FROM ITS ONSET, it had promised to be the greatest, most talked-about trial of the year; and it has drawn the attention of the entire world. The reason is not far-fetched. An estimated 150 Million Nigerians were plaintiffs in this matter and all were ready to be Prosecuting witnesses at the trial. Both the plaintiffs and the defence had assembled an intimidating team of legal luminaries to handle their cases.
The prosecution witnesses came from every stratum of the society; of different callings and in all shapes and sizes. Artisans, housewives, students, businessmen of all cadres, manufacturers, civil servants, Human Rights activists, representatives of Non Governmental organizations, pensioners, Religious leaders, politicians – you name it, they were all there.
The case of the prosecution was intense, monumental, multifarious and pervasive. Led in evidence in chief by their counsel, witness after witness mounted the box to make gripping, Soul-wracking, dramatic, and, sometimes, mind-boggling pronouncements. They came with their personal experiences, event-recounts, tragedies, life threatening circumstances which, they claimed, 2016 had caused and brought upon them. Their presentations-in-content, were as varied as the witnesses themselves – vivid, dramatic, convoluted, multifaceted, tragic, awe-inspiring, starkly inhuman, ominous . . .
The prices of staple foods and essential items have gone beyond the reach of most of us. Many increased by as much as 300 per cent – that is triple!
Yet our salaries remain the same and our incomes from all our businesses are sliding down for lack of business.
FARMERS, especially from the Middle and Southern parts of the country recounted how Fulani Herdsmen rode their cattle on their farms and destroyed all the crops for most part of the year. And that, they said, was only the beginning – for when they protested, the Herdsmen armed with AK 47 Assault rifles killed many of their kinsmen and raped their women and daughters. Others in tears revealed shocking details of how Fulani herdsmen and Islamic fundamentalists slaughtered their kinsmen the way they slaughter rams.
Some of the witnesses were brought in on wheel chairs; some on hospital beds; some have had their arms or legs chopped off, according to them, by bombs. Many women brought their terribly malnourished children as exhibits. Others brought the photographs and death certificates of their loved ones.
Many, while giving evidence, broke down in uncontrollable body-wracking tears, rolling on the floor of the court – and had to be held up. It was a terrible spectacle, seeing grown up men and women weeping so profusely. At certain instances, many in the courtroom and in the audience on television screens and on satellite all over the world were also moved to tears at the graphic revelations coming out of the witnesses.
The judge, professionally not expected to display any emotions publicly during proceedings on any case, deep within him was also moved by the weight and nature of the evidence and exhibits being displayed before him. Indeed, it was exclusively reported by some media that many times, the judge himself broke down in tears in the privacy of his chambers at the close of sitting on certain days. The judge denied the reports.
The representatives of NIGERIA'S BUSINESS COMMUNITIES were not left out. They painted a damning picture, backed by facts, figures and statistics from authoritative sources. They declared that economically, Nigeria remained doomed. By December the country was, authoritatively and officially pronounced by the government as being in recession, facing its first full-year contraction for almost three decades. The IMF they said, expects Nigeria's economy to further shrink by 1.7%. The rate of inflation hitting nearly 20 per cent is something that has not happened for well over a decade.
They pointed out that in recent times, and especially, with the raging economic recession, there has been an upswing in the emergence of mini industries of kidnapping for ransom or for rituals, baby factory gangs, among other cruelties. There is also, booming commerce around adulterated food stuffs and drugs. Not leaving out circulation of sub-standard cement and other building materials resulting in the frequent collapse of buildings. In other words, it is not only established terrorist militias known to the government that are sending Nigerians to early deaths. 2016, due to intrinsic malfunctions on ground and in the very atmosphere itself, has also birthed uncivil segments in the society actively engaged in this business of adulterated consumables – resulting for example, in the alarming number of deaths through cancers and other diseases.
One of the Nigerian Army's bravest and gallant officers, the Commanding Officer of 272 Task Force Tank Battalion, Lt.-Col. Muhammad Ali was killed in a Boko Haram Ambush on November 4, 2016. Even the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, could not hold back tears after he died.
The case for the defence of 2016 was, in comparison to that of the prosecution drab, lack luster, scanty and strictly academic. They called less than twenty witnesses, most of them GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. Their case hinged mainly on alleged "successes" on its on-going war against terrorism; successes in the war on corruption; stability in the price of oil.
They also mentioned the high points in Nigerian sports where the Super Falcons who won the African Women Cup of Nations for a record eight out of 10 times, as well as the commendable feat of the Nigerian paralympians to Rio 2016 Olympics in Brazil. They won 12 medals (eight gold, two silver and two bronze) which placed them 14th position on the final medals' table and number one in Africa.
The FINAL ADDRESSES to the court, by the lead counsels of the two parties, especially the lead counsel for the prosecution were heavily loaded.
The prosecuting lead counsel punctured holes in the claims by the defence that 2016 had given the people some good things to cheer about. On the credit being claimed on the war against Corruption, he referred to the revelation by the former Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumini Jibrin, who had accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and three other principal officers of the House of padding the 2016 budget to the tune of over N400bn.
The prosecuting counsel then made a comprehensive recap of the array of the ingredients in the submissions of the thousands of his witnesses and the thousands of exhibits tendered.
"From the preponderance of the totality of vivid evidence before this court, there cannot be any doubt in the minds of all well meaning citizens and in the mind of this honourable court that 2016 is guilty, my lord".
Babatunde Faniyan is a Lagos based author, publisher and Communications consultant.


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October 15, 2015 Abigail Fielding-Smith
US whistleblower Brandon Bryant on Germany's role in America's drone wars
As a parliamentary inquiry in Berlin explores Germany's role in America's drone wars, former drone operator Brandon Bryant tells the Bureau about what he saw of it during his time with the Air Force.
Bryant, who himself gave testimony to the inquiry today, said that drone operators in the US would interact with Ramstein Air Force base in Germany throughout the mission.
"It was a constant communication, before every mission after every mission and every time signal strength was weak or we might lose signal strength we'd always have to call Ramstein Air Force Base for troubleshooting," he told the Bureau.
"They were the ones that handled all of our…feeds, and they were the ones that assigned us specific codes where we would connect to the relay."
Ramstein is a well-known US base, but until recently little was known about its role in supporting drone operations. Earlier this year, the Intercept and Spiegel reported on the existence of classified documents adding further weight to allegations that Ramstein plays a vital role in relaying the satellite signal from the machines flying over the Middle East to pilots and analysts in the US. In May, three Yemeni plaintiffs who lost relatives in a drone strike brought a court case against the German government, though the judge dismissed it.
The Bundestag committee's inquiry was originally set up in the wake of revelations by whistleblower Edward Snowden about the extent of US surveillance activities worldwide, including in Germany.
As Bryant sees it, the stakes for the German government are high.
"Ramstein is enabling us to fly in countries where there is no declared warzone as well as declared warzones," he said. "What does that it mean for us as a country, what does it mean for the German people as a country? Because if they accept the fact that we have used drones in illegal warzones and that's ok then that makes them complicit in all the strikes we've messed up."
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Si Lom station (, ) is an underground station of the Bangkok MRT, on the Blue Line. The station is located beneath Rama IV Road at Sala Daeng Intersection, where Si Lom Road begins, serving one of the city's main business districts.

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Si Lom station is the 26th station on the Blue Line, lying between the Lumphini and Sam Yan stations on a section of the line running beneath Rama IV Road. It has been described as the most challenging to construct of the Blue Line, since it lies beneath the Thai–Japan Bridge that crosses Sala Daeng Intersection, requiring a complex underpinning process to replace the bridge's original foundations. The station features two vertically stacked platforms beneath the main concourse level, which is deeper than that of other stations to accommodate the bridge foundations. At a depth reaching , it is the deepest station in the MRT system, and features the longest escalator in Southeast Asia.

Si Lom station is connected to Sala Daeng BTS station by a covered elevated walkway, and forms one of the three original main links between the MRT and BTS systems. The station has two exits: one on the northeast corner of the intersection, near the entrance to Lumphini Park, and the other, which connects to the skywalk, on the south corner in front of the Dusit Thani Hotel (now under redevelopment).

Nearby Landmarks

 Lumphini Park
 Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute
 Patpong Museum
 Silom Complex

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MRT (Bangkok) stations
Railway stations opened in 2005
2005 establishments in Thailand

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Darkest Dungeon Releases January 19
Published: October 14, 2015 4:37 PM
By: Shaun Joy
In one of the more unique art styles and different use of mechanics within the genre, Darkest Dungeon hit the Steam store with a good hype behind it, despite the fact that the game was in early access. The game launched in February of this year, and originally target an October date for full release. They chose the date mostly for the theming of October and Halloween, but also to avoid the AAA rush that November and December brings. That was moved to December at one point, but with the passing of a developer's family member, the date has been pushed back. However, the Darkest Dungeon team has officially announced that the game will release on January 19th, 2016. At that point, players will be able to take their team of adventures into hell, as the title image of this article points to.
And in the release at that time the name-sake area of the game: the darkest dungeon. While there will be content updates before then, like the Abomination hero being added sometime toward the end of November, this will be the first time that players can officially complete the game. The Abomination is a special hero that was designed in collaboration with the Lord tier of the Kickstarter campaign for the game, and is described as a "bloodthristy" class. In addition, the monsters designed by backers will also been seen in the update along with the Abomination. As to details on what you'll find in the final dungeon, well, let's let a twitter exchange answer that question:
No clues for what you'll need, other then some torches, on the final dungeon of the game.
As to the future, the Darkest Dungeon twitter account had more information. After the launch of the game, they plan on adding a merchant class, as well as supporting the game post launch. They also gave a hint that they hope to have the Playstation 4 and Playstation Vita versions of the game done in 2016, but are prioritizing the Steam release before anything else.
Good to see a date on this, and quite honestly, I'm been trying to hold back to play it all at once at this point. There's been plenty of good updates of course, and while I normally don't get hyped for game releases, I am really looking forward to how this game will wrap up in the end. If you haven't tried it, it's definitely worth your time, and deserves a look right now even in its Early Access state.
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PARIS (AP) — French far-right presidential candidate Éric Zemmour was convicted Monday of inciting racial hatred over 2020 comments he made about unaccompanied migrant children. A Paris court ordered Zemmour to pay a fine of 10,000 euros (more than $11,000) and several thousand...
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Djokovic out, but vaccine debate stays in Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — To some, it seemed a cloud had been lifted from the Australian Open. To others, Novak Djokovic still was almost palpably present, the name on everyone's lips on the opening day of the first major tennis tournament of the year. Djokovic left Australia...
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De Giro d'Oro was een eendaagse wielerwedstrijd in Italië. De Giro d'Oro werd verreden sinds 1983 en maakte sinds 2005 deel uit van het Europese continentale circuit van de UCI, de UCI Europe Tour.

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Durant (strained calf) to miss at least Game 1
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OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant will not play in at least Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Portland Trail Blazers because of a strained right calf.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr noted that Durant's absence will likely be longer as he continues to make his way back from the injury.
"Everyone needs to slow down a little bit on the Kevin stuff," Kerr said after Monday's practice. "He hasn't even stepped on the floor yet. We've tried to remain somewhat vague because the injury is open-ended in terms of how much time he will need to recover.
"I think in doing so, people have got the idea that he is going to come back and be Willis Reed or something. He hasn't even stepped on the floor yet. He still has pain. So there's some time ahead of him on the rehab process. So we'll have a more detailed update on Thursday."
Durant injured his calf in the third quarter of Wednesday's 104-99 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their conference semifinals series. With 2 minutes, 11 seconds left in the quarter, Durant went up for a jumper over Rockets swingman Iman Shumpert and landed awkwardly.
Initially, Warriors personnel were concerned that Durant had suffered an Achilles injury, but an MRI on Thursday confirmed the calf strain.
Durant watched film with his teammates on Monday, but as Kerr noted, he has not been able to do much basketball-related work.
Kerr also noted that injured center DeMarcus Cousins is still unlikely to reappear during the conference finals as he continues to rehab from a torn left quad.
"DeMarcus probably similar [to Durant's status]," Kerr said. "He hasn't had any live stuff on the court yet. So he's not that close either, but hopefully another week goes by, and things start to get better, and now we have a better prognosis. But at this point, we're getting ready for this series without both of them."
Cousins, who was listed as "unlikely" to return during the postseason in the immediate aftermath of his injury, did some work after practice with members of the Warriors' training staff. Cousins did light jogging and getting up some extra shots, but he wasn't moving with the force of a player coming back to the lineup soon.
Kerr was asked if it is unlikely that Cousins returns in this series.
"I guess," Kerr said. "Now that will be the headline. We sort of evaluate week to week. If a guy hasn't seen any live action the day before the first game of a series, it's tough to see that turning around quickly. For both guys it's not like anything is imminent."
While the Warriors are hopeful that both Durant and Cousins will return soon, the players understand that, at least in Durant's case, they'll likely be without him for at least a couple more games.
"It's obviously tough," Warriors guard Stephen Curry said. "Any time you're in the playoffs and you miss a game, nobody likes that vibe. I know he wants to support us until he gets back, positive energy and all that type of stuff, but it's just tough going through rehab missing games. Obviously, with his progress it will come as it does. I know he's giving himself every opportunity to get back as soon as possible. We'll be ready for him when he's ready.
"Our job is to obviously take advantage of the home court, Games 1 and 2, and get off to a good start this series and continue to build momentum as the series goes."
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Management Changes Likely at IMG Following Forstmann's Illness
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Sources tell the FOX Business Network that IMG, the media and talent agency run by billionaire Teddy Forstmann, is contemplating a corporate change in light of disclosures that Forstmann last week was operated on for a malignant brain tumor.
Sources tell FOX Business that Forstmann will appoint a president and COO to help him manage the day-to-day affairs of the company in a move that could be announced as early as tomorrow
One likely candidate is IMG's CFO Mike Dolan. Forstmann is likely to remain as CEO and continue working at the company even as he undergoes treatment for brain cancer.
FOX Business was first to report Forstmann's illness; IMG's board met today to discuss the matter.
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I had 3 good days last week on the Adderall XR, and thenI don't know what happened. I kind of don't think it was a placebo effect, because the first day I took 10 mg. I felt nothing, but when I went up to 20 mg. I immediately noticed a difference.
I will spend the next week keeping more careful notes. I need to make sure I'm eating enough (the Adderall XR killed my appetite, and although I was eating, I need to write down what I eat to make sure I am getting enough food), and I need to make sure I"m sleeping enough. I got GREAT sleep last night.. Dilara spent the night with her father, so I had the house to myself. She is sometimes a restless sleeper and I get much better sleep when she's not here.
I also seem to be coming down with another cold. I am sure that can effect my energy and stress level.
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Antarctica is composed of two geologically distinct parts bridged by a vast iceshelf, the larger East Antarctica is a large sheet of continental crust (roughly the size of the United States) exposed only at the coastline and in the 2000 mile long Transantarctic Mountainss covered by an ice sheet averaging 1.6 miles thick and the smaller West Antarctica a cluster of smaller blocks of continental crust and an Andean-like chain of mountains forming the Antarctic Peninsula covered by the West Antarctic sheet (13% of the Antarctic ice sheet), most of which is grounded below sea level, down to 1.5 miles below sea level. Antarctica abounds with unique geographies. Lake Vostok, buried under 11,000 feet of ice, is the size of North America's Lake Huron. The Dry Vallies have not had precipitation in over 2 million years.
The most isolated continent, (Originally the heart of the now fragmented supercontinent Gondwanaland, Antarctica, the 5th largest of the 7 continents (larger than Australia and Europe, 50% larger in area than the United States of America), measuring 14 million square kilometers or 5.4 million square miles, drifted to the southern pole over a period of 150 million years.) it lies 4000 kms from South Africa, 2500 kms from Austrailia, 1000 kms from Argentina.
Sometimes called the bottom of the world, from the southern pole you can point in any direction and call it north.
Because of it exists in extreme latitudes, days and nights are dramatically prolonged and seasonally. The longest days and nights can be found at the poles. The south pole experiences a six month period of daylight in summer and a six month period of sunlight in winter (March 21 to September 21).
The coldest continent, it has set global record temperatures reaching as low as -96.6 degrees Farenheit. Temperatures vary dramatically between inland and coastal areas. Mean inland temperatures range between -40 and -94 degrees Farenheit in the the coldest months and between 5 and -31 degrees Farenheit in the warmest months. Mean coastal temperatures range between 5 and -22 degrees Farenheit in the coldest months and about 32 F in the warmest months.
The windiest continent, it creates its own wind system, with the highest global wind speeds recorded reaching up to 200 miles an hour. Of particular note are katabatic winds that occur when a large slow moving high pressure system (or anticyclone) accumulates over mountains creating orographic precipitation and forming a large pool of cold dense air, further cooled by when Earth vents heat into space, the cooled air spills falls down, and in many cases ice continues to supercool it on its descent, increasing its velocity.
One of the driest places on earth, the air is typically so cold it cannot carry moisture, it is technically a desert, with annual accumulations of less than 3cm or 1 inch (slightly higher than the Sahara desert). The Antarctic dry valleys have had no precipitation in over 2 million years.
The highest continent, it has the greatest average elevation of 1,860 meters or 6100 feet. By comparison, the average elevation of North America is 720 meters or 2,300 feet. It's highest peak, Mount Vinson stands at 4,897 meters or 16,067 feet.
Buried under snow and ice, up to 4897 meters or 15,700 feet thick, the vast majority of land has never been touched by man. Isostatic compression created by the weight of the ice depresses the continent by more than half a mile, to near sea level. Frozen into Antarctic ice is a record of atmospheric changes dating back 500,000 years. A significant portion of the West Antarctic icesheet is grounded below sea level, down to 1.5 miles below sea level.
The freezing of sea ice in winter more than doubles the area of the continent, experiencing a five-fold increase and decrease annually. The Antarctic ice sheet, technically the largest body of fresh water, contains 90% of the world's ice and 68% of world's fresh water.
The Antarctic ice cap creates an average of 100,000 icebergs each year, 90% of the earth's iceberg bass. Icebergs range in size from the size of a piano (growlers), to small houses (bergy bits), to 10 story buildings and larger, even the size of small countries. The largest recorded iceberg, B15 (300 by 100 miles, or 30,000 square miles, or the size of Belgium) broke off the Ross Ice Shelf in 1987. We typically only see the less dense ice above water (roughly 1/8th - 1/10th the mass), with the remaining compact core below the water comprising the rest of the mass.
If the Antarctic ice sheet were to melt, sea level would rise 60 meters or 200 feet.
Changes in Antarctica's climate herald global climate changes. It's the world's most significant area of heat loss and acts as a long term storage system in global water circulation. The Antarctic ice sheet works as the Earth's refrigeration unit. Ice reflects over 80 percent of the sun's radiation, reducing total global heat absorption. Sheet ice increases water salinity (salt is expelled during freezing) and serves as a barrier to energy exchange between ocean and atmosphere. Near-freezing non-saline meltwater runs off the ice sheet, along with water from melting icebergs, and falls to the ocean floor creating Antarctic Bottom Water (the coldest, saltiest water mass in the deep ocean), a primary driver in global ocean circulation. All of these factors alter weather patterns. A major meltdown will raise sea levels dramatically. (Similar forces are at work in the Arctic. One chief difference is that the melting of land-based ice, of which there is significantly more in Antarctica, more dramatically impacts sea levels.) Antarctica's relative isolation means there are virtually no geographic obstacles to this circumpolar current, creating some of the most violent seas in the world ("the roaring forties").
While there are some who debate whether global warming exists, there is overwhelming agreement among the scientific community that it does. The question is not if we contribute to the acceleration of global warming, it's how much and more importantly what can and will we do about it.
Global warming indicators are rises in temperature, sea level, and severe weather (causing flooding in some areas and drought in others). Other biproducts of climate change include a significant rise in the spread of infectious diseases. Already displacing many, if it continues unchecked will certainly displace hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
Changes are taking place above, on, and beneath Antarctica. The average temperature at the South Pole has risen by 2.5 degrees C in the last 50 years. Analysis of Antarctic ice dating back 500,000 years shows a higher presence of greenhouse gases now than at any other time before. The dramatic increase in greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, over the last 200 years are of particular concern.
Worldwide, glaciers are experiencing significant melting. With respect to the largest ice sheet on the planet, glaciers in the Antarctic Penninsula region are the most sensitive. A recent study examining 244 glaciers on the Antarctica Penninsula showed that 87% have retreated. Many ice shelves are retreating at rates of one half mile per year. Others have vanished. In 2002 the Larsen B ice shelf shattered and separated from the continent in the largest single event in a series of recorded ice shelf retreats. Between 1997 and 2002 the Larsen ice shelf lost 5700 square kilometers or 2200 square miles, becoming about 40% of its previous size. Antarctic temperatures have risen 2.5 degrees Celsius since 1940.
A biproduct of pollution, ozone levels above Antarctica have been depleted creating a 'hole' that fluctuates up to 20 million square km (more than twice the area of USA). A dramatic reduction in the use of CFCs in the last decade has led to a an equally dramatic slowing of ozone depletion.
Antarctica was the last continent to be explored. James Cook crossed the Antarctic circle in 1773. John Davis made the first continental landing in 1821. Roald Amundsen first reached the south pole in 1921. Some areas have yet to be charted. Antarctica is the only continent with no permanent or indigenous human inhabitants. Currently, average populations fluctuate between 2,500 in the summer and 1,000 in the winter.
While the continent exhibits low biotic diversity and population densities, with few animals (76 species of arthropods, nearly all of which are found only along the Antarctica coastline) and fewer plants, the waters surrounding it are very high in both. The coldest, densest, most biologically productive waters in the world make other waters seem like deserts by comparison. Antarctica provides breeding grounds for 45 species of sea birds (350 million birds, half of which are one of seven species of penguins), 11 species of whales, and 6 species of seals. The Antarctic waters teem with krill or small shrimp, one of the richest sources of protein on earth.
Between 1904 and 1965 over 1.5 million whales were killed in the Antarctic. The whaling industry stopped due to overfishing. Blue whale populations have plummeted from approximately 250,000 to 1000. In 1994 the International Whaling Commision declared an area around Antarctica as the Southern Ocean Sanctuary, in the hopes that the area will restore itself given time. The resolution passed with a vote of 23 to 1. A move to revoke it in 2006 failed with a vote of 33 to 28. Only Iceland, Japan, and Norway continue to harvest whales today, roughly 2000 a year, ostensibly for scientific purposes. Other types of fishing, such as long lines which ensnare seabirds, take their toll on the ecosystem. Some less cautious vessels also introduce rats to surrounding islands, which devastate sea bird colonies.
One result of the reduction in whales has been an increase in krill. As whales populations recover slowly, other species with higher reproductive capacities that also rely on krill as a food source, such as seals, are experiencing increased population growths.
Initiated by USA president Eisehower, the Antarctic Treaty was signed by more than 40 countries, June 23 1961, freezing all territorial claims and establishing a demilitarized zone. The Protocol on Environmental Protection was adopted in 1991, designating Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted science and prohibiting mining until 2048. Recently, many countries have been increasing their scientific presence, in part to solidify their position for future claims. America has built a 1000 mile ice highway connecting McMurdo base on the coast of the Ross sea with the South Pole. Australia has built a runway for civilian operated flights at Casey base.
90% of tourists visit Antarctica between November and March by ship. 75% land at just 20 locations. Tourism to Antarctica is not regulated by the Antarctic Treaty Environment Protocol. Instead it is self-regulated by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, which promotes safe environmentally responsible practices. The 80 IAATO members primarily use smaller vessels carrying between 40 and 250 passengers. On the whole IAATO has worked well, with the exception of a few larger tour operators (comprising approximately 18% of the total number of tourists) of who have refused to join IAATO. Adventure tourism is on the rise in the area. The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition attempts to address responsible growth, representing 40 countries and 200 conservation groups. Inspired by it overwhelming beauty, many tourists feel a responsibility to share their experiences with and inform other people.
There are a number of excellent resources on the region and related issues.


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Comments > A Perfect Blend Of Title Sequences? by Gareth
Neighbours' opening title sequences are an institutional part of the show. There isn't a person who watched the show in the 1980's who doesn't recall the familiar map title sequences, which were, at the time, an iconic part of Neighbours. However, as the show has moved into the 21st Century, opinions on the opening title sequences have been divided, and fans are left wondering how far removed their ideas of a perfect title sequence are from the makers. Here we take a look at the various opening title sequences throughout the years and ask if the makers will find a perfect blend of title sequence in the next few years?
The original title sequences for the show featured the main characters in shots from the first few episodes. These are, surprisingly, quite an appropriate set of titles which convey to the audience what it is they should expect; from the aerial view of Ramsay Street; Jim and Helen chatting in the kitchen at home; Max looking over his garden gate; Paul arriving home dressed as a baby; and Shane kissing Daphne, they show what life in Ramsay Street is like. It is a shame that these titles are not so fondly remembered as some of its replacements, as they seem to offer an accurate portrayal of the show within those few shots.
The classic titles! The fondly remembered map titles, which opened with the Robinson family playing cricket in Ramsay Street together and later closed with a classic shot of all the characters having a pool party, these are the longest-running, and, to my mind, the best of all the titles throughout the years. The original version epitomised what life in Ramsay Street was like and seemed to offer an accurate portrayal of the characters and their personalities; the close-knit Robinson family were playing cricket in the street together; Max Ramsay was furious when the cricket ball went through his window; quirky Daphne sprayed sometimes uptight Des with the garden hose. The family ethic was really shown through, and there was barely a semi-nude teenager in sight!
When the titles were updated in 1988 to include all new shots, the majority of the characters were seen around the pool, demonstrating how neighbours really could 'become good friends', as Barry Crocker famously sung in the theme tune. The theme and the titles really seemed to accompany each other, and it didn't seem as if two different parties had just melded the two together, not caring whether they looked or sounded right together.
Another refreshing thing about these titles is that characters often took months until they first appeared, rather than appearing within weeks of their first appearances, though a downside to this was that characters were often still appearing six months after their last appearance!
I am, and always have been, a major fan of these titles, and long for the time when there will be a return to this style, though I sincerely doubt this will happen; I suspect the makers would feel that these titles are rather dated now. However, I will always hold a little hope and think that the likes of the Hoyland's, the Timminses and the Scully's wouldn't look too bad in this style!
Can we really call these titles? What a major let-down after the classic titles that preceded them. Barely even a minute long, these titles retained the map style – and that was it! There were no shots of the characters, no recognisable theme tune, nothing to lure the audience in and show them what Neighbours was all about… Probably the lowest-rating titles in any list… ever! Anyhow, the makers must have thought they were doing something right with these (or maybe they were just being lazy?) as they stayed for two years.
Dragging the show up to date and into the 90's, these opening titles once again attempted to put across the 'family' feel, with numero uno family the Robinson's shown first once again, having a garden party, and every subsequent shot featuring characters in their respective groups.
To be fair, these titles probably deserve to be remembered as much as the map-style titles do; they showed the characters in everyday situations and showed any new audience what it was that the show was about – everyday suburban show – as well as introducing them to the familiar faces they would meet. Although not as clever as its predecessor by showing aspects of the characters' personalities in the shots, throughout the three years these titles were on screen, they managed to emulate successful sections of the 1980s titles, such as the cricket sequence, which once again featured the numero uno family, the Robinson/Martins.
Writing this article, I wonder if these titles are overshadowed by the 1980s titles, and by the future incarnations, as there is nothing bad about them, and I'm sure they wouldn't even look that dated when viewed nowadays. They summed up the show nicely and were simple. Enough said.
There is very little to differentiate between the titles of 1992-1994, and these titles, except from the fact that the Neighbours logo was shown in red, rather than gold. However, these longer opening titles appeal more to me as a viewer; they feature split screen shots, a forerunner for what would appear in just under ten years' time, they seem less rushed and show the characters at a more leisurely pace. Being longer, they are more enjoyable to watch, although once again there is very little spectacular about them. They are, simply, good viewing.
A complete redesign with a purple, blue and green theme, these are once again longer titles, but offer us a 'tour' of Ramsay Street as Billy Kennedy goes on his paper round. The characters are seen in various activities throughout the street, all in the same location. These appeal to me greatly, as they are reminiscent of the 1980s titles when you could really believe that all the neighbours were there at the same time, whether they be playing cricket, or in this case, fixing a car, sitting on the lawn or playing croquet in the garden. These are what Neighbours opening titles should be about! Even better is the harking back to the 1980s with the pool scene at the end of the titles.
Although the 1996 season wasn't a very popular one, I do feel that it had some of the strongest titles shown in the late 1990s, although perhaps they were changed with a bit too much frequency; the makers obviously had too much time on their hands!
I know these titles are popular with many viewers due to the placing of the characters in their respective house groups, with house number and character names shown for the first time, and, at first, I did feel these were a good set of titles. Along with the shots of the characters with their names and house numbers were shots of them performing everyday activities; Philip spraying Helen Debbie and Hannah with the hose; the Kennedy's dropping what looks like a piano in the street.
However, these titles had their problems; while the previous set of titles were changed with much frequency, and at first, these were changed accurately too, by late 1998 when Amy, Drew, Joel and Paul were added to the titles, they were all placed into the No.30 slot with Sarah, despite Sarah and Joel being the only characters who lived there! Why the makers could not have placed Drew with Lou and Louise and Paul with Harold and Madge is beyond me, as well as creating new shots for the merged Martin-Wilkinson family and the Kennedy family (Toadie having moved over to No.30 by now). Instead of being clever and showing the viewers who the characters were and where they lived, by this point they were only serving to confuse viewers! Alas, although these titles are popular with other viewers, they are not my favourite choice; everything seems a little too boxed and grouped, rather than looking spontaneous like the street scenes, although this was only the beginning…
Ugh! Showing the characters with computer generated backgrounds in either solo or couple shots was not a good idea. There is no feeling of Ramsay Street, of family, of fun and unity. The makers may have been trying to be clever and inventive, and no-one can blame them for that, but the backgrounds just looked awful, and the characters smiling to the camera was more reminiscent of an American sitcom or something like that, rather than a prime-time Australian soap opera. I'm surprised that these titles lasted for as long as they did, and would be especially surprised if they rated highly with fans. I, for one, didn't like them one little bit!
This is more like it! Featuring the characters in various positions around the pool, these hark back to the opening titles of 1996, when it felt like all the characters were together at the same time, having some sort of pool party or celebration. The only note of annoyance was the random pairing of characters; Michelle and Joel for instance, and, later, Matt and Harold, and the fact that none of the scenes feature Ramsay Street. However, this is a minor nitpick; there was humour, a show of neighbourly affection, neighbours coming together and being 'good friends'. Looking back now, I view these opening titles with affection, and hope that other fans do the same.
Indeed, these title sequences were so successful that it was these to which the makers reverted to in late 2002 after the failure of the titles which they chose to open that season…
Once again I must say Ugh! And this time I definitely make no apology. Featuring the characters in random group shots, with floating video clips of the characters taken from the show next to them. These are, to me, without a doubt, the worst opening titles shown in Neighbours. They show nothing to a new audience about the show, the characters and their history, it just seems lazy and ill-concieved. I'm extremely glad these didn't last beyond a few months.
A refreshing new look for the opening titles which made use of a split screen style, taking the titles into a new direction. While the characters were seen in various familiar locations, the split screen made use of familiar sights such as cricket stumps and the sprinkler, as well as showing features of the character. These titles were excellent. They were modern, took the opening titles into a new direction and harked back to previous eras, giving us a real feel that these characters were neighbours, and also managed to put across a family feel. Over the past few years, these have been my favourite opening titles.
The split screen style was updated so that it overlapped more, seeming like photos in a pile that had been scattered, and this style worked very well for the titles, as it is like we are seeing brief clips of the characters lives. The groupings of characters also allowed us to see families together, as well as harking back to previous eras; the effect was that of the characters out in the street at the same time in some places, and we were shown familiar sights, such as the Hoyland family around cricket stumps, and Harold, Lou and Izzy round the barbecue. Once again, these titles have rated highly with the writer.
Another brand new look for the opening titles, and this time with colourful computer generated backgrounds, mixed with backgrounds of familiar locations and sights, and a continuation of the overlapping style which frequented last season's titles. This provoked controversy and mixed reactions from the fans, as some thought that the makers were trying to emulate the opening titles of rival soap Home and Away, and there were feelings that older, more established characters were seen only once, while other, less familiar faces were shown on several occasions. I did like these titles, but didn't see why characters such as Sky and Boyd were shown three times within the titles (we really do understand who they are once we have seen them twice) while more established characters such as Lyn and Susan have only fleeting appearances. In addition to this, there was no location filming, only computer generated backgrounds, which soured what could have been good opening title sequences.
A brand new look debuted with the start of the season, and for the first time since 2003 there was no split-screen style, but a 'drifting' style as the camera drifts past the characters and is continuously moving. Computer generated backgrounds were again used, but this time to reflect familiar backgrounds, such as Ramsay Street, the General Store, and the character's homes.
Again, there was no location filming, no feeling of family, of unity, of spontaneity or of fun, and once again there were too many appearances of some characters (Janae, Boyd, Dylan, Sky) and not enough appearances of others (Susan, Lyn) who were more established.
It seems that to create the 'perfect blend' of opening title sequences, this writer requires several things; an overall family feel for the titles; a sense of unity, like a cricket match, or a party around the pool; there needs to be spontaneity, like we are viewing a day in the life of Ramsay Street, and characters need only appear once in the opening titles – not several times. Here's hoping the makers of the next opening titles take note: no more computers! Just the characters and Ramsay Street, and we'll be happy.
To see more of the opening title sequences, visit the Opening Titles Gallery.


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Dewitt Construction had few big holes to drill in Hillsboro OR. Holes were 30" diameter and 85' deep. The 100K drill was just coming out of production and this was a perfect place to put this newly designed drill. This project in Hillsboro was in one of the INTEL facilities, and was very difficult for myself and Scotto Gray, one of the designers for this Drill, to get on site for an equipment evaluation. Speaking from experience, it is not every day you walk onto a job site with a "prototype" piece of foundation equipment and the super intendant says, with a look a complete satisfaction in his eye, "don't change a thing, this has got to be the best drill I have ever used". So we watched the drill work for a couple of hours, everything going just like clockwork. And as the drill approached the 40' mark Jeff, the Super on site described the material from 45' to 85' as a very stiff clay, resembling "bay mud" as Jeff described it. This material was so sticky and heavy that it would not carry itself up the flight, they would take 10' bites and bring the flight out of the hole and have to remove it with a mini-excavator. The drill has been running in APE 37 inch U leads which the customer liked so well they are buying this set of leads. There were 60 holes drilled and the 5 inch grouting system was used to pump grout at pressures averaging 1000-1500 psi.
Ebsary Foundation Company of Miami, FL installed the first test pile for the US Army Corps of Engineers Herbert Hoover Dike Culvert 1 & 1A Rehabilitation project along Lake Okeechobee in Moore Haven, FL this past week. Ebsary purchased the drill late last year with a new 765 HP APE Power unit and a new APE Model 300 Vibratory Driver / Extractor. The demonstration, reaction and test piles were all 24? diameter and ranged in length from 88 - 9 3 ft. The piles took approximately 14 cubic yards of high strength grout with average drilling and pump time of 25-35 minutes. This was the first time Ebsary used their new APE / J&M 110K Drill and it ran perfectly with no problems of any kind. ?APE/J&M continues to provide Ebsary with durable, reliable drills and vibratory hammers. Their equipment capabilities and dependable service have allowed Ebsary to confidently pursue larger foundation and marine w ork? says President Scott Alfele. We at APE / J&M are proud to be the Main Supplier of Foundation Equipment for Ebsary Foundation Company and look forward to many more years of helping them stay at the top of the Foundation Industry in Florida with 24 / 7 Service and the best products available. APE / J&M has a new 110,000 ft. lb. drill in stock for immediate delivery, for information concerning the Purchase or Rental of the new APE / J&M 110,000 ft. lb. Drill please call Jim Casavant @ 1-863-660-8716 or email Jim at jimc@apevibro.com.
AUI is building the largest solar panel farm in Texas using three APE DHJ85 pilerigs. The piles are 6"x9lbs per ft. h- beams that are 20' long. The job consists of 26,400 h-piles and AUI is averging between 125 and 150 piles per day per rig. This solar farm will generate 30mw of power which is enough to power 12k to 18k homes once it is complete. Matt Even who is the Assistant Civil Project Manager for AUI on this project says "The equipment provided by American Piledriving Equipment out of Conroe Texas has worked great on this job! The combination of service and service response time has been critical to the excellent performance and production of the DHJ 85's."
It is with pleasure that we here at APE introduce Chris Corp to our friends in California, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii. Chris is a 10 year veteran of the piledriving industry with experience from the ground up. Chris served as a service technician in the corporate office for a few years before moving to our Missouri facility to take on the role of service manager. His years as service manager in Missouri prepared him for his next role with APE as our California Service Manager where his skills and abilities took him to the next level of greatness. After the passing of our friend and Vice President, Dave Yingling, a void needed to be filled and after serving APE California for 20 years Steve Cress stepped up and assumed responsibilities as the new Vice President of APE and moved to Washington to apply his 30 years of piledriving knowledge on a new level of excellence. Chris Corp, in turn, stepped up his role from California Service Manager to California Western Division Branch Manager and assumed responsibilities to keep our California branch running smooth and strong. Chris has brought a fresh new drive to the California branch and hit the ground running to meet the needs of our customers. With Chris at the helm of the California branch and the backing of APE corporate, expect to see great things in 2014 out of our Western Division. Please help me welcome Chris Corp! Go get em Tiger!
Piling Industry Canada published the story below on the Henkels and McCoy job on the Wisconsin River. The projects APE has gone airborne with Erickson Air-Crane in the past have always been challenging for the crews since jobs like this are so infrequent. American Transmission Co and Henkels & McCoy did a great job with the challenges the project had to offer. We are happy that our J&M 28-35 and Helitemplate were able to help these guys get the job done.
APE Austria has begun a massive shipment of new APE Model 200 vibratory pile driver/extractors to the UAE. This is in response to recent electronic and overheating of our competition's so-called new units in hot weather conditions. APE machines are will known for their simplicity and ability to handle both the hot Saudi Arabian sun and the cold of Alaska. The secret is our unique kidney loop cooling circuit which can be reversed in cold weather.
APE units come with massive heat exchangers and a special kidney loop oil cooling system that keeps the machine running even in 125 degree temperatures. APE developed a simple electrical system to mate with the advanced Tier III CAT engines. We avoided adding fancy touch screen panels that are subject to code failures that shut the unit down and require re-programming to get started again. APE machines are simple yet advanced. Our hydraulic gauges are old school simple yet our CAT Electronics are fuel efficient.
Our power units feature a built-in spare hydraulic tank, CAT Tier III engine, Super Heavy Duty radiator and oil cooler, kidney loop oil system, all stainless steel control panels, tachometer in the remote pendant (found only on APE machines) tool box with spare jaws and hoses and tools to do all the maintenance work and a 5 year warranty.
The 170VM has driven 1000 sheets since it first started working. The new APE concrete clamp kicks bud! APE China response time to send new set of jaws was only 3 days! Impressive!!! Thank you David White and APE China staff for making it happen. For more details on the Cabo Riviera project see my first article from back in November of 2011 http://www.apevibro.com/wordpress/2011/11/01/ape-170vm-has-been-spotted-in-los-cabos/.
APE is again called to duty in Northern Manitoba. A couple of years ago, APE did a 5000 pile job for a 3,000 man camp at Keeyask, where we showcased some of our pre-drilling capabilities. Now it is the coverter station at Keewatinohk, where we are pre-drilling the seasonal frost, discontinues permafrost, and some Canadian shield with our latest achievement in drilling technology, the "Polar Penetrator." This patented drag bit allows high pressure air to eject cuttings out of the hole as soon as they are loose, typically at least twice if not three times faster than conventional tools. This drilling technique, along with the "down hole" accessories , allows APE's HD program to stay in the lead on today's helical pile market.


All the Indian channels will be banned in Pakistan from October 15 as per the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). Their were reports few days before that Pakistani artists and technicians are banned in India.
- Bollywood Actor Salman Khan in support of Pakistani actors said "They are artists not terrorists, It is the government who will give them permits and visas".


Comments: We are writing a history of Huntington Beach to celebrate its 100 year centennial. One of the city's major first families was the Newland family. One of their daughters, Jessie, was married to John W. Corbin, who was the State Treasurer in 1923-1924. William T. Newland, Senior and his wife Mary Juanita Newland acquired a large ranch in New Mexico in 1916. We assume that possibly they did so to help provide a ranching environment for their daughter and son-in-law. We're trying to verify our suspicion and wonder if you can refer us to any texts we can purchase or locate that might provide us a history of John W. and Jessie Corbin.


DOHA, Qatar (February 2, 2011) – B1 Racing Pro Extreme driver Ali Aryan has smooth confidence. A veteran of multiple kinds of racing, the Bahraini drag racer is anxious to make a good showing at this week's Arabian Drag Racing League 6th Round of competition in the Championship Series at Qatar Racing Club, and is confident that his crew chief, Rick Hickman, has made any adjustments necessary to get him down the eighth-mile track in good time.
Both Aryan and his teammate Josh Hernandez failed to qualify for eliminations in Round 5, definitely an uncharacteristic performance for the talent-laden team.
"Of course, we want to qualify and go rounds this week, but we are also looking to get more data to help tune the car. Every time we make a lap, Rick can look and learn from what happens.
"We've got a great wealth of tuning talent on our team to draw from to find more power – from Jim Oddy to Pat Musi to Troy Critchley and more. We all work together, and that's what will make the difference for us in the next three races.
"We are definitely ok for qualifying this week, and I am sure Rick has a lot of power he can bring up in the qualifying laps and on race day. I'm sure everything will go smoothly for our whole team tomorrow," Aryan said.
Qualifying for the ADRL Round 6 event is scheduled for Thursday and Friday afternoon, followed by eliminations Friday evening.


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21. January 2022 | Increased border control during the corona pandemic created problems for the Norwegian police
21. January 2022 | New daily infection record in Trondheim: 1,160 corona cases
Hospital manager: – Young and healthy are hit unexpectedly by the Coronavirus
TOPICS:Coronavirus in NorwayCOVID-19Hospital managerYoung people
Ullevål hospital.Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB scanpix
Posted By: Alethea Ellingsen 21. March 2020
The majority of those affected by the coronavirus are elderly and people with chronic illnesses but young, healthy people, and severely.
VG reported on Thursday that 11 patients under the age of 50 are undergoing intensive treatment because of the Coronavirus at Norwegian hospitals. Two of the patients are under 24 years of age.
Dag Jacobsen, the head of the medical intensive care unit at Ullevål Hospital, thinks new data from the US, Denmark and the Norwegian intensive care unit on hospitalized patients are disturbing, writes Aftenposten.
"What's new is that even younger, healthy people get the disease and in its serious form. So, they need help from the respirator. It is still the case that the elderly and those with chronic illnesses are the majority. But now we see that young and healthy are being hit unexpectedly," Jacobsen told the newspaper.
"We must get this information out and make known to the population so that the young people also understand that they must take their precautions. They have so far lived in a kind of sanctuary, but it must end there," he added.
No separate measures
Jacobsen expects the health authorities to issue more stringent advice to young people in the population but the Directorate of Health will not introduce special measures for the youth. Deputy Health Director Espen Nakstad justified that we already know a lot about those who have fallen ill.
"Many of the sick are infected in Northern Italy and Austria. All age groups can be infected with this, and we have always known that adolescents and young adults can also get sick. But there is no doubt that they can withstand the disease better than the elders," Nakstad told Aftenposten.
"Not invincible"
On Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned the world's young people against believing that the Coronavirus is only affecting the elderly.
"You are not invincible. This virus can send you to hospital for weeks and even kill you," warned WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
The pandemic requires not only cross-border cooperation, but also intergenerational cooperation, emphasized Tedros, who also thanked young people who protect the elderly by taking precautions.
"I am grateful that so many young people spread the word and not the virus," said the WHO chief.
Postponed deadline to remove winter stud tires as a result of the Coronavirus
Update: 871 new corona cases have been registered in Norway in the last 24 hours
Crown Prince Haakon thanks hospital staff
Corona infection is increasing faster in Norway than in Sweden
2 Comments on "Hospital manager: – Young and healthy are hit unexpectedly by the Coronavirus"
Lou Coatney | 21. March 2020 at 14:40 | Reply
Percentage-wise, 2 victims are not major (except for them, of course), but if this thing mutates to target young adults – the 1918 flu targeted them – and young student nurses are being drafted to go into the hospitals ….
Britain is trying to get retired health personnel – who are more vulnerable age-wise – to go into the hospitals, and that might at least save many young.
Still nothing from the government about how *everyone* should be wearing even homemade facemasks, I see.
vivien hill | 22. March 2020 at 04:38 | Reply
is it possible that the two young people infected—have been away for some time from Norway prior to infection ..and have a compromised acquired immunity ?
Is it possible that a common seasonal infection has acted as a 'host'to their Corona virus infection ?
There has to be a contributory factor
I WISH THEM THE VERY BEST FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY.
Increased border control during the corona pandemic created problems for the Norwegian police
New daily infection record in Trondheim: 1,160 corona cases
The Norwegian Police Directorate has evaluated the police's handling of the corona pandemic. Among its conclusions, the Police Directorate notes that increased border control came…


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Books To Read If You Like Seanan McGuire
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Seanan McGuire is the New York Times bestselling fantasy author of popular series like Wayward Children and InCryptid. Her Fantasy tales are often full of magic and fairy tales in real, urban environments. If you are after a magical new adventure, whether it's dark and gritty or perhaps a little lighter, we think you will love these new books to read if you like Seanan McGuire.
Hope's Promise
G.P. Ching
Hope's Promise is book two in the bestselling Soulkeepers Reborn Series by G.P. Ching… Hope has now fully accepted her role as healer and leader of a new team of untrained Soulkeepers. Repurposing Revelations as a training ground won't be easy, especially when the source of its power has been disrupted. Time is not on her side as Lucifer is on the move. He is gaining power from consuming human souls and wants to get his hands on an ancient weapon before Hope does.
Druid Justice
M.D. Massey
Druid Justice is book five in the bestselling Colin McCool paranormal suspense series by M.D. Massey… The high fae lost their magical supremacy when Colin McCool cut off their connection to Underhill. Sensing this shift in the balance of power, an unknown faction begins an assault on the fae. Colin is incensed by the injustice and embarks on a one-man quest to find those responsible.
The World of Ato
Patrick Borosky
Ato has always been adventurous. She travels the world with her friend Reed, discovering new lands that others can only dream of. However, unlike Reed who seeks to unravel the mysteries of the world, Ato's art is the reason for her adventures. She desires to share her art to the entire world. But then she met Iro. This dragon opens a door that leads Ato into her art and a world of her own creation.
The Philosopher's Flight
Robert Weekes in a practitioner of empirical philosophy. An arcane, female-dominated branch of science used to summon the wind, shape clouds of smoke, heal the injured, and fly. When a deadly accident puts his abilities to the test, Robert rises to the occasion and wins a scholarship to study at Radcliffe College, where he can hone his skills.
Steve McHugh
Layla Cassidy just wants to put her father's brutal legacy behind her and live a normal life. Now in her final year of university, she thinks she may have finally found it. But when she accidentally activates an ancient scroll, she is suddenly bestowed with incredible and inhuman magical powers. This plunges her into a dangerous new world that is full of mythical creatures and menace.
Attack by Magic
Linsey Hall
Attack By magic is book four of the popular Dragon's Gift series by Linsey Hall… For five long years, all I have wanted is to find my sister Rowan. Now I found her, but she is held captive by the same Rebel Gods who hunt me. She has been enchanted to follow their every command, which makes rescuing her almost impossible. But I'll do whatever it takes to get her back.
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That's That...: Kidz In The Hall - "Jukebox"
SMH...This song makes me weep, not because is is so unbelievably average, but for what could have been. I've followed Kidz In The Hall since their near classic 2006 debut School Was My Hustle. The duo, composed of emcee Naledge and producer Double-O, first met while at Penn and had the potential to represent something that Hip Hop had never heard before (seriously--Ivy League Rap). This came through heavily on their debut album, an LP marked by politically-conscious, SAT vocabulary-heavy lyrics against solid production. I don't think a sophomore album has ever sounded more different than their 2008 The In Crowd.
KITH sold out. There's no getting around the fact that, in order to garner more radio play and more record sales, the duo dumbed down their lyrics and subject matter (a fact that can be seen on the album's lead single, "Drivin' Down the Block") and relied heavily on featured artists (11 of 14 tracks on the album feature at least one additional artist). Although their were some highlights to The In Crowd, such as the title track, "The Pledge" and the powerful "Inner Me," these tracks are overwhelmed by the mediocre tracks designed to sell more records. Though Double-O's production improved on this album, instead of becoming a unique hip hop group, KITH decided to become run of the mill.
I had hoped that this was only a sophomore slump, but it appears to have continued with the first two singles for their upcoming free LP (dropping October 27th). I don't think I'd be downloading it if it weren't free, but I'll give KITH the pass, if only for the work they put out in their debut. I've attached the second single off of their upcoming free LP as well as several of their previous tracks to better demonstrate the groups' potential.
Kidz In The Hall - "Wheelz Fall Off ('06 'Til)"
Kidz In The Hall - "Go Ill"
Kidz In The Hall - "Ritalin"


I live in layton, UT and I have an 25 hp envenrude outboard on my 14' mirror craft boat. I am experiencing a big loss of power when i add people to my boat. I have added a few items to my boat. I added a minkota trolling motor on the bow, and a deck up front. Made the deck out of tin and some plywood, took out the front seat to accommodate deck. If i had to guess the deck weighs 80-100 lbs. If my friend comes with me, i get about two thirds the power vs. when am alone. I still don't think that I am getting 100% when i am by myself. I have had my motor looked at by dicks boats in clearfield. They went through the carb, and replaced the contacts. I have had it for two years and have only used ethanol free gas.
I am wondering two main things. Do i need a bigger motor? If so does anyone have a 35 Hp that they are not using, or looking to get rid of? And the second thing, is there anyone that does great work with motors that is not super expensive. What I really need is someone that knows outboards to meet at a lake and see what i am dealing with regarding the load in the boat. It seems to work fine in a tank but not on the water. Obviously if we are at the lake we can take a few to catch a few.
p.s. i emailed danzilla and he never reached back out to me.
If you indeed feel that the motor is not performing 100%, I would take it to Lee's in Hyrum. A few years back, I had motor problems with a 200hp motor. Took it to Dicks 4 times over the summer. After $3000 in parts and labor, the problem was never solved. Just my experience with Dicks in Clearfield.
A few years back I had a 16' tracker with a 40hp merc. My wife and I could do 14-16 mph up at Willard on a good day but up at Strawberry 8mph was top speed. When others would go with us we could never come close to those speeds. I did add the whale tail and it helped to plane out immensely.
A few of you have mentioned a Whale Tale.
Is that what the item is called. Are they expensive?
Where do you get one? I would be interested in seeing what she will do.
I got a trolling plate from cabela's that helped...kinda works like a whale tail but you can drop it down to help slow the boat when trolling. about $60?
Whale tail is a hydrofoil. Depending on the set up it's a band aid for not getting on plane but for your boat it's not going to help (IMO). My boat will porpoise at slow speeds so I have one but haven't installed it. I'll show you a pic when I get home.
I think you need a smaller pitch prop. An aluminum one shouldn't cost that much and it's always good to have a spare anyway.
A lot of good information above, some of it I think is wrong, but without seeing your boat, and experiencing it myself, a lot of possibilities exist.
The attached link will get you to your correct prop.
You may need to take your boat and trailer to a weigh station, then deduct the weight of the trailer, but you can follow the directions and get the exact prop for your boat, motor, elevation, etc.
Had whaletails, on boats from 14 to 18 feet, and they smooth out the ride and get you on plane a little quicker, but unless you are right on the edge of getting on plane, then it won't increase speed. In fact, it can reduce it a mph or two. On bigger boats, like my 18 footer, I use to break my hydrofoils/whaletails about once every 2 years. Hopping waves at 30 mph is hard on them.
What you are experiencing is why I always tell people to buy the biggest motor a boat is rated for when they buy. The dealers try to sell a smaller motor, telling you it goes faster then it really will. It cuts the overall cost, sells more boats, and they get a bigger mark-up.
In short, NO BOAT DEALER is your friend. They are no better, even worse, then a car salesman. A car salesman thinks he might get you back in the future but most boat dealers expect only one sell per customer, ever.
Good luck on your efforts, but, I suggest you look at the nameplate on the boat and see what the max motor size is. Use the link I gave you, look for the best prop, at the expected elevation, and it will tell you your max speed. I have found the link to be extremely accurate.
Not enough HP, especially at altitude. Whats the boat's max HP rating? That's what you need, no less. If its a motor issue, another vote for Lee's. No, not a vote, a demand! Go nowhere else. But it sounds like you have a full load with passenger, trolling motor, battery for trolling motor, etc. That's a lot for 25 HP at 4,000-5,000 feet, or higher.
I love all the information that you all are giving.
I have looked at the plate on my boat and it says that the MAX HP is a 35HP.
This brinks me to my next request. I would love to see what my boat would do with a 35Hp Motor. Does anyone have a 35 in good running condition that they don't want or is willing to sell? Or do you know anybody that has one that they are not using.
I will but that question on another board and see what comes of it.
Get two props 9" and 11" pitch. One is for solo. The other is for passengers.
The prop on their now is 9x10. It is set the "normal" tilt.
If I get a 9x9 and 9x11, wilt realy make all the difference?
That's a 200.00 purchase, props are 100.00 each.


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Google renews its cloud security pitch: If it's good enough for Google, it's good enough for you
by Tom Krazit on April 10, 2019 at 9:00 am April 9, 2019 at 11:57 pm
Coverage of Google's sold-out annual cloud conference in San Francisco, as the search giant looks to extend its reach and build its momentum in the cloud.
As one of the most prominent tech companies of the last 25 years — and the victim of a sophisticated 2010 hack that made it re-evaluate its entire security protocol — Google intends to further emphasize its security prowess as a major selling point for its cloud services at Google Cloud Next 2019 Wednesday.
The company plans to introduce several new security features for cloud customers that aim to deliver as much of its BeyondCorp philosophy to those customers as possible. The new features include new identity-management services that ensure employees are who they say they are when accessing sensitive corporate resources and also plans to turn Android phones into security keys for two-factor authentication.
BeyondCorp was introduced internally at Google in 2011 in the wake of a hack believed to be the act of Chinese attackers working on behalf of the state. It advances the idea of "zero-trust networks," shedding older security practices that focused on building a moat around corporate networks and embracing the notion that companies should base secure access to those networks around trusted devices, under the assumption that there's no sure way to trust that external networks are secure.
On Wednesday, Google plans to introduce new capabilities for its cloud customers in the spirit of that approach that center around the idea of context-aware access, or the notion that "access to services is granted based on what we know about you and your device," according to a company security web page.
Those new features include Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy and VPC Service Controls, which govern how employees can access Google Cloud resources. Those features were introduced last year but are now generally available for Google Cloud customers, and are now available as a beta service for G Suite customers.
Security has long been a top concern for companies thinking about moving their workloads to the cloud, despite the fact that Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Google have better security teams and technologies than all but the most paranoid corporate clients. AWS plans to launch a new security-focused conference this June in Boston to discuss similar efforts, and Microsoft also spends a great deal of time talking up its security focus as a selling point for Microsoft Azure.
Google also plans to introduce a beta feature that lets Android phones act as two-factor authentication security keys, similar to the hardware security keys it introduced last year at Cloud Next 2018. Employees with Android phones running Android 7.0 or later will be able to use their phones as two-factor authentication devices for signing into Google resources, without having to rely on shaky SMS-based two-factor authentication.
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Tom Krazit, GeekWire's Cloud & Enterprise Editor, covered technology for news organizations including IDG, CNET, and paidContent before serving as executive editor of Gigaom and the Structure conference series. Reach him at tom@geekwire.com and follow him @tomkrazit.
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What Is A 4g Network And How Does It Work?
Will 4g SIM work on 5g phones?
Does 4g work without WiFi?
Is 3g better than 4g?
What is the working principle of 4g?
What are the disadvantages of 4g?
How long will 4g be around?
Will my 4g phone work in 2020?
How do I know if I am on 3g or 4g?
Do you pay for 4g?
Why is there no 4g on my phone?
How do I get 4g on my phone?
What does LTE mean?
Will 4g go away?
What is difference between 4g and 5g?
What does 4g network mean?
Is 4g and LTE the same thing?
How do I know if I'm on a 4g network?
Why does my phone say LTE instead of 4g?
Will a 4G SIM work in a 5G phone.
Yes, but you won't typically be able to enjoy 5G data speeds..
Tablets with 4G have space for a SIM card, just like your phone. If you place a SIM card in your tablet, you can connect to the internet via 4G in places where you do not have access to a WiFi network.
The difference between 3G and 4G is that 4G means you can do everything 3G can but faster and smoother than ever before. Web pages load quicker, you can download content within seconds and streaming video and music is free of buffering.
4G works much in the same way as 3G, simply faster. Using high-speed download and upload packets, 4G allows you to access broadband style speeds whilst away from your Wi-Fi. … However, 4G differs from 3G in how it works. 4G is entirely IP based, which means it uses internet protocols even for voice data.
Disadvantages of 4G Phone Network Technology Applications1.1 Limited Use of Internet and Smartphone.1.2 Battery Consumption.1.3 Limited 4G network towers.1.4 Cost of Phone.1.5 Higher data consumption.
The answer is that there will be a long period of time when 4G and 5G will co-exist. LTE, which stands for Long Term Evolution, will be around for at least 10 years, so 5G will not make LTE obsolete any time soon.
The 4G network is not going away, but in order to use the 5G technology, you definitely need to buy a new phone. Your 4G phone will work just fine and in the way you are used to, but if you want to take advantage of new technologies and 5G speeds, you need a new phone.
How do I check if my mobile is 3G or 4G?Dial *#06# on your phone to display your IMEI number.Go to www.imei.info, enter your IMEI number and select Check.A report will be produced. Look at the LTE section – it will display all the frequencies that your phone can use.
There's no extra charge just for using 4G – you'll pay the same as you would for using the same amount of data on 3G. However because 4G is so much faster, you may find that you use the internet and download or stream more than you did with 3G.
Paths can differ slightly depending your Android version and phone manufacturer, but you can usually enable Airplane mode by going to Settings > Wireless & networks > Airplane mode. Turn it on for at least a couple of seconds, then disable it. In a lot of cases your LTE connection issues will be gone.
First, swipe up on the home screen and tap on the Settings icon, and then tap on the Network & Internet selection. You should then tap on the Mobile Network menu, and then tap on the Advanced option. Finally, tap on the LTE selection for 4G access.
Long Term EvolutionLTE stands for Long Term Evolution and is sometimes referred to as 4G LTE. It's a standard for wireless data transmission that allows you to download your favorite music, websites, and video really fast—much faster than you could with the previous technology, 3G.
This transition is different from earlier cellular generation shifts, which means 4G could be useful a lot longer. 5G is here, but 4G isn't going away anytime soon. It can run between 10 and 100 times faster than your typical 4G cellular connection today. …
Simply said, 5G is widely believed to be smarter, faster and more efficient than 4G. It promises mobile data speeds that far outstrip the fastest home broadband network currently available to consumers. With speeds of up to 100 gigabits per second, 5G is set to be as much as 100 times faster than 4G.
broadband cellular network technology4G is the fourth generation of broadband cellular network technology, succeeding 3G. A 4G system must provide capabilities defined by ITU in IMT Advanced.
LTE, sometimes known as 4G LTE, is a type of 4G technology. Short for "Long Term Evolution", it's slower than "true" 4G, but significantly faster than 3G, which originally had data rates measured in kilobits per second, rather than megabits per second.
Go to Settings > Mobile Networks > Network Mode. Here you will see if your phone has the option of selecting a 4G/LTE mode. If the mode is listed, your phone is 4G enabled.
While 4G LTE is a major improvement over 3G speeds, it is technically not 4G. However, most cellular carriers now advertise their networks as 4G LTE, because it sounds the same as 4G (or even better). In some cases, your phone may even display 4G LTE-A (Long Term Evolution Advanced), which is even closer to proper 4G.
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Completely freestanding with internal aluminum frame. Can be put up almost anywhere outside, but they are built to fit inside any EENA Wall tent with a five foot wall. Each tent is made to order so please allow 4-6 weeks for production. Production times may vary, if you have any questions feel free to call or email.
Details: Made of 10 oz Marine canvas in light green or white. Approx 3′ x 3′, 6-1/2′ high in front, 5′ in rear. Traditionally ventilated with a screen and zipper closure. Complete with frame, pegs and storage bag.


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GARNET CROW – japoński zespół założony w 1999 roku i związany z wytwórnią Giza Studio. W skład zespołu wchodzą Yuri Nakamura, Hitoshi Okamoto, Nana Azuki i Hirohito Furui. Muzyka GARNET CROW ma swoje źródło w gatunku Neo Acoustic. Pomimo płodnego początku zespół nie występował na żywo, ani nie pojawił się w TV przed rokiem 2002. Zespół zadebiutował 29 marca 2000 roku wydaniem dwóch singli Mysterious Eyes i Kimi no uchi ni tsuku made zutto hashitte yuku.

Zróżnicowany skład GARNET CROW i głęboki wokal Nakamury odróżnia grupę od zespołów jej współczesnych. Każdy członek odniósł również indywidualny sukces w branży muzycznej: Nakamura i Azuki często skupiają na sobie światło jupiterów z GARNET CROW, Okamoto osiągnął karierę solową, a Furui jest poszukiwanym aranżerem muzyki.

Członkowie
  – wokal
  – klawisze
  – gitara
  – klawisze, aranżacja muzyczna

Dyskografia

Albumy studyjne
  (31 stycznia 2001)
  (24 kwietnia 2002)
  (12 listopada 2003)
 I'm waiting 4 you (8 grudnia 2004)
 THE TWILIGHT VALLEY (4 października 2006)
 LOCKS (12 marca 2008)
  (30 września 2009)
 parallel universe (8 grudnia 2010)
  (7 grudnia 2011)
 Terminus (20 marca 2013)

Best Album
 Best (26 października 2005)
 THE BEST History of GARNET CROW at the crest... (10 lutego 2010)
 GOODBYE LONELY ~Bside collection~(29 lutego 2012)

Remix album
 Cool City Production Vol.8 GARNET CROW REMIXES (2005)

Album koncepcyjny
 All Lovers (4 sierpnia 2010)

DVD
 GARNET CROW first live scope and document movie (26 marca 2003)
  (16 czerwca 2004)
 "le 5 eme Anniversaire" L'Histoire de 2000 a 2005 (20 lipca 2005)
 GARNET CROW LIVESCOPE OF THE TWILIGHT VALLEY (27 czerwca 2007)
 GARNET CROW Special live in Ninna-ji (17 grudnia 2008)
 Are You Ready To Lock On?! ~livescope at the JCB Hall~ (20 maja 2009)
 GARNET CROW livescope 2010 ~THE BEST TOUR~ (4 sierpnia 2010)
  (29 czerwca 2011)
 GARNET CROW livescope 2010+ ~welcome to the parallel universe!~ (29 czerwca 2011)
 GARNET CROW livescope 2012 ~the tales of memories~ (26 września 2012)

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne
 Oficjalna strona zespołu

Japońskie zespoły rockowe


Malaysia is one of the most diverse and culturally rich countries in Asia, with a subtle and harmonious mix of the Chinese, Indian and Malay population interacting with each other to make Malaysia a fantastic country to visit. From its abundant wildlife, incredible National Parks, stunning beaches, rich history, colonial architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and lush tea plantations. Experience incredible marine life, warm and friendly people, and the most delicious food in all of Asia.
Over the course of a hundred years Kuala Lumpur has transformed itself from a small tin-mining town of just a few houses to Malaysia's most populous global city and cosmopolitan capital. It is an exciting and ever expanding modern metropolis with stylish new towers springing up alongside the colonial style buildings of days past. A colourful blend of the old and the new, Kuala Lumpur offers travellers a vibrant mix of historic monuments, awe-inspiring sky scrapers, deliciously diverse street food and plush mega-malls.
Succumb to simple style and warmth of service at Tanjong Jara Resort, a beach retreat of laid back luxury near Kuala Terengganu on Malaysia's east coast where one of Asia's best-kept diving secrets awaits.
Tanjong Jara Resort is an elegant hideaway with a private beachfront location on Malaysia's east coast, offering an experience far removed from the built-up tourist hubs found further along the coast. There are 100 well-appointed rooms and suites, with views of either the garden or the tempting turquoise waters of the South China Sea. Designed to resemble the wooden palaces of the Malay Sultans, they all feature locally sourced timber furniture finished with neutral tone fabrics alongside large luxurious bathrooms with rainforest showers.
Dining at Tanjong Jara Resort is a treat as you gaze over the South China Sea from one of the three restaurants, offering an array of traditional Malay food, seafood and western dishes. The Di Atas Sungei restaurant sits above a stream and has no fixed dinner menu – just have a chat with the chef and he will conjure up a Malaysian dish to your taste. Other restaurants include the beach side Nelayan where you can tuck into freshly cooked seafood surrounded by the salty sea breeze and sounds of lapping waves. Alternatively, opt for a private romantic dinner in a location of your choice.
A host of natural attractions can be enjoyed at Tanjong Jara Resort, including jungle walks, cycling tours and river cruises led by the resort's resident naturalist. The property also offers a fantastic cooking class, where you can learn about the vivid cuisine of Malaysia's east coast under the expert guidance of the resort's master chefs. A short boat ride will take you to Pulau Tenggol, a small island in the South China Sea that boasts pristine reefs that are perfect for seasonal snorkelling and diving, with some considering it the best diving in peninsular Malaysia. With over 20 dive spots around the island, the resort features a range of programmes and PADI courses, adaptable to the levels and preferences of each snorkeller or diver. Tanjong Jara Resort also works in conjunction with Lang Tengah Turtle Watch - a local initiative introduced to better protect the resident turtles and to raise awareness for sustainable food practices. As such a turtle hatchery has been launched at the resort for guests to enjoy - discover more about these magnificent creatures and learn about the conservation efforts in place to ensure their survival. Guests can listen to informative talks or get involved in inspecting the nests (during nesting season and subject to availability), there is also a turtle adoption programme running alongside the sustainability programme allowing guests to protect the turtles long after they have left Malaysia. Within the resort, Tanjong Jara Resort's award-winning spa is a sanctuary specialising in restorative Malay treatments and there are also a library, two swimming pools and two tennis courts.
Malaysia's east coast boasts a warm tropical climate, with high temperatures and humidity throughout the year. Contrasting to the west coast, the best time to visit the islands and beaches of Malaysia's east coast is in the dry season from April to October, with the months of June and July particularly great for snorkelling and diving. The rainy season lasts from November to February, during which time it is best to head to the west coast for a beach retreat.
Watch as the resident monkeys knock coconuts from the palm trees, pop a straw in the top and enjoy the sweet fresh juice!


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