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American Technology Corporation (ATC) received another order for NeoPlanar-based SoundSaber acoustic panels for installation in the hangar bays of nuclear powered aircraft carriers. The order and installation for the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) comes on the heels of the successful installation of SoundSaber acoustic panels aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in December 2005. The aggregate amount of the orders is approximately $405,000. The SoundSaber acoustic panels are a part of a mission critical system for general announcing and emergency notification. The SoundSaber line has passed Grade "A" shock and vibration and received a Common Intelligibility Standard grade of 0.95 out of 1.00; typical outdoor public address systems grade between 0.75 and 0.79. Ken Winter, ATC's director of NeoPlanar Programs noted, "Hangar bays are one of the toughest acoustic environments since they are essentially big steel rooms. Because our SoundSaber acoustic panels provide outstanding clarity and intelligibility with low total harmonic distortion under the most challenging acoustic conditions, we are experiencing increasing military, government and commercial interest for our NeoPlanar-based product lines."
USS Harry S. Truman Readies for Cyber Security Inspectiion
SPAWAR supports aircraft carrier 'USS Harry S. Truman' in preparation for cyber security inspection The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) cyber security inspection support team helps prepare USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) for its upcoming shipboard cyber security inspection scheduled for early August. The SPAWAR team provides Sailors assistance with their shipboard information technology and cyber capabilities
Lewis and Clark Completes First T-AKE Deployment
Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) and its crew of 124 civil service mariners and 11 Sailors returned to Naval Station Norfolk Feb. 8, completing a six-month deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. This was the first operational deployment of a ship from the Navy's newest class of combat logistics force ships. During the deployment, Lewis and Clark completed 73 underway replenishments and 28 in-port replenishments
Unmanned Aircraft to Fly Off US Aircraft Carrier
An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator loaded on board aircraft carrier 'USS Harry S. Truman' for test flying. The X-47B, which boasts a wingspan of more than 62 feet (wider than that of an F/A-18 Super Hornet), will demonstrate seamless integration into carrier flight deck operations through various tests. During each demonstration, the X-47B will be controlled remotely via a hand-held control display unit (CDU).
This Day in Naval History - June 27
From the Navy News Service 1813 - USS President anchors in . 1950 - To support United Nations call to assist , President Harry S. Truman authorizes naval and air operations south of 38th Parallel, .
This Day in Naval History - July 26
1812 - Frigate Essex captures British brig Leander 1912 - First airborne radio communications from naval aircraft to ship (LT John Rodgers to USS Stringham) 1946 - CAPT Joy Bright Hancock appointed Director, Women's Naval Reserve. 1948 - President Harry S. Truman orders desegregation of the Armed Services. 1954 - 3 aircraft from USS Philippine Sea (CVA-47) shoot down 2 Chinese fighters that fired on them while they were providing air cover for rescue operations for a U.K
Harry Ward Joins The McLean Group
The McLean Group middle market investment bank announced that Harry Ward has joined its team and will lead its Marine Transportation and Logistics practice. With a strong background in U.S. and European marine equipment markets, Harry is well-positioned as a specialist in private maritime M&A transactions. Harry is a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot and is based in Norfolk, Va.
This Day in Naval History - July 18
1775 - Continental Congress resolves that each colony provide armed vessels. 1779 - Commodore Abraham Whipple's squadron captures 11 prizes in largest prize value of Revolutionary War. 1792 - John Paul Jones dies in Paris, France. 1813 - U.S. Frigate President captures British Daphne, Eliza Swan, Alert and Lion. 1920 - Naval aircraft sink ex-German cruiser Frankfurt in target practice. 1943 - German submarine shoots down K-47, the first and only U.S. airship lost during WW II.
This Day in Naval History - July 18
From the Navy News Service 1775 - Continental Congress resolves that each colony provide armed vessels. 1779 - Commodore Abraham Whipple's squadron captures 11 prizes in largest prize value of Revolutionary War. 1792 - John Paul Jones dies in . 1813 - U.S. Frigate President captures British Daphne, Eliza Swan, Alert and Lion. 1920 - Naval aircraft sink ex-German cruiser in target practice. 1943 - German submarine shoots down K-47, the first and only airship lost during WW II.
Adm. Swift Takes Command of Pacific Fleet
Adm. Scott H. Swift returned to his home state and relieved Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. as commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 27. "The magnitude of this moment is not lost on me, especially given my personal and professional history here in Hawaii and the Pacific," said Swift, who became the 35th commander since the Pacific Fleet moved to Hawaii in 1941
Crowley Awarded MSC Contract for ROCON Fleet
Crowley Maritime Corp.'s government services group has been awarded a $130 million technical management contract for five U.S. government-owned, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Roll-On/Roll-Off and container ships (ROCON). The contract will see Crowley provide full turnkey operation and
Two Injured from Fire On Board USS Harry S Truman
An F/A-18C "Hornet" from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, the "Gladiators," caught fire on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) last night while parked forward of the island during refueling
VT Halter Announces Leadership Promotions
VT Halter Marine, Inc., the Pascagoula, Miss. based shipbuilding subsidiary of Vision Technologies Systems, Inc., today announced several promotions within its leadership team. The shipbuilder named Richard A. Zubic (Rick Zubic) to Executive Vice President
Anderson Appointed Chairman of Lerwick Port
Brian Anderson has been appointed Chairman of Lerwick Port Authority at the board's Annual General Meeting in July. Formerly Deputy Chairman, Brian succeeds the late Harry Jamieson who was Chairman for the past four years until his untimely death in June Ronnie Gair has
USS Cincinnati Will Be Powered by GE Engines
GE Marine said its LM2500 marine engines will provide power for the U.S. Navy's new Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), USS Cincinnati (LCS 20). USS Cincinnati's two engines will be manufactured at GE's Evendale, Ohio facility. Each LM2500 engine produces more than 29,500 horsepower
Christening of LCS Little Rock
The Navy's newest littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Little Rock (LCS 9), will be christened Saturday, July 18, during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony at Marinette Marine Corporation's shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin. The event will be webcast live at http://navylive.dodlive
Special Pilotage in Port of Brownsville
It was no ordinary arrival for the Brazos-Santiago Pilots of Brownsville, Texas The Brazos-Santiago Pilots handle some 600 ship and vessel transits through the Port of Brownsville each year, but it's not every day that they get the opportunity to guide a venerable and storied U.S
Shipping Gloomiest Since 2009
The shipping industry is the most pessimistic in six years about its prospects as a fleet surplus persists, according to a survey by law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, says a report in Reuters. The growing vessel glut is battering sentiment in the shipping industry at a time when players
Austal Starts Next US Littoral Combat Ship
Austal and the U.S. Navy held a keel-laying ceremony today for the future USS Manchester (LCS 14), marking the first significant milestone in its construction. This ship is the fifth Independence variant littoral combat ship (LCS) built at Austal under the 10-ship, $3
Avondale Shipyard Through the Years
The new photo book, Avondale: A Model for Success, tracks the story of an American shipyard from its humble beginnings in 1938, through years of growth achievement, up to its eventual acquisition in 1999. Book team leaders, Rene Pierre Meric, Jr. and Philip J
Navy Christens Littoral Combat Ship Gabrielle Giffords
The Navy will christen its tenth littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), during a midday ceremony June 13 at Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. LCS 10 is named after former United States Representative Gabrielle Giffords.
USN Fighter Crashes in Gulf - Crew Safe
A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 crashed at 1:30 p.m. (GMT), today, shortly after launching from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) operating in the Arabian Gulf. The two personnel aboard the strike fighter ejected from
'Old Ironsides' to Undergo 3-year Restoration
USS Constitution, 'Old Ironsides', will enter dry dock May 18 for a nearly three year restoration with most of the work being done below the waterline and the bow area. The timeline of events leading up to the ship's dry docking can be found below
US Navy Ships Arrive in Busan
U.S. Navy sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG 88) and USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) along with the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) arrived in Busan, South Korea, May 1, to strengthen partnerships with the Republic of Korea (ROK)
'Iron Nickel' is Decommissioned
Hundreds of current and former crew members, 10 previous commanding officers, and their family members crowded onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) to bid farewell to the "Iron Nickel" during the ship's decommissioning ceremony at Naval Base San Diego


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Diagnosis for mental health problems needs to be quicker, it has been suggested.
Andy Bell, spokesman for the Centre for Mental Health, said: "The big problem is that we don't recognise mental health problems in ourselves or others quickly enough and only a minority of people who have depression or anxiety get treatment for it."
The comments come after a number of research projects have revealed further insight into depression and mental health.
One such study, conducted by King's College London in partnership with Axa, identified the neural pathways which control 'peace of mind' in the human brain.
According to the scientists, this could lead to improved treatments for anxiety disorders and depression.
A second study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, found that individuals who engage in a regular leisure-time activity involving exercise are less likely to have symptoms of depression.
Mr Bell added that more research into psychological therapies "would be very valuable".
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halted its 2015 share repurchase program on Friday, a move
designed to conserve cash amid tumbling oil prices and its
latest cost-cutting step after slashing capital spending.
Shares of the No. 2 U.S. oil producer extended losses after
comments by executives on a conference call, falling nearly 4
percent to $99 after being down 2.6 percent before the halt of
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The subject of this case study is the synopsis of a crucial step within
every software selection process - finalist vendors' scripted scenarios
software demonstrations; this particular series of events took place in
February/March 2001. The importance of this milestone in any software
selection undertaking has been widely publicized (for more information,
see An
Overview of the Knowledge Based Selection Process). Demonstrations
can and should be grueling for both vendors and users, as they are the
only way to discern how a software application behaves under real world
expectations before any firm commitment and point of no return happens.
company involved in this case study embarked on the selection of an ERP/business
applications package that would satisfy its needs and return maximum business
value. TEC was retained as a neutral process facilitator with an intimate
knowledge of the market/vendors and no vested interest (e.g., future system
integrating opportunity) in the outcome of the selection.
this Note:
is a two part note with Part One
covered the Scripted Scenario Demonstrations. Part Two discusses the specific
results of the demonstrations with recommendations for users facing a
similar selection process.
of Vendor Preparation and Performance
we examine the preparation and performance of each vendor, giving each
a general rating. The categories we examine are:
vs. Tell
Preparation of Script Items
Ability to Follow Scripts or Mapping Document
Ability to Finish During the Allotted Time
and User Recommendations
moral of the story should not be that a dazzling demonstration ability
only will mean securing a business - a plethora of other factors influence
the decision, such as the product architecture (for more information,
see Great Product: Too Bad The Architecture Doesn't Fit), total cost of
ownership (TOC), site reference visits/calls outcomes, etc. For these
reasons, the winner of the entire selection process will not hereby be
however, a bad demonstration performance will very likely seal the vendor's
fate. Clients, as a rule, see in the vendor's diligence in preparing for
the demo an indication of their future service and support experience
with the vendor. Even large, successful enterprise applications vendors
can fail when it comes to product demonstrations. Lack of preparation
is the usual culprit, but vendors are not solely to blame. A diligent
approach to preparing scripted scenario demonstrations by all parties
involved (vendors, users, and the selection facilitator), particularly
in terms of the demo's scope feasibility, will ensure that vendors convey
the message and users obtain the insights they need to make a decision.
on the above analysis of data in the decision model, our client was able
to clearly differentiate the vendors and bring out the strengths and weaknesses
of each. Some other advantages of performing a thorough, documented scripted
scenarios process are worth mentioning:
this case brings out an important fact of software selections that is
often overlooked - the best solution almost always involves compromise.
In this engagement, having the results in the selection tool provided
a means for setting expectations among project team members and senior
management. Such disclosure at an early stage can prevent disappointments
later in the selection process.
This selection involved the use of TEC's decision support tool ERGO
2001. For more information on ERGO 2001 see ERGO
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|• The Order Model: "We want stability, both in social life and the environment."
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|• The Sovereignty Model: "We want what's ours."
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Everyone knows that cats always land on their feet, but often it's how they get up in the air in the first place that's much more impressive.
Everyone knows that cats always land on their feet, but often it's how they get up in the air in the first place that's much more impressive.
Eric Church displayed rock and awe at the 2013 CMA Awards Broadcast using pyrotechnics and heavy guitar riffs as he performed his rock leaning song 'The Outsiders'.
Just in case you're like me and looking for a little more Paisley humor after another hilarious night hosting the CMA's...you enjoy this. It's from a few years ago, but I had never seen it before today...
Cats, as you may know, do not like water much. But they seem mesmerized by a good bathtub.
I hit rewind and watched this about 10 times last year! Let's watch last year's CMA opening and get ready for a spectacular show tonight!
Turtles and tortoises may move a bit slowly, but they make up for it in other ways.
102.7 KORD brings you two big shows - the 2013 CMA Awards Pre-Event special followed by the 47th Annual CMA Awards broadcast.
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Dogs know where the food is.
Hurling your child several feet through the air—legally—and sending him crashing into the water is a high point in life for any dad.
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At some point in the useful life of most houses, the roof needs to be replaced. An EPA report prepared in the late 1990s calculated that almost 4 million homes per year have their asphalt roofs replaced, leading to the generation of 6.4 million tons of asphalt roofing waste. (Table A-8) Because of this, roofing materials are one of the larger contributors to landfill construction debris. And most of the materials used in making shingles (the prevalent form of roofing used in North America) are not readily recycled into other useful forms, leading to a stream of materials filling up the landfills.
Roofs are subject to extremes of temperature, receiving the full exposure of the sun as well as suffering from the extremes of cold. No other part of the average home sees a wider cycle of temperatures. Precipitation and wind also provide a constant eroding force that wears at the roof and gradually contributes to breaking it down. Because of this exposure to the elements, roofs are typically elements that need to be replaced several times over the life of a building.
Are there greener options than a basic shingle replacement?
Shingle Roofs are still the most prevalent form of roofing in the United States. Either organic (which, in this context, doesn't mean what you might otherwise think) or fiberglass shingles are mats of material with small mineral granules adhered to them. The granules are the weathering layer, but as they become detached over time, the body of the shingle becomes susceptible to water and ultraviolet damage, leading to leaks and other roofing problems. The hotter the climate, the shorter the typical lifespan of a shingle. Although manufacturers promise 20 and 30 year warranties on their materials, those are pro-rated by the length of time the shingles have been in place. And much of the cost of installation, repair, and replacement is in the labor, rather than the cost of the materials.
Vegetated Roofs are becoming increasingly popular in new construction, and many LEED certified buildings have used green roofs for the wide range of benefits they provide. Can I put a vegetated roof on my house? Unless you are really attached to the idea regardless of cost or obstacles, probably not. There are a few considerations that make it difficult to install a green roof on an existing building, whether it is a house or a commercial building. First of all, vegetated roofs are still rather expensive, which usually ends the discussion right away. Green roofs are also heavier than most other roofs, and structural reinforcement would typically be necessary in order to put the underlayment materials, growth media (the soil) and the plants all onto an existing roof. Furthermore, a vegetated roof can typically only be installed on a fairly low slope roof (though there are ways of adding structures that can hold a vegetated roof on a steeper slope, but those add further weight and cost) and most homes have steeper roofs. However, the aesthetics of a green roof are undoubtedly appealing, and the availability of materials for installing residential green roofs is becoming more common.
Metal Roofs are another option that can be considered. Metal roofs are far more durable than shingles. While a shingle roof may have a lifespan of up to 20-30 years, a metal roof should last at least twice as long. And even if the material for a metal roof costs three times as much as a shingle roof, by avoiding the cost of removing the old roof, buying new roof material, and installing the new roof when the shingle roof has worn out, the metal roof avoids that additional labor and material waste. Furthermore, at the end of its life, a metal roof can be usefully recycled. The biggest drawback to metal roofs is the relatively high embodied energy in refining and manufacturing metal, but the long life and recyclability of the material helps to balance that out.
Slate and Tile Roofs are very durable materials. Slate has been used for centuries, and slate roofs can, in some cases, last for many hundreds of years. Installation is expensive and labor intensive. Slate and tile are also heavy materials, an, as is the case with a vegetated roof, additional structural support may be needed in order to accommodate the weight. However, slate roofs are also some of the most durable, with buildings still standing with hundreds of years' old slate roofs still on them. For most residential uses, the cost of such a roof (especially as a retrofit onto an existing home) is prohibitively expensive. The materials used to make these are fairly low impact: either slate, which is a natural stone that is split into thin pieces to be used for roofing, or clay tile, which uses an abundant material although it requires kiln firing in its manufacture. Both are relatively low embodied energy choices and are probably the most environmentally benign.
Wood Shake Roofs are popular in some parts of the country. The recent wildfires around San Diego demonstrate one of the main drawbacks to shake roofs – they are flammable. Wood roofs are most popular in areas that do not receive a lot of rain, but the constant exposure to the sun can lead to failure of these materials over time. Synthetic materials, which are much more flame resistant, are taking over in instances were wood shakes were once used.
Life-cycle considerations are what is at issue here. Most Americans don't expect to be in a home for so long that a more expensive roof would pay for itself, so they opt for the less expensive shingle roof. Homebuyers don't see the additional value of a longer lifespan roof and may be afraid of higher maintenance costs for having such a roof. While it would be likely that similar levels of repair work would be more expensive on other types of roofs than on shingle roofs, the fact that those repairs are much less common doesn't necessarily register.
Looking at not just the initial installation cost, but rather the whole life cost (how much it costs divided by how many years of useful life it can be expected to provide) can help in evaluating the life-cycle cost of different choices. The cost of the materials and labor, as well as the impact of the production of those materials all contributes to the overall impact of a new roof. Weighing those factors and taking into account regionally appropriate design will lead to finding the greener roof replacement options for you.
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do you use wd40 on your pistol? whether to lubricate or coat the slide to protect from rust?
No, do not use wd40.
Not at all.
just curious why not?
The WD in WD40 is water displacement. It will help to remove water but if not removed itself can build up to a gummy substance. Not a good firearms lube.
Plus it will keep oils from adhearing to the metal which will call corrosion.
I don't use it for a lube, but if i was sweating while I was shooting, I sometimes wipe down the outsides of my guns with a little WD-40. I had a shooting instructor/resident gun nut back in scout camp who would only use WD-40 to wipe down the .22 Rifles. Cheap and it works great. Especially with all the little scout's fingerprints all over the guns.
WD40 is a good penetrating oil, but is only fair for rust prevention, unless used frequently. My grandfather used it on all kinds of things on the tuna boat he worked on in salt air/water, becasue it was pretty cheap and a good product Back In The Day (70's). It will not harm the metal parts of your firearms. Not sure about the plastic. It will gum up over time.
The MSDS for WD40 can be found on the internet if you are curious what it is made of.
Rem-oil is a good dry lubricant.
What happened to regular ole gun cleaning/lube products? I read a bunch of people asking about this product or that product, just buy yourself a good gun cleaning kit and call it a day, if you are an expert with guns and know of other products you can use that work well and won't harm your weapon great, but otherwise just stick to the basics. JMO
Never WD-40.
I'll leave a light film of Breakfree CLP on the metal for rust prevention.
Never really crossed my mind. Rem-Oil and a silicone cloth for me. I guess I am a simple man
Personal experience. I used WD40 on my first handgun, a Taurus PT945 13 years ago. One weekend camping on the beach was enough to have corrosion all over the firearm. That was a mess!!!
Not a fan of WD-40. There are so many other good cheap products that will do the job far better.
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CLP is pretty standard in terms of gun oils.
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The battery cover door of my 2 year old Metz 50AF-1 flashgun broke over the Chinese New Year period – *groan*. The flashgun still otherwise works fine, though it still has that odd quirk about having to dial in a +0.7 to +1.0 EV flash output for me to get the appropriate amount of bounced lighting, but a broken battery door meant a struggle to close the battery compartment each time I had to recharge the batteries. Also, the flashgun was an extremely tight fit into the new LX100's metallic hotshoe, and in-fact became stuck. I practically had to forcibly pry the flash loose from the hotshoe. Double bummer.
So, looking around for a replacement flashgun that would work for my existing m4/3 bodies and also the LX100, I found a 'lil flash that looked like it'd meet my lighting needs, and then some too. Below is the Nissin i40, a third party flash unit for m4/3s and also compatible with the LX100. The i40 is sold cheaper here in Singapore than through online stores like Amazon – shocker indeed when the converse is usually more true. The pictures might not convey the real idea of how tiny is this flashgun – but it is. The flash body itself is barely just larger than the battery compartment holding 4 AA batteries!
Unlike the Metz 50AF-1, the i40 is a bit more barebones information screen-wise, featuring two command dials on the rear-panel. On the other hand, unlike the 50AF-1, the i40's flash head can be reversed to point backwards, and also supports LED video light.
Some of our children's pictures using the Nissin i40. No output compensation required – hooray! All taken with the LX100 + i40.
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November 24th 2012
Published: November 24th 2012
Srinagar really kicked my butt today. I'm exhausted, but at least happy to be sleeping in fresh bedding which will hopefully keep me warmer than my sleeping bag, which I have been using so far. I also have a new heater, but due to electrical issues – which I will go into later – it's round the corner by the door, about 10 ft away and not really making any impact, so far as I can tell. And after all that I went through to get it! Again, later. It's curfew again tomorrow, so thankfully I will have this time to sleep off the hangover of today's trials and tribulations. Not an actually hangover, mind you. I wish.
When I awoke this morning I decided that it was time to make this room feel like home. That meant that it was time to shop. I also decided after another freezing night that the shopping would have to include a new heater. The owner of Relax Inn had clearly stated that he would not permit an electric fan heater in the room because of the running costs, but Rahim told me that he has one which is very effective and only costs him about 300R (£3.50!) a month to run. Time to negotiate with hotel management. I showered, dressed and headed down to reception.
I spoke to the guy (Azoor? I really must get his name again) and explained what I was planning to do. At first he said that there was no electrical outlet that could support an electrical heater, but when I mentioned that I was happy to pay a little extra rent to cover electricity costs, he softened somewhat and said that he would speak to the owner. I assured him that I would get back to him later and headed off for breakfast at Café Arabica, a place that Rahim has taken me to a couple of times. En route I called Rahim, who said that he would meet me there.
Coffee and cake later, we headed off to the shops. As we drove Rahim's car into the 'main market' (i.e. town centre) I felt like someone who had been living all his life in the bathroom and just opened the door, stepped out and realised that there was a whole house to explore. In my mind, Srinagar had been a fairly small quaint town. In reality, it was a bustling, thriving commercial centre. We started off in the more modern part of town and before long had managed to purchase the bedding. However, Rahim had an appointment with an administration officer at 11am - something to do with a land dispute his parents are involved in – and invited me to join him for the ride.
That's when I realized that I not only had a whole house to explore, I had a whole housing estate! We drove and drove, listening to one of Rahim's 'Best Cheese of the 80s and 90s' mix tapes ('Nothing's gonna change my love for you, you oughta know by now how much I love you…') through packed streets, across overpasses and through winding passageways. Everywhere cars, auto-rickshaws (which I like to call auto-riskshaws), people, dogs, dust, shops with a multi-coloured array of products hanging in front of them, cows, goats, more dogs, more dust and lots and lots of noise. Just as we are negotiating another impossible ensnarement of vehicles in a narrow alley, George Paul breaks into 'Last Christmas' and I start to sing along. Rahim looks at me and says, 'George Paul, he's one of those…' (searching for the word…oh boy – here we go) '…gays isn't he?'
'Yes.' Rahim begins to sing along, whilst I try to decide whether or not to dig a little. Why not seize the moment? 'I guess you don't have any gay people in India, right? Or rather, gay people in India are hidden.'
'Yes. People talk about these gay gangs. They say that they kidnap men and then cut their penises'
Marvelous. Time to start challenging…
'That's bullshit. It's just fear and ignorance that makes people talk like that.' Hold breath and await reaction.
'Yes. I suppose so.' Phew.
A pause and then, 'In England being gay is mostly accepted. Well, it is in the big cities like London. A bit different in the countryside.'
'Yeah, most people just think it's normal.' Okay, slight exaggeration but I'm trying to give Rahim an opposite perspective, to redress the balance of growing up in a country where homosexuality is forbidden and taboo. It's hard to read him.
I wonder if now is the time. It would be easy, 'Do you know any gay men, Rahim?'
'Yes you do mate. Pleased to meet you!'
However, this one's still a hung jury – I think it's going to be okay, but I need to gather more evidence, and I guess cement our friendship a little further so once he finds out I'm gay he still sees me, and not just 'a gay man'. Being in these situations always makes me feel slightly uneasy, like I'm being deceptive and duplicitous, but it's a necessary self-preserving step on the road to coming out to someone, especially when there's a lot at stake. At the moment, Rahim is not just part of my social circle in India, he is my social circle.
We finally arrived at the admin offices and I waited in the car whilst Rahim went to sort his affairs. One and three quarters hours of Tacky Hits later (really, how many times can you listen to 'The Lady in Red' before wanting to kills yourself?) Rahim returned and said that he would probably have to be there all afternoon. We agreed that it would be best to put me in a riskshaw back to town so that I can get on with my shopping, and drove off to intercept one.
Now this was an experience which really put the risk in riskshaw. Firstly, the guy insisted on giving me a guided tour of the town, which was great except that it involved in turning to face me in the back rather than looking at the road, and I could barely understand a word he was saying anyway! 'uhid dhuwiedhi dhuid iuhedi hduw huwd six months'
'Really? Wow…'
Secondly, this particular riskshaw seemed unable to go any faster than 5mph, which would normally increase safety is you weren't being zoomed at left, right and centre by other vehicles going at least 10 times that speed. However, the pièce de resistance was when we pulled into the petrol station to top-up. The petrol cap is inside the cab in riskshaws, just in front of the driver next to the steering wheel. And what does this guy do whilst the attending is pumping in the petrol? Light up a cigarette!
Anyway, I somehow made it back to town alive and recommenced my shopping. Within about 10 minutes I realized that I had forgotten to bring one crucial item with me. Sunglasses. Not because it was particularly sunny, but because for some reason I was being stared at a lot. I learned in PNG how important sunglasses can be in these situations: they provide one last barrier that the prying eyes can't get through, they let you keep your soul to yourself. It may sound trite, but in PNG I really understood after a while why celebrities often wear them. However, without this defence to hand today, I would just have to soldier on.
Three hours, several purchases and some hardcore gaze-averting later, I escaped from a tailor who's determined to show me his collection of one hundred or so business cards of international visitors that he has made clothes for (why oh why did I ever go in there?!) and met Rahim to collect the bedding from the shop and head back to the hotel to sort out the heater. All spent up, exhausted and feeling irritable after hours of eye-rape, with hindsight I was probably not in the right frame of mind to be sorting out a potentially contentious issue. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. The hotel owner was there as we headed in, so I broached the subject with him. To my surprise he says, 'No problem, we will put a three pin socket in your room'
'Great!' I respond, relieved.
'However,' (uh-oh) 'Electric heaters use a lot of power, which is why we never allow them to be used. You will have to pay a supplement.'
'Okay,' I say, bracing myself. 'How much?'
'One hundred rupees a day.'
'One hundred rupees!!! That's crazy money. I'm only in there in the evenings' (Not strictly true, but rationality had already flown the nest.)
'Well, how much is not crazy?' he asked, annoyingly calmly.
'I'll give you five hundred rupees a month.' Putting my foot down now.
'Well, another problem with these heaters…sometimes people fall asleep with the heater on. Very dangerous, it could gas you.' (Er, it's electric) 'For your safety, we will come to collect the heater off you every night at 10pm.'
Oh no, really gonna lose it now. He just got on my last nerve. 'Listen, I am not 10 years old, I'm 33 and I am more than capable of turning off the heater before I go to bed! So, no, you won't be coming to collect it from me at 10pm every evening!'
'But sir, I am 60 and even I can make mistake and fall asleep.'
(Fuck off) 'Fine, then at 10pm every evening I will also come to your room to collect your heater.'
I 'm really not sure what happened at that point. I think we reached a stalemate wherein I could get a heater but the terms were unclear. Poor Rahim had just witnessed 'angry Paul' for the first time, and I was already beginning to regret having spoken so abruptly to the guy in whose hotel I will be living for the next five months. This could cost me. Rahim and I dumped my shopping in the room and headed out to get the heater and extension lead.
When we got back, Azoor (?) was in my room trying to fix up the three pin socket (currently, my room sockets are two pin – India, for some reason, seems to have three different varieties of plug). He was doing this by inserting the bare wires of an 3 pin extension cord into my two pin socket (!), but (thankfully) this failed to work because a.) the connection was unstable, b.) the three pin extension box was for the wrong size three pin plug and c.) it was insanely dangerous! In the end, having gone through the various options, we realized that the only solution was to plug my heater into the plug point used by the water heater in the bathroom. Hence, the new heater is now round the corner by the door, about 10 ft away and not really making any impact, so far as I can tell. Back to square one.
To end off the day, Rahim dropped me at Broadway Hotel (the hotel with the bar) before heading off to his parents' with the fruits of his labours at the admin office. The days remaining excitements can be summed up as follows:
1.Wine could only be bought by the bottle (not a good idea, I thought, given my mood) so I bought a beer and drank it at the bar.
2.Received a call from my parents, followed by a call from my mate Pete in Boston. Apparently, like London buses, you wait ages for a call from family or friends, and then two come at once.
3.Headed off towards Hat Trick for dinner, passing on the way a dog that had obviously been hit by a car and was lying by the side of the road with a forlorn 'yes, I'm going to die but I accept it' look on his face whilst another dog started to lap up the blood oozing from his hind legs – lovely.
4.Ate the first half of my chicken curry, rice and nan bread with an audience of two teenage boys who were waiting to pick up their take-away, then wolfed down the second half in semi-darkness, the waiters having turned off most of the lights in preparation to close up for the night.
5.Headed back to the hotel, apologizing through gritted teeth to the owner on the way in, and made up my new bed, where I am now sitting.
Thank God for curfew tomorrow.
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D'Arnaud signed a minor league deal with the Phillies on Thursday, Jim Salisbury of CSN reports. The deal includes a spring training invitation.
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D'Arnaud was outrighted off the Pirates' 40-man roster Monday and he will become a minor league free agent.
Pittsburgh wanted to clear a roster spot, and d'Arnaud will now attempt to catch on as a utility player in another organization,
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D'Arnaud's contract was selected by the Pirates on Tuesday.
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Chase d'Arnaud 2B/DH PHI 2 years ago
Pirates activated INF Chase d'Arnaud from the 60-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis.
D'Arnaud is recovered from March thumb surgery but will have to work his way up through the minors. He has an ugly .208/.232/.275 batting line during his time with the Pirates.
Chase d'Arnaud 2B/DH PHI 2 years ago
Chase d'Arnaud (thumb) will move his rehab assignment Saturday to Triple-A Indianapolis.
D'Arnaud has been out all season after undergoing surgery in March to repair a partially torn ligament in his thumb. The Pirates are expected to send him to the minors when he's healthy enough to return.