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Panasonic Lumix S1R review
Michael Topham
After making Micro Four Thirds cameras for over a decade, Panasonic has entered the full frame market with a bold statement. Michael Topham got to test the Panasonic Lumix S1R
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Panasonic Lumix S1R & S1: First Look
Panasonic Lumix S1 £2,199.99 (body only), Panasonic Lumix S1R £3,399.99 (body only)
Wide diameter L-mount
Venus Imaging engine
Dual Image Stabilisation system
4K 60p/50p video recording
Dual card slot (XQD& SD)
Weatherproof construction
One of the headline news stories to break last year was Leica, Panasonic and Sigma's decision to come together and form the 'L-Mount' Alliance' for the production of full-frame mirrorless cameras and lenses. Panasonic wasted no time in letting their intentions known. Shortly after the L-mount alliance press conference, the manufacturer announced that they were working on developing two new full-frame mirrorless 'Lumix S-series' cameras – the 24.2MP Lumix S1 and the 47.3MP Lumix S1R.
The Panasonic Lumix S1R (£3,399) with Lumix S Pro 50mm f/1.4 lens (£2,299)
As we've seen from other manufacturers, these twin models share the same body design but have different sensors to cater for two different audiences. The higher resolution Panasonic Lumix S1R is being targeted primarily at stills photographers who desire ultimate image quality, while the lower resolution Lumix S1 is more likely appeal to video shooters and stills photographers who don't require the Lumix S1R's 47.3-million pixels for day-to-day shooting.
The Lumix S1 and Lumix S1R feature a sizeable handgrip and a 5.76-million-dot OLED EVF
Rather like the Nikon Z 6 and Nikon Z 7, there are many similarities between the Panasonic Lumix S1 and S1R. Shared features include a new Venus imaging engine, a three-axis tilting touchscreen, a large top plate status panel and a Dual IS system that combines in-body image stabilisation with in-lens optical image stabilisation. Both models support 4K 60p/50p video recording, and after all the talk of recent full-frame mirrorless cameras only having one card slot, it's refreshing that both have an XQD slot alongside an SD slot.
The red ring around the mode dial is a subtle reference to the Lumix S1/S1R's premium status
Despite getting hands-on with a detailed mock-up sample of the Panasonic Lumix S1R last year, we've been patiently waiting for Panasonic to release more detailed information about both models and allow us to try a working sample. During our annual visit to Panasonic's Digital Imaging Seminar, we were given the opportunity to extensively use both models and take a closer look at the three matched lenses that are initially being developed for the system: a 50mm f/1.4, 24-105mm f/4 standard zoom and 70-200mm f/4 telephoto zoom.
As we've reported previously, ten Panasonic L-mount lenses are expected to be available for the S-series by the end of 2020. Meanwhile, Leica has made it known that they'll have 18 L-mount lenses available by the end of 2020 and Sigma has disclosed that 14 L-mount lenses will be available in 2019, including a mount converter.
The main difference between the S1 and S1R lies directly behind the large diameter L-Mount, with the Lumix S1R boasting a 47.3-million-pixel sensor and the Lumix S1 offering a 24.2-million-pixel sensor. To maximise the fine level of detail the sensor is able to record the S1R's chip does without an optical low-pass filter and implements new aspherical micro lenses over each pixel to improve the light-gathering ability at high ISO settings.
The Lumix S1R's 47.3MP full frame sensor on full show during our recent hands-on experience
On the subject of sensor sensitivity, the ISO range on the Lumix S1R spans from ISO 100-25,600 (expandable to ISO 50-51,200), with the Lumix S1's standard ISO reaching a maximum of ISO 51,200 (expandable to ISO 50-204,800). The sensors on both models partner up with Panasonic's new Venus Engine processor, permitting continuous shooting speeds of up to 9fps in AFS or 6fps with continuous focus on both models.
Those who expected the Lumix S1 to offer a faster continuous burst than the Lumix S1R may be a little surprised to read that the two models are identical in this respect. If 9fps sounds a bit pedestrian, there's also the opportunity to shoot bursts of 18-million-pixel JPEG images at 30fps in the S1/S1R's 6K Photo mode, while 4K Photo offers sequences at 30fps or 60fps, albeit at a lower 8-million-pixel resolution.
Panasonic has introduced a second-level GUI – slightly different from the standard GUI we're used to seeing on Panasonic Lumix G models such as the Lumix G9
When situations demand greater resolution than 47.3-million pixels, the Lumix S1R's High Resolution Mode can be deployed to create a whopping 187-million-pixel image. Just like the high-resolution modes we've used before on other Panasonic cameras, such as the Lumix G9, this feature stitches together image information recorded in eight exposures that are taken as the in-body image stabilisation system makes subtle adjustments to the sensor position.
The High Resolution mode carries across to the Lumix S1 too and operates similarly in the way the sensor is shifted precisely between eight shots to create a single image with much finer detail. Take advantage of the S1's High Resolution mode and you'll be able to produce 96-million-pixel Raw files bursting with information. Although high resolution mode on both cameras is intended for tripod use, it can be used handheld. There are two modes to choose from too. Mode 1 is designed to prioritise high resolution in every part of the image whereas Mode 2 is intended for minimising blur such as greenery in landscape scenes.
Note the LVF button. This is used to change the EVF/screen mode. Set it to Auto and the camera automatically switches between the EVF and screen as it's raised and lowered from your eye
One of the key features on both models yet to be mentioned in detail is the 5-axis Dual I.S II image stabiliser, which offers 6.5 stops of compensation to counteract camera shake when shooting stills or movies. It works just like the system used in the company's Lumix G9 in the way it combines 2-axis stabilisation from the lens with 5-axis stabilisation in the camera. Added to this, Panasonic has introduced what's called an I.S. Status Scope to help photographers remove sources of camera shake by displaying a graphic interpretation of vibration.
Once again, Panasonic has relied on its formula of contrast detection and Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology for focusing. The S1 and S1R are both capable of acquiring focus within 0.08 seconds, with the Venus Engine, CMOS sensor and Lumix S lenses communicating at up to 480fps. While focus acquisition isn't quite as fast as the 0.04sec claimed speed on the Lumix G9, the focus tracking has been improved with what's called 'advanced artificial intelligence technology' to detect the differences between humans, cats, dogs and birds.
In this view the lock lever is clearly on show, just to the left of the playback button. It can be used to prevent unintentional operation and the user can choose which functions it locks
Panasonic cameras like the Lumix GH5 and Lumix GH5S and have gained a very strong reputation among leading videographers around the world and the video specs of the S1/S1R continue in the same fashion and are bound to impress. Line-input is supported by a 3.5mm mic socket while audio can be monitored using the 3.5 mm headphone port. Advanced audio quality is also possible with Panasonic's DMW-XLR1 microphone adapter, allowing professional microphones and XLR input sources to be connected.
The Lumix S1, which is more likely appeal to video shooters, allows video recording up to 4K 60/50p 4:2:0 in 8 Bit directly to an SD or XQD-card. In addition, 4:2:2 colour sampling can be output through HDMI and Panasonic will provide a software key to unlock the option to record 4K 60/50p 4:2:2 10 Bit via HDMI-output and 30p/25p/24p in 4:2:2 10 Bit internally later in the year.
The 3.5mm mic port positioned above the 3.5mm headphone socket
This software key upgrade will also bring V Log to the Lumix S1. While time-limitations apply to 4K/60p (29mins 59secs) and High-speed-footage (15mins), 4K/30p and Full HD video can be recorded without a time limit. Some users may also wish to take advantage of high speed video, with 2x slow motion at 60fps in 4K available, and up to 6x slow motion in Full HD with frame rates of up to 180fps.
The S1/S1R's dual-card slots are both UHS-II compatible to handle the high data rates required. Panasonic has also made it public knowledge that compatibility with CFexpress will follow too. Bluetooth and Wi-fi connectivity options are both available to pair and transmit images to mobile devices, plus there's a new Lumix Sync smartphone app that has been developed for seamless remote control of the camera and immediate transfer from the camera to a phone or tablet.
Viewfinder & Screen
Similarities between the S1 and S1R extend to the electronic viewfinder and touchscreen at the rear. These are the first models in the world to debut a 5.76-million-dot OLED EVF – a resolution that's exceeds the 3.6-million-dot EVF units you get on Nikon's Z-series cameras and also the 4.4-million-dot EVF on the Leica SL.
The Lumix S1/S1R has the highest resolution of any electronic viewfinder we've seen to date. Note the intuitive positioning of dials and AF area button within the AF mode switch just to the left of the AF-ON button
Panasonic claims this super high resolution, matched with a 10.000:1 contrast ratio makes for one of the clearest and detailed views of any camera – something I'll offer more of a report on shortly. Other points of interest regarding the EVF are its maximum 120fps refresh rate, minimum lag time of 0.005secs and option to adjust the magnification between 0.7x, 0.74x and 0.78x.
The 3.2in triaxial rear monitor is similar in the way it moves to those we've witnessed before on high-end Fujifilm X-series cameras such as the Fujifilm X-T3
Just below the EVF the S1 and S1R is what Panasonic call their triaxial tilt rear monitor that flips out for low or high angled viewing in both portrait and landscape orientation. It's very similar to the type of three-way tilt screens we've seen on Fujifilm X-series cameras, requiring a small button to be depressed at the side to pull the screen out and tilt it appropriately for high and low angle images in the portrait format.
It's a screen that feels extremely robust and pushes back into the body reassuringly. As for the specs of the screen, it measures 3.2in, has a 2.1-million-dot resolution and supports full touchscreen control that's integrated nicely with the main menu and quick menu.
Build & Handling
One of the many challenges faced by full frame mirrorless camera manufacturers is trying to squeeze a full frame chip inside a body that feels great in the hand, but not so small that it has an adverse affect on handling and operation. While we're used to Panasonic's Lumix G mirrorless cameras being quite small and lightweight, the S-series is quite the opposite and looks like a camera system on steroids when you compare it to full frame mirrorless offerings from the likes of Canon, Nikon and Sony.
The S1/S1R has a big and well sculpted handgrip. Here the camera is attached to the optional battery grip, but this doesn't have illuminated buttons like those on the back of the body
Designed to satisfy the high expectations of professionals as well as enthusiasts and anyone who takes their photography seriously, the S1 and S1R employs magnesium alloy die-cast front and rear panels, with seals at every joint, dial and button for maximum durability and robustness. Dust- and splash-proof, the S1/S1R can also operate at temperatures down to -10 degrees.
All the major buttons on both models illuminate in the dark and on the top plate of the camera you'll find a large LCD panel that allows you to glance at all the key settings you could wish for. Shutter speeds range from 60 seconds to 1/8000sec using the mechanical focal-plane shutter, or 60 seconds to 1/32,000sec using the electronic shutter. The shutter unit itself is claimed to endure up to 400,000 actuations.
Like the high-resolution mode on the Lumix G9, a shutter delay can be setup so the high resolution mode isn't affected by triggering the shutter. Motion blur, such as greenery blowing in the wind in landscape scenes, can be counteracted by setting motion blur processing to Mode 2
In the hand the S1 and S1R feel considerably larger and heavier than the most recent full-frame mirrorless releases from Canon and Nikon. Up against Sony A7-series cameras such as the A7 III, the Lumix S1/S1R is a bit bigger. While those coming from full-frame DSLRs will be accustomed to the size and weight of a bigger camera, people looking for a small, lightweight mirrorless system will want to take into account that there are other full frame mirrorless systems out there for similar or less money.
The size and weight difference between the Lumix S1R and the Canon EOS R and Sony A7 III was very noticeable during my hands on shooting experience. This is offset to some extent by an excellent handgrip that's beautifully sculpted. Buttons and dials are well spread apart and will be familiar to anyone who's used Lumix G cameras before, while the directional joystick supports quick repositioning of the AF point, albeit rather sensitive to light thumb movements.
The Lumix S1/S1R inherit the Fn Lever from the Lumix G9, which once again is positioned at the front lower corner of the body. The lens release button is located on the opposite side
As well as an operational lock lever that can be customised, the S1/S1R inherits the Fn Lever from the Lumix G9 that can be allocated to no fewer than 20 shooting functions. Another benefit is being able to view the remaining battery level as a percentage to give you a more accurate understanding of how much power remains.
Initially there will be three lenses available for Panasonic's S-series cameras based on the Leica L-mount, these being the Lumix S Pro 50mm f/1.4 (£2,299.99), Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/4 O.I.S (£1749.99) and Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 MACRO O.I.S (1,299.99).
The Lumix S Pro 50mm f/1.4, with its focal length considered 'standard' for the full frame format, features an optical construction made up of 13 elements in 11 groups. To counteract chromatic aberrations, 2 aspherical lenses and 3 extra-low dispersion lenses are used in its design and unlike many 50mm prime lenses that have 9 aperture blades, it differs in that it has an 11-bladed iris in an attempt to produce the most attactive bokeh possible. An aperture ring is also present, while switching to manual focus requires the focus ring to be snapped forward. Priced at £2,299, it works out £50 less than the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM (£2,349.99).
The Lumix S Pro 50mm f/1.4 has a manual aperture ring and is the most expensive Lumix S Pro lens for the system so far at £2,299.99
As for the Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/4 O.I.S, this telephoto optic is compatible with Panasonic's 5-axis Dual I.S II system, offering up to 6 stops of image stabilisation. Construction wise, it combines 23 elements in 17 groups with 9 aperture blades and features a single aspherical lens and 3 extra-low dispersion lenses to minimise chromatic aberrations and maximise sharpness. Like the Lumix S Pro 50mm f/1.4, manual focus is activated by snapping the manual focus ring forward.
A top view of the Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/4 O.I.S mounted to the Lumix S1R
Last but not least is the kit lens – the Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 macro O.I.S. This general purpose standard zoom with its 0.5x magnification and minimum focus distance of 30cm teams up with S-series cameras to offer up to 6 stops of image stabilisation. The lens comprises 16 elements in 13 groups and uses two aspherical lenses and two extra-low dispersion elements.
The Lumix S1R with Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 macro O.I.S
Among the ten or more lenses due to be released by 2020 are a 24-70mm f/2.8, 70-200mm f/2.8 and 16-35mm f/4. Two teleconverters (1.4x and 2.0x) will be following too, along with a super telephoto lens, two primes and a macro lens.
Panasonic's decision to enter the full-frame mirrorless market got a lot of people talking last year. Although we've only had a few hours of shooting with a pre-production sample of a Lumix S1R, it's enough to make a few early comments on what we can expect to come when the final review samples arrive in a few weeks time.
A lot has already been mentioned about the size of the system and while it's not small or compact, what we must not forget is that there's always the Lumix G series for those who want a camera and lens system that's light and conveniently sized. One thing Panasonic never wanted to do was cannibalise its own G-series with the S-series. The S-series is the next level up and rather than appealing to the average consumer, Panasonic is looking to tempt the most serious of photographers, as well as demanding pros, across to their new system. This is no easy task however, especially after all the superb full-frame offerings that were announced during 2018.
AP's Michael Topham getting to grips with the Panasonic Lumix S1R in Barcelona
The standout feature that actually made me say the word 'wow' out loud is the EVF. It's sensationally sharp, refreshes quickly and offers a first class viewing experience. I'd have no hesitation in saying it's the best EVF I've ever used. First impressions of the autofocus is that it's responsive too. It did a fine job of tracking and keeping apace with moving people and cyclists in the street. Furthermore, eye detection in portrait scenes rarely left me disappointed and the only time the camera really showed any sign of hesitation was in an extremely dark low-light scene.
High Resolution mode impressed too, especially when shooting handheld. It's made so easy to use that landscape photographers and those who want to capture the finest level of detail can easily use it without always relying on their tripod. The huge 187-million-pixel files the Lumix S1R creates will fill up memory card space and hard drive space fairly quickly, but thanks to the speedy Venus image processor you're not left waiting around in the field for too long for it to stitch the image together.
The Lumix S1R with the optional battery grip attached, which like the body is weather sealed
Ergonomically, the S1R is rather nicely laid out and in many respects feels like a bigger, beefier Lumix G9 – a mirrorless camera that fitted the hand extremely well . The grip is extremely comfortable and as you'd expect of a larger camera, it balances well when heavier lenses are attached. Photographers with large hands are likely to find that they prefer the handling of the S1/S1R than smaller mirrorless cameras like Sony's A7-series. The weather sealing will also come into its own too when venturing off limits. The Lumix S1R certainly feels like it's up to the task of surviving rigorous use, but it really needs a test in the wilderness to find out just how durable it is.
My lasting impression from using the Lumix S1R for a few hours is that it's one very capable camera indeed and there's much to like. There's appeal to the S-series system, especially with the backing of Sigma lenses and Panasonic's professional support, but I sense the hardest job for Panasonic moving forward is going to be getting the Lumix S1/S1R into professionals' hands and convincing them that this new system is superior to what most pros and serious users are already using. In terms of price, the Lumix S1 and Lumix S1R are competitive, but again they have to be in a sector of the market that continues to grow at a rapid pace with lots of great alternatives already available.
We'll bring you a full review of the Panasonic Lumix S1R as soon as our review sample arrives, which we're expecting in the next few weeks.
The Panasonic Lumix S1 and Lumix S1R will be available to buy from 18th March 2019. The full breakdown of pricing is as follows:
Panasonic Lumix S1 (body only) – £2,199.99/ €2,499.99
Panasonic Lumix S1R (body only) – £3,399.99/ €3,799.99
Panasonic Lumix S1 kit (with 24-105mm lens) – £2,999.99/ €3,399.99
Panasonic Lumix S1R (with 24-105mm lens)– £4,199.99/ €4,799.99
LUMIX S PRO 50mm f/1.4 – £2,299.99/€2,599.99 (Available from)
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm f/4 O.I.S – £1,749.99/€1,999.99 (Available from)
LUMIX S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S – £1,299.99/ €1,399.99 (Available from)
Price:£3399 (body only)
Sensor:47.3MP full-frame CMOS
Output size:8368x5584 pixels
Focal Length magnification:1x
Lens mount:L-mount
Shutter Speeds:60secs-1/8000sec (mechanical shutter) 1sec-1/16,000sec (electronic shutter)
ISO:100-25,600 expandable to ISO 50-51,200
Exposure modes:PASM, iAuto
Metering modes:Multi, centre-weighted, spot, highlight weighted
Exposure Compensation:–5 to +5 EV, in increments of 1/3EV
Drive mode:9fps (AFS) 6fps (AFC)
Video:4K/60P FHD/180fps
External mic:3.5mm stereo
Viewfinder:5,760k dot EVF with 0.83x magnification
Display:3.2in, 2.1-million dot triaxial tilt LCD
Memory Card:SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible), XQD
Power:DMW-BLJ31 Li-ion battery
Battery life:360 shots (rear monitor) 340 shots (LVF) (1,150 shots in Power save LVF mode)
Dimensions:148.9x110.0x96.7mm
Weight:1020g with XQD card and battery
2. Panasonic Lumix S1R: Features
3. Panasonic Lumix S1R: L-mount lenses
4. Panasonic Lumix S1R: Build & Handling
5. Panasonic Lumix S1R: Viewfinder & Screen
6. Panasonic Lumix S1R: Autofocus
7. Panasonic Lumix S1R: Performance
8. Panasonic Lumix S1R: Image quality
9. Panasonic Lumix S1R: Verdict
10. Panasonic Lumix S1R & S1: First Look
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A 'madness' called the Challenge Bird Count
June 14, 2014 David Ap-ThomasChallenge Bird Countpardalotus
On the first Sunday in December every year, 400 plus birdwatchers go tearing around the countryside counting birds. This madness is called the Challenge Bird Count.
Laughing Kookaburra © Bryon Samuels 2012 birdlife.org.au
It started in 1967 when Roy Wheeler, President of the Bird Observers Club, organised a challenge between Melbourne and the USA teams taking part in the Audubon Society Christmas Count. He divided the Melbourne/Geelong region into eight areas, each with a team of four to six observers. Each team had to record as many species as possible during a 24 hour period and the results were added together.
The original idea was to get the eight groups to cover as many species as possible. Team A covered the forests above Healesville down to Gembrook, and were required to get Pink Robin, Wonga Pigeon, Lewin's Honeyeater and Cicadabird etc. Team E covered the Werribee area and had to get most of the waders whilst Team B went down to Phillip Island and got Short-tailed Shearwaters and other seabirds.
In the June 1969 Bird Observer, Roy Wheeler gave the results. He wrote:
'The first count on 10th December 1967 was an attempt to beat the then American record of 204 species seen in one day. The BOC recorded 209. The members of the San Diego, California team during their Christmas Birdcount on December 21, 1968 regained the lead with 217 species beating the BOC 1968 total of 213 species. In December 1969 the Melbourne and Geelong teams regained the lead from the USA with 222 species.'
By 1973 things were changing. The USA connection had gone and they tried a three-way challenge with Sydney and Brisbane but this didn't last long, probably because those two cities had far bigger lists and December was not ideal for them. So, by 1982 it was simply a challenge between the eight teams around Melbourne. Geoff Deason compiled the results for many years and, in 1982 a total of 230 species were recorded. Team E, led by Fred Smith assisted by John Barkla and Bob Swindley, recorded the total of 157 species.
In 1985 I took over the running of the Challenge Bird Count and broadened the participation by inviting all BOCA Branches to take part. Shepparton, Corowa, Ballarat, Nhill and East Gippsland joined in the first year.
In 2012 we had 35 teams from all states and territories except Western Australia. and the Northern Territory, with a total of 404 people taking part. Cairns/Mossman recorded 203 species with Tweed Heads getting 197. Team sizes varied from 32 in the Tweed Heads team to three people in a number of teams.
Graeme and Judy Hosken have compiled the results for many years and I thank them for all the work they have done. Adriana Bianchi has now taken over this role and I really appreciate her involvement. Results of previous years' Challenge Bird Counts are posted on the BirdLife Australia website.
John Barkla, on his fortieth consecutive Count, led an 11-strong team on the 2013 Challenge Bird Count, covering an area within a 25km radius from Werribee. John wrote:
'We recorded a total of 183 species, which we have only surpassed twice before.
Our principal efforts are always in:
You Yangs Regional Park:
Serendip Sanctuary (wild birds only);
Melbourne Water's Western Treatment Plant;
Werribee River Park and adjacent sites (Werribee South & Werribee Park Mansion);
The Spit State Nature Conservation Reserve;
The former Cheetham Salt Avalon Operations (Ridley Corporation completed the sale of Cheetham in February 2013, but retained the Avalon and Moolap assets. Given the extremely high conservation values of these two sites, it is hoped that they do not intend to develop them);
Point Cook Coastal Park; and
various sites around Altona (including Kororoit Creek, Jawbone Reserve & Mount St Joseph's pond).
This year we had one of our strongest count teams, comprising:
John Barkla (leader)
Lyn Abreu
Paul Dodd
Chris Lester
Rosemary Lester
Elizabeth Lloyd
Alison Street
Ruth Woodrow
As in prior years, the count commenced from midnight on Saturday in the You Yangs. Three of our team members had only returned from overseas (two from Brazil and one from Vietnam) in the early hours of Saturday morning and another had a serious leg injury, so by late on Sunday a few of us were feeling the strain. The easy consensus was to conclude our count earlier than most other years, a little after 7.00pm on Sunday.
As I have reported for the last few years, during the most recent decades the species counts have been consistently higher than those of earlier decades. In the 10 years from 1991 to 2000, the average number of species counted was 154. In the following decade from 2001 to 2010 the average increased to 169 and for the first three years of this decade we have achieved an average of 185. This has been attributable, in part, to better coverage and more counters.
Some highlights of the count this year were –
We had our first record of Pied Currawong, with a single bird in Lara, but missed Pacific Gull for the first time.
We had only our second record of Black-faced Cormorant.
We managed to find a selection of rarer waders (Ruff, Broad-billed Sandpiper and Pectoral Sandpiper) at the Western Treatment Plant.
We found Speckled Warblers in two sites in the You Yangs.
We missed a number of species which we knew to be in our area (Darter, Nankeen Kestrel, Grey Plover, Latham's Snipe, Sanderling and Southern Boobook).
As I have said for a few years, we saw more than 20% of Australia's bird species and approximately 42,000 individuals within 40 minutes drive of a city of 4+ million people in an area of only 25 kilometres radius: than in my view puts our area on a level comparable with anything else in the country and many other parts of the world.
In recent years I have been reporting that a few species are obviously increasing in number in our area.
a) Brush Bronzewings seem to have been transformed from a rare bird (in our area) to one we can expect to record each year. We did not record this species during the 16 years from 1974 to 1989. We recorded it four times in the next 16 years to 2005, but we have now recorded it in each of the past five years.
b) Cape Barren Geese were only recorded twice in the 20 years to 1994, but increased steadily between 2002 and 2009. Since the high of 90 in 2009, numbers have fluctuated and this year we recorded 57.
c) Black Kites were only recorded once in the 20 years to 1994 and from 2002 had been increasing. This year we saw our highest count of 20.
d) Crested Pigeons were not recorded in the 26 years before 2000, but we have increased enormously since then. This year we saw 41, but know many more were about.
e) Rainbow Lorrikeets continue to expand their range. We recorded our first in 1998 and have recorded them in each of the past 5 years.
Finally, it was another year when we could not find some species. All of these species used to be regularly recorded, but have now either disappeared or become very rare in the area we cover (last record during a count is in brackets) –
Eastern Curlew (2003)
Grey-tailed Tattler (1991)
Lesser Sand Plover (1989)
Greater Sand Plover (1986)
Brown Treecreeper (1980, but we now know of a small colony at Eynesbury, which may be in our area and we will investigate this for next year)
Hooded Robin (1995)
As in previous years, I am indebted to a number of people who provide assistance by allowing access to the sites we visit. For helping me with the necessary access approvals and keys, I would particularly like to thank –
Peter Gall, William Steele, Ben Pratt and George Judkins of Melbourne Water;
John Argote & Bernie McCarrick of Parks Victoria, based at Point Cook Coastal Park;
Mark Urquhart, Judy Locke, Mike Frislie and Joel Mossman of Parks Victoria, based in the You Yangs Regional Park;
Ruth Woodrow of Parks Victoria, based at Serendip Sanctuary; and
Brendan O'Dowd of Ridley Corporation (formerly Cheetham Salt).
Thank you to each of the participants for a prodigious effort.
We paid tribute on Saturday night to our friend and mentor Fred Smith, who started these counts shortly after WWII and was a regular participant until 2011. He died in June this year aged 90.
Given that this was my fortieth consecutive count, I hope to be assisting a much younger person to take over the leadership next year.'
Would you like to be part of the Count?
Anyone can enter a team which should preferably be at least three people. The area covered can be any size, not more than 25km radius, which can comfortably be covered by the team. This is not a twitchathon but is more a challenge to see how many species you can see in your patch.
The next Challenge Bird Count will be held on or around the weekend of 7/8 December. Please contact me at apthomas@alphalink.com.au if you would like to take part.
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JFK: i come here tonight to go to bed
October 14, 2022 / BAEast
We all know what a gaffe-man George W. Bush could be. He felt misunderstimated though he knew how hard it was for us to put food on our families.
John Kennedy, on the other hand, is remembered as a great orator. But let's look back at this day in history, October 14 1960, when Kennedy first floated the idea of establishing some kind of international service cadre.
screen grab of footage from JFK's University of Michigan remarks
These are not the immortal words of January 20, 1961, the declaration from the Capital steps and before all the world: "Ask not what your country can do for you…" But you can still hear that same voice. You can still hear the character of that signature Bostonian declaration, a voice as much inspiration as self-caricature, a pace and cadence tuned to arouse. Up to ten thousand admirers have waited outside the Michigan Union until two a.m. to see the charismatic young candidate, and what he says, in a gaffe of presidential proportions, stirs raucous, bawdy cheers:
So I come here tonight to go to bed.
Slow at first, the hoots and catcalls signal how the students take this double entendre. The candidate can barely get out his next line, doubling down on the gaffe, as the raucous merriment expands.
But I also come here tonight to ask you… to ask you to join in the effort.
Mirth explodes anew. This is a university campus, after all, and kids will be kids. Kennedy's kids.
Humor aside, it's important to recognize that what he says that night, in the final weeks of an election campaign, stirs a revolution in American engagement with the world. When you're done chuckling with those students of the sixties, vanguard of an America on the cusp of change, reflect on this: Kennedy's impromptu lines fired the imagination and set a momentum that would forever impact how America engaged the world.
"How many of you who are going to be doctors, are willing to spend your days in Ghana?" he asked. "Technicians or engineers: how many of you are willing to work in the Foreign Service and spend your lives traveling around the world? On your willingness to do that, not merely to serve one year or two years in the service, but on your willingness to contribute part of your life to this country, I think will depend the answer whether a free society can compete. I think it can. And I think Americans are willing to contribute. But the effort must be far greater than we've ever made in the past."
Read more about how those words, within a year, will set two future U.S. ambassadors on their trajectory in foreign affairs at the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training.
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DIG IT-Head Coach Elliot Walker explains to one of his players the importance of being agile while setting the ball during volleyball practice in the East Los Angeles College's women's gym last Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. CN/Erik Luna
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Elliott Walker, the new East Los Angeles College women's head volleyball coach, has the Huskies looking forward to the new season through optimistic eyes.
Recommended by former head coach Trisha Marx, he admits that this will be a difficult season, but feels good about the team's future.
"This season will be a transition season," says Walker, who wants his team to develop the skills they already have, and to discover new skills in the process.
Marx is a personal friend of Walker and wanted him to take over the team while she takes a break from coaching and welcomes her newborn daughter.
Walker graduated from Verbum Dei High School, an all boys' catholic school, where he didn't play volleyball primarily because there was no team, but that didn't stop him.
He played in a recreational league and also in elementary and junior high.
He's been coaching volleyball for more then 25 years now, most recently at Bishop Mora Salesian High School in Boyle Heights.
He managed to make playoff history while coaching at Salesian, another all boys' catholic high school, leading the team to the CIF championship.
Walker was able to get the most from his players at Salesian, even though the team was undersized and played against much larger competition.
According to Los Angeles Times on-line video, "Salesian High's volleyball team plays above its head," mentioning that the boys were not your average 6'3 volleyball players.
The team averaged about 5'9" but still made history with their skill, desire and with the support of their coach who believed in them from day one.
Walker takes everything that comes in his life in a positive manner.
He has been teaching the team how to encounter everything with courage and to thrive to become the best.
"The ladies will be competing with other teams who will have the height and training as professionals but I want them to learn that skills and having the passion to play, will give the other teams a good competition," said Walker.
He also got the team to follow his "commitment to excellence," philosophy.
"I want the ladies to first dedicate themselves with school and volleyball. Discipline by understanding the tasks and to finish with being trustworthy on the court and outside the court," said Walker.
Walker considers himself a coach and an educator.
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He earned his masters degree in Education in Curriculum and Technology from the University of Phoenix and his bachelors degree in Liberal Studies from California State University Los Angeles.
"Education is the key," said Walker.
Without the education he earned in life, he wouldn't be the person he is today.
He encourages all of his student-athletes to chase their dreams.
Nothing is impossible and negativity should be taken as a challenge that will motivate his players to compete.
Walker trusts his athletes and describes them as dynamos.
He also hopes that by the end his first season, the Huskies will continue to follow his philosophy of commitment to excellence and use it in their life after volleyball.
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These are common products that cost way more than insurance!
There are many products that cost way more than insurance, but we simply overlook the cheap prices of insurance and don't bother doing the math to really know how much we are spending on a daily, monthly or yearly basis. Insurance is something that has so much more benefits than people think and it really does not cost a fortune. However, people still don't bother getting insurance, and it is the last thing on their to-do list.
It is better to be prepared for something than to be sorry for it later. Many of the things we spend on today does not even last for a few months, insurance lasts a lifetime and it actually helps you when and only when you need it. Not like a spa treatment that only lasts a day, or a meal at a fancy restaurant that only lasts for the duration of the meal. When the unexpected happens, those things aren't going to be there to help you except insurance.
When you have spent all month working, even the weekends didn't seem like weekends. You are exhausted and feel neglected, so what do you do? You look for the best spa location, you make plans for it, the price is high, but you are willing to pay it because you want to pamper yourself. However, do you realized that the price range may come from RM 95 to RM 2500, depending on the spa treatment. You can definitely insure your entire family for less than that and cover your term expenses for the next 6-12 months. Spa is one of the common products that cost way more than insurance!
You have a special someone, someone you want to impress and show your love. You hear there is a new restaurant in town, but it will be a little expensive. Have you taken a second to think about the cost of an insurance plan for yourself? It will be way cheaper, if you are not insured, then you seriously need to consider it before going to the restaurant. The price for a delicious meal for 2 in a restaurant nowadays is able to get you started on your insurance plan. A delicious meal is an example of products that cost way more!
Fashion style is something everything is interested in, jeans will always be in style in every way. It is casual, comfortable and can be used in almost every occasion. However, jeans may cost from RM 25 to RM 1000. This money spent on jeans can easily be used to get yourself started on your insurance plan, and it could easily cover at least 3 to 5 months of your insurance plan. So consider it before getting the jeans first – you could use less money for insurance!
One of the common products that cost way more than insurance is going to the movies. Like seriously. We all want to watch the latest movies in the theater, it is exciting and in addition to that, the surround sound is amazing. However ticket prices have increased lately, not to mention that you would like to get some snacks and drinks while you're watching the movie. The money spent on these will definitely add up and it is enough for so much more. Consider watching the movies at home and you can save up enough to get yourself started in your insurance plan, which could cost as low as RM5/month!
We all know women love their cosmetic items. In fact, some might even have too much of it, it is known that cosmetic items are not cheap, especially good quality ones. But what is more important than cosmetics is insurance, getting yourself insured is more important. Not only that, ensuring a safe and smooth future for your family is also more important. When you have additional cash to spend later on, go ahead on getting some cosmetics, otherwise be reminded that this is one of the products that cost way more than insurance!
Whenever there is an event taking place, birthdays, holiday events, weddings, firecrackers are something we are willing to spend money on to make a great show or hear banging sounds. Some people may even have superficial beliefs for using firecrackers. However, some of us may be spending a lot of money on firecrackers and it simply vanishes after lighting it up, it is better to just use the money on getting your entire family insured.
You have been waiting all year and finally after so long, it is that time of the year again, your birthday! Now you have to go do something awesome or some fancy place with your friends or family. Instead of doing that, why don't you gift yourself and your family a secure future, the amount of money spent on grand birthdays are astonishing, it could cover from 3 to 9 months of your insurance plan.
(We are going to lose some fashionista friends here.) One of the common products that cost way more than insurance is indeed, fashion. Fashion is always changing, it never stays the same for a very long time, and for a lot of us, we must always be in the right time for fashion, whenever something new comes, we have to get our hands on them. However, new products are always expensive and everybody wants them. It is really more important to use our money wisely and on more important things that won't be changed continuously, something like insurance.
Watch nowadays are not used for what they are made for, they are more of a fashion accessory now instead of something to tell us the time, however they do still serve that purpose, 1/10th of the time. Our smartphones have replaced the main function of the watch, so instead of saving up money to buy that branded watch you've got your eye on for many years, why don't you invest into something more longer lasting and provides a more secure future for you and your family, it is timeless.
They are delicious, they are good to look at, they are colorful and they are very satisfying when it is good, but it all costs a lot, especially the fast food, even though they taste good, and it is fast, it is also quite expensive. Consider its price and do some calculations, if you were to cut off for a month of fast food, your health benefits gained from it will be incredible, and you will have saved up quite a sum of money, enough to get yourself started on your insurance plan, maybe even your family too.
For the gamers out there, we are always on the lookout for the latest games, even though it might say that it is a discount for pre-ordering or you're getting a real bargain, you are figuratively speaking, but just like all things that are only there for fun, many of our decisions must consist of the important stuff first, such as getting yourself insured or even your family. Then you can go ahead and get that latest game.
The importance of insurance is often overlooked in many ways, especially when our interest is located somewhere else. Whether it may be getting a new watch, some new fashion dress, cosmetics, games, etc. We must always think about our family and not just ourselves. Insurance lasts a lifetime and it secures your family's future along with yours. Hence, instead of spending on those common products that cost way more, consider insurance very carefully!
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How to put "Carbon genie" back into the bottle?
The Carbon emission in the atmosphere is steadily increasing. The latest statistics indicates that it has reached a staggering 35.6 billion tons/yr, a 2.6% increase over the previous year, thanks to the growth of China. It is becoming evident that there is a relationship between the Carbon emission, global warming and erratic weather patterns around the world. According to 'The Guardian', "The chances of the world holding temperature rise to 2C – the level of global warming considered "safe" by scientists – appear to be fading fast with US scientists reporting the second-greatest annual rise in CO2emissions in 2012. Carbon dioxide levels measured at Mauna Loa observatory in Hawaii jumped by 2.67 parts per million (ppm) in 2012 to 395ppm, said Pieter Tans, who leads the greenhouse gas measurement team for the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The record was an increase of 2.93ppm in 1998. The jump comes as a study published in Science on Thursday looking at global surface temperatures for the past 1,500 years warned that "recent warming is unprecedented", prompting UN climate chief, Christiana Figures, to say that "staggering global temps show urgent need to act. Rapid climate change must be countered with accelerated action." Tans told the Associated Press the major factor was an increase in fossil fuel use. "It's just a testament to human influence being dominant", he said. "The prospects of keeping climate change below that [two-degree goal] are fading away. Preliminary data for February 2013 show CO2 levels last month standing at their highest ever recorded at Manua Loa, a remote volcano in the Pacific. Last month they reached a record 396.80ppm with a jump of 3.26ppm parts per million between February 2012 and 2013. Carbon dioxide levels fluctuate seasonally, with the highest levels usually observed in April. Last year the highest level at Mauna Loa was measured at 396.18ppm. What is disturbing scientists is the acceleration of CO2concentrations in the atmosphere, which are occurring in spite of attempts by governments to restrain fossil fuel emissions. According to the observatory, the average annual rate of increase for the past 10 years has been 2.07ppm – more than double the increase in the 1960s. The average increase in CO2 levels between 1959 to the present was 1.49ppm per year. The Mauna Loa measurements coincide with a new peer-reviewed study of the pledges made by countries to reduce CO2 emissions. The Dutch government's scientific advisers show that rich countries will have to reduce emissions by 50% percent below 1990 levels by 2020 if there is to be even a medium chance of limiting warming to 2C, thus preventing some of climate change's worst impacts."The challenge we already knew was great is even more difficult", said Kelly Levin, a researcher with the World Resources Institute in Washington. "But even with an increased level of reductions necessary, it shows that a 2° goal is still attainable – if we act ambitiously and immediately." Extreme weather, which is predicted by climate scientists to occur more frequently as the atmosphere warms and CO2 levels rise, has already been seen widely in 2013. China and India have experienced their coldest winter in decades and Australia has seen a four-month long heat wave with 123 weather records broken during what scientists are calling it 'angry summer'. "We are in [getting] into new climatic territory. And when you get records being broken at that scale, you can start to see a shifting from one climate system to another. So the climate has in one sense actually changed and we are now entering a new series of climatic conditions that we just haven't seen before", said Tim Flannery, head of the Australian government's climate change commission, this week. Earlier this week the Met Office warned that the "extreme" patterns of flood and drought experienced by Britain in 2012 were likely to become more frequent. One in every five days in 2012 saw flooding but one in four days were in drought". The biggest question now is how to put this Carbon genie back into the bottle? Renewble energy may be an answer to curtail future Carbon emissions but what about the existing coal fired power plants that constitutes 60% of the existing power generation in the world? There is no easy solution. But the "Law of conservation of mass" gives us a clue.The Carbon we dig from the earth in the form of coal, combusted into the atmosphere as Carbon dioxide may be captured and recycled back into the system in the form of a fuel.By this way, we may not require fresh coal to be mined.To achive this feat,we need Hydrogen from a renewable source.The renewable Hydrogen can be combined with Carbon dioxide caputured from the coal fired power plants to generate synthetic natural gas (SNG).The SNG generated by this method can be used for future power generation, substituting Coal and future carbon emission can be recycled in the form of SNG. This approach will open up a wide range of possibilities and potentially reduce the carbon emission to zero. Many companies round the world including DOE (Department of energy,Govt of USA) are trying to develop an economically viable method to generate Hydrogen with an estimated cost of poduction at $ 2.50 /kg of Hydrogen. One potential method is to generate Hydrogen by splitting water using a thermo-chemical process using concentrated solar therml energy developed by European Union called "Hydrosol cycle". The method by which Hydrogen is generated should be free from any Carbon emision. To clean up 1 Kg Carbon dioxide one will require at least 0.2kg Hydrogen. For example, a 100Mw coal fired power plant emitting about 2256 Mt CO2/day will require about 451 Mt of Hydrogen/day, costing about $1,127,500 per day.It will cost roughly $500/Mt of C02 to put the ' Carbon genie' back into the bottle! One can imagein the cost of cleaning up 35.6 billion tons of Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.Only a Carbon free Hydrogen derived from water can save the world from a potential catastrophe.
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Labels: Carbon capture and recycle, Carbon pollution, GHG emissions, Global warming, Synthetic natural gas (SNG)
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Also, I would like to know the detail about carbon capturing from atmosphere by an artificial tree,like street light post,and mix with water which can be used as fertilizer for planatation. This project was developed by Kamarajar University, Madurai...
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The Tampa Bay Rays had a complete failure of a season. The club finished dead last in the American League East, with the second worst record in all of the AL. One of the worst aspects of their play in 2016, was the bullpen. While injuries to the bullpen did set the club back, the organization should be looking to make a significant enhancement to this crucial aspect of a team.
Brad Boxberger suffered a tear in an abdominal muscle that required surgery. The right-handed reliever only played in 27 games during the 2016 season, finishing it out with a 4.81 ERA over 24 1/3 innings pitched. He'll become a free agent, and the Rays should look at keeping him on the roster. While he didn't show a lot this past season, 2015 was remarkable for the closer. In that season, Boxberger played in 69 games and earned an impressive 41 saves. Whether the organization puts him back into the closer role or keeps him on as a reliever, General Manager Matt Silverman should focus on retaining the 28-year-old.
In Boxberger's absence, Alex Colome stepped into the closer role. If the Rays keep Boxberger, these two pitchers will have one tough competition for the closing spot. Colome ended the season with a 1.91 ERA, playing in 57 games and notching 37 saves. This 27-year-old shows fantastic potential in the years to come, assuming the Rays don't use him as collateral in some bizarre trade that could end up destroying the team.
The organization paraded 18 different relievers in 2016, which featured several rookies. The club was looking for someone to break out or step up to the call. Unfortunately, the Rays found inconsistency and ineffectiveness from the relievers.
In preparing for 2017, there are a few key players that could bolster the bullpen in Tampa Bay. From within the organization, Matt Silverman, and team manager, Kevin Cash could look at adding Matt Andriese to the bullpen fulltime. Andriese proved his talent during 2016, showing better domination as a reliever versus his role as a starter.
As far as externally, there are some notable relievers up for grabs. Kenley Jansen comes to mind immediately. This soon-to-be free agent had an impressive season. Managing a 2.20 ERA, 13.92 K/9, and 2.62 BB/9, Jansen has dominated the reliever role. This right-handed pitcher has a nasty cutter that could potentially leave the best of hitters sending wind gusts to the outfield. The only hiccup to the Rays acquiring such a dominate reliever is the price.
The Rays are known for budget baseball. The ownership has proven that they just aren't willing to spend big. This has also kept the club from going big and getting to the postseason.
More than likely, the Tampa Bay Rays will seek to buff their 'pen from their minor league system. It's the most efficient way for them to attempt to fix this issue, without spending much money. Honestly, if the Rays want a real solution, it's going to cost money. Matt Silverman is going to have to find a way to get more money from ownership and put it to good use. No matter how the club goes about it, the bullpen needs to be addressed.
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Hearty health
by Thaddeus J. Wilson on February 27, 2010
It's a rare condition, but this is how I cope with it
The one thing everyone in America is agreed upon is that the Americans have an awful health care system, while the Canadians have an admirable and desirable one.
Or perhaps not:
An unapologetic Danny Williams says he was aware his trip to the United States for heart surgery earlier this month would spark outcry, but he concluded his personal health trumped any public fallout over the controversial decision.
In an interview with The Canadian Press, Williams said he went to Miami to have a "minimally invasive" surgery for an ailment first detected nearly a year ago, based on the advice of his doctors.
"This was my heart, my choice and my health," Williams said late Monday from his condominium in Sarasota, Fla.
And of course, this is perfectly true. But as usual, we have a dripping wet "progressive" who decrees how everyone else has to live their lives, while blithely using their surfeit of taxpayer-extorted funds to live their own lives the way they want to.
"I did not sign away my right to get the best possible health care for myself when I entered politics."
No, you didn't. But I'm quite sure you've moved heaven and earth to sign that right away from everyone else.
But it's all so very curious. I had been led to believe that Canadian health care really was outstanding. So what could those awful Americans, with their hideously expensive health care system, offer him that he couldn't get in Canada?
His doctors in Canada presented him with two options – a full or partial sternotomy, both of which would've required breaking bones, he said.
He said he spoke with and provided his medical information to a leading cardiac surgeon in New Jersey who is also from Newfoundland and Labrador. He advised him to seek treatment at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami.
That's where he was treated by Dr. Joseph Lamelas, a cardiac surgeon who has performed more than 8,000 open-heart surgeries.
Williams said Lamelas made an incision under his arm that didn't require any bone breakage.
"I wanted to get in, get out fast, get back to work in a short period of time," the premier said.
And that's fair enough. But curious that the awful Americans have a better procedure and the state-governed Canadians still do things the old fashioned way.
Williams said he didn't announce his departure south of the border because he didn't want to create "a media gong show," but added that criticism would've followed him had he chose to have surgery in Canada.
"I would've been criticized if I had stayed in Canada and had been perceived as jumping a line or a wait list. … I accept that. That's public life," he said.
He's not bothering to deny that he would have jumped the queue. Much like a certain Tony Blair did.
Once again, it's clearly one rule for us, quite another for them.
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bil February 27, 2010 at 18:59
Hmm, have to correct the the assertion in the first para re Canada's health service.
Used to work for a Canadian (BlackBerry actually), and not one of my Canadian colleagues had a good thing to say about their health service. Almost all wished they had a private health system closer to the American than the NHS.
Should point out that there is no notion of private health care in Canada. It is all provided by the State. So the rest of your story should be viewed with that context. A queue jumper in Canada using private health services is seen in significantly worse light in Canada than someone in this country would be viewed using private health care.
Bugger, did I just stick up for Bliar?
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High resolution water mass measurements around cold-water corals: a comparative test study between repeated Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) casts and continuous data acquisition of bottom waters from the West Florida Slope, Gulf of Mexico.
Flögel, Sascha and Dullo, Wolf-Christian (2011) High resolution water mass measurements around cold-water corals: a comparative test study between repeated Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) casts and continuous data acquisition of bottom waters from the West Florida Slope, Gulf of Mexico. Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien, Serie A, 113 . pp. 209-224.
Cold-water corals and their associated mounds and reefs attracted a growing number of marine geologists to study these biogenic structures in detail, since these mounds may represent modern analogs to the well-known mound structures from Paleozoic and Early Mesozoic times. A key to better understand the distribution and frame building potential of cold-water corals is to correctly monitor their physical and chemical boundary conditions with new techniques. We performed a comparative test study applying conventional Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) casts and a newly and self designed mini lander system, which was deployed on the West Florida slope at 531 m water depth for continuous bottom water measurements. Our lander data demonstrate that the mechanical movement of gear disturbs the internal structure of the bottom water mass which requires a certain time to reestablish. This questions the reliability of repeated CTD casts at the same site (yoyo-CTD) with respect to the detailed bottom water mass characteristics bathing the cold-water coral communities. Although, repeated CTD casts may provide information about the amplitude in temperature and salinity variability our data clearly exhibit that temperature and salinity maxima and minima respectively do not coincide with tidal dynamics but depend on bottom water dynamics which are current direction and intensity.


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like autosurf but you can like it, and you dont have to close tab, open new tab, just like in that tab..
also for website, after you get points, there must be "NEXT website" same for facebook etc..
i think you got it, maybe you can do it?
I assume that your server upgrade is the reason I can't log in and that the site indicates there is no account associated with my email address. I'll check back in a few hours… Hope the transition goes well for you.
Yes, the server is still transferring. It's taking longer than expected.
I'd love to see auto surf too. Don't know how you would deal with frame breaks and redirects though.
is that why we can't like fan pages ?
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I've long liked the concept of a handheld VHF with a built-in GPS and hence built-in DSC alarm capability (just add MMSI). I made the case here in August. So wasn't I tickled to see this prototype kicking around the Lowrance booth at NMEA, and later to hear that Standard Horizon is also planning a combo unit. But it was very much a prototype, in fact just an empty shell, and Lowrance could not say when it will be ready. Ditto Standard Horizon. And the naysayers still report that the needed engineering is challenging.
I waiting for AIS to be built into a VHF.
I had a Uniden Mystic. Great concept, needed a lot of work. It was big, heavy, had a poor screen and had very little map storage, plus a difficult to use GUI. On the other hand, it had built in DSC, and that's why I bought it. It's good to see other companies picking up where they left off, but they should make sure they learn from the weaknesses of the Uniden. I do, however, applaud Uniden for being on the bleeding edge!
What might be easier engineering is a Garmin 520/530 with marine VHF frequencies. It's not as universal as DSC, but it does transmit the location of the other person and would work well for a boat and tender arrangement.
Alas, Garmin says they have no such product in the pipe.


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GERD: Talks need to resume urgently
Doaa El-Bey , Thursday 3 Feb 2022
What is needed to restart tripartite negotiations and reach an agreement on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Satterfield with Shoukri
The importance of kick-starting stalled tripartite negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was highlighted during the recent visits to Cairo of Senegal President Macky Sall and US Special Envoy for Horn of Africa David Satterfield. The subject is also expected to be raised on the fringes of the two-day African Union (AU) Summit, scheduled for 5-6 February.
During Sall's visit, President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi emphasised to his Senegalese counterpart the importance of reaching a "legal, fair, balanced and binding" agreement that governs the filling and operation of the dam, "within an appropriate timeframe, without any unilateral measures".
At the joint press conference held after the meeting, Al-Sisi reiterated that Egypt's position "is based on the Nile River being a source of cooperation and development and an artery of life bringing the peoples of the Nile Basin countries together".
President Al-Sisi and President Sall also agreed to enhance coordination and consultations over the GERD file in light of Senegal's chairmanship of the AU, which begins this month, said a diplomat speaking on condition of anonymity. "But Unless Addis Ababa has the political will to engage in constructive negotiations that aim to reach a deal, I cannot see any difference between AU-sponsored negotiations under Senegal's chairmanship and those held in the last two years when South Africa and Congo were in the chair," he said.
Mohamed Hegazi, former assistant to Egypt's foreign minister, described Sall's visit as strategically important. He pointed out that Senegal will host the World Water Forum in March, and that Dakkar is a partner in two of the most important international organisations for water cooperation in Africa - the Senegal River Basin Development Organisation and the Gambia River Basin Development Organisation. Both groupings offer a successful example of regional cooperation in managing rivers.
"We hope that during his chairmanship of the AU, President Sall's long experience in common water management can help promote cooperation between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia," Hegazi told Al-Ahram Weekly.
Sall's visit came a few days after that of David Satterfield, the newly appointed US special envoy for the Horn of Africa.
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukri said that during his meeting with Satterfield he had underlined the urgent need to resume talks over the filling and operation of GERD in line with the UN Security Council's presidential statement issued in September last year.
Satterfield's tour in the region began on 24 January and ends on Friday, by which time it will have included Kenya, Egypt, the UAE, Turkey, and Israel. Last month he visited Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Ethiopia.
The veteran diplomat, and one time US ambassador to Turkey, was appointed as the US special envoy early in January, replacing Jeffery Feltman.
"Although Sudan has been the focus of Satterfield's first tours of the region, they may pave the way for a more active US role in GERD issue," said the anonymous diplomat.
The need to restart of negotiations became more pressing after Ethiopia disclosed plans last month to fell 17,000 hectares of forest around the dam ahead of the third filling of the reservoir. Ahead of the second filling in July last year 4,854 hectares of land were cleared.
The Ethiopian press has also carried reports that the dam is ready to start testing its power generation capacity.
Cairo and Khartoum have repeatedly rejected Ethiopia's unilateral filling of the dam before a binding agreement on GERD's operation is reached.
Tripartite negotiations on GERD stopped in April last year after Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia failed to reach an agreement, ahead of the second filling of the dam which Ethiopia implemented in July. The first filling was in July 2020.
Egypt fears that continued filling of the dam in the absence of any stipulations enshrined in an agreement will reduce the flow of Nile water on which Egypt depends. Sudan is worried Ethiopia's unilateral actions will endanger its own dams.
With the AU Summit imminent, hopes are rising that it will herald a revival of AU sponsored tripartite talks under the chairmanship of Senegal.
*A version of this article appears in print in the 3 February, 2022 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly.
David Satterfield


For an electronics project like this, there are two aspects to the design: first, what does the physical object look like? This, of course, will inform the kinds of things that you want to do with it. The second question is what the object will do. This is a trickier question, since it also has to do with lots of things that I don't know yet, mostly related to what's possible with programming in Processing.
So, let's start with the first aspect, shall we?
When I first conceived of this project, I was thinking of it as a simple grid of LEDs, kind of a miniature version of one of the billboards that you see on the side of the road. We'd need a fairly good number of pixels to make complicated images, and they should be spaced pretty closely together. Branden suggested that I check out the Adafruit website, and something like this NeoPixel display seemed about right.
Combined with a nice black shadowbox frame, I think this would make a nice display piece. The depth of the shadowbox would also allow the extra electronics to be neatly tucked away.
Thinking along these lines, this coffee table by EvilMadScientist seemed like an interesting inspiration for the kind of interactivity I was going for.
While poking around looking for touch sensing displays, I also came across this table on YouTube (see the author's website for more information on how it's done).
Seeing the boxed-pixel display kind of changed the way I've been conceptualizing this design. A white frame with a nice glass diffuser and very sharp pixel outlines would be a much cleaner, more artistic feel; a step away from electronics and toward household art.
This shift in presentation medium would also change the kinds of visual modes that I'd want to write for this display. The naked-LED version would be great at pinpricks of light, lending itself toward things like stars blinking on and off, or water drops falling. The blockier, diffused version would be better for geometric displays and tilings that would be hard to recognize if graphed in individual pinpricks of light.
We still haven't finalized a design, but the diffused version has several practical advantages from the hardware side as well. First, the LEDs can be further apart without affecting the image quality of the LED display. This makes it easier to fit touch sensors and other necessary objects into the board without disrupting the visual coherence.
Also, it's a lot cheaper to make a bunch of little LED circuit boards and string them together than it is to make one big board. Since the diffuser spreads the LED light over a larger area, we can get a much bigger display by making the pixels larger.
Here, we have a bunch of large pixels butted up against one another, rather than a bunch of individual, separated spots. Yesterday, Branden found this video on Adafruit comparing the look of an LED matrix with a diffuser (right) and one without (left). I think the diffuser really helps to make a more recognizable image, so that will likely be the way we end up going in the end.
There are still lots of open questions and loose ends to tie up, but this design is gradually beginning to take shape. The interplay between hardware and software capability imposes an interesting set of constraints, which will ultimately help to determine where this project ends up.


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Family, friends gather to remember Juárez shooting victim
Sara Sanchez, El Paso Times
Under a clear blue sky and surrounded by white balloons Saturday, family and friends of a young man killed in Juárez gathered to remember, reflect and say goodbye.
Adrian Moreno Quiñonez, 23, and three others were killed in Juárez last week in a shooting at a restaurant-bar. On Saturday, his friends and family shared how dedicated he was to his studies and his students at Optimum Training Taekwondo in West El Paso.
"It's like as if he's here. And this has given us so much peace, that so many people loved him," said Leticia Moreno, Quiñonez's aunt.
Quiñonez was a taekwondo instructor to children ages 5 to 11. His cousin, Freddy Moreno, said Quiñonez began practicing taekwondo at age 8.
"They could relate to him because he wasn't that tall," Moreno said. "Tiny but mighty."
Quiñonez had been teaching taekwondo at OTT for about six years. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 2011, and was set to graduate from The University of Texas at El Paso next semester, with a degree in kinesiology.
Moreno said Quiñonez wanted to open his own taekwondo gym after graduating.
At Saturday's vigil, Quiñonez's family shared sentiments and memories of their loved one. Mario Romero, the owner of OTT, said it was difficult to say goodbye to Quiñonez.
"If Adrian was here today, he would want us to celebrate who he was," Romero said in Spanish.
There was a moment of silence before the balloons were released into the air. The wind carried the balloons high up and out of sight towards the Franklin Mountains. Some balloons had small notes attached. Many took videos and pictures and embraced each other when words failed.
"This moment is to remember Adrian and the memories he gave us," Romero said.
After the balloons were released, former students of Quiñonez, wearing their stark white uniforms and brightly colored belts, lined up to greet and offer condolences and stories to Quiñonez's family. Some students offered white flowers, and all offered hugs.
Leticia Moreno said it meant a lot to the family to see so many people gathered for Quiñonez.
"He was such a great person," Leticia Moreno said. "He cared for his kids."
Sara Sanchez can be reached at 546-6147; ssanchez@elpasotimes.com; @siempresarita on Twitter.


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She was born on a now mostly abandoned island in the middle of the Bering Sea. Which makes it even more impressive the way Diane Miller bridges different music genres and job titles these days near the center of North America.
Between her decade-plus involvement in Fargo's music community and now three years in Minneapolis, Miller has worked as a club booker, journalist, radio host and musician.
In the latter category, she also takes on many different roles: rapper, singer, songwriter and guitarist — all talents brightly and brazenly displayed on her new hip-hop-heavy EP, "Earth to Diane."
"I feel like I flourish more juggling a lot of different things," said the spider-lanky busy bee, who performs Saturday at 7th St. Entry under her one-name solo moniker, Diane.
Miller, 35, was the talent buyer at Icehouse for nearly three years, fostering an eclectic and experimental mix that made the south Minneapolis supper club a vital music venue. Then last fall she was announced as the new host of 89.3 the Current's weekly "Local Show."
In all of her roles, she has shown a knack for giving exposure to women and minority talents while appreciating a wide range of musical styles. That all apparently comes easily to her.
"I've been exposed to a lot of different parts of the Minnesota music scene and know people in them, from hip-hop to bluegrass to jazz to whatever," she said, also singling out "musicians that have been under-represented in the past."
"And I don't just know and work with all these people and different styles of music," she added, "I love all of them, too."
Miller certainly casts a broad net in her own music-making ventures. She has fronted the hard-thumping, Fargo-reared hip-hop group D Mills & the Thrills while also performing as a folky singer/songwriter and occasionally working with classic-styled Twin Cities rock band Kiss the Tiger.
Her new EP shows off her knack for jumping genres and connecting with others.
Each track on the six-song collection was produced by different boundary-crossing musicians, including Martin Dosh, MAKR, drummer Greg Schutte and fellow one-name local star Haley — who fast became a fan watching Diane perform live one night at Icehouse.
"Her spirit is so bright and bubbly and alive, I immediately adored her," Haley (McCallum) recounted, specifically remembering hearing "Out of Order" that night, the song she wound up producing.
"It reminded me of Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine, Da Brat. I was like: I need to hear this song again immediately."
"You hear me make the crowd shout?" Miller spits in "Out of Order," offering evidence that she has actually fronted a Rage Against the Machine tribute set on occasion.
"What's proud is that my doubt's down / While I'm skipping town / Out, untrapped, reverse, relapsed / No curse, just claps, and Pabst and stops and starts."
Other tracks on "Earth to Diane" include the ethereal, lyrical freestyler "Sometimes" (the Dosh collaboration), the sexually laced love song "DTGHAF" (produced by Just Pete) and the funky and hopeful, Chance the Rapper-esque closer "What Gets Ignored."
She called the latter song a tribute to "feeling outcast and left out as kid and lacking the confidence to be myself."
"I didn't fully flourish until I accepted who I am."
From far away and Fargo
Miller was born on Alaska's remote Adak Island, the second daughter of a U.S. Navy sailor serving at was then the westernmost military complex on U.S. soil (now decommissioned). Her dad Mark met her mom Emy while serving in the Philippines and they returned to his native Midwest once he was out of the service.
She heard all about her birthplace when she traveled to Alaska in October, working as an artist in residence in Homer as part of a McKnight Fellowship.
"Even before I left the airport, I overheard people talking about Adak," she said. "It's kind of legendary up there."
She spent part of her youth in Alexandria, Minn., before moving to Fargo in seventh grade. After graduating from Fargo South High School, she started stepping out as a singer/songwriter and then as a rapper in her early 20s.
While she applauds Fargo's music scene, Miller said the city overall "was pretty conservative.
"Not a place where you always feel comfortable being a person of color and dressing in a sort of gender-neutral way. I think that's one reason music became such a beautiful outlet for me."
It's also one reason Miller did not come out as a lesbian until her late 20s. "I was closeted for a long time, to the point where I was even engaged to a man," she said. "That led to a lot of angst. But then when I did finally come out, it was like, 'Where have I been all my life?!'"
In a happy relationship now — "DTGHAF," which stands for "Damn that girl is hot as [bleep]," is about her partner Jet — Miller said she feels more comfortable about her identity living in Minneapolis. And that's just one of many reasons she's glad to be living here.
"I feel like I owe my service to this city now," she said, noting she gets that trait from her mom (who's been known to sing with her daughter on occasion). "She's always happy about doing things for others."
Spinning two hours' worth of other Minnesotans' songs on the Current every Sunday from 6-8 p.m. certainly serves a good purpose. So far, Miller said the new job is "as enjoyable as I knew it'd be."
"Whether I'm booking bands or playing them on the radio, it's about being an appreciator of music — which I certainly think I'm good at," she said.
And it's easy to see why she's good at it.
"Music has brought out so much in me that probably never would've come out otherwise," she said. "It helped me go from a shy, outcast kid to someone who's confident to get on stage, confident to try different things, confident about who I am."
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