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I am a big lover of TV shows and books. My current obsessions is Once Upon A Time and the Captain Swan/Lieutenant Duckling pairing. I also love Supernatural, Game of Thrones (and of course the book series, A Song of Ice and Fire), Revenge, the Borgias, the Tudors, and basically anything and everything to do with Medieval and Renaissance political history (primarily English, but also French and Italian).
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The Drumheller RCMP Detachment had a busy weekend trying to locate a stolen vehicle.
On February 20, a local business owner reported his work truck as stolen, but was recovered the next day in Strathmore. There was also a reported theft in Strathmore within the exact same time span.
"There's a divide between the two investigations. The vehicle was stolen and there was a stolen vehicle also recovered in Drumheller last night. The vehicle was located down in Strathmore's area and the suspect has been taken into custody from that. I'm not aware that there was a direct link between the theft from here down to Strathmore," stated Corporal Trent Sperlie with the Drumheller RCMP Detachment.
"It's still under investigation and obviously we still have more to investigate on this end. Based on the investigation that the Strathmore detachment did, there's still some follow up that we can do on another stolen vehicle that was recovered in our area," added Sperlie.
There's been multiple stories floating around town with the thefts and Corporal Sperlie is hoping to close this investigation to set the record straight.
"It's definitely the vehicle from our area. I've heard the same rumour as you, I just don't think it was stolen and then directly followed and chased down to Strathmore. I don't think that's exactly how it went," he noted.
"Our members were called to it last night, they did attend, they did investigate and they weren't able to recover it. This morning (February 21) Strathmore became involved in the investigation and that investigation resulted in them recovering the vehicle and taking the suspect into custody."


Current Applications for Lasers in the Defense Industry
Although the development of laser-enhanced aircrafts like those of a science fiction film are a possibility in the near future, there are many exciting ways that the defense sector is currently taking advantage of laser technology.
- Range Finders – Utilizing lasers can help the military calculate important details such as the distance of a specific target by measuring how long it takes for a small beam of light to reach the target.
- Designating Bombs – By shining lasers at the target, the bomb is released at the precise location of the target. This type of bomb is better known as a “smart bomb,” in that it has unique sensors that can detect the laser.
- Battle Simulation – Another successful application of lasers in the military is the use of light-laser guns on battlefields. Through this, soldiers are able to practice on the battlefield to get a better sense of the terrain for future use.
- Communicating Underwater – Since submarines often patrol in enemy territory, lasers have been able to replace the use of radio communication underwater, which had a high risk of being picked up by enemy ships. With the development of this special light beam, underwater communication has become a lot safer and easier.
- Finding Bombs in Vehicles – Lasers x-rays are found to be able to detect and uncover trace amounts of many radioactive elements such as uranium and plutonium, even when the materials are being shielded by thick steel.
Up and Coming Laser Solutions: Landmines and Laser Weapons
On top of the applications of lasers in the defense sector listed above, lasers have also been rumored to be soon helping the military in some brand new areas. Some key insights include:
- Landmines have been used in war for many decades, and have become an effective tool during combat. However, since landmines last underground for so many years, numerous units are often left in areas that no longer are engaged in war.
- So now, the U.S. military wants to help dispose of unnecessary landmines with the use of lasers to make former war locations safe for those who live there.
- Additionally, the possibility of laser guns and weaponry being used in the near future is now close to reality, due to developing technology. According to Lockheed Executives, the technology currently exists, but is going through testing and approval for use in real-life situations.
The Future of Lasers in the Defense Industry
Lasers for Military Planes, Helicopters, and More
There are endless possibilities in how lasers can be applied to the defense sector. In addition to the article cited above, there have been many indicators that lasers will soon become a part of the military’s line of weaponry. Some examples of this include:
- It’s estimated that by 2022, lasers will be on Air Force planes as well as helicopters, and will also be fully available for the Army’s use by 2023 according to Popular Science.
- Since drones have become increasingly popular during the past few years, the Navy has indicated that they are looking to mount lasers on their Humvees to destroy any suspicious drones.
- In a very interesting development, scientists have begun adding Star Wars sound effects to lasers so they can hear them. This is being done because lasers otherwise do not produce any sound, which can create difficulty and confusion for the laser’s operators.
Laser Marking Applications for the Defense Sector
There are many ways that laser marking systems are used on military firearms and other items in the defense industry. Here are a few ways that TYKMA Electrox uses laser marking for military applications:
- Military marking applications
- Missile housings
- Field gear
- Serialization on firearms
- Hard coated anodized marking
- Clip tracking
- Marking on upper receivers
- Alignment marking on sun sights and scopes
- Deep marking on lower receivers
- Serial number engraving
- Decorate barrel marking
Quality Military Laser Marking from TYKMA Electrox
As a leading laser manufacturing company, we aim to provide the highest quality service in regards to our products for laser marking applications in the defense industry. From being able to create custom products to our versatility in materials and sizes, we do whatever it takes to be able to reach your desired outcome. A couple of reminders worth noting:
- There is a wide range of other industries we work with, and a lot of unique ways that lasers can be used for your business.
- On top of the different ways we can help meet your needs, we strive to separate ourselves from other laser marking manufacturers because of our unbeatable customer service.
- We offer trained sales professionals that are proficient in a range of technical fields and make sure you fully understand our products with ease.
Additionally, our customer support team is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so your problem or question can be answered as quickly as possible.
Learn More About Military Laser Marking with TYKMA Electrox
Interested in learning about the other ways that TYKMA Electrox laser marking systems can help your business? Contact us today or request information on a specific product or service. We look forward to working with you!


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Buckle up for a potentially rocky ride for 2021’s crop of IPOs in Orange County, four of which see their executives profiled this week as our Businesspeople of the Year. See page 1, 6 and 8 for more.
That’s certainly the case for the stock of Irvine’s Rivian Automotive (Nasdaq: RIVN), which in early December was one of the three most valuable public companies based in Southern California, trailing only Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) and Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOMM), after a run-up following its IPO pushed its market value over $150 billion.
A subsequent fall, capped by a hit to shares after news of key investor Amazon placing an order for EV delivery trucks with a competitor late last week, placed Rivian’s valuation closer to $75 billion, about the same as Irvine’s Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), which had been the most valuable public company in OC for several years. Edwards’ 2021 revenue will top $5 billion, Rivian has had just a few million of sales.
Shares of Rivian were trading slightly below their IPO price as of late last week. It’s no anomaly. Roughly two-thirds of 2021’s record crop of IPOs nationally—nearly 400, not counting SPACs—are trading below their IPO price, according to industry data.
COVID cases in OC and countrywide are clearly rapidly on the upswing; the good news is that the surge in cases has yet to result in a correlating number of serious cases, according to data from the OC Health Care Agency. See the front page for what the numbers are showing thus far in 2022.
Expect a wild ride going forward once the omicron variant fades, execs say. “Variants of COVID are here to stay,” said no less an expert than Alignment Healthcare founder and CEO John Kao, one of the four Businessperson of the Year winners. See page 8 for more.
Kao told our Peter J. Brennan that doctors that Alignment works with are still trying to figure out the right mix for in-person or virtual visits when analyzing COVID cases. Kao also said about 89% of the company’s 89,000 clients who are enrolled in its Medicare Advantage plans are vaccinated.
“That’s helped keep people out of the hospital,” he said.
Gavin S. Herbert doesn’t expect to do much golfing anymore, but that’s one of the few allowances to age the founder of Allergan’s made as he approaches his 90th birthday, which comes in a few months.
Herbert still makes it to his Roger’s Gardens office four times a week or so, and needs to, with a pair of world-saving companies—one aiming to create a universal vaccine for all COVID variants, another in the environmental remediation business—in different stages of growth.
Keep an eye on future editions of the Business Journal for more on those operations.
Herbert last week told the Business Journal that he’s happy with the stewardship of the Allergan business under the current ownership of Chicago’s AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV); the nearly $240 billion-valued firm has put more into R&D; and ophthalmology than former owner Actavis, he noted.
“I kept my AbbVie stock,” he said.

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As the administration of incoming US president Barack Obama debates the pace and consequences of withdrawal from Iraq, it would do well to examine the strategic impact of other US exits in the final decades of the twentieth century. Although US commitments to Lebanon, Somalia, Vietnam, and Cambodia differed mightily, history reveals that despite immediate costs to the US’ reputation, disengagement ultimately redounded to its advantage. In all of these cases, regional stability of sorts emerged after a US military withdrawal, albeit at the cost of a significant loss of life.
The US’ former adversaries either became preoccupied with consolidating or sharing power, suffered domestic defeat, or confronted neighboring states. Ultimately, the US’ vital interests prevailed. The evidence today suggests that this pattern can be repeated when the US departs Mesopotamia and leaves Iraqis to define their own fate.
Of the four withdrawals, arguably the 1982 to 1984 US intervention in Lebanon marks the closest parallel to Iraq today. A country torn by sectarian violence beginning in 1975, Lebanon pitted an even more complex array of contestants against each other than Iraq does today.
Into this fray stepped the US and its Western allies. Their objective was to create a military buffer between the Palestine Liberation Organization and Israeli forces that were then fighting in Beirut in order to promote the departure of both. The massacres in Palestinian refugee camps prompted a new commitment to “restore a strong and central government” to Lebanon, to quote then-president Ronald Reagan. But the result of intervention was that US forces became just one more target, culminating in the 1983 bombing of a US Marine barracks that killed 241 US soldiers.
A similar suicide bombing two days later claimed the lives of 58 French soldiers.
In February 1984, facing a quagmire, Reagan acceded to vice president George H.W. Bush’s recommendation to get out of Lebanon. But the withdrawal of Western forces did not stop the fighting. The civil war continued for another six years, followed by a bumpy political aftermath: Syrian intervention and expulsion (two decades later), as the Lebanese defined their own fate with the US exercising only background influence.
In 1992, the sirens of Somalia’s political collapse lured the US into another civil war to save a country from itself. The US humanitarian mission to that benighted country sought to salvage a failed UN enterprise to secure and feed Somalia’s ravaged population.
The US committed 28,000 troops, which for a time imposed a modicum of security. But ill-equipped and poorly led UN replacement forces for the US presence put the remaining US troops in the bull’s eye as they attempted to bring to justice the Somali warlord responsible for the death of Pakistani peacekeepers.
The ensuing bloodbath of US soldiers generated images that the American public could not stomach, prompting the exit of the US and then UN forces.
As unrest mounted with these military retreats, offshore US forces monitored and intercepted jihadists who sought to enter Somalia, while Kenya and Ethiopia blocked the unrest from metastasizing across the region. In 2006, the capture of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, by the Islamic Courts raised the specter of a jihadist state.


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Grain Farmers of Ontario
Grain Farmers of Ontario is pleased to announce that its annual Call for Research Letters of Intent (LOI) is now open. Researchers are invited to review the recently updated 2022 Research Priorities and to submit an LOI addressing those priorities using this year‘s LOI template. LOIs submitted should have start dates of April 2023 or later.
Click here for complete details regarding the Call for LOI process and the updated 2022 Research Priorities.
To be considered for funding, all project ideas must be submitted at the LOI stage. If new issues or opportunities arise after LOIs are due and warrant a rapid research response, please contact the funder and they will consider these on a case-by-case basis.
Ontario Grain Farming 101 video series
Looking for ways to broaden your knowledge on what it‘s like to be a grain farmer in Ontario and what goes into decision-making on the farm to provide more context to your research? Grain Farmers of Ontario has released Ontario Grain Farming 101, a compilation of short videos all about grain farming in Ontario. Learn more about the business aspects, the technology involved, and about the work it takes to grow grain on Ontario farms and market it to the world.
Watch the Ontario Grain Farming 101 videos and share with your research teams, students, and networks.
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Johnson Controls Inc
Federal Security System Administrator – DEA Headquarters
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Responsible for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting networked server systems and security software. Will interface with end users; gather requirements; and design and maintain an Active Directory and Network based server environment to manage end-user access and information for a physical security system.
DEA Headquarters, Arlington, VA
Eligible for all benefits on first day of employment
HOW YOU WILL DO IT:
1. Gather, evaluate and document information regarding an organization’s existing network server requirements including details on the current environment and future needs.
2. Validate gathered information and identify possible opportunities for network server implementation and improvement
3. Provide a physical security network server design and set of requirements that meets user and customer needs
4. Participate in technical design reviews and recommend solutions and improvements
5. Develop plans for implementation, prototype testing and verification.
6. Oversee the completion of projects including planning; assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work; evaluating results, etc
7. Explain the functions and operations of network server software and physical security systems to end users.
8. Troubleshoot hardware, software and database issues for the networked server environments, working with vendors as needed and applying hardware and software patches and configuration changes to restore proper operation
9. Implement network server designs, configuring network hardware, software and databases and setting up end user devices access
10. Possess and apply comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in the field of server hardware and software and Windows Active Directory, SQL Server and Oracle database administration
11. Design and configure solutions for networked server performance and availability monitoring
12. Create detailed networked server documentation, including physical diagrams, logical diagrams, IP address schemes and asset management and database designs
13. Design, document and implement processes for network server hardware, software and database support. Identify, implement and configure tools to facilitate support processes and provide audit trails of support activities.
14. Mentor junior level personnel in technical complexities of assigned work
15. Other duties as assigned
WHO WE ARE:
At Johnson Controls, we’re shaping the future to create a world that’s safe, comfortable and sustainable. Our global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and vehicles more efficient. We are passionate about improving the way the world lives, works and plays. The future requires bold ideas, an entrepreneurial mind-set and collaboration across boundaries. You need a career focused on tomorrow. Tomorrow needs you.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process please email
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
1. Two (2) year degree in Computer Science, Networking, or other computer technology based discipline, or equivalent work experience.
2. Ccure9000 Network Administrator certification required; Advanced and/or Enterprise Level preferred
3. Demonstrated knowledge and skills required to configure and manage database systems using SQL Server and Oracle DBMS tools, and manage security controls for a network server environment
4. Must possess ability to interface with end users; gather requirements; and design and maintain an Active Directory and Network based server environment to manage end-user access and information for a physical security system
5. Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
6. Ability to communicate and work seamlessly with client personnel
3. Certified System Engineer ICAM PACS (CSEIP) preferred
4. At least two (2) years of Physical Security Network Server and Software Administration required; five (5) years or more preferred.
5. Ability to configure and troubleshoot network server, connectivity, and physical security system hardware and software issues, both in person and over the phone.
6. Ability to generate and submit reports, spreadsheets, system riser diagrams, and other such documentation for submission to the client.
Johnson Controls is a global multi-industrial company with core businesses in the automotive, building and energy storage industries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products and services to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings, energy storage and interior systems for automobiles. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful.Johnson Controls, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or accommodation during the application process please call ************ and press option #0 or email **********************.
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text: QRCS-ICRC webinar discusses protection of medics during armed conflicts Jan 21, 2021 0 898 12345 Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) jointly hosted a webinar titled ‘Special Legal Protection for Medical Professionals at Times of Armed Conflict’.The virtual event featured 83 participants from National Societies, representatives of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Executive Director of the Islamic Committee of the International Crescent (ICIC) Dr Mohamed Hamad Al Asbali, CEO of QRCS Eng Ibrahim Abdullah Al Malki and QRCS heads of mission.In his opening speech, Ali bin Hassan Al Hammadi, decretary-general of QRCS, said the purpose of the webinar was to have discussion, exchange views, raise issues and propose solutions regarding the legal protection that medical and relief personnel are supposed to enjoy while performing their professional and humanitarian responsibility of heling victims of armed conflict.“We at QRCS have lost many humanitarian providers on the ground, and many of our health facilities were rendered inoperable as a result of deliberate bombing,” said Al Hammadi. “This is in grave breach of the principles of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), the Geneva Conventions and their additional protocols, which stipulate the protection of all individuals, vehicles and premises clearly showing the Red Crescent or Red Cross emblem.”He continued: “While we as members of the movement practise all forms of humanitarian action both at times of conflict and peace, there is a complementary role that we have to do for the victims of armed conflicts: To ensure that they are not made victims in the first place. This can be done by making their voices heard, urging the international community to intervene in their favour, and forcing all warring parties in international and non-international conflicts to respect international laws and conventions, as well as universal ethical rules, particularly the Principle of Distinction between Civilians and Combatants.“This consultative webinar is part of QRCS’ numerous activities in humanitarian diplomacy and advocacy through active participation in international humanitarian events, exchange of visits and signing of agreements with different Movement partners. This webinar builds on the historical close cooperation between QRCS and ICRC, on the basis of common mission and goals, towards integrated field relief work.“The protection mandate for medical professionals applies not only to battlefields, but also to those frontliners who combat pandemics. It is a central issue to discuss, consider thoroughly, put at the top of the humanitarian agenda and introduce insights about to adapt international humanitarian legislation accordingly. It is crucial, relevant and up-to-date,” he concluded.Cherine Pollini, ICRC Head of Mission – Qatar, said: “The definition of medical personnel refers to personnel assigned to the search for, collection, transportation, diagnosis, or treatment of the wounded, sick and shipwrecked, and the prevention of disease, to the administration of medical units, or to the operation or administration of medical transports.”“We have all witnessed, over the past years, more and more attacks on medical personnel and facilities. There is blatant abuse where we see medical personnel purposely targeted or hindered in their delivery of care. This is all over the world,” she added.Several topics were on the agenda, including: Protection for Emblem during Armed Conflicts (speaker: Dr Fawzi Oussedik, Head of International Relations and IHL, QRCS), Protection for Medical Professionals and Humanitarian Workers during Armed Conflicts (speaker: Dr Moez Hedhli, IHL Advisor, ICRC – GCC), Protection for Victims of Armed Conflicts during Pandemics (speaker: Dr Omar Mekky, Regional IHL Coordinator, ICRC – MENA), and Protection for Medical Personnel against Infection during Epidemic Outbreaks (speaker: Dr Mohamed Fawzi Abyedh, Assistant General Medical Director for Educational, Academic, and Research Affairs, QRCS). Pages 12345 RELATED ARTICLES HBKU’s CPP, College of Law is set to host talk on UK-Gulf ties Jan 21, 2021 0 979 HMC Mental Health establishes new Learning Disability Service Jan 21, 2021 0 1038 QU prof appointed editor-in-chief of Int’l Journal of Clinical Pharmacy Jan 21, 2021 0 662 British Council launches computer-delivered IELTS Tribune News Network Doha The British Council has launched Computer-delivered International English Language Testing System (IELTS) testing for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) in Qatar. With the new initiative, the .. MoCI recalls Ford F250 model of 2020 The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Ford dealer in Qatar, has announced the recall of the 2020 Ford F250 model due to potential damage to the electrical conductivity of the ..


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TONKIN Joseph married Maria BELLAMY 1879
Groom: Joseph Henry TONKIN.
Age: 22 years.
Father: Joseph TONKIN.
Bride: Maria Louisa BELLAMY.
Age: 18 years.
Father: Humphrey Arthur BELLAMY.
Date married: 12 November 1879.
Place: Residence of Joseph TONKIN, Port Victor, South Australia.
Joseph died 1935 in Hawthorn East, Victoria.
Age: 78 years.
Parents named as Joseph TONKIN and unknown WEYMOUTH.
Joseph was born 24 December 1856 in Bayswater, South Australia.
Parents named as Joseph TONKIN and Elizabeth Jane WEYMOUTH.
Maria died 1922 Surrey Hills, Victoria.
Parents named as Humphrey Lycett BELLAMY and Eliza SIMPSON.
Maria was born 1861 in Fitzroy, Victoria.
Birth recorded as Maria Louisa Harriet BELLAMY.
Parents named as Humphrey BELLAMY and Eliza SAMPSON.
Six children located South Australia and Victorian records for Joseph and Maria.
Jane Eliza TONKIN.
Born: 28 November 1880, Port Victor, South Australia.
Maria Maud TONKIN.
Born: 06 November 1882, near Glenelg, South Australia.
Henry Lycett TONKIN.
Born: 09 September 1884, Kent Town, South Australia.
Francis Ernest Victor TONKIN.
Born: 1886 Prahran, Victoria.
Herbert Weymouth TONKIN.
Born: 1889 Brunswick, Victoria.
Edna Mahalah TONKIN.
Born: 1902 Clifton Hill, Victoria.
Registry of Births and Marriages, South Australia.
Registry of Births, Victoria.
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TONKIN lives in Victoria, Australia.
My journals are intended to assist new researchers locate family lines in Australia and should only be used as a guide for follow up research and record searches as intended. Due to spelling and informant errors appearing in the records, typo errors and my misreading of the records mistakes must be expected. Errors will be corrected when detected.

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So, Where Can I Find a Platypus?
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The only place in the world where one can find a Platypus is in Australia. They are found on the eastern coast of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. They are also found on the whole island of Tasmania. A Platypus inhabits lakes and streams on the eastern coast of Australia.
Other animals that share the same habitat with the Platypus are its prey, which will be discussed later, and its predators. Animals that hunt the Platypus are birds of prey, crocodiles and snakes.
The Platypus fits into this niche because of their amazing adaptations which are discussed on the "Special Adaptations" page.
Here we see the underwater habitat of the Playpus:

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COSI, Columbus’ dynamic Center of Science and Industry, has combined science learning and fun since 1964 with 300-plus hands-on exhibits, Ohio’s largest planetarium, Giant Screen Theater, live shows and more. And now, through a unique and unprecedented partnership with the renowned American Museum of Natural History, COSI’s offerings continue to grow.
Time to Visit: 3 hours
Why to Go This Year
COSI is a hands-on science center featuring permanent exhibitions, live shows, the country’s only high-wire unicycle, a planetarium and more
COSI has a unique partnership with the American Museum of Natural History in New York City bringing the permanent American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery to COSI, which includes a full-sized cast of a Tyrannosaurus rex, 100 million-year-old fossilized amber, an eight-foot titanosaur femur cast and much more.
Also add on a digital theater experience in the Planetarium or Giant Screen Theater. COSI also features a special area for the youngest explorers (infant-first grade) and the country's only high-wire unicycle.
There is truly something for all ages to have an amazing day exploring science and making new discoveries.
A brand new 6.5-acre park, Dorrian Commons, sits directly west of the museum featuring a splash pad, playground, picnic tables, swings and much more

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New range-topping version gets more power, less weight, enhanced aerodynamics, and a modified suspension
For some reason, certain bosses at Mercedes-AMG believed that the AMG GT S did not offer as much performance as it could, so they instructed engineers to come up with an improved formula.
That's how the GT R came to be. Borrowing heavily from the Mercedes-AMG GT3 racing car (including design bits), the GT R packs an uprated version of the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 delivering 585 PS (577 hp), an extensively modified suspension, enhanced aerodynamics, and a lighter body (by 15 kg compared to the GT S).
Developed mostly on the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit, the Mercedes-AMG GT R sports wider front and rear wings, increased track width, as well as new bumpers with active elements at the front and double diffuser at the rear, plus a large rear wing. Performance and handling are also improved by the lightweight forged wheels shod with cup tires, the active rear-wheel steering, the nine-way adjustable traction control system and the adjustable coil-over suspension with additional electronic control.
All these upgrades contribute to an improved sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 318 km/h (198 mph). As a result, the AMG GT R is 0.2 seconds and 8 km/h faster than the GT S. While the performance increase is negligible, the GT R promises to deliver significantly faster laps on the track, which is the real measure of a supercar.
Thanks to front mid-engine and transmission in transaxle configuration on the rear axle, the AMG GT R has a rear-biased weight distribution of 47.3 to 52.7 and a low center of gravity. Add to that a power-to-weight ratio of 2.66 kg per PS and you can imagine how this car goes around corners.
The heart of the supercar is the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine rated at 585 PS (577 hp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque available between 1,900 and 5,500 rpm. The engine delivers 75 PS (74 hp) more than in the AMG GT S, thanks to new turbochargers with modified compressor machining, smaller wastegate aneroid capsule and sharpened engine mapping. The boost pressure has increased from 1.2 bar to 1.35 bar, the exhaust ports have been optimized, and the compression ratio modified.
The AMG Speedshift DCT 7-speed dual-clutch transmission has been revised as well to make it more suitable for the circuit. The first gear now has a longer ratio, while seventh gear and the final drive have shorter ratios to allow a more agile acceleration experience overall and a more spontaneous response. The Race Start function now has increased starting revs and more sensitive wheel slip control.
Besides the aggressive aero kit, the most noticeable styling upgrade is the new AMG Panamericana grille with chrome-plated vertical fins, similar to the one fitted on the AMG GT3 customer racing car. There's also a new exclusive color called "AMG Green Hell Magno" as well as interior upgrades such as the standard AMG sports bucket seats in Nappa leather and Dinamica microfiber.
The Mercedes-AMG GT R goes on sale on November 21, 2016, with the first European deliveries expected to begin from March 2017.


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“Teen Mom 2” star Jenelle Evans gave birth to her second son, a baby boy, over the weekend. The North Carolina native and her boyfriend Nathan Griffith named the baby Kaiser.
Kaiser is Jenelle and Nathan’s first child together, although Evans is the mother of an older son, Jace, whom is currently in the custody of her mother Barbara, and Nathan has a daughter from a previous relationship, who is also in the custody of her grandparents.
Jenelle Evans tweeted the first official photo of baby boy Kaiser Griffith, which only included his tiny foot and a hospital bracelet, which indicates that Kaiser was born around 1:30 p.m. sometime over the weekend.
The “Teen Mom 2” star and her boyfriend have also hinted about marriage in the near future, and now that Jenelle is divorced from former husband, Courtland Rogers, the couple are free to wed whenever they like.
As for getting custody of little Jace back, Jenelle says she remains hopeful that as long as she stays on the right path Barbara will sign over custody to her.
What are your thoughts on “Teen Mom 2” star Jenelle Evans giving birth to a baby boy named Kaiser? Tweet us @TeenMomNewsFeed or leave a comment below.
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Macedonia Election: Conservatives Given Edge in Early Vote Count
Former Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski's VMRO-DPMNE party has having a 4-5 percent lead on social democrat SDSM of Zoran Zaev, first poll data shows.
The conservative party, which has been at the helm of Macedonia for ten years. has got 41.35%, with nearly a third of the vote counted.
SDSM's result is around 36.31%, according to data from the election authorities cited by Macedonian media. Zaev has vowed to resign if his party comes second.
The Democratic Union for Integration (DUI), the Albanian party which was the junior partner in the previous VMRO-DPMNE-led coalition government, has so far garnered 6.73%.
BESA, another Albanian party, mustered a slighly bigger share of the vote, at 7.08%.
DPA, the ethnic Albanian party which once dominated among the minority but was overtaken by DUI, is tipped to get just 3.34% of the vote.


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Mirror with handle shaped as standard
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11–13
Height x width x depth: 25.5 x 16 x 2 cm (10 1/16 x 6 5/16 x 13/16 in.)
Medium or Technique
Copper alloy; wood
Out on Loan
On display at Houston Museum of Natural Science, TX, May 17, 2013 – June 30, 2018
This disk-shaped mirror of copper alloy has been mounted on a wooden handle shaped to represent a standard. The main handle of the standard has been decorated with incised lines, vertical at the top and horizontal below. The horizontal beam of the standard carries a small hieroglyphic inscription in black paint. Some discoloration due to bronze disease is evident on the mirror, and its original polish is gone.
By 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.
(Accession Date: June 28, 1872)
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way


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In Brief: A far mellower set of songs than Bright & Vivid, but it’s not without its noisy surprises. Kathryn’s voice is like a refreshing drink of cool water, and she has a gift for melodies that are simple and yet breathtaking. The slight bits of exotic instrumentation really help to elevate even this record’s sparsest songs above the ordinary.
I was really surprised to find out that Kathryn Calder had put a new record out this year. I just sort of stumbled across it on Spotify when I was looking up a few of her older songs from her second album, Bright & Vivid, to put into playlists. I absolutely adored that album when it was first released, and it’s one of those delightful indie pop gems whose appeal hasn’t faded for me over time. I still feel like I find something new every time I listen to that record, due to all of the weird and wonderful layers of sound underpinning what might otherwise be a bunch of really introverted singer/songwriter tunes. Kathryn is best known as the keyboardist and backing vocalist for The New Pornographers, and even though she’s probably the least attention-grabbing personality of the four singers in that band, it pretty much always brings a smile to my face whenever she gets a lead vocal on one of their songs, or even for a small part of a song. There’s something in the family genes that gives her a knack for surreal and not-necessarily-linear lyrics similar to that of her uncle, bandleader Carl Newman, but with her I get less of a “Hey, look at me being wacky!” vibe, and more of a “Here’s a peek at my cryptic diary” vibe. This never feels exploitative or voyeuristic, because while I can tell her songs are deeply personal and not trying to deflect emotions by way of gimmickry, there’s often a sense of intimacy to her work, as though she’s singing directly to someone she cares about very deeply, even when the lyrics themselves make zero sense to me.
Calder’s third album, which is self-titled, seems to be her mellowest and simplest record at first glance. Her first two albums were released almost back-to-back – Are You My Mother? came out in 2010 and largely spent its time reflecting on her mother’s passing, while the much bolder and more layered Bright & Vivid, released toward the end of 2011, continued in that vein lyrically after her father had also passed. You’d be forgiven for not picking up on that due to how dense the sound got on that record – I immediately fell in love with the innate pop appeal of several of its songs and the weird dissonance of having so many things going on at once, but I could see how it might be an exhausting listen for certain people. With the self-titled record, Kathryn seems to have made a conscious effort to strip down her sound on most of its ten tracks, which means that the old “pile on a bunch of layers until everything escalates into a noisy hubbub” approach that she does still take once or twice makes those songs really stand out from the rest of the pack. The album almost feels a bit disjointed in that sense, because you could turn it up to catch all of the subtle nuances of sound on its first few tracks and then get your eardrums blasted by the climax of the third one. It’s absolutely not what you would expect if you’ve only ever heard her on the New Pornographers’ albums – where most of the material tends to be upbeat and the main thing differentiating one track from the next is who sings lead. But it’s one of those records that rewards the listener’s patience exceedingly well. Where at first I might not hear much but an isolated synthesizer or a vocal melody floating out there all by itself, hinting at a rhythm that never really “kicks in”, after a while the pieces start to come together like unique snowflakes in the gentlest of winter storms, creating a lovely if somewhat insular landscape that really gives the words and emotions expressed in these songs a lot of room to breathe. Only when several of these sparser songs are piled up back-to-back at the end of the album does this approach begin to grow a bit tedious. Just one or two more up-tempo songs might have balanced things out a little better, but then, for all I know, they could have completely wrecked the mood. Kathryn had a whole other arsenal of songs ready to go for this album before she decided to scrap them because they felt too much like “work”. So if this is the result of taking her time and only keeping the songs that she felt were truly inspired, I can’t really argue with it, even if I do ultimately feel that the “wall of sound” approach made Bright & Vivid a stronger album. This isn’t Bright & Vivid and it isn’t meant to be, but it certainly isn’t dark and bland by a long shot.
1. Slow Burn
“Come show me something I can’t see”, Kathryn coos over a cool bed of synthesizers as she welcomes us into the record. This song moves along an a purposefully unhurried pace – no percussion, nothing with any real force to it aside from perhaps the brief vocal crescendo near the end of it. There isn’t a whole let of meat to this one, but it does a great job of setting the mood. It’s like a gentle autumn breeze serving as a harbinger of the winter yet to come.
I’m pretty sure that whatever you were expecting to hear when you saw the title “Beach”, it isn’t this song. Unless you leave far enough north that your beaches are gray and foggy for most of the year. That’s the picture I get in my head when listening to this almost stubbornly restrained track, which would border on tedious if not for the mesmerizing effect of Kathryn’s double-tracked vocals on the chorus and the oboe that chimes in here and there. There’s just enough “quirk” to it to outweigh the gloomy drudgery. Of course it’s meant to be a soft and intimate song, beckoning a loved one to stay with her and to not be in a hurry to go anywhere in particular: “Come a little closer, closer/Stay a little longer now/I need your cool words.” The song doesn’t really reach a climax; it just sort of seeps from chorus to verse and back a few times and then politely stays put. Not necessarily a bad thing, but I’ll admit it certainly not the sort of song I’d think to put at track two after an already slow opening.
3. Take a Little Time
Oh yeah! This is where Kathryn’s more fun-loving side comes out. I feel like she wanted it to be special and meaningful when a song was more upbeat and poppy on this record. This one could rival “Who Are You?” in the catchiness department, though underneath the pulsating organs and the jiggling guitars growing more and more dissonant and full of feedback as the song bleeps and blurps its way forward, there’s something a bit headier going on here. I thought at first that her advising someone to take their time and to deliberately restrain her was moving forward, and that it’s OK, she forgives this person, was a bit of sarcastic commentary on a relationship that had gone south. Watching the video (which is adorable with its mix of pencil-drawn animation and live-action Kathryn being moved around like some sort of a newspaper cutout) made me realize that it’s more about the relationship between artist and listener. Perhaps it’s even a bit of affirmation that she needed to hear from herself as she realized she wasn’t geting the album done in the timeframe she originally expected. So I see this song as acknowledging that it’s OK to go out there, have some real life experience, find something worth being inspired about, and then come back and make the art people are impatiently waiting for you to make. Her vocal delivery sits right there on the borderline between cutesy and mildly sarcastic, so I’m always a bit off my guard listening to this one, and I sort of like that. The overlapping vocal parts and the downright noisy guitar will certainly get your attention if you had drifted off during the first few tracks.
4. Blue Skies
This song feels more “acoustic” to me, even though I think Kathryn’s still playing the electric guitar. It’s stripped back enough to feel a little “folksier” compared to its surrounding, mostly due to the lack of synth and keyboards. It stands out for being a bit more down to Earth, which is ironic for a song called “Blue Skies”, but this isn’t a particularly happy-go-lucky song. I’d say its mood is more stoic. She’s trying to will herself to face the good and the bad, whatever life throws at her, without flinching. But there’s a real sense of weariness to it as she sings with her usual, vulnerable sweetness: “I’ve been out digging bones, and gone for far too long/’Cause it’s just another way to drag my heart around.” Having one’s heart dragged around never sounded so lovely as it does when she harmonizes with herself in the song’s gentle coda.
5. When You See My Blood
This is the song that you’re most likely to have “volume issues” with. It’s almost inaudible at the beginning, and the sound level gets pushed pretty far into the red by the end, so over the course of five minutes, it’s basically playing chicken with your urge to adjust the volume knob. (What? You’re not OCD enough to be annoyed when you have to change the volume multiple times over the course of an album? Fine then.) You can expect from the title that this song’s gonna be a bit creepier than her usual, and I certainly think she sells the haunting atmosphere well with the steadily growing low-end feedback and whatever that sort of Eastern-sounding banjo-like thing is that plunks along as she builds up to the chorus. The lyrics are the main casualty of this murky arrangement – the title rings out loud and clear, but most of the rest of it gets lost amidst the atmosphere. Reading the lyric sheet, none of it is graphic or gory in any way, but it’s certainly foreboding as she sings of dark waves coming to wash her away. When the song finally reaches its crescendo and the guitar, synths, and her voice are all fighting for space, creating a huge brickwall of impenetrable sound, it’s to her credit that the melody still rings out loud and clear, and it feels like she’s coming to some sort of a peace or perhaps even an epiphany: “I’ve never seen a view so wide across that it’s hardly there.” It reminds me of the unexpectedly loud ending of “New Frame of Mind” on her previous album, though this one might be even a bit more unsettling in the way it sneaks up on you.
6. My Armour
Of course I was going to love the rumbling bass line and the driving beat of this song. It’s just inevitable that on a mellow record like this, a song will stand out to me merely for being more upbeat or rhythmic. Some might even find this one a bit repetitive since it’s mostly that same bass line with two basic chords underpinning it, but I really enjoy how the guitar and keyboards build on top of it, and how the song creates this sustained aura of trust and safety as Kathryn sings and invitation to her lover: “Will you lie in my open arms?/Will you be my only armour?” Like “Take a Little Time”, this song’s chorus has no words; unlike that song, it’s Kathryn singing “doo-doo-doo” in the cutest tone of voice she can muster.
7. Song in Cm
I first thought that the title of this one was meant to be read as “Song in Centimeters”. Then I realized that it wasn’t some sort of a subversive commentary on the superiority of Canada and the rest of the world to America when it comes to units of measurement; it’s actually “Song in C Minor”. Which is a great key for a gloomy little meditation on how “You could never be mine”. Kathryn strips back to the basics for this one – spare notes plucked out on the electric guitar, bits of synth that float by ungrounded, and a hint of a steady rhythm but no percussion to speak of. I like the overall atmosphere of it, but it comes up a bit short once I realize there’s no variation to it further in.
8. Pride By Design
There’s a quiet confidence to this song that I like. In an unbroken set of gentler songs that close out the album, this one stands out simply for having a cautious yet steady drum beat to drive its chorus, and I enjoy how the atmospheric synths fill in the gaps before those drums come in on the pre-chorus. Speaking of pre-choruses, this one’s good enough to be an actual chorus, so much that the actual chorus of the song feels more like a bridge, since it changes up the chord progression and gives Kathryn yet another chance to sing in her higher register, and I pretty much always fall head over heels for any instance of that in a song of hers. There’s a sense of slow, yet determined struggle in these lyrics, as if to say that through stubbornness and sheer brute force, two people will work through their most daunting disagreements and come back around to a place of genuine affection and admiration for each other.
9. Arm in Arm
Having two songs back to back that start off with little but bare synthesizers probably wasn’t the best way to make them both stand out. Nevertheless, this one does an effective job of going from a place of isolation, where Kathryn seems to be at an emotional low point and convinced that she can’t fall any further, to a place of security. It’s her husband’s companionship that seems to get her through it, even if she acknowledges how fragile their defenses are against the harsh elements: “Linking hands, arm in arm/Here we are with our little house of cards/Just relying on chance to lay them right.” There’s perhaps nothing more charming on this record than the way she sings “We can’t back out” at the end of the chorus, it’s way she draws out the word “back” into several syllables that makes it incredibly memorable and strangely comforting to sing along with. It’s a quiet anthem, a reassurance that no matter how bleak things get, they’re gonna stick it out together.
The record’s final track is unfortunately its most tedious. At this point the minimal construction of most of the songs is starting to wear on me a bit, and this one in particular seems to crawl forward at a rather stiff pace, its rhythm and its sad electric guitars not really doing much to make the song stand out to me, so I probably haven’t given it the attention it deserves. It’s a bit of a downer ending, at least if I’m reading the lyrics right, because she’s singing about life as though it were a flame slowly wearing down until it gets snuffed out and smoke is all that remains. “Time will smoke us out”, she reminds us forebodingly, but there’s a bit of a silver lining: “But it’s really good to see you here like this.” There’s a fine line between fatalism and romance, is what I guess these last few tracks are saying, and there’s something I respect about a person who is willing to honestly face both sides of that reality.
WHAT’S IT WORTH TO ME?
Slow Burn $1
Take a Little Time $2
Blue Skies $1.25
When You See My Blood $1
My Armour $1.75
Song in Cm $.75
Pride By Design $1.50
Arm in Arm $1.25
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The teaser trailer for the Skydance Animation full-length animated movie “Luck” has been released. It gives viewers a taste of what this magical film will be all about and allows them to see the exceptional skills of the Skydance Animation team. It shows the story basics that make this original story so special. This is the first full-length animated film by John Lasseter.
Skydance Animation is a new studio on the scene, and it is dedicated to animated original stories. It uses highly creative artists who are full of passion for their stories. The studio opened intending to create highly original creations that will both captivate audiences and touch their hearts. John Lasseter is the chief creative officer of the studio and is a director and producer.
He has been instrumental in the new film and the studio’s amazing work in the realm of animation. He has put together a highly creative and experienced team who have been working on several films for the studio. Skydance Animation has headquarters in both Madrid and New York.
John Lasseter was previously the chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar. These are the world’s two largest animation studios. He was a significant pioneer in the field of using CGI in animation, and he was instrumental to Pixar’s success. He is the winner of two Academy Awards for the work he has done in the animation industry. Today he brings that expertise and creativity to Skydance Animation.
Luck will be released on August 5th at midnight PST. Until then, people have the teaser trailer to enjoy. Reviews have called it a “must watch” and it has been praised for its originality. Reviews also praise the star-studded cast of the movie and the impressive team behind the movie. As a fantasy and comedy all in one, and a computer-animated film, it’s perfect for audiences of all ages.
The movie stars the voice talents of Eva Noblezada, an impressive Broadway star. It also stars Whoopi Goldberg, Jane Fonda, and Simon Pegg as other main characters. John Lasseter is one of the producers of the film, and the director is Peggy Holmes, a visionary who was instrumental in The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning.
The film will air on Apple TV+ as a part of a streaming deal with the studio. The movie is the first full-length Skydance Animation film from John Lasseter. It is a part of a multi-year deal with the streaming service that will include the studio producing full-length animated films as well as TV series that are perfect for children and families. Audiences are eagerly awaiting the film, and it is being released at a great time for the summer film season.
The story of the movie Luck is a highly original one. It is about the world’s unluckiest girl named Sam, voiced by Eva Noblezada. She starts to learn all about luck in both its good and bad forms. She gets together with many magical characters to discover a force that has more power than luck.
As she becomes too old for the foster care system, she discovers the Land of Luck. Then, she starts a quest with her band of friends that could turn her bad luck into good luck. Simon Pegg stars as Bob, Sam’s partner and a black cat blessed with luck. Whoopi Goldberg stars as the head of security in the Land of Luck, The Captain.
Jane Fonda stars as The Dragon, the Good Luck CEO, and the land’s luckiest being. The entire movie from John Lasseter is destined to become a classic in the category of family animation.


The organized protests against the establishment of wind parks on Greek islands, as well as on parts of the mainland, have developed into a form of ideological warfare between «environmentally friendly» local organizations and the central government. Municipalities, local groups and unions have made huge efforts this year to avert plans to construct wind parks on their islands. Faced with the choice between «dirty» energy and wind generators, they evidently prefer the former, with their polluting oil-driven power stations that draw heavily on already dwindling natural resources. These protesters are evidently uncomfortable with the idea of roads being opened up to allow the creation of wind parks, but have for years turned a blind eye to the widespread illegal construction on their islands. The development of tourism infrastructure was always the priority, and plans to exploit land for anything other than tourist accommodation have always been treated with skepticism. There have been similar reactions on the Greek mainland in areas of natural beauty that do not enjoy European Union protection. It appears that we have no problem with burning forestland, building wherever we like, dumping our trash in pristine natural settings and generally spreading pollution. We are not bothered by television antennas or by the creeping scourge of construction in our countryside, but we do seem to have a problem with the prospect of wind farms. We see them as a threat to public health, an erroneous conclusion and one that is almost insulting to the residents of Ptolemaida and Megalopolis who have been enduring the impact of lignite pollution in their areas for decades now. In the meantime, we fail to react to plans for four new coal-powered plants in different parts of the country. In view of this, the EU goal for Greece to acquire 3,500 megawatts of wind energy by 2010 appears rather unrealistic. At present, just 750 MW of wind energy is produced in Greece, compared to 11,615 MW in Spain and 20,622 MW in Germany. And this is despite the fact that licenses have been issued for the production of 6,000 MW of wind energy. The good purchase price for wind energy from the Public Power Corporation (PPC) and the subsidies for production have whetted the appetite of large and small investors, both Greek and foreign. But the government’s land zoning plan is unclear and does not provide motives for the establishment of small wind farms; also there are difficulties in connecting the parks to the country’s power production network. The reactions we have seen from local communities could have been avoided with better planning, public awareness campaigns and negotiations with residents. But in Greece we always seem to neglect such basic precautions.


Reggie Noble is pissed and Muddy Waters Too is coming… Ya! Hip hop got Redman feeling real big!!!
It’s not unusual for an artist to re-release a track, but in this case Brooklyn’s Joey Bada$$ waited about 6 years to officially re-release his launchpad mixtape “1999” as an album in 2018. The Mixtape “1999” was originally released in 2012 by the then 17 year old Joey Bada$$ and featured a track that is still fire today, “Survival Tactics” featuring the now late rapper Capital Steez who unfortunately committed suicide the day before Christmas...
In 1998, Big Pun aka Punisher would drop his classic album “Capital Punishment” that would feature several hits such as “Still Not a Player”/”I’m Not a Player”, “Glamour Life” and “Boomerang” but his success came much sooner off a leaked track called “Twinz (Deep Cover ’98) featuring Fat Joe. With a rhythmic back and forth between the two hip hop heavyweights off of Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg’s Deep Cover track, they delivered a classic.
Fresh from the DMV and representing the Renaissance Republic and Sierra Leone is SK with his latest drop “Rock N’ Roll Voodoo.” We are told that he has some new magic on the way but for now enjoy this instant classic that has gotten him noticed on hip hop’s global scale, including an appearance on Shade 45’s Sway in the Morning.


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Yesterday hubby and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. Our real celebration will be in September when we head to San Fran for a few days R&R and stops at Gary Danko, Quince, Venticello and Myth and then onto L.A. to visit our son and friends. But we decided we'd go out for a nice dinner last night to at least acknowledge the event. We weren't looking for a Splendido experience and we wanted to try somewhere we haven't been that is a beautiful outdoor dining spot.
So we dressed up and headed off to the alley to take the freight elevator up to The Fifth. We were greeted on the front steps outside and our name was whispered into a mouthpiece announcing our arrival upstairs. The wood lined freight elevator was "furnished" with oriental carpets, a chandelier a small table with a tip jar stuffed with $5 dollar bills...at 7:00 p.m....yeah, right), some mints and business cards as well as Homer's Odyssey which appeared to be the reading material of the dour young man forced to spirit people up and down all night long. Upon arrival we were warmly greeted and escorted to our outdoor table on a lovely patio with a great bar area laden with bowls of gorgeous nibbles including homemade cheese sticks, cheese puffed triangles and amazing buttery thin bread sticks, none of which were ever served to us at our table until I asked a bus boy who was happy to oblige. There was a pianist playing and singing a great mix of music which provided an unexpected nice touch and later in the evening one of the hostesses sang a few tunes too...nice voice. The tables are covered with old brown poly/linen tablecloths which have seen better days and the cutlery (two forks, knife and butter knife) are rolled up in a poly/linen beige napkin. Water and wine glasses are misplaced on the left of the setting. About now I suspect most readers are thinking I am micro-commenting. But there's a reason, if you stay with me...
Gorgeous bound menus and the wine list were presented, cocktail orders taken (flute of champagne and 15 year Macallan neat), though we weren't asked if we want water and had to request flat bottled (no lemon or lime offered). Waiter returns with drinks and asks if we want to order wine...??? Huh? We just got our cocktails and are reading the menus. The menu, as some have pointed out clearly indicates The Fifth now considers itself a steak house. Not the least bit inventive the apps include the uninspired shrimp cocktail, crab cake ($21 for 1), oysters (choice of 5 for $18 or 10 for $36...???), steak tartare and the usual predictable salads, mixed greens, caprese, maybe a few other apps not memorable to me. Mains were steak - NY strip (USDA), Rib steak (Canada prime) $55, chateaubriand for two, filet, 2 sizes though oz not indicated and waiter didn't know when asked, nor did he offer to find out, a couple of fish dishes, lobster and steak and lobster combo. Choice of sauces such as bearnaise, mushroom etc. available for additional $2...??? Choices of sides were numerous and included green and white asparagus, green beans, onion rings, creamed spinach etc. plus garlic or wasabi mashed potatoes, frites, potatoes gratin and a few other items all $8 each. Bread basket was a nice mix and fresh presented with good unsalted butter in lovely covered silver plate serving dish with domed lid.
Uninspired by the menu I chose 5 oysters to start followed by petit filet, hubby chose crab cake followed by rib steak, sides ordered include potatoes gratin and creamed spinach. We tried to decide between two bottles of wine...a 2001 Chateau Lacoste Borie, Pauillac $90 or a 2003 Napanook Blend from Dominus Cellars ($110). Because all the reds on the wine list are very young we ask the waiter which one is drinking better. His answer was, "They're the same only the "tear-woir" will taste different"....sigh....alas no sommelier. We ordered the Napanook, asked for it to be decanted and had to stop the waiter from overfilling the appropriate Reidel Bordeaux stemware. After an hour it was quite soft and drinkable.
The oysters were delicious and served with freshly grated horseradish, proper shallot mignonette and gauze wrapped lemon half. But the full bottle of Tabasco lying down right in the middle of the plate was odd and off putting in this setting. The crab cake was fine, but topped with a disc of something green and unidentifiable, said hubby.
The sides arrives first but included frites which we didn't order. Didn't really matter, though we mentioned we didn't order them, to which we received a shrug. Steaks a few minutes later...mine about 6 oz, which though ordered medium was well done, grey throughout. Hubby's rib steak (again I mention $55) was about a 1/4 inch thin and ordered medium RARE and was also well done to the point of grey. They politely were sent back. I had to ask that the sides be taken back to be kept warm (or perhaps for $24 to be prepared fresh?). Steaks and new sides, again with frites arrived 20 minutes later but we were enjoying the music, the wine and each other and there was no clock ticking. Hubby's steak cooked perfectly. Mine now about four oz and just as well done to being grey. I ate two bites. The sides...well the frites were cold, soggy and limp with oil and unsalted, certainly not double fried, the spinach was blanched spinach, unseasoned and placed in a bowl of cool half and half. Where was the emulsified dream it should have been, with a touch of nutmeg, some sauteed onions? The potatoes gratin were fine, cold, but fine. Peppermill never offered to us or anyone else we noticed.
We were however despite our disappointment with the meal, delighted to strike up a conversation with a lovely, charming and effusive mother and daughter at the next table which in many ways made our night as we had lots to talk about. It also took our minds off the lousy food and service. The service actually ceased after the dinner plates were removed for almost 30 minutes before dessert menus arrived. But we didn't care by then. The lovely ladies both ordered fish, each a different type. When their plates arrived they were given the same fish, but one was double the size of the other. The mother indicated this wasn't what she'd ordered and the deliver-er told her, "Yeah we were out of what you ordered so we just gave you this instead." !!! Nope, they never even told her they were going to decide what she was going to eat! Wowza!
We finished this unusual evening with a tasteless warm chocolate cake, tea ("Oops, sorry sir we've run out of green tea, how about Earl Grey?") and a port. All for $350 before a gratuity!
The Fifth? One word...schizophrenic. Wait maybe two words... schizophrenic and BAD!

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Noam explains how Barack Obama would be considered a moderate Republican twenty to thirty years ago. He discusses the extrajudicial killings of American citizens abroad. Cenk and Noam examine the decline of unions in America. Noam provides ideas and possible strategies to reverse these trends and much more.
It would be accurate to say that Mr. Chomsky is one of my heroes. I hope that one day my voice can have even a fraction of the influence his does. I am already mourning the day we lose him. Without high-profile dissidents like Noam Chomsky around who will take up the people’s torch? Well, let’s be honest, he didn’t ever achieve the high-profile in the United States media that he should have. That said, my statement stands. If there is a political speaker who can liberate your mind from the programming and platitudes of politics in America it is him.
Additionally, I would like applaud the Young Turks for being open-minded enough to have speakers as “extreme” as both Noam Chomsky and Alex Jones on their show. Please give them a listen. Even if you don’t agree with their opinions they will get your mental juices flowing.

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How it works
The LVTGO-VBS is a small robust easy to use test system
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Easily configured from a user friendly Windows based configuration
environment the system applies a wide range of Voltage variations to a system
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FRV Goldseeker 5/88
Cruise summary report
|Ship name (ship code)||FRV Goldseeker (74GO)|
|Cruise period||1988-04-17 — 1988-05-06|
|Port of departure||Troon, United Kingdom|
|Port of return||Troon, United Kingdom|
|Objectives||1) To perform a detailed examination of the front between the Firth of Clyde and the North Channel.
2) To carry out a hydrochemical survey of the inner Firth of Clyde, Clyde estuary and associated sea lochs in order to identify the origin of manganese rich suspended particles observed in the outer first.
3) Grab samples of surface sediment will be taken from some sites.
|Chief scientist||Philip W Balls (Scottish Office Agriculture and Fisheries Department Aberdeen Marine Laboratory)|
|Cruise report||(0.04 MB)|
|General||Inner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland|
|Specific||Firth of Clyde and North Channel|
|Surface measurements underway (T,S)||Description: T only|
|Water bottle stations||Quantity: number of stations = 60|
|Oxygen||Quantity: number of stations = 36|
|Total - N||Quantity: number of stations = 42|
|Suspended matter||Quantity: number of stations = 47|
|Trace metals||Quantity: number of stations = 47|
|Biology and fisheries|
|Particulate organic matter (inc POC, PON)||Quantity: number of stations = 47|
|Geology and geophysics|
|Grab||Description: Surface sediment grabs|


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Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Schönbrunn Palace, the jewel of Vienna's history. A journey through luxury, art and enchanting gardens.
Vienna with Elegant streets any Historic cafescontains an imperial core: the Schönbrunn Palace. This magnificent residence is not only a testament to architectural grandeur, but also a living tale of the stories, cultures and power that shaped Europe. Get ready to explore every corner of this stunning World Heritage Site. Find out how Schönbrunn Palace is located with its rich history and characteristics Eternal beautyA symbol of the imperial grandeur of Vienna, it attracts every year Millions of visitors all over the world. Immerse yourself in the royal atmosphere that permeates every room and garden of this hotel Iconic monumentA silent but eloquent witness to European history and its priceless cultural heritage.
History of Schönbrunn Palace
I Schönbrunn Palace It's not just a building, however The beating heart of Vienna's historythe place where time seems to have crystallized into everlasting greatness. It was built on land that in 1311 contained a modest mill complexThe site changed radically when in 1569 it became an imperial hunting reserve. The turning point came with Emperor Maximilian II, who recognized the potential of the place, purchased it and laid the foundations for what would become a symbol of power and culture.
The history of the palace has gone through turbulent momentsAs when he suffered in 1683 Serious damage during the Turkish siege of Vienna.
However,emperor Leopold I, Farsighted and determined, he did not allow himself to be discouraged. Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach was entrusted with the task of constructing a new residence that was supposed to surpass the famous Palace of Versailles in splendor and luxury. Although ambitions were tempered by financial and logistical constraints, the result was a masterpiece of baroque grandeur.
The name of the palace, Schönbrunn, evokes the beauty and harmony of nature. Legend has it that it wasEmperor Matthias To baptize him like this, After discovering a source of clear water during a fishing trip. This tale emphasizes the fusion of human labor and the beauty of nature, making Schönbrunn Palace a place where history, art and the natural environment are intertwined in a timeless dialogue.
Schönbrunn's architectural and artistic gems
Schönbrunn Palace is a monument of art and architecture, a symphony of styles that enchants every visitor. for him Facade, 175 meters long, It is an imposing business card that welcomes visitors with a majesty that leaves you breathless.
the Rococo erased The two obelisks that adorn the facade of the building add another level of elegance and sophistication, testifying to the meticulous attention to detail that characterizes the entire building.
in Burgel roomsArt becomes a journey into a parallel world, where reality merges with imagination. The whimsical and colorful frescoes of Johann Baptist Wenzel Bergl tell stories about plants and animals, creating an almost magical atmosphere, in which Baroque art reaches one of its peaks.
the The big exhibition And the Hall of Mirrors They are the beating heart of the palace's social life and the places for meetings, celebrations and performances. The richness and splendor of these rooms reflect not only material wealth, but also the cultural and political importance of the imperial court, which bears witness to centuries of history and power.
Finally, the Blue range It is not just a functional architectural element, but a true symbol of status and social sociability. The staircase, with its artistic beauty and functional design, represents the perfect fusion of aesthetics and utility, a place where art and everyday life meet and merge in a continuous union.
Schönbrunn Garden: a masterpiece of Baroque horticulture
I Schönbrunn Park that it Scenic wonderAndAn explosion of nature and art that extends beyond the confines of the building.
In its nerve center is located GlorietteIt is a majestic structure that dominates the park from the top of the hill, and symbolizes the victory of the Habsburgs and their military power. this An elegant building with its neoclassical architecture, It offers a stunning panoramic view of the palace and its gardens, and a real outdoor arbor from which to admire the kingdom of nature.
I big kindergarten, A spacious, geometrically arranged area, it is a masterpiece of Baroque garden art. Decorated with symmetrical flowerbeds, elegant statues and sparkling fountains, this formal garden is an invitation to stroll and contemplate, a place where beauty is evident in every detail. At its greatest extent, the Fountain of Neptune, with its mythical figures, represents grandeur and imperial control of the seas, a stone tribute to power and art.
What is it Schönbrunn Park It doesn't stop there. Hiding among its paths are Roman ruins, a picturesque structure that adds a touch of mystery and antiquity, and evokes the eternal beauty of past ages. These spaces, along with many other architectural elements, form a mosaic of stories, art and culture, making the park not just a garden, but a true open-air theater where every corner tells a story.
In this A trip through Schönbrunn ParkYou will find yourself immersed in a world where history, art and nature interact in harmony, creating an atmosphere of ancient grandeur and timeless charm. Every step into these gardens is a step through history, an immersion in the beauty and imperial grandeur that made Vienna the magnificent capital it is today.
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