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Τετάρτη 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2014

WORLD SPORTS


Beauty Shot Dakar 2014 από Dakar
Δημοσιεύτηκε στις 16 Δεκ 2014
This week, the fleet experiences a tropical storm, some crews celebrate Thanksgiving while others are battling centimeter by centimeter to keep their lead. And it’s every sailor’s nightmare when Team Vestas Wind hits rock bottom and has to send out a Mayday call….








Δημοσιεύτηκε στις 16 Δεκ 2014
Part 1 of the NBC Sports Network show Robby Gordon "Road To Dakar". (Original airdate Dec. 12, 2015)

Gordon’s hope is that American’s who until now have not been exposed to the great race will begin to understand what it takes to compete and gain their appreciation.

Part 2 airs on Dec. 24th at 10pm/pt (1am on the Dec 25 calendar for eastern time zone)

Τρίτη 16 Δεκεμβρίου 2014

Pakistan: Army alert as Peshawar school attack death toll mounts

ΜΑΛΑΚΙΕΣ ΓΟΝΕΩΝ ΠΑΙΔΕΥΟΥΣΙ ΤΕΚΝΑ.

Δημοσιεύτηκε στις 16 Δεκ 2014
Armed gunmen stormed an Army Public School in Peshawar on Tuesday, killing 104 people, 84 of those children. Security forces have engaged the assailants in a gunfire battle and cordoned off the school, in which around 500 children are being kept captive. 

Greece requests CH-47D Chinook sale from US

16 December 2014


CH-47 Chinook
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of a potential foreign military sale (FMS) of CH-47D Chinook helicopters and associated equipment to Greece.
Under the estimated $150m sale, Greece has requested ten CH-47D model Chinook helicopters and 23 T55-GA-714A engines, including 20 installed and three spares, 12 AN / AAR-57 common missile warning system, 12 AN / ARC-220 high frequency radios, and 12 AN / ARC-186 very-high-frequency AM / FM radios.
The package also includes 12 AN / ARC-164 ultra-high frequency-AM, 12 AN / ARN 123 VOR ILS marker beacons, AN / ARN-89 or AN / ARN-149 direction finder sets, AN / ASN-128 doppler / global positioning system navigation sets, AN / ARC-201D or AN / ARC-201E VHF FM homing radios, AN / APX-118 transponders, AN / APR-39A(V)1 radar signal detecting sets, and three AN / APX-118A transponders.
Greece has also requested mission equipment, communication and navigation equipment, maintenance work orders / engineering change proposals, aircraft hardware and software support, spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, as well as other related elements of logistics and programme support.
The proposed sale is expected to contribute to defence and security aims of both countries, by ensuring greater stability in the Balkans and the Levant regions with critical helicopter-lift capability.
"Greece has requested ten CH-47D model Chinook helicopters and 23 T55-GA-714A engines."
Approved by the US Department of State, the sale will facilitate greater interoperability of Greek systems, both bilaterally and within Nato.
The FMS programme will not have a prime contractor, as all helicopters and systems will be supplied from US Army stock.
Manufactured by Boeing, the Chinook CH-47D is a tandem-rotor, heavy-transport lift helicopter designed to transport troops, artillery, ammunition, fuel, water, barrier materials, supplies and equipment.
The helicopter, which is already operational with the Hellenic Army, can also be used for medical evacuation, disaster relief, search and rescue, aircraft recovery and parachute drops, as well as fire-fighting missions in all weather conditions.


Δευτέρα 15 Δεκεμβρίου 2014

Sea Shepherd primed for more Japanese whaling fleet battles during Opera...

Δημοσιεύτηκε στις 12 Δεκ 2014
Sea Shepherd crews have made their way to the Southern Ocean for another year to tackle poachers in the latest campaign called Operation Icefish. Report by Ashley Fudge.


Παρασκευή 12 Δεκεμβρίου 2014

Up Close With King Penguins and Elephant Seals





Δημοσιεύτηκε στις 12 Δεκ 2014
Just above Antarctica, off the island of South Georgia, lies a breeding hot spot for elephant seals and king penguins known as Gold Harbour. Filmmaker Richard Sidey captures incredible raw footage and the natural sound of this wild bounty for part of his series, Speechless. “[W]ith the absence of narrative, the viewer is left to create their own narrative and their own experience, without being told what to think ... It gives everyone the possibility of seeing these places for what they are without the restrictions of cost and the environmental impact,” he says.

Πέμπτη 11 Δεκεμβρίου 2014

Yves Rossy: Fly with the Jetman

Ανέβηκε στις 15 Νοε 2011
http://www.ted.com Strapped to a jet-powered wing, Yves Rossy is the Jetman -- flying free, his body as the rudder, above the Swiss Alps and the Grand Canyon. After a powerful short film shows how it works, Rossy takes the TEDGlobal stage to share the experience and thrill of flying.

TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the "Sixth Sense" wearable tech, and "Lost" producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at http://www.ted.com/translate.


Τρίτη 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2014

ST Electronics - Advanced C4I Solutions Provider for Defence and Homeland Security

ST Electronics - Advanced C4I Solutions Provider for Defence and Homeland Security


Biz
ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) provides leading C4I solutions that empower commanders with unrivalled superiority in situational awareness and decision-making for missions.
Our C4I capabilities comprise communications, soldier and urban operations systems, platform C4I, surveillance and tracking systems, underwater systems and electronic warfare systems.
We design and integrate C4I systems for an array of platforms, including computers, communications and surveillance systems and sensors. They can be customised and fully integrated with C3 equipment for responsive decision-making.
We also provides complete lifecycle support that comprises system design and development to system integration, project management, maintenance and provision of 24/7 managed services.

SuperneT™ communication network solutions for enhanced interconnectivity and interoperability in the field

The SuperneT™ Vehicular Integrated Communication System (VICS) is a flexible, ruggedised and reliable IP-based communication and network solution that can be deployed in wheeled and tracked combat vehicles, as well as small marine vessels.
As a key enabler for network-centric fighting capabilities, it provides a networked platform to integrate various C4 systems to enhance inter-connectivity, survivability and interoperability in the field.
Key system characteristics :
  • Communication services: The SuperneT™ VICS provides a high-speed ethernet ring IP redundancy backbone through the use of small form factor crew stations, radio interface unit and ethernet interface unit to overcome space constraint in tactical platforms. This enables connectivity, integration and interoperability of various communication systems.
  • System scalability and reliability: The solution adopts a scalable and modular system architecture that supports different interface requirements and configurations. It also features high-speed ethernet ring configurations and distributed power supply for high reliability.
  • Security: The SuperneT™ VICS provides secure communication services including authentication, encryption, voice / data separation etc.
  • System management: The solution enables system configuration and monitoring, supports radio control and management and incorporates radio patching for rebroadcast and interoperability.

Mobile reconnaissance robots provide real-time video of environment

The Tactical Throwing Sensor (TTS) is designed to be thrown through a window or a doorway.
The robot's movement is controlled by the Control Display System (CDS) providing a good view of the environment before teams are sent into the area.
Tested to meet stringent MIL STD-810G environmental standards, the TTS stands up to rough handling and operates up to a range of 150m from the CDS.
The complete system comprises the sensor robot and the CDS, and is highly portable and easy to deploy for any operation.
The Forward Sensor System (FSS) is equipped with powerful motors and heavy-duty wheels to navigate quietly through difficult terrains and provide critical real-time video reconnaissance.
Optimised for mobility, speed and power, the FSS is specially built to operate in a variety of outdoor environments, including dirt-filled, sandy or rocky terrains.
The lightweight FSS can be carried around easily and deployed within seconds. Upon deployment, the FSS moves quickly to areas of interest to carry out covert surveillance.

CETEON™ Vehicular Computers drive C4 applications in the fields

The CETEON™ comprehensive range of rugged vehicle mountable computers, displays and handheld computing devices are designed to drive the most demanding C4 applications in the field.
The CETEON™ family of rugged products is tested and certified to stringent military standards such as the MIL-STD-810F.
They are designed to handle extreme conditions including vibrations, shock, varying temperatures and humidity.
It also provides for electromagnetic interferences and compatibility, while being compliant to MIL-STD 461E standard for ground mobility.

CETRON™ Mobile Command Hub for rapid deployment of command centres

The CETRON™ Mobile Command Hub (MCH) is expandable on one, or both sides of the vehicle's body.
Fully motorised, it allows for a quick and fully automated expansion of its cabins and the deployment of internal consoles.
The CETRON™ MCH can be customised to incorporate equipment and communication facilities that support on-site mission planning, C2 and inter-agency communications for large-scale events, emergencies management or disaster recovery.
It can be deployed with ST Electronics' SuperneT™ Integrated Communication System ST6800 to provide seamless interoperable communication between the MCH and ST6800-equipped vehicles.
Key features:
  • Fully automated deployment, providing more than 40sqm of workspace
  • Supports one / two-sided expansion
  • Provides on-site link between MCHs to form larger command centres, accommodating up to 28 personnel
  • Supports voice, data and video communications for interoperability between agencies


The SuperneT™ VICS can be deployed in wheeled / tracked combat vehicles and small marine vessels to provide reliable voice and data communications.
Mobile reconnaissance robots provide real-time video of environment for advance situation knowledge.
The CETEON™ family of Mil-Spec rugged vehicle mountable computers, displays and handheld computing devices are designed to drive the most demanding C4 applications under harsh environments.
The expandable CETRON™ mobile command hubs serve as mobile C4 centres to support onsite mission planning and management of emergency situations and disasters.

Δευτέρα 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2014

Pod of seven sperm whales found dead on Australia beach

Δημοσιεύτηκε στις 8 Δεκ 2014
Μια pod των φυσητήρων έχει βρεθεί νεκρός μετά από όλο λανθάνον σε ρηχά νερά στην παραλία της Νότιας Αυστραλίας. Έκθεση Claire Mewse.