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Positioned along the north-west coast of the island, this stunning resort is the first All Suite hotel in Mauritius. Surrounded by the crystal clear water and a white sand beach, set amongst lush gardens, the resort exudes the sense of tropical seclusion that lures so many to the Indian Ocean.
Each of the 272 suites at the hotel have been lovingly furnished with rich woods and earthy tones to create a warm atmosphere for relaxation. Divided across three types for family, adults only and couples, this resort is perfect for all travellers. All of the suites have fully furnished private terraces and balconies boasting impressive views across the resort and beyond. All the modern amenities you would expect from a 4* hotel, plus a few extra special touches including plasma screen televisions, mini-bar and personal safe are all provided. The Executive Beachfront Adult Suites are ideal if you wish for a little solitude as well as a dedicated beach bar area to relax during the day.
On All Inclusive basis only, the hotel offers a superb 'Dine-Around' experience in seven of its ten restaurants catering from family friendly to adult-only. Start your day with a buffet breakfast at the main restaurant while lunch can also be enjoyed at the waterfront restaurant Ō, Beach BBQ or Taba-J. Madame Ming will set your taste buds alight with fresh Asian flavours or try Ō serving fresh fish straight from the ocean and cooked to absolute perfection. For something special, there's Riviera, a floating, romantic restaurant set on the Riviere Citron or for a relaxed family atmosphere, visit A Tavola!, an Italian restaurant serving freshly made pizza. There are also six bars for you to enjoy, including a beach lounge and 'After', a chic nightclub.
Choose from a variety of activities, suitable for all ages. The spacious pool with comfy sun loungers is the perfect place to unwind after aqua gym held daily. Or take advantage of the complimentary water sports on offer including kayaking, pedal boats, windsurfing, and stand-up paddle boarding. For an extra charge you can discover banana rides, parasailing, fishing and water skiing. Maintain your fitness in the gym or book a game of tennis. The little ones will be entertained with range of activities and facilities with both a kids' and teens' club open between 09:00 and 23:00. The clubs provide a programme of activities as well as an outdoor cinema, treasure hunts and even cooking classes at Teens' Republic.
Indulge in the luxurious Spa Attitude, a haven of wellbeing where treatments are based on genuine natural elements of Mauritius. Book a massage or try a hammam. There is live entertainment most nights, including traditional Mauritian Sega shows on Fridays, live bands every night but Sunday, and pool parties on Saturdays.
Accommodation details
Baie aux Tortues
Check-in Details:
Normal Check-in: 14:00
Normal Check-out: 12:00
5.8 mi / 9.3 km from city centre
Room types and facilities
Sleeps 2, Bed Type: King(s) and single(s) Air conditioning, Television, Refrigerator, Private bathroom, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Minibar, Satellite television, Bathtub/shower combination, Ceiling fan
Sleeps 5, Bed Type: King(s), single(s) and rollaway Air conditioning, Television, Refrigerator, Private bathroom, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Minibar, Satellite television, Bathtub/shower combination, Ceiling fan
Sleeps 2, Bed Type: King(s) and single(s) Air conditioning, Television, Refrigerator, Private bathroom, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Minibar, Satellite television, Bathtub/shower combination, Ceiling fan
General facilities
- Massage services
- Live entertainment
- Pool Bar
- Spa
- Game room
- Aerobics instruction
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Internet services
- Off-Site parking
- Tennis court
- Whirlpool
- Steam bath
- Playground
- Outdoor pool
- Baby sitting
- Dry cleaning
- Safe deposit box
- Bicycle rentals
- Business center
- Concierge desk
- Sauna
- Beauty shop/salon
- Ironing board
- Laundry/Valet service
- Room service
- Currency exchange
- Onsite laundry
- Shop
Other facilities
• Boat House for water activities - free activities include canoes, glass bottom boat, snorkelling, pedal boat, stand-up paddle, windsurfing, aqua gym, water skiing (11:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 14:00) and much more.
• At an extra cost activities include small and big game fishing, diving, Banana ride, parasailing and much more.
• Land activities including Table Tennis, Beach Volley, Petanque, two floodlit tennis courts, sports centre and gym.
• Teens' Republic - club open from 09:00 until 23:00 for teenagers aged between 12 to 18. Kids Club 'Ayo Le Dodo' - open from 09:00 until 23:00 for children aged between three to 12.
Dining information
• The Ravenala Attitude Restaurants & Bars Mozaik - Varied buffet restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast from 07:00 to 10:00, dinner from 18:30 to 22:00. First seating from 18:30 to 19:00, second seating from 20:30 to 21:00.
• Madame Ming - Experience the vibrant flavours of Asia. À la carte dinner from 19:00 to 22:00.
• A Tavola! - Rustic Italian favourites including expertly cooked pizzas served in a family atmosphere. À la carte and buffet service, dinner from 19:00 to 22:00.
• Ō - Put your feet in the sand and enjoy fresh fish at this beach side eatery. À la carte service. Late breakfast between 11:00 and 12:00, lunch from 11:30 to 15:00, dinner, upon reservation from 19:00 to 22:00.
• Kot Nou - Traditional Mauritian cuisine which has been lovingly prepared. À la carte dinner from 19:00 to 22:00.
• The Bistrot - Burgers, steaks and all kinds of meat creations can be savoured. À la carte dinner from 19:00 to 22:00. Open 6 days a week, over 18's only.
• Riviera - Floating on the waters of the Riviere Citron, this beautiful restaurants serves seafood straight from the grill. À la carte. Cuisine: Seafood on the grill. Dinner from 19:00 to 22:00. Open 6 days a week, upon reservation, over 18's only.
• Lime – Serving dishes that fuse the tastes of Mauritius with the flavours of Japan. Open from 12:00 to 17:00. Located in the Adult-Only Wing and exclusively reserved for Executive Seafront Adult Suite guests, over 18's only.
• Taba-J - A takeaway restaurant serving Mauritian street food by the beach. Lunch from 12:00 to 17:00.
• Beach BBQ - Enjoy this buffet BBQ restaurant located right on the beach. Lunch from 12:00 to 17:00.
• Pool Bar - From 09:00 to 23:00. Lunch from 12:30 to 17:00. Afternoon tea from 16:00 to 17:00.
• Balcony Bar - Coffee from 07:00.
• Piano bar open from 18:30 to 21:00.
• Ō Beach Lounge – Open from 10:00 to 23:00. Lunch from 12:00 to 17:00.
• The Bistrot Bar – Open from 16:00 to 00:00.
• After – Open from 23:00 to 07:00.
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A Thai monk is making a big difference in his community with the power of renewable energy. Prakruwimolpanyakhun (Monk-Teacher Wimolpanyakhun), also known as the "Solar Monk," sold his home to fund the construction of the Sisaengtham School, a solar-powered school that teaches students how to become self-sufficient, from soldering photovoltaic systems together to growing organic vegetable gardens. Located in the forests of Thailand's northeastern Ubon Ratchathani province, the Solar School is powered entirely by solar energy and costs only a dollar per month for the electricity bill—the minimal fee required to keep the meter hooked up to the national grid.
Founded in 2010, the Sisaengtham School offers a high school-level curriculum that combines hands-on self-sufficiency learning, spiritualism, community outreach, and academic subjects that include reading and writing. According to ProgressTH, the school's focus on sustainable technologies was inspired by Thailand's national policy that promotes local and national self-sufficiency and sustainability. Students are taught how to grow organic produce, which is used in the school's canteen and is also sold to help raise extra income for the school.
Related: Vietnamese Kindergarten Feeds 500 Students With Rooftop Vegetable Garden!
Students also have the opportunity to directly observe and interact with the school's photovoltaic systems and apply their knowledge and skills to solar projects for the community. One such community project involved the construction of mobile solar charging systems, which hook up to agricultural water pumps and reduce farmers' dependence on gas-powered tractors. The school also develops solar kits to help raise revenue and ensure financial self-sufficiency. The Solar School also offers training courses to visitors who want to learn how to improve self-sufficiency in their community.
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50 Hour Meditation and Mental Yoga Teacher Training
This training covers:
Breath control and how to teach breathwork. Various breath regulation techniques will be covered. Participants will have the opportunity to both practice and teach each technique.
Meditation techniques covered include Mindfulness, Maitri (loving kindness), and Yoga Nidra
Participants will come to understand the differences and similarities through practice and teaching.
Students are taught how to write and practice visualization meditations for each of the above techniques. Visualizations are a great place to discover a peaceful escape while staying in touch with reality.
25 or 50 Hour Mindfulness Training for Classrooms K-12
Teachers that employ mindfulness in the classroom have noted these changes in their students:
Increased attention span
Increased motor awareness
Greater empathy
This is the perfect workshop for teachers; Mindfulness for Classrooms teaches how to incorporate techniques of mindfulness, into classrooms to better serve the needs of today's youth.
Mindful activities are delivered in a fun and easy to understand method appropriate for ages 4 through adult. Activities are based on grade level, keeping in mind child development stages.
Teachers and Teacher Support Staff are taught how to create mindfulness games and activity sheets.
Core lessons include:
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|Note the almost complete flat-chestedness of 2009.
This was before I had my own machine, so I didn't do a ton of sewing. When I did, it was on my mom's machine on the dining room table, which drove my family crazy because I always left a mess! This dress was made from an old velvet dress of my mom's and a children's size lace dress that I used to play dress-up with.
Basically I just chopped off both dresses at the natural waist and sewed them together. I must've also taken in the velvet to make it so fitted, but the lace isn't gathered at all. There's a back zip that extends below where the velvet was cut. I did a pretty shoddy job of attaching the lace to the zipper, but it looks alright. This was my one and only time working with velvet and it's HARD! My armhole hemming is wacky, with little threads sticking out, but luckily I didn't have to mess with the neckline. When I pulled out the dress to inspect the finishing I realized I hadn't even attempted to finish the waist seam. Yikes!


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Typically solitary, nocturnal birds found throughout the globe with the exclusion of Antartica.
Binocular vision and binaular hearing allows them to locate prey, even in the darkest of conditions.
Serrations on the leading edge of their flight feathers allow for silent travel, adding to their cryptic nature.
Crested Owl
Long-whiskered Owlet
White-throated Screech Owl
Northern Hawk Owl
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Ferruginous Pygmy Owl
Burrowing Owl
Great Horned Owl
Northern Tawny-bellied Screech Owl
Unspotted Saw Whet Owl
Spectacled Owl
Black-banded Owl
Ferruginous Pygmy Owl
Pacific Screech Owl
Pacific Screech Owl
Peruvian Pygmy Owl
Peruvian Screech Owl
Rufescent Screech Owl
Crested Owl
Rufescent Screech Owl
Rufous-banded Owl
Rusty-barred Owl
Snowy Owl
Snowy Owl
Spectacled Owl
Striped Owl
Stygian Owl
Tawny-bellied Screech Owl
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Tropical Screech Owl
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Band-bellied Owl
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Black and White Owl
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Social Media Myths
Love it or hate it social media should form a part of your business strategy. The smarter you are about it the easier it is and the more clients you will generate using these platforms. As part of your inbound content marketing Social Media can be used very effectively and with minimal effort, which is contrary to belief. The better you use Social Media the more you will realise the importance of using it.
Social Media is too informal
If you think social media is too informal for your business then you are missing out. Social Media is only as informal as the posts you create and the content you share. There are MANY high-end brands utilising Social Media, there are lawyers, accountants and many more professionals all coveting Social Media. You have total control over your content, images and posts so you get to create the consistent brand that you want your ideal clients to see.
Leads are not generated by Social Media
Being social and generating interaction is what will also drive new clients to your brand. Brand awareness is what you are creating, people need to see your business several times before they choose to use you. When you are on Social Media you open this opportunity. Remember that Social Media is free to use so it only takes your time and not your money to get on these platforms.
I have to be on EVERY Social Media platform
This just is not the case; you only need to be on the Social Media platforms that your ideal clients are also on. By utilising your ideal client avatar you will know what Social Media they are likely to be on, this is where you need to be.
What will I post, there just is no ideas
Posting is easy, you can share other peoples content, post a quote, hints and tips, recent blogs, etc. Make sure you mix it up though!
There are so many things once you start planning. I post 3 times a day across all my chose networks and never struggle to find content. Just be in touch if you want help finding ideas.
I don't have time to post all day every day
Yes you do – you have lots of choices and it doesn't have to eat into a vast amount of your time. There are plenty of options available. If you are doing it yourself you can use scheduling software like Bufferapp or Hootsuite to plan all your posts well in advance. If you are not going to do it yourself then you can just outsource it to a social media manager. Once you start you will be able to see the reports on when your followers are on your page, this will help you with the best times to publish online.
I just won't bother with Hashtags #
This is crazy, the reason for hashtags is they create a link for searchable content. #smallbiz relates to content about Small Business and anyone who utilises this may then come across your posts. Make sure though you use hashtags for things that people are searching for, don't just create your own crazy terms or hashtag a long sentence.
The Internet Trolls will come for my business and me
This just will not be the case. If you are posting relevant content that relates to your business, then you are unlikely to come across trolls. If your business is however controversial then you may just have Trolls find you.
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Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled on Monday the plug-in version of the latest Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle with extended range when it runs on electricity.
Toyota plans to lease out 600 of the plug-in hybrids to governments and corporations in Japan, the United States and Europe and gain feedback.
It says it will start selling the plug-in hybrid at home and abroad in two years.
The five-seater has a gasoline-powered internal combustion engine and an electric motor. Increased capacity of the lithium-ion batteries gives it a longer electric-motor-only cruising range. Its plug also allows users to charge the batteries using household electricity.
"A plug-in hybrid vehicle eases concerns about electric vehicles because it includes the hybrid system," said Takeshi Uchiyamada, executive vice president at Toyota.
The Prius Plug-in Hybrid has a cruising range using only electricity of 23.5 km under Japanese standards. Its fuel-efficiency in hybrid mode is 57 km per liter, the carmaker said.
By using a 100-volt socket, it takes three hours to fully charge the battery. With a 200-volt socket, it takes 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Toyota will lease 230 of the vehicles domestically to local governments, ministries and companies, including electric power utilities.


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I had an amazing Thanksgiving and I hope you all did too:)
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What's really rare in sartorial style is the person who dresses with a point-of-view. No, not those who dress as they want the world to see them, but those who dress as how they see the world. For most folks, there is no difference since they dress for work, comfort or indifference – my hillbilly friends mostly fall into those categories. That's not to say they don't want to look good. It's just that there is no point-of-view to their sense of style.
This guy dressed like he saw the world through a very different lens. At first glance, the ordinary commuter would probably proclaim him a fashionista, but he was really more than that.
That gigantic fur winter hat which apparently is commonly known as a Russian Trooper hat. The Elmer Fudd version is slightly smaller and less verbose. Remember this guy has a point-of-view after all. And the hat was so large, it obscured most of his face from view.
He had on black corduroys cut like skinny jeans, which really made his black leather shoes stand out. These were pointed-toe black lace-ups but the leather was perforated – square holes. Making it look like he was wearing a Henley leather shoe. Very Euro.
It was maybe 20 degrees yesterday but like George Constanza, that hat must have been warm. He had on this biker's leather jacket, though upon closer inspection you knew it wasn't your typical Schott biker number. It was a designer number – shrunken fit, zips in the right places but small useless pockets that suggested form over function. And the leather was a natural supple versus the stiff leather that real bike jackets have when they look that new.
Underneath, he had on a black hoodie, and since both jacket and hoodie were unzipped, you could make out the black skinny tie over the black and white striped shirt with contrast collar that he was wearing. His other forms of winter protection – a muted multi-color knit scarf that hung lazily around his neck, and charcoal grey fingerless wool gloves.
Other than the hat, I'd say the other reason that made him stand apart from typical fashionistas was his bag. It was this medium sized old brown leather number that reminded one of the long gone Pan-Am days when a travel bag was essential. The small skinny shoulder strap and that dark mustard color leather. Best of all, it wasn't a Puma or Le Coq Sportif retro bag. It was the real deal.
The man dressed like he had a point-of-view.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
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Nottingham Chiropractor |
More Patient Reviews
Less pain and more movement
I am a property developer and I play football in my spare time, I first visited The Nottingham Chiropractor with hip, lower back, knee, calf and heel pain. I now attend the clinic on a monthly basis and have less pain, more movement and my knee is much better!
Does exactly what it says on the tin!
Having spent the last twenty years behind a computer I had developed a very hunched posture resulting in very painful neck, back, shoulders and chest, until I couldn't really focus on doing any work at all because it was so painful. In the end I decided I had to get some help and remembered having seen a Chiropractor when I lived down south who had helped me. So I searched locally and found Bryon Sanders at Cedar Chiropractic in Ruddington, Nottingham and made an appointment.
That was back in 2003 and Bryon helped me to get my back pain under control through a series of initial visits over about 3 months, and now I just have maintenance sessions every 3 to 6 months. As a result of treatments with Bryon I am pain free once again and have full movement of my neck, back, shoulders and hips, even though I still work behind a computer(albeit standing up these days!).
I would recommend Bryon to anyone suffering with similar conditions, and in fact a lot of my friends and family have also seen Bryon with excellent results.
Great Improvement
Pain in my right hip is much better! I had been having pains in my neck for over a year and this continued into problems with pains in my right leg and hip. I have noticed a great improvement in my right hip, it is much better.
I can sit now with very little pain which was a problem that limited me before. I still visit Bryon once a month for treatment to improve my neck.
I can move much better
I am a 52 year old woman who walks at least two hours a day and also plays golf regularly, I visited the Nottingham Chiropractor due to a sore hip and lower back pain.
I have noticed improvements in that I can move better, especially in my lower back; my pain has reduced by 70% and my mobility has improved by 90%.
I consider my visits as important as my fitness training
I started seeing Bryon for a number of years following an injury to my hip and lower back. After a few visits I was significantly in less pain. I am now relatively pain free and continue to see Bryon on a monthly basis.
I consider my visits as important as my fitness training for both my physical and emotional wellbeing. I value the maintenance treatments and consultation visits on other aspects of my chiropractic care.
I am very impressed…
I am married with two grown up sons and worked as a Dental Receptionist/Secretary. I have experienced Back and knee pain for several years and physio was no longer having any effect. Recently knee and hip pain were having an effect on my ability to enjoy walking and gardening. My overall posture has improved which has led to a 90% increased mobility in my right hip and knee and my left hip and knee have improved by 90% too.
I am very impressed with the way the team and the procedures work making me feel relaxed and the staff are very professional and friendly.
I can move freely once again.
For over ten years I suffered from poor maneuverability, poor posture, shoulder and back pain; now after just a few weeks the pain is gone and I can move freely once again. I highly recommend Nottingham Chiropractor.
Shoulder, Neck and Lower Back – I find after treatment I feel more relaxed. It certainly helps with my ailments and keeps me more mobile to carry on with my daily visits to the gym and hobbies that I do.
I am a semi-retired teacher who started visiting the Nottingham Chiropractor because I was unable to bear weight on my right leg occassionally and was becoming anxious about walking long distances.
The acute pain has disappeared completely. My back definitely feels more flexible and my posture has improved. I have also been given good exercises to further strengthen my muscles, I never feel now as though my leg wouldn't bear my weight. I have largely reached my goal but come every month to maintain my improved pain and mobility.
Sleeping More Comfortably!
The care is great! I am a hard working, desk bound, generally stressed family man. I developed a stiff back which caused multiple areas of pain and began to effect my sleep. I completed the initial recommended 12 sessions with Nottingham Chiropractor and already the pain is more manageable, I can find more comfortable positions to sleep in; the care itself is great!
I have now become a Chiroplan patient and will visit the clinic monthly to help manage my stiff back.
Should have gone sooner!
I am 59 years old and had been in pain for 5 years before getting help for my back. I now wish I had gotten help sooner!
I had a trapped nerve in my lower back which was giving me acute pain, making it painful to walk, sit or sleep.
At first I wasn't sure what to expect as I did not know what chiropractor's did but this has been the only treatment method that has worked.
I now feel so much better and am able to walk freely and sleep, making day to day life a lot happier.
Don't Let Money Stop You
I went to one of Bryon's free talks about lower back pain as I have suffered since being a teenager. Found out I had a severe alignment problem. I was sceptical for treatment due to age (early 30's) and expense, however after just a years treatment I only have one a month and my back is fine. I would pay twice over now. Don't let money stop you from having treatment.
Neck pain connected to back
My name is Claire. I have been coming to Nottingham Chiropractic Clinic since summer 2013. I knew that I had always had pain in my neck, chest and knees, but I had not connected this with my back problems. On my first appointment Bryon took photographs to document my existing posture. It was the first time I had noticed the way I stand and was a real light bulb moment. The treatment then involved a device which is used to gently tap the bones, moving the joint to a better position and breaking up tension in the muscles. Three years on and the neck pain has pretty much gone, and my posture is much closer to the 'normal' than before. I now come monthly and I love that I can see and feel the treatment working.
"Now aged 63 and retired after 40 years as a teacher and an active sportsman. Married with 2 grown up daughters and a granddaughter. I came to the practice suffering with back and neck problems which had been caused by numerous sports injuries over many years. I was having severe headaches 3 or 4 times per week and did not have much mobility in the neck. I had had to curtail or stop most of my sporting activities because of this. After several treatments I found I was getting more supple and had far more energy allowing me to start sports again. read more»
Standing Straighter
My name is Sophie I'm 19 years old and I'm a student at the University of Nottingham. I had back problems for years. I had a very hunched posture, which caused a lot of pain in my neck, shoulders and upper back. I also had sciatica in my lower, left back, which caused pain in my leg also.
Now, after 13 visits, I am standing up a lot straighter and feel taller. I have less pain in both my upper and lower back, but it is not completely gone so I continue to go for visits in the hope that I can become completely pain-free.
I couldn't lift my neck up to look straight ahead
I was finding it increasingly difficult to lift my head up and my chin was falling to my chest.
I was referred to a physiotherapist and psychologist and then to a consultant spinal surgeon and diagnosed with camptocormia, an unexplained condition when the spinal muscles weaken and cannot hold the head up.
X-rays revealed degeneration in my lower cervical spine.
The surgeon suggested that the condition would likely deteriorate further and recommended 'internal scaffolding' of rods and screws to keep my head upright.
I should like to add that I first met Bryon when my husband John was receiving treatment for his back, and John asked Bryon if he would consider helping me, to which Bryon replied that he would do all he could. My head and neck by this time were rather misshapen and the photo of my side view showed "head on chest".
I consider how fortunate I have been to meet Bryon and to come each week for my treatment. I also have a short series of exercises which I follow at home. I have seen Bryon for 7 months now, resulting in quite a considerable improvement to my neck and my alignment. I may never be completely upright, or pain free, but I am satisfied that I can now stand and see the horizon – a big leap forward for me!! May it continue!
As part of the chiropractic examination we perform a Posture Screen Analysis to look for elements in posture that can be corrected and measure the improvement, here are Jean's impressive results below:


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A novel, injectable formulation of the thienopyridine-class anti-platelet drug clopidogrel.
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In cooperation with Alcatel Lucent Bell Labs researcher from AMO realized the worldwide fastest Graphene based photodetectors. By demonstrating a maximum data rate of 50 GBit/s a new record level could be reached, pushing this technology closer to applications.
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Graphene 3D Lab Inc., a company developing advanced materials for 3D printing, has submitted a provisional application for a patent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The application is related to recent innovations in the materials and methods of 3D printable batteries.
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Beneq announces the launch of its new atmospheric wet coating technology called nFOG for use in applications such as anti-reflective coatings for large-sized glass. This new technology combines the advantages of the speed of spray coating, the quality of dip coating and the high material yield of roller coating.
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Development projects hang fire in Sector 40-D
UT reiterates its demand for more financial powers
BJP campaign to expose Cong misrule
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Eureka Forbes directed to replace filters of RO system
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Biker killed in accident
Stone of open-air theatre laid
350 meritorious students felicitated
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TC Thompson King Suite- Thompson House
Located on the 2nd floor, this suite offers a king-size bed, a private balcony overlooking the charming courtyard of Bluff View Art District and a sunrise view of the Tennessee River. This apartment-size suite features hardwood floors, oriental carpets, two gas fireplaces, a large bathroom with an oversized jetted tub, and a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast table and chairs. A twin-size sleeper sofa in a separate sitting area affords the space and privacy needed for that special family getaway.
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Mabelle Thompson Queen Suite- Thompson House
Located on the 2nd floor, this apartment-suite has a queen-size bed, a sitting area in front of a gas fireplace, a stunning oriental carpet and matching antique dresser with marble-top wash stand. A walk-through bathroom with an oversized jetted tub connects the bedroom to a cozy sitting room with stained glass windows, a gas fireplace and a queen-size sleeper sofa. Both rooms can be closed with antique pocket doors. Honeymooners will enjoy the luxurious privacy, while families will appreciate the spacious rooms with hardwood floors and the fully equipped kitchen with dining table and chairs.
Newell Room- Thompson House
Located on the 1st floor, the Newell Room offers a king-size bed in a large bay window. This spacious, ground-floor room is just steps from the old-fashioned front porch of this 1908 Victorian mansion and features an antique sofa and marble-top coffee table, armoire, chaise lounge, and shower/tub combination in the bathroom. Opulence and comfort are blended seamlessly with modern in-room amenities including WiFi and a Smart TV.
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Located on the 1st floor, the Maclellan Room offers a queen-size bed, a small writing desk and a cozy armchair. Finished in deep reds and complimentary beiges, this room overlooks beautiful azalea bushes and a European-style courtyard. This room offers modern amenities including WiFi and a Smart TV.
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4th Day Guntur Talkies Collection Box Office Income Monday Report :- Big banner Telugu thriller 'Guntur Talkies' which features Rashmi Gautam, Shraddha Das, Naresh and Siddu Jonnalagadda in lead roles is earning at a very fast pace currently from the local markets of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This Praveen Sattaru directorial adult comedy action romantic film is impressing the audience too much right now which is evident from the wonderful compliments that viewers are giving to this movie after watching it in theatres.
Praveen Sattaru's Guntur Talkies is not just different but brings home the crass and crackling humor that was brought to celluloid by the likes of Delhi Belly. This also marks the director's way of breaking the shackles of Telugu cinema and giving us a platter that's a mix of Anurag Kashyap, caper-ish spin off and yores of native land.
It is the story of two petty thieves, their back stories and the chance happenings that drop them into an uncanny mix of characters and events. Hari (Siddhu) and Giri (Naresh) make merry with looting people of small things when they are away from home and on a fateful night they lay their hands on cashbags. Later on, without each other's notice, they try to flee away. Then starts a visceral game of cat-and-mouse and comedy of errors. All in the quest of a box (A Hitchcock McGuffin or a Delhi Belly doll).
Though the film borders on the ridiculous, it's seemingly palatable. It takes you through the aura of a small town, the romances, the affairs, the debauchery and how still, in the age of internet, sexual literature holds value to the older lot. The rustic tinge of the proceedings wears a layer of crude humor, which may be jarring for few, but falls perfectly in place. The performances takes up the comic quotient by another notch. Another defining factor of GT are its character. Albeit the characters of Hari and Giri are enough to put you in splits, we have the two policemen and bunch of goons to bring the house down. The former search for the money and the latter try to find the unknown box.
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Guntur Talkies Fourth Day Collection – 5 crore (approx)
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Last Saturday marked the 22nd anniversary of the annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. This awards ceremony celebrates the work of actors in film and television, and it's very glamorous.
From Leonardo DiCaprio practically breaking the Internet for vaping at the awards, to actress/comedian Carol Burnett winning the lifetime achievement award, there wasn't a dull moment.
The SAG awards may celebrate excellence in acting, but we're celebrating the excellence of fashion at the glitzy event. Keep scrolling for MUCH's SAG awards 2016 best dressed list!
Rachel McAdams
The (proudly) Canadian actress looked like a princess in her black embellished gown at the awards this year. Wearing Elie Saab, she sparkled with an air of elegance. McAdams's film Spotlight won for outstanding performance by a cast that night. This look is definitely one of our favourites!
Laverne Cox
Orange Is The New Black actress Laverne Cox shows us some leg in her sexy flowing gown. This gown, designed by Atelier Prabal Gurung, definitely highlights her best assets. Also this shade of red looks absolutely stunning on the actress. Plus, we love the cape detail on the one shoulder. Orange Is The New Black won a SAG award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series.
Sofia Vergara
While Sofia Vergara may have not won any SAG awards this year, we definitely think she is still winning – in the fashion department. Her gorgeous pink gown shows off all her curves, but it shows off her fun personality too with its bright colour. Plus, we love how her clutch and shoe embellishments coordinate with the dress to a tee. Vergara's dress is a custom gown from the Vera Wang Collection, and the look is topped off with a David Webb statement necklace. Modern Family was nominated for outstanding performance by an ensemble cast, but lost to Orange Is The New Black.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio is looking spiffy in a classic tux and bow tie. The Revenant star is wearing a tuxedo by Giorgio Armani. Leo might not have that Oscar yet, but he did win at the SAG awards this year for outstanding performance by a male actor in a lead role for The Revenant.
Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah is killing it in her sparkly custom Michael Costello dress. This look stands out for the glittery detail that covers the gown head to toe, with matching earrings and clutch to complete it. She looks radiant! The actress won an award for her work in Bessie for the outstanding performance by a female actor in a television movie or miniseries category.
Lily Rabe
American Horror Story's Lily Rabe looks like a breath of spring air in this beautiful yellow Lela Rose gown. She pairs it with a stack of silver bracelets, Stuart Weitzman sandals, and a Lee Savage clutch. We love the abstract looking pattern on her dress and the pop of red lipstick. #OutfitOnFleek for sure.
Brad Goreski
The Fashion Police co-host/E! correspondent looked dapper in his custom ISAIA tuxedo and Christian Louboutin dress shoes. We adore the mixture of textures from the soft looking velvet jacket, to the smooth dress pants, to the shiny shoes. It adds a sensory element to the outfit. Goreski's look definitely gives Leo a run for his money!
Rooney Mara
Rooney Mara let her natural beauty show with her minimalistic makeup and black Valentino gown. Her sister, Kate Mara, also wore a Valentino gown, but they said that wearing the same designer was "an accident." Rooney Mara was nominated for outstanding performance by an actress in a supporting role for Carol, but didn't win.
Ariel Winter
Modern Family's Ariel Winter looked like a subdued magical mermaid at the 2016 SAG awards. Her mermaid-style gown is by Romona Keveza. In an interview with People Style, Winter said that shopping for a dress to wear to the SAG awards was more stressful than shopping for a prom dress! She chose well because she was definitely one of the best dressed of the night.
Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke, who you may better know as Daenerys from Game of Thrones, is looking pretty in pink. Her gown is Dior Haute Couture and has a ravishing ballgown silhouette. The look is completed with Salvatore Ferragamo shoes and Dior Fine Jewelry rings and earrings. Game of Thrones won for outstanding action performance by a stunt ensemble in a comedy or drama series.
What's your favourite SAG look of the year? Comment below or Tweet us @MUCH to let us know your thoughts!


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Watch Tom Cruise Almost Get Hit by a Bus While Filming in London
Crosswalks prove a mission impossible
Famed for doing all of his own stunts, Tom Cruise isn't afraid of much — well, when it's a controlled environment, at least.
The Edge of Tomorrow star almost came a cropper, as Londoner's would say, when he was out filming scenes for Mission Impossible 5 in the city, almost walking into the path of an oncoming red double-decker bus.
Thankfully, the bus driver swerved and blew his horn and Cruise had the presence of mind to retreat to the curb.
Cruise is set to play secret agent Ethan Hunt for the fifth time, with the as yet untitled MI5 due to be released in December 2015.
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EXCL Video: Don Coscarelli on "JOHN DIES AT THE END," Part ThreeFearful Features,Movies/TV,News Fangoria Staff
by: FANGORIA Staff on: 2013-01-19 01:06:41
It's not easy being a '70s-era horror director and trying to
get films made today when all Hollywood seems to be interested in is remaking
your past gory glories. Following his 2002 sleeper sensation BUBBA HO-TEP and after
helming the scariest episode of MASTERS OF HORROR (2005's INCIDENT ON AND OFF A MOUNTAIN ROAD),
writer/director Don Coscarelli continues his career renaissance with his latest
movie JOHN DIES AT THE END (now on VOD;
beginning its multi-city theatrical rollout on January 25 from Magnet Releasing;
see list here),
which has been killing audiences since its debut at Sundance last year.
FANGORIA's editor emeritus Tony Timpone chatted with the PHANTASM creator about
his latest cult sensation, which he began spilling the beans about here and here.
You can screen our final chapter with Coscarelli below (edited and shot by ace
videographer Bill Hall).
In JOHN DIES AT THE END (per the film's official synopsis),
it's all about the Soy Sauce, a drug that promises an out-of-body experience
with each hit. Users drift across time and dimensions. But some who come back
are no longer human. Suddenly a silent otherworldly invasion is underway, and
mankind needs a hero. What it gets instead is John (Rob Mayes) and David (Chase
Williamson), a pair of college dropouts who can barely hold down jobs. Can
these two stop the oncoming horror in time to save humanity? No. No, they
Adapted from David Wong's audacious novel, JOHN DIES AT THE
END also stars Clancy Brown (THE BRIDE, HIGHLANDER, upcoming HELLBENDERS),
Glynn Turman (GREMLINS, SUPER 8), Doug Jones (HELLBOY, PAN'S LABYRINTH) and
Daniel Roebuck (RIVER'S EDGE, LOST, HALLOWEEN II), with a cameo by the
legendary Tall Man himself, Angus Scrimm.
Watch our exclusive Giamatti video segment here.
You can peruse Fango's advance JOHN DIES AT THE END review right here;
read a different Q&A with Coscarelli here;
and pick up FANGORIA #319 (on sale now) for even more with the PHANTASM man. See
the film's official sites here and here.
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Are you befuddled about batteries and charging your devices? You should be, they aren't cheap.
Lithium-ion batteries are different from older, nickel-based batteries. Charging Lithium-ion batteries incorrectly can decrease their lifespan. They should last a few years, but improper care can decrease that lifespan, meaning that your battery will be unable to hold a charge—or unable to hold as big a charge as it used to—quicker.
Here's how to extend your battery's health.
Perform shallow discharges. Don't discharging to 0%. Lithium-ion batteries do best when you discharge them for a little bit, then charge them for a little bit.
Don't leave it fully charged.
Lithium-ion batteries don't need to be charged all the way to 100%. In fact, they'd prefer not to be—so the 40%-80% rule you heard is a good guideline. When possible, keep it in that range to prolong its life as long as you can. If you do charge it to 100%, don't leave it plugged in. This degrades your battery's health.
Fully discharge it once a month. Most modern batteries are "smart batteries", and tell you how long you have until your battery dies (e.g. "2 hours, 15 minutes remaining"). This feature can get miscalibrated after a lot of shallow discharges. So, manufacturers recommend fully discharging your battery once a month to make sure this stays accurate.
Keep it cool. Excess heat is not only bad for your processor (and your lap), but your battery as well. A hot battery will degrade in health much quicker than a cool one.
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The Eku as a weapon was developed by fishermen to use on land and at sea. The side of the Eku can be used in cutting techniques. It is practical and has great destructive power. Used in advanced Kata. The kata Chikin Sunakake is required for the 5th dan grading. In some ways the Eku is more difficult to master than the Bo as the student has to be aware of and use both the front and back of the weapon. Unlike the Bo, there is a blade that can also be used so care should be taken that the attack will be fully effective.
The parts of the Eku.
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Sandy Puc' Presents The 2012 Digital Photography Workflow Tour with Jack Davis, to visit Seattle—May 3, 2012—World-renowned photographer and marketing expert Sandy Puc' will be in Seattle along with Award-winning author and Photoshop Hall-of-Famer Jack Davis on Thursday, May 3rd to demonstrate incredible new concepts and capabilities that will dramatically improve the workflow of everyone that uses a camera—from creative capture, to instant image enhancing, to printing and delivery—and everything in between. The tour will visit 26 cities throughout the U.S. in May and June.
Attendees can look forward to a wealth of insights into the latest digital photography workflow processes—including: capture, image management, instant optimizing, streamlined retouching, creative one-of-a-kind enhancing, automated batch-processing, template-based output, sales procedures, pricing, archiving and final delivery. Attendees will leave both inspired with new ways to expand their creative potential and empowered with new insights and techniques that will make their photographic workflow dramatically more productive, creative, and yes… even fun.
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Davis is coauthor of the award-winning and best-selling guides to Photoshop: The Photoshop Wow! and How to Wow books. With over a million and a half copies sold in 12 languages, Davis is a world-renowned authority in the world of digital imagery. Davis is also famous for his passionate and inspirational teaching style—especially when it comes to a workflow focused on quality, flexibility and speed.
"I am privileged to be partnering with Jack on this tour," Puc' adds, "His level of experience and expertise in the world of Photoshop and Lightroom—especially in getting incredible work out the door quickly and easily—is unprecedented in the industry. I'm sure attendees will be talking about, and using, his life-saving tips and techniques for years to come."
For more information on the 2012 Digital Photography Workflow Tour with Jack Davis, session dates and ticket information, visit: http://sandypucpresents.sandypuctours.com/index.html
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With 20+ years in the photography industry, Sandy Puc' has a depth, passion and knowledge that she shares with tour audiences year after year. Even with her busy speaking schedule, Puc' holds nearly 2,000 individual and family sessions every year at her Colorado-based studio.
A longstanding personal and business practice of giving back is one of Puc's trademarks. This commitment to community inspired her to co-found the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation in 2005. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing in-hospital portraits to families suffering the loss of a newborn. Puc' has served on the Board of Directors for the Professional Photographers of America, and holds the prestigious titles of Print Master and Explorer of Light from Canon USA. When she isn't busy with a speaking engagement, a portrait session or overseeing her studio, Puc' is spending time with her family and her dog Cannon.
For more information about Sandy Puc', visit http://www.sandypuc.com/
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Jack Davis is well known as coauthor of the award-winning (Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Computer Book, Computer Press Assoc.: Best How-To Book, International Digital Imaging Assoc.: Most Useful Book) and best-selling guides to Photoshop, The Photoshop Wow! Book, and How to Wow: Photoshop for Photography – as well as being an award-winning designer, photographer, and contributing editor to numerous other books and magazines on digital tools and the creative process. For over 25 years, Jack has also been a passionate spokesperson on digital imagery, and has given countless keynote address', seminars and hands-on workshops around the world. In 2003 Jack was one of the first to be inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame for his life time contributions in the field of education and digital imagery.
Jack has undergraduate degrees in Graphic Design and an MA and MFA in Digital Imagery, and when he's not in his studio in San Diego, he's usually on a coast somewhere, camera in hand, conjuring up new ways to capture the local color.
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Water "Filette" Lightly Sparkling, Glass, 0.75 L
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Reviews of purchase "Filette" Lightly Sparkling, Glass, 0.75 L
Tasting Notes
Water is pure transparent color with small light bubbles.
Taste of the water is clean, soft, light, elegant.
Water with natural aroma of freshness.
Water is the perfect partner for all kinds of food, including gourmet cuisine to fine wines. Can be consumed throughout the day. Show people stick to a diet low in sodium.
Interesting Facts
"Filetto" - the famous Italian mineral water, which has gained popularity in the world thanks to its understated elegance, as manifested in the taste and minimalist design of the bottle, which is important: water "Filetto" awards in prestigious restaurants and hotels of the world, is considered ideal for maintenance of gourmet dishes and the best wines. A glass bottle of water "Filetto" having a classic Bordeaux wines for shape and decorated with silver foil label is very attractive from an aesthetic point of view and is able to decorate any table, even with delicious food.
The taste of water "Filette" gives real pleasure to its soft texture, grace, ease, balance trace elements. It features an almost complete absence of nitrates (0.6 mg / l), reflecting the purity of the water "Filette", and low sodium content (3.12 mg / l), which makes it suitable even for those who adhere to a diet low in this element.
Water "Filetto" bottled by FonteItalia from a pure source in the mountains Chiorcharia (in the municipality of Guarcino) in accordance with the rules of Italian law, the European Union and those countries where water is exported. All actions are certified in accordance with UNI EN ISO 9001: 2008, which is the guarantor of careful control at all stages of production from bottling to distribution.
The first historical mention of the source dates back to 400 BC 50 AD Lucius Junius Moderatus Columella wrote in his treatise "De Re Rustica" about the healing properties of water that flows in the mountains Guarcino, which stood here and the Roman legions used to heal wounds after the Eastern campaign. Water "Filetto" beginning bottled in 1894 and immediately won at the International Exhibition of Medicine and Health, held in Rome. In 1899, Dr. Vittorio Davoli conducted a scientific study, which recognized the special quality of this water, "Filetto, thanks to low salinity, maximum lightness and unmatched purity of taste, of course, preferable to the most popular table water". In 1933 at an exhibition in Tripoli water "Filette" gained a reputation safe and healing drinking water. With 30 years of XX century water became an integral part of not only Italian but also foreign markets.


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Virma decal 1740. Chickens in blue. Size D: 15 images per sheet 2" each. Two other sizes available (see related products).
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Some of the new, stunning features include:
- A ToolBar that contains most common actions like "Goto next unread News" or "Mark All Read"
- The new Quicksearch allows to search inside a Newsfeed while typing
- Import Blogrolls from popular services like Bloglines and synchronize the list of Newsfeeds
- Popup Blocker for the Internal Browser
- Usage of Apache's HttpClient allows to access Newsfeeds that are protected with Basic or Digest authentification
- Added new language Hungarian, thanks to Balázs
- A lot of Usability and Interface Improvements
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Parent magnetic field models for the IGRF-12GFZ-candidates
© Lesur et al. 2015
- Received: 30 January 2015
- Accepted: 21 April 2015
- Published: 10 June 2015
We propose candidate models for IGRF-12. These models were derived from parent models built from 10 months of Swarm satellite data and 1.5 years of magnetic observatory data. Using the same parameterisation, a magnetic field model was built from a slightly extended satellite data set. As a result of discrepancies between magnetic field intensity measured by the absolute scalar instrument and that calculated from the vector instrument, we re-calibrated the satellite data. For the calibration, we assumed that the discrepancies resulted from a small perturbing magnetic field carried by the satellite, with a strength and orientation dependent on the Sun's position relative to the satellite. Scalar and vector data were reconciled using only a limited number of calibration parameters. The data selection process, followed by the joint modelling of the magnetic field and Euler angles, leads to accurate models of the main field and its secular variation around 2014.0. The obtained secular variation model is compared with models based on CHAMP satellite data. The comparison suggests that pulses of magnetic field acceleration that were observed on short time scales average-out over a decade.
- Swarm satellite mission
- Geomagnetic field models
The International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) is a geomagnetic field model used for numerous scientific and industrial applications. It is updated every 5 years (Macmillan et al. 2003; Maus et al. 2005; Finlay et al. 2010). The model is determined by a group of geomagnetic field modellers associated with the International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy (IAGA) and built by comparison of different model candidates generated by scientists affiliated to different institutions around the world. A single institution can propose only one series of models. In this short paper, we present the model candidates proposed by scientists of the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, in collaboration with scientists from other institutions.
Three model candidates were provided for the IGRF-12: two main field model snapshots, one for 2010 and one for 2015, and a predictive linear secular variation (SV) covering years 2015 to 2020. The main field model for 2015 and the SV model were derived from a parent model built from a combination of Swarm satellites and observatory data. This parent model includes a complex time-dependent parameterisation of the core field, a static representation of the lithospheric field, the external fields and their induced counterparts. Weaker signals, such as the field generated by the tidal motion of the oceans, are not modelled. Hereinafter, we do not present the derivation of this parent model but a very similar model built following the same approach and using a slightly longer time series of satellite data that have been re-calibrated. In the same way, the parent model of the main field snapshot for 2010 is not described. It has been derived from observatory and CHAMP satellite data but otherwise follows the same model parameterisation as the parent model derived from Swarm data.
The Swarm constellation of satellites was launched in November 2013, but the satellites reached their survey orbits only by mid-April 2014. At this early stage of the mission, the data are not yet fully calibrated and a specific data set has been provided by the European Space Agency (ESA) to be used for modelling purposes. However, some difficulties had to be handled in order to use these data. In particular, each satellite is carrying two instruments for magnetic measurements, and a correction had to be applied to explain the observed differences between the calculated magnetic field strength from the vector fluxgate measurements (VFM) and the magnetic total intensity obtained form the absolute scalar measurements (ASM). The first part of the second section of this paper is dedicated to the description of this correction. We made the choice to present here the latest version of the different correction processes we studied and the field model associated with it. It will be shown in the last section of this paper that our IGRF candidates are very similar to the model obtained with this corrected data set. Of course, the parent model of our IGRF candidates also used corrected data, but with a slightly less robust correction process than the one presented below. Outside this re-calibration, the processing path used to obtain accurate models of the magnetic field is similar to that of previous models of the magnetic field model series GRIMM (Lesur et al. 2008, 2010; Mandea et al. 2012; Lesur et al. 2015) We note however that, unlike during the CHAMP epoch, only a very short time span of satellite data was available at the end of September 2014 when the IGRF candidates were submitted. Therefore, observatory data had to be used to obtain robust models. Furthermore, specific regularisation processes had to be introduced in order to obtain models of acceptable quality.
The next section described the methods used to obtain the field models. In the first step of the modelling effort, data are selected and processed. This is described in detail in the second sub-section. The model parameterisation is explained in the third sub-section and the data inversion process in the fourth. The results are presented in the third section and discussed.
Corrections of the ASM-VFM differences
Three scaling values, one for each of the three sensors, in the directions (defined below) E 1, E 2 and E 3, respectively. These three scaling parameters are s 1, s 2 and s 3.
Three offset values, one for each of the three sensors, in the directions E 1, E 2 and E 3, respectively. These three offset parameters are o 1, o 2 and o 3.
Three angles, called the non-orthogonality angles, that are calculated to insure that the three magnetic field components are in orthogonal directions. These three angles are a 12, a 23 and a 31. They describe deviations from 90° of the angles between the E 1 E 2, E 2 E 3 and E 3 E 1 sensor directions, respectively – i.e. if a 12, a 23 and a 31 are zero, then the E 1, E 2 and E 3 sensor directions are already along orthogonal directions. In the process of estimating these three angles, the E 1 direction is assumed fixed and is not modified. The re-orientation of the obtained orthogonal set of directions relative to the Earth-fixed, Earth-centred coordinate system is performed at a later stage of the processing, sometimes simultaneously with the field modelling process.
The VFM sensor E 1, E 2, and E 3 directions correspond roughly to the direction perpendicular to the satellite boom oriented down, the direction perpendicular to the boom oriented right relative to the satellite flying direction, and the direction along the boom oriented toward the scalar magnetometer, respectively. From the experience gained during previous satellite missions, it is known that the calibration parameters estimated on ground have to be re-estimated in flight. A description of the parameters defined for CHAMP and Ørsted satellites can be found in (Merayo et al. 2000; Olsen et al. 2003; Yin and Lühr 2011; Yin et al. 2013). In the case of Swarm satellites, the non-orthogonality angles and the offsets are not expected to change with time, whereas the scaling is likely to change slowly with time because of the ageing of the magnetometers. Due to the structure and mechanical properties of the magnetometers onboard Swarm satellites, it is expected that the rate of change of these scaling values is the same for the three orthogonal directions.
Offsets, scaling and angles obtained for models with and without Sun dependence
Without Sun dependence
With Sun dependence
0.9656 nT
0.6768 nT
−1.8153 nT
−1.8555 nT
0.1655 nT
0.0696 nT
1.0 + 0.915 10 −4
1.0 + 0.820 10 −4
1.0 + 1.024 10 −4
1.0 + 0.578 10 −4
1.0 − 0.254 10 −4
1.0 − 0.211 10 −4
1.0 − 0.090 10 −4
1.0 − 0.007 10 −4
1.0 − 1.456 10 −4
1.0 − 0.430 10 −4
1.0 − 1.176 10 −4
1.0 − 1.089 10 −4
a 12
0.5524 arc sec
0.8156 arc sec
a 23
0.1884 arc sec
−0.3925 arc sec
a 31
−0.3768 arc sec
−3.158 arc sec
The three panels of Figure 2 display similar patterns, although the central panel is of the opposite sign. This is consistent with a small magnetic perturbation carried by the satellite, generated in the vicinity of the VFM sensors, and that depends on the Sun's position. In such a scenario, the central panel where the satellite is in a descending mode on the dayside of the Earth - i.e. flying toward South on the dayside - should have roughly opposite sign anomalies compared to the two other panels where the satellite is flying North on the dayside of the Earth. We also observe that the anomalies differ dependent on the Sun being on one side of the satellite or the other - i.e. if α is smaller or larger than 90°. We note that the maximum perturbation is not observed when the Sun is just above the satellite, but rather slightly on the side. Finally, we see that there are areas, as those circled in black on the central panel in Figure 2, where the anomalies are displaying small-scale structures.
where the \({Y_{l}^{m}} (\alpha,\beta)\) are spherical harmonics (SH). The parameters \({o_{1}^{0}}\), \({o_{2}^{0}}\) and \({o_{3}^{0}}\) are the constant offset values, and \(o_{1}^{l,m}\), \(o_{1}^{l,m}\), \(o_{1}^{l,m}\) are the parameters for the Sun position dependence of the offsets. We choose a maximum SH degree of 30 arbitrarily. Recent experiments have shown that this maximum degree can be reduced (Lars Tøffner-Clausen, personal communication). In the results presented below, we also used a SH representation for the scaling factor up to SH degree 10, but this can probably be dropped if a sensor temperature dependence is assumed instead. Using this parameterisation of the anomaly, we proceed as before and adjust the set of parameters to minimise the differences between the ASM readings and the strength of the magnetic field observed by the VFM instruments through a least-squares fit.
A large negative anomaly when the Sun is nearly above and behind satellite A, slightly on the right side of the satellite when looking in the flight direction.
A large positive anomaly, just before the Sun lowers below the horizontal plane of the satellite, on its left side.
The offsets in the E 2 component also show a relatively large anomaly when the Sun is slightly behind the satellite on its right side when looking in the flight direction. These Sun-dependent offsets, which are supposed to be independent of time, correct the VFM data so that the anomalies presented in Figure 2 vanish.
Overall, the correction is successful. It can certainly be improved and stabilised, but what is described above was the best model available in December 2014. The differences between ASM and VFM values for the other two satellites are much weaker. Nonetheless, the processing described here leads also to a good fit between ASM and VFM data. With such a correction, the standard deviation of the differences between ASM values and the field strength, as estimated from VFM data, is around 0.17 nT for all three satellites.
Data selection
The magnetic field models were derived from the three Swarm L1b Baseline 0301/0302 satellite data series that have been processed and corrected as described in the previous section. The corrected magnetic field values in the VFM reference frame are rotated in the required reference frame - typically the Earth-centred, Earth-fixed, North, East, Center reference frame (NEC), when necessary. We also use observatory hourly means as prepared by Macmillan and Olsen 2013.
Satellite A: from MJD 5078.14 to 5369.87
Satellite B: from MJD 5080.02 to 5369.88
Satellite C: from MJD 5086.00 to 5369.87
The observatory data were available only up to MJD 5219.
The selection criteria used for these data are similar to those used in GRIMM series of models - e.g. Lesur et al. 2010. We recall these criteria for completeness.
Positive value of the Z-component of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF B z ),
Sampling points are separated by 20 s at minimum,
Data are selected at local time between 23 : 00 and 05 : 00, with the Sun below the horizon at 100 km above the Earth's reference radius (a=6371.2 km),
D s t values should be within ±30 nT and their time derivatives less than 100 nT/day, and
Quality flags set to have accurate satellite positioning and two star cameras operating.
Data are selected at all local times and independently of the Sun position.
We point here to the fact that provisional values of the D s t index are used for selection and modelling. The definitive D s t index values are likely to be different. At the time of data selection, no observatory data were available to define a more suitable selection index (e.g. the VMD index defined in Thomson and Lesur (2007)).
Model parameterisation
where \({Y_{l}^{m}}(\theta,\phi)\) are the Schmidt semi-normalised spherical harmonics (SH). θ,ϕ,r and a are the colatitude, longitude, satellite radial position and model reference radius, respectively, in geocentric coordinates. We use the convention that negative orders, m<0, are associated with sin(|m|ϕ) terms whereas null or positive orders, m≥0, are associated with cos(m ϕ) terms.
where the function \({\mathcal {H}}_{j}(X)\) takes the value X in the time interval [t j :t j+1] and is zero otherwise. θ S, ϕ S are the colatitudes and longitudes in the SM reference frame. For observatory data, we also co-estimate crustal offsets.
The external field parameterisation also consists of independent parts. A slowly varying part of the external field model is parameterised over each 6-month time interval by a degree l=1 order m=0 coefficient in the geocentric solar magnetospheric (GSM) system of coordinates, and two coefficients of SH degree l=1 with orders m=0 and m=−1 in the SM system of coordinates. The rapidly varying part of the external field is controlled using the external part of the D s t index - i.e. the E s t - and the IMF B y time series. Here again, 6-month time intervals are used. Four scaling coefficients for the E s t are introduced in each interval in the SM system of coordinates: three for SH degree l=1 and orders m=−1,0,1 and one for SH degree l=2 and order m=0. One scaling coefficient for the IMF B y is introduced in each time interval for SH degree l=1 and order m=−1 in the SM system of coordinates.
θ G, ϕ G and θ S, ϕ S are the colatitudes and longitudes in GSM and SM reference frames, respectively.
We used independent external field parameterisations for the satellite and observatory data. For the latter, we impose that \(q_{1j}^{0 \, \text {SM}}\) is set to zero to avoid co-linearities with the observatory crustal offsets.
Independently of the parameterisation of the magnetic field, we also want to estimate the so-called Euler angles between the VFM orthogonal set of measurements and the star camera reference frame, such that the measured vector field in the VFM reference frame can be mapped into an Earth-centered, Earth-fixed reference frame. The latter reference frame is usually the NEC system of reference. We actually only compute corrections of predefined Euler angles, for a series of 30-day windows. The parameterisation and algorithm we used are detailed in Rother et al. (2013) and are not repeated here.
Inversion process
to be solved, where d is the data vector, g is the vector of Gauss coefficients defining the model and ε is this part of the data that cannot be explained by our model. We note that for mid-latitude data, the Equations 5 have to be rotated into the SM system of coordinates because the data at mid-latitudes are selected in that system. However, for the internal part of the model, the data in the direction Z SM are not used as they are strongly contaminated by the external fields. This approach has been used in all models of the GRIMM series. More details are provided in Lesur et al. (2008).
Equation 9 and 11 should be solved simultaneously by least-squares where the λ i are scalars that need to be adjusted so that the satellite and observatory data are fit to their expected noise level.
Satellite and observatory data weight parameters, residual means and rms
X SM,Euler only
Y SM,Euler only
Z SM,Euler only
where j is the iteration number, and W j is a diagonal matrix which elements are \(({w}_{i}^{j})^{2}\), with \({w}_{i}^{j}\) defined by Equation 12.
Once an acceptable solution is obtained, a threshold filtering is applied to get rid of some remaining outliers. Then, the Euler angles are estimated and the inversion process is restarted. The final solution is reached when the Euler angles are not changing significantly from one iteration to the next.
Results and discussion
In Table 2, we present the fit to the data for all the used subsets of data, together with the control parameters σ i , k i and a i . These are specified independently for each of the satellites when necessary. The residual rms for the low-latitude magnetic field components X SM, Y SM and Z SM data are in the same range as for the GRIMM models based on CHAMP satellite data (see Lesur et al. 2015). The Z SM component is included, as it enters in the Euler angles and external field parameter estimation, but it does not affect the estimation of the fields of internal origin directly. The misfits for the high-latitude data are slightly smaller than those obtained with CHAMP data for similar model parameterisation. It is not clear yet why this occurs. The magnetic data selected for the extended local time window are only used for the Euler angle estimation. Since early evening and late morning data are included, the fit to the Z SM component is slightly degraded. Nonetheless, the fit to these data remains surprisingly good.
The misfits for the observatory data are comparable to those of the satellite data, although slightly degraded for the mid- and low-latitude SM components. The mean of the residuals is relatively high for the observatory X HL component which is an indication of the strongly non-Gaussian residual distribution. Overall, accounting for the corrections applied to satellite data and the obligation to use preliminary D s t index values for the selection and modelling, the fit to the data is acceptable.
In the view of providing candidates for the new IGRF-12, we processed a combination of Swarm satellite and observatory data. In order to obtain robust models of the main field, we first applied a correction to the satellite data such that the strength of the magnetic field, as measured by the VFM instrument, matches the data measured by the absolute scalar instrument. Our underlying hypothesis is that the discrepancies between these two instruments are closely linked to the position of the Sun relative to the satellite. So far, the corrections obtained with such a hypothesis seem suitable. The results presented here are actually part of a longer term study, made in close collaboration with the European Space Agency and several other European institutions. The ultimate goal is to identify the original source of this perturbative signal such that, firstly, the Swarm satellite data can be corrected to remove that signal and, secondly, a new design can be adopted in future satellite missions to avoid such difficulties. As stated in the text, the model presented here is not optimal but corresponds to our best results available at the end of 2014.
Using these corrected data, we have been able to derive accurate models of the geomagnetic field around epoch 2014.0. Since less than a year of satellite data had been accumulated, the SV model - i.e. the magnetic field linear variation in time - is only accurate for the longest wavelengths (up to SH degree 8). We therefore cannot compare meaningfully maps of the SV at the CMB with those obtained at earlier epochs. Nonetheless, the average acceleration of the magnetic field - i.e. its second time derivative - between 2005 and 2014.0 is remarkably weak at the Earth's surface compared with the acceleration values obtained during the CHAMP era. This observation strongly supports the view that the observed acceleration peaks, which have been associated with magnetic jerks in 2003, 2007 and 2010, correspond to short-term disturbances of the field over an otherwise slowly and, most of the time, smoothly evolving magnetic field.
The authors acknowledge ESA for providing access to the Swarm L1b data. We acknowledge also the institutes and scientists running magnetic observatories which provide data that are essential for magnetic field modelling. IW was supported by the DFG through SPP 1488.
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