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Πέμπτη 6 Νοεμβρίου 2014

Una anciana provoca un accidente múltiple en China

Δημοσιεύτηκε στις 6 Νοε 2014
Como se ve en las imágenes de vídeo de vigilancia, un autobús tuvo que frenar bruscamente para evitar chocar contra una anciana que se encontraba en medio de la carretera antes de virar hacia el carril contrario y golpear a un camión de frente. En ese momento el autobús se dio la vuelta, atropelló a la mujer y golpeó a un segundo autobús. Al menos diez de los pasajeros del autobús resultaron levemente heridos y la anciana sufrió múltiples fracturas de huesos.


Camaraderie on a Submarine..

Δημοσιεύτηκε στις 6 Νοε 2014
They're not just crewmates -- they're family. See the bonds that are formed aboard U.S. Navy nuclear-powered submarines.

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VOLVO OCEAN RACE Alicante LEG 1 Cape Town FINIS


Alicante

 
LEG 1
 

Cape Town




DTL
Distance To Lead
 
Gain/Loss
Since last report
 
ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival in Cape Town
  • 1
    Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing
     FINISHED Elapsed time: 025d 03h 10m 44s
  • 2
    Dongfeng Race Team
     FINISHED Elapsed time: 025d 03h 22m 48s
  • 3
    Team Brunel
     FINISHED Elapsed time: 025d 07h 33m 25s
  • 4
    Team Vestas Wind
     FINISHED Elapsed time: 026d 00h 48m 47s
  • 5
    Team Alvimedica
    NM

    175 NM

  • 6
    MAPFRE
    104 NM

    166 NM

  • 7
    Team SCA
    110 NM

    163 NM










Ian Walker’s face looked like it had aged 10 years, his red-raw eyes maybe 20.
But Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing’s Leg 1 triumph in Cape Town this afternoon will have been worth every second their skipper has spent it in sleepless fretting. 
Walker’s boat ‘Azzam’ has led, apart from one brief interlude, pretty much all the way from the halfway point of this 6,487 nautical mile, 25-day marathon slog through the Mediterranean and Atlantic from Alicante to Cape Town.
But the Briton and his crew have been able to savour barely a minute of all that time in front of a world class, seven-strong fleet of evenly matched Volvo Ocean 65s.
"It's quite emotional actually. I didn't think I would be - but that last couple of hours, they threw everything at us," he smiled, after the finish line.
"We've had people ride on our heels for the last 10 days or so. I must congratulate Dongfeng, an absolutely fantastic performance."
He adds, "Charles is a fantastic sailor and he's doing great work. We'll have our work cut out with them."
For Walker, in particular, it has been pure, unrelenting, 24/7 stress these past few days with victory so close. His crew have long since despaired of persuading him to take a breather in one of those supremely uncomfortable bunks on board.
He simply could not tear himself away from the action – alternating only between the helm and the satellite tracker.
The boat’s onboard reporter, Matt Knighton, has painted a vivid picture of Walker and his anxieties.
“Wearing his stress and nervousness onboard, Ian hasn’t been able to sleep. His eyes are bloodshot, he’s jumped for each perceived decrease in boat speed and his familiar humour is subdued under a quieter exterior,” he wrote.
Hot on their heels have been, in turns, Team Brunel, Dongfeng Race Team and Team Vestas.
Even the young skipper of Team Alvimedica, Charlie Enright, would have contributed to Walker’s anxieties during one fleet compression when the Turkish/American boat also threatened the leaders.
One by one though, they all dropped off.
And as the Southern Atlantic sun dawned this morning, only the Chinese boat of Dongfeng retaine a realistic chance of catching Azzam.
And boy, were they close, nearing to within one nautical mile of Walker and trying every trick in the book under their wily French skipper Charles Caudrelier, including an early morning gybe, to pickpocket victory from Abu Dhabi with Table Mountain coming into view.
Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race
And when they reached the famous landmark, the wind shadow created by its gigantic peak caused untold problems - with both boats slowing and stumbling down to one, two knots, just a stone's throw from the finish line.
"We knew what Cape Town is like - it's always chaotic trying to get around Table Mountain," admits Ian.
Finally, at 1510 UTC, relief came for Walker and his exhausted front-runners and they crossed the Cape Town finish line before being greeted by an expectant V&A Waterfront crowd.
The fox had finally escaped the chasing pack.

Crimson Trace Announces LG-360G Laserguard For S&W M&P Pistols

Available with either a red or green laser, the Crimson Trace Rail Master® Pro™ is a combination laser sight and tactical light in a single compact unit. We combined our laser technology with a 100 Lumen LED white light in one universal-fit unit. Rail Master Pro delivers the target identification, accuracy, and threat deterrence for which Crimson Trace is respected. Available now at www.crimsontrace.com or through your preferred dealer.

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Crimson Trace Announces LG-360G Laserguard For S&W M&P Pistols

Crimson Trace has announce the LG-360G Laserguard for the popular Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol line. The full release can be read below:

Crimson Trace to Release Newest Laserguard
LG-360 GREEN for S&W Pistols
(Wilsonville, OR) — Crimson Trace, America’s recognized leader in laser sighting systems and tactical lights for firearms, will soon release the LG-360G –a new Laserguard® equipped with a powerful Crimson Trace green laser. This Laserguard is engineered to perfectly fit over the trigger guard and rail system of the popular S&W M&P full size and compact pistols, and it features Crimson Trace’s Instinctive Activation™ via a sensitive touch pad under the trigger guard. The LG-360G will also provide the user with a master on/off switch to permit user preferences on when the laser can be engaged—or disengaged.
The LG-360G features a unique set of inset scallops that match the in-the-metal patterns found along a portion of the pistol’s slide. Those scallops, along with seamless integration, combine to make the Laserguard LG-360G have a factory-built appeal. This new Laserguard will also permit windage and elevation adjustments and this can be easily accomplished with the provided tools. This laser sight can be installed by the buyer in a few minutes without any special gunsmithing tools and will be covered under Crimson Trace’s popular Free Batteries for Life program.
The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for the LG-360G will be $299.

Δευτέρα 3 Νοεμβρίου 2014

The Dark Side Of South African Wines

Δημοσιεύτηκε στις 21 Οκτ 2014

Hex River Valley is home to South Africa's booming wine industry. Yet despite huge profits, the rewards for farm workers are long hours, low wages and poor health: a status quo that's feeding a growing discontent.

Two decades after the end of apartheid, farm hand Shawn Yanta isn't celebrating anything. "Only the rich are celebrating. The working class still struggles." Despite the huge growth in profits since the end of international boycotts, the region's fruit pickers remain trapped in poverty, neglected by the government and social services. And many, like Mwabasi, are losing hope: "I'm afraid to die and leave my children with no future".




ModaLisboa Spring/Summer 2015 Portugal Fashion Week Review - Part 1 | Fa...

LISBON - Welcome to ModaLisboa Spring/Summer 2015, Portugal’s fashion week! See highlights from featured designers Alexandra Moura, Ricardo Preto, Ricardo Andrez, Filipe Faisca, Carlos Gil, Luis Carvalho, and Miguel Vieira.Δημοσιεύτηκε στις 3 Νοε 2014



Head Hunters: ISIS offers top oil jobs for 'ideologically suitable' engi...

Δημοσιεύτηκε στις 3 Νοε 2014
ISIS jihadists have a job offer for a professional to manage the seized refineries. Reports have emerged that Islamic State is scouring North Africa for a suitable candidate to oversee production. In return, the jihadists are offering over 200-thousand dollars a year. But for that, the right candidate will have to be a skilled industry professional - devoted to Islamic State's ideology.


Shia men and women mark Ashura with mourning rituals in Iran