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The War on Curves: From Phoenix to Chicago to London, Curvy Buildings are Under Attack
I am hesitant to write defending round buildings; the last time I did, a commenter demanded that TreeHugger "get a new writer or an editor that can act as a gate keeper to such poorly informed and even more poorly researched writing." I was simply pointing out that everyone from Bucky Fuller to his disciple Norman Foster and a whole lot of yurt builders have claimed that they are aerodynamic; the air flows around it instead of exerting pressure on flat walls, meaning less infiltration. Others note that a circle encloses the maximum area of any shape for a given perimeter.
Prentice Hospital, ChicagoAll of which is a circuitous way of getting around to the point that round buildings are under threat, both historic structures and ones not yet built. In Chicago, there is a big heritage battle over the Prentice Hospital, designed by Bertrand Goldberg and at only 37 years old; the concrete in it is probably still curing. It is the kind of building that the phrase "the greenest building is the one already standing" was written for. More than sixty architects have written supporting its preservation, including Frank Gehry and Jeanne Gang, both of who know something about curves.Stephanie Meeks of the National Trust for Historic Preservation says
This outpouring of support for Prentice Hospital is truly inspirational. The list of architects signing this letter represents many leaders in the field of architecture, and testifies to the depth of national and international respect for the work of Bertrand Goldberg.Northwestern university promises a competition to build an architectural gem in its place, and that "demolishing old Prentice would improve the neighborhood's skyline." More in the Chicago Tribune
David Wright House, Phoenix
Today might be the David Wright House's last, as the current owner of the house threatens to knock it down if he doesn't get the money he wants for it. The unusual house in Phoenix, according to Michael Kimmelman in the New York Times...
...is the Guggenheim's prodigal son, except that unlike the museum, whose interior creates a vertical streetscape while turning its back on the city, David's house was configured by Wright to look both inward and out. It twists around a central courtyard, a Pompeian oasis to which he gave a plunge pool and shade garden, but also faces onto the surrounding desert, with sweeping views of the mountain.
How it came to this is an interesting tale of bungling; a demolition permit was issued in error, and the owner can hold the city hostage thanks to property rights legislation:
Underlying the brouhaha is a proposition Arizona voters passed in 2006, Prop 207, which calls for the compensation of owners any time the government adopts some regulation that affects the value of their property. No money has been paid so far, but the law has clearly had its desired effect, making cities like Phoenix fearful of changing their regulations and spooking city lawyers and historic preservationists.
Kimmelman, who is turning into a terrific architectural writer for the Times, concludes:
You don't have to be a preservationist to believe that a major work by one of the greatest American architects has a value to posterity, as well as to its Arcadia neighbors, that competes with the interests of developers, who are already well placed to make a healthy profit after just a few months' investment. In retrospect, steps should have been taken long ago, by Wright's heirs and by city officials, to avoid all this.
Britain Bans Curves In Schools
They won't be building anything like Toronto's wonderful Lord Lansdowne School in the UK, even though Robert Moffatt says it "exemplifies a particularly English strain of Modernism first popularized at the landmark 1951 Festival of Britain. " Now all they care about in the UK is building cheap and certainly not cheerful. New guidelines from the Education Secretary, Michael Gove, prohibit, among other things,
Using orthogonal forms with no curves or 'faceted' curves, having minimal indents, 'dog legs' and notches in the plan shapes.
As Steve Rose of the Guardian notes,
Gove clearly has issues with architecture. Last year he told a free-schools conference, "We won't be getting Richard Rogers to design your school. We won't be getting any award-winning architects to design it, because no one in this room is here to make architects richer." Never mind what works for children or teachers. Or the fact that architects, especially award-winning ones, are generally quite good at designing buildings.
Architects are of course, outraged; they say that the government should just give them a budget and they will work with it. Peter Clegg tells the Guardian:
It is extraordinarily over-prescriptive and it shows an extreme lack of trust in the architectural and construction professions to deliver schools to budget. Why are they not just telling us how much they want to pay per square metre? I can understand them wanting to turn the screw on the budget, but why do they not give architects who understand these things the ability to decide.
Of course frills like green roofs and non-toxic materials that might cost a bit more are off the table, but "a robust natural ventilation strategy, including the provision of thermal mass where necessary" is seen as a virtue. Perhaps some good might come out of this as architects start looking at those simpler, cheaper technologies like natural light and air that made our older schools so wonderful.

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I have lots of sewing makes to share with you but I also have a non-compliant 10 yr old that won't take pictures at the moment. So I'll share them when I can.
I do have some fun silhouette cameo makes to share though! Here is what I made in March:
Bob's Burgers PJs for Mr. T. I bought the shirt plain and added a bob's burgers decal. The tee matches his PJ pants perfectly – I made the pants
Not one to be left out, I made Miss K these PJ pants, bought a plain tee, and added the "Timmy time" sheep to the front. She picked this image.
I made Miss K some new undies to try out (Scrundlewear by Stitch Upon a Time) and added a BMO picture to them
She loved the above ones so much she refused to take them off so I made her another pair and added "LSP" (These are both Adventure Time Characters)
By far the most fun and exciting projects this month were the following four pictures. This is called the PVPP method. You paint a canvas your color (white), put down a vinyl picture (cut out with cameo), paint it, then peel off the vinyl when dry. It turns out to be a pretty cool image.
Here is Miss K's picture she painted. She picked out Link for her room. These are pretty big canvases, which kept her busy one day she was sick. She had a ton of fun painting it.
and an in progress shot:
Here is the owl I painted with this method. It hangs in my living room now.
Mr. T watches a lot of YouTube videos. He asked me to make him a "Lazy Harp Seal" hoodie. I bought the hoodie, and then spent 2 hours designing and pulling out the layers to cut before finally finishing this for him. He was over the moon.
Miss K needed a new Library Tote so I surprised her with this one day.
Miss K also asked for a "We Bare Bears" tee so I spent way more time than necessary getting this shirt done. I lightened the image up so you can see the top bear is brown.
Mr. T also asked for a Rick and Morty tee. I found some cool posters online and traced them. I love the design that resulted from it.
Mr. SunnySewing was feeling quite left out. So I made him a tee (modeled by miss K). It is a quote from "the office"
Then I made him this fun mug. Here is side two:
and side one. He drinks a lot of coffee.
As you can see I really enjoy using my cameo. I haven't even scratched the surface of what I can do with it. The artistic side in me loves designing and pulling layers and colors out of the designs.
Sewing-wise I'm getting my Spring/Summer Plans lined up. I see lots of maxi dresses, shorts, tanks, and other dresses in my future. I also want to sew up another pair of jeans. And there is the quilt I need to finish for Miss K.
Health-wise I have some more testing and an outpatient procedure this next week – it never seems to end. So I won't be able to sew until the following week. I'll try to do better about posting my makes; unfortunately this year has been hard for me so far health-wise. It ebbs and flows so I just wait for it to swing back to ok.
Spring is finally here in the Midwest!
Happy Sewing!


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This Mexican tradition is a beautiful way to remember loved ones who have died. It is associated with Halloween (in the United States), and All Saints or All Souls Day, in Mexico, and around the world. It is also celebrated as a holy day in the Catholic church.
The beauty of the holiday is that family and friends gather to pray for, and remember those who have died. Traditions include building private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts.
The intent is to encourage visits by the souls, so the souls will hear the prayers and comments of the living directed to them. Orange Mexican Marigolds are the flowers most often used in the celebration, as they are believed to attract souls of the dead to the offerings.
Because I live in New Mexico, the tradition is alive and well, and I am fascinated by it! Two years ago my model Harmony, dressed up in appropriate makeup and dress, and we went to the Dia de los Muertos parade in Albuquerque.
I would say close to half of the people at the parade were dressed in Day of the Dead costumes, and although the parade was not exactly what I had hoped it to be, we had a good time. Perhaps I will attend the celebration this year, as I now have a close experience with death. I am trying to learn to celebrate my dad's life, as I still muddle through the grief of losing him.
"Dia de los Muertos"


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Home > Shop > Seed of Individual Species > Grasses (Seed) > Hystrix patula - Bottlebrush Grass
This native perennial grass works well in any prairie planting or garden setting. It thrives in full sun to heavy shade and gets its name from the seed heads that look like bottle brushes.
A taller grass, this reaches heights anywhere from 3 to 6 feet and produces blooms anywhere from June through August.
Flower Color: Green
Height: 3 to 6 Feet
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Hydrology: Dry to Moist Soils
Bloom Time: June through August
Plant Type: Perennial
Attracts: Butterflies
Host Plant: Northern Pearly Eye


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Here's the thing, people. I'm not usually a risk taker when it comes to my hair. I'll cut maybe three inches off, max, at a time. I'll occasionally go in for a bit of a spruce up with colour to give things a fresher approach (aka, I'm 35 and sadly I'm battling new problems with stress and a little something called white hairs). And that's it. I don't do anything else. I stay long, I stay clean and I stay natural. Well, I guess I have to start writing that in past tense because last month in LA I did something a little crazy... twice. I involved colour. Not just any colour... blue and PINK!
Now before we all have a major breakdown about the idea of such a massive transformation, I'm going to tell you I'm cheating here a bit. For festival out at Coachellla, everyone was talking about transformations for the event. People wear festival clothing, flowers magically appear in your hair, face painting isn't out of the question and more or less we all become something a little different when we let go and party hard at festivals. So, I thought I'd have my own moment of letting go and go with the flow after an introduction to FUDGE Urban Hair Colour - a spray on colour chalk that actually works on brunette hair (and launches end of this month!). For those of you that are brunettes, you'll know that this has been a big struggle for us, right? Yes, I have tried this before and the product I used last summer was rubbish in comparison to this hair innovation.
So imagine this. Here I am sitting in Palihouse, in Santa Monica, and I'm looking at this bottle of blue Fudge Urban Colour hair art and wondering whether now is the time to do it? Do I spray all over? Do I leave it to streaks? In the end, I just starting spraying. I have a lot of hair so I must admit this was a bit of a trial and error situation. Before I knew it I'd used the whole bottle - and learned a valuable lesson... you don't have to worry so much about the under hair... just get the top covered!
The end result was mind-blowing. I never expected to be an actual "blue hair". I wanted to borrow a Cadillac and drive slowly down the 101. Ok, old American humor there.
After blue, I wanted more. Over the next few days I went through every colour scheme. It is AMAZING what colour will do to your outfit choice in the morning. Let's just say my usual Ralph Lauren neutrals felt a bit out of place with this wild and crazy new hair!
My favorite colour, however, had to be pink. I had way too much fun with this but found I loved doing things like braiding my hair or streaking it with pink segments. So the skinny is this - this summer I'm playing with colour, not just in clothing but also with hair and makeup. It's a summer of experimentation. Shall I do green next? I have a feeling you'll be seeing a lot more - make sure you follow FFG on instagram to see the latest and greatest brave colour moments.


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7 Types of Chicks Who Annoy Everyone Just by Their Very Existence
2) The Man Hater
The really pathetic thing about women who go on and on about how horrible men are is that it's obviously a big front. What these women really want is for a Prince Charming to come along, sweep them off their feet, and prove that they're all wrong. Of course, the cream of the male crop are already in demand and they don't feel the need to put up with "What do you call a man with half a brain? Gifted" jokes to find the woman of their dreams. Does a man who thinks women are only good for bringing beer and performing in the bedroom appeal to the ladies? Of course not. So, why would the female equivalent do anything other than repel men?


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text: War! What is it good for? Well, it's actually rather good as subject matter for video games, providing a stream of successful franchises based around humans killing each other en masse. Medal of Honour? Call of Duty? Battlefield? The list is almost longer than those brave souls that perished in reality, and one such series has been leading the real-time guise of war strategy since the mid nineties. Command & Conquer gave the player the opportunity to act as a deity, gleefully participating in xenophobic genocide or righteous shielding from the comfort of the keyboard. The second C&C instalment saw a re-working of world history to engross the would-be general, and boy does it deliver on many fronts. Red Alert's popularity would make Electronic Arts take notice and buy the original developer, thus spawning many sequels. However, the time altering exploits and the long shelf life of this would make it a classic PC & Amiga favourite. Real-time stra tegy titles were just becoming a recognised around the early nineties, and it was Westwood that spearheaded this. Previous effort Dune II could be accredited as the first fully-realised RTS, with the C&C series developing it even further. Red Alert stands out not only due to its intuitive interface, battle options and cinematic cut scenes, but also the somewhat controversial plot. In brief, a terrible imagining of what the Cold War could have became. Runs on Amiga classic and AmigaOne!


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Everyone keeps asking me what I am wearing: and the answer is Misha Collection.
New Years Day I wore the Callista Pannelled Skirt and Crop Top to Hugos Manly, pictured above. For everyone that was asking you can purchase it here: www.mishacollection.com.au
Armed with both beauty and talent designer Michelle Aznavorian keeps designing these amazing outfits and I cannot get enough of them!
Pictured below are pieces from the new High Summer Collection, out now


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Local Information: Monkstown, Co. Dublin
Full Profile | Menu | Reviews | Book a Table!
Recently opened Cinnamon Monkstown is a comfortable and spacious eatery, coffee house and fully licenced restaurant with a family of warm, genuine and friendly staff. We have an extensive breakfast and lunch menu to offer Monday to Friday. The coronation chicken is as good as the rumours say. we are open for our famous bustling brunch on weekends/bank holidays where you can try the tastiest Hollandaise sauce in the world.
Note: Map is an approximate indication ONLY. Please contact Cinnamon (Monkstown) for directions and precise location prior to your visit.


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How seriously do you take your infrastructure? Are you worrying about it too much as opposed to too little? The infrastructure in question isn't the straightforward hardware and networking base, which, thanks to commoditisation and open systems, is much easier to change and improve than previously. What we have in mind here is the more crucial software and services infrastructure you depend on.
On the one hand we have all those young Turks out there feverishly cooking up Web 2.0 – a move which has implications for all sorts of IT people.
"Web 2.0 is not a critical issue as yet – but where you are with core systems almost certainly is"
At the other end of the same spectrum, we have the major City institutions that haven't upgraded some of their core banking systems since they were developed in the 1970s.
Buzz words
But back to Web 2.0. If terms like tagging, mashups, Representational State Transfer (REST) and site names like Del.iciou.us make you think of cakes not social networking, chances are you haven't engaged yet with this whole Web 2.0 thing.
If so, don't stress – the concepts aren't that hard. The basic message is that we are moving from a static web – of catalogue pages and documents – to a dynamic web, one based on applications. Of this, web services are going to be just one element since application program interfaces (APIs), as ways to link sites and data, are proving just as popular.
An example of the former is some of the work Amazon is doing. It is making it as easy as possible for third-parties to set up online sites that basically are Amazon.com but tailored by the middle man.
For example, you go to a website to buy a new flat screen TV, work through the system which is all Amazon technology, then the guy takes a cut for getting the business through his particularly pretty or local access point. An example of the API approach is the more off-beam site like www.chicagocrime.org. Map data is being mixed up with local police reports to create an interactive display of what crimes have been reported where.
All interesting stuff but is it all just hobbyists amusing themselves? A responsible CIO must take the longer view. It's at this frontier that new technologies, like microformats – a set of simple, open data formats built upon existing and widely adopted standards – are being trialled. If a more interactive web starts happening, then your marketing staff and younger customers will soon start wondering why your site doesn't do the same.
Potentially this could have real implications for a web and IP-based infrastructure as well as any web services initiatives you may be planning.
Built to last
The CICS/Cobol programmer who wrote many a big bank's core banking system probably didn't have anything like a long term view when he sat down with that shiny new mainframe way back when. Yet so precious has that intellectual infrastructure proven to be that CIOs dare not mess with it all these years later. Actually, they do and have: witness 30 years of spaghetti code additions and overlays so that the Y2K process barely had any impact in practical terms. The result is a systems 'architecture' people just add on to randomly. "Let's squeeze that CRM in here or how about bunging an online banking application in that space?" That makes it sound a perverse waste of time when the reality is those systems are so critical that replacing them is impossible, unless you really do fancy a lung-heart transplant while at work. Few organisations will have been as hemmed in as the big banks though and have less of an excuse for preserving code well beyond its sell-by (or effective maintenance) date. Packages and other ways to 'modularise' the problem can be of great benefit here.
We asked if we are worrying about this too much. The answer has to be for most organisations Web 2.0 is not a critical issue as yet – but where you are with core systems almost certainly is. When the last Baby Boomer programmer retires you may think back on that statement with some chagrin.


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Studying earworms (or 'brainworms' as Oliver Sacks names them) is a topic that would make an ideal PhD thesis: it is a striking, yet unexplained phenomenon, and a research question that is around for quite a while, and (embarrassingly for music cognition) without a sufficient answer. One of the reasons might be - comparable to studying déjà vu's - that to think of an experiment that can capture the phenomenon when it occurs, is quite a challenge. And, as far as I am aware, no explanation has appeared, as yet, in the scientific journals.
Nevertheless, there is something to say about the structural aspects of the melodies that tend to function as earworms. Most sticky songs are relative simple in terms of their harmonic structure, but have a striking moment - the hook of the song. It is the point in the music where something catchy happens. It is precisely the moment where you would start singing a song from memory (see more at [1]). That said: this is just an after-the-fact interpretation, not a explanation.
P.S. Interested in earworms? Follow the discussion at Facebook.
[1] Dutch tv item (with subtitles) on the earworm.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Why does a melody stick in your mind? (Part 2)
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Lol, which professor would that have been? P.s. I love diapers.com, I used them a lot in the constant pooping days, yes it gets better. Turned out super cute, thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
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It turned out great. I can't wait to see the finished office. Thanks for joining We're Organized Wednesday.ReplyDelete
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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 10, 2014
Condor Club, San Francisco's home for all UFC fights, will be screening Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler on Saturday, March 15 live on pay-per-view.
This is UFC fight 171 and will start at 7 p.m. Customers can watch the upcoming fight live on Condor Club's massive 90-inch screens with sound.
"These guys train so hard, and they are at the top of their game" said Axel Sang, director of marketing for BSC Management.
The Condor has a long history and has remained a significant destination venue as a San Francisco icon. The club has a wide variety of patrons, including both men and women, and the UFC event has many loyal followers.
In this fight, Johny Hendricks, aka Bigg Rigg, is pitted against Robbie Lawler, aka "Ruthless." Hendricks stands 69 inches tall and weighs 170 lbs., while Lawler is 71 inches tall and also weighs 170 lbs. Hendricks is 30 years old and is from Ada, OK. Lawler is 31 and is from Coconut Creek, FL. Hendricks has a record of 15-2-0, a knockout rate of 47 percent and an accuracy of 48.98 percent. Lawler's record stands at 22-9-0 with 1 NC. He has a knockout rate of 82 percent and an accuracy of 42.61 percent.
Condor Club is "San Francisco's Home for all UFC Fights" and is the perfect place to watch and enjoy the fight. During fight times, Condor offers UFC specials, including a draft and wings for $9.95 or a draft and a burger for $9.95. These specials start at 6 p.m.
Condor Club screens a variety of UFC events, so keep an eye on their website for more information. The next fight they are showing is UFC 172 Jones vs. Teixeira on Saturday, April 26. To learn more about upcoming fights or about Condor Club, visit http://condorsf.com/. The Condor welcomes feedback from patrons as they strive to provide five-star service for all patrons.
"Our reputation is extremely important to us," said Sang. "The biggest compliment we can receive is return patrons and referrals. Our goal is to provide an outstanding experience and to do that we rely very heavily on the feedback of our customers."
About Condor Club:
Condor is San Francisco's original gentleman's club. In 1964, they became the first topless club in the United States. Since then, they have provided the Bay Area with quality adult entertainment and superior service. The club features a VIP lounge, champagne rooms, bottle service, topless dancing and concierge services, all in an effort to provide their customers with a special and exclusive experience. Everyone is sure to have a good time at Condor. With live music, a full bar and restaurant and topless adult entertainment, there's no better gentleman's club around. Condor Gentleman's Club is open 6 p.m. – 2 a.m. Monday through Wednesday and 12 p.m. – 2 a.m. Thursday to Sunday. For more information, visit their website at http://condorsf.com/.


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Wearables, smart houses, smart cars - the next frontier of app development
As the smartphone market continues to mature, some people are already looking ahead to the next big thing. When Apple introduced the iPhone, the smartphone revolution had officially begun. However, there has not yet been a similar product released in the realm of the "internet of things" that has brought regular consumers to the market. But companies are investing more time and money into developing the next big tech revolution, and app developers have a change to get in on the ground floor of a (slowly) emerging market.
Smart Houses
The idea for a fully connected "smart" house is not a new one, but the idea is finally becoming reality today. Household items like thermostats and smoke alarms are already being digitized. Manufacturers are already developing kitchen appliances which can be controlled by an app. And, as Smart TVs become more popular, more opportunities will arrive to fully digitize the home.
This emerging market could be the most difficult for app developers to break in to. At the moment, most "smart house" apps are developed and controlled by companies like GE or LG. However, devs should keep an eye on this market. Appliance makers are looking to make their appliances connect to WiFi and Bluetooth, which could be the moment when the demand for smart house-ready apps increases.
Smart Cars
Though still in its infant stage, "smart" cars have progressed much further than smart houses. Android and iOS are already racing to be the default operating system for the next generation of cars.
Since the market is still so fragmented, it can be difficult for app developers because there are different sets of standards in place for different car manufacturers because they have to adhere to driver safety regulations. Some only allow native apps, while others have a strict review process for any third-party apps.
It will be interesting to see how connected cars progress into the 2015 models. If car makers begin looking for a very specific set of apps, it could turn into a lucrative market for some app developers.
Tech manufacturers seem pretty convinced that wearables are "the next big thing". Even though consumers have been slow to adopt new wearable technologies, interest is starting to increase. Most notably, consumers have begun to adopt "smart watches", especially ones which are related to fitness and fitness
tracking. Samsung's smart watch did not fare well on the market, but other smart watch makers have seen marginal success. This market is destined to explode in the next few years, and devs should be thinking about how to either develop new apps or optimize any current apps to a smaller, less powerful screen.
The other major wearable tech trend is smart glasses. Google Glass has been in the news for about a year now, with Glass 2 already available to "Explorers".
It seems like Google is taking their time developing both the hardware and the software for this new wearable, but they have begun to invite developers to explore Google Glass so they can optimize their apps to the wearable technology. Apple is also rumored to be developing wearable technology, and they recently acquired the 3D-sensing technology company responsible for Microsoft's Kinect.
The buzz around these areas of smart technology is palpable; all we need is the breakthrough product to bring these tech trends to the average consumer. When that happens, app developers should be ready!
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Activities and Events for the Lake DePue Pro National Championship Boat Races start on Wednesday. There is a nominal Admission Fee for the Races on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. ALL live music and evening entertainment is FREE! Beer Gardens will be open to the public starting on Wednesday. The DePue Men's Club Food Stand as well as other food vendors will be open starting Wednesday.
Click here for Directions to the Lake DePue Pro National Championship Boat Races on Beautiful Lake DePue, Sponsored by the DePue Men's Club.
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Effective automated backup. 5GB of online backup storage with subscription. Highly responsive 24/7 help via e-mail or live chat. Can access backup from any PC.
Firewall easily disabled by malware. Virus/spyware scanner often can't remove what it detects. Spam filter discards way too many valid messages.
Bottom Line
BullGuard's 24/7 tech support is great, and 5GB of online backup is a nice bonus. Unfortunately, the firewall is flimsy, the antispyware can't always remove what it finds, and the spam filter throws away good mail.
AntispywareTry, Try Again
BullGuard's antivirus has been tested twice by Virus Bulletin and received the VB100% award both times; it also received certification from ICSA Labs for virus detection. West Coast Labs hasn't tested BullGuard as such, but they did give checkmark certification for virus detection and cleaning to the BitDefender engine, which powers BullGuard's virus protection.
The combined antivirus and antispyware protection scans files on schedule, on demand, and on access. The on-access scanner is almost too sensitiveyou can't even manually delete an infected file without temporarily turning it off! It also checks for viruses in incoming and outgoing e-mail. You can tweak a few settings, like excluding specific files and folders, but for most users the default configuration is fine. A full scan on a clean system took a bit over 20 minutes, which is speedier than the average suite.
Installing BullGuard on my multitude of malware-infested machines didn't take long, thank goodness. As often happens, the malware on one test system actively terminated the install process. I worked with BullGuard's 24/7 tech support using both live chat and e-mail. The technicians proved very knowledgeable and were well equipped with diagnostic programs and malware-specific cleanup utilities. After a fair amount of back-and-forth, running diagnostics, uploading logs, and so on, they solved the problem. Another system, rendered unstable by partial malware removal, went into a death-spiral where it crashed on every reboot. Here again tech support accomplished a fix, though it took a number of sessions over several days.
BullGuard detected all but a handful of the malware samples I threw at it for testing purposes, including adware, spyware, Trojans, rootkits, and rogue antispyware programs. However, it failed to completely remove almost half of those it detected, meaning it left behind significant EXE files. Its very mode of operation doesn't inspire confidence. On completing a scan, it reports the list of threats it found, along with its planned action for each. When you click the Fix button, BullGuard grinds through the list, doing its best to fix the problems. However, in almost every case it failed to remove some or all of the found threats. At this point it offers to "turn up the heat" and try again. In some cases it went to a third round, turning up the "heat" even higher. Why not just do the job the first time? Most of the test systems included threats that BullGuard couldn't remove even at its highest "heat" level. Clearly, BullGuard needs more of whatever sort of fuel it burns.
At this point the suite offered to send the remaining threats to BullGuard tech support and get instructions on manual removal; I didn't do so. Anybody can get free expert help for malware removal by contacting one of the Web sites that host the HijackThis program (which, by the way, is also used by BullGuard support). I expect a security suite to do the job itself! Overall BullGuard scored 6.7 of 10, lower than any of the major suites. In a parallel test using commercial keyloggers it scored 5.0, a bit better than the 4.5 scored by Windows Live OneCare 2.0. Compare this, however, with Norton Internet Security 2008, which went 10 for 10 on the keylogger test.
BullGuard proved somewhat more effective at keeping out malicious software when installed on a clean system. The moment I opened a folder containing malware samples it started wiping them out, leaving me only a quarter of the collection for actual testing. I gave the suite full credit if it prevented installation of any significant EXE files, even if some data files or Registry items got installed. If it tried to block installation but let some executables through I gave it half credit.
BullGuard's final score for malware blocking was 8.8 out of 10, the same as BitDefender Total Security 2008. That's good, but others have done better. Windows Live OneCare 2.0 and McAfee Total Protection 2008 scored 9.3 on this test, and Panda Internet Security 2008 got a perfect 10. In a parallel test using commercial keyloggers, BullGuard detected all but one sample but failed to block the majority of those it detected--some even managed to launch and start monitoring. BullGuard scored 6.0, the same as Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2008, and better than OneCare's 5.0. But Norton scored a perfect 10, blocking installation of all the keylogger samples.
It makes perfect sense that BullGuard scored the same as BitDefender 2008 in the malware blocking test, since BullGuard uses BitDefender's engine. And yes, on a sample by sample basis, the results were identical. I assume the reason for the discrepancy in malware removal6.7 points to BitDefender's 8.6reflects the fact that they don't use the same code-base for malware removal. There's a lot of room for improvement here.Next: Help Me, Rhonda!


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All good horror flicks come in threes . . . so the blog will end after the third instalment.
I had DW sketch out a couple of eyes on the head of the ghost as my freehand for circles is shaky at best.
I then broke out the plunge router and my newly purchased upcut spiral bit from Lee Valley (shameless plug for sponsor – wink wink) to gouge out the eyes.
After blackening the ghost's eyes it was on to the assembly and voila . . . I have a Ghost Sign.
My creative juices were really flowing when thinking of what to put on the sign so I decided on "BOO". I popped the letters on with a brad nailer so that the letters could be removed to spell other scary words such as "OO" . . "OBO" and the ever scary "OOB".
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March was the busiest month yet for Covered California, the state's health care exchange.
New numbers released Thursday show more than 400,000 people signed up last month, about a third of the 1.2 million who've signed up in total.
Executive Director Peter Lee says the pool of enrollees is changing.
"Our enrollment became more diverse in this last month, particularly among California's Latino population," says Lee. "Our enrollment became younger in this last month of enrollment."
He says about 252,000 Latinos have enrolled. He says the number of people aged 18-34, a critical sector of the population, has also increased and now makes up about 28 percent of enrollees.
"I'm happy to note that that hard work appears to have paid off. In March the number of enrollees who self-identified as Hispanic-Latino or Spanish origin surged by 65 percent," he says.
Lee says in the last week of the sign-up period 500,000 additional people created accounts on the website. They have until April 15 to finish the registration process.
Lee says it's not known how many enrollees are getting insurance for the first time as opposed to how many are switching plans. He says that will be tracked in the future.
The next open enrollment period for Covered California will begin in the fall.


text: Mac processor where not made by mac. They were firsted made by motorola unitl the PowerPC came out, then they swithced to IBM. IBM promised Apple a 3.0ghz G5 chip but failed to deliver so Apple switched to Intel, more specifically Intel Dual Core chips. These ARE NOT the same chips as what are used in PCs. It is not only the processor that makes macs fast it is because the OS is much more opitmized to run on them, than Windows is on a PC. Its like the way an XBOX can play doom 3, and half-life 2 with hardware that is 5 years old and still run better than most peoples computers can. They chose Intel because at the time the contract was made Intel had the best options for Apple. Particularaly Apple needed a way to fit a more powerful processor to run in their laptops, while run cool enough so they could maintain a 1 inch thick body. IBM couldn't do it with the G5 chip so Apple switched to Intel. Finally this does not mean that Apple is dying they just needed someone who could meet their demands for a CPU.


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Who are you?
We are long suffering investors just like all of you.
Why are you doing this?
Because we do not want to stand on the sideline and watch our hard earned nest egg go to zero. It is apparent to us that the current management team and the board of directors have completely abandoned their fiduciary duty to shareholders. So it is now up to us, the regular shareholders, to do what we can to salvage the situation. Mr. Matt Mathison in his open letter on October 10th(see blog post) pointed out a pathway for us to move forward and take control of the situation. We are doing just that, rising up and taking over.
When will LKM file 2017 20F?
We do not know. What we do know is that the ongoing public feud between LKM/NQ's co-founders must be isolated to these individuals and completely separate from LKM corporate before an audit opinion can be issued and 2017 20F signed and filed.
Can auditors demand management changes?
No, and that is NOT what Marcum(auditor) is asking. NQ's co-founder, former Chairman and major shareholder(via his wife's beneficial holding in RPL)Henry Lin recently launched a very public campaign against Vincent Shi in the Chinese media. Lin has made serious allegations against Vincent Shi, accusing him of both ethical and criminal wrong doings. In an annual report, auditors not only have to attest to the accuracy of the underlying financial statements, but they also have to make an assessment of management's integrity. Marcum, as an auditor does not have the ability, nor authority to launch investigation into Lin's claims and clear Shi's reputation. As such, it is in the benefit of everyone and the Company for Shi to, at least temporarily, suspend all professional relationship with Link Motion, so that the auditors can proceed with the 20F.
What is RPL Holdings?
RPL is an offshore investment holding company setup by NQ's three co-founders to hold all of their Class B super voting shares. It holds roughly 10 million ADR equivalent of Class B shares. Henry Lin in 2016 transferred his beneficial ownership in RPL to his wife, Linyun Guo. Guo is a current board member of Link Motion.
What happened to Zhongzhi's convertible bond that was on Oct 1st?
We are now past the due date and LKM has not paid the USD denominated note. So, the company is in technical default. We have spoken to Mr. Mathison regarding this issue. The explanation given was that the Company had ample liquidity(in RMB) to pay back the note, but needed additional time to manage its fx exchange process.
I have submitted my shares, what now?
We are still in the early stage of collecting votes. Once we have reached the required threshold, an official requisition for shareholders meeting will be sent to Link Motion's Board. In the meantime, we are working with another significant and strategic partner. When the time is right, more information will be provided. Thank you all for your support.
Is this really the best way to resolve the ongoing conflict? Wouldn't a negotiated settlement among all parties the best solution going forward.
No, and Yes. We believe a negotiated settlement is the best solution, and a requisition to vote out current directors the last resort. We are moving forward with this action to put pressure on the Board and the Management to do the right thing. If we can effect a positive outcome for all shareholders without a shareholder meeting. That would be great. If not, then this is our last resort to protect our interests. By moving forward with this process, until the actual day of shareholder meeting, negotiations in parallel can still go on.


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A friend of a woman allegedly drowned in a bathtub by her fiance has made an emotional scene in a Melbourne court, screaming out to the accused man.
Murat Davsanoglu has been charged with killing 34-year-old mother Ozlem Karakoc by using his full body weight to drown her while the pair was in the bath on July 14.
Davsanoglu allegedly claimed the pair had a "suicide pact".
But Melbourne Magistrates Court was told during a pre-trial committal hearing that Ms Karakoc was afraid of him and wanted to marry another man.
On Tuesday, friend Hayriye Ozerkan yelled out emotionally in Turkish to Davsanoglu sitting in the docks, some of which was translated by an interpreter.
"She adored you so much," she yelled as she left the court after giving evidence.
"Why did you do it?"
Davsanoglu remained expressionless throughout the outburst.
Also during the hearing, close friend Anne Heslop said Ms Karakoc was scared of Davsanoglu.
"She was becoming very scared of this man due to being hassled by him. He kept annoying her, wouldn't leave her alone," Ms Heslop told the court.
"She'd changed her mind and she didn't want to marry him anymore and there was another man involved who she wished to marry instead."
Ms Heslop told the court Davsanoglu had arranged a wedding dress for Ms Karakoc to wear.
"Our advice to her was not to let Murat know where she was living," she said.
"I had urged Ozlem to pack her few bags and bring herself and her daughter back to my place where she felt safe."
The court was told that Ms Karakoc had bipolar disorder and been hospitalised in February, just months before she died.
The hearing is expected to continue on Wednesday.
Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.
MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78.


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The Cavally region has an area of about 11,300 km². The population in 2014 was 459,964 (2014 General Population and Housing Census (RGPH)) and is estimated to be 550,000 today with the return of some exiles.
The climate is warm and humid tropical with abundant and regular rainfall resulting in lush vegetation favorable to agriculture. The hydrography is composed of the Cavally River and other large rivers including the N'zo, Douihi, N'zé, Niyon and Goin.
The Tai National Park is composed of primary forest and has an area of 5,300 km². The Tai Forest is classified by UNESCO world heritage. Other classified forests include the GOIN-DEBE forest (1,331 km²), the CAVALLY forest (642 km²), the SCIO Forest Reserve (880 km²).
The primary economic sector in the region is agriculture. Due to the abundant forest vegetation and the fertility of the land, the economy of the region is based on agriculture including cash crops, food crops, and logging. The extractive industry is also developing for ore. However, since the arrival of rubber manufacturers including CHC, SOGB, and TRCI, rubber growing has been widely practiced in the region and could supplant coffee and cocoa.
Apart from the Tai National Park, protected areas in the Cavally Region are experiencing a high rate of degradation due to human activity, including the practice of agriculture, hunting, and gold panning in parks and reserves. The Cavally Regional Council, in conjunction with State structures responsible for the supervision of Parks and Reserves, is carrying out sensitization and repression measures against the occupants of the classified forests. A partnership was also woven with the NGO WCF to raise awareness about the usefulness of forest classes and their preservation.
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The main drivers of deforestation in the Cavally region are the expansion of agriculture to 60% of the economy (cocoa farming, rubber growing and other cash crops included), infrastructure development (16%), and bush fires (14%). In terms of degradation, illegal logging is the most important driver identified (at 41%), followed by the preponderance of bush fires and wood energy exploitation.
Direct drivers of deforestation are reinforced by demographic factors including migration and natural population increases and by political factors (political crises and weak application of existing legislation). The drivers of deterioration are exacerbated by the weak application of the legal texts in force but also by the economic attractiveness and the demands for products (agricultural and forestry) on the national market.
|Devido a diferentes abordagens metodológicas e anos-base, os campos de dados do Status da Floresta podem diferir ligeiramente. As fontes de dados para cada campo estão listadas abaixo.


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The BAE Systems Hawk is a British single-engine, advanced jet trainer aircraft. It was first flown at Dunsfold, Surrey, in 1974 as the Hawker Siddeley Hawk, and subsequently produced by its successor companies, British Aerospace and BAE Systems, respectively. It has been used in a training capacity and as a low-cost combat aircraft.
Operators of the Hawk include the Royal Air Force (notably the Red Arrows display team) as well a considerable number of foreign military operators. The Hawk is still in production in the UK and under licence in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) with over 900 Hawks sold to 18 operators around the world.
In 1964 the Royal Air Force specified a requirement (Air Staff Target (AST) 362) for a new fast jet trainer to replace the Folland Gnat. The SEPECAT Jaguar was originally intended for this role, but it was soon realised that it would be too complex an aircraft for fast jet training and only a small number of two-seat versions were purchased. Accordingly, in 1968, Hawker Siddeley Aviation (HSA) began studies for a simpler aircraft, initially as special project (SP) 117. The design team was led by Ralph Hooper.[1]
This project was funded by the company as a private venture, in anticipation of possible RAF interest. The design was conceived of as having tandem seating and a combat capability in addition to training, as it was felt the latter would improve export sales potential. By the end of the year HSA had submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Defence based on the design concept, and in early 1970 the RAF issued Air Staff Target (AST) 397 which formalised the requirement for new trainers of this type. The RAF selected the HS.1182 for their requirement on 1 October 1971 and the principal contract, for 175 aircraft, was signed in March 1972.[2][3]
The prototype aircraft first flew on 21 August 1974. All development aircraft were built on production jigs; the program remained on time and to budget throughout.[4] The Hawk T1 entered RAF service in late 1976.[5] The first export Hawk 50 flew on 17 May 1976. This variant had been specifically designed for the dual-role of lightweight fighter and advanced trainer; it had a greater weapons capacity than the T.1.[5]
More variants of the Hawk followed and common improvements to the base design typically include increased range, more powerful engines, redesigned wing and undercarriage, the addition of radar and forward-looking infrared (FLIR), GPS navigation, and night vision compatibility.[6] Later models were manufactured with a great variety in terms of avionics fittings and system compatibility to suit the individual customer nation, cockpit functionality was often rearranged and programmed to be common to an operator's main fighter fleet to increase the Hawk's training value.[7]
In 1981 a derivative of the Hawk was selected by the United States Navy as their new trainer aircraft. Designated the McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk, the design was navalised and strengthened to withstand operating directly from the decks of carriers in addition to typical land-based duties;[8] This T-45 entered service in 1994; initial aircraft has analogue cockpits, while later deliveries featured a digital glass cockpit. All airframes are planned to undergo avionics upgrades to a common standard.[9]
A major competitor to the Hawk for export sales has been the Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet; aviation expert John W. R. Taylor commented: "What Europe must avoid is the kind of wasteful competition that has the Hawker Siddeley Hawk and Dassault-Breguet/Dornier Alpha Jet battling against each other in the world market."[10] By early 1998, a total of 734 Hawks had been sold, more than 550 of which had been to export customers.[11] Military customers often procured the Hawk as a replacement for older aircraft such as the BAC Strikemaster, Hawker Hunter, and Douglas A-4 Skyhawk.[12]
During the 1980s and 1990s, British Aerospace, the successor company to Hawker Siddeley, was trying to gain export sales of the variable-wing Panavia Tornado strike aircraft; however countries such as Thailand and Indonesia, whom had shown initial interest in the Tornado, concluded that the Hawk to be a more suitable and preferable aircraft for their requirements.[13] Malaysia and Oman cancelled their arranged Tornado orders in the early 1990s, both choosing to procure the Hawk instead.[14] Aviation authors Norman Polmar and Dana Bell stated of the Hawk: "Of the many similar designs competing for a share of the world market, the Hawk has been without equal in performance as well as sales".[8]
On 22 December 2004, the Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to BAE Systems to develop an advanced model of the Hawk for the RAF and Royal Navy.[15] The Hawk Mk. 128, otherwise designated as Hawk T2, replaces conventional instrumentation with a glass cockpit, to better resemble modern fighter aircraft such as the new mainstay of the RAF, the Eurofighter Typhoon. In October 2006, a GB£450 million contract was signed for the production of 28 Hawk 128s.[16] The aircraft's maiden flight occurred on 27 July 2005 from BAE Systems' Warton Aerodrome.[17]
According to BAE Systems, as of July 2012 they have sold nearly 1000 Hawks so far, with sales continuing to date.[18] In July 2012, Australian Defence Minister Stephen Smith confirmed that Australia's fleet of Hawk Mk 127s would be upgraded to a similar configuration to the RAF's Hawk T2 as part of a major mid-life upgrade.[19] As of 2012, the Hawk T2 is one of the competitors for the United States Air Force's T-X program to acquire a new trainer fleet.[20]
The Hawk is an advanced trainer with a two-man tandem cockpit, a low-mounted cantilever wing and is powered by a single turbofan engine. Unlike many of the previous trainers in RAF service, the Hawk was specifically designed for training.[4] Hawker had developed the aircraft to have a high level of servicability, as well as lower purchasing and operating costs than previous trainers like the Jet Provost.[21] The Hawk has been praised by pilots for its agility, in particular its roll and turn handling.[22]
The design of the fuselage included a height differential between the two seats of the cockpit; this provided generous levels of visibility for the instructor in the rear seat.[23] Each cockpit is fitted with a Martin-Baker Mk 10B zero-zero rocket-assisted ejection seat.[23] Air is fed to the aircraft's rear-mounted Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour engine via intakes on each of the forward wing roots. During the aircraft's development, Hawker had worked closely with Rolls-Royce to reduce the engine's fuel consumption and to ensure a high level of reliability.[21]
Even within the development stages, a Hawk variant was intended to also serve as a single-seat ground-attack fighter; both the trainer and fighter models were developed with the export market in mind.[4] On single seat models, the forward cockpit area which normally houses a pilot is replaced by an electronics bay for avionics and onboard systems, including a fire control computer, multi-mode radar, laser rangefinder and forward-looking infrared (FLIR).[24] Some export customers, such as Malaysia, have extensive modifications to their aircraft, including the addition of wingtip hardpoint stations and a fittable inflight refuelling probe.[25]
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The Hawk was designed to be manoeuvrable and can reach Mach 0.88 in level flight and Mach 1.15 in a dive, thus allowing trainees to experience transonic flight before advancing to a supersonic trainer.[26][27] The airframe is very durable and strong, stressed for +9 g, the normal limit in RAF service is +7.5/-4 g.[28] A dual hydraulic system supplies power to operate systems such as the aircraft's flaps, airbrakes and landing gear, together with the flight controls. A ram air turbine is fitted in front of the single tail fin to provide backup hydraulic power for the flight controls in the event of an engine failure,[29] additionally a gas turbine auxiliary power unit is housed directly above the engine.
The Hawk is designed to carry a centreline gun pod, such as the 30 mm ADEN cannon, two under-wing pylons, and up to four hardpoints for fitting armaments and equipment.[4] In RAF service, Hawks have been equipped to operate of Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. In the early 1990s, British Aerospace investigated the possibility of arming the Hawk with the Sea Eagle anti-ship missile for export customers.[30]
The Hawk entered RAF service in April 1976, replacing the Folland Gnat and Hawker Hunter for advanced training and weapons training. The Hawk T1 was the original version used by the RAF, deliveries commencing in November 1976. The most famous users of the Hawk is the Red Arrows aerobatic team, which adopted the plane in 1979.[31]
From 1983 to 1986, some Hawks were equipped as short-range interceptor aircraft. 88 T1s were modified to carry two AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles (AAMs) in addition to a 30 mm ADEN cannon gun pod; these aircraft were redesignated as Hawk T1A.[5] In a wartime scenario, they would have worked in collaboration with the RAF's Tornado F3 interceptors, which would use their Foxhunter search radars and more sophisticated navigation systems to vector the Hawks against enemy targets.[32]
The Hawk subsequently replaced the English Electric Canberra for target towing duties. The Royal Navy acquired a dozen Hawk T1/1As from the RAF; these are typically operated in a support role, often to conduct simulated combat training onboard ships.[33]
During the 1990s and 2000s, 80 Hawk T1/1A aircraft were upgraded under the Fuselage Replacement Programme (FRP) to extend their operational lifespan; sections of the centre and rear fuselage sections were entirely replaced.[34] In 2009, the RAF began receiving the first Hawk T2, in the long term, T2 aircraft will replace the ageing T1s.[35] Training operations on the Hawk T2 began in April 2012.[36]
In August 2011, a Red Arrows pilot was killed when his Hawk T1 crashed following a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival, the inquest found "G-force impairment" may have caused the pilot to lose control;[37] the Hawk T1 fleet was grounded as a precautionary measure and returned to flight status a few days later.[38] Three months later in November 2011, the Red Arrows suffered another pilot fatality when the Martin-Baker Mk.10 ejection seat fitted to the Hawk T1 activated while the aircraft was stationary; the veteran combat pilot died on ground impact when the ejector seat parachute also failed to deploy.[39] This resulted in the UK Ministry of Defence implementing a ban on non-essential flying in aircraft fitted with ejector seats similar to those fitted in the Hawk T1 after the death.[39] The ban was lifted for Tornado attack jets but remained on Hawk T1, Hawk T2 and Tucano flights while the RAF reviewed evidence on those aircraft.[39]
In January 1978, Britain and Finland announced a deal to in which the Finnish Air Force was to receive 50 Hawk Mk. 51s in 1980;[40] these aircraft were built in Finland under licence by Valtion lentokonetehdas. The Finnish Air Force was limited to 60 first-line fighter aircraft by the Paris Peace Treaty of 1947; by acquiring Hawks, which counted as trainers rather than fighters, capacity could be increased while continuing treaty compliance. These conditions were nullified at the break-up of the Soviet Union.[41]
Seven additional Mk. 51As were delivered in 1993–94 to make up for losses. In June 2007, Finland arranged to purchase 18 used Hawk Mk. 66s from the Swiss Air Force for 41 million euros; they were delivered in 2009–2010.[42] Finnish Hawks have reportedly been armed with Russian Molniya R-60/AA-8 air-to-air missiles.[43][44] The Finnish Air Force aerobatics team, the Midnight Hawks, also uses the aircraft.[45]
Due to rising levels of metal fatigue, 41 out of 67 in Finland's total Hawk fleet will be taken out of service between 2012–2016; the remaining aircraft are younger and thus are expected to be flying into the 2030s.[46][47] In 2011, Finnish Mk. 51s and Mk. 66s underwent upgrades, including a new Patria Cockpit 2000 glass cockpit and new software.[48][49]
On 23 February 2008, the Hawk Mk. 132 formally entered service with the Indian Air Force (IAF),[50] after one of the most protracted procurements in India's history, two decades having elapsed between the initial interest and the contract signing on 26 March 2004. The IAF received 24 aircraft directly from BAE Systems with deliveries beginning in November 2007, and further 42 Hawks assembled by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited between 2008 and 2011.[51] In February 2008, India planned to order 57 more Hawks, with 40 going to the Indian Air Force and the remaining 17 to the Indian Navy.[52][53]
In July 2010, it was announced that the IAF and the Navy would receive the additional 57 aircraft.[54] The additional aircraft will be all built in India by Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), continuing to work under licence from BAE.[55] On 10 February 2011, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and GE Aviation signed a contract under which GE Aviation will conduct the next 30 years of maintenance on the Hawk fleet.[56] In 2011, the IAF was reportedly unhappy with the provision of spare components;[57] In December 2011, BAE received a contract to provide India with spares and ground support.[58]
In April 1978, Indonesia, seeking to increase its aerial capabilities, placed the first of multiple orders for the Hawk.[59] The Indonesian Air Force received more than 40 Hawks in the 1980s and 1990s;[60] In June 1991, BAe and Indonesian Aerospace (IPTN) signed an major agreement for collaborative production of the Hawk, and more orders of the Hawk were anticipated.[61] Further Hawk exports were eventually blocked due to concerns over Indonesian human rights, particularly in East Timor.[60]
The Hawks have been the backbone of Indonesian Air Force, supplementing more advanced and expensive aircraft such as the F-16 Fighting Falcon. As of , the Hawk will be replaced in the training capacity by the KAI T-50 Golden Eagle.
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (Malay: Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia) has 19 Hawk aircraft, consists of four Hawk 108 export versions for training aircraft and 14 Hawk 208 for combat aircraft. On March 5, 2013, during the 2013 Lahad Datu standoff, five Hawk 208 together with three American-made Boeing F/A-18D Hornets were employed in an airstrike on hideout of terrorist group Royal Security Forces of the Sultanate of Sulu and North Borneo in Lahad Datu, Sabah just before the joint forces of Malaysian Army and Royal Malaysia Police operatives assault.[62]
In the 1980s, 12 BAE Hawk T.Mk. 60/60As were purchased for the Air Force of Zimbabwe; the purchase was supported by a GB£35 million loan from the UK to Zimbabwe.[63] The Hawk deal also included the transfer of a number of second-hand Hawker Hunters.[64] In July 1982, at least one Hawk was destroyed on the ground and three more heavily damaged during a dissident attack on Thornhill air base, Gweru.[65]
Zimbabwe's Hawks were used during the Second Congo War. Numerous airstrikes were conducted in support of the Congolese Army against Rwandan, Ugandan and rebel forces in 1998–2000.[66] In 2000, the controversy over Zimbabwe's military intervention in the Congo and poor human rights record led to Britain imposing a total arms embargo on the nation, including spare parts for the Hawk.[67][68] Due to the embargo, Zimbabwe has purchased six Chinese Hongdu K-8s as a substitute.[69][70]
During the 1980s, a prospective sale of 63 Hawk trainers to Iraq was considered by the British government.[71] While the proposal had its proponents, it was controversial as in a ground-attack capacity Iraq might have employed the Hawk against neighbouring Iran and to oppress Iraq's own Kurdish population;[72] there was also concern that the Hawk could be potentially armed with chemical weapons. After considerable deliberation the sale was blocked.[73] In 2010, Iraq entered talks with BAE for an order of up to 21 Hawks.[74]
Saudi Arabia arranged to acquire the Hawk under the Al-Yamamah arms deal with Britain; a total of 50 Hawk Mk. 65/65A were ordered under two orders placed in 1985 and 1994 respectively.[75] In August 2012, a roughly $800 million deal for 22 Hawk 'Advanced Jet Trainers' was announced; these are to replace the older models of Hawks in the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF).[75] The RSAF also has a demonstration team that flies the Hawk.[75]
In 1993, talks between BAe and South Africa's Denel Aviation began regarding a replacement for the South African Air Force (SAAF)'s ageing Atlas Impala fleet.[76] By 2004, Denel had begun construction of Hawks under licence from BAe; components for other customers have also been produced by Denel.[77] On 13 January 2005, the first locally-assembled Hawk conducted its first flight; it belonged to a batch of 24 trainers ordered by the SAAF.[78]
The Hawk T1 (Trainer Mark 1) was the original version of the Hawk used by the RAF, deliveries commencing in November 1976. The RAF received a total of 175 T1s.[5]
The Hawk T1A is a modified Hawk T1, intended to replace the Hawker Hunter in the RAF's Tactical Weapons Units. A total of 89 aircraft were converted to carry two underwing AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and a centreline Aden gun pod.[5] This is also the variant used by the RAF's Red Arrows display team; the underbody gun pod is replaced by a fairing used to carry oil for the display smoke system.[79]
The Hawk 50 was the original export trainer version, and offered a limited attack capability. Finland, Indonesia and Kenya ordered 90 of this variant.[5]
Another export version, replacing the Hawk 50, intended for conversion and weapons training. Weapons carriage is increased. It is a two-seater, has uprated Rolls-Royce Adour 861 engines, and is capable of a level speed at altitude of 555 knots (1028 km/h) or Mach 0.84.[5] The T-45 Goshawk was derived from this version.[84][85]
A two-seat advanced weapons trainer with additional avionics, an optional forward looking infrared, a redesigned wing and HOTAS.[92]
The Hawk Lead-in Fighter Trainer (LIFT) is the version selected by the South African Air Force in December 1999. This variant is powered by the Adour 951. The LIFT benefits from development carried out for the Australian Mk. 127.
The next generation Hawks (120, 127 and 128) feature a new wing, forward and centre fuselage, fin and tailplane.[25] The aircraft have only 10% commonality with the existing first generation aircraft. The new variants also have four times the fatigue life of the original aircraft. 24 aircraft will be delivered.
The Royal Australian Air Force ordered 33 Hawk 127 Lead-in Fighters (LIFs) in June 1997, 12 of which were produced in the UK and 21 in Australia. This variant is also powered by the Adour 871. The Hawk 127 is operated by the RAAF's No. 76 Squadron and No. 79 Squadron which are based at RAAF Base Williamtown and RAAF Base Pearce respectively.
The Hawk 128 is the new Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) for the RAF and Royal Navy. The Mk. 128 includes modern LCD displays instead of conventional instrumentation and is powered by the Rolls-Royce Adour 951 engine. The Ministry of Defence awarded a Design and Development Contract to BAE Systems on 22 December 2004.[15] The T2 builds on the design of the Australian Mk. 127 and the South African Mk. 120s.[17]
In 2012 orders were placed for the AJT version by the Royal Saudi Air Force and the Royal Omani Air Force for 22 and 8 aircraft respectively. [95]
The Hawk Mk. 132 is the latest export variant of the Hawk and was previously known as the Mk. 115Y. BAE Systems delivered the final of 24 UK-built Hawks to the IAF in November 2009.[96] HAL handed over the first locally-built Hawk 132 on 14 August 2008.[97] These aircraft will be powered by the Rolls-Royce Adour Mk 871 engine.[98]
The Mk. 165 is an export variant of the AJT currently on order by the Royal Saudi Air Force. The 22 aircraft are to be built in the UK by BAE.[99]
The Hawk 200 is a single-seat, lightweight multirole combat fighter with emphasis on air defence, air superiority, anti-shipping, air-denial, long-range interdiction, short-range close air support and ground attack.[25] Indonesia, Malaysia and Oman have ordered 62 aircraft. Brunei has been interested in acquiring this model, but any prospective order has been continually delayed since the mid-1980s.[100]
The T-45 Goshawk is a fully carrier-capable aircraft developed from the Hawk 60 for the United States Navy for use in aircraft carrier training.[84]
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Live action series based on the popular manga serial by Yosuke Fujishima.
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