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Forbrydelsen: Post-Mortem
Forbrydelsen is a TV series from Denmark that aired in 2007.
I forget exactly how it came to my attention this past week. Probably because I tripped across a link that said AMC-TV was doing an American version of it.
Forbrydelsen is twenty episodes long, with each episode covering a 24-hour period of a single murder investigation.
A nineteen-year-old woman, Nanna Birk Larsen, is reported missing. Due to the stubborness of Detective Sarah Lund, who goes against all advice to stop searching, Nanna's body is recovered in a car that was sunk into a lake.
The investigation begins on the day when Lund is due to exit her job and move to a new life in Sweden with her son and Swedish boyfriend (who is later revealed to have a useful skill). Her replacement, Jan Meyer, wants her to drop the case and leave so he can assert his own authority.
The investigation leads to a connection with one of the political parties involved in a nasty campaign for the office of Lord Mayor of Copenhagen.
From there, things explode in all directions. Think of it as a kind of It's a Wonderful Life, but with George Bailey being murdered as a kid instead of never having been born. The overarching point of the series is how the investigation and all of its clues and leads wreak havoc in everybody's lives. If I didn't lose track, at least ten lives are destroyed by the murder of this one young woman. And most of those people never even knew her!
The series is a hell of a roller coaster ride. Just when you think you've figured it out, they throw a wild curve ball that upsets everything. I couldn't stop watching it. I thought I'd watch an episode a day. I wound up watching five yesterday and the final three today. The series starts very slowly, but like a subtle drug, you become addicted and must have all of it.
It's a first-class production, with great acting, lush photography, keen direction, and a very haunting score by Frans Bak.
There are many shots of Copenhagen, adding to the series' atmosphere.
For the most part, I think this is the kind of TV series Ken Bruen would have written. It has the same feel of his Brant series and Taylor series mashed together. I think this might be airing in the UK right now. I hope Bruen is watching it.
SPOILER ALERT AHEAD! Skip the rest of this post!
But when I got to the twentieth episode, I was extremely disappointed. Apparently they counted on people forgetting the forensics report from the first episode. I didn't. So the person revealed as the killer didn't match what the report at the beginning cited. It made no damned sense! His motivation didn't match what Nanna had undergone before death!
So ultimately, they fucked up.
Do I still recommend seeing the series? Yes, but —
UPDATE June 20, 2011: For full-out spoilers, see new post, AMC-TV's The Killing: R U FFR?
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7 responses to "Forbrydelsen: Post-Mortem"
I agree that they fucked up. It made no sense. Just the simple issue (SPOILER) of the necklace. WHY was Nanna holding this necklace? How did she get a hold of it? What about Nannas body being perfectly clean and washed? And if he raped her and kept her hostage in the city, how did this lead up to her escape in the woods?
I loved the series but the end did not make ANY sense.
Yep, all that too. Who they pinned it on did not match everything they established at the beginning.
I think it was implied that he had been wearing it since the first death and Nanna tore it off when she was being killed.
Also, he was the son of drs and studied to be a dr briefly so I think he knew to clean the body, just as he knew how to drug her.
He drove her to the woods. He seemed conflicted about killing her so maybe he let her go then realized (like he told her dad) that she would tell and he had to kill her. So he put her in the truck and pushed it in the water.
Edward Kurys
Who was the killer?
See: https://mikecanex.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/amc-tvs-the-killing-r-u-ffr/
The first thing you think when he saw the American version (unlike what happens with other remakes) is that you have not lost anything by not having seen the original, that is, no one has the feeling of missing something.
Both are very interesting and share many things, but there are also many differences. And, interestingly, people with a predilection for one or the other, but do not hate or despise the other.
If we look at the scores of FilmAffinity or imdb, for example, we see that the American version vece by a few tenths, surpassing both the 7 or 7.5.
I particularly I opted for Danish. I think the depth of the characters is somewhat higher in the European and more credible. But both are highly recommended.
I missed this at the time because of the spoilers. Interesting. I remember having been surprised when they revealed the killer, thinking the clues they had left weren't consistent, but I didn't go back to review the first episodes, so I thought maybe I hadn't remembered correctly or that maybe the sexual violence was only an hypothesis and not confirmed.
Is it possible that Vagn's character was so troubled by Nanna's behavior that he took it out on her in the worst possible way? Probably, but I agree with you, that kind of sickness would probably have shown up in other ways. The ending to this seasons was disappointing for a series that was otherwise so exceptional.


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How Is a Second Trimester Abortion Done?
By Julie Kirk RDMS, Medical Writer
If you're facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering abortion, it's important to have all the facts regarding this issue. Depending on how far along you are, you may need more information on a second trimester abortion and how it's done.
How Is a Second Trimester Abortion Performed?
Although medication-based abortion procedures can be used during the first trimester, this option is not available for a woman in the second trimester of her pregnancy. You would need a surgical procedure and the different types of surgical abortion procedures performed in the second trimester include:
Third Trimester Abortion Procedures and Controversy
Abortion Complications That Can Cause Infertility
You and Your Baby in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy
Dilation & Evacuation (D & E)
The dilation & evacuation is a procedure that includes a combination of vacuum aspiration and surgical instruments to remove fetal tissue. The procedure usually takes about 20 minutes to perform and is the most common type of second trimester abortion. Spotting and minor menstrual-type cramps are the most common side effects of the procedure.
Dilation & Curettage (D & C)
The dilation & curettage surgical abortion procedure may be used if the vacuum aspiration is not an option. Otherwise, a D & C procedure is more commonly used to remove tissue that may remain in the uterus after an abortion or miscarriage. The procedure involves using a small, sharp instrument called a curette to remove tissue from inside the uterus. After this type of abortion, it is common to experience spotting as well as minor menstrual-type cramps.
Induction Abortion
An induction abortion is a rare type of abortion procedure in which salt water, urea, or potassium chloride is injected into the amniotic sac which will cause fetal death. Prostaglandins are inserted into the vagina to help thin out the cervix. Pitocin is injected intravenously to start uterine contractions. Keep in mind that less than one percent of all abortions are performed using this method, and it is most commonly used when the fetus suffers from severe abnormalities and the parents wish to have time with their child after the procedure. Induction abortion is also used when genetic testing is required because the couple wishes to try to conceive again in the future.
Reasons for Second Trimester Abortions
The majority of women who decide to terminate a pregnancy actually have an abortion in the first trimester. Abortions that occur before pregnancy calendar week 12 make up about 90 percent of all abortions. However, there are circumstances in which women opt to have a second trimester abortion. Some of the reasons women seek abortions during the second trimester include:
The woman did not realize she was pregnant immediately because she normally has very irregular periods, thought she was infertile, or believed she was going through menopause.
The woman lives in a very rural area and had problems getting an appointment with a provider in a timely fashion.
The woman couldn't afford to pay for the abortion during the first trimester.
The woman was unsure whether or not she wanted to continue with the pregnancy.
The woman was being pressured by a partner to continue the pregnancy.
It was discovered that continuing the pregnancy would endanger the mother's life.
A medical problem was discovered that meant the child would be born severely disabled.
There were drastic changes in the woman's circumstances after she realized she was pregnant, such as the ending of the relationship with the baby's father.
Second trimester abortions are much more common for teenagers than for older women. This is likely due to a number of factors, such as a general ignorance of reproductive health and a blatant denial about the pregnancy. However, since many states have parental consent laws for teens who wish to obtain an abortion, it is important for the pregnant teen to evaluate all of her options as soon as possible.
The Abortion Decision
Making the decision to have an abortion in your second trimester is extremely difficult. If you are still uncertain abortion is the right choice for you, you may want to discuss the issue with your doctor, a counselor, a family member, a close friend or you may want to consider adoption as another option.
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fire moves faster Maxine Beneba Clarke
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A health system exposed Neela Janakiramanan
Big holes in the Coalition's pre-election bucket list Paul Bongiorno
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Letters & Editorial
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Making sense of a changing world Andy Butler
The Horne Prize: There and here Steven Amsterdam
Garth Nix Kate Holden
Music's year of reckoning Shaad D'Souza
A saltwater to watch Melissa Lucashenko
Ideas of travel Peter Boyle
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Demon shows his fighting spirit Linda Pearce
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Covid-19 saved Morrison, but climate is the real test
Mike Seccombe Having outperformed the world in containing coronavirus, Australia's lack of action on climate change will precipitate a much greater crisis.If the Morrison government were really answerable to the Australian people rather than vested interests, it already would have agreed to a more ambitious climate response. That's what the overwhelming majority of people have long wanted.
Trade war: Can the China relationship be salvaged?
Michael Wesley As Australia takes the serious step of referring its top trading partner to the World Trade Organization, China watchers wonder whether a truce is now impossible.
Fracking on Country in the NT
Rick Morton As a senate inquiry launches a scathing critique of the legislative failures that led to the destruction of the Juukan Gorge caves, traditional owners in the Northern Territory are fighting a fracking project that threatens water sources and sacred sites.
Morrison, Albanese get ready for 2021
Karen Middleton As Australia enters what may be an election year, Scott Morrison's approval is high rather than solid, while Anthony Albanese has strategy rather than tactics.
A year without cinema
Christos Tsiolkas In 2020 we mostly had to watch films at home, and the most exciting possibilities still emerged from independent cinema.
A health system exposed
Neela Janakiramanan Victoria, a state that had as many as 700 new daily Covid-19 cases at the peak of its second wave, has gone many weeks without community transmission of the virus. Yet it now seems the health system is at risk of being pushed further beyond capacity than ever before.
Big holes in the Coalition's pre-election bucket list
Paul Bongiorno As the year like no other draws to an end, the challenges and crises it presented have highlighted the nation's strengths and dramatised its weaknesses. Facing up to these realities will be particularly daunting for our political leaders as they ready themselves for the next federal election.
Gadfly: Speech day at St Brutes
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fire moves faster
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Kamala Harris pivotal as Democrats eye the future
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The Horne Prize: There and here
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Christmas pork
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Demon shows his fighting spirit
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I'm going to remove the A4's carbs in the coming weeks as fuel has been leaking for a while which looks more like a dirty golden syrup under the float bowls - I think it's coming from perished O-rings in the drain screws but any common areas to look out for?
Anything to be aware of before I start?
Just check the drain screw o rings before taking the carbs off. If it is leaking from the drain screws then taking the carbs off is a little excessive. Orange / golden syrup is evaporated modern fuel.
Short term fix if its o rings is a smear of silicon gasket goo around them before screwing back in. Leave over night to set before turning the tap on.
Thanks, got the O-rings, but the carbs they're looking pretty grubby so a decent degrease will do them good - just wondered if there was anything to be mindful of when taking them off.
Hardest bit is setting cables to the correct tension on re instalation which is eay to do. If your striping them down for a clean just ensure you keep the bits together for each carb.
Esso super premium unleaded petrol (97 + octane) does not contain ethanol, BP possibly not also. See their sites for more info. i tested the Esso fuel and no ethanol was there. Ethanol is what causes the problems on seals and sticky deposits. There is no legal requirement to add 5% ethanol to 97+ octane petrol.
In my experience, if they exhibiting goop on the outside then it's worth taking them off and looking in the float bowls to see if they need a clean. Use new float bowl gaskets, I recommend the Keyster ones (and their rebuild kits) as they are not made form card and I have never seen any of them leak after fitting.
But while you have the carbs out I'd recommend checking them thoroughly and setting them up.
Give me a shout if you get stuck.
Is it possible to remove all four float bowls with the carbs in-situ? just wondering because I have a slight leak from the bowl gasket on no.2 carb, and bowl screws in carb 3 could do with replacing with new ones - having to take the whole shebang out to get at/replace the one weepie gasket/four screws is maybe a task not worth doing until the carbs actually need a full strip n clean?
Thanks for tips and advice folks - Paul, useful tip about the float bowls!


So do you remember in the original 90210 when Dillon lived in the hotel and it was totally cool and we all wished we lived in a hotel, too? Well I do now and it's lame. Now, I realize I might be a little "snooty" as Wes says, but I'm sorry if I don't enjoy a room that smells like stinky feet and all of my belongings being a little damp. If Wes asks me one more time where I want to eat, I will flick him in the Adam's apple. Having a food intolerance and not being able to actually cook your own meals for weeks on end is just plain obnoxious. I am completely over french fries and hotel coffee is NOT okay.
But enough complaining, my family is together again! I have had so much fun watching my kids have fun this week. We are getting a much needed break from the everyday routine and Wes has only had to go to work for an hour or two each day so we've done everything together.
Sadly I realized today that I haven't taken one single picture with my real camera this week! But we've been busy!
Monday we just kinda hung out while Wes did work all day. We went to a park on base, then checked into the hotel we are staying at now. I took the kids to the pool and then we hung out in the room and watched TV till Wes was done. On Tuesday the kids and I met up with Jaime and the girls at the Myriad Botanical Gardens and played in the splash pad and playground for the morning, then Wes took the kids to the pool while I got some alone time. Wednesday we went to the Science Museum Oklahoma and it was super fun! We would get a membership if we were living here. The kids loved the planetarium. Grace rubbed her hands together and whispered, "I'm so excited" when the lights went down. They did a great job talking about space at a kid's level. On Thursday we had another playdate with Jaime at her house, then Wes took the kids to the pool (can you see the theme here?). We also hit up the Bricktown Candy Store and bought way to much candy, then we walked around Bricktown for a bit. On Friday we played at the park again, went to Sonic and took the kids to see Madagascar 3. Hearing them giggle and laugh is so priceless. It makes me so happy!
Today we were supposed to go to Fronier City and play all day, but Sam got mysteriously sick and we had to turn around as soon as we got there. We'll try again tomorrow, but for now we are watching Nickolodeon and making hotel reservations for next week.
Who knows, maybe I'll take some pictures.


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Binaural beats were the first method discovered for brainwave entrainment and works by delivering tones of different audible frequencies to the two ears with the difference in frequency between the two tones being the frequency of entrainment. The difference in frequency between the two tones must be less than 30 hertz, and this resulting frequency is called a beat or the target frequency, and it is processed in a brain region called the olivary body. When listening to such tones with stereo headphones, the two hemispheres of the brain become synchronized at the target frequency.
Why is exposure to these soundwaves helpful to sleep and relaxation? Science shows that exposure to binaural beats can create changes in the brain's degree of arousal. Listening to these sounds that create a low-frequency tone, research indicates, triggers a slow-down to brainwave activity—and that may help you relax, lower your anxiety, and can make it easier for you to fall asleep and sleep more soundly.
"The brain is set up in such a way as to have spiritual experiences and religious experiences," said Andrew Newberg, a Philadelphia scientist who authored the book "Why God Won't Go Away." "Unless there is a fundamental change in the brain, religion and spirituality will be here for a very long time. The brain is predisposed to having those experiences and that is why so many people believe in God."
Really great stuff here, man. Well done! Without taking anything away from the article it would have been great to have under one "roof" similar information about hypnotherapy and subliminals. I invested quite a lot in buying binaural cd's but after reading your material I think that for short term effects isochronic tones rather than binaurals are the technology to go for now. For longer lasting and possibly permanent effects I'm not sure whether I should go for hypnosis or subliminals (or both). An article as well written and comprehensive as yours but focusing on hypnosis vs subliminals would have completed the circle for me. The stuff I've read so far on binaurals vs isochronics hasn't really done it for me. Any chance you could give it a shot?
way of describing it—at both theta brainwave frequencies. And then there are also 40-Hz gamma frequencies, the frequency that came through a lot when the Dalai Lama sent some Buddhist monks to have their brain waves studied as they were meditating and doing loving-kindness practices. Gamma is associated both with heightened awareness and also with loving-kindness practices, metta practices.
Long-term meditation practitioners have also shown to have a higher tolerance for pain.[15] This effect has been correlated to altered function and structure in somatosensory cortices and an increased ability to decouple regions in the brain associated with the cognitive appraisal of pain (anterior cingulate cortex and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex).[16]
Let's say you're listening to a sound in your left ear that's at a frequency of 132 Hertz (Hz). And in your right ear, you're listening to a sound that's at a frequency of 121 Hz. Your brain, however, gradually falls into synchrony with the difference — or 11 Hz. Instead of hearing two different tones, you instead hear a tone at 11 Hz (in addition to the two tones given to each ear).
The functional role of neural oscillations is still not fully understood;[6] however they have been shown to correlate with emotional responses, motor control, and a number of cognitive functions including information transfer, perception, and memory.[7][8][9] Specifically, neural oscillations, in particular theta activity, are extensively linked to memory function, and coupling between theta and gamma activity is considered to be vital for memory functions, including episodic memory.[10][11][12]
Theta: This brainwave pattern is associated with deep relaxation and with some stages of sleep, including the lighter stages of non-REM (NREM) sleep. REM sleep itself is mostly composed of beta wave and other activity that's similar to an alert, waking brain. Deep meditation produces theta waves, which are slower and lower frequency (between 5-8 hertz) than Alpha waves. That murky barrier between sleep and wakefulness, when you're drifting in and out of sleep, and your thoughts feel dreamlike and difficult to remember? That's a theta-dominant state of consciousness.
The pitch frequency measures and describes what a beat sounds like, i.e. does the isochronic beat have a deeper bass sound, or is it high pitched and sharper sounding? The beat waveform frequency describes how many times the beat is repeating per second, i.e. how fast it is beating. You don't really need to concern yourself about the pitch frequency, as that doesn't have a direct influence on brainwave entrainment and doesn't play a part on the measurement on an EEG. I only mentioned it because you were referring to humans not being able to hear below 20Hz. I change the pitch frequency just to suit the mood of the track. For tracks that are to be relaxing, for meditation or sleep, I tend to use a lower pitch frequency so it sounds deeper and more relaxing and I never have that lower than 100Hz. For an energizing, high focus track I might use a more higher pitched 200Hz isochronic tone, because that is sharper sounding and less likely to make you feel sleepy. That's all you really need to know about the pitch frequency.
After nearly two years of daily use of this brainwave meditation and brainwave technology, I began to enjoy a quality of life–without medication–that once seemed quite impossible for me. I do not say this lightly. Not only did I enjoy a fulfilling life, I also experienced what seemed like significant development in self-concept, values, interpersonal skills, creativity, accelerated learning, intuition, ability to handle stressful situations, self-esteem, sense of purpose, and social awareness.
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A binaureal beat is created by playing a different tone in each ear, and the interference pattern between the slightly differing frequencies creates the illusion of a beat. It's intended to be heard through headphones, so there's no cross-channel bleed across both ears. Listen to this, I'll play a simple binaural beat, and I'll slide the pan control back and forth from one ear to the other. You can see that there isn't actually any beat, it's just an acoustic illusion:


Shareef O'Neal, a four-star recruit for UCLA and son of NBA great Shaquille O'neal will miss the entire 2018-19 season after UCLA doctors found a heart ailment that will require surgery.
O'Neal told TMZ Sports he "felt funny" during team workouts over the summer so UCLA's doctors had him wear a heart monitor, when he "felt funny" they instructed him to push a button, to alert them. He said he pressed the button during one summer practice and doctors later discovered the heart ailment that will force him to miss the upcoming season.
O'Neal was set to join a talented incoming class that's ranked third, behind Duke and Kentucky, on ESPN.com. The Bruins, ranked in most preseason top 25 polls, could challenge for the Pac-12 crown.


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Renowned for its rosés and table wines, Provence, France, beckons visitors to explore its many wine-growing regions, from the sunny, southern hills of Bandol near the Mediterranean, to the principal appellation of the region: Cotes de Provence. Open for tours and tastings, many of the vineyards date back centuries, tended by the latest generation of family vintners.
Owned by the same family since 1834, Domaine Tempier remains faithful to its centuries-old tradition of aging wines in oak barrels. Visitors to the cellar will see old and new barrels that lie side by side, where samples of the winery's acclaimed reds are offered. Located in the heart of the Bandol appellation between Marseilles and Toulon, Domaine Tempier produces primarily reds made from the Mourvedre grape. Domaine Tempier 1802, chemin des Fanges 83330 Le Plan du Castellet 011-33-494-987-021 domainetempier.com
Domaine des Bernardins
In the village of Beaumes de Venise not far from Avignon in Provence, Domaine des Bernardins began making wine at the start of the 19th century, after transforming the property, formerly owned by Bernardin monks, into a wine estate. Tended by five generations of the same family, the winery makes two reds derived from the Grenache and Syrah varieties, as well as a rosé. The estate's dry white wine is produced only during years when the grape is large enough to harvest. The cellar is open for wine tasting and tours. Domaine des Bernardins Earl Cave Castaud Route de Lafare 84190 Beaumes-de-Venise 011-33-04-90-62-94-13 domaine-des-bernardins.com/gb/
Mas de Gourgonnier
Nestled in the heart of the Baux de Provence in the Alpilles mountain range, Mas de Gourgonnier produces a dry white wine made with Savignon, Grenache Blanc and Rolle varieties. Yielding more than 140,000 bottles of red wine each year, the estate has been a certified organic winery for more than 30 years, and is certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under its National Organic Program. Mas de Gourgonnier also produces a specialty olive oil. The cellar is open for tasting and wine purchase daily, except for Sundays in the months of January, February and March. Mas de Gourgonnier Le Destet 13890 Mouries 011-33-04-90-47-50-45 gourgonnier.com/index2.php?lang=en
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My work on site was delayed by more than two hours yesterday while they tried to fix a breakdown. On this site there is a small, computer controlled trolly which transports roofing tiles to a curing room and brings the cured ones back out for stacking and wrapping. For some reason the trolly got to a certain point in the cycle and refused to move. The solution, when it was eventually found, was a real surprise. Diagnostics ran through to its logical conclusion in the usual fashion. Click a few buttons on the computer screen a few times. Click a few more buttons randomly. Swear. Say a few unkind things about computer programmers and reboot the PC. When that failed to get a result, check that everything is plugged where it should. Go down and open the control cabinet and stare at the blinkenlights for a few minutes. Now there are two people working on the problem. One person presses buttons on the computer screen while the other tries to see if there is any response from the controller. Now there are three people working on the problem. One person presses buttons on the computer screen while the other tries to see if there is any response from the controller. The third manually drives the trolly up to the trigger point and back to see if the beast can be tricked into working again. Now there are four people working on the problem. The site engineer has dragged out his laptop, plugged into the controller and is trying to find the point at which the logic is hung up. He satisfies himself that the comms is working and eventually determines that it is a microswitch that must be tripped before the sequence continues. Now there are five people working on the problem. A fitter is summoned to make the necessary mechanical checks. The switch is right under the middle of the trolly where no-one can see it. He tries a couple of blind adjustments without success. Now a sixth person wanders past. He suggests that a piece of string be tied to the switch so that it can be manually activated at the appropriate time. Still no result. At that point, with a crowd of participants starting to scratch their collective heads for a solution, someone near the wall notices the airline pressure reading zero. The valve is opened and the trolly springs happily back into action. It's all the computers fault, you know! P.S. No-one owed up to turning the air pressure off when the system was stopped for an earlier fixup. I doubt that they ever will. At least this will be the first thing checked when something happens next time.


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Americas|Canada Finds Wreck of U.S. Aircraft From World War II
Canada Finds Wreck of U.S. Aircraft From World War II
By Ian Austen
OTTAWA — Late one November afternoon in 1942, a seaplane belonging to the United States Army Air Corps made two attempts to take off in rough waters near the village of Longue Pointe de Mingan, Quebec. After a large wave opened a leak, the seaplane foundered and sank on the second try. Fishermen who rowed out to the scene rescued only four of the nine crew members.
On Thursday, Parks Canada, a government agency, said an underwater archaeology team had discovered the apparently intact wreck of what it believed to be that American aircraft.
"This plane is a testament to the collaboration between Canada and the U.S. during the Second World War," Christian Paradis, the federal minister of public works, said in a conference call with reporters. "We are committed to managing this site with dignity and respect to the lost American soldiers."
Officials said that human remains could still be on the plane. If that is confirmed, the Canadian government said, it will work with the Pentagon's Joint POW-MIA Accounting Command to recover and identify the remains.
While Mr. Paradis said that older residents of the village remembered the crash and rescue, it seemed that the wreckage was discovered inadvertently. It lies in water next to the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, where underwater archaeologists from Parks Canada regularly examine the Gulf of St. Lawrence with side-scan sonar, which is often used for exploring large areas of the sea floor.
Marc-André Bernier, the director of underwater archaeology for Parks Canada, said data from the sonar indicated that the plane was a PBY-5A Catalina and that it might be largely intact. Later this month, weather permitting, divers and remotely operated underwater vehicles will inspect the wreck to confirm its identity.
For security reasons, the Canadian government is not disclosing its location or depth.
At the time of the sinking, the seaplane was servicing the construction of an emergency landing airfield at Longue Pointe de Mingan. It was one of the landing sites built in eastern Canada during World War II that were used to refuel and service aircraft from Canada and the United States as they flew to Europe.
The Gulf of St. Lawrence is subject to rough seas, and when the plane tried to take off in 1942, waves were swelling between five and seven feet high, Parks Canada said, citing information from the surviving crew members and witnesses.


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Franklin and Winston
A Christmas That Changed the World
By Douglas Wood
Illustrated by Barry Moser
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About Franklin and Winston
A compelling look at two leaders who held the world's fate in their hands — and the holiday visit that sealed a friendship and steered the course of World War II.
At the height of World War II, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill held an extraordinary month-long visit, during which they planned the success of the Allied powers and strategized a continuing peace for when the war ended. Moving from witty banter to gravely serious discussions — amid a traditional public celebration of the Christmas holiday — the two cemented a unique bond as they decided how to confront a menace that threatened all of civilization. Thanks to the skillful work of author Douglas Wood and illustrator Barry Moser, the story of this remarkable time can be shared with a whole new generation.
Back matter includes; an afterword, an author's note, and a bibliography.
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Sep 13, 2011 | 40 Pages | 9-1/16 x 11 | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780763633837
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