title: Parkview on st kilda road

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Uniforms must be clean and well-fitted. Undergarments should match the colour of the outergarments.
Chef - WHITE chef jacket, BLACK & WHITE small check pants, apron, skull cap / hat, safety shoes, knife kit, timesheets.
Food or Beverage Attendant - WHITE men's business shirt, BLACK tailored pants, BLACK fully enclosed leather shoes, BLACK socks, BLACK tie, waiters friend, name badge, timesheets, note pad & pen. Aprons are provided by the client.
Barista - WHITE men's business shirt, BLACK tailored pants, BLACK fully enclosed leather shoes, BLACK socks, name badge, timesheets, note pad & pen.
Pay attention to personal grooming habits. Ensure you maintain high levels of both grooming and hygiene.
HAIR STYLE - Keep hair neat & tidy. Long hair styles must be tied back with a black accessories.
FACIAL HAIR - Faces must be clean shaven (no stubble). Beards and moustaches short & well-trimmed.
NAILS - Keep your nails clean and trimmed. Clear lacquer only - no gel or coloured polish.
MAKE-UP - Minimise make up and ensure neutral colours.
HYGIENE - Regular showering, brushing your teeth and using deodorant. Minimise strong scents.
JEWELERY - Wear minimal jewellery. Remove facial piercings and multiple ear piercings. Stud style earrings are acceptable. Watches & wedding bands are okay.
Chef Uniform F&B Uniform
You will be advised if a group check-in is ocurring for a larger booking.
Otherwise, follow staff entrance details below.
Report to reception through the main entrance, let them know you are kitchen staff member. They will contact the kitchen and send a team member to greet you.
View Melbourne is located on St Kilda Road, near Albert Park a short distance from Melbourne's CBD.
To plan your journey click: PTV Journey Planner
Parking available under the building. Get your ticket stamped by Parkview staff member
There is parking downstairs if they drive, they can just pull up to the intercom at the entrance of the car park and say they are working in the kitchen


tier: cub

shelf: history-culture

title: Ekinex launches signum series of wall controllers at light building

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Ekinex awaits its visitors in Hall 11.1 stand C56 in a space with a warm and engaging atmosphere, subverting the idea of technology products being presented in minimalist spaces with low emotional impact. Right from the reception area one breathes in the mood that will accompany the visitor on his or her way through the islands dedicated to the KNX technology home automation product series. Switches, multi-sensors, supervision displays voice assistants and sockets are the protagonists of the 5 areas in which part of the exhibition layout is developed.
Ekinex’s newest and most innovative project is expressed in this series that sees its launch at Light+Building 2022. A new line that introduces to a different way of interpreting the concept of wall control.
A space where the creativity of the interior designer can give rise to unique solutions. The focus on the customer’s wishes allows us to create objects in line with their idea of style. Colours, materials and finishes designed to integrate with the interior design and enhance its uniqueness.
20venti is distinctive for the functionality highlighted by the new customisable buttons and for the technical capabilities guaranteed by the KNX standard. The choice of materials is vast, ranging from Fenix NTM® to metal and plastic.
The elegant and essential line that makes compactness a distinguishing feature. Pushbuttons, thermostats and outlets that can be combined with each other in a wide choice of colours and finishes.
Essential shapes that suggest an idea of reliability and strictness. A range of pushbuttons, displays, thermostats that blend harmoniously into any environment thanks to the many combinations possible.
Ekinex’s guest company for this edition of Light+Building will be the American company Control4 (SnapOne Group). Within the space dedicated to it, the products and solutions for the audio-video sector of the well-known American brand will be on display. In this context, Konnect4 will also be officially presented: a connection tool, created by Ekinex, that makes it possible to programme KNX technology products through the Composer Pro software, normally used for Control4 system programming.
The entire exhibition area was designed around a welcoming and glamorous concept that introduces the Ekinex world and its inspirations. A world where technology and design come together definitively to create scenarios always different and on a human scale.


shelf: civic-law

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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Buffalo Man for Being a Felon-in-Possession of a Firearm
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Kaylen Edwards, 23, of Buffalo, NY, with being a felon-in-possession of a firearm. The charge carries carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan E. Leydecker, who is handling the case, stated that according to the indictment and a previously filed complaint, on November 7, 2020, Cheektowaga Police Officers responded to Pinehurst Avenue, where a limousine bus party was being let out, following a report of disorderly persons. According to the complaint, earlier that day, the defendant was identified on social media flashing a black and silver handgun and wearing a distinct black and red jacket inside the limousine bus. A member of law enforcement sent a photo of the social media post to responding officers.
While on Pinehurst Avenue, officers observed Edwards getting into the front passenger seat of a vehicle with Georgia license plates and leave the area. The officers then observed the vehicle in violation of multiple vehicle and traffic infractions and conducted a traffic stop. The officers observed a marijuana cigar end in the center console area and immediately detected the odor of burnt marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Officers identified Edwards as the passenger. The defendant was detained. During a pat frisk, an officer felt and observed a handgun in Edwards’ side waist band. The handgun was loaded with a magazine containing seven .45 caliber rounds and one .45 caliber round in the chamber. In November 2017, the defendant was convicted of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in New York State Court, and as a result of that conviction, he is prohibited from legally possessing a firearm.
The indictment is the result of an investigation by the Cheektowaga Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Sliwinski, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge John B. Devito, New York Field Division.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.


shelf: science-engineering

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What Does Approximate Location Mean on iPhone?
iOS 14 gives users the power to decide whether an app can access precise or approximate location data. This can be done via Settings -> Privacy -> Location Services -> Precise Location.
Apps such as MapMik allow users to share an approximate location without disclosing their exact address, making it ideal for those who feel uncomfortable divulging their exact location.
Approximate location is based on nearby Wi-Fi hotspots and cell towers
iOS 14 allows users to opt for an approximate location rather than their actual device’s. Doing so, the system will calculate the closest Wi-Fi hotspots and cell towers it can access in order to determine a reliable estimate of location.
This form of location estimation is suitable for indoor environments, especially where WiFi network coverage is scarce. Unfortunately, it cannot accurately pinpoint exact location in outdoor locations with weak GPS signals or high hills and buildings with steep terrain.
An app can precisely pinpoint your location by scanning for Wi-Fi access points and cell towers near you, rather than simply using GPS alone. It has multiple radios in its device which scan around for these sources of data and use them to calculate position more precisely than a simple GPS signal ever could; additionally, this data is combined with all other sensor and network data it gathers.
Many mobile applications already incorporate location tracking as part of their functionality – some even provide a location meter or widget within the app. This feature estimates the closest known Wi-Fi access point your device can locate and is commonly available for both Android and iOS devices.
However, this approach isn’t perfect as the accuracy of the estimate depends on your environment. In places where it’s difficult to get a reliable GPS fix due to lack of satellite visibility or clear skies, this estimate may be inaccurate.
Another factor that may influence the accuracy of this estimate is your distance from a Wi-Fi access point or cell tower you are trying to locate. Generally, areas with more people connected via WiFi or cell service provide more precise locations than more isolated spots can.
Similar issues arise with cell towers: if there are too many in your vicinity, it can be difficult for GPS signals to be received accurately. That is why Apple is working on creating a crowdsourced database of tower locations so your iPhone has better chances of receiving an accurate location than using only GPS alone.
Additionally, some apps employ various methods of location tracking. This is often referred to as side-channel location tracking, since these use non-GPS source data such as network IP addresses or WiFi networks for reference.
Approximate location is based on your current location
Approximate location is the name for Apple’s technology to estimate your current location. It does this by using information gleaned from WiFi networks and nearby cell towers, such as your public IP address, map of nearby Wi-Fi hotspots, and even GPS signal strength – to give you an indication of where you are currently located.
Estimating distances can be useful for many things, like geocoding photos, finding your way back to where you left off in a song, and determining the location of an object in a game. It also makes it simpler for apps to send directions.
On your iPhone, the most accurate way to estimate your location is using its built-in GPS receiver. This method has remarkable precision (a few metres or so in ideal conditions), but it may take several minutes before your phone gets an accurate fix.
Alternatively, your iOS device can use hybrid positioning to estimate your location. This combines data from GPS, Wi-Fi and cell towers in order to provide the most precise reading possible. It works anywhere a device is able to connect to either a cell tower or Wi-Fi access point – including indoors and on rooftops.
The iPhone’s ability to approximate your location is one of the more impressive features Apple has built into iOS and Maps app. This handy little feature makes life much simpler by giving you quick answers without needing your phone out, plus it gives a sense of distance from friends when out and about. What’s even cooler? You have control over how much detail is displayed by the app!
Approximate location is based on your current position
Approximate location uses a combination of GPS, Cellular and Wi-Fi data to estimate your current position. This means that your iPhone can tell you where you are with various sources including indoors or in bad weather conditions.
This is an effective way to get an accurate location without spending money on a paid-for map or GPS navigation system, and it’s also suitable for apps that don’t require the highest accuracy. For instance, Maps app users can utilize this feature to display an approximate location to friends if you don’t intend on providing them with an exact address.
You can disable precise location access for any app by turning off the Precise Location permission in Settings > Privacy. To do this, open Settings and choose your desired app; then toggle off Precise Location until it turns gray and stops showing your precise location. Doing this keeps your personal data safe by only sharing an approximate location with friends, while also protecting your privacy while out and about.


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🚀 Boost Your Website Performance with Apache Server Include File 🚀
Welcome to our guide on Apache Server Include File (SIF), the powerful tool that can help you streamline your website and improve your server’s performance. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about SIF, including its benefits and drawbacks, how to implement it on your website, and some frequently asked questions.
🧐 What is Apache Server Include File?
Apache Server Include File, also known as SIF, is a feature of the Apache HTTP Server that allows you to include external files in your server configuration. With SIF, you can organize your server configuration into reusable and modular sections, making it easier to manage and maintain your server.
SIF was first introduced in Apache 2.0 and has since become a popular feature among web developers and server administrators. By using SIF, you can significantly reduce the complexity of your server configuration, making it easier to manage and troubleshoot.
How Does Apache Server Include File Work?
In Apache HTTP Server, the configuration files are read sequentially by the server during startup. SIF allows you to include external files in your server configuration, which can contain additional directives that will be included in the server configuration at runtime. This means that you can split your server configuration into multiple files and include them where needed.
For example, let’s say you have a website with multiple virtual hosts. With SIF, you can create a separate file for each virtual host and include them in the main configuration file. This makes it easier to manage and update your server settings, as you can make changes to individual files without having to modify the main configuration file.
How to Implement Apache Server Include File?
Implementing Apache Server Include File is a relatively straightforward process. First, you need to ensure that SIF is enabled in your Apache configuration. To do this, you can use the “Include” directive in your main configuration file.
The “Include” directive allows you to specify the path to the external file that you want to include in your server configuration. For example, if you have a file called “virtualhost.conf” in the “/etc/apache2/sites-available/” directory, you can include it in your main configuration file by adding the following line:
Include | /etc/apache2/sites-available/virtualhost.conf |
This will include the “virtualhost.conf” file in your server configuration, allowing you to define your virtual host settings separately.
🔍 Advantages and Disadvantages of Apache Server Include File
Advantages of Apache Server Include File
There are several advantages of using Apache Server Include File, including:
1. Modular Server Configuration
SIF allows you to split your server configuration into modular files, making it easier to manage and troubleshoot. You can define separate files for each virtual host, directory, or module, and include them where needed.
With SIF, you can define reusable configuration snippets that you can include in multiple files. This saves you time and effort, as you don’t have to redefine the same settings in multiple places.
SIF allows you to easily enable or disable specific settings by commenting out the corresponding “Include” directive. This makes it easier to test and troubleshoot your server configuration without making permanent changes.
Disadvantages of Apache Server Include File
While SIF offers many benefits, there are also some potential drawbacks to consider:
SIF can add complexity to your server configuration, especially if you have many included files. This can make it harder to understand and troubleshoot your server settings.
Including external files in your server configuration can introduce security risks, such as file inclusion vulnerabilities. You should ensure that your included files are secure and properly validated to prevent any potential attacks.
🤔 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Apache HTTP Server?
Apache HTTP Server is a free and open-source web server software that powers around 40% of all websites on the internet. It is known for its reliability, scalability, and flexibility, making it a popular choice for both small and large websites.
2. What version of Apache HTTP Server supports Apache Server Include File?
SIF was first introduced in Apache 2.0 and is still supported in the latest version, Apache 2.4.
Congratulations, you made it to the end of our guide on Apache Server Include File! We hope you found this article informative and useful in understanding how SIF can help you streamline your server configuration and improve your website performance. If you have any further questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Don’t forget to implement SIF on your server and experience the benefits it offers. Happy optimizing! 🚀
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Thank you for reading our article on Apache Server Include File. We hope you found it informative and useful. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to us.


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Affordable vitrectomy recovery rentals in Hernando Beach, Florida
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What is Vitrectomy Surgery entail?
Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure to extract the vitreous gel from the eye, commonly performed to treat retinal problems such as retinal detachment, diabetes-related eye issues, or macular holes. After surgery, patients usually need to stay in a face-down posture to ensure proper healing.
For more detailed information about vitrectomy surgery, visit the AAO website.
At Face Down Medical, we are here to help you every step of the way, providing the equipment you need for a effective recovery.


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title: Aboutus

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The World Top Investor competition is a live money, capital markets trading competition, lasting for a full year.
Welcome to the 8th Edition of the World Top Investor Competition. With WTI investors can now compete with money managers and demonstrate creative strategies that will bring them fame and recognition in the world of finance. Since the inception of World Top Investor, we have met a tremendous amount of skilled traders and investors, and we are now excited about continuing our mission of making it easy for investors to showcase their skills to become professional managers. The World Top Investor is the only way to find high-performing traders and investors from around the globe.
At World Top Investor we realize that anonymous traders rarely have the opportunity to stand out in the competitive arena of finance. Therefore, World Top Investor offers the ideal solution for serious investors who want to make a name for themselves as highly successful and ‘champion’ investors of domestic and international leagues. The day-to-day management of your WTI account will be monitored by all following the competition. Your profile should explain the techniques you are using. Keep individuals following the WTI informed on the progress of your investments through regular portfolio reviews and comments/updates. Valuations are automatically calculated for easy use.
It's up to you to prove your winning investment strategies. From just $2,000, it's all it takes to prove yourself worthy. World Top Investor allows the opportunity for you to apply strategies to compete with institutional investors. You can expect nothing from the markets, but only from your expertise in your system. Be among the best traders and investors participating at World Top Investor.
Registering is simple. All you have to do is open an account with any one of the broker sponsors in the World TopInvestor competition.
Compete with the traders and investors from all over the World, to gain the ultimate recognition as World TopInvestor.
Contact your local broker


shelf: education

title: Mamata writes to pm for expediting who nod to covaxin

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Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention for early approval of Covaxin by the World Health Organisation, without which people who have taken the Bharat Biotech jab may face problems travelling abroad.
The CM, in her letter, stated that her government has been “receiving both Covishield and Covaxin” from the very beginning.
Even the private sector in the state has procured and administered both the vaccines, she said.
“A large number of students from all over the country travel abroad every year for higher studies and many of them have got themselves vaccinated with Covaxin. They came to learn later on that their vaccination certificate is not valid abroad. These students are now in a fix regarding their next course of action and their career is at stake,” Banerjee wrote to Modi on Thursday.
Many countries are allowing entry to only those people who have taken WHO-approved vaccines, she noted.
“It is learnt that Covaxin is still not approved by WHO and it is not possible to travel abroad as many countries are allowing only those people who are fully vaccinated with WHO-approved vaccines. Hence, I request for your kind intervention so that an early approval is received for Covaxin from WHO so that students do not face any problem. This will also benefit people travelling abroad for job, education, business and any other purposes as well,” she added.
Banerjee had, on Wednesday, asked Chief Secretary H.K. Dwidevi to write to the Union Health Secretary and Cabinet Secretary on this matter.
She had also urged the Centre to take steps to ensure that people inoculated with Covaxin do not face any restrictions during their overseas travel.


shelf: home-craft

title: Built in bra camisole pack of 3

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Camisole With Built-In Bra | Full Coverage | Wire-Free | Removable Cups | Adjustable Straps | Soft Cotton Fabric | Sleek Fitted Design | Pack Of 3
Estimated Delivery:Jun 27 - Jul 01
Free Shipping & Returns (Prepaid Orders): On all orders over Rs. 1000
Ditch the hassle of layering! The Adira Camisole with Built-In Bra gives you the comfort of a camisole with the support of a bra—all in one sleek design. Whether you’re lounging, layering, or stepping out, this cami top with a built-in bra keeps you comfortable, and confident all day.
No more struggling with multiple layers! This cami with a shelf bra comes with a double-layered design that provides gentle lift and support, keeping you comfortable without the hassle of wires. The sturdy built-in bra ensures a snug yet breathable fit, so you stay supported without feeling restricted.
Want a little extra shape or prefer a more relaxed feel? The removable cups let you choose the level of support you need. With wide, user-friendly openings, adjusting your cami is super easy—just pop the cups in or out whenever you like!
Crafted from 95% cotton and 5% elastane blend, this camisole top with a built-in bra feels incredibly soft against your skin while giving you just the right amount of stretch. It moves with you, ensuring all-day flexibility and breathability. Whether you're lounging at home or heading out, this fabric keeps you cool and comfy.
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This cami top with a built-in bra provides full coverage to prevent any side or front spillage. Whether you're wearing it solo or under an outfit, you can move with confidence knowing you're fully supported.
With its sleek fitted design, this camisole with an inbuilt bra is perfect for layering or wearing on its own. Pair it with jeans for a casual day out, wear it under a jacket for work, or simply lounge in it at home—it’s that versatile!


title: I was struck by beauty of architecture

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In a captivating conversation with Ankush Bharti, the esteemed Chief Editor of The Holistic Pine, the renowned architect Diana Kellogg unveiled her profound admiration for the architectural beauty of Jaisalmer. Her words echoed the sentiments of countless visitors who have been entranced by the city's exquisite charm and timeless elegance. "I was struck by the beauty of the architecture in Jaisalmer," Diana Kellogg said.
Jaisalmer, a jewel nestled in the heart of Rajasthan, boasts a rich heritage and a tapestry of architectural wonders. It is a city where history comes alive through its stunning edifices, leaving visitors spellbound by their intricate craftsmanship and ethereal beauty. Diana Kellogg, with her keen eye for design, was captivated by the architectural splendors that grace the Golden City.
Jaisalmer's allure lies in its remarkable sandstone architecture, which gives the city its resplendent golden glow. As the sun bathes the facades in its warm embrace, the buildings seem to radiate an otherworldly luminosity, casting a magical spell over all who behold them. Diana Kellogg, a connoisseur of architectural excellence, was struck by the harmonious blend of creativity and craftsmanship that permeates every corner of Jaisalmer.
One of the most prominent landmarks in Jaisalmer is the magnificent Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This sprawling hilltop citadel, fortified by 99 bastions, stands as a testament to the city's rich history and serves as a captivating reminder of its medieval glory. Behind its mighty walls lie treasures waiting to be discovered - the opulent Maharaja's Palace and the exquisitely carved Jain temples, each a masterpiece of architectural finesse.
Beyond the fort, Jaisalmer reveals a treasure trove of architectural gems. Havelis, the grand mansions of wealthy merchants, adorn the cityscape with their intricate facades and ornate balconies. These architectural marvels showcase the opulence and artistic prowess of a bygone era. The Patwon Ki Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli, and Salim Singh Ki Haveli stand as living testimonials to the city's architectural grandeur, leaving visitors in awe of their intricate designs and lavish interiors.
Diana Kellogg, renowned for her innovative and sustainable designs, found inspiration in Jaisalmer's architectural heritage. The city's rich history and unique aesthetic became a wellspring of creativity for her, guiding her in crafting sustainable structures that seamlessly blend with their surroundings. Her passion for preserving the essence of Jaisalmer's architecture while infusing it with modern sensibilities shines through in her acclaimed projects, such as the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl's School.
To delve deeper into Diana Kellogg's architectural journey and her profound connection with the beauty of Jaisalmer, The Holistic Pine invites you to an exclusive interview in their upcoming June issue. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind her design philosophy, explore her upcoming projects, and gain insights into her extraordinary life as a visionary architect.


title: New acas guidance on whistleblowing at work

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Speaking up is an important topic for all healthcare employers. Promoting ways in which staff feel empowered to raise concerns about matters of concern and ensure that they are supported when they do so is crucial to fostering a positive workplace culture, staff retention and for regulatory compliance.
ACAS have recently published new guidance for employers and employees on speaking up at work. 'Whistleblowing in the workplace' which is an easy to understand and digestible read and covers:
- who can claim whistleblowing protection, and the circumstances in which it applies;
- legal protections from detriment and unfair dismissal;
- what disclosures are protected as whistleblowing;
- how employees can make a whistleblowing disclosure and how employers should respond; and
- whistleblowing policies, including best practice on what a policy should cover.
The guidance also covers useful practical examples and is keen to point out that whistleblowing concerns are matters that are in the public interest rather than personal concerns and therefore it is usually not good practice to Speak Up through a grievance to the employer. However, the Guidance does make the point that grievances can also amount to whistleblowing if the grievance contains an appropriate disclosure of information and so should be dealt with as such.
The guidance also recommends that employers ensure concerns are taken seriously and whistleblowers are given appropriate protections and not subject to any detriment. This is also echoed in the recent messages coming from the National Guardian’s Office and is a point of feature in the new national Freedom to Speak Up policy for the NHS which NHSE has issued and which all NHS organisations in England must implement by 31 January 2024.
Whilst healthcare employers will already have Speak Up policies in place and therefore nothing in the guidance should come as a surprise, it provides a useful refresh on the importance of effectively dealing with Speak Up concerns in the workplace and the steps that should be taken when such concerns are raised. It’s important for NHS employers to remember that the Sir Robert Francis Report into Speak Up strongly encouraged a non-legalistic approach to how NHS organisations deal with staff speaking up in the workplace. This includes ensuring that the person raising concerns is able to raise concerns, that their concerns are acknowledged and that they are thanked for raising the concerns; appropriate investigation of the concerns and finally that staff receive feedback whilst respecting confidentiality to other individuals.
Whether a raised concerns meets the legal criterion set out in the Public Interest Disclosure Act is something which an Employment Tribunal will determine should a claim be brought. It’s important not to lose sight of the spirit of the Speak Up regime when dealing with concerns raised at the initial point of contact and to follow your policies.
Grievance Procedures can be adversarial and more cumbersome and do not always offer a quick win for employees. Time should be taken when concerns are raised and received through other policies and procedures (Grievance or Dignity at Work Policies) to ensure that the policies and what they offer are discussed with staff, and where possible agree the appropriate policy or way forward to look at the concerns raised. In particular, the ACAS Guidance highlights a pitfall frequently associated with raising concerns under a Grievance Procedure which is that Raising Concerns or Speak Up procedures enable individuals to raise concerns confidentially or anonymously, whereas it can be difficult to do so under Grievance or Dignity at Work procedures.
When reviewing your own Speak Up policies in readiness for the NHSE January 2024 implementation date for the new Freedom to Speak Up policy for the NHS we’d suggest you also ensure that the Acas guidance is also embedded into your policies. As with other ACAS Guidance, Employment Tribunals may take the guidance into account when determining best practise when determining whistleblowing claims brought.
A copy of the guidance can be found here - HERE
If you’d like to discuss further, then please do get in touch.


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First X-Ray Detection Of A Colliding-Wind Binary Beyond Milky Way
- February 19, 2007
- NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
- Imagine two stars with winds so intense that they eject an Earth's worth of material roughly once every month. Next, imagine those two winds colliding head-on. Such titanic collisions produce multimillion-degree gas, which radiates brilliantly in X-rays. Astronomers have conclusively identified the X-rays from about two-dozen of these systems in our Milky Way. But they have never seen one outside our galaxy -- until now.
Imagine two stars with winds so intense that they eject an Earth’s worth of material roughly once every month. Next, imagine those two winds colliding head-on. Such titanic collisions produce multimillion-degree gas, which radiates brilliantly in X-rays. Astronomers have conclusively identified the X-rays from about two-dozen of these systems in our Milky Way. But they have never seen one outside our galaxy — until now.
Thanks to the European Space Agency’s XMM-Newton X-ray observatory, with help from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, an international team led by Dr. Yaël Nazé of the Université de Liège in Belgium has found such a system in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy located about 170,000 light-years from Earth.
The binary star system, known as HD 5980, contains two stars “weighing” about 50 and 30 times the mass of our Sun. Each star radiates more than a million times as much light as the Sun. The sheer photon pressure of this incredible outpouring of light blows off gas from each star in a "wind” that is 5 times faster than the solar wind. Each star’s rate of mass loss is about 10 billion times greater than the solar wind.
HD 5980’s two stars are separated by only about 56 million miles (90 million kilometers), roughly half Earth’s average distance from the Sun. With such close proximity, the winds smash into each other with tremendous force, heating the gas and generating enormous numbers of X-rays. The system emits about 10 times more energy in X-rays alone than the Sun radiates over the entire spectrum.
Using data from Chandra, the same team first reported HD 5980’s highly energetic X-ray emission in 2002. But its origin was uncertain. Data taken from 2000 to 2005 with XMM-Newton shows that it is indeed produced by a wind collision. The stars orbit each other every 20 days in a plane that is edge-on to Earth’s line of sight, so the stars periodically eclipse each other. The wind collision is thus seen from different angles and through different amounts of material. XMM-Newton saw the X-ray emission rise and fall in a repeating, predictable pattern.
"Similar X-ray variability from massive binaries inside the Milky Way has been detected, but this is the first indisputable evidence for the phenomenon outside our galaxy," says Nazé. "This discovery highlights the great capabilities of modern X-ray observatories."
XMM-Newton has the largest mirrors of any X-ray observatory ever flown, which enabled astronomers to monitor this distant system. HD 5980 itself is embedded inside hot interstellar material that creates a diffuse X-ray glow that makes the object difficult to study. Chandra data enabled the scientists to pinpoint HD 5980 and resolve the system from the diffuse emission.
HD 5980 is one of the Small Magellanic Cloud’s brightest stars. Situated on the periphery of the star cluster NGC 346, the two stars are nearing the end of their lives and will eventually explode as supernovae.
"Colliding winds provide an important handle on how massive stars shed material," says team member Dr. Michael F. Corcoran, a scientist with the Universities Space Research Association at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. "Being able to study them in external galaxies means we can study the effects of different compositions and environments on how these massive stars evolve. From the XMM-Newton data, we can study the delicate balance between the two winds, and determine the changing strength of the winds."
The team’s paper has been accepted for publication in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. Coauthors include Dr. Gloria Koenigsberger of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and Dr. Anthony J. Moffat of the Université de Montréal in Canada. For more information, visit the ESA press release website.
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What is Storage Spaces Direct (S2D)?
Every hard disk runs out of space at some point. Put simply, Storage Spaces Direct is a method of grouping together multiple hard disks into a logical volume that resembles a single disk to the user. With S2D, users no longer have to worry about the physical location of their data, since the S2D file system is automatically managed by the servers. This means that the components used in the system must be highly resilient.
Storage Spaces Direct allows you to combine the data storage devices of different Windows servers into a single storage cluster and subdivide them into virtual disks that are shared with users. The software takes control of the drives, which has certain implications for the hardware you choose for S2D.
Prerequisites for Storage Spaces Direct (S2D)
Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) is a software-defined storage solution in Windows Server 2016, meaning that it doesn’t run on every Windows PC. The technology is based on Storage Spaces, which Microsoft introduced in Windows Server 2012. At the time, Storage Spaces still included Scale-Out File Server (SOFS), a file server with horizontal scalability.
To use Storage Spaces Direct (S2D), you need multiple hard drives on a single server or multiple servers, each with one or more hard drives. The servers can be connected over Ethernet, meaning no special cables are required. Traditional hard drives (HDD), SSD or NVMe memory cards can be used as drives.
Storage Spaces Direct is abbreviated S2D. This is mainly because the abbreviation SSD is already taken. SSD stands for Solid State Drive, a well-known type of semiconductor memory. To the user, SSDs look like any other disk, but unlike conventional hard drives, they do not have mechanical components.
Choosing the right hardware components for Storage Spaces Direct (S2D)
All devices must be Windows Server 2016 Certified by Microsoft for use with Storage Spaces Direct. This ensures the hardware you use will interact seamlessly. Microsoft provides a list of preconfigured servers suitable for Windows Server 2016 – so called hyperconverged systems.
You can also choose your own combination of suitable components for your specific use case. If you choose to do so, use components certified by Microsoft for compliance with the Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) standard.
Intel Nehalem or comparable AMD EPYC processors meet the minimum requirements for server compatibility. A Storage Spaces Direct node requires 4 GB of RAM per TB per cache drive, in addition to the Memory for a single Windows Server with the same requirements.
Hard drives and SSDs can be attached via SAS or SATA. USB drives are not supported. Similarly, RAID controllers cannot be used since the hardware is controlled exclusively via the Storage Spaces Direct software layer. The drives must be physically connected to the server. Network Attached Storage (NAS) cannot be integrated.
If you want to store data that is accessed or changed frequently, you should install SSDs in the servers. In this case, you have to use Enterprise SSDs that support power loss protection, meaning they will not generate errors in the file system if the power supply fails. When using SSDs or NVMe drives, all drives installed in a node must be of the same type.
Network infrastructure for Storage Spaces Direct (S2D)
The individual nodes within a cluster require a 10 Gbps or faster network connection to communicate with each other. Network cards must support RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) with the RoCE or iWARP protocols. The usual requirements for Windows server-based networks apply when it comes to connecting workstations to the network.
What does Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) consist of?
Storage Spaces Direct consists of at least two nodes. It uses Microsoft-approved standard server hardware that runs Windows Server 2016. At least two drives are installed on each of these nodes. To protect against hardware failures, the Failover Clustering feature must be installed in Windows Server 2016.
When is Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) used?
Storage Spaces Direct is ideal when you want to expand network storage capacity in the most flexible way possible and ensure that data is highly secure in the event of hardware failures. S2D allows you to make data available at different company locations at the same time, assuming you have a fast network connection between these locations.
You can also use Storage Spaces Direct to make hyper-V machines in your network more scalable. With S2D, multiple virtual machines can access the same data.
How does Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) work?
Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) is a software-defined storage solution in which a software application manages the storage hardware. This allows you to pool storage capacity and combine the technical advantages of the individual drives, even if they are in different locations and connected to different servers. S2D groups together servers and storage media into a single Storage Space Direct cluster.
If you use different storage technologies, the software automatically decides which data is stored on which hardware. Files used frequently are stored on fast NVMe storage media, files that are regularly edited are stored on SSDs, and backup files or rarely used files are stored on conventional hard drives. Ideally, SSD or NVMe storage devices should also be used as cache drives. To users in the network, the whole cluster looks like a network share. That means you don’t have to worry about which data is on which hardware.
The IONOS Enterprise Cloud makes software-defined storage technology accessible to small and medium-sized companies that do not operate their own servers. This business cloud gives you the flexibility to scale your required resources at any time using the patented Data Center Designer.
You can manage servers using the “Server Manager” console in the Windows Server 2016 operating system or from Command Prompt. When you install the Storage Spaces Direct cluster, all hard disks of the different servers are aggregated into a single storage pool. It’s important to ensure that the cluster includes only those drives that store user data. The operating system drives of the servers remain independent.
Usable hard disks and solid-state drives are automatically detected and added. In this way, you can add more hard drives and servers to the cluster later and scale storage capacity as needed. In addition to the system hard disk, up to four data drives and two cache drives can be installed in each node.
Virtual disks called cluster shared volumes (CSV) can then be created in the new cluster. These CSVs are then formatted using one of two files systems. Microsoft recommends CSV-ReFS (Resilient File System), which is more suitable for Storage Spaces Direct technology than CSV-NTFS, that is based on the default NTFS file system for hard disks. The CSVs can span multiple physical disks, which is of no concern to the user because everything is managed by the system.
Each individual Storage Spaces Direct node can have a total storage capacity of up to 100 TB. A storage pool consisting of multiple servers can only have a maximum capacity of 1 PB (one petabyte = 1,024 TB), although Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) allows up to 16 servers.
The individual network nodes communicate using the SMB3 protocol, an enhanced version of the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol that includes SMB Direct and SMB Multichannel.
It’s also possible to combine multiple hard disks into one disk on a Windows PC. You can use dynamic disks for this purpose. In Windows 10 Disk Management, existing hard drives can be converted into dynamic disks. They can then be combined into one logical drive. Automatic mirroring of data is also possible. However, this cannot be undone without reformatting the drive.
How do you ensure fault tolerance with Storage Spaces Direct (S2D)?
Thanks to the Failover Clustering feature in Windows Server 2016, Storage Spaces Direct has built-in methods of protecting stored data from hardware failures. If a hard disk or an entire node fails, no data is lost and the system as a whole remains operational. In most cases, users are unaware of the hardware failure.
If only two nodes are combined into a cluster, two-way mirroring is used. This synchronises the data of both nodes so one node or one disk could fail completely. Three-way mirroring is recommended for three nodes or more. Then, one of three nodes can fail completely and multiple drives can stop working on another node. If 50% of drives are affected at the same time, data consistency cannot be ensured. Failure of an operating system hard drive is equivalent to a server failure.
Advantages of Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) at a glance
- Good scalability, more servers can be easily added.
- High availability through mirroring of data; hardware failures do not result in data loss.
- Unlike similar solutions from other vendors, S2D allows you to use industry-standard server hardware as long as it is approved by Microsoft.
- The system is optimised for SQL servers and virtualization with Hyper-V.


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What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage
This gentle therapeutic technique stimulates the lymphatic system, helping eliminate toxins, reduce puffiness, and enhance natural beauty. Picture a soothing treatment that promotes relaxation and encourages your body to detoxify effectively. Manual lymphatic drainage is ideal for anyone looking to improve their skin’s appearance and overall well-being. It’s like giving your skin a refreshing drink of water, revitalizing it, and making it shine!
Whether preparing for a special occasion or simply indulging in some self-care, this treatment is a game-changer. It helps reduce swelling, alleviates stress, and can even assist with post-surgery recovery. Plus, it feels absolutely divine!
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After a few days following surgery and once the stitches have been removed, our patent-pending non-medical Postoperative Wellness Treatment can aid in speeding up the healing process, alleviating pain, minimizing bruising, and reducing swelling. We recommend using the TITOK Natural® Calming at-home skincare regimen to soothe and nourish the skin during recovery. It is suggested that six to ten treatments be undertaken to re-establish the body’s healing cycle, along with two additional treatments to maintain long-lasting, beautiful results.
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Hallmarked 1873. With makers mark for Harrison Brothers & Hawson. This fine pair of fish servers are contained in the original fitted case. length of slice 32.5cm
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Our experience ensures that we only select the best pieces in their category. We offer our customers a reliable service with the assurance that all our stock is thoroughly vetted as genuine antique and sold at the best possible price point. All items are sold without restoration or a minimum if required and will be in a condition commiserate with age.
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Frank Craig Antiques, with 50 years of experience was established in 1972. Specialising in antiques, antique art, collectors and antique decorative items. We offer our customers a personal and reliable service with the assurance that all our stock is thoroughly vetted and sold at the best possible price.
In 1972 I started trading in antiques from an old potato store in Market Street Torquay, rent £5 per week.
The growth of the business was lightning fast, there was a huge demand for antiques, a conveyor belt of shipping containers going to the USA and Australia.
Within four years I had moved to a proper shop in Kingskerswell it was a massive upgrade of our stock, and activities later we took two units in Grays market Mayfair.
These were exciting times, it was at this point we decided to move in another direction. “Poachers and gamekeepers come to mind”
In 1983 I and my wife Caroline bought the freehold of a defunct auction house and brought it back to life. She was the driving force behind the administrative team and a very accomplished auctioneer, one of the few ladies at that time.
After trading as West of England Auctions for a very happy 17 years before retiring when we sold the building in 2000, And the firm that moved to another owner.
After 18 years giving time to our other business interests, we returned to the antique world trading on the Internet, which is the present and the future.
Who would’ve thought 50 years ago standing in the old potato shed that we would be shipping to China and beyond, Tasmania being our furthest destination to date.
The only advice that I would offer to potential buyers, is buy the best that you can afford, don’t be influenced by the cheapest, more importantly avoid chips cracks or imperfections, it would be something that they would regret long-term.


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Creating a Safe Online Learning Space: A Guide for Parents
In the fast-paced world of education, we want to help parents make sure their children have a good and safe time learning online.
Continue readingIn the fast-paced world of education, we want to help parents make sure their children have a good and safe time learning online.
Continue readingEmbarking on a career as a supply SEN (Special Educational Needs) Teacher involves supporting students with diverse disabilities and learning needs, like autism, learning difficulties, or emotional disorders.
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Continue readingThis blog will explore strategies that teaching assistants (TAs) can implement within the classroom to support SEN students effectively.
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Continue readingThis seems to be the first question Overseas Teachers ask after they have sorted out the logistics of moving to London. We have asked two of our Overseas Teachers about choosing London and then choosing where to live within London.


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The Walker – Custom Design Two story Floor Plan
The Walker is a flexible, family-friendly two-floor plan designed for modern living with room to grow. With its open main floor and well-separated private spaces, this home makes everyday life feel more organized and enjoyable. The heart of the home is a spacious great room and kitchen that flow together for easy entertaining and connection. Upstairs, you’ll find extra bedrooms, a loft, and bonus space perfect for play, work, or relaxing. Whether you need a first-floor master suite or a layout built around busy routines, The Walker is ready to adapt to your lifestyle.
For those who love the outdoors as much as indoors, The Walker two-story custom home is the perfect choice! Adorned with a large covered front porch that is all ready for your rocking chairs, plants, and outdoor decor, The Walker knows how to give a warm welcome to all of your guests and passersby.
Upon entering, you will find yourself in the spacious great room with 9’ ceilings. The kitchen features abundant cabinet and counter space, including a convenient slanted island. A large dining area is nestled next to the kitchen with enough space for the dining table of your dreams to entertain all of your dinner guests. A few steps further you will find the grand living room with fabulous views of the backyard and a huge back porch that can easily accommodate all of your grilling needs.
The 9’ ceilings continue into the first floor master suite, where the star of the show is arguably the extraordinary walk in closet. To the left of the great room sits a nice, big laundry room, complete with a folding table, a guest bathroom, and a “messy kitchen” for your messier projects. The end of the hallway features a spacious drop station with a bench and additional storage space for all the bookbags, purses, and muddy shoes. You won’t be in want of space if you need an area to get some projects done, store your toys and tools, or just park your cars with the magnificent three-car garage.
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Iranian visual artist Shirin Neshat on how exile is a driving force in her work
About the Episode
Iranian artist Shirin Neshat is known for her images of women that pose probing questions about the female body within Islam and Iranian culture. This hour, she reflects on her life and work in exile.
About Shirin Neshat
Shirin Neshat is perhaps the most famous living Iranian artist in the world. She has lived in the United States, in exile from her native Iran, for most of her adult life. Neshat was born in Qazvin, Iran, a small city two hours from Tehran in 1957. In 1974, she was sent to the U.S. to complete her education. The Islamic Revolution in 1979 prevented her from returning to her country of origin for over a decade. This experience, living in exile and being caught between two cultures, is the driving force of Neshat's creative work. Her photographs, videos, and feature films offer a glimpse into the social, religious and political realities that shape her identity—and those of millions of Iranian and Muslim women.
Neshat's provocative and controversial work has been exhibited throughout the world and at many major international art exhibitions, including the XLVIII Venice Biennale, where she won the top prize in 1999. Her ﬁrst feature ﬁlm, Women Without Men, tells the stories of four women struggling to escape oppression in Tehran. It won her the Silver Lion for best director at the 2010 Venice Film Festival.
This episode was produced by Harsha Nahata with help from Katie Monteleone. It was edited by Sanaz Meshkinpour, Manoush Zomorodi and Rachel Faulkner White. Our TED Radio Hour production staff also includes James Delahoussaye, Andrea Gutierrez, Matthew Cloutier, Fiona Geiran, Julia Carney, and Beth Donovan. Our intern is Susannah Broun.
Zazil Davis-Vasquez helped with research. Audio and video were recorded by Tsering Bista, Annabel Edwards and Nickolai Hammar. Video was edited by Christina Shaman.
This episode was engineered by Maggie Luthar and Neil Tevault.


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Oil, Coal, and Gas Regulations
Oil, gas, and coal are three of the most widely used energy sources in America. Unfortunately, all three take a terrible toll on human populations and the environment, both during the extraction process and use. Government agencies including the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitor and regulate these economic sectors, and numerous laws have been passed to address the negative externalities created by these industries.
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OPA 90 -- virtually everyone affected, except the environmentalists, think it is as the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show.' Congress crafted it in an emotional bonfire, which was ignited by the massive spill at Valdez.
If the Coast Guard implements a regulation requiring the certificates, but if there are no insurers willing to back them, then there is the possibility that all tankers would be banned from US waters.
Elimination of sections 327 and 328 [of the Safe Water Drinking Act] would not make production of oil and natural gas in the United States any safer, but could substantially increase domestic oil and natural gas production costs, thereby decreasing domestic supply.
Testimony submitted to this hearing by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) proposes a series of changes to federal environmental law that taken together can only serve to cripple American oil and natural gas production without attendant environmental benefits....The Committee – and more broadly the Congress – should summarily reject NRDC’s proposals. They follow the tired path of alleging to the Congress the need to change laws and regulations that do not follow NRDC’s world view and where NRDC and its allied professional anti-development organizations have failed to change the regulatory program through the normal processes or by appealing to the court system. This collection of proposals will have one clear effect – less exploration and production of American oil and natural gas and more foreign dependency. This is hardly an energy policy that makes sense of America.


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"Our shuttles need to refuel before they burn for the moon..."
That one line, from the penultimate episode of the now complete second season of "For All Mankind," seemed to answer one of, if not the most frequently asked questions about the Apple TV+ alternate space history series. The 11 words offer an explanation, however brief, for a point that was debated and discussed across multiple online communities, even though it was tangential to the series' plot lines.
How was it possible for NASA's space shuttles to fly to the moon?
"For All Mankind," which follows what might have happened if the Soviet Union beat the United States to landing the first astronaut, or rather cosmonaut, on the moon in the 1960s, jumped into the early 1980s for its second season, which as real history records is when the space shuttle-era began.
The actual winged orbiters never flew to the moon, although the public sometimes thought that they did. In response, NASA explained why not on its website.
"The space shuttle is designed to travel in low-Earth orbit (within a few hundred miles of the Earth's surface). It does not carry enough propellant to leave Earth's orbit and travel to the moon," the space agency stated.
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And yet, multiple times in "For All Mankind," the series showed the shuttles flying to the moon.
As the series is set in a different timeline, one could write it off to being science fiction, were it not for the attention to detail that show creator Ronald D. Moore and his fellow producers and writers have paid to the actual history and to justifying the changes they have made. As a result, fans of "For All Mankind" took to Reddit and Facebook, to a wiki created specifically for the show and to YouTube to offer up their own explanations — some rather detailed, diving into the orbital mechanics of the problem.
A little fig leaf
"Okay, so we know it can't," Garrett Reisman, a former NASA astronaut who flew on the space shuttle, admitted in an interview with collectSPACE.com.
Reisman, who made a cameo appearance as the commander of the space shuttle Columbia on its way back from the moon, has served as a technical advisor for the series from its start.
"We all pointed out that the shuttle could never actually get to the moon. It had nowhere near enough delta-v," he said, referring to a change in velocity. "We even did calculations that showed if you filled up the payload bay with hydrazine and fed it to the [orbital maneuvering system] OMS engines, you still couldn't get to the moon and back without exceeding the payload mass of the orbiter."
"So we knew that," said Reisman.
But Reisman also knew that if they were going to overlook that, they had a good reason.
"The great thing about 'For All Mankind' is that they do try to get as much of the technical stuff as accurate as they can. But if there is something that feels really important to the story, the story is going to win," he said.
"When the story had to trump the physics, they always gave me the chance to at least put in a little 'fig leaf,' and if you listen really carefully, there's one line of dialogue in episode nine of season two where we do explain how the shuttle might have been able to get to the moon," Reisman said.
Facts versus finances
Moore could have avoided the whole question by not using the shuttle, or altering its design (as ultimately is done with the introduction of the second-generation Pathfinder orbiter), but he felt it was important to have the iconic vehicle included in the show's version of space exploration history.
"It's a touchstone for the audience in terms of the space program itself, especially in the 1980s," Moore told collectSPACE. "It would have felt odd to me, as a viewer, if there was no space shuttle because it was the forefront of the American space program for quite a while."
But there was also a practical reason to use the space shuttle.
"If we didn't use the shuttle and we had to create a whole new vehicle for travel, it was going to cost me a lot more," said Moore. "There would be no clips that I could use. There is an existing set that replicates the interior cockpit of the space shuttle. The spacesuits are available."
"So, in just a dollars and cents, producer part of me, it was like, if I give that up, I'm going to have to cut back on a lot of other things. Suddenly I won't have as much money to build a moon base. Suddenly I won't have as much money for a lot of other things. But if I can figure out a way to justify the use of the shuttle, it's going to help me a lot. It's not free, but it's a significant savings in terms of the production budget."
Moore found his justification in the shuttle's actual history.
"Thinking back to the evolution in the real history of the program, NASA comes to the Nixon administration and says 'What's after Apollo? Well, here's the big plan: the moon base, space stations, go to Mars, the space shuttle, and Nixon kind of goes, uh, how about just the shuttle?' And so it felt like in our version that existing plan was still kind of there when the Russians grab the moon at the last minute," said Moore.
In the "For All Mankind" timeline, NASA would develop the moon base and the space shuttle and then, instead of trying to invent a whole new vehicle, modified the orbiters so they could support the activities on the lunar surface.
"Wouldn't it make more sense financially and in terms of infrastructure and resources to find a way to use the existing platform and to refuel it, — maybe use some kind of fuel that is more efficient and an engine — yada yada yada, which is what we writers say when we deal with science to a certain extent. But there was at least a plausible idea that you could refuel the shuttle in orbit and send it to the moon," said Moore.
"That was the rationale that I talked Garrett into buying into," Moore said. "So if there is criticism, and I know there is certain criticism, people that don't quite believe it, that all belongs at my doorstep because ultimately I decided that it made sense for all the above reasons and it worked for the story."
Robert Pearlman is a space historian, journalist and the founder and editor of collectSPACE.com, a daily news publication and community devoted to space history with a particular focus on how and where space exploration intersects with pop culture. Pearlman is also a contributing writer for Space.com and co-author of "Space Stations: The Art, Science, and Reality of Working in Space” published by Smithsonian Books in 2018.In 2009, he was inducted into the U.S. Space Camp Hall of Fame in Huntsville, Alabama. In 2021, he was honored by the American Astronautical Society with the Ordway Award for Sustained Excellence in Spaceflight History. In 2023, the National Space Club Florida Committee recognized Pearlman with the Kolcum News and Communications Award for excellence in telling the space story along the Space Coast and throughout the world.


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Mr. Rapibhat Chandarasrivongs, Director-General, Department of Agriculture (DOA), Thailand, as ASEAN-Climate Resilience Network (CRN) Chair and Mr. Joell H. Lales, Director, Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), the Philippines, co-chaired the 8th ASEAN CRN Annual Meeting held virtually on 4 April 2023. This year the Philippines is the chair of the ASEAN Technical Working Group on Agricultural Research and Development (ATWGARD). The output of the meeting will be reported in the 17th ATWGARD Meeting on 5 April 2023.
The ASEAN-CRN focal points discussed regional priority climate change and agriculture issues contributing to the ATWGARD Strategic Plan of Action (SPA). Then, they jointly looked at the Network’s past activities and achievements since its last year’s annual meeting. The meeting also reviewed the work plan for 2022-2023. Among the crucial points discussed was the endorsement of the ToR, which identifies the role and institutionalisation of the ASEAN-CRN Coordination Unit (Secretariat) for long-term sustainability.
Mr Rapibhat took the opportunity to present an initiative from Thailand. He proposed it as a regional project entitled “Thailand Initiative ASEAN Joint Work on GHG Emission Reduction Program on Crops (AGERcrops)”. The project will look into baselining for carbon credits in major economic crops as Thailand is keen to share its experience from the implemented Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction (T-VER) programme. Thailand would therefore like to upscale this kind of initiative in the ASEAN region while, at the same time, learning from all Member States how they tackle the climate challenges.
The documentation of the 8th ASEAN-CRN Annual Meeting can be accessed in the Event Documentation page: https://bit.ly/3zv0dCs.


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If your medication needs to be diluted before nebulization, use distilled water to ensure the purity and effectiveness of the treatment. Tap water can contain impurities that may affect your respiratory therapy.
For efficient aerosol delivery, sit upright and breathe deeply and slowly through your mouth, holding each breath for a few seconds before exhaling. This technique helps more medication reach the airways.
Utilize the device's quiet operation to conduct therapy without significant noise, making it more comfortable to use in public places or in the office without disturbing others.
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Take advantage of the device's lightweight and compact design by packing it securely in your travel bag or luggage when traveling. Always have access to an appropriate power source compatible with the nebulizer's specifications.
Always adhere to the manufacturer's guidelines regarding operation, maintenance, and replacement intervals for parts. Consult the user manual for specific instructions and troubleshooting.


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The Chase Overstock.com Rewards Visa Card is one that you will have to take a look at. If shopping for deals is what you love to do and Overstock.com is the place you like to find them, then this may just be the right credit card for your needs. You will find that it provides for a generous reward program for Overstock.com purchases and allows you to enjoy a good APR for those that qualify. All in all, the Chase Overstock.com Rewards Visa Card is an ideal choice.
The card itself offers six months of the introductory rate of 0%. After that time period, the APR is that of 13.99% for those that qualify for this credit card offered to you by Chase. You will pay 23.99% on cash advances, though. In addition, there is no annual fee on the card and an unlimited credit limit set based on your credit ratings. The credit card is designed for someone with average or better credit and provides for a solid investment.
The Chase Overstock.com Rewards Visa Card does offer a good reward program as well. You will earn one point per dollar spent on qualifying purchases. In addition, when you spend a dollar at Overstock.com, you will earn three points per dollar for even more rewards. When you reach the right level of points, you will automatically receive a $25 Overstock.com reward certificate to use at the website. You will need to accumulate 2500 points to earn one certificate. There is no expiration on these nor is there a yearly limit on reward benefits.
Selecting the Chase Overstock.com Rewards Visa Card will give you the benefits that you expect in a Chase credit card as well. This includes up to $500,000 in travel accident insurance, emergency cash and card replacement, auto rental insurance and a wide range of other benefits. If you shop at Overstock.com, you are sure to benefit from the rewards that this Chase credit card has to offer.


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English language for Educators (Level II) with Neophytos Mitsigkas
Andragogy has been on my interest list for a long while. Teaching adults new skills and behaviours are drastically different from teaching high school or university students. The training with Neo was the first one in my educational career. It cultivated my curiosity of teaching adult learners.
It was also exciting to have an intercultural environment and share similar views concerning education. Neo used many problem-solving and discussion-triggering practices to facilitate language improvisation in English. The training lasted four days and it was pleasing to see how teamwork exercises pull group members together.
All is language. Skin-deep studying of language will not yield positive results. The language studying requires methodical and rigorous approach. To achieve that, we looked through poetry, sayings, literature (short stories), musical pieces, theatrical performances, and photographs.
Triggering different emotions, Neo made the participants improvise as they spoke. We also studied Gardener’s theory of 9 intelligences to help us uncover our stronger qualities and develop individual learning strategies. Neo raised debatable topics for discussions and we even spent a couple of hours investigating a fiction murder case. Hours flew by, and the training left a boatload of questions to consider. I value questions and if the studying experience brings them, it always makes me think I’m on the right track. The format of the training was fulfilling and structured, and I am eager to explore and attend more analogous activities.
For more information about the training and upcoming course sessions, please click here.
Prepared by Veronika Zhigailova


title: Thai red curry dumpling soup

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Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup is a delightful fusion of flavors that showcases the rich and aromatic essence of Thai cuisine. This comforting dish combines tender dumplings with a fragrant red curry broth, creating a warm and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Whether you are a fan of dumplings or looking to explore new tastes, this recipe promises to impress your palate.
Detailed Ingredients with measures
– Dumpling wrappers – 20 to 30 pieces
– Ground pork or chicken – 1 cup
– Fresh cilantro – 1/4 cup, chopped
– Green onions – 1/4 cup, sliced
– Ginger – 1 tablespoon, minced
– Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
– Red curry paste – 2 tablespoons
– Coconut milk – 1 can (13.5 oz)
– Chicken or vegetable broth – 4 cups
– Fish sauce – 1 tablespoon
– Lime juice – 1 tablespoon
– Fresh basil – for garnish
Preparation for Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup takes about 30 minutes. This includes the time needed for preparing the dumpling filling, shaping the dumplings, and chopping your herbs and vegetables.
Cook Time, Total Time, Yield
The cooking time for this dish is approximately 20 minutes. Therefore, the total time from start to finish is about 50 minutes. This recipe yields approximately 4 servings, making it a great option for a family meal or entertaining guests.
Detailed Directions and Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dumplings
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped herbs, garlic, and seasonings. Mix until well blended. Take small portions of the mixture and form into dumplings.
Step 2: Cook the Dumplings
In a pot, bring water to a boil. Carefully add the dumplings and cook until they float to the surface, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Soup Base
In a separate pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add curry paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add Liquids
Pour in coconut milk and broth. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
Step 5: Add Vegetables
Incorporate your choice of vegetables and cook until they are tender, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 6: Combine Dumplings and Soup
Gently add the cooked dumplings to the soup. Allow to simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes for flavors to meld.
Step 7: Serve the Soup
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or lime wedges, if desired.
Note 1: Dumpling Variations
Feel free to customize the dumpling filling with different proteins or add vegetables for additional flavor.
Note 2: Soup Consistency
Adjust the consistency of the soup by adding more broth or coconut milk according to your preference.
Note 3: Spice Level
Adjust the amount of curry paste based on your heat preference.
Note 4: Storage
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Steaming is a gentle cooking technique that retains the nutrients and flavors of ingredients, making it ideal for cooking dumplings.
Sautéing involves cooking ingredients quickly in a small amount of oil or fat over medium-high heat, allowing them to develop flavor and color without becoming overly soft.
Simmering refers to cooking ingredients in liquid at a low temperature, promoting even cooking and allowing flavors to meld together.
Blending combines ingredients into a smooth mixture, often used for creating sauces or soups that have a unified texture.
Garnishing is the art of decorating a dish with additional elements for presentation and added flavor, enhancing the visual appeal and taste.
What type of dumplings can I use for this recipe?
You can use any type of dumplings, such as store-bought or homemade, that you enjoy or prefer.
Can I make the soup vegetarian?
Yes, you can modify the soup by using vegetable broth and omitting any meat to make it vegetarian-friendly.
How should I store leftovers?
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Can this recipe be made ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare components of the dish ahead of time, such as the soup base, and just cook the dumplings when ready to serve.
What can I use as a substitute for Thai red curry paste?
If you don’t have Thai red curry paste, you can mix chili paste with some coconut milk and spices to create a similar flavor profile.
The Thai Red Curry Dumpling Soup is a delightful fusion of flavors that is both comforting and invigorating. With its rich broth, tender dumplings, and vibrant spices, this dish is perfect for any occasion, providing not just a meal but a culinary experience that transports you to Thailand. It’s an excellent choice for those who appreciate a balance of heat and aromatic flavors, making it a must-try for soup lovers.
More recipes suggestions and combination
Thai Green Curry Noodle Soup
A refreshing change that features green curry paste, coconut milk, and rice noodles, creating a fragrant and hearty meal.
Spicy Shrimp Dumpling Soup
This variation incorporates shrimp dumplings in a spicy broth, enhancing the dish’s texture and adding a delightful seafood flavor.
Vegetable Spring Rolls with Thai Dipping Sauce
Pair the soup with crispy vegetable spring rolls served with a tangy Thai dipping sauce for a crunchy complement.
Tom Kha Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup)
A creamy coconut-based soup with chicken, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs, offering a different but equally delightful soup experience.
Mango Sticky Rice
Finish your meal with this classic Thai dessert that combines sweet mangoes with sticky rice, providing a perfect balance to the spiciness of the soup.


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Symbol Of Mars – The Planet Of War And Fire
Mars is a planet of dubious reputation. It is often referred to as the “planet of fire” because for its red color. Also, it’s commonly known as the planet of war, in connection with the Roman god Mars (Ares in Greek mythology) god of the war. But what not everyone knows is the ability of this planet to face the issues of life and death.In fact, the planet has significant influences in understanding our vision of what we need more or less. This planet is associated with the sign of Aries. Aries is the sign of spring and symbol of the new beginnings, birth and initiation. Mars also has links to the sign of the Scorpio which is the sign of the fall of his planet symbolizing the abandonment, death and the submerged or deep.
These symbols make Mars the symbol of the rhythms of the cycles of life and death. On the one hand, we have the driving forces of the new beginnings. This followed by periods of reflective withdrawal and initiatory death for the things that are no longer needed.
The analogy of the war or fire planet indicates being honest with yourself. In fact, the energy of Mars forces us to confront our deepest and darkest secrets (propensity of Scorpio) and making us lead towards the understanding of the core of our shadows.
On the contrary, this planet will resurrect some topics in our life and working with this planet will allow us to see, renew, our understanding of who we are, in the context of our most mysterious essence. The red planet of war rejects and attracts. Thus anyone will need to focus in their mind when having to do with its energy.
The symbol of Mars is a representation of the shield and spear of the Roman god of war, Mars. Incorporate this symbol when you want to “go to battle.”


title: Power of attorney

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A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document in which you grant someone else the ability to make decisions on your behalf if you become physically or mentally incapable of doing so yourself. The individual you choose may be assigned responsibility for handling financial matters, making healthcare decisions, and caring for your children.
DK Rus Law can assist with drafting and executing a power of attorney to help avoid the costs, delays, and emotional distress that related legal proceedings typically involve.
The Purpose of a Power of Attorney
In the event that you become incapacitated or otherwise unable to make important financial decisions for yourself, a traditional power of attorney will allow the individual of your choosing the authority to act in your interest in a broad range of matters, including:
Managing your finances, banking, and investments.
Making decisions regarding the care of your children.
Buying and selling real estate and personal property.
Operating a business in your place.
Handling taxes and lawsuits.
Applying for government benefits.
Securing a PoA with the 'Durable' Designation
A traditional power of attorney may be canceled if you revoke it, if it contains an expiration date, if you pass away, or if you become incapacitated. A durable designation means that the power of attorney continues to remain effective after you become mentally or physically unable to make or communicate informed decisions.
Choosing Who Will Make Healthcare Decisions
A healthcare power of attorney will name a trusted person who can make healthcare decisions on your behalf. Whether you become mentally incapable of making sound decisions or lose the ability to communicate those decisions, a healthcare PoA will allow someone you trust to make important decisions regarding your health for you. In the event that you regain the ability to make these decisions, your chosen agent’s authority will be revoked and the responsibility for making healthcare decisions will then be your own.
If you decide you need a healthcare power of attorney, it’s important to choose someone you trust as your agent, and clearly communicate to them your wishes regarding your future medical care. These wishes may be included in your power of attorney, or communicated separately in an Advance Directive, also referred to as a Living Will.
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title: Mtb led night light test and beam shots

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Some time ago we had this wild idea of doing a comparative test of our various MTB lights to let other people judge for themselves which was best. Having missed last year (yes, it takes us a while to organise ourselves!), last week we tramped out to the North Downs Way on Ranmore to do some back to back testing. A strange experience it has to be said…
The results are published here with the original shots of our MTB LED Night Light Test and Beam Shots on Flickr. I haven’t tweaked them at all in order to be fair but here’s a few words on the set up from our technical guru (Dave):
The process of photographing these lights involved the following steps;
- Mark out 15m points with the further points being marked by reflective ankle bands and printed A4 Muddymoles logos nearer.
- Try different exposures based on the brightest light (determined by eye) so as not to overexpose the foreground too much. Fix manual exposure to enable a good judge of relative brightness.
- Adjust the zoom lens to give a reasonable field of view.
The process wasn’t without a few trials and tribulations though. We started out thinking that 45m might be sufficient but had to nearly double that when setting the camera up using the MaxxD light.
Distance using a wide angle lens means the detail gets rather small. Using a Zoom lens also limits the aperture choice, a fixed 35mm or 50mm lens would have let more light in and given me more choice on exposure. I settled on 15 seconds at about 2 stops down from wide open.
Choosing to base the exposure on one of the 4-LED lights meant that the single LED lights or the low level settings don’t really give an accurate representation of what your eye sees as you ride. I don’t think there is much I could do to equal this out as I suspect it is a function of the sensitivity of the CCD in the camera compared to our eyes. Finally, with a 15 second exposure some movement is visible on the trees.
The location had it’s issues as well. We chose this because it is a trail we ride often and has difficult roots and ruts that need good lighting. Being a narrow bridleway means you don’t get the full idea of how wide the light might throw on an open field for example but then that’s not where we ride.
Having said all of the above I think the brighter settings give a very representative image of what your are going to get when you ride.
For the record the markings are as follows:
- First Mole A4 paper – 15m
- Second Mole A4 paper – 30m
- First reflective band – 45m
- Second reflective band – 60m
- Third Mole A4 paper and reflective band – 75m
Having walked down to position that last reflective band I can vouch for just how far away that is!
So there you go. Technical bits explained, excuses made, just sit back and enjoy the ride. If you want to see the shots in a larger format click on a photo and you’ll get a fancy expanded view. Or visit our flickr site for the originals.
Update Here’s the results of our tests with the Nukeproof Reactor Extreme with beam shots which we had in for review during September 2009.
Airbike SL LED light
Originally purchased from On-one, these are now available from their sister company Planet-X. To be fair, there seems to be a problem with the lights in this test, possibly with a weak battery as this isn’t entirely representative of their usual performance.
Airbike SL High beam shot
The Airbike SL on High delivers a claimed 670 lumens.
Airbike SL Low beam shot
The Airbike SL on Low delivers a claimed 375 lumens
Ay-Up MTB LED helmet and handlebar light
These Ay-Up MTB lights are Lee’s and he’s written a full Ay-Up MTB LED lights review based on his experiences with them. Very nice lights which combine the flexibility of long burn times with the convenience of helmet and bar positions to provide a wide spread of light. Plus, the bonus of multiple colour options to the aluminium casings!
Ay-Up MTB LED helmet light beam shot
The Ay-Up MTB LED helmet light delivers a claimed 340 lumens with a narrow beam from the ‘narrow’ lens option.
Ay-Up MTB LED handlebar light beam shot
The Ay-Up MTB LED handlebar light delivers a claimed 340 lumens with a wider beam spread from the ‘intermediate’ lens.
Ay-Up MTB LED helmet and handlebar light beam shot
The Ay-Up MTB LED helmet and handlebar lights delivers a claimed 680 lumens.
Dealextreme HA-III P7 LED MTB light
These are one of the bargains of the year for us. Dealextreme offer the HA-III P7 LED light for around £50 which includes battery, charger and everything you need. Rated at up to 900 lumens these are actually pretty bright (brighter than the images suggest) and provide a decent spread of light. You can read a Dealextreme HA-III P7 LED review from Colin based on his experience with them.
Dealextreme HA-III P7 LED MTB light High beam shot
The Dealextreme HA-III on High delivers a claimed 900 lumens.
Dealextreme HA-III P7 LED MTB light Low beam shot
The Dealextreme HA-III on Low delivers a claimed 500 lumens.
Exposure Joystick LED helmet light (not MaXx)
This is the original Joystick model from Exposure back in late 2006, showing how far LED technology has come. It still provides useful light but has been superceded by many lights these days, including Exposure’s own MaXx models.
Exposure Joystick beam shot
The Exposure Joystick delivers (we think) around 180 lumens
Exposure MaXx-D LED light
The Exposure MaXx-D is one of the best LED lights you can buy. It’s unique advantage is the compact, all-in-one body which houses 4 LEDs and a battery with a 3 hour burntime on maximum output. With useful options that include a remote bar mounted switch to toggle between settings it has a lot going for it. I’ve written a detailed review of the Exposure Lights MaXx-D 4 LED light which covers the light in more depth – suffice to say it’s a great light.
Exposure MaXx-D High beam shot
The Exposure MaXx-D on High delivers a claimed 960 lumens
Exposure MaXx-D Mid beam shot
Exposure MaXx-D Low beam shot
Four4th Lights MTB LED night lights
Four4th Lights come from a solid aerospace engineering background and have concentrated on refining the separate head unit and battery concept as much as possible. The results are head units that masterpieces of industrial design, packing a minimum of a 1200 lumen punch into tiny 50mm anodised shells. Our Four4th Lights review featured a 1600 lumen wide beam and 1200 lumen spot beam. With a wide range of colours available and carefully thought out details, these lights are up there with the best.
Four4th Lights MTB LED 10° Spot beam shot on Max
Using 4 Cree XP-E LEDs, this unit was delivering a claimed 1200 lumens on full.
Four4th Lights MTB LED 10° Spot beam shot on Low
Four4th Lights MTB LED 17° Wide beam shot on Max
Using 4 Cree XP-G LEDs, this unit was delivering a claimed 1600 lumens on full.
Four4th Lights MTB LED 17° Wide beam shot on Low
Four4th Lights MTB LED 10° Spot and 17° Wide beam shot on Max
Around 2800 lumens according to For4th Lights!
Four4th Lights MTB LED 10° Spot and 17° Wide beam shot on Low
iBlaast 3 x Cree R2 LED light
iBlaast are a New Zealand company and supply their lights as pre-built or DIY kits depending on how handy you are with a soldering iron. The iBlaast here is Colin’s and has the updated iBlaast2 LEDs (Cree R2s). As you can see, it’s chucking out a lot of light and can be bought in a wide range of options. Once you deciphered their website and got past the relatively unsophisticated (but reliable) build quality you’ll find a very impressive and flexible light. For more details, see Colin’s review of the iBlaast MTB lights.
iBlaast High beam shot
The iBlaast on High delivers up to a claimed 1000 lumens
iBlaast Mid beam shot
iBlaast Low beam shot
Lumicycle LED System 4 (LEDSys4) MTB light
Lumicycle have been late to the LED party but have finally weighed in with some strong contenders for the ultimate LED light crown. The LEDSys4 (and LEDSys3) system provides plenty of flexibility to get the right light for you and we were very impressed by it’s performance. Lumicycle customer service is excellent and when Tony contacted them we managed to get hold of the new Lumicycle LED System 4 head unit for testing and review.
Lumicycle LED System 4 (LEDSys4) High beam shot (spot)
The Lumicycle LED System 4 on Max (boost) delivers a claimed 1120 lumens
Lumicycle LED System 4 (LEDSys4) Mid beam shot (spot)
The Lumicycle LED System 4 on High delivers a claimed 800 lumens
Lumicycle LED System 4 (LEDSys4) Low beam shot (spot)
The Lumicycle LED System 4 on Low delivers a claimed 400 lumens
Lumicycle LED System 3 (LEDSys3) MTB light
The Lumicycle LED System 3 is quite a saving over the LEDSys4 and as with all their systems if you already have a Lumicycle battery you only need to buy the head unit to get up-to-date light levels. Which means the LEDSys3 could cost as ‘little’ as £159 (as at Sept 2009).
Lumicycle LED System 3 (LEDSys3) High beam shot (spot)
The Lumicycle LED System 4 on Max (boost) delivers a claimed 850 lumens
Lumicycle LED System 3 (LEDSys3) Mid beam shot (spot)
Lumicycle LED System 3 (LEDSys3) Low beam shot (spot)
Nukeproof Reactor Extreme MTB LED light
We were lucky enough to be sent the Nukeproof Reactor Extreme set for review recently and ran it at the Dusk til Dawn where it performed pretty well. It’s a nicely packaged and versatile light. For more detail, read Dave’s review of the Nukeproof Reactor Extreme light.
Nukeproof Reactor spot beam shot on high power
Nukeproof Reactor spot beam shot on medium power
Nukeproof Reactor spot beam shot on low power
Nukeproof Reactor medium beam shot on high power
Nukeproof Reactor medium beam shot on medium power
Nukeproof Reactor medium beam shot on low power
Nukeproof Reactor wide beam shot on high power
Nukeproof Reactor wide beam shot on medium power
Nukeproof Reactor wide beam shot on low power
TrustFire TR-801 Cree Q5 LED torch
Another find off Dealextreme, the Trustfire uses one high output LED and is roughly the same diameter as the latest Exposure Joystick models. Several of us have used these since last year as helmet lights (here’s a review of the TrustFire TR-801) as the light has the convenience of no wires and can be fitted with protected rechargeable Lithium batteries. For around £25-30 all-in, these are great and provide a tight focused beam of light. The photo here doesn’t really show how bright they really are.
TrustFire TR-801 beam shot
The TrustFire TR-801 delivers a claimed 230 lumens