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Seiko (, ) je japonský výrobce a značka hodinek, elektroniky a optiky patřící do Seiko Group.

V roce 1881 založil firmu Kintaró Hattori, nejprve pod vlastním jménem, od roku 1892 pod jménem Seikosha (精工舎 Seikōsha, doslova "Dům dokonalého řemesla"), značka Seiko byla představena roku 1924.

Pod značkou Seiko byla představena inovativní řešení u elektronických hodinek. Pod jménem Astron roku 1969 to byly první quartzové hodinky, později firma představila první quartzový chronograf, v 80. letech první automatický quartz (tedy quartz dobíjený kineticky). Od roku 1985 Seiko vyrábí ve společné továrně s výrobcem Orient (od roku 2001 je Orient dceřinou značkou Seika).

Značka Seiko je oblíbená mezi sportovci a patří k častým sponzorům sportovních utkání, včetně olympiád.

Značky a produkty
Seiko vyrábí hodinky s quartz, kinetickými, solárními a mechanickými strojky v různých cenových hladinách, od ¥4 000 (800 Kč, prodávány pod značkou Alba) do ¥50 000 000 (10 000 000 Kč). Pro odlišení v rámci cílových zákaznických skupin Seiko vytvořilo rozličné značky používané v Japonsku i mezinárodně. Seiko používá více takových značek, například Seiko 5 nebo luxusní značky Credor a Grand Seiko.

Seiko 5

Seiko vytvořilo řadu hodinek Seiko 5 v 60. letech 20. století s cílem přitáhnout k hodinkám tehdejší mladou generaci. Hodinky v řadě Seiko 5 splňují následujících pět požadovaných vlastností:

 Automatické natahování
 Komplikace den/datum
 Voděodolnost
 Nezlomitelné hlavní péro (Diaflex)
 Ochrana proti nárazům (Diashock; ekvivalent švýcarských technologií Incabloc nebo Kif)

Původně bylo pět vlastností pro řadu Seiko 5 odlišných a ne všechny hodinky vydané v řadě Seiko 5 je dnes splňují — například zapuštěná korunka 4. pozici, což splňuje většina hodinek Seiko 5, ale ne všechny.

Řada Seiko 5 se vyrábí dodnes a bylo v ní vydáno více než 1 500 různých modelů. Řada Seiko 5 zahrnuje většinu populárních stylů — společenské (oblekové), potápěčské, armádní, letecké, sportovní a klasické hodinky.

Hodinky Seiko 5 jsou cenově dostupné a jsou považovány za vstupní bránu do automatických hodinek — mnohdy se jedná o první automatické hodinky, které si jedinec pořídí nebo dostane.

SARB
Řada hodinek s kódovým označením SARB byla prodávána výhradně v Japonsku a jednalo se o střední třídu automatických hodinek. Řada SARB používala strojek 6R15. Vzhledem k zajímavému poměru ceny / výkon se řada SARB stala populární mezi nadšenci a hodinky byly neoficiálně dováženy z Japonska do celého světa. V rámci řady SARB byly vydány modely SARB017 Alpinist a SARB065 Coctail Time. V roce 2017 Seiko ukončilo celou řadu SARB.

Presage
Presage je současná střední třída hodinek firmy Seiko a je prodávána mezinárodně. V rámci řady Presage došlo k rozšíření a mezinárodnímu vydání hodinek Coctail Time.

Grand Seiko

Koncem 50. let 20. století se Seiko rozhodlo zaútočit na status švýcarských hodinek a změnit vnímaní japonských hodinek. V roce 1959 se továrny Suwa Seikosha a Daini Seikosha staly oddělenými entitami v rámci firmy Seiko. Oddělením továren chtělo Seiko zvýšit vnitřní konkurenci a inovaci. Výsledkem soutěže mezi továrnami byly luxusní hodinky — Grand Seiko od továrny Suwa, resp. King Seiko od Daini.

První hodinky Grand Seiko byly vydány v roce 1960 a vycházely z tehdejší nejvyšší řady CROWN. Bylo vydáno 36 000 kusů a jednalo se o první japonské hodinky splňující standard Chronometr, i když hodinky nebyly přihlášeny k oficiální švýcarské certifikaci, namísto toho Seiko ustanovilo své vlastní standardy pro chronometr.

V roce 1968 Seiko přihlásilo hodinky řady Grand Seiko a King Seiko do soutěže Geneva Observatory Trials — hodinky získaly místa od 4. do 10., když první tři místa obsadily hodinky poháněné quartzovými strojky.

V roce 1975 Seiko rozhodlo o ukončení řady King Seiko a její nahrazení quartzovými Grand Seiko hodinkami.

V roce 2017 firma Seiko oznámila, že hodinky řady Grand Seiko se stanou samostatnou nezávislou značkou. Nové hodinky této řady již nenesou logo Seiko, ale pouze logo Grand Seiko, které se přemístilo na pozici 12. hodiny.

Credor
Seiko vyrábí hodinky pod značkou Credor (bez uvedení značky Seiko). Tyto hodinky mají konkurovat luxusním švýcarským hodinkám a jejich cena se pohybuje nad 100 tisíc Eur.

Seiko a sport
Seiko je oficiálním dodavatelem časoměřící techniky pro řadu sportovních událostí: Olympijské hry v letech 1964, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2002; Mistrovství světa ve fotbale v letech 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990. Seiko je oficiálním dodavatelem časoměřící techniky pro Mistrovství světa v atletice od roku 1987 až do minimálně roku 2019.

Externí odkazy

 seiko.co.jp – oficiální stránky

Japonské firmy
Firmy založené roku 1881
Hodinářské firmy
Elektronické firmy
Značky hodinek


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Of late, I seem to be getting quite a few patients with an unusual problem – the triple eye lid. It is a curious problem, and almost always affects on one eye – often , my patient is perfectly happy with the other eye, which will usually have a beautiful double eye lid, but distressed over the other, which will be plagued with 2, instead of one deep fold – the triple eye lid.
What is even more strange, is that the affected triple eyelid never looks the same from day to day – some days, they will look better, others, they will look like a multi-layered kueh lapis cake. This peculiar eyelid also looks different with different degrees of eye opening – patients will tell me that when they half open their eyes, their double eye lid is beautiful, but alas, when their eye is fully opened, the dreaded triple eye lid is back.
What exactly causes the Triple Eye Lid?
It took me awhile to figure out the cause of this peculiar affliction. Initially, I had thought that it was due to droopy skin, and that a surgical blepharoplasty to remove excess upper eye lid skin would do the trick, but consultations with my plastic surgeon confirmed that this was not so. Then, closer inspection made me realise that it was really a volume deficiency which caused the problem – people who had this problem had asymmetrical orbital bones (the bones which house the eyeball).
The logical solution to a problem caused by volume loss would be – to replace it. With micro-injections of hyaluronic acid fillers, the results were beautiful, and instant.
The eye area is always difficult to treat and very sensitive to lumpiness, bruising, and even more serious complications. Hence, it is important to find a doctor who has a lot of experience with injection of the eye area to have the procedure done for you. I often get patients coming to be being very skeptical when I suggest fillers for the eye area – as they have heard from other physicians that the treatment cannot be done. This is not true. In the right hand, injection of the eye area will yield beautiful and long lasting results which will improve the way you look, dramatically.
What can be done to a droopy eye lid?
The eye area is very sensitive, I agree. As I age, my eye lines are getting very visible and I heard that filler treatment is an effective way for some people who did undergo the process. It is very rare for people to have triple eyelids, I don't have one but I know this post would be useful for them. Thanks, Dr. Siew!


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What are the differences between AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U and Intel Core i5 8365U? Typically, the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U belongs to the AMD Ryzen 3000U family and the Intel Core i5 8365U belongs to the Intel Core i-8000U family, which is quite evident from their respective nomenclature.
However, apart from the difference in brand name and family, there are lots of other differences between them.
You should know them along with the similarities in order to make a proper comparison and differentiate between them over and above their performance.
This is required especially when you need to make a choice between these two processors.
Now, looking for all these differences in more than one website and spending a lot of time on research may not be your cup of tea.
However, it is absolutely necessary to find the right processor for your laptop. In that case, what you can do is take help from articles like this one.
Here you will find all the major technical as well as non-technical differences between the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U and Intel Core i5 8365U mentioned in it.
When you go through the article minutely, you will not only come to know about those differences but much more than that.
This article is quite different from the others since it does not talk about the differences between these two processors only.
Here you will also come to know about the similarities between them so that you can make a proper and more precise comparison between them.
Apart from that, it includes a 'Which is better' section which will let you know which among the two is the best fit for your laptop.
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U vs Intel Core i5 8365U – The Differences
Date of Launch
Processor Part Number
Fabrication Process
Core Name and microarchitecture Codename
Base Clock Frequency
Boost Clock Frequency
Integrated Graphics Processing Units
Base and Boost Graphics Frequency
Execution and Shading Units
Maximum GPU Memory
Memory Type Supported
Maximum Memory Supported
Error Correction Code Support
Maximum Memory Bandwidth
L1 Cache Size
PCI Express Lanes
TDP Up and Down Value
Maximum Operating Temperature
ISA Extensions Support
Virtualization Modes Supported
Which is Better – AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U or Intel Core i5 8365U?
When it comes to choosing any one processor among the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U and Intel Core i5 8365U, you should typically choose one that will serve all your purposes and support all types of computational work that you want to do on your laptop.
This will hardly be possible if you do not know the differences between them.
And, here are all those major differences that you ought to know about the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U and Intel Core i5 8365U processors.
The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U was released on 8th April 2019 but the Intel Core i5 8365U was launched just a couple of days later on 16th April 2019.
The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor belongs to the 2nd generation of the AMD family while the Intel Core i5 8365U chip belongs to the 8th generation of the Intel Core family.
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The part number of the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U is YM370BC4T4MFG and, in comparison, that of the Intel Core i5 8365U is CL8068404064503.
The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor comes with a 12 nm fabrication process but, in comparison, the lithography of the Intel Core i5 8365U is 14 nm.
The core name and codename of the architecture of the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor are Picasso and Zen+ but that of the Intel Core i5 8365U is Whiskey Lake U and Whiskey Lake.
The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U comes with a higher base clock frequency, which is 2300 MHz as against 1600 MH of the Intel Core i5 8365U CPU.
The individual cores of the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor however have a boost clock frequency of 4 GHz. On the other hand, that of the Intel Core i5 8365U chip is higher which is up to 4.1 GHz.
On the other hand, if you consider the boost clock frequency of all the cores of these two processors, that of the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor drops down to 3.50 GHz but that of the Intel Core i5 8365U CPU falls even further down to 2.60 GHz.
The graphics processing unit integrated into the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor is an AMD Radeon Rx Vega 10 while that of the Intel Core i5 8365U CPU is Intel UHD 620 graphics chip.
Though the base frequency of both these graphics processing units is 300 MHz, that of the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U can perform at a high speed of 1.40 GHz while the graphics chip built in the Intel Core i5 8365U CPU can manage to boost it up only up to 1.1 GHz.
As for the execution units in both the graphics processing chips, in the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor there are 10 of them while, in comparison, the Intel Core i5 8365U processor comes with 24 such units in it.
On the other hand, there are as many as 640 shading units in the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor as against 192 such units present in the Intel Core i5 8365U CPU.
The integrated graphics card of the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor comes with just 2 GB internal memory but, in comparison, the maximum graphics memory of the Intel Core i5 8365U CPU is 64 GB.
The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor is compatible with a DDR4 memory with a maximum bandwidth of 2400 MHz, but, when compared, the Intel Core i5 8365U chip can support both, a DDR4 memory as well as an LPDDR3 memory with 2400 MHz and 2133 MHz bandwidth respectively.
The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor can support up to 32 GB of memory but the Intel Core i5 8365U chip can support up to 64 GB, though both come with an equal number of memory controller channels.
The memory of the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor can support Error Correction Code but that of the Intel Core i5 8365U chip cannot.
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The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U can support up to 38.397 GB/s memory bandwidth but, in comparison, the maximum memory bandwidth supported by the Intel Core i5 8365U is 37.5 GB/s.
The L1 cache size of the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor is 384 KB but, in contrast, that of the Intel Core i5 8365U chip is 256 KB.
The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor comes with an L2 cache measuring 2 MB but the L2 cache size of the Intel Core i5 8365U model is 1 MB.
The L3 cache size of the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor is however smaller than the Intel Core i5 8365U which is 4 MB as against 6 MB.
The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U comes with just 12 PCI Express lanes to transmit data but the Intel Core i5 8365U has four more such PCI Express lanes to use for the same purpose.
The TDP up and down values of the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U are 25 watts and 12 watts respectively.
However, on the other hand, the Thermal Design Power of the Intel Core i5 8365U processor can be configured from 10 watts to 25 watts.
The maximum operating temperature of the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor is 95oC but, in comparison, that of the Intel Core i5 8365U chip is a bit higher at 105oC.
The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor supports SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, and FMA3 extensions of the Instruction Set Architecture.
However, on the other hand, the Intel Core i5 8365U supports SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and AVX2 extensions of the ISA.
There is an FP 5 socket in the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor but, in comparison, the Intel Core i5 8365U model comes with a BGA 1528 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor supports AMD-V and SVM virtualization modes but the Intel Core i5 8365U CPU, in comparison, supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, and VT-d modes of virtualization.
It is pretty difficult to say which among the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U and Intel Core i5 8365U processors is better because their level of performance is different due to the differences in their characteristics and features.
As you can see while going through the list of differences between these two processors mentioned above that a few specific aspects of one are better and more suitable for your computing needs while a few other aspects of the other seems to be more apt.
Therefore, it is better to find out which among the two is more suitable for your kind of computing tasks and your preferences rather than finding out which among the two is better, which, ideally, is hard, if not next to impossible.
For that, you will need to know over and above the major differences between the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U and Intel Core i5 8365U processors.
This means that you should also know the similarities between these two processors as that will ensure that you make a much better comparison between them and make a more productive choice.
Read Also: AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 2700U vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
As for the similarities between the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U and Intel Core i5 8365U processors, some of the most notable ones that can be summarized are:
Both these processors come with 4 cores and 8 threads
The two processors support hyperthreading but do not come unlocked for overclocking
They both have the same default TDP of 15 watts
Both of these processors support PCI Express 3.0
The Instruction Set Architecture or ISA supported by both these processors is x86 64-bit
They also support AES-NI.
However, you will have an edge if you decide to go with the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U processor.
The good thing about this CPU chip is that it comes with additional features that boost security and manageability such as full memory encryption.
However, if you want to be better off, then you should not make your final decision at this point.
Instead, you should also go through a couple of third-party and neutral review sites to know what the users of these particular processors have to say.
This is important because when you know about the first-hand experience of the user, it will help you a lot in making your final decision.
The most significant reasons to choose an AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U over an Intel Core i5 8365U are:
The processor comes with a smaller semiconductor
The base clock frequency is much higher and so is the boost clock frequency of all the cores taken together
It supports Error Correction Code and
It comes with a larger L1 and L2 cache.
On the other hand, a few of the primary reasons for which several users prefer using an Intel Core i5 8365U rather than an AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U are:
The boost clock frequency of the individual cores of the processor is a tad higher in comparison
It can support a higher amount of RAM
The L3 cache size is more
There are more PCI Express lanes to transmit data and
The maximum operating temperature as well as the TDP up and down range of it is higher.
Now, with all these facts and factors known to you, you can go ahead with making your choice.
Just make it a point that you make your choice according to your preference, the type of job you want to do on your laptop and what exactly you want the processor to do for you.
This will not only ensure that you have a complete peace of mind while working on your laptop and the processor processes all data just as you want but at the same time it will ensure that it gives you a much higher value in return.
You will not have to spend a lot of time and effort on research to know more about the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U and Intel Core i5 8365U processors and make a choice between them when you follow articles like this one. Best of luck!

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In 1997 the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum's Lake Survey team discovered Benedict Arnold's 1776 gondola, intact and upright, on the bottom of Lake Champlain. Spitfire was the last unaccounted-for vessel of the Battle of Valcour Island.
Spitfire is the sister ship to Benedict Arnold's seven other 54' gunboats constructed in 1776 in Skenesborough (now Whitehall), NY. These vessels were created in haste as the Americans prepared for the British advance from Canada in 1776. The two opponents clashed in the Battle of Valcour Island, October 11, 1776. Spitfire was sunk by the British, and still remains on the bottom of the Lake, over 225 years later.
This shipwreck is in pristine condition, with the mast still standing, and the bow gun still in place. Her remarkable condition is due to the lake's cold dark fresh waters. Her depth makes her inaccessible by recreational divers.
The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum has constructed a replica of one of Spitfire's sister ships, Philadelphia, accessible to the public at the Basin Harbor facility.
Painting of the Spitfire by Ernie Haas. Reprinted with permission.
Notice: The Spitfire site is protected by the Sunken Military Craft Act which prohibits any disturbance or impacts to the vessel or its contents and associated debris field. Violations can result in fines of up to $100,000 per day, liability for damages, and confiscation of vessels.
When the gunboat was located in 1997 we termed it the "missing gunboat" because the historic sources were unclear as to which of the eight American gunboats it was. This spurred a research effort in which LCMM director Art Cohn brought together historians Peter Barranco, J. Robert Maguire and George Quintal, who worked to exhaustively reexamine all known sources while initiating a search for new information. The team's efforts produced results and examination of new historical documents allowed the conclusion that the gunboats New Haven, Providence and Boston all made it to Arnold's Bay and were destroyed by Arnold to prevent their falling into British hands. That left us to conclude that the "missing" gunboat, by process of elimination, was either Connecticut or Spitfire.
Drawing of Spitfire, compiled from ROV footage and verification dives.
In 1999 a new document surfaced which confirmed all the previous research and put a name on the "Missing" gunboat. The manuscript, now known as the "Townsend Document" was provided by Mr. John Townsend, a historical book dealer from Connecticut. The extraordinary document is entitled "A Return of the fleet belonging to the United States of America on Lake Champlain under the Command of Brigadier General Arnold…" dated at Ticonderoga October 22, 1776.
Mr. Townsend believed the document was acquired by his grandmother. The manuscript lists each vessel by name, each vessel's commander and ordnance, and concludes with a column, "The fate of the Fleet." This column details the disposition of each of the seventeen vessels in the American naval force on Lake Champlain, and concludes that the vessel LCMM located in 1997 is the Gunboat Spitfire.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation designated Benedict Arnold's last Revolutionary War gunboat as an official project of the Presidential program Save America's Treasures.
Save America's Treasures is a White House Millennium Council initiative created by President and Mrs. Clinton as part of the National Millennium Commemoration and established by Executive Order 13072 on February 2, 1998. It is a national effort to protect "America's threatened cultural treasures...including significant documents, works of art, maps, journals, and historic structures that document and illuminate the history and culture of the United States." Dedicated to the celebration and preservation of America's priceless historic legacy, Save America's Treasures works to recognize and rescue the enduring symbols of American tradition that define us as a nation.
Hillary Rodham Clinton best summarized the critical role of Save America's Treasures: "By giving our own gifts to the future, we can make sure that when the new millennium finally comes, we won't just be celebrating a new year, we'll be celebrating the enduring strength of our democracy, the renewal of our sense of citizenship, and the full flowering of the American mind and spirit." The Millennium Committee to Save America's Treasures is led by Honorary Chair Hillary Rodham Clinton with co-chairs Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Richard Moe, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The Millennium Committee, established to provide guidance and expertise to this historic effort, consists of private individuals, representatives from corporations and foundations, and experts in the fields of architecture, historic preservation, art, science, and conservation.
Spitfire is a National Historic Landmark and a Public Trust. We ask the community to please respect the shipwreck and the research and management process. Please do not attempt to locate or interfere with this extremely sensitive archaeological site.


He was accustomed to hard work.
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We are well accustomed to the routine.
Often the outgoing person is so accustomed to the procedures that he or she forgets to tell the new person many basic details.
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Cath Kidston - Not All Just Florals - Mushrooms and Aliens Too!
See I'm not normally a fan of the whole floraly side of Cath Kidston, I think its over done and just a little too sickly sweet for me but since I "borrowed" (also see: Stole) my old housemates Cowboy mug I've looked at the other designs and fallen head over heels!
I have never been more in love with a dress! It's so pretty!!
So cute! I love drinking from my teapot and don't have a cup & saucer yet!
Pricey BUT look how awesome!!
Um hey I need you. They look so snuggly!
This is the most perfect, most wonderful duvet set I have ever laid eyes on. Cacti and Cowboys - I'm in love!
Are you a Cath Kidston fan? I feel super lucky that we have a store here in Cardiff that I will totally be hitting up!
I love all the mushroom stuff, too cute!
I love the jumper and the tea cup! so cuteee!
But these are really cute!
I agree, although i love florals, i think i'm a little tired of seeing the Cath Kidson ones everywhere! Mushrooms however I am seriously diggin' so so cute!
I am exactly the same, never really bought into the floral side of Cath Kidston. My mum came home with mushroom plates an I LOVE them! Great blog, just followed!
Oh my god, that DRESS. Will be scouring eBay forever to find one.
I LOVE Cath Kidston prints, I did up my room last year pretty much all in this style. I find the items in the shops are very reasonably priced but then the clothes are far too expensive for me :( I suppose they must be good quality!
My heart beats for that dress. The ptrint is very cute and quirky,I love it.


This week, I will be in Los Angeles celebrating the release of Disney's latest film project, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES! If you saw our post on Friday, we will be walking the red carpet at the film's premiere, interviewing members of the cast and filmmakers, as well as visiting Disneyland. You can read our entire post HERE!
While in town, we also have the opportunity to participate in few amazing projects. One of them is the Walt Disney Signature collection release of the classic BAMBI! In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the film, the movie will be released on Digital HD May 23rd and Blu-ray June 6th. To help Disney celebrate, we will be sitting down with two members of the original voice cast, Donnie Dunagan ("Bambi") and Peter Behn ("Thumper")!
I hope that you will tune in to the fun May 17th thru May 20th as I will be sharing pictures, tidbits from PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES and details from our time with Mr. Dunagan and Mr. Behn.
In the meantime, in commemoration of the release, we want to share fun products to get the BAMBI celebration started!
I will be attending the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES Red Carpet Premiere and Bambi Blu-Ray Release Event courtesy of Walt Disney Studios. All opinions are strictly my own.
I remember this from when I was a kid. It's a classic. It's good to see that kids still watch it.
Oh so many adorable ideas! Something for every gender and age here. I look forward to the Anniversary Edition of Bambi. And of course I can't wait for the new Pirates movie!!!
that's a fun list! Will have to check them all out!


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Singles of the month - May 2022 ft. Jamie T, Abbie Ozard, Foals & more!
Jamie T - The Old Style Raiders
At last, Indie legend Jamie T is back after a five year hiatus since his last album. His new single is the first from his upcoming album 'The Theory of Whatever' which is set for release on July 29th. The track is vintage Jamie from the word go. It opens with a euphoric combination of big scratchy guitar chords that were scattered throughout his last album and distant soaring melodies that carry the bittersweet tones of 'Carry On The Grudge'. His lyrics then bound in, tumbling over each other in typically loose phrasing that verges on the edge of rap. The song as a whole feels like a coming-of-age adventure, something perhaps alluded to in the artwork. Lyrically it tackles the search for true love, not the love that we experience on the daily but something that you can truly devote your entire self to. It is both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The chorus is huge and more than ready for Jamie's return to the live scene. A fantastic return, let's just hope the album lives up to this teaser!
Abbie Ozard - Rose Tinted
Following her incredible 2021 EP 'let's play pretend' that cemented her place as one of the most exciting new Indie/Bedroom Pop stars, Abbie has entered 2022 with two new singles. The first 'Pisces' was a dreamy offering that allowed her loose, carefree vocals to drift across a bright synth melody. It was the perfect track for lying back in the grass on a hazy summer day. Now, she is back with an absolute anthem 'Rose Tinted'. The opening spoken word vocals that are honest and introspective may remind you of artists like Phoebe Green. Then, the chorus breaks out into fuzzy swirl of sound that is burst by her infectious vocal melody. The lyrics ramble over one another in a tightly wrapped stream of consciousness that is charming in its realism. Come for the ear worming melodies and stay for the insightful and characteristically honest lyrics.
Foals - 2001
As Foals gear up for their new album, due June 17th, their new single 2001 has given us a final glimpse of what kind of beast the album will be. In terms of style the new tracks don't sound too dissimilar to 2019's 'Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost pt.1' as they take the complex art school rhythms that ran throughout their debut album and churn them through a bigger, more punchy and electronically charged machine. The previous single '2am' is driven by a retro toned synth melody and crisp but not over complicated guitar line. Together they provide a really joyful sound that gradually builds up to big groovy chorus's aided by the echoed chorus of vocals that have become synonymous with the band's music.
Now, '2001' sees the band as crisp and funky as ever. The disco/funk guitar rhythm is what gives the track its flavour. Rolling bass rhythms and smooth vocal textures add a warm layer that make you want to listen to this track right at the start of a tropical pool party. It is pretty low key in its personality, yet it is drenched in sunset serenity and radiates a carefree vibe that brings a chilled out balance to the previous two party banger singles. Bring on the album!
George O'Hanlon - Call Me
This year has seen singer/songwriter George O'Hanlon completely evolve his sound and become one of the most talked about male solo artists in the Indie scene. From the cinematic, acoustic productions that first gained him attention, he has developed a much more built-up and expansive sound. 'How Are You Feeling?' captured the drifting cinematic quality of his early work but wrapped it into an euphoric coating of gliding melody vocal/instrumental harmony that sounds like its straight off a life-affirming adventure movie soundtrack. 'Seagulls' dug into a deeper, more contemplative grunge whirlwind of heavy distorted guitars and a cool blend of optimism and melancholia.
Now, he has packaged up this new sound in his new EP that features two new tracks. The standout has to be 'Call Me', a really dark and immersive track that showcases the skill and authenticity of George's songwriting as well as the emotional versatility of his voice. Opening with just him and an electric guitar that slowly rambles in the distance, it then builds into an angsty expressionistic finale full of passion and heart. Everything George produces is just brimming with emotion and this new EP is the perfect 4-track showcase for the immense potential he has.
Wild Spelks - Hail Mary
After a succession of singles over the past couple of years that attracted attention from the likes of Clash Magazine and BBC Introducing, North East based solo artist Wild Spelks has returned with his first track of 2022. Sonically it rings of 00s Indie Rock with its perpetuating fuzzy riffs forming a dense underbelly of bittersweet chords that sets the mood perfectly for a huge vocal chorus...and it sure does come. There is a vulnerability to the vocals throughout this track. Often the lyrics are extremely self critical yet somehow the chorus is still is euphoric. This contrast between self deprecation and an uplifting, energetic chorus is stirring and makes it the perfect track for dancing around your room and contemplating your life at the same time.
Jonny Perrins - Dreary
With a slackjawed vocal drawl and appealingly scrappy instrumental frenzy, the new single from London's Jonny Perrins evokes the spirit of Punk classics. It has a slightly live feeling to it as all elements of the track are pretty level in the mix so that the drums and guitars crash around the vocals, creating a fight to be heard throughout the entire track. This fight results in an audible gritty passion radiating from every line. The lyrics are delivered with a loose, drawn out phrasing, emitting a discontent that matches the tracks title to a tee. Hectic moshpits will ensue when this track is released on the 27th, so get ready!
Evie Moran - Disconnected
Following on from the acoustic serenity of her sophomore single 'Dream' which received support from BBC Introducing and KCC Live, Liverpool based singer-songwriter Evie Moran is back with her newest track 'Disconnected' out May 27th. The new release is her first collaboration with Ben Hughes and her debut release via Tri-Tone Music (Sugarstone, Urbanparcs). 'Disconnected' creates strong lyrical imagery and explores themes of gratitude towards those who have helped you heal. Sonically, the song combines the mature, poetic songwriting of Billie Marten with the ethereal vocal tones of Laura Marling to create a blissfully aesthetic sound.
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Conal Kelly - Help Me Out
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Tokyo Railway Labyrinth
Introduction to railways in the Tokyo metropolitan area / 外国人のための東京鉄道案内
Motegi in Autumn: Black and Red
SL Express (C12 66 + OHa 50 series) runs on the up-hill grade track of the Mooka Railway
The season of the red carpet has come back. They extend a red carpet welcome to me here and there in the fields. Who are they?
They are Spider lily flowers. Spider lily is an autumn plant with red colored blossoms. I like this flower very much as it is a signal of the coming of autumn after a severely hot summer. Following my visit to Koma in 2011 and Satte in 2012, I visited Motegi Town in Tochigi Prefecture this year with my family to be welcomed by the seasonal red carpet.
Motegi is located some 100km north of Tokyo. To visit this quiet town, Mooka Railway is convenient. Connecting Shimodate and Motegi stations, the total operating length is 41.9 kilometers. This local railway has two units of steam locomotives (SLs), namely C11 325 and C12 66. Pulling classic passenger coaches (OHa 50 series), SL Express "Mooka" is operated every weekend (see the top photo). The SL's body is a beautiful shiny black, and the piercing whistle doesn't seem old at all.
After getting off at Motegi Terminal, we visited Shiroyama Park near the station. Shiroyama is a small mountain in the town. There was a castle from medieval times, which was abandoned in 1557. Currently it is open to the public as a scenic park. We enjoyed the gorgeous red carpets of Spider Lily blossoms on the slopes of the mountain (see the following photo).
Early autumn's Motegi is the season of the black-colored SL and the red-colored Spider Lily.
Spider lily field in Shiroyama Park near Motegi Station on the Mooka Railway
Labels: Locomotive, SME
Manseibashi, Revival of Abandoned Station
Ex-Manseibashi Station and the Chuo Line track
Manseibashi is an unforgettable place for me in Tokyo. When I was a kid, I often came to this place with my uncle to walk through the Transportation Museum. My favorite exhibition was an automatic door on the mock train. I pretended to be a train conductor and got absorbed in pressing the door switch all day long. The Transportation Museum has already been closed, but the same kind of attraction is still in use in the present Railway Museum in Saitama City.
There was another famous site among rail fans in the Manseibashi area. It was an old railway station that opened in 1912. This station had been functioning as a terminal of the Chuo Line, but was abandoned in 1943 due to a decrease in incoming and outgoing passengers. Since it's closure, it was forgotten about by Tokyoites except only a few rail fans. The old brick-built station has been falling into decay under the elevated railway tracks.
On September 14th, 2013, JR East opened a new commercial complex in the ex-Manseibashi station yard. The space under the elevated track is being reutilized. The old brick-covered pillars were renovated beautifully, and shops, cafes and restaurants have moved into the under-track space (see the top photo). Visitors can also climb up the old stairs and see the abandoned platform where a scenic restaurant has been opened. I could see the EMU 233 series passing through the ex-platform on the Chuo Line track (see the following photo).
Manseibashi Station reappeared in different forms in the twenty-first century.
EMU JR East 233 series passes through ex-Manseibashi Station on the Chuo Line
More information aboout the Manseibashi redevelopment project (in Japanese):
http://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2012/20120701.pdf
Labels: JR East, Station
EMU 955 Series, "300X": Domestic Speed Record Holder
955-6 of the EMU JR Central 955 series, "300X" is preserved in SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
EMU JR Central 955 series, also known as the 300X, was a high speed test vehicle on the Tokaido Shinkansen. It was manufactured in 1995 by Mitsubishi Heavy industries, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Hitachi to develop new generation Shinkansen trains. The name "300X" meant that it would be a successor of the existing EMU 300 series.
In accordance with the aim of the development concept, many kinds of new technologies were adopted on the 300X train, such as bolster-less bogies with active suspensions and a body inclining device to maintain high speed on tight curves. The 300X was a six-car train composed of all motor cars. Each induction motor had 405kW power output to generate high speed. On July 26th in 1996, the 300X broke a domestic speed record on the test run. It was 443km/hour (275miles/hour).
As a rail fan, I like the body design of the 300X, which has two faces. The 955-6 on the Tokyo side has a round-wedge shaped; meanwhile the 955-1 on the Osaka side has cusp shaped mask, which is similar to a duckbill in Australia. Specifically, the round-wedge shaped car, unit number 955-6 is my favorite. Unfortunately, the round wedge-shaped mask was not adopted on the front of new generation train, the EMU 700 series.
In 2001, the 300X was retired from the track after taking precious data for developing new generation Shinkansen trains. Currently, unit number 955-6 of the 300X is preserved in SCMAGLEV and Railway Park in Nagoya City.
Memorial plate on the 955-6 of the EMU 955 series, "300X"
More information about rolling stock in SCMAGLEV and Railway Park:
http://museum.jr-central.co.jp/en/rolling-stock/
Labels: JR Central, Museum, Shinkansen
Old Ceramic Factory on the Higashiyama Line
EMU Nagoya Municipal Subway 5050 series stands at Nagoya Station on the Higashiyama Line
Noritake is Japan's representative ceramic tableware brand. It was established in 1904 in Noritake Village of Nagoya City. In commemorating the 100th anniversary of Noritake brand, a memorial garden was opened in 2001 on the premises of their headquarters, the very birthplace of modern pottery in Japan.
This area has already been completed as a role of their production base. The site of the main factory was changed to a forest and a garden, which are open to the public. Although most of the old buildings were demolished, some brick-built ones are still preserved. For instance, the following photograph shows old storage buildings, which were built in 1904 as some of the first buildings on this site. They were designated as the Nagoya City's historical construction property in 2012.
To get to this ex-factory garden, take the Nagoya Municipal Subway-Higashiyama Line and get off at Kamejima Station. The Higashiyama Line is the first subway line in the city. It was opened in 1957 between Nagoya and Sakae-cho stations (2.4km). The whole route was completed in 1982 between Takabata and Fujigaoka stations (20.6km). The track gauge is 1,435mm and the electric system is 600V DC with a third rail.
The EMU 5050 series is one of the major fleets on the line. It was launched in 1992 to replace old models. A total of 27 sets, 162 units, have been manufactured so far by Nippon Sharyo. The stainless steel body with yellow and white stripes is vivid for passengers.
Old strorages are preserved in ex-Noritake Factory near Kamejima Station on the Higashiyama Line
More information about the EMU Nagoya Municipal Subway 5050 series (in Japanese):
http://www.kotsu.city.nagoya.jp/fun/vehicle_guide/higashiyama_vg/h5050_guide.html
Labels: Outside Tokyo
Tokyo Night Walk: Yaesu Entrance of Tokyo Station
EMU JR East 231-500 series stands at Tokyo Station on the Yamanote Line
Tokyo station is the largest railway terminal in Japan. It was opened in 1914 as a central station of the capital city of Japan. The surface and the 20 elevated tracks are used by the JR lines. Meanwhile, 10 underground tracks are allocated for the JR conventional and the Tokyo Metro subway lines.
Tokyo station has two faces. One of them is a historical aspect, which is represented by the Marunouchi (western) side. Last year, the Marunouchi entrance building was restored to be the same as it was when it opened. This building was severely destroyed by an air strike in 1945. It was repaired after WWII, but the design of the roofs was changed, because it was a stop-gap measure.
The other is a contemporary aspect, which is represented by the Yaesu (eastern) side. Recently, "Gran Roof" was opened as a new landmark of the Yaesu entrance. Gran Roof is a mock of a sail. Restaurants, cafes and kiosks were also opened in front of Gran Roof. In the evening, Gran Roof is beautifully lit up (see the following photo). It is like a sail of light.
In the meantime, we can see many trains in Tokyo Station even in the evening. The Yamanote Line train is well known as Japan's most crowded railway (see the top photo). The EMU JR East 231-500 series, an eleven-car train, runs every 3 minutes in the evening.
Tokyo Station doesn't sleep... a night-less station.
Night view of the Yaesu entrance
EMU 183/189 Series, Old JNR-colored Limited Express
Set H81 of the EMU JR East 183/189 series (JNR color) stands at Shinjuku Station
JNR, which stands for Japanese National Railways, was Japan's largest railway network. It was split into seven railway companies and privatized as the JR Group in 1987 due to financial difficulties. During the JNR era, plenty of limited express trains like the one in the top photo were introduced all over Japan. You can see the characteristics of the JNR type limited express in the front design, body coloring and so on.
After privatizing, all JNR type limited express trains were ceded to each JR company. Since then, these trains were gradually scrapped or modified and lost the original designs. But, they are still alive and operating on some lines.
Look at the top photo. It is an example of JNR type limited express train, set number H81 of the 183/189 series standing at JR East Shinjuku Station. This model was launched in 1972. The body of this train is frequently called "JNR limited express color". Although JNR has been abolished, many rail fans are still boosterish about this coloring, as it fits into any kind of scenery in Japan from urban business centers to mountain forests.
41 years have already passed since it debuted, but the 183/189 series still plays an important role. Set H81 is mainly used for group tours including school excursions for junior high and senior high school students. The old train serves boys and girls who will bear the future world. It will be the final mission for this old JNR-colored limited express train before its retirement.
Side view of the EMU JR East 183/189 series (JNR color)
Labels: JR East
Tokyo Night Walk: Gate Bridge and New Train
EMU JR East E233-7000 series arrives at Shinonome Station on the Tokyo Waterfront Railway
Further to Rainbow Bridge, I am going to show you the other gorgeous night view in Tokyo. Look at the following photo. It is the night view of Tokyo Gate Bridge. This bridge was opened last year, and is a 2.9km long road bridge across Tokyo Bay. Unlike Rainbow Bridge, it is not a part of the express road (Trans-Tokyo Bay Highway), but a toll free local street.
Due to two kinds of restrictions, the designing of the bridge was very difficult. One of them is the Aviation Law. The bridge location is close to Tokyo International Airport; therefore, it is prohibited to construct a tall suspension bridge. Another restriction is to secure vertical clearance for large vessels to enter the Port of Tokyo. Consequently, a truss-type design was adopted. The shape of the bridge became similar in appearance to a dinosaur. So, Tokyoites call this bridge "Dinosaur Bridge". Currently, it is brightly lit in the evening.
To visit this new landmark bridge, get off at Shin-Kiba Station on the Tokyo Waterfront Railway. Recently, a new train, the EMU JR East E233-7000 series debuted on the line. This model will replace the old EMU JR East 205 series soon. The shining stainless steel body with green-colored stripe is perfectly fresh. Most trains are directly operated into the JR East Saikyo Line for Omiya and Kawagoe.
The beautifully lit up bridge and the shining new train on the Tokyo Waterfront Railway... night walk in Tokyo is full of attractions.
Night view of Tokyo Gate Bridge near Shin-Kiba Station on the Tokyo Waterfront Railway
Labels: JR East, SME
EMU 22000 Series, Egg Train on the Kintetsu Line
EMU Kintetsu 22000 series travels near Shin-Oomiya Station on the Nara Line
As I noted in this blog before, EMU 22600 series is the main model of Kintetsu's limited express fleet. It was launched in 2009 to replace the old model such as the 12200 series. The rounded frontal mask is very cute and my favorite. It's just like an egg.
The 22600 series has an elder brother, whose name is the EMU 22000 series. It is the original Kintetsu "egg train", which debuted in 1992. Look at the following photo. Along with its rounded body, four rounded frontal lights are also very attractive for me. The 22000 series won the good design award from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1993.
Regarding the specification, the 22000 series is known as the first limited express train to which Kintetsu applied advanced bolsterless bogies and the VVVF inverter control (valuable frequency drive) system with induction motors. The interior has been made progressively barrier-free. The 22000 series has wheelchair-accessible seats and toilets. The cabin doors have also been widened for the passage of wheelchairs.
I took the 22000 series on the Nara Line with my family in July. The interior had a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. The light gray-colored seat has a good level of hardness. It was very comfortable for us. We had a great view of the countryside of Nara Prefecture from the large window.
The EMU 22000 series... it is a lovely egg train on the Kintetsu Line.
EMU Kintetsu 22000 series arrives at Yamato-Saidaiji Station
Yokohama Night Walk: the MM21 area and Yokosuka Line
EMU JR East E217 series stands at Yokohama Station on the Yokosuka Line
Minato Mirai 21, also known as MM21, is a large urban development area, and the central business district of Yokohama City, some 20km south of Tokyo. It is designed as a new urban center to connect Yokohama's traditional city centers such as Kannai and the Yokohama Station area. MM21 used to be a rail yard, a shipyard and wharfs of Yokohama Port.
The construction started in 1983. With the development of MM21, it has formed part of the business and central core of Yokohama City. Today, about 79,000 people are working in MM21. The illuminations of the MM21 area is one of the famous night leisure spots in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
In the meantime, I am going to show you an EMU, which comes to Yokohama Station. Look at the top photo. It is the blue and cream colored train, JR East EMU E217 series on the Yokosuka Line. The blue and cream body color has been a tradition of trains on the Yokosuka Line since 1951, when the EMU 70 series train was launched.
The E217 series was debuted in 1994 to replace an old EMU 113 series. It is a typical commuter train with eight doors per unit. Long seats are equipped; but cross seats are also allocated for long distance passengers in several cars. Most trains are directly operated into the Sobu Line via Tokyo Station.
Taking the Yokosuka Line, the night walk in MM21 of Yokohama City is my favorite in this early autumn season.
Night view of the Minato Mirai 21 (MM21) area from Yamashita Park
Golden Lace and Classic Train on the Chichibu Railway
Classic EMU Chichibu Railway 1000 series runs near Nogami Station
Aki-no-Nanakusa is the seven representative autumn flowers in Japan. They are Ominaeshi (golden lace, Patrinia scabiosaefolia), Hagi (bush clover), Kuzu (kudzu), Nadeshiko (large pink, Dianthus superbus), Fujibakama (boneset, Eupatorium fortunei), Kikyo (Chinese bellflower) and Susuki (silver grass). They are small and tiny, but their simplicity has been very much admired by Japanese people.
Among these, I found a beautiful flower community of golden lace last week in the Chichibu region. They are yellow-colored small lacy blossoms planted in a small temple. Blowing in a gentle autumn breeze, they were swinging slowly. It is still hot in the daytime, but autumn is only just around the corner.
To enjoy these beautiful flowers, take the Chichibu Railway and get off at Nogami Station. A classic EMU 1000 series is your vehicle to get to the golden lace community. It was originally debuted in 1957 as a commuter train, the JNR (Japanese National Railways) 101 series. A total of 1,535 units were manufactured by JNR over 12 years. A total of 36 units were, then, moved to the Chichibu Railway in the 1980s to spend their second life, having escaped from being scrapped. Currently, only three sets, nine units of ex-JNR 101 series trains have survived.
The Chichibu Railway has already announced that all sets of the EMU 1000 series (ex-JNR 101 series) will be retired by the end of March, 2014.
The clock is ticking.
Golden lace flowers in Shinshoji Temple near Nogami Station on the Chichibu Railway
Labels: SME
Yokohama Night Walk: Yamashita Park and MM21 Line
EMU Yokohama Minato Mirai Railway Y500 series stands at Takashima Station on the MM21 Line
Yokohama is situated some 20km southwest of Tokyo. It is the second largest city in Japan. Yokohama has been developed as Tokyo's outport since the 19th century. Currently, it has an estimated population of 3.7 million.
If you go to Yokohama Port, you can see an old ocean liner, Hikawa Maru preserved in front of Yamashita Park. She was launched in 1929, and ran a regular route between Yokohama, Vancouver and Seattle before WWII. She had a reputation for service that combined splendid food and beautiful art deco interiors. So, she was called "The Queen of the Pacific". Charlie Chaplin travelled on her for part of his Round the World Tour that he made in 1932.
During WWII, Hikawa Maru served as a hospital ship. She was, then, used as a cargo ship and passenger liner. Eventually, she was permanently berthed at Yamashita Park and preserved. Currently, it is open to the public.
To visit this old ocean liner, the subway Minatomirai Line (the MM21 Line) of the Yokohama Minatomirai Railway is convenient. Connecting Yokohama and Motomachi-Chuukagai (Motomachi-Chinatown), the total length is 4.1km. It was opened in 2004 as an access route to the urban development area, Minatomirai 21, in downtown Yokohama.
A stylish EMU Y500 series and the other EMUs are operated every 3 to 4 minutes throughout the day. All trains are directly operated into the Tokyu-Toyoko Line. So, it is very convenient from Shibuya in the downtown Tokyo area.
Hikawa Maru is berthed at Yamashita Park near Motomachi-Chuukagai Station on the MM21 Line
Tokyo Night Walk: Rainbow Bridge and Yurikamome Line
EMU 7200 series stands at Daiba-kaihin-koen Station on the Yurikamome Line
It is early autumn in Tokyo. During the daytime, I feel comfortable when I'm still, but as soon as I start moving around, it gets really hot. So, I find it is better to do a night walk and feel the cool rush of evening air.
A recommended night walk spot is the Tokyo Bay area near the city center. You can enjoy a gorgeous night view on the coast. Look at the following photo. It is Rainbow Bridge connecting the downtown area and New Tokyo Waterfront Subcenter. It was opened in 1993 as a double decked suspension bridge. Currently, Rainbow Bridge is illuminated colorfully in celebration of the decision to host the 2020 Olympic Games.
You can drive through Rainbow Bridge using both the expressway and the ordinary roads; but I recommend you take the Yurikamome Line to enjoy the beautiful night view in the bay area. Yurikamome is an AGT (automated guide way transit) line, which was opened in 1995 between Shimbashi in downtown Tokyo and the New Tokyo Waterfront Subcenter. The current total operating length is 14.7km. It is a small-sized driverless train with rubber-tires instead of steel bogies.
The top photo shows the latest model, the EMU 7200 series standing at Daiba-kaihin-koen Station. This model was launched in 1999 as the second generation train on the line. The major differences from the previously-existing 7000 series are the control system (from thyristor to variable-frequency drive) and an increased number of guide wheels.
Night view of Rainbow Bridge near Daiba Station on the Yurikamome Line
More information about the Yurikamome trains (in Japanese): http://www.yurikamome.co.jp/contents/hp0082/index.php?No=50&CNo=82
Labels: AGT, SME
EMU Tokyu 9000 Series: Update
EMU Tokyu 9000 series arrives at Jiyugaoka Station on the Ooimachi Line
Tokyu is a major private railway company in the Tokyo metropolitan area. They have a labyrinthine railway network in the southwestern part of Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture. Tokyu has been in a stable business position as the king of private railway companies in Tokyo; however, they can no longer rest on their laurels as the railway business in Tokyo has become very competitive in recent years.
Tokyu's new strategy is clear... "reorganization of the railway network" to secure passengers from an extensive region. For instance, the Tokyu-Toyoko Line was connected with the Tokyo Metro-Fukutoshin Line at Shibuya Terminal on March 16th this year. As a result, direct operations between Toyoko, Tokyo Metro, Tobu and Seibu lines were started. Tokyu expects a new flow of people from Tokyo Metro, Tobu and Seibu lines to the Toyoko Line, where Tokyu have many commercial facilities such as shopping malls, department stores and theaters.
What results have Tokyu had after reorganization of the line network? I don't care about their business, but I am getting worried about the trains. For instance, the EMU 9000 series has disappeared from the Toyoko Line. The 9000 series has been cut from eight-car to five-car trains, but still survives on the Ooimachi Line. It is good news for me, as the 9000 series is one of my favorite trains in Tokyo.
For the time being, I will be able to enjoy the distinctive groaning modulated sound being generated from the VVVF control system on the EMU 9000 series.
EMU Tokyu 9000 series arrives at Mizonokuchi Station on the Denentoshi Line
Labels: Tokyu
Preserved EL and Tunnel on the Chuo Line
Electric locomotive EF64 18 is preserved in Katsunuma-budokyo Station on the Chuo Line
It is autumn harvest season again in the Tokyo metropolitan area. We can enjoy fresh grapes in Yamanashi Prefecture now. Last Sunday, I took a local train on the Chuo Line and got off at Katsunuma-budokyo (Katsunuma Grape Country) Station. There were vast vineyards extending on the slope in front of the railway station. Although new wine was still in the making, I enjoyed as many fresh grapes as I could, visiting several vineyards around the station.
After collecting fresh grapes, I visited ex-Oohikage Tunnel on the Chuo Line. It is a 1.4km long railway tunnel, opened in 1902. This tunnel had made a large contribution to the local economy, but it was abandoned in 1968, when the new tunnel was completed. Currently, ex-Oohikage Tunnel is opened to the public as a walking track. The inner wall of the tunnel was paved with smoke-covered brick. It is dark and thrilling to walk inside the tunnel.
A classic electric locomotive (EL), which was preserved in front of the station, was also attractive for me. It was unit number 18 of the EF64 manufactured by Toshiba in 1966. EF64 was a direct current electric locomotive and a specialist to be operated on steep tracks in mountain areas. Unit number 18 had been operated until 2005, pulling freight trains. This old EL spends the rest of his life warmly watching over the changing of the Chuo Line.
Fresh grapes, an ex-railway tunnel and an old preserved EL... Katsunuma was filled with attractions.
Ex-Oohikage Tunnel on the Chuo Line
Labels: JR East, Locomotive
Sulfur Cosmos Field on the Kanto Railway
DMU Kantetsu 2100 series (new color) approaches Mitsukaido Station
It is still hot in Tokyo. I took a stroll in the suburban area to look for the advent of autumn. My destination was Ibaraki Prefecture, which is located north of downtown Tokyo.
I visited Kokaigawa Fureai Park, since Sulfur Cosmos are at their best in this season. Together with Bush Clover, it is an early autumn flower that represents Japan. Kokaigawa Fureai Park is one of the prestigious fields of Sulfur Cosmos in the Tokyo metropolitan area. This park commands you a total of three million Sulfur Cosmos flowers during the height of the season. The large field along the Kokai River was filled with a carpet of dark yellow-colored flowers backed by Tsukuba Mountain.
To visit this vast Sulfur Cosmos field, take the Kanto Railway (Kantetsu) and get off at Shimotsuma Station. Kantetsu penetrates Ibaraki Prefecture from south to north. Connecting Toride and Shimodate cities, the total operating length is 51.1km. The whole route is un-electrified.
The DMU KiHa 2100 series is one of the main fleets of Kantetsu. It was launched in 1993. A total of 6 sets, 12 units were manufactured by Niigata Tekko. It is the Kantetsu's first DMU model, which has bolsterless bogies. Recently, a new coloring design was applied on their bodies (The old coloring design is here).
By enjoying the beautiful Sulfur Cosmos flowers and the new colored DMU, I spent a great weekend again.
Sulfur Cosmos field backed by Mt. Tsukuba in Kokaigawa Fureai Park near Shimotsuma Station
Bitter Decision of JR Hokkaido
DMU JR Hokkaido KiHa 281 series, limited express "Super-Hokuto" stands at Hakodate Station
JR Hokkaido made an announcement that the maximum speed of their limited express trains will decrease from 130 to 110km/hour from November this year. They have also decided to reduce the operations of the limited express trains on their three routes.
JR Hokkaido is one of the JR group railway companies operating in the northernmost island (Hokkaido) of Japan. It was established in 1987 after the breakup and privatization of Japanese National Railways. Just like the other companies, JR Hokkaido has been facing fierce competition from airlines and bus companies especially in the field of intercity transportation.
Since JR Hokkaido doesn't have a Shinkansen (super-express train) tracks, the only thing they could do was to increase the train speed on their conventional lines to attract passengers. But it had come back to haunt this company. Within the last couple of years, JR Hokkaido was accident-filled with derailments and vehicle fires. Fortunately, there were no casualties, but the accident rate of JR Hokkaido is said to be twice as much as the other railway companies.
What has actually been causing the high accident rate? It is said that the large load on the vehicles was the reason. Most of the vehicles that caused accidents were diesel multiple units (DMUs) for limited express trains equipped with a body tilting device to pass through tight curves at high speed. The equipments of these DMUs seems to be very complex and difficult to maintain in good condition.
As a rail fan, I hope for a resurgence of JR Hokkaido soon.
Side view of Type KiRo 280 of the DMU KiHa 281 series
Pinch Runner on the Chichibu Railway
Passenger train pulled by the electric locomotive type 100 leaves Nagatoro Station
As I introduced early this week, the C58 363 is a precious steam locomotive (SL) on the Chichibu Railway in Saitama Prefecture. It is a 1-C-1 type large SL coupled with a coal tender. The diameter of the driving wheel is 1,520mm.
On August 6th in 2012, this SL derailed in Hirosegawara Rail Yard while shunting. Fortunately, there were no injuries but the body of the SL leaned, and the front wheels were severely damaged. It was just before the autumn sightseeing season. Chichibu Railway didn't have a spare SL, so this local company suffered big losses. It took seven months for repairs to be carried out and resume SL operation.
When I visited the Chichibu Railway last autumn, an electric locomotive (EL), type DeKi 100 was operated as a "pinch runner" of the SL. It was manufactured in 1956 for freight train operations. Pulling the unfamiliar passenger coaches, the EL was performing its job well; however, I missed the SL, which was loved by rail fans, children and local people.
Getting on the EL-pulling train, I visited a Dahlia garden near Chichibu Station. Dahlia is an autumn flower originally from Mexico in 1842. Showing vivid colors, large flowers are popular among flower lovers. We can see many kinds of Dahlia flowers in this garden. They are pink, purple, orange colored and so on.
I couldn't get on the reputable SL train, but fully enjoyed the "pinch runner" train and the beautiful Dahlia garden on that day.
Dahlia garden near Chichibu Station on the Chichibu Railway
Nostalgic Tram in Surfer's Paradise
A surfer (left) and the EMU Enoden 1000 series (right) near Enoshima Station
As I introduced before, Kamakura is a historic city where the bakufu (shogunate government) was located from 1185 to 1333. This city is located on the Pacific Ocean to the south. Meanwhile, there are steep mountains to the north, east and west as a natural fortification in the Samurai (warrior) era.
This city has another face. It is also famous for marine sports such as surfing and yachting. Do you love surfing? To be honest, I love skiing, but I never got into surfing. Probably, I have a prejudice against marine sports. In Kamakura, there are plenty of surfing addicts. For instance, the Inamuragasaki area is well-known as a surfer's paradise in the Tokyo metropolitan area. You can see many kahunas (or shark biscuits?) on the sea on the weekend.
The main transporter in this surfer's paradise zone is Enoshima Electric Railway (Enoden). Enoden, connecting Kamakura and Fujisawa (10km), was opened in 1902. The track is single, and its electric system is 600V DC overhead. Look at the top photo. It is an EMU 1000 series, which has been operating since 1979. It is fun for me that the small-sized lovely train snakes on a curve near Enoshima Station.
To the left of the EMU 1000 series (see again the top photo), you can see a surfer, who is heading to his favorite spot. His beloved surfboard is perfectly installed on the right side of the bicycle. It is well thought out, isn't it?
EMU Enoden 1000 series arrives at Hase Station
Stadium of Stars on the Akasawa Forest Railway
Unit number 136 of the diesel locomotive type F4 is preserved in Akasawa Forest Railway Museum
When I visited the Kiso area last month, one of my purposes was to see the star-filled night sky. It is said that Kiso is one of the most beautiful night sky areas in Japan, as it is located in a sparsely populated countryside which is high above sea level. A lot of space enthusiasts visit this area throughout the year.
Unfortunately, it was slightly overcast when I stayed at a hotel nearby Akasawa Forest Railway station. It was far from perfect, but I could see the beautiful Milky Way backed by southern constellations. It was a memorable night.
In the meantime, I am going to show you the other locomotive, which used to be operated on the Akasawa Forest Railway. It is a diesel locomotive (DL), unit number 136 of the Type F4 (F4-136). This DL was manufactured in 1956 by Sakai Seisakusho. After being operated on Hokkaido Island, it was moved to the Kiso area in 1962. A magnificent full-scale DL with B-B type bogies and dual-cab is attractive for rail fans.
The F4-136 had been operated until 1976 on the forest railways in the Kiso area; but it didn't have many lines because of its complex mechanism. Maintenance and inspection seemed to be difficult for engineers on the small forest railway.
Currently, the F4-136 is exhibited in the Forest Railway Museum adjacent to the track of Akasawa Forest Railway. I hope that it will be revived and operated again someday.
The Milky Way backed by southern constellations
Labels: Locomotive, Museum, Outside Tokyo
Rush of Cool Air on the Chichibu Railway
"Paleo-express" pulled by the steam locomotive C58 363 on the Chichibu Railway
I just celebrated New Year, but I can't believe that it is September already. Before introducing the topics of autumn, I would like to keep to the subject of summer a bit more.
We witnessed record heat this summer. The maximum temperature was 41 degrees Celsius, which was the record-high in Japan. The only thing I could do was escape the city at the weekends to go to cool places. Oku-Chichibu is one of the famous recreation areas in the western suburb of Tokyo. By taking the Chichibu Railway, we can reach a deep and cool forest easily from downtown Tokyo.
Fudotaki Waterfall is located in the forest of the Oku-Chichibu area near Mitsumine-guchi Station on the Chichibu Railway. The height of the fall is only 50m, but it is a paradise in summer, as visitors can feel a rush of cool air there.
To get to this cool waterfall, you should ride on the "Paleo-express" train pulled by a steam locomotive (SL), the C58. A total of 431 Type C58 units had been manufactured since 1938; but, currently, only one unit, number 363 is operated. The 363 was manufactured by Kawasaki Sharyo in 1944, and had been operated on the Japanese National Railways. It was once retired in 1972, but came back to the track in 1988 to pull a sightseeing train, the "Paleo-express".
The cool waterfall and the nostalgic SL, the Chichibu Railway is full of attractions.
Fudotaki Waterfall near Mitsumine-guchi Station on the Chichibu Railway
More information about "Paleo-express" on the Chichibu Railway (in Japanese):
http://www.chichibu-railway.co.jp/paleo/c58363/index.html
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Promoting Melbourne as a city that can attract and retain the appropriate workforce for the future.
As rapidly evolving technologies and more flexible working arrangements change the nature of work, developing a workforce with a new, diverse range of skill sets and capabilities will become an imperative.
Our capacity to benefit from economic opportunities that avail themselves and the pursuit of an egalitarian society underpinned by a robust democracy depends on our capacity to upskill local citizens and attract highly skilled foreign talent.
Review of Melbourne Declaration
Exposure Draft Declaration on Education Goals
The Productivity Commission's Skills and Workforce Development issues paper
Skills and Workforce Development Agreement Interim Report
Sustainable Employment for Disadvantaged Jobseekers
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) review submission
Temporary Skilled Visa System
Skills & Workforce Development Agreements Interim Report
This submission will address the impact of COVID-19 on the education sector and the wider economy, including the implications for the VET sector.
COVID-19 has disrupted the status quo and had a dramatic impact on Australia's society and economy, including the education sector.
The impacts of COVID-19 will be far-reaching. Education institutions, their employees and students will emerge on the other side of the pandemic in a significantly different environment. For example, the enforcement of social distancing measures has seen a substantial increase in the uptake of digitally delivered courses and people working from home.
These developments are expected to be a legacy of this period even if the extent of this acceleration is still to be determined.
Please read the full submission here
As the basis of Australia's curriculum, the Melbourne Declaration (now the Alice Springs Declaration) sets out the role of schooling to deliver high-quality education for all young Australians. Various issues were addressed on the issues of educational equality and excellence, lifelong learning, technological change and disruption, and the need for collaboration to deliver great outcomes,
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. Committee for Melbourne, in conjunction with Foundation for Young Australians (FYA), made a submission for the AQF Review, calling for micro-credential qualifications to be formally recognised by the AQF, in consultation with employers, to ease transitions across the workforce, more rapidly fill skills gaps and promote lifelong learning.
Skills and Workforce Development Agreement Interim Report Shaping
From the CEO - Education Edition


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The mystical Coco de Mer
The fruit of the Seychelles palm is a giant nut weighing up to 20 kg. It is only found on two islands in the Seychelles and is therefore very rare. There are about 5000 specimens in the Vallée de Mai on Praslin, where these photos were taken. In 1983, UNESCO
It is said that nowhere in the world are there as many giant tortoises as in the Seychelles. They are undoubtedly among the most extraordinary creatures on earth. After becoming extinct in many habitats, they still survive in the Seychelles today. The oldest of them, the world-famous Esmeralda, is said
Botswana, land of the Kalahari
Baines' Baobabs are a group of seven giant trees, also known as the seven sisters. Thomas Baines, a British landscape painter, crossed the Kalahari in 1862 and rested under these trees. While doing so, he painted the scenery as a watercolour, which subsequently became quite famous. That is why the
Victoria Falls Bridge
In 2017, I was travelling by car in southern Africa. On this trip I also came to Zambia, where I naturally wanted to see the Victoria Falls. Just below the Falls a bridge crosses the Zambezi River which is built over the Second Gorge of the falls. As the river
Frank Heller 4 December 2014
For an European city resident, like me, the sandy desert, and that is what you first imagine every desert to be, is full of secrets. They appear fascinating and threatening at the same time. Information about taking this photo Where to find this location
Frank Heller 30 January 1989
At the end of the eighties, I lived for some time in Central Africa in Zaire, a country that is now called DR Congo. The infrastructure was very run-down then (and probably still is today). Therefore, it was hardly possible to travel through the country by land. But I was
Two Denominations One Church
The Globetrotter
Narrow lanes in Montpellier
Concert by Yann Tiersen
Roque Nublo, the Cloud Rock
Usedom, bathtub of the Berliners
Canal du Midi and Languedoc


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Neunkirchen am Potzberg: Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz!
Live where others spend their holidays.
Neunkirchen is a very nice small village with about 400 inhabitants at the foot of the mountain "Potzberg" and is situated in the Ramstein School District of DoDEA's Kaiserslautern Military Community School Zone. The idyllic location surrounded by nature and the quiet and peaceful area characterize our community. Although Neunkirchen is a small place, we have a beautiful church, a kindergarten, and a primary school. In our village we have a large leisure area with a playground, a barbecue hut, a court with a basketball hoop, a soccer field with goals, and a boules lane are available to all citizens as well as many hiking trails.
Our village belongs to the union community of Kusel-Altenglan (about 6 miles away), where you can find several stores for shopping, pharmacies, doctors, and also an outdoor swimming pool. The Wildlife Park Potzberg is located nearby and has always been a very popular excursion destination, as is the idyllic "Schützenbrunnen", a small pond in the forest.
Mr. Chip and Mrs. Yvonne Camper: chip.camper(at)outlook.com.
I will be glad to welcome you in person if you decide to make Neunkirchen your new home.


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