identify them. Fall is one of my favorite seasons to go to the forest. It is an ideal time for any good observer to see his forest treasures arise from a thick carpet of vegetation.Saguenay, Quebec, Canada.
Despite his lack of practical farm expertise, William Johnston (1848-1885) was the "founder" of the Ontario Agricultural College and its Principal from 1876-1879. It was his vision that led to the creation of a three-year degree program, affiliated with the University of Toronto, which began in 1887 and continued until 1964. Johnston Hall, built in 1932 as a student residence and administrative offices, is now one of the University's most recognized buildings.
Johnston Hall's stone tower is the University of Guelph's best-known landmark, and its spacious front lawn one of the most loved spots on campus. Administrative offices fill the lower floor, while 315 students live on the top three floors in large double and triple rooms. Built in 1932, Johnston Hall's traditional architecture and its spacious tower lounge make it a favorite with many students. 2
Horace wanted us to take him to explore a location he had googled so he could check out if it would be a suitable bungee jump venue.
You may ask where was Hoof, well following Lewis Hamiltons failure to clinch the formula one world championship last weekend due to a bit of a botched pit stop strategy, Toto Wolff (owner of Lewis’s team) called him up to fly out to Mexico so that Hoof could input his technical expertise and get this job sorted.
Hoof comes from a very distinguished background in motor sport think of the Ferrari Badge and what do you see, yes the prancing horse and the initials S F.
The horse is actually Hoof, and as Hoof is rather shy he did not want his name emblazoned on the side of the badge, he was happy with just S F meaning Shy, and the last letter of his name being the F. If you don’t believe me look on the badge of a Ferrari.
Back to Horace he was very impressed with this as a possible jump site, but was worried about dinosaurs muscling in on the act as this is part of the Jurrassic coast, can’t be to careful these days, call security. So it is back to Cornwall.
Thank you for looking, as always your comments and views are so appreciated.
Go Lewis, bring it home, Vroom vroom🐎🐷🏆😎😂😂
2021 Fort Lauderdale Air and Sea Show - May 8th, 2021
Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale , Florida U.S.A.
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The GEICO Skytypers are a flight squadron of six vintage SNJ-2 WWII era aircraft performing precision flight maneuvers at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale Air Show. The diverse flying expertise of the team members aligns perfectly with the unique components of their overall performance. The airshow team is a flight squadron of six WWII-vintage U.S. Navy SNJ trainers . The team performs a thrilling, low-altitude, precision-formation flying demonstration filling the sky and coming from all directions to provide spectators a unique viewing experience while showcasing the tactical maneuvers utilized in the Second World War. In addition to their air show performances, the GEICO Skytypers also “type” giant messages in the sky. Known as the world¹s largest text messages, skytyping is 17 times faster than skywriting and produces a letter every four seconds in a dot-matrix pattern. The messages are as tall as the Empire State Building, can extend up to 8 miles in length, and are visible up to 15 miles in any direction — or for nearly 400 square miles. In between air shows, these messages can often be seen at major events and venues in the Northeast near the team¹s home base at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, NY. - Amazing to see!
Watch them type the sky with their aerial ballet:
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Number: Protector -118
Name: Mako
Rank: Lieutenant
Expertise: Tactics, black ops, urban warfare
Weapons: custom T-21B heavy rifle
Equipment: advanced intercom, fireproof cape
So this is war. Finally, we are able to show, what we are made for. The first victory on Geonosis, despite all our losses, did prove what I knew all along: This army is ready. I am ready! I am now in charge of a small squad and we’re about to ship out to the outer rim soon. These men are at the top of their game and together we’ll bring the fight to the separatists! Oya manda!
Number: CT-3031/1199
Name: Linx
Rank: Private
Expertise: Scouting, hacking
Weapons: standard DC-15, tactical headlamp
Linx is one of the regular troopers that fought along us Raysh’olan on Geonosis and surprisingly, he kept up with us very well. He’s an outstanding scout, spotting targets long before the scanners do and his hacking skill is a reliable bypass to most security doors. I’m glad to have him on my squad now.
Number: CT-8787/0055
Name: Bruiser
Rank: Private
Expertise: explosives
Weapons: standard DC-15, tactical headlamp
Bruiser was assigned to Talon squad immediately after Geonosis. Apparently command thinks, we need more firepower, so he was the natural choice. True to his name, he’s an expert at inflicting damage to any target, be it through the use of explosives or else. He’s said to have torn apart a dozen droids with his bare hands. I’m eager to see this spectacle for myself!
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Here’s the newly formed Talon Squad for the re-launch of the 253rd Elite Legion.
WASHINGTON—Twenty one federal employees who had been working with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency resigned, writing in a letter that they wouldn’t offer their expertise to overhaul the government if it meant undermining essential services.
“We will not use our skills as technologists to compromise core government systems, jeopardize Americans’ sensitive data, or dismantle critical public services,” the former employees wrote on Tuesday in a letter addressed to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. “We will not lend our expertise to carry out or legitimize DOGE’s actions.”
The employees had worked at the U.S. Digital Service, which the Trump administration renamed the U.S. DOGE Service. Musk, the Tesla chief executive who is guiding DOGE, has sought to overhaul the federal government with cuts to the workforce, the elimination of diversity, equity and inclusion programs and the closure of agencies such as the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
The letter was earlier reported by the Associated Press. It followed Musk’s push to require federal workers to submit weekly progress reports—in five bullet points. The White House said Tuesday that one million workers responded to the email, or more than 40% of the federal workforce of roughly 2.3 million.
The ex-employees, who didn’t list their names, criticized the DOGE process, saying a day after President Trump’s inauguration they completed interviews with “individuals wearing White House visitor badges” who declined to identify themselves.
“This process created significant security risks,” they wrote. They said that the firing of one-third of the USDS colleagues on Feb. 14 endangered millions of Americans who rely on their services to modernize Social Security, veterans’ services and tax filing.
“DOGE’s actions—firing technical experts, mishandling sensitive data, and breaking critical systems—contradict their stated mission of ‘modernizing Federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity,’” they wrote.
Many of the employees who resigned had previously worked for tech companies, said one of the employees who resigned. The employees had served in roles such as engineers, data scientists, project managers and designers. Their work had spanned the first Trump administration, the Biden administration and the current White House, the employee said.
Write to Ken Thomas at ken.thomas@wsj.com
Number: CT-4554/1606
Name: Sakana
Rank: Sergeant
Expertise: Tactics, melee weapons
Weapons: DC-17m, beskade (mandalorian sword)
Equipment: Katarn armor, macrobinoculars, EMP grenades, kama, pauldron, riot control energy shield
The campaign on Vandos Prime did prove to be more of a challenge than I expected before. Those 253rd boys are really giving it their all. I am not sure I have integrated well yet, but I am still alive, which means I can’t have done too bad. Yet, there’s always something to improve. As a first step, I requested some extra gear. EMP grenades have proven to be useful against the droids on Vandos, so I’ll be carrying more of them now. The new mission briefing states that we’ll be deployed for crowd control on Corellia, so I ordered an energy shield, too. You can never know what these protestors are up to and I’d rather not have them scratch my armor. We’ve been instructed to use none-lethal weapons primarily, but I’m not giving up my DC, no matter what. If push comes to shove, I can use it as a baton or use my sword to keep these protestors at arms length.
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Number: CT-7007/2828
Name: Koi
Rank: Private
Expertise: Explosives, lock picking, stand up comedy
Weapons: DC-15, energy pike
Koi has proven to be a capable fighter and loyal comrade on Vandos Prime. He does not question direct orders, but still has enough of a brain not to get himself killed right away. I said whoever survived this hell out there was worth fighting by my side and I am keeping this promise. That’s why I requested for Koi to be transferred to Mizu Squad, the newly formed unit under my command. And with his new armor, he has some signature blue stripes to show for it. For this mission he has traded his trusty DC for an energy pike. Wouldn’t be my weapon of choice, but he demonstrated some impressive skill in our short training session. I’m sure he’ll do well.
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My squad for mission 17 of the 253rd Elite Legion. I gotta get some more of these half blue arms for additional troopers now…
Designed by Peter Marosszeky.
Peter Marosszeky, the principal of Marosszeky
Architects, graduated in the mid sixties and has
over forty years of architectural development
and building industry experience.
As a consequence of this background, he has
developed a profound and thorough understanding
of the importance of good communication,
functional and efficient planning, cost control and
design.
Peter has extensive experience of built projects
and is therefore familiar with the requirements of
reasonable performance and the criteria required
with respect to detailing and materials for
residential, aged care and medium density
housing as well as commercial, health care and
school projects.
Due to this expertise Peter has had a great deal
of involvement in forensic and remedial work on
an extensive variety of large and small projects.
THE PRACTICE
Marosszeky Architects (Ma), a practice with twenty
years standing in NSW was relocated some years ago
from the Civic precinct of Newcastle to the NSW
Central Coast.
From our new offices we are well placed to undertake
a variety of projects and we pride ourselves in the
ability to lead our clients through the complexities
of the planning, design and construction process
with integrity, clarity and professionalism. We are
always available to discuss important issues with
our clients and understand that communication is
central to every successful relationship. We are
firmly committed to maintaining and increasing
our level of responsibility to the environment and
Ecologically Sustainable Development within the
architectural profession.
Source: Marosszeky Architects Website
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A wonderful treat last night - the Northern Lights as viewed from Marshfield, Wisconsin. I spent the weekend visiting my family and had a wonderful time. Thanks so much to my brother for his advice and technical expertise on this shot. He was out with me at 1 a.m. shooting on film and I'm looking forward to seeing how his shots turn out:)
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Number: CT-4554/1606
Name: Sakana
Rank: Lieutenant
Expertise: Tactics, melee weapons
Weapons: DC-17m, beskade (mandalorian sword)
Equipment: Katarn armor, macrobinoculars, EMP grenades, kama, half cape
It was a miracle that we did survive the fight with Durge on Corellia. I can’t even remember much, despite running very, very fast and trowing as many EMPs as possible, to confuse this monster. We made it, but this battle has shown that we are in need of much, much more man- and firepower. Other than that, Corellia was a battlefield just to my taste. Cities, factories, urban warfare. That’s what an ARC is made for. Apparently, we managed to bring that across to our superiors, as I was promoted and all my requests for gear and a new recruit were granted. I’ll do my best to fill my new role as Lieutenant properly and be a good example for the men that now form Mizu Squad. And I’ll keep them alive, no matter the threat of monsters like Durge.
Number: CT-7007/2828
Name: Koi
Rank: Private
Expertise: Scouting, explosives, lock picking, stand up comedy
Weapons: DC-15, E-60R rocket launcher
Koi’s sharp eye and quick thinking have proven to be a life saving asset on Corellia for both, me and the civilians around. He’s a capable scout as well as demolitions expert with more intellect behind both those skills than I first imagined. By now, I put a lot of trust in him. After our mission on Corellia, his request for a personal rocket launcher, which he handed in when we came back from Vandos, was finally granted. We could have used it against Durge, for sure. Koi cares for it like it is his baby and I am sure we can expect the next mission to be much more explosive than the previous ones.
Number: CT-9004/7755
Name: Mag’ro
Rank: Private
Expertise:
Weapons: T-21B Target Rifle, tactical headlamp
Mag’ro is our newest addition to the squad, after we rescued him from the minefield inside the foundry complex. He is a silent fellow, but careful in his movements and a surprisingly fast runner, considering he escaped a crab droid on foot. And, by the Force, running has proven to be essential on Corellia. Mag’ro had no chance to prove his abilities to me, yet, but I give him the benefit of the doubt. If only half of what I heard is true, he’ll serve the squad well. His weapon of choice tells a lot about his mindset: Focused on the target and ready to throw a big punch. I like it.
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Here's my updated squad for mission 18 of the 253rd Elite Legion.