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Supersonic vs subsonic aircraft2/29/2024 To prepare for its first XB-1 flight, Boom said its test pilots had completed hundreds of hours of flight training in a simulator and a trainer aircraft. When something travels at a 'Subsonic' speed, it moves slower than the sound waves it generates. Henry Harteveldt, travel analyst and president of Atmosphere Research Group, told Business Insider last year that selling Symphony could "not only recoup its cost but also possibly make a profit off of it." 'Subsonic' and 'Supersonic' are terms used in aerodynamics to describe velocities concerning the speed of sound. The setback has not stopped Boom's supersonic dream, though, and could even prove a lucrative asset if successful. Instead of partnering with a known engine maker, Overture's will be made in-house.īoom's decision to build its own powerplant, dubbed Symphony, came after every major manufacturer declined to help, including Pratt & Whitney, GE, Honeywell, Safran Aircraft Engines, Rolls-Royce, and CFM International. Its optimized aerodynamic shape is similar to the one planned for the all-business-class Overture, which United Airlines and American Airlines have ordered and expect to catapult travelers across the Atlantic in less than four hours by 2030.īut, the faster-than-sound Overture will sport a different engine than the three proven General Electric J85 engines that will power the XB-1. The engines on Boom's XB-1 supersonic test plane. The company doubled down on that timeline in early November as the prototype continues ground tests and receives further clearances from the FAA, Axios reported.īoom confirmed to Business Insider on Tuesday that it is "making significant progress toward the first flight, and we expect to fly XB-1 soon."Īccording to the manufacturer, the 71-foot-long Baby Boom features a carbon composite and titanium fuselage and gull wings designed to enable "safe operation at takeoff and landing as well as supersonic speeds." It spent 150 million, more than half of 270 million it raised, building the XB1 demonstrator dubbed Baby Boom. ![]() More recently, XB-1 underwent taxi testing in the Mojave desert and received an experimental airworthiness certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration - all in preparation for its eventual first flight, which Boom CEO Blake Scholl said in August could take place by the end of the year. Nicknamed the "baby boom," the company's XB-1 demo aircraft has undergone extensive ground testing since 2020, including evaluating subsystems and upgrading its engines and landing gear. The company's first prototype is the 71-foot-long XB-1, which has been nicknamed the "Baby Boom."īoom hopes to conduct its first XB-1 flight by the end of this year.Ĭolorado startup Boom Supersonic is hoping to revive the era of the ultra-speedy Concorde with its Mach 1.7 Overture passenger jet, and its prototype is finally gearing up for its first flight. Colorado startup Boom Supersonic is developing a faster-than-sound jet called Overture.
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Natural stacks serotonin2/29/2024 ![]() The antioxidant properties in Yerba Mate are also greater than those of green tea. On top of that, studies have recently come out to prove obesity prevention characteristics in Yerba Mate that include better satiety (feeling full), reduced blood sugar, and reduction of fat cell creation. The only other ingredient in MycoBOOST is Yerba Mate, which is basically the leaves of a plant known to boost metabolism and increase cellular function. The full science and tons of linked studies can be found on the Myco Stack page, but basically this new wave of including ‘shrooms with medicinal value in your day is a great one to jump onto.Īnd, of course, it’s organically-sourced and water-extracted, yielding the highest quality version of the ingredient. Just improved immunity, better glucose tolerance (go away, diabetes risk!), reduced fatigue, increased antioxidants in the body, and reversed inflammation markers. The main benefit of this particular mushroom? Increased endurance. This particular product out of the “stack” of 3 mushroom supplements touts cordyceps mushrooms as its key ingredient. ![]() MycoBOOST is one of 3 new medicinal mushroom nootropics that Natural Stacks now offers. And this kind will enhance your health instead of destroying it. So, out of their big line, what did I try?ĭo you do 'shrooms? Because Natural Stacks totally does now. The whole company is like that they just want to help improve quality of life and their avenue of doing so is by attacking the usually-vague supplement industry. I also got to talk with Ryan about this product review and it's obvious he really knows his stuff and just wants to share health! The Optimal Performance Podcast, hosted by Ryan Munsey, is one I listen to regularly. The company is run by a slew of former and current athletes and biohackers who love to geek out about ways to "live optimal," as the associated podcast refers to their work. So basically, your likelihood of actually absorbing the supplements is highest with their products.Īnd yes, many companies don't care about that. Not only do they use minimal ingredients, they also only include the most bio-available forms of each ingredient. Their company mission is to deliver the best supplements with minimal, high-quality ingredients that are backed by credible scientific research to prove their efficacy. Natural Stacks is a company that "gets it," when it comes to the topic of supplements.
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Homeland security secretary2/29/2024 ![]() Inside Mayorkas’ Wallet The secretary of homeland security filed a financial disclosure report in January, detailing big earnings from his days at WilmerHale, the law firm, including a $3.3 million partnership share that he had already received, as well as more than $1 million that he was still due. “Now I have been nominated to be the DHS secretary and oversee the protection of all Americans and those who flee persecution in search of a better life for themselves and their loved ones.” “When I was very young, the United States provided my family and me a place of refuge,” he tweeted after Biden selected him for a cabinet position. But his new role will offer him an opportunity to impact U.S. as amended by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, Pub. Mayorkas won’t earn quite so much as secretary of homeland security, which comes with a salary of about $200,000. About DHS Leadership Leadership List of senior leaders at the Department. On a financial disclosure report filed in January, he disclosed a $3.3 million partnership share that he received, as well as an additional payment of more than $1 million that he was still expecting. The work paid well, and Mayorkas developed a portfolio of stock and bond funds. Mayorkas stayed there through 2020, working with blue-chip clients like MGM Resorts, Northrup Grumman, Blackstone and Airbnb. Customs and Border Protection since June last year has inspected more than 6,000 shipments worth over $2 billion.Around the time Trump won the 2016 election, Mayorkas returned to private practice once again-this time joining the law firm WilmerHale, where Robert Mueller serves as a partner. Washington has also told businesses and importing communities of the risks posed by China-sponsored forced labour and other alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang.Īs a result of the Uygur Forced Labor Protection Act, U.S. Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. has imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials and entities as well as banned the import of certain products from Xinjiang that were determined to have been produced using forced labor. Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on President Bidens Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence. In response to the alleged abuses, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner can provide "clear and convincing evidence that the goods were not produced using forced labour." Signed in 2021, the law prohibits the American-bound import of goods produced in Xinjiang or by companies on the entity list unless the U.S. Amnesty International last month reported that more than 1 million people had been detained in internment camps across Xinjiang since 2017.įollowing Friday's announcement, the UFLPA entity list now totals 30 companies. The alleged crimes include mass surveillance, arbitrary detention, torture, rape, sterilisation and forced labor. The international community in recent years has voiced concern about the situation in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, where the Chinese government is accused of committing genocide and crimes against humanity targeting Uygurs and other religious and ethnic minority groups. ![]() The Chinese embassy in Washington could not immediately be reached for comment. "We will continue to pursue companies that ignore the law and exploit those abused in the People's Republic of China," said Mayorkas. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas in a statement said the department had prioritised enforcement of the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act since U.S. ![]() Jingweida Technology, specialising in the manufacture of electrical converters, power supplies, capacitors and chargers for electric batteries, is alleged to have engaged in poverty alleviation programmes believed to be part of an overall forced labour strategy.Īnhui-based textile company Xinya New Materials is also said to be working "with an established government-sponsored labour transfer programme." Officials from Xinjiang-based Cofco Sugar visited several homes of persecuted minorities in a village to recruit Uygurs to work at one of its plants, according to the department. The newly named companies - Cofco Sugar, Jingweida Technology and Xinya New Materials - are based in different regions of China, but each has been accused by the department of recruiting, transferring and exploiting persecuted minorities. WASHINGTON (AP) The Senate confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday as President Joe Biden’s homeland security secretary, the first Latino to fill a post that will have a central role in the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, a sweeping Russia-linked cyber hack and domestic extremism. Department of Homeland Security on Friday announced it has added three more companies allegedly involved in forced labor and human rights abuses to a list of firms sanctioned under the Uygur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
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![]() ![]() If you're looking to catch up with this year's Call of Duty, you can already find it on sale for Black Friday. For a limited time, DLC 1: Awakening owners can complete their Season Pass and get access to the 3 remaining DLC map packs in 2016 at a discounted price. And those plans extend for quite a while, as Activision already has the series mapped out through 2027. But despite owning the series now, the series won't be going exclusive to Microsoft, as part of the regulatory battles that led to the deal's approval included a commitment to keep the series on PlayStation. This would also be the second Call of Duty game released under Microsoft, as the historically large acquisition of Activision Blizzard was finalized just before this year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 released. The report also notes that Activision could not only again offer early access for the campaign as a preorder bonus, but weeks of early access for other modes. That would be a stark contrast to Modern Warfare 3, which was reportedly produced extremely quickly-which may have led to some notably negative feedback. Treyarch's last game was Black Ops: Cold War in 2020, which would make a 2024 release an unusually long development time for the Call of Duty series. We recently saw purportedly leaked images from the next Treyarch Call of Duty game. It may also feature returning Black Ops maps and the return of Zombies mode, according to the report. Find release dates, customer reviews, previews, and more. It may also address the end of the Cold War, as the series has become known for a paranoid-thriller style of alternate history retellings. Buy Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War - Xbox One by Activision for Xbox One at GameStop. It will revolve around shadowy government operations by the CIA on behalf of the coalition of US-led forces against Saddam Hussein's Iraq.Īs this one would take place during relatively recent history, you would be using real-world technology from the conflict, as opposed to near-future tech. Windows Central reports that this entry will be developed by Treyarch as expected, and is being referred to internally by code names, which may indicate that the title hasn't been finalized yet, but by number, this would be Black Ops 6. This time, the series appears primed to visit more recent history with the Gulf War of the early 1990s, as was previously rumored. All other trademarks and trade names are property of their respective owners.2024's Call of Duty game will reportedly be the next game in the Black Ops series, and will once again be set against historical real-world events. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY, CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS, and the shield logo are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. **Call of Duty®: Points (CP) will be accessible in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 once CP are made available in game. ![]() BOP content should be downloaded from the in-game store only do not purchase separately, or you will be charged again. BOP content may not be available in all countries, and pricing and release dates may vary by platform. FREE 5 OFF your online order when you pick up in store. *Black Ops Pass (BOP) content is not final, is subject to change, and may not include all downloadable content available for the game. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Cross-Gen Bundle - Xbox Series X and Xbox One. Whether you’re a Multiplayer fan or part of the Zombies community, the Black Ops Pass is packed with new, epic content for every game mode, enhancing your Call of Duty experience. In Blackout, Black Ops comes to life in one massive battle royale experience, combining Black Ops signature combat and the biggest map in Call of Duty® history.īlack Ops Pass delivers the ultimate Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 experience. Multiplayer raises the bar, delivering the most thrilling grounded combat experience yet with a focus on tactical gameplay and player choice.īlack Ops 4 delivers the biggest Day 1 Zombies offering ever with three full experiences at launch: IX, Voyage of Despair, and Blood of the Dead. 4 Additional All-New Zombies Experiencesīlack Ops is back! Featuring gritty, grounded, fluid Multiplayer combat, the biggest Zombies offering ever with three full undead adventures at launch, and Blackout, where the universe of Black Ops comes to life in one massive battle royale experience. "Classified," a Zombies Experience available at Launch
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Celebrity dirty laundry bb2/29/2024 Hope may not have a marriage to come home to later, so she’d better savor this final moment with Liam. Things will never be the same between Liam and Hope after lines inevitably get crossed in Italy. When Hope says goodbye and heads off to get on the Forrester yet, it may be like she’s saying goodbye to her marriage as well. It’s easy to imagine one last weepy kiss before Hope gazes at Liam from the doorway. Liam and Hope often settle down and hug it out when they fight, but there’ll be a profound moment at the end of this particular confrontation.ī&B spoilers say Hope and Liam will share a powerful farewell during the week of June 12-16. No matter what other strategies Liam throws at Hope to avoid Thomas’ trip inclusion, Hope won’t relent.Īs a result, Hope and Liam’s final conversation before she leaves could get awfully tense. ![]() Liam shouldn’t get a say in what happens at Forrester Creations since he’s not an employee there! ![]() It’s obvious that Liam’s gut feeling about Rome will be proven correct, but he’s still acting like a jerk. Of course, this is a tricky situation since Liam’s right to worry. Hope’s not going to come up with some bogus reason to explain away Thomas’ absence because her husband is controlling and insecure. It’s ridiculous to even suggest that Thomas would pop up on video conference instead of in person at the biggest event of Hope’s career. We can only imagine how that conversation might go! ![]() In an effort to offer Liam solutions, Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks) said maybe Thomas could appear via video conference.Īlthough Liam liked the sound of that, he didn’t think Hope would go for the idea.Įven so, Liam is pretty desperate and may end up pitching it to Hope anyway. Thomas needs to be on hand for the media spectacle that’s sure to play out and hype the designs that he helped bring to life. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) feels like Thomas’ role is finished since all the designs are done, but it’s not that simple. The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) spoilers reveal that Hope Spencer (Annika Noelle) will stand her ground when it comes to Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) coming on the fashion preview trip.
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Sunlight led panel2/29/2024 ![]() ![]() damage resulting from natural wear and tear, such as: scratches, dirt, abrasions.damage resulting from unauthorized repairs and alterations.damage caused by external factors such as flooding with liquid, moisture, too high or too low temperature, atmospheric discharges, chemical agents, and other factors beyond the Guarantor's control.damage resulting from improper use or storage of the product not in accordance with the user manual and safety regulations.mechanical damage and defects caused by them.The warranty covers only damage and defects resulting from reasons inherent in the sold device. 24 months for consumers, 12 months for companies, excluding the following assortment:. ![]() Each product is covered by a guarantee and warranty in accordance with applicable law, Before introducing a product to the market, we subject it to numerous tests and controls, thanks to which we are sure that the introduced product will function flawlessly. The principle of Godox's policy is to create products that meet all quality standards. Before shipping your equipment to the address below, please contact us using the form available on the website:
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Tricare urgent care copay2/29/2024 ![]() ![]() TRICARE Prime active duty family members and retirees do not need a referral or authorization for most outpatient urgent and mental health care, including visits through Doctor on Demand and Telemynd. Active duty service members need a referral for urgent care and mental health care services. Referral requirements for covered telemedicine services are the same as those for in-person visits. Find complete benefit details at TRICARE covers the use of telemedicine to provide medically and psychologically necessary health care. Connect with a mental health provider today by visiting. Telemynd. As a reminder, we also have partnered with Telemynd to offer TRICARE East Region beneficiaries simple, secure and easy-to-use access to licensed psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists and therapists from the convenience of your home. You can get urgent care from any TRICARE-authorized urgent care center or network provider. ![]() Offering urgent care and mental health care (excluding psychiatry) services, connect face-to-face with providers through virtual appointments using Doctor On Demand by visiting. Humana Military has partnered with Doctor on Demand to offer TRICARE East Region beneficiaries increased access to telehealth services. Out-of-pocket Costs (Copayments and Cost-shares) ADSMs don’t have any out-of-pocket costs. Doctor on Demand for the TRICARE East Region Source: Urgent Care Association, 2018 Benchmark Report. And during the COVID-19 stateside public health emergency, there are no copayments or cost-shares for covered telemedicine care. TRICARE NORTH, TRUE CHOICE, TRUE HEALTH NEW MEXICO, TRUSTMARK/PO BOX 2942, TUFTS. Now, more than ever, it is important for beneficiaries to easily connect with providers who can see them via virtual appointments. Humana Military has partnered with Doctor on Demand to offer TRICARE East Region beneficiaries increased access to telehealth services. Doctor On Demand Now Available to the TRICARE East Region!
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![]() To export the certificate, open a web browser and log in to administration console. You must have a user name and password to log on to AEM Forms, and details about the location of the server. To use Workbench, you must have an instance of AEM Forms running, typically on a separate computer. See Upgrading legacy artifacts documentation in Workbench Help for more information. AEM Forms SDK: For more information on using the SDK, see Programming with AEM Forms.ĪEM Forms on JEE processes can be upgraded to AEM Forms applications using the Upgrade Wizard.For information, see Getting Started topic in Designer Help. Designer: You can access Designer from inside Workbench.For information, see the Using Workbench documentation. Workbench: To run Workbench from the Start menu, select All Programs > AEM Forms > Workbench, if you chose to store the shortcut folder there.The following items are now installed on your computer: Select Start AEM Forms Workbench so you can launch Workbench, then click Next. The installation program displays the progress of the installation. Review the preinstallation summary and click Install. The installation directory path should not contain # (pound) and $ (dollar) characters. After it is downloaded, navigate to the \workbench directory and double-click the run_windows_installer.bat file. Download and decompress the Workbench to your file system.Navigate to the \workbench directory on the install media and double-click the run_windows_installer.bat file.Installing and running Workbenchīefore you install Workbench, you must ensure that your environment includes the software and hardware required to run it (See section: Before You Install). This chapter describes how to install Workbench. In the Currently installed programs list, select Adobe Designer. ![]() Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.To uninstall Designer (stand-alone) on Windows 10 This also lets you use your localized version of Designer within Workbench. Instead, an updated version, bundled with the Workbench installer, is patched. The Workbench installer does not reinstall a new version of Designer. The version of Designer included with Workbench is English-only. It is not necessary to uninstall the version of Designer installed with Acrobat 10 Pro or Acrobat 10 Pro Extended, or above. The Workbench installation detects an instance of Designer on your computer that was installed with either Acrobat Pro or Acrobat Pro Extended.ĭifferent versions of Designer can coexist on the same system, for example, Designer 6.4.x for Workbench 6.4 and Designer 6.5.0.x for Workbench 6.5. The table below has a complete list of possible Designer installation scenarios that you may encounter, and any actions you must take, when installing Workbench.Īcrobat Pro or Acrobat Pro Extended (includes Designer) If the Workbench installation application detects an existing version of Designer on your computer, the installation may terminate, and you are required to remove the current version of Designer before you can continue. Designer installation considerationsīy default, the Workbench installation includes a corresponding English-only version of Designer. See the complete list of supported platforms for Workbench at AEM Forms Supported Platforms. If you are installing using a non-administrator account, the installer prompts you for the credentials for an appropriate account. You must have Administrative privileges to install Workbench. Patch updates, technical notes, and additional information on this product version General information about AEM Forms and how it integrates with other Adobe productsĪll the documentation available for AEM Forms The resources in this table can help you learn more about and get started using AEM Forms. The information provided is based on the assumption that anyone reading this document is familiar with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Also included is information to configure your system to support your upgraded AEM Forms processes. This document is intended for administrators or developers who are responsible for installing, configuring, administering, or deploying Workbench. The installation program also installs Forms Designer. This document provides instructions for installing and configuring AEM Forms Workbench.
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Rush moving pictures album2/29/2024 ![]() But I guess that was by design and intent, summed up by a song on the very album I’m writing about in this article. Of course, it wasn’t just that the husband, father and drummer for the band Rush had passed away, but that so very few people even knew that he’d been sick with brain cancer. The above statement was released on Friday January 10th, 2020 and it sent shock waves through the music world as fellow musicians and fans worldwide were stunned by the death of Neil Peart. Those wishing to express their condolences can choose a cancer research group or charity of their choice and make a donation in Neil Peart’s name. We ask that friends, fans, and media alike understandably respect the family’s need for privacy and peace at this extremely painful and difficult time. It is with broken hearts and the deepest sadness that we must share the terrible news that on Tuesday our friend, soul brother and band mate of over 45 years, Neil, has lost his incredibly brave three and a half year battle with brain cancer (Glioblastoma). These opinions are strictly my own and do not reflect the views of anyone else at Limelight Magazine. There will be some review analysis and my own personal stories about my connection with various albums. Some of the albums I have known about and loved for years, while others are new to me and were music I’ve always wanted to hear. The aim of this series is to highlight both known and underappreciated albums from rock, pop and metal genres from this time period through the cassette editions of their releases. ![]() The Cassette Chronicles is a continuing series of mini reviews and reflections on albums from the 1980’s and 1990’s.
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Revo indoor soccer2/29/2024 On January 20, the team formally promoted assistant coach Alex Miranda to interim head coach for the remainder of the season. On January 14, the team released first-year head coach David Yates after he led the team to a 1-9 record. Their 513 fans per-game average at the Cox Business Center ranked them 20th in the 23-team MASL and prompted a mid-season move to Expo Square Pavilion at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds for 2015. The Revolution struggled on the field, beating only Oxford City FC of Texas for 1 win in 8 games in 2014, and at the box office. Main article: 2014–15 Tulsa Revolution seasonĪfter absorbing several teams from another league, the PASL reorganized as the Major Arena Soccer League and the level of competition in the Central division went up sharply. Tulsa's average home attendance of 866 fans per game was good enough to rank them 8th among the 20 teams in the PASL this season. They defeated two non-PASL teams to advance to the Round of 16 in the 2013–14 United States Open Cup for Arena Soccer before falling to the Wichita B-52s. The Revolution struggled on the field, winning only two games at home and none on the road to amass a 2–14 record. The team began signing players in October 2013, starting with Tulsa native Levi Coleman, in preparation for their first game on November 1 versus the Illinois Piasa. The Revolution held open player tryouts in July 2013. On July 2, 2013, the team named Michael Nsien as head coach and announced the Williams Companies as presenting sponsor for the 2013–14 season. The team played its home games at the Cox Business Center (formerly known as the Tulsa Convention Center). On July 10, 2012, team owners Adam Mellor and Shannon Clark were awarded a franchise as an expansion team in the Professional Arena Soccer League for the 2013–14 season. Main article: 2013–14 Tulsa Revolution season ![]() The original Tulsa Revolution, also owned by Mellor and coached by Kerry Shubert, played in the Central Division of the American Indoor Soccer League in 2008. The 20 home games were played at the Cox Business Center in downtown Tulsa. ![]() Under the leadership of head coach Alex Miranda, the Revolution played their 2015 home games in the Expo Square Pavilion at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team was co-owned by Adam Mellor and Shannon Clark. The Tulsa Revolution was a professional indoor soccer team from Tulsa, Oklahoma, which began play in the Professional Arena Soccer League with the 2013–14 season then segued to the Major Arena Soccer League for the 2014–15 season. |