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Betel's Storage Stations
An update of Betel's broken Storage Stations mod.
http://xelerus.de/index.php?s=mod&id=1624
Players can store known items in the stations for a fee. These items are safe from Salvagers and NPCs.
There is also the option to have the items transported to one of the other storage stations. Also for a fee.
Future upgrades include:
A Storage Computer item. The player will be able to use this to check which items are in which station.
Being able to get items from one of the other stations delivered to the current station.
Adding a Storage Station to existing stations. Probably Startons. H/t to Kaama.
There is a slight rounding error with items less than 10 kg. It means 9kg can be added to a transport order for free.
Station placement is erratic. There are a minimum of 1 and maximum of two stations in level 1-3, 4-6 and 7-9 systems. So between 3 and 6 stations in each game. They often aren't evenly spaced. Will work on making it better.
The same mix of items appears in every destroyed station regardless of where it is. Need to work out how to refer to system level when adding "other" station items in <OnDestroy>.
Thanks to Betel for the original mod, Xephyr for the station image, Kaama for feedback, community members for code help and NMS for an explanation of the maths functions.

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Between Creativity and Commerce: Art Thinking
7th February 2017 • The Thriving Artist • The Clark Hulings Foundation
How do you deal with changing industries? How do you make sure that your business remains viable for years to come? Amy Whitaker, author, business person, artist, and Assistant Professor at NYU Steinhardt, addresses these questions and more in her book Art Thinking. As she puts it, "even if you are succeeding at something, you have to force yourself to go back to the drawing board all the time." Topics Include:
Art Thinking:
Design thinking vs. art thinking
"Facing the blank canvas of having an idea or the direction you want to move but not knowing if you can really get there and having to explore."
The importance of "carving out this space of the market to support your own early exploration and forays."
"If you're making a work of art in any field, it's a process."
"This has to do a lot with the things that make a business continually remain viable over time."
The Suits vs. the Creatives:
"I think people are still afraid of the market and people feel that business is a set of rules… People feel like they're selling out. I don't think that's the case."
"I think business is incredibly creative and that it's a set of structural building blocks."
"Many of the things that people approach in business – when they're talking about a business plan or return on investment – they're really talking about similar things to what happens in art."
"As a creative person you can take your way of working, whether that's as a visual artist or a visual practice artist or a choreographer, and you can move business around like a form."
"In the same way that oil paint has its limitations and its advantages, there are things about capitalism that are limited."
"Business is a creative design medium where you're moving around these pieces of class structure and investment return; and you're figuring out what works for you that supports your practice and feels okay with your politics."
"Art world history is littered with examples of artists doing something structurally artistic in the marketplace."
Science & Art:
"The vector of creativity is curiosity and skepticism; they undergird the process of science but also the disciplines of faith."
"You don't want to be a scientist who has no imagination, and you don't want to be an artist who has no rigor."
"To become the next Google is not to follow the Google template, but to become the next whatever-you-are-trying-to-be from first principles that you believe can be as transformational and as important as Google."
Why Do People Get Bored at Museums?
"Museums are no longer built in lockstep with the human experience."
"People get bored and tired because they're overwhelmed by the scale of the experience. They feel like they should see a much larger quantity of art than certainly I can take in."
"Museums are oriented toward the voice of the art historian as opposed to the voice of the artist… That's a very different voice than identifying with the artist at the moment the art was made, thinking about it as a process, being a fellow creative traveler, and enjoying the beauty of it."
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WHO: Contact tracing for plague in Madagascar
WHO has published Encounters with plague: tracing and preventing infection. Excerpt:
In Madagascar, where a severe plague epidemic has unfolded since August 2017, the number of new infections is finally in decline. WHO is supporting health authorities to respond to the outbreak, from setting up specialized plague treatment units in health centres, to distributing medicines across the country.
A particularly effective action has involved training teams to find people who have been in contact with a plague patient – a system known as "contact tracing" – to help ensure these contacts are protected from falling sick themselves.
A sudden sickness
Rakoto [not his real name], a 17-year-old man from Antananarivo, began feeling sick one day in October. Although he was coughing and spitting up blood for several days, Rakoto was reluctant to go to a health centre. The plague outbreak was in the news every day, and his family was concerned that he might be infected. When he eventually collapsed while visiting his aunt, Rakoto's father took him to a clinic.
Clinical analysis confirmed that Rakoto was indeed sick with plague. He was infected with the pneumonic form, which affects the lungs and can spread to other people if they come into contact with infected sputum. He was put under treatment.
Understanding Rakoto's movements before his arrival at the clinic became of primary importance. The fact that he was symptomatic for several days increased the number of people who may have become exposed.
Retracing steps
Health workers spoke to Rakoto and his family to get exact details on where he had been in the week leading up to his admission to the clinic. They learnt that he had been mostly at home, but had visited relatives. He had also been to church for a healing ceremony as he searched for relief from his symptoms.
The health workers passed the information along to the contact tracing team in their area, headed by WHO epidemiologist Harena Rasamoelina. They worked together to build a list of people who had been in close contact (i.e. under 2 metres) with Rakoto while he was symptomatic. These people became "contacts" who would need to take medication to ensure they did not fall sick as well.
In Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, there are nine teams of contact tracers headed by WHO epidemiologists. The teams work with two community health workers in each of the city's roughly 900 sectors. At the peak of the outbreak, these teams and similar ones in other districts followed over 1 000 contacts each day during the peak of the epidemic.
Since WHO began supporting the Ministry of Health to establish the system in October, over 7 000 people have been identified as close contacts. Some 99% of them were provided with counselling and sufficient antibiotics to eliminate the plague bacteria in their system in case they had been infected. Follow-up teams visited them twice a day for a week to ensure they were still feeling well, that they were taking medication, and to answer any questions they might have.
November 30, 2017 at 08:04 AM in Case finding, Contact tracing, Plague, Surveillance | Permalink | Comments (0)
Mobilizing experience from Ebola to address plague in Madagascar and future epidemics
Via The Lancet: Mobilising experience from Ebola to address plague in Madagascar and future epidemics. Excerpt:
As of Nov 10, 2017, there were a total of 2119 confirmed, probable, and suspected cases of plague, and 171 deaths from plague in Madgascar. This outbreak is spreading throughout the country, affecting both rural and urban areas, and anthropologists have been mobilised by global health agencies to contribute to the emergency global health response. Many of these specialists previously worked on the 2014–16 Ebola virus disease epidemic in west Africa and possess experience and expertise gained from this context. How urgently these experts were sought out by public health programmes showed that the relevance of the social sciences in global health is being increasingly recognised.
However, exactly how these cross-discipline collaborations can be most effectively implemented, how anthropology can best contribute to epidemic response, and how anthropologists should be prepared require additional reflection.
The west African Ebola virus disease epidemic was the first time that social science researchers were called upon by UN agencies to be involved with a global health emergency response at every stage. Originally, anthropologists were asked to help identify and address barriers to controlling the spread of Ebola virus and to encourage compliance from local populations. However, this role quickly expanded. In addition to helping adapt Ebola-related messages and activities to specific contexts and populations, anthropologists helped shape understanding of the disease from a global health perspective.
This approach included critiquing the overuse of the terms "socio-cultural factors" and "resistance" as catch-all explanations for the spread of the epidemic; insisting upon the need to conduct in-depth qualitative research to complement the rapid knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices surveys proposed by many public health programmes; and adapting public health measures to local contexts.
As the Madagascar plague epidemic expands, expert knowledge gained from the Ebola virus disease epidemic will be crucial to address topics that are relevant to both diseases—for example, avoidance of patients by health workers, hiding of the sick by their relatives, resistance to contact tracing and safe burials, over-reaction of the media, and discordance between the biomedical and lay representations of the illness. Anthropologists in Madagascar have been asked to examine burial practices, therapeutic itineraries, and the population's relationship to (and fear of) global health interventions.
Although the contexts are different from the west African Ebola virus disease epidemic, this previous experience is useful to help anthropologists face current situations.
November 29, 2017 at 07:08 AM in Culture and health, Ebola, Plague, Psychosocial issues and health, Public health | Permalink | Comments (1)
WHO: Plague – Madagascar
WHO has published Plague – Madagascar. Excerpt:
From the 1 August through 22 November 2017, a total of 2348 confirmed, probable and suspected cases of plague, including 202 deaths (case fatality rate 8.6 %), were reported by the Ministry of Health of Madagascar to WHO. There were 1791 cases of pneumonic plague, of which 22% were confirmed, 34% were probable, and 44% were suspected. In addition to pneumonic cases, there were reports of 341 cases of bubonic plague, one case of septicaemic plague and 215 cases with type unspecified.
In total, 81 healthcare workers have had illness compatible with plague, none of whom have died.
Since the beginning of the outbreak, cases of pneumonic and bubonic plague have been detected in 55 out of 114 districts (48%), including non-endemic areas and major cities. Analamanga Region has been the most affected, with 68% of the cumulative reported cases.
All contacts identified (7289) during this outbreak have completed their course of prophylactic antibiotics. Eleven contacts developed symptoms compatible with plague and were classified as suspect cases. All contacts had completed their follow up.
The Institut Pasteur Madagascar has cultured 33 isolates of Yersinia pestis, which were all sensitive to the antibiotics recommended by the National Program for the Control of Plague.
Plague is endemic in some areas of Madagascar and additional cases of plague may occur, at least until the end of the plague season in April 2018. It is therefore important that control measures continue through the end of the plague season.
November 28, 2017 at 07:21 AM in Case finding, Contact tracing, Plague, Response | Permalink | Comments (2)
WHO: Madagascar's plague epidemic is slowing, but we must sustain the response
A WHO news release: Madagascar's plague epidemic is slowing, but we must sustain the response. Excerpt:
Madagascar's unprecedented outbreak of pneumonic plague is slowing down but the response must be sustained, WHO cautioned on Monday (November 27).
"The worst of the outbreak is over, but we must stand ready to detect and respond to new infections until the end of the plague season in April 2018," said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
According to data published by the Madagascar Ministry of Health, the number of new infections has been in steady decline in recent weeks. This indicates that measures taken to contain the outbreak have been effective, but more infections of both bubonic and pneumonic plague are expected until the end of the plague season in April 2018.
"I congratulate the Government of Madagascar for the way it has worked with partners to contain this outbreak. This is just the type of leadership needed to prevent outbreaks spiralling out of control," Dr Tedros added.
Between 1 August and 22 November, the Madagascar Ministry of Public Health reported a total 2348 cases, including 202 deaths. Nearly all identified plague patients and almost 7300 contacts were provided with treatment free of charge.
"It is a tragedy that a disease from the Middle Ages, that can be easily treated, could threaten an entire country and kill more than 200 people. There is far too little funding for plague research, prevention and preparedness, and this year thousands of people in Madagascar have suffered as a result," said Dr Peter Salama, Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme.
Although plague is endemic to Madagascar, this outbreak is unprecedented in terms of speed and reach – occurring in non-endemic areas such as densely populated cities, with a higher proportion of pneumonic versus bubonic cases.
In response, WHO rapidly released US$ 1.5 million in emergency funds, delivered more than 1.2 million doses of antibiotics, and trained more than 4400 people to work as 'contact tracers' to help prevent plague from spreading further in hard-hit areas.
WHO and partners are supporting the Government of Madagascar to coordinate the response, provide clinical guidance, identify and treat patients and their contacts, and strengthen exit screening at airports and ports to reduce the risk of international spread.
More than 135 WHO and Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) staff have been reassigned or deployed to Madagascar to respond to the outbreak.
November 27, 2017 at 07:25 AM in Animal to human diseases, Case finding, Contact tracing, Health screening, Plague, Public health, Response | Permalink | Comments (0)
The Stone Age plague and its persistence in Eurasia
Via Current Biology, a report whose title alone makes me a pushover for it: The Stone Age Plague and Its Persistence in Eurasia. The summary and then a comment:
Yersinia pestis, the etiologic agent of plague, is a bacterium associated with wild rodents and their fleas. Historically it was responsible for three pandemics: the Plague of Justinian in the 6th century AD, which persisted until the 8th century; the renowned Black Death of the 14th century, with recurrent outbreaks until the 18th century; and the most recent 19th century pandemic, in which Y. pestis spread worldwide and became endemic in several regions.
The discovery of molecular signatures of Y. pestis in prehistoric Eurasian individuals and two genomes from Southern Siberia suggest that Y. pestis caused some form of disease in humans prior to the first historically documented pandemic.
Here, we present six new European Y. pestis genomes spanning the Late Neolithic to the Bronze Age (LNBA; 4,800 to 3,700 calibrated years before present). This time period is characterized by major transformative cultural and social changes that led to cross-European networks of contact and exchange. We show that all known LNBA strains form a single putatively extinct clade in the Y. pestis phylogeny.
Interpreting our data within the context of recent ancient human genomic evidence that suggests an increase in human mobility during the LNBA, we propose a possible scenario for the early spread of Y. pestis: the pathogen may have entered Europe from Central Eurasia following an expansion of people from the steppe, persisted within Europe until the mid-Bronze Age, and moved back toward Central Eurasia in parallel with human populations.
Maybe it's just my age, but I'm gobsmacked day after day by what we are learning through the study of genomes—from those of humans to those of bacteria and viruses. And I'm extremely grateful to have lived long enough to learn a little of it.
We all die wondering "What the hell was that all about?" But future generations will know more about what it was about than we and our ancestors did.
November 22, 2017 at 04:59 PM in Medical technology, Plague | Permalink | Comments (0)
WHO AFRO: Plague in Madagascar, week 46
WHO AFRO has published its Weekly Bulletin on Outbreaks and Other Emergencies for week 46 (November 11-17). Excerpt from the section on plague:
WHO continues to support the Ministry of Public Health and other national authorities in Madagascar to monitor and respond to the outbreak of plague.
The number of new cases and hospitalizations of patients due to plague is declining. In epidemiological week 45 (6 - 12 November 2017) the number of cases declined by 45% (81 suspected cases) and the number of deaths declined by 50% (four deaths) compared to epidemiological week 44 (146 cases, eight deaths). From 13 to 17 November, 135 cases and 6 deaths were reported. The date of onset of the last confirmed bubonic case was 7 November 2017; the last confirmed pneumonic case was reported on 14 November 2017.
From 1 August to 17 November 2017, a total of 2 267 confirmed, probable and suspected cases of plague, including 195 deaths (case fatality rate 9%), have been reported from 55 of the 114 districts in the country. Of these, 1 732 (76%) were clinically classified as pneumonic plague, 327 (14%) were bubonic plague, one was septicaemic, and 207 were not yet classified (further classification of cases is in process). Since the beginning of the outbreak, 81 healthcare workers have had illness compatible with plague, none of whom have died.
Of the 1 732 clinical cases of pneumonic plague, 389 (22%) have been confirmed, 612 (35%) are probable and 731 (42%) remain suspected (additional laboratory results are in process). Antimicrobial susceptibility testing has been performed for thirty isolates of Yersinia pestis and they are sensitive to antibiotics recommended by the National Plague Control Programme.
Overall, the Analamanga Region has been the most affected, with 68% of all recorded cases. About 99% (7 166) of 7 270 contacts identified since the beginning of the outbreak thus far have completed their 7-day follow up and a course of prophylactic antibiotics.
November 22, 2017 at 08:33 AM in Animal to human diseases, Case finding, Contact tracing, Medical testing, Plague, Public health, Surveillance | Permalink | Comments (0)
Madagascar plague outbreak: External situation report #12
Via ReliefWeb, a WHO AFRO report: Madagascar Plague Outbreak: External Situation Report #12 - 20 November 2017. Excerpt and then a comment:
WHO continues to support the Ministry of Public Health and other national authorities in Madagascar to monitor and respond to the outbreak of plague. From 6 to 17 November 2017, 216 cases of plague (1 confirmed, 20 probable and 195 suspect) were reported to WHO. The date of onset of the last case of bubonic plague was 7 November 2017 and the last confirmed case of pneumonic plague was reported on 14 November 2017.
From 1 August to 17 November 2017, a cumulative total of 2 267 confirmed, probable and suspected cases of plague, including 195 deaths (case fatality rate 9%), have been reported from 55 of 114 (48%) districts in Madagascar. Analamanga Region in central Madagascar has been the most affected, with 68% of all recorded cases. Since the beginning of this outbreak, the vast majority of cases have been treated and have recovered. As of 17 November 2017, only people were hospitalized for plague. There has been no international spread outside the country.
The majority of the reported cases (1 732, 76%) have been clinically classified as pneumonic plague, 327 have been classified as bubonic plague (14%), one was septicaemic, and 207 have not yet been classified (further classification of cases is in process). Eighty-one healthcare workers have had illness compatible with plague, none of whom have died.
Of the 1 732 clinical pneumonic cases, 389 (22%) have been confirmed, 612 (35%) are probable and 731 (42%) remain suspected (additional laboratory results are in process). Thirty isolates of Yersinia pestis have been cultured and are sensitive to all antibiotics recommended by the National Plague Control Program.
Of the 7 270 contacts identified during this outbreak, about 99% (7166) have completed their 7-day follow up and a course of prophylactic antibiotics, and eleven contacts have developed symptoms compatible with plague and became suspected cases. On 17 November 2017, all 33 contacts currently under follow-up were reached and provided with prophylactic antibiotics.
Note that in the third paragraph, we are told that "As of 17 November 2017, only people were hospitalized for plague." If lemurs were also coming down with plague, I'd be alarmed. But I suspect the writer's intent was to specify a number that was dropped in haste to publish.
As a hasty blogger who makes far too many typos, I sympathize; as an editor, I silently edit the typos and grammatical errors in the reports I blog. WHO (and many other agencies) need to budget for more damn editors. No, am I not bucking for a job. Having been retired for almost ten years, I have no free time whatsoever. Retirement, like old age itself, is not for the faint of heart.
November 20, 2017 at 04:17 PM in Health communication, Plague | Permalink | Comments (0)
Madagascar: Student contracts bubonic plague in Andranomena
Via L'Express de Madagascar, a November 18 report: Andranomena – A student contracts bubonic plague. The edited Google translation:
It's news that is sends shivers down the spine. A student from a public primary school (EPP) in Andranomena Antananarivo-city reportedly has bubonic plague. The Ministry of National Education published the information on its Facebook page yesterday, around 22 hours. "The health staff confirmed the disease. He is already under treatment in a hospital, "said the ministry.
A disinfection and disinfestation operation was to be organized at this facility today. People who have been in contact with the patient will also have to do chemo contact prophylaxis, to prevent the spread of the disease. If all these procedures are followed, the plague should not affect other students or school staff. Moreover, each school, private and public, has a device, like an isolation room, and can monitor of the state of health of each pupil, making it possible to detect a probable case of plague at the school level.
This is the latest new case notified to Antananarivo after a few days of silence about the plague epidemic. There are twelve patients being treated in the hospitals of the Big Island. Six of them are in Antananarivo, three in the Upper Matsiatra region, one in the Bongolava region and one in Itasy. A significant fact of the last plague situation, too, is the existence of a patient in the region of Atsimo-Andrefana.
November 18, 2017 at 03:36 PM in Children's health, Contact tracing, Education and health, Plague | Permalink | Comments (0)
WHO AFRO has published its Weekly Bulletin on Outbreaks and Other Emergencies for week 45. Excerpt from the section on plague in Madagascar:
WHO continues to support the Ministry of Public Health and other national authorities in Madagascar to monitor and respond to the outbreak of plague. Since mid-October 2017, there has been a decline in the overall incidence of the disease and the number of patients hospitalized due to plague infection across the country. From 7 - 8 November 2017, no new suspected cases of pulmonary plague and no new deaths have been reported in Madagascar.
From 1 August to 8 November 2017, a total of 2 034 confirmed, probable and suspected cases of plague, including 165 deaths (case fatality rate 8%), have been reported from 55 of the 114 districts in the country. Of these, 1 565 (77%) were clinically classified as pulmonary plague, 297 (15%) were bubonic plague, one was septicaemic, and 171 were not yet classified (further classification of cases is in process). Since the beginning of the outbreak, 82 healthcare workers (with no deaths) have been affected.
Of the 1 565 clinical cases of pneumonic plague, 371 (24%) have been confirmed, 581 (37%) are probable and 613 (39%) remain suspected (additional laboratory results are in process). Twenty-three strains of Yersinia pestis have been isolated and are sensitive to antibiotics recommended by the National Program for the Control of Plague.
Overall, 14 of the 22 (64%) regions in Madagascar have been affected. Analamanga Region has been the most affected, with 71% of all recorded cases. About 95% (6 729) of 7 122 contacts identified thus far have completed their 7-day follow up and a course of prophylactic antibiotics. Only nine contacts became suspected cases. On 8 November 2017, 316 out of 343 (92%) contacts under follow-up were reached and provided with prophylactic antibiotics.
November 18, 2017 at 07:36 AM in Case finding, Contact tracing, Healthcare-associated infections, Medical testing, Nosocomial infections, Occupational health & safety, Plague, Response, Surveillance | Permalink | Comments (0)
Madagascar plague epidemic: Joint situation report no. 5 as of 16 November
Via ReliefWeb, a report from WHO, OCHA, the government of Madagascar, and the UN Counry Team: Madagascar: Plague Epidemic - Joint Situation Report No. 5 as of 16 November 2017.
This report is published under the coordination of the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC), with input from all relevant Ministries and the Humanitarian Country Team, which includes the United Nations System in Madagascar. It covers the period until 13 November 2017.
• The epidemic remains active in 09 health districts.
• A total of 2,158 cases have been recorded from 01 August to 13 November 2017, of which 76 per cent of were pneumonic.
• About 60 per cent of the 174 total deaths occurred at community level.
• 1,180 patients have been cured since the beginning of this epidemic, 28 others are receiving treatment in hospitals.
• There has been a marked decrease in new cases, from 502 cases the week of 02 to 08 October to 70 cases the week of 06 to 12 November).
• 7,166 people who had contact with patients with pneumonic plague completed their prophylactic treatment, out of 7,270 identified people.
• Eight international airports and one port have established sanitary control posts.
Situation Overview
Although plague is endemic in Madagascar, this season has been uncharacteristic: it started a month early, has been predominately of the pneumonic form, and has most affected the largest urban centers of Madagascar (Antananarivo, Toamasina, Fianarantsoa and Antsirabe). Many of the districts current affected have no experience of the disease, which represents another challenge in addition to the difficulties in controlling the epidemic in urban areas.
The total number of cases (2,158) is already 5 times higher than the average annual total of 400 (September to April). However, there is a clear decrease in plague cases, from 502 cases during epidemiological week 40 (02-08 October) to 70 cases during week 45 (06-12 November 2017).
The spread of pneumonic plague in high-density urban areas is faster, with a risk of large-scale epidemics, while the implementation of health and non-health responses is confronted with access problems (difficulty in tracing contacts, especially in slums) and the frequent moving of people. The capital city of Antananarivo), the country's trade and transport hub, is most affected by this epidemic.
Pneumonic plague due to person-to-person transmission by air poses a high health risk for all actors involved in the response, including health service providers in hospitals and health centers, social workers, health workers security and defense forces, journalists, hygienists, communicators, volunteers, etc. Since the beginning of the epidemic, 82 health personnel have been infected (with no deaths).
The epidemic has had consequences for tourism with the cancellation of cruises, but the situation is being addressed with the direct involvement of the World Tourism Organization. School has been suspended for one month.


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Boeing F/A 18 Advanced Super Hornet - rebound of a striker.
The McDonnell Douglas YF 17 was the first defining aircraft of this family taking design experiences from F 5E. The YF 17 lost to YF 16 in the light fighter competition. But failures are stepping stones of success and here is the proof. The YF 17 airframe was bulked into a bigger F 18 A/B as a mid range complement to the bigger F 14 Tomcat. After the cancellation of Naval Advanced Tactical Fighter NATF program. The US Navy wanted a heavy class combat aircraft that could replace all it's F 14s and F/A 18 C/D Hornet aircrafts. A heavily upgraded F 14 was supposed to do the job but US congress went ahead with a more cheaper alternative of developing a bigger F 18 with powerful engines. Certainly they later found F 35 C as a fitting contender but, still their was a need of a twin engine fighter that has better range and electronic attack capability. This requirement was fulfilled by the F/A 18 Super Hornets and E/A 18 Growlers. The F/A 18 Super Hornets are the Growlers are 25% bigger in size than the original hornets. They have square cross section intakes with partial serpentine intakes, that partially hides the engine fan blades. They are powered with a more powerful engine. The E/A 18 Growler is an Electronic Attack variant based on Super Hornet airframe.
Their are unique leading edge root extensions on the Super Hornet airframe. They provide a substantial lift to the heavy body. The Super Hornet is whole lot a new aircraft that apart from maintenance procedures and ejection seat thier is rarely any old thing taken. The Super Hornets later received heavy upgrades like an AESA radar , avionics from the cancelled X 32 and various other podded mission specific sensors.
The F / A 18 Advanced Super Hornet is an upgrade program initiated to add more capabilities to the current existing fleet of Super Hornets and Growlers. As well as possible procurement of more F / A 18s to complement the F 35 C.
Unlike popular belief the Advanced Super Hornet isn't a secondary option or competition for F 35 C but it is here to complement it.
Their are many improvements over the Super Hornet airframe and shall be discussed below.
The Advanced Super Hornet is believed to have measures that reduces 50% of the frontal radar cross section than the F /A 18 Super Hornet. Their aren't any indications of the nose being faceted for deflecting radio waves. The conformal fuel tanks are shaped as such that they does not increase the frontal radar cross section. Thier are next generation jammers that jam enemy radar's waves mostly those which would possibly expose engine fan blades to enemy radars. Their is a stealth optimised external weapons pod. Weapons are carried inside this pod and hence they turn out to be safer for mission needing stealth capability.
Their is no indication but it is highly likely that the surface must be painted with Radar Absorbant Paints. This would be a major boost to stealth feature. The cockpit canopy also looks like being treated with special tint just the same as F 35.
Conformal Fuel Tanks
The conformal fuel tanks of F/A 18 Advanced Super Hornet are fitted just above the fuselage and are supposed to increase internal fuel. Thus increasing the airplane's range and endurance. The most notable thing is that they have facilitated the usage of two pods for jamming purpose which were otherwise used for external fuel tanks.
The two conformal fuel tanks, fitted atop the fuselage, hold 3,500 pounds of useable fuel, adding either 260 nautical miles in range or 130 nautical miles of combat radius, an impressive boost in capability for an aircraft this size. Range is an ever more important topic in U.S. military, especially in the Pacific theater, given the large distances to cover. Adding only 870 pounds of structural weight, the wing-top fuel tanks create no additional drag at subsonic speeds.
Tests have shown the CFTs installed on the upper fuselage increase the Super Hornet's mission radius by up to 130 nm, for a total radius exceeding 700 nm. The CFTs add no drag to the aircraft at subsonic speed; at transonic or supersonic speeds they produce less drag than a centerline fuel tank, Boeing said. Enhancements to the aircraft's radar cross section, including the EWP, produced a 50-percent improvement in its frontal low-observable (LO) signature. "We have worked very hard to make sure that the CFTs were not a negative contributor to the [radar] signature," said Paul Summers, Boeing Super Hornet and Growler director.
1 AN / APG 79 AESA radar
The APG-79 AESA radar system represents a significant advance in radar technology – from the front-end array to the back-end processor and operational software. This combat-proven AESA radar system substantially increases the power of the U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, making it less vulnerable than ever before.
With its active electronic beam scanning — which allows the radar beam to be steered at nearly the speed of light — the APG-79 optimizes situational awareness and provides superior air-to-air and air-to-surface capability. The agile beam enables the multimode radar to interleave in near-real time, so that pilot and crew can use both modes simultaneously.
Now in full rate production for the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force, the APG-79 demonstrates reliability, image resolution, and targeting and tracking range significantly greater than that of the previous mechanically scanned array F/A-18 radar. With its open systems architecture and compact, commercial-off-the-shelf parts, it delivers dramatically increased capability in a smaller, lighter package. The array is composed of numerous solid-state transmit and receive modules to virtually eliminate mechanical breakdown. Other system components include an advanced receiver/exciter, ruggedized COTS processor, and power supplies.
( range vs target RCS of various radars )
The APG-79 AESA uses transmit/receive (TR) modules populated with Gallium arsenide Monolithic microwave integrated circuits. In the F/A-18E/F, the radar is installed in a slide-out nose rack to facilitate maintenance. The APG-79 features an entirely solid-state antenna construction, which improves reliability and lowers the cost compared to a traditional system. The radome of the APG-79 for the F/A-18E/F slides forward instead of hinging to the right, which saves space in aircraft carrier hangars.
The APG-79 is compatible with current F/A-18 weapon loads and enables aircrew to fire the AIM-120 AMRAAM, simultaneously guiding several missiles to several targets widely spaced in azimuth, elevation or range. The APG-79 radar completed formal operational evaluation (OPEVAL) testing in December 2006. As of January 2007 the radar was installed in 28 aircraft; some were experiencing software problems but that issue was expected to be resolved by the end of fiscal year 2007. As of July 2008, Raytheon had delivered 100 APG-79 sets to the Navy; on 3 June 2008, the Navy received the first APG-79-equipped Boeing EA-18G Growler. The Navy expects to order approximately 400 production radars.
In January 2013, the Director of Test & Evaluation (DOT&E) disclosed a long history of problems for the APG-79 radar in initial operational testing.
• DOT&E reported on APG-79 radar IOT&E [initial operational test and evaluation] in FY07, assessing it as not operationally effective or suitable due to significant deficiencies in tactical performance, reliability, and BIT functionality.
• The Navy conducted APG-79 radar FOT&E [follow-on test and evaluation] in FY09 in conjunction with SCS H4E SQT. The Navy's Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force subsequently reported that significant deficiencies remained for both APG-79 AESA performance and suitability; DOT&E concurred with this assessment.
• The APG-79 AESA radar demonstrated marginal improvements since the previous FOT&E period and provides improved performance relative to the legacy APG-73 radar. However, operational testing does not demonstrate a statistically significant difference in mission accomplishment between F/A-18E/F aircraft equipped with AESA and those equipped with the legacy radar.
2 Internal Infrared Search & Track
It is an inbuilt infrared search and track device. The last American fighter to sport a builtin IRST was the Grumman F 14 Tomcat. After that F 15 and F 16 did not have it. They chose to carry podded sensors capable of IRST functions. But now while making F 35 and Advanced Super Hornet they finally realised importance of such passive detection systems. The built in IRST 21 can also act as a targeting pod.
It is capable of long-range infrared scan and detection of airborne threats, as it works on passive detection and ranging.
It has a large field of regard and being passive makes it is immune to electronic deception. The programmable scan modes relives much of the pilot's workload. Low false-alarm rate is the cherry on cake. The automatic target detection algorithms are very helpful. Even if the picture obtained isn't clear. These algorithms identify as to which weapon has been deployed but the enemy. It can differentiate between a tank and an APC and can even tell which particular model that tank is. It displays the NATO name of that weapon system and then suggests an action to eliminate it.
Image of F 22 Raptor taken from IRST
3 Raytheon next generation jammer
Raytheon's Next Generation Jammer solution was selected by the U.S. Navy in 2013 to replace the legacy ALQ-99 systems used on the EA-18G airborne electronic attack aircraft. In 2016, the U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon a $1B Next Generation Jammer Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract.
Raytheon's NGJ solution will provide innovative airborne electronic attack and jamming capabilities.
Increasingly complex threats require airborne electronic attack to be more sophisticated than ever, providing greater precision, power, reactive speed and directivity. Raytheon's NGJ will integrate the most advanced electronic attack technology into the EA-18G to ensure superior mission performance.
Built with a combination of high-powered, agile beam-jamming techniques, and cutting-edge solid-state electronics, our NGJ systems will meet the U.S. Navy's current mission needs while providing a cost-effective open systems architecture for future upgrades. The proven expertise we bring to the NGJ effort will yield a low-risk, highly reliable baseline solution with opportunities for growth on additional manned and unmanned platforms.
Building on a strong history of creating and integrating advanced solutions for the warfighter, Raytheon's NGJ effort will produce the most reliable, dependable and affordable system to deny, degrade and disrupt threats while protecting U.S. and coalition forces.
The Next-Generation Jammer consists of two 15-foot long PODs beneath the EA-18G Growler aircraft designed to emit radar-jamming electronic signals; one jammer goes on each side of the aircraft. Radar technology sends an electromagnetic ping forward, bouncing it off objects before analyzing the return signal to determine a target's location, size, shape and speed...etc. However, if the electromagnetic signal is interfered with, thwarted or "jammed" in some way, the system is then unable to detect the objects, or target, in the same way.
"It is able to jam multiple frequencies at the same time -- more quickly and more efficiently, The emerging system uses a high-powered radar technology called Active Electronic Scanned Array, or AESA. It will be the only AESA-based carrier offensive electronic attack jamming pod it DoD. What it is really going to bring to the fleet is increased power, increased flexibility and more capacity to jam more radars at one time," - Cmdr. Ernest Winston, Electronic Attack Requirements Officer
NGJ, slated to be operational by 2021, is intended to replace the existing ALQ 99 electronic warfare jammer currently on Navy Growler aircraft. The new jammer is designed to interfere with ground-and-air based threats such as enemy fighter jets trying to get a missile "lock" on a target. One of the drawbacks to ALQ 99 is that it was initially designed 40-years ago and is challenged to keep up with modern threats and digital threats with phased array radars, increased power, increased processing and more advanced wave forms. The Next-Generation Jammer is being engineered with what's called "open architecture," meaning it is built with open computing software and hardware standards such that it can quickly integrate new technologies as threats emerge. For example, threat libraries or data-bases incorporated into a radar warning receiver can inform pilots of specific threats such as enemy fighter aircraft or air defenses. If new adversary aircraft become operational, the system can be upgraded to incorporate that information.
"We use threat libraries in our receivers as well as our jammers to be able to jam the new threat radars. As new threats emerge, we will be able to devise new jamming techniques. Those are programmable through the mission planning system through the mission planning system of the EA-18G Growler, With surface-to-air missile systems, we want to deny that track an engagement opportunity. We try to work with the aircraft to jam enemy radar signals," - Winston explained.
While radar warning receivers are purely defensive technologies, the NGJ is configured with offensive jamming capabilities in support of strike aircraft such as an F/A-18 Super Hornet or F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The jammer is intended to preemptively jam enemy radars and protect aircraft by preventing air defenses from engaging. The NGJ could be particularly helpful when it comes to protecting fighter aircraft and stealth platforms like the B-2 bomber, now-in-development Long Range Strike-Bomber and the F-35 multi-role stealth fighter. The technology is designed to block, jam, thwart or "blind" enemy radar systems such as ground-based integrated air defenses – so as to allow attack aircraft to enter a target area, conduct strikes and then safely exit.
This is useful in today's modern environment because radar-evading stealth configurations, by themselves, are no longer as dominant or effective against current and emerging air-defense technologies.
Today's modern air defenses, such as the Russian-made S-300 and multi-function S-400 surface-to-air missiles, will increasingly be able to detect stealth aircraft at longer distances and on a wider range of frequencies. Today's most cutting edge systems, and those being engineered for the future, use much faster computer processors, use more digital technology and network more to one another.
"Multi-function radars become much more difficult because you have a single radar source that is doing almost everything with phased array capability. However, with the increased power of the next-generation jammer we can go after those, It is a constant cat and mouse game between the shooter and the strike aircraft. We develop stealth and they develop counter-stealth technologies. We then counter it with increased jamming capabilities, The target engagement radar or control radar has a very narrow scope, so enemy defenses are trying to search the sky. We are making enemies search the sky looking through a soda straw. When the only aperture of the world is through a soda straw, we can force them into a very narrow scope so they will never see aircraft going in to deliver ordnance," Winston said.
The NGJ is engineered to jam and defeat both surveillance radar technology which can alert defenses that an enemy aircraft is in the area as well as higher-frequency "engagement" radar which allow air defenses to target, track and destroy attacking aircraft.
Winston would not elaborate on whether the NGJ's offensive strike capabilities would allow it to offensively attack enemy radio communications, antennas or other kinds of electronic signals.
"It can jam anything that emits or receives and RF frequency in the frequency range of NGJ -- it could jam anything that is RF capable," he explained. The U.S. Navy recently awarded Raytheon Company a $1 billion sole source contract for Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) for Increment 1 of the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ), the advanced electronic attack technology that combines high-powered, agile, beam-jamming techniques with cutting-edge, solid-state electronics," a Raytheon statement said.
Raytheon will deliver 15 Engineering Development Model pods for mission systems testing and qualification, and 14 aeromechanical pods for airworthiness certification. The NGJ contract also covers designing and delivering simulators and prime hardware to government labs and support for flight testing and government system integration, Raytheon officials said. Overall, the Navy plans to buy as many as 135 sets of NGJs for the Growler. At the same time, Winston did say it is possible that the NGJ will be integrated onto other aircraft in the future.
"This is a significant milestone for electronic warfare," said Rick Yuse, president of Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems. "NGJ is a smart pod that provides today's most advanced electronic attack technology, one that can easily be adapted to changing threat environments. That level of sophistication provides our warfighters with the technological advantage required to successfully prosecute their mission and return home safely."
The new cockpit backed by its advanced increased computing power would be "near fifth generation". The cockpit includes an 11- by 19-inch touch screen. The screen shows all the battlefield scenario in 3D format which helps pilot in decion support. The HAL of India and Elbit systems have formed a JV named HALBIT which would be making next generation cockpit displays for India's HAL AMCA. That would be modelled on Adcanved Super Hornet's cockpit. It is rugged enough to sustain battlefield roughness. The backlights efficiently deliver high brightness for direct sun viewability while allowing extreme dimmability for night operation in excess of 20,000:1
ANVIS compatibility with both Class A and Class B requirements, wide-viewing angles, and preservation of the red color system. Powerful real-time and non real-time processors backed with our high-performance and high visual quality graphics accelerators and generators.
It has optimized video processing for image clarity and resolution, Multiple picture-in-picture windowing with a comprehensive interface suite, System software with powerful applications including: primary flight display, situational awareness, digital real-time moving map, fusion of sensor video with digital maps, digital terrain elevation, threat intervisibility, data sharing, messaging, and EFB.
All of this packaged in the smallest volume possible with the lowest power consumption and weight.
Meanwhile, the robust high-definition touch screen monitor replaces four separate cathode ray tube (CRT) displays, providing more area for presenting information and giving pilots more choices in the data they want to see. That minimizes the need to look around the panel or seek data on underlying pages during flight and combat operations. The consolidated displays also reduce the number of line replaceable units (LRUs) that have to be kept in inventory.
In the future, the Advanced Super Hornet also may incorporate an enhanced version of its current GE F414-400 engines. General Electric Aircraft Engines has introduced modular upgrades to the motor that boost its power to 22,000 pounds of thrust and reduce fuel consumption from 3 to 5 percent. For combat missions, the enhanced engine could be operated at higher temperatures than previously allowed, providing an additional 20 percent thrust, a critical improvement for its air combat role.
Characteristics :-
General Electric F414 turbo-fan engines
Manufacturer: General Electric Co.
Thrust: 22,000 pounds
Overall Pressure Ratio at Maximum Power: 30
Thrust-to-Weight Ratio: 9
Compressor: Two-spool, axial flow, three-stage fan
LP-HP Compressor Stages: 0-7
HP-LP Turbine Stages: 1-1
Combustor Type: Annular
Engine Control: FADEC
Length: 154 in (3.91 m)
Diameter: 35 in (88.9 cm)
Dry Weight: 2,445 lbs (1,109 kg)
Platforms: F/A-18E/F Super Hornet; EA-18G Growler
The enhanced powerplant is also more durable and maintainable. Technology changes extend the time between overhaul from 2,000 to 4,000 hours for the hot section, and from 4,000 to 6,000 hours for the turbine fan.
Currently, flyaway cost of an F/A-18 E/F for the U.S. Navy is about $52 million, while the EA-18G Growler costs about $62 million. The Advanced Super Hornet capabilities would add about 10 to 15 percent to the cost of the aircraft. Meanwhile, estimates for the true costs of the F-35C range from about $85 million per aircraft to almost $300 million.
The next step is a multi-ship, multi-spectral fusion demonstration, referred to as Fleet Exercise (FLEX) '15, scheduled for next spring. That will involve multiple Super Hornets and Growlers using data link, which provides us with broadband Internet in the sky and a distributed targeting network that allows us to trade sensor information among all the airplanes in a strike package.
The U.S. Navy has a Program of Record for 563 Super Hornets and 138 Growlers, for a total of more than 700 retrofittable platforms. Boeing will continue to deliver Super Hornets and Growlers to the U.S. Navy, as well as the Royal Australian Air Force, through 2016 based on the current Program of Record.
Armament.
20mm M61A1 Vulcan
The M61A1 Vulcan cannon is a six-barrel 20mm gun capable offiring 6,600 rounds per minute. Its operation is based upon the principle used in the rapid-firing gun invented byRichard J. Gatling in the 1860s. The six rotating barrels,firing one at a time, permit a high rate of fire while at thesame time reducing the problem of barrel wear and heat generation.The gun can be driven electrically, hydraulically, or by a ram-air turbine. The Vulcan has equipped such USAF aircraft as the F-104, F-105, F-15, F-16, F/A-18, A-7D,F-111A, F-4E, B-58, and B-52H.
Type : Cannon Gatling
Contractor : General Electric
Range : 1 mile / 1.6 km
Caliber : 0.79 in / 20mm
Weight : 255 lb / 102 kg Mounted Internally
Muzzle velocity : 3,400 ft/s, 3,730 km/h
Rate of fire : 6,600 rounds per minute
Magazine capacity : 515
Air to Air missiles
1 AIM 120 AMRAAM
The AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, or AMRAAM (pronounced "am-ram"), is a modern beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) capable of all-weather day-and-night operations. Designed with 7-inch diameter instead of 8-inch diameter form-and-fit factors, and employing active transmit-receive radar guidance instead of semi-active receive-only radar guidance, it is a fire-and-forget upgrade to the previous generation Sparrow missiles. When an AMRAAM missile is being launched, NATO pilots use the brevity code Fox Three.
AMRAAM has an all-weather, beyond-visual-range (BVR) capability. It improves the aerial combat capabilities of US and allied aircraft to meet the threat of enemy air-to-air weapons as they existed in 1991. AMRAAM serves as a follow-on to the AIM-7 Sparrow missile series. The new missile is faster, smaller, and lighter, and has improved capabilities against low-altitude targets. It also incorporates a datalink to guide the missile to a point where its active radar turns on and makes terminal intercept of the target. An inertial reference unit and micro-computer system makes the missile less dependent upon the fire-control system of the aircraft.
Once the missile closes in on the target, its active radar guides it to intercept. This feature, known as "fire-and-forget", frees the aircrew from the need to further provide guidance, enabling the aircrew to aim and fire several missiles simultaneously at multiple targets and perform evasive maneuvers while the missiles guide themselves to the targets. The missile also features the ability to "Home on Jamming," giving it the ability to switch over from active radar homing to passive homing – homing on jamming signals from the target aircraft. Software on board the missile allows it to detect if it is being jammed, and guide on its target using the proper guidance system.
Air to Ground weapons
1 Small Diameter bombs
Since stealth aircraft have a restricted size of weapon bays. It needs a bomb that has smaller cross section. Without compromising lethality. The solution is Small Diameter Bomb.
The GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) is a 250 lb (110 kg) precision-guided glide bomb that is intended to provide aircraft with the ability to carry a higher number of more accurate bombs. Most US Air Force aircraft will be able to carry (using the BRU-61/A rack) a pack of four SDBs in place of a single 2,000 lb (907 kg) bomb. The Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB-II) / GBU-53/B, adds a tri-mode seeker (radar, infrared homing, and semiactive laser guidance) to the INS and GPS guidance of the original SDB. The original SDB is equipped with a GPS-aided inertial navigation system to attack fixed/stationary targets such as fuel depots, bunkers, etc. The second variant (Raytheon's GBU-53 SDB II) will include a thermal seeker and radar with automatic target recognition features for striking mobile targets such as tanks, vehicles, and mobile command posts.
The small size of the bomb allows a single strike aircraft to carry more of the munitions than is possible using currently available bomb units. The SDB carries approximately 38 lb (17 kg) of AFX-757 high explosive. It also has integrated "DiamondBack" type wings which deploy after release, increasing the glide time and therefore the maximum range. Its size and accuracy allow for an effective munition with less collateral damage. Warhead penetration is 3 feet (0.91 m) of steel reinforced concrete and the fuze has electronic safe and fire (ESAF) cockpit selectable functions, including air burst and delayed options.
2 JDAM Joint Direct Attack Munitions
The JDAM is an improvement over Laser Guided Bombs which are susceptible to failed targeting due to bad weather. It is a guidance kit that converts unguided bombs, or "dumb bombs", into all-weather "smart" munitions. JDAM-equipped bombs are guided by an integrated inertial guidance system coupled to a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, giving them a published range of up to 28 km. JDAM-equipped bombs range from 227 kg to 907 kg.
The term GBU Guided Bomb Unit is attached when JDAM kit is attached to a bomb. Their ate many GBUs , but the particular one used in F 22 is GBU 32. Its length is 303.5 cm. Weight is 460 kgs and wingspan of 49.8 cm.
JDAM is a guided air-to-surface weapon that uses either the 2,000-pound BLU-109/MK 84, the 1,000-pound BLU-110/MK 83 or the 500-pound BLU-111/MK 82 warhead as the payload. JDAM enables employment of accurate air-to-surface weapons against high priority fixed and relocatable targets from fighter and bomber aircraft. Guidance is facilitated through a tail control system and a GPS-aided INS. The navigation system is initialized by transfer alignment from the aircraft that provides position and velocity vectors from the aircraft systems.
Once released from the aircraft, the JDAM autonomously navigates to the designated target coordinates. Target coordinates can be loaded into the aircraft before takeoff, manually altered by the aircrew before weapon release, or automatically entered through target designation with onboard aircraft sensors. In its most accurate mode, the JDAM system will provide a weapon circular error probable of 5 meters or less during free flight when GPS data is available. If GPS data is denied, the JDAM will achieve a 30-meter CEP or less for free flight times up to 100 seconds with a GPS quality handoff from the aircraft. JDAM can be launched from very low to very high altitudes in a dive, toss or loft and in straight and level flight with an on-axis or off-axis delivery. JDAM enables multiple weapons to be directed against single or multiple targets on a single pass.
3 BLU 109 ER
The BLU-109/B is a hardened penetration bomb used by the United States Air Force (BLU is an acronym for Bomb Live Unit). As with other "bunker busters", it is intended to smash through concrete shelters and other hardened structures before exploding. The BLU-109/B has a steel casing about 1 inch (25.4 mm) thick, filled with 530 lb (240 kg) of Tritonal. It has a delayed-action tail-fuze. The BLU-109 entered service in 1985. It is also used as the warhead of some marks of the GBU-15 electro-optically guided bomb, the GBU-27 Paveway III laser-guided bomb, and the AGM-130 rocket-boosted weapon. This weapon can penetrate 4–6 feet of reinforced concrete, which is greater than the 3 foot capability of the Small Diameter Bomb.
Sources : Official websites of Boeing, Raytheon,aionline.com, airforcetechnology.com , wikipedia, GE Aviation, Air Power Australia, defencesystems.com
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A series of performances, screenings, and conversations
May 24, 2016 - August 26, 2016
In conjunction with the exhibition, DHC/ART and guest curator Barbara Clausen will present Affinities: a series of performances, screenings, and conversations, a program of events in two parts, from May 24 to 27 and from June 20 to August 26. This series will present a performance lecture by Joan Jonas with Jason Moran, performances by taisha paggett, Tanya Lukin Linklater and Simone Forti, as well as two evenings of film and video screenings at the Phi Centre in addition to an afternoon of conversations at Hexagram UQAM/Concordia University. While distinct in their own practice and aesthetics, the participating artists from the fields of dance, visual arts and music, share an affinity with Jonas's engagement and 'insistence' on reading the world(s) against and with the flow of the times. These interdisciplinary art practices, from the fields of art, dance, poetry, and music, in a similar vanguard spirit to that of Jonas, explore modes of movement, sound and non-linear storytelling. This is reflective of a constantly evolving collective imaginary that reflects and shapes the various socio-political contexts we live in.
They Come to Us without a Word, 2015
Installation view, Wind (2014-2015), Room 3, multimedia installation
United States Pavilion
56th Venice Biennale, Italy
Photo: Moira Ricci
Joan Jonas/From Away
April 28, 2016 - September 18, 2016
Transmission I
Screening of films by Joan Jonas and others
An afternoon of conversations with the artists of the Affinities series
Joan Jonas and Jason Moran
Joan Jonas with Jason Moran
Decomposition of a Continuous Whole
Tanya Lukin Linklater
A Glossary of Insistence
Simone Forti
News Animations
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With construction of The Ronto Group's Omega high-rise tower at Bonita Bay progressing as planned and on schedule for completion by the end of this year, luxury homebuyers who make their purchase decisions now will be in their new residences by the 2023 winter season.
The four remaining Omega residences include the 401 residence that features a 1,625 square feet extended west-facing terrace overlooking the building's outdoor amenity deck. Priced at $4,650,000, the 401-tower residence also includes 4,645 square feet under air, an unobstructed 68-foot-wide view, and an 80-square foot private air-conditioned storage space on the same floor as the residence. A staircase secured by a fob entry will lead from the extended terrace to Omega's spectacular outdoor amenity deck. An Artisan gas grill and eased edge White Dream granite countertops are featured on the terrace. Interior finishes include matte white Palermo style cabinetry in the great room, kitchen, and owner's bath; eased edge counter surfaces on the great room's wet bar and in the kitchen and owner's bath; a Sub-Zero undercounter wine cooler in the great room; a Wolf cooktop and wall oven, a Miele dishwasher, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, and Dornbracht plumbing fixtures in the kitchen; and Valencia white floor tile in the owner's bath. The plan also includes a den, four-and-a-half baths, and three large guest bedrooms. The den and all three guest bedrooms open to another large terrace that offers sunrise views.
In keeping with its commitment to providing a one-of-a-kind living experience at its 27-floor Omega luxury high-rise tower within Bonita Bay, The Ronto Group is making five private cottages and six private poolside cabanas available for purchase.
Three remaining west facing 02 residences on floors 21, 22, and 24 are priced at $4,750,000, $4,850,000, and $5,050,000 respectively. The 02-tower plan offers 4,210-square feet under air, an unobstructed 78-foot-wide view, 540 square feet of outdoor terrace space, and 75 square feet of private air-conditioned storage space. The plan features a massive great room, a dining area, a family room, and an island kitchen that combine to create a spacious, open living area. The great room fully opens to a terrace with conversation and dining areas and an outdoor kitchen with a gas grill. The plan also includes a den, three-and-a-half baths, and three large bedrooms, all three of which provide views of Estero Bay and the Gulf. The owner's suite features a huge walk-in closet, and a bath with separate vanities and separate water closets.
Ronto created the Omega building from the inside out based on preferences expressed by potential purchasers. The potential purchasers indicated view corridors and spacious, open floor plans with large living areas, large owner suites and secondary bedrooms, big outdoor living areas, private garages, and readily accessible storage space were all critical. Functionality and comfort were more important than form. Ronto also found that rather than wanting to downsize, the potential purchasers wanted to simplify their lives by moving into a maintenance-free environment without sacrificing space or livability.
Omega's 4,200 square foot rooftop terrace common area will include two hot tubs positioned next to the terrace's glass railing, allowing residents to relax in the tubs while enjoying long-range water and sunset views.
Located on the third level, Omega's outdoor amenity deck will provide views to the south and west. Contemporary glass railings will line the deck's curved perimeter and overlook one of Bonita Bay's three on-property golf courses. A pool with a beach entry and two sun shelves that will include chaise lounges and built-in benches will serve as the centerpiece of the amenity deck. A pool pavilion with a bar, seating areas, and men's and women's restrooms will offer a welcoming gathering place. A second pavilion is being designed as a food area with cooking appliances. Poolside day beds will be placed around the pool and feature retractable tops. Private poolside cabanas are available for purchase and will include full bathrooms and a beverage center with a sink and refrigerator. Day cabanas will be available on a first come, first served basis. A whirlpool spa will be situated under an attractive trellis.
Omega's indoor clubroom will measure more than 3,000 square feet and include tall windows overlooking the tower's exterior amenity deck. The clubroom will include a bar, a linear fireplace, and a full kitchen. Omega's 600 square-foot theater will be situated off the clubroom and offer plush couches and chaises to enhance the movie viewing experience. A 2,100 square-foot fitness center will also feature tall, curved windows offering long-range views.
Omega's 4,200 square foot rooftop terrace common area will include two hot tubs positioned next to the terraces' glass railing, allowing residents to enjoy long-range water and sunset views. Two firepit seating areas behind the tubs, along with a larger fire table seating area complete with lounges, club chairs and sofas, will provide abundant seating to ensure all residents can enjoy the captivating ambiance. Visit the Omega Sales Center at 26951 Country Club Drive within Bonita Bay from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sundays from noon to 5:00 p.m. Call 239-301-4940 for a sales appointment.
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Posted on June 21, 2022 by b2 - News
Everybody has a vision for their dream home. For some, it's as simple as a renovation. For others, it may be a completely new custom. Whatever your aspirations, here are some Luxurious Ideas for Your Dream Home – that aren't out of reach.
If it's a completely new residence you desire, you must first look at different locations. For those looking to retire in their dream home, they will have plenty of time for activities and hobbies. Find a place that offers a myriad of exciting opportunities to enjoy in the community you've chosen.
A life well-lived is one where the fun doesn't stop. Some ideas to consider when choosing a location for your dream home are:
Proximity to restaurants, shops, and nightlife
Ideal year-round weather
Great community
Everyone has their own ideas when it comes to the design of their dream home. Some envision a home with the classic white picket fence wrapping around the front yard while others want a log cabin secluded on acres of unrestricted land. The beautiful thing about a dream home is that it's uniquely yours.
You'll truly want to focus on your individual lifestyle and hobbies so that you can create a functional space to meet all your needs. Keeping luxury in mind, here's are some design ideas for your dream home:
Entertainment room for movies, sports and your favorite TV shows
Elegant home office, library, or study space
Large windows to show off your views
Whether it's a single-family home, multi-room duplex, or a condominium in a luxurious gated community, there are plenty of home styles to choose from, and they each have their own advantages. The best way to choose the style of your dream home is to think about your family and your lifestyle. Here are some questions to ask yourself when choosing a particular home style.
Do you need the space to host family dinners, gatherings, or holidays?
Would you like to live in maximum privacy or in a resort-style gated community?
Is your home easily accessible for you and your guests?
Dream Homes at Omega Bonita Bay
For those looking for a dream home, look no further than the luxury high-rise condominiums at Omega Bonita Bay. Omega is the final residential high-rise under construction in the prestigious community of Bonita Bay in Southwest Florida.
Omega is designed with 67 sophisticated residences throughout 27 stories overlooking Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. With floorplans ranging from 4,210 square feet to 4,645 square feet under air, owners will be able to enjoy open-concept living in their new dream home.
The location of Omega Bonita Bay is second to none. Rising in Bonita Springs, Florida, which is also known as the Paradise Coast, this high-rise will offer residents a tropical lifestyle in an area with white sand beaches, numerous golf courses, and hundreds of award-winning dining and shopping venues.
Not to mention that the Bonita Bay community is one of the state's most highly renowned and highly amenitized communities.
Each residence at Omega Bonita Bay is designed with radiant lighting in every room, oversized terraces to enjoy the sunshine, and commanding waterfront views. In addition, every condominium will feature state-of-the-art appliances throughout the home.
The high-rise is also designed with luxurious amenities such as the resort-style pool, day cabanas, a theater, social lounge, fitness center, billiards room, pickleball courts, putting green – and more. n
And last — but certainly not least — Omega residents will have access to the private beach on Little Hickory Island, just minutes away from their residence.
Each condominium is easily accessible by elevator and the building is designed with covered parking so that residents will be able to easily come and go to their favorite Bonita Springs destinations.
However, the opportunity to live in the newest high-rise in Southwest Florida is running out. Only 4 residences remain at Omega Bonita Bay. For more information, visit omegabonitabay.com or contact the sales center at 239-301-4940.
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The Ronto Group announced that just four purchase opportunities remain available at its luxurious Omega high-rise tower within Bonita Bay. Omega is a new 27-floor tower being built by Ronto and will be the final luxury high-rise tower built at Bonita Bay. The clean-lined tower will feature 67 residences, including spacious tower residences and four penthouses. All four of the penthouses are under contract. Ronto has processed 63 sales worth a total of $252,850,000 and the building is 96% sold. Pricing for the four remaining tower residences that offer a stunning 4,645 square feet or 4,210 square feet under air and expansive views 78-feet or 68-feet wide ranges from $4,650,000 to $5,050,000. Construction of the Omega tower is progressing as planned and on schedule for completion by first quarter 2023. Luxury homebuyers who make their purchase decisions now will be in their new residences early in the 2023 winter season. Ronto previously announced that the unsold residences at Omega will showcase designer specified feature and finish packages that will be installed as the residences are completed.
Located on the second level, Omega's outdoor amenity deck will provide views to the south and west. Contemporary glass railings will line the deck's curved perimeter and overlook one of Bonita Bay's three on-property golf courses. A pool with a beach entry and two sun shelves that will include chaise lounges and built-in benches will serve as the centerpiece of the amenity deck. A pool pavilion with a bar, seating areas, and men's and women's restrooms will offer a welcoming gathering place. A second pavilion is being designed as a food area with cooking appliances. Poolside day beds will be placed around the pool and feature retractable tops. Private poolside cabanas are available for purchase and will include full bathrooms and a beverage center with a sink and refrigerator. Day cabanas will be available on a first come, first served basis. A whirlpool spa will be situated under an attractive trellis.
The Ronto Group announced that just 4 purchase opportunities remain available at its Omega high-rise tower within Bonita Bay. Omega is a new 27-floor tower being built by Ronto and will be the final luxury high-rise tower built at Bonita Bay.
Omega's 2,100 square-foot fitness center will feature tall, curved windows offering long-range views.
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Residents of The Ronto Group's 27-floor Omega high-rise tower being built within Bonita Bay and their guests will enjoy a spectacular array of amenities, including 18,000 square feet of interior amenities, an expansive outdoor amenity deck featuring a massive resort-style pool, and a 4,200 square foot rooftop terrace common area. The indoor and outdoor amenities will be integrated to provide a spectacular indoor/outdoor experience. Designed by architect Robert Swedroe, Omega presents a fresh perspective on luxury and offers an approach to high-rise living never available in Southwest Florida until now.
Located on the building's second level, Omega's outdoor amenity deck will provide splendid views to the south and west. A massive pool with a beach entry and two sun shelves will serve as the centerpiece of the amenity deck.
Omega's entry sequence will include a porte cochere and covered arrival area. Once inside the building, visitors and residents will step into a lobby with a 24-hour reception desk, package room, and mail room. The lobby will offer a captivating view of the building's grand salon that, as planned, will feature a comfortable, living room-like setting with couches, side chairs, a cocktail table, and see-through views of a covered terrace and the outdoor amenity deck. Doorways on either side of the entry lobby and the grand salon will lead to a 600 square-foot library and card room and to a 750 square-foot billiards and game room. Both spaces will provide access to the covered terrace. The library and card room will also open to a splendid conference room.
Gallery hallways will lead to the south and north sides of the Omega tower, each of which will include elevator lobbies and men's and women's restrooms. The south side of the building will feature a social room measuring more than 3,000 square feet. Tall windows will offer incredible long-range views to the south and west. The social room will include a bar, a linear fireplace, and a full kitchen that can be used by residents and caterers for special events. Double doors will open to the outdoor amenity deck. Omega's 600 square-foot theater will be situated off the social room and offer plush couches and chaises to enhance the movie viewing experience.
Three guest suites will be located on the north side of the building to accommodate out-of-town visitors. In addition to the guest suites that can be reserved by residents, cottages on garage level two and six poolside cabanas are available for purchase. A 2,100 square-foot fitness center will also be located on the north side of the building. Like the social room, tall windows in the fitness room will offer stunning long-range views, this time to the north and west. The fitness center will include the latest fitness equipment technology, a massage room, and separate men's and women's saunas and locker rooms.
Located on the building's second level, Omega's outdoor amenity deck will provide splendid views to the south and west. Contemporary glass railings will line the deck's curved perimeter and overlook one of Bonita Bay's three on-property golf courses. A pool with a beach entry and two sun shelves that will each include six chaise lounges and built-in benches will serve as the centerpiece of the amenity deck. Poolside day beds, referred to as "pool cocoons," will be placed around the pool and feature retractable tops. Private poolside cabanas are available for purchase and will include full bathrooms and a beverage center with a sink and refrigerator. Day cabanas will be available on a first come, first served basis. A whirlpool spa will be situated under an attractive trellis.
The outdoor amenity deck will provide a captivating ambiance that will encourage residents to relax and enjoy. Shade palms will be placed about the concrete pavered deck. A pool pavilion with an open-air bar, seating areas, and restrooms will offer a welcoming gathering place. Bar-b-que grills will be situated adjacent to the pavilion. Generous seating areas will be available at various places on the amenity deck, including sunset viewing areas, and a fire pit terrace with seating. Other attractions include a putting lawn and a decorative sculpture surrounded by plank-style concrete and patterned turf.
Omega's 4,200 square foot rooftop terrace will include two hot tubs positioned next to the terraces' glass railing, allowing residents to relax while enjoying breathtaking water and sunset views. Two large firepit seating areas behind the tubs, along with an even larger fire table seating area complete with lounges, club chairs and sofas, will provide abundant seating to ensure all residents can enjoy the captivating ambiance. Men's and ladies' restrooms, a large kitchen area for catering, and a separate bar area will complete the spectacular setting.
Through a variety of membership opportunities, Omega residents can also take advantage of the amenities available through the Bonita Bay Club. The Club's amenities include three on-property and two off-property golf courses, as well as a 60,000 square feet Lifestyle Center with a 9,000 square-foot spa and salon, a 20,000 square-foot fitness center, and the Wave Café that features healthy menu selections.
The Bonita Bay Club's Tennis and Aquatic Center features a Sports Center that includes a tennis pro shop, as well as dedicated men's and ladies' tennis locker rooms. A renovated pool includes four lap lanes, a beach entry, and a spa. The Breezeway Bar and Café features poolside outdoor dining and offers casual fare, including salads, grilled items, and fresh sandwiches. An open-air bar under roof is available for a poolside beverage. The expansive pool deck features two fire pit areas with built-in seating that offers a perfect place to relax and enjoy cool springtime evenings. Dedicated pool restrooms, showers, and locker rooms, as well as a towel pick-up and drop-off station provide additional measures of convenience.
The Bonita Bay Marina is minutes from the waters of the Gulf. Wet slips and dry boat storage are available, as well as on-site fueling and light mechanical services. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Bonita Bay's residents-only beach park is just 10 to 15 minutes from the community. Picnic pavilions, grills, beach chair and umbrella service, showers, and restrooms equipped with infant changing stations are provided. Residents also enjoy Bonita Bay's network of biking and hiking paths. A kayaking and canoeing lodge offers additional recreational possibilities.
Just four purchase opportunities remain available at Omega, the final luxury high-rise tower built within Bonita Bay. The clean-lined tower will feature 67 residences, including spacious tower residences and four penthouses. All four of the penthouses are under contract. Ronto has processed 63 sales worth a total of $257,700,000 and the building is 96% sold. Pricing for the four remaining tower residences that offer a stunning 4,645 square feet or 4,210 square feet under air and expansive views 78-feet or 68-feet wide ranges from $4,650,000 to $5,050,000. Construction of the Omega tower is progressing as planned and on schedule for completion by the end of this year. Luxury homebuyers who make their purchase decisions now will be in their new residences by the 2023 winter season. Ronto previously announced that the unsold residences at Omega will showcase designer specified feature and finish packages that will be installed as the residences are completed. Visit the Omega Sales Center at 26951 Country Club Drive within Bonita Bay from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sundays from noon to 5:00 p.m. Call 239-301-4940 for a sales appointment.
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As our work culture continues to change, many people have shifted to a work-from-home routine and have made Southwest Florida their new residence to do so.
In 2021, Florida ranked among the highest inbound immigration states in the nation, according to United Van Lines, a U.S. moving company and research website. The majority of people moving to the Sunshine State are coming for retirement, a luxurious lifestyle, or for work.
If you are one of the people looking to work remotely in Florida, here are the Best Home Office Ideas for your Southwest Florida Condo so you can make working from home, working from paradise.
Highlight the View
One of the best ways to create a work-from-paradise space is to highlight the views of your Southwest Florida condo. Since you may be trading views of the Chicago skyline or New York's windows onto the city for palm trees and blue skies, be sure to set up your desk under your windows to enjoy all of Florida's natural beauty.
A study by Human Spaces, an office design blog, showed that employees sitting near natural elements like a window or greenery had a 15% increase in creativity and well-being. Now imagine the increase in productivity and happiness if your home office window looked out over water views and clear skies – so much sweeter.
Functional Space
To successfully "work from paradise" it is important to create a functional space. Don't just settle for converting a corner of your bedroom or a spare closet into an office space, instead create a space that is dedicated solely for work.
When looking at Southwest Florida condos for sale, explore options with enough space to enjoy the workdays as much as the weekends. Condos that offer convertible rooms such as guest suites or dens, can function as the perfect location for remote work in your dream home.
Condo Amenities
Imagine working in an office building with a resort-style pool on the ground floor or even on the rooftop. Sound too good to be true? Well, not for certain Southwest Florida condos for sale.
While shopping for new condos, be sure to look for amenities that will make each day a great one. Whether it's an after-work swim or you're taking a conference call from a beach chair, find condo amenities that will make working from home a luxury to be enjoyed every single day.
Work from Paradise at Omega Bonita Bay
If you're planning to work from paradise, do so in Southwest Florida's newest luxury condominiums – Omega Bonita Bay. Omega is the final high-rise coming to this prestigious community. This 27-story tower offers luxurious living like none other and will offer residents the ability to truly work from paradise.
For starters, each residence offers uninterrupted views of Estero Bay and the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Take your home office to new heights as you look out your window and enjoy images of tropical palm trees, green mangroves, and blue waves every single day.
Omega is designed with 67 sophisticated residences ranging from 4,210 square feet to 4,645 square feet under air, meaning that owners will be able to enjoy spacious open-concept living in a variety of floorplans. These residences each come with a den so that you can designate a functional room for all your working needs.
When the weather is nice, which is nearly every day, take a Zoom call from your spacious outdoor lanai as you soak up the sun on your high-rise balcony. Or head to the private library in Omega's lobby to get some quiet reading in as you enjoy all that your new high-rise condo has to offer.
Additionally, Omega will feature amenities such as the resort-style pool, day cabanas, theater, social lounge, fitness center, billiards room, pickleball courts, putting green, and more.
Here you can end each workday in a luxurious pool under the refreshing twilight sun or enjoy the 5'oclock happy hour on the private beach of Little Hickory Island, just minutes away from your home office. However you plan on enjoying your "office" do so in a Southwest Florida condo that's second to none – only at Omega.
Omega Bonita Bay is currently under construction and will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2022 with move-in by the first quarter of 2023. However, the window of opportunity to live at Omega is closing as there are only 4 residences remaining. For more information, visit omegabonitabay.com or contact the sales center at 239-301-4940.
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Omega Residents and Their Guests Will Enjoy a Spectacular Array of Amenities
Posted on June 10, 2022 by b2 - News, Press Release
The Ronto Group has created a spectacular array of outdoor amenities at Omega, a new 27-floor high-rise tower being built by the award-winning developer within Bonita Bay.
A massive pool with a beach entry, and two sun shelves that will each include six chaise lounges and built-in benches will serve as the centerpiece of the Omega high-rise's outdoor amenity deck.
Four purchase opportunities remain available at Omega. The high-rise tower will be the final luxury high-rise built at Bonita Bay. Ronto has processed 63 sales worth a total of $257,700,000.
Omega's 2,100 square-foot fitness center will be located on the north side of the building. Tall windows will offer stunning long-range views to the north and west. The fitness center will include the latest fitness equipment technology, a massage room, and separate men's and women's saunas and locker rooms.
Omega's 4,200 square foot rooftop terrace will include two hot tubs positioned next to the terraces' glass railing, allowing residents to relax while enjoying breathtaking water and sunset views.
Through a variety of membership opportunities, Omega residents can also take advantage of the amenities available through the Bonita Bay Club.
Just four purchase opportunities remain available at Omega, the final luxury high-rise tower built within Bonita Bay. The clean-lined tower will feature 67 residences, including spacious tower residences and four penthouses. Ronto has processed 63 sales worth a total of $257,700,000 and the building is 96% sold. Pricing for the four remaining tower residences that offer a stunning 4,645 square feet or 4,210 square feet under air and expansive views 78-feet or 68-feet wide ranges from $4,650,000 to $5,050,000. Construction of the Omega tower is progressing as planned and on schedule for completion by the end of this year. Luxury homebuyers who make their purchase decisions now will be in their new residences by the 2023 winter season. Visit the Omega Sales Center at 26951 Country Club Drive within Bonita Bay from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sundays from noon to 5:00 p.m. Call 239-301-4940 for a sales appointment.


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Ronald Hicks Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash with Motorcycle
Phoenix, Arizona—Ronald Luster Hicks, age 61, was arrested in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on April 7th at Northern and 19th Avenue. One motorcycle rider was killed and another seriously injured in the tragic traffic incident. The injured rider required an amputation.
Hicks, who is reported to have been the driver of the vehicle that struck the motorcycle, fled the scene of the accident. He and his wife were apprehended a short time later about half a mile from the scene. Both were on foot.
Hicks was arrested and charged with failing to remain at the scene of a fatal accident and driving with a suspended driver's license.
We wish to express our condolences to the family members and friends of the rider who died, and we wish the injured rider a speedy recovery.
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John Myers Killed in Phoenix Motorcycle Accident
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Wrong-Way Driver on SR-51 in Phoenix Seriously Injures Motorcyclist
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