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There has been an interesting trend over the past several years in regard to the cinematic sub-genre known as “disaster films,” or films which depict a large-scale crisis of some sort. I am referring specifically to the relative influx of films between the years 2011 and 2012 which depict the extinction of human life on Earth, or what I will colloquially refer to as the “apocalypse”. Narratives have addressed the apocalypse, or the threat thereof, throughout time immemorial, and the cinema is an art form without exception in the matter; what makes the apocalypse-themed films of the past two years worthy of study, however, is a curious tendency to eschew the tropes usually associated with so-called “apocalyptic” films — be they of form or of content — in favor of an increasingly inwardly focused, personally motivated, and humanistic exploration of what the end times may, in fact, resemble for ourselves and our Earthly brethren.
To this end, it is advantageous for us to begin this dissertation with a brief survey of that which these films DO NOT count among their primary thematic or philosophic concerns. Tellingly, there are two specific traits which are either absent entirely or explicitly dismissed within the recent spate of apocalypse themed films. One is primarily a matter of form, regarding the role of the crisis (in this case, the apocalypse) in a given film, while the other is more concerned with the philosophic and intellectual ramifications of its content; I will first address the former.
Most apocalyptic filmmaking exists within and adheres to the tenets of the so-called Action Film. A successful action film encourages the viewer to become engaged with both the technical marvel of its construction as well as the emotional turmoil of its characters and premise. This balance is usually achieved by pitting a sympathetic protagonist against seemingly insurmountable odds against his own survival; the audience is rewarded for their investment with victory for the embattled hero with whom they have been instructed to identify. As such, the role of the crisis (be it apocalypse, extinction, genocide, war, etc.) in a typical action film is one of threat rather than of actuality. Adventure films are, by definition, concerned with heroics, and those which do not have an ulterior cautionary or didactic motive are inclined to favor the bold and the victorious. They are transparently propogandic, if only to the benefit of the human ego, and are therefore beholden to suppressing any threats upon mankind’s perceived superiority.
The most convenient example for this type of filmmaking is perhaps Michael Bay’s film Armageddon (1998), in which NASA assembles a team of experts to divert or destroy an asteroid which is expected to impact the Earth’s surface in a matter of days, and thus prevent the extinction of all human life. In the film, which was written by Jonathan Hensleigh, J. J. Abrams, Tony Gilroy, and Shane Salerno, A. J. Frost (Ben Affleck) is a deep-sea oil driller who is apprenticing under a world-renowned driller named Harry Stamper (Bruce Willis); to complicate matters, Frost is also romantically entangled with Stamper’s daughter Grace, played by Liv Tyler. Frost and Stamper are both contracted by NASA to drill into the asteroid to plant an explosive that, when detonated, will split the asteroid into two halves which would avoid collision with Earth. When Frost successfully completes this mission, his accomplishment is personal as well as global; in addition to preventing the extinction of all human life, Frost has also won Stamper’s approval and, by virtue of that, the hand of his daughter in marriage. Despite much collateral damage, the hero has won.
This type of apocalyptic film is, in my estimation, a fairly cheap and exploitative strain of entertainment that, at its worst, perverts the greatest attributes of the art. Rather than using finely rendered characters to open up the film’s dramatic conceits to a greater ideological framework, films such as Armageddon do the exact opposite, employing staggeringly weighted scenarios to bolster the audience’s interest in and involvement with poorly rendered characters who would, in another context, be unworthy of our concern. This needless spectacle is mercifully absent in the films which we will explore.
The second curious absence in the most recent group of apocalyptic films is that of any religious — and specifically Christian — overtone. The Book of Revelation from the Christian New Testament is, perhaps, the most well known doomsday scenario, and the Bible additionally makes a number of allusions to what is referred to as “the rapture”, or the division of mankind into believers who will be granted eternal life in Heaven with the Judeo-Christian Father and non-believers who will remain on the dying Earth. Both of these elements figure prominently in many cinematic depictions of the end-times; for instance, the films based upon the Left Behind series of novels written by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins are blatantly theosophic in their dramatization of the apocalypse, depicting those who do not claim Christ as their lord and savior as being literally left behind after the rapture to defend themselves against the vagaries and vicissitudes of a dying planet left to the whim of the Antichrist. The Left Behind films are by no means meritorious, either technically or artistically, but they do handily illustrate a common theme in many religions’ assessment of life on Earth: that our corporeal existence is only a prelude to a greater, perhaps infinite existence beyond our physical grasp.
This approach to the apocalypse — namely that of a reckoning, or final judgment — often serves the didactic motive of propagating a specific faith and/or a morally prescribed taxonomy of acceptable behaviors deduced therefrom; the ethical and philosophical problems inherent in this particular mode of artistic expression are manifold and worthy of their own discourse at another time. For our purposes, however, we need only acknowledge that this is a common, albeit not universal, attribute to apocalypse-based fictions which presume as fact the speculative religious doctrines they address.
One noteworthy exception, however, is Michael Tolkin’s 1991 film The Rapture. In the film, which was both written and directed by Tolin, Mimi Rogers plays a born-again Christian who risks her own salvation by refusing to pledge her allegiance to a God whom she considers amoral and malicious. What makes the The Rapture superior to films such as those in the aforementioned Left Behind series is Tolkin’s interest in exploring the ethical and philosophic ramifications of an omnipotent deity which prescribes upon the Earth its subjective conception of an objective morality. In favoring the perspective of an autonomous protagonist capable of ethical reasoning, Tolkin opens the discussion to the metaphysics of belief, morality, and the definition and role of the “Self”. While this extends the intellectual scope of the film well beyond the confines of the traditional religious apocalyptic allegory, it nonetheless treats the Christian dogma of the eponymous rapture as fact, thus precluding it from inclusion as an early entry into this new sub-genre of apocalyptic cinema. (It is worth noting that the film Deep Impact, which took a more contemplative and scientific approach to the asteroid-headed-towards-Earth premise of Armageddon and was released only several months after Bay’s film, was also written — although not directed — by Tolkin.)
Though the films which we are to discuss make little to know mention of it, the religious and mythological element of apocalyptic predictions is cogent in that it does perhaps offer us a clue as to why so many filmmakers have chosen this period of time to address our potential extinction. Recently, the popular Christian scholar, author, and radio host Harold Camping made headlines for his prediction that the rapture would occur on May 21, 2011, at which point those chosen by God would be taken directly to Heaven. According to Camping, the next five months would see fire and brimstone across the globe, taking the lives of the remaining non-believers and culminating in the total destruction of the Earth on October 21 of the same year. Camping based his predictions on his own study of the numerology of the Old and New Testaments of the Christian Bible, and had actually predicted decades earlier — to smaller fanfare — that the rapture could potentially occur in September of 1994. Despite his prior imprudence, Camping’s 2011 predictions generated a great deal of interest in the media (partly by his own efforts, particularly via his syndicated “Family Radio” program) and a dedicated following; needless to say, they once again proved false.
End-of-the-world scuttlebutt continued into 2012, however, thanks to the widespread appropriation of misinterpretations regarding the calendar and mythology of the Mayans. As explained in the Popol Vuh — which details, among other things, the Mayan creation myths as well as their cosmological context — we are currently said to exist within the fourth in a series of “world ages”, or cycles of time. These so-called “world ages” are believed to last for thirteen b’ak’tuns, a b’ak’tun being a measurement in the Mesoamerican Long Count Calendar totaling 144,000 days. The thirteenth b’ak’tun of the fourth world expires on December 21, 2012, which has led many to speculate that this is in fact the date of our impending doom. Mayan scholars and skeptics alike have insisted, however, that this is not true; the former believe that December 21, 2012 will mark an evolutionary progression or a spiritual awakening in humanity, while the latter dismiss the date entirely as mere hemerology, no more than a red herring comparable to the much ballyhooed Y2K threat thirteen years prior.
Whether scientifically plausible or not, these two examples of numerology run amok have placed the apocalypse front and center in our cultural discourse for the past several years. Additionally, ecological activists like Al Gore have been raising the public’s consciousness of our own destructive impact on the Earth and its diminishing ability to sustain human life. Davis Guggenheim’s Academy Award-winning 2006 documentary An Inconvenient Truth used Gore’s lectures on global warming to illustrate the risks that global climate change poses for the planet and for humankind, and encouraged discussion of another, much more likely and protracted doomsday scenario. Given these factors, it’s fairly easy to see why the cultural climate one decade into the new millennium has proven so fertile for apocalyptic filmmaking. What these circumstances do not explain, however, is the genre’s recent tendency to favor a technique of presentation which I will call “Phenomenological Eschatology,” or the subjectification of the experience of the apocalypse in order to illustrate a greater insight into the human condition.
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BLOATED BRITONS HEALTH WARNING
Expanding waistlines putting HALF of middle-aged at risk of killer diseases
HALF of middle-aged Britons’ waists are too big – putting them at risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer, shocking NHS figures reveal.
Women face the greatest threat, with 61 per cent of those aged 55 to 64 having ‘very high’ waist measurements.
In the 45 to 54 age group, 52 per cent of women have waistlines which the NHS deems too large, measuring 34in or above.
Waist sizes are increasingly being used by medical staff to predict the likelihood of developing serious health conditions.
For men, 46 per cent of 55 to 64-year-olds and 38 per cent of 45 to 54 year-olds have ‘very high’
waist measurements. Sir Simon Stevens, the head of the NHS, said our expanding waists were a ‘ growing sign’ of Britain’s obesity crisis.
He warned that hundreds of thousands of people were at risk of ‘deadly and debilitating diseases’.
‘Carrying extra pounds also places a strain on the NHS with rising hospital admissions and the wasteful costs they bring,’ he said.
The figures – revealed in the latest Health Survey for England – come as many adults are looking towards healthy New Year’s resolutions after indulging at Christmas.
But our waistlines are steadily growing. In 2003, an average of 41 per cent of women and 31 per cent of men had ‘very high’ measurements.
By 2018, the latest figures available, this had risen to 48 per cent of women and 34 per cent of men.
Medical professionals believe that fat around the waist is more deadly than fat on our hips and thighs. They are particularly concerned about a type called ‘ visceral fat’ which sits around the liver, kidneys, intestines and pancreas.
Some studies have found that visceral fat interrupts the functioning of hormones including insulin, which can trigger Type 2 diabetes.
The NHS defines waistlines as being ‘very high’ if they are 34in (88cm) or above for women, the equivalent of dress size 18, and 40in (102cm) or over for men, an XXXL in clothing size.
The survey is seen a crucial ‘state of the nation’ insight into our health and wellbeing.
It involved 4,825 adults who had their waists measured by a nurse, with a total of 8,178 adults answering questions about their lifestyle.
For both men and women, average
‘Growing sign of the obesity crisis’
waist sizes gradually increase with age until 75, at which point they fall slightly. They reach a peak in the 65 to 74 age group. Among 16 to 24-yearolds, 17 per cent of women and 9 per cent of men have very large waists.
Sir Simon said: ‘our expanding waistlines are a growing sign of the obesity crisis which is putting hundreds of thousands of people at a greater risk of heart attacks, stroke, cancer and other deadly and debilitating diseases. After pushing the boat out over Christmas, the New Year is a great time to switch to a bit more exercise and a good diet.’
Emma Shields, senior clinical adviser at Diabetes UK, added: ‘Having a large waist size can increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes, even if your weight and BMI are healthy. This is because extra weight around the waist can cause fat to build up around organs like the liver and pancreas, which can lead to insulin resistance.’
Vanessa Smith, senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: ‘Many of us are carrying too much fat around our waistlines, and Christmas is unlikely to help matters.
‘But we know a larger waist size is linked to greater risk of life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and stroke.’ Alice Davies, Cancer Research UK’s health information office, said: “These figures are concerning as being overweight or obese can increase the risk of 13 different types of cancer.
‘Keeping a healthy weight can reduce your risk of cancer and other diseases, so whatever your age, losing weight and keeping it off could really improve your health.’
Many academics believe that the waist circumference is a more accurate indicator of obesity, Type 2 diabetes and other diseases than the traditionally-used body mass index (BMI). one theory is that the visceral fat in the abdomen triggers Type 2 diabetes by causing the body to become resistant to insulin, the hormone which breaks down sugar. Type 2 diabetes itself greatly increases the risk of strokes and heart attacks as well as leading to foot amputations, kidney failure and blindness.
A large waistline has also been linked to certain types of cancer, particularly liver and pancreatic cancer, as well as strokes and heart disease.
The NHS defines a ‘desirable’ waistline as being less than 31in (80cm) for women and less than 37in (94cm) for men. A ‘ high’ circumference is between 31 and 34in (80-88cm) for women and between 37 and 40in (94102cm) for men, and anything above is ‘very high’.
The latest figures show that one in four adults in the UK and one in five children leaving primary school are obese, as defined by their BMI. But these statistics may be misleading because some people with healthy BMIs may have large waistlines.
WITH ballooning waistlines increasingly endangering our lives, is it not time to admit that lack of self-discipline is a major contributor to the obesity crisis – and the resulting burden it places on the NHS?
Alarmingly, half of middle-aged Britons now have waists so big that they constitute a major health risk, a generous girth indicating greater vulnerability to heart disease, stroke, cancer and Type 2 diabetes. And as we age, our bellies get bigger – storing up more trouble for the future.
The political debate over NHS funding is often arid and contentious, focusing on money and staffing rather than reasons for ever-expanding demand.
Yes, age generates illness – and we can’t avoid getting old. But we can avoid obesity. More often than not, it is an elective plague, not one inflicted by nature.
Too many fried chicken shops and sugary foods? Then we must avoid them, forsaking the fast and tasty for the slow and nutritious. This message needs to be rammed home early in life by parents and teachers.
The public are at risk of being infantilised by the health debate, forever being fed a diet of spending promises which are no more than sticking plaster solutions.
Long-lasting change in the nation’s health requires a change in culture – including the rediscovery of self-control. And not just as part of a New Year’s resolution.

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The Battle of Mogadishu (Somali: Maalintii Rangers, lit. 'Day of the Rangers'), also known as the Black Hawk Down incident, was part of Operation Gothic Serpent.It was fought on 3-4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia, between forces of the United States—supported by UNOSOM II—and Somali militiamen loyal to the Mohamed Farrah Aidid On October 3, 1993, two Black Hawk helicopters were shot down in Somalia during Operation Gothic Serpent, leading to an overnight standoff now called the Battle Of Mogadishu. What was meant to be a 90-minute mission became a 15-hour battle as two American Black Hawk helicopters were shot out of the sky
Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War On October 3, 1993, about a hundred elite U.S. soldiers were dropped by helicopter into the teeming market in the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia .. Black Hawk Down Battle Scenes. Axecutioner Movies Scene, 2001. All content uploaded by Axecutioner - Movieclips has been edited and does not contain the.
The lessons of Black Hawk Down should teach U.S. policymakers and officers not to become over-reliant on technology as an operational panacea, to prepare the human terrain in advance of a decision to target an individual, and to make long-term investments in indigenous forces and HUMINT networks in strategically vital regions for when emergencies require intervention New Action Movies 2019 : https://bit.ly/2sTH12s Best Action Movies 2019 : https://bit.ly/35LXyny Best Drama War Movies : https://bit.ly/393lULC New. Actual Pentagon video of the Black Hawk Down raid in Somalia taken during the Battle of Mogadishu, 1993.-----.. These images were released by 60 Minutes after the 20th anniversary
Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War is a 1999 book by journalist Mark Bowden.It documents efforts by the Unified Task Force to capture Somali faction leader Mohamed Farrah Aidid in 1993, and the resulting battle in Mogadishu between United States forces and Aidid's militia. One of the key events is the downing of two United States UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, from which the book derives. . Norman Hooten is now Dr. Norman Hooten. Hooten is a.. The Battle of Mogadishu, more commonly referred to as Black Hawk Down or, locally, as the Day of the Rangers (Somali language: Maalintii Rangers), was part of Operation Gothic Serpent and was fought on 3 and 4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia, between forces of the United States supported by UNOSOM II, and Somali militiamen loyal to the self-proclaimed president-to-be Mohamed Farrah Aidid who had support from armed civilian fighters Summary and Definition: The true story of Black Hawk Down reflects the events in Somalia, East Africa which led to the Battle of Mogadishu (3 - 4 October, 1993). In 1993 Somalia was ravaged by famine and drought and the situation was made worse as warlords fought to gain power in the country
Freshman US Rep. Ilhan Omar came under fire once again on Monday for allegedly exaggerating the number of Somalis killed during the 1993 military operation that inspired the film Black Hawk. Composed by Hans Zimmer 01 Hunger 02 Barra Barra 03 Vale of Plenty 04 Chant 05 Still 06 Mogadishu Blues 07 Synchrotone 08 Bakara 09 Of the Earth 10 Ashes to. Pictures from the Battle of Mogadishu / Black Hawk Down. Share ; By. Charlie Hall. 16:52, 3 OCT 2013; Updated 12:00, 12 APR 2017; A soldier takes aim July 9, 1993 in Mogadishu (Image: Scott.
The Black Hawk War was a brief conflict between the United States and Native Americans led by Black Hawk, a Sauk leader. The war erupted soon after Black Hawk and a group of Sauks, Meskwakis, and Kickapoos, known as the British Band, crossed the Mississippi River, into the U.S. state of Illinois, from Iowa Indian Territory in April 1832. Black Hawk's motives were ambiguous, but he was. The story of Black Hawk Down began when Delta Force arrested 20 Somalis. During the assault, a Black Hawk helicopter was shot down and the rescuers were ambushed Mark Bowden, the author of Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War, described Garrison as a military ascetic. According to Bowden's description Garrison tirelessly worked to serve his country and would do anything for his soldiers. Some of Garrison's subordinates have also spoken publicly about their former commander
The Battle of Bad Axe, also known as the Bad Axe Massacre, was a battle between Sauk (Sac) and Fox Indians and United States Army regulars and militia that occurred on August 1-2, 1832. This final battle of the Black Hawk War took place near present-day Victory, Wisconsin in the United States Black Hawk Down: The History of the Battle of Mogadishu: Charles River Editors: Amazon.nl Selecteer uw cookievoorkeuren We gebruiken cookies en vergelijkbare tools om uw winkelervaring te verbeteren, onze services aan te bieden, te begrijpen hoe klanten onze services gebruiken zodat we verbeteringen kunnen aanbrengen, en om advertenties weer te geven The Battle of Mogadishu more commonly referred to as Black Hawk Down or, locally, as the Day of the Rangers (Somali: Maalintii Rangers), was part of Operation Gothic Serpent and was fought on 3 and 4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia, between forces of the United States supported by UNOSOM II, and Somali militiamen loyal to the self-proclaimed president-to-be Mohamed Farrah Aidid who had.
Battle of Mogadishu: Black Hawk Down Witness History In 1993, elite US forces were involved in a disastrous attempt to capture allies of Somali warlord, General Aideed The Battle of Mogadishu' on 'Fox Nation' takes inside look at real-life Black Hawk Down mission. Former Army ranger Larry Moores tells 'Fox & Friends' it is good to let the American.
The First Battle of Mogadishu, commonly referred to as Black Hawk Down or, the Day of the Rangers, is part of the Operation Gothic Serpent and the Somalia Civil War, fought on 3 and 4 October 1993 in Mogadishu, Somalia The downing of the Black Hawk Down incident took place in the Battle of Mogadishu which was the most infamous incident of Operation Gothic Serpent. The operation was aimed at capturing Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid and was conducted by United States special operations forces, supervised by the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), during the Somali Civil War
This month marks the 26th anniversary of the notorious Battle of Mogadishu, and if all you know about the infamous 18-hour urban firefight in Somalia is from the 2001 movie Black Hawk Down, then. The Battle of Mogadishu is one of the most infamous and controversial engagements in modern U.S. military history. The battle has been documented in books and film, most notably the 2001 film Black Hawk Down. However, the film does not depict or even refer to the Navy SEALs from the elite SEAL Team Six that joined the raid on October 3, 1993, all of whom received Silver Stars for their actions.
Black Hawk Down is an adaptation of the failed attempt to capture Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid during the Battle of Mogadishu. It started on March 2001 and it was released January 18, 2002. During the real operation there was a dramatic change between it being a simple capture operation to it being a rescue mission that is shown in the movie . The US forces were overconfident as well (in addition to other factors mentioned above). Thats why they say, never underestimate your enemy no matter how weak or poorly armed he is Black Hawk Down The Battle of Mogadishu is a largely forgotten, yet extremely important event in U.S. military history. When 18 American soldiers were killed and images broadcast of bodies dragged through the streets of an enigmatic African city, it was a horrible blow to the national psyche
Black Hawk Down tiptoes carefully around the facts when it deals with US troops, but its interpretation of history is flimsy, one-sided, and politically questionable. Topics Ridley Scot Black Hawk Down Action History War When U.S. Rangers and an elite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans suffer heavy casualties, facing intense fighting from the militia on the ground
Black Hawk Down's makers appear to have had their doubts about the public appetite for mere heroism, the Battle of the Black Sea is another lesson in the limits of what force can accomplish What started as a mission that should have lasted 30 minutes turned into a battle for their lives. Known by these men as the Battle of the Black Sea and later portrayed in the motion picture Black Hawk Down, here is the untold story of that battle as told by Delta Force member MSG Paul R. Howe, retired
Black Hawk Down tells the story of regrouping and rescue after a failed mission. Scott lays out the logistics, often with aerial shots placed at exactly the right moment, in a pattern of rising. Now, my interpretation of this, looking at Mark Bowden's work, particularly. Is that there needs to be, or rather, he has achieved a rehabilitation of the Battle of Mogadishu, and I think that's where we start off with in considering what's going on. in the 1990s up to the publication of the book, Black Hawk Down Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War - Kindle edition by Bowden, Mark. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War Black Hawk Down drops you into a crowded marketplace in the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia with the U.S. Special Forces and puts you in the middle of the most intense firelight American soldiers have fought since the Vietnam war Black Hawk Down. On 3 October 1993, the US forces thought that the opportunity to capture Aidid had at last arrived. They went to a run down building in Mogadishu where they believed that a meeting was taking place and that Aidid would be present. The plan was that Delta Force would enter the building while the Rangers provided cover outside
Black Hawk Down comes to UK Ultra HD Blu-ray courtesy of Sony Pictures, matching up to their US release from just a couple of weeks ago, and delivering the same absolutely stunning native 4K presentation. The disc presents a native 3840 x 2160p resolution image utilising the film's original theatrical aspect ratio of widescreen 2.39:1 Black Hawk Down was a war film based upon a book of the same name. It covered the real life events that took place in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993. The United States was deployed to the country as part of a United Nations peacekeeping operation but ended up taking on local warlord Mohammed Farah Aidid with deadly consequences when two Black Hawk helicopters were shot down leading to a long and. Arts, entertainment, and media. Black Hawk Down, a 1999 book by Mark Bowden about the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu . Black Hawk Down, a 2001 film adaptation of Bowden's book, directed by Ridley Scott . Black Hawk Down, the soundtrack to the film of the same name Blackhawk Down, a song from the 2000 album Rancid by the American punk rock band Rancid; Delta Force: Black Hawk Down, a 2003 action. Black Hawk Down: The History of the Battle of Mogadishu: Charles River Editors: Amazon.sg: Book This video captures the 'catastrophic impact' that kicked off the fierce 'Black Hawk Down' mission 26 years ago. On Oct. 3, 1993, a contingent of U.S. special operations forces deployed to.
The Black Hawk going down, spiraling as it crash-lands, was achieved largely through real, skillful flying of the helicopter, with some CGI augmentation. The minute it hits the ground, however, the rotors are computer-generated Jun 26, 2017 - Explore Sheryl Edwards Blanford's board Military Black Hawk Down on Pinterest. See more ideas about black hawk down, battle of mogadishu, mogadishu Black Hawk Down, which tells the story of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, has become one of the most beloved war movies. We spoke with both Eric Bana, the actor who plays Hoot, and Mark Bowden. Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War is Mark Bowden's attempt to explain the events surrounding the 1993, First Battle of Mogadishu. The entire purpose of the book seems to be allowing the survivors of the battle a voice to express what really happened
Al Qaeda military chief Mohammed Atef, an Egyptian known as Abu Hafs, was sent by bin Laden to Mogadishu, where he offered to help Aidid fight U.S. and U.N. forces, according to FBI files. In 1998, after two U.S. embassies were struck by suicide bombers in Kenya and Tanzania Based on real-life events and the book of the same name by Mark Bowden, the film Black Hawk Down relates the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, in Somalia, which resulted in the deaths of 13 United States servicemen and others from the joint peacekeeping force. The event was notable to Americans through seeing the graphic images of dead US troops being dragged through the streets
Black Hawk Down: The History of the Battle of Mogadishu chronicles the story of one of the most notorious events of the 1990s. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about Black Hawk Down like never before, in no time at all. Enter your mobile. Cheating 'My husband had affair with my mum while I was on death bed - now they're married' Kamylla de Melo was in hospital fighting for her life in intensive care when the t It is a detailed account of the horrific Battle of the Black Sea fought in the streets of Mogadishu, Somalia, in October 1993. It claimed the lives of 18 elite American soldiers Black Hawk Down gives the reader gruesome images like, The air was alive with hurtling chunks of hot metal. They heard the awful slap of bullets into flesh and heard the screams and saw the insides of men's bodies spill out and watched the gray blank parlor rise in the faces of their friends, and the best of the men fought back despair (Bowden 125) in order to illustrate the bloodbath. The name Black Hawk Down utilized as the title of this book in our context originated from the helicopter (UH-60 Black Hawk) used throughout the raid in Mogadishu. This raid is said to be among the most combative war Americans have actually ever participated in from that of Vietnam
Directed by David Keane. With David Jeremiah, Hussein Aidid, Steve Anderson, Lee Van Arsdale. Real footage is shown to prove that the film Black Hawk Down (2001) was very true to the real events that occured in Mogadishu in 1993. Actual militia and US rangers are interviewed to tell us the different sides of the conflict when Somalia was under the power of Aidid Name: Black Hawk Down: The History of the Battle of Mogadishu Downloads: 2606 Link -> Black Hawk Down: The History of the Battle of Mogadishu Black Hawk shot down. On 25 September, a week before the Battle, Aidid supporters shot down a 101st Airborne Division Black Hawk with an RPG and killed three crew members near the New Port in Mogadishu BLACK HAWK DOWN 25 Years Later Twenty-five years ago, news flashed across television screens that U.S. troops had engaged in some of the most intenseurban combat since Vietnam and suffered more dead and wounded in a matter of hours than recent years of operations combined. The Battle of Mogadishu on Oct. 3-4, 1993, in Somalia would later [

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3ds max 2010 at home and GMax at work (lunch break hour) for low-poly modeling. Sculptris, foregroundreference, photoshop for sculpting, painting and tweaking colours of the paint job. Then back to 3ds max 2010 for simple rigging (not much experience rigging yet), lighting, etc. Finally rendered in 3ds max with Mental Ray.
My main reason for using Sculptris, atm, is the adaptive resolution sculpting. I can get more with less, since not every part of the mesh needs the same LOD. Great for hacking out a quick concept piece. However, as with many people here, Sculptris is not my primary tool. My core workflow includes:
- Cinema 4D r11 Studio... Poly modeling, character rigging/animation, UV unwrapping, & texturing (mostly cleanup in BodyPaint) - ZBrush v3.5... My primary sculpting app. Also do some poly paint there - 3D-Coat v3.x.. Best choice for retopo, imo. - Photoshop CS5... Texturing - xNormal... Bulding my maps
And, yes, this is with Sculptris. I've taken Sculptris concepts into 3D-Coat for retopo, back into C4D for subtle mesh tweaks & UV, over to ZB for fine details, into Photoshop for texturing, and finally over to xNormal for me key maps.
Sounds like a complicated workflow, but its pretty no nonsense. Right tool for the right job.
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Mass. teen accused of using teddy bear to kill son
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) _ A 16-year-old Worcester girl has been charged with suffocating her infant son with a teddy bear because she was frustrated he was ill.
The girl, whose name has not been released, was arrested Monday night and charged with murder. She was expected to be arraigned Tuesday morning in Central District Court.
Detective Capt. Edward McGinn Jr. said the girl handed her unconscious 1-year-old son to police officers when they arrived at her apartment early Sunday morning. Other family members were in the home, but not the baby's father.
The infant was taken to St. Vincent Hospital, where he was pronounced dead about 50 minutes later.
McGinn said the teenager first told police she found the child unresponsive in her crib. But McGinn said the girl later told authorities she suffocated him.

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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 small (about 400g total) chicken tenderloins
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed, drained
- 250g green beans, trimmed
- 425g can black beans, rinsed, drained
- 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- Combine the zest, paprika, 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a shallow glass or ceramic dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place quinoa and 1 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to the boil over a high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 12–15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and quinoa is al dente.
- Meanwhile, steam, boil or microwave the green beans for 2–3 minutes or until just tender. Drain.
- Heat a large chargrill pan or barbecue hotplate over medium-high heat. Drain the chicken of excess marinade and grill for 3–4 minutes each side, or until cooked through.
- Divide the quinoa between 4 bowls. Top each with some black beans, green beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado and 2 chicken tenderloins. Whisk together the remaining lime juice and olive oil Drizzle the dressing over each quinoa bowl, and serve.
Recipe kindly provided by the Australian Healthy Food Guide – for more recipes visit their website.

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The Union Cabinet has cleared 2 percent hike in dearness allowance (DA) at a meeting held on Thursday. The hike will be effective from July 2016. The decision will benefit about 50 Central government employees and comes days ahead of Diwali.
"The proposal to provide 2% dearness allowance and dearness relief to central government employees and pensioners respectively, is listed on agenda of the Union Cabinet meeting scheduled for tomorrow," PTI quoted an official familiar with the matter as saying.
It is not clear whether the hike will be applicable to pensioners as well. There are about 58 lakh Central government pensioners.
The hike in DA is lower than that demanded by the trade unions.
"The 12-month average of Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016, works out to be 2.92%. Therefore the unions had pressed for 3% DA. We are not satisfied with this," president of confederation of central government employees K K N Kutty said, reported PTI on Wednesday.
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) October 27, 2016
Cabinet clears release of installment of Dearness Allowance to Cent Govt employees & Dearness Relief to Pensioners w.e.f 01.07.2016: Jaitley pic.twitter.com/S0LktJlkEQ
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 27, 2016
The government is yet to take a decision on hike in allowances as proposed by the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). A committee appointed by the government to look into the recommendations on allowances was appointed in June and was supposed to give its view within four months.
The CPC had examined 196 allowances and given its recommendations on abolishing or raising some of them while recommending others to be subsumed with other perks.
The recommendations of the 7th CPC cover 47 lakh Central government employees and 53 lakh pensioners, of which 14 lakh employees and 18 lakh pensioners are from the defence forces.
The 7th CPC had proposed 138.71 percent hike in HRA and 49.79 percent for other allowances while submitting its voluminous report last November.
Unlike concerns that the recommendations of the CPC will spike inflation, the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its first meeting early this month shrugged off such fears.
"Some of the upside risks to inflation discussed in the MPC meeting on October 3 and 4, 2016, particularly arising out of the award of the 7th Pay Commission, are largely statistical according to me. Looking forward, in my opinion, the probability of inflation turning up from the current level is reasonably less," Ravindra H. Dholakia said, according to the minutes of the MPC meeting.
The MPC has six members, three of whom have been nominated by the Central government.


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At 20 years old, I'm about to delve into art school as a freshman. I stumbled a bit through my first attempt at college at the state university and a first job at an elementary school that I came across through pure luck, and unfortunately had to quit (for the sake of the children).
I love stories where the main characters are homosexual and I won't even try to deny it. In fact, I love most things. My top three are food, languages, and art. I won't list the things I dislike because no one cares--and I don't want you to.
I'm scared of critique but I will listen to what you have to say. I may or may not take your advice, but I will hear you out. It all depends on how seriously I see the matter.
APPARENTLY I LIKE TALKING ABOUT MYSELF TOO MUCH. MY APOLOGIES.
My webcomic(s?) here is for experimentation, improvement in art, and fun. I try to make stories that I would want to read.

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Gordon was the guest interviewee at the opening event of the Edinburgh Book festival this morning. Interviewed by author Ian Rankin the PM told the audience that he’d gone to university aged 16 as the result of a school “hot-housing” experiment which had later been dumped. “I’m the result of a failed experiment….” he said.
Before the interview, as the audience waited, they were regaled with an appropriate piece of music, “The Dying Swan” by Tchaikovsky.
Guido still feels no pity.


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Kennedy wrote for the majority in the historic decision. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were. The decision, which was the culmination of decades of litigation and activism, set off jubilation and tearful embraces across the countrythe first same-sex marriages in several states, and resistance — or at least stalling — in others.
What limitations does the Constitution place on ability of states to treat people differently because of their sexual orientation? The Court first considered the matter in the case of Bowers v Hardwicka challenge to a Georgia law authorizing criminal penalties for persons found guilty of sodomy. Although the Georgia law applied both to heterosexual and homosexual sodomy, the Supreme Court chose to consider only the constitutionality of applying the law to homosexual sodomy.
T he Constitution provides no citizen of any gender or orientation a Constitutional right to marriage. The Constitution is silent on the issue of marriage. It is not mentioned, and therefore it is not a power delegated to the federal government to regulate.
A growing number of governments around the world are considering whether to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages. So far, 30 countries and territories have enacted national laws allowing gays and lesbians to marry, mostly in Europe and the Americas. In Mexico, some jurisdictions allow same-sex couples to wed, while others do not.
The first line of the U. Hodges, on the legality of same-sex marriage in the United States, is as breathtaking as it is legalistic. The Fourteenth Amendment requires a State to license a marriage between two people of the same sex and to recognize a marriage between two people of the same sex when their marriage was lawfully licensed and performed out-of-State.
Skip to content. Public Education. The mission of the Division is to educate the public about law and its role in society.
Lyle Denniston, the National Constitution Center constitutional literacy adviser, explains why the Supreme Court will be drawn into the post- Obergefell controversy over claims of religious freedom and continuing claims of discrimination against gays, lesbians and bisexual and transgender people. In politics, every action has its predictable overreaction…. And now Obergefell v.
The untold story of the improbable campaign that finally tipped the U. Supreme Court. The county clerk, Gerald Nelson, refused to give it to them.
Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Same-sex marriage in the U.


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Location: Borgo Don Chisciotte is located in Modica and local attractions include Church of San Pietro, Castello dei Conti, and Cathedral of San Giorgio. Additional area points of interest include Cinema Aurora.
Hotel Features: Borgo Don Chisciotte's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar and a bar/lounge are open for drinks. Room service is available. The hotel serves a complimentary buffet breakfast in the breakfast area. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a steam room. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This 4-star property offers a meeting/conference room and limo/town car service. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. The property has a beach shuttle, which is complimentary. Wedding services and concierge services are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out.
Guestrooms: 132 air-conditioned guestrooms at Borgo Don Chisciotte feature safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds come with down comforters and premium bedding. Furnishings include queen sofa beds and desks. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. They also offer bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Guestrooms offer phones. LCD televisions are available in guestrooms. Housekeeping is available daily.
Cleartrip’s hotel ratings take into account numerous factors such as independent rating systems like FHRAI, media recognition and post-trip feedback from our customers. We make all attempts to keep this information up to date, but cannot guarantee service levels at the hotel to be consistent.

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Oxford signs defaced by 'parking cheats'
About 100 kerbside signs have been defaced in Oxford during the last year, it has been revealed.
St Clements councillor Graham Jones said "Resident Only" signs were being vandalised so traders working in the area could park with impunity.
He said over the last week, "parking cheats" had vandalised six signs on three adjacent streets in his ward.
He added: "It's a scandal that has gone unnoticed."
Each sign costs about £60 to replace, and a council spokesman confirmed that if there was an issue with signage on a street it would "not undertake parking enforcement until the problem has been rectified".
Resident Denise Clegg said it was already a "nightmare" to park in the area.
She added: "I suppose it's a sign of the times, there are many houses now that have more than one car."


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The Head of the River Church
Society Founded 1780, Church Built 1792-First Trustees; David Sayres, Judah Swain, William Smith, Constance Smith, John Champion John Corson, William Goff.
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The Head of the River Methodist Episcopal Church is on both the National and New Jersey registers of Historic Buildings and Sites.
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Head of the River M.E. Church and Cemetery-Est 1792. This plaque was presented on October 12, 2003 by the New Jersey Sarah Soper Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, to recognize the historic significance of this site and its importance to the community and its people.
Location. 39° 18.658′ N, 74° 49.254′ W. Marker is in Estell Manor, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. Marker is on Head of the River Road (NJ 649). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Estell Manor NJ 08319, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Tie That Binds (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Etna (Aetna) Furnace (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Flattening House (approx. 6.9 miles away); The Melting Furnace (approx. 6.9 miles away);
Categories. • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era •
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on January 26, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 26, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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- It was initially sold in 1824 and is composed of rubberized cloth. The Mackintosh, often known as the raincoat, is a type of waterproof raincoat. It was called for its Scottish creator, Charles Macintosh, however several authors spelled it with the letter k.
- 1 What is the difference between a mac and a trench coat?
- 2 Why is it called a mac coat?
- 3 What is a mac coat made of?
- 4 Why is a raincoat called a mac?
- 5 Are mac coats warm?
- 6 Are Macs waterproof?
- 7 Who invented the Mac coat?
- 8 Why is it called a raincoat?
- 9 Why is the Mackintosh raincoat important?
- 10 What is rubberized cotton?
- 11 What is meant by trench coat?
- 12 What is a long coat called?
- 13 What’s a Mac in England?
- 14 What is a plastic mac?
What is the difference between a mac and a trench coat?
When we say “mac coat,” we’re really talking about a basic, button-down raincoat. A trench coat, on the other hand, has military-inspired embellishments such as a strong waist belt, shoulder and wrist straps, and wide lapels.
Why is it called a mac coat?
The term’s real origin, on the other hand, may be traced back to the Scottish inventor Charles Macintosh, who in 1823 patented a coat constructed of a novel waterproof fabric he had developed. He sandwiched it between two pieces of cloth and turned it into jackets, and so the “Mac” was created.
What is a mac coat made of?
The bonded cotton fabric that serves as the foundation of a traditional Mackintosh coat is made of two layers of cotton that are glued together with rubber that is colored to exactly match the outer cotton layers so that there is no show-through. Once the bonded cotton has arrived at the Mackintosh facility, the patterns are spread out and tagged up to begin production.
Why is a raincoat called a mac?
In honor of the Scottish scientist Charles Macintosh (1766–1843), who produced the waterproof material that bears his name, we have the mackintosh, also known as a waterproof outercoat or raincoat.
Are mac coats warm?
APC Flynn Mac Coat is a coat made by APC Flynn. While not water-resistant like typical macs, this one from APC is quite toasty thanks to the use of woollen material. It looks great paired with tailored pants and leather shoes for a laid-back approach on smart casual dressing.
Are Macs waterproof?
Your MacBook does not have water resistance, in contrast to a new iPhone, Apple Watch, or even the AirPods Pro. It’s also not water-resistant in any way. You should follow these guidelines as carefully as possible if you have accidentally spilled water or liquid on your MacBook. This will give you the best chance of preventing liquid damage.
Who invented the Mac coat?
Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh (born December 29, 1766, Glasgow, Scotland—died July 25, 1843, near Glasgow, Scotland), best known for his invention in 1823 of a method for making waterproof garments by using rubber dissolved in coal-tar naphtha to cement two pieces of cloth together, which is still in use today. MacKintosh is the name of the clothing that bears his name.
Why is it called a raincoat?
The raincoat, which is one of the most characteristically British of men’s coats, was invented when Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh patented a waterproof fabric in 1823, and his name has since become synonymous with the raincoat. The raincoat is one of the most characteristically British of men’s coats.
Why is the Mackintosh raincoat important?
He was able to make a fabric that could become wet on the exterior while yet protecting the user from water by sandwiching the rubber covering between two layers of wool cloth. In 1824, he received a patent for his creation, and manufacturers soon began to make the new “Mackintosh” – now spelled with a “k” – cloth that he had created.
What is rubberized cotton?
It is natural rubber/cotton that is used in military survival suits for rain/fashion wear and survival suits for the military. Mackintosh made of rubberized cotton.
What is meant by trench coat?
Trench coats are defined as follows: 1: a raincoat that is generally double-breasted and has big pockets, a thick belt, and sometimes straps on the shoulders; 2: a trench coat, which is a waterproof overcoat with a detachable liner that is meant to be used in trenches.
What is a long coat called?
A short coat is also referred to as a jacket, and a long coat is referred to as an overcoat in some circles.
What’s a Mac in England?
mac /mk/ is a noun in British English. An umbrella, or mac, is a raincoat, particularly one constructed of a particular type of water-resistant material.
What is a plastic mac?
Plastic macs are defined as follows:1. a low-cost coat made of thin plastic that is used to keep you dry when it rains


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Freeman Cruisers Owners 60th Anniversary Introduction Gift Set
Freeman Cruisers Owners 60th Anniversary Introduction Gift Set features the Freeman Owners Handbook, Projects & Solutions catalogue, Owners Burgee, Pin Badge, keyring and 60th Anniversary Burgee.
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The Freeman Cruisers Owners 60th Anniversary Introduction Gift Set features the Freeman Owners Handbook, the Freeman Projects & Solutions catalogue, the Freeman Owners Burgee, the Freeman Pin Badge, Freeman Keyring and the Freeman Limited Edition 60th Anniversary Burgee. A perfect gift for any Freeman owner with an appreciation of the Freeman heritage.
What is in the Freeman Cruiser Gift Set?
- Freeman Owners Handbook - Complete with job descriptions, parts and split down diagrams covering the key areas of a Freeman; it is your guide to owning and running a Freeman Cruiser. The Freeman Owners Handbook starts with an introduction to the world of Freeman Cruisers; providing information about the boats and their history, a run down of the Freeman range and an insightful look at how the boats were developed written by Mr. Freeman, the creator of Freeman Cruisers. The book then goes on to cover the running of a classic Freeman, regular maintenance and more in depth information and help, complete with split down diagrams and tips.
- Freeman Projects & Solutions - The Freeman Projects & Solutions Book is our new, full colour catalogue loaded with products, information and ideas specifically for your Freeman. Designed to showcase a range of our extensive boating equipment and provide you with information, ideas and inspiration for projects on board your boat.
- Freeman Club Burgee - The Freeman Owners Club Burgee is to be flown with pride by members of the Freeman Club on the mast or flagstaff of their Freeman Cruiser. The Freeman Cruiser Club burgee features the Freeman Cruisers logo in white on a red triangular burgee. The Freeman boat club flag has a wooden toggle and cord to attach it to a mast or flagstaff.
- Freeman 60th Anniversary Burgee - A unique limited Edition Freeman Cruiser Club 60th Anniversary Burgee to be flown with pride to celebration our Diamond birthday! The Freeman Diamond Birthday flag features the official Freeman Cruiser Badge and "60 Years 1957 - 2017" text in red on a diamond white triangular burgee and is to be hung from the mast or flagstaff.
- Freeman Cruiser Pin Badge - A classic silver laurel Freeman Cruiser wreath collectible pin badge with blue and red enamel insert and 'Freeman Cruisers' lettering. This Freeman pin badge is formed from metal with enamel inserts and has a single pin with a butterfly fastener on the rear of the pin for attaching to boating clothes or your Freeman Club Cap.
- Freeman Cruiser Club Keyring - The Freeman Cruiser iconic 'Freeman' logo surrounded by a retro border.

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The eight chapter of Matthew, close on the heels of the Sermon on the Mount, is a spectacular introduction to the Jesus we follow. What is probably most amazing is the variety of people that Jesus meets along the way after he came down from teaching.
This is probably significant. It probably means something amazing that Jesus said all that he said about what his followers look like (in chapters 5-7) and then goes on to demonstrate those things in his own life in the chapters that follow. What is compelling about this eight chapter is that Jesus makes it plain that his work, the work we see on display in chapter 8, is a matter of the kingdom. Look what he says: "I tell you, many will come from the east and the west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven." This is encouraging as the context indicates Jesus was about the business of healing the servant of a Roman Centurion.
So, then, look at the sort of things that happen in chapter 8.
The first thing that is different about this Kingdom is that Jesus touches people; lepers to be precise. It's an unheard of thing. This is one sort of person Jesus stretches out his hand to touch. And when he does, Jesus doesn't become unclean. Who are the 'unclean' people in our culture that Jesus would likely reach out and touch? Go, then, be his hands.
Next, notice that this kingdom also has room for the oppressors among us. Roman Centurions were probably not well known for their likability. They worked for the enemy, the oppressor, the hated Romans. Yet Jesus says this enemy as more of a shot at the feast of Abraham than does some who are natural born sons of the kingdom. That's a strange thought, isn't it? It makes me wonder who the enemies are in our culture. Can you identify them? If you can, go and be Jesus' welcoming committee.
Then go on in the story….Jesus also touched his mother-in-law's hand and healed her…he healed those oppressed by demons–a large population among our own culture I am sure. Notice Jesus: he heals by touch, he heals from a distance, he heals by a word…he heals anyone who asks and everyone who comes to him with a need. He carries our sickness and weakness–he sort of takes it into himself and in himself disease has no triumph. But he also makes something else clear to his would-be disciples: this is no easy row to hoe.
Discipleship, as explained in chapters 5-7, has a cost. Here in chapter 8 he lays out some of that cost.
You have to be prepared to live on the run. There's no settling down. There's no staying put. If you are going to follow Jesus, be prepared to live like Jesus.
You have to be prepared to prioritize like Jesus. Jesus said we have to think about what matters and there may simply be times when the priorities of this life are no longer priorities. We have to discern what matters most when we follow Jesus. It's hard. I know it is, but Jesus doesn't seem to mince words.
And finally….we need to seriously consider who he is and 'what sort of man' he is. Who is this that even the winds and the waves obey? Are we prepared to follow a man who touches lepers? Are we prepared to follow a man who heals the enemy? Are we prepared to follow a man who takes our disease into himself? Are we prepared to follow a man who has no place to rest and who tells us that the dead will bury their own? Are we prepared to follow a man who can calm winds and waves?
We need to ask that: are we prepared to follow a man who calms winds and waves? The same man who orders disease to leave and sickness to vanish is the same man who commands the winds and waves.
And the last story….are we prepared to follow a man who sacrifices an entire community's economy for the sake of two men who were held captive by demons? Evidently the people of the Gadarenes did not: they begged Jesus to leave them. At least they were honest. They were not yet ready to follow a man who did all this sort of stuff.
Are we? This is the Jesus we follow and this is what marks his kingdom. Are we prepared to follow that kind of King? Are we prepared to touch and talk to and meet the sort of people Jesus did?
If not, then maybe we are not quite ready to follow him just yet.


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Over 15,000 residents of Mbooni East in Makueni County, Kenya, are set to receive improved maternal and child health services with the inauguration of a newly constructed Maternal and Child Health Unit at Tawa sub-County Hospital.
This significant development is the result of a collaborative effort between the M-PESA Foundation and the county government, with the Foundation investing Sh27 million in the project and the government equipping the facility at a cost of Sh4.8 million.
The establishment of this health facility is expected to play a crucial role in reducing referrals and bringing healthcare services closer to the residents of Mbooni sub-County, ultimately contributing to the reduction of maternal and child health mortality.
Nicholas Nganga, the Chairman of M-PESA Foundation, emphasized the organization's commitment to combating maternal and infant mortality.
"In our efforts to curb maternal and infant mortality, the M-PESA Foundation has partnered with several counties to enhance service delivery. That is why we have intervened here in Makueni County to bring services closer to the people and transform as many lives as possible," he stated.
The M-PESA Foundation has been actively involved in various maternal health projects across the country.
They currently have ongoing projects at Ndhiwa sub-County Hospital in Homa Bay, Makwa Dispensary in Kiambu, Talek Community Hospital in Narok, and Brase Clinic in Migori County.
These initiatives reflect their commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and ensuring the well-being of mothers and children in different regions.
In addition to their efforts in Makueni County, the M-PESA Foundation also collaborated with Zuri Health and Lion First Sight Eye Hospital in Machakos County.
Together, they conducted a medical camp, providing essential health services to over 2,000 people. As part of this program, patients from the medical camp will receive free follow-up consultations for up to six months via SMS and WhatsApp.
By sending the word "ZURI" to 40815, users can access medical advice from doctors. They can also add up to three dependents who will receive the same benefit.
With these initiatives, the M-PESA Foundation continues to make strides in enhancing healthcare accessibility and delivering vital services to underserved communities.
The newly opened Maternal and Child Health Unit in Makueni County represents a significant step towards reducing maternal and child mortality and improving the overall well-being of the residents in Mbooni East.


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Longietti says liquor license waiver will help area bars and restaurants, but comprehensive relief package needed
HERMITAGE, Oct. 22 – A plan being finalized to waive liquor license fees for the state’s bars, clubs and restaurants should give these key local businesses more capital to navigate the tremendous financial challenges they face, but a comprehensive relief package is also needed as soon as possible, state Rep. Mark Longietti, D-Mercer, announced today.
“A plan to waive liquor license fees for the year ahead is a good start,” Longietti said. “A reprieve from fees means business owners will have extra capital to put to other pressing expenses, and any help right now is critically important.
“While a fee waiver will help, though, it isn’t going to be enough to save businesses that are teetering on the verge of collapse,” Longietti said. “Shutdowns and restrictions from the pandemic have already destroyed some of our beloved area bars and restaurants and pushed others so far into the red, they may not survive. They need major assistance now in the form a comprehensive relief package.
“The state still has more than $1 billion in CARES Act funding left, and a major priority should be to get part of that money into the hands of our local businesses. Their efforts have built our economy and enriched our community in a hundred different ways. Now, when time is of the essence, we have to get them a lifeline.”
Longietti was among 133 lawmakers who voted earlier this week to override the governor’s veto of H.B. 2513, which would have expanded capacity for restaurants and bars to a minimum of 50% and removed certain alcohol service restrictions. The override failed narrowly.
The fee waiver plan will still need to be approved by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, which is an independent agency. Once the plan is approved, it will waive standard liquor license fees for restaurants, clubs, bars and hotels beginning Jan. 1, 2021, and continuing through the end of the year.
It is estimated that the plan will bring $20 million in savings to Pennsylvania’s approximately 16,000 restaurants and bars, clubs and hotels.
Additional information about the plan is available here.

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The internet is still reeling from Vulture‘s jaw-dropping interview with Quincy Jones on Wednesday. The expansive chat contained revelation after mind-blowing revelation — He dated Ivanka Trump! He knows who was behind JFK’s assassination! He says Marlon Brando had a fling with Richard Pryor! He claims the King of Pop stole songs! — but perhaps the craziest part is that, according to author David Marchese, that was just the toned down version.
“I asked him what I thought was a pretty generic question about Michael Jackson — you know, ‘What’s something people don’t get about Michael Jackson?’ — thinking that he would say he was a better songwriter than he was given credit for or something like that, and he was like, ‘Oh yeah, he stole songs,'” Marchese told BuzzFeed News on Thursday. “I was like ‘Huh, so that’s how this is gonna go.'”
"This is the PG-13 version of how the conversation actually went."@david_marchese reveals there were even more jaw-dropping moments in his Quincy Jones interview that didn't make the cut because they were too wild ???? pic.twitter.com/jWXPoWMSmW— AM to DM by BuzzFeed News (@AM2DM) February 8, 2018
The veteran interviewer admitted to feeling more than a little thrown by the 84-year-old music legend’s extremely candid answers to his queries. When asked to name the most jarring moment, he insisted there were “a handful” of such instances.
“When he called me a motherf—ker, that’s one where I’m like, ‘OK, I’ll take a minute and figure out if you’re saying that playfully or if you’re actually calling me a motherf—er.'” He was also quick to cite the time Jones characterized Brando as one who would “f— a mailbox.”
For all endlessly quotable, and sometimes head-scratching anecdotes, Marchese insisted that the wildest material wound up getting cut.
“I don’t even know if I want to get into this too much, you know, this is like the PG-13 version of how the conversation actually went,” he said. “There was stuff said that, like, this is not, I cannot, I’m not going to wade into these waters. So there was a lot of like jaw-drop moments.”

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Solomon TTB Zinekena, the NDC Talensi Constituency Secretary is worried about the impact mining within the Talensi District is having on the people of the area; particularly the security of the area.
Speaking on the A1 Radio’s Critical Issues, Mr. Zinekena explained that while the Talensi area is mineral rich, young people are being squeezed out of the benefits of the gold deposited in the area.
This, according to Mr. Zinekena has a direct influence on the security situation in the area.
“We are not able to do exploration to find out the areas where the deposits aren’t too deep and that that place should be limited and sold to only local miners. The small-scale miners can be assisted to get concessions; licensed ones of course.”
“When they are there, they are making a living. They are building houses. They are employing the youth and paying school fees. It would open up the area. Today, we have failed and that alone is making Talensi a security threat,” he said.
Until the mining concerns in addressed, Mr. Zinekena has expressed some grave concerns that the security situation can only worsen.
“People have tasted money, real cash. Today, they sit and even fuel to get into their motorbikes, they cannot get. What do you think it would push them to do?”
“That is why we are having a whole lot of issues. Robberies are now on the rise in Talensi. You recall that we had to cry to the IGP to step in and today, we now have a little peace in Talensi.
Source: A1radioonline.com|101.1MHz|Mark Kwasi Ahumah Smith|Ghana


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Dr. Carla Greenbaum Talks about T1D TrialNet During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Carla Greenbaum, M.D., chair of TrialNet—an international JDRF-supported network that is dedicated to finding cures for type 1 diabetes (T1D)—and a professor at Benaroya Research Institute, discussed T1D research in the time of COVID-19, including what TrialNet is up to, on JDRF’s Facebook Live event. She chats about:
- What do we know now about the progression of T1D?
- What is the “honeymoon” period?
- Clinical trial results: Teplizumab delays T1D for 2+ years in participants at high risk
- TrialNet studies that are currently enrolling
- What will be learned from these clinical trials?
- Screening to find out if you are at risk
- What is she exciting about in T1D research and clinical trials
Watch the full, recorded livestream below:

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Careleavers Record Label
There is a lack of representation of care experienced artists within the music industry and we are focused on amplifying their voices!
This label is here to boost the future aspirations of care-experienced people regardless of past circumstances.
Music industry mentorship, access to professional recording facilities, support from care-experienced Rap Artist Ric Flo and £1000 advance to 5 selected artists to empower their independent music-making.
Professionally produced singles to champion 5 talented care leavers and supporting promo content for their music campaign - music videos, artwork, press shots and epk.
The legacy of Mantra Music is to exist beyond the single releases. It's here to be an inspiring representation of what care leavers can achieve when giving the right support!
What's In The Name
For 12 weeks, 'Care Leavers to Care Leaders' at Coram worked with spoken word artist Ric Flo to create music and spoken word inspired by Coram's Foundling Hospital archive, as part of Voices Through Time: The Story of Care.
Their pieces explore the concept of identity and what it means for care-experienced people and was shared in the Arcola's new open-air performance space, which the Financial Times described as a "vision that spells hope for the whole theatre industry".
Care Leavers to Care Leaders Gang:
Wolfie, Paige Michel, Jake Hartley, Daniel, Jade Green, Ak Beats, Robyn, Mariam, Supreme, Saffron, Po3T, Jules.
Recorded, Mix and Mastered By Andreas at Premises Studios, Hackney London
Special thanks to Rebecca Jones at Coram
& Heritage Fund UK
Me, Myself & Us
One 7 hour day,
14 young people in care or previously in care,
3 studio spaces,
Me and surprise guest Rag 'N' Bone Man!
Care to Listen
In celebration of Care Day 2020, a group of young people from Five Rivers Fostering in London and the East of England enjoyed a rap workshop. Care-experienced artist and rapper Ric Flo, member of UK Hip Hop collective Jungle Brown, led the session at the Spotlight Studio in London.
The young people developed their own words, played drums and learned how to use the sound engineering equipment.
These songs are the authentic voice of their lived experience - we share it with you to celebrate the voices and creativity of young people in care.


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The news: Tesla has signed an agreement to build what it’s calling “Gigafactory 3” in Shanghai. Construction will begin as soon as all permits are received, and it’s estimated to take two years to complete.
Full speed ahead: When the facility hits full throttle, Tesla estimates, it will be able to churn out 500,000 cars a year for Chinese customers—though meeting production estimates hasn’t been one of Tesla’s strong suits.
First of its kind: Unlike other foreign automakers that have set up plants in China, Tesla will be the sole owner of the new production facility. In the past, outside car companies were required to partner with Chinese companies. (UPDATE: According to Reuters, a government official has said that China is speeding up the rate at which the country plans to relax restrictions on foreign investment in its automotive industry.)
Why it matters: Tesla has been hit hard by the trade war between the US and China. It had to raise prices on its Model X and Model S cars by $20,000 for Chinese customers. The company is following in the footsteps of Harley-Davidson—which announced it’ll shift more production outside the US to avoid EU tariffs—and moving manufacturing overseas to lower costs.
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BCMG Schools' Concerts 2009 Resource Pack
On 30 January 2009 Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG) presented its third annual Schools Concerts conducted by Peter Wiegold at the CBSO Centre, following the huge successes of the last two years.
BCMG is one of the worlds leading classical new music ensembles. Emerging from within the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in 1987, the Group quickly established a reputation for brilliant performances, ambitious commissions, innovative collaborations, and a vibrant learning programme. With a central commitment to composers and the presentation of new work, BCMG has premiered over 150 new works, many commissioned through its pioneering Sound Investment scheme. BCMGs open and inclusive approach takes people of all ages through the rich and fascinating world of contemporary music. BCMG has received a host of national and international awards, has an extensive catalogue of CD recordings and broadcasts regularly on BBC radio.
The Resource Pack
To support and prepare children and teachers attending BCMGs Schools Concerts
To help children and teachers gain a deeper understanding of the music and of how to use thepieces as a stimulus for classroom activities
To encourage children to think like composers
To encourage singing and vocalising
To introduce young people to contemporary music
The Concert Programme
Luciano Berio Folk Songs Cathy Berberian Stripsody Errollyn Wallen English Folk Songs (World Premiere, BCMG
commission) Oliver Knussen Hums & Songs of Winnie the Pooh Errollyn Wallen A new piece for young voices Matthew Sergeant The Squonk Peter Wiegold TheYouwarkee John Woolrich The Kraken Liz Johnson Elephant Woman
NB This pack explores some, not all of the above pieces
Hums and Songs of Winnie the Pooh Composer: Oliver Knussen Date: 1983
Focus: Composing for instruments Using words as a stimulus Understanding a musical score
Oliver Knussen is one of the most respected British composers of his generation. He has written several pieces based on childrens books, including the opera setting Maurice Sendaks wonderful Where the Wild Things Are and Higglety Pigglety Pop. This piece takes extracts from A. A. Milnes classic tales of Winnie the Pooh, with some of the words sung by the soprano soloist, accompanied by flute, cor anglais, clarinet, and cello with a percussionist playing a whole range of instruments including a cardboard box, a balloon and a pin! Sometimes Knussen leaves out the voice and uses just the instruments to tell the story.
The Fall of Pooh Looking at a musical score, composing, performing
Useful warm ups for this activity: Bounce the Ball, High Middle Low, Cross the Circle, Maestro
1. Show the children pages 25, 26 and 27 from the score (see following pages). Explain that thesinger stops singing after the words shouldnt have to climb up all these stairs! and theinstruments take over the telling of the story.
2. Ask the children what they notice about all the words written on the page.
3. Make a list of all the different kinds of words being used: musical words (often in Italian orabbreviated), names of instruments (also sometimes abbreviated), information, quotes from thestory, instructions for the players, etc. Notice how many different instruments the percussionistplays. Ask what sounds does the percussionist represent?
4. Tell the children to trace with their finger on the score the ups and downs of the notes of the otherinstruments, and how this relates to the story being told, e.g. as he turned head over heels thenotes in the flute go round and round.
5. Also look together at the different dynamics in the score
sffz = very very loud, short and accented
p ff = very quiet to very loud
ppp = very very quiet
sfffz ppp = very very loud to very very quiet
f mf = loud to medium to loud
6. Sit in a circle, each child with a musical instrument. Explain two conducting signals to the group. Wiggling fingers on both hands means play and crossing and opening the hands (palms facing) means stop. Ask the children to play their instruments when you give the start signal and keep going until you give the stop signal. When you are modelling this, vary the length of how long you have the children playing. Also vary how much silence time you leave between each burst of sound. Lots of fun can be had with this!
7. Explain that when your hands are high up you want them to play loud and when they are low down
play quietly and everything in between. Still use the signals for start and stop. Explore the different dynamics as drawn above.
8. Introduce a third signal the stab. To do this make a chopping down movement with your hand.
This means play one very loud and short note. 9. Invite children to be the conductor instead of you 10. Now show the children the full text from the story. Ask them to highlight all the different ways Pooh
moves (see red highlighted).
11. Play Cross the Circle asking the children to move in the ways described in the story. Ask other children to find ways to match sounds to the movements. Encourage the children to make movements that repeat so as to make it easier for the children who are making the music. Sometimes it is a good idea to try out different ideas, think about which works best and discuss why.
12. Divide the class into groups of 4 and give
each group four instruments contrasting instruments e.g. a xylophone or chime bars, a shaker or jingle bells, a drum or woodblock and a clickit or swirl-xylo. Using the instruments ask the children find a way of creating all the different ways Pooh moves.
13. Mention that Knussen often combines the
instruments to make a musical effect, and that each of the different gestures should have a distinctive character. Make sure the children think how they can use dynamics and pitch to describe the movement
14. Ask each group to share back three ideas
and ask the rest of the class to guess which 3 movements are being depicted.
15. Finally ask the groups use their ideas to make up their own new version of The Fall of Pooh.
They may wish to repeat the ideas more than once and re-order the sounds. Remind them of the use of silence as an effective musical element. Perform.
Extension Record the group pieces and use as a stimulus for movement/dance. If the children play orchestral instruments, ask them to create a solo line based on the same ideas which will combine with the percussion.
The Fall Of Pooh Crack! Oh, help! said Pooh, as he dropped ten feet on the branch below him. If only I hadnt - he said, as he bounced twenty feet onto the next branch. You see, what I meant to do, he explained as he turned head over heels, and crashed on to another branch thirty feet below, what I meant to do ---- Of course, it was rather---- he admitted as he slithered very quickly through the next six branches. It all comes, I suppose, he decided as he said good-bye to the last branch, spun round three times and flew gracefully into a gorse bush. Oh help. He crawled out of the gorse bush, brushed the prickles from his nose, and began to think again.
Rumpty Tums Singing, composing, word setting Useful warm ups for this activity: Say Hello With..., Open the Box One of Poohs endearing qualities is the way he sings little songs to himself as he goes about the day. Often these songs use nonsense words like rum tum tum diddle tiddle um tra la la. Knussen sets these nonsense words in the piece. 1. As a class read the words of the song. When there are capital letters it means accent the
letter/word. 2. Divide the class into groups and ask them to choose a short simple song that they all know well.
e.g. Three blind mice, Londons burning, Kookaburra Sits In The Old Gum Tree etc. A simpler version of this activity is to choose one song for the whole class.
3. Explain you are going to make up a new version of the song using the nonsense words from the
piece. rum tum tiddle diddle tra la la 4. Ask groups of children to take a line each and create use the nonsense words that fit to the tune,
e.g. Lon- dons bur-ning Fetch the en-gine Fire Fire! etc. Rum tum did-dle did- dle tr- la Rum Tum 5. Ask the children to add in some capital letters to show which words/letters should be said loudly.
Little Nonsense Song rrRUM TUM, rrRUM TUM di Diddle RUM TUM Tra la TIDDLE UM Rum tum mm Tra la la Tra la la Rum tum tiddle um tum Tiddle-iddle, tiddle-iddle, Tiddle-iddle, tiddle-iddle Rum tum tum tiddle um Tra la la Tra la la Rum tum tiddle um tum Tiddle-iddle, tiddle-iddle, Tiddle-iddle, tiddle-iddle Tiddle-iddle, tiddle-iddle, Tiddle-iddle, tiddle-iddle Rum tum tum tiddle um
Mythical Beasts: The Squonk, Youwarkee, The Kraken, Elephant Woman Composers: Matthew Sargeant, Peter Wiegold, John Woolrich and Liz Johnson Date: 2008 (2001 Elephant Woman) Focus: Creating soundscapes Composing instrumental music Taking ideas from a story/poem Skills: Composing Performing Listening Conducting Background Information: These four solo pieces are all connected to descriptions of unusual mythical creatures. Three of them have been composed especially for the concert in January 2009. Each composer has chosen one of the descriptions and translated the characters and the landscape described into musical sounds, to create a piece for either: solo harp, solo cello, solo contrabass clarinet (a huge beast of an instrument!) or solo voice. Read the full descriptions of each creature to the children (see


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Ciara is a folk singer from Derry who has always had a love for music. After achieving her grade 8 in singing she then progressed on to study music at the University of Ulster. Although classically trained her heart has always been with traditional and folk music.
In 2014 she featured in The O’Carolan Family album “A Language Within” which was voted album of the month by Tradconnect in April 2014. Irish Music Magazine describes Ciara’s style as “laid back” adding that “her sweet vocals is a gentle reminder that you don’t always have to be on full burner to bring soul and class to your musical party”

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Leung Mee-Ping (Hong Kong)
To Kwa Wan
Tuen Ma Line has brought about significant changes to the To Kwa Wan neighbourhood. Old buildings are replaced by new high-rises. New tenants settle in and old neighbours move away. To those who call this place “home”, what are the implications of urban renewal?
The artwork “Home” is not only a work of visual art. It is a creative process that engaged the community from the conception of the project. A total of 102 To Kwa Wan residents generously shared personal items to illustrate their ideas of “home”. Each coming with a story, these seemingly ordinary objects are all loaded with fond memories and endearing sentiments.
Amidst changes in To Kwa Wan, the artwork “Home” encapsulates the visual imagery of individuals, families and a community in a conceptual framework. Like a time capsule, framed within floor plans of old tenement buildings, it preserves the residents’ homes. “Every object accompanies the growth of a person and a family,” says the artist. “They are material traces of time where individual memories come together as the communal visual culture of an era.”
Artist: Leung Mee-ping
Leung Mee Ping holds a BFA from L’Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts a Paris, an MFA from California Institute of the Arts, and a Ph.D in Religious & Cultural Studies from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is a Professor at the Academy of Visual Arts and Director of Centre for Research and Development in Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University. Her creative practice includes installation, mixed media, public and community art, etc.. Her research-based and issue-driven works expand the possibilities of action by integrating various artistic forms and social spaces.


Anyone who has been in a relationship or has raised a family knows that the calling can be very stressful at times. Particularly when relationships are not going well or even failing altogether, emotions can run high. People often do things that they ordinarily would not in these situations.
Any Illinois resident who has been through the process probably knows that a drunk driving charge in this state is never a minor affair. Even first-time offenders can face significant penalties that can really affect their lives. Moreover, a repeat DUI, or a DUI with other aggravating circumstances, come with harsher penalties that can include jail time and even a felony conviction.
Drivers everywhere know the dangers of using your phone while driving. Distracted driving is a nationwide problem with 1-in-4 drivers found to have used a cell phone moments before a crash. Illinois lawmakers are pushing to increase penalties for drivers who can’t put their phones down until they reach their destination.


Drones for Good: Using DroneDeploy to Monitor the Great Barrier Reef
February 29, 2020
DroneDeploy has always been a thought-leader for conservation efforts. Originally founded to combat poaching in South Africa, we’ve since donated our services to multiple organizations through our philanthropic arm, DroneDeploy.org. After joining the Pledge 1% program this past year, we’ve doubled down on this effort, specifically in Australia, one of the largest drone markets in the world – and the site of our next office location. Already active in the Bush Fire relief effort, DroneDeploy is now being used to monitor the Great Barrier Reef.
The Great Barrier Reef is a UNESCO heritage site, one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, and Earth’s largest living organism. Home to 9,000 different species, the reef has been increasingly affected by climate change, with half of the reef’s coral already dead. Because of this, scientists and conservationists have been working especially hard to prevent further damage and regrow coral.
To do this, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority will be using DroneDeploy’s services to map the reef and further their conservation efforts. With a complete, data-rich map of the reef, scientists can determine at-risk or damaged areas and quickly deploy a team to the site. Because the reef’s health is at stake, the added benefit of drone software is that it allows the user to work purposefully with minimal physical human interaction, preventing the reef from further damage.
Challenges in Conservation
For non-profit organizations, conservation can be an uphill battle. Conventionally, scientists have gone by boat to the reef and conducted in-water samples to test for coral bleaching or growth, matching these samples to NASA satellite imagery. Not only is this process time consuming, but it’s also expensive, requiring a team of divers to perform these tasks. From there, testing begins on land, sometimes taking weeks to complete. The only alternative to this method is helicopter imagery, which is even more costly and susceptible to weather interference. In an industry where time is of the essence, this model is not sustainable. By the time testing finishes, it may be too late to reverse any damage.
How Drones Can Help
Drone technology, however, enables researchers to monitor the entire reef at a fraction of the cost. And inspections that previously took months to complete are now reduced to weeks. Plus, drone imagery is higher-resolution because of its proximity to the surface of the water. This allows scientists to differentiate between coral, sand, and algae, and determine the next best steps. By combining drone imagery with data provided by the Australian Institute of Marine Science, conservationists can detect pertinent threats to the reef’s ecosystem, such as algae blooms, ocean acidification, or illegal man-made hazards including industrial activity like run-off and litter.
If your organization could benefit from DroneDeploy software, we encourage you to submit an application to join our DroneDeploy.org program. Interested in more information? Download our State of the Drone Market 2020 report.