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Beginning of spring. I consider this period to be the most difficult to search and fish. In large rivers, the ice has already receded, but the water is quite cold, due to the melting of snow and ice in the bays and the introduction of “hard” water into the riverbeds. The fish at this time is idle.

It is not difficult to determine this period. The snow has already fallen, but nature has not yet awakened. The rivers have a dull gray appearance, and the banks, bristling with bare branches of bushes and trees, do not add optimism to the first fishermen already sitting near the spring.
But is everything so hopeless? No, you can fish at this time. Let’s define together those terms that will not allow you to go home without problems at this time.
I will tell you on the example of a river near which I live and fish most often. I will clarify all the necessary nuances.

Choose a place to fish

The floodplain of my river is such that on the shallower, shallower left bank, aquatic vegetation is located from the water’s edge at a distance of 12-15 meters. The depth at such a distance is insignificant. The right bank is steeper and thickets of aquatic vegetation begin at 3-5 meters. It’s much deeper here. Which shore to choose?

It should be noted that during the period of increased solar activity, the water is stratified by temperature. The warmest water is found in the shallow bays on the north coast. Thus, the left bank is more preferable, which is shallower, and therefore warmer, with aquatic vegetation far from the edge of the water at a shallow depth, which also creates a sense of security for the fish (given the transparency of the water) . If you add to the above the presence of warm sewage in one place, then, most likely, this is the place that you need to pay attention to in the first place. Though of course this is just a general discussion. So to speak, the guide to action. I think that practically all the fishermen in their regions know well the places where the season is better from one year to another. Don’t philosophize, rape them first!

a way of fishing

The feeder, I think, is the very tackle that will not allow the early spring to leave the river empty. And here it is appropriate to say a few words about the minimum necessary equipment. And in the feeder, it is, above all, a cane that has certain qualities. Personally, I use the TM “Flagman” “Pride” rod. This heavy-duty feeder with a length of 3.6 meters allows you to drop feeders up to 125 grams. The rod is lightweight and reliable, equipped with three interchangeable tips and different stiffnesses and caters for all catching conditions, from stagnant water to strong current, and provides excellent visual control. After all, the process of catching involves the need to track down the most delicate “early spring” bites of dormant fish. Knowing that not everyone can afford a name brand fishing rod, I mean you can catch any cheap fishing rod or spinning rod.

Since we fish in shallow waters close to shore, a monolayer with a breaking load of three kilograms (I use Salmo Evolution with a diameter of 0.17) is quite suitable. You should not put thicker. With the help of this line, I made long enough casts and dug solid fish into the eighty gram feeder “load”, without using any shock leaders! For those who can afford it, try catching on a string. I have now switched to Berkley’s “Fireline” and can say that for catching a feeder in some cases this is the best option. The braids are strong and strong, and thin at the same time, and most importantly, they have a quality that is of the utmost importance for this type of capture: they are super sensitive!

feeder hooks

I use Gamakatsu No. 16 hooks from the F-21 series. Very thin, strong, which allows holding a large fish. In addition, they are perfectly suited to fixing bloodworms, which is the number one bait in the described period.

Feeders

Open type. I use the feeder type, the bottom of which is two lead “skis”, connected to each other by a wire mesh. The upper part is a cylindrical grid. When lifting this feeder from the bottom, lead “skis” play the role of underwater wings, and the net between them plays the role of a stabilizer, making it easy to start the feeder from the bottom and bring it to shore. The channel is tied to the main line. Above a distance of 10-12 cm, weave a loop, to which the strap is attached in the manner “loop in the loop”. The use of lateral or triple swivels is considered unjustified in clear water.
Note: For a more convenient definition of fish flocks, I recommend that you use a fish finder, which will greatly speed up your fishing process. Read more: how to read a probe

jump for feeder

A separate topic for conversation. In the clear water period, I mainly use fluorocarbon. The material itself I wouldn’t call transparent, but in the water it becomes almost invisible. I use Berkley Vanish Transition for the straps. The diameter is not so important due to the invisibility of this line. When I fish with braid, I use straps with a diameter of 0.18 mm and a breaking load of 2.9 kg. The line of this diameter is less confused and twisted by the flow of water. Hook one!

The length of the strap is 50-80 cm. The stronger the current, the longer the leash should be. With a strap, I put a shot with a weight of 0.3-0.5 gr., which can be moved. So I will explain below.

Bait for the feeder

Considering that for ten days in March spent on the river with the feeder, I did not see a worm bite, spells, etc. – My only bait of this period is the bloodworm in its pure form, without snacks.

First, we put on the hook a small ball of plastic foam of white color, then two or three bloodworms, planting them with rings (that is, piercing the body under the head and in the tail). I hide the stinger in the tail of the last bloodworm. The foam ball on the hook raises a hook with a high mouthpiece in stagnant water, which is limited to a pellet with a strap and allows different layers of water to be caught. In the current, the ball restricts the free oscillation of the belt.

I can’t say anything specific about why Styrofoam attracts fish so much. I know one thing – a scarlet bloodworm on a white background from a ball becomes such a bright target, from which neither the roach nor the chub does not deny themselves in the spring (these fish often give the main weight in my catch ). In addition, playing a certain depth of bait with an invisible leash does not leave any fish indifferent, seeing the bait from a fairly long distance. The nozzle packing method is dictated by the presence of a large number of fry, which, with the traditional method of planting this delicate bait, pulls on the tail of the larvae, causing the top of the feeder to register false bites . This leads to unreasonable lifting of the gear from the bottom and a reduction in the fishing net.

“Feeding for the trough”

As a base, I use a winter bait with Betaine, which works well in our region. The composition is as follows:

1) The base is 500g;
2) Powdered milk – 1/2 cup;
3) Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon;
4) Cocoa – 1 tablespoon;
5) Ground dog food with liver odor – 1 glass;
6) As binder: ground oat flakes;
7) The ripper is sand, in case you are too lazy and go overboard with the water.

An important note: on the consistency of the composition: the bait must be washed from the feeder during the first ten minutes. To determine the “release” interval of the feed mix feeder after the first cast, I lift the feeder up after 3-4 minutes, regardless of whether the bite was or not. Depending on the state and amount of bait left in the bird feeder, you can determine whether the composition is loose enough or vice versa, and add a ripper or a binder to it, respectively. Using the popular “bread + stain” type in cold water does not give any decent results, especially when the consistency resembles window putty.

Now that we are ready to fish, we only have to drop the gear accordingly, arriving at the same chosen place. Now it is not difficult, because long casts are not needed. If you don’t trust your eye, use an additional wand equipped with a marker. After installing it on the water surface, you will always have a reliable reference point… Using these simple techniques and equipment will allow you to honorably come out of the unspoken competition with fellow fishermen who surround themselves with a stockade of ordinary donkeys. You will only have one feeder! That’s why, since I have nothing against ordinary spinning donkeys, I prefer a more delicate equipment.
Try it, maybe you will like it!

So, based on the above, the assembly for the spring catch on the feeder looks like this:

– a heavy class rod, with a proof within the limits of 125-150 gr;
– EU 3500-4000 coil of the “Line Winder”;
– a braid with a breaking load of 7 kg of circular cross section or a special line for feeder fishing, such as “Albacore” or similar, with a diameter of 0.17-0.12 mm.

I wish the whole “brotherhood” the best of luck in the new fishing season!

When I started flying powered model airplanes in the 1950’s we only had the ic engine generally available, articles appeared in the model press from time to time in the 1960’s about the use of CO2 engines,

Unfortunately the ic engines had some drawbacks mainly in the fact that they were noisy, there were no mufflers for them in those days and as control line flying was in full swing a lot of noise complaints started to come in which caused the loss of several flight sites. Manufacturers began to produce mufflers for many of the larger engines, and there were attempts to produce the first electric aircraft. The drawback was that these proved very heavy due to the batteries, the size of the motor and the radio equipment at the time.

Some CO2 engines had started to appear in the UK by this time, Bill Brown in the US had built his first CO2 engine which ran in 1942, plus The American Brown, the English Shark, Telco and the model Czech, they were available, and until the early 90’s that’s how things stayed,

Stefan Gasparin enters. Until the first ‘Interscale’ in Nottingham in 1991 this name was known only to a few people outside of the model fraternity in then Czechoslovakia for whom Stefan built very few tiny engines for friends of his.

The advent of the Velvet revolution allowed him to consider selling his engines to the West and with this in mind he teamed up with a small company making instruments for full size aircraft (mostly Russian, this company at the time was suffering from a sudden drop in orders) the idea is for the factory to mass-produce a new engine design for it.

At Interscale, the editor of the Czech model magazine, Otakar Saffek, also an FAI international judge, showed the Gasparin engines to a stunned group of modellers who couldn’t believe that a model aircraft could only fit into a tobacco tin. 2 ounces, while still having a working motor installed in it that actually worked.

Therefore, today there is an opportunity to build a wide variety of competition, sport, small-scale and light aircraft models, whether for free flight or RC, indoors and outdoors. You say it. A safe, clean and satisfying way to fly. The power produced for its size is amazing.

A word on how they work. The CO2 and the steam engine work on the same principle. They are engines of expansion. The main difference, the fuel. The CO2 engine uses gas generated from liquid CO2, rather than steam. High-pressure gas vapor is fed through a small tube from the tank into a chamber with a ball and valve seat in the cylinder head. When the piston, which has a centered post at the top, pushes the ball off the seat (at top dead center), the gas rushes in and pushes the piston down. Gas escapes through the ports as the crankshaft rotates toward bottom dead center. When the piston goes back up, the cycle is complete. The motor will run in either direction.

The information presented here is quite general and is intended to help newcomers to CO2 eliminate some problems that can arise from not following some important procedures. By following these procedures, you will get great satisfaction and fun.

Motor maintenance: when it is necessary to open the motor to clean dirt or foreign matter from a bad landing, replace a damaged seal, etc. etc. NEVER use pliers or any type of wrench.

Lubrication: It is very important to keep your little jewel well oiled. For lubrication procedure, see mfg. instructions. Every six or eight flights you should do it. A small amount with a needle oiler will do. Don’t go overboard with the oil. Additional oil will not damage the engine, but repeated application will damage the aircraft.

Chargers for C02 Engines.

There are currently 5 types of charger available.

In the UK we generally use just 2. The simple ‘spartlet’ type using the 8g bulb used to make soda water is cheap to buy but can be very expensive to run, a box of 10 bulbs only contains 80 g of gas, and anyway, for larger engines small fills are impractical as the tank has a larger capacity than the bulb that fills it. In this case the cheapest way to charge the engine is to use the bulk adapter which fits a ‘Sodastream’ cylinder. These are usually available in some form around the world, but if you are using a non-Sodastream cylinder, make sure the pressure release valve is on the side of the cylinder and is NOT built into the main valve.
In countries where ‘Sodastream’ cylinders are not available, it is often possible to obtain 12g bulbs, usually used in airguns. To use this size of bulb, you will need to use the Gasparin deluxe charger, which accepts 8 or 12g bulbs.

In the UK the ‘Sodastream’ cylinder can be obtained from Boots, Tesco etc, you only need to buy the cylinder once, thereafter return the empty and exchange for a full one for less than the cost of a box of bulbs Each cylinder contains 250 gms of gas and can last for years. Installation of C02 engines is quite simple, the tube from the engine to the tank can be gently bent to almost any shape required, in the case of the Gasparin tube it can be wrapped around a pencil to remove any slack. desired. The only rule to keep in mind is that the tank should not be mounted more than 45° from vertical. It makes no difference to the motor which way it is installed.

The filling of the tank can be done in two ways. With the engine filler nozzle down and the charger nozzle up, a ‘gas’ charge is made, this is used for trim and flight testing and also in very high humidity conditions. This is to prevent the gas from burning too quickly which can lead to freezing of the engine cylinder and therefore very poor performance.

The other form of cargo is a ‘liquid’ cargo. This is with the magazine down and the engine fill nozzle up. Liquid gas is drawn into the tank and takes longer to burn than a gas charge, resulting in the engine running much longer. Beware! It is possible that if the piston pin is lifting the ball in the overhead valve at the time of loading, that liquid gas could enter the cylinder. If this happens and the propeller turns, the result is a ruined piston ring that will have been frozen into the cylinder wall by the sub-zero gas. Always make sure the piston is not at the top of its travel before filling the tank.

If you get unlucky and freeze up the ring, it’s very easy to change, just unbolt the entire cylinder, lock ring and all, and lift it off the piston. You will see the ring at the top of the piston, take it out and put a new one on, don’t forget to put some C02 lube on the ring before carefully refitting the cylinder, remember to loosen the locking ring before refitting the cylinder , place a charge of gas in the tank and screw the cylinder down moving the strut between turns until the correct speed is established, then lock with the lock ring. Simple really! OBJECTIVE! If you’re trying to put a ring on one of the smaller engines, G24 down, I recommend wearing jeweler’s glasses so you can see what you’re doing!

C02 engines are now reliable and relatively inexpensive to purchase. They look good in a model that should have a motor and above all, although they are practically silent, the noise they make is more realistic and will not offend neighbors or the public when in use.

Engine speed adjustment: RPM can be changed by turning the cylinder. Loosen lock nut, turn cylinder clockwise RPM increases. RPM is reduced counterclockwise.

Selecting the motor size for your model: See mfg. operating instructions. However, it is advisable to install a slightly larger motor with lower throttle than a smaller motor that must run wide open to get the desired performance.

Mounting the tank on the model: Position the tank at the center of balance, or slightly forward. The weight of the tank varies with the amount of liquid and if it is too far from the center of balance, it can change the seat of the aircraft in flight.

Model Weight: Lightweight Construction Keep the wing load down. Lightweight models, especially scale ones, look better when they fly slower.

Good luck and happy landings

“Oops!” the crowd roared as flames danced over the food.

Imagine good friends, fabulous food, and entertainment that magically transport you to a foreign land.

I always assumed that saganaki, the flamed cheese appetizer that is dramatically doused with brandy and set on fire in a spectacular tableside display, originated in Greece. However, while vacationing in Greece in the 1980s, I learned that Saganaki did not originate in Greece at all. Rather, saganaki is claimed to have originated from my hometown.

Dining in the restaurants of the Greek city of Chicago during my younger years left a searing impression on my penchant for theatricality in food and entertainment.

As spring approaches, my imagination ignites with visions of flaming entrees illuminating serene moonlit dinners under the swaying canopy of backyard trees. With or without the reflective ripples of a backyard pool, a Tallahassee spring garden setting is perfect for hosting a dazzling soirée.

Looking through my culinary archives, I picked up an old favorite flamingo recipe that I used to make often for special dinners.

For a unique spring dinner, Steak Diane’s ease and elegance provide the sizzle and romance that will leave your guests singing complimentary “oohs” and “aahs” to you.

Steak Diane is an excellent classic cuisine meal. I’m not exactly sure when this dish originated. My research suggests it was an American invention of the late 1950s and early 1960s, when the French-inspired menus of Julia Child and the Kennedy White House brought a rich and spicy consciousness to our nation’s culinary landscape. Before and during that same time, many of the best restaurants in the country were well known for presenting food with extravagant staging.

Executive Chef Michael Lomonaco of New York’s legendary restaurant “21” painted an appetizing depiction of the Steak Diane entree and the glamorous era in the “21” cookbook. Lomonaco writes: “In ’21,’ the Captains or Maitre Walter Weiss traditionally prepare Steak Diane tableside. The meat sizzling in a large copper skillet with brandy flaming and the sauce bubbling up makes for a wonderful show reminiscent of the days when Humphrey Bogart and his friends would join at midnight after the new opening on Broadway.”

But you don’t need to travel to New York, Chicago or Athens, Greece! You can create a fabulous Flaming Steak Diane at home.

If you’re not comfortable with lighting the food, the dish is just as delicious without the dramatic flame.

Serve with a classic Caesar salad, rustic bruschetta, aged red wine, a hearty dessert and a dash of artistic expression for a timeless, great-tasting dinner with or without pyrotechnics.

flaming steak diane

Beef Tenderloin Medallions, 1 per person pounded to 1-inch thickness

1 tablespoon. butter

sea ​​salt, to taste

Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Greek seasoning mix, to taste

1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced

garlic, to taste

shallots, to taste

lemon juice, to taste

1 cup cognac or brandy

2 tbsp. Sherry

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 cup reduced beef or veal broth

1 cup of cream

2 tbsp. green onions, chopped

1 teaspoon each parsley and chives

1. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.

2. Season meat with sea salt, pepper, and Greek seasoning.

3. Add 2 steaks at a time and brown no more than two minutes per side.

4. Transfer the steaks to a hot pan in the oven.

Repeat steps 1 through 4 for additional steaks.

Meanwhile, sauté the mushrooms, garlic, and shallots for about 2 minutes in butter, a dash of your favorite seasonings, and a squeeze of lemon. Lower the heat, remove the saucepan from the heat and add cognac or brandy. Return the skillet to the heat and bring to a simmer. Add the sherry and Dijon mustard. Add the beef or veal broth and cook for another minute.

Add the cream and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add the chopped green onions, parsley, and scallions. Sauce the veal medallions. If you’re comfortable with flambé food, you can do it in the kitchen or tableside. Carefully tilt the pan with the sauce and steak, pour a little more brandy on the front edge of the pan and light it with a match.

(c) Kathi Dameron, Kathi Dameron and Associates

This article from the “Entertaining with Kathi” newspaper column originally appeared on February 28, 2007.

Fishing, especially fly fishing, gets into your blood, doesn’t it? Your worthy opponents, trout and salmon, have an excellent chance of winning the fight if you’re not on top of your game. For that reason, it is important to have the best fly fishing tackle you can afford. Like many other anglers, I keep my eye on the new gear that comes out. Here is some information on a great reel from Hardys, the Uniqua 3.

About the Hardy Uniqua 3 Fly Fishing Reel

For around £135.00 (on special offer), you’ll get a great entry into Hardy’s lineup of superb tackles. One of the things about Hardy that I particularly appreciate is that his products and designs are based on his unbeatable combination of technology and experience. If you’re looking for a fly reel that’s exceptionally strong yet lightweight, this Hardy model is worth a serious look. I found that it has a responsive offset drag system that is quick and easy to adjust via a Rulon™ dial. Rulon™, by the way, is a very durable type of plastic known for its low coefficient of friction. It is also fairly abrasion resistant, chemically inert, and performs well over a wide range of temperatures.

Hardy Uniqua 3 Fly Reel Features

The Uniqua 3 reel features a cageless design that allows “palming” for superior fish control. It also has a distinctive click check, complete with that familiar and exciting sound you’ll hear when a fish hits the lure and runs on the line. The drag system is also exceptionally responsive. I found the compensated drag to be easy to adjust and, above all, reliable. If you are looking for versatility in your fishing reel, you should know that the Uniqua 3 can be used in fresh or salt water. Would you expect less from Hardy’s?

Learn more about the Hardy Uniqua 3 fly reel

I like to have plenty of backing on my reel, and the Uniqua 3 has room for more than enough. The aluminum casting keeps the weight down and it has a 3 1/2″ diameter. It weighs just over 6 1/4 ounces and can hold 6 and 7 weight fly lines with plenty of backing. The Uniqua 3 is made of A high quality, durable alloy and not cheap machine-stamped components.

About Hardy’s

Hardy is committed to using the latest designs and technologies to create a superior line of fishing tackle products. Reading about the company, I learned that it uses custom-designed static and dynamic testing equipment to ensure all products meet high-quality standards for use in even the most challenging and rigorous fishing locations and weather conditions.

For my money, the Hardy Uniqua 3 fly reel is an excellent and affordable piece of fly fishing tackle. Highly recommended!

Bill Smart is an assistant professor of computer science and engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. With his doctoral student Doug Few, he is working on the next generation of military robotics. Apparently, the US military has set a goal of 2020 to have 30% of the Army made up of robotic forces.

Neither researchers nor the military envision squads of combat-ready “clones and drones” in the style of Star Wars or Isaac Asimov. Rather, Professor Smart explains, they are talking about “autonomous trucks”, bomb detectors and other support systems more accurately referred to as “autonomous systems rather than robots”.

Rosie the Robot Maid A number of different technologies converge in the design and development of military robotic systems. Night vision “eyes,” ultra-sensitive microphone “ears,” and other sensors that pick up sound, heat signatures, and even odors are relayed to an operator at a remote location. With a computer, one or two screens, and a joystick, the commanding soldier has a high-tech scout, bomb squad, cargo carrier, and intelligence gatherer all in one.

When he thinks of “the future of robots,” says Ph.D. candidate Few, it’s always “the Jetsons.” George Jetson never sat down at a computer asking Rosie to clean the house. information. So what we’ve been working on is how we can use the local environment instead of a computer as a task medium for the robot.”

iRobot Corporation’s Packbot is a far cry from Rosie the Robot Maid, in intelligence and onboard prowess, but it’s already working in both Afghanistan and Iraq, delivering materiel and transporting equipment across dangerous terrain. As technology continues to progress, more robots are being deployed sooner in situations considered, at least initially, too dangerous for humans. “When I stood there and looked [a battle-damaged Packbot]I realized that if that robot hadn’t been there, it would have been a child,” says Few. Civilian Applications Police departments are quick to get any military technology they can get their hands on into service. In fact, the “militarization “American law enforcement, which has been gathering strength for at least several decades, has not been an unqualified success in everyone’s eyes.

In the summer of 2007, Radley Balko, a senior editor at Reason magazine, tested before the House Crime Subcommittee. “Since the late 1980s,” he told the assembly, “thanks to laws passed by the US Congress, millions of surplus military equipment has been turned over to local police departments across the country. We’re not just talking about computers and office equipment.” Military-grade semi-automatic weapons, armored personnel carriers, tanks, helicopters, planes, and all sorts of other equipment designed for use on the battlefield are now being used on American streets, against American citizens.”

Bomb squad robots, with technology proven in the field at the world’s many military hotspots, have already found their way into many large urban police forces. As technology advances, Packbots and other special military robots will also join the local ranks of US law enforcement. “Academic criminologists,” Balko added, “credit these transfers with the dramatic increase in paramilitary SWAT teams over the last quarter century.”

Private use proliferates One can see the rise of SWAT raids as a good thing or a bad thing, depending on one’s views on law enforcement, subsidiarity, civil rights, and other burning political issues. Far less controversial, however, is the application of military-proven technologies, including robotics, to private purposes such as security and self-defense.

ActivMedia Robotics of Peterborough, NH, makes several “security robots.” PatrolBot and similar mobile detection and surveillance systems function as backups for other fixed systems, while providing additional supplemental data. In many cases, PatrolBot can deploy sensors that are infrequently used or too expensive to install in permanent locations around a facility.

Facility managers for a Hewlett-Packard server need a 3D heat map of the building space, for example. If they install temperature sensors throughout the building, it could interfere with people’s mobility, so PatrolBot carries a pole loaded with sensors to map the temperature in the facility at specific intervals. An added advantage of robots in these types of environments is that they work autonomously, make upgrading facilities unnecessary, and can handle various emergencies without endangering people.

In Roanoke Patrol, VA-based Cybermotion manufactures the Cyberguard line, originally introduced in the mid-1990s. Units can be equipped with various sensors: environmental, infrared, thermal, etc. – and a series of cameras that transmit real-time video via radio or Wi-Fi to a central command location.

Operators can control the camera’s pan, tilt, and zoom functions remotely, and for archival purposes, continuous or time-lapse video can be recorded on a hard drive onboard the robotic vehicle, as well as on the control station. Separately saved copies will ensure that damage to the Cyberguard, whether intentional or accidental, does not destroy any evidence collected up to that point.

Security robots with real-time color video and other Jetson-era capabilities aren’t “the wave of the future,” but they are here and available now. Various types of these robots, while still new and innovative tools for large-area security and other specialized military and law enforcement operations, are not considered a “fix everything” or “magic bullet” in any way.

Ready for prime time? ActivMedia’s marketing materials position its growing family of “bots” as components of a “robust security solution,” enabling businesses and, increasingly, homeowners to improve the odds of successfully dealing with with any “unexpected danger”. With the price of a standard PatrolBot falling from $40,000 to just over half since 2002, more and more small businesses and large households may consider budgeting for such devices.

Adding mobile video surveillance won’t guarantee an improvement in all security systems, but in the right places, these robots can make a difference. A serious cost-benefit analysis needs to be done before writing a check for one of these units, and there are ongoing operating costs, certainly, from various parts that will wear out (wheels, gears, levers, etc.), batteries that must be loaded, control equipment that will need redundancy, etc.

The Next Frontier For savvy entrepreneurs, especially those with large physical plants and wide perimeters, mobile surveillance cameras with a few brains built in can be a smart investment. Others who are less savvy but tech savvy may be convinced to buy PackBot or Cyberguard just because they are early adopters, or want to see if they can control the robot with an iPhone or some other device. .

Now the military and its “preferred vendors” are hard at work arming the robots for battle. We’re not likely to see much of this new technology making its way to consumer and commercial-grade products, at least not anytime soon. Project the trends back a few decades, though, and it’s not hard to imagine Rosie trading in her maid’s apron for a badge and gun. Rosie, the robot police? Watch out, George!

At the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, Chevrolet introduced its new seventh-generation Corvette and stole the show. But Audi also made its presence known in the automotive world by introducing its newest and most powerful version of the Audi A7 Sportback: the RS7. The new model is the first in the A7 model series to bear the German automaker’s ‘RS’ performance badge and offers incredible performance in a stylish five-door coupe package. Much of the car from the forged wheels also the exterior body work and everything else.

One of the most exciting aspects of the new Audi RS7 is under the hood, where a 4.0 TFSI engine produces an incredible amount of power and torque. The 4.0-liter V-8 engine has two twin-scroll turbochargers and an intercooler positioned between each of the cylinder banks to reduce any type of turbo lag and produce 1.2 BAR of boost pressure for each cylinder. A host of innovative technologies such as autostart, thermal management, cylinder-on-demand, direct fuel injection and variable valve timing come standard to improve fuel efficiency and emissions with an impressive estimated 24 US mpg

The new technology used in the 4.0 TFSI engine also helps to produce an overwhelming amount of power. The engine sends out 560 horsepower from 5,700 to 6,700 RPM and 516 lb-ft. of torque at just 1,750 RPM up to 5,500 RPM across all four forged wheels thanks to a Quattro permanent all-wheel drive system that varies power between axles in real time using a crown differential and torque vectoring. Performance is also impressive, with the Audi RS7 accelerating to 62mph in just 3.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of 155mph, 173.98mph or 189.52mph, depending on available option packages.

Much of the chassis has been optimized to handle the extra power and performance. Making contact with the road are new 20-inch forged front and rear wheels with sport tires for better grip. A standard air suspension with adjustable shock absorbers lowers the overall ride height and improves handling, while standard six-piston calipers squeeze over 360mm front brake discs. As an option, customers can order a sports suspension with steel shock absorbers and dampers, as well as carbon ceramic brakes with 390mm discs that provide consistent braking performance.

The exterior of the Audi RS7 is also considerably more aggressive, as are the chassis and the engine. Wider fenders house the forged wheels and are connected by new side skirts. The front bumper features larger air intakes and a front spoiler, while the rear uses a new diffuser and dual oval exhaust outlets.

The Audi RS7 will likely be available in North America. Audi has not published the price of the new sports car.

Title: A Stray Bullet [107 pages / minutes present run time]

Genre: Biography, Romance, Tragedy, Drama, Martial Arts Action

logline:

Abandoned as a young child, a young man grows up in an orphanage, then struggles to survive prison and overcome impossible obstacles to find God, redemption, and forgiveness for a tragic mistake.

Synopsis:

Noah, at the age of eight, is living with his mother in the housing projects in East Tampa when his absent father comes to visit after being away for two years. After an argument and a slap in the face from his mother, he leaves her to go to Swainsboro, Georgia with his father, and after about five months, his father leaves him beside her. road. He is picked up on the deserted country road by a random greyhound bus driver who tries to take Noah back to his mother’s house in East Tampa, but she rebuffs Noah by slamming the door in his face and, without fail. knowing what else to do, he wanders for hours, ending up in Ybor City.

For six months, Noah lives on the rugged streets of this Cuban neighborhood in East Tampa, sleeping in a dumpster, eating out of trash cans behind restaurants and asking strangers for money. One day, a social worker finds him and offers him a home in an orphanage where Noah spends the next nine years of his life until he graduates from high school and goes off to college. While in college, he goes through a painful breakup with his high school sweetheart and seeks help from an elderly retired psychiatrist who only gives him mind-altering drugs.

He contemplates suicide, but instead accidentally shoots and nearly kills his high school girlfriend and her father. Sentenced to fifteen years in prison, he is recruited to be a dog boy in the prison’s canine squad to hunt down escaped prisoners who risk their lives by shooting. After a couple of years tracking down and capturing leaks, he is paroled to finish college where he continues his education and graduates. He then earns a master’s and doctorate in psychology helping others find God for many years in his own private practice and is finally granted a full pardon from the Governor (Lawton Chiles) of Florida in 1993.

Screenwriter: Howard Henderson

Director: To be determined

Cast: to be determined

Executive Producer: TBD

Producers: to be determined

“A gun changes everything… a bullet is forever.” -Bob Lee Swagger

In these times of gun violence and mental illness, this film is needed more than ever.

She hasn’t solicited my materials, but I’m just sharing my “incredible, compelling, engaging” story that could earn someone associated with her an Oscar nomination if chosen well and marketed correctly. So I know you’ll want more…everyone is asking for more of this story.

‘A Stray Bullet’ is a “surprising, moving and compelling” story of faith and hope, as well as a tragic story of redemption and forgiveness… (according to my critics)

We think everyone will want to see this movie…

Here are similar movies:

Cider House Rules (1999) meets Shawshank Redemption (1994) and Good Will Hunting (1997). Like Nights In Rodanthe (2008) except Howard Henderson isn’t Nicholas Sparks so no one dies and it has a happy triumphant ending, much more like Rudy (1993) given its happy triumphant ending.

AN INCREDIBLE STORY OF FAITH, COURAGE, HOPE, REDEMPTION AND FORGIVENESS

“Otherwise, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?”

I am a retired psychologist living on Merritt Island, off the east coast of Florida.

(Read what the critics and two [2] Hollywood producers have said below about the story of my life)

Here is the article from the Indianapolis newspaper:

“Noah Came Out of the Storm to Thrive”

by Tim Swarens

Courtesy of The Indianapolis Star (Friday, November 27, 1998)

Noah was eight years old when his father left him on the side of a Georgia highway. The boy waited alone for a Greyhound bus driver to discover him. He takes him back to Florida, to his house and to his mother. But Noah’s mom was living with a new boyfriend. Small children were no longer welcome. Noah stayed to survive on the streets of Tampa. Eventually picked up and sent to an orphanage, he never saw his mother or father again. An abandoned child might be expected to grow into a bitter man. But Noah often exceeded expectations. At a time of year when we give thanks for the good in life, Noé also gives thanks for the bad. “God has been watching over me, protecting me and giving me opportunities that I never would have had if I had stayed with my parents,” says Noah.

help patients

Today he is a psychologist in Carmel, helping patients overcome their own disappointments. He is also a husband and father, providing his three children with the stability he never knew. For nine years, Noah lived in the orphanage. There he learned to drive a car and play the trumpet. It was him, he says, the first place he felt safe. In their late teens, children from the orphanage were expected to leave. Most joined the army. Noah wanted to go to college. The parents of two friends opened their homes to him, giving him the opportunity to finish high school. While living with one of his new families, he met the man who would become his mentor. Sherwin Broersma, pastor of a Dutch Reformed church in Tampa, took an interest in an orphaned boy in need of a father figure. “He became a very strong role model, a guiding force in my life,” says Noah. “He still uses a lot of the advice he has given me over the years in therapy with my patients.” After high school, Noah headed to Florida State University, where he changed majors four times before deciding on psychology. He discovered that he enjoyed helping others work through his problems. He was also working on himself. “I washed pots and pans at Red Lobster over the summer break. He would stand in the back, scrubbing up and telling me, ‘I’m a good person and God loves me.'”

transcend adversity

Noah was a transcendent, the rare kid who can be hit by the worst in life and still thrive. We don’t fully understand why one child rises up when faced with abuse and neglect while most around them sink. But Noah was struck by three positives in a negative childhood. He lived in a well-run institution, where staff members took an interest in him. He found a mentor. And he developed a strong personal faith that gave him hope. “A milestone for me was the ability to forgive my parents for doing the best they knew how,” he says. In his Carmel practice, Dr. Kersey teaches principles that are common to people who overcome adversity. One is to commit to change. Another is to have faith in the process, to wait patiently while the transformation takes place. He also emphasizes that anger and fear can be used as motivators for success. However, success hasn’t erased Noah’s memories of a painful childhood. His biggest struggle, he says, is giving his children the freedom to fail, not to become overly protective of their own experiences. One of those painful experiences motivated Dr. Kersey to complete his education. When he was young, he visited a woman he knew to ask her for help in getting a job. The woman, who a few years earlier had nearly adopted Noah, coldly rebuffed him. “I walked out of his house, stood in his driveway and said, ‘I’ll show him,'” she says. Years later, after finishing his doctorate, he sent the woman a message of thanks. “The best revenge is to succeed in spite of the people who let you down,” he says.

Swarens is a star editorial writer. Copyright (c) 2002 The Indianapolis Star – Reprinted with permission from Tim Swarens

If you like I can send you [107 page] script written by “Howard Henderson” aka me!

This is what critics and producers have said about the story of my life:

“Noah really has an amazing story and has overcome incredible obstacles.” – Jessica Ruskin, Director of Education, Charles M. Schulz Museum.

“I’m very interested in Noah’s incredible life story.” – Gary Puckett, musician and lead singer of Union Gap.

“Noah was a rare kid who could take the brunt of life and still thrive” -Tim Swarens, “Noah Rode Out Storm To Thrive.” Indianapolis Star News.

“Anyone can make tragic mistakes when blessed with good opportunities and support systems and families. Noah had few or none of those advantages. And then he turned everything on its head. He not only has my acceptance, he has my admiration…” Roger Guffey

“I am so in awe of Noah’s story of faith in God and perseverance.” Carey Odum

“Noah’s life story will make you cry, because a child who is thrown into the world to take care of himself is a tragedy.” Ron Barnes, member of CMA.

“If you’ve ever adopted a child, you’ll want to see this movie.” Gerard Venemen, former CEO. The Children’s Home.

“An interesting story with many heartbreaking moments.” -Susan Sheridan

“A triumphant… gripping story.” – Diane Bell, San Diego Union-Tribune

“Noah’s story is very compelling…with a great happy ending. What’s unfair is that he didn’t get to choose his parents.” Omar Alvarez. United States Post Office

“Noah is an amazing man.” – Dr. Jonnie Gonso Ph.D. Retired Licensed Psychologist, Indianapolis, Indiana.

“Never Give Up” – Mark Castaldo, Destiny Pictures

“Never give up”. -Marty Katz, Marty Katz Productions

Thanks again for taking the time out of your incredibly busy schedule to read this. I remain attentive to your thoughts. It will help millions of young people avoid the same tragic mistake I made.

Mark and Marty said they loved my story, but Marty says he wants to wait and see the rewrite and his wife, Campbell, is sick so he’s her primary care provider. Mark Castaldo said that he does not produce this genre of film.

Thank you for reading this far!

peace,

noah

My novel is called Intent to Kill.

WGAW Registration Number: 2100935

US Copyright Registration Number Pau-4-079-871

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When you install new carpet, you can always have it delivered. Most carpet sellers or manufacturers expect you to want the carpet delivered, so they already have some type of service for this. This service is often expensive and will incur additional expenses that you may not have budgeted for. If you’re doing the work yourself, you probably want to cut costs and try transporting it yourself.

Most self-installers like to transport the carpet themselves or find it essential to have the ability to transport the carpet themselves. This is especially important if you are doing any kind of side work for friends and family. If you have the right vehicle and tools, or can borrow them for free, you’ll be in a much better financial position. But be warned, CARPET IS HEAVY, and loading and unloading large rolls of carpet is hard work. You may want to ask a friend to help you move the rug.

Now on to the vehicle of choice… In my opinion, the ideal truck for transporting carpet from one job site to another is a 16-foot box truck with a “grandma’s attic.” Having a diesel engine box truck is even better as it will reduce fuel costs. The “grandma’s attic” above the cabin is ideal for storage. It will allow plenty of room for rugs, pads, tools, and supplies along with protection from the elements.

For one-off jobs, you can use a pickup truck or trailer, but these aren’t the most ideal vehicles because they don’t have protection from the elements. Although some trucks have bed covers that can be easily added and removed from the vehicle. These can be great for hauling rugs in the rain when all you have is a truck.

I have also seen dump trucks used, but they are not designed for this type of work. It also doesn’t seem easy to remove the carpet from the dump truck bed (but then again I wouldn’t really know, I haven’t had to go this route and hopefully never will). I guess these vehicles are only used as a last resort.

Another vehicle you can use to transport rugs is a van, one of those big work vans. I see these types of vehicles hauling rugs almost weekly, so they must be convenient. The only thing I see a problem with is that the rug sometimes sticks out the back, so tying the rug or using bungee cords is essential to prevent the rug from flying out the back door.

These are the best ways I’ve seen to transport carpet, so don’t let me see you flying down the road with a huge roll of carpet strapped to the roof of your Honda Prelude!

Most are aware of the recent tragedy of Anna Nicole Smith: a beautiful young woman who was found dead for no apparent reason. A young life wasted before it was time to quit. Did youth, money, power and corruption go wrong? In honor of her, a movie about her life is being made and it should start as early as next month, to release the movie while people are still upset about the ordeal.

The film is reported to cover Smith’s life from the age of 17 until his recent death at age 39. It includes her marriage to Howard, a billionaire she married, and also the death of her son. Fortunately, the producers have promised to focus on the ‘positive’ things in her life, not all the rumours, gossip or ‘garbage’. It already sounds like a gripping watch and can be expected to keep viewers glued to the twists and turns of her restricted existence.

The film is possibly scheduled for a television release, a decision that has yet to be decided. No doubt there will be leave, compensation and pay considerations, as in the heady days after his death. Money talks.

The casting call is currently open, with an emphasis on finding the right Anna Nicole, to which the winner will have to agree to ‘partial nudity’ in certain scenes.

Apparently the company responsible for the movie was already making it, only after his death they ramped up production a lot. Plans for the past 2 years have been made for an eventual release, but with his belated death he will now “go live” as Nasser, the producer noted.

When it comes to survival kits, you’d think more is better, right? But that is not always the case. Let me explain. Let’s take the Bug Out Bag, for example. It is large enough to carry tools, shelter, food, and fire-making equipment. But can you take everything with you everywhere? Can you take it to your office every day?

You may be able to last longer with a larger backpack. But you won’t be as mobile. Also, the larger package will be limiting. So is it that practical?

And that’s where the fanny pack comes in. The main reason for a fanny pack is mobility. And when you bring the right mix of gear, you can travel far with minimal weight.

So what I’m going to do is give you four tips for choosing and packing your fanny pack with the right features and gear. Then you will have the simple frame for your own Every Day Carry or EDC in Fanny Pack format. Then let’s get started!

FIRST TIP FOR THE BELT BAG – Compartmentalization

Fanny packs make sense. That’s because you’re packing all your stuff into a small space. Plus, it’s compartmentalized and gives you easy access around your waist. Two examples of backpacks that fit this model are the Maxpedition and the Sabercat. They both have this compartmentalization feature. And with compartments, you have the ability to specialize. Specialization equipment can include any of these items:

• water purification/hydration equipment

• make fire

• communications equipment

• lighting equipment

Speaking of compartments, it would be nice to have internal cargo pockets. Other types of compartments to consider are:

• external push pocket

• outer side pocket

• gusseted zip pockets

• Anti-scratch fleece lined sunglass pocket.

So far we have talked about smaller items. But don’t think you can’t have a compartment of refuge. With ultralight space blankets and tents, you can have a shelter compartment in your fanny pack. It is complete, organized, light and gives you the essentials. So let’s dig a little deeper into what those essentials are.

TIP FOR THE SECOND WAIST BAG – Features to consider

While compartments are important, construction is key. Your fanny pack has to take the abuse it’s going to take. It can’t break down in the middle of a buging out. Otherwise, her hands will be full of carrying all the content. So the point of a 1-person emergency kit (even if it’s a large fanny pack) around your hip is to make your life hands-free.

So let’s take a look at some features of good strong emergency survival bags.

• An adjustable waist is essential. Once you’ve been walking for a few hours, the belt will need to be adjusted.

• Built-in hip pads wouldn’t hurt. That is in case your backpack gets heavy. (Paladin has the Mission Pack belt made specifically for this type of use.)

• Another feature to check out is the shoulder strap. The SOTECH Go Bag’s shoulder strap is worn tactically over one shoulder or around the waist. This gives the operator access on the go by turning the bag from back to front and quickly accessing the contents of the bag.

• Pack features to look out for are the large YKK® zipper pull cords for quick opening and the fabric made from 1000+ Denier nylon.

• If you can get a PUx2 water-repellent coating on the main body and inside pocket flaps, that’s even better.

Finally, think about ID tags and reflective tape to give you high-visibility markings. IR or GLINT tapes are perfect for infrared nighttime visibility. This will allow EMS and emergency services to find you. Now that we have the backpack basics, let’s look at some essentials to include inside your fanny pack.

THIRD WAIST BAG TIP – Essentials to Include

People often ask “how to build the perfect bug bag” or “what to put in your bug bag”. Big question. That’s because without the right things, you’ll be stuck focusing on the wrong things at the wrong time. So what are the “right” things to focus on when it comes to a fanny pack survival kit? The right material needs to be lightweight, multi-purpose, and great at doing its job. So let’s talk about some items that fit that bill right now.

• Water/Food/Hydration/Food Preparation Fanny Pack: With water you have two options. Bring your own or clean up whatever you find. With the “bring your own” option, water packs are the best option. The downside is that you won’t have much water. That’s because there isn’t much in each package. One way around this would be with water tablets to purify any water you find. They are perfect because they are compact and lightweight. Another hydration option is to carry a SteriPen UV water filter. The SteriPen takes up little space and removes hazardous substances from the water. But you will need a silk cloth or something to filter out the rocks, dirt, and sand. The SteriPen will do the rest. Eliminates more than 99% of bacteria, viruses and protozoa that cause waterborne diseases. Another advantage is that it can make 16 ounces of water in less than 50 seconds. They even have a rope model.

• Shelter/Bedding: Space and weight are the keys here. Remember, all of this has to fit in your fanny pack and leave room for other things. So what is the solution? Tyvek. Tyvek is a great shelter because it is so lightweight, waterproof, and durable all at the same time.

• Along with the Tyvek, you’ll need string to tie the corners together or attach to a tree. So a paracord bracelet will provide you with all the line you’ll ever need. One tip, if you can put grommets in the corners of your Tyvek tarp, it will make it easier to attach to things.

• Another item to add to the shelter/bedding compartment would be a medical-grade self-heating blanket. The medical-grade, disposable, self-heating Heat Treat® blanket is your ticket. It has been developed from efforts among people in acute care and is the world leader in self-warming products. The Heat Treat® is a self-contained warming blanket that provides you with critical warmth up to 104F once exposed to air. It keeps it there for up to 12 hours. This blanket has come into its own with hospitals and doctor’s offices.

• Fanny Pack First Aid – Band-Aids are pretty simple to understand, right? But what happens when someone in your party takes a wound that’s more than you can handle? QuikClot® Combat Gauze™ is the answer. QuikClot has helped first responders, security teams, and the military save many lives. It has stopping power like nothing else. QuikClot is also easy to use. No mixing or measuring. It has some disadvantages. But in an emergency, it can save lives.

• For hygiene, here are some great ideas that are compact and lend themselves well to a fanny pack. mini towel tablets, canned clothes, paper shampoo, pocket shower

• Fanny Pack Lighting/Lighting: It’s one thing to bring a flashlight. But what happens when the batteries run out? What if you could recharge them… with your body? Or with something as common as water or urine? There is a battery called AquaCell that works with water. Forget solar power or recharging things. AquaCells come in double or triple A sizes.

• Fanny Pack Communications: I think the best thing you can do in communications would be a HAM radio. And the Yaesu VX8R is the winner. It is handheld and easily fits in your backpack. In addition, it is submersible. So water won’t be a problem with this baby.

• But let’s say you don’t have a HAM license. And you don’t have a radio. So what? The SAR eclipse signal device will be something to check out. It is a mirror with features that allow you to fine-tune where the mirror is lighting. It can point out people 10, 20, 50 miles away on a sunny day. Aircraft pilots have been known to see signal mirror signals from 100 miles away.

• Fanny Pack Fire/Tools: You can’t have a survival kit without the ability to make fire. Two items that I will never run out of are BlastMatch and WetFire blocks. The BlastMatch is a one-handed fire steel device made for all-weather use. It will light up in wind, rain or snow. A stream of high-heat sparks goes out. And when you combine it with WetFire Tinder, you can start a fire in the middle of a heavy rain. Another addition to bring is Camping Matches. These are unique in that they stay lit underwater. That’s how it is.

Alright, so we’ve got our list of fanny pack essentials. What’s next?

FOURTH BUMPER TIP – Examples to Review

Again, no package has all of the features I just covered. But here are the best ones that I am choosing.

• The Rothco Nylon Fanny Pack is simple and durable, with water-repellent fabric and fastening straps.

• Fanny Pack Survival Kit

• Remora Gearslinger is not really a fanny pack. It’s a sling pack. But it is loaded with almost all the features that I listed above.

• The Sabercat Versipack is large, but believe it or not, it can be worn as a fanny pack. It has a lot of compartments, molle straps, zippers, etc.

• Proteus Versipack is a slightly smaller version of the Sabercat Versipack with a very similar build.

When I think of a survival kit, I usually think of something that I have to carry. But when I looked at these fanny pack designs, it became clear to me that keeping my hands free when going out is a big deal. A backpack can be too much in some cases.

An idea would be to bring a fanny pack and a backpack. So you can quickly drop the backpack and move with the fanny pack for excursions. But still, these things are pretty impressive. Especially the Remora Gearslinger.

This week, visit Walmart or KMart and see what they have. Buy a cheap fanny pack just to experiment. Try to incorporate some of the equipment in this article.

Once you have your fanny pack, start putting items and supplies into your kit. A great start would be the BlastMatch. And when you check it out, give me a shout!