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Hey, I've been a long time lurker but this is my first time posting. I'm planning my gear for this summer and I thought I could run it by everyone to see how it works. I dont have the weight for certain items so I just guestimated. Those items have a * before them I cant measure them since I'm at school and they are at home three hours away.Category Item Weight (oz) Weight (oz)Backpack Osprey Exos 58 40.00Backpack Pack Cover 5.00Clothes Carried *Columbia Omni-Dry T-Shirt 4.00Clothes Carried Frogg Togg Jacket 6.00Clothes Carried Frogg Togg Pants 6.00Clothes Carried Patagonia Down Sweater Vest 7.00Clothes Carried *REI CoolMax Liner Sock 1.00Clothes Carried *SmartWool Hiking Socks 1.50Clothes Carried *Smartwool Microweight Bottoms 4.00Clothes Carried *Smartwool Microweight Top 5.00Clothes Worn Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking poles 16.00Clothes Worn *Columbia Omni-Dry T-Shirt 4.00Clothes Worn *Columbia Silver Ridge II Pants 30" Medium 7.00Clothes Worn *Hat 4.00Clothes Worn *REI CoolMax Liner Sock 1.00Clothes Worn SALOMON Men's 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiki 33.00Clothes Worn *SmartWool Hiking Socks 1.50Cook Gear Bandana 1.00Cook Gear Snow Peak Giga Power Stove 3.75Cook Gear *Fuel canister 7ozCook Gear Snow Peak Trek 900 Titanium 6.00Cook Gear Titanium Spork 0.60Misc. 3L Platypus Hoser 4.00Misc. Bic mini lighter 0.50Misc. Gerber EVO Jr. Serrated Locking Knife 1.80Misc. MSR Dromlite 6L 5.70Misc. MSR MiniWorks EX 14.50Misc. Nalgene 6.20Misc. Petzl Tikka Plus 3.20Misc. 2x ZPacks Stuff Sacks 1.00Misc. Sea to Summit 13L ultra-sil bear bag 1.40sanitation hand sanitizer 1.00sanitation *Toilet paper 4.00sanitation toothbrush 1.00sanitation toothpaste 1.00Shelter MSR Hubba Tent 47.00Sleeping Gear North Face Beeline 30 22.00Sleeping Gear Therarest Stuff Sack Pillow 2.00Sleeping Gear Thermarest Neoair regular 14.00total worn: 66.5oz (4.1lbs)total w/o worn: 228.15 (14.2bs)total: 294.65oz (17.9lbs)with ideas below: 247.65 (15.4lbs)some thoughts:I have always used a filter and I know I can switch to chlorine tablets for losing about 14ozI was considering changing to a tarp tent with a bug bivy. I was looking at the MLD serenity with the solo spinntex tarp. the full loadout is about 17oz which will save me 30ozI was thinking of selling my current sleeping bag and getting either a montbell UL spiral down 3 which should be more comfortable. The northface leave me no room for movement. The mont bell is 19oz which will save me 3oz. I have also thought of getting the JRB shenandoah for the middle of summer which is 15oz.I also need to put together a new first aid kit since i misplaced my old one that was probably about 2oz
Edited by Dukeaw on 03/01/2010 14:58:59 MST.
Andrew, here's my take:Backpack Osprey Exos 58 40.00= no comment- personal choiceBackpack Pack Cover 5.00= no need, use a pack liner (trash compactor bag)Clothes Carried *Columbia Omni-Dry T-Shirt 4.00= OkClothes Carried Frogg Togg Jacket 6.00= OkClothes Carried Frogg Togg Pants 6.00= OkClothes Carried Patagonia Down Sweater Vest 7.00= OkClothes Carried *REI CoolMax Liner Sock 1.00= no need you are already wearing a pairClothes Carried *SmartWool Hiking Socks 1.50=OkClothes Carried *Smartwool Microweight Bottoms 4.00= OkClothes Carried *Smartwool Microweight Top 5.00= OkClothes Worn Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking poles 16.00= get lighter ones and save 8 ozClothes Worn *Columbia Omni-Dry T-Shirt 4.00= wear your microweight top instead of carrying it and loose this oneClothes Worn *Columbia Silver Ridge II Pants 30" Medium 7.00= OkClothes Worn *Hat 4.00= find a lighter hatClothes Worn *REI CoolMax Liner Sock 1.00= ok, I don't use/need linersClothes Worn SALOMON Men's 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiki 33.00= get a lighter pair of trail runners and save 8 ozClothes Worn *SmartWool Hiking Socks 1.50= okCook Gear Bandana 1.00= okCook Gear Snow Peak Giga Power Stove 3.75= okCook Gear *Fuel canister 7oz= okCook Gear Snow Peak Trek 900 Titanium 6.00= are you by yourself- you could go smallerCook Gear Titanium Spork 0.60= okMisc. 3L Platypus Hoser 4.00= go with used Gatorade bottles or get a 2L platy, or not, personal choiceMisc. Bic mini lighter 0.50= okMisc. Gerber EVO Jr. Serrated Locking Knife 1.80= could go lighter, like .7 ozMisc. MSR Dromlite 6L 5.70= NO NEED! get rid of it Misc. MSR MiniWorks EX 14.50= get a SteriPen or AquaMiraMisc. Nalgene 6.20= NO NEED! get rid ofMisc. Petzl Tikka Plus 3.20= can go lighterMisc. 2x ZPacks Stuff Sacks 1.00= no needMisc. Sea to Summit 13L ultra-sil bear bag 1.40= Ok if you need itsanitation hand sanitizer 1.00= oksanitation *Toilet paper 4.00= how long are you going out for? This is way too much for a short weekendsanitation toothbrush 1.00= oksanitation toothpaste 1.00= how many set of teeth do you have?Shelter MSR Hubba Tent 47.00= as you said get a tarp and bug coverSleeping Gear North Face Beeline 30 22.00= I like WM bagsSleeping Gear Therarest Stuff Sack Pillow 2.00= personal chioceSleeping Gear Thermarest Neoair regular 14.00= okJust my ideas
Edited by bestbuilder on 03/01/2010 15:31:34 MST.
First off, welcome to BPL. It would help to have a little more information about where you will be hiking (Southeast, Northwest, Sierras, etc) and what type of trips you do (overnighter/weekend, one/two weeks, thru hike, etc) as that will help everyone give better more specific information.I'll point out a few areas that I see where you could save a little weight.Pack Cover – five ounces is a lot for a pack cover. It isn't much but you should be able to get one for under three ounces no problem. You might also be able to get away without one if you use a pack liner.Clothing Carried-I guess the smartwool stuff is for sleeping, but why the Colombia shirt too? I would ditch it. Also for the sleeping clothing you might be able to find something lighter. I use a now discontinued Golite Silkweight top (2.2oz) and BPL UL Merino bottoms (3.6oz).Clothing Worn- I am just going to put in a little plug here for switching to trail runners. Most people that try them never go back to boots. They would also probably let you lose the liner socks. Water storage- Not knowing where you will be hiking it is hard to say, but that seems like a lot of water storage (too much for many places)and a whole lot of weight. I would get rid of the nalgene fist off, if you like using bottles as I do, Gatoraide or Water Bottles are much lighter and plenty tough. I would also either drop the Dromlite or the Platy. Filter – I recommend replacing the filter with repackaged Aquamira. Once you put it in mini dropper bottles it only weighs 1.1oz.Sanitation: You might repackage the hand sanitizer in a mini dropper bottle (0.55oz total), and try and find a lighter toothbrush/toothpaste combo. You should be able to get this down to around an ounce. Four ounces of toilet paper is nearly a whole roll. Do you really need that much?Shelter: I like your idea of the bug shelter/tarp combo. I use the Gossamer Gear SpinnShelter and Alpinlite Bug Tent combo and it weighs in around 22.3oz with stakes and guylines. Sleeping Gear: If you don't like the Beeline, many people do like the Mont Bell bags. I have some Mont Bell gear but have never tried their bags. I would ditch the stuff sack pillow and use one of the stuff sacks you are already carrying. You can always cover the outside with an extra piece of clothing if it doesn't feel good against the skin.
I think the most important stuff has been addressed:#1 That 6L dromedary jumped out at me. Wow. That's a lot of water. Are you in Arizona? Most non-desert hikers here carry at most 2L total, and treat as they go.#2 I think pack liners make more theoretical sense than pack covers. Pack covers have to be put on and taken off all the time. They cover pockets that you may want quick access to. Also, they are exposed to brush, rocks, etc. on the outside of the pack, so they have to be made more durable (i.e. heavier).The rest is nitpicking. That's not a bad setup, given that you already recognize some areas for improvement, like the Hubba. Non-fanatical trail runners will weigh as little as 24oz/pair, but there are lighter ones out there if you want to get a bit fanatical. Shaving more weight will swiftly start costing you more $/oz.Is this a solo list?
Edited by acrosome on 03/01/2010 16:51:41 MST.
thanks for the advice. this gear list is for the new england area and some slight changes when I go to the colorado rocky mountains.in response to tad,sounds like a good idea to shed that weight.should I just use one pair of sock liners for the entire trip? I usually switch them every day to make sure I start out with a completely dry pair even though they are quick dry. I switch out the wools socks if they get wet. I could probably get by with a snowpeak 700I'll consider new trekking poles, but thats going to be one of my last priorities. I could probably get rid of the extra shirt, however I wear the one when hiking and like to put on clothes (the smartwools) that I wasnt sweating in during the day when I sleep.the hat was an estimate and I probably have one of the columbia quick dry ultralight hats around my house somewhere.I could probably switch to trailrunners and I'll look into it when it gets warm enough to start up the shoulder season weekend day hikes. When I do that I'll switch to lighter socks.I could probably get rid of the dromlite but I like to have a receptacle for the water pump that I can use as a camp kitchen sink. its also difficult to pump into the platypus. I'll figure that out though if I switch to tablets.TP was just a random guess number. its more or less depending on the trip but I tend to err on more than less.for the toothbrush/toothpaste i would probaby just use a toothbrush with a cut handle and some baking soda
Edited by Dukeaw on 03/01/2010 16:49:25 MST.
Andrew:>should I just use one pair of sock liners for the entire trip?<Yes>I usually switch them every day to make sure I start out with a completely dry pair even though they are quick dry.<They are quick dry for a reason, if they need to be cleaned you can wash them at night and they will dry out in your bag overnight- >I switch out the wools socks if they get wet.<If they get wet, wear them until they dry- that is why you should wear very breathable trail runners. Keep your extra pair for sleeping socks, always have a clean dry pair to sleep in, it will keep your warmer. You can always wear your sleep socks the next day and wash your other pair before you head out for the day- they will be dry and clean to sleep in. I keep my sleep socks for only sleeping and wash my wool socks at the end of the day and if they are still damp in the morning, its no big deal they will be dry in 15 minutes of walking.>I could probably get by with a snowpeak 700>good>I'll consider new trekking poles, but thats going to be one of my last priorities.<Keep an eye on the gear swap >I could probably get rid of the extra shirt, however I wear the one when hiking and like to put on clothes (the smartwools) that I wasnt sweating in during the day when I sleep.<I understand, I like to sleep clean also, but you can get by with one shirt- wash it out when you get to camp and it will /should be dry by morning or if damp you can wear it dry.>I could probably switch to trailrunners<This should not be an option >I could probably get rid of the dromlite but I like to have a receptacle for the water pump that I can use as a camp kitchen sink.its also difficult to pump into the platypus. I'll figure that out though if I switch to tablets.<With tablets you only need the platy. You can also get an adapter for the platy. The dromlite is way to heavy, use your pot as the kitchen sink. You need to let it go without looking back>TP was just a random guess number. its more or less depending on the trip but I tend to err on more than less.<Error on the "less" side, there are plenty of things to use in the wild.>for the toothbrush/toothpaste i would probaby just use a toothbrush with a cut handle and some baking soda< Baking soda is a great way to save weight- repackage it into a dropper bottle and you can spray it on your toothbrush
I think is it very important to carry a camera, I go out on many adventures and I would never do so without a camera.
I made some notes. You should formalize your list a little more. I foresee you adding things and not being super accurate. The spreadsheet list is an amazing way to quantify your gear.For instance, you have no SOAP but you list 4 ounces of Toilet Paper. And 4 ounces of TP is a LOT.Also - you list a "Misc. Nalgene 6.20 oz" and I am not sure what you mean. Make sure you have a very real NEED for any item listed.For water vessels, You listed:---------------------------------------Misc. 3L Platypus Hoser 4.00Misc. MSR Dromlite 6L 5.70Misc. Nalgene 6.20---------------------------------------That's 10 liters of water! And they weight 17.9 ounces empty. A 1.5 liter soda bottle weighs less than 2 ounces (and it's free!) You save OVER a pound.And if you are in the "colorado rocky mountains" you can get by with less than 2 liters. ====================Backpack Osprey Exos 58 40.00 - WOW, that's too HEAVY. Start by getting a lighter pack.Backpack Pack Cover 5.00 - NIX - replace with simple pack LINER plastic bag.Clothes Carried Frogg Togg Jacket 6.00 - good Clothes Carried Frogg Togg Pants 6.00 - good, but these tare very easilyCook Gear Bandana 1.00 - cut it in HALF!Cook Gear Snow Peak Giga Power Stove 3.75Cook Gear *Fuel canister 7oz- - - Switch to Alcohol stove, and save a LOT of weight - - -Misc. 3L Platypus Hoser 4.00 - The 3 liter with HOZE must weigh more than 4 ounces. WHy do you need so much water? Misc. Gerber EVO Jr. Serrated Locking Knife 1.80 - Replace with a single edge razor blade saving 1.7 ounces.Misc. MSR Dromlite 6L 5.70 - Good Grief, are you crossing the Mojave in July?????? No way, get rid of this!Misc. MSR MiniWorks EX 14.50 - NIX - this is almost a pound! Where are you planning to hike? In the sewers of Bombay? Use aqua mira drops, and save 13.5 ounces.Misc. Nalgene 6.20 - What?!?!? More water bottles? Just so you know, it is the "traditional" hiker that carries the Nalgene bottle, NOT the light weight hiker, NIX it.Misc. Petzl Tikka Plus 3.20 - Get a petzl e+lite, it is less than one ounce.Misc. 2x ZPacks Stuff Sacks 1.00 - Be very careful about stuff sacks, you need fewer than you think.sanitation *Toilet paper 4.00 You can NIX this, and the weight becomes ZERO!Shelter MSR Hubba Tent 47.00 - Take a tarp instead and save over 40 ounces!Sleeping Gear Therarest Stuff Sack Pillow 2.00 - A pillow stuff sack? THis is a joke, right. Nix it. You will survive just fine!
Edited by mikeclelland on 03/02/2010 12:52:36 MST.
>>>thanks for the advice. this gear list is for the new england area and some slight changes when I go to the colorado rocky mountains.<<<Two 1 liter recycled soda/water bottles will be perfectly fine for hiking in NE and weigh 3.3oz combined.>>>for the toothbrush/toothpaste i would probaby just use a toothbrush with a cut handle and some baking soda<<<If you look around you can find tooth powder which tastes better than baking soda. A little bit dumped into the tiniest dropper bottle (with the dropper adapter removed) lasts 10 days and weighs very little.
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Anyone have any ideas what this electronic piece is on top of my 2012 patriot air filter cover? It makes changing the air filter a pain in the ***
your ECU, or the brains of your car. Very very very important piece of equipment.
seriously? and they mounted it to the air filter cover? what a mess. Changing air filters is normally 2 latches and about 3 minutes, now its about 7 bolts (and you almost need a specialty screwdriver to reach 2) and 30 minutes to replace.
No clue if it'll be the same but my K&N Air Filtercharger lasted 80,000 miles and really improved gas mileage in my Mountaineer before I got the Patriot.
Throw in a K&N and you won't have to worry about it for a few thousand miles.
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Operation Banner
Operation Banner was the operational name for the British Armed Forces' operation in Northern Ireland from August 1969 to July 2007. It was initially deployed at the request of the unionist government of Northern Ireland to support the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC). After the 1998 Belfast Agreement, the operation was gradually scaled down. Its role was to assert the authority of the government of the United Kingdom in Northern Ireland.
The main opposition to the British military's deployment came from the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA). It waged a guerrilla campaign against the British military from 1970 to 1997. An internal British Army document released in 2007 stated that, whilst it had failed to defeat the IRA,[2][3] it had made it impossible for the IRA to win through violence,[2][4] and had also reduced substantially the death toll in the last years of conflict.[3]
Role of the armed forces[edit]
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The support to the police forces was primarily from the British Army, with the Royal Air Force providing helicopter support as required. A maritime component was supplied under the codename of Operation Grenada, by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in direct support of the Army commitment. This was tasked with interdicting the supply of weapons and munitions to paramilitaries, acting as a visible deterrence by maintaining a conspicuous maritime presence on and around the coast of Northern Ireland and Lough Neagh.[5]
The role of the armed forces in their support role to the police was defined by the Army in the following terms:
- "Routine support — Includes such tasks as providing protection to the police in carrying out normal policing duties in areas of terrorist threat; patrolling around military and police bases to deter terrorist attacks and supporting police-directed counter-terrorist operations"
- "Additional support — Assistance where the police have insufficient assets of their own; this includes the provision of observation posts along the border and increased support during times of civil disorder. The military can provide soldiers to protect and, if necessary, supplement police lines and cordons. The military can provide heavy plant to remove barricades and construct barriers, and additional armoured vehicles and helicopters to help in the movement of police and soldiers"
- "Specialist support — Includes bomb disposal, search and tracker dogs, and divers from the Royal Engineers"
Number of troops deployed[edit]
At the peak of the operation in the 1970s, the British Army was deploying around 21,000 soldiers. By 1980, the figure had dropped to 11,000, with a lower presence of 9,000 in 1985. The total climbed again to 10,500 after the intensification of the IRA use of barrack busters toward the end of the 1980s. In 1992, there were 17,750 members of all British military forces taking part in the operation. The British Army build-up comprised three brigades under the command of a lieutenant-general. There were six resident battalions deployed for a period of two and a half years and four roulement battalions serving six-months tours.[6] In July 1997, during the course of fierce riots in nationalist areas triggered by the Drumcree conflict, the total number of security forces in Northern Ireland increased to more than 30,000 (including the RUC).[7]
Armoured vehicles:
- Snatch Land Rover
- Ferret armoured car
- Humber Pig
- Saracen APC
- Saxon APC
- Centurion AVRE (during Operation Motorman)
- Saladin armoured car
- Boeing Chinook
- Westland Sea King
- Aérospatiale Gazelle
- Westland Lynx
- Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma
- Westland Scout
- Bell H-13 Sioux
- Westland Wessex
- Britten-Norman Defender
- de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver
- HMS Bildeston
- HMS Cygnet
- HMS Kingfisher
- HMS Fearless (during Operation Motorman)
- HMS Maidstone (as a prison ship)
The British Army killed 305 people during Operation Banner, 156 (~51%) of whom were unarmed civilians.[8] Of these, 61 were children.[9] Elements of the British Army also colluded with illegal loyalist paramilitaries responsible for numerous attacks on civilians (see below). The journalist Fintan O'Toole argues that "both militarily and ideologically, the Army was a player, not a referee".[10]
Relationship with Catholics[edit]
Many Catholics initially welcomed the British Army's deployment,[11] as Catholic neighbourhoods had been attacked by Protestant loyalists and the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC). However, relations soured between the British Army and Catholics. The British Army's actions in support of the police and the unionist government "gradually earned it a reputation of bias" in favour of Protestants and unionists.[12] In the British Army's campaign against the IRA, Catholic areas were frequently subjected to house raids, checkpoints, patrols and curfews that Protestant areas avoided. There were frequent claims of soldiers physically and verbally abusing Catholics during these searches.[13][14][15] In some neighbourhoods, clashes between Catholic residents and British troops became a regular occurrence. In April 1970, Ian Freeland—the British Army's overall commander in Northern Ireland—announced that anyone throwing petrol bombs would be shot dead if they did not heed a warning from soldiers.[16]
The Falls Curfew in July 1970, was a major blow to relations between the British Army and Catholics. A weapons search in the mainly Catholic Falls area of Belfast developed into a riot and then gun battles with the IRA. The British Army then imposed a 36-hour curfew[17][18][19][20] and arrested all journalists inside the curfew zone.[21] It is claimed that, because the media were unable to watch them, the soldiers behaved "with reckless abandon". Hundreds of houses, pubs and businesses were searched for weapons and the area was saturated with CS gas.[21] The searches caused much destruction and there were scores of complaints of soldiers hitting, threatening, insulting and humiliating residents,[22] and looting houses.[citation needed] Four civilians were killed by the British Army during the operation and another 60 suffered gunshot wounds.[23]
On 9 August 1971, internment (imprisonment without trial) was introduced in Northern Ireland. Soldiers launched dawn raids and interned almost 350 people suspected of IRA involvement. This sparked four days of violence in which 20 civilians were killed and thousands were forced to flee their homes. Seventeen civilians were killed by British soldiers, 11 of them in the Ballymurphy Massacre. No loyalists were included in the sweep and many of those arrested were ordinary Catholics with no IRA links. Many also reported that they and their families were assaulted, verbally abused and threatened by soldiers. The interrogation techniques used on the internees was described by the European Court of Human Rights as "inhuman and degrading",[24] and by the European Commission of Human Rights as "torture".[25] The operation led to mass protests and a sharp increase in violence over the following months. Internment lasted until December 1975 and during that time 1,981 people were interned.[26]
The main turning point[according to whom?] in the relationship between the British Army and the Catholic community was 30 January 1972: "Bloody Sunday". During an anti-internment march in Derry, 26 unarmed protesters and bystanders were shot by soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Parachute Regiment; fourteen died. Some were shot from behind or while trying to help the wounded. The Bloody Sunday Inquiry concluded in 2010 that the killings were "unjustified and unjustifiable".
On 9 July 1972, British troops in Portadown used CS gas and rubber bullets to clear Catholics who were blocking an Orange Order march through their neighbourhood. The British Army then let the Orangemen march into the Catholic area escorted by at least 50 masked and uniformed Ulster Defence Association (UDA) paramilitaries.[27][28][29] At the time, the UDA was a legal organization. That same day in Belfast, British snipers shot dead five Catholic civilians, including three children, in the Springhill Massacre. On the night of 3–4 February 1973, British Army snipers shot dead four unarmed men (one of whom was an IRA member) in the Catholic New Lodge area of Belfast.[30]
In the early hours of 31 July 1972, the British Army launched Operation Motorman to re-take Northern Ireland's "no-go areas". These were mostly Catholic neighbourhoods that had been barricaded by the residents to keep out the security forces and loyalists. During the operation, the British Army shot four people in Derry, killing a 15-year-old Catholic civilian and an unarmed IRA member.
From 1971 to 1973, a secret British Army unit known as the Military Reaction Force (MRF) carried out undercover operations in Belfast. It killed and wounded a number of unarmed Catholic civilians in drive-by shootings.[31] The British Army initially claimed the civilians had been armed, but no evidence was found to support this. Former MRF members later admitted that the unit shot unarmed people without warning, both IRA members and civilians.[31] One member told the BBC "We were not there to act like an army unit, we were there to act like a terror group".[31] At first, many of the drive-by shootings were blamed on Protestant loyalists.[32] Republicans argue that the MRF sought to draw the IRA into a sectarian conflict and divert it from its campaign against the state.[33] The MRF was succeeded by the Special Reconnaissance Unit, and later by the Force Research Unit (FRU).
On 12 and 17 May 1992, there were clashes between paratroopers and Catholic civilians in the town of Coalisland, triggered by a bomb attack which severed the legs of a paratrooper in the nearby village of Cappagh. The soldiers ransacked two pubs, damaged civilian cars and opened fire on a crowd.[34] Three civilians were hospitalized with gunshot wounds. As a result, the Parachute Regiment was redeployed outside urban areas and the brigadier at 3 Infantry Brigade, Tom Longland, was relieved of his command.[35][36]
Collusion with loyalist paramilitaries[edit]
In their efforts to defeat the IRA, there were incidents of collusion between the British Army and loyalist paramilitaries throughout the conflict. This included soldiers taking part in loyalist attacks while off-duty, giving weapons or intelligence to loyalists, not taking action against them, and hindering police investigations. The British Army also had double agents and informers within loyalist groups who organized attacks on the orders of, or with the knowledge of, their Army handlers. The De Silva report found that, during the 1980s, 85% of the intelligence that loyalists used to target people came from the security forces.[37] A 2006 Irish Government report alleged that British soldiers also helped loyalists with attacks in the Republic of Ireland.[38]
Due to a number of factors, the locally-recruited Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) was 97% Protestant from late 1972 onward.[39][40] Despite the vetting process, loyalist militants managed to enlist; mainly to obtain weapons, training and intelligence.[41] A 1973 British Government document (uncovered in 2004), "Subversion in the UDR", suggested that 5–15% of UDR soldiers then were members of loyalist paramilitaries.[42][43] The report said the UDR was the main source of weapons for those groups,[42] although by 1973 weapons losses had dropped by up to 75%, partly due to stricter controls.[42]
In 1977, the Army investigated two companies of 10 UDR based at Girdwood Barracks, Belfast. The investigation concluded that 70 soldiers had links to the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF). Following this, two were dismissed on security grounds.[44] It found that thirty soldiers had fraudulently diverted up to £47,000 to the UVF, and that UVF members socialized with soldiers in their mess.[44] The investigation was halted after a senior officer claimed it was harming morale.[44] Details of it were uncovered in 2011.[44]
Initially, the Army allowed soldiers to join the UDA,[45] which remained a legal organization until 1992 despite its involvement in sectarian killings. In November 1972 the Army ordered that a soldier should be discharged if his sympathy for a paramilitary group affects his performance, loyalty or impartiality.[46] By the end of 1975, 171 soldiers with UDA links had been discharged.[47]
Eighteen UDR soldiers were convicted of murder and 11 for manslaughter.[48] By 1990, at least 197 soldiers had been convicted of terrorism and other serious crimes[49] including bombings, kidnappings and assaults.[50] This was a small fraction of the 40,000 who served with the regiment,[51] but the proportion was higher than for the regular British Army or RUC.[50]
During the 1970s, the Glenanne gang—a secret group consisting of loyalist militants, British soldiers and RUC officers—carried out a string of attacks against Catholics in an area of Northern Ireland known as the "murder triangle".[52][53][54] It also carried out some attacks in the Republic of Ireland. Lethal Allies: British Collusion in Ireland claims the group killed about 120 people, almost all uninvolved civilians.[55] The Cassel Report investigated 76 murders attributed to the group and found evidence that soldiers and policemen were involved in 74 of those.[56] One member, RUC officer John Weir, claimed his superiors knew of the collusion but allowed it to continue.[57] The Cassel Report also said that some senior officers knew of the crimes but did nothing to prevent, investigate or punish.[56] Attacks attributed to the group include the Dublin and Monaghan bombings (1974), the Miami Showband killings (1975) and the Reavey and O'Dowd killings (1976).[54][58]
The Stevens Inquiries concluded that the conflict had been intensified and prolonged by a core of army and police officers who helped loyalists to kill people, including civilians.[59][60] Members of the security forces tried to obstruct the Stevens investigation.[61][60] It revealed the existence of the Force Research Unit (FRU), a covert British Army intelligence unit that used double agents to infiltrate paramilitary groups.[62] FRU recruited Brian Nelson and helped him become the UDA's chief intelligence officer.[63] In 1988, weapons were shipped to loyalists from South Africa under Nelson's supervision.[63] Through Nelson, the FRU helped the UDA target people for assassination. FRU commanders say their plan was to make the UDA "more professional" by helping it to target republican activists and prevent it killing uninvolved Catholic civilians.[62] The Stevens Inquiries found evidence only two lives were saved and that Nelson was responsible for at least 30 murders and many other attacks – many of the victims uninvolved civilians.[59] One of the most prominent victims was solicitor Pat Finucane. Although Nelson was imprisoned in 1992, FRU's intelligence continued to help the UDA and other loyalist groups.[64][65] From 1992 to 1994, loyalists were responsible for more deaths than republicans.[66]
During the 38 year operation, 1,441 members of the British armed forces died in Operation Banner, including natural causes and suicide. [67]
- 692 soldiers in the regular British Army were killed as a result of paramilitary violence while another 689 died from other causes.
- 197 soldiers from the Ulster Defence Regiment were killed as a result of paramilitary violence while another 284 died from other causes.
- 7 soldiers from the Royal Irish Regiment were killed as a result of paramilitary violence while another 60 died from other causes.
- 9 soldiers from the Territorial Army were killed as a result of paramilitary violence while another 8 died from other causes.
- 2 members from other branches in the army were killed as a result of paramilitary violence.
- 21 Royal Marines were killed as a result of paramilitary violence while another 5 died from other causes.
- 8 Royal Navy servicemen were killed as a result of paramilitary violence while another 3 died from other causes.
- 4 Royal Air Force servicemen were killed as a result of paramilitary violence while another 22 died from other causes.
It was announced in July 2009 that their next of kin will be eligible to receive the Elizabeth Cross.[68]
According to the "Sutton Index of Deaths"[69] on CAIN, the British Army killed 305 people during Operation Banner.
- 156 (~51%) were civilians
- 127 (~41%) were members of republican paramilitaries, including:
- 110 members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army
- 11 members of the Official Irish Republican Army
- 5 members of the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA)
- 1 member of the Irish People's Liberation Organisation (IPLO)
- 13 (~4%) were members of loyalist paramilitaries, including:
- 7 members of the Ulster Defence Association (UDA)
- 6 members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
- 2 were Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) officers
Last years[edit]
The operation was gradually scaled down since 1998, after the Good Friday Agreement, when patrols were suspended and several military barracks closed or dismantled, even before the beginning of IRA's decommissioning.[70] The process of demilitarisation had already started in 1994, after the first IRA ceasefire. From the second IRA ceasefire in 1997 until the first act of decommission of weapons in 2001, almost 50 per cent of the army bases had been vacated or demolished along with surveillance sites and holding centers, while more than 100 cross-border roads were reopened.[71]
Eventually in August 2005, it was announced that in response to the Provisional IRA declaration that its campaign was over, and in accordance with the Good Friday Agreement provisions, Operation Banner would end by 1 August 2007.[72] This involved troops based in Northern Ireland reduced to 5,000, and only for training purposes. Security was entirely transferred to the police.[73] The Northern Ireland Resident battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment—which grew out of the Ulster Defence Regiment—were stood down on 1 September 2006. The operation officially ended at midnight on 31 July 2007, making it the longest continuous deployment in the British Army's history, lasting over 38 years.[4] In the words of BBC correspondent Kevin Connolly , the British Army in Northern Ireland "melted away, rather than marched away".[74] While the withdrawal of troops was welcomed by the nationalist parties Social Democratic and Labour Party and Sinn Féin, the unionist Democratic Unionist Party and Ulster Unionist Party opposed to the decision, which they regarded as 'premature'. The main reasons behind their resistance were the continuing activity of republican dissident groups, the loss of security-related jobs for the protestant community and the perception of the British Army presence as an affirmation of the political union with Great Britain.[75]
Adam Ingram, the Minister of State for the Armed Forces, has stated that assuming the maintenance of an enabling environment, British Army support to the PSNI after 31 July 2007 was reduced to a residual level, known as Operation Helvetic, providing specialised ordnance disposal and support to the PSNI in circumstances of extreme public disorder as described in Patten recommendations 59 and 66, should this be needed,[76][77] thus ending the British Army's emergency operation in Northern Ireland.
Analysis of the operation[edit]
In July 2007, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Ministry of Defence published Operation Banner: An analysis of military operations in Northern Ireland, which reflected on the Army's role in the conflict and the strategic and operational lessons drawn from their involvement.[2][4] The paper divides the IRA activity and tactics in two main periods: The "insurgency" phase (1971–1972), and the "terrorist" phase (1972–1997).[78] The British Army claims to have curbed the IRA insurgency by 1972, after Operation Motorman. The IRA then reemerged as a cell-structured organisation.[78] The report also asserts that the government efforts by the 1980s were aimed to destroy the IRA, rather than negotiate a political solution.[79] One of the findings of the document is the failure of the British Army to tackle the IRA at strategic level and the lack of a single campaign authority and plan.[80] The paper stops short of claiming that "Northern Ireland has achieved a state of lasting peace" and acknowledges that as late as 2006, there were still "areas of Northern Ireland out of bounds to soldiers."[81]
The report analyses Israeli military theorist Martin van Creveld's comments on the outcome of the operation:
|Martin van Creveld has said that the British Army is unique in Northern Ireland in its success against an irregular force. It should be recognised that the Army did not 'win' in any recognisable way; rather it achieved its desired end-state, which allowed a political process to be established without unacceptable levels of intimidation. Security force operations suppressed the level of violence to a level which the population could live with, and with which the RUC and later the PSNI could cope. The violence was reduced to an extent which made it clear to the PIRA that they would not win through violence. This is a major achievement, and one with which the security forces from all three Services, with the Army in the lead, should be entirely satisfied. It took a long time but, as van Crefeld [sic] said, that success is unique.[4]
The US military have sought to incorporate lessons from Operation Banner in their field manual.[82]
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- ^ a b c d "Army paper says IRA not defeated". BBC News. 2007-07-06. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
- ^ a b Wilkinson, Paul (2006). Terrorism versus democracy: the liberal state response. Taylor & Francis, p. 68. ISBN 0-415-38477-X
- ^ a b c d "Operation Banner: An analysis of military operations in Northern Ireland" (PDF). Ministry of Defence. 2006. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
- ^ "Operation Banner: An analysis of military operations in Northern Ireland" (PDF). Ministry of Defence. 2006. Retrieved 2009-07-31. Chapter 6, pp. 1–2
- ^ Ripley, Tim and Chappel, Mike (1993). Security forces in Northern Ireland (1969–92). Osprey, pp. 19–21. ISBN 1-85532-278-1
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- ^ Fintan O'Toole (2007-07-31). "The blunt instrument of war". Irish Times. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
- ^ http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/events/troops/chap4.htm
- ^ Weitzer, Ronald John. Transforming Settler States: Communal Conflict and Internal Security in Northern Ireland and Zimbabwe. University of California Press, 1990. pp. 120, 205
- ^ Brett Bowden & Michael T. Davis. Terror: From Tyrannicide to Terrorism. University of Queensland Press, 2008. p. 234
- ^ Dillon, Martin. The Dirty War. Random House, 1991. p. 94
- ^ Northern Ireland: Continued abuses by all sides. Human Rights Watch, March 1994.
- ^ Chronology of the Conflict - 1970. Conflict Archive on the Internet (CAIN).
- ^ Northern Ireland Since c.1960 by Barry Doherty (ISBN 978-0435327286), page 11
- ^ Freedom or Security: The Consequences for Democracies Using Emergency Powers to Fight Terrorism by Michael Freeman (ISBN 978-0275979133), page 53
- ^ Mick Fealty (2007-07-31). "About turn". Guardian Comment is Free. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
- ^ Kevin Connolly (2007-07-31). "No fanfare for Operation Banner". BBC News. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
- ^ a b Dillon, Martin (1999). The Dirty War: Covert strategies and tactics used in political conflicts. Taylor & Francis. pp. 212–3.
- ^ Ó Fearghail, Seán Óg (1970). Law (?) and Orders: The Belfast 'Curfew' of 3–5 July 1970. Dundalgan Press. pp. 35–36. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
- ^ Dillon, Martin (1999). The Dirty War: Covert strategies and tactics used in political conflicts. Taylor & Francis. pp. 212–213. ISBN 041592281X.
- ^ IRELAND v. THE UNITED KINGDOM - 5310/71 (1978) ECHR 1 (18 January 1978)
- ^ Weissbrodt, David. Materials on torture and other ill-treatment: 3. European Court of Human Rights (doc) html: Ireland v. United Kingdom, 1976 Y.B. Eur. Conv. on Hum. Rts. 512, 748, 788-94 (Eur. Comm'n of Hum. Rts.)
- ^ Joint Committee on Human Rights, Parliament of the United Kingdom (2005). Counter-Terrorism Policy And Human Rights: Terrorism Bill and related matters: Oral and Written Evidence. Counter-Terrorism Policy And Human Rights: Terrorism Bill and related matters 2. The Stationery Office. p. 110.
- ^ Kaufmann, Eric P. The Orange Order: a contemporary Northern Irish history. Oxford University Press, 2007. p.154.
- ^ Bryan, Dominic. Orange parades: the politics of ritual, tradition, and control. Pluto Press, 2000. p. 92.
- ^ Belfast Telegraph, 12 July 1972, p. 4.
- ^ "Unofficial inquiry will examine north Belfast's 'Bloody Sunday'". Irish News, 8 November 2002.
- ^ a b c "Undercover soldiers 'killed unarmed civilians in Belfast'". BBC News. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ^ Ed Moloney (November 2003). A secret history of the IRA. W. W. Norton & Company. pp. 119–. ISBN 978-0-393-32502-7. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
- ^ Dillon, The Dirty War, pp. 55–56
- ^ http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/othelem/chron/ch92.htm#May
- ^ Fortnight issues 302-12, Fortnight Publications, 1992, p. 6
- ^ "Brigadier Lane to be replaced". Retrieved 2015-09-10.
- ^ "Pat Finucane murder: 'Shocking state collusion', says PM". BBC News, 12 December 2012. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ^ "British 'colluded with loyalists'". BBC News. 29 November 2006.
- ^ Thomas G. Mitchell, Native Vs. Settler: Ethnic Conflict in Israel/Palestine, Northern Ireland, p. 55
- ^ Brett Bowden, Michael T. Davis, eds, Terror: From Tyrannicide to Terrorism, p. 234
- ^ "CAIN: Public Records: Subversion in the UDR". Cain.ulst.ac.uk. Retrieved 2013-07-17.
- ^ a b c "Subversion in the UDR". Conflict Archive on the Internet (CAIN)
- ^ "Collusion - Subversion in the UDR". Irish News, 3 May 2006.
- ^ a b c d "British army 'covered up' UDR units links to UVF". The Detail, 31 July 2011.
- ^ Wood, Ian S. Crimes of Loyalty: A History of the UDA. Edinburgh University Press, 2006. pp.107-8
- ^ CAIN: New Year Releases 2003 - Public Records of 1972
- ^ Potter, John Furniss. A Testimony to Courage – the Regimental History of the Ulster Defence Regiment 1969–1992. Pen & Sword Books, 2001. p.376
- ^ Ryder p150
- ^ Eldridge, John. Getting the Message: News, Truth, and Power. Routledge, 2003. p.91
- ^ a b Weitzer 1990, p. 208
- ^ Potter p383
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- ^ The Cassel Report (2006), p.8
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- ^ Clayton, Pamela (1996). Enemies and Passing Friends: Settler ideologies in twentieth-century Ulster. Pluto Press. p. 156.
More recently, the resurgence in loyalist violence that led to their carrying out more killings than republicans from the beginning of 1992 until their ceasefire (a fact widely reported in Northern Ireland) was still described as following 'the IRA's well-tested tactic of trying to usurp the political process by violence'...
- ^ Operation Banner Deaths. Retrieved on 26 May 2014
- ^ MOD press release
- ^ CAIN – Sutton Index of Deaths
- ^ O'Brien, Brendan (1999). The Long War: The IRA and Sinn Féin, Syracuse University Press, p 393. ISBN 0-8156-0597-8
- ^ Albert, Cornelia (2009). The Peacebuilding Elements of the Belfast Agreement and the Transformation of the Northern Ireland Conflict. Peter Lang, p. 234. ISBN 3-631-58591-8
- ^ Brian Rowan (2005-08-02). "Military move heralds end of era". BBC News. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
- ^ Army ending its operation in NI BBC News, 31 July 2007
- ^ No fanfare for Operation Banner BBC News, 31 July 2007
- ^ Albert, p. 236
- ^ "House of Commons Hansard Written Answers for 13 Sep 2006 (pt 2356)". Houses of Parliament. 2006-09-13. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
- ^ Ministry of Defence
- ^ a b Operation Banner, Chapter I, page 3
- ^ Operation Banner, Chapter II, page 15: "The British Government's main military objective in the 1980s was the destruction of PIRA, rather than resolving the conflict."
- ^ Operation Banner, Chapter VIII, p. 4
- ^ Operation Banner, Chapter II, page 16
- ^ Richard Norton Taylor and Owen Bowcott (2007-07-31). "Analysis: Army learned insurgency lessons from Northern Ireland". The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Northern Ireland Troubles.
- BBC News story about the ending of Operation Banner
- BBC News, Operation Banner pictures
- "Operation Banner: An analysis of military operations in Northern Ireland" (PDF). Ministry of Defence. 2006. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
- Site with Roll of Honour, news and forums on Operation Banner
- Reeling in the Years – 1971: Raidió Teilifís Éireann


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The German progressive metal combo continues the pattern of development from album to album that th eband's fans have grown accustomed to.
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Vanden Plas has taken obvious leaps in heaviness and progressive structuring on The Seraphic Clockwork, each of which works together to establish the conceptual groundwork.KJ - sputnikmusic.com
The musicians from Kaiserslautern have now been playing together for over 20 years and the chemistry can be heard all the way throughout the album. The basic key elements of Vanden Plas distinctive sound are alive and well.Demonic Tutor - Metal Storm
Frankly, The Seraphic Clockwork is just so good that it doesn't matter. It seems the latter half of 2010 has the potential to bury us in a landslide of year-end-list candidates and, for prog metal fans, Vanden Plas is comfortably riding the crest of that wave.John Ray - Last Rites


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The troublesome things that a wayward traveler sees on the road are not there to shake his psyche or even put pits in his stomach, however, they are there to be seen, and, once they are seen, it is the wayward traveler's duty to report what he has witnessed and how it has made him feel.
Recently I drove around the United States with two of my best friends, Winston Churchtree and Frederick "Falling" Rocks. We dubbed the voyage "The American Loop" — drive through the northern half and then swoop down through the South, with more than 8,000 miles of driving in three weeks.
I am not going to take you through the entire event because that would take far too long, and frankly I do not have the energy for it. However, like a broken-down, dirty presidential candidate, I would like to tell you about some of the specific people I met and shed some insight into some of the places I visited. Be warned, in embarking on this trip, we did not seek out the normal, the healthy or the privileged. Our ship, which was a 2009 Honda Fit, was steered in the direction of the strange, the indecent and the misunderstood.
Small-town Pennsylvania
The first place that really shook the hinges off my understanding of the United States was Shippersburg, Penn. Some 20 miles off the I-80 we found ourselves in the dark, unknown world of Pennsylvania. The streets were lined with large, boxy, white houses displaying a single candle in each window. There were no streetlights, and we did not see a soul, but we had a feeling that everyone knew we were there. Our destination was the Lakeview Motel — we did not know much about it, except that it was cheap and we had driven as far as we could for the night.
We finally pulled up to the motel. The broken-down, unlighted sign looked as if the place had been abandoned. There was no office or front desk, only a closed restaurant and an attached bar that appeared to be open. We entered the bar to find, what seemed like, the entire population of Shippersburg. As we walked in all eyes immediately turned to us — we were outsiders, and they could smell it. We were committed, though, so we dealt with the looks and took a seat at the corner of the bar near the exit.
I sat next to a short fellow, with a patchy gray beard, a sweaty cap and Coke-bottle glasses. He would rip shots of whiskey every five minutes or so, and then, with his tiny, thick fingers he would wrestle a Pall Mall cigarette out of his pack sitting on the bar. There were bikers clad in leather, hunters wearing their camouflage and truckers wearing whatever truckers wear. A karaoke machine was set up, and a large woman was belting out some Avril Lavigne.
The man sitting next to me was called Jim, and he finally broke his silence when a man starting singing karaoke.
"Ah, not again!" he yelled.
He told me that the man's singing sounded like two cats making love behind a pile of wood, which surely must not be a pleasant sound. He laughed his hissing, smoke-driven laugh. And like that, the floodgates to Jim's life had been opened.
He said he had not bought beef in eight years because he prefers to hit deer with his truck. He laughed about the time that he cut a deer's throat with his knife instead of shooting it with his gun so he would not wake the neighbors.
Covered in blood, he swore that he, then, went to his son's basketball game at the high school. He spoke of trucking, the military, terrorism, his children and his God-given right to wield a gun — he was packing right there, I'm sure of it.
All of these topics were fine. I could surely understand them and hold a simple conversation with Jim, really just asking the right question so that he would continue talking. However, he then dropped a bomb that no one was expecting. Although, given the eerie feeling of the town and strange characters in the bar, we probably should have expected something like this.
Witness to two murders
As nonchalantly as you can imagine, Jim told me that he was a witness in two murders. It was one incident with two deaths, and he declared, ever so simply, that he was the target. Further, the murders had taken place in the very bar where we sat.
Jim had taken the job of his ex-lover at the bar, and she, disgruntled, grabbed a pistol and went to the bar for revenge. She entered the bar and shot two people dead. Then she turned her sights on Jim. She pointed the gun at his head, and a scuffle broke out. Jim did not speak clearly because, as he was telling me this, he ripped three or four more shots and sucked down at least five Pall Mall cigarettes — but, one way or another, Jim escaped the attack and was still working at the bar.
While Jim was telling me his murderous tale and declaring that, if he saw the woman again, he would put her in the ground without a second thought, the large woman who was singing karaoke had taken a liking to Winston. She was putting it on very heavy. She had revealed, rather quickly, that she left her husband yesterday because he was addicted to crack cocaine and had tried to murder her.
Well, that was about enough for us. We had no intention of waiting around for her husband to walk into that bar, which was surely the only bar in town, and take his drug induced jealously out on us. So we retired to our small room with one bed and paper-thin walls. We did not sleep well that night.


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Thread of the Day: What Car Did You Drive to Prom?
i want to see turbo charged 3.6-liter Flat-6 on STi and BRZ!
How about a 3 liter 2jzge
I had a Lexus gs300 and that engine hauled !!
Ok, I think bigger engine more power no doubt about that ! But then it comes weight problems, old frs just gain waight. Then what? Let said a six cylinder still overweight, it just lost a few pounds. People don't get me wrong, lots of respect to Toyotas v8 engines they are smoking NASCAR and lots of respect to their straight sixes like supras. But personatly I'm a fan of boxer engine fan even so that I don't even own one but have had the oportunity to worked on a few and know what they're capable off. So with that been said !!! This the version of Frs that I want, rear mounted turbo charged, even so that yes some people are right the compression ratio is pretty high of the 2.0 boxer for a turbo kit. Why rear mounted ? Well 1st less heat on engine compartment and in some cases don't even need intercooler and 2nd for those complainig about waight, I'm pretty sure it is perfect when it comes to waight distibution. !!!
Alright so i dont know
much. But I'm completely with the no up scaling the engine due to the weight balance. And although I'd love the turbo. How would this car be able to have one. The compression rates are fairly high. How would you prevent the high chance of knocking . I mean it HAS to have high octane fuel for this exact reason.
of ALL ENGINES!! you chose a HYUNDAI ENGINE?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!??! a korean piece of crap?!?! toyota has a awsom 3.5 v6...
Do not ruin it! The FR-S Boxter engine has been positioned for a low center of gravity, and rearward for a respectable f/r ratio. DO NOT put a huge-mass engine up front and ruin all of this design work! I would agree to an increased displacement Boxter with turbo/supercharger option. Keep it flat. Keep the C/G low and under the driver's seat.
Well I own turbo sonata and I get 0-60 for less than 6 sec anytime on regular gas . It's 2.0 engine just like this scion and makes 274 hp at 6000 rpm . Heavier family car faster and more fuel eficient with same size engine . If you can drive one you will see how fast they are over 60-70 . So I can smoke this scion anytime . I don't know why they are making big deal . This is no Supra .
How about hyundai genesis' 3.8 liter v6 on the future frs for2014 and for the v8 the old lexus lx 470's 4.7 v8 just an idea
I would love to see them put in a updated 1988 porsche 944 (952) engine in this car it is simular to the build of this car and would provide 250 hp and 251 ft pounds of torque as well as ballance the car out to a more perfict 50/50 distribution without adding any additional curb weight. If I get one next year for my next car or not I would replace this engine for a remanufactured engine of this type. This engine can also handle alot of upgrades with it... that is just what I would do.
Gotcha. Just read it wrong. At any rate, there's a plethora of new turbos out there utilizing dual-scroll and other technology and features to make them more efficient. I think a turbo version needs at least 280hp. With a similar amount of torque, and paired with a manual, Brembos, BBS's in more agressive rubber, I'd be on the waisting list as we speak.
turbos are not as light weight as people believe. you are adding an intercooler,oil lines,intercooler plumbing, a larger exhaust manifold and larger exhaust and ofcoarse the turbo. they may also have to add additional bracing to help with additional torque. also we dont know what they will have to do to the suspension from all the extra weight just mentioned. no matter how you look at it if you are after more power you are going to add weight. yes i know some bolt ons arent that heavy but really how much power are we looking for? 20hp isnt going to cut it for most folks
Thank you. Porsche has the best sound in the world. I would love to hear a 3.6 flat six with UEL headers in an FRS, but I'm afraid of what it would do to weight distribution.
Call me crazy if you'd like, but this is the most excited I've gotten over a new car... ever, quite possibly. Low weight, hard top, nimble precise steering. It is everything I love so much about the current gen Miata, but with a solid fixed top.
Having said that, I'd lower the weight. Give me a stripped down version. Remove traction control/stability management, ABS, any luxury items it may have, and stiffen up the suspension. Maybe add more potent brakes. Basically, give me a track day weapon. If it were possible, I'd love to see it fit into a sanctioned race series the way that Mazda and Honda are doing with the B Spec series, but I just don't see it doing that.
It is really too bad that the Solstice got killed off. Imagine, a Solstice, Miata, and BRZ/FRS class racing series. Still cheap for beginners racing, but rear drive instead of front drive, and faster (if only just).
Anything heavier than a 4 cylinder in this car would ruin it. The weight distribution is already a little front heavy, why make it worse? Throw in a lightweight turbo and call it good, this thing doesn't need to be a rocket, raw power does not make a car great. With the light curb weight, 280-300hp and similar torque would be more than sufficient.
If they came out with a turbo-variant of this car (which is more than likely unless they're stupid), then I might actually be interested in one. 200hp is nice, but it's only borderline sporty. A solid 256hp would be enough to catch my eye...
In my ideal world, the FR-S would have the turbo set up and specs from the new 2012 BMW 328..
I never mentioned I wanted to see the engine from the Hyundai/Kia in the Scion, I said the turbo lol..
why not Ford? :P
Please kill urself.
Why on earth would you want such an unproven engine as the powerplant in a sportscar application?? And the 2.0T found in the the Korean brothers feels nothing like a V6. I have no idea where you got that from. It's a moot point, though, seeing as in how the engine would never be used, since they have no connection to Hyundai or Kia, and there are MUCH better options.
It's already got Pig Power when it left Japan!
Be American. Buy American. Buy GM. It is your Patriotic Duty!
Ferrari 246 Dino, BMW 335is, E46 M3, 911 GT3 & variants...
Obviously you have never heard a Porsche.
My 85 BMW has a 2.7 liter inline 6 block with the 86.5mm 2jz pistons.. My car does fine at the autotrack courses lol.
So...you are telling me that you have the weight information on a crate motor for the Scion and the LFA? Keeping in mind that the Scion is not even in the U.S. yet? And - I stick by my post in saying that you hold zero credibility because you think that 100 lbs would not make a HUGE difference in handling. You need to take either a basic physics course or a basic math course - either would help you to understand.
I have driven the Kia Optima. I purchased one a month ago actually. You are absolutely right, the turbo is geared towards efficiency. However turbo lag is much much less than the 2006 Evo MR I had. My Evo would feel boring under 3000rpm. Turbo lag in the Scion would ruin the fun.
The Hyundai Turbo powertrain feels like a v6. So in a 2700 lb car, it would be quick and efficient.. By the way, the Scion is no Mastiff lol
Yet it doesn't get better mileage or more power than a Fusion AWD V6, despite having a far superior AWD system
You ever driven an Optima Turbo? Yeah, it's got power, but it's still geared for efficiency. It's not as quick as it's numbers suggest. If you recall, MT did a comparo with the Optima Turbo, Camry V6, and Passat V6. If I remember correctly, the Optima was the slowest despite having excellent power numbers on paper.
In short, putting the Kia/Hyundai turbo powertrain in the FR-S would be akin to feeding Friskies catfood to your Mastiff.
Since everyone's going all ka-razy on engine options, why not use Volkswagen's brilliant 3.2 or 3.6 VR6 engines? No 6 cylinder on the planet has a better engine/exhaust note.
But realistically speaking now, the only option would be to go turbo. Better gains and more efficient. Just look at the Cooper S, as well as the Cobalt SS. There's a reason they both dumped the superchargers in favor of turbos.
I would like to see the Turbo from the Kia Optima/Sonata turbo... Very smooth, almost no lag, and fuel efficient (up to 34hwy in the Optima).. With a the Scion FRS weight.. Crazy ridiculous power isnt need, 274 horses and this car would be a rocket and it would still offer mid 30's hwy.
Include the 2013 Genesis Coupe in the comparision..
We already discussed this in the forum. The numbers are from the parts books for crate motors. Maybe is you didn't troll WOT and actually came into the forum and read what we talk about there you wouldn't be so poorly informed.
The IS300 didn't have a V6. The IS350 does, but the 300 was an inline 6.
Come on, two of those choices are pure fantasy. And even one of those sucks. The IS-F V8 would be sweet as hell, but not even remotely feasible. Plus, it'd ruin the car's balance. The 3.6 H6 ishorribly underpowered, and it'd still ruin the balnce.
The only options that are logitically realistic are FI, and more high-strung NA setup. I'd be fine wih either. I'd persoanlly prefer a turbocharged model with at least 280hp. I would spend $30K on such a car in an instant, no question. A 240-250hp high-revving, Cosworth breated-on NA variant would be great, too. I can see the perks of a supercharged model, but that's not my type.
And in doing so, you would destroy the cars balance, CoG, and overal driving dynamics. The 2JZ is an incredible engine, but it's big, heavy, and massive overkill for such a car.
I'll gladly take a turbocharged flat-4 for my Subaron...er, Scion. :p
Jason, I seriously doubt if most of these yo yos who enter theses comments will be buying either of theses cars no matter what engine is it them. Like my Miata these two cars are for sports car drivers, not internet yahos.
A 3 liter flat-six would fit just fine in there, methinks ... 300 hp, 280 ft/lbs .. .
All hail the Goob!!
Yes you can, but then you have turbo spool time. Better to have a tiny turbo that is not working hard to keep the throttle response high....you don't want it to feel like it has a turbo in this kind of car.
HKS apparently has been splurted by the Goobs wisdom.
Turbo. No question. 250-270 HP would be nice.
I say they put the 2jz twin turbo motor in it from the old supra's. A bullet proof engine that can take anything you throw at it. I've seen some with a thousand horespower that people drive everyday.
Because they never have, and the boxer rumble goes best with a turbocharger spool.
Its clear to me that the Turbo Boxer already fits in the car if Ken Gushi already has one. Just needs a little love to fix it up for an OEM setup. I be willing to bet once a few years go by and sales tank major like in one year they will roll out the turbo setup.
You have got to be kidding me. Where do you get your numbers from? - your ass? Also, you know nothing about handling if you think that putting an extra 100 lbs at the front (or rear for that matter) will not make a HUGE difference in handling. I award you zero points, and may god have mercy on your soul.
HKS already has a supercharger kit
And since so many people have pointed out the V-6 Mustang is the epitome of style, I'm going to make a 7/8 size Fiberglas Mustang body shell to replace the stock version. That way I can have a Mustang that has independent rear suspension . . ..
53/47 actually
For crying out loud, Honda got 1300 hp out of their 1.5 liter (90 ci) Formula I turbo . . . .


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Drugs & Medications - Liothyronine Oral
liothyronine oral
Common Brand Name(s): Cytomel
liothyronine oral Warnings
This medication should not be used either alone or in combination with diet pills to treat obesity/cause weight loss in patients with normal thyroid production. If used in combination with diet pills (appetite suppressant drugs), serious, even life-threatening effects could occur.
liothyronine oral Uses
Liothyronine is used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces a hormone that is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. It is important to have adequate levels of thyroid hormone in your bloodstream to maintain normal mental and physical activity.
This medication is also used to lower thyroid function in certain diseases such as enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is also used to test thyroid activity. Liothyronine is a man-made hormone that replaces the body's natural thyroid hormone (T3).
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This drug may also be used to treat thyroid cancer.
Liothyronine should not be used for treating infertility in patients with normal thyroid levels. The risks of use are high, and liothyronine provides no benefit.How to use liothyronine oral
Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once daily in the morning or as directed by your doctor.
Dosage is based on your medical condition, thyroid levels and response to therapy.
Take this medication 4 hours before or after taking any products containing aluminum or iron, such as antacids, sucralfate, and vitamins/minerals. Take liothyronine 4 hours before or after taking cholestyramine or colestipol. These products react with liothyronine, preventing its full absorption.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time each day. Do not stop taking this medication without talking with your doctor. Thyroid replacement therapy is usually taken for life.
Symptoms of low thyroid levels include tiredness, muscle aches, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, slow heart rate, and sensitivity to cold. These symptoms should lessen as your body adjusts to the medication. It may take several days before you see an improvement in your condition. Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens after 2 to 3 days of treatment.
liothyronine oral Side Effects
Nausea may occur. In rare instances, some temporary hair loss may occur during the first few months of starting this drug (especially in children). If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Though unlikely, it is possible to have too much thyroid hormone. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious signs of too much thyroid hormone occur: headache, irritability, trouble sleeping, nervousness, increased sweating, heat intolerance, diarrhea, menstrual changes.
Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: chest pain, trouble breathing with exercise, fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, swelling of the arms/legs, extreme weakness.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
liothyronine oral Precautions
Before taking liothyronine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: decreased adrenal gland function, kidney disease (e.g., nephrosis), low pituitary hormone (e.g., hypopituitarism), low testosterone (e.g., hypogonadism), overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart disease (e.g., angina, high blood pressure, heart failure, irregular heartbeat, heart attack), sugar diabetes (diabetes mellitus), water diabetes (diabetes insipidus), long-term severe underactive thyroid (e.g., myxedema).
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.
If you have diabetes, this drug may make it harder to control your blood sugar levels. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you have symptoms such as increased thirst/urination, shakiness, unusual sweating, or hunger. Your anti-diabetic medication or diet may need to be adjusted.
Kidney function declines as you grow older. This medication is removed by the kidneys. Therefore, elderly people may be at a greater risk for heart problems while using this drug.
Children may be more sensitive to the effects of thyroid hormones.
Current information shows that this drug may be used during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before becoming pregnant.
Liothyronine passes into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
liothyronine oral Interactions
See also How to Use section.
Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: certain antidepressants (e.g., TCAs such as amitriptyline, imipramine, nortriptyline), estrogen (e.g., hormone replacement therapy, birth control pill/patch/ring), digoxin, ketamine, intravenous blood pressure drugs (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin).
Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids) because they may contain ingredients such as decongestants that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
liothyronine oral Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: fever, fast/irregular heartbeat, chest pain, confusion.NOTES:
Do not share this medication with others.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., thyroid function tests) should be performed regularly to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Some drugs (e.g., androgens, corticosteroids, estrogens, estrogen-containing birth control pills, iodine-containing products, salicylates) can interfere with thyroid function tests, possibly causing false test results. Consult your laboratory personnel or doctor for more details.MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up unless your doctor instructs you to do so. Call your doctor if you miss 2 or more doses in a row. Ask your doctor ahead of time what to do about a missed dose and follow your doctor's specific directions.STORAGE:
Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
Information last revised March 2013. Copyright(c) 2013 First Databank, Inc.
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The whole title of this brilliant animation is The Facts In The Case Of Mister Hollow. It was co-directed by Rodrigo Gudiño and Vincent Marcone with the writing credit attached to Gudino. Once again, Canada brings us the best in animation with this deceptively simple short horror flick. It is apparently based upon a real-life photograph from the 1930s (although I am awaiting confirmation on this), while its title references The Facts In The Case of M. Valdemar, a short story by the grandfather of horror, Egdar Allen Poe.
Written and directed by Steve Ayson, The French Doors is a short horror film with a simple idea at its core. A man is living alone in the New Zealand wilderness while renovating the new home for himself and his partner. He installs a set of secondhand French doors (French windows in the UK) but discovers something has gone wrong the next morning. I won't spoil it for you!
This film apparently caused a bit of a stir on the short film festival circuit because of its graphic violence. So be warned! Zapato and Caldera (Zapato y Caldera) by Bolivian filmmaker Oscar Ricardo Encinas, centres on two high-school students as they take their revenge on a man using technology created specifically for the process. All they have to do is plug the USB cable into his his brain to see exactly what happened to one of their's sister...
Written and directed by Rodrigo Blaas, a Spanish animator who has worked on brilliant Pixar features such as Wall-E and Up, Alma is something close to an animation horror! Alma is an angelic little girl who is writing her name on a wall when she spies a doll in a shop window that looks exactly like her. She enters the empty shop. The doll keeps moving but Alma is determined to get her hands on it... Alma won the Best Animation award at the LA Shorts Fest.


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A Beech Mountain man, owner of Boone Crane, was critically injured—run over by a backing truck at the Maymead location on Highway 105 just out of Boone.
The accident occurred just before noon today as Kenneth Carroll Jr. of Butler Tennessee was backing an F-250 pickup on the lot and did not see Charles Ulery Jr.. Carroll backed over Ulery, causing the 37-year old Beech Mountain man critical injuries, and a call for Watauga Medics and Boone Fire. Medics assessed the serious injuries and immediately requested an air ambulance to transport Ulery to a trama center, but with the high winds, they were unable to land locally, and he was rushed to Watauga Medical Center. Baptist AirCare then told local dispatch that they could land at the Morganton-Lenoir Airport, and medics rushed him there. Trooper Jennings said that he was in critical condition at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Charles Ulery was working on a new installation at the Maymead plant when the accident occurred. No charges have been filed by the state patrol.
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CALUMET PARK, Ill. (CBS) — A man and a woman from Chicago died early this morning in a one-car accident on I-57 – and state police say alcohol played a role in the crash.
The driver, 24 year-old Tyrone Wright, his passenger 22 year-old Brittany Jones Jones both died in the accident on I-57 near 127th Street.
"It is believed alcohol was a factor," said Illinois State Trooper Elizabeth Nanai.
Nanai said the 1997 Oldsmobile was going north on I-57 when it rolled over and went airborne and hit the guardrail, and then hit a concrete bridge support.
She said Wright and Jones were wearing seatbelts. The accident happened at about 4:30 a.m., two lanes of I-57 had to be closed while state police investigated.


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If you're looking for something grand in Yorkshire, then you're spoilt for choice. Here's the selection of hotels that were shortlisted in the Large Hotel of the Year category at the prestigious White Rose Awards.
Winner of the 2014 Large Hotel of the Year in the prestigious White Rose Awards, The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate is one of Yorkshire's hidden gems, and is independently owned by The Bannister family. Set in 1400 acres of beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside - nestled between the market towns of Skipton and Settle, The Coniston is home to a premier CPSA Clay Pigeon Shooting ground, The Land Rover Experience, The Falconry Centre as well as to a range of outdoor leisure activities, such as Golf Driving range, Archery, Mountain Bike and Walking Trials.
The Black Swan is a centuries old coaching inn, turned boutique hotel, situated in the heart of Helmsley, one of North Yorkshire's prettiest market towns. This 45-bedroom hotel is smartly appointed, blending antiques with classic contemporary design and its varied exterior, complete with black and white timbers, plus Elizabethan and Georgian elements, portrays a rich history dating back to the 15th century.
The Raithwaite Estate with its landscaped grounds is located in the coastal North Yorkshire countryside. Luxurious rooms within The Hall and Keep buildings feature alongside an indoor pool, spa, sauna, gym, 2 restaurants and 2 bars.
York Marriott Hotel. With 151 stylish guest bedrooms the hotel is ideal for the Business or Social traveller. We offer a range of banqueting rooms holding up to 190 delegates theatre style, secure WIFI internet access is available in public areas and our Leisure Club features a heated pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gymnasium & private tennis court.
For those planning to take a city break in Yorkshire, we can recommend hotels for all seven cities. Overlooking the historic city walls, the The Grand Hotel and Spa in York has gained national coverage for being the first hotel in York to gain 5 star rating and guarantees a fantastic stay in this famous city.
The Dubrovnik Hotel, Bradford - They are a privately owned hotel and have been in business for over 30 years, due to its popularity the hotel has undergone a multi million pound expansion, creating a spacious 45 bedroom hotel, with a conference and banqueting centre.
Away from the White Rose Awards, there are also plenty of other stunning large hotels to see and those looking to have more of a retreat into the countryside have plenty of option too, with Yorkshire providing unrivalled countryside views. Recognised for the fifth consecutive year at the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, triumphing over some of the UK's finest hotels, Rudding Park sits in 300 acres of stunning parkland, 3 miles south of the beautiful spa town of Harrogate and is sure to carry plenty of appeal for visitors.
Perhaps you fancy a stay in a luxurious boutique hotel? Well, Yorkshire certainly packs a punch when it comes to this too. Here's some of the hotels that were shortlisted for our Small Hotel of the Year award at the 2014 White Rose Awards:
The 2014 Small Hotel of the Year crown sits proudly on the head of The Talbot Hotel, Malton. Newly restored this historic hotel has been returned to its former glory but with the addition of 21st century facilities. A classic country hotel that offers timeless elegance and outstanding hospitality with BBC TV chef James Martin, originally from Malton, in charge of the kitchen.
Yorebridge House, 2014 winner of Welcome to Yorkshire's White Rose Awards, Restaurant of the Year, nestled in the heart of Wensleydale, in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, just outside the village of Bainbridge. Yorebridge House offers a rare combination of luxurious individually styled boutique bedrooms and fine dining in an informal setting. In 2014 they achieved 3AA rosettes rewarding Dan Shotton and his team who produce menus excelling in design, flavour and innovation.
Situated on Yorkshire's finest coastline, The Cliffemount Hotel, Runswick Bay has twenty beautifully furnished rooms offering breath-taking and priceless views across the bay. With its unsurpassed scenery, natural beauty, peace and tranquillity, Runswick Bay which lies nine miles north of Whitby is one of the most inspiring locations in the British Isles.
The Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa, Helmsley prides itself on offering excellent levels of customer service and has a dedicated Front of House staff who are passionate about the hotel and delivering fantastic service. Nestling on the edge of the North York Moors in the picturesque market town of Helmsley, The Feversham Arms is a hideaway hotel, offering a haven of laid-back luxury and winners of the 2010 AA Hotel of the Year for England.
Tickton Grange Hotel, Beverley - Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this delightful Georgian country house hotel just three miles from historic Beverley. Experience the care and attention to detail that has been taken in every corner of the house to ensure that the well being, comfort and relaxation of the guests.
Away from the White Rose Awards, there are also some other small but perfectly formed hotels, including:
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa, York. Standing in twenty acres of gardens and parkland, yet five minutes from York City Centre, Middlethorpe Hotel is a delightful William III country house built in 1699. The panelled dining rooms overlooking the gardens and the imaginative food (2 AA rosettes) follows the hotel's theme of traditional excellence.
Swinton Park is a luxury castle hotel set in 200 acres of parkland in the Yorkshire Dales. It has been a family home since the late 1800s and has played host to country house parties of legendary style and grandeur. Mark and Felicity Cunliffe-Lister are enormously proud to welcome you to join them to continue this tradition.