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Welcome to Camden, NJ, a city Walt Whitman once described as "invincible" that has now been labeled "the most dangerous city in America." It is also called "home" by the thousands who live here. Take the author's grace-filled journey into the heart of 21st century urban ministry as he chronicles the city's favorite son, Fr. Bob McDermott, who seeks to revitalize a hopeless city by listening to and believing in a God who speaks through those considered "hopeless."

The purpose of this thesis is to develop a means of predicting direct operating cost (DOC) for new commercial rotorcraft early in the design process. This project leverages historical efforts to model operating costs in the aviation industry coupled with a physics-based approach. The physics governing rotorcraft operation are combined with fundamental considerations encountered during rotorcraft design to identify potential design parameters driving operating costs. Sources for obtaining data on these parameters for existing designs are explored. The response data is generated by estimating operating costs for seventy-seven currently available commercial rotorcraft models under a fixed set of operating assumptions. Statistical analysis of this data is combined with the physics and first principles approach to identify key explanatory variables demonstrating a strong relationship to operating cost. Multiple regression techniques are used to develop transfer functions relating rotorcraft design variables to direct operating cost. The analysis shows that the maximum takeoff gross weight of the rotorcraft design is strongly correlated with direct operating costs. Specifically, a simple regression model using the square root of maximum takeoff gross weight as the only explanatory variable can be used to account for over 90 percent of the variation in total direct operating cost (TDOC). After accounting for maximum takeoff gross weight, the analysis suggests that rotorcraft models with two engines have higher TDOC than those with a single engine. A multiple regression model using maximum takeoff gross weight and the number of installed engines in the rotorcraft design is presented and accounts for 97 percent of the variation in TDOC. This model allows designers to quickly estimate TDOC for new rotorcraft early in the design process, before many of the major design parameters have been finalized. In addition to the aggregate or total DOC models, regression models for a few key subcategories of DOC are developed including, fuel related DOC, airframe maintenance related DOC and engine maintenance related DOC. In the case of fuel related and airframe maintenance related DOC, the maximum takeoff gross weight is found to be the single strongest explanatory variable. For the engine maintenance DOC, the engine weight is found to be the single variable most strongly correlated with operating cost. We conclude that an appropriate measure of weight (maximum takeoff gross weight or engine weight) is an important driver for direct operating cost. After accounting for weight, the models are refined by considering additional explanatory variables leading to models of greater accuracy and complexity. The modular nature of the model presented allows operating cost estimates to be improved and refined as additional details of the rotorcraft design become available during the design process.

In late 2010, feeling a sense of self conviction and family moral responsibility, it was laid on Michael's heart to read the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelations. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Michael gathered these writings as a result of his learnings. While many are blinded and have blurred vision, Michael will provide The Lens."But we are not disciples. The true question is whether or not we were striving for discipleship in the first place? We are nothing more than mere religious folk carrying out civil responsibility to satisfy the displeasure of our own conscious. If we were disciples, we'll all have the same answers; that is understanding." -Michael P. Bellamy

“Disrobing Saint Michael, A father’s Journey” chronicles the personal journey of a Christian father, from childhood to adulthood. It recounts a life filled with great successes and great failures; surprises and disappointments; faith and fear. This chronicle shows the omnipresence of God guiding the affairs of this father, by His Word and by His Spirit. In the end, eternal and often illusive questions of purpose are answered and destiny becomes clear. Through this journey there is an unending conversation with an ever-present God who is glorified.

TARGETED INDIVIDUAL: A person who has become criminally targeted for surveillance, intimidation, torture or death by any entity including a corrupt business, organized crime, cults & extremists or even the government. In his own words, a Targeted Individual (TI) exposes his tormented life and the heartless, sadistic and invasive methods used covertly to undermine his credibility, cause illness and excruciating pain, ruin him financially, tear apart his family, drive him mad and lead him to consider suicide. This dramatic and cautionary tale may seem extreme and far-fetched, but thousands of other Targeted Individuals throughout the world are suffering in silence right now. In this candid account, the author describes the psychological, emotional, mental and physical torture that he has endured for over six years, hoping that he will survive long enough to see this book in print.

This is the life story of Dr. Michael Maiden. It's a story of the kindness and love of God to a broken and beaten man. It's the story of how the God of the Comeback can turn our greatest failures and setbacks into an opportunity for Him to give us a Comeback!

I believe that our Heavenly Father put it in my heart to write this book to my brothers and sisters to tell of some of my failings and how I overcome some of them and to hopefully help you overcome some of yours. To help us all to walk a better path for our Lord

This inspiring memoir by Michael Simmons highlights his mothers efforts to protect her children from her alcoholic, abusive husband. After a DWI results in him losing his job, Michaels father moves his family from Arkansas to Missouri, where losing another job means the family moves to a small house in the Arkansas countryside. His mother takes on picking cotton to earn money for the childrens Christmas presents. Another job loss, another move: the stress and uncertainty in his familys life creates insecurity and loneliness for Mike. He is finally befriended by a woman who takes him to church with her and introduces him to God. The Blue House places Mikes experiences alongside insightful commentary by Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks, who observes the life lessons Mike learns in a manner that guides readers to examine their own lives and find answers to their questions in scripture and self-reflection.