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Job: User Experience Designer, Harris Broadcast Communications DivisionPosted: April 21st, 2011 | Author: Mark Connolly | Filed under: Jobs | No Comments »
Company: Harris Broadcast Communications Division
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
We are looking for a User Experience Designer who is ready to move into a junior designer/information architect role. You will be involved in many projects spanning from iOS apps for the iPad to Windows based productivity applications and web based solutions. You will drive the usability of our products, by producing the visual tools that serve as blue prints for the overall information architecture and user experience. Some of the main responsibilities are to help define user requirements, interactively design, prototype and build user interfaces. This includes the definition of software components and behaviours for immediate use in our leading edge broadcast computer graphics product line. The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining the consistency of the user's experience across the entire product line both from a branding and interaction perspective.
- Lead the effort with product managers and development staff to understand and define project requirements.
- Conduct usability studies, focus groups and user observations with customer and end users.
- Collaborate in the creation of Personas, Use Cases, and Task Flows that help teams focus on the user needs.
- Collaborate in the development of prototypes to demonstrate interactive concepts and/or facilitate usability research.
- Conceptualize and wireframe user interfaces.
- Produce killer visual design and assist with the production of user interfaces across multiple platforms.
- Work closely with other members of the project team to negotiate implementation issues and support the development effort.
- Maintain, improve and audit UI specifications and guidelines against existing products and competitor products.
- Research into design and usability best practices to maintain best of breed.
- Performs other tasks as may be required by the Company (demos, icons, broadcast graphics, etc.).
Essential Skills & Requirements
- 4+ years combined educational experience with a Degree in Graphic Design, HCI, Information Design and/or industry experience.
- Proven interactive design experience and knowledge
- Solid experience of working across a range of design projects from websites to new media.
- Excellent understanding of user centered design principles and methods.
- Must be detail-oriented, deadline driven, and able to multi-task with solid organizational, time management, and follow through.
- Able to collaborate with members of a multidisciplinary team.
- Detail oriented with the ability to learn quickly in a constantly changing environment.
- Proficient knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator.
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- Experience and understanding of XAML, Silverlight and WPF platforms (including Expression Blend, Visual Studio)
- Experience with designing user interfaces for iOS (iPad, iPhone)
- HTML5/CSS3 experience
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Before they embark on a national tour next month, Little May today bare their new single 'Seven Hours' which has just premiered via Stereogum. Showcasing what Little May do best – slow-burning, melancholic melodies that reflect equal parts hope and heartbreak, the second single is taken from their debut album "For The Company" available October 9 via Dew Process/Universal Music Australia.
With only four live shows scheduled for Australian audiences before embarking on a 25-date tour of the US, UK and Europe, Little May today announce that fans will also be able to catch the ethereal offerings of triple J Unearthed winner and folktronica fiend, Gordi as well as songwriting sir, Jim Lawrie who will be supporting the outfit on the East Coast run of dates. Perth supports will be announced soon. Tickets are selling fast and fans are advised to purchase now.
Written in Jindabyne, Little May explain that the haunting mood of the song perfectly reflects the location in which it was written. "We were at an isolated property with no phone reception or outside distractions – the view we had was of a dark, ominous lake surrounded by fantastic mountains. Being around the majesty of the Snowy Mountains and the surrounding countryside was surreal and helped to unlock what is now 'Seven Hours'."
Taken from the act's 11-track Aaron Brooking Dessner-produced album, 'Seven Hours' follows the fragile, dark and intense first single 'Home' which reached #4 on Amrap's AirIt metro chart locally, and has been receiving international recognition with airplay across the likes of BBC Radio 1, Radio 2 and Radio 6, a feature in Clash Magazine.
Their May/June European tour saw them selling out their London show two months in advance, alongside a packed Paris performance and string of UK dates. Across the pond in the US, Little May played alongside the likes of Mumford & Sons, Alabama Shakes and The Flaming Lips on the Gentlemen of the Road tour, before their performance at Bonnaroo Festival.
For The Company TourAUSTRALIAN DATES
Tickets selling fast!
Ticket $15.00+ booking fee online | $20.00 on door
Friday 18th September
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney NSW
Tickets: moshtix.com.au
Saturday 19th September
The Foundry, Brisbane QLD
Tickets: oztix.com.au
Thursday 24th September
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC
Tickets: cornerhotel.com
Saturday 26th September
Jack Rabbit Slims, Perth WA
Tickets: ticketbooth.com.au
For full list of international dates click here
Little May's debut album will be released October 9 via Dew Process and UMA Recordings.
Pre-order "For The Company" here
'Seven Hours' and 'Home' are available digitally here
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The next speakers at ECREA 2014 are Jannie Møller Hartley and Mads Kæmsgaard Eberholst, who examine how users are now intervening in journalistic processes. Their approach is a quantitative content analysis of seven Facebook pages of different Danish mainstream media outlets. Data collection was in real time to avoid subsequent moderation, and this resulted in 149 posts and 3,800 comments over one week, which were coded manually.
Newspapers mostly posted news items on their Facebook pages, focussing on domestic issues and politics. Items came largely from internal reporting, not from agencies. Most content was posted on weekdays, and the publishing rate varied widely between pages. Some 49% of posts were neutral news updates, 30% asked questions, 11% were ironic; questions generated the longest comment threads, followed by ironic comments and neutral updates.
54% posts were neutral; 29% showed anger; 17% were joyful. Angry and joyful posts generated more engagement than neutral posts, however. Joyful posts generated more positive, angry posts more derogatory comments, while neutral posts also attracted a substantial number of derogatory comments.
Overwhelmingly, comments expressed opinions. A handful also engaged in power critique, while few critiqued the media or expressed new points of view. A critique of power was most prominent in Politiken.


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Volvo B9TL
|Volvo B9TL
|Volvo Buses
|ComfortDelGro Engineering
Wrightbus Limited
Gemilang Coachworks
|Years in operation
|2006 – Present
|SBS Transit
SMRT Buses
Tower Transit
Go-Ahead Singapore
|Technical Data
|12 metre
|Volvo D9A300 EM-EC01
Volvo D9B310 EC06B
|Voith DIWA 864.3
Voith DIWA 864.5
ZF Ecomat 6HP 602
ZF EcoLife 6AP 1410B
|Low Entry / Low Floor
|Emission Standard
|Euro III / V (SCR)
The Volvo B9TL (Bus chassis, 9-litre Transverse-mounted engine, Low floor) is a rear-engined low-floor double-decker transit bus built by Volvo Buses since 2002. It is the successor to the older Volvo B10TL "Super Olympian" and the Volvo B7TL. The bus is popular in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Singapore, and is currently the single most common model of transit bus in Singapore.
SBS Transit was previously the main operator of the Volvo B9TL in Singapore, having initiated orders and operated over 1500 units at its peak (before the BCM kicked in) as its primary double-decker bus model. In 2006, the first 200 Euro-III units were brought in (bodied locally by ComfortDelgro Engineering). In 2010, an initial batch of 150 Euro-V buses with Wright Eclipse Gemini II bodywork was brought in. Additional bulk orders were made in the subsequent years, bringing up to a grand total of 1430 Wright-bodied buses.
In 2015, the Land Transport Authority ordered 176 additional Volvo B9TL buses in SBS Transit specifications for the Bus Contracting Model.
In 2016, under the Bus Contracting Model, the Land Transport Authority has leased Volvo B9TL buses (built to SBS Transit specifications) to Tower Transit, Go-Ahead Singapore as well as SMRT Buses.
In addition, a single prototype unit bodied by Gemilang Coachworks Malaysia was delivered to SBS Transit in 2014 and registered as SBS7777Y.
The Volvo B9TL was built to succeed the 2-axle Volvo B7TL and the 3-axle Volvo B10TL "Super Olympian" chassis, and was designed based on the existing Volvo B7TL. A key difference from its B7TL and B10TL predecessors is its new 9.3-liter engine originally designed by Renault Trucks. The larger engine delivers more horsepower, an advantage over the Volvo B10TL which was notorious for its poor performance on steep ascents. Another major design change over the B10TL was the relocation of the water tank from the front of the bus (near the right front wheel) to the rear, next to engine components.
The B9TL was initially offered only in a 12-meter 3-axle format. The 2-axle variant was introduced in 2006 to fully replace the B7TL, with various chassis lengths available (10.3m, 10.4m and 10.6m).
The driveline comprises a Euro III-compliant Volvo D9A engine (rated at 300 or 340 horsepower), which was later replaced by the Euro V-compliant Volvo D9B engine, which relies on Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology, requiring diesel additive fluids such as AdBlue. Two versions were offered – the D9B260 rated at 260-horsepower for the 2-axle version, and a higher powered D9B310, rated at 310-horsepower, for the 3-axle version. Transmission options include a ZF 5/6-speed gearbox or a Voith 4-speed gearbox. Wheel rims are typically supplied by Alcoa.
The Volvo B9TL – A quick summary
SBS Transit introduced the Volvo B9TL to Singapore with the first 200 Euro-III units entering service from 2006, bodied by ComfortDelgro Engineering (the engineering branch of SBS Transit's parent company).
Later on, Euro-V Volvo B9TL buses bodied with the Wright Eclipse Gemini II bodywork would be delivered in very large numbers and emerge as the most common bus model on Singapore roads. An initial batch of 150 entered service from late 2010, followed by additional bulk orders made in the subsequent years, bringing up to a grand total of over 1400 Wright-bodied Volvo B9TL buses. In between these orders, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) began purchasing some of these buses for the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), although these buses continued to remain with SBS Transit.
In December 2015, the LTA bought out SBS Transit's contract for any remaining B9TL WEG2s yet to be delivered. Together with the BSEP fleet, these buses have been gradually reassigned to other bus operators as part of the Bus Contracting Model (GCM/BCM) under a lease agreement. A messy reassignment scheme is under way to transfer these buses from SBS Transit to their new operators. As a result, Tower Transit, Go-Ahead and SMRT Buses have Volvo B9TL buses in their fleet, all built to SBS Transit specifications.
In addition, a single prototype unit bodied by Gemilang Coachworks Malaysia was delivered to SBS Transit in 2014 and registered as SBS7777Y. No further units were procured. Except for prototype units SBS7500D and SBS7777Y, all Volvo B9TLs (Euro-III and Euro-V) have been assembled in Singapore.
Volvo B9TL (Euro III) – ComfortDelGro bodywork
In late 2004, SBS Transit placed orders for 150 Euro III Volvo B9TL chassis at a cost of S$71 million on 28 December 2004, with an option for 50 more units. They were bodied by ComfortDelGro Engineering (CDGE), the engineering branch of SBS Transit's parent company ComfortDelGro. A trial bodywork had previously been tested on a Volvo B10TL (SBS9889U), developed by SBS in cooperation with PSV International. The new bodywork was ready to be refitted for use on the Volvo B9TL.
On 15 February 2006, a prototype bus was unveiled, a Volvo B9TL with a zero-step entrance, a manual wheelchair ramp and other wheelchair-friendly features. As Singapore's first Wheelchair-Accessible Bus (WAB), they were going to pave the way for more WABs and a more disabled-friendly transport system. The launch date was delayed from April to June to prepare bus stops for wheelchair boarding and alighting activities. Finally, on 27 June 2006, SBS Transit Service 21 became the first wheelchair-accessible bus service with 10 Volvo B9TL CDGEs in its fleet.
Later in 2006, SBS Transit exercised its options for an additional 50 more buses at a cost of S$29 million, soon after putting its first B9TLs into operation, bringing the total fleet size to 200. These B9TLs come with the same Euro III-compliant Volvo D9A300 engine, but a four-speed Voith gearbox instead of the six-speed ZF. All units were registered just days before the government-set deadline for Euro-IV compliant diesel engines. Volvo B9TL CDGE units were registered from SBS7300P to SBS7499A.
Basic Specifications:
- Volvo D9A300 EM-EC01 engine
– Turbocharged & intercooled, Inline 6-cylinder, 9364cc,
– 300 hp (220 kW) @ 1900 rpm, torque rating of 1400 Nm @ 1100 – 1400 rpm
– Euro III-compliant
- ZF Ecomat 6HP 602 gearbox (149 units) – Six-speed automatic
- Voith DIWA 864.3 gearbox (50 units) – Four-speed automatic
- ZF EcoLife 6AP 1410B gearbox (1 unit) – Six-speed automatic
- ComfortDelGro Engineering Bodywork
Bodywork designed, supplied and assembled locally by ComfortDelGro Engineering (CDGE), the engineering branch of SBS Transit's parent company ComfortDelGro Corporation.
- LECIP Electronic Display Signages (EDS)
Orange LED matrix design, installed in 2011. Originally relied on plastic destination signs.
- Denso air-conditioning, rear-mounted
Unlike most SBS (or CDGE) assembled buses which have their bodywork kits shipped in completely knocked down (CKD) form, CDGE bodied these buses themselves from the chassis up, hence these buses were fully constructed in Singapore. The Government had subsidised the cost of fitting the bus with wheelchair-friendly features, such as the manually operated wheelchair ramps. Each bus has one wheelchair bay.
The Volvo B9TL CDGE has a licensed passenger capacity of 124 passengers, consisting of 53 upper deck seating, 27 lower deck seating and 44 standing passengers. An interesting feature at the upper deck is two rows of three longitudinal aisle-facing seats, located in front of the rearmost row of seats.
The bus was also equipped with safety features such as throttle interlocking, which prevents the bus from moving off when doors are opened. Doors will not open above 5kmh nor close if the wheelchair ramp is still deployed. Additional blinkers on the offside of the bus make the bus more visible to oncoming traffic as it exits a bus bay.
On 7 March 2010, SBS7440T from service 25 was burnt beyond repair in a fire at Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot. It was de-registered several months later, making it the first Volvo B9TL in Singapore to be de-registered.
Additional Features:
In 2011, SBS Transit replaced the traditional plastic destination plates with Electronic Display Signages (EDS) by LECIP on their Volvo B9TL CDGEs. SBS7392Z was the first bus to receive it, and all other CDGE B9TLs followed suit. The upgrade consists of three sets of electronic displays, for the front, side and rear of the bus. The new LECIP EDS units had route numbers that were considerably smaller and difficult to see clearly from a distance, but eventually accepted by many commuters.
Bus Transmissions:
SBS7321D had its ZF 6HP602 gearbox replaced with a ZF EcoLife 6AP 1410B gearbox for reasons unknown. The same make of gearbox is fitted to ZF Volvo B9TL Wrights .
|Volvo B9TL CDGE transmission
|ZF Ecomat 6HP 602
|SBS7300P – SBS7341X, SBS7347E – SBS7402D, SBS7448Y – SBS7499A, excluding SBS7321D
|Voith DIWA 864.3
|ZF EcoLife 6AP 1410B
SBS Transit Volvo B9TL (Euro V) – Wright Eclipse Gemini II bodywork [Overview]
The Volvo B9TL Wright is the most common double-decker bus model in Singapore. With over a thousand units on the road, these omnipresent buses with their rounded front appearance have become ubiquitous sight. These buses were introduced into service through different batches.
Here, we lay down the differences between each batch for the subsequent article.
|150 buses
Low Entry
ZF Ecolife
(with unused registrations numbers)
|300 buses
Low Entry / Low Floor
Voith DIWA
|Low Entry
|Low Floor
|Low Floor
Purchased under BSEP
|565 buses
Low Floor
Voith DIWA
|Ownership of SBS3968P, SBS3970P, SBS3973Z, SBS3975T – SBS3986L transferred to LTA prior to full transition to Bus Contracting Model
|Purchased under BSEP
|415 buses
Low Floor
ZF Ecolife
|Ownership transferred to LTA prior to full transition to Bus Contracting Model
|Purchased under BSEP
|Ownership transferred to LTA prior to registration
Registered under Bus Contracting Model prior to full transition
|176 Buses
Low Floor
ZF Ecolife
|Additional order purchased under Bus Contracting Model
Just like the Euro III Volvo B9TL (CDGE) buses, SBS Transit undertook the task of assembling these buses locally from the chassis up. Bodywork components in complete knock-down (CKD) form were shipped from Wrightbus, based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. At the bus assembly facility in Hougang Depot run by Comfort DelGro Engineering (SBS Transit's technical counterpart), buses are assembled and tested before being registered and put into service island-wide.
Technical Specifications
Many Volvo B9TL Wright buses share similar technical specifications. Here's a table at a glance:
|Batch 1
|Batch 2A
|Batch 2B
|Batch 3
|Batch 4
(Deliveries ongoing)
|Sep 2010 – Aug 2011
|Sep 2011 – Dec 2012
|Jan 2013 – Jun 2015
|Aug 2015 ––
|Technical Specifications
|Volvo D9B310 EC06B engine, 9.4-litre
Power/torque rating of 310 hp (228 kW) @ 1900 rpm / 1400 Nm @ 1100 – 1500 rpm
|Emissions control
|Euro V compliant
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology requiring diesel exhaust fluids such as AdBlue.
|ZF EcoLife 6 AP 1410 B
|Voith DIWA 864.5
|ZF EcoLife 6 AP 1403 B
|Low Entry
|Fully Low Floor
|Seating (Upper deck): 55
Seating (Lower deck): 27
Standing: 49
Total: 131
(With 1 Wheelchair bay)
|Seating (Upper deck): 55
Seating (Lower deck): 27
Standing: 51
Total: 133
(With 1 Wheelchair bay)
Total: 135
(With 1 Wheelchair bay)
|Electronic Display Signage
|LECIP & Hanover
While all Volvo B9TL Wright buses are aesthetically similar, there are three different interior layouts across the fleet. The first variant is a Low Entry cabin, offering step-free access between the entry and exit door only. A single step separates the rear door area and lower deck seating area which has predominantly aisle-facing seats. Batch 1 and 2A buses use this configuration.
The second variant is a fully Low Floor cabin, offering step-free access right until the last row of seats on the lower deck, improving accessibility as compared to the first variant. Part of the aisle-facing seats has been converted to front-facing seats located just behind the rear door and wheelchair bay. Batch 2B and 3 buses use this configuration.
The third variant is similar to the second variant in lower deck layout, but incorporates straight stairs with two staircase landings instead of the curved stairs in previous variants. The priority seats located between the entry and exit doors are also equipped with headrests. Batch 4 buses use this configuration.
Features common to all Volvo B9TL Wright buses are:
- Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology requiring diesel exhaust fluids such as AdBlue.
- Volvo Electronic Braking System (EBS5), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Traction Control System (TCS)
- Brakes engage when doors are open, throttle interlock prevents bus movement with doors open
- Electronically-controlled air suspension
- Eberspächer Sütrak R 488 air conditioning units specially designed to meet SBS Transit's requirements
- Rear fan attachment at the bottom left of the engine cover for better cooling
- SMC Transit plug doors (only SBS3921Z equipped with Ventura sliding plug doors)
SBS Transit Volvo B9TL Wright – Batch 1
In August 2009, SBS Transit placed orders for 150 Volvo B9TL chassis as part of a S$87 million fleet renewal programme, This time, they opted for the environmentally friendly Volvo D9B310 engine, which met stringent Euro V emission standards. They were to be built with the Wright Eclipse Gemini II (WEG2) bodywork produced by Wrightbus of Northern Ireland.
The Volvo B9TL Wright had previously been popular with bus operators in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, with a good reputation for reliability and compliance with emission standards. The buses would be registered between 13 Sep 2010 to 26 Aug 2011, using the registration numbers SBS7500D – SBS7686B, excluding registration numbers containing the number "4" in the third and fourth digit.
Prototype Unit (SBS7500D)
SBS7500D, the Volvo B9TL Wright prototype, was assembled by Wrightbus in Northern Ireland and shipped completely-built-up (CBU) to Singapore, where it was used as a reference unit for the local assembly of other WEG2 kits.
With Hong Kong bus operators being major customers of the Volvo B9TL Wright, minor Hong Kong specifications were carried over to the SBST prototype, intentionally or by accident. An opaque sticker was placed over the upper deck window, where a TV screen would have been installed. Also, a rectangular depression was cut out at the rear, where HK buses would have fixed their registration plates. Finally, the interior flooring differs from other Wrights, being in a plain grey color.
Several years after introduction, SBS Transit fashioned a metal plate to cover up the depression at the rear of the bus. Minor differences aside, technical specifications of SBS7500D were identical to the rest of Batch One Volvo B9TL Wrights.
Production Batch (SBS7501B – SBS7686B)
The first batch (Batch 1) of Volvo B9TL Wrights were built by Comfort DelGro Engineering (CDGE)'s bus assembly facility in Hougang Depot, which would continue to assemble all future Volvo B9TL buses for SBS Transit.
The first batch of B9TL Wright chassis were low-entry, meaning that the bus offered stepless entry between the front and rear exit doors, with an additional step before the lower deck rear seating area. They were also paired with six-speed ZF EcoLife transmissions; subsequent batches of Volvo B9TLs would all use four-speed Voith DIWAs. Although the ZF offers smoother acceleration and performs better at highway speeds, the Voith offers faster initial pickup and hill-climbing abilities with fewer gear changes (and some say lower service intervals too).
Technical Specifications:
|Volvo B9TL Wright (Batch 1)
|Volvo D9B310 EC06B (SCR)
|ZF EcoLife 6 AP 1410 B (6-speed)
|Low Entry
Additional Specifications:
The low-entry Batch 1 Volvo B9TL Wright has a licensed capacity for 131 passengers, comprising 55 upper deck seating, 27 lower deck seating and 49 standing passengers, with a single wheelchair bay.
Many buses were modified with a rear cooling fan on the engine cover to help dissipate heat from the engine.
SBS Transit Volvo B9TL Wright – Batch 2
In August 2009, SBS Transit placed further orders for 300 more Euro V Volvo B9TL chassis, and the similar WEG2 bodywork supplied by Wrightbus. As part of a fleet renewal programme inclusive of 300 Mercedes-Benz Citaros, the orders were valued at S$268 million.
The Batch 2 is unique in that buses were delivered in two different specifications. The first 30 buses were built on low entry chassis (similar to Batch 1), but the orders were changed midway through delivery in favour of the low-floor option, which offered step-less access from front door to rear. The remaining 270 buses were but to low-floor specifications, but all other technical aspects between the low-entry and low-floor buses were similar.
Additionally, SBS Transit opted for a four-speed Voith DIWA transmission over the six-speed ZF EcoLife transmission used for the previous batch of Volvo B9TLs.
Production Batch 2 (Low-Entry specification) (SBS7700T – SBS7729L)
The first 30 buses of the Batch 2 B9TLs were built to similar interior configurations as the Batch 1 buses, and these were registered between 21 Sep 2011 and 30 Dec 2011, using the registration numbers SBS7700T – SBS7729L.
Technical Specifications:
|Volvo B9TL Wright (Batch 2) (Low-Entry)
|Volvo D9B310 EC06B (SCR)
|Voith DIWA 864.5
|Low Entry
The only technical difference between Batch 1 and Batch 2 Wrights is the Voith DIWA 864.5 gearbox in place of the 6-speed ZF EcoLife 6AP 1410B gearbox. The low-entry chassis meant that there was a step on the lower deck between the exit door and the lower deck seating. After these 30 buses were delivered, all future Volvo B9TLs were of the low-floor version.
Although very similar, the lower deck interior flooring has slight modifications as compared to the Batch 1 to accommodate more equipment. The licensed carrying capacity is similar to that of Batch 1 buses.
Production Batch 2 (Low-Floor specification) (SBS3000G – SBS3238M & SBS3269Z)
The remaining 270 Batch 2 Volvo B9TL buses differed from the first 30 after chassis specifications were changed to a fully-low-floor design, featuring zero-step access from the entrance to the rear row of seats. They bore LECIP Electronic Display Signages (EDS) in place of Hanover units. Technical specifications, however, are exactly identical.
These Batch 2 B9TL Wrights of low-floor specification were registered between 22 Nov 2011 – 28 Dec 2012, using the registration numbers SBS3000G – SBS3238M and SBS3269Z. However midway through deliveries and registration, 30 buses of this batch were reallocated to the then-newly-launched Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), for deployment on new BSEP routes, as well as the service enhancement of existing routes. BSEP Buses were registered between 13 Sep 2012 and 3 Dec 2012 as SBS3300R – SBS3329J.
Technical Specifications:
|Volvo B9TL Wright (Batch 2) (Low-Floor)
|Volvo D9B310 EC06B (SCR)
|Voith DIWA 864.5
|Fully Low Floor
Additional Specifications:
With the new fully-low-floor chassis, the interior configuration was modified. Four of the original aisle-facing seats were converted into two sets of forward facing seats located behind the exit door and wheelchair bay. A LECIP Electronic Display Signage (EDS) replaced Hanover units used on previous batches of buses. Licensed carrying capacity increased from 131 to 133 passengers, comprising 55 upper deck seating, 27 lower deck seating, 51 standing passengers and a single wheelchair bay.
Many buses were modified with a rear cooling fan on the engine cover to help dissipate heat from the engine. SBS3189X was also fitted with a Hanover EDS.
SBS Transit Volvo B9TL Wright – Batch 3
In July 2012, SBS Transit announced its decision to order 550 units of Euro V Volvo B9TLs with the WEG2 bodywork, identical to the low-floor Batch 2 units, for fleet expansion and renewal. Combined with a further 450 more Mercedes-Benz Citaros, the order for 1000 buses was valued at S$433 million.
Originally, 550 Volvo B9TL Wrights were ordered, but for reasons unknown, the final Batch 3 bus count increased to 565 buses. Among these buses, 119 units were allocated to the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), and the remaining 446 units stayed with SBS Transit.
Volvo B9TL buses of the Batch 3 make (446 units) were identical in technical specifications to low-floor Batch 2 units. They were registered between 30 Jan 2013 and 18 June 2015 as SBS3240E – SBS3299L and SBS3600A – SBS3986L, excluding SBS3269Z which is a low-floor Batch 2 bus. The 33xx to 35xx registrations were intentionally skipped to allow for the registration of BSEP buses. BSEP units (119 units) were registered between 1 Feb 2013 and 1 Dec 2014 as SBS3330D – SBS3448Z.
Technical Specifications:
|Volvo B9TL Wright (Batch 3)
|Volvo D9B310 EC06B (SCR)
|Voith DIWA 864.5
|Fully Low Floor
|Hanover & LECIP
Additional Specifications:
All of these buses were identical in specifications to low-floor Batch 2 buses, but use a mix of Electronic Display Signage (EDS) models. Earlier buses of this batch used LECIP EDS units, while later buses used Hanover EDS units. Licensed carrying capacity remains at 133 passengers.
- Buses registered SBS3761T to SBS3986L and SBS3385X – SBS3448Z were equipped with Hanover EDS units. The remaining have LECIP EDS units.
- SBS3921Z has doors made by Ventura Systems, including a sliding plus rear door similar to those fitted to Enviro500 buses. It replaces swinging plug doors by SMC Transit found on most other Volvo B9TLs and Scania K230UBs.
- SBS3971D (YV3S4P928FA171321) is the 1,000th B9TL Wright delivered to SBS Transit.
- Several buses have been fitted with the Mobileye 560 Advanced Driver Assistance System for driver guidance and enhanced road safety
- Although the normal Volvo D9B310 EC06B engine is 9364cc, SBS Transit brought in 30 buses with a modified 9368cc engine instead. 20 units were registered for the Batch 3 (SBS3240E – SBS3259C), and 10 units for the BSEP Batch (SBS3330D – SBS3339E).
- SBS3968P, SBS3970G, SBS3973Z and SBS3975T – SBS3986L have been purchased by the LTA at book value for the BCM prior to the full transition to the BCM.
SBS Transit Volvo B9TL Wright – Batch 4
In July 2014, SBS Transit announced orders worth S$311 million for 250 Mercedes-Benz Citaro buses and 415 Volvo B9TL Wright buses, a total of which 296 will be funded by the Government under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP). These 415 Volvo B9TLs fall under the Batch 4, with deliveries starting in mid-2015. However, midway through deliveries, the LTA bought out SBS Transit's contract for any remaining buses yet to be delivered, transferring these buses to the Bus Contracting Model (BCM)
Production Batch 4 (SBS1Z – SBS23K, SBS3449X – SBS3523P, SG5000E – SG5185E, SG5300P – SG5610U)
The Production Batch 4 Volvo B9TL buses featured modifications to both technical specifications and interior configuration of the bus. They bore Hanover Electronic Display Signages (EDS) and six-speed ZF EcoLife transmissions, features which were present in Batch 1 buses. The interior now features a straight staircase.
The Batch 4 B9TL Wrights were registered from 13 Aug 2015, using the registration numbers SBS1Z to SBS23K for SBS Transit-owned buses, SBS3449X – SBS3482Z & SBS3487K – SBS3523P for BSEP buses and SG5000E onwards for BCM buses.
Buses registered SG5000E – SG5175J were purchased by the Land Transport Authority for the Bus Contracting Model in 2015, with the same specifications as SBS Transit's order of Volvo B9TL.
Technical Specifications:
|Volvo B9TL Wright (Batch 4)
|Volvo D9B310 EC06B (SCR)
|ZF EcoLife 6 AP 1403 B (6-speed)
|Fully Low Floor
Additional Specifications:
The major technical difference in the Batch 4 lies in the powertrain, where the 4-speed Voith DIWA gearbox has been replaced by the 6-speed ZF EcoLife model, which were previously installed only on Batch 1 units.
The interior has also been modified to accommodate a straight staircase with two landings instead of the conventional curved and continuous staircase. Volvo B9TL chassis built to Hong Kong specifications had previously been modified to accommodate the longer straight stairs (as bus operators requested the feature) and SBS Transit seems to have also adopted the feature.
Additional features include headrests on the side-facing priority seats on the lower deck, and a slimmer EDS housing unit on the upper deck.
All Batch 4 buses owned by SBS Transit (SBS1Z to SBS23K) have been purchased by the LTA at book value for the BCM prior to the full transition to the BCM.
SBS Transit Volvo B9TL Wright– BSEP Buses
For background information on the BSEP, read the Bus Service Enhancement Programme article.
Before the Bus Contracting Model (BCM/GCM) was launched, the LTA had directly funded the purchase of buses under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) launched in 2012, where these resources were used to launch new bus routes and enhance existing ones. Whilst registrations for Batch 2, 3 and 4 Volvo B9TL Wrights were ongoing, a portion of buses from each batch were diverted to the BSEP, where they were registered as SBS3300R – SBS3523P.
Deliveries ended in early 2016 with the remainder of buses registered under the GCM instead. BSEP Wrights were also the first buses to spearhead the transition to the GCM as these buses were owned by the Government.
Technical specifications of the BSEP-registered Volvo B9TL Wrights are identical to the Production batches that they were taken out from.
- Initial batch: SBS3300R – SBS3329J
= Similar to low-floor Batch 2 specs
- Second batch: SBS3330D – SBS3448Z
= Similar to Batch 3 specs
- Third batch: SBS3449X – SBS3482Z
and SBS3487K – SBS3523P
= Similar to Batch 4 specs
The initial batch of 30 buses under the BSEP were diverted orders from the 300 buses SBS Transit has announced in September 2010 (Batch 2) to speed up the registration process and acquire a small pool of buses to kickstart the new BSEP routes. Later orders did not interfere much with SBS Transit's deliveries.
Additional Specifications:
Under the BSEP, these buses are subject to strict deployment regulations, such as being barred from commercial advertising, and deployment only on BSEP bus routes or enhanced bus routes under the BSEP scheme. The LTA can track bus positioning, passenger loading statistics and other parameters in real time.
Engine Specification change:
Although the normal Volvo D9B310 EC06B engine is 9364cc, SBS Transit brought in 30 buses with a modified 9368cc engine instead. 20 units were registered for the Batch 3 (SBS3240E – SBS3259C), and 10 units for the BSEP Batch (SBS3330D – SBS3339E).
Several units from SBS3385X onwards were fitted with Hanover EDS units.
SBS Transit Volvo B9TL – Gemilang Coachworks prototype
In 2013, it emerged that SBS Transit was engaging Malaysian bus builder Gemilang Coachworks to design and assemble a new bodywork for the Volvo B9TL. Gemilang had previously designed and assembled its own bodywork for the Scania K230UB and Scania K310UD.
Intended for launch in December 2013, the unit failed LTA road tests. The first demonstrator unit, SBS7777Y, was registered on 22 Jan 2014 and made its debut on 17 Feb 2014, running on Service 7.
Technical Specifications:
|Volvo B9TL (Gemilang Coachworks)
|Volvo D9B310 EC06B (SCR)
|Voith DIWA 864.5 (4-speed)
|Fully Low Floor
The demonstrator unit SBS7777Y is the first SBS Transit bus to be fitted with Daytime Running LED lamps. Ster NewCity seats are also new to the Gemilang B9TL, with previous generations of buses fully relying on Vogelsitze. Licensed capacity is 133 passengers, comprising of 55 upper deck seating, 27 lower deck seating and 51 standing passengers.
After the full transition of the bus industry to the GCM, SBS7777Y was converted into a Training Bus based at Hougang Depot, as with other non-standard bus models.
Transition to Bus Contracting Model (BCM)
According to the BCM, LTA would purchase buses from both SBS Transit and SMRT Buses to lease them to the winning transport operators of the various route packages. The bus models for this scheme include SBS Transit's Mercedes-Benz Citaros, SBS Transit's Volvo B9TL Wrights, SMRT's MAN A22s and SMRT's Alexander Dennis Enviro500s.
LTA has initiated the BCM initially using buses destined for SBS Transit but registered under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP). These buses, destined for service with SBS Transit fleet but owned by the Government, were rerouted to operators of the first few BCM packages.
In addition, LTA purchased 176 additional Volvo B9TL buses built to SBS Transit specifications for the BCM in 2015.
To further expand the BCM bus pool, the Land Transport Authority said on 29 December 2015 that it would take over SBS Transit's bus purchasing contracts worth S$164 million for 346 new bus purchases, scheduled for delivery in 2016 and 2017. It will also directly buy 50 buses, worth about S$23 million, which were delivered to SBST between June and December this year.
Among the 346 buses to be bought under the contracts, 246 are double-deck Volvo B9TL buses, and among the 50 buses to be bought from SBS Transit, 38 are double-deck buses. In total, LTA bought over 460 Volvo B9TL buses for the BCM.
As part of the transition to BCM, several new Volvo B9TL buses built to SBS Transit specifications registered for BCM will be registered from SG5000E onwards.
Read more at Transitioning of Buses to GCM
SMRT Buses – Volvo B9TL
On 3 Aug 2016, Volvo B9TL buses made their debut with SMRT Buses. These buses were painted in Lush Green, and registered between Feb and Mar 2016 and remained in storage until LTA issued them to SMRT Buses in exchange for Alexander Dennis Enviro500 buses.
Main Article: SMRT Volvo B9TL buses begin operations!
Additional Specifications
|SBS Transit Volvo B9TL
|Volvo D9A300 EM-EC01
|ZF Ecomat 6HP602 (150),
Voith DIWA 864.3 (50)
|ComfortDelGro Engineering
|Volvo D9B310 EC06B
|ZF EcoLife 6AP 1410B
|Wright Eclipse Gemini II
|Voith DIWA 864.5
|ZF EcoLife 6AP 1410B
|Volvo D9B310 EC06B
|Voith DIWA 864.5
|ZF EcoLife 6AP 1410B
|Volvo D9B310 EC06B
|Voith DIWA 864.5
|Gemilang Coachworks
|LTA – Owned Volvo B9TL
|Volvo D9B310 EC06B
|ZF EcoLife 6AP 1410B
|2015 –
|Wright Eclipse Gemini II
Summary of SBS Transit Wright B9TL Batch deliveries separated by time period:
August 2009
- Original first order of 150 units
September 2010
- Original second order of 300 units
- Later split into Batch 2 (30 low-entry units , 240 low-floor units) and BSEP Batch (30 units)
- Midway into low-entry delivery, SBST changed chassis configuration into a full-low-floor version, hence the remaining 270 units are fully-low-floor.
- Out of the remaining 270 low-floor units, 30 units are funded by the BSEP scheme
July 2012
- Original third order of 550 units. Announced split into Batch 3 (400 units) and BSEP Batch (150 units)
- BSEP buses are funded under the BSEP scheme
- Additional order of 15 buses added midway, bringing the total to 565 units ordered.
- Final count of Batch 3 (446 units) and BSEP Batch (119 units)
July 2014
- Original fourth order of 415 units. Split into Batch 4 (23 units), BSEP Batch (71 units) & GCM Batch.
- Some units registered under the GCM
May 2015
- Delivery of 1000th Volvo B9TL Wright, SBS3971D, to SBS Transit. Press release states 430 more buses to be delivered.
- Additional 176 Volvo B9TL buses built to SBS Transit's specifications bought by the Land Transport Authority
External Links & References:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_B9TL
- http://www.sgbuses.com/v/sbst/b9tl-wright/
- Volvo D9A EM-EC01 Factsheet – Volvo
- Volvo B9TL Factsheet – Volvo
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Europe's biggest annual design event is here! All eyes are on Milan to see what the momentous Salone del Mobile fair and Milan Design Week 2014 offer. We take a look at some of the hottest chairs and sofas to look out for at the 53rd edition of the show that runs till April 13.art and culture Updated: Apr 10, 2014 16:50 IST
Europe's biggest annual design event has finally arrived, as all eyes turn to Milan to see what the momentous Salone del Mobile fair and the Milan Design Week will offer this year. We take a look at some of the hottest chairs and sofas to look out for at the 53rd edition of the show. Salone del Mobile will run through April 13.
1 Cap Chair 2 by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
A follow-up to the Cap Chair unveiled at Salone in 2013, Cap Chair 2 by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini is fully covered and upholstered in leather. Lower than its predecessor, it features a simplicity in its lines and materials that make it an elegant and classic but contemporary piece.
2 Print-Chair by Nendo
Japanese design studio Nendo has created a series of chairs featuring printed wood grain patterns overlaid onto a wooden base for a surreal double-layered wooden aesthetic. Some of the seats feature layered patterns, while others use enlarged, abstracted patterns applied onto the existing surface.
3 Onyx by Peugot Design Lab
Peugeot Design Lab has made its made-to-measure interiors debut with Onyx, a three-meter-long seat made of carbon fiber and Volvic volcanic lava stone. Each piece is hand-carved.
4 Nivola by Poltrona Frau
Contemporary brand Poltrona Frau unveiled the Nivola sofa and armchair, designed by Roberto Lazzeroni. The pieces feature a compact and rounded seat with simple and precise lines, maintaining a streamlined aesthetic and warm, natural materials.
5 Le Corbusier by Cassina
Cassina has unveiled its new LC5 sofa, a re-edition of the design by the famous Le Corbusier, created with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for the living room of his Parisian apartment in 1934. The latest version has been redeveloped with new finishes, larger proportions and a more comfortable feather-cushioned seat.


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Easter Fair.
It was Easter weekend and traditionally a time for renewal. In the Northern hemisphere it is moving in to Spring, and for us we are moving in to Autumn, so a difference in context.
It is also time that we traditionally spend with family and friends. So given that many people take this time to take a break away , it was surprising to see over 30 people out for our rides, which again is a great to see.
We had two rides on, both planned to be relatively cruisy, plus also a chance to lay down some markers for the obvious kilojoules we would be enjoying the next day, chocolate eggs etc .
The two rides were a trip down the SOB, and taking in Edinburgh for a 61km ride and 178 metres of climbing. The other was a loop around and Tanunda and Bethany for a 63 km loop, but 700 metres of climbing. So similar distance, and two different challenges.
The SOB ride had 11 riders, so it was a fairly compact group all the way around with everyone enjoying the pace and company. The only real concern was the number of flats we had, in total 3.
Bec got one just before we left, so luckily it could be fixed before we headed off.
Wendy got one half way round, luckily we were able to fix it at a regroup.
Finally Paula got one right at the end of the SOB. She realised she had a caltrop thorn in her tyre and was hopeful of just nursing it home. Unfortunately it went down all of a sudden so it needed to be fixed
Thanks to Dave who quickly volunteered to assist with the two repairs on the ride. He has been riding for many years and is a bit of a maestro when it comes to puncture repairs. Within a flash the tyre bead is back over the rim without any fuss , and you are ready to go again. Great stuff.
For the ride its self, we all kept a steady pace. Kate was strong all the way round and spent a lot of time leading out the group. Also Keith did a great job, in particular leading a group at a fair old clip for a good stretch. This is great to see Keith building back up again from his recent health issue.
Here is the group at the end of the SOB, just after we had finished checking our tyres for thorns.
The final section was the most challenging with the wind coming in to play. Again everyone formed in to groups and shared the effort, so all good in the end.
Thanks to Brad and Andrea who took on the role as TECs. They did a great job and ensured everyone was given support . In particular when Wendy's flat was being fixed Brad whipped out a pair of tweezers to pull out any recalcitrant object. Sometimes you may get small pieces of wire stuck in your tyre, so tweezers are about the only thing that will get you back on the road again.
The other ride also had a good time, and was led by Craig B.
Here they are going through the ride brief amongst the Autumn colour.
They had a steady ride through to Lyndoch and then on to Tanunda for a good break
The wind was a factor in this ride as it tended to change directions throughout the morning, with head and side winds to cope with. There were only a few times it actually provided some assistance.
Here are a few just rolling into Lyndoch after the majority of the hard work done.
Although it is wonderful riding through the Barossa, we have to always be mindful that the area is a primary production area, so we always need to the conscious of trucks and machinery on the roads. At this time, Vintage, there is also the possibility of grape juice spills, that can make it sticky and create another hazard, which the group had to negotiate through today.
Being the Vintage Festival, there are a lot of festivities and colour on show
Allied to this time, the tourist numbers go up. In particular they want to take in the colours and atmosphere. Unfortunately this throws up another concern for cyclists, as drivers can be a little bit unpredictable. Across the ride there were a number of times tourists stopped unexpectedly as they sought to take in the view or capture a photo. To everyone's credit, everyone was able to keep out of harms way, so no incidents.
Thanks to Craig for leading the ride.
Job well done as per usual.
About two months ago I spoke about an upcoming women's cycling program. The broad aim of the funding was to encourage women to get back on to their bikes and substitute a trip that would normally be in a car with a bike trip.
Last Thursday saw the first group complete the program with some great results. Here is a number of the group on their bikes, refining their skills.
And the response to the program has been very positive with some of the following comments
Helen P – "I feel more confident riding now, plus it's a whole lot of fun"
Emily G – 'I feel more confident about riding now after doing the course" "It's quicker and more convenient to ride then drive and park". " It was great linking up with others who want to ride their bikes"
Donna H – " There is more to riding than meets the eye". "I drop my son off at school on the bikes now, instead of driving the car".
So it looks like those that did the program will be keen to ride a whole lot more.
This group's sessions had been held on a Thursday morning. The next group has been planned to be held on a Saturday morning starting in late May ( dates to be confirmed) . So if you know any ladies, who would like to get back on their bikes, have a chat to me. Also, you can register for the next group at: www.RideaBikeRight.com.au and follow the links to available courses.
It is hoped that people doing this program will build up their cycling skills and confidence to come out with the Wheelers. So all good for encouraging women in particular to take up cycling.
So another great day out with the Wheelers, and I hope the Easter Bilby was able to bring some Easter fun on Sunday.
Until next week
Stay safe
Paul K.
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The cash flown to Iran consisted of euros, Swiss francs, and other currencies because U.S. law forbids transacting American dollars with Iran.
The cash transfer was supposed to be the first installment paid in a $1.7 billion settlement the Obama administration reached with Iran to resolve a failed 1979 arms deal dating from just before the Iranian Revolution.
State Department spokesman John Kirby denied the cash transfer was done to secure the release of the four Americans, Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, Amir Hekmati, a former U.S. Marine; Christian pastor Saeed Abedini and Nosratollah Khosravi-Roodsari, whose case had not been publicized before the release.
"The negotiations over the arms deal settlement and were completely separate from the discussions about returning our American citizens home," Kirby said in a statement. "Not only were the two negotiations separate, they were conducted by different teams on each side."
"The funds that were transferred to Iran were related solely to the settlement of a long-standing claim at the U.S.-Iran Claims Tribunal at The Hague," Kirby's statement concluded.
Since the cash was airlifted, Iran's Revolutionary Guard has arrested two more Iranian-Americans. Tehran has also detained dual-nationals from France, Canada and the U.K. in recent months.
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A medical doctor, Denmark was a pediatrician — and the only woman in her class at the Medical College of Georgia. After her internship, she opened a pediatric clinic in her Atlanta home. Cost of an office visit: $4. When whooping cough (pertussis) broke out in Atlanta, she helped to research the disease, and co-developed a vaccine for it, earning her the Fisher Prize. She was a plain-spoken doctor. "When a mother asks, 'Doctor, what makes my baby so bad?'" she was likely to answer, "Go look in the mirror. You get apples off apple trees," Denmark told People magazine a few years ago. She loved her work: by the time she retired, her office visit charge had only made it up to $10. "You keep on doing what you do best, as long as you can," Denmark said. "I enjoyed every minute of it for more than 70 years. If I could live it over again, I'd do exactly the same thing."
Wait: 70 years? Actually, that's not true: she practiced for 73 years — she graduated medical school in 1928, and didn't retire until she was 103, and even then it was only due to her failing eyesight; she gave advice over the phone for seven more years after that. By her retirement she had treated many of the grandchildren, and even some great-grandchildren, of her early patients. She attributed her longevity to never eating sugar, drinking only water (fruits were for eating, never juice), and having protein and a vegetable at every meal. Dr. Denmark died April 1 at 114 — she was the fourth-oldest person known in the world.
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The Globe Docs Film Festival kicks off in October as part of Hub Week, which is a week of film and art taking place in the city of Boston.
Linda Henry, the wife of Boston Red Sox and Boston Globe owner John Henry, and Brendan Ryan, executive director of Hub Week, talk about the event in the above video.
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text: Style we like: Eva Green in new film Cracks This autumn, step into the confines of an austere and remote Thirties boarding school with the captivating Eva Green in new film Cracks (out 4 December). An elite group of boarding school girls are the envy of their fellow pupils, who all compete for the attention of the glamorous teacher Miss G (Green). Miss G thrives on the attention from the girls, but becomes especially spell bound by the beauty and maturity of one girl, Fiamma. Consumed by jealousy, the girls plot the downfall of Fiamma forcing her to flee the school…We loved Eva's stunning Thirties wardrobe so much we just had to share some of her best outfits.


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In May 2012, Mark Rothko's 1961 Orange, Red, Yellow painting sold for a then record price of $86.9 million at Christie's, beating the previous Rothko record of $72.8, which had been set when David Rockefeller sold White Center (Yellow, Pink and Lavender on Rose) in 2007.
The good news news is that until our 500 Project artists become as famous as Rothko, their work won't set you back millions! Inspired by the glowing orange hue in Rothko's masterpiece, we've selected some of our favorite pieces with a hint or more of tangerine. Comprised of yellow and red in its purest form, orange runs the gamut of papaya, peach and apricot to carrot, pumpkin, vermilion, persimmon and amber. You'll see this full range of colors reflected in the pieces below.
We should point out that Rothko would be turning in his grave if he thought we were implying that his work is about color. It's ok Rothko, we know it's not. To quote the social revolutionist thinker himself,
"If you are only moved by color relationships, you are missing the point. I am interested in expressing the big emotions - tragedy, ecstasy, doom."
Similarly, our artists' paintings are not about color alone. Most of them fall somewhere between expressionism and abstraction. They are telling a story, expressing a point of view or conveying a concept. That's why we like to include their statements with their biographies so you can get a sense of their perspective and the meaning behind their work.
So whether you like these pieces because you like orange, because they coordinate with your interior decor or because they speak to you at a deeper level, enjoy them.


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A Village Romance
by Lynda Renham writing as Amy Perfect
Amazon US
Amazon UK
The second book in the Little Perran romance series.
'As a heat wave rolls into Little Perran, so does love. Billy Baxter, the has-been rock star, and Rafe Wylde, the hunky farm worker arrive, both destined to cause havoc as they touch the lives of the villagers. Milly finds a new job and things start to look up for her, but she is unaware that a ghost from her past is looking for her. '
Funny, Compassionate and Sizzling Sexy, a Village Romance is a page-turning summer read. A Village Romance is the second book in The Little Perran Romance series by Lynda Renham writing as Amy Perfect.
This book is in two parts. Part two is available as an e-book and is titled 'A Summer Romance'
The first in this series is 'A Christmas Romance' and can be read as a stand alone novella.
A Summer Romance
by Lynda Renham writing as Amy Perfect
Amazon US
Amazon UK
This is Part two of a series. Part one was 'A Village Romance'
'Milly settles into her new job but does her boss, Ashley Wilmot-Fox, have secrets that he is hiding in Briar Lodge? Will he be able to help Milly fight the ghosts from her past? Will Billy's blundering romance last, and will Rafe's secret affair be exposed? As the villagers prepare for their summer fete they have no idea what will be revealed on that day. '
Funny, Compassionate and Sizzling Sexy, A Summer Romance is a page-turning summer read.
A Summer Romance is the sequel to A Village Romance and is the third book in the Little Perran series by Lynda Renham writing as Amy Perfect. The first book was 'A Christmas Romance'
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Favorite Quotes:
A Village Romance
That bleeding dog is better groomed than I am… She feeds it caviar. I bloody ask you. It nearly bit my whatsit off once. All I was trying to do was get into my own bed. It was my bed of course. Comes to something when the only threesome you have with your tart is with her bloody poodle.
Try and keep the noise down if you would. We're having a funeral and the Sex Pistols weren't quite what we'd planned as our accompaniment to carry in the hearse…
He felt the earth hit his backside and cursed. The rotavator was off, like a Dr. Who monster, spitting out vegetation in its wake… 'I'm just doing a bit of gardening,' he said innocently.
A Summer Romance
I hope you mean pheasant, Billy? We'd be a bit worried if you were killing the peasants.
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I adored both of these amusing and well-written novellas about a tiny British village "in the country" with its special blend of residents and recent new arrivals. I was soon fascinated by each and every character as they proved to be a varied bunch, each with their own secrets and inner musings. A Village Romance was a quick and enticing read that had my attention from the start and kept me engaged throughout. The writing was humorous yet insightful and captivating in the midst of the fun. I love learning new words and phrases and being on the other side of 2 oceans from my Brit friends, I was on the back foot with several of the cultural references, slang, and maxims, as they were completely unknown to me -but it was fun looking them up and asking my Brit friends for help, and have since added them to my mental file of Brit vernacular.
A Summer Romance concluded The Little Perran Romance Series with a few exciting and intriguing twists to this adorable and amusing series. Several sweet and tender budding romances sprang forth and the writing took a more sensual turn from the previous installment. The village was abuzz in preparation for their annual fete with the newcomer celebs helping them kick it up several notches from their previous events. Toss in a jealous scorned woman who was also a vindictive gossip, then add in an unstable and violent man intent on tracking down his ex, and the story becomes even more compelling. And my favorite old rocker turned country gent, Billy Baxter, can always be counted on to provide comic relief. I feel like I hit the mother lode in stumbling into this series with excellent writing, an amusing and entertaining storyline, endearing characters, steamy sensuality, sweet romances, jealousy, competition, intrigue and adventure – this old cougar found Nirvana! I would love to read books like this every day.
About The Author
Lynda Renham has been writing for as long as she can remember and had her first work published in a magazine at age nine and has continued writing in various forms since. She has had several poems published as well as articles in numerous magazines and newspapers. Recently she has taken part in radio discussions on the BBC.
She has studied literature and creative writing and has a blog on her web page:www.renham.co.uk
Lynda lives with her second husband and cat in Oxfordshire, England. She is Associate Editor for the online magazine The Scavenger and contributor to many others. When not writing Lynda can usually be found wasting her time on Facebook.


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I'm putting down prose for the next month. LOTS of cool comics are being released and they're easier to read and prettier than other books.
First on the plate is Charles Burns whose new book X'ed out is released on the 19th. It's inspired by everything from Tin Tin to horror comics. Very, very excited for this. Not so excited to wait ten years for it to be complete (just an estimate), but that's the cost of doing good work in this medium. And hey, he's coming to town on the 28th!
Lynda Barry's last book, What It Is, explored creativity in a provocative and beautiful way. Her new book, Picture This, looks like another entry in her unique textbook/memoir/comics genre. She's pioneering a challenging new form. If that doesn't appeal to you, I urge you to read her novel Cruddy, the gripping, disgusting, haunting and beautiful tale of an ugly young girl on a cross country killing spree with her ambiguous father figure. It's a surreal and tragic tale of the violence of adolescence, told by one of the most genuine narrative voices since To Kill a Mockingbird.
Lynda Barry is reading at the Portland Art Museum next week. It is unfortunately not free, but you can see what she had to say to Sarah Mirk here, and you can read a PDF preview of her new book over at Drawn & Quarterly.
In local comics, artist Chris C. Cilla's new book, The Heavy Hand, was released this month by Portland publisher Sparkplug Comics. The website sums up the surreal plot line thusly:
Take an inky road trip with a liar (Alvin Crabshack) into the generally ignored world of mask wearing freaks and monsters both dead and alive. Folk tales are made up by regular schmucks in party houses, caves and vans. Are you concerned about the eggs? Alvin has a story for whoever he meets, including you.
There's also Chris Ware, who remains the most reliable cartoonist out there. His style bespeaks a very disciplined nature to say the least. This year's Acme Novelty Library Vol. 20, comes out November 9th. But the D&Q page says October 2010! Balls!
And there's even more. The Ax, a gross and awesome alternative manga anthology from Top Shelf. Johnny Ryan's disgusting and hilarious Prison Pit Book 2! Classic horror comics collection Four Color Fear!


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"But it is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel," -Romans 9:6
I am, much, a patriot. Not necessarily by proxy, not only because of ancestry (though both are factors) ....but by choice, a choice of adherence, and dedication, to a foundational, and fundamental, truth that all men are created equal, with certain inalienable rights ...given to us by our Creator.
These are truths which find their very premise in God's word. To be "American" is, at it's very origin and core, a choice, more so than even a birthright. Case in point ...one does not have to "defect", as it were, if they so choose to seek, and apply for, citizenship elsewhere.
Therefore, it stands to reason that not everyone who calls him / herself "American" is in agreement, or in alignment, with the principles which this sovereign nation holds dear.
In his letter to the church in Rome ...the Apostle Paul makes clear that being a descendant, alone, does not make one "God's chosen". Likewise, Matthew's record of the gospel boldly states... ""Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. -Matt 7:21
This is the, much debated, doctrine of election. Who can become an "American"? Anyone who agrees to her laws. Who are "God's chosen"? Any who will call on His name, seek His face, and turn from (repent) of their wicked ways.


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Fascinating write up by The Register of the transition to GOV.UK, focussing on the immigration websites. The title gives a fair idea of the content: Inside GOV.UK: 'CHAOS' and 'NIGHTMARE' as trendy Cabinet Office wrecked govt websites: The most hated website of all time?
A total disaster, basically. My own impression is that the current version of GOV.UK does at least host the right information, but it still isn't as easy to use as the lamentable old UKBA website. Why on earth are all documents in pdf rather than html format, for example, requiring an extra click to access anything?


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Photo of Brad Linaweaver (right) by Caran Wilbanks
Some readers of Mondo Cult are aware that I was a prolific writer of science fiction, fantasy and horror in olden times. Did my fair share of commercial non-fiction, as well. There were rewards, awards, and even big sales on the Doom novels which I co-authored with Dafydd ab Hugh.
Unlike many contemporaries I've not kept up with a changing world, and didn't make the bulk of Linaweaver scribblings available on Kindle. In the case of media tie-ins and other work for hire it's not really my choice. However, that leaves everything else. I've been content for those interested in my contributions to the vanished mid-list to track down anthologies and magazines and novels in cyberspaceand then order the paper artifacts for their collections.
Seems reasonable. I'm a collector of paper myself. Except . . . except . . .
...except there are the pounding drums of impending mortality.
Having recently become a Senior Citizen, I surrender. As it stands, a few of my efforts are on Kindle already.
For example, the novella version of "Moon of Ice" is part of The Best Alternate History Stories of the 20th Century, thanks to Harry Turtledove and Martin H. Greenberg. It was a successful paper book from a major publisher that is now available on Kindle. One day the novel version of Moon of Ice should also be available on Kindle, although I've never entirely given up on one last legacy paper publication before surrender.
Draculas Daughter
Gary D. Rhodes, Tom Weaver, Michael Lee and David Colton
"Bear Manor Media2017349 Pages
reviewed by Michael Copner
Dracula's Daughter
Gloria Holden
Here is a 5-star rated book, an epic to one of the most underappreciatedyet most sensualvampire classics of Hollywoods 1930s output. Of course, we wish Bela was in the final cut. That was likely the intent of Carl Laemmle, Jr. when he commissioned the first treatment to be written by John Balderstone in 1933; that first draft, turned in during January of 1934, picks up in Castle Dracula in Transylvania, exactly where the 1931 Dracula concluded.
But by page 2 of the treatment, Mr. Balderstone had a change of heart about in which direction the plotline should unfold, and he explains his ideas explicitly. For starters, he notes: The use of a female vampire instead of male gives us the chance to pay up SEX and CRUELTY legitimately. In Dracula that had to be almost eliminated because too horrible and unpleasant if added to the blood-sucking of women by a male monster.
The cards are thus laid on the table that writer Balderstone plans to morph and shape shift the Dracula sequel into something other than what Universal Studiosand film-going audiencesmight have been expecting. He carries his theme further on page 3 by declaring: why should Cecil DeMille have a monopoly of the great box office value of tortures and cruelty in pictures of ancient Rome? I want to establish in Part Two, the fact that Draculas Daughter enjoys torturing her male victims and that these men under her spell rather like it. The censors will stand this provided it is done by suggestion and it gives us a big box-office value that we lacked before.
On Thanksgiving Day in this 2016th year of our reckoning, Forrest J Ackerman would have celebrated his 100th Birthday. He's gone now though, so it's left to us to celebrate for him. Brad and I were ruminating about our very different, though sometimes strikingly similar, memories of Forry and decided we should do something for 100 years. And of course, it wouldn't be a Mondo Special without an original piece of art from the eerily-talented L.J. Dopp.
So please, join us in wishing The Ackermonster a Happy Century Mark.
"Up, up and away, with Forry J!"
Merely A Century
(Forry is 100)
by Brad Linaweaver
"He was a dear man."
Deborah Painter: Forry: The Life of Forrest J Ackerman
Exclusive to Mondo Cult, artwork by L.J. Dopp and © 2016. No reproduction without permission.
The first time was in Dallas, Texas, the summer of 1971. A childhood dream came true. Not an adolescent dream, confused with inchoate ambitions and ill defined lusts for an imaginary adulthood. Childhood fantasies come before all that. They are about the Sense of Wonder.
Suddenly, I was more than an undergraduate at Florida State University, attending Dallascon, my first science fiction convention. Finally, I was meeting Forrest J (no period for some arcane reason) Ackerman. Seeing a letter of mine published in Famous Monsters of Filmland the previous year had been a thrill, but it didn't compare to an actual encounter.
As we shook hands, I was transported back in time to the stark fears and desperate hopes of a crazily imaginative childhood. I could hear the music again. Science was magic. The future, whether good or bad, was going to be wildly different than the present. It just had to be.
Living A Dream
by Jessie Lilley
A hundred years ago, when I was quite young, I used to save my nickels and dimes so I could buy my favorite magazines. They were MAD Magazine and Famous Monsters of Filmland. I would stop at Lazzaras at 11 West Railroad Avenue in Tenafly, NJ on my way home from school and pick up the new issues. Then I would hide them in my book bag, because my mother didnt think I should be reading either of them.
What did she know, anyway? She thought The Ink Spots were a pretty hip group and didnt grok the magic of The Beatles.
But I did. And I knew in my deepest soul that these two books were my lifeline out of the hell of the NYC suburbs of the 60s. Grasping at the straws of imagination and humor, I devoured them from 1966 on into my teens. It was then that I fell amongst theatricals
Of all the people I met during those years, one of the larger influences was Richard Valley, with whom I eventually created Scarlet Street: The Magazine of Mystery and Horror. It was Richard who sent me off to the Son of Horror-Thon convention (now known to those in the know simply as Chiller) in NJ, to get an autograph for him from Forrest J Ackerman. Off I went and met one of my idols and quite simply, it changed my life.
Forry and I got on splendidly from the git go. He liked women and I liked brainy punsters so it was a win-win.
Regarding the Incomparable Acting Career of
by Lucas Paris
To look at an actor or actress, requires one to look at the body of their work. An often exhausting process depending on how prolific the thespian, it is also quite often enjoyable as conclusions can be drawn from their successes and failures, making for contrasts or comparisons with other greats in the same field. Yet, there are actors that are singularly incomparable, with character that indelibly marked the industry.
One such was Peter Lorre.
Born Laszlo Lowenstein in 1904, the Hungarian Jewish actors story could be a film unto itself. Running away from home at a young age, learning the stage craft in Vienna before debuting in Zurich, working as a bankerthen traveling throughout Europe doing stage in Germany, Austria and Switzerland before landing his first seminal role, a film role, in Fritz Langs revolutionary M in 1931.
The Guillotine on the Walk of Fame
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The Brain That Couldn't Think
by L. J. Dopp
Yellow Hat Productions, 2017
This book was a lifetime in the making. It contains multitudes. In the foreword, George Clayton Johnson promises that the reader will "discover what a fascination with pop-culture, a satirical turn of mind, an ironic sense of humor, and a head full of bright ideas can do to a man."
He's introducing L. J. Dopp.
One of the best short story collections in many years did not just happen. The thing had to grow over time, fed by the blood of cruel memories.
You know the movies where the flying saucer lands? There is keen anticipation as nervous humans wait for something to come out. Suspense is an ache in the soul. Anything can happen.
The Brain That Couldn't Think is a lot like that. Dopp has written fiction chock full of surprises. When's the last time there was a book of this kind?
Many writers have become as predictable as a summer cold. Either trapped in the slowly grinding gears of genre conventions, or preaching a straight-jacketed ideology or theology, the only surprise is in guessing how long their next tome will be. These writers are so deep in terminal exhaustion that their work lacks the brevity of Charles Dickens.
Dopp will have none of this. He does not sell escapism by the pound. He tells his story, and stops when it's over.
The Raven
Lugosi and KarloffAt Last!!!
by Michael Copner
Lets start with the greatest news first, then put a few add-on items at the end. The news is that via the marvel of a Google search, anyone can now view the original trailer for Universals 1935 masterpiece, The Raven. Something film fans and collectors lamented, Well never see! A short while ago, I was searching around the net and up came the pristine trailer for my favorite film; totally devoid of any splices or scratchesit appears as clear as the day it was shot. Where has it been secreted away (for over 92 years)?
Its as action and thrill packed as the feature itself and very compact at 2 minutes long. The single most exciting fact is that the film is billed as starring Bela Lugosi (first!) and Boris Karloffthe only time Bela received top billing over his supposed rival.
The Mysterious Existence of
Twin Peaks
by Josh Bravo
For a television show that is bursting at the seams with secrets, its not a secret that Twin Peaks is one of the greatest cult television shows of all time. If you havent seen it, youve definitely heard about it. And if you have seen it, youve definitely talked about it.
If you fall into the havent seen it category, what are you doing here? Go watch it! Immediately! And when you come back, you can agree with mostly everyone on the importance of Twin Peaks; a show filled to the brim with mystery.
Its entire existence is a mystery in itself. The idea that something like this can exist on prime time television on a major networknot HBO or Showtime, but ABCthe same channel as Full House (let that simmer for a second.) You could be watching the Olsen twins one minute and enter The Black Lodge the next. This show was so ahead of its time; it was almost as if David Lynch could see into the future. Like the early 90s showed up at a Halloween party dressed as the mid 2000s. David Lynch and Mark Frost really cemented the type of stories that you can tell on television; a model that is just blossoming today. Years and years before Breaking Bad or Mad Men or Game of Thrones, Twin Peaks was a completely new ballpark for TV to play in.
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Black Market Collective is the latest initiative from Royal 70 and Havanasurf.
More than 50 years of US sanctions on the island of Cuba have forced Cubans to create and survive by a black market system through which basic necessities (limited by sanctions) are traded and purchased. This not only benefits citizens but also the nation's government.
Black Market Collective works in a similar way on an international scale, not bound by US sanctions within or outside Cuba's borders. It is a network of passionate people with the same goal: to help surfing grow on the island and to get more kids in the water by sourcing and donating much-needed surfing equipment and educational tools.
BLACK MARKET COLLECTIVE is coming soon…