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Acknowledgements:Steve Cook and Robert Molinari TSG-SEAS: Paul Chinn and Janet Roseli Operations: Derrick Snowden, James Farrington, and Carrie Wolff Data processing: Guilherme Castelao and Hiquin Yang Data distribution:Guilherme Castelao, Francis Bringas, and Joaquin Trinanes Web page development: Francis Bringas and Pedro DiNezio NOAA/NMFS Collab.: Jon Hare, Dan Smith, and Jack Jossie NOAA Marine Operations: Dennis Shields, Tom Stepka, and John Katebini Explorer of the Seas*: Rod Zika and Liz Williams Funded by the NOAA Office of Climate Observations * Funded by NOAA and NSF NOAA/AOML Thermosalinograph (TSG) Operations JCOMM SOT-4 Meeting Geneva, April 16-21, 2007 Gustavo Jorge Goni NOAA/AOML Miami, Florida firstname.lastname@example.com
NOAA/AOML TSG project description http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/phod/tsg/index.php
sea surface salinity (SSS) Provides key information on the variability of global precipitation, evaporation, and the fresh water cycle. Is a factor in water mass formation and SSS variability can affect the intensity of the thermohaline circulation. Can be utilized to initialize climate forecast models, if salinity profiles are not available. Through Alkalinity improves is linked to the amount of dissolved CO 2 in the oceans. Will be used to validate and calibrate fields obtained from the SMOS and Aquarius satellite missions. Can be used to assess numerical model performances
NOAA/AOML Thermosalingraphs SBE 21: Oleander, Skogafoss, NOAA fleet. SBE 45 (micro TSG): RCCL Explorer of the Seas, Albert Rickmers, SAS Explorer, NOAA fleet. 2 cargo ships Atlantic Ocean. 1 cruise ship western North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. 1 cargo ship Pacific Ocean. 1 cruise ship around the world twice a year. 15 NOAA shipsglobal.
NOAA/AOML TSG and SEAS installation set-up
AOML-TSG transects 2001 2003 2002 20042005 2006 Skogafoss Oleander C. Waikato
Current NOAA/AOML-TSG transects currently maintained TSG transects Upcoming TSG installations: Semester At Sea M/V Explorer (around the world twice a year) Albert Rickmers (Pacific Ocean)
AOML/SEAS TSG data flow
platform identification impossible date impossible location position on land test(ETOPO5*) impossible speed(4-35 knots) global ranges regional ranges spike test gradient test constant value check climatology and NCEP weekly analysis buddy check (comparison against ARGO, CTD, …) water sample check AOML TSG QC steps GOSUD recommended QC steps AOML additional QC steps RT DT 2-10-30 sec sampling 5 min QC data
NOAA/AOML-TSG QC TSG Water samples Profiling floats Climatology
NOAA/AOML-TSG QC TSG Water samples Profiling floats Climatology Identification of equipment bias in TSG using climatology and in-situ observations
TSG 5 min QC data
TSG data 5 min DT QC performance Bad flags Total data
Skogafoss TSG transects 2001-2006 transects 2001-2006 SSS space-time diagram
Oleander TSG transects 2001-2006 transects2001-2006 SSS space-time diagram Gulf Stream front
TSG temperatures are: 0.22-0.26 C higher than the profiling float temperature, 0.16-0.29 C higher than the XBT temperature and 0.09 C higher than the water sample. TSG Salinity values are in good agreement with concurrent observations: 0.05 lower than the float salinity and 0.07 lower than the water sample. Summary of TSG data QC statistical analysis (Skogafoss and Oleander) Issue: need of external temperature sensor
RCCLs Explorer of the Seas TSG transects 2006 transects 2006-2007 SSS time series Altimetry-derived Yucatan Straits geostrophic current transport
NOAA/AOML TSG data distribution into GTS Location of TSG data taken from GTS, March-April 2007
2007 TRACKOB GTS salinity data NOAA AOML: 21,000 reports to GTS Others:18 reports to GTS
2007 TRACKOB GTS salinity data current Cargo ships: Oleander and Skogafoss Semester At Seas M/V Explorer Cargo ship Albert Rickmers
NOAA Fleet ShipUseMain area of operation Real-time transmission capability Real-time TSG data transmission Ronald BrownOWorldwidecurrentDecember 2006 Oscar DysonFGulf of Mexico, Pacific and Atlantic oceans currentDecember 2006 Miller FreemanFPacific OceancurrentDecember 2006 KaimimoanaO - ATropical Pacific OceanJanuary 2007 HiialakaiO -FPacific OceanJanuary 2007 Oscar E. SetteFTropical PacificJanuary 2007 Nancy FosterE-FAtlantic OceanJanuary 2007TSG being installed Gordon GunterFGulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean January 2007 FairweatherNCGulf of AlaskaMid 2007 Mc. Arthur IIE-FPacific OceanMid 2007 Albatros IVFNorth Atlantic OceanPlanned* Delaware IIFNorth Atlantic OceanPlanned* Oregon IIFGulf of Mexico, AtlanticPlanned* David JordanFOff CA and OR coastPlanned* Ships with pCO 2 systems
Continue transmission of data of RCCLs Explorer into the GTS. Initiate transmission of QCed (RT) data of cargo ships into the GTS. Initiate transmission of QCed (RT) data of NOAA fleet into the GTS. Test external temperature sensor in one cargo ship. Continue support of pCO2 systems. Collaborate with future satellite salinity missions. Initiate a sustained and strong collaboration with data centers, submission of QCed data to NODC and Coriolis. Have a strong participation within GOSUD. New TSG installations: M/V Explorer of Semester At Sea Albert Rickmers. Initiate tests with BUFR and Metadata. Science support. NOAA/AOML TSG plans Semester At Seas M/V Explorer
NOAA/AOML TSG Operations Gustavo Jorge Goni NOAA/AOML Miami, Florida firstname.lastname@example.com
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Drive the Chicks Wild! Vintage Menswear Adverts
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THE obvious way to sell men's clothing is to proclaim that the garments will somehow turn the average guy into an irresistible Studasaurous. From the late Sixties to early Eighties, when Baby Boomers were in their sexual prime, this marketing tactic went into hyperdrive. Boomers were ready to mate, and menswear adverts proclaimed that their apparel was the gateway to sweet, sweet lovemaking. Here are a few examples.
Translation: Cotler pants will get you laid by a hot model, guaranteed.
[Disclaimer: You also have to drive a cool motorcycle and look like an Adonis. Otherwise, you can probably forget it – these are blue jeans, not magic fertility slacks.]
Here's another advert that should come with a disclaimer: "Claims of 'scoring' only apply if you are a Hall of Fame baseball player with thick wads of cash. Otherwise, these are just normal jeans."
Nothing drives women wild like a tight fitting terry-cloth jumpsuit. As an added bonus, the super absorbent towel-like fabric can clean up any spills or messes in a jiffy! And with the "turn on power" of terry-cloth, there's bound to be plenty of mess to clean up.
Facis Ventanni shirts will turn women into sex animals, clawing and braying for your manhood. That's because our shirts have powerful pheromones woven right into the fabric. [Warning: Facis Ventanni shirts may cause genital exhaustion.]
When you wear Wrangler Wrelaters, there will always be a sexy female close behind. So, be careful – it could lead to Wromance….. or Wrape.
You'll notice that men in these adverts come in only two varieties: (1) about to get laid and giddily grinning, or (2) about to get laid but maintaining a stoic über-cool composure.
"SHERADES. Give the right signal and you win. Paula. Or Jean. But if you don't want to play our way… take off our pants and go home."
Only during a Sexual Revolution do adverts for men's slacks provide instructions for turning charades into a sex game.
With so many fully naked women throwing themselves onto Yartex shirts, it started to become a serious health and hygiene issue for men. We are proud to announce that Yartex clothing now is made with antibacterial fabric, so the nude chicks can still rub themselves upon you, while you relax in disinfected comfort!
This Angels Flight advert is my favorite of them all. No beating around the bush – it's spelling it as clear as crystal: These pants are made for lovin'.
"If you're lucky enough to have a lean, trim, hard body, make the most of it. Get into Angels Flight pants and turn the ladies on….. The fit is so snug and provocative it's downright sinful. You'll even feel sexier wearing them. Add a matching vest and blazer and you'll have to fight the girls off."
Well, we could throw adverts at you all day, but we'll stop here. Suffice it to say, men's clothing is basically marketed as tools for securing the undying affection of ladies. Were it not for this compulsion, men would roam the earth in sweatpants and smelly t-shirts. We need these adverts to remind us of why we button our shirts and starch our collars – to drive the chicks wild.


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The world's most prized spice is also the world's most expensive. This is due to the sheet amount of labor that goes into growing and preparing the spice. Saffron threads are actually stigmas of the saffron crocus, a violet-colored flower native to parts of Asia, North Africa, the Middle East and the Mediterranean (though some growers now harvest it in the United States, Switzerland, and parts of Central America). Spain, however, is the world's largest producer.
The tiny stigmas must be carefully plucked by hand from each flower. It takes around 15,000 flowers to produce a pound of saffron. However, after a light toasting the weight goes down to about 4 ounces. It's this sheer amount of planting, land, hand-harvesting, and toasting – not to mention the flavor and perfume – that makes saffron so valuable.
The aroma is irreplaceable: musky, honeyed, floral, bitter, and fierce. You'll find the perfume to be hypnotic. The flavor is penetratingly husky, earthy, with notes of honey and violet. Greek saffron is generally earthier and a bit more bitter than other types of saffron, but the honey notes are also far more intense.
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Ingredients | Saffron |
Basic Preparation | No |
Recommended Applications | No |
Taste & Aroma | Warm & Earthy |
Cuisine | Indian, Italian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern |
Handling / Storage | Store saffron in a cool, dark place. Wrap in foil and place in an airtight container. |
Qualities | Gluten-Free, Kosher Parve |
Shelf Life | Properly stored, saffron has a shelf-life of 3 - 4 years, after that and the potency starts to diminish. |
Country of Origin | Greece |
Precautions | The information provided for this product is for educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We recommend that you consult with your physician or qualified healthcare practitioner before making any significant change in your diet. |
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OLD-TIMER GONE WILD: Tailored suits, attache cases, business class upgrades. Looks like a professional business trip to Germany in Unfinished Business. But when Daniel Trunkman (Vince Vaughn) takes his clients on a detour to a sex fetish event and global economic summit, it turns into a night of excessive alcohol and debauchery for straight-laced old-timer Tom Wilkinson. And possibly the best business trip ever.
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Panamint Pomegranate Mine
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The "Fruit Stand" where Pomegranate Pete planned to profit from pomegranates. |
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Personen | 6 |
slaapkamers | 3 |
Badkamers | 2 |
Oppervlakte | 2.500 sq. ft. |
Ligging vakantiehuis | landgoed |
Minimum verblijf | 2 nachten |
Uw boeking wordt gegarandeerd met onze Boek met vertrouwen garantie wanneer u uw reservering online voltooit en de betaling afhandelt via HomeAway.
Meer informatieOngeveer 3000 vierkante voet bergtop huis gelegen op 12 hectaren prachtige land omgeven door een muur van bomen met bergen piek van de boomtoppen is een perfecte locatie voor een prive-vakantie met familie. Het huis ligt in de nabijheid van het historische centrum van Mount Airy, wandelpaden, fietspaden, kajakken, vissen en paardrijden. En na een lange dag avontuur kunt u terugkeren naar het comfort van het huis en kijken naar de vuurvliegjes overspoelen het terrein van het huis - het maken voor een onvergetelijke dicht bij de dag. In de ochtend wakker worden met het wild leven - kalkoenen, herten en konijnen een paar te noemen - grazen het gras en het eten van appels van de bomen.
-Een Grote slaapkamer met uitzicht op het omliggende bos
-2 Extra slaapkamers met een prachtig uitzicht
-Master Bad met jets
-Tweede Badkamer voor de gasten / kinderen
-Grote Woonkamer met een full size bevestigd keuken en ontbijtruimte
-twee Grote outdoor decks met grill en een zithoek
It was beautiful, big, nicely laid out and relaxing. It was so easy to set up are stay and great working with the owners. I can't wait to go back again in 2017. I highly recommend anyone to stay here. Wonderful get away for any family.
The other reviews have glowing recommendations but we did not find the house clean nor well equipped. The house needs a DEEP cleaning. None of the light switches were marked and there is only one light in the kitchen that is less than adequate. We found only one (sort of) 'sharp' knife to cut a watermelon; how the other renters prepared a meal baffles me. While we brought our own towels, there was no bath mat in either bathroom, no place to hang wet towels in the smaller of the two. The mats that were out were not clean and there was mold/mildew in the jets of the master tub. The sides of the tubs are so high, it is difficult to step out of, especially if you have arthritis. There are no safety features in either bath for gripping or prevent sliding in the tub. There was no place to hang the hand held shower head in the smaller bath; it is a hazard lying in the bottom of the tub. They had to send an e-mail with a picture of how to engage the shower head in the master; why not have instructions by the tub? We never found the ironing board. By a stroke of luck we looked in the oven before using it; pans were stored inside! That is very dangerous because the handles would have melted had we not found this. Be prepared to be cut off from the outside world; there is no land line and only one of us had cell service at times. Thankfully there was no emergency - like a fire in the oven. I'm just saying. The listing does not clearly state that the only TV in the house is in the basement; we found the remote upstairs. When we never got the TV to tune into anything. There was a Roku, but we never got it to work. The layout of the house is odd but functional. We never found a switch for the ceiling fan close to the kitchen; after some trial and error, we learned you turn it on by pulling the chain and if you want light, screw in the light bulbs. We had to use a towel to unscrew the bulbs because they got so hot. The fan is obnoxiously loud. The house has wi-fi but there is no hint to the password in the house. The owner was not sure what the password was and kept giving us different words to try. Finally they sent an e-mail and spelled it out. With only the floor for suitcases, we found ourselves standing on our heads twice a day to get to clothes. Why not have a luggage stand in each bedroom; no one will be there long enough to hang clothes up. Not that they could, there is not one hanger in the house. We will never go back to this property. Good luck if you go here.
This property was perfect for our trip. Very very spacious inside and on a large private property. The road dead-ends into this house, so there are wooded views every way you look. You can see pilot mountain from the backyard. There was a bonfire pit that we used and loved. We went downtown mt airy which was close! About 12 minute drive. We then hiked pilot mountain and drove to hanging rock state park. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the stay and the owners were perfect. Would stay here again! Thanks!
Our family all enjoyed the property. The house was clean, well equipped, the kitchen had almost everything you might need for a whole family Thanksgiving cook-out. The children enjoyed the woods, climbing trees and the nicely kept big yard. The master bedroom is the obvious centerpiece for this house a large open room, hardwood floors and nice decorations. The wi-fi is faster than we have at home. Simple, home-like and clean. I'd recommend it.
Periode | Minimum prijs | Extra nachten | Weekend overnachting | Wekelijks | Maandelijks * | Evenement | |||
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Cleaning Fee | €42 |
Borg | €139 |
Belastingtarief | 6,0% |
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Posted: December 1, 2014 Filed under: New York City, War | Tags: #poemaday, Poetry 1 Comment
I see the New York Times hates 1 World Trade Center, recognizes how bad it is. Good. It's a piece of shit. I wrote a poem about it, how it broke my heart:
I'm angry at the 1
World Trade Center
it's horrible
an original vision stray and lonely
reacting to fear
floors devoted to concrete, glass bent
of sturdy solitary
crude fortifications, a reminder for when
they were two, standing there
looking at the sunrise on the sea,
out to harbor saying hello duo
Liberty winking, a memory
now just one
child of greed and ambition, scrambled shape
to hide the wound, steeled in place
a lifeless echo, echo of everything and the void
wrapped around a towering rod
reaching for radio waves and emitting
to the lost
"come find me"
Late Night Thoughts on a Middle Eastern Union because why not
Posted: October 6, 2014 Filed under: Politics, War, YouTube Leave a comment
Some other night at 3am while browsing YouTube videos when I should have been sleeping or writing, I came upon the above video and watched it multiple times in a row. Each time I watched it, this feeling in my chest grew. At first I thought it was love and laughter, but then it turned into sadness and worry. I will call this feeling a Peace-in-the-Middle-East-itis that ultimately left me with a low opinion of myself, one that described me as a naive and ridiculous person. Because you know, that inexplicable desire for global peace, the one all beauty contestants are mocked for expressing? Yeah. That. It's so silly to even think about these things as it is far outside my area of expertise… but I went with it, as a thought exercise. How could the West effectively help solve the "ongoing crisis" that is the Middle East? What I came up with was a Middle Eastern Union.
I realize Israel probably won't go for a plan like this, but let's suspend disbelief and pretend they would. Actually, no, let's just keep them outside of it for now, as well as Egypt.
The MEU could work like our democratic system with two "houses," one house where every country gets one vote (representative, etc), and one where every country gets votes (or representatives) based off GDP. (Think "bicameral" like parliament or the US congress) The MEU doesn't even need to be bicameral, they can just do this GDP thing. Countries with higher GDP get 2 votes, as opposed to lower performing countries who get 1 vote. (The map below is from 2007 and very out of date, and does GDP per capita… but I am using it because it is a good visual aid for you dear reader. Nominal GDP map of 2014 is here, GDP per capita from 2012 is here)
When I was Late on September 11th
Posted: September 11, 2013 Filed under: New York City, War | Tags: new york city, Roosevelt Island, September 11 2001, World Trade Center site, WTC 1 CommentMe at the Statue of Liberty trying to point at the plane flying over the WTC
The train had rocked most of us on this New Brunswick to Penn Station train to sleep but not me; My MP3 CD with 100+ songs burned from Napster had not yet lost its novelty. I was listening to the Cure as a good teen Catholic high school pseudo-goth when a man sitting by the window blurted out, "there's a fire!"
We were about to go under the tunnel, still on the New Jersey side. When the buildings cleared again before we descended under the river the few people that had gathered peered out but the angle had changed, or the wind picked up. We didn't see anything. "I saw smoke" said the man. "I really did." We were unconvinced, and returned to our seats. I focused on the task at hand: filling out a yellow slip and forging the signature of my school's lobby receptionist.
I was late, really late, and when you were late at my school, you had to check in at the front desk to collect a slip, which you then gave to your teacher. Once you collected three, you got detention. I was late a lot — my parents had moved out to New Brunswick for the birth of my step-brother and I was having trouble catching the 6:20 train every day to get to school on time– which is where the stolen packet of late slips came in. On September 11th, I was on the 8am so I was "missed first period" late.
Riding the 6 train and running the couple of blocks to my school felt odd but I attributed it to rush hour being over. A classmate let me in the side door and I bounded up the stairs, my teacher waving my late slip away not even bothering to sign it. Class was not in session, everyone was talking about the Twin Towers. That man on the train was telling the truth!!! My chemistry teacher burst into the room and ordered everyone into the basement. We were under attack. The Pentagon had just been hit. Read the rest of this entry »
Inadvertent sexism in the outrage over Lara Croft rape attempt!
Posted: June 14, 2012 Filed under: video games, War, Women | Tags: Crystal Dynamics, Halo, Lara Croft, Mary Sue, Master Chief, Old Testament, Rape, Tomb Raider 5 Comments
August 2014 edit: TRIGGER WARNING FOR DISCUSSION, DEPICTION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
In case you can't tell from the title, in the latest Tomb Raider installment (and reboot!) the lead female almost gets raped by her captors. This made a shit ton of people mad, and while their intentions were good, the outcome was ultimately…worse.
The game designers explained this rape attempt was to make Croft, who is known for being a gun-toting bad-ass, more "vulnerable" and "human," perhaps thinking society could finally have a rational discussion about rape. Boy were they mistaken, judging by the online reaction! (Which incidentally led to a detracted statement that could easily be construed as a silencing attempt, almost mirroring the aftermath an actual rape victim would find themselves in.)
The online reaction was the typical knee-jerk foaming-at-the-mouth feminist "oh my god how could they do this to my favorite female hero and literally one of the only few strong female hero's" arguments. And it was especially nice to see the men wringing their digital hands louder than any one else.
But how often has a video game tackled rape? And have they ever approached the subject in even as remotely delicate of a manner as the latest Tomb Raider?
The answer is a no, again easily answered by the level of outrage.
Mic Wright wrote in the Kernel, "I don't remember Master Chief ever being anally raped to help us empathise with him more." Helen Lewis also compared Croft to the male Halo franchise hero in the New Statesman: "Bungie didn't think that the only way players would root for Master Chief was by having him raped."
I don't know how Wright or Lewis can be confused, but in case you dear reader are too, I'd like to take this moment to point out to you that Master Chief is a man, and Lara Croft is a woman.
And not only that, but, RAPE is one of those weird sexual things men have been doing to women since the dawn of time.
The Hebrew Muslim and Christian god condoned and advocated using rape as a weapon of war in the Old Testament, and armies to this day still use it as as demoralizing tool all over the world. Even military contractors and soldiers in modern war zones still rape women, and they even rape women who are not their enemies but their comrades-in-arms.
Recent statistics for rape in the United States put a sexual assault or rape at every two minutes, and 1/6 of the female population in America will be raped, or fight off a rapist in her lifetime. Globally, one in every five women will be raped. But you didn't come here to read rape statistics, and if you're bored by all those numbers, sorry. I just thought I had to note them, because I laughed when Kellie Foxx-Gonzales wrote, NOT IRONICALLY, on The Mary Sue:
"The responsibility is wholly upon her to protect herself, it is not upon the scumbag rapists who are trying to hurt her. "
Duh, Kellie. Do you not know how rape happens? Women usually have to protect themselves alone, from the men attacking them. And rapists are generally scumbags. That's why they're rapists!
Not to keep picking on Kellie from The Mary Sue, but she went on to say rape shouldn't be in any video game because she's "had enough of that in real life."
Great. So now we can't talk about rape because it happens too much? I thought one of the biggest problems with rape was that people don't talk about it enough: the crime doesn't always get reported, etc. Read the rest of this entry »
Positive thinking on Japan's March 2011 crises
Posted: March 18, 2011 Filed under: Environment, Techology, War | Tags: Earthquake, Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture, Humanitarian aid, Japan, Japanese people, Nuclear power, Sendai, sendai earthquake, Tokyo, Tsunami, United States, United States armed forces, World War II 1 CommentI seem to have only posted negative things about the situation in Japan, so this post is an attempt to be positive. This post is really a list for myself.
The first, most obvious positive is: the Fukushima nuclear plant has not exploded.
The US Military support in Japan has been extensive, and unlike most foreign aid that is now arriving, the US military aid has been in Japan since the beginning. This article offers a comprehensive list of all US military missions conducted, or to be conducted. Rather than "running the show like they usually do in a disaster zone, U.S. troops are taking cues from the Japanese on how to assist in recovery efforts in the heart of the tsunami-ravaged coastline". This aid has not gone unnoticed by the Japanese people: In a e-mail I saw, forwarded to my mate from his father's business account days after the Sendai earthquake:
"Lastly, I as a Japanese really appreciate the help from your government. American troops and some war ships now arrived close to my home town. They are working hard to help the people over there. They knew there is the risk of exposure to radiation, but they came. I can't express how much I appreciate that."
Admiral Robert Willard has stated he is willing to send troops "into the danger zone" to assist the Japanese Defense force, however he is "cautiously optimistic" that the Japanese can handle cooling the plant themselves. Reuters states the US Military will not "be called into the most affected areas around the plant."
This positive is a direct outcome of WWII, as the US wouldn't be stationed in Japan if it wasn't for the Treaty of Francisco. Normally I advocate the shuttering of military bases overseas, but in this one instance, I have to make an exception. Though – we shouldn't keep our bases open around the world just so we can help if there is a natural disaster – I am not advocating that.
The Japanese people have remained calm. The sense of community at the Japanese refugee centers is heartwarming: children and women cook and clean, and men go into town to wait in lines for food and water.
"As far as I can tell, people around Tokyo are very calm and haven't heard any strange rumors. Avoiding panic is the benefit for all, and people seem to understand that."
And it's that message that is apparently getting lost in translation as the outside media cover the events in Japan, particularly the nuclear situation.
"CNN seems to be reporting 'people leaving from Tokyo' and Tokyo becoming a 'ghost town,' but it seems that it's a bit overemphasized," he wrote.
via Melony Plenda's "Student reports from Japan: People remain calm"
Here is a picture of a younger man helping an older man carry supplies. The New Yorker even mentioned the lack of looting and government exploitation. I would like to think that if something like this happened in the United States, Americans would refrain from looting and rioting, but past natural disasters show otherwise.
Internet comments have stated the calmness of the Japanese is a direct result of their community spirit and culture, sentiments echoed in The New Yorker article linked above.
Japan has the most technologically advanced earthquake detection and broadcast system in the world. This system undoubtedly saved lives.
The video above includes a frantic news producer yelling directions.
Japanese skyscrapers were built to withstand earthquakes and no engineered buildings have collapsed.
This list will be updated should I find out/read about other positives regarding the Japanese 2011 earthquake-tsunami-nuclear crisis.
Japanese Earthquake, Tsunami reveal American Stupidity, Insensitivity
Posted: March 12, 2011 Filed under: Environment, Media, Science, War | Tags: Anglo-Maori wars, Atheism, Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Australia, Facebook, Hawaii, Hiroshima, Japan, Karma, nationalism, New Zealand, No Child Left Behind, Nuclear weapon, Pacific Ocean, Pearl Harbor, solar flare, State of American Education, Tsunami, Twentieth Century, United States, what caused the 2011 sendai earthquake?, World War II 12 CommentsEDIT: The internet is telling me all these anti-Japanese sentiments began with a Family Guy staff writer's joke tweet. He deleted the tweet and apologized, though other Americans might actually mean it as evident by their Facebook vitriol?
The last 48 hours for Japan have been rough: two earthquakes, a tsunami, and fears of nuclear meltdown.
A logical, possible explanation? A solar flare.
Some cesspoolian Americans, however, viewed these natural phenomena as the work of a spiritual deity. These Americans believe the universe was angry at Japan for Pearl Harbor, and decided to wait more than 50 years to dish out karmic justice. Except these Americans didn't say it like that. More like: "Fuck Japan! Remember Pearl Harbor? Karma's a bitch!" Yeah.
When I think of all the Americans that never learned of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, my forehead wrinkles with worry. No Child Left Behind is doing a worse job than we imagined!
If I had to pick a country, between the United States and Japan, that would get karmic retribution for actions in World War II, I'd pick the United States (body count, occupation). If I were to follow the Facebooking-karmic-justice-Americans logic, where nature takes it upon herself to punish man for the things he does to his fellow man, I'd have to assume that Katrina, the tornadoes tearing up the midwest, the BP Oil Spill (why not?) and every other natural catastrophe to hit the states EVER, is retribution for things America did in prior wars. Or am I being silly here, because America don't have to worry about karmic retribution? I don't know the rules to this karma-blame-game… maybe America is exempt.
But what about New Zealand? Following the logic stated above, one could argue the Christchurch earthquake happened because of the Anglo-Maori wars centuries ago. And the flooding in Australia? Oh, the universe is always punishing that country – they're a country of criminals, you see?
But really, why Pearl Harbor?
My hypothesis: the film "Pearl Harbor" played recently (ahem, on repeat for a week) on some cable channel, making the battle of Pearl Harbor fresh in commonplace American minds. These Americans heard the world "Japan" on the news, and were like, "I just watched a movie with Ben Affleck, and that tsunami country bombed us in the movie! Serves them right, durrr, derr."
(I don't know if "Pearl Harbor" aired recently, but this makes me think my idea has merit…)
CLOSING EDIT: That joke flew over my head and now I feel silly. Perhaps all those Facebook people were really imitating Alec Sulkin. Reddit does not know this yet, nor does Viceland.com, linked above. (3:30pm CST)
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Liriomyza taraxaci Hering, 1927 [Diptera: Agromyzidae]
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Puparium: The puparia of flies are formed within the hardened last larval skin or puparium and as a result sheaths enclosing head appendages, wings and legs are not visible externally (see examples).
The puparium is illustrated in Bladmineerders van Europa.
Comments: Leontodon autumnalis is treated as Scorzoneroides autumnalis (Autumn Hawkbit) by Stace (2010).
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Time of year - mines: June-August.
Time of year - adults: Currently unknown.
Distribution in Great Britain & Ireland: Widespread in Britain including Perth (Killin) (Spencer, 1972b: 57), Warwickshire (Coventry, Holbrooks) (Robbins, 1991: 123); Surrey (NBN Gateway).
Also recorded in the Republic of Ireland: Co. Kilkenny (Spencer, 1972b: 57).
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Range extending eastwards to the Central Asian Republics of the [former] U.S.S.R. (Spencer, 1976: 274).
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This is a beautiful cottage in a beautiful location
sheilaJanuary 2017Seven of us stayed at Henry's place. The house is spacious, kitchen fully equipped, large garden with a slide, lots of toys in playroom and the best thing is the location. We just need to cross the road to get to the beach. There are 2 Chinese takeaway shops on the main road, which is part of the Causeway Scenic Route. The home is 40 minutes to Belfast and 1 hour to Giant's Causeway.
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RitaThis was a terrific place! Gorgeous and spacious home located steps to the seaside and village. Everything you need to be comfortable.
Doug July 2016I have no hesitation in recommending this beautiful house for a short or longer stay. It has absolutely everything needed for a family or smaller group. Spacious and quirky with a fully equipped kitchen. It is right in the heart of the village, so just a stones throw from pubs and places to eat. ideally situated on the North Antrim coast, so great access to all the places one might want to visit. Margaret met us there to give us the keys and showed us around, she also brought milk, butter and buns! she could not have been more welcoming and assured us if we needed anything she was happy to help. Another plus was the open fire in the kitchen diner, it was simply divine to have a real fire on the chilly evenings, and the smell of the turf briquettes was lovely. We were a family of six adults and one 11 month old baby, there was absolutely everything we cold have needed and more! the baby really enjoyed playing with the toys from the toy box I would have no hesitation in staying again, it was a great experience.
maryJuly 2016We had a lovely time with the family. The houuse was perfect for 7 (including children). Very nice and clean, easy to get to the great spots of the coast of NI. Supermarket open till 11pm just a 5min walk away. Pubs with live music just around the corner. Friendly neighbours and people. Highly recommended. Thank you Henry.
AndreAugust 2016From the moment we viewed this house we had a good feeling about it. It was in the general location we were looking and had space for me and my family but most of all it was quirky and nicely laid out and was very child friendly. The correspondence with Henry in advance of our trip was very genuine and informative. Arrangements had been made for a third party person to meet us on the day of arrival. Once again she was very welcoming and friendly & had arranged some basic fresh provisions which was a real nice touch. Seeing the house that day in the flesh, we were not disappointed. It turned out it was everything and a lot more it had been advertised at. Very comfortable, quirky layout, warm, clean, well finished, all in all a very beautiful house. The owner had relayed to me that it was a "home from home" & it certainly turned out to be just that. We didnt need for anything. The house was a very good base for us to explore the Antrim sites with our kids. We fell in love with both. What beautiful people, scenery and places of interest. We would have no hesitation in recommending this house to anyone who is asking. A real gem.
DamienAugust 2016There is loads of space, toys and kitchen furnishings at this lovely cottage. There was even bread, butter, and milk waiting for us when we arrived. The cottage has water views from the second floor and a small private green space out back. One of the double bedrooms was noisy at night but the others were quiet.
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A house of excellent quality at a very lovable place. Very nice and organized. Many thanks to the hosts for a wonderful stay.
ArcangeloDecember 2016O grande destaque do local é a vista que se tem. Um lindo nascer do sol e o mar bem na sua frente. O apartamento é bem grande e acolhedor. Tudo (muito bom aquecimento) funciona bem. Altamente recomendável para relaxar e ler um bom livro.
MarceloSeptember 2016Beautifully laid out apartment, in a lovely location. Hosts were very accommodating and helpful. Would definitely stay here again. Value for money. A local store not far from apartment to get all you could need for home cooking, and a handful of takeaways in the town. Thank you very much for our stay
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Tommy and his wife were excellent to us and could not have been more hospitable. From staying up until 1:30am as our flight was hugely delayed, to cooking us 2 lovely full Irish breakfasts and giving us a lift down to town to get a bus to our wedding, they were ideal hosts. The room was very well provisioned for toiletries and we loved the sea-view from the bedroom.
JocelynSeptember 2016Great stay in a lovely location. Host was so helpful and accommodating. Would definitely stay again!
OrlaAugust 2016Loved Mags & Tommy's place and the beautiful town of Carnlough. The room and on suite bathroom were very comfortable and updated and had a sea view. Mags & Tommy were gracious hosts and the breakfast was excellent. My only complaint was that I should have planned to stay longer.
SusanAugust 2016We had a lovely stay in Carnlough. Margaret was lovely and welcoming. Nice conversation during breakfast. The house was clean, warm and cosy. Perfect !
LucieOctober 2016Very welcoming. Great breakfast.
HeatherAugust 2016We were very welcome in short stay in Carnlough. All of the family (also Alfi) were very lovely and helpful. We appreciate the big trust, because we could take a walk with Alfi by our own. They helped us with different things (transport, restaurant, sightseeing) and we had good conversations, which we really enjoyed. Thanks for all, we will visit you, when we are in the area. Lovely Greetings from Germany
MatzeMay 2016Lovely sea side accommodation. Mags and Tommy where amazing hosts, really helpful and accommodating when we were running late on the day. The room was great for the two of us and bathroom was everything we needed. Cooked breakfast in the morning by Mags was awesome. Really lovely people. It was grand.
DanielleAugust 2016This was such a lovely stay in a beautiful location right by the sea - with sea views from the bed! Mags and Tommy were such fantastic hosts, making us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. The room was lovely, with a great en-suite bathroom. Breakfast was fantastic - I am newly obsessed with Irish breakfasts, and Mags cooked us a delicious one! The area was great - very quaint and beautiful - and Mags gave an excellent recommendation for dinner in a local pub. It was a perfect stop along the Causeway Coastal drive.
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The listing was just as advertised. The accommodation is not big but it is definitely big enough for 6 people and it is very comfortable. The view and the town of Glenarm are both fantastic (given good weather; which we had). Glenarm Castle is a pleasant walk away and well worth the visit. Karen is a wonderful host and provided us with everything we needed for our trip both within the house and information about the surrounding area. You could do a lot worse than to stay here.
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IanThe house was great! Beautiful view! We felt very welcome, Karen was waiting for us with a welcomebasket. The house is clean and the beds are fine. A nice kitchen with a diningtable. We really recommend this house!
MoniqueMay 2016Stayed a weekend at Channel Vista with the family in September. We had a very warm welcome from Karen & Sid (who has appeared in Game of Thrones). The house is comfortable and well equipped for what we needed with breathtaking views across the sea. The local area is fantastic to tour along the Coastline making Channel Vista a good base for exploring Northern Ireland's attractions (Carrick-a-rede rope bridge, Giants Causeway and the Dark Hedges).
LynnSeptember 2015Very clean and spacious accommodation over looking the beach and a short walk from the village centre. Karen gave us all the information we needed for our stay. Excellent base for exploring the Antrim coast.
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Listing 100% accurate. The place is so unique that the photos can not do it justice, absolutely incredible experience. Location is quaint, full of character and perfectly relaxing. The grounds which the Barbican protects are peaceful and a lovely walk. Nothing but positive remarks regarding the interior and decor. As unique as accommodation experiences go. House Manager Penny was informative and an absolute pleasure, also there is a wealth of information on the local and surrounding area in the kitchen.
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The view overlooking the sea from the apartment was amazing. The windows throughout maximize these views. The apartment was clean and comfortable. A lovely place to stay.
CaitlinMay 2016Gladys was very welcoming and could not help us enough! Brilliant stay and would recommend anyone to stay here. View from the apartment was stunning and the apartment in general was perfect for our stay.
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We had an exceptional stay with Deirdre and John! They are so friendly and warm. They were very helpful with information about the area. The room we stayed in was fantastic. It was very clean and had everything we would need. I especially liked the little details like having cute towels for our kids to use. The breakfast was very tasty and kept us full for our long drive. You could tell they were very proud of their place and we enjoyed having them show us all the great things about their property. They were AMAZING with our kids and took a special interest in them. If we are ever back in the area, I would make sure to come back to visit them and their home.
DanielleJune 2016Quite possibly the best airbnb place we have stayed at. Deirdre and her husband were super welcoming and full of information and suggestions. Their B&B is absolutely beautiful with gorgeous views. Next time we will need to try and book the barn! I cannot recommend this place enough!!!
GeorgeAugust 2016We had an excellent holiday at BallyCairn House and the nice weather also made a difference. Both Deirdre and John were very friendly and helpful in providing very useful information for our first tour of Northern Ireland. We highly recommend this couple host.
XiuJune 2016We receive a very warm welcome from Deirdre. The room is very beautiful, and the food is very delicious too! Even we only stay there for one night, but we enjoy the staying a lot!
BrianJune 2016We had a wonderful time at Deirdre and John's house. It was great with wonderful views. John and Deirdre were wonderful hosts and really looked after us. Would thoroughly recommend this place to everyone.
RuthJuly 2016Deirdre was a host par excellence! Her and her husband went above and beyond the call of duty to make my stay a comfortable one. I would thoroughly recommend their lovely b&b and would not hesitate to book again if I am in the area. And the breakfast was superb!
AdrianAugust 2016The place itself, on top of a hill, allows great views on the shore of the Antrim coast. What naked the location inique, however, is the great atmosphere that John and Dee renew at each moment. There is a time for a suggestion. The area is so rich that it could easily be worth of a week. And there is a time for a glass of wine and a good conversation. I love when hospitality turns info such a pleasant shared experience. I am sure you will enjoy your one as well.
SilvioAugust 2016As we came up the long drive and approached the house, our immediate reaction was "woah". A grand stone house with beautiful gardens and the most stunning views over the hills and out to the ocean. The pictures online do not do the setting justice, it is so much more in real life. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, we felt part of the family. We arrived early, to drop our bags before continuing our drive along the coast; Deirdre greeted us like friends and very kindly stored our bags, incl fitting a cooler box full of meat into a spare fridge. Before setting off on the road again, Deirdre offered some great tips for our journey towards Portrush. We returned later in the evening to find our bags already in our room; a fresh flash of milk for our evening cup of tea, some nice chocolate biscuits and the famous Tayto cheese & onion crisps. The room was beautifully decorated and very comfortable, a large window looking out to the vegetable garden, the rolling hills and a corner view of the ocean; with an oversized duvet for a warm snug sleep and an amazing shower. We ordered breakfast the evening before which was a great idea. John greeted us for breakfast as Deirdre finished cooking; although this was the first time meeting John, his joyful manner made us feel like we were family. The breakfast was lovely, fresh fruit and yoghurt, nuts & seeds, muesli, coffee, juice....and then off course the famous Irish cooked breakfast. Again the breakfast room was surrounded by windows looking out to the stunning hills and ocean. Next to the breakfast room was a massive lounge for guests to relax, unfortunately we didn't make time to use this lovely sun room. Upon checking out John and Deirdre spent time telling us about the local area and places we could explore on our last day; including a great Irish pub for fantastic food and live music. We really didn't want to leave, they were amazing hosts with a beautiful home, we felt very relaxed and welcome. We really appreciated the small details and the personal touches from Deirdre and John. Thanks for a great stay and best of luck.
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Andy & Katie were very welcoming and Andy was keen to show us a beautiful local viewpoint and he drove in front of us to show us the way. Their home is warm and welcoming and you feel like part of the family. At end of the road was the beach and amenities. Super breakfast!
KirstyJune 2016Andy and Katie and their young family greeted us at the door with those wonderful Irish smiles and offerings of beer, tea or wine. We chatted a bit and then went out for dinner at a place Andy suggested and Katie called to make sure it was still open. When we came back, all was quiet and we enjoyed a restful night. The room was cozy and bed soft with comfy linens and the large bathroom was clean and the shower hot. In the morning Katie had to take her daughter to school and left the dining room full of breakfast goodies for us, including French press coffee (Not instant!) and use of the lovely, modern kitchen. We really didn't have much time for interaction because we only stayed the night and had arrived late, but if we did, I know it would have been enjoyable. Plus it was a convenient location to start the journey up the Coastal Causeway.
LindaSeptember 2016Famille très sympathique et accueillante, de bon conseil. Belle chambre propre. Petit déjeuner riche et varié. Nous avons passé un très bon moment autour d'un thé avec nos hôtes.
StephaneJuly 2016This is a lovely place to stay. The Kings were super hosts even though we arrived when both had to be away. They arranged a key and we never knew it was their first time doing so. We loved the conversation about the area and recommendations on things to see. That plus lots of northern Ireland history. The coast was stunning. A real gem of a location. Highly recommended!
DoloresOctober 2015Nous avons passé une nuit chez Andy et Katie. Nous avons été charmées par leur gentillesse et leur sens de l'accueil. La maison est très jolie et se trouve à deux pas du bord de mer. Ballygalley est un village charmant. Nous avons partagé le petit déjeuner qui était copieux et très bon avec nos hôtes. Andy nous a donné de bons conseils sur les itinéraires pour la suite de notre séjour. Je recommanderais sans hésiter cette adresse!
MarieApril 2016Lovely location on some stunning coastline. Hosts really friendly and helpful! Has everything you need and the full continental breakfast in the morning was absolutely amazing! Blew us away with their hospitality. Highly recommend.
EmmaAugust 2016Andy and Katie are simply the best. Their small town house is warm and welcoming and their hospitality reflects just that. They went out of their way to make sure we had rides, food, entertainment. I really can't express how wonderful they made our stay.
RoxanneAugust 2016This was a fantastic place to stay for my first Airbnb experience. Andy and Kate were really friendly, the place was lovely and the breakfast was an unexpected and pleasant surprise. Thank you.
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Angela ist ein toller Gastgeber. Bereits nach der Buchung hat sie per Mail nachgefragt, ob jemand spezielle Anforderungen ans Frühstück habe bezüglich Unverträglichkeiten. Die Wegbeschreibung mit (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN)maps war ungenau, haben es aber dann dennoch gut gefunden. Das Haus liegt in einer ruhigen Wohngegend bei Larne mit Blick auf das Meer. Der ganze Gästebereich ist komplett neu renoviert und eingerichtet, die Bäder und Zimmer waren perfekt sauber, auch die Zimmergröße war hervorragend. Im Bad wurde alles zur Verfügung gestellt, ebenso Tee und Wasser. Das Frühstück war mehr als üppig mit Croissants, Toast, Eiern (nach Wunsch gekocht), Cornflakes, Joghurt und Obst, Kaffee und Tee so viel man wollte. Wir waren rundum zufrieden. Auch hat uns Angela sehr gute Tipps für unseren Belfast-Ausflug und unsere Küstenstrecke gegeben. Belfast ist ca. 30-45 min entfernt, die antrim coast liegt vor der Tür. Insgesamt ein perfekter Aufenthalt, danke an Angela für ihre Gastfreundschaft.
VeraAugust 2016Enjoyed my stay here immensely. The house was immaculate with excellent showering facilities. You could not eat anymore breakfast. 10/10 would highly recommend to anybody looking for somewhere nice to stay in Larne. Will be returning myself if ever in the location again!
JoeSeptember 2016Our stay with Angela was wonderful and I wish we had been staying longer. The place is very clean and comfortable, lovely views of the sea, a pub for dinner and an amazing cooked breakfast. We will be back and obviously recommend to everyone.
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Wonderful experience in a modern, very comfortable and well equipped and spacious home.
BillJanuary 2017We had a warm welcome from John, who showed us around his beautifully, recently restored barn. A lot of thought and care has gone into the detail and finish – lovely décor and furnishings. There was a welcome basket of essentials and goodies, including homemade brownies and jam – delicious! The children loved their bedroom and the owl towels; the high chair and children's utensils were also appreciated. The house was so well equipped, spacious and clean - everything had been thought of to make our stay comfortable and easy. There was plenty of information about the surrounding area, which is stunning. The local shops are well stocked and the staff were friendly – and the ice creams are to die for! There are villages and beaches nearby; a country park which had so much for the children to enjoy; a longer drive took us up to the Giants Causeway which lived up to expectations; and we enjoyed a walk around Belfast. We knew four nights wouldn't be enough - we'll have to come back! Thank you for an exceptional stay; highly recommended.
SusanSeptember 2016A perfect base for visiting all Northern Ireland has to offer and a short drive (ca. 25 mins) from Belfast. The Barn was absolutely stunning. It was spacious, clean, very well equipped and the decor was beautiful. Not to forget the breathtaking views! John and Deirdre are fantastic hosts who were very friendly and welcoming. They were always ready to help and to answer any questions we had! We also got a lovely complimentary welcome basket on our arrival which was very much appreciated. The Barn @ BallyCairn certainly gets my full recommendation for a perfect getaway whatever the occasion.
MatthewJuly 2016We had a wonderful time. The place was beautiful. everything had been thought of from a potty to a picnic set. The hosts were a delight. The area is stunning,10min walk to the beach, and the mountains just up the rd. we went with 4 children aged 3-16 they loved it. The game of thrones trail really helped to get the teenager out.
RosieAugust 2016We thoroughly enjoyed our week-long stay at the BallyCairn House "Barn/Cottage." The proprietors have lovingly restored this stone barn, turning it into a fairytale cottage by the sea. The view is spectacular, especially from the master bedroom on the second floor - we were able to look down over the sheep pastures and out across the Irish sea all the way to Scotland most days during our stay. There is a very well equipped little Spar grocery store at the bottom of the hill. The home was very clean and well maintained and felt very safe with several other homes nearby that are owned by the proprietors and their family, including a full service bed and breakfast that we hope to try some day. Belfast and the Giant's causeway were both about one hour away, but the nearby Carrickfergus castle was only 15 minutes or so. There are lovely parks and towns everywhere along the coastal route. The proprietors themselves were the icing on the cake - very welcoming, helpful, and easy to communicate with, without being intrusive. They brought us a lovely apple pie the day we arrived and a delicious cake on another day. This is a gem - enjoy it... and please keep it lovely - we hope to come back!
NathanOctober 2016We had a very warm welcome in a beautiful barn house which was just renovated. A welcoming basket of first needs was awaiting us in the kitchen along with John's homemade brownies. A warm bath after our return from cold Iceland ! Thanks again for a wonderful stay.
RobertAugust 2016Wow! 10 out of 10! We were so warmly welcomed. This wee place was toasty warm, cozy, quaint, accessible, quiet, tranquil, charming.... You could go on and on. This is a lovely barn conversion completed to a very high standard. You could happily live here permanently. Very easy to get to. Sheep grazing in the field next door, and amazing views of the surrounding countryside. I was able to hear the waves lapping against the shore at night in the distance late at night when all was quiet. The master bedroom was even graced with light from one of the offshore lighthouses. This truly is a lovely, relaxing and comfortable property to enjoy a quick getaway or a longer stay. Perfect Base Camp for exploring the Causeway Coast and County Antrim. We absolutely loved our stay!
DavidNovember 2016It is a very lovely and clean house and the house is nearby sea,which has a great view. The landlord John is a nice guy and provide us coal and grill to have a great BBQ!I recommend to live this place!
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A truly lovely space in a beautiful location. The apartment was stocked with all the essentials, including an electric kettle and space heaters for the winter. While one must drive a bit to get to the market for groceries or restaurants, I did not feel it was an inconvenience. The stunning view and sense of privacy more than made up for the ten minute drive to town. Gillian was very friendly and even had eggs, bread, butter, and milk waiting in the kitchen. The location was perfect for visiting Glenariff Forest Park and other points of interest along the Causeway Coastal Route.
KrystalJanuary 2017Amazing location and an equally amazing host!! 10/10
vincentJanuary 2017We had a really lovely and relaxing two night getaway at this quaint little apartment. The place is cosy, comfortable and is in an amazingly scenic spot on the coast road, with the front windows directly overlooking the sea. We loved the views and watching and listening to the sea! Despite being on the main road it felt quiet, and the location is quite isolated, with no other houses or buildings nearby (aside from the adjoining property of the host, Gillian, who lives next door). We liked this aspect - it added to our sense of getting away from it all. The wifi signal was extremely weak due to the isolated location and when we could connect it intermittently cut in and out, so it's not suitable for streaming films etc, but it was not a bad thing to have limited access to the online world and enjoy a proper break. Gillian was happy for us to light the open fire, which we enjoyed doing after buying a bag of logs - this added to the cosyness on a chilly wintry night! The kitchen is fairly well equipped and Gillian had thoughtfully left fresh eggs, bread and milk there for us. The bed was comfy and we slept really well. Gillian was responsive to messages and communication, and she lives next door so would have been easy to contact if we'd had any problems, which we didn't. She gave us our space to get on with our weekend and the apartment is very private. We enjoyed our restful stay - thanks Gillian.
PaulaDecember 2016We had a great 3 day stay here, very comfortable, clean apartment with comfortable bed and everything we needed. Gillian was very helpful when we arrived and available next door if we had any problems. She had kindly left bread, butter eggs and milk for us. The apartment is right on the coast road but is quiet inside. It's quite a way from Carnlough village so a quiet spot, which is what we wanted. Great base for exploring the Antrim Coast. WiFi is hard to get ( you have to put your phone out of the window) but was fine for checking email etc.. probably not for watching films.
LucyOctober 2016部屋タイプ
I felt so welcomed by Margy, and had a wonderful, relaxing stay at Kinnalargy. My room was very comfortable and clean with a stunning view of the sea. I didn't have a car, but the bus stop was close by on the Coast Road. Margy kindly provided me all the bus timetables and information about nearby towns and attractions. An absolutely beautiful area, and a truly kind and wonderful host. I highly recommend Kinnalargy!
NicoleAugust 2014Margy was a very welcoming host and made our stay very comfortable. The views were spectacular and the house itself was cozy and inviting. Margy was also very knowledgeable of places to see and things to in the surrounding area. Definitely a place I would recommend to stay at. I'll very likely want to stay again when I go back to Northern Ireland.
RandolphOctober 2015Could not fault Margy nor the place. Communication was excellent prior to getting there. The house is very spacious with excellent views. Private bathrooms in each bedroom, good wi-fi. Breakfast was amazing, so much to each. We would definitely go back there. Thanks Margy
PatrickSeptember 2014Margy is an excellent host and provides a fully professional B&B at her house Kinnalargy in Ballygalley. Ballygalley is a beautiful little place located on the Antrim coast road. It is an ideal location to use as a base to explore County Antrim and the spectacular Antrim coast.
HughJuly 2014Very lovely home in a beautiful location. Private and peaceful. Margy was lovely, we had a big day and she left us to relax - even had a living room we could chill out in, would come again
erinJanuary 2015This was our favourite stay in Ireland/Northern Ireland during our honeymoon trip!! Margy was a fantastic host and her place was amazing!! Breakfast was delicious and the room was very clean and bathroom was great with a sunlight! We enjoyed a short walk to the beach in the morning. Margy was able to answer any questions we had and point us in the right direction! 100% recommend staying here if you get the chance.
ReisSeptember 2016The host canceled this reservation 7 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
AnneTrès agréable étape chez Margy qui nous à accueillis comme des princes. La maison est fidèle à sa description, tout est d'une propreté irréprochable , l'environnement est agréable, la maison est située idéalement en bordure de mer avec également une superbe vue sur la campagne. La gentillesse et la disponibilité de notre hôte nous à fait regretter de ne pas pouvoir rester plus longtemps. Petit déjeuner imperial..... Merci Margy
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1 Integrated GPS/Loran Navigation Sensor for Aviation Applications by James H. Doty, David A. Anderson and Patrick Y. Hwang, Ph.D., Rockwell Collins, Inc., Linn Roth, Ph.D., Locus, Inc. Portions of this work are being performed under subcontract SK-00-18 between Locus, Inc. and Advanced Management Technology, Inc. (AMTI) and under subcontract SK-02-02-001-00 between Rockwell Collins, Inc. and AMTI under a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Broad Information Technology Services (BITS) contract.
Outline Interest in Loran GPS/Loran Integration Program Brassboard System Architecture and Features Flight Test Results
DOT's Volpe Center study on GPS vulnerabilities spurred interest in independent, backup systems for both navigation and timing, i.e. critical infrastructure areas USCG interested in utilizing Loran for backup harbor entrance and approach navigation FAA interest for improving NPA (Non-Precision Approach ) integrity, continuity and availability Congress has provided $94M from 1997 to 2003 (including $25M in FY03) to further Loran development Loran infrastructure upgrade well underway Resurging Interest in Loran
GPS/Loran Integration Program The FAA has funded efforts to develop resources to evaluate and demonstrate the use of Loran to enhance the integrity and continuity of airborne navigation systems –Locus led the effort to develop a prototype combined GPS & Loran H-field antenna and embedded Loran receiver card –Rockwell Collins led the integration of a Locus Loran receiver into a Collins Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR) –Flight testing was performed by Ohio University's Avionics Engineering Center with support from Rockwell Collins and Locus
Purpose of GPS/Loran Demonstrator The Brassboard demonstrator and integrated GPS/Loran antenna provide a test bed to investigate issues of accuracy, availability, integrity and continuity of an integrated GPS/Loran system They also provide a flight test resource for collecting GPS, Loran, and integrated data in real time
GPS/Loran Integration Program Locus Rockwell Collins GPS/Loran Antenna Brassboard GPS/Loran Breadboard GPS/Loran Test Pallet Loran Card Standard SatMate 1020 Loran Receiver Standard GNLU-930 MMR Breadboard GLIP Loran Card ICD GLIP Card GPS/Loran Integration Effort GPS/Loran Antenna Development GPS Antenna Requirements H-Field Loran Antenna Loran Receiver
Brassboard MMR Architecture Rockwell Collins integration processor card combines GPS and Loran data Locus receiver card provides the Loran function and is installed on the MMR door in place of the MLS
Brassboard Navigation Solutions Brassboard provides multiple position solutions as well as an integrity bound Federated and Integrated solutions share a common RAIM- FDE integrity function Manual controls allow for various test scenarios
Federated Position Solution Position solution is a weighted least squares utilizing both GPS and uncorrected Loran data Loran data is kept independent having no GPS-derived ASF error corrections When GPS is unavailable, reverts to Loran-only position –Causes discontinuity in position solution May use precomputed ASFs or corrections from ground stations to improve accuracy when GPS is unavailable –No Federated ASF corrections implemented in Brassboard
Integrated Position Solution Position solution is a weighted least squares utilizing GPS and ASF corrected Loran data –ASF values computed using GPS-corrected position When GPS is lost, position accuracy is maintained –ASF corrections prevent discontinuity Integrity of corrected Loran may be maintained with proper ASF calibration procedure –ASF values may be calculated when GPS RAIM integrity is high and the values frozen when GPS integrity is low –The procedure is similar to baro/pressure calibration described in TSO-C129a or the newer approach in Appendix G, RTCA/DO-229C –Brassboard includes manual inputs to control ASF updates
Performance with Simulated GPS Fault GPS data was reduced to four SV's and ramping bias error injected into one SV ASF estimator enabled for test Integrated solution detected fault and excluded the faulty SV
Integrated GPS/Loran Antenna Locus, Inc. developed an integrated GPS/Loran antenna for use with the Brassboard System Utilizes an H-field Loran antenna to eliminate problems with precipitation static (p-static) Rockwell Collins worked with Locus to ensure GPS antenna compatibility with MMR
Van Testing The GPS/Loran system was tested in the Collins Mobile Navigation Lab van The antenna mount was raised to reduce interference from other van systems
Loran Antenna GPS/Loran Antenna Flight Test Antenna Locations Flight testing was performed on Ohio University's Avionics Engineering Center (AEC) King Air, C-90SE twin turboprop A combined GPS/Loran antenna was used with the Brassboard System An additional Loran antenna was mounted on the underside of the tail and used with a standalone receiver for performance comparison
May 2003 Flight Testing Five flights were performed near Cedar Rapids Iowa and Madison Wisconsin The system worked accurately and without fault through all flights
Comparison of Position Solutions GPS availability during the flight test was very good –Both the Integrated and Federated to solutions were dominated by the low-noise GPS measurements –Integrated, Federated and GPS-Only agreed to within 2.5 meters RMS radial position difference Un-aided Loran solutions matched GPS to better than 250 m RMS (0.13 nautical miles)
ASF Values for Flight from Cedar Rapids, IA to Madison, WI ASF values for strong stations show good continuity and stability
Orbit Tests over Altitude Little change in ASF values from 2,000 to 12,000 feet altitude Some velocity/direction sensitivity observed –May be due to antenna inter-channel delays, filtering, data latency issues or bank-angle issues
Coasting Performance After low pass of the Cedar Rapids runway the GPS antenna was disconnected to simulate a GPS failure "Coasting" Integrated solution overlays first runway pass with GPS
Coasting Performance After low pass of the Cedar Rapids runway the GPS antenna was disconnected to simulate a GPS failure "Coasting" Integrated solution overlays first runway pass with GPS North/South offset reduced from 150 m to <10 m
Continuing Work Rockwell Collins is performing additional flight testing on their Sabre 50 test aircraft –Investigating issues of data latency and antenna-induced Loran errors –Evaluating performance enhancements possible with inertial aiding of Loran using a low-cost MEMS AHRS Locus is working to improve the performance and capabilities of their receiver and antenna –Improving H-field antenna channel balancing significantly reducing inter-channel delay –Adding automatic station selection and ASF map memory to receiver –Adding additional filtering to improve noise performance
GPS-IMU-Loran Integration IMU GPS Kalman Filter Loran Geometry GPS-AHRS Solution ASF Filter ASF Calibration ASF Measurements RAIM-FDE Loran Calibrate Loran when GPS is good IMU GPS Kalman Filter GPS-AHRS Solution ASF Filter ASF Calibration ASF Correction RAIM-FDE Loran Use Loran when GPS is bad
GPS-IMU-Loran Flight Test GPS-Loran GNLU-930 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR) AHC-3000A GPS-Loran Antenna inside radome Ten hours of flight testing were performed on the Rockwell Collins Sabre 50 using: Locus GPS-Loran H-field antenna Rockwell Collins MMR with Locus embedded Loran card Rockwell Collins AHC- 3000A AHRS modified to add IMU outputs
Taxi Data Evaluation Raw data collected for a short taxi test Post-processing was utilized to generate alternative solutions for performance comparison Start
Comparison of Alternate Solutions Loran-only has large bias Coasting IMU has diverging solution ASF-corrected Loran is accurate but noisy IMU-Loran has accuracy and low noise
Summary Rockwell Collins and Locus participated in two coordinated FAA sponsored programs to develop a demonstration prototype GPS/Loran system Performance demonstrated in both flight and van testing –Good coasting performance demonstrated after loss of GPS The integrated GPS/Loran system provides enhanced integrity, availability, continuity and accuracy –ASF calibration procedure enhances Loran accuracy without compromising integrity Integration with low-cost IMU shows promise of reducing position noise and latency
Acknowledgments Mitchell J. Narins, of the Navigation and Landing Product Team, AND-702, of the Federal Aviation Administration directed the GPS/Loran program performed by Locus and Rockwell Collins David W. Diggle of Ohio University's Avionics Engineering Center led the flight testing of the Brassboard System and provided the raw data from the tests
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