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Russia's Yak-130 Trainer & Light Attack Jets
Bangladesh buys 24; Additional Readings section updated.
Jan 28/14: Bangladesh. Kommersant reports that Bangladesh ordered 24 Russian Yak-130 light fighter jets in the final quarter of 2013. Rosoboronexport's director reports that the deal was financed with a Russian loan (q.v. Nov 15/12, March 27/13), but the $800 million purchase price comes from unnamed defense industry sources.
The planes will reportedly be fitted with English-language cockpits. They will replace the existing FT-6 (MiG-19 trainer) and L39s, provide a lead-in to the air force's handful of Chinese J-7 (MiG-21) and MiG-29 aircraft, and offer light attack counterinsurgency capabilities that are better than anything currently in inventory. Sources: RIA Novosti, "Bangladesh Buys Russian Combat Training Jets Worth $800M".
Russia's air force (VVS) aged badly in the wake of the Cold War, and the lack of replacements soon made itself felt in all areas. One of those areas involved advanced jet trainers, which form the last rung on the ladder before assignment to fighters. Russia's Czech-made L-29 and L-39 trainers were left with questionable access to spare parts, and a competition that began in the 1990s finally saw Yakolev's Yak-130 collaboration with Italy's Finmeccanica beat the MiG-AT in 2002. Unfortunately, Russian budget realities allowed orders for just a dozen early production Yak-130s, even as the VVS's L-39 fleet dwindled drastically.
The Yak-130′s multi-mission capabilities in training, air policing, and counterinsurgency make it an attractive option for some customers beyond Russia. Initial export successes helped keep Yak-130 production going, via confirmed orders from Algeria (16), and unclear relationships with Kazakhstan, Libya, and Vietnam. In December 2011, however, Russia finally placed a significant order that got production started in earnest. Russia continues to promote the aircraft abroad, and now that the plane's future is secure, interest and orders are picking up.
The Yak-130
The Czech L-39 is the world's most widely sold jet trainer, but many of those Soviet-era aircraft will need replacement soon. With Aero Vodochody barely hanging on in the modern jet trainer market, Russia's Yak has an opportunity. MiG dropped the MiG-AT project in 2009, but that still leaves competition from Alenia Aermacchi's M-346 "AEM-130″ counterpart, China's similar L-15 (developed with help from Yakolev), BAE's ubiquitous Hawk family of trainers and light attack jets, and Korean Aerospace's supersonic T-50 family of trainers and lightweight fighters.
Yak-130 customers currently include Russia (67), Algeria (16), and Belarus (4). A deal with Libya (6) was canceled by the regime's fall, and the planes may have been sold to Kazakhstan. Syria's January 2012 order (36) has been signed but appears to be stalled, and there are unconfirmed rumors of sales to Vietnam (8) and Mongolia (?).
Design: Compared to the Yak-130D developmental prototypes, the Yak-130 production aircraft reportedly features lower weight, a more rounded nose to accommodate a radar, a shorter fuselage length and a lower wing area. Like many Russian aircraft, the Yak-130 is built to operate from unpaved runways and unprepared airfields, as long as they're 1,000 meters in size or larger.
The plane is designed for flight at high nose-up angles of attack, which is a common feature of many modern fighters, and of Russian designs in particular. The layout of its forward wing extensions and air intakes layout reportedly enables steady controllable flight at up to 40 degrees AoA. The sustained maneuvering limit at 15,000 feet is 5.2g, while its recommended limits are +8g/ -3g for immediate maneuvers. Note that these maneuvering G-force limits may not be true at full weapon loads.
Refueling in the air isn't an option yet, but the Yakolev bureau is reportedly working to add a refueling probe in 2013.
Thrust & Weight: The Yak-130 is powered by a pair of 2,500 kg thrust Progress AI-222-25s, or 2,200 kg thrust Slovakian Povazske Strojarne DV-2SM turbofans. The AI-222s are the standard fit, and generate about a total of about 5,000 kg/ 11,000 pounds thrust.
Normal aircraft takeoff weight is around 5,700 kg, with a maximum of 1,750 kg of fuel in its internal tanks. Weapons etc. can push maximum takeoff weight to 9,000 kg.
Electronics: The production Yak-130 is the first Russian aircraft with an all-digital avionics suite. The suite is night-vision compatible, uses GLONASS/NAVSTAR positioning for navigation, and includes 3 multifunction 6″ x 8″ LCD color displays. A Hemlet Mounted Display can also be used.
The Yak is a fly-by-wire aircraft, though this aspect gave the project a lot of trouble during development. Avionica's fly-by-wire flight control system can reportedly be used to adjust the plane's flying characteristics, in order to simulate different aircraft.
The open architecture avionics suite includes 2 computers and a 3-channel multiplexer, and the plane is reportedly MIL-STD-1553 compatible if a customer wants to integrate Western equipment like AIM-9J-L air-air missiles, or the AGM-65 Maverick short range strike missile.
Its NIIP Zhukovsky Osa radar offers adequate performance, with an effective range out to about 65 km. Some reports cite an alternative fit option using Phazotron's Kopyo radar, which has been used in some MiG-21 upgrades. Yakolev is reportedly considering a radar switch to a new model that would add targeting-grade ground scans, or they might leave the existing radar in and add a radar targeting pod. Whatever they decide, that work isn't expected to be done before 2014.
Weapons: Standard integration involves Russian weapons. Wing stores can include unguided bombs and rockets, plus KAB-500Kr TV-guided bombs, and R-73/AA-11 short range air-to-air missiles. Gun options involve podded GSh-23 twin-barrel 23mm cannon (probably the 30 degree traversable SPPU-22), or step up to the heavier single-barrel 9A4273 pod with a 30mm GSh-301 cannon. A Yekaterinburg UOMZ Platan electro-optical guidance pod can reportedly be installed under the fuselage to add onboard TV and laser designation, but pod integration isn't expected to be complete until sometime in 2013.
Weapons mentioned in conjunction with the Yak-130 but not yet confirmed here include 9A4172/ AT-16 Vikhr laser-guided anti-armor missiles, and Kh-25ML/ AS-10 laser-guided strike missiles. More progress may follow on these fronts, once the Platan pod is integrated. If a ground-capable radar is added, options will expand again. Irkut VP Komstantin Popovich has said that the Yak-130 design is stable and powerful enough to carry even a supersonic Kh-31/ AS-17 cruise missile, which would make the Yak-130 a far more dangerous plane.
Kevlar armor protection is fitted to the engines, cockpit and avionics compartment.
Contracts & Key Events
Jan 28/14: Bangladesh. Kommersant reports that Bangladesh ordered 24 Russian Yak-130 light fighter jets in the final quarter of 2013. Rosoboronexport's director reports that the deal was financed with a Russian loan (q.v. Nov 15/12, March 27/13), but the $800 million purchase price comes from unnamed defense industry sources.
The planes will reportedly be fitted with English-language cockpits. They will replace the existing FT-6 (MiG-19 trainer) and L39s, provide a lead-in to the air force's handful of Chinese J-7 (MiG-21) and MiG-29 aircraft, and offer light attack counterinsurgency capabilities that are better than anything currently in inventory. Sources: RIA Novosti, "Bangladesh Buys Russian Combat Training Jets Worth $800M".
Bangladesh: 24
2012 – 2013
Syrian contract?; Interest from Bangladesh, Malaysia, Vietnam; Flight at Farnborough; New ordnance loads for the Yak.
Dec 25/13: Russia. Russian Air Force Commander in Chief Lieutenant General Viktor Bondarev praises Irkut for being ahead of schedule in its Yak-130 deliveries, including 2 aircraft from the 2014 orders that are almost ready for shipment. They'd be added to the 18 Yak-130s delivered to the VVS' Borisoglesk Aviation Training Center in 2013. Bondarev adds that new contracts for Su-30SM (Su-30MKM) fighters and Yak-130 trainers are expected soon, and says that:
"We just came from Domna [Su-30SM base, 14 delivered in 2013]… Observed the assimilation of new aircraft. I want to note: great aircraft – pilots are glad. And it is very pleasing…. After all, for many years we have blamed the industry for late deliveries and poor quality products. On the example of Irkut it is clear that the situation is changing for the better: the industry provides high quality products and what is very important not by the end of the year, but quarterly. Whereby pilots are constantly flying and training. The job of Irkutsk Aviation Plant is a good example for other enterprises".
Russia ordered 55 Yak-130s on Dec 12/11, out of 65 that had been envisioned in the 2011-2020 armaments plan. Another 10 orders wouldn't keep production going for even 1 year at current rates, so it's safe to assume that the next contract will be larger than that. Sources: Irkut, "Russian Air Force Commander In Chief Viktor Bondarev Highly Appreciated Aircraft Of Irkut Corporation" | RIA Novosti, "Russian Military Plans to Order More Yak-130 Combat Trainers".
Dec 12/13: Marketing. Domestic marketing got a nice boost as of April 2013, and the Aviation Press Club gave the First National Aviation Video Award for Best Full Length InfoVideo to Russia 2 TV, for their "Polygon" show covering the Yak-130. American readers in particular know how these shows go, but the use of advanced CGI plus real-life experience with a weapon is a new thing in Russia, and the show was quite well done. In this case, Yakolev Design Bureau Chief test pilot and Hero of Russia Oleg Kononenko was personally at the controls for the filmed flight, and footage included the Irkutsk Aviation Plant and Zhukovsky Flight Test complex.
Viewer and social media response was very positive. Now, isn't that better than executing people who try to tell others about your gear? Russia 2 TV's Polygon Episode [incl. video] | Irkut, "Movie About Yak-130 By The Russia 2 Tv Channel Announced Winner Of The First National Aviation Video Award".
Aug 26-31/13: Syria. It's a Rashomon-style global improv performance, as Syrian President Bashar Assad and various Russian sources talk about their arms exports. On Aug 26/13, Assad tells Izvestia that all military contracts with Russia are being implemented "meticulously", contradicting reports that the Yak-130s are delayed pending a political decision (q.v. Feb 13/13 entry). On Aug 30/13, Rosoboronexport Deputy CEO Viktor Komardin adds to the uncertainty by saying that they're implementing Syrian contracts "signed prior to 2011," which would exclude the 2011 deal for advanced S-300 air defense missiles, as well as the 2012 Yak-130 deal.
Finally, toward the end of the week, Russia's Kommersant newspaper gives failure to pay as the reason for delivery delays involving 12 MiG-29M2 fighters (just 30% paid, now 2016-17 delivery), that "S-300 are out of question until we see real money" (otherwise delivery slips from July 2014 to 2015-16), and that only 6 Yak-130s will be shipped because that's all Syria has paid for. This is a curious excuse, because it's common global practice to make just a partial down-payment, with the rest paid only on delivery/ acceptance. Payment in advance would represent very unusual terms. What is clear, amidst all this murk, is that Russia isn't interested in delivering these weapons any time soon. Sources: RIA Novosti, "All Contracts with Russia 'on Track' – Syria's Assad" | "Kremlin Unaware of Syrian S-300 Missile Contract Payment – Aide" | "Russia Delays Arms Supplies to Syria over Money – Paper".
April 2013: Russia's VVS begins to use Yak-130s for preparatory and solo flights of cadet pilots in the Borisoglebvsk training Center, located in central Russia. Deliveries to Borisoglebvsk began in Fall 2012. Source: Yakolev DB, "Russian Air Force starts operation of Yak-130″.
Operational in Russia
Aug 27/13: What's next. AS Yakolev Design Bureau hails the operational status of their Yak-130s in the Russian VVS (q.v. April 2013), and offers confirmation regarding some past upgrade reports (q.v. July 17/12):
"Dr. Oleg Demchenko, President of IRKUT Corp, believes that the main focus in the further development of the Yak-130 Program will be on increasing of its combat performances….. integrate an opto-electronic system into the plane's avionics, which provides targets' detection and their effective homing for guided weaponry at night. A next phase of the Yak's development is related to installation of on-board radar in a stationary version as well as one of container type [in the nose and as a Leninets pod]…. Besides, it is being considered to use Yak-130 for carrying on its board Kh-31 and Kh-38 air-to-surface missiles…. IRKUT representatives opine that the augmented combat performances of Yak-130 will its market perspectives much better…. Among potential buyers are being mentioned the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam as well a few CIS countries. There were in news that the Yak-130′s proposals were formed up for India…. Russia is certain to promote Yak-130 in Brazil…"
Finally, a Russian aerobatic team will be formed using a dedicated Yak-130 variant. Aerobatic modifications tend to strip unneeded items and weight in order to maximize performance, while adding attachments and systems for things like cameras, smoke generators, etc. Sources: Yakolev DB, "Russian Air Force starts operation of Yak-130″.
March 27/13: Bangladesh. Rosoboronexport Deputy Chief Viktor Komardin tells RIA Novosti that:
"Bangladesh has a whole list of arms it wants [under a $1 billion credit agreement with Russia], but so far that is a state secret. I will reveal one little secret: The purchase of Yak-130 warplanes is a very significant subject of negotiations between Russia and Bangladesh."
Bangladesh currently flies 7 L-39s in the training role. Its fighter inventory of Chinese designs is aging out, but a 2010 stopgap buy of 16 J-7BGIs (improved MiG-21 copies) will be around for a while. A small fleet of 8 Russian MiG-29s are being upgraded, which makes the Yak-130 a better lead-in than China's J-15. Their interest has reportedly risen to 24 Yak-130s, which could serve as multi-role trainers with secondary attack and air policing capabilities.
Feb 13/13: Syria. Anatoly Isaikin, the director of Rosoboronexport, tells Associated Press that no new Russian combat planes or helicopters have been delivered to Syria, and confirmed that they hadn't yet shipped any of the Yak-130 jets Syria had ordered.
Syria's remaining L-39 Albatros fleet of advanced jet trainer/ light strike aircraft have seen considerable use during that country's civil war, which began in April 2011. Russia has not embargoed Syria, but shipments of weapons have been slow.
Dec 18/12: Belarus. Irkut Corp.:
"In accordance with the Agreement on the development of military-technical cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus dated December 10, 2009, today in Minsk the contract on 4 Yak-130 combat-trainers delivery in 2015 was signed by the Belarusian Defence Ministry and IRKUT Corporation (a part of United Aircraft Corporation)."
See Irkut | RIA Novosti.
Belarus: 4
Late 2012: Exports. Moscow Defence Brief takes an in-depth look at the Yak-130 program, and says that the sale to Syria hasn't gone through. Meanwhile, it has this to say about potential international sales:
"It has been reported that Rosoboronexport, the Russian arms exports near-monopoly, and Irkut's parent company, OAK, are negotiating possible Yak 130 contracts with several new foreign customers, including Poland, Venezuela, Uruguay, the Philippines, Bangladesh and Malaysia. In late 2011 it was reported that a 550m-dollar contract for 36 Yak 130s had been signed with Syria – but according to the latest available information, the contract has not yet entered into force because the Russian government has yet to give the final go-ahead. Finally, it has been reported that Belarus also plans to buy several Yak 130s."
Russia may have talked to Poland, but they aren't going to buy a Russian trainer, period. As for the Philippines, their choice became official in August 2012: South Korea's supersonic TA-50. It's questionable whether the Yak-130 was ever a serious contender.
Nov 15/12: Bangladesh. Rosoboronexport's Sergey Kornev is interviewed by Voice of Russia at the Zhuhai Airshow 2012:
"Kornev added that Russia will grant a loan to Bangladesh to buy 12 Yak-130 planes and Su-27 jet fighters. He did not mention the sum of the loan. "As far as I know the loan has been approved. Within its amount Bangladesh can choose the number of planes it will buy and their modifications", he said."
The cheaper Yaks make far more sense as a replacement to the BBB's FT-6 (MiG-19) and L-39 trainers, and a ground attack companion to its Chinese J-7 (MiG-21) and Russian MiG-29 fighters. In contrast, buying just 4-6 SU-27s just creates maintenance headaches. Still, one should never underestimate the role of ego in these decisions.
Nov 14/12: Exports. RIA Novosti quotes "a source in the Russian delegation at the Air China aerospace show", who says that reports that Malaysia and Vietnam are interested in buying Yak-130s. Vietnam is something of an uncertain case, with some reports that a contract for 8 was signed in April 2010, and others saying there has been no final contract. Beyond Vietnam, Malaysia operates SU-30MKMs, and:
"Malaysia will need new combat trainers in the near future to replace the outdated Italian-made M-339 aircraft," the source said."
Malaysia also has a good relationship with the British, however, and their neighbors in Indonesia fly a lot of Hawk aircraft.
July 18/12: Syria. Irkut head Alexei Fedorov tells RIA Novosti that they're willing to deliver Syria's contract for 36 planes, "when we get an indication from the government." The paper continues:
"Last week, on the sidelines of the Farnborough Air Show in Britain, the deputy head of Russia's military-technicial cooperation commission, Vyacheslav Dzirkaln, said Russia had decided to suspend the Yak-130 contract to Syria while the country was in a state of internal conflict. "Until the situation stabilizes, we will not deliver any new weapons [to Syria]," he said."
First Libya, then Syria. This is certainly a new behavior for the Russians.
July 17/12: Irkut arming Yak-130s. the Russian military may not be interested in developing a Yak-131 light attack version, but Irkut thinks there's a market for the existing Yak-130, and is working to give it a full strike fighter's array. At present, the Yak-130′s 3,000 kg/ 6,600 pounds of payload can includes AA-11/R-73 short range air-to-air missiles for defense, and KAB-500 guided bombs, in addition to unguided bombs, rockets and 23mm gun pods.
Irkut VP Komstantin Popovich told Aviation Week that work on in-flight refueling capability, and efforts to add an optronic surveillance and targeting pod, are expected to be complete in 2013. That would give the Yak-130 the ability to laser-designate its own targets, which is especially useful in counterinsurgency operations. It may also help in designating targets for TV, infrared, and laser guided versions of the Kh-38 family of short-medium range strike missiles, and Kh-29 (AS-14 Kedge) short-range heavy strike missile.
The next step would involve a radar capable of ground scans and targeting. This would let the plane work with radar-guided missiles like the Kh-29MP, or even heavy strike missiles like the supersonic Kh-31 (AS-17 Krypton). The VVS hasn't requested precision strike missiles, but Popovich says that the aircraft's inherent stability allows the plane to carry even heavy loads like the Kh-31. A Yak-130 that could fire such missiles would become a much more dangerous threat to defended targets, and greatly expand the plane's versatility beyond counter-insurgency.
The enabling radar could come from Phazotron-NIIR ("FK-130″) or their competitor Tikhomirov-NIIP, or it could even arrive as a radar pod from St. Petersburg's Leninetz. Irkut expects to pick a design by the end of 2012, with development continuing into 2014. Aviation Week.
July 4/12: Farnborough. The Yak-130 will fly at Farnborough 2012, as part of the Russian exhibit. It's the 1st time the trainer has taken part in the #1 international air show. RIA Novosti.
May 21/12: No armed Yak-131. The Yak-130 can be armed, and its combination of visibility, speed, and good handling characteristics could make it an attractive light attack aircraft. There was even said to be some consideration of making it a substitute for the heavily-armored SU-25 close support jet, which may need to start some production lines to keep its upgraded variants in good shape. Unfortunately, Flight International reports that the Russian air force won't be fielding it in that role:
"The Russian military has abandoned plans to develop a light attack aircraft based on the Yak-130, as Zelin says a prototype dubbed the Yak-131 did not demonstrate a high enough level of protection for its pilot."
The VVS will continue to use modernized SU-25 SM close air support planes for this role, and eventually plans to order a total of 80 upgrades. They're also talking about designing and fielding a successor aircraft to the heavily-armored SU-25 fleet, but that's a project for 2020 at the earliest.
Jan 23/12: Syria. Russian media are reporting that Syria has signed a $550-million contract with Russia's state-owned Rosoboronexport arms export agency, involving 36 Yak-130 trainer and light attack jets. The deal was reportedly struck in December 2011, with the Yakolev Design Bureau as the type owner, Irkut as the builder, and jets to be supplied once Syria makes a pre-payment.
That could be very useful to the Assad regime, which is receiving open Russian support against strong domestic unrest – if, and only if, the regime survives long enough to take delivery.
Neighboring Turkey has quietly but firmly placed itself on the other side of that bet, partly as a form of payback for Syria's long support of Kurdish PKK insurgents. Russian analyst Ruslan Pukhov is correct that this situation introduces a strong element of risk for Russia, but he is less correct when he says that counterinsurgency (COIN) support is a job for cheaper planes. In terms of sellers willing to deal with Syria, the Yak-130 is the low-budget, low-risk fixed-wing COIN alternative, which also patches a potentially serious training hole that could deliver a coup de grace to the existing Syrian Air Force. See also: Russia's RIA Novosti | Saudi Arabia's Arab News | Israel's Arutz Sheva | Bloomberg | CNN | Turkey's Zaman.
Syria: 36
2010 – 2011
Big Russian order; Libya makes deal, then falls; Libyan Yaks to Kazakhstan?; Losses in Indonesia, India; Guided weapon tests; Crash stalls program for a year.
Dec 12/11: Russia. Irkut announces a big order from Russia: 55 aircraft by 2015, out of 65 Yak-130s envisaged in the current 2011-2020 armaments plans. This is a big deal for Irkut, whose customers for the last 2 decades have been export clients.
Other reports suggest that Russia may eventually place orders for as many as 300 of the planes, which can also become heavily-armed counter-insurgency and light attack planes. ITAR-TASS | Irkut Corp..
Russia: 55
Nov 8/11: JSC Irkut announces that Russian Air Force Commander-in-Chief Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin has promised a contract for full production of Yak-130 trainers, during a visit to its Irkutsk aviation plant. The visit was apparently something of an inspection, and Col. Gen. Zelin is quoted as saying that (per Irkut's translation):
"There is no problem with the fulfillment of state defense order. We understand that there is no other company that could produce Yak-130 with such level of quality. It's encouraging that the company entered the foreign market with the product. I think IRKUT has good prospects…. Yak-130 contracting is currently being finalized. Price terms were basically approved."
Irkut has been delivering a very limited number of Yak-130s to the VVS since February 2010, and estimates an overall market for about 250 of the aircraft by 2015. Most of those will be Russian orders, which will apparently include a new aerobatic group to fly alongside the Russian Knights' Su-27s and the Swifts' MiG-29s.
Autumn 2011: Russia begins guided weapon tests with the Yak-130. Source.
Sept 1/11: Yak-130. Algerian pilots training at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant's airfield perform their 1st first solo flights, following 3 months of training and over 100 flights with Irkut crews. Irkut says they've also been training Algerian engineers and technicians on the Yak-130 aircraft, as Algeria prepared to induct the planes. JSC Irkut.
Aug 5/11: Kazakhstan? China Daily reports that Russia is looking to redirect Libya's order for 6 Yak-130 trainer and light attack aircraft:
"Another deal will be for six Yak-130 light attack aircraft originally intended for Libya before the United Nations imposed an arms embargo on Tripoli, cutting Moscow off from $2 billion in signed deals and another $2 billion in potential contracts. The top customer for the light attack aircraft is Kazakhstan which is trying to boost its regional clout, [CAST think-tank director] Pukhov said, citing defense industry sources."
May 5/11: Indonesia. The Yak-130 is out of the picture, as Indonesia signs a deal with South Korea for 16 T-50i armed trainers. The Yak-130 was actually eliminated on April 12/11, when Indonesia designated the T-50 as its preferred plane.
Read "Indonesia's New Trainer & Attack Aircraft" for full coverage.
Indonesia loss
2010: Vietnam. Sketchy reports have Vietnam signing a contract for 8 Yak-130s. Source.
Confirmation is weak. Subsequent reports talk about Vietnam considering the aircraft, but don't make it clear whether or not the initial buy has gone through. Flight International's World Air Forces 2013 doesn't list any serving Yak-130s in the VPAF, just 26 L-39Cs in stock. Scramble's Orbat states that "[8] Yak-130UBS trainers are expected to replace the L-39 in the 2015-2025 timeframe, although no order has been signed yet."
Vietnam: 8???
Aug 9/10: Indonesia. Air Forces Monthly reports that Indonesia's Defense Acquisition Program Administration has narrowed its 16 plane advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft order to the Czech Aero L-159B, South Korea's T-50 Golden Eagle, and Russia's Yak-130.
That leaves both Alenia's M346 Master and China's JL-9/FTC-2000 out in the cold. Interestingly, the common denominator for the 2 eliminated types is poor secondary ground attack capabilities.
July 28/10: India. BAE Systems announces a new GBP 500 million (about $773 million) order to supply India with another 57 Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) aircraft, to be built under licence in India for the Indian Air Force (40) and Indian Navy (17).
It isn't clear if their international competition really was serious. Read "Hawks Fly Away With India's Jet Trainer v2 Competition" for more.
India loss
May 29/10: Crash. One of the Yak-130s from Russia's initial production order for 12 (q.v. Late 2002) crashes near Lipetsk. The crew survive, but fly-by-wire system is reportedly a problem again.
The Yak-130s fleet is grounded for a year, and deliveries are suspended. Source.
Crash grounds fleet, suspends deliveries
Feb 15/10: Libya. Russia's Yakovlev Design Bureau offers initial specifics concerning the deal with Libya. Note that the language becomes much vaguer once it moves away from Yakovlev's jets, and an order for tanks, which suggests that the SU-30 family and air defense purchases are still under discussion:
"Tripoli signed a $1.8-billion purchase agreement that includes acquisition of six YAK-130 advanced jet trainers for delivery in 2011-12, in addition to tanks. Libya has also expressed interest in acquiring 12 Su-35s, the latest Sukhoi fighter in production; four Su-30MK2s, as well as the advanced S-300PMU2 air-defense system."
Yak-130s can serve as advanced trainers, or light attack aircraft. Yakovlev DB via defense aerospace | VITINFO [in Vietnamese].
Jan 30/10: Libya. Reports surface that Russia has signed a $2 billion arms deal with Libya. There is no official release, and details are largely absent, except for a quote from Vladimir Putin, who said the deal was "not only for small arms and light weapons."
The regime falls before the deal can go through. Moscow Times | CNN.
Libya: 6
1998 – 2009
From requirement to selection; Joint venture with Italy's Aermacchi; Russia orders 12, finishes testing; Algeria orders 16; Irkut rips production from Sokol; Crash delays program for 2 years.
Dec 25/09: The Yak-130 successfully completes all Russian tests under the development contract. Source.
Development testing complete
Dec 22/09: Algeria. Irkut Corporation announces in passing that "The Irkut Corporation concluded the contract with Algeria on delivery of Yak-130 and carrying out its contractual obligations."
March 17/09: India. The Press Trust of India reports that supply delays to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which is supposed to assemble a number of the Hawks in India, have resulted in an international competition for India's follow-on order of up to 57 Lead-In Fighter Trainers.
The RFP was reportedly sent to the Czech Republic's Aero Vodochody (L-159), Italy's Alenia (M-346), BAE (Hawk, but it would be a more advanced variant), Korea's KAI (T-50s), and Russia (either the YAK-130 variant of the M346 joint project, or the MiG AT). PTI News | Indian Express | Flight International.
2008: Irkut manages to lobby all Yak-130 production into its facilities. They were originally slated to produce the export versions, while Sokol in Nizhniy Novgorod was supposed to make the Russian planes. The move ends Sokol's production after just 16 units, including prototypes. Source.
June 26/06: The 3rd Yak-130 prototype off the line is lost in a crash at the Zhukovskiy airfield, and the causes are traced to the fly-by-wire system's software. Nobody is killed.
Work to correct the problem reportedly delays the program by almost 2 years. The 4th prototype doesn't fly until mid-2008. Source.
Crash delays program
March 14/06: Algeria. Russia and Algeria sign a deal that includes 16 Yak-130s, for a total of $200 million. That number of planes is later confirmed by Air International News at Farnborough in July 2006. Moscow Defense Brief added that there's an option for 14-16 more Yak-130 trainers.
The Yak-130s will complement/ replace Algeria's older L-39 ZA Albatros aircraft from Czechoslovakia.
Algeria: 16
May 30/04: First Yak-130 production prototype is rolled out at the Sokol plant. Source.
Late 2002: Initial Russian contract for 12 Yak-130s. Source.
Russia: 12
April 10/02: Russia officially picks the Yak-130 over the MiG-AT as its future trainer, following a flyoff. The Yak's more polished engine design is reportedly a factor in its selection.
Under the contract, the Yak-130 was supposed to reach completed state testing by 2006. It actually takes until Dec 25/09. Source.
Russia picks Yak-130
April 25/96: 1st flight of a Yak-130D prototype. Source.
October 1993: Yakolev signs an agreement with Italy's Aermacchi to jointly develop the Yak/AEM-130 advanced trainer. The Soviet Union has collapsed by this point, and defense funding is in a deep freeze, so Italian financing becomes critical to the program. Source.
JV with Alenia
1988: The Soviet Air Force announces a competition for a future trainer jet to replace the (Czech) Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros.
Yakolev's design faced off against RAC MiG's MiG-AT, Sukhoi's S-54, and the Myasishchev bureau's M-200. The S-54 and M-200 are eliminated in the 1st downselect. Source.
Additional Readings
- A.S. Yakolev Design Bureau – Yak-130
- Airforce Technology – Yak-130 Combat Trainer, Russian Federation
- Moscow Defence Brief (#3, 2012) – Yak-130: New Russia's Most Successful Aircraft. It adds: "Another "blood relative" of the Yak 130 is the Chinese L-15 trainer developed by Hongdu Aviation Industries Group. The Yakovlev design bureau helped the Chinese with the design; as a result the L-15 is essentially a version of the Yak 130. The aircraft also uses the Ukrainian-made AI 222 25 engines."
- AIN (Dec 7/12) – L-15, Yak-130 Jet Trainers Compete for Asian Buyers
- News.MN – Report [in Mongolian]. Reportedly involves a limited Yak-130 purchase, but DID cannot translate it.
Key Competitors
- BAE – Hawk Advanced Jet Training System. The world's leading in-production jet trainer.
- Wikipedia – BAE Systems Hawk. Shows the full breadth of the Hawk family.
- Airforce Technology – JL-9 (JianLian-9 ) Trainer / Light Attack Aircraft, China. Derived at long remove from the JJ-7 MiG-21 trainer.
- Airforce Technology – Hongdu L-15 Supersonic Trainer / Attack Aircraft, China.
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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is asking the public to rid their medicine cabinets of potentially dangerous prescription medications and dispose of them through the agency's "National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day." The next opportunity is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29.
The next event will be the agency's fifth, and the DEA has partnered with 4,300 local law enforcement partners to set up 7,500 disposal sites across the country. Each site will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.
The service is free, the process is anonymous, and more than 1.5 million pounds of prescription drugs have already been turned in via the program, says the DEA:
On April 28th, citizens turned in a record-breaking 552,161 pounds (276 tons) of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,659 take-back sites that were available in all 50 states and U.S. territories. When the results of the four Take-Back Days to date are combined, the DEA and its state, local, and tribal law-enforcement and community partners have removed over 1.5 million pounds (774 tons) of medication from circulation.

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ectropion) and a large mouth (macrostomia). It has been described in less than 20 patients in the medical literature. Barber Say syndrome has a variable presentation, with reports of both mild and severe cases.[1] Inheritance has been debated, with qualities suggestive of autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive.[2][3] The underlying cause has not yet been determined.[1] Treatment remains a challenge for both patients and doctors, and requires a multidisciplinary approach.[2]Barber Say syndrome is a very rare condition characterized by the association of excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis), papery thin and fragile (atrophic) skin, outward turned eyelids (
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- Roche N, Houtmeyers P, Janssens S, Blondeel P. Barber-Say syndrome in a father and daughter. Am J Med Genet A. 2010 Oct;152A(10):2563-8..
- Dinulos MB, Pagon RA. Autosomal dominant inheritance of Barber-Say syndrome. Am J Med Genet. 1999 Sep 3;86(1):54-6..
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Start your Rome afternoon tour with a hotel pickup, or alternatively, meet your guide in town -- near Termini Station. Head to Piazza Venezia by air-conditioned coach and begin your afternoon of Imperial Rome sightseeing with a walk around to soak up the sights. As you pass through the piazza, marvel at the sight of magnificent Il Vittoriano – a dazzling white marble palace that dominates the square and can be seen from just about every angle of Rome.
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Japanese >Quickly Shabu Shabu
237B Grand St, New York, NY | Directions 1000240.718309 -73.994606
Daily 10am-10pm
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Chinatown, Bowery
Cheap Shabu – This review is for the dining experience, not for their bubble tea. I heard from a friend that Quickly serves personal serving of shabu shabu so I ventured there with my boyfriend.
First of all, the tables were all kind of dirty. It was toward the end of their business hours so I guess they didn't bother to wipe their tables clean or refill the hot pot dipping.
I ordered the spicy hot pot with beef and he got the prime rib with chicken broth. they gave you good portion of food. The meat that comes with it is alright. nothing special. I really think my broth is a little disturbing. When it came, it was a clear pot of water with a solid brick of apparently spicy soup base. I mean seriously, they need to at least dissolve that soup broth base before serving to me. And of course, I know by then it is not fresh broth; it comes from a package.
When they brought over our pots, they didn't even turn on our stoves for us. So we sat there wondering why the water hasn't boiled yet. I had to ask them if they were on so they came to turn them on for us.
Overall, I think it is just OK. If you want cheap individual hot pot and don't mind the lack of service and sanitation, this will be the spot to go.
Okay bubble tea – The drinks here are set for the American who thinks they are Asian. They are mediocre and the bubbles are pretty bad and frozen most of the time. The hot drinks are great.
This is not a great place for slushes, everything is pre-made. When you go to 7/11, the slushes are constantly spun to ensure that they would not freeze. At Quickly's, they are just held in containers, and they sit there all the time, just getting colder and when you drink, you are just drinking chunks of ice, not slushies. The area for bubble tea is also very cramped and filled with people who just like to stand there for half an hour decided what to drink.
There are better places you can go for the same price. If you aren't left with much of an option, are very tired and do not want to walk very far, Quickly's is the best.
Favorite Shabu Shabu in NYC! – I go to this place as often as I can. The prices are reasonable, the service is quick, and the food is just great. Since Happy Shabu Shabu closed, I think this place has the most well-stocked sauce/seasonings bar in the city (if you want raw egg you have to ask, but it's free). There can be a wait at times but it's so worth it! I can't say enough good things about it. The only bummer is that recently they have started charging for broth flavoring (japanese or korean) whereas before it was free. I guess too many people (like me) ordered it and just ate the kimchi by itself. I've also been to the Quickly in Flushing and it's just as good and a bigger space.
After doing shabu shabu for several years, I've come to realize that the meat/poultry options are the best...seafood is just too prone to overcooking in this temperature broth. You can order some seafood options a la cart but I wouldn't recommend it.
Overall - if you know and like shabu shabu, this place is for you.
AMAZING... but busy! – The food here is great and the shabu shabu is a pretty good deal with your free drink! The only problem is the restaurant is TINY, so you need to come at an off-peak time.
Loved It – My friend and I went last night after reading all the reviews. I am so glad I tried it. I'd been going to another shabu shabu place in chinatown, but that closed down, so I haven't been for a while. This place is fairly priced, though if you eat a lot, beware, this is not the place for large appetites. The meals start at 12.95 for an assortment of veggies,a couple slices of meat, and noodles, and included in the meal is a bobba drink. The expensive part comes if you order additional sides such as meat or vegetables, as those plates aren't that small, and the prices do add up. I do like this place, its clean, the food is fresh, and presentation is nice. The place is small, despite having both an upstairs and downstairs, and tables don't open up quickly, so be ready for a wait if there are no tables. Overall, definitely would go back.
shabu at its best – really fresh food. good for vegetarians too, because you can boil your own little thing of soup instead of the traditional sharing between one entire table and having your food swim in meat. pretty good service and great deal too.
Always satisfying and delicious! – I've been here quite a few times and have always enjoyed the experience. Hip decor, fresh ingredients, great presentation and very friendly staff. They have a vegetarian plate as well as various meat and seafood platters to satisfy all kinds of palates. For spice fiends, I'd recommend the "ma-la" broth for your hotpot. The faint of heart should stick to the vegetarian or dashi broth that they serve, which is very tasty. What I enjoy most is that I can mix my own sauce from their condiments bar (fresh garlic, scallions, cilantro, sesame oil, soy sauce, sha cha sauce, etc.) And to top it off, free bubble tea -- of which the pudding bubble tea simply rocks!
This is a great place to entertain out-of-town guests. I brought some of my guests here once and they were really impressed by the entire experience.
I love this place – I am crazy about shabu shabu. Unfortunately, it's not that popular here as it is in asia. The few Shabu Shabu Restaurants you can find are quite expensive. This is by far the best Shabu Shabu I have in the city. The food is fresh and broth is tasty. I also love the bubble tea it comes with. There are a lot of different flavors. Yummy.....
Best restaurant found in chinatown, NY – I love Shabu Shabu and I found that Quickly Shabu Shabu is the best place to go in the city. The foods are very fresh and tasty. The restaurant is very clean compare to other chinese restaurants in Chinatown. Friendly services, plus, it's very economical, you will get a free bubble tea with the meal. I have to say that the bubble tea is fabulously good taste. I do recommand this restaurant for anyone who loves Shabu Shabu and bubble tea or anyone who likes to try out something new.
Who Says You Can't Have Shabu Shabu In Summer!? – Quickly is a chain known for its bubble tea in Taiwan, but its franchisee in New York was smart enough to add a shabu shabu (hotpot) offering to counter the seasonal nature of the bubble tea business. Even though it's more common to have shabu shabu during fall/winter (colder days), you can enjoy shabu shabu in the summer as long as there is strong air-conditioning (this place sure has that) or cold/rainy weather (like what we have experienced throughout the month of August here in New York).
Quickly is a hidden gem located in NYC's Chinatown. All the vegetables, meat and seafood used here are fresh and of top quality. The tasty sauces that you can use to dip your food in also come in varied kind. I highly recommend ordering the set platters from the menu and adding any side dishes your heart so desires. For those who want to veer off the healthy eating regime, you should also try its snack portioned crispy fried chicken (seasoned with varied kinds of herbs to bring out the most savory taste), and then down your food with a great variety of beverages offered here. Quickly is famous for its bubble teas (tea with tapioca in it) and my personal favorite here is the honey and aloe drink. It's really refreshing especially in the summer time. The restaurant is a great place for small/big group dining. The portion here is generous, the service is efficient and pleasant, and the cost is so reasonable that there is money left afterwards for some knock-off handbag shopping on Canal street.
For those who don't like coming to Manhattan, there is also a Quickly located in Flushing, New York.
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Joe Fallon made a successful return to the Las Vegas net, turning aside 25 of 26 Idaho shots, as the Wranglers now hold a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Each team picked up one tally in the opening frame. First, it was Adam Miller's second of the playoffs for Las Vegas as he knocked a loose puck past Jerry Kuhn at 5:49 of the period to give the Wranglers a 1-0 lead. Idaho then evened the score at 10:52 on a brilliant effort from forward Joe Pereira. Keeping the puck alive in the right-hand corner, Pereira then darted a backhand shot past Fallon for his fourth of the playoffs.
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On March 12, 2012, Girl Scouts of the USA celebrated its 100th Anniversary. On March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low of Savannah, Ga. made a historic telephone call to a distant cousin saying, "I've got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we're going to start it tonight!"
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Matt Beard has stepped down as manager of Chelsea Ladies after three years with the club.
Beard took the Ladies into their first FA Women's Cup Final this season while also guiding the club through the inaugural FA Women's Super League campaign.
'After three years at the club, I have taken the decision to resign from my position,' said Beard.
'It has been an honour to work at this fantastic club. I am hugely proud of the progress we made, both on and off the pitch, which saw Chelsea Ladies secure their place in the new FA Women's Super League, as well as playing in this year's FA Cup Final.
'I would like to thank everyone at the club for their support over the last three years and I wish the club every success in the future.'
Chair of Chelsea Ladies Peter Steward said: 'Matt has decided to leave the club after three years and we'd like to thank him for all the hard work he's put in. He's done a fantastic job as manager of Chelsea Ladies and created a very strong squad.
'He felt it was the right time to move on ahead of the upcoming five-week break, which gives the club a chance to find a replacement.'
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Brunch >Terrace Cafe
4625 Piedmont Row Dr, Charlotte, NC | Directions 2821035.153217 -80.839394
Mon 7am-2:30pm
Tues-Sat 7am-9pm (coffee & pastries available 2:30-5pm)
Sun 8am-2:30pm
Wonderful!!! – My husband and I dined here the weekend of our birthday 5/14/11. Our birthday is 5/16/11. After reading the reviews, I was persuaded to have the shrimp and grits, and let me tell you, the reviews did not let me down! that dish was the bomb! lol My husband had the red velvet waffle and fruit...it was to die for! we plan on making this one of our staple restaurants. The prices are a little steep, but welll worth it. The waiter was excellent and was very knowledgable of the different foods on the menu. I encourage any and everyone to try it just once.... you want regret it!!!! :O)
Service and Accommodation – Since my first dining experience at Terrace Cafe about a year ago, I have been a fan. I have taken numerous friends, colleagues and recommended this to countless people as a golden gem.
I am hooked on the Shrimp and Grits (New Orleans style). The breakfast fare is fantastic, but the only item I see is Shrimp and Grits. Its always piping hot, creamy, zesty and the perfect blend of taste, nutrition (ha!) and gastronomical satisfaction.
While all Service staff are not created equal, I have never received bad service. Some may be slower to respond or less attention to detail, but there is much more to service than the obvious. I appreciate a warm smile, an accomodating atitude and a smooth upsell. Afterall, that's the food industry. Hospitaltiy at its best is when you get that dessert or extra item not originally on your mind and as you say yes, your're wondering how your mind went against you.
On a business level, I needed to book our salon holiday celebration. We had procrastinated (hello! economy?) and was one week shy of our decided date. One call and Michael was on it. He was pleasant, willing to work with our moderate budget and even made suggestions to make us feel special (like placing us on the inside veranda, exclusively). My demands were the usual, alot for what I was working with. When I arrived, the table was set. Oh, I forgot, he even created personal menus with our logo to personalize the event. I consider Mike a true hospitality professional.
Dean was our Server and he greeted and catered to each guest. The Coconut Crab Cakes were golden brown and a perfect serving portion with the blend of spices and condiments to make this dish a perfect selection. The salmon portions were huge and each plate perfectly laid in presentation. I'm not only a fan anymore, I'm a customer with praise.
If you are looking for a place to dine (albeit breakfast, lunch or dinner), Terrace Cafe is the new gem of Charlotte. It's debut one year ago has not lost its momentum. Don't let the name fool you. They serve serious food. Better than some of the so-called finer restaurants in Charlotte.
Don't walk - run to Terrace Cafe for a fabulous dining experience. Parking is complimentary-need I saw more?
If you're looking for a terrific breakfast/brunch/lunch in the SouthPark area, you need to find the Terrace Cafe. I really enjoy the "build your own omelet" - and add a Blood Mary just for fun on a Saturday morning! Love the atmosphere, the varied menu, the delicious food, and the upstairs/downstairs seating options.
Cozy Fresh Restaurant in Southpark – Yesterday I visited a new place for lunch in South Park, called Terrace Cafe. The restaurant is tucked away in the high end Piedmont Row by Del Frisco's and Brio, but surprisingly has a comfortable and low key atmosphere.
As mentioned earlier, I had every intention of eating lunch at Terrace cafe but was disappointed to find out that they only serve breakfast/brunch on the weekends because of increased business (per the insert in the menu). Seeing that it was 12pm and the fact that I am not a huge breakfast person, it had crossed my mind to get up and go grab lunch somewhere else but I had been wanting to try the food and everything looked very fresh.
I ordered the sausage gravy and biscuits with a hash browns which were fantastic. The gravy was not extremely heavy and yet was full of flavor. The hash browns are actually one big hash brown which was cooked perfectly and also had lots of flavor. It was accompanied by a mixed greens mini-salad-sample, which seemed out of place, but nonetheless it worked with the vinegarette-esque dressing it was coated in.
My girlfriend ordered a make-your-own omlet with turkey, cheddar cheese and green peppers which was also very good. It came with a fresh fruit salad composed of blueberries, mango, strawberries, melons and blackberries which were all very good.
The atmosphere here is great, very open dining feel. While the quality of food is better than typical restaurants, it's not stuffy at all. The prices are reasonable for the quantity and quality that you receive. My only problem was that lunch was not available, it seems that it isn't going to be on the weekends anytime in the near future which is unfortunate because I would like to see what the rest of the menu has to offer.
Thank you for your honest comments. I wanted to respond back to you about the lunch menu on the weekends. Since opening 6 months ago, we have experienced huge growth on the weekends. We started seeing that 95% of the food that our customers were ordering was from the Breakfast/Brunch menu. And with the increase, came wait times that we didnt want, so to better serve more customers, we decided to just offer just the Breakfast/Brunch menu but have specials that would have some of the more popular Lunch items on it. I know today was not a good example of that, but starting Saturday March 20th, 2010, there will be some lunch items on the specials list... I hope you can give us another try. Again, thank you for comments. We are striving to be a unique dining experience in SouthPark.... Sincerely, Stewart Penick- Member
AMAZING! – Terrace cafe is my new favorite restaurant in Charlotte! The food is amazing, and they have everything you could ever want! I love the omelets and waffles for breakfast - the red velvet waffle is absolutely to die for! And the biscuits and gravy are an excellent addition. For lunch, my favorites are the soup and sandwich selection. Oh, and the salads are great, too! The service at Terrace is first class, and they def go out of their way to make sure you have a great experience. And you will just have to go for yourself to check out the decor! Love it! My only complaint is I can't go every day to try something new! I def recommend this to everyone living in or visiting Charlotte!
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A public meeting is being held on a rezoning application for 58 townhouses on Ghent Avenue, east of Brant Street, as part of the Development and Infrastructure Committee meeting on Monday, Dec. 3.
Branthaven Homes Fairview is requesting rezoning the 1.19-hectare piece of land from 2072-2102 Ghent Ave. to permit 30 two-storey townhouses around the perimeter of the site and 28 three-storey, back-to-back townhouses in the centre of the site.
The current zoning does not allow townhouses.
The report going before the Development and Infrastructure Committee, formerly the Community Development Committee, on Dec. 3 is for information only.
A recommendation report will be presented to the committee in the future on a yet-to-be determined date.
Registered and non-registered delegates are welcome at the public meeting on Dec. 3. Registered delegates will be heard first.
To register as a delegate, call Gina van den Burg at 905-335-7600, ext. 7413.
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AACHEN, GERMANY (Nov. 19, 12:55 p.m. ET) – A second round of funding for the CAT Catalytic Centre in Aachen will enable the facility to further its work into the to use carbon dioxide as an alternative building block for plastics. It will also help the facility develop ways to use the spare electricity from wind turbines to produce hydrogen using electrolysis.
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It's good to have a life.
Thanks for participating, Kirk Herbstreit.
Then it was off to see James Bond in "Skyfall," this one even better than "From Russia With Love," which had been the all-timer.
As entertainment goes, it beats most football games and every Lakers game these days.
I recall going to the drive-in with my parents for the first Bond, "Dr. No," although that wasn't the last time I would ever hear that word at the drive-in.
I went to a Clippers game, practiced being disrespectful with Coach Vinny Del Negro and he just laughed. Then I went to a Lakers game and practiced being disrespectful with Mike D'Antoni, and he just laughed.
And I took some time to read Bill O'Reilly's book on Lincoln, not surprised at all to find he's a better writer than TV chatterbox. He had to be.
Then it was off to Stanford, a great perspective dinner with former Mattel Children's Hospital whiz, Dr. Kathy Sakamoto, who really does do things that matter. Including picking up the tab.
At the same time word came down that Jim Mora had given Gregg Popovich the idea to hold back his San Antonio Spurs.
But now here we are at Foster Field, our beat guy Chris Foster explaining the field was named in his honor, and Marv Levy's words ringing in my ear: "Where else would you rather be?"'
Home, to be honest.
They are calling this a championship game but only to make money.
I don't understand how they can stage a Pac-12 championship game that doesn't include No.6-ranked and
BCS-bound Oregon, or qualified referees.
Tickets for this one begin at a staggering $80 and football powerhouse Northern Illinois is playing on TV, so that explains why this place is only half full at best.
I understand why UCLA is here, the Pac-12 using them like the Washington Generals for its initial two title games to scrimmage the conference's Rose Bowl choice and build up Oregon's and Stanford's confidence,.
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Saint Alexander of Fiesole
Bishop of Fiesole, Italy. Defended the rights and authority of the Church against the kings of Lombardy. When he refused give in to the lay authorities and put their choices in positions of power for political reasons, his opponents ambushed and murdered him.
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It was sobering when an analyst at the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Mich., softened his forecast of U.S. auto sales for this year and 2013 — a contrast to the happy-days-are-here-again exuberance in some corners of the industry during the first seven months of the year. But this is no time to panic.
This in-depth report provides analysis and discussions of economic and political conditions, market trends, legislative/regulatory activity impacting supply and demand, business opportunities and threats, materials pricing, manufacturing technology, as well as strategies being implemented by thermoformed packaging companies. In addition, there are reviews of 25 leading thermoformers in the packaging segment, assessing their growth initiatives and performance metrics over 10 years.Learn more
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Thank you for your interest in working at Oregon Food Bank - an equal opportunity employer.
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The Child Hunger Program Coordinator (CHPC) implements Oregon Food Bank's (OFB) school pantry program, which provides food assistance to families with children through three models – onsite food pantries that maintain regular open hours within the schools, a monthly food distribution that takes place in the school gym or cafeteria, or regular produce distributions held at schools or in conjunction with summer feeding sites. The CHPC works closely with partner organizations, school staff and school district administration to ensure consistent implementation of program standards and to expand the program to new schools.
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The Community Food Programs Coordinator oversees the operations, logistics and coordination of existing food distribution programs, develops new food distribution programs, recruits and trains volunteers and community partners to implement programs, establishes program standards and ensures programs follow the standards, develops and implements improvement and enhancement activities for existing programs, conducts program evaluation activities and analysis, and provides technical assistance, advice and support to food distribution programs throughout Oregon Food Bank's (OFB) four branches.
The Oregon Food Bank seeks a creative and effective Program Manager to oversee and direct the development and implementation of community food distribution programs, including mobile pantries, produce distribution programs, child hunger programs, and other supplemental food programs. The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation and evaluation of all programs resulting in a vibrant and thriving network of programs to support our neighbors in need. The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of our program priorities and recommending new programs and directions as needed to address underserved communities and populations.
This position is located at our Beaverton office with regular travel to our NE Portland branch or and occasional travel to other network facilities around the state.
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This position is located at our NE Portland warehouse with the ability to travel to the Beaverton warehouse. The work schedule is primarily 1:30pm to 10:30pm, but may vary and may include work on evenings, weekends, and holidays due to business need related to timely and accurate warehousing and distribution of product.
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Clinic Overview
Diabetes Education Services are Moving!
Watch for our new location, opening Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Diabetes Education services will move from the second floor offices 2-110, to Specialty Clinic 3A, third floor, Phillips-Wangensteen Building on the University East Bank Campus.
The Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview and our University of Minnesota Physicians specialists look forward to providing you with comprehensive, coordinated care for diabetes, thyroid disease, and metabolism issues.
Learn more about our physicians' endocrinology and diabetes expertise.
Conditions we treat
Our physicians provide care for many medical conditions including (but not limited to) the following:
- Adrenal disorders
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- Diabetes education
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A partnership of Fairview and University of Minnesota Physicians
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University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
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Sixth Floor, Medicine Clinic 6A
516 Delaware St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. —
Two southbound lanes of I-95, just south of the Beachline, have been closed for hours, following a wreck involving a tractor-trailer, a car carrier and a pickup truck, officials said Friday.
WFTV reporter Steve Barrett found out that two of the vehicles involved caught fire.
The drivers who were in the burned trucks were able to escape and run to safety.
Officials said the driver of the car carrier had just finished changing a tire when a tractor-trailer sideswiped his truck,and then crashed into another vehicle.
The car carrier driver was on the opposite side of his truck when it was struck.
"The driver was on the right side of the vehicle. Now, the female was still in the F-150 when it was struck and burst into flames. She was able to get out of it and they all ran back away from the scene," said Trooper C.L. Johnson of the Florida Highway Patrol.
The driver of the truck that caused the crash was also able to get out - before his vehicle burst into flames as well. Troopers said they believe he fell asleep.
The trailer was filled with Styrofome cups and plates that burned for more than an hour.
One firefighter had to be treated for heat exhaustion during the firefight, but other than that, everyone is fine.
"Usually accidents like this, there's usually at least one fatality. Generally it's in the tractor-trailer from what I've seen in my career," said District Chief Robert Seccuro of Brevard County Fire Rescue.
The names of those involved were not released.
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Bethany 66 Festival - May 23, 2014 to May 24, 2014
The Bethany 66 Festival is a family-friendly event featuring food, downtown sidewalk sales, antiques, commercial exhibits and children's activities. It all begins Friday night with a car cruise and bluegrass concert. On Saturday, browse through rows of classic cars in the Diffee Motor Car Show and enjoy a myriad of live entertainment acts in the on-site entertainment tent. The Bethany 66 Festival also features arts and crafts vendors and live music throughout the day as well as a children's parade.
Facility Amenities: ADA Compliant
General Information: Free admission
Group Amenities: Accommodates Tour Groups
Highway Corridors (within 5 mi.): I-40, I-44, Route 66
Projected Attendance: 2,500
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There is a car cruise on Friday night at 6:30pm followed by a bluegrass concert at 7:30pm.
Located off Route 66 on the west side of Oklahoma City. From I-40, turn north on MacArthur or Rockwell to NW 39th St. From I-44, take the Bethany (Rt 66) exit. From I-35, take I-44 west to Bethany exit.
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Experience the best of Route 66 with a visit to one of these fun Oklahoma festivals that celebrate the legacy of the Mother Road.
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