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Author Tags: 1700-1800, Geography
Clergyman Richard Hakluyt provided the first published account of Sir Francis Drakes circumnavigation of the globe, summarizing Drakes explorations on the California coast. He did not provide any confirmation that Drake sailed as far north as British Columbia. In 1582 he published the first map to indicate Drakes presence on the Northwest Pacific Coast, a distorted misrepresentation first given to Henry VIII by Giovanni da Verrazano, and later provided to Hakluyt by Michael Lok. This map was immediately followed by The French Drake Map of Nicola van Sype, circa 1583, and the 1589 map of Joducus Hondius that depicts Portus Nova Albionis, or Drakes Harbour.
Hakluyt was a clergyman who lectured on geography at the University of Oxford. He befriended sea captains and merchants, gathering intelligence on the Pacific fur trade and other foreign commercial enterprises, and he published all available information on British voyages. The third part of his major work in 1589 concerns North America and the Northwest Passage.
Hakluyt also republished exploration accounts gathered by Antonio Galvao, a Portuguese collector of stories of discovery, who was in the service of the Portuguese crown from 1527 to 1539, the last three years as governor of the Moluccas. He died in 1557 at Lisbon. Galvao did not attest to the truth of, nor his belief in, the stories he collected. The accounts he had gathered were first edited and published in 1563 by Francisco de Souza Tavares. Hakluyt brought this work to an English audience based on a translation of the original Portuguese by an unnamed merchant of our country [England].
Hakluyt advised Elizabeth I until her death in 1603 and he became a charter member of the Northwest Passage Company in 1612. Possibly born around 1552, Hakluyt died in 1616.
Inspired by Richard Hakluyt, the non-profit Hakluyt Society was founded in 1846 and it continues to publish and promote public knowledge of records of voyages, travels and geographical discovery. It operates c/o Map Library, British Museum. It publishes on average two volumes per year, with its membership open to anyone interested in geographical discoveries and cultural encounters.
Divers Voyages touching the discovery of America (London, 1582).
The Principall Navigations, Voiages and Discoveries of the English Nation, Made by Sea or Ouer Land, To The Most Remote and Farthest Quarters Of The Earth (London: George Bishop and Ralph Newberie, 1589; Christopher Baker, 1659; Hakluyt Society, Peabody Museum of Salem, Cambridge University Press, 1965). Includes The Famous Voyage of Francis Drake
The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation (London, 1600).
An Excellent Treatise of Antonie Galvano, Portugal, containing the most ancient and modern discoveries of the world, especially by navigation, according to the course of times from flood until the Year of Grace, 1555. Contained within A Selection of Curious, Rare and Early Voyages, and Histories of Interesting Discoveries, Chiefly published by Hakluyt. (London: G. Woodfall, 1601; 1812)
A particular discourse concerning the greate necessitie and manifolde comodyities that are like to growe to this Realme of Englande by the Westerne discoveries lately attempted, written in the year 1584. (Unpublished until 1877, within The Documentary History of the State of Maine)
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Private equity firm Onex Corp. said it has completed the acquisition of SIG Combibloc Group AG for 3.75 billion euros, which includes a contingent earn-out component.
SIG is a provider of aseptic packaging machines and cartons. Onex Partners IV and certain limited partners as co-investors made an equity investment of around $1.2 billion.
Onex' share of the investment as a limited partner in the fund and as a co-investor was $405 million. The Onex group and SIG's management team own 100 percent of the company.
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Australia's national skipper Steve Smith, NSW opener Nic Maddinson and fast bowler Mitchell Starc combined to provide the Cricket Australia XI with some brutal lessons in Monday's Matador Cup match at Bankstown Oval.
The Cricket Australia XI consists of fringe state players who are being blooded for what's expected to be great futures but their welcome to the big time was akin to watching David turn up to fight Goliath with a slingshot when he really needed a bazooka.
Smith finished unconquered on 143, Maddinson fell on 108 and in the process both scored their first one-day centuries for NSW.
Starc was relentless as he tormented the CA line-up like a cat might a mouse to finish with 6-25 from 8.4 overs as the youngsters were skittled for 59.
NSW finished its innings on 3-338 and the total was built on the powerful hitting of Smith and 23-year-old Maddinson.
As Test selector Mark Waugh watched Smith smash his record for the highest score for NSW at Bankstown Oval the statisticians reworked the record books. His effort means former national skipper Mark Taylor is now the only player in the state's top 17 run-scorers not to have scored a one-day century.
Smith belted five sixes and 10 fours against an attack rich in enthusiasm but lacking top-class experience. He reached triple figures off 106 deliveries but his innings should've ended when he was dropped on 87.
Smith was whacked on the hand by a Matt Dixon delivery but after shaking away any pain he belted yet another big six. He was "caught" on the last ball of the innings ... by a young spectator in the outer who took it brilliantly around his ankles .
Maddinson has started an Australian cricket summer where Test spots are up for grabs after a number of key retirements with a solid foundation.
In scoring his first one-day century for NSW the 23-year-old harnessed the natural instincts that have made him a wrecking ball but, at the same time, denied him from cashing in on some quick-fire starts.
"It was good to spend some time in the middle and put into practice some mental routines and, I guess, a little bit of a different game to what I've played before," said Maddinson.
"[I was happy] to get off strike and build my innings that way rather than looking for boundaries still, that was the thing I tried to change today."
While the CA XI finished with some unwelcome records, including the biggest loss in domestic one-day history, coach Troy Cooley remained upbeat, saying the team knows they're in the deep end of the pool.
"They know they're a lot better than that," said Cooley. "They just have to come back and be ready to come up against another strong team on Wednesday."
Cooley, the former fast-bowling coach for the Australian team, was impressed by Starc's effort. "He was firing on all cylinders and had the ball swinging back nicely in the first-up spell," he said.


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White Water Rafting – New Zealand style!
Video – 30th Bday Slideshow – Uncensored!
My 30th Bday bash here in Auckland, New Zealand – Uncensored!
Blog – 2012 Update
Location: Shortland St, Auckland, New Zealand
Time: 8pm
It's certainly quite a while since I posted anything on here, I wish I had a decent excuse but I dont really. I have found myself emerssed in city life here in Auckland and all that goes with it! I find my time is more aptly spent doing other noble pursuits than blogging but none the less I think a little update is in order.
Ive been living here in Auckland for 10 months now. I came here origionaly for the Rugby world cup and ended up staying – i have a habit of doing that! Auckland is vibrant energetic city and I love living here. Its small enough to feel homely and big enough to always have something going on.
I have been working for a company called Telnet which is a Queen st based company and only a 2 minute walk from my apartment on Shortland St. I am working as a team leader for Rev/Onesmart which is an Air New Zealand Mastercard product www.onesmart.co.nz. Its certainly an interesting job and no two days are the same, it a 24hr camping and we take calls from worldwide. The product it self is interesting as its a multi-currency card specifically designed for people who travel.
The OneSmart Card
I have been living on Shortland St, yes the same street as the tv soap of the same name. There is however no hospital on the street which is a pity as I ended needing one last week when I found myself suffering from a tonsil virus! I woke up on a sat morning with a sore throat, didn't think much of it until the following Monday when I could no longer talk. A trip to the doctor beckoned but even that was short and sweet as she took one look at my tonsils and packed me off to hospital.
I was very impressed by New Zealand health care, no waiting around no queues, I was seen as soon as I arrived at A&E and was admitted instantly. The staff were polite and courteous and very professional. I was visited by 4 doctors in the first 5 hours I was there and although they decided to keep me for two nights it was healt care of an exceptional level.
Auckland City Hospital – My home for 3 days
Thankfully I am now on the road to recovery, a course of antibiotics is helping with that. Granted it has been an expensive experience due in no small part to the fact that I do not have travel insurance – I think I will write an individual blog about that at another time! irrespective of cost however I needed to get better, the ability to drink a glass of water is priceless and a very strange sensation when you cant.
I have also had the opportunity to do some white water rafting in Rotorua recently, an truly epic experience. Done on an ancient and sacred Maori river its an experience cultural splendor with the the raft guides providing an indepth and detailed historical tour while cascading the rapids. We also had the privilege of rafting over a 7 meter waterfall – the highest commercial drop on the planet. It was a fantastic experience even if we did spectacularly capsize going over the waterfall!
Capsizing going over the 7m waterfall!
But we survived!
Lastly my current visa for New Zealand expires on Aug 19th but I have lodged a request for a visa extenuation with NZ immigration. Im not ready to leave yet, there is still too much to do here, lets hope the good people of NZ immigration think the same…. watch this space!
Photos – New Zealand, Auckland 2012
Photos – Auckland, New Zealand 2012
2011 My year in Pictures
2011 Comes to an End!
Location: Shortland St, Auckland, New Zealand
Time: 8pm – Only 4hrs left in 2011!!!
Where does time go?? Already we find ourselves at the end of yet another year! If feels like just five minutes ago I was ringing in the 2011 in North Carolina USA and now I am about to say goodbye to it in Auckland New Zealand.
To say its been a roller-coaster of a year would be an understatement its been more akin to a complete theme park or even disneyland on steroids! I have had the opportunity to travel more than I have ever done before and have even had the opportunity to fulfill childhood dreams by attending the Kentucky derby, climbing Machu Picchu, and getting to a rugby world cup.
Work wise 2011 began with me working on a bar construction project in Charlotte North Carolina USA and has ended with me working on an office based financial card project in Auckland New Zealand – the two couldn't be future apart in contrast, such is the joy of "travel working"!
The rest of my year has been well documented on this site but once again the highlights have all revolved the people I have met along the way. as for a New years resolution – well its very simply to keep this blog updated more often! I am currently living and working in Auckland, replenishing the travel coffers so not much to report on, however I do have some big plans for 2012 – watch this space!
Blog – RWC Week 5
Location: Grand Chancellor Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand
Time: 23:00
Hard to believe its been 5 weeks and 46 games already! Only 6 days left until we know who the World Cup final winners will be and if this weekends semi-finals were anything to go by its already a foregone conclusion!
It broke my heart to see Wales go out against an appalling French "outfit", I cant even bring myself to call them a team. Controversial as Sam Warburtons sending off was it has to be said that Irish referee Alan Roland made the correct call. Im not suggesting that Warburtons tackle had any malice to it but the rules are clear on that type of tackle and he simply had to go.
It did destroy the game as a contest unfortunately and although a brave Wales battled hard with there one man deficit it wasent to be. For all their heart and determination poor kicking, a basic skill of the game, let them down in the end. And so the red armies march comes to a halt and is diverted to a 3rd/4th place playoff instead of a Final.
The All Blacks v Australia game was a much more interesting affair…. for about 20 mins! The dominent Kiwis controlled the game brilliantly and eventually sucked the life out of a Wallaby team that really had no tactical offense whatsoever. They were made to look ordinary – very very ordinary!
Thus a 24 yr old case of "De Ja Vu" now comes to fruition here in New Zealand as the both the final and the semi final parings are the exact same as they were in the inaugural world cup on these shores back in 1987. On that occasion the All Blacks won there one and only Webb Ellis Cup and it looks as though next Sunday should be their second and heres hoping as a French win would be disaster for the sport!
The French having lost two games already at this world cup find themselves in a world cup final that they themselves cant really fathom. Rumors of discontent in their camp are rife and the stories of wide spread boozing after the game by players at the disgust of management have only added fuel to the fire. Mark Leivermant the French manager even publicly critisized his players as "spoilt brats" after they went drinking to celebrate their semi-final victory even though he specifically requested that they did not follow the mistakes they made in 1999 when a 4 day binge drinking session after the semi-final came back to bite them in the final when they were comprehensively beathen by Australia.
Auckland has come alive at the prospect of the All Blacks finnaly banishing their 24 year hodoo and you would be forgivin for thinking post match on Sunday night that they had all ready won the cup! Its a really exciting time to be here and despite my hope that it would be a Wales v Australia final I have to admit that I am now "backing Black" 100%
Apart for the rugby going on there are also lots to see and do on the Auckland waterfront and I have had a great week enjoying the various events and exhibitions. Many "Super Yachts" have arrived in Auckland harbor and some are even been used as privet chartered hotels. The Maori community have erected a tent village on the Wharf and have been displaying their art-work and heritage for all to see and visit.
The Fanzone and exhibition area have been showcasing many events including the "Taste" New Zealand festival and an exhibition of "Kiwi Innovation" which included a robot wars competition and on display is the "Jet Black" car that is hoped to break the world land speed record early next year (see slideshow above). Not to be out done the rural community of New Zealand is also being show cased and for the last couple of days there has been a sheep shearing competition on the main stage in the Fanzone – I kid you not! I shot some video of it today….you can view it here! They slide show above also shows various pictures of whats being going on here in Auckland.
Thats all the news for now…. hopefully this day next week we will have a seen the All Blacks lift the Webb Ellis Trophy…… interesting that no team that has lost a game at a world cup has gone on to win it…. lets hope that continues as New Zealand couldn't possibly cope with the depression that a loss (esp to France) in the final would bring!!!
Video – Speed Shearing! More to RWC than Rugby!
Blog – RWC Week 4 – The Dream is over!
Location: Grand Chancellor Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand.
Time: 11:00pm
And so the dream is over, so close yet so far. We have failed to slay the Dragon and thus the fairy-tale has come to a premature and un-scripted end.
I could blog for days about about the devastation and depression that I and the 35,000 Irish people here in New Zealand as well as what I can only assume the entire nation back home felt in the immediate aftermath of Saturday nights crushing defeat to Wales. However the greatest Irish sporting disappointment since Jack Charlton announced his retirement, has made us suffer for only the briefest of moments as we reflect and realize that the exhalation of the last 4 weeks has far out weighted the temporary grief of Saturdays loss.
Were out but were not down, we fought the good fight and in doing so we united as a nation to bring the pride, passion and glory of being Irish back into everyday life, something that in recent times has been all but forgotten due to the economic uncertainty and financial woes of the entire nation and immigration of many including the thousands of us who have been loyal foot soldiers (or more like "Camper Van" Soldiers) of the "Blarney Army" out here in new Zealand over the last month.
Never mind the Global Irish Economic Forum at Dublin castle, the real national success of last weekend was the Irish rugby team – even in defeat! The living breathing diaspora of Ireland out here in New Zealand and other migrant hubs worldwide, along with every man, woman and child back home in Ireland have enjoyed the motivational lifting of the nation and all it took were a mere 15 men and a rugby ball! You can bring together who you wish to solve Irelands current issues but the actions of Brian O'Driscal and Co here in this small country on the far side of the world will have done far more for the the immediate future of Ireland than any collection of business leaders, politicians & ex presidents! The Irish Rugby panel and staff, heros everyone of them, have demonstrated to us all that a little self belief can go along way. They have captivated the nation over the last 4 weeks providing inspiration when inspiration is in very short supply and had us all dreaming if even for the briefest of moments …."what if"?? And wasn't it nice to day-dream instead of worry for a change!
Not since the days of Sonia O'Sullivan, Michael Curruth, Italia 90, and Japan/S.Korea 2002 has the entire population of Ireland found itself setting the alarm clocks to rise at all hours of the morning to cheer on our national sporting heros, and I can guarantee that as the kettles were being boiled at 5.45am last Saturday morning there wasn't a living soul in the Ireland worring about mortgages, credit card debt or employment prospects! Instead I like to think that families sat together in front of TVs in living-rooms across the land and looked on in ernest at our sporting heros do battle, and even though we lost it warms the heart to know that in some of those homes the next Brian O'Driscal's, Ronan O'Gara's, Paul O'Connel's & Sean O'Brien's were sitting eating their breakfast and being inspired by their idols on the TV in-front of them. In a modern day Ireland that is pre occupied with finding itself a new identify in the aftermath of the Celtic Tiger it is important that the innocent consistencies of childhood remain the same and with national heros like our entire rugby team the guarantee that there will be kids inspired to play and achieve like their idols in the future is now as perennial as the grass upon the fields which they will play – and thats the real victory of the last 4 weeks, Webb Ellis Trophy or not!
Granted it is easy to get carried away with sentimentality – it is only a game after all – but sport is one of the few things in life with where emotion is accepted and even expected and the symbolism of what RWC 2011 has meant to Ireland over the last 4 weeks cannot go unnoticed. What I mean by this is that irrespective of the teams performance, the RWC cup has highlighted and brought to the fore-front the issue of the mass immigration from Ireland. Its no secret that Ireland have been the best supported foreign team (by far!!!) at the RWC and likewise it is no secret that this is primarily because of recent economic migration from Ireland to this corner of the globe. New Zealand and Irish media have eluded to this in numerous broadcasts and bulletins since the beginning of the RWC and even George Hook jumped on the band wagon by expressing his "sadness" that so many young people have had to leave Ireland. Well George while I appreciate that your "sadness" is with the best intentions it is like much of your punditry – mis-directed, as sadness is certainly not a common trait you will find among any Irish person who has found themselves on this side of the world.
Yes we all miss family and friends that is of course a given. However beyond the occasional craving for Tayto crisps or withdrawal symtoms from the lack of a proper "Shnacck Box" there really isent anything to be sad about being temporally away from home at all! Each and everyone one of us are here because we want to be here and we are making the most of the opportunity we have been given – even if due in some cases to a negative circumstance for Irish people. However this so called "forgotten" generation who have had to immigrate are resilient people and we are getting on with the situation we find ourselves in with smiles on our faces. We are playing the hand we have been dealt and by god are we making the most of it as only Irish people know how!!
The reality is that us Irish people have always traveled and not just for economic reasons, were island people and thus its in our souls to want to wonder and explore, to see what's over the hill in front of us or around the next bend in the road – sure our beautiful Island would never have even been discovered unless our ancestors had thought the same way! Us modern day Irish nomads are no different in spirit and I think we are uniquely a nation who can go forth, explore and be welcomed and integrated to any world culture and yet still remain true to our own proud heritage. Here in New Zealand during the RWC we see a living example of that. To the best of my knowledge (I did try to have this confirmed but no joy as yet) not one Irish person has been arrested for any disturbance during the RWC. We have been loved and embraced by the local people in every-town the "Blarney Army" have traveled to for a match and yet not an ounce of trouble despite drinking New Plymouth & Rotoura dry!
So instead of being the "forgotten generation" I for one believe we are the "Lucky Generation" for we have gotten the opportunity to escape a socially decrepit Celtic Tiger Ireland where begrudgery and "keeping up with the Jonses" was the order of the day rather the more honorable endevours of helping your neighbor and community spirt. Here in New Zealand we (the Irish) help each other out and look out for each others well being. There is always someone new arriving and no-one wants for a place to stay to get settled or a contact for a job. Its exactly how I imagine things were years ago when Irish people immigrated to London or America, they would turn up with just a sleeping bag and a phone number (As Tommy Terinan would say) and they would be looked after by there own!!! (The Irish) The most positive of out comes from the RWC has been re invigoration of the Irish communities pried here in New Zealand of the country we come from. We all know that we will return home one day – visas dont last forever! – and we all look forward to it, but in the mean have no fear, the irish people here in New Zealand just like our rugby are doing the country proud and will continue to do so in the aftermath of the RWC and what returns from New Zealand to Ireland can only be a benefit for the nation also. Dont be sad for us all George, or anyone who shares his view – be sad for those who dont have the opportunity to travel and experience some of the world at all, as that's a worse tragedy.
Ok so ill get down off my soap box now!!! – Im backing Wales all the way to the world cup final. Great to see Australia winning also as it highlights how good Ireland had to be to beat them. The semi-finals are looking like great matches and I do think it will be a Wales v Australia final.
Interesting to note the the All Blacks are the only unbeaten side left in the comp and an unbeaten side has always won the RWC.!
Until next time…..
Blog – Proud to call myself a Carlow man!
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Time: Midnight
Sean O'Brien the current colossus of world rugby, the man who has made Chuck Norris redundant and the first man in history to whom "Twitter" has "joined" rather than the other way round! is currently taking the rugby world cup by storm and in doing so is putting my home county of Carlow firmly on the map.
Whether its the now infamous "#seanobrienfacts" or the "Tullow Tank" winning the the Player of pool C award, the Carlow man is all the talk at the moment even in an Auckland pub last night when a Cork chap says to me "ye must be delighted about Sean O'Brien – finally something good to have come out of Carlow!!!" To which I replied "sure were all as awesome as him in Carlow – Sean is just the first Carlow man to play in the rugby world cup!" and we all had a laugh and and a joke and drank our beers…. but it got me thinking…… Do people really think us Carlow people had nothing to be proud of before Sean O'Brien????
Yes we may be known as the "scallion eaters" and granted we might not find ourselves in Croke park in September very often but I for one am a very proud Carlow man and have made it my mission to show my county pride everywhere I have traveled around the world in the last 21 months.. My Carlow jersey is my most prized clothing possession and I have enjoyed being photographed in it at many many world sites – my photo album is a testament to that! At all the Irish world cup games here in New Zealand I have proudly worm my Irish jersey but underneath has always been my Carlow jersey – closest to my heart! Pulling a jersey over my head is easy however, anybody could do that so let me explain exactly why I have pride in my home county.
Co Carlow is chiseled into formation by the natural boundaries of the Blackstairs mountains to the east and the Barrow river to the west, between them lies a patchwork quilt of picturesque fertile farm land which all combined make Co. Carlow a landscape of undeniable beauty. Ive climbed Macchu Picchu and it was breath taking, and climbed in the Rockies & the Andes but give me Mt Leinster with its summit view any day! Ive had the privilege to swim in great rivers like the Amazon, the Mississippi and the Hudson and while all great experiences, none were superior to jumping in the Barrow in Clashganny, St Mullins or Leighlin bridge! I do believe we often forget the beauty that lies on our own door step and while personally I am currently traveling and seeing the world and loving every minute of it, the reality is there is nowhere like home and I view the world while traveling as though I have already come from the best part (Carlow) …. and thus far im not wrong!
While the landscape makes the countryside ascetically pleasing its real achievement is in being the foundation upon which the real treasure of Carlow – its People – have been shaped. Carlow people (even pre Sean O'Brien) are made of stern stuff and always have been. Patrick Reid the first and only man to lead a successful escape from Nazi Colditz prison was Carlow man, another, Arthur McMurragh Kavanagh was a famous politian, horseman and sailer despite having no arms or legs!
Carlow people have historically been at the fore-front of science and innovation, men like Willian Dargan the "Father of Irish railways" and John Tyndal the man who explained to the world why the sky is blue were both proud Carlow men. Pierce Butler, one of the founding fathers of the USA was also a Carlow man having been born in Carlow in 1744. He went on to be a representitive for South Carolina in the US Senate.
Carlow people are are no strangers to the arts and entertainment world either with academy award nominee Saoirse Ronan, kathryn Thomas and the infamous Richie Kavanagh all proud to call themselves Carlovians! Even Michael Flatly has an ancestry link to Carlow in that his mother hailed from St Mullins and indeed the only man to win both a Nobel prize and an Academy award – George Bernard Shaw, was a property owner in Carlow and now has a theater named in his honor in Carlow town center.
Now of course added to the list of famous Carlow people we have Mr Sean O'Brien! Named as the "Player of Pool C ahead of some big name stalwarts like Sergio Pieriso and David Pocoke, Sean O'Brien has launched himself into the spotlight of world rugby and yet off the field remains the cool, calm, collective and modest farmers son that he is and was reared to be. Being a Carlow man myself listening to him being interviewed in his Carlow accent is welcoming on the ears but watching him being interviewed is painful as I can see in his eyes what he really wants to say but which he knows he cant because the world simply would not understand… for Sean O'Brien wants to tell the world is that the reason he is so awesome is because he is a Carlow man!
Sean O'Brien's character epitomizes the people of Carlow with his grit and determination, his work effort and his never say die attitude. He wears his pride on his sleeve for all to see – except of course when its hidden by the rugby ball tucked tightly in his arm as he goes on another line breaking run! Sean O'Brien has made us all proud to be Irish and has reminded us Carlow folk of the pride there is in being from Irelands second smallest county, and Sean we thank you for it.
The rugby world cup has given us a local super star but it has also answered a 5000 year old question as to how they managed to put the capstone (which is Europe's largest at 100 tones) on top of Carlow's famous Brownshill Dolman…………………… It was Sean O'Brien of course!!!
Sean, your doing your country and your county proud……. from one proud Carlow man to another – keep it up son!


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This book is a portfolio of the active Firehouses in the City of Detroit Fire Department and a history of the Firefighting Companies that occupy each firehouse.
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- Category Architecture
Standard Landscape, 10×8 in, 25×20 cm
54 Pages
- Publish Date Sep 02, 2008
- Tags Detroit, Fire, Firehouse, Firefighters, Engine, Pumper, Ladder, Squad
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Cherann214 I recently purchased this book in Hardcover. It really is a well done book. I purchased it for a gift for my brother who is a Detroit Firefighter.
I know he will really like this book. Its a great keepsake of Detroit Firehouses! My Dad who grew up in Detroit really enjoyed reading and viewing all the photos it brought back memories!
Thank you for sharing this book! Cheryl M.
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I collected some recipes using currant jelly and this is one of them. Sounds like an easy one.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 4 pork chops
- 1⁄2 cup red currant jelly (or black currant jelly)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- salt
- pepper
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- Heat skillet to medium-high heat and put salt and pepper in the pan and add the chops and brown both sides; about one minute per side.
- Mix the jelly and the mustard and put a dollop of this blend onto the chops.
- Cover pan and reduce heat to low.
- Cook about 20 minutes or until pork is cooked through. Use the pan juice as gravy.
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This is the map of Mesopotamia showing rivers,towns,seas,and other important places.
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Temples were originally built on platforms. During the third millennium B.C., these were made higher and bigger. Eventually it was decided to build even higher temples on platforms which were stepped.
These stepped towers we call ziggurats. By 2000 B.C. mud-brick ziggurats were being constructed in many Sumerian cities. Later, ziggurats were constructed in Babylonian and Assyrian cities.
complexes, so they were probably connected with religion.
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The Code of Hammurabi is a well-preserved Babylonian law code of ancient Mesopotamia, dating back to about 1754 BC. It is one of the oldest deciphered writings of significant length in the world. The sixth Babylonian king, Hammurabi, enacted the code, and partial copies exist on a human-sized stone stele and various clay tablets. The Code consists of 282 laws, with scaled punishments, adjusting "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" (lex talionis)[1] as graded depending on social status, of slave versus free man.[2] Nearly one-half of the Code deals with matters of contract, establishing, for example,


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view from a mother
I wrote this as an attempt to put my thoughts into some sort of order. A Girl and Her Gun was kind enough to post it for me and I wanted to share it with y'all.
Its good and I do like it
That was really well done...thank you for sharing!!
Good for her...it's the 'reality of it all' that the anti's have a hard time with. They want to believe resorting to a firearm for self-defense is absurd and only a barbarian could think of it.
For many...violence has to hit home before they wake up...if it's not too late by then.
Thanks for that Hotmama!! Great job
Well done, indeed!:)
Thankfully nothing that traumatic as that happened in this case.
In reading it found a disturbing message tho. The line "rights afforded us by our founders."
Always remember friends...rights do not come from the founders or the Govt...they come from GOD. Each and EVERY human is "endowed by his creator with certain unalienable rights". To even suggest these rights are derived from Govt. insinuates that the Govt. may revoke or infringe upon our "Unalienable rights."
I wasn't a gun hating liberal before and I'm not a gun loving liberal now. My political ideology was never a reason for me to not carry a gun anymore then it's a reason for me to carry one now.
THAT right there needs to be a letter to the editor of every paper in the country, and to every Congressman and Senator. EXCELLENT.
applause to the author of that letter, as it was very well written. thanks for sharing it here.
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text: Home > Nation Kasambahay bill revived in Lower House By RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News Posted at Oct 14 2010 02:47 PM | Updated as of Oct 14 2010 10:47 PM Share Save Facebook Twitter GPlus LinkedIn MANILA, Philippines - A party-list lawmaker has revived the Kasambahay Bill, which seeks to ensure and protect the rights of household workers. Diwa party-list Rep. Em Aglipay said House Bill 1815 prescribes a Magna Carta for household helpers including family drivers, babysitters, gardeners, cooks and laundrywomen. In a press conference, Aglipay urged President Benigno Aquino III to certify the measure as urgent. She said a counterpart bill has already been filed by Sen. Loren Legarda in the Upper Chamber. "Unlike workers in companies where the labor department has visitorial powers, it is hard to enforce correct work hours and rates of pay for household workers. If this bill is passed, these workers will have something concrete to show before the courts and say that these provisions are not being followed. Employers will be compelled to follow if the law is passed," she told reporters. The proposed measure protects the kasamabahay from physical, emotional and sexual abuse and even bars household workers from handling or transporting heavy loads without proper assistance. The bill bars any work in hazardous environments; any work that requires them long hours and late nights; any form of slavery and prostitution or pornography among others. It also provides for benefits like a work contract, allowable days off and holidays, living quarters and food and medical provisions, Social Security System benefits and Philhealth coverage, annual salary increases and medical certificates as a prerequisite for employment. It prescribes a minimum wage of P3,500 monthly for those employed at the National Capital Region, P3,000 for those in other chartered cities and 1st class municipalities, and P2,000 for those employed elsewhere. It also states that the compensation shall be in addition to food, lodging and medical attendance. The Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Boards may determine the minimum wages. Under the bill, household workers should also get 13th month pay and cannot be required to work more than 6 days a week, 10 hours a day. They also get 14 days of vacation leave yearly. They also get maternity and paternity leaves. The bill also states that household workers should not be deprived of access to outside communication. They must not be barred from bonded labor and should be granted access to 3rd party labor mediation. Those aged 15-18 cannot be required to work more than 8 hours a day and cannot work between 10pm to 6am. Parents or wards of batang kasambahays (household workers who are minors) cannot collect their salaries for them. Aglipay said household workers should not be deprived access to formal education and opportunities for self improvement. All kasambahays shall be entitled to overtime pay and to work in shifts especially for those watching over kids. She said work contracts cannot be preterminated without just cause by either parties. The prescriptions for work loads shall be contained in the bill's implementing rules and regulations if it becomes law, she added. Share Save Facebook Share on Twitter GPlus LinkedIn Read More: domestic workers kasambahay /business/08/22/17/pca-chief-says-coconut-industry-still-a-billion-dollar-earner/news/08/22/17/lacson-to-lapea-fight-the-system/news/08/22/17/anong-nangyari-noong-gabing-masawi-si-kian/business/08/22/17/viacom-withdraws-from-nickelodeon-project-in-palawan/classified-odd/08/22/17/instant-divorce-now-illegal-in-india


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Anouk and Sarah Bettens from K's Choice covering an acoustic version of I Alone by Live back in 1999 at 2 meter sessies. Enjoy!
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Pongolle hints at Marseille move
Atletico Madrid's Florent Sinama-Pongolle has hinted that he could consider joining Marseille.
By Giscard Gourizro
Last Updated: 15/07/09 1:09pm
Atletico Madrid striker Florent Sinama-Pongolle has hinted that he could consider joining Marseille, but insists he has yet to be contacted by the French club.
The former Liverpool and Blackburn player has struggled for first-team football at the Vicente Calderon as Sergio Aguero and Diego Forlan have enjoyed success.
Pongolle was rumoured to be close to a return to Ewood Park in January and speculation continues to suggest the one-time France cap will leave Spain.
The 24-year-old has most recently been linked with a loan switch to Marseille but he claims he has not been contacted by Stade Velodrome officials.
Pongolle, though, has not ruled out the possibility of moving, saying: "I have not had contact from any French club.
"Marseille is a great club, the biggest in France, but I am in pre-season with my club and training hard for the new season, so let's wait and see.
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Dongs in Thongs
Who says thongs are just for the ladies! While we appreciate a dude in the nude, we also get a thrill when their dong is barely contained in a tight-fitting thong. Also, there's nothing sexier than a beefcake's cheeks out and on display. That seat meat is always sweeter in a thong. We firmly believe that good things come in small packages, and you'll be coming when you see the packages of some of the hottest hunks of Hollywood.
Channing Tatum gets cheeky and freaky in Magic Mike. Check out James Franco in a skimpy thong, tied to a bed in Whatever It Takes. Matthew McConaughey in a black thong in Magic Mike is just what the doctor ordered! Robert Carlyle and his bevy of beefcake show off their red thongs in The Full Monty. In the crazy flick Chillerama, the forever-cute Sean Paul Lockhart purges his urge in a jock strap. Darryl Stephens is packing some real heat in a maroon thong in Another Gay Movie. Rapa Nui showcases Jason Scott Lee's fine backside in a loin thong. Tyler Labine gives it his all in A Good Old Fashioned Orgy. Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving sex it up in drag in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. In Boat Trip, Cuba Gooding Jr. comes out and leads a group of guys in a drag show that's certainly not a drag to watch. Sacha Baron Cohen's behind makes repeat performances in Brüno and Borat.
Mr. Man just loves a guy in a thong. They give just a bit of mystery to the meat they contain, and we can barely contain ourselves!


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I am torn between logical thoughts and nagging feelings.
I've been dating my 1st/only boyfriend 6 years, and I am his 1st/only as well. We have never broken up, nor come close to it. We have polite disagreements, but never fight or even act passive aggressively. He's never made any indication that he is even tempted by other women -- rather, he is very good about calling me when he is away, texting me when he is out, pulling me close in public, and introducing me very lovingly to all his friends and colleagues. He's introduced me to his attractive female friends so that I could become friends with them and I adore every one of them - some I now consider them more MY friends than his. His guy friends all treat me like a sister.
He has a great career, as do I. We are in similar fields, similar interests, enjoy adventurous hobbies. He works hard, is smart, but laid back. He calms me down when I'm stressed. Our families like each other. AND we became engaged recently.
Everyone hails us as the perfect couple, though young (early 20s). BUT here is my secret trouble:
As much as I love my future husband, I have secret doubts I've never told anyone. There is another man (X) whom I've had feelings for for nearly 10 years which started before I met my fiance. We never dated, but came close several times. We were both young, inexperienced, and shied away from each other several times when it never seemed like good timing. We had/have instant chemistry, but are both self-controlled. Personally, I felt too immature to date when X first expressed his feelings for me. I started dating my fiance as a way to "practice" and had it in my mind that I'd eventually end up with X... but never found a reason to break up. X had several gfs, the current one has lasted longest (3 years), but we've stayed friends at arm's length. I have feelings but logically know he would be an equal/less good husband.
I thought the feelings would go away, but they never have. How do I deal with these feelings?
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First, you have no business being engaged having feelings for another man. If those feelings haven't dissipated in 10 years, they aren't about to any time soon. And it's unfair, immature, and ignorant to enter into a marriage knowing you have feelings for another man.
You should tell him so he can decide how to proceed through the relationship. This isn't a decision only you should make. But if I found out my fiancé loved someone else, I'd leave in a heartbeat. I'm the only one you should love, not Sally up the street.10|10|0
Thank you!! :) I agree with you completely. I do not think it's appropriate to proceed into marriage without resolving these feelings first. I'm just not sure the best way to do it yet... We are planning to go to premarital counselling, so maybe I could bring these concerns up in that setting. (As stated in another reply), I'm not sure how much of these doubts are truly related to the X guy, versus if I'm just trying to consolidate general fears/nervousness about marriage into some more tangible single question/issue. I would rather cut X out of my life completely than hurt my fiance. I just wonder if I could explain these things, so that maybe he could help me with them. What if 10 years down the line, I get tempted again when things are harder? I'd feel much safer if I wasn't relying on ONLY my will power if that makes sense.. I don't want to hurt him, but I do want to be able to talk to him about these things. Thanks for your help!


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Paper Sculptures
A new exhibition at Black Book Gallery in Denver, artists Deepti Nair and Harikrishnan Panicker, have created a new body of work titled "Oh, The Places You Will Go!" Each piece is made from paper and lit from behind or below with LED strips and the boxes are exhibited in dark rooms to enhance the effect.
Picture of the Day!
Today's picture is of someone whom I admire and who's work made a huge impact on me when I was growing up- Wayne White! I love everything he does! If you don't know who this man is you need to find out now! 🙂 His work (like Jim Henson) was what pushed me to become a puppeteer.
Gorilla Garden Puppet
Love the look and feel of this commercial! Have a great day everyone!
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Tlatilco mask Ancient Mexico.
Dressing The Naked Hand
In 1997, Drew Allison of Grey Seal Puppets along with Donald Devet created The Foam Book (now on Kindle). I probably purchased my copy around 2006. It was one of the first guides for creating polyfoam mouth/rod puppets geared for the newly minted puppet-making enthusiast. The book was filled with practical tips and tricks and was a must for the puppet-maker's bookshelf. I still have my copy with pages of resource material stapled together and shoved inside that I printed from the internet as well.
Since The Foam Book's release, the internet has come alive with information on mouth/rod construction, dozens of puppetsmiths showing their wares and countless tutorials and workshops. New tips and tricks are scattered about, ready to be collected in a new volume. Enter "Dressing The Naked Hand…" Familius © 2015 by Amy White, Mark H. Pulham, and Dallin Blankenship.
The book is 184 pages and includes an instructional DVD. Since I'm reviewing an advanced copy of the book, I'm unable to review the DVD however, the inside paragraph regarding the DVD reads "We've done our best to create easy-to-follow instructions, but there's nothing to compare with actually watching a puppeteer at work. Fortunately, we've included video tutorials for most of the puppets and acting tips in this book. You'll find them on the DVD located in the back of the book. Trust us—they'll save you a lot of time and frustration…"
I was excited to recognize a couple of Dallin Blankenship's creations on the cover when I first saw an image of the book. If you're not familiar with Dallin's work, he began making puppets as an intern at Puppet School in Los Angeles and apparently soaked up all there was to know about puppet building like a sponge. Dallin began churning out wonderfully creative and captivating puppet characters that he sold in his etsy store and featured on his puppet making blog. I was pleased to see the book start with a bit of a history lesson. In it, they made the space to give a brief nod to shadow, Wayang, parade, marionette, glove, Bunraku and mouth puppets. It's always good to remind those of us who might be attached to one specific style that there is a whole family and history of puppets out there.
The chapters progress with methods for the beginner puppet builder and continue with more advanced technique. Each chapter begins with what you should have in your tool kit for the job at hand. This was valuable for all the trips I made back and forth to the craft store and fabric store when I first started building. The first project in the book is turning a stuffed animal into a puppet. I recall seeing a few of these online when I started as a puppet builder and they can certainly be practical. Some puppet builders are looking for a simple solution for a character to accompany a story hour or populate a show with easy background characters. The book explores making simple hand/glove puppets from smaller stuffed animals to transforming a stuffed animal with a mouth into an actual moving-mouth puppet. The moving-mouth puppet is expanded on in the following chapter where instructions are included for building your first basic humanoid style puppet. Patterns are provided in the resource section in the back of the book. The chapter includes ideas for mouth-plate materials, inside mouth detail, eyes, ears, hair and costuming.
Among the advanced techniques in the next chapter is how to pattern from an object (in this case, a fish figurine) which can also be used in patterning from your own sculpted, clay character as suggested. This is followed by instructions on carving a puppet from a block of foam and how to pattern it for a fabric covering. A section on advanced mouth-plate designs contains a couple of mouth-plates to help your puppet perform. Naturally, arm rods and hand grips follow. This book really has EVERYTHING the beginner might need in one place. Next chapter – stages. Everything is included from a simple sewn stage to a PVC pipe stage to a more advanced wooden stage with tips to customize for your specific needs. The next section of the book even includes performance technique and the pitfalls to be aware of to help your character come to life convincingly and put on a quality performance.
The final chapter is a valuable resource for all beginning builders. Working with different fabrics including fur, sewing techniques, basic stitches and, what to have in your puppet emergency kit are all covered. A basic list of suppliers includes a few of the old standbys for purchasing fur, foam and fleece and other odds and ends. The requisite need-to-know materials definitions are included along with the aforementioned patterns.
"Dressing The Naked Hand" is another great addition to your puppet-maker's bookshelf. It's well suited for the advanced beginner to the budding professional builder. Retailing just under $20 on Amazon, the advanced builder might pick one up for the additional mouth-plate technique and a new basic pattern as well. It's one I'll definitely be adding to my collection.
Terry Angus and Jim Henson
Terry Angus recently posted a video I've never seen before.
In 1989 both Terry and Jim Henson made an appearance on a show called "From The Heart: International Very Special Arts" It showcased people who had different disabilities that had very special talents. The opening of the show has Jim Henson come out and talk about Terry Angus; the video also has an amazing performance.
Sadly, this was the last Terry had with Jim…
"Little did I know this would be the last time that I would see Jim ever again. We will always miss you Jim and love you." Terry Angus
Anyone who has had the pleasure of talking to Terry on-line or in person can tell you he is a fantastic person, a really contributor to the art of puppetry, always providing help when asked and someone who I look up to personally. Awesome performance and I'm glad camera's were rolling to capture the moment.
You can see Terry's work on his website at: http://www.anguspuppets.com/
Picture of the Day
I love this little guy! He is actually made of wood and is the brainchild of Cameron Tiede and Rachael Tiede owners of Wood Candy Workshop in Flower Mound Texas.
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This is SUCH a yummy recipe. It was passed on to my mother-in-law from a Columbian immigrant family. It's easy, but not necessarily quick...but SO rewarding. I usually make a double batch at my house, they make great leftovers too!
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 4 -6 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 12 -15 flour tortillas
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
- olive oil (as needed)
- season salt (to taste)
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- Season chicken with 2 tablespoons of garlic and herb seasoning and salt.
- Cook chicken in large skillet (you may choose to use a bit of olive oil).
- Set chicken aside (you could make this ahead and refrigerate).
- In the same skillet, cook onions until tender.
- Add peppers and cook for additional 3 minutes.
- Add black beans, remaining garlic plus and fresh cilantro and mix with the chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- Assembling the quessadillas:.
- Heat a large, flat-bottom frying pan to medium high heat.
- Place a small amount of olive oil in the pan and spread it around and shake desired amount of season salt into the frying pan.
- Place one tortilla on the bottom of the pan, and add a large spoonful of chicken mixture onto one half of the tortilla.
- Spread the mixture so that it is flat and evenly distributed, and then top with a handful of cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half.
- Place another tortilla on the other half of the pan (allowing half of it to lay on top of the first tortilla) and fill with chicken mixture and cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
- After a short while, you will need to flip the quesadillas carefully (hint, I place one on top of the other to help this process).
- If they are getting too dark, too fast, you will need to turn down the heat.
- Continue this process until all of your filling/tortillas are used up.
- You may want to put finished quesadillas in the oven to keep warm while you work.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream and guacamole.


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CHANNEL CONFIGURATIONChannel configuration can be set either via the front panel or the Tektronix ECO8000 Web User Interface. Signal amplitude fault detection level follows the setting of the channel configuration. Detection on individual channel may be disabled, giving the option of disabling switching to the backup unit on failure of signals not critical to the facility operation.
CHANGEOVER SWITCHINGWhen operated in the switch-on-fault mode, the Tektronix ECO8000 will automatically select the backup sync source should any of the primary inputs fail. However, in the unlikely event both sync sources are faulty, the Tektronix ECO8000 will not alternate between the two sources. If necessary, this function may be overridden with the manual sync source selection. Manual source selection also facilitates periodic testing of the changeover function.
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I'm not looking to date but personally I don't think I would want to date anyone at a church
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Editor's note: This is the first story in a series about the seven special districts serving Marion County, as identified by the State Auditor's Office as part of an effort to increase public awareness of how their money is spent. In the coming months, the Enterprise will be taking a closer looking at the special districts that serve Marion County, how they are funded, and what they do for the community.
Many people take for granted that clean water will come out when they turn on the faucet, but not Barbara May.
The 2013 General Assembly Session is nearing its end with the Senate still working hard to ensure important bills and resolutions are being considered and passed. Last week, the Senate addressed issues related to education, victim protection, and drugs, among others.
One of the cardinal rules of every legislative session is that as the calendar gets shorter, the number of working hours each day invariably grows longer.
Last week, the last full one on the General Assembly's schedule, proved to be no different.
It began on a high note, when on Tuesday Gov. Beshear signed into law legislation making some minor but needed changes to last year's landmark 'pill mill' legislation, which has already played a major role in cutting back the illegal tide of prescription drugs that kills three Kentuckians a day.
Laura G. (Dolly) Brock and her late husband, Claude Alex Brock, were the longest, continuous, family-owned county newspaper publishers in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Dolly, 91, passed away at 5:05 p.m., March 4, 2013.
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Jesse and Sydney Cox of Finley announce the birth of a 9-pound, 7.5-ounce daughter, Allie Marie Cox, born Feb. 6, 2013 at Spring View Hospital, Lebanon.
Maternal grandparents are Thomas Miller of Gravel Switch and Lottie Miller of Louisiana. Paternal grandparents are Rodger and Betty Cox of Finley. Great-grandparents are Evelyn Burress, Haskell Cox, and Arthur Ozenne.
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Newly Updated Learjets Enter Market in 2014

Lear is back with the Learjet 70 and 75, modern upgrades to the Lear 40- and 45- series aircraft. The aircraft announcement was made at the 2012 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, and after the usual delays, the first Lear 75 was delivered in September 2014.

The newest 8-10 seat Lear business jets have essentially the same general design characteristics of the Lear 40 and 45 with a few modern changes, like a brand new interior and higher power engines. Another modification from the Lear 40 included new winglets, which add efficiency and increase performance. Finally, takeoff performance is reduced by about nine percent.

Customers looking for a jet that will take them through the modern airspace changes like NextGen and the Single European Skies Program will like the Lear 70 and 75, as either one will come equipped with the increasingly popular and highly talked-about Garmin 5000, which includes NextGen technologies such as synthetic vision, ADS-B and data link capabilities.

Price:

Lear 70: $11.5 Million

Lear 75: $13 Million

Timeline:

May 2012: Aircraft announced at EBACE 2012

Early to mid-2013: Anticipated entry into service

Features:

The Lear 70 has a capacity of six passengers and two crew members, while the Lear 75 can hold up to eight passengers and two crew members.

Both jets feature new interior, derived from the Learjet 85, and a seven-inch touch screen display at most seats with individual cabin management controls. LED lighting is a new feature, as is a larger baggage compartment and more galley space. Wi-fi will be offered as an option.

And in addition to the remarkable flight deck, pilots will enjoy highly moveable (and long-overdue!) sun visors.

Performance Specifications:

Range: 2,000 nm (The Learjet 75 has a range just under 2,000 nm at normal cruise with all eight passengers.)

High Cruise Speed: Mach .81

Normal Cruise Speed: Mach .75

Maximum Altitude: 51,000 feet

Initial Cruise Ceiling: 45,000 feet

Takeoff Distance: 4,230 ft

Landing Distance: 2,660 ft

Max Takeoff Weight: 21,000 lb

Max Landing Weight: 19,200 lb

Basic Operating Weight: 13,715

Design Specifications:

Engines: Both jets use Honeywell TFE731-40-BR engines with 3850 pounds of thrust. The engines are known for extended maintenance intervals (up to 600 hours) that can lower operating costs and decrease downtime.

Avionics: Equipped with the very new and increasingly popular Garmin 5000 flight deck, the new Lear business jets offers a generous avionics package. Designed to perform for modernized airspace and future technological needs, the G5000 flight deck includes touch screen controls, synthetic vision, and dual flight management systems. Solid state weather radar, surface awareness, and data link capabilities can also be included.

Size: The Lear 70 is just over 55 feet long with close to a 46-foot wingspan. The Lear 75 is longer, with a length of 57.6 and a wingspan of 45.8. Inside, the Lear 70 is 17.6 feet in length, as opposed to the Lear 75's almost-20-foot length. Both aircraft have a cabin height of about 4.9 feet and width of 5.1 feet.

Customers:

Not surprisingly, fractional ownership and aircraft management company Flexjet, a division of Bombardier, was the first to sign up to offer the Lear 70 and Lear 75 to its customers.

Business aircraft operators will be excited to know that the trusty Learjet design hasn't changed much from the Learjet 40 and 45 models, yet the aircraft have both seen an increase in performance, and perhaps most importantly, updated avionics.

The Learjet 70 and 75 seem to be suitable replacements for their reliable predecessors, achieving the goals of higher performance while keeping the dependable Lear design. And Lear's approach to spend money on updated avionics and design features such as winglets, rather than a completely new aircraft design, seems appropriate for the slow economy.


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Kesha has gone on holiday to the Bahamas.
The 28-year-old singer was devastated after a court recently ruled that she must abide by her contract with producer Dr. Luke, despite her claims he sexually abused her, and it seems she is doing her best to put her troubles to the back of her mind by enjoying a sunshine break.
The 'Die Young' hitmaker jetted off with boyfriend Brad Ashenfelter and was seen smiling, in an all-white outfit and matching high-heeled shoes, as she arrived at the airport on her way to the tropical island.
Kesha has also recorded a thank-you song and dedicated it to her fans and everyone who "has had" her "back", which was tweeted by her lawyer Mark Geragos recently.
In the short video, the blonde beauty can be heard singing: "I don't know what I would do, without you. I don't know where I would be."
The gesture follows the actions of a string of celebrities who have supported her, including Taylor Swift, who donated $250,000 to the star, Lily Allen and Lady Gaga.
British songstress Adele used her acceptance speech when she picked up the British Female Solo Artist prize at the Brit Awards earlier this week to back the 'Tik Tok' hitmaker, saying: "I'd like to take this moment to publicly support Kesha," while Demi Lovato also raised the topic on Twitter following Taylor's donation.
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Totally contradictory to recent developments, Eskom's operating unit general manager in North West, Azwi Mamanyuha, said that Eskom had provided electricity to 1 400 households to the community of Kgabalatsane village in the Madibeng Local Municipality and that Madibeng Local Municipality was one of the municipalities in the province who paid on time, while others across the country were experiencing electricity cutoffs.
"This municipality is complying with payments of electricity, they paid us well last year and they are still continuing to do so even this year," Mamanyuha said. "We are moving ahead and will continue to connect households, we will not be able to do so if our municipalities do not pay for their electricity."
This, despite the fact that Madibeng owed Eskom over R90 million in December and the government had to intervene to prevent Eskom from cutting the supply to the area last month.
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