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Nanotechnology in Water Treatment Applications | BookPublisher: Caister Academic Press
Editor: T. Eugene Cloete1, Michele de Kwaadsteniet1, Marelize Botes1 and J. Manuel López-Romero2
1Faculty of Science, Stellenbosch University, South Africa; 2Faculty of Science, University of Malaga, Spain
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Nanotechnology, the engineering and art of manipulating matter at the nanoscale (1-100 nm), offers the potential of novel nanomaterials for the treatment of surface water, groundwater and wastewater contaminated by toxic metal ions, organic and inorganic solutes and microorganisms. At the present time many nanomaterials are under active research and development.
This timely volume reviews the current state-of-the-art research and development of different nanomaterials (nanostructured catalytic membranes, nanosorbents, nanocatalysts and bioactive nanoparticles) and their application in water treatment, purification and disinfection. The expert authors have contributed chapters focusing on the cutting-edge research in this emerging technology and its applications in microbiology and water treatment. Topics covered include the detection of microbial pathogens, nanofibers and nanobiocides in water purification, nanozymes for biofilm removal, water and wastewater treatment and reverse osmosis. Also included is a chapter dedicated to the health and environmental concerns for the use of nanotechnology in water treatment.
This book is aimed at everyone interested in nanobiotechnology, bioremediation, biodiagnostics, molecular diagnostics and environmental microbiology and is a recommended text for all microbiology laboratories.
Jacques Theron, Joseph Adrian Walker and Thomas Eugene Cloete
Nanotechnology, the engineering and art of manipulating matter at the nanoscale (1-100 nm), offers the potential of novel nanomaterials for treatment of surface water, groundwater and wastewater contaminated by toxic metal ions, organic and inorganic solutes, and microorganisms. Due to their unique activity toward recalcitrant contaminants and application flexibility, many nanomaterials are under active research and development. Accordingly, literature about current research on different nanomaterials (nanostructured catalytic membranes, nanosorbents, nanocatalysts and bioactive nanoparticles) and their application in water treatment, purification and disinfection is reviewed. Moreover, knowledge regarding toxicological effects of engineered nanomaterials on humans and the environment is presented. Chapter 2 Current Molecular and Emerging Nanobiotechnology Approaches for the Detection of Microbial Pathogens
Jacques Theron, Thomas Eugene Cloete and Michele de Kwaadsteniet
An adequate supply of safe drinking water is one of the major prerequisites for a healthy life, but waterborne diseases is still a major cause of death in many parts of the world, particularly in young children, the elderly, or those with compromised immune systems. As the epidemiology of waterborne diseases is changing, there is a growing global public health concern about new and reemerging infectious diseases that are occurring through a complex interaction of social, economic, evolutionary, and ecological factors. An important challenge is therefore the rapid, specific and sensitive detection of waterborne pathogens. Presently, microbial tests are based essentially on time-consuming culture methods. However, newer enzymatic, immunological and genetic methods are being developed to replace and/or support classical approaches to microbial detection. Moreover, innovations in nanotechnology and nanosciences are having a significant impact in biodiagnostics, where a number of nanoparticle-based assays and nanodevices have been introduced for biomolecular detection. Accordingly, current and emerging molecular approaches for the detection of microbial pathogens as well as nanobiotechnologies that that will extend the limits of current molecular diagnostics are discussed. Chapter 3 The Potential of Nanofibers and Nanobiocides in Water Purification
Marelize Botes and Thomas Eugene Cloete
Electrospun nanofibers and nanobiocides show potential in the improvement of water filtration membranes. Biofouling of membranes caused by the bacterial load in water reduces the quality of drinking water and has become a major problem. Several studies showed inhibition of these bacteria after exposure to nanofibers with functionalized surfaces. Nanobiocides such as metal nanoparticles and engineered nanomaterials are successfully incorporated into nanofibers showing high antimicrobial activity and stability in water. Research on the applications of nanofibers and nanobiocides in water purification, the fabrication thereof and recently published patents are reviewed in this article. Chapter 4 Nanozymes for Biofilm Removal
Melanie Richards and Thomas Eugene Cloete
Sessile communities of bacteria encased in extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are known as biofilms and causes serious problems in various areas, amongst other, the medical industry, industrial water settings, paper industry and food processing industry. Although various methods of biofilm control exist, these methods are not without limitations and often fail to remove biofilms from surfaces. Biofilms often show reduced susceptibility to antimicrobials or chemicals and chemical by-products may be toxic to the environment, whereas mechanical methods may be labour intensive and expensive due to down-time required to clean the system. This has led to a great interest in the enzymatic degradation of biofilms. Enzymes are highly selective and disrupt the structural stability of the biofilm EPS matrix. Various studies have focused on the enzymatic degradation of polysaccharides and proteins for biofilm detachment since these are the two dominant components of the EPS. Due to the structural role of proteins and polysaccharides in the EPS matrix, a combination of various proteases and polysaccharases may be successful in biofilm removal. The biodegradability and low toxicity of enzymes also make them attractive biofilm control agents. Regardless of all the advantages associated with enzymes, they also suffer from various drawbacks given that they are relatively expensive, show insufficient stability or activity under certain conditions, and cannot be reused. Various approaches are being used to increase the stability of enzymes, including enzyme modification, enzyme immobilization, protein engineering and medium engineering. Although these conventional methods have been used frequently to improve the stability of enzymes, various new techniques, such as self-immobilization of enzymes, the immobilization of enzymes on nano-scale structures and the production of single-enzyme nanoparticles, have been developed. Self-immobilization of enzymes entails the cross-linking of enzyme molecules with each other and yields final preparations consisting of essentially pure proteins and high concentrations of enzyme per unit volume. The activity, stability and efficiency of immobilized enzymes can be improved by reducing the size of the enzyme-carrier. Nano-scale carrier materials allow for high enzyme loading per unit mass, catalytic recycling and a reduced loss of enzyme activity. Furthermore, enzymes can be stabilized by producing single-enzyme nanoparticles consisting of single-enzyme molecules surrounded by a porous organic-inorganic network of less than a few nanometers thick. All these new technologies of enzyme stabilization make enzymes even more attractive alternatives to other biofilm removal and control agents. Chapter 5 Nanofiltration for Water and Wastewater Treatment
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Nanofiltration (NF) is a new type of pressure driven membrane process and used between reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration membranes. The most different speciality of NF membranes is the higher rejection of multivalent ions than monovalent ions. NF membranes are used in softening water, brackish water treatment, industrial wastewater treatment and reuse, product separation in the industry, salt recovery and recently desalination as two pass NF system. In this chapter, a general overview of nanofiltration membranes, membrane materials and manufacturing techniques, principles such as performance and modelling, module types, membrane characterization and applications on water and wastewater treatment were given. Chapter 6 Reverse Osmosis: Membranes, Materials, Applications and Nanotechnology
Jesus Hierrezuelo, Elena Garrido, J. Manuel López-Romero
This chapter provides a review about the membrane separation technologies focusing on reverse osmosis (hyperfiltration) and nanofiltration. The first one is based on the basic principle of osmotic pressure, while the latter makes use of molecule size for separation. Recent advances on nanotechnology are opening a range of possibilities in membrane technologies. This chapter also reviews some of these aspects: new membrane preparation and cleaning methods, new surface and interior modification possibilities, the use of new nanostructured materials, and new characterization techniques. Chapter 7 Electrospinning Nanofibers for Water Treatment Applications
Eugene Smit
Electrospinning is a highly versatile technique that can be used to create ultrafine fibres of various polymers and other materials, with diameters ranging from a few micrometers down to tens of nanometres. The nonwoven webs of fibers formed through this process typically have high specific surface areas, nano-scale pore sizes, high and controllable porosity and extreme flexibility with regard to the materials used and modification of the surface chemistry of the fibres. This chapter describes the combination of these features in the application of electrospun nanofibres in a variety of water treatment applications, including filtration, solid phase extraction and reactive membranes. Chapter 8 Potential Risks of Using Nanotechnology in Water Treatment on Human Health
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The risk assessment of nanoparticles and nanomaterials is of key importance for the continous development in the already striving new field of nanotechnology. Humans are increasingly being exposed to nanoparticles and nanomaterials, placing stress on the development and validation of reproducible toxicity tests. Tests currently used include genotoxicity and cytotoxicity tests, and in vivo toxicity models. The unique characteristics of nanoparticles and nanomaterials are responsible for their toxicity and interaction with biological macromolecules within the human body. This may lead to the development of diseases and clinical disorders. A loss in cell viability and structure can also occur in exposed tissues as well as inflammation and granuloma formation. The future of nanotechnology depends on the responsible assessment of nanoparticles and nanomaterials.
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made a difference. Batman and his allies have saved hundreds, if not thousands, of lives in Gotham. They literally brought Gotham City back from the dead during the No Man's Land crisis.
Yeah, sure, his mission to prevent any murders from ever happening again in Gotham is quixotic -- but so is the mission of any police department, to try to fight crime. You don't give up on something like that because it's impossible to completely solve; you keep doing it and make it your life's work.
That's true -- but Bruce could make a lot more difference fighting crime just by paying to put up streetlights and security cameras, funding an expansion of the police force, etc. Though I guess you could argue that as long as Gotham's government was corrupt, he couldn't be sure the money would be spent appropriately. And we do often hear about the Wayne Foundation's charity efforts. But they don't seem to make much of an impact on the state of Gotham, since the city needs to stay dark and dangerous so Batman can continue to have adventures every month.
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I do find it amusing that if you view Burton and Schumacher's films as in continuity, its hilariously the most optimistic view of the character's work as it suggests his war on crime is working. The city really does seem much better from where it is is in Batman to B&R.
Well, Gotham in
The Dark Knight
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But yeah, I guess I kind of see your point. Certainly between
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KYOCERA Announces Consolidated Financial Results for Six Months Ended September 30, 2013 Company raises full-year forecasts for sales amid strong demand for solar energy and the acquisition of NEC Toppan Circuit Solutions, Inc. Business Wire KYOTO, Japan -- October 31, 2013 Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced consolidated financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2014 ("first half" or "FY14-H1," covering the six months ended September 30, 2013), as summarized below. Details are available at: http://global.kyocera.com/ir/financial/f_results.html Consolidated Financial Highlights: First Half Unit: Millions (except percentages and per-share amounts) Six Months Ended September 30, 2012 2013 Increase 2013 2013 (FY13-H1) (FY14-H1) (Decrease) (FY14-H1) (FY14-H1) in JPY in JPY Amount % in USD in EUR in JPY Net sales: 608,431 699,663 91,232 15.0 7,139 5,300 Profit from 25,891 58,203 32,312 124.8 594 441 operations: Income before 35,732 69,053 33,321 93.3 705 523 income taxes: Net income attributable to shareholders of 25,371 42,930 17,559 69.2 438 325 Kyocera Corporation: Diluted earnings per share attributable to 69.15 117.02 - - 1.19 0.89 shareholders of Kyocera Corporation*^1: Note: As a convenience to the reader, U.S. dollar (USD) and euro (EUR) conversions are provided at the rates of USD1 = JPY98 and EUR1 = JPY132, rounded to the nearest unit. Summary Digital equipment, including the components required therein, represents the principal market for Kyocera Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries ("the Kyocera Group" or "Kyocera"). While the first half brought weaker demand for conventional mobile phones, PCs and flat-screen TVs, rising demand for smartphones and tablet PCs led to growth in the digital equipment market overall as compared to the prior first half. Additionally, the solar energy market expanded, most significantly in Japan. Stronger demand and improved productivity allowed Kyocera to enhance profitability in all Components Business segments, especially the Applied Ceramic Products Group (which includes the solar energy business). Moreover, first-half profit grew considerably due to the absence of an environmental remediation charge of JPY21,300 (USD266) ^ million^*2 recorded in the previous first half at AVX Corporation, a U.S.-based consolidated subsidiary. Consolidated net sales increased 15.0% over the prior first-half results, to JPY699,663 (USD7,139) million; profit from operations increased 124.8%, to JPY58,203 (USD594) million; income before income taxes increased 93.3%, to JPY69,053 (USD705) million; and net income attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation increased 69.2%, to JPY42,930 (USD438) million. "In the first half, consolidated sales increased significantly in our solar energy, telecommunications equipment, and information equipment businesses. Combined with the effects of the yen's depreciation against the dollar and euro, we achieved a 15 percent revenue increase year-on-year and recorded our highest half-year sales to date," said Kyocera Corporation President Goro Yamaguchi. "We also expect to see continued strong sales of solar products in the second half, and have thus upwardly revised our previously announced solar sales target of 1 gigawatt to 1.2 gigawatts for the fiscal year." Consolidated Financial Highlights: Second Quarter Unit: Millions (except percentages) Three Months Ended September 30, Against 2012 2013 Increase 2013 2013 FY13-Q2 (FY13-Q2) (FY14-Q2) (Decrease) (FY14-Q2) (FY14-Q2) in JPY in JPY Amount % in USD in EUR in JPY Net sales: 310,705 368,008 57,303 18.4 3,755 2,788 Profit from 27,893 32,805 4,912 17.6 335 249 operations: Income before 31,005 34,240 3,235 10.4 349 259 income taxes: Net income attributable to 18,801 20,279 1,478 7.9 207 154 shareholders of Kyocera Corporation: Note: As a convenience to the reader, U.S. dollar (USD) and euro (EUR) conversions are provided at the rates of USD1 = JPY98 and EUR1 = JPY132, rounded to the nearest unit. Consolidated Financial Forecasts: Year Ending March 31, 2014 In the second half of this fiscal year (the six months ending March 31, 2014), Kyocera expects rising demand in its solar energy business to drive results in the Applied Ceramic Products Group beyond those projected in our earlier forecasts. In addition, the newly consolidated Kyocera Circuit Solutions, Inc.^*3 will begin contributing to Kyocera's results from October 2013 onward. Kyocera has therefore made an upward revision to its previously announced consolidated sales forecasts. Additionally, the company has revised its forecasts of average exchange rates for the second half from the projections announced in August 2013. Consolidated Forecasts: Year Ending March 31, 2014 Unit: Yen in (except percentages, per-share amounts and exchange rates) millions Fiscal 2014 Forecasts Increase Announced on (Decrease) (%) to Fiscal 2013 April 25, October 31, Fiscal 2013 Results 2013 2013 Results Net sales: 1,280,054 1,400,000 1,430,000 11.7 Profit from 76,926 140,000 140,000 82.0 operations: Income before 101,363 150,000 150,000 48.0 income taxes: Net income attributable to shareholders of 66,473 96,000 96,000 44.4 Kyocera Corporation: Diluted earnings per share attributable to 181.18 261.67 261.67 - shareholders of Kyocera Corporation*^4: Average USD 83 96 98 - exchange rate*^5: Average EUR 107 124 130 - exchange rate*^5: ^*1 At the meeting of the Board of Directors of Kyocera Corporation held on August 28, 2013, a resolution was made to undertake a stock split and a stock split at the ratio of two for one of all common shares was undertaken effective on October 1, 2013. "Diluted earnings per share attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation" is computed under the assumption that the stock split, which took effect on October 1, 2013, was undertaken at the beginning of the year ended March 31, 2013. ^*2 This charge was converted into yen using the P&L rate of USD1 = JPY80, the average exchange rate in FY13-Q1, rounded to the nearest unit, according to the actual amount recorded in Kyocera's FY13-Q1 consolidated results. ^*3 Kyocera acquired 100% of the shares of NEC Toppan Circuit Solutions, Inc. (now Kyocera Circuit Solutions, Inc.), a printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing company, and made it a consolidated subsidiary as of October 1, 2013. ^*4 "Diluted earnings per share attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation" announced on October 31, 2013 (Revised) is computed based on the average number of shares outstanding during the six months ended September 30, 2013. "Diluted earnings per share attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation" is computed under the assumption that the stock split, which took effect on October 1, 2013, was undertaken at the beginning of the year ended March 31, 2013. ^*5 "Diluted earnings per share attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation" and "Average exchange rates against the U.S. dollar and the Euro" as set forth in the previous forecast, have been revised on August 1, 2013. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, product demand, competition, regulatory approvals, the effect of economic conditions and technological difficulties, and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. About KYOCERA Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) (http://global.kyocera.com/), the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of fine ceramics (also known as "advanced ceramics"). By combining these engineered materials with metals and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of solar power generating systems, mobile phones, printers, copiers, electronic components, semiconductor packages, cutting tools and industrial ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2013, the company's net sales totaled 1.28 trillion yen (approx. USD13.6 billion). The company is ranked #492 on Forbes magazine's 2013 "Global 2000" listing of the world's largest publicly traded companies and in 2013 was ranked by Ceramic Industry magazine as the world's No.1 manufacturer of advanced ceramics. Contact: KYOCERA Corporation (Japan) Judah Reynolds, +81-(0)75-604-3416 Corporate Communications firstname.lastname@example.com Fax: +81-(0)75-604-3516
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Your Fixed Gear/SS Photos!
As promised here's the link to the original.
Your Fixed Gear/SS Photos!
love that jamis!
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is that a Charge Spoon? I like it.
Horrible office pic, but I'm stuck workin late so what the hell.
That's not too horrible, looks quite nice actually.
I'm envious of your steamroller.
IRO representin'
The red IROs are just awesome. I was so close to getting one.
Bob Jackson Vigorelli
Don't have one yet. Still waiting for inspiration.
Mine :-)
My first ride. Its currently getting repainted and i'm having a new fork built for it. The original one started to give out after a really weird accident.
This is the current bike
here are my two.
Oh noes....
What happened to the old thread?
08 Rocky Mountain Boroughs with Power Grips!
A better picture than the last....
okay, here's mine:
magic gearing is 32/14T. low enough for XC, nice enough for commuting.
by the way, I made the bashguard and cassette spacer myself.


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The Dog Who Could Flyby Damien Lewis
An instant hit in the UK, this is the true account of a German shepherd who was adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II, joined in flight missions, and survived everything from crash-landings to parachute bailouts--ultimately saving the life of his owner and dearest friend.In the winter of 1939 in the cold snow of no-man's-land, two loners met and began an extraordinary journey that would turn them into lifelong friends. One was an orphaned puppy, abandoned by his owners as they fled Nazi forces. The other was a different kind of lost soul--a Czech airman bound for the Royal Air Force and the country that he would come to call home. Airman Robert Bozdech stumbled across the tiny German shepherd--whom he named Ant--after being shot down on a daring mission over enemy lines. Unable to desert his charge, Robert hid Ant inside his jacket as he escaped. In the months that followed the pair would save each other's lives countless times as they flew together with Bomber Command. And though Ant was eventually grounded due to injury, he refused to abandon his duty, waiting patiently beside the runway for his master's return from every sortie, and refusing food and sleep until they were reunited. By the end of the war Robert and Ant had become British war heroes, and Ant was justly awarded the Dickin Medal, the "Animal VC." With beautiful vintage black-and-white photos of Robert and Ant, The Dog Who Could Fly is a deeply moving story of loyalty in the face of adversity and the unshakable bond between a man and his best friend.
Forbidden Lessons in a Kabul Guesthouseby Damien Lewis Suraya Sadeed
Includes a Reading Group Guide and Author Q&AFrom her first humanitarian visit to Afghanistan in 1994, Suraya Sadeed has been personally delivering relief and hope to Afghan orphans and refugees, to women and girls in inhuman situations deemed too dangerous for other aid workers or for journalists. Her memoir of these missions, Forbidden Lessons in a Kabul Guesthouse, is as unconventional as the woman who has lived it. This is no humanitarian missive; it is an adventure story with heart.To help the Afghan people, Suraya has flown in a helicopter piloted by a man who was stoned beyond reason. She has traveled through mountain passes on horseback alongside mules, teenage militiamen, and Afghan leaders. She has stared defiantly into the eyes of members of the Taliban and of the Mujahideen who were determined to slow or stop her. She has hidden and carried $100,000 in aid, strapped to her stomach, into ruined villages. She has built clinics. She has created secret schools for Afghan girls. She has dedicated the second half of her life to the education and welfare of Afghan women and children, founding the organization Help the Afghan Children (HTAC) to fund her efforts.Suraya was born the daughter of the governor of Kabul amid grand walls, beautiful gardens, and peace. In the aftermath of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, she fled to the United States with her husband, their young daughter, their I-94 papers, and little else. In America, she became the workaholic owner of a prosperous real estate company, enjoying all the worldly comforts anyone could want, but when a personal tragedy struck in the early 1990s, Suraya seriously questioned how she was living and soon sharply changed the direction of her life.Now, in Forbidden Lessons in a Kabul Guesthouse, she shares her story of passion, courage, and love, painting a complex portrait of Afghanistan, its people, and its foreign visitors that defies every stereotype and invites us all to contribute to the lives of others and to hope.son. She has traveled through mountain passes on horseback alongside mules, teenage militiamen, and Afghan leaders. She has stared defiantly into the eyes of members of the Taliban and of the Mujahideen who were determined to slow or stop her. She has hidden and carried $100,000 in aid, strapped to her stomach, into ruined villages. She has built clinics. She has created secret schools for Afghan girls. She has dedicated the second half of her life to the education and welfare of Afghan women and children, founding the organization Help the Afghan Children (HTAC) to fund her efforts. Suraya was born the daughter of the governor of Kabul amid grand walls, beautiful gardens, and peace. In the aftermath of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, she fled to the United States with her husband, their young daughter, their I-94 papers, and little else. In America, she became the workaholic owner of a prosperous real estate company, enjoying all the worldly comforts anyone could want, but when a personal tragedy struck in the early 1990s, Suraya seriously questioned how she was living and soon sharply changed the direction of her life. Now, in Forbidden Lessons in a Kabul Guesthouse, she shares her story of passion, courage, and love, painting a complex portrait of Afghanistan, its people, and its foreign visitors that defies every stereotype and invites us all to contribute to the lives of others and to hope.
Homelandby Damien Lewis George Obama
Homeland is the remarkable memoir of George Obama, President Obama's Kenyan half brother, who found the inspiration to strive for his goal--to better the lives of his own people--in his elder brother's example. In the spring of 2006, George met his older half brother, then-U.S. senator Barack Obama, for the second time--the first was when he was five. The father they shared was as elusive a figure for George as he had been for Barack; he died when George was six months old. George was raised by his mother and stepfather, a French aid worker, in a well-to-do suburb of Nairobi. He was a star pupil and rugby player at a top boarding school in the Mount Kenya foothills, but after his mother and stepfather separated when he was fifteen, he was deprived of the only father figure he had ever known. Now left angry, rebellious, and troubled, his life crashed and burned. George dropped out of school and started drinking and smoking hashish. From there it was only a short step to the gangland and a life of crime. He gravitated to Nairobi's vast ghetto, and in the midst of its harsh existence discovered something wholly unexpected: a vibrant community and a special affinity with the slum kids, whom he helped survive amid grinding poverty and despair. When he was twenty, he and three fellow gangsters were arrested for a crime they did not commit and imprisoned for nine months in the hell of a Nairobi jail. In an extraordinary turn of events, George went on to represent himself and the other three at trial. The judge threw out the case, and George walked out of jail a changed man. After winning his freedom, George met his American brother for a second time, and was left with a strong impression that Barack would run for the American presidency. George was inspired by his older brother's example to try to change the lives of his people, the ghetto-dwellers, for the better. Today, George chooses to live in the Nairobi ghetto, where he has set up his own community group and works with others to help the ghetto-dwellers, and especially the slum kids, overcome the challenges surrounding their lives. "My brother has risen to be the leader of the most powerful country in the world. Here in Kenya, my aim is to be a leader amongst the poorest people on earth--those who live in the slums." George Obama's story describes the seminal influence Barack had on his future and reveals his own unique struggles with family, tribe, inheritance, and redemption.
Judyby Damien Lewis
British bestselling author Damien Lewis is an award-winning journalist who has spent twenty years reporting from war, disaster, and conflict zones. Now Lewis brings his first-rate narrative skills to bear on the inspiriting tale of Judy--an English pointer who perhaps was the only canine prisoner of war. After being bombed and shipwrecked repeatedly while serving for several wild and war-torn years as a mascot of the World War II Royal Navy Yangtze river gunboats the Gnat and the Grasshopper, Judy ended up in Japanese prisoner of war camps in North Sumatra. Along with locals as slave labor, the American, Australian, and British POWs were forced to build a 1,200-mile single-track railroad through the most horrifying jungles and treacherous mountain passes. Like the one immortalized in the film The Bridge on the River Kwai, this was the other death-railroad building project where POWs slaved under subhuman conditions. In the midst of this living hell was a beautiful and regal-looking liver and white English pointer named Judy. Whether she was scavenging food to help feed the starving inmates of a hellish Japanese POW camp, or by her presence alone bringing inspiration and hope to men, she was cherished and adored by the Allied servicemen who fought to survive alongside her. Judy's uncanny ability to sense danger, matched with her quick thinking and impossible daring saved countless lives. More than a close companion she shared in both the men's tragedies and joys. It was in recognition of the extraordinary friendship and protection she offered amidst the unforgiving and savage environment of a Japanese prison camp in Indonesia that she gained her formal status as a POW. From the author of The Dog Who Could Fly and the co-author of Sergeant Rex and It's All About Treo comes one of the most heartwarming and inspiring tales you will ever read.
Little Daughterby Damien Lewis Zoya Phan
Zoya Phan was born in the remote jungles of Burma, to the Karen ethnic group. For decades the Karen have been under attack from Burma's military junta; Zoya's mother was a guerrilla soldier, her father a freedom activist. She lived in a bamboo hut on stilts by the Moei River; she hunted for edible fungi with her much-loved adopted brother, Say Say. Many Karen are Christian or Buddhist, but Zoya's parents were animist, venerating the spirits of forest, river and moon. Her early years were blissfully removed from the war. At the age of fourteen, however, Zoya's childhood was shattered as the Burmese army attacked. With their house in flames, Zoya and her family fled. So began two terrible years of running from guns, as Zoya joined thousands of refugees hiding in the jungle. Her family scattered, Zoya sought sanctuary across the border in a Thai refugee camp. Conditions in the camp were difficult, and Zoya now had to care for her ailing mother. Zoya, a gifted pupil, was eventually able to escape, first to Bangkok and then, with her enemies still pursuing her, in 2004 she fled to the UK and claimed asylum. The following year, at a 'free Burma' march, she was plucked from the crowd to appear on the BBC, the first of countless interviews with the world's media. She became the face of a nation enslaved, rubbing shoulders with presidents and film stars. By turns uplifting, tragic and entirely gripping, this is the extraordinary true story of the girl from the jungle who became an icon of a suffering land.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfareby Damien Lewis
From the award-winning historian, war reporter, and author Damien Lewis (Zero Six Bravo, Judy) comes the incredible true story of the top-secret "butcher-and-bolt" black ops units Prime Minister Winston Churchill tasked with stopping the unstoppable German war machine. Criminals, rogues, and survivalists, the brutal tactics and grit of these "deniables" would define a military unit the likes of which the world had never seen. When France fell to the Nazis in 1939, Churchill declared that Britain would resist the advance of the German army-alone if necessary. Churchill commanded the Special Operations Executive to secretly develop of a very special kind of military unit that would operate on their own initiative deep behind enemy lines. The units would be licensed to kill, fully deniable by the British government, and a ruthless force to meet the advancing Germans.The very first of these "butcher-and-bolt" units-the innocuously named Maid Honour Force-was led by Gus March-Phillipps, a wild British eccentric of high birth, and an aristocratic, handsome, and bloodthirsty young Danish warrior, Anders Lassen. Amped up on amphetamines, these assorted renegades and sociopaths undertook the very first of Churchill's special operations--a top-secret, high-stakes mission to seize Nazi shipping in the far-distant port of Fernando Po, in West Africa. Though few of these early desperadoes survived WWII, they took part in a series of fascinating, daring missions that changed the course of the war. It was the first stirrings of the modern special-ops team, and all of the men involved would be declared war heroes when it was all over. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare focuses on a dozen of these extraordinary men, weaving their stories of brotherhood, comradely, and elite soldiering into a gripping narrative yarn, from the earliest missions to Anders Larssen's tragic death, just weeks before the end of the war.
Operation Mayhemby Damien Lewis Steve Heaney
OPERATION MAYHEM is the first ever account of a truly epic elite forces mission: one of the most highly decorated in modern military history. Airlifted deep into the heart of the African jungle in the midst of a bloody civil war, twenty-six operators from the secret British unit X Platoon were sent into combat against two thousand rebels - being used as bait to lure the enemy into a decisive, do-or-die battle. High on blood-lust, voodoo and drugs, the rebels were notorious for their brutal savagery. Equipped with captured armour, heavy machine-guns and grenade-launchers, they vastly outgunned the men of X Platoon - who were kitted out with pitiful supplies of ammunition and malfunctioning rifles, plus no body armour, grenades or heavy weaponry. Intended to last just days, the mission mutated into a desperate siege, as the men of X Platoon - more formally known as the Pathfinders - faced what the rebels dubbed 'Operation Kill British'. Half-starved, surviving on giant African snails, fungi and other bush tucker, this handful of elite warriors were forced to make their stand unaided and alone. They fought using grenades made from old food-tins and 'punji fields' - rows of vicious sharpened bamboo-stakes - as the locals joined forces with them to defend against the onslaught. Sergeant Steve Heaney was awarded the Military Cross for taking control of the battle after X Platoon lost their commanding officer. His story is full of the rough-and-ready humour and steely heroics with which these elite soldiers carried out operations far into hostile terrain. The ferocious close quarter combat at the village of Lungi Lol brought to an end the horrific, decade-long civil war in Sierra Leone. OPERATION MAYHEM is the first ever account of this untold true story - one fought and won deep behind enemy lines.
Sergeant Rexby Damien Lewis Mike Dowling
"In Iraq we put our lives in each other's hands (and paws) day after day. We took care of each other no matter what. Rex and I have a bond that will last for the rest of our born days. If ever there was a marine who lived up to Semper Fidelis, the motto of the Marine Corps, it's Rex." Deployed to Iraq's infamous Triangle of Death in 2004, Sergeant Mike Dowling and his military working dog Rex were part of the first Marine Corps military K9 teams sent to the front lines of combat since Vietnam. It was Rex's job to sniff out weapons caches, suicide bombers, and IEDs, the devastating explosives that wreaked havoc on troops and civilians alike. It was Mike's job to lead Rex into the heart of danger time and time again, always trusting Rex to bring them both back alive. Dowling had turned twenty-five and Rex three just after they arrived in Iraq. Neither of them had any idea what to expect, and no training could fully prepare them for this job. An animal lover since childhood, Dowling had fostered and trained dogs for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and he was determined to serve in the military's K9 unit after joining the Marines. On their first patrols in Iraq, Rex suffered a seemingly incurable fear of explosions and gunfire, but with Mike at the other end of his leash, Rex gained the courage to perform his duty. Filled with harrowing tales of knife-edge bomb-detection work, including an extraordinary baptism by fire, Sergeant Rex is a heart-pounding account of how an unbreakable human-canine bond helped Mike and Rex to stay focused on their mission and save countless lives. Dowling takes us into the searing 130-degree heat, the choking dust, and the ever-present threat of violent attack that seemed to permeate Iraq's streets. We experience Dowling's visceral fear of walking down an IED-laden alley where dismemberment or death can come with any footstep, only his trusted partner, Rex, by his side. Loyalty is one of the hallmarks of any good Marine, and nowhere is that quality more evident than in this astonishing account of Mike Dowling and Rex's wartime experiences. A moving story of how a man and a dog developed complete trust in each other in the face of terrible adversity, Sergeant Rex is an unforgettable tale of sacrifice, courage, and love.
Slaveby Damien Lewis Mende Nazer
Mende Nazer lost her childhood at age twelve, when she was sold into slavery. It all began one horrific night in 1993, when Arab raiders swept through her Nuba village, murdering the adults and rounding up thirty-one children, including Mende. Mende was sold to a wealthy Arab family who lived in Sudan's capital city, Khartoum. So began her dark years of enslavement. Her Arab owners called her "Yebit," or "black slave." She called them "master." She was subjected to appalling physical, sexual, and mental abuse. She slept in a shed and ate the family leftovers like a dog. She had no rights, no freedom, and no life of her own. Normally, Mende's story never would have come to light. But seven years after she was seized and sold into slavery, she was sent to work for another master-a diplomat working in the United Kingdom. In London, she managed to make contact with other Sudanese, who took pity on her. In September 2000, she made a dramatic break for freedom. Slave is a story almost beyond belief. It depicts the strength and dignity of the Nuba tribe. It recounts the savage way in which the Nuba and their ancient culture are being destroyed by a secret modern-day trade in slaves. Most of all, it is a remarkable testimony to one young woman's unbreakable spirit and tremendous courage.
Tears of the Desertby Halima Bashir Damien Lewis
Like the single white eyelash that graces her row of dark lashes-seen by her people as a mark of good fortune-Halima Bashir's story stands out. Tears of the Desert is the first memoir ever written by a woman caught up in the war in Darfur. It is a survivor's tale of a conflicted country, a resilient people, and the uncompromising spirit of a young woman who refused to be silenced.Born into the Zaghawa tribe in the Sudanese desert, Halima was doted on by her father, a cattle herder, and kept in line by her formidable grandmother. A politically astute man, Halima's father saw to it that his daughter received a good education away from their rural surroundings. Halima excelled in her studies and exams, surpassing even the privileged Arab girls who looked down their noses at the black Africans. With her love of learning and her father's support, Halima went on to study medicine, and at twenty-four became her village's first formal doctor.Yet not even the symbol of good luck that dotted her eye could protect her from the encroaching conflict that would consume her land. Janjaweed Arab militias started savagely assaulting the Zaghawa, often with the backing of the Sudanese military. Then, in early 2004, the Janjaweed attacked Bashir's village and surrounding areas, raping forty-two schoolgirls and their teachers. Bashir, who treated the traumatized victims, some as young as eight years old, could no longer remain quiet. But breaking her silence ignited a horrifying turn of events.In this harrowing and heartbreaking account, Halima Bashir sheds light on the hundreds of thousands of innocent lives being eradicated by what is fast becoming one of the most terrifying genocides of the twenty-first century. Raw and riveting, Tears of the Desert is more than just a memoir-it is Halima Bashir's global call to action.From the Hardcover edition.
X Platoonby Damien Lewis Mc Steve Heaney
For three decades one of the most secretive units in the British military has been a mystery force known as X Platoon.Officially there was no X Platoon. The forty men in its elite number were specially selected from across the Armed Forces, at which point they simply ceased to exist. X Platoon had no budget, no weaponry, no vehicles and no kit - apart from what its men could beg, borrow or steal from other military units.For the first time a highly decorated veteran of this specialised force - otherwise known as the Pathfinders - reveals its unique story. Steve Heaney became one of the youngest ever to pass Selection, the gruelling trial of elite forces, and was at the cutting edge of X Platoon operations - serving on anti-narcotics operations in the Central American jungles, on missions hunting war criminals in the Balkans, and being sent to spy on and wage war against the Russians.The first non-officer in the unit's history to be award the Military Cross, Steve Heaney reveals the extraordinary work undertaken by this secret band of brothers.
Zero Six Bravoby Damien Lewis
Damien Lewis has spent twenty years reporting from conflict zones around the world. Zero Six Bravo--a Sunday Times number one bestseller--tells the story of "sixty special forces against 100,000--a feat of arms to take the breath away." (Frederick Forsythe) They were branded as cowards and accused desertion. But nothing could be further from the truth. Ten years on, the story of these sixty men can finally be told. In March 2003, M Squadron--an SBS unit with SAS embeds--was sent 1,000 kilometers behind enemy lines on a true mission impossible, to take the surrender of the 100,000-strong Iraqi Army 5th Corps, an operation so risky it earned the nickname â??Operation No Return' right out of the gate. Caught in a ferocious ambush by Saddam Hussein's Fedayeen, plus the awesome firepower of the 5th Corps' heavy armor, and with eight of their vehicles bogged in Iraqi swamps, M Squadron launched a desperate bid to escape, inflicting massive damage on their enemies. Running low on fuel and ammunition, outnumbered, and outgunned, the elite operators destroyed sensitive information and prepared for death or capture as the Iraqis closed their deadly trap. Zero Six Bravo contains previously unpublished information detailing the essential involvement of American troops in this astonishing military feat. Zero Six Bravo recounts in vivid and compelling detail the most desperate battle fought by British and allied Special Forces trapped behind enemy lines since World War Two.
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Location! Location!! Location!!! Delightful reversible air-conditioned traditional apartment in the pedestrianised "Bond Street" of Nice. Although surrounded by world-famous designer boutiques (Chanel, Max Mara, Vuiton etc) the apartment is very quiet and calm (which for Nice can be a challenge). Fully equipped with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing self-catering holiday, the apartment has a beautiful sunny double aspect lounge/diner, with a small kitchenette area that has a dishwasher, combi microwave, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, 2 ring hob, fridge with ice box and a portable chopping/work station - perfect for preparing light meals but not for cooking a Sunday roast dinner!. The traditionally furnished dining area provides seating for 4, 2 easy chairs and sofa-bed complete the lounge area. The bedroom has a super-king-size bed, en-suite bathroom with a shower, vanity basin unit & WC. There is also a small closet with WC & washing machine off the hall area. The balcony off the lounge area is a delight as it gets the afternoon sun, ideal for sitting with an afternoon/early evening drink relaxing after a day out exploring everything Nice has to offer, great for breakfast too with warm croissants from the local bakery. It overlooks a courtyard garden and the roof tops of this great part of Nice. Internet/WIFI, flat screen TV with Sky News, CNN, CNBC, BBC World News, DVD player and a radio with iPod docking station are all available. A collection of DVDs and holiday reading books are waiting for your enjoyment.Nice really is an ideal base for both short breaks and longer holidays and has something to offer for everyone whether you wish to explore Nice or include the many delightful surrounding towns and villages.
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|Promenade des Anglais 100 m
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|Nearest airport: Nice Airport 3 km, Nearest railway: Nice Main Train Station 1 km
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
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|Internet access, DVD player
|Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Safe, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
|1 Sofa beds, Double beds (1), Dining seats for 4, Lounge seats for 4
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Balcony or terrace
|Not suitable for wheelchair users
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This bright, sunny and spacious apartment is located on the 2nd floor of a Niçoise building (just 35 easy steps) in the prime shopping area of Nice. Chanel, Vuiton, Armani and other designer boutiques are all close by. It is in a quiet residential block, so not suitable for party animals and is of course non-smoking. The apartment is ideally suited to couples and those wanting a relaxing city centre holiday. It is 300 meters walk to the sea on the Promenade des Anglais. The bus stops are near by including the Airport Express Bus (No. 98 from platform 5 at the airport). The kitchenette area in the lounge/diner is equipped with all you need to prepare fresh produce for 2/3 people. It has 2 ring hob, combi microwave, coffee machine, kettle, toaster and all cooking equipment, fridge with ice box, dishwasher. The bright and airy bedroom has a window overlooking the courtyard, it has a king size bed and bed linen is provided. The en-suite has a shower with vanity unit with sink and a WC. There is also an additional WC and wash basin in a small utility room off the hall area, the washing machine can be found there as well.
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On leaving the apartment turn left or right and your have everything to hand that you could possibly need. You are a few moments walk from the Jardin Albert 1st, where you can cross over and walk along through to the famous Cours Saleya market where you can explore what Nice and surrounding hill villages have to offer in the way of fresh produce. It is a great place to sit and watch the world go by over a coffee or a glass of wine. Also just at the end of the Cours Saleya is the lift (or stairs!!) up to the Chateau which gives you views all over Nice - wonderful for a stroll after lunch. Monaco, Villefranche, Menton, Antibes, Cannes, Grasse, St Paul de Vencs, Eze - all accessible by frequent buses for €1.00! Blue bicycles are available for hire both on the Promenade and alll over the town. no need for a car, since buses and trams are frequent and cheap. On arrival at Nice Airport you can purchase a €15.00 ticket for 1 week which gives you unlimited travel on trams and buses including the Airport Bus (off peak times apply)There is also a public swimming pool in Old Nice by the Fish Market and another brand new pool on Rue de France. On the Promenade you have several private beaches where you can pay daily for a sun-bed and eat in the restaurants. There are also plenty of public beaches where you can sun bathe and picnic. The Promenade, stretching from the airport to the port, is a wonderful area to walk, jog or just relax and take in the view of the Med.
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Nice has many places of interest that is why it brings people back time after time.Not only for the Spring /Summer sunshine, but all year round, as the climate is mild even during the winter. You can be in a hilltop town and feel cold and come back down to Nice and sit in the sun. The history of Nice is very interesting and you can visit the museums and learn what has made Nice unique. The town was once part of Italy and you can still see the influences all over Nice with the art, buildings and of course the food. The sky and the sea have a unique attraction because of the colour changes, but when it is blue it is beautiful: is it any wonder so many artists came to and lived in Nice and the Cote d'Azur?. The ancient Chateau above the Old Town and Port is a great place to get up to via stairs or the lift, also via the Old Town of Nice from the Fish Market area. The views are fantastic as are the ruins. You can also take the little white tourist train not only up to the Chateau but around Nice and it also has commentary in most languages.
Nice is the 5th largest town/city in France and with that brings endless activities and attractions, it has the Carnival and Flower Festival which runs from the 18th February to 8th March which is not to be missed: great fun for all ages. At the same time with just a €1.50 bus ticket hop on the bus to Menton for the Lemon and Orange Festival, the giant floats decorated with citrus fruits are amazing and the scent in the air is wonderful. And of course if you wish to rub shoulders with the rich and famous then you have Cannes Film Festival from 11th May to 22nd May - and lets not forget the Monaco Grand Prix : wonderful! And every two years there is the Historic Grand Prix where the cars from the very first Grand Prix through to present day race around the track. Visit the Automobile Club web site for full details. There are festivals of all all sorts all year round, from music of all genres to food , even the humble Garlic and Mushroom have festivals of their own. Visit Nice Tourism for full details.
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19 Jul 2013
"Great apartment in the heart of Nice"
This was just perfect but what was even better was Hilary and Billy, the mangers, their service is second to none. Met us at our taxi, showed us how everything worked in the apartment, had a welcome basket of food and a bottle of wine.walked us to a taxi when leaving as well, , helped us with the suitcases. Before we left Australia Hilary mailed us all the information we needed about Nice including maps and places to visit, I mean mailed too not emailed ! Two things the apartment lacked, 1. Somewhere to store your suitcases 2. A proper shower, needs a screen and better water pressure, second toilet was handy too, the security is great, stainless steel door with two triple locks, felt very safe
29 May 2013
"Very comfortable apartment, superbly located in the centre of Nice"
The apartment is generously provided with everything that a holiday maker is likely to need, and very well-equipped for self-catering. It is attractively furnished and decorated to high standards. It is but a very short walk to the centre of the city, and the excellent bus service to all parts is very near.
7 Jan 2013
"An excellent base to explore relax and recharge the batteries"
A week in October 2012, and the temperatures were perfect - warm and dry, except for one wet afternoon. The apartment is spotlessly clean, well equipped and very comfortable. A simple, short bus drive from the airport drops you within three minutes walk, and the bus back is only a minute away! It is in the bustling heart of Nice (with posh shops below) but very peaceful and calm in the flat, as it is at the back. Food shops and restaurants are many and varied, and you need a long visit to do everything you might wish. We need to return, and are already planning that.
20 Nov 2012
"A very well appointed apartment in an ideal situation and offering every creature comfort."
My wife and I spent a memorable week in this apartment which is situated in the throbbing heart of Nice. It is set on a pedestrianised street full of designer shops and, at the end of the street, numerous restaurants for those who wish to eat out. At the other end of the street are bus stops which take passengers to all points west of Nice i.e. Cannes, Grasse, etc. It is also easy to get buses travelling east to Eze, Monte Carlo, St.Jean de Ferat etc. And all journeys cost only one euro! The flat itself is very homely and equipped with every imagineable artefact to make one`s holiday a success. Those who wish to cook for themselves have every appliance needed to serve a cordon bleu meal. The bedroom is comfortable and enjoys the luxury of a fan for hot nights.There is a small balcony overlooking the rooftops where one can eat breakfast and enjoy the fresh early morning air. Above all, the apartment is very quiet and visitors are assured of a peaceful night`s sleep. Nice itself offers so much that a week is hardly sufficient to experience all its delights. DO GO!
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Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney has finally rediscovered his scoring touch after the England striker netted twice in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Rooney had not scored from open play at Old Trafford since the 2-1 victory over Liverpool in March last year, the game before he suffered an ankle injury at Bayern Munich. The forward has only scored five goals so far this season yet United are still five points clear at the top of the Premier League table and this latest victory equalled their club record of 29 league games unbeaten, set in the 'treble' winning season of 1998/99.
Ferguson insisted he never doubted Rooney would get back on the goal trail, saying: "Goals always help strikers still had the appetite to play and that's the important factor in it all, that he never stops trying the lad. It's an in-bred thing in the lad. He can't be criticised when he gives that effort. He gets his rewards eventually," the veteran United manager added.
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