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Sorry, me again. Its not my fault, honest. Peugeot seem to contradict themselves constantly.
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But from the same brochure it says the massage is optional on the GT Line.


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The Crewing and Configurationof the Future Main Battle Tankby Robin Fletcher General Sheridan’s letter, “A New The introduction of automatic loading What may have been overlooked inTank: Time to Begin,” in the Septem- into Russian MBTs in the 1970s, and the discussion thus far is that the driverber-October 1994 issue of ARMOR is a more recently into those now being may be able to take over some of thetimely reminder that we cannot go on built in France and Japan, has allowed additional duties placed on the tankforever modifying and adding to the the human loader to be eliminated and commander, just as the commander ofbasic M1 Abrams main battle tank opposition to this particular move has a two-man tank should also be able to(MBT) and that we ought to start now been voiced in only one of the letters drive the vehicle, should that becometo give serious thought to what sort of published in ARMOR. Moreover, if we necessary. For these two crewmen tovehicle we wish to create as our future are to move on from the 120-mm tank be able to cooperate closely together inMBT. It should certainly be lighter than gun to guns using even larger rounds of the operation of their vehicle, it will bethe MBTs that we have at present andthere has been considerable discussion, ammunition, a human loader may be Figure 1.not only in ARMOR, on the desirability unable to handle these longer andor otherwise of reducing the number of heavier rounds, and automatic loading The Frenchits crewmen from four men to only two will become quite essential. AMX-ELC ofin order to reduce the size of the vehi- the 1960s.cle and so allow it to be better pro- Having eliminated the human loader,tected. attention has then been directed — cer- essential for them to be seated together tainly by Mr. Gilvydis — at the gunner — preferably shoulder-to-shoulder — Captain Mike Newell set the ball roll- and the possibility of laying the gun either down in the hull, as specified bying with his article, “Survivability Is automatically, and this additional re- Captain Newell and as shown in the il-the Best Argument For a Two-Man sponsibility has then been given to the lustration in Mr. Gilvydis’ article, orTank” in the March-April 1992 AR- tank commander over and above his even together in the turret. What wouldMOR, and correspondence continued to normal vital duties of commanding his not be acceptable, principally for rea-Matthew Kristoff’s letter, “The Two- vehicle. This time, opposition to such a sons of loss of morale, would be forMan Tank — Time for a Reality change has been universal, as witness the commander to be the sole lonelyCheck,” which was published in the Major Warford’s letter, in which he occupant of the turret while the driverSeptember-October 1993 issue. General writes: “While reality may dictate the remained down in the front of the hull.Sheridan now draws our attention to replacement of a human loader with aJ.B. Gilvydis’ article, “A Future U.S. reliable automatic device, the replace- Although the FMBT is most likely toMain Battle Tank for the Year 2010 — ment of the gunner is another matter. be operated from fixed hull crew sta-A New Vision,” published in the May- What Mr. Gilvydis has failed to recog- tions, it is still conceivable that twoJune 1994 issue, in which, in addition nize is that the addition of the gunner’s crewmen might handle it from crewto commenting on the further develop- responsibilities to the demands of the stations in the turret. In fact, this latterment of the various systems which tank commander does not replace the arrangement was actually adopted by amake up an MBT, he also advocates gunner; it replaces the tank com- French experimental antitank vehiclethe reduction of the FMBT’s crew to mander. That seems like a high price to during the 1950s.1 (Fig. 1) Its turretonly two men. pay.” was locked at 12 o’clock while it was being driven by one of its two turret But strenuous opposition to such a re- crewmen. All-round traverse was onlyduction is voiced in two letters in the restored when the vehicle had becomeSeptember-October 1994 issue, one en- stationary in a selected fire position.titled “The Four-Man Crew Works — Using modern technology, the driverDon’t Fix It” and the other “The Two- — or rather both crewmen who mightMan Crew — A Step in the Wrong Di-rection.” But does the choice lie onlybetween a conventional four-man crewand one composed of only two crew-men? Might not a three-man crew havea great deal to offer?6 ARMOR — May-June 1995 now both have driving controls — hull provides the opportunity for them men is likely to lead to an increase incould have television screens mounted to drive the vehicle, relieving the hull its speed of reaction when it goes intoin front of them, with cameras on the front crewman of his driving duties and action. This can be contrasted with thefront of the hull. It would then be pos- allowing him to rest in the rear of the three — or even four — crewmensible for a crewman to drive the vehi- vehicle before coming on duty. If these needed to operate an MBT today, allcle with its turret partially traversed three crewmen then rotate through the performing different functions in differ-while the other man searches for tar- two principal crew stations, the vehicle ent crew stations and dependent ongets and then engages and destroys will be able to keep going for continu- good teamwork for successful opera-them himself. But since the motion ex- ous periods. tion. As mentioned above, overloadingperienced by the crewman driving the the commander of the FMBT can bevehicle would not be in agreement with This new crewing system will require relieved by giving his companion partwhat he expected from watching his that all three crewmen be trained to the of his load and the capability to rapidlyscreen, he would not be able to drive at same high standard in the operation ofhigh speed while his companion firedon the move. Although this arrangement could useexisting technology for the constructionand control of the turret, the frontalarea of the vehicle would still remainundesirably large, and it would be pref-erable to seat the two crewmen to-gether in fixed crew stations down inthe hull which, by presenting a smallerfrontal area, could be better protected.Two-Man Operation Figure 2. The Western Design winner of the 1993 Tank Design Contest envisionedBut Three-man Crewing three crew members sitting abreast in the hull. The adoption of automatic loading in all systems in their vehicle, but it will exchange duties in duplicate fixed hullturreted MBTs today has reduced the also provide crewing continuity, which crew stations. Overall, the relocation ofnumber of men in the turret but still re- the “2 plus 2” system of crewing does the crewmen from the turret into thequires the presence of a third crewman not. This is because a crewman coming hull will provide this opportunity forin the front of the hull to drive the ve- on duty, probably after a four-hour pe- the FMBT to be operated by only twohicle. This can be seen in vehicles pro- riod of rest, could be briefed on the men.duced in Russia, Poland, Slovakia, and tactical situation by his companion innow in France and Japan. The Ameri- the other crew station, who would al- If the above is accepted, and two-mancan CATTB experimental vehicle2 fol- ready have completed half of his eight- operation provides such advantages,lows this same formula, as does the hour duty. The vehicle commander why does the Western Design winnerXM8 Armored Gun System3 now be- would also take his turn in the crew of the Tank Design Contest,5 (Figure 2)ing readied for production. rest space so he could keep going for and also the Tank Test Bed vehicle,6 many days on end. While he rests, the which preceded it, both provide three But so far — apart from the Sleep next senior crew member would com- crew stations abreast of one another inSupport System hurriedly supplied for mand. Only the most junior crew mem- the hulls of these vehicles? Should it beDESERT SHIELD4 — no attempt has ber would not be called upon to com- assumed that the three crewmen wouldbeen made to alter these vehicles’ mand the vehicle. be designated as commander, gunner,crewing arrangements so that they can and driver to operate as a team. Or,keep going 24 hours a day for continu- Retaining three crewmen and adopt- with driving and gunnery controls at allous periods. All three crewmen are on ing a “two-man operation and three- three stations, would the vehicle’s en-duty together, and all will become man crewing” system will give the durance be extended with two-man op-equally exhausted over time as de- tank the extended endurance that auto- eration while the third simply switchesscribed in detail in Captain Chaisson’s matically-loaded, turreted vehicles do off his displays, disconnects his con-article, “Rest for the Weary,” also in not currently possess. In addition, gath- trols, and sleeps in his crew station? Anthe September-October 1994 ARMOR. ering the complete operation of the ve- advantage of this would be that noIf best use is to be made of night vision hicle into the hands of only two crew- changing of places would be necessary,devices now provided for all membersof the crew, some system must be 7found for allowing a crewman to restand sleep in the vehicle during 24-hour-a-day operations so that it cankeep going for many days on end. Fortunately, the transfer of the MBT’stwo principal crewmen from the turretinto fixed crew stations down in theARMOR — May-June 1995 because a crewman coming on duty af- he only watches over the operation of and exit. Since the rounds are stowedter rest would simply switch on his dis- the automatic loader, drives when the in containers that can be removed fromplays and start work. An intriguing vehicle is reversing, and keeps watch the vehicle whenever necessary, thisquestion then arises — whether or not to the rear. space can accommodate tank crewmenthe three crewmen would revert to be- who have been forced to abandon theiring a team of a commander, gunner, Front Engine, Rear Ammunition, vehicles, or, if thought to be appropri-and driver when action threatened. Or and Rear Entrance ate, even infantrymen. Cadet Barrett’swould two-man operation provide such design, second place in the Tank De-an increased speed of operation that So far, the introduction of hull-seated sign Contest, includes a rear-hull es-only two crewmen would handle all crewmen has tended to place them in cape door for added survivability.duties between them, while the third the front of the hull, more or less in themerely assisted when called upon to do same position as that occupied by the If two crewmen are to operate theso and kept watch to the rear of the ve- driver of a conventionally-turreted ve- FMBT from fixed stations down in thehicle? hicle. This was certainly the case with hull, with a third crewman occupying a the Surrogate Research Vehicle and the rest space behind them to extend the It is possible to operate an automat- Tank Test Bed, both of which were vehicle’s endurance, the front engineically-loaded, turreted vehicle, such as constrained by having to use hulls compartment can extend across the fullthe Russian T-72 or French Leclerc, based on that of the Abrams MBT, and width of the vehicle and, in particular,while one crewman is absent but is not thus remained rear-engined.7 However, the compartment’s rear bulkhead canrecommended because one man would the alternative front-engined hull layout extend intact from one hull side platethen have to drive from the front of the is now receiving increased attention, to the other. Then, if a penetrationhull while the other operated as a com- principally because of the efforts of should take place through the vehicle’smander/gunner up in the turret. With Teledyne Vehicle Systems in offering frontal armor, there would be sufficientthe two men thus separated in different their Direct Fire Support Vehicle in the space for the debris to interact with theparts of the vehicle, it would be diffi- Armored Gun System contest8 and engine compartment components be-cult to transfer part of the additional fore being stopped by the rear armoredload from the commander to the driver their proposals for a heavier vehicle in bulkhead. Cooling air could be dis- the ASM Program having a similar charged at both sides of the vehicle, but Figure 3. front-engined layout.9 Although these might be discharged selectively on only particular vehicles still have two crew- one side when stationary in order to re-The Swedish men traversing in low “pancake” tur- duce its thermal signature. With directS-Tank can rets, they not only establish the em- driving vision being exercised from thebe operated ployment of a front engine compart- top of the hull, a frontal roof slope ofby only two ment but also make use of the rear of less than eight degrees might prove tocrewmen at the hull to serve as stowage space for a be inadequate. This roof armor wouldhull stations. large proportion of the ammunition. have to be removable in order to allow This configuration can be seen in the power packs to be exchanged, and afterdown in the hull front. In the case of figure accompanying Frank Briglia’s being replaced, would have to be suit-the FMBT, on the other hand, with two article in the July-August 1994 issue of ably secured to withstand heavy attack.crewmen in fixed hull crew stations ARMOR and in Jody Harmon’s excel-and a third man resting to their rear, the lent illustration of such a vehicle on the Rear ammunition stowage allows re-absence of this crewman would only front cover. Western Design’s winning plenishment much more easily than ifaffect the vehicle’s endurance. So long entry in the Tank Design Contest, rounds have to be replaced in a carou-as a replacement crewman could join which shows a full width front engine sel in the hull center, as in typical Rus-the vehicle without too much delay, it compartment combined with the stow- sian vehicles. Moreover, should a pene-could continue to operate at full effi- age of reserve ammunition at the rear tration occur, rounds stowed at the rearciency, and his arrival would restore its of the vehicle, has given added impetus of the vehicle can be vented upwardsability to operate day after day. With to the changeover to a front-engined and rearwards in the same manner asthe complete operation of the vehicle hull layout. those carried in the bustle of a turret. Inbeing handled by only two crewmen in addition, ammunition-handling systemsduplicate fixed hull crew stations, it In the famous front-engined Israeli already developed for installation inwould even be possible for the vehicle Merkava MBT, rear ammunition stow- turret bustles should be transferable, atto be maneuvered and fought by a sin- age is combined with a rear entrance least in principle, to handle rounds ingle crewman in an emergency, though the rear of the hull. Rounds being sup-with greatly reduced efficiency. plied from a rear stowage magazine may either be moved internally through Two-man operation of an MBT has, the hull crew space on their way to theof course, already been in use for many breech or, alternatively, they may beyears in the fixed-gun Swedish “S” moved externally without entering theTank (Figure 3), in which both men crew space at all. Ideally, the breech ofhave driving and gun-laying controls in the gun would be located right at thetheir fixed hull crew stations. This ve- rear of the vehicle, close to the ammu-hicle also carries a third crewman, nition magazine, which would not onlyseated to the rear of the other two, but Continued on Page 428 ARMOR — May-June 1995 Future Main Battle Tank (Continued from Page 8)reduce gun overhang at the front of the and depression on its controllable sus- which can be defined as the ability tovehicle, but by employing external am- pension system. The breech of the gun see all round from the highest point ofmunition movement, would be much would then be at the rear of the vehi- his vehicle. This is what he has becomesafer for the crew. cle, close to the ammunition magazine, accustomed to when putting his head making it a simple matter to move above the roof of a conventional Tank soldiers have long admired rounds from magazine to breech be- manned turret or when he closes hisMerkava’s rear entrance and exit, rec- cause their relative positions would re- hatch and uses the array of visionognizing that it would allow them to main fixed. blocks or periscopes surrounding hismount and dismount unobserved by the turret cupola.enemy and would provide an excellent But if independent traverse is consid-alternative escape route. However, some ered essential for the rapid engagement Although sighting vision can be ob-form of passageway will have to be of emergency targets to a flank, the “S” tained remotely from an unmanned tur-provided through the ammunition stow- Tank configuration will be rejected and ret or an overhead mounting and dis-age space, from the crew space to the the gun may have to be carried either played on screens in front of the crew-rear entrance, which immediately raises in an unmanned turret of reduced di- men, it will be much more difficultthe specter of space being wasted. Al- mensions or on some form of overhead both to obtain “top vision” remotelythough it would be possible to make mounting. Rounds might then be sup- from the top of these mountings anduse of this space to contain rounds of plied to the breech of the gun internally also to display it at the crew stationsammunition, which could be ejected to if in an unmanned turret, as has been down in the hull of the vehicle.11 Thethe rear of the vehicle in an emergency suggested by Western Design, or exter- commander could certainly traverse theto allow the crew to escape, it seems nally if the gun is to be carried on an restricted vision of some form of Com-more sensible to use it as a rest space overhead mounting, although this latter mander’s Independent Thermal Viewerfor the third member of the crew so system will present considerable prob- (CITV) to look in any direction, but,that his head would be close to the two lems as the rounds are raised one by while doing so, he would be unawarecrewmen operating the vehicle and his one to the gun. Should the gun return of enemy movement in other sectorsfeet would be against the rear entrance. to the 12 o’clock position after firing in surrounding his vehicle. And if an in- order to simplify the reloading process, strument could be devised with a Although increased survivability can or should rounds be supplied to the gun broader field of vision, which mightbe advanced as the principal reason for in whatever direction it happens to be even be able to approach that of theadopting a front-engined hull layout, pointing, as was indeed the case in the human head, how would this scene bethis is certainly matched by the advan- Swedish UDES-19 design of the shown to the commander down in thetages to be gained from making the 1970s?10 hull of the vehicle unless he were sur-rear of the hull available for ammuni- rounded by an array of screens?tion stowage. Should the introduction If the gun is to be well protected inof a rear entrance and exit rank only an unmanned turret, the presented fron- It may be that Helmet Mounted Dis-third in the list of reasons for adopting tal area of the vehicle and, therefore, its play (HMD) will have to be adopted,a front-engined layout? With increased all-up weight, will still remain substan- as has been suggested by Western De-emphasis now on crew survivability, tial. If, on the other hand, it is carried sign, so that crewmen can quickly andthe introduction of a rear entrance has on a mounting above the hull, the size naturally turn their “top vision” to ob-become of much greater importance. of target displayed to the enemy, par- serve in any direction. Since crewmenBut whichever reason is advanced for ticularly when engaging over a crest, cannot see through the sides of theiradopting a front-engined FMBT con- will be much smaller, but the gun itself vehicle, their Helmet Position Sensingfiguration, it will be the movement of is likely to become more vulnerable. Systems (HPSS) can be quite coarse,the crewmen down into the hull of the Moreover, with the gun carried well designed not so much to provide accu-vehicle, and their consequent ability to above and distinct from the hull of the racy as to preserve orientation. Shoulddrive their vehicle, that will confirm vehicle, this latter form of mounting a crewman identify a target and wish tothis change of hull layout. will be very prominent — as is appar- go on to engage it himself, sighting vi- ent from the illustration on the front sion from the gun mounting could beGun Traverse and cover of the July-August 1994 ARMOR displayed in his helmet to allow accu-Commander’s “Top Vision” — and the FMBT will become very rate gun laying. Alternatively, if lack of difficult to conceal on the battlefield. resolution will not allow this, the crew- With two crewmen operating the men would have to use his fixed dis-FMBT from fixed crew stations down But over and above the problems of play screen for fine laying and firing.in a front-engined hull, attention should remote reloading, an even more diffi-now be focused on how its large tank cult problem will then arise — crew vi- Although indirect “top vision” maygun should be mounted and how it sion will still be exercised from the thus be possible, it may not be whollyshould be traversed to engage flank tar- roof of the hull while the mounting will satisfactory and crewmen would, nogets. The simplest means of achieving extend to well above that level. This doubt, be glad to return to direct visionthis is, of course, to adopt the configu- will mean that when moving over roll- from the hull roof when their vehicleration used by the fixed gun Swedish ing country, the unmanned turret or was not in contact with the enemy.“S” Tank, to turn the complete vehicle overhead mounting will come into the Moreover, the prominence of unmannedby the differential action of its tracks view of the enemy before our com- turrets and overhead mountings willand to tip it back and forth in elevation mander is in a position to see him. Our put the FMBT at a tactical disadvan- commander will then have lost what is tage, and crewmen will wish to have a usually described as his “top vision,” low-profile vehicle, which would be42 ARMOR — May-June 1995 easily concealable. This might suggest Choice for the FMBT does not lie Figure 4. STAR 21 concept vehicle fea-that an overhead gun be lowered when only between two-man and four-mannot required for action, both to restore crewing as three men have handled tured a “lift and turn” main gun.crew direct “top vision” and to remove automatically-loaded, turreted MBTsits undoubted prominence, and that it satisfactorily for many years with two 2“Combat Vehicle Test Bed to Play Key Ronly be raised above the level of hull men up in the turret and a driver down and D Role” by George Taylor in Army RD&Atop crew vision when traversed. Such a in the hull. If the turret is going to be Bulletin, March-April 1993, p. 30.“lift-and-turn” mounting was actually eliminated, because of its weight andproposed in Sweden in the 1970s in the size, and its crewmen moved to fixed 3“AGS Rollout” on the back cover of AR-form of their UDES-17 design, and it hull crew stations, where both will be MOR, July-August 1994.appears to embody the only means able to drive, the FMBT can be oper-available — apart from the turret — of ated by only two crewmen while the 4“AMC-FAST: Lessons Learned in the Gulf”combining both gun traverse and direct third man can rest in the rear to extend by Richard E. Franseen, in Army RD&A Bulle-“top vision” in one and the same vehi- its endurance in 24-hour-a-day continu- tin, March-April 1992, p. 14.cle. The conventional turret, of course, ous operations.did this so effectively for very many 5“We Have a Winner?” in ARMOR, July-Au-years, but its large size and weight Relocation of two crewmen to fixed gust 1993, p. 6.have become too much to tolerate, and hull crew stations will also provide theit will have to be discontinued. opportunity of altering the MBT’s con- 6Technology of Tanks by Richard Ogor- figuration, placing the ammunition mag- kiewicz, ISBN 0-7106-0595-1, published by More recently the Board of Army azine at the rear of the vehicle and a Jane’s Information Group Ltd., 1991, p. 398.Science and Technology of the Na- full-width engine compartment at thetional Research Council (U.S.), in their front. If an entrance and escape door is 7Jane’s Armour and Artillery, 1983-1984 by1992 report “STAR 21: Strategic Tech- provided at the rear of the hull, a pas- Christopher Foss, p. 103.nologies for the Army of the Twenty- sageway leading through the ammuni-First Century” have suggested a “con- tion stowage area may serve as a rest 8Jane’s Armour and Artillery, 1990-1991 bycept for an extensible and rotatable gun space for the third member of the crew. Christopher Foss, p. 187.mount on a direct fire armored vehicle(battle tank),” and provided illustrations Arming the FMBT will then become 9Teledyne Vehicle Systems representativeof such a vehicle.12 These show that a question of selecting the best method speaking at Shephard Conferences 2d Armouredthe NRC vehicle would not carry its of combining gun traverse with com- Warfare Conference in London in Novembergun in a depression running the length mander’s “top vision” — which the 1994.of the hull center line when lowered, as conventional turret has been able to doit does in the UDES-17, but would so effectively for so long. The Swedish 10Jane’s Armour and Artillery, 1983-1984 bycarry it at one side of the vehicle above “S” Tank and the overhead gun con- Christopher Foss, pp. 52-53.one of its tracks. Thus, the two crew- figuration each provide one of thesemen would be able to sit shoulder-to- features, but do so only by sacrificing 11“VERDI 2” by Rupert Pengelley in Interna-shoulder in their fixed hull crew sta- the other. Moreover, while one is com- tional Defense Review, 8/1994, p. 54.tions in order to work together instead pact and easily concealed on the battle-of being separated by the central cleft field, the other is unduly prominent 12Board on Army Science and Technology ofin the hull roof containing the gun bar- with its gun mounting above, and dis- the National Research Council (US) in their re-rel, as in the original Swedish proposal. tinct from, the hull of the vehicle. Does port “STAR 21: Strategic Technologies for the the best answer lie in introducing a Army of the Twenty-First Century” published There appears to be no reason why an “lift-and-turn” mounting, as originally by the National Academy Press in 1992, pp. 80-FMBT equipped with such a “lift-and- put forward in Sweden and more re- 81.turn” mounting should not be handled cently by the National Research Coun-like an “S” Tank while its gun remains cil? The FMBT could then be used like Robin Fletcher was commis-lowered, forming a compact, well-pro- an “S” Tank until threatened from a sioned in the Westminster Dra-tected, and easily-concealed configura- flank, when it would raise its gun and goons in 1941 and later servedtion with crew “top vision” exercised then transverse it to engage its target. in the Special Operations Ex-directly from the hull top. The gun ecutive and 2d Special Air Serv-might then only be raised into its more Notes ice Regiment. After the war, heprominent and more vulnerable posi- attended the technical staff offi-tion to engage emergency targets to a 1The AMX ELC described in Les Vehicles cer’s course at Shrivenham,flank before being returned to the 12 spent two years on tank designo’clock position and lowered again to Blindés Francais 1945-1977 by Pierre Touzin. at Chobham, and returned tobe reloaded, in effect, bringing the Shrivenham to lecture on tankbreech to the ammunition rather than Editions EPA 1978, pp. 45-50. armament. After leaving themoving rounds up to a raised breech. service, he raised crops inAlso as an advantage, the gun could Kenya and cattle in Ireland. Histhen be raised to engage targets over a articles on armor have beencrest, when the size of target exposed published in International De-to enemy return fire would be small, fense Review, Soldat und Tech-the time of exposure would be mini- nik, Military Technology, andmal, and forward and rearward vehicle other journals.movement would not be necessary.ARMOR — May-June 1995 43
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You were fantastic and truly the #WizardOfWoo. I feel so fortunate that your music was a part of the fabric of my life. What a gift you gave us.
From early on, it was the synth that hooked me in to sound. You hooked me in to some great sounds. Thanks Bernie.
Bernie, I am so blessed heard and wittness your awesome sprit. You are truly a amazing person and musician. The WOO was on the one and now with the One. Heaven has gained a great musical instrument and director. Thank you for being an musical inspiration to me and others. There will never be another one who could have the keys to the Mothership. R.I.P Bernie "Master Woo" Worrell
SO sorry for your loss Bernie music rocked
An honor to have met and played with you Bernie. Rest easy. ❤
Another great loss in music, mind and soul. Youre gonna be greatly missed Bernie. On to your next great adventure, how lucky they are to have you home. Blessings to your family and many friends. 😇🎵🎵
Seems like you were always there somewhere, tickling those keys and funking things up in the best way. You still are. Always will. Thanks for your generosity, your chops and your beautiful spirit.
I had the pleasure of making Dr Worrell's acquaintance during the late '90's when he brought the Woo Warriors to NYC and played Knitting Factory. Although having seen him several times with P-Funk some 20 years previously, this was a more casual setting which allowed us a chance to speak at length. Dr Worrell was a perfect gentleman, even purchasing me a cocktail while he recounted personal stories of the road. As I was leaving, he stopped me saying he'd really enjoyed our conversation and wanted to give me a shirt. I still wear it to this day. The Man defined what it means to be a Class Act!
The Wizard Is Dead, Long Live The Woo! R.I.P.
Fly on brotha. As a keyboardist you were my greatest inspiration and teacher. You meant the World to me. Thanks for everything Bernie. May you live eternally through your music. Hugs Judie.
Sweet generous beautiful person. The leader of the band. RIP.
Goodbye Dr. Bernie, you played it straight despite the circumstances!
There will never be another Bernie. So sorry to the family for your loss.
This man will go on meaning more to people than most will ever know. He had one of those musical minds that just can't be replaced.
Godspeed..There will never be another one of you...We love you...and we will keep "THE FUNK ALIVE."
May you REST In Heaven Eternally, Bernie!
RIP Bernie Worrell !! Thank You for TheFunk
Bernie, thank you for your inspiration, and sharing your love of music, art, and life.May the heavens pound away with the "FUNK" tonight,bless you.
Thank you for the FUNK. Rest well dear Sir.
Every key on your board had a different personality. It was as if your music was born from the touch of imagery. You had a synesthetic magic to your art and there can never be another like you. Thank you for the funk, thank you for the purple, thank you for the grooves that brought mankind together. Peace be with you and your family, Bernie.

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On the American Idol Season 21 premiere, an emotional audition brought judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie to tears. William Guy Tongi (aka Iam Tongi) dedicated his performance in memory of his late father who passed away a few months ago.
He sang Jame Blunt's "Monsters," a heartfelt song that moved everyone in the room. Additionally, he shared an intense story about losing his father.
Iam Tongi of Hawaii had judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan in tears with his powerful performance of James Blunt's "Monsters", dedicated to his late father.
Before singing, Tongi opened up about his father Rodney, a guitarist and music teacher, passing away recently. He told the judges that he was dedicated to him and wanted to compete on American Idol.
He received three affirmative votes from the judges and is on his way to Hollywood. Country star Luke Bryan also sent him a heartfelt message, noting how much he could relate to his performance.
Tongi informed the judges that he grew up in Hawaii but his mom's family moved to Seattle several years ago. His dad taught him everything he knows about music, leading him to select "Monsters" by James Blunt as his audition song.
Though the song itself wasn't particularly poignant, Tongi's beautiful voice brought everyone in the room to tears. It truly captured the pain and loss that Tongi experienced with his father's passing.
At his audition, Tongi recounted how his dad, Rodney, first got him interested in music. He taught him how to play guitar and dedicated his audition song to him as a tribute.
After recounting his story, Tongi put all his heart into his performance and it showed. His emotional performance left the judges in tears; Luke Bryan even had to wipe away tears with a tissue!
He began his song with a beautiful intro and then launched into an acoustic rendition of James Blunt's "Monsters". As a tribute to his father, he dedicated the song and told him he could still hear him harmonizing along on each tune.
Iam Tongi's performance quickly won over hearts, leaving all the friendly judges in tears. With three resounding yeses from the judges, he is on his way to becoming the next winner of American Idol.
On the first round of ABC's hit singing competition show American Idol, an 18-year-old named William Tongi (or Iam as he's known to his fans) stood before the panel and gave them an unforgettable performance. He went all out with an acoustic version of James Blunt's 2019 hit Monsters that left everyone speechless.
During his audition, the teenager expressed how his dad Rodney had passed away just months prior and dedicated it to him. It proved an equally moving performance for the judges who voted him through to the next round.
Not only did Tongi's captivating acoustic performance leave the judges with tears in their eyes, but it also pulled at viewers' heartstrings at home. Indeed, his rendition of 'Monsters' earned him an enthusiastic standing ovation from all three judges despite their reservations. No wonder then that Tongi has amassed over 77,000 followers on TikTok - and shows no signs of slowing down!
On the season 21 premiere of American Idol, Iam Tongi left the judges in tears with his touching story and song. He dedicated his performance to his late dad who inspired him to start singing; he can still hear him harmonizing with him on each of his songs and has always wanted to compete in this singing competition.
He began the audition with a guitar, but it was his voice that took center stage during this moving performance. He told the judges he would be performing James Blunt's "Monsters" in tribute to his late father.
As Tongi began his song, the audience gasped as he became overcome by emotion. He even had to take a break during the performance in order to gather himself.
He then rose and resumed his audition. He shared with the judges that his father passed away a couple of months ago, and he can still hear him harmonizing with him on each song he sings.
He was overcome with emotion, having difficulty starting the song and crying throughout performance. Afterward, he dedicated it to his dad and continued playing his guitar, letting all the feelings he felt flow through him as he played.
All three judges were profoundly moved by Tongi's performance and were deeply moved by his story. They all said he made them cry, and were greatly impressed by how well he delivered the song.
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie all wept during the performance as they were profoundly moved by it. All three were delighted that Iam Tongi received a golden ticket to Hollywood Week and made it onto their stage!
After Tongi's performance, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie both gave him a standing ovation. They noted how Tongi hit an emotional note with his performance and described him as an exceptional storyteller.
He is an incredible talent that should be recognized with a golden ticket and the chance to go to Hollywood! He should be immensely proud of his performance.
Iam Tongi, an 18-year-old aspiring singer from Hawaii, tugged at the hearts of 'American Idol' judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan when he shared his story about losing his father a few months ago. As he shared this poignant moment, Tongi became visibly emotional.
After hearing his story, the three judges immediately believed he had a shot at winning. He explained how his dad taught him how to play guitar and that he wanted to give music industry a chance.
When James Blunt sang his audition song, "Monsters," for his audition, the judges' faces lit up with tears as they paid tribute to his late father Rodney. As he began singing the poignant piece in tribute to Rodney, it was clear that everyone present had been moved by witnessing such an emotional moment.
While singing the song, Tongi strummed an acoustic guitar and sang beautifully. All the judges were delighted and deeply moved by his heartfelt performance.
The song Blunt chose, written as a tribute to his father who has Stage 4 Kidney Disease, was especially meaningful to him and served to remind the judges of their own losses.
It was a truly heartfelt audition, leaving all three judges with tears in their eyes. Iam Tongi then received an overwhelming standing ovation from all the judges as he took his place on 'American Idol's' stage.
He made an impressive first impression and earned three yeses from the judges, propelling him into Hollywood Week. Now, he will travel to Los Angeles to perform during this show's Hollywood Week phase.
Iam Tongi has earned his place among the stars of Season 21! He will compete against other aspiring pop stars from Nashville, Louisiana and Las Vegas to prove that he truly has arrived!
On Sunday, February 19th ABC broadcast the season 21 premiere of its comedy series with auditions taking place from New Orleans, Louisiana and Las Vegas.
This episode sees contestants from these areas showcase their talents in pursuit of a golden ticket to compete during the first round of Hollywood Week. The finalists will be determined by public votes, with the victor receiving both an exclusive record deal and cash prize.


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Let’s start with the basics: there’s no loss of functionality when it comes to flash, compared to any previous EOS digital SLR camera, with the EOS 7D Mark II. Any EX-series flash unit can be used with it, for E-TTL automatic flash, as well as either traditional optical-type Wireless flash, or Radio Transmission Wireless E-TTL via the Speedlite 600EX-RT and its companion Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT. So if you already own E-TTL-compatible speedlite gear, you can go right ahead and use it with the EOS 7D Mark II.
Here’s an area where the 7D Mark II makes a huge advance over all previous EOS cameras, other than the EOS-1D X (which has approximately 100,000 pixel RGB metering). EOS 7D Mark II uses a brand-new 150,000-pixel RGB plus IR metering sensor, and we expect this high-resolution color metering system to provide superb, consistent flash exposure, whether using a single flash on-camera, or any number of off-camera speedlites via Wireless E-TTL.
The approximately 150,000 pixel metering sensor reads and detects not only pre-flash brightness levels, but can also detect color (and make exposure adjustments when different colors are detected), as well as faces. When one or more human faces are detected, flash metering concentrates upon faces (instead of clothes or surrounding bright areas in the scene), and getting the flash exposure for dominant faces in the scene correct. It’s a far more sophisticated method of E-TTL flash metering than in most previous EOS SLRs, and automatic flash exposure performance should make the EOS 7D Mark II a go-to camera for event photographers and others who frequently rely on flash.
No change here from the previous EOS 7D, but full flash sync up to 1/250th of a second is a comforting feature for the advanced user who may frequently shoot fill-in flash outdoors, or in other situations where fast sync speeds are desirable. Of course, the EOS 7D Mark II is also capable of Hi-Speed Sync with any accessory EX-series speedlite, up to its fastest 1/8000th second shutter speed. Both the standard 1/250th flash sync and Hi-Speed Sync up to 1/8000th are also available in Wireless E-TTL — with both optical and Canon radio-based methods. (Note that Hi-speed sync is only available with accessory EX-series Speedlites, not with the built-in flash.)
EOS 7D Mark II has the same Flash Control Menu for both its built-in flash as well as a compatible connected accessory speedlite* (or the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT) as recent EOS models. However, it can now be instantly accessed: just press the Built-in Flash Activation button, on the left side of the lens mount. With an accessory speedlite (or ST-E3-RT) mounted, you’ll immediately have the entire Flash Control Menu appear.
What’s really cool — and it’s the first time this has been possible with a Canon EOS camera — is that whatever was the last flash-related item you adjusted on this menu remains highlighted and immediately accessible with that single push on the Flash button. For anyone using Wireless E-TTL, this is especially valuable — an adjustment for flash ratios, for instance, can be quickly followed-up, using the camera’s menu, and no longer requires drilling through several Menu windows again to get back to that ratio scale to refine an adjustment you just made moments before.
*Compatible Speedlites for Flash Control Menu on recent EOS cameras, including EOS 7D Mark II: Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT, Speedlites 600EX-RT, 580EX II, 430EX II, 320EX, 270EX II, 90EX, and Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II
As good as Canon expects the color-based E-TTL flash metering to be, there will obviously be times where any critical user wants to intentionally vary flash exposure using Flash Exposure Compensation. EOS 7D Mark II makes this a pleasure, with a couple of interesting options that allow it to be done on-camera — without even pulling the camera away from your eye. And, this applies to overall flash exposure whether you’ve got just one flash on-camera, or are working with multiple flashes off-camera with Wireless E-TTL.
Press Flash Exposure Compensation button on top right side of camera
A distinction between the EOS 7D Mark II and less-expensive models is that there’s a Flash Exposure Compensation button on the top right side of the camera. Press this button once (no need to hold it down), and in the viewfinder, the analog scale now displays any user-set flash exposure compensation level. Just turn the rear Quick Control Dial as you look through the viewfinder, and dial-in whatever change in flash exposure you want — no need to pull your eye from the finder, and look at the top LCD panel (although users are free to do that if they desire)
Customize the Multi-Function Button to instantly access Flash Exposure Compensation
Since the M.Fn button is even closer to the shutter button, you may find it easier to use it instead of the dedicated Flash Exposure Compensation button for quick adjustments. A Custom Controls option allows re-configuring the M.Fn button to a new function: cycle between access to what all the buttons on the top row (directly above the small LCD info panel) would normally do. Now, if you’re shooting flash, just press the M.Fn button until the flash exposure compensation scale appears in the viewfinder, and turn the rear Quick Control Dial to make any adjustment to flash brightness that you want. When it comes time for the next adjustment to flash exposure, just press that same M.Fn button once — the same Flash Exposure Compensation scale appears, and is immediately ready for adjustment. Again, your eye never has to leave the viewfinder.
Using the Quick Control Menu, and the rear LCD monitor
Especially if you’re working on a tripod, or don’t mind pulling the camera away from your eye, another option is to use the Quick Control Menu for Flash Exposure Compensation. Press the “Q” button on the back of the camera, and this menu screen instantly appears on the rear LCD monitor. If Flash Exposure Compensation is already highlighted, just turn either dial — the top Main Dial, or the Quick Control Dial — and you can adjust it right there.
It’s always possible to adjust Flash Exposure Compensation on the Speedlite itself (or the ST-E3-RT Transmitter), too… but this does require taking a moment and pulling your eye from the viewfinder. So the methods above should definitely be considered in any fast-paced flash shooting situation, when working with one or more EOS speedlites.
First time ever in an EOS camera, other than the top-of-the-line EOS-1D (and 1Ds) series models. EOS 7D Mark II now has a separate analog scale, running vertically along the right side of the viewfinder, with two separate scales — one for ambient exposure level, and a second for any user-set Flash Exposure Compensation.
Now, as soon as the ready-light from either the built-in flash or an attached EX-series speedlite is detected, a second vertical analog scale appears, displaying any user-applied Flash Exposure Compensation. Normally at the central “zero” setting, it displays the full ±3 stops range of flash adjustment, in 1/3-stop increments.
The beauty of this really comes into play when blending ambient light and fill flash. It’s now easy to independently adjust ambient exposure, and see the level of adjustment you’ve applied, and compare it on the spot to E-TTL flash exposure adjustments. Each is always performed separately from the other in the Canon EOS system, but the EOS 7D Mark II now makes both easy to see — again, without needing to pull your eye from the viewfinder.
The EOS 7D Mark II also can perform Flash Exposure Lock — a potentially valuable way to combine the speed of automatic flash exposure (E-TTL) with the precision of a spot reading of pre-flash illumination, which is locked in-place for 16 seconds. (It can be held longer, if you keep your finger pressed half-way on the shutter button.)
Normally, the only step that has to be taken to perform FEL is to press the M.Fn button. By default, with either the built-in flash active, or an EX-series speedlite attached and turned on, M.Fn fires a single pre-flash, which the camera reads via a spot meter reading at the center of the picture area. But if you’ve committed the M.Fn button for Flash Exposure Compensation access (as described directly above), EOS 7D Mark II gives you other Custom Control options to perform FEL with a single press of:
- AF-ON button
- AE Lock button
- Depth-of-field Preview button
Customize any of these for FEL operation, via the Custom Controls menu (within the EOS 7D Mark II’s Custom Functions menu), and you’ve instantly converted it to fire that pre-flash and perform Flash Exposure Lock readings.
Remember, as is the case with all previous EOS cameras, Flash Exposure Lock does not require changing your metering pattern to Spot metering… the user-adjustable metering mode strictly impacts how metering of ambient light will be performed. FEL readings are always done with Spot metering whenever you press the appropriate FEL button, even if the camera is set to a wide-area metering mode like Evaluative or Center-weighted metering.
Much of the goodness of the EOS 7D Mark II is how responsive the camera is, whether we’re talking about lag time at the shutter button or instantly calling up a camera function. For speedlite users, there are numerous cool new ways to immediately access different flash controls, some of which don’t even require pulling your eye from the viewfinder.
And, we expect the EOS 7D Mark II’s general flash metering performance to be as good as anything in the EOS line — ever. The new 150,000 pixel RGB metering sensor promises a level of exposure control unprecedented in the EOS line, and that should make this camera a very attractive prospect for those who shoot a lot of speedlite pictures.
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COLORADO AVE — City Hall has invested big in its Big Blue Bus system, pushing new technological changes and further integration with the regional transportation network meant to make life easier on users.
The Big Blue Bus system has invested $7.153 million out of a total of $15.89 million in technology upgrades planned for local buses in 2012, according to a report released by City Hall.
That doesn’t count the money for new bus shelters, a project which is currently out to bid and will not begin construction until October 2013, said Suja Lowenthal, manager of Transit Government and Community Relations with the Big Blue Bus.
The money already spent has paid for the ability to track route productivity, new electronic signs for bus shelters not yet in existence and a system that tracks bus operators’ performance, payroll and other details.
The first, a program called the Transit Master provided by Iowa-based Trapeze, came at a cost of $5.46 million and went live in October. The second came online in February.
Some of the technology involved sounds futuristic, like the biometric sign-in terminals that allow bus drivers to be tracked, while others, like the ability to flash information from the dispatch office to monitors in the Drivers’ Ready Room are more commonplace.
City Hall has also put aside $7.1 million for upgrades to fare systems that will allow 219 fareboxes to accept Transit Access Passes, commonly called TAP cards, used by the Los Angeles Metro buses that also run in Santa Monica.
The same money will also pay for six mobile ticket vending machines and the ability to pay for your bus ticket using a mobile phone.
The move is part of a three-year push by the Metro system to integrate with other municipal bus companies to provide seamless service throughout the Los Angeles region, said Rick Jager, a spokesperson for Metro.
“It’ll be very user friendly for bus patrons in terms of whether or not he or she has to transfer from one line to another instead of fumbling for correct change or the right monthly pass,” Jager said.
The TAP cards also work on the rail systems, including the new Exposition Light Rail line that is slated to reach Santa Monica in 2015, and eight other local bus systems have gotten on board as well, including nearby Culver City.
Mobile ticketing is expected to go live by December 2013, and TAP integration will become available a month later, Lowenthal said.
The Metro system cooperates with mobile applications that allow people with smartphones to pinpoint their bus’ location with a few swipes of the finger. Santa Monica also has plans for a mobile app, although it’s hit a snag, with a soft launch expected in the middle of 2013, according to the staff report.
A portion of the Transit Master contract will allow residents to call a service in either English or Spanish to get real-time information about their bus.
It’s not certain when this option will be available, Lowenthal said.
The “hits” for the Big Blue Bus has not come without at least one miss, specifically an advertising program that would have put digital billboards on the sides of the buses.
The program was originally proposed in 2010 and won legislative approval with the backing of then-Assemblywoman Julia Brownley, and hit deep opposition from other local governments including Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich.
It ultimately bit the dust in May 2012 when officials realized that the system couldn’t make money off the project and the only two cities that had embraced it — New York and Chicago — had both discontinued the program.


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nearly 4,000-object database. With an optional RS232 cable, you can interface with a computer and control the
Sky Align: During setup, Celestron's Sky Align technology
can quickly and simply align the telescope. By pointing the telescope at three
bright objects in the sky, and entering date, time, and your location on the
hand control, the telescope automatically and accurately aligns itself. In
addition to Sky Align, other alignment procedures include Auto Two-Star Align,
Two-Star Align, One-Star Align (for locating large bright objects only), and
Solar System Align.
Motor Drive: The NexStar 127SLT is equipped with a
fully automated GoTo mount with a database of nearly 4,000 celestial objects.
This allows you automatically locate the object you desire via the built-in
motor drive. Once you have the object in the eyepiece, the motor drive will also
help track the object as it moves across the sky.
When the drive is properly set, the object you are viewing should be centered in
the eyepiece for long periods of time.
Eyepiece/Star Diagonal: The NexStar 127SLT features two
eyepieces: a 25mm and a 9mm eyepiece. The 25mm eyepiece gives the telescope a magnification of
60x, while the 9mm eyepiece increases the magnification to 167x. The 127SLT also
includes a Star Diagonal, which diverts the light at a right angle from the
light path of the telescope. It allows you to observe in more comfortable
positions than if you were to look straight through.
Power Requirements: The NexStar 127SLT can be powered by eight
"AA" batteries (not included), which are stored in the telescope's base. In
addition, you can operate the telescope using the optional
PowerTank 12-volt power supply, via AC power using the optional AC adapter
(#18778), or your vehicle's battery using the optional
Car Battery Adapter (#18769).
Accessory Tray: The telescope comes with an accessory tray
which provides a place to put extra eyepieces or other items while you're using
Included Software: Included with the telescope is "TheSkyX
-- First Light Edition" astronomy software on CD-ROM. The disc contains a 10,000
object database with printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images. Also included is
NexStar Observer List (NSOL) software allows you to control the telescope with a
computer via an optional RS-232 cable (#93920).
- Optical Design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
- Aperture: 127mm (5")
- Focal Length: 1500mm (59")
- Focal Ratio: f/12
- Eyepiece Focal Length: 25mm and 9mm
- Eyepiece Magnification: 60x and 167mm
- Highest Useful Magnification: 300x
- Lowest Useful Magnification: 18x
- Optical Tube Length: 12"
- Light Gathering Power: 329x (compared to human eye)
- Weight (with tripod): 18 pounds
- Overall Dimensions:
- Length: 16-1/2" (including Star Diagonal)
- Maximum Height (on tripod): 54-9/16" (including
- Minimum Height (on tripod): 36-7/16" (including


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Sport Stephen Kearney ranks Dragons win alongside Warriors' most significant victories
Canberra Raiders' emerging forward Jack Murchie joins injury-ravaged Warriors
The injury-stricken Warriors have gained a welcome boost with Raiders' young forward Jack Murchie joining the side effective immediately. The Milton Ulladulla Bulldogs junior, who made his debut in 2018 and has played in three games for the Raiders, will link up with the Warriors in their Central Coast training base. It's a much-needed leg-up for the Kiwi outfit just over a week before they restart their season against the Dragons on May 30th, after re-locating from Auckland earlier this month. Canberra confirmed Murchie's departure, with the 22-year-old thanking the club for giving him an NRL opportunity.
The Warriors have their first win of the 2020 NRL campaign. "That's what I was most pleased about, they worked really hard prior to the game today, worked really hard during the The Warriors were outsiders heading into the match, but they stood up and held the Dragons scoreless, the first time
Stephen Kearney said he expected there to have been lots of Warriors fans in New Zealand who watched their win over the Dragons . For the NRL ladder, this victory is just worth two points, but with everything the club has gone through, this win counts for a lot more and gives a great indication
Warriors coach Stephen Kearney ranks his side's emotional victory over the Dragons on Saturday as one of the club's most significant.
Kearney's side were forced to relocate to Australia to enable the NRL competition to resume this weekend, and have endured a tough month of training between Tamworth and Gosford while their families remain in New Zealand.
It lead many to believe the Warriors would struggle to perform once play resumed, but that was far from the case on Saturday in the side's immaculate 18-0 win over the hapless Dragons at Central Coast Stadium.
It was an inspiring performance from Kearney's side, who completed a record-breaking 46 from 48 sets and always looked in control in what was their first win of the season.
Maguire confirms Folau chat but says talk Tigers switch wide of mark
The Wests Tigers coach did talk with Israel Folau about his future but is adamant an NRL return appears unlikely.The Herald revealed the Tigers coach had talked with the former Wallabies star, who is living in France after signing a one-year deal to play in the Super League.
Stephen Kearney said the win over the Dragons ranked up with his best nights in the NRL. The 20-12 victory over the previously undefeated Dragons , was without doubt the most impressive of the Warriors ' six victories this season and Kearney claimed it as one of most memorable nights in his
Stephen Kearney 's side are finally ready to go and are hoping to bounce back from two straight losses before the season was suspended. The Dragons have also struggled with two losses in a row and sit only two places above the Warriors in the NRL ladder at 13th. Kickoff: 5pm on Saturday 30 May at
The Warriors have enjoyed some thrilling wins in their short history, but Kearney admits yesterday's was up there with the most memorable.
Pictures- The greatest moments in NRL history
2015 - North Queensland Cowboys vs. Brisbane Broncos
2014 – South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Canterbury Bulldogs
2013 – Sydney Roosters vs. Manly Sea Eagles
2012 – Melbourne Storm vs. Canterbury Bulldogs
2008 – Manly Warringah Sea Eagles vs. Melbourne Storm
2005 – Wests Tigers vs. North Queensland Cowboys
2004 – Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Sydney Roosters
2003 – Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters
2001 – Newcastle Knights vs. Parramatta Eels
1999 – Melbourne Storm vs. St George Illawarra Dragons
1997 – Newcastle Knights vs. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
1989 – Canberra Raiders vs. Balmain Tigers
1975 – Eastern Suburbs vs. St George
1970 – South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
"It was a real special performance from the boys and the footy club after what we've endured over the last couple of months especially," Kearney told Nine's Sunday Footy Show.
"I really think it was up there in terms of a club performance. Not only the boys that are here, we've got a footy club still operating back home and all our fans back home it would've been a number of people watching.
"We spoke about it before the game, and it was one thing to talk about it, but to go out there and perform the way we did I was super proud of them."
'It was one of the best performances from thein NRL history'
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Further weighing against the Warriors going into the restarted season was the injury crisis the club finds itself in.
and to long-term injuries sustained at training, while utility back Adam Keighran has also been sidelined with a knee injury.
The trio join Bunty Afoa and Jackson Frei in the casualty ward, leaving the club no other choice but to plead with the NRL for special dispensation that would enable them to borrow players from other clubs.
Through the newfound loan system, Kearney has been able to acquire Roosters young prop Poasa Faamausili on a month-long deal. while the Warriors also signed young Raiders forward Jack Murchie, who was strong off the bench in the win over the Dragons.
Kearney said the assistance from the NRL has been remarkable, and also commended the Roosters and coach Trent Robinson for their assistance.
"The NRL were really good about it [approving player loans], the Roosters were wonderful about it," he said.
"Trent was wonderful and at the time they hadn't won a game either, so to give a player of his quality up says a lot about Trent and their footy club."
Dragons re-sign debutant Adam Clune until 2022, turn down young star Jason Saab's release request .
The St. George Illawarra Dragons have earned some reprieve after announcing rookie halfback Adam Clune has re-signed with the club for a further two years. The news comes ahead of Clune's NRL debut on Monday afternoon against the Bulldogs, after he was called upon to help rescue the Dragons' 0-3 season. Elevated to the Dragons' NRL development squad in November last year and promoted to the club's top 30 during the pre-season, Clune's two-year extension will keep him in the Red V until the end of the 2022 season.
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